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SOCIALLY DISTANCED CREATIVE WRITING! So, you’ve cleared the garage, sorted the attic, planted, mowed and dug the garden and washed the car five hundred times… what next? Local author, Cathy Farr has had an idea to help get our creativity going again and have some fun into the bargain. Following the success of previous creative writing workshops over the last […]
» Read moreWHAT’S ON CONTRIBUTIONS Thank you once again to everyone who has supplied material to fill the pages of this month’s magazine. Contributors are welcome to remain anonymous if they so wish, we, as editors need to be aware of the supplier of material. As more freedom of movement looms, where would you recommend going and why. How about a congratulation […]
» Read moreST MARY’S CHURCH WENVOE APPEAL Helping to maintain our historic church About St Mary’s – The earliest mention of a church in Wenvoe was 1064. The present building is 12th century, added to in the 17th century and greatly enhanced in the 19th century. In 1991 the north transept was built. St Mary’s is a Grade 2* listed building and […]
» Read moreVale Reviews Its Statues Following Recent Events In the light of recent events, Neil Moore, Leader of the Vale of Glamorgan Council has asked officers to begin work to review statues and commemorations, including street names, public buildings and plaques. ‘It is vital those on public land are representative of local people’s values and those of a modern, inclusive Council. […]
» Read moreThe Norfolk and Suffolk Broads With our movements restricted to home these past weeks, I have been reminiscing about days gone by when holidays were very much on our minds at this time of the year. The excitement of picking and choosing our next vacation was taken for granted and in particular my mind was drawn back to our family […]
» Read moreSAVE A FARM ANIMAL Responsible dog owners ensure their pets are regularly wormed to help keep them healthy by reducing the worm burden. We are all aware of the dangers posed from dog faeces hence owners are expected to act responsibly about clearing up after their pets especially around areas where children play. BUT are you also aware that dog […]
» Read moreCHRISTIAN AID WEEK Each year people in Wenvoe have been very generous in giving their time and money to boost the income of Christian Aid during their specific fund raising week in May. Each year an issue is highlighted to show why the money is needed and how it is used. In 2019 this was about projects in Sierra Leone […]
» Read moreFootpath Closures Lifted The Vale of Glamorgan Council previously closed Public Footpaths at Cosmeston Country Park, Porthkerry Country Park, Dunraven Bay, Ogmore-by-Sea and Atlantic College. All of these closures, which were introduced as part of coronavirus measures, have now been lifted. No formal closures associated with coronavirus remain in place at this time. When making use of public paths please […]
» Read moreVE DAY 75 CELEBRATIONS CALLING ALL VE75 CELEBRATION PHOTOGRAPHS I am in the process of compiling an album of photographs taken during the VE75 day celebrations around the village. I already have upwards of one hundred but would love any more that could be sent to me to add to them. I think this will prove to […]
» Read moreIT’S AN EMERGENCY…. POSTERS AND SLOGANS AT THE READY! There’s nothing like an emergency to create a new raft of creative public service slogans and posters. Perhaps the most famous are those from the two World Wars. From the notorious WWI recruitment poster ‘Your County Needs You’ to the clever and guilt tripping ‘Daddy, what did you do in […]
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