Category: Miscellaneous

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Defibrillator Location

 

DEFIBRILLATOR

AED – Automatic external defibrillator

The defibrillator located outside the Community Centre was collected recently to deal with a medical emergency. In the machine was not required and was later returned to its cabinet.

Would you know how to use the machine? Do you know how it works?

Even with very basic first aid knowledge you could successfully save somebody’s life. The machine talks you through each step. Why not have a look at one of the many online videos by searching ‘how do I use a defibrillator UK’ or similar wording, you will then at least be aware of what to expect from the defibrillator.

If you do have to use the machine please make certain the Community Council is informed. The machine can then be checked, new pads provided etc so that everything is available for any future emergency.

 

 

Wenvoe Craft Workshop

 

Glenys and Mike Tucker would like to extend a really big thank you to everyone who attended the Wenvoe Craft Workshop ™️ Second Annual Wenvoe Christmas Craft Fair on 26 th November 2017. We were overwhelmed by the amazing response, both from visitors and crafters who made the day such a success, and the brilliant support and attendance from the village and beyond. Huge thanks go to our family and friends for all of their help in setting up, serving refreshments, selling raffle tickets and generally helping on the day to help it go smoothly. There really would not have been a fair without them. We were very fortunate indeed to have had so many lovely raffle prizes donated and we were very proud to raise £424 for Rally for Romeo for our very

Glenys and Mike Tucker would like to extend a really big thank you to everyone who attended the Wenvoe Craft Workshop ™️ Second Annual Wenvoe Christmas Craft Fair on 26 th November 2017. We were overwhelmed by the amazing response, both from visitors and crafters who made the day such a success, and the brilliant support and attendance from the village and beyond. Huge thanks go to our family and friends for all of their help in setting up, serving refreshments, selling raffle tickets and generally helping on the day to help it go smoothly. There really would not have been a fair without them. We were very fortunate indeed to have had so many lovely raffle prizes donated and we were very proud to raise £424 for Rally for Romeo for our very own Romeo Hadley. Profits from the refreshments totaled £103 and this amount has been donated to St Mary’s Church, Wenvoe Building Fund. A donation of £50 was also given to the Wenvoe Village Hall Committee to go towards roof repairs.

There will be two more Wenvoe Craft Workshop™️ Craft fairs in the village in 2018; the first will be on 20th May and the second will be the (Third Annual) Wenvoe Christmas Craft fair in late November. There will be some lovely new Crafts attending as well as some old favourites. Watch out for more information in the What's On in 2018. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

 

The “Living with Cancer” Strollers

 

The Living with Cancer Strollers are pictured at the Taj! However, I don't think boots and coats and hats are needed there at this time of year! The photo is thanks to the photographic wizardry of a stroller's husband, but who knows, maybe one day the group will get there! For the time being, the Living with Cancer Strollers meet every first Thursday at Cosmeston park reception for a short walk, a long chat and a hot cuppa. It's a chance for anyone touched by cancer: patients, families, friends or carers, to meet and have some fresh air in a lovely lakeside environment. Come along and have a stroll; you will be welcome!

 

 

DEVELOPMENT OF CARDIFF AIRPORT

 

The history of the airport extends back to the1942 when the Air Ministry requisitioned land for training Spitfire pilots. After WW2 the airfield was abandoned. The man who decided Rhoose could be the site of a new airport was David Rees-Williams (later Lord Ogmore). In1945 Rees-Williams became an MP; then when Minister of Aviation he identified a great need for a commercial Airport of international standards in south Wales. He told the House of Lords that a decision had to be taken whether to do nothing at all or whether Pengam Moors, the existing airport for Cardiff, should be improved or, thirdly, whether a new airport should be constructed.

Subsequently the Welsh Civil Aviation Consultative Committee proposed the Royal Air Force airfield at Rhoose. The Government accepted this proposal and the Ministry of Aviation promptly began converting the abandoned airfield into a civilian Airport.

 

Opening of new airport. In October 1952 the new airport was opened. Then civilian flights from the old Cardiff Municipal Airport at Pengam Moors were transferred to Rhoose in April 1954. In 1965 the Ministry of Aviation handed over the airport to Glamorgan County Council and was renamed Glamorgan (Rhoose) Airport. The council started a five-year plan to develop the airport including a new control tower, terminal building and runway extension.

1986 saw a further extension to the runway, attracting more business in the form of new-generation jet aircraft. The runway extension enabled the airport to handle 747 jumbo jets. This was instrumental in attracting the British Airways Maintenance facility to the airport. The airport is not only the main maintenance base for British Airways but also home to a variety of aerospace-oriented firms and colleges, and now is a major contributor to the economic development of the region.

The airport was privatised in1995 due to local authority re-organization. Later in 2013 the Welsh Government bought it for £52 million. There followed an investment of a £6 million route-development programme. In 2015 a major deal was signed with Flybe which saw the opening of a two aircraft base for their airline with a considerable number of new routes. In April 2017, Qatar Airways announced their plans to launch a service from Cardiff airport to Qatar and significant global markets via Qatar’s capital city in May 2018. This development is considered a game changer for the airport’s future.

BD

 

 

 

PROBUS (2) CLUB, BARRY

NEW TO WENVOE

PROBUS (2) CLUB, BARRY

We have recently moved our venue to Wenvoe Golf Club for our fortnightly meetings. The Club is for former professionals and businessmen to associate in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Normally at our meetings, we have a speaker followed by lunch.

During the summer months we vary our social programme by including our partners and friends at a dinner and our lunches. We also arrange skittle matches and a coach trip.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact our President, John Evans, on 02920 513976.

 

 

Welcome Evening for New Residents

 

The Community Council and Neighbourhood Watch will be hosting a Welcome Evening for the residents of the new estates in the village and anybody else who is new to the community, on Friday 3rd November at the Community Centre from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.

There will be displays and literature about the variety of organisations active in the village. These will range from physical activities such as Dancing, Tai Chi, Karate or Yoga to activities with talks such as Tuesday Group, Leisure Group, Women’s Institute and History Group, or activities with a more outdoor flavour such as Allotments Group and Wildlife Group.

There will be no charge and light refreshments will be available.

If you are a recent resident to the village – or have lived here longer and wish to brush up on your information – please call in during the evening to find out about the many organisations and activities in your village. You should find something to interest residents of all ages.

 

 

Playgroup Information

 

My how these weeks have flown since September. The Children have settled well into their daily routines and as you read this we are hopefully enjoying a half term break and our inspection from CSSIW is over.

The Children have enjoyed their visits to the Library over the past few weeks for story time. We would like to thank the volunteers and organisers for supporting our visits. We very much look forward to our walks across to the Library to choose a book.

Wenvoe Playgroup operate from the Village Hall, Monday to Friday from 9am until 12:45pm and on a Wednesday until 3.15pm

We work closely with Gwenfo Nursery to support extended care for families. We collect daily at 11:20am and care for Children until 12:45pm. On a Wednesday we collect children at 11:20am and care for them unitl 3.15pm.

From Monday to Friday we care for children from 9am and walk them across to Nursery for 1pm. The cost of this service is £16 for the 4 hours and all you need to provide is a Lunch Box. Children are then collected at 3:30pm from Gwenfo Nursery.

We have varied hours and prices. Please view our Statement of Purpose and Admissions on our website for further details; wenvoeplaygroup.co.uk There is also a link to our email and contact numbers on our website should you wish to speak to us or would like further information.

 

Fun Quiz – Friday 12th January 2018.

7.30pm in the Village Hall. Wine, beer and soft drinks on sale, bring your own nibbles and glasses. Proceeds to Wenvoe Playgroup. Tickets £6 available from Playgroup or Debbie Griffiths on 029 2059 3657

 

 

 

 

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