Category: Miscellaneous

Various items that do not fit any particular category

The Facebook Alternative

 

To others of my generation who still do not and cannot comprehend why Facebook ever exists, here’s what I’m doing to gain a better understanding. I am trying to make new friends without using Facebook, but while applying the same principles.

Every day I walk down the street and tell passer-bys what I have eaten, how I feel at the moment, and what I have done the night before, what I will do later, and with whom. I give them pictures of my family, my dog and of me gardening, taking things apart in the garage, watering the lawn, standing in front of landmarks, driving around town, having lunch and doing what anybody and everybody else does every day.

I also listen to their conversations, then give them the ‘thumbs up’ and tell them I like them, I also promised to exchange holiday photos. And it seems to be working.

I already have four people following me: two police officers, a private investigator and a psychiatrist!

 

 

Cambrian Park Village

CAMBRIAN PARK

Cambrian Park retirement village is a novel and attractive housing development on the outskirts of Wenvoe just beyond Brooklands Terrace, near CulverHouse Cross. The retirement village was originally a green field site, which in 1952 became a caravan park. The site evolved and people started living there in static caravans but the infrastructure was of poor quality and site became run down.

Cambrian Park was purchased by the current owners Maguire Park Homes in 2007 and managed by Maguire Park Homes. It was then brought up to a high standard with mains water, gas and electricity.

Agnes, the Park Director, is currently project managing the development, which when complete will have 145 new owner-occupied detached homes.

The bungalow-style efficient double-glazing and energy-efficient homes range from £139,000-£175,000.The standard two-bedroom property comes with carpets, curtains, white goods…

Purchasers have a choice of fixtures and fittings or they can have their home built to their own specification.

All residents of Cambrian Park must be over the age of 50 and the estate aims to offer a safe and secure community, which is overseen by a site warden. Although many residents have second homes overseas, most have downsized and see this as their last house move.

The Park is enjoyed by mature people who want a safe home in their retirement, or singles and couples who want the security and peace of mind of belonging to a community of people of similar age, but who do not want to move to managed accommodation. As the Park is for the over 50s children are welcome but only to visit for holidays and weekends…

It is an exceptionally well kept Park and close to bus stops and convenient for shopping at the stores at CulverHouse Cross, with a bridge to Ely shops and services including a GP practice.

In addition to this residential Park, the Maguire family have several in Wales and England with plans for more. Each Park is initially project managed by the adult children of the Maguire family.

Maintenance agents and sole traders and other services providers, while not officially recommended, are nevertheless on an approved list.

It was pleasing that several residents of Cambrian Park attended the ‘Welcome to Wenvoe’ event at the Community Centre, towards the end of last year. A few residents have plots on the Wenvoe allotment site in Twyn-Yr-Odyn.

As mentioned above, further homes are being built, so happily those in Wenvoe will have more residents who may wish to enjoy the many meetings and activities published in Wenvoe What’s On. Residents receive copies of Wenvoe What’s on, with some taking full advantage of Wenvoe’s social associations.

This article was written with the kind assistance of Angus Maguire.

 

 

Community Centre Meeting

 

Thursday 8th February – 7.00pm

An Open Meeting is to be held at the Community Centre on 8 February at 7 pm. The meeting will be hosted by St Mary’s Church and Wenvoe Community Council.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the future of the Church Hall. Some residents may already be aware that St Mary’s is considering building an extension to the church in order to rehouse activities currently undertaken in the Church Hall. The Church has determined that the Hall is no longer suitable for their needs and that maintenance costs make the building unsustainable.

As a consequence the Church are considering selling the Hall. This could either be for redevelopment or possible purchase by the Community Council

The purpose of the meeting is, therefore, to further explain the options and to gauge the views of residents.

We hope that as many residents as possible will be able to attend the meeting. For:those who are unable to be there we would welcome your views if you would care to email the Council at. wenvoecc@googlemail.com

Colin Thomas . Chairman

 

 

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!

 

 

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