Category: Miscellaneous

Various items that do not fit any particular category

Tucker’s Christmas Reindeer Sale

TUCKERS CHRISTMAS REINDEER SALE 2022

Mike and Glenys invite you to come along to their 4th annual Christmas Reindeer sale on Saturday 19 November from 10.00am to 4.00pm at 29 Vennwood Close. Apart from the stars of the show there will be some lovely things to buy and a festive atmosphere to get you in the Christmas mood. We are being joined by some local crafters on the day and will be holding the usual raffle with some excellent quality prizes (including a luxury food hamper and a home baked and decorated Christmas cake). Once again, profits from this and from the sale of some crafts, will be donated to our charity of choice, the Wenvoe Wildlife Group. Between you and us there might be a visit from a gent in a red suit on his sleigh! There will, again, be home made cake sold by the slice and all craft tables will be under the cover of decorated gazebos. Why not join us and pick up a reindeer and some Christmas spirit! These have become collectors items so start making a list of people who deserve one as a gift. We would love to see you.

Fundraising to Replace Memorial Bench

Fundraising to Replace Memorial Bench Destroyed in a Storm.

I am sure that many of you are aware that the attractive, and well used memorial bench on the village green was sadly destroyed in a storm in November last year. The bench was in memory of my mother, Audrey Rees, and was donated to the village by myself and my father in 2010. It goes without saying that it has been heart-breaking to see such a well-cared for, and appreciated bench, in memory of a close family member, destroyed by a falling tree. A bench which I personally used to take the time and care to thoroughly clean and oil every year.

I know that the bench on the village green is much missed by the village as a whole. I would love to replace it with an identical one. A replacement bench would cost £1,220. I have therefore launched a fundraising campaign, to hopefully raise the amount necessary in order to replace it. Any donations, whether they be large or small, would be gratefully received. Donations may be made in the following Gofundme crowdfunding campaign: https://gofund. me/4a825edc

Should any donations be raised in excess of the target amount, these would be donated to a worthy cause, namely the Wenvoe Environment Team. The Environment Team help to maintain the village green, and any other community areas around the village which need attention.

I thank you for your time, support and kind words.

Esther Rees

 

Wenvoe Tennis Courts To Be Refurbished

WENVOE TENNIS COURTS TO BE REFURBISED

I can confirm that funds have been secured, via Tennis Wales, to resurface the Tennis Courts at the Recreation Field in Wenvoe.

A pay gate will be installed that requires booking via the Tennis Wales app. Free provision at the site will be offered at certain times such as during the peak summer months when free open days will be scheduled to promote the site and allow residents to join in organised activity or free play. Tennis Wales is also developing a free offer which will be used at sites to engage with local groups.

Tennis Wales will also be implementing programmes for the local schools to support the curriculum and wider school outcomes. Our programme brings together inclusive PE lesson plans, personal development resources, teacher training and much more. It’s all been designed by teachers, for teachers, and it’s all free. Tennis Wales offer schools who complete our free online primary or secondary teacher training course a £250 reward voucher. The voucher can be spent on tennis equipment or 10 hours of team teaching with an LTA Accredited Coach.

Pricing Policy

Tennis Wales has developed a low-cost pricing policy which supports them to protect and prepare tennis courts for the future. As a not for profit organisation, any funds generated from the site are reinvested into the annual maintenance, future resurfacing costs and local community engagement.

We have 3 options designed for families, students and casual users:

  • Family Pass – £39.00 (per year)

 

Any household family member can book & play for 12 months, with as much tennis as they wish to play included.

  • Student Pass – £19.00 (per year)

 

Any student can book & play for 12 months, with as much tennis as they wish to play included.

  • Pay & Play – £4.50 per court, per hour

 

Simply book online, pay for the hour and give tennis a try.

The refurbished courts will also provide an opportunity, with Tennis Wales assistance, to re-establish a Tennis Club in Wenvoe.

If you are interested in this please contact:

Councillor Russell Godfrey:

Tel: 07927 588924 or

email: regodfrey@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

 

There Will Be A Litter Pick

There will be a litter pick from Friday 2nd September until Thursday 8th Sept

Filled bags will be collected along with your black bags on the Friday 9th September.

I will deliver pickers, white litter bags etc on the 8th September

If you are interested in taking part please text, call or email 07724827496 / info@russellgodfrey.co.uk

 

Wenvoe Village Show

At last, we can welcome you to the return of Wenvoe’s Annual Village Show. Gardeners, bakers, photographers, and craft makers of the village are all busy preparing for the event. Run by the Hub, there are several categories to enter: crafts, cookery, art, photography, floral art, home-grown produce, and categories for children. Most of us will have something worthy of exhibit so why not give it a go?

The Community Centre will be open for entries between 08:30 and 10:30 on the morning of the show. You may submit as many entries in as many categories as you wish, with each entry costing £1. On completion of entries, the Community Centre will be cleared for judging.

The doors will be open to the public from 12 noon. The raffle will be drawn at 1p.m. followed by the announcement of the category winners at around 1.30pm.

We believe there is a competitor in all of us but if you would prefer to just view the exhibits, sample the products over a cuppa, or splash out on scones and cream, everyone is welcome. Come along and catch up with friends and expect an enjoyable afternoon.

Run by volunteers for you to enjoy. Organisation takes time, and effort. We need to spread the load more widely: the more people who are involved, the less there is for any one person to do. If you can spare a few hours on the day we would love to hear from you.

For further details, categories, and entry guidelines please call into the Hub or contact us at wenvoelibrary@outlook.com.

 

Click here for categories of entries

Giant Hogweed Warning

GIANT HOGWEED WARNING

Just a reminder to walkers, especially now it seems summer has finally come, to be wary of Giant Hogweed when you are out in the country especially if you have your children with you. The picture below shows a young girl who suffered 2nd degree burns after coming into contact with Giant Hogweed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Successful Fundraising Evening

SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING EVENING

As a result of the very successful fundraising evening at the Village Hall, a fantastic sum of £2400 was raised.

The money has been given to Ukraine Volunteer League (UVL) an organisation approved by Ukrainian Government. They deliver much needed supplies deep inside the War Zone. The cheque was presented to Mr Nick Dymond (UVL representative)

I would like to give special thanks to the following who either gave their time, sponsered races or provided good all free of charge.

Anwar & Reema – Village Shop, Johnny Tudor, Mark Thompson, Heather The Horse & Jockey, Digby & Jenni Wenvoe Arms,Cardiff & Vale Windows, Wheadons Travel, Phil Tanner & Team at Tanners, Ian & Wendy at Manhire, Phil Webley – WW building Services, Bernard Jenkins and finally my wife Cath

 

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