Category: Event Notices

Notices of upcoming events

What Do You Have Hiding

What do you have hiding, waiting to be repaired or fixed?

February would be a good time to dig out such items. The Repair Cafe Wales annual “FIX-IT-FEB” campaign will start on January 29th in Cardiff, Hodge House 1.00pm- 4.00pm, with support from the Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca Davies. Subsequently you are bound to see this publicity in and around Cardiff and the Vale. The campaign encourages a reduction in items being sent to waste by having items repaired / fixed. There will be a lot of publicity and we look forward, not only to the work of fault finding and repairing / fixing but also the consequent development and sharing of experiences and skills amongst our volunteers.

We would welcome more volunteers, of any age. Youngsters might want to include work with a charity on their assessments for Duke of Edinburgh or other awards. Every volunteer will expand their knowledge of repairing / fixing.

Please do not forget to bring items for repair (free of charge) at Wenvoe Repair Cafe in the Community Hall on February 28th.

And think about potentially revitalising old PCs by swapping to open-source software e.g. Linux as outlined on page 13 of the January WWO.

Village Hall Raffle Results

WENVOE VILLAGE HALL RAFFLE 9 DECEMBER 2025

The Village Hall Management Committee would like to thank everyone who kindly donated prizes to this raffle and to the people who support us by buying and selling of the tickets. All money raised through the raffle contributes to the on-going insurance, maintenance and daily running costs of the Hall, which is primarily for the use of the villagers. We thank you all and wish you Good Health and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

 

 

 

Do You Need A Repair?

DO YOU NEED A REPAIR?

There will always be times when you need something repaired quickly but perhaps because of timing or the weight /size of the item to be repaired Wenvoe Repair Cafe cannot help.

The website RepairCafeWales.org includes details of where and when neighbouring repair cafes are open but the best answer might be to obtain advice and undertake the repair yourself. Buying tools may not be necessary as many are available to borrow from a “Library of Things” such as operated by Benthyg Ace at Dusty Forge, 460 Cowbridge Road. They have confirmed that they will happily lend to new adult members from Wenvoe and further afield. Before visiting them, check their T&C’s and register your details on their website ace.benthyg.cymru.

Advent 2025

ADVENT 2025

Following last year’s success, our Advent appeal will help others both locally and further afield through Christian Aid and the Vale Foodbank.

Christian Aid’s appeal for Christmas 2025 is for those living in crisis situations where they need emergency help urgently where they live or where they are fleeing from violence. Chance, a mother in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, gave birth to her child as bombs were dropping in her village. She survived, but lost her home and all her possessions. In crisis she gained support from Christian Aid for shelter, clothing and food. In this way Chance and her child regained their lives and hope for the future.

A collection box will be available in the Church each Sunday in Advent for donations to the appeal. Envelopes are available for gift aid donations. Sealed envelopes with donations can also be given via the locked mailbox in the Church porch.

The Vale Foodbank supports local families in crisis and campaigns for change. Currently they are calling for an end to GP fees for letters that disabled people need to access appropriate housing. The campaign was sparked by a local man who had to live in his car for over a year. He was unable to work and to apply for suitable housing he needed a letter from his GP confirming his medical condition. However, the surgery demanded £40 for the letter – money he simply didn’t have.

During the Christmas period the Foodbank will continue to provide emergency food and Christmas parcels to help to bring festive cheer to people. Suggestions include tinned ham and salmon, Pringles, mince pies, sponge puddings, selection boxes and treats, fizzy pop, crisps and custard.

Jude Billingham

 

07516 112897 (for any enquiries)

Tucker’s Final Victorian Reindeer Sale

TUCKER’S FINAL VICTORIAN REINDEER SALE

Mike and I would like to thank everyone who attended yesterday’s sale and made it such a success. Every reindeer was sold by lunchtime and orders placed for Mike to make in the next couple of weeks. Every scrap of cake sold, and the stall holders did a roaring trade. There was such a lovely atmosphere, and it was fabulous to see so many in Victorian costume – with a particular mention for Ebenezer Scrooge!

Our volunteers worked tirelessly, and we could never hold these events without them. We are extremely grateful to you all. Thanks also to Michelle and Julie for adding some lovely additions to the cake stall.

 

We had over 100 prizes in the raffle, thanks to the generosity of our ever-supportive community. We are always blown away by the way our supporters answer the call at our events like this.

The total raised so far for Wenvoe Wildlife Group stands at £1,406 and we could not have done it without each and every one of you. Thank you all so much.

Now mark the date for next year’s event which is still in the planning stage. On Sunday the 15th of November 2026 we will be keeping the Victorian theme and holding an Old Time Christmas Fair in the Community Centre. We will have games for children and adults alike with tombola and bran tubs too. There will be some craft stalls, the usual refreshments and you can have your fortune told if you dare!

Tucker’s Reindeer Sale And Cafe

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

 

TUCKER’S VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS REINDEER SALE AND CAFE
Saturday 15th November 10.00am – 4.00pm

 

Four weeks today will be what will, very sadly, have to be the last Tucker’s Reindeer Sale so let’s go out with a bang!

This year we are using a Victorian theme so join us and dress in Victorian costume if you would like (you don’t have to). We will play music of the era and have decorations with Victorian themes.

There will be other crafters joining us as usual – Trevor will be there with his beautiful Christmas houses and other decorations, Jemma (The Flower Bunker Wenvoe) will be with us selling her gorgeous flowers and Christmas wreaths and other decorations, Cath will be with us again selling her brother’s lovely turned wood items, there will be Jaci of Jaci Clark Ceramics selling her fab hand made ceramic items, Annette selling hand made cards, Justine (winner of this year knitting section in the Wenvoe village show) will be selling her beautiful, handmade blankets and we will be selling Christmas figures and small tree decorations.

We will have the usual cakes and drinks on sale with somewhere to sit and chat and a high quality raffle with proceeds going to the Wenvoe Wildlife Group which is our charity of choice and who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

The man in red will be available to speak to your little ones which offers a free photo opportunity. There will also be another famous character roaming about the hall but we’re not telling who it is! You can sample some traditional Victorian Fayre too so why wouldn’t you want to come along and join in the fun? Mark the date on your calendar and we’ll see you there!!

Although this will have to be the last Tucker’s Reindeer Sale it won’t be the last Tucker’s Christmas event. More details will be available next year. You can’t keep a good man down!

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