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Wenvoe Forum Zoom Event “ while the sun is shining ” 7pm. Thursday 12th May 2022 Saving energy and money! Simple, practical ideas and questions answered on the best way to manage your household energy needs. Make changes before next winter arrives. To book your place and or send in a question e-mail Gwenfo.forum@gmail.com with SUNSHINE in the title bar. You will receive a zoom link before the event.. |
WENVOE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
2nd – 5th JUNE 2022
We are looking forward to joining in the nationwide celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee over the 4 day bank holiday weekend and the plan is to be guided by the national time line as follows.
THURSDAY 2nd JUNE
Lighting of the beacon. This will take place at 9.45 pm at the Quarrymen’s tribute in Twyn-yr-Odyn. The plan is to have a village walk, led by Dickon Oliver, from the village green to the Horse and Jockey where there will be a quiz and a menu ‘Fit for a Queen’ for those who would like to dine there. More details will follow in the coming weeks but those taking part in the Horse and Jockey events can then walk to the Quarrymen’s tribute at 9.30 in time for the beacon lighting.
FRIDAY 3rd JUNE
Service of thanksgiving. This will be an informal service and will take place at 2pm at the preaching cross in the grounds on St Mary’s church. All are welcome and are invited to bring a picnic. There will be games for the children and it will be a lovely event in the heart of the community.
SATURDAY 4th JUNE
Royal bake competition. Wenvoe residents will be invited to enter a royal baking competition. There will be two categories and these will be for cake or biscuits with a prize for the winner of each category. Entries will be judged at 11 am on Saturday morn-ing. On Saturday afternoon Wenvoe residents will be invited to call into the community centre to view display boards with stories and photographs of Wenvoe in years gone by, pull up a chair and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and sample some of the bake competition entries. Please feel free to dress in your finest 50’s style clothes and be entertained with music of the era whilst catching up with old friends and making new ones over a cuppa.
SUNDAY 5th JUNE
The Big Lunch. This can range from tea for two or a BBQ in your garden to a garden party or street party. Permission for street parties needs to have been obtained from the Vale Council. This is a great opportunity for neighbours in the community to get together, welcome newer residents and have some fun. Other ideas are in the planning stage at present and more detailed information will become available over the next few weeks on posters, which will be displayed on notice boards, various places around the village, and on the Wenvoe Community Support Group Facebook page.
WALK FOR UKRAINE
Distressing and disturbing pictures of people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine have been in the newspapers and on the television. Many thousands of people, of all ages, have been trying to walk to safety. Walking is something that lots of us do well, so some of the strollers from the different walking groups (described in the What’s On every month!) decided to do a sponsored Walk for Ukraine.
The idea was to sponsor yourself to walk around Cosmeston, then all money raised was to be sent to Ukraine to support the need for blankets, food, medicines….everything. Fortunately, the group gathered under glorious blue skies for the start of the walk. One lady walked past as we were preparing to leave and hearing what we were up to, donated money! Another lady in the group had talked to her 99 year old neighbour about what she was doing, and the neighbour insisted on giving her £30. She said she couldn’t walk anymore, but she wanted to support the Walk for Ukraine.
The group raised over £400…and counting, which is a truly magnificent amount. In a small way, we have supported people who are losing everything, but are attempting to walk to a better life. Walking really is life changing! Very well done to all who participated. I’m very proud of you!!
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK
15 – 21 MAY
The drought in Zimbabwe is the focus for Christian Aid Week this year. In local communities the Climate Crisis is a matter of survival, and information and personal stories from those who have been helped by Christian Aid will feature in the morning service in St Mary’s Church on Sunday 1st May.
Our 2022 appeal begins with ‘Coffee – Cake – Bookstall’ which will take place in the Church Hall on Saturday 14th May from 10 30am till 2 30pm. Any donations of books you may have can be placed in the ‘Book Box’ in the Church Porch at any time, or taken to the Church Hall on Friday afternoon 13th May from 4pm.
This year the envelope collection will resume after two years absence due to the coronavirus. This will be a new type of envelope that will be delivered by volunteers with drop off points for householders to return them.
Gwenfo School will hold their annual ‘Big Brekkie’ during one of their lunchtimes and have a non- uniform day.
Thanks to your generosity last year we were successful in raising £3,000 (including Gift Aid) and we are hopeful of an equally good response this year.
Jude Billingham
VOLUNTEERING AT GWENFO SCHOOL
Would you be free to volunteer a little time on a regular basis? If so please contact the school and we can chat to you about opportunities here. We would love to be able to open our doors up to our community again and need to rebuild our list of volunteers. We will help organise the DBS checks and will always provide a warm welcome!
Please pop in for a chat with Miss Starke if you are interested.
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Wenvoe Craft Workshop™️ presents
TUCKERS SPRING PLANT SALE
Saturday 30th April, 10.00am-4.00pm
29 Vennwood Close
Not long now until our Spring Plant Sale on 30th April so save the date and come and snap up some garden bargains. You can choose your plants, take a look at a few local craft tables and then buy a slice of Glenys’ homemade cake. There will be other local growers selling their plants and more free gardening advice than you will know what to do with. There will, of course, be the usual charity raffle with some lovely prizes including a homemade and decorated cake and gardening hamper.
The proceeds from this raffle will once again go to the Wenvoe Wildlife Group to help them continue their invaluable wok around the village. WWG will also host a table and can answer any enquiries you may have.
Come and have a chat and pick the Village Gardener’s brains. Entry is free and we would love you to join us.
. The Saved and Remade Workshop Appeal
For more info visit
https://www.redskyproductions.co.uk/take-part
WALK FOR PIA
Sadly in September of 2021, Pia Eaves lost her battle with Pancreatic cancer, despite being only 54 and an ultra-fit triathlete and fitness coach. Her husband Simon, daughters Rhiannon (21) and Emilia (18) and brother-in-law Kevin, are turning her loss into something positive to help others.
In homage to her love of Gavin & Stacey – watched whilst living in Dubai, to “stay Welsh” – the family (once of Orchard Close) are walking from the home of Gavin in Billericay to Barrybados, specifically Marcos, where Pia worked as a teenager.
Arriving on May 1st, to coincide with Pia’s birthday and wedding anniversary, the family welcome support for their 200 mile walk. Their journey can be followed on www.walkforpia.co.uk, and any donations are welcomed, with thanks.
Many thanks for your consideration,
Kevin Eaves Mobile: 07966861124
RIDE FOR JAYNE
We are taking on the huge challenge of cycling the length of Wales, 220 miles from Holyhead to the Vale of Glamorgan, to raise money for Cancer Research Wales in memory of our mum Jayne Fallas. Our mum was a kind, caring and warm person whose smile lit up every room she entered. She was a devoted mother and wife and a friend to all who met her.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. She was very scared and nervous but she overcame this and beat the disease and we saw a level of strength, determination, courage and bravery which made us see our mum in a completely different light. We saw a side of mum which we didn’t realise she had. She was an absolute warrior taking all of the treatment they offered her and fighting through the hard days for the good days which were to follow. We cannot put into words how proud of our mum we are. That was undoubtedly the hardest thing she had ever faced and we as a family were there with her every step of the way but she had to walk the journey and goodness me she didn’t just walk the journey she flew through it showing the bravery and courage in her heart each and every day.
Sadly, after 4 years the cancer returned and our mum lost her battle with cancer. She passed away on the 6th of December 2021. This was and still is devastating for us as a family. However, as we know our mum would have wanted, we decided to celebrate her life and raise money in her name. We hope to carry on her legacy and ensure that this money will help and support individuals and their families with a similar story to ours.
There is a team of 20 of us taking part in this ‘Ride for Jayne’ We plan to have an event on the 31st of July at the finish line of our cycle. There will be raf-fles, food & drink as well as some more opportunities to donate to Cancer Research Wales. The finish line will be at St Cyres School in Penarth, we hope to see as many of you there as possible!
Thank you so much for your support!!
To donate visit: https://www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/rideforjayne
You can follow our journey on instagram – @RideforJayne
The Ride For Jayne Team
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Mudiad Meithrin Clwb Cwtsh
Mudiad Meithrin Clwb Cwtsh sessions for Welsh learners are doing online sessions from week commencing 10th January 2022 and they are open to anyone who wishes to learn Welsh with a strong emphasis on learning Welsh with or for their children. Online sessions will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for the January term. If anyone would like more information, Please email Emyr at: emyr.williams@meithrin.
