Category: Event Notices

Notices of upcoming events

Tucker’s Christmas Reindeer Sale

 

It’s almost here! Come along to the 4th annual Tucker’s Christmas Reindeer sale on Saturday 19 November from 10am to 4pm at 29 Vennwood Close (the road opposite the church). 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 including Trevor and his lovely Christmas houses, Linda and her sewn crafts, Llinos will be taking orders for Christmas wreaths and small Christmas trees sold in aid of Velindre and 2 card sellers. Heulwen will be raising money from her cards for the Library hub and Esther will be raising money to replace her mother’s memorial bench which was situated on the village green until a storm destroyed it last winter. There will be Tucker family crafts and some really cosy crocheted blankets sold by Justine.

We will be holding the usual raffle with some excellent quality prizes including luxury food hampers, a home baked and decorated Christmas cake, some very interesting bottles and some items that would make ideal gifts for adults and children. Once again, profits from this and from the sale of some crafts will be donated to our charity of choice, the Wenvoe Wildlife Group. Rumours have been circulating that there might be a visit from a gent on a sleigh in a red and white suit and these may very well be true and may offer an excellent photograph opportunity. There will, again, be home made cake sold by the slice and all craft tables will be under the cover of Christmas decorated gazebos and festive music will provide the backing track to the whole event. 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. Bring a friend and have a festive catch up. We are so looking forward to seeing you there.

 

We Need More Volunteers!

ADVENT WINDOWS 2022

We need more volunteers!

We are planning Wenvoe Advent Windows 2022 following the success of the last two years. Since September’s What’s On we have been pleased to receive a number of requests to take part. However, we need more volunteers to fill the 24 slots of December.

There will be a new window to see each night leading up to Christmas Eve when of course there will be all 24 on display. The final window will be at St. Mary’s Church.

There is no entry fee, it’s not a competition, and, adults and children can be involved. Participants will be allocated a date when they will light up their window for the first time and continue lighting up each day until 24th December. The windows can be designed and constructed from any media; and will need to be lit from 5.00pm to 9.00pm each evening. All the displays should relate to Advent / Christmas and can be humorous, artistic or topical.

If you would like to participate you need to live in a house that has a window (upstairs or down) that can clearly be seen from the street and you will need to keep the window illuminated each evening after it is ‘opened’ until December 24th.

For more information contact Jude Billingham: on 07516 112897 or judebillingham@ yahoo.co.uk

We would be delighted to hear from you.

This is a St. Mary’s initiative for the whole community

 

Advent Windows 2022

We are inviting you to take part in lighting up your windows this Advent 2022 following the last two successful years.

The Advent Windows 2022 will encourage us all to wrap up warm and get out to view the windows throughout December. There will be a new window to see each night leading up to Christmas Eve when of course there will be all 24 on display.

This community fun event will run from the 1st-24th December, with the final window at St. Mary’s Church. We would like you to take part; there is no entry fee, it’s not a competition and adults and children can be involved.

How it works: – We need a minimum of 24 participants to decorate their windows. Participants will be allocated a date when they will light up their window for the first time and continue lighting up each day until 24th December. For those of us viewing the windows this will mean every day from 1st December a new window will be lit up to go and see so that by 24th December there will be 24 windows to view.

The windows can be designed and constructed from any media including lights, mobiles, cut outs etc. They can be as simple or technical as your artistic tendencies take you. They can be internal or external displays as long as they involve decorating your window. All the displays should relate to Advent / Christmas and can be humorous, artistic or topical. During previous years there was a great variety in size, contents, both humorous and stately, some with a modern portrayal and others of traditional designs.

The windows will be lit from 5 – 9pm each evening.

Each house participating will be asked to

– display a number corresponding to the date their window is ‘opened’ to differentiate it from other residents who will have their own Christmas decorations.

– keep their window a surprise as far as is possible before the designated revealing evening

If you want to participate you need to:

 live in a house that has a window (upstairs or down) that can clearly be seen from the street without people coming onto your property

 be happy to keep the window illuminated each evening after it is ‘revealed’ until December 24th

 

We are aware that many people give their time and money to support a host of different charities. If you would like to put a charity box outside your house you would be most welcome. Just make sure you empty the box each evening.

For more information ring: Glenys and Mike Tucker: 07922 109721 or Jude and Nige Billingham: on 02920594708 or 07516 112897.

Please let Jude Billingham know by October 16th that you want to decorate your window by supplying your name, address, email address, telephone number, and any preference you have about dates by email (judebillingham@yahoo.co.uk) by telephone, or text.

Please be aware that in agreeing to participate you are also agreeing to have your address identified on the windows map that will be made available so people can look for your window. No names or email will be shared without your permission

This is a St. Mary’s initiative for the whole community

Jubilee Treasure Hunt

FAMILY JUBILEE TREASURE HUNT

Available from The Hub

There is still plenty of time to take part in the great Jubilee Treasure Hunt; especially with the summer holidays at hand. The closing date is not until the August Bank Holiday. You can collect an entry from The Community Hub. Just pop in and ask for a Jubilee question sheet; the opening times of the Community Hub are shown on page 2.

All the answers can be found within our community area which stretches from the village to Culverhouse Cross and out to Dyffryn. All answers are within walking distance for most people but if using the car please park with consideration to others.

What does the quiz consist of?

It comes in four parts:

Part 1 is to locate a series of house names and then discover which letters will help to form a word.

Part 2 is devised with children in mind and requires a visit to some of the community orchards and nature sites, identify a picture of an animal to help find another one.

Part 3 is a collection of photographs; some are within local communities and others require a stroll along local footpaths into the surrounding countryside to identify the picture.

Finally part 4 is questions on local items.

If you have any difficulty locating places or footpath routes etc the staff at The Hub will be only too willing to assist you or will know somebody who can assist. The Hub is located behind the Community Centre in the centre of the village.

ENJOY THE HUNT!

 

 

Jubilee Family Picnic

PLATINUM JUBILEE FAMILY PICNIC IN ST MARY’S CHURCH

Friday 3rd June

On Friday 3rd June at 2.00pm St Mary’s Church will be holding a Jubilee Family Picnic.

A short informal open air service of thanksgiving in the churchyard around the preaching cross will be followed by a bring your own picnic. There will be games and activities for the children. A Treasure Hunt, HoopLa, Wellie Throwing and paper chain making will keep the youngsters busy.

This get together is open to all and St. John’s Church in Sully will be joining us. If wet we shall use the Church Hall, but we pray that the sun will shine and a good time is had by all. This is part of the events arranged in the village to commemorate this the longest reign in the history of the UK and the Commonwealth. There will be a celebratory cake to be cut with a taste for all. So do come along and join in the fun.

 

 

Dogs Trail Cardiff With Snoopy

DOGS TRAIL CARDIFF WITH SNOOPY

To celebrate Dog’s Trust’s new rehoming centre coming to Cardiff. A Dog’s Trail is a spectacular, free public art trail that runs from 8th April – 5th June. For 8 weeks the streets of Cardiff, Cardiff Bay, Caerphilly and Porthcawl are home to a series of intricately decorated Snoopy sculptures, each designed by local, regional and national artists , designers and illustrators – both well-known favourites and newly emerging talent .

Each sculpture is sponsored by a business or individual, celebrating the vibrancy, culture and creativity the region has to offer. The trail’s aim is to raise significant funding towards the work of the Dogs Trust so that they can continue to provide their services for those who need them the most.

A Dog’s Trail is a special event that promotes health and wellbeing, brings businesses and communities together and helps boost the regional economy across Cardiff, Caerphilly and Porthcawl.

If you haven’t already done so download the app for free and start ‘collecting’ all the Snoopy’s on the trail. There are 40 large Snoopy’s on display outside in the various locations and 75 miniature Snoopy’s created by local schools.

The Farewell weekend will be 17th-19th June where all the large sculptures are together on the City Hall Lawn – tickets are for sale for this event online.

The auction is the final event for the Dog’s Trail with Snoopy where the the sculptures will be auctioned off to raise funds for Dog’s Trust at the Coal Exchange, Cardiff 21st June.

We have our very own local artist who had her design commissioned for her Snoopy (entitled- ’Quit Dragon Your Heels’). Amy Bainbridge lives in Wenvoe and studies Illustration at the University of South Wales in Cardiff. Her design is on display opposite Caerphilly Castle and was sponsored by Caerphilly Council in a nationwide competition run by Wild in Art.

Well done from all your family we are very proud of your achievement!!

 

 

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