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We Have Enough Volunteers
ADVENT WINDOWS 2022
We Have Enough Volunteers!
The great news is that we have enough volunteers to go ahead with the Wenvoe Advent Windows! We have some regular volunteers who have readily joined us again with plans already for this year. It is very encouraging that we have new people who are joining us for the first time. We have lost some and our thanks go to Sandra and Brian Jones, who have moved out of the village, who not only provided windows but also helped in the planning and organising. They will of course be coming to view what we achieve this year.
We start on 1st December at 29 Venwood Close at 5pm, where Mike and Glynis Tucker will host us. On the same evening the telephone box will again have a story decorating the windows with special interest for those young in heart. You will need a torch for this as there is no electric supply there. We will conclude on 24th December at St. Mary’s Church with an input from Gwenfo School.
There will be a map of the village with information about all the windows in next month’s Wenvoe What’s On, with pointers where maps can be obtained elsewhere in the village.
Many thanks to all those who have volunteered. For any other information contact Jude Billingham 07516112897
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.
November Diary Of Events
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
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
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
