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Valeways Walking Festival 2022

VALEWAYS WALKING FESTIVAL 2022

2022 will be the twelfth year of the Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival, organised by volunteers of the charity Valeways who are working to ensure the sustainability of the festival in future years.

Booking is required. Tickets are £3 per adult per walk, (children walk for free) and are available from

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/valeways.

Alternatively call 0333 666 4466

Then just turn up at the stated meeting place and time where you will be greeted by your named Walk Leader; children under 16 must be accompanied.

Walkers arriving without tickets will be allowed to walk if there are sufficient spaces available and will be charged the same rate.

There are walks for all ages and abilities. No matter if you are an experienced walker, a leisure walker or a family there will be something for you. Walks will be of varying duration and challenge in a variety of different geographical areas – coast, clifftop, open countryside, hill, woodland and park as detailed on the website.

A description of each walk, the distance, what can be experienced, the terrain, hospitality, transport and parking is available on the website

 

In The Vale This August

IT’S ALL HAPPENING IN THE VALE THIS AUGUST

The Vale of Glamorgan Show returns on Wednesday 10 August. This August the Vale Show, which regularly attracts more than 20,000 visitors, moves back to its roots in Penllyn. The Show hosts a large Craft Fair and Horticultural Show along with a Home Produce marquee, Dog Show and Rabbit Show. Horse Classes run in the main ring until 3pm when there is a spectacular Grand Parade of all the Prize Winning Animals. Alongside the livestock and horse showing there will be more than 200 Trade Stands, selling a huge variety of goods. A Food Court will be centre field, selling produce, most of which has been grown or made in the Vale.

Admission: Adults £12.00; Children £5.00; Family Ticket £30.00 (2 adults, 2 children). Tickets available online: https://valeofglamorganshow.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/

How about some outdoor theatre in Penarth? Join Illyria on Thursday evening 25th August ,for an outdoor theatre production of The Pirates of Penzance in the beautiful Kymin Garden, Penarth. It could be an idea to bring a picnic but as there is no shelter be sure to dress for the weather. The performance starts at 7.00pm although doors will be open at 6.00pm. The show runs for 2 hours 10 minutes, including a 20 minute interval. Light refreshments will be available.

Plot reminder: Frederick, apprenticed to the Pirates since a child, learns that he was born in a leap year on 29th February, and that he is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday, not his 21st year. With only the inept Penzance constabulary to protect him, how will he resist being forced to endure a life of crime until he is 84 – and will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? Described as ‘hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit’ the show is packed with memorable songs such as To be a Pirate King!, Modern Major General and A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One.

Admission: Adult £18.00, Child (under 12 years) £12.00 – booking fees apply. Tickets are available online at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-pirates-of-penzance-at-the-kymin-gardens-by-illyria-tickets-325162478727

Could you be tempted by art and flowers in Cowbridge? Cowbridge has been running an Open Art Competition and prize winners (over £2,000 of prize money on offer) will be exhibited from 1st – 13th. The Art and Applied Art winners can be seen in the Old Hall Gallery (open 10.00am – 5.00pm each day) and the Print section will be in the public areas of the nearby Bear Hotel. All work will be for sale. The town also plans to look blooming lovely as the Cowbridge Festival of Flowers takes place throughout August. Plans include flower installations thoughout the town and workshop events such as Fizz & Flowers and a Fun Flower Fairy Trail.

What about the Barry 10k and fun photo marathon? The Barry Island 10K and family fun run returns on Sunday 7th August at 10.00am. To add to the feel-good atmosphere, the day also includes a Family Fun Run and Toddler Dash taking place along the promenade. Barry is also running a fun photo marathon with prizes, also beginning 7th August. Join a test of creativity, photography skills, endurance and sense of humour! The format for you/your team on Sunday 7th August is 6 topics, 6 photos, 6 hours. We encourage you to explore the whole of Barry and find some great shots! Shorter 2-hour events follow during the week. Full details can be found: https://www.barry.cymru/visit/photobarrython-2022

 

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

 

100 Year Anniversary Celebration

Village Hall 100 Year Anniversary Celebration

Would like you to save the date of 7th October 2022 from 7pm. We plan to hold a night of music and dance to celebrate our 100 year anniversary that arrived in lockdown.

We have booked live music, have the support of a local well known entertainer and plan to add to the event as we move forward into the Autumn. Watch out for the posters coming soon and ticket sales during September.

For those of you who are new to the Village, here is a little history;

The land that the village hall stands on, was given to the residents for a peppercorn rent, by the Estate of Wenvoe back in 1921 (that’s the date on our lease). The purpose of this, was for the residents to build a hall in which they could hold their weekly dances.

Since 1921, the hall has been used for dancing, talent shows, village events, wedding parties, Judo and school dinners (before part of the new school was built in 1970 with its canteen).

The original hall had a wooden sprung floor, with a stage and kitchen facilities to the back of the stage (I can see it now). It was referred to as ‘The Old Tin Shack’.

In 1974, the hall was rebuilt by the residents on a very tight budget with the lease extended. This is how you see the hall today.

The hall is the home of the Playgroup, with many dance and badminton classes being held each week. Children’s parties and family celebrations are also held at the hall and we rely on the rents from all these hirers to pay for its up-keep.

The hall has been supported over its 100 years (101 this year), by many a voluntary Management Committee as a Registered Charity. The Management Committee support the up-keep of the hall at regular monthly meetings. Obviously, the Management Committee change over the years and we have no one on the hall committee today who is celebrating their 101st birthday ha ha!

Should you wish to join the Management Committee to support this wonderful venue, then please join us at our AGM on Tuesday 12th July from 7pm at the hall. Without a committee to adhere to the landlord’s lease, the land, which the hall stands on, will be given back to the landowner and who knows what will be built on it? A block of flats, a couple of houses? Your guess is as good as ours.

One last thing; If anyone has a singing talent and would like to support us on the night of 7th October, then please get in touch with us via our email wenvoevillagehall@yahoo.co.uk

Hopefully see you all soon at our AGM.

 

Family Jubilee Treasure Hunt

FAMILY JUBILEE TREASURE HUNT

Have you got your copy yet?

Available from The Hub

(Hub Opening Times)

The Family Jubilee Treasure Hunt is based on items to be found and discovered within the Wenvoe Community Area. It consists of photographs and questions for your whole family to seek the answers as they wander around the community during the summer months. There are special questions for children.

The closing date of the competition will be the August Bank Holiday, so there is plenty of time during the up and coming wonderful sunny days to explore the local surroundings and discover just what your local community has to offer on your own door step.

If you are uncertain of the location of local places or footpaths the Hub team will be only too willing to help you or know somebody who can assist.

The Hub is located behind the Community Centre (the Old School) in the centre of the village

 

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