Category: Environment Group

Very Blustery Weather

VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT GROUP

Iery Blustery Weather

A good turnout considering the very blustery weather. The work party set about clearing the debris from the footpath on Tarrws Lane. Shady, as always, took his litter picker and was removing rubbish on the road, when a gust of wind got hold of him and he went flying past us at a rate of knots. Fortunately, Shady grabbed a tree branch.

The problem was trying to get him to let go. Big John suggested we leave him there as a windsock. Martin said we ought to wait until the wind subsided. It all ended abruptly when Ieuan found Shady’s bankcard and invited us to the pub, at which point Shady fell on him.

The team wish you all a successful 2025 and next month will be putting up bird boxes donated by Wenvoe Wildlife Group, weather permitting

 

It Soon Went Bottoms Up

VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT GROUP

It Soon Went Bottoms Up

What started as a full complement of eager veterans ready to clear the vast amount of detritus from the bottom of Pound Lane, soon went bottoms up. Things were going so well, until the police turned up with a warrant for the arrest of team member Gareth (Shady) Williams. Despite some not so convincing protests from the rest of the team, they put Shady in a police van. Big John took it upon himself to lay in the road to prevent the constables taking Shady away, the problem with that was, he didn’t have his glasses on and was lying down at the back of the van and they just drove off. Shady was later bailed for £5. His friend has started a gofundme page to get a legal team on the case. It stands at 90p. Charges relate to his time in France before he was extradited.

Our meeting for December has yet to be confirmed as there could be more arrests from our group if Shady starts squealing under interrogation. If you think you might fit in with this bunch of outlaws, please let the Godfather know.

 

Merry Christmas you filthy animals.

 

A New Recruit

VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT GROUP

A New Recruit

 

We as a team are happy to announce a new recruit. Martin, son of long-term member Ieuan (pictured), joined in the tidying of the village green in preparation for remembrance Sunday. As with all our team they come with an Achilles heel. Martin being a bicyclist has more than one. This restricts his ability to communicate unless he’s riding two abreast down the middle of a road. He wouldn’t have his picture taken unless he was stood by someone

Now that we have two members below seventy, our insurance allows us to work 500 metres from a defibrillator instead of 50.

Our main source of inspiration, Gareth, turned up late with an excuse that was so unbelievable, we can’t repeat. But his arrest is imminent.

The good men which may not include Gareth, will meet at the triangle of Pound Lane on Remembrance Day. We will remember them

Plans To Recruit Pillars Of Society

VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT GROUP

Plans To Recruit Pillars Of Society

While on a routine cleaning up of Clos Llanfair. The team were approached by an official from the home office, who informed the men of government plans to recruit pillars of society into a sort of local volunteer force to help quell some of the unrest in the country. As soon as the gentleman started speaking, Gareth Mainwaring (front of photo) piped up and told the official of his past war record and said that he would lead the men. No uniform or weapons will be issued. The task force would have to verbally calm any situation with the troublemakers. Gareth has a known ability to be able to wind up a sloth, so will have to stay at a safe distance or rioting will prevail.

If we remain in one piece, we will meet at the junction of Pound Lane and Walston Road on 14th October

 

£1000 For Wildlife Activities

Wenvoe Wildlife Group

£1000 for wildlife activities

After another very successful Village  Show organised by Mike and Glenys  Tucker, we were delighted to receive just  under £1000 For Wildlife  Activities. Our thanks to all  who supported the occasion  and made individual  donations and, not least, Mila  and her Lavender sachets.  These events have enabled us  to repaint, refurbish and  rebuild noticeboards, clear  vegetation, buy tools and  create the school Wildlife  patch amongst many other  things. Without them we  would struggle to retain our 7  Green Flag Awards. Well  done all round!

Litter Picking

LITTER PICKING

Arlo and Will helping to keep the village tidy, by litter picking with their mum on Station Road. This isn’t a one off as they are often to be seen helping out. LITTER PICKING

Next litter pick;- week commencing 4th October with filled bags collected, along with black bags, on 11th October. Bags and pickers available . Please contact Russell Godfrey 07922 588924

 

An Average Age Of 82 Years

VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT GROUP

An Average Age Of 82 Years

With an average age of 82 years, this small band of brothers turn out each month to help keep Wenvoe a place to be proud of. This outing was aimed at keeping the village green area neat and tidy. They were so engrossed in their tasks, I had to call a halt to proceedings as it was time for their medication. The gentle soul in the picture was doing his best to get run over, by not facing the traffic and refusing to wear his hi vis jacket. ‘We didn’t have shiny coats in the war’, he said. The handle of the broom is 2ft 6ins, just to give you an idea how hard it would be for drivers to see him. We’ll meet again at Clos Llanfair to refresh the entrance on 9th September

 

Not Our Best Time

VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT GROUP

Not Our Best Time

Not our best time. The group had received some criticism of their work on social media last month. Only then to report that some of the team, who are members of the silver foxes had been eliminated from a Cary Grant look a like contest in Treherbert, because they didn’t meet any of the criteria. Hearing the anguish, Sian, a neighbour informed the sobbing old folk that a George Clooney resemblance gala was being held in Tenby during the Autumn, she assured them that a podium finish could be in their grasp.

Well, on hearing that good news the team worked like dervishes and cleared the flower bed in front of the Community Centre. While Gareth collected litter with a spring in his step. One absentee today was big John, who broke his foot while skating in preparation of playing Cary Grant in the bishop’s wife.

Our next meeting will be at Gareth sing songs house for tea and biscuits and to sweep his drive. Or tidy at the roundabout outside his property on the glorious twelfth

 

Dillwyn Davies Memorial

VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT GROUP

Dillwyn Davies Memorial

 

The team met on the village green to keep weeds and thorns at bay. This time of year, it’s a game of catch up. What with hospital and doctors’ appointments, the visits from carers and podiatrists and their outings with the Silver Foxes, it’s a wonder they can find the time, but the lads are always willing to give an hour or so to help keep the village tidy. Our lead singer Edwardsville Gareth told everyone who would listen which party they needed to vote for on July 4th. It seemed we didn’t have a choice.

The boys decided to remember the bravery of those who were there on D Day, by putting up a stone and plaque in memory of Dillwyn Davies from Wenvoe. He came through the horror of that day to tell his story. The stone is in a quiet corner of the village green. Those of us who knew Dillwyn, will remember a quiet peaceful man

Our team will meet next on 8th July. The destination is secret at present, as we don’t want fans bothering our lead singer.

 

An Unusually Dry Morning

VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT GROUP

An Unusually Dry Morning

On a day when rained threatened to curtail any activity, a skeleton crew tidied up and replanted the flower beds at the memorial, with plants donated by Michelles nursery in Suffolk. . The missing members had excuses beyond belief. Big John announced that his wife had glued his hand to his foot so he couldn’t come out, Gareth (the gypsy wrangler) had by all accounts, been set in a bucket of concrete because of an altercation with ne’er-do-wells, Alan said he couldn’t find his way to our location, Martin tweeted that the dog was blocking the exit and Mark had claimed to have eaten too much cake at the plant sale on Saturday and wasn’t in the mood for activity.

Our next gathering will be on Monday 10th June at 9.30 to check on the pile of stones and get the rest of the concrete off Gareth. Bring a hammer.

 

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