Month: July 2017
WENVOE RAILWAY TUNNEL
WENVOE RAILWAY TUNNEL The Barry Railway Company was built to release the stranglehold of the Taff Vale Railway (from Merthyr Tydfil) and Cardiff Docks on the export of south Wales’ coal. Work commenced in1885. Building with great efficiency Barry docks soon overtook Cardiff in exporting coal. This impressive achievement, in no small part, was due to the rapid completion […]
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June Planning Applications
Planning • Port Road, west side near the Barry Dock link road. Woodland maintenance work. No objection • 9, Tarrws Close, Construction of a first floor extension over the existing kitchen. No objections were raised. • Brooklands Retail Park. To reduce the growth of four 4 poplar trees and remove one popular tree fronting Brooklands Terrace. No objection. • […]
» Read moreJune Planning Updates
Planning updates The following applications have been approved • Typica Farm, Station Road East. Works to trees on grounds of highway safety. • Land at Burdons Farm. Proposed installation of a 27m lattice mast, supporting 3 No. antenna 2 No. 600mm dishes together with associated cabinets and ancillary development. • Unit 2a. Brooklands Terrace Retail Park. Non material amendment – […]
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WENVOE PLAYGROUP As I am writing this we only have a few weeks remaining until the end of term, which I’m sure will be busy, fun times. Our open afternoon was held in June, however, should you wish to enquire about spaces at Playgroup you can contact us anytime up until the 21st July on 02920597494, wenvoeplaygroup@ btinternet.com […]
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WENVOE VILLAGE SHOW SATURDAY 9th SEPTEMBER
WENVOE VILLAGE SHOW SATURDAY 9th SEPTEMBER There are categories to suit suit everyone, young and old. Why not take part. Don’t hide your talents, have a go. Remember this is our own local competition – compete with your neighbour. Entries are limited to residents of the Wenvoe Community (Wenvoe, Parc y Gwenfo, Twyn-y-Odyn, St Lythans, Dyffryn) and children who […]
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June Community Library News We have acquired a range of Lego sets and these are available for children of any age to get constructive. This has proved surprisingly popular in other library branches, and isn't confined to the Under 5's! Initially, the best time would be after school on a Wednesday when we are open 3-5pm. We held a Plant […]
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Our first Storytime is on Wednesday July 5th Wenvoe Playgroup will be joining us in the morning for Stories with Sandra and in the afternoon for More Stories with Sylvia. This is our start, we will be extending our Storytimes to Wenvoe School and organising Summer Storytimes for 2 -5 year olds. Weather permitting we hope to utilise […]
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