{"id":17189,"date":"2026-06-29T10:51:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=17189"},"modified":"2026-06-29T10:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:52:03","slug":"july-2025-letters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=17189","title":{"rendered":"July 2025 Letters"},"content":{"rendered":"

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\n

Walston Road \/ Tarrws Lane in Wenvoe<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\n

I understand some drivers driving up Tarrws Lane (linking Old Port Road to Walston Road near the Beefeater) have been intimidated into reversing back and around the blind bend at the bottom near Old Port Road. This is disconcerting not only in being forced to break one of the fundamental safety-first rules in the highway code but that reversing into a blind bend is inherently dangerous (highway code rules 200 to 203). In the case of that part of Tarrws Lane it is normally accepted that vehicles going downhill usually give way to vehicles going uphill as vehicles facing downhill should reverse because it’s easier, but the overriding consideration is the fact that any vehicle risks major safety hazards by reversing around a blind curve. Whilst legally no one has absolute right of way if a collision occurs while reversing, the reversing driver is almost always held at fault because the Highway Code places a strict responsibility on them to ensure their path is clear before and during the manoeuvre.
\nI find it hard to believe that such drivers are putting other road users at risk like this.
\nStephen K. Jones
\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\n

\"\"<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n

LETTERS TO THE EDITORS
\nThe Editors are not responsible for opinions expressed, although
\nevery effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information.
\nThe editors reserve the right to protect the anonymity of anyone
\nwho wishes to contribute articles or letters for the magazine
\nprovided they are aware of the identity of any such person.<\/p>\n

\n

<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\n
\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Walston Road \/ Tarrws Lane in Wenvoe I understand some drivers driving up Tarrws Lane (linking Old Port Road to Walston Road near the Beefeater) have been intimidated into reversing back and around the blind bend at the bottom near Old Port Road. This is disconcerting not only in being forced to break one of the fundamental safety-first […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[138,436],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6cWjO-4tf","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":10737,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=10737","url_meta":{"origin":17189,"position":0},"title":"Advent Windows Programme","author":"Alan Williams","date":"13th December 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"ADVENT WINDOWS A St. Mary\u2019s initiative for the whole community We are delighted to invite you to view the Wenvoe Advent windows again this year. The windows will be decorated from 1st - 24th December, lighting up from 5pm until 9pm. Each evening an additional window is added until all\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "General Interest Articles"","block_context":{"text":"General Interest Articles","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?cat=334"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/advent-map.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/advent-map.jpg?resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/advent-map.jpg?resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/advent-map.jpg?resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/advent-map.jpg?resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":12571,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=12571","url_meta":{"origin":17189,"position":1},"title":"Advent Windows 2022 Schedule","author":"Alan Williams","date":"5th December 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"ADVENT WINDOWS 2022 A St. Mary\u2019s Church Initiative for the Whole Community Come and view the Wenvoe Advent Windows. They begin on 1st December at 29 Vennwood Close, and conclude on Christmas Eve at St. Mary\u2019s Church, Wenvoe. All the windows will be numbered and can be viewed from outside\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Event Notices"","block_context":{"text":"Event Notices","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?cat=237"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/advent-RH.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/advent-RH.jpg?resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/advent-RH.jpg?resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":12659,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=12659","url_meta":{"origin":17189,"position":2},"title":"December Letters","author":"Alan Williams","date":"9th December 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Many thanks to everyone who supported the Shine Night Walk for Cancer Research. This took place in Cardiff on 7th October, when people met at Cardiff Castle to begin the 10k charity walk. Rhian, Linda, Shirley, Kath, friends and family completed the walk in memory of Melissa\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Letters"","block_context":{"text":"Letters","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?cat=138"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Letters-pic.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":15983,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=15983","url_meta":{"origin":17189,"position":3},"title":"A Fierce Asian Carnivore","author":"Alan Williams","date":"29th August 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"A Fierce Asian Carnivore They are all over the media and all over Wenvoe! Think of a Channel Island and a fierce Asian carnivore. If you haven't guessed it, it is the Jersey Tiger - a type of day-flying moth. They have been seen recently on Walston Road, in Clos\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Nature Notes"","block_context":{"text":"Nature Notes","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?cat=49"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jersey-Tiger-Moth-rotated.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":15882,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=15882","url_meta":{"origin":17189,"position":4},"title":"Wenvoe Community Orchid Field","author":"Alan Williams","date":"24th August 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Wenvoe Wildlife Group Wenvoe Community Orchid Field Once known as the Sledging Field, this meadow is now a Community Nature reserve with over 300 species of flowers, grasses, insects and birds. It is managed as a traditional meadow with an annual mowing to encourage the sort of wildflowers that are\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "New Items for August 2025"","block_context":{"text":"New Items for August 2025","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?cat=424"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":16595,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=16595","url_meta":{"origin":17189,"position":5},"title":"The New Year Has Not Been Kind to the Team","author":"Alan Williams","date":"29th January 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT GROUP The New Year Has Not Been Kind to the Team The new year has not been kind to the team. Most got up to see in the new year, only because they needed a wee or had forgotten a tablet. Their new year resolutions have had a\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Environment Group"","block_context":{"text":"Environment Group","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?cat=47"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17189"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17189"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17189\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17191,"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17189\/revisions\/17191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}