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by the late Bill Foster
It should be mentioned that even though air raids were terribly frightening and stressful we did have a good laugh, now and again. I remember one such occasion, when my mother told me to go the local coal-yard for a quarter of a hundredweight (about 15 kilos) of coal. At that time a coal fire in the kitchen grate was, in the large majority of cases, the only means of heating a home. Like so many other things at that time coal was in short supply and the owner of the coal-yard did not deliver to the houses as due to petrol being rationed he only used his lorry to collect the coal from the railway sidings. He did however, have a few hand carts and it was possible to hire one of these to get the coal home.
On this particular day I went to the yard, my brother had to look after our baby sister. The baby was in her pram and Jim was taking her for a walk. He decided to come with me to the coal-yard and on the way we got the idea of taking out the pram's wooden slats which concealed a false bottom, putting in the coal, replacing the slats and sitting our baby sister in her usual place.
This done we set off for home. Part of the journey being up hill it was much easier pushing the pram than a heavy coal cart and of course, there was no return journey. All went well until we were halfway up the garden path. Baby Joan had somehow got hold of a piece of coal, her hands were black and she had a moustache. Having nothing with which to wipe her hands and face, it being cissy for to carry a handkerchief, we tried to sneak in without being seen. No such luck, we met mum coming out with some washing, all was revealed and we each received a crack round the legs with a wet towel; very painful, I can tell you.
Later on we overheard mum and our next door neighbour enjoying a good laugh about what had happened. With our legs still stinging, I am afraid we didn't share in their laughter at the time. This episode has since become a family joke and both my brother and I can laugh about it now.

Dydd Mercher Taith 13
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Chwefror 14 February 2007
1 Pontfadog Post Office 9.50–10.20
2 Llwynmawr OPA Bungalows 10.25–10.50
3 Glyn Ceiriog Cae'r Ysgol 11.00–12.15
4 Nantyr Fron Lwyd 1.20 – 2.05
5 Pandy Bus Stop 2.25 – 2.40
6 Tregeiriog Bus Stop 2.55 – 3.25
7 Llanarmon West Arms 3.30 – 4.30
8 Glyn Ceiriog Cae'r Ysgol 5.15 – 6.15
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A concert was held at St Ffraid's Church on Saturday, 25 November 2006 , which was given by the Choral Variations Mixed Choir, conducted by Mr Owen Roberts. Mr Roberts is deputy conductor of the Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir. The soloists were Roger Payne and Lucinda Troy, the compere was Mrs Jean Payne. During the concert there was also a sketch entitled, 'Looking Forward to Advent'. Church members served refreshments to all present and it was felt that this had been a pleasant social evening. Proceeds were for the Church, with further concerts being planned, the next one being an Easter Choral Concert.

Staff of HSBC at Oswestry, Glyn Ceiriog and Llanrhaeadr raised £719 for this year's BBC Children in Need Appeal, and their colleague Trevor Bates was one of five HSBC staff chosen to go the London studios where a cheque for £276,00 was presented live on BBC TV. This sum represented the total sum raised by HSBC staff throughout England and Wales this year.
Trevor was chosen as, 'Community Champion' by HSBC for Mid-wales and the Marches, as a result of his voluntary work as a school governor at Dinas Bran School and Ysgol Cynddelw together with his involvement with Llangollen Scouts, The Ceiriog valley Sheep Dog Society and Glyn Ceiriog School PTA.
The prize was a cheque for £500 to be donated to the organisation of his choice, and this will benefit the Special Needs department at Dinas Bran School , Llangollen.
Trevor then represented Wales and the West region of the bank joining four other regional winners in the UK who were given tickets to the live BBC Children in Need show at Shepherds Bush on 17 November.
After enjoying three hours at the show, the 'HSBC Five' were given passes to the after show party where they met Coronation Street's Bradley Walsh and Ray Fearn, newscasters Geremy Bowen, Dermot Moynohan, Kate Silverton and Sophie Raworth, as well as some members of the cast from Casualty and Strictly Come Dancing.
During their trip to London the five regional winners were also treated to a meal with Alan Kier, Head of Commercial at HSBC and Peter Bull, Community Projects Manager on the 41 Floor of the HSBC building at Canada Square , and a flight on the London Eye.
All in all, two very memorable days.

Remembrance Service held at the Cenotaph at Glyn Ceiriog on Sunday, 12 November 2006 was very well attended, was led by the Rev'd Philip Clarke, assisted by Mr Bob Evans and Mr Frank Jones. Wreaths were laid on behalf of The Burma Star Association, The Buffs, Guides and brownies, the North Wales Police and Glyn Ceiriog Community Council. The singing was led by Mr Trevor Lloyd. Standard Bearers were Mrs Rose Law and Mr Bob Evans.
Mrs Chatton, Chairman of the Women's Section, Ceiriog Valley British Legion laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in Pontfadog.

A meeting of the Four Councils within the Ceiriog Valley took place at the Ceiriog Memorial Institute on 13 November, was presided over by Cllr George Jones. Chirk Town, Glyntraian, Ceiriog Ucha and Glyn Ceiriog Community Councils were all represented. The guest speaker was Cllr Aled Roberts, Leader of Wrexham County Borough Council. He gave an informative address on the work and priorities of Wrexham Borough Council, and answered many queries from the Councillors. Refreshments were served by members of the Glyn Ceiriog Community Council.

The collection at the church service held at the Christian Centre mounted to £38.10 and the collection following the service at the Cenotaph was £131.25. The RBL Women's Section collected £25. These, together with the income from the sale of wreaths made a total of £256.

Vernon and Iris Hughes would like to thank all the Ceiriog Valley , including the following: the medical team, our neighbours at Broddewi, members of the Bowling, Golf and Pool teams, as well as the Buffs and Merched y Wawr for all the cards, gifts and phone calls following Vernon 's illness.
Diolch i bawb

Hope the festive season went well for you.
Our Christmas spirit started on the 25th of November with the Christmas Market, which was great and we raised over £450, so thanks to everyone who gave a hand and to the kitchen for the GOOD FOOD AND DRINK and cakes for the cake stall.
On the 13 December the Residents Christmas party was as they used to say, ' A Gas' as we were rocking and rolling to the Invisible Band and enjoying GOOD FOOD AND DRINK.
A great big thanks to Ellesmere College , Ysgol Pontfadog, Weston Rhyn and Glyn Choirs and Llangollen Rotary Club for their visits and music: it really gets us in the festive mood and we try to say thanks with some GOOD FOOD AND DRINK.
The Residents went to so many Christmas parties I've lost count but thanks to The Garden Centre and The Glyn Valley (who we visited twice in a week) for a making us so welcome and serving up GOOD FOOD AND DRINK
The Kitchen Queens (and I include Walter in this) provided a good choice of menu, which was originally devised by the Residents over the Christmas and New Year and as you may wonder with all this GOOD FOOD AND DRINK we are now looking at all the available diet books in W.H. Smiths, so if you have any suggestions which mean we can avoid redundancies in the Kitchen and allow us to keep on with the good food and drink please let us know. I will be putting out our new programme of events ASAP, so please come along to anything going on.
Regards Diane@ L.C.Dolywern.

Phil and Mandy of Pontfadog Post Office would like to thank everyone for there help and support, and for making them feel very welcome over the past year.

The family of the late Mrs R. J. Owen wish to thank all friends and neighbours for all the cards, messages of sympathy and attendance at the funeral; also the generous donations of £400, which was shared between Seion Chapel, Pontfadog and Cancer research.
Diolch yn fawr

Daniel and Alison of Ty Cerrig, Llwynmawr, would like to sincerely thank everyone for the beautiful cards and gifts that they received after the birth of their baby boy, Iwan, born 4–11–06 .
Diolch yn fawr, Iawn i Bawb

Congratulations to Mike Gilchrist and his staff at the Glyn Valley Hotel, for the excellent cuisine and service provided on Christmas Day. It could not be faulted in any way.

The Annual Dyffryn Ceiriog Cytun Carol Service was held at Seion Chapel on Thursday, 14 December. This was attended by all the pupils of Ysgol Cynddelw, with the infants performing their Christmas play, 'The Bossy Christmas Fairy'. The service was led by the Rev'd Glyn Jones and an appropriate address was given by Miss Carys Jones, Pandy. The organist was Mr Aneurin Davies.

Congratulations to all the Ceiriog Valley pupils attending Ysgol Dinas Brân, Llangollen, who received awards at the recent Celebration of Success Evening at the school.
Millie Boswell received the E. B. Miller Prize for the Best Scholar in England and also the GSCE subject prize in Textiles.
Stephen Edwards received the School Prize for the Best All-round Achiever at A-level. The Perseverance Prize was presented to Ben Davies. Tegid Jones received the Llangollen International Eisteddfod Prize for Physics. Top earner of Dragon Points in Year 8 Prize was presented to Lowri Evans. The Eco-Council Award—for winning the school's competition to design the Eco-Council Logo went to Ryan Davies.
Sports Prizes were received by—Llewelyn Edwards, Under-12 Rugby Player for the Year and the Victor Ludorum Year 7 Athletics; Max Payne, Prize for representing North wales at Cricket; Steffan Williams, Prize for representing North east Wales at swimming.

I wish to thank all those who sent me cards and best wishes at Christmas. I have been overwhelmed by everyone's kindness.
Best wishes for the New year to all, Bess.
Mrs Bess Hughes

The Swan, Pontfadog, would like to win all our customers a Prosperous New Year and a big thank you once again to the Male Voice Choir, who helped to raise a grand total of £215 for Hope House. Also thank you for our Santa's return: 'you know who you are!'