wish to inform you of a recent addition to the Ceiriog Valley Neighbourhood Policing Team, namely PCSO959 Catrin Evans.
Catrin started in June this year and will be assisting in dealing with local policing issues. Should you wish to speak to either PC HOWELL or PCSO EVANS they can be contacted as below :-
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Mobile : 07792 629357(Pc HOWELL) 07854 333287 (PcSO EVANS)
Control Room: 0845 607 1001 (Welsh)
0845 607 1002 (English)
Chirk Police Station: 0845 607 1001 / 1002—Ext: 35510
Neighbourhood Policing Team Answerphone facility: 0845 607 1001/1002—Ext: 35558 where a message can be left as these are checked daily. However, please note that this is a general facility and should not be used for general crimes or any emergency situation.
REMEMBER : The Neighbourhood Policing Team is here to work directly with the local community and identify problems that are important to them. Have your say!

Dymuna Heddlu Gogledd Cymru eich hysbysu ynghylch ychwanegiad diweddar i Dîm Plismona Cymdogaeth Dyffryn Ceiriog, sef (Swyddog Cefnogi Cymuned Yr Heddlu) SCCH959 Catrin Evans.
Dechreuodd Catrin fis Mehefin a bydd yn cynorthwyo gyda materion plismona lleol. Os ydych am siarad gyda Pc HOWELL neu SCCH EVANS, gallwch gysylltu â nhw ar y rhifau isod:
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Ffôn Symudol: 07792 629357 (Pc HOWELL) 07854 333287 (PcSO EVANS)
Ystafell Reoli: 0845 607 1001 (Cymraeg)
0845 607 1002 (Saesneg)
Gorsaf Heddlu Y Waun: 0845 607 1001/1002 - Est : 35510
Mae gan y Tîm Plismona Cymdogaethau rif peiriant ateb: 0845 607 1001/1002—Est: 35558 lle gallwch adael neges. Mae’r peiriant yn cael ei wirio’n ddyddiol. Fodd bynnag, dylech sylwi mai cyfleuster cyffredinol yw hwn ac ni ddylid ei ddefnyddio ar gyfer argyfwng neu droseddau.
COFIWCH: Mae'r Tim Plismona Cymdogol yma i weithio gyda'r gymuned leol i adnabod problemau sy’n bwysig i’r gymuned. Dewch i siarad efo ni!

From Friday, 28 October 2007 there will be NO SUNDAY or BANK HOLIDAY mail collections. All weekend mail must be posted before 11 am on Saturdays

My pleasure in walking in the Ceiriog valley
is enhanced by living in the deserts of the Middle East for many years, every day now I feast my eyes on an hundred shades of green and a landscape abounding in life.
We should remember, though, that this landscape is formed over many centuries of our farmers, using the land in a fashion that has allowed it to be productive and keeping it like this without huge amounts of pesticides and artificial fertilisers. They are having a rough time and need our support as the restrictions on animal movement imposed over the last few months have made a hard lifestyle even more difficult. These days I look at the labels every time I buy meat and only purchase if it is at least British, and preferably Welsh.
In the last week of September I walked with my wife through the woods above Ty’n-y-Fron and watched four young ravens showing off their flying skills to each other doing barrel rolls and Immelman turns over the trees. It’s fortunate for me that both ravens and crows are such vocal birds as beyond about a hundred yards I would have problems differentiating them. Jean, my wife, says that ravens always make her think of a dog with a very sore throat trying to bark!
My garden is much quieter now, all this years young have been unceremoniously ejected by the residents. Let us hope that next year will be as successful here as this summer has been.
Tom Baker, Hyfrydle, Hen Ffordd, Dolywern Tel. 712835

The Church Committee would like to thank all the generous donors on the Patronal Festival Gift Day in July . A total of some £500 was raised, a very welcome sum in helping to meet the expenses of the Church. Thank you.
Now that the general clearance and tidying up of the churchyard is largely complete, it is hoped that the large rubbish heap by the river wall can be reduced over time. Only 'green' rubbish, grass and dead flowers should be placed on this heap, all other materials, discarded wired wreaths, plastic flowers and any other non-vegetable matter should be placed in the black wheelie-bin at the South-Western end of the church.
Anyone willing to give a little time, however short, to help keep the churchyard in order, grass cutting, removal of ivy, weed control etc. would be very welcome. Please contact Derek Simpson on (01691) 718323.

The Ceiriog Valley garden Society held their 17 Annual Show on Saturday, 8 September 2007 at the new Canolfan Ceiriog Centre. The Show was a huge success attracting nearly twice the number of people over previous years. The standard of the exhibits was very high, and it is hoped for an even bigger and more varied Show next year, on Saturday, 13 September 2008 .
Prizes were awarded as follows:
Ross Greenwood received the Beresford Cup for most points in the Show, also The Pets and Gardens Cup for most points for vegetables and the Jones Salver for most points for fruit.
John Edwards received the RHS Bronze medal, the Society Rose Bowl, the Glyntraian Shield for Dahlias, the Midland Bank Cup for best collection of vegetables, the Edwards Cup for Fuschsias and the Pets and Gardens Cup for Indoor Plant.
Shelagh Watson received the Engraving Plus Salver for most points in Floral Art.
Mrs Cilla White received the Society Silver Tray for most points in the Domestic Section.
Mrs Jan Hobkirk received the Grover Scroll for Best Exhibit in Handiwork and £5 for the second highest points in Floral Art.
Mrs Kate Barber received the Society Cup for most points in Photography.
Mrs Enid Robinson received the Hughes Parry Rose Bowl for most points for Roses and also the Vase for best Specimen Rose.
Mr Peter Farthing received the Glyn Ceiriog Council Cup for most points for Perennials, the Bates Cup for Large Onions and the Founders Cup for Chrysanthemums.
Mrs Maisie Mottershead received the Harrop Cup for Sweet Peas and also Coombes Vouchers for most points for Wine and also for second in Domestic Section.
Mr Keith Barber received the Wilko Voucher for Potatoes.
Ross Greenwood and Peter Farthing shared the Thompson and Morgan Voucher for Tomatoes.
Coombes Vouchers were awarded to Elis Mitchell (photography), George Simpson (art), Maisie Mottershead (wine), Irene Jones (handicraft) and Rowena lewis (domestic).
Prizes for exhibits were awarded to Thomas Harries and Elis Martin Jones.
Certificates for competitions in Children's classes were awarded to Owen Martin Jones, Helen Newbrook, Marcus Evans, Elis Martin Jones, Ffion Mitchell, Sam Newbrook, Amelia Keen and Timothy Anderson.

A cake stall and raffle held recently in front of the Glyn valley Hotel raised £200 for the NSPCC.

Congratulations to Mrs Edna Winstanley on being awarded the First Prize in the Senior Citizens Gardens Competition at Rossendale in Lancashire . She was a frequent winner of the the Community Council Competitions when she lived in Y Gamer. She is still a regular reader of the Glyn News.

Congratulations to Lowri Evans on being chosen to play for Denbighshire u14's Netball team. Well done!

Congratulations to Gaynor and Martin de Luchi, proprietors of the Hand Hotel, Llanarmon, as the hotel has been awarded a 4 star grading by the AA in the Inn catergory. This is a major achievement and a rewarding confirmation of the work they and their staff have put in over the last four years. Congratulations also to the head chief, Grant Mulholland and his team, Eifion Edwards and Jan Orritt, who have won a covetted AA Rosette for the quality of their food as well as an Egg-cup award for outstanding breakfasts.

A meeting of the Cytun Committee was held at the Christian Centre on 18 September and was presided over by the chairman, the Rev Philip Clarke. The meeting commenced with a prayer, and then members stood for a minute's silence in tribute to the memory of the late Mrs Marian Roberts. Mrs Roberts was a faithful member of this committee and was joint secretary, who ensured that minutes were kept in Welsh as well as English, she will be greatly missed. It was noted that planned Pentecost Walk around the village did not take place due to the torrential rain on the day. In place of the annual outing, some members had attended Theatre Clwyd to see the film African Snow, which was shown on the 200 th Anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade,
It was agreed to hold the Cytun Carol Service in December in Pontfadog Church , it was hoped that pupils from Ysgol Pontfadog would be able to participate.
The week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service will take place in Seion next year.
An Easter card will be delivered to all homes in the Valley again next year, and a leaflet of welcome to all newcomers was seen and approved.
The treasurer, Miss M. E. Roberts gave a financial report.
Members were pleased to note that Mrs Mair James agreed to take over the work of translator.

May I take this opportunity to say a most sincere 'Thank you' to all the people who helped me when I had a fall outside the Ceiriog Canolfan Centre on Saturday, 29 September. I was very fortunate–no damage–just a few bruises.
It's wonderful to live in such a caring community. Once again thank you.
Eileen McBride

Our lovely Japanese volunteer Nao has gone touring Europe before going home. We were all sad, as we have nobody to help us, so if anyone would like to volunteer please contact Simon for information.
The Harvest Festival is coming in thick and fast from many different venues and we welcome it greatly and thank all who have donated, very much.
Several people are going on the canal from Welshpool on the fourth lets hope for reasonable weather.
Christmas shopping has started and we have two takers already.
One resident is going on a belated holiday to Sheffield and for two weeks.
As far as we know there will be only one trip to Blackpool this year before the lights end.
On Wednesday, 31 October it is the Halloween night party with lots of ghoulish fun and a few games.
We have our Christmas Market on the 24 November at 2pm 'til five'sh so please come along and bring your children to see Santa, a selection of different stalls and enjoy some Gluwein and BBQ.
Some of the Residents and even some visitors from Japan have made mincemeat and Christmas cakes for the “yummiest” competition judged on Christmas Eve afternoon.
Here is hoping you have had a good October and will have the same with November.
Regards Diane Gittins.

Since writing in the Glyn News in April when 'The Garth Hillside Organic Garden' had just begun, we have now gone from strength to strength and many people have had the pleasure of sowing, growing, harvesting and eating their own vegetables. The garden has also become a source of inspiration to everyone who visits.
Using the sound ethics of 'permaculture' in our design we have gone from gorse hillside to gorse walled garden! Everything coppiced on site has been used as a valuable resource as an example of true sustainability, and we now have 15 beds (some 30 ft long) under cultivation in the form of 3 terraces which follow the contours of the hillside.
Our first courgettes were harvested at the begining of May, followed by broad beans, lettuce, rocket, potatoes and many other vegetables and flowers that brighten our salad bowl at lunchtime.
The garden is run entirely on a voluntary basis and all the produce grown is shared amongst volunteers and visitors (which vary from a 2 week old baby to a 92 year old lady who braved the steep steps!).
One of the highlights came at the end of June when we had a visit from 'Garden Organic' Ryton, who gave a short talk about the larger national project called 'Organic food for All' of which we are a part. Since then we have fund raised for the garden by doing the annual Llangollen 'Plodathon' organised by the Rotary Club, taken part in the Glyn Garden Society Show, recently been successful in gaining funding and also for our conservation efforts been rewarded with some amazing wildlife. An Apple Day is planned for the end of October where people can bring their own apples to be made into apple juice using a press made with Ceriog Valley oak.
So, if you're tired of chemically produced vegetables.
- concerned about health.
- would like to learn how to grow your own food
- get away from the everyday stresses in a relaxed outdoor environment
- or would just like to visit.
Croeso i bawb / All welcome.
Phone Judith on 01691 718127

Get on your bikes and ride... Quality bikes are available for hire from the Canolfan Ceiriog Centre. Mountain bikes, road bikes, junior bikes, tag-along bikes, baby bike seats and toddler trailer are all available to help you and your family have fun and become fitter. Autumn Tea Dance Dance Tutor Sarah Hobbs will be giving a gentle introduction to ballroom and Latin-American dance with time for tea and a chat too! Starting, Monday, 5th November 11am–12noon. (for 10 weeks) £1.50 Saturday Morning 'Big Breakfast' from 10am–11am Breafast Baps, toast, tea and coffee! Bring your own paper. (Term Time only). JU-JITSU Childrens and Adult classes every Saturday Morning, Children's 10am–11am, Adults 11am - 12noon. Dance for Children—Saturday Afternoons from 1.30pm Yoga—Wednesday afternoons 1.30pm Cylch Meithrin for pre-school children Mondays 9.30 Badminton Coaching commencing in the new year. For further details, contact 718200 WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP? We are seeking volunteers to man the coffee bar, help with general maintenance, fund raising and organising events—if you can help in any way however small we want to hear from you.