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RADYR CHAINNumber 230 June 2017
Free to every home in Radyr and Morganstown
The photographs shows two localschoolgirls, Isla and Amaya, whohad their hair chopped off to raisefunds for the Little Princess Trust.The Little Princess Trust makeswigs for children who have losttheir hair because of cancertreatments and other illnesses.
The girls have already raised £500for the Trust, Isla by losing 10inches of hair and Amaya bylosing a massive 13 inches.
The idea came to them a year agowhen their grandmother lost herhair as a result of chemotherapyfor breast cancer. Congratulationsto the girls for raising money insuch an unusual way.
Raising funds for theLittle Princess Trust
Festival Fashion ShowI was delighted to work with Samfrom Samantha B from Ewenny ona Festival fashion Show. The lovelymodels were chosen with 'everywomen' in mind and all six werewonderful. Alison, Diana, Ruth.Sara, Sarah and Sue and I thinkSam was pleased, as she guided usthrough the evening surprising usall with her knowledge of herstock. I thank her & Suzanne, whoran the dressing room so efficientlyand I hope I managed to do justiceto the one wonderful outfit Imodelled for 'Guess the price'. Ithank the Ladies of the Radyrfriends of Tenovus & the
Gentlemen of the RMA for theirsupport & help to raise money forTenovus & the RMA Charity for2016/17 St John Cymru. I also want
to thank Anne Silver, the officialphotographer for the evening, forher lovely photos.
Maggie Roberts
Hanging BasketsOnce again the CommunityCouncil and the CommunityAssociation have worked togetheron the hanging baskets for StationRoad. The baskets were put up onMay 22nd and the photographshows members of the CommunityCouncil and Association takingdelivery of the baskets. If youhaven't noticed them as yet, lookup when you're walking downStation Road.
Letters, articles, reports and other contributions are invited and should be submitted byJuly 15th. Submissions may be subject to editing at the Editor’s discretion.The views expressed in the Radyr Chain are not necessarily those of the Editors.Editor - Mary & Robert Pearce, 91 Dan-y-Bryn Avenue, Radyr CF15 8DQ. 2084 2615E-Mail address - [email protected]’s On - Mary Pearce, 91 Dan-y-Bryn Avenue, Radyr CF15 8DQ. 2084 2615Advertising - Linda Turner, 19 Sycamore Tree Close, Radyr. 2084 3562E-Mail address - [email protected]. Treasurer - Ellis Jenkins, (to whom donations may be sent; they will begratefully acknowledged) 62 Windsor Avenue, Radyr, CF15 8BYDistribution - Chris Wills, 1 Llwyn Drysgol, Radyr. 2084 2197
COMING EVENTS
N.B. Details of all coming events can be found inthe Diary section of the website
www.Radyr.org.uk
19:30 Radyr and Morganstown WIOur speaker tonight is Jeanie Rebanewith her entertaining talk about"Coincidences". Visitors always
welcome.19:00 RCTS South Wales - TheRailway Society. Another SLS/AlanJarvis Evening of Photographs. OCR -details Peter Fortune 2084 309019:30 RMA GENERAL MEETINGCome along to the R&M Associationmeeting in the Old Church Rooms tohear what is happening in your
community. Our speaker will be Brian Daviestalking about 'John Nixon and the Welsh CoalTrade to France’. All Welcome. Contact 20842561 or [email protected] for further details.
14:00 Tenovus Sponsored Walk fromCardiff Castle to Radyr. Please meetat Cardiff Castle grounds at North Rdentrance.Free Strawberry Tea for all
walkers. Please ring 20842096/ 20401872 Allwelcome. Non walkers welcome toStrawberry Tea (3.15 pm) at New SchoolRooms Christchurch Radyr. Tickets £5. Child£2.50
08:30 History Society. A visit toSTOURHEAD. This National Trustproperty famed for its CapabilityBrown Gardens. Visit the House and
Gardens. Coach picks up at several points inRadyr.Non members welcome. Details fromAllan Cook 20843176
YOGA CLASS 20.00 - 21.30pm RadyrGuide Centre. Cost £7.00. Hatha Yogaclass to include pranayama, relaxationand meditation Contact Sarah Tovey
for information and to book,[email protected] Mob: 07593597425
10:00 Probus of Cardiff West. RadyrGolf Club. An illustrated talk by IwanWillams of the Older People'sCommissioner for Wales Office "Older
People Wales". new members welcome.Contact Mike Thomas 20408056
19:30 Radyr and Morganstown WI.Tonight sees the return of our popularspeaker Yvonne Rees with her talkentitled "My Mother was a Cook, my
Father was a Butler". Visitors alwayswelcome.
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YOGA CLASS 20.00 - 21.30pm.Radyr Guide Centre. Cost £7.00.Hatha Yoga class to includepranayama, relaxation and meditation
Contact Sarah Tovey for information and tobook [email protected] Mob:07593 597425
10:00 Probus of Cardiff West. Radyrgolf Club. An illustrated talk by theRev. Michael Wishart on being a"Royal naval Chaplain". New
members welcome. Contact Mike Thomas20408056
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Help shape the future inRadyr and Morganstown
Do you like living in Radyr? Areyou enjoying life in Morganstown?Or is there something you’d like tosee improved in our community?Either way, there is now a greatopportunity for you to help shapethe future of this wonderful part ofCardiff.
Following the local authorityelections on 4 May, Radyr andMorganstown Community Councilhas a number of Councillorvacancies (five in total) which it iskeen to fill.
The Council is particularly keen tohear from younger residents (abovethe age of 18), people in their thirtiesand forties, women - and peoplefrom a wide range of ethnic andcultural backgrounds, to help ensurethat its councillors reflect the diversenature of the community it serves.
Applying to be a communitycouncillor is simple andstraightforward - and the presentcouncillors are a friendly group ofpeople!
If you want to learn more about thework of the Council - and how youcould play your part - please contactRadyr and MorganstownCommunity Council’s Clerk, eitherby visiting her office in the OldChurch Rooms, or by contacting heron 029 20842213.
Helpu i lunio’r dyfodol ynRadur a Threforgan
Ydych chi’n hoffi byw yn Radur?Ydych chi’n mwynhau bywyd ynThreforgan? Neu a oes yna rywbethyr hoffech ei weld yn gwella yn eincymuned? Naill ffordd neu’r llall,mae yna gyfle gwych i chi i helpu ilunio dyfodol y rhan hyfryd yma oGaerdydd.
Yn dilyn yr etholiadau llywodraethleol ar 4 Mai, mae gan CyngorCymuned Radyr a Threforgan nifero lefydd gwag (cyfanswm o bump)y mae’n awyddus i’w llenwi efoCynghorwyr newydd.
Mae’r Cyngor yn arbennig oawyddus i glywed gan drigolion iau(dros 18 oed), pobl yn eu tridegaua’u pedwardegau, merched - a phoblo amrywiaeth eang o gefndiroeddethnig a diwylliannol, er mwynhelpu i sicrhau bod ei gynghorwyryn adlewyrchu natur amrywiol ygymuned y mae’n ei wasanaethu.
Mae gwneud cais i fod yngynghorydd cymunedol yn bethsyml i’w wneud - ac mae’rcynghorwyr presennol yn grwpdigon cyfeillgar!
Os hoffech chi ddysgu mwy amwaith y Cyngor - a sut y gallech chichwarae eich rhan - cysylltwch âChlerc Cyngor Cymuned Radyr aThreforgan, naill ai drwy ymweld â’iswyddfa yn yr Old Church Rooms,neu drwy gysylltu â hi ar 02920842213.
RHODRI MORGAN
We were deeply saddened tohear of the death of
Rhodri Morgan.
He took a great interest inRadyr events and was anoccasional contributor toRadyr Chain and always
introduced himself as ‘RhodriMorgan, Radyr Boy’. He wasalways approachable and is agreat loss to the community.
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FundraisingLast year I sadly lost mygrandfather to Alzheimer’s Diseaseafter a difficult struggle and Idecided, along with my brotherand my partner, that I wanted todo something to commemoratehim and raise money to help otherssuffering with dementia.
We decided, in keeping with thetheme of memory walks, that wewould set ourselves the challengeof walking the length of the TaffTrail (58 miles) over two days(17th-18th June) and wouldfundraise with the daunting targetof £10,000. So far we have raisedover £2,000. and are edging closerto our target every week.
So far we have walked 117 miles inpreparation, with the longestdistance so far being 24 miles andwe quickly realised just how muchof a challenge we have setourselves up for! Ice baths and legmassages have been the regularpost-walk treatment, along withplenty of compeed patches!However, I am confident that allthe hard work will pay off and wewill complete the challenge,finishing with a celebratory meal inCardiff Bay.
If anyone who has been affected bydementia would like to contributeto our fund that will go straight tothe Alzheimer’s Society after wehave completed the challenge, thelink is www.justgiving.com/lisa-husband1. We also have a teampage but all donations will bemerged to send as one donation.
Thank you for your support.
All services come with quality and valueGeneral Groceries - Chilled Foods & Ready Meals - Fresh Bread Daily
Confectionery - Fruit & Vegetables - Crisps & Snacks - Ice CreamQuality Wines - Beers - Lagers - Ciders - Greetings Cards
Cigarettes & Tobacco - NATIONAL LOTTERY - Costa ExpressAll butter Croissants, Wrapped Pain au Chocolat,
Assorted Fresh Cookies and Fresh Assorted Doughnutsto compliment your Costa experience.
STATION ROAD, RADYROPEN: Mon to Fri 7a.m. - 10.00p.m.
Sat 8.00a.m. - 10.00p.m.Sun 9.00a.m. - 10.00p.m.
ACCESSPOINT
NATIONALLOTTERY
Emergency Blanketsfor Rough SleepersI didn’t think of this myself, but Ihad decided that giving money tohomeless people I saw in town wasnot what I wanted to do. I don’thave much for a start, living on agovernment pension, but also I hadbeen generous one time, a while agoand given a tenner to a homelessman. I then met a friend on thestreet and we were chatting, thenout of the corner of my eye I sawhim going into the corner shop andcome out again with a load ofalcohol. So I made a decision togive food and vitamin drinks fromthen on. Which I have kept up foryears. I have also given away coupons thatI have received, giving you moneyoff take-away food. From time totime, we get them on our bus ticketsnow.Giving out Emergency Blankets wasthe idea of Stephen PaulRimmington, a Facebook friend.And I do wish I had found outabout this before. Gloves and socksare also appreciated – Stephen’sidea again, but I am focussing on‘silver blankets’ for now. I havefound them online for less than 50peach if I buy ten at a time and so farI have bought 70. They are packedup really small when new and it iseasy to keep a few in your bag orpocket. I have given them to peoplein Cardiff, Newport and Bristol sofar. A few I have given to otherpeople to give out. I was worriedpeople wouldn’t know what they
were – this small silver square! Buteveryone knew what they were andthey have been very appreciated.Even in warmer weather, they canmean that you do not lose heatsitting on the cold pavement. Onlyone drunk outside Tesco refusedone!
I also have made sandwiches andgiven them out from time to time.As these were home-made theywere appreciated, but cereal bars arenot so well received! If you buyfood for homeless people, it is bestto make sure it is hot food, with ahot drink, if possible. I also wantedto say, as so many people report thatthey feel invisible when sitting onthe street. I am guilty of “notlooking” when I have nothing tooffer and for me it is a mixture ofbeing embarrassed that I can’t helpand feeling guilty that the society Iam part of is not looking after all thepeople. I don’t know how to smileand be friendly while I am feelinglike this. So I really understandhow people would feel invisible.
Hannah Sassoon
New Manager for Radyr Golf ClubAdrian Lister has been appointed General Managersucceeding Steve Dance, who has moved to Chippenham.Adrian has held senior management positions with Marks &Spencer, House of Fraser and most recently a globalcosmetic company. He is a keen golfer and has been a member of the Club forthe last four years.He looks forward to meeting members of the community, especially thoseinterested in becoming members, playing or social
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RPMG’S contribution to the RadyrFestival was “Up, Up and Away”, acompilation of songs associated withflight to reflect the Super-Heroestheme. Charlie Rennie, our MusicalDirector, assembled a set of songswhich, as ever, challenged thecompany with music they havenever previously performed butenjoyed tremendously. The audiencewere encouraged to participate! Wewere delighted to be joined bymembers of Rubicon Dance whoadded a unique dimension to ourconcert. The five talented dancers,led by Paul Davies, Head ofVocational Training, presented fourmodern and not so modern pieces toa fascinated audience. We were alsopleased to welcome back two of oursoloists from our recent productionof Gondoliers, Beth Sims and MezDavies. They performed thatdeliciously wry song from Spamalot,“The Song That Goes Like This”.Planning is well underway now forour production next February of “Meand My Girl”. This delightful comicromp from the thirties follows thefortunes of Bill Snibson, a proudCockney who is amazed to learn thathe’s actually the fourteenth Earl ofHareford. But if he wants to claimhis title, it looks as if he will have toshed his old life – and love. Withwell-loved classic songs including“The Lambeth Walk” and “Leaningon a Lamp Post”, “Me and My Girl”was brilliantly updated by StephenFry in 1986 for a run that won ahatful of Olivier, Drama Desk andTony Awards. Charlie Rennie willagain lead the musical side and weare delighted that Bev Jones hasagreed to return to produce theshow. We can be sure that with herbackground in dance, there will beplenty of movement and excitementon stage. An introductory evening isscheduled for Friday, 1st September.If you are interested in joining us inany capacity, on or off stage, doplease put this date in your diaryand perhaps contact the society [email protected]
Radyr Parish Music Group
At the Radyr Festival
Pentyrch Open GardensWeekend
Saturday 1st July - Sunday 2nd July 2017Sat. 10.00am – 5.00pm Sun. 11.00am – 5.00pm
Tickets on the day from Pentyrch Village Hall (CF15 9PY)10 mins. from M4 junction 32 at Cardiff.
Take A470 north, 1st exit (Castell Coch turn off), turn left and follow signs to Pentyrch
£6 per person for a weekend pass (Accompanied children free) No dogs - except guide dogs
• Ample parking• Large plant sale
• Homemade light refreshments served all day• Courtesy minibus around village
Supporting George Thomas Hospice Care and projects to improvethe village environment
www.pentyrchopengardens.wordpress.comTel: 029 2089 1337
email: [email protected]
Paratoi ar gyfer Eisteddfod 2018!
Mae’r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yndod i Gaerdydd yr haf nesaf - ac,fel sy’n digwydd bob tro, maecymunedau lleol yn brysur yncodi arian i gefnogi’r digwyddiad.Gofynwyd i’r gymuned leol ynRadur a Phentrepoeth i godi£30,000 erbyn mis Awst nesaf ac, iwneud hynny, mae pwyllgor codiarian wedi ei sefydlu, i helputrefnu ystod eang oddigwyddiadau difyr. Os ydycham gymryd rhan, neu am ddysgumwy, cysylltwch â AngharadLewis [email protected].
Rydym yn arbennig o awyddus iglywed gan bobl ifanc a gansiaradwyr Cymraeg a’r di-Gymraeg fel ei gilydd. Ar y llawarall, os nad ydych yn gallu rhoio’ch amser, mae croeso i chigyfrannu at yr achos drwy fynd,trwy Google, at dudalen ‘JustGiving Eisteddfod Caerdydd’ (ondcofiwch nodi ‘Radur aPhentrepoeth’ ynghyd â’ch enw,pan fyddwch yn gwneud eichrhodd).
Diolch!
Getting ready for the2018 Eisteddfod!
The National Eisteddfod iscoming to Cardiff next summer -and, as is always the case, localcommunities are busy fund-raising to support the event. Thelocal community in Radyr andMorganstown has been asked toraise £30,000 by next August and,to do this, a fund-raisingcommittee has been established tohelp arrange a wide range of funand enjoyable events. If you wantto take part, or just learn more,please contact Angharad [email protected].
We are particulary keen to hearfrom younger people and fromWelsh-speakers and non Welsh-speakers alike. On the other hand,if you can’t give of your time, youare welcome to donate to thisgood cause by going, via Google,to the ‘Eisteddfod Caerdydd JustGiving’ page (but please note‘Radyr and Morganstown’ alongwith your name, when you makea donation).
Thank you!
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CHAIN COOKERYCORNER
TOMATO, SOFT CHEESEAND SESAME TART
A tart packed with flavour andgood to serve with salad on a
warm Summer day.Serves 2.
1/2 x 375g pack of ready rolledpuff pastry2 tbs sesame seeds200g (7oz) Brie or other softcheese300g (10oz) cherry tomatoes onthe vine
For pesto –1 bunch flat leaf parsley1 tbs small capersHandful olivesOlive oil
Heat oven 200C/Gas 8Lay pastry on baking parchmentSprinkle with sesame seedsRoll to half original thicknessTrim edges to make a neatrectangleUsing sharp knife, score borderaround edge about 2cm (1”) beingcareful not to cut all the waythrough the pastryLift pastry (on parchment) on tobaking sheetBake for 4-5 minutesSlice Brie finely and lay on top ofpastry not on borderArrange tomatoes on topBake approx 7 minutes untilbrowned and crispChop parsley finely, chop olivesand place in mortar with capersAdd good glug olive oil, season,stir well and tasteDrizzle pesto over tart when it iscookedServe immediately[You could also use roastedpeppers or aubergines]
A.M.P.
News from Radyr& Morganstown WI MAY 2017
The Radyr Festival is long gone andour community can now subsideinto its usual activities. It has been awonderful fortnight and thanks mustgo to all those who organised themany and varied events.
Now, together with all organisationsin Radyr, our Institute can resume itsusual planned events, but firstly Imust go back to the March meetingwhere our two WI Millennium Cupswere presented to the children whobecame Bards in our PrimarySchools. Our President, EnidBrooker, presented the cup to DannySullivan at Bryn Deri Primary Schoolfor his poem “Life as a child inWales”. Two Committee members,Liz Bryant and Babs Hanson, went toRadyr Primary School where Babswas surprised and delighted to beable to present the cup to hergranddaughter, Jasmine Nicholls, forher story. Our congratulations go tothe two winners.
Moving on into April, whichaccording to records, has been one ofthe driest Aprils in recent years, itactually threw at WI members one ofthe coldest days of the month for acoach trip to Stow on the Wold.Having been drenched on the St.David’s Day walk, April 25thprovided atrocious weather andmembers experienced bitter cold,rain and hail. However, everyonehad a good day in the time honouredWI way i.e. morning coffee, lunch,afternoon tea and a browse roundthe shops of the pretty Cotswoldtown.
Thankfully, the sun beamed down onthe opening Carnival Parade andFete on 29th April, to make the startof the Festival. In fact, all theoutdoor events throughout thesubsequent fortnight were blessedwith good weather. At the fete, theWI bottle stall did brisk trade andraised £105. for the Festival Charity,St. John’s Ambulance Brigade.
The Speaker at our April meetingwas Christina Crowe. She gave aninsight into the Alexander Techniqueand explained that it was developedby Frederick Mattheas Alexander,
known as F.M., who came to Londonfrom Australia in 1904., where hedeveloped a method of learning tomove mindfully through life.Christine said that she had wantedto learn how to relax and still enjoysregular lessons after fifteen years oftraining.
Moving into May – the May meetingis the time for the election of officersand committee and for the voting onthe WI resolutions. Also, in the Maymeeting, the WI award to the RadyrComprehensive pupil/s forcontribution to the community ispresented. This is a complexmeeting and it will be reported on inthe “end of term” report in theAugust issue of the Chain.
Meanwhile, the following activitiesare planned for the following dates:
Friday, 9th June – Guided visit toGlamorgan Archives
Tuesday, 27th June – Lunch at the“Long House”, The Tumble
Tuesday, 11th July – Link Groupafternoon tea at Ainon Chapel,
Tongwynlais with Harpist, Sam Hickman.
The following Glamorgan FederationEvents are also in the diary:
Tuesday, 11th July – Summer Walkfrom Gower Heritage Centre, Park
MillSaturday, 15th July – Visit to the
National Botanic Gardens
Our next monthly meeting will takeplace on 12th June, when the speakerwill be Jeanie Rebane. The theme ofher talk will be “Coincidences”.
Our last meeting prior to thesummer break will be on 10th July.The speaker will be Yvonne Rees andshe is going to give a talk entitled“My Mother was a Cook, My Fatherwas a Butler”. This soundsintriguing!
All our monthly meetings are held at7.30pm on the second Monday ofeach month at the Old ChurchRooms, Park Road, Radyr.
For more details, contact us on emailat [email protected]
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The 30th Anniversary Festival began with a ’Super Hero Parade’ from the Methodist Church to the OldChurch Rooms where the Fete was opened this year by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Cardiff Cllr GeorginaPhillips, the Festival Queen, Caitlin Jewitt and her attendants, Pheobe Coombs and Sharmeela Bragg.The parade was led by ‘Bertie the Badger’ on behalf of St John Ambulance, Cymru. Thanks go to ChrisGray, Neil Cargill and Nick Skidmore for the use of the open top cars.
The Fete, with its twenty six stalls and entertainment, attracted a large crowd. St John Ambulance,Cymru team enacted a road crash scene and straight from Ty Gwyn farm came ‘Daisy the cow ready formilking (despite being wooden!) The sunny weather helped to boost the sale of burgers, drinks and icecream. Chris Dale kept the music going as the crowd was busy looking around the stalls. MeanwhileImaging 2000 were displaying their competition photographs in the Castle Room. Dave Hardman andWindsor Fortt were prize winners. Prizes were presented by Cllr Rod McKerlich. Teas were served bythe ladies of the NSPCC in the Garth room, which they have done for many years. The Weir Room wasfull of stalls displaying craft, jewellery and clothing. It was good to see representatives from Pugh’sGarden Centre, who have supported the Festival over the last 30 years.
The evening was rounded off with two events – ‘Blood Brothers´ by the Radyr Drama Group inMorganstown Village Hall and Cor Meibion, male voice choir raising the roof at the Golf Club. OnSunday the R&MCC held their Civic Service at Christ Church. Local members of all the organisationsin the village were invited together with our local AM and MP. The service was led by Rev Canon JennyWigley along with the Methodist minister, Rev Phil Osborne and Dr Terry Morris from the RomanCatholic Church. The address was given by Rev. Sandra Birdsall (nee Parry). The guides and brownieswere on parade with cadet members of St John Ambulance, Cymru. At the reception following theservice, Cllr Mike Diment introduced Mike Flanagan of St JA Cymru, who gave an interesting insight ofthe Group. David Silver, chairman of the R&MA highlighted some of the forthcoming Festival events.He hoped that the community would be generous in donating to the very worthy Festival Charity, whohave recently formed a local group, including over 20 cadets. Radyr Rangers Football Tournament waswell attended at Mound Field, Morganstown, despite the inclement weather.
RADYR & MORGANSTOWN 30th ANNIVERSARY
FESTIVAL 2017
The Fun Run returned to the Festival programme and started at Radyr Primary School. The runnerscovered a distance of 5 kilometres along Windsor Road and down to the Taff Trail. Winners are shownon page 15.In the afternoon the Festival Queen was crowned by Cllr Mike Diment and the Maypole dancers fromBryn Deri Primary and Radyr Primary schools performed. Teas were provided by the ladies of theTreforgan WI, in the Methodist Hall. The Festival Queen was off to the children’s Tea Party inMorganstown Village Hall, where cakes and jellies were served and Mike Church entertained thechildren with magic tricks. It’s thanks again to our local police team for attending these events.
There were a number of events during the first week. A story and craft event at the Library, A WelshNight, Y Noson Gymraig with Dr Elin Jones, President of the 2016 Eisteddfod. The Tenovus Quiz, and atoe tapping Jazz Night with CUBE and the Twinning Fellowship. Saturday was a particularly busy day with four events: The Gymkhana at Ty Gwyn Farm, a Family BikeRide down the Taff Trail, organised by Bryn Deri School, a Vintage Afternoon Tea Party with FrankHennessey of BBC Wales and finally the RPMG Concert – ‘Up and Up and Away’ ably compered by BrianWillis. A special inclusion of the Rubicon Dance group added to our enjoyment.Footnote: The R&MA group won the quiz, which was organised by Nick Holmes and the TenovusCommittee, now in its 30th year.
The second Sunday brought out the sunshine and those who attended the Hog Roast at the Golf Clubwere able to enjoy eating on the patio whilst Dave Escott entertained with his playing of 60’s music. Davehas performed in the village for over 30 years. Gill Evans organised a number of residents to open theirgardens for the day raising £910 for the charity. A superb effort by all!The School Boules Tournament was won by the Radyr Primary Parent/Teachers and a Bryn Deri Pupilteam. In the evening Allan Cook led a large group in the history walk around Morganstown, meeting atthe Mote and Bailey alongside Pugh’s Garden Centre and ending up at the Ty Nant Inn.
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Allan Cook organises all the theatre and midday concert events and has written an article relating tothese in this Radyr Chain. Two lunchtime concerts and a production by Fluellen of ‘The Other Jolson’ werewell supported. Maggie Roberts set up a Fashion Show with Samantha B from Ewenny at MorganstownVillage Hall. Following a tradition on the Audio Visual Night, Mick Sullivan presented portrait photosto the Festival Queen and her attendants.
Concert in the Parc, sponsored by the R&M Community Council was yet another great successful event.Thanks go to Radyr Primary, Ben Powell (vocalist), Bryn Deri School choir, Shelley Fairplay withDynamic Harps, Nick Cook for organising the bands – Rock Academy, The Radyrcals, Contactless andThe Dunlops, who kept the day full of music. The large crowd picnicking in Parc Radur was a great sight.Thanks to all the voluntary help on the day, especially Chris St Leger and Mike for the electrics and RadyrLawn Tennis Club for providing the power. The evening was rounded off with a performance by NellBryden at the Acapela in Pentyrch.
The final Sunday brought the Dog Show and Tractor Exhibition. This popular event was organised byVal and Tom Allen and judged by Laura. Lots of dogs and many rosettes were issued to winners ofvarious categories. The tractor competition was won by Julie Long in a Massey Fergusonfe35. City ofCardiff (Melingriffiths) Band rounded off the Festival with a concert in Christ Church. A great variety ofmusic was performed by the M2 band, one of five bands. Another great Festival ended in a crescendo ofsound. During the two weeks Roy Godier was canvassing for new members for the Association with aresult of over 130 residents signing up. More volunteers are always welcome, please contact ourSecretary, Nick Hawkins at [email protected]
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A MESSAGE FROM THE FESTIVAL QUEEN
Festival Queen: Caitlin JewittBeing the 2017 Festival Queen has been an amazing experience. I have participated in the Festival for manyyears amd I always wanted to be the Festival Queen. When the date for the interviews arrived, I was soexcited and I was thrilled to be chosen as the Queen. It has been a fortnight of attending many differentevents. The highlights for me have been leading the Parade in the open top car and judging the Dog Show atLychgate Gardens. I also enjoyed the Up, up and Away concert at Morganstown Village Hall, which featuredRubicon Dance.Thanks to Maggie and all the organisers for giving me the opportunity to experience those wonderful events.I was able to meet many people in the local community and in my role as Festival Queen help raise moneyfor St John Ambulance, Cymru, Wales. It has been a busy and spectacular Festival and an experience I willnever forget and always treasure.
Attendant: Phoebe CoombsBeing Festival Attendant is truly wonderful! I’ve enjoyed everything about it, especially being with Caitlinand Sharmeela because they make me laugh a lot! However, above all, I love the brass band Concert in ChristChurch and the Gymkhana.It has been a busy fortnight and I have been lucky enough to go to many different functions from the FashionShow to listening to a male voice choir and an amazing opera singer. One of my favourite experience was theDog Show. As an animal lover, I was elated to be involved.The charity, this year was St John Ambulance and Sharmeela and I are both cadets at St John. I was surprisedand excited to be helping to raise money for an organisation that we are involved with. At the opening of theFestival, Caitlin, Sharmeela and I took part in an emergency scenario, demonstrating our medical skills.Caitlin pretended to faint and Sharmeela and I attended to her! That was great fun! I’d like to thank anyonewho donated to St John. It really is a fabulous Organistion. I’d recommend to anyone to try for this role, asI’ve met so many interesting people and have made new friends.
Attendant: Sharmeela BraggI loved making good friends with Caitlin and Phoebe, we have so many memories now. I loved going to theGymkhana and the Dog Show, having the thrilling experience of going to different activities in the Festival.There were lots of things I’d never been to or heard of before.It was such fun, I met new friends and had a lovely time. It was an honour to be chosen and a pleasure to bepart of the Festival. I will always remember the thrill of riding in a Merecedes and the noise of all thosepeople welcoming us. We were made to feel so special. I also want to thank Maggie for looking after us andarranging the events for us to visit. Thank you.
Ken Innis BowlThis year the trophy was presented to Julie Davies, the Guide leader for her supportof the Festival over many years with the Civic Service, selection of the FestivalQueen and her attendants and the Beetle Drive.
FootnoteDavid Silver, Chairman of the R&MA is taking over as Organiser of the next Festivalfollowing the ‘early retirement’ of David Cargill after 30 years. DAC
Phoebe Coombs Caitlin Jewitt Sharmeela Bragg
RESULTS FROM THE FESTIVALRAFFLE WINNERS
1. Martin Coysh 14 Course Dinner 14. Ann Palmer Pughs farm shop hamper2. J.A. Reader Tea for 4 Llanerch 15. Robert Frost Haircut from Andrew Cox3. Angela Hughes Framed Rugby shirt 16. Jessop Pugh's garden voucher4. Warren Carmen Football shirt-Chris Wills 17. Wilje Salen Well Pharmacy gift set5. Mike Diment Tea at The Orchard 18. Nina Smith Ener-chi gift set6. Irene Hazelton Headway blow dry 19. Ed House Eye Care sun glasses7. R Pugsley Whisky, Horton & Gooch 20. Justin Fowler Pughs potted plants8. Brian Pearce Champagne, Whites 21. Ceri Hughes Tickets, Acapela Studio9. John Anthony Prosecco, Cicchetti 22. G, Zengin Everyman theatre tickets10. Lewis Wine, MGY 23. Brian Willis Tin of sweets,11. A.Watson Wine, Spar 24. Angela Williams Voucher, Salon Nia12. Sian OCallaghan Wine, Thomas Wood 25. Aled Treharne Voucher, Solo H & B13. M.Partridge Voucher, Dry Clean 26. D&G Jones Photography voucher
LITERARY COMPETITIONBRYN DERI PRIMARY SCHOOL RADYR PRIMARY SCHOOLWinner Highly Commended Winner Highly CommendedYR 6 Shaun Tucker Tia Dziemidowicz Iwan Broxton Summer WalesYR 5 Megan O'Neil Jessica Clegg Sean Hopkins Maryam LuftiYR 4 Rhys Davies Gethin Watkins Angharad Day Indiana RaynerYR 3 Luke B-Brian Ffion Lambly Katie Higginson Gwen FishpoolYR 2 Oliver Dale Hannah Cole Seren Hopkins Megan WalesYR 1 Isla Geisel Ella Brown Selwyn Jones Harri DobbsRecp Gwen Baker Flynn Lambly Lai Robinson Maisie Relihan
2017 Literary TrophyShaun Tucker and Iwan Broxton
RADYR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOLWinner Highly Commended
YR 7 Ewan Crowle Grace SmithFfion Williams Bethany BanksEvie McMellin Maddison Lin
TROPHY Ewan Crowle
CHILDREN OF RADYR AND MORGANSTOWNEmyr Evans Creigiau Primary School
COLOURING COMPETITIONBRYN DERI PRIMARY SCHOOL RADYR PRIMARY SCHOOl
Under 7 Over 8 Under 7 Over 81st Connon Millward William Pembridge Francis Davies Walsh2nd Rosie Morgan Noah Baldwin Phoebe Coombs3rd Macey ONeil Sienna Twamley Henry BaldwinHC Maisey Jones Willow Relihan Sujay OrugantiFREEHAND DRAWINGS1st Daisy Williams Ethan Williams Elerie Williams Sean Hopkins2nd Jak Smith Abigail Cole Sophie Bebb3rd Tristan Wilson Danny Sullivan Ben BrunswickHC Alistair Hamilton Grace Lambart
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION1st Dave Hardman 2nd Dave Hardman 3rd Windsor Fortt
Shaun Tucker Iwan Broxton
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Blood BrothersFor their spring production theRadyr Drama Society presented theplay version of Willy Russell’sBlood Brothers, now more oftenseen in its musical version. Themusical version seems to have beenplaying in the west end or on tourfor the last quarter century and itwas refreshing to see WillyRussell’s original idea for the piece.
This was an excellent productionby Mike Gelder, with someinteresting innovations, like usingthe narrator as some of the smallerparts, which gave unity to thepiece. He succeeded in bringingout a great deal of comedy in whatis in essence, a tragic tale.
The play revolves around Mrs.Johnson who with a large familyalready, discovers that she ispregnant with twins soon after herhusband leaves her. She decidesto give one of the twin boys to thewealthy, childless lady for whomshe cleans. Although the twinsknow each other and become“blood brothers”, they neverdiscover their real relationshipuntil it is too late.
The twins and their friend Lindahave to age from seven to their latethirties and the three actors takingthese parts totally succeeded inthis. Peter Griffiths and MarkSadler as the twins and HelenBlundell as Linda, all actors in theirthirties or forties, succeededparticularly well as their youngerselves.
It was more difficult for Bev Jonesand Lesley Collier-Roberts to ageas the two mothers and this is myone criticism of what were twoexcellent performances. Therewere some strong performances in
the smaller parts, Alex Brent as thenarrator and Jane Sinclair as thePolicewoman.
Once again an excellent set byRaymond Rivron was well lit byDave Burgess, with sound by TonyWatson and costumes by SandraGeen and Nora Starkey.
It was particularly pleasing to seeMorganstown Village Hall so fullfor the three nights, with a sell outperformance on the Saturday. Itjust shows that a well chosen play,known to the audience, can stillpack them in.
Take part in a
taster session!Join us in Radyr Library for a sing-a-long… and
if you’re feeling energetic, a jig about too!
Wednesday 21st June, 201712.15pm - 1.15pm
Free refreshments
All welcome
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from Nessum Dorma to the drinkingduet from La Traviata, Libiamo.
Bath based soprano Chloe Morganand Indian tenor Sharmul Sharmaare fully rounded performersneeding only a sprinkling of luck tocatapult them into the first rank oftheir profession. InterestinglySharmul started life as a heavy metalsinger and this shows in the powerof his voice. We look forward toseeing if next year’s visit is “evenbetter”.
The excellent Swansea basedprofessional theatre companyFluellen brought a new play withmusic, “The Other Jolson”, based onthe life of Larry Parks who played AlJolson in two films about thelegendary singer whose voice wasthe first to be heard in the “talkies”.Parks was nominated for an Oscarfor his performance in them. It wasclear that Jolson didn’t like Parksand wanted to play himself in thefilms.
Festival Arts…Once again the Arts were wellrepresented in this year’s Festival.The two Friday lunch time concertsin the Methodist Church – such adelightful venue for these events –were particularly pleasing.
Greek harpsichordist, DespinaHomatidou, succeeded in bringingout the full range of colour in herFlemish style instrument. Sheconcentrated on the battle betweenthe English composers, Purcell andGibbons, and their Frenchcounterparts, Couperin, Balbastreand Duphly. A delightful innovationto the Festival.
TREFORGAN WIVISIT TO THE WORKERS
GALLERY YNYSHIRLast November a lovely youngartist and designer, Gale Rogers,came to speak to us. She and herpartner, Chris Williams, run theWorkers’ Gallery in Ynyshir nearPorth. Set up in the small locallibrary which closed due tobudget cuts, it is now a vibrantgallery, open to the public fromThursday to Saturday. It is notpublicly funded, so every visitand purchase means a lot. Theyfocus on art made in Wales with,occasionally, work from furtherafield and have a waiting list ofartists wishing to exhibit. As wemeet and have most of ouractivities on a Thursday, whenthere are give Thursdays in amonth we do something special.
So in March, eighteen membersof Treforgan paid them a visitand we were welcomed withcoffee and biscuits before viewingthe artwork on show and beingable to buy beautiful cards, mugs,coasters and other ceramics. Ofcourse all the work on display isfor sale at various prices. Galeand Chris had invited four oftheir artists to come and talk tous about their work and we had avery enjoyable and fascinatingmorning, including a visit toChris’s studio next door where heproduces wonderful sculptures inwood. They run variousworkshops and classes during theyear and are always delighted towelcome visitors. We ended ourspecial “Fifth Thursday” withlunch at the Bunch of Grapes inPontypridd – of course!
Diana Langmade Treforgan WI
Treforgan WI meets at 1.15pm onthe third Thursday of the month
at Morganstown Village Hall.Visitors welcome.
For more information, look us upon Facebook. Our upcoming
meetings are June – Anne Boleynfrom Janet Young and July will be
our annual tea party.
By comparison the visit by the WalesInternational Academy of Voice, wastheir fourth or fifth. The audiencekeep saying that the concerts getbetter from year to year and this isperhaps true. This year’s concertwas full of operatic fireworks fromGranada and the Student Prince toJuliet’s love song by Gounod and
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SoroptimistInternationalGlamorgan GwentMarshesA new Women’s Group meeting atthe Old Church Rooms, Radyr.
YOU would be welcome – comeand find out more.
Soroptimist International is aglobal women’s volunteermovement working together totransform the lives of women andgirls. There are 75,000 clubmembers in 132 countriesincluding right here working at alocal, national and internationallevel to educate, empower andenable opportunities for womenand girls. We are committed to aworld where women and girlstogether achieve their individualand collective potential, realiseaspirations and have an equalvoice in creating strong, peacefulcommunities worldwide.
Our Club has been part of thisworldwide movement sinceOctober 2015. Having fun raisingfunds and giving service to,amongst others, the following
charities Cardiff Women’s Aid,Toilet Twinning, BAWSO, Life forAfrican Mother4s, Smalls for All.
If you would like to find out moreabout what we do you will receivea very warm welcome at any of ourmeetings at the Old ChurchRooms, Park Road, Radyr, Cardiff,
CF15 8DF, 1st and 3rd Mondays at7.30pm.
Visit www.sigbi.org/ggm to discover more.
For more details contact Membership Co-ordinator,
Joan Payne,[email protected]
Merched y Wawr Bro RadyrRoedd festri Capel y MethodistiaidSaesneg Radur yn llawn nos Fercher,Ebrill 5ed i groesawu Ann Mears.Mae’n enw ac wyneb cyfarwydd yngNghaerdydd ers nifer o flynyddoeddoherwydd i’w diddordeb a’i hofftero flodau ddatblygu’n fusnes. Ynogystal, mae’n cynnal dosbarthiadautrefnu blodau yng Nghaerffili aChaerdydd.
Bydd ei harweiniad yn allweddol iWyl Flodau a gynhelir yn EglwysDewi Sant, Mehefin 22-26 fel rhan oddathliadau’r eglwys i nodi addoliar y safle presennol er 60 mlynedd.
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RememberingSensei BernardHarding (6th Dan)
Chichester and Bristol. Moreimportantly, the raised over £1200for the Marie Curie Cancer charity.
Aikido is a traditional Japanesemartial art. Drawing influence fromthe days of feudal Japan and thesamurai, Aikido includes a full rangeof strikes, throws and pins against anarmed (stick, sword and knife) orunarmed attacker.
You don’t need to be strong andpowerful to practise effectively.Aikido exploits the weaknesses inyour opponent’s attacks andfocussing on developing your
timing, balance and speed. LearningAikido will help you to unlock thesecrets of self-defence, keep you fitand promote a more confident,relaxed and calmer you.
Aikido Gakko Ueshiba trains everyTuesday and Friday evening (8pm-10pm) in Morganstown Village Hall(CF15 8LE) and offers you awelcome, relaxed and friendlyatmosphere to learn and train in.
For more information, you can findus on Facebook or visit our websitewww.aikidocardiff.org.uk.
Sensei Bernard Harding (6th Dan)was a highly-skilled martial artistand an experienced practitioner ofKendo, Karate and Aikido. Hestudied Aikido for over 40 yearsand was a long-time friend andstudent to Sensei’s NobuyoshiTamura and Pierre Chassang. Bernard founded Aikido GakkoUeshiba in 1981. After a couple ofmoves around the city, the club cameto settle in Morganstown VillageHall in 1998 and has been teachingthere ever since. Bernard’s influenceon Aikido across the UK wasprofound and, for a time, he servedas the Technical Director for theNational Aikido Federation. Bernardhad a deep love for Japan andalways pursued excellence in theclub. The dedication to his studentswas only matched by his enjoymentfor a pint of Guinness in the Ty Nantafter training.
On Saturday 11th March 2017,Aikido Gakko Ueshiba held aMemorial Course in tribute toBernard. The event was held at theNational Sports Centre in SophiaGardens. We invited seveninstructors who had either trainedand been taught by Bernard to teachon the day. Turnout was fantasticand we had representation fromclubs across South Wales and as faraway as Barrow In Furness,
The Radyr Festival Gardens
