logon 2015 - Aberkenfig

P a r i s h m a g a zi n e o f t h e
Mission Area
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The Parishes of: Llansantffraid, Bettws
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 Llandyfodwg & Cwm
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 Llangeinor & the
Garw Valley
Inside this issue:
Letter from the Clergy
3
LBA News
5
News from Cwm Ogwr
News from Llandyfodwg
News from the Garw
Valley
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St Bride’s, Llansantffraid
St David’s, Bettws
1st and 3rd Sunday
Sung Eucharist
10.30am
Also 1st Sunday
Holy Eucharist
8.00am
2nd & 4th Sun in month Family Service with Eucharist
10.30am
Tuesday:
Holy Eucharist
10.30am
1st & 3rd Tuesday
Mothers’ Union
7.00pm
Wednesday
Prayer group
7.00pm
What on earth?
7.30pm
Thursday
Band Practice
7.00pm
Sunday
Holy Eucharist (with hymns)
10.00am
First Sun in month
Family Service with Eucharist
10.00am
Wednesday
Tea & toast
9.15am
Wednesday
Distribution centre for Bridgend Foodbank
St John’s, Aberkenfig
Sunday
Thursday
Sung Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
Joint Parish Service
5th Sunday in the month
Tuesdays
11.30am-12.30pm
9.00am
10.00am
10.00am
Alpha (TBA)
7.00pm
L.B.A Parish Mission statements:- ‘Our Parish is seeking to share the Love of God in deed and
word’
‘You are now entering the Mission Field – you are Jesus to the people out there.’
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St David’s, Wyndham
Sunday
1st Sunday
Wednesday
Sung Eucharist
Evensong
Holy Eucharist
Living Faith (as announced)
10.30am
5.00pm
10.00am
7.15pm
St Tyfodwg’s, Glynogwr
Sunday
Holy Eucharist (with hymns)
9.00am
2nd Sunday
Evensong
5.00pm
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St David’s, Pontycymer
St Cein’s, Llangeinor
Sunday
Holy Eucharist with Hymns
Wednesday
Holy Eucharist with Bible study
Sunday
Holy Eucharist with Hymns
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Please inform the clergy of cases of illness when a visit is needed
or when Holy Communion is desired at home.
10.00am
6.00pm
11.15am
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Letter from the Clergy
1 Samuel 21:4-6) may also have been baked, and
“I am the bread of life; those who
come to me
shall never be hungry…”
given out to members on Lammas Sunday.
The
ceremony ceased at the Reformation, but continued
to be included in the calendar of the Church of
England Book of Common Prayer. More recently, this
celebration has been revived within the Church – and
(John 6:35) especially in some of the Church’s more rural,
So says Jesus, in what is commonly known as agricultural parishes, which is good to see.
his ‘bread of life’ discourse, in the sixth chapter of
I am not sure whether it is by design, or by
the Gospel of John. As part of his teaching in this
Gospel, Jesus takes some of the great Jewish accident – but this year our Church in Wales
symbols like light, sheep and shepherds, vines – and Eucharistic calendar takes in Gospel readings from
in this case – bread, to illustrate particular points the ‘bread of life’ discourse during the month of
August!
about himself and what he is doing.
[There are in all seven ‘I AM’ sayings in the Gospel
In past years, I think that my mind has
of John – see 6:35; 8:12; 10:7; 10:11; 11:25; 14:6 and probably been on the ‘miraculous feeding’ from John
6 - however, this year I think it may be a little
also 15:1.]
The discourse occurs after John’s account
of the feeding of the 5000, and part of the
different.
With the celebration of ‘Lammas’ in mind,
background to this is Jesus’ continuing controversies perhaps we can think a bit more of the practical
with the Jews, probably the Pharisees. They want implications of bread – the staff of life – in our
to know by what authority Jesus is healing and everyday lives. Especially in the lives of people
working miracles; and the Jews are incensed when throughout the world who may have bread only (or
Jesus refers to himself as “…the bread that came less) to live on. In our prayers we can give thanks
that God gives us wheat, and other grains, in order
down from heaven.”
to make bread. And in our Eucharist every week, we
It may interest readers to know that the can give thanks that Jesus, the bread of life, gives
Church has had its very own way of celebrating us ‘of himself’ in order to feed and nourish us, and
bread – in particular giving thanks for the first for us to grow – with our brothers and sisters – in
fruits of the wheat harvest. For August 1 is the the knowledge and love of God. As Jesus says later
celebration of ‘Lammas’ or ‘Loaf-mass’ (derived from on in John’s Gospel:
the Anglo-Saxon word Hlafmaesse).
It is a
particularly English feast – but very much in line
“I have come that they may have life,
with the Jewish harvest and thanksgiving feasts of
and may have it in all its fullness.”
the agricultural year. Traditionally, a newly baked
loaf from the wheat harvest was presented before With good wishes to
God as part of the Eucharist (or Mass) of that day. you all for a meaningful
Ideally, the Lammas Loaf would have been baked by Lammastide.
a member of the congregation, and using local
produce. Other loaves or buns, in the tradition of
Father Julian,
the ‘blessed bread’ of the Old Testament (see The Wyndham
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Love Does—Tea Leaf Trust/Vision News
Some may remember that earlier in the year that
I posted about some amazing news for the charity
that Yasmene and I set-up after visiting the tea
plantations for a night on our honeymoon in
November 2007.
The school is now in its sixth year since opening in
January 2010 and has helped over 43,000 young
people and their families from the tea estate
areas surrounding Maskeliya.
For an idea of our work, please take 5 minutes to
look at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=LXPxARIVxDQ
if you have access to the internet.
If you can help to any degree then we would be
very grateful. We have no UK overheads as we run
all of admin voluntarily. We (Yasmene and Tim)
also cover all bank charges - so 100% of your
donation will be used for the school and providing
a long term base for our work.
We would be really pleased to recognise donations
of £100 or more with the donor's name or a
dedication painted on our 'Sponsors' Wall' in the
new building. We are also very happy to promote
sponsorship of individual classrooms with a
painted sign above the door for donations covering
the full cost (£1,000)
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/newschool
We are so thrilled and grateful to say that we
have had our original school building purchased From Tim Pare via Facebook
for us that we had to leave two years ago due to
ridiculous rent demands.
This incredible donation will allow us to have the
permanent home that we have so craved for so
long... it is also validation of the amazing work
done by the Sri Lankan staff team - all aged
under 27 years old.
We are launching a campaign now to raise the vital
funds to renovate the school building to a suitable
standard in order to move there in January 2016 the opening is scheduled on the same date as when
we originally launched the programme - 18th
January.
Please have a look at the attached photos which
show the building and the initial stages of the
work. We need £20,000 but we have already
raised £12,000 of this money as well as securing a
grant for a Skills Lab (40 computers, 2 Laptops
and an interactive whiteboard).
This latest posting from Tim is tremendous news
and wouldn’t it be wonderful to get the name of
our parish painted on the Sponsors Wall!
We have individuals who through the parish
account give £100 per month to support a teacher
but if we could dig a little deeper at this time
then I’m sure we could help by donating an extra
£100 or maybe even more.
If you feel you could help let me know and we’ll
try our best to get our name on that wall!
Love
Chris Ellis
Apologies to all our readers we do not
have any news from the Garw Valley this
month
Chris Ellis Editor
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LBA News
Revd Olwen’s Birthday Service
Revd Olwen’s Retirement Party
This was held at a joint service in St David’s, With all the travelling following on from her
Bettws on Sunday 5th July which was actually the birthday it was decided that the actual retirement
very day of her 70th birthday.
party would be delayed until the end of July, so on
There was a good turn out from the parish and also Saturday 25th July we all gathered at St John’s
some of Olwen’s family and friends were able to Church at 7pm.
attend. Revd Stephen commenced the beginning of It was great to see the ‘Wyndham Gang’ who arrived
the service and we were delighted that Revd Gaynor in force, together with members of Nazareth
and Brian had delayed the start of their holidays to Chapel, Community Church Aberkenfig and All
be present as well.
After Stephen had preached Saints’
Penyfai
the sermon Revd Olwen lead the rest of the some
of
plus
Olwen’s
service, her last official act as curate of the Parish family and friends.
of LBA.
The
Grateful thanks to Maureen for
was provided by that
making a birthday cake for her
tribute band to the
to
the
Everly Brothers our
congregation. All who stayed for
very own ‘The Elderly
tea and coffee had a piece.
Brothers’
Family and friends took her out
Richardson
for a meal and her neighbour
Stephen Pare.
Sandra
the songs of the Everlys, besides ‘Streets of
be
shared
had
amongst
made
another
birthday cake for her.
entertainment
aka
Mike
and
Their repertoire included some of
London,’ ‘Dirty old town’ followed by the Yorkshire
Fortunately she has now been given a licence by National
Anthem
‘On
Archbishop Barry to act as a retired priest in the Ilkley Moor Baht ’at.’
Llandaff Diocese and can be called upon to help out As always there was more
anywhere but as Stephen said, ‘we’ll keep her here!’ than
enough
food
for
so on Sunday 5th July she celebrated her 70th everyone, in fact we could
birthday and officially retired.
have fed the 5 thousand
On Monday 6th July she and Eurof travelled to (the following day’s gospel
Llangollen to visit the International Eisteddfod by coincidence!)
where Olwen had booked tickets for the Thursday Once
again
grateful
evening to see Alfie Boe singing in the main pavilion. thanks to Sandra Trigg
Then it was on to Liverpool to visit their eldest son for making another delicious cake. She used the
Geraint who lives there. On the return journey a picture put in last month’s magazine as a pattern.
visit to Bodnant Gardens and Bettws-y-Coed and Thank You
then home and week one of retirement came to an I haven’t enough words to express my appreciation
end.
to everyone for their kind words, good wishes,
Not that the retirement lasted long as the following cards and gifts which I have been given for both my
Sunday she was back at Llansantffraid celebrating 70th birthday and retirement. It has been a
the Eucharist! Her ‘official’ ministry may now be at wonderful time of celebration for me, with both my
an end but knowing Olwen as we do she will still family and my church family. Thank you all so much.
worship God with all her heart, mind and strength.
With love and prayers. Olwen.
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LBA News
Mother’s Union Summer trip on the Brecon
Mountain Railway
On Wednesday 8th July we set off from St
Bride’s Minor Church, Llansantffraid around
10am for our annual summer trip to the Brecon
Mountain Railway. Although the forecast was
mixed we were well prepared with coats,
umbrella’s and sun cream (bit optimistic); but
we were not going to be caught out.
We made good time up the A470 and arrived in
time for a cuppa in the station cafe before we
boarded the 12.15pm train. It was a step back
in time as we entered the station which had the
original booking office and old fashion sweet
shop with the jars of sweets to be weighed out.
We travelled in one of the all-weather
observation coaches behind a vintage steam
locomotive. The scenery up through the Brecon
Beacons National Park was lovely although due
to the dull day it didn’t do it justice.
We passed along the Taf Fechan Reservoir and
up to Torpantau where we had a 10 minute
stop for the train to be swopped around for the
journey back down. We had a 20 minute stop
at Pant to either visit the Steam Museum or
visit the tea rooms which were housed in old
railway carriages; there was also a picnic
area.
There was a short journey back to the station
for lunch in the station cafe with enough time
to browse around the shops before we got back
on the bus for our journey back down the A470
and home. What a step back in time and for me
having a grandfather who was an engine driver
of steam trains it brought back happy
memories. A day to remember and hopefully
another visit again; why not take the trip
yourselves.
Thanks to Anne, Maureen and Kay for arranging
our Summer Trip and all the hard work that
goes into it.
Jane Phillips
60th High School Reunion
He was a widower and she a widow. They had
known each other for a number of years
being high school classmates and having
attended class reunions in the past without fail.
This 60th anniversary of their class, the
widower and the widow made a foursome with
two other singles. They had a wonderful
evening, their spirits high. The widower
throwing admiring glances across the table. The
widow smiling coyly back at him. Finally, he
picked
up
courage
to
ask
her,
"Will you marry me?" After about six seconds
of
careful
consideration,
she
answered, "Yes,..... Yes I will!" The evening
ended on a happy note for the widower. But the
next morning he was troubled. Did she say
“Yes”, or did she say “No?” He couldn't
remember. Try as he would, he just could not
recall. He went over the conversation of the
previous evening, but his mind was blank. He
remembered asking the question but for the life
of him could not recall her response. With fear
and trepidation he picked up the phone and
called her. First, he explained that he couldn't
remember as well as he used to. Then he
reviewed the past evening. As he gained a
little more courage he then inquired of
her. "When I asked if you would marry me, did
you say “Yes”, or did you say “No?” "Why you
silly man, I said ‘Yes. Yes I will.’
And I meant it with all my heart." The widower
was delighted. He felt his heart skip a beat.
Then she continued. "And I am so glad you
called because I couldn't remember who asked
me!”
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LBA News
Richard Fattorini R.I.P
Members of ADUC were sad to learn of the sudden
death of their treasurer Richard Antonio Fattorini and
the service and AGM in St Robert’s Roman Catholic
Church, Aberkenfig on Wednesday 8th July, led by the
Revd Gordon Sollis, paid tribute to all he had done for
ADUC in the past.
watches he started a watch club, whereby workers
paid a small weekly amount, names were drawn out of
a hat, then one lucky person had a watch.
Richard was delighted that each year the AGM of
ADUC was held in St Robert’s and he made sure that
all who attended left well refreshed after the event
having been plied with cheeses, biscuits and wine,
knowing all the favourites of members. We were
delighted to find an article about Richard in the local
free newspaper ‘The Gem’ listing all Richard’s hobbies
and indeed family history. He was a founder member
of a ceilidh band ‘Thingumigigs’ where he skilfully
played a tin whistle but also loved to obtain various
loud noises from bells, rattles and klaxons during their
final tune at every concert.
Whose idea was it to put an 'S' in the word 'lisp'?
This idea took off and later became the first mail order
company in Europe called Empire Stores.
The
company expanded into Fattorini and Sons and the
In the absence of Father Tim McGrath Mrs Christine said sons branched out into other catalogue
Took told all of us present about the life of Richard.
companies, the biggest of which was Grattan. They
also designed badges, medals and trophies of which
“He had been a committed member of St Robert’s the most famous was the FA Cup.
Catholic Church in Aberkenfig and a loyal member of
the parish council for a significant number of years.. We have done our best at this ADUC service to
Following the retirement of Rosemary Clarke, Richard remember Richard and to celebrate his life, may he
took over the role as ADUC representative for St rest in peace.”
Robert’s, something he took very seriously to ensure
ecumenism was a key feature in our Christian Taken from Christine Took’s eulogy and details from
Community, encouraging all the members of the Bridgend Gem.
church to join in with ADUC events. A few of us did try
to support him, but we were few! For years he had
been the treasurer for ADUC.
QUESTIONS YOU JUST CAN'T ANSWER
Richard avidly read a weekly Catholic paper and made
sure he kept up to date with all developments in the
wider Catholic Church. He enjoyed regular discussions
Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard when he lives in the
with all the priests who had served here and was keen
to give his views on various topics with clergy and laity jungle without a razor?
alike. With our Mass times recently changing from
11am to 9am this came as a big shock to him as he Why do we press harder on a remote control when we
didn’t ‘do’ mornings so he would attend one or other of know the batteries are flat?
our other churches in the area. He never failed to
Why do banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when
attend Sunday Mass.
they know there is not enough?
He had faithfully supported the charity “Association for
the propagation of the faith” now renamed ‘Missio’ and Why did Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
had contributed to them for years. He was an expert at
setting quizzes and had enabled many local charities
Why does someone believe you when you say there
to benefit financially. He came to all our parish events
and enjoyed the time spent socialising with our older are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint
is wet?
parishioners.
What
is
the
speed
of
darkness?
Why is it that people say they 'slept like a baby' when
babies wake up every two hours?
If the temperature is zero outside today and it's going
to be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold will it be?
Do married people live longer than single ones or does
He was also a mine of information and had been it only seem longer?
treasurer of Bridgend and District Quiz League. He
was an avid supporter of Real Ale, loved politics and
cats. At his funeral at Coychurch Crematorium the How is it that we put men on the moon before we
mourners were surprised to learn Richard had a very figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on
interesting family history.
luggage?
His great, great grandfather was an Italian immigrant
Antonio Fattorini who came to the north of England in Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put
1815 and began work as a market trader selling money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
watches and jewellery. To enhance his sales of
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Holiday Destinations
HOLIDAYS FOR THE OVER FIFTIES
JERSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS.—Part six
When in Jersey it’s worth considering a trip over the
water to:
St. MALO, BRITANNY. (£30+) A nice day out is to take
the ferry from the new Elizabeth dock to the walled city
of St. Malo. There, a trip in the little train boarded at the
main entrance is a relaxing way of seeing this city that
was re-constructed using the original materials after
total destruction in World War two. This can be followed
by a nice walkabout, including a walk on the high
ramparts with exquisite views of the city and a then
relaxing ham-sarnie (French baguette style, of course)
in one of the many restaurants. Then, if you enjoy
shopping, into Carrefour’s for cheap wine, beer, spirits,
etc. before catching the ferry back to Jersey.
GUERNSEY. (£40-70) A fifteen minute flight by Auringy
Trislander (you ain’t flown ‘til you’ve flown in a
Trislander!) and a bus ride from the airport on the hill
into St. Peter Port for an enjoyable stroll along the
shops before visiting one of the many quay-side pubs
or restaurants before the flight back to Jersey. (Ask at
Auringy office at the airport for standby tickets to save a
few bob!)
CAR PARKING ON THE ISLAND.
If you take or hire a car in Jersey it’s worth being aware
of the rules;
1) “Paycards” must be used Monday to Saturday between 8 a.m. and 7p.m.
2) “Paycards” can be obtained from a variety of outlets
like Post Offices, garages and shops but NOT in the
car parks themselves.
3) “Paycards” are available as 1 unit, 2 units and 4
units where 1 unit is 1 hour
5) Single yellow lines mean NO PARKING FOR ANYONE – including blue badgers!
Layman's Ten Commandments
1. Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when
in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the
right path throughout our journey.
2. So, why is a car's WINDSHIELD so large and the
Rear View Mirror so small? Because our PAST is not as
important as our FUTURE. So, Look Ahead and Move
on.
3. Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes a few minutes to
burn, but it takes years to write.
4. All things in life are temporary. If they're going well,
enjoy them... they will not last forever. If they're going
wrong, don't worry...they can't last long either.
5. Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If
you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to
hold a Diamond, you always need a Base of Gold!
6. Often when we lose hope and think this is the end,
GOD smiles from above and says, "Relax, friend, it's
just a bend, not the end!"
7. When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in
HIS abilities; when GOD doesn't solve your problems
HE has faith in your abilities.
8. A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be
anything worse than losing eye sight?" He replied,
"Yes, losing your vision!"
9. When you pray for others, God listens to you and
blesses them, and sometimes, when you are safe and
happy, remember that someone has prayed for
you.
10. WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES... it takes away today's PEACE.
4) “Paycards” are also used for on-street parking that is If you really enjoy this, please pass on to others. It
identified by the red, white and blue parking sign.
may just brighten someone's day...
5) Single yellow lines on the side of the road mean “NO
PARKING”
PARKING FOR DISABLED.
1) On-street parking is free in disabled parking area up
to max of 4 hours using blue badge and disc clock.
2) Exceptions are Lewis Street and Halkett Place (1
hour only) and Vine Street (weekends only)
3) Off-street parking is free using blue badge and disc
clock for max of 3 hours in the car parks in Minden
Street, Snow Street, Snow Hill and Old Street and for 4
hours in the Waterfront underground car park.
4) Off-street 12 hour parking is free with special permit
from PSD (Parking Control Office) on the ground floor
of the Sand Street car park tel. 601288
Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly, and
Leave the rest to God. AMEN!
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Good News Page
In June, a mother fell and broke her
elbow, so she headed to her local NHS
hospital.
The lady originally posted a version of this
letter on her Facebook page, but after being
inundated with likes and comments, decided to
actually send it to the hospital.
But the mother-of-two, an animator from south
-east-London, was so disappointed with aspects Within a day the trust's chief executive had
of the care she received that she wrote to replied.
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust's patient
advice and liaison service.
He wrote: "It is always refreshing to receive a
'complaint' such as this which has brought a
She wrote:
smile to the faces of many of our staff who
were involved in highlighting it for my
Dear Lewisham PALs,
attention.
I would like to complain about a visit I had to
your A&E department on Monday the 15th of
Although, admittedly, I may not be able to
June 2015. Sorry in advance for my language,
sympathise with being a mum of two
but this really upset me.
demanding boys, I can fully empathise with the
On Monday the 15th of June I fell and knew I
challenges of finding some peace and quiet to
broke something (turns out I broke my elbow)
read a good book.
So I went to Lewisham A&E.
"I'm sorry that your treatment in our
I came armed with a book to help me pass the
[emergency] department didn't afford you that
waiting time! Actually enjoying the fact that I
time but naturally I'm delighted that your
am going to get to read a book for a chance!
experience was clearly a positive one and that
But no… the pesky nurse sees me in 6 minutes! you have taken the time to write to us about it.
6 ruddy minutes! all I had time for was to send
a text, settle down, get my glasses out and find I do hope that your elbow is healing and you
the right page, and they perishing call me in!
are recovering well."
She then sends me to have an X-ray and says I
need to sit in the x-ray waiting room.
Yay, I think, a waiting room - I will get to read
my book!
And so I don't even bother to put anything back
in the bag and happily skip to the x-ray waiting
area, book in hand and glasses on top of head.
I sit down and get seen within 37 seconds. the
B******
All done and dusted and 5 minutes later I skip
to the next waiting area to wait for the next
nurse to see me.
By that point I think I owe myself a chocolate
from the vending machine but waste 5 minutes
trying to make it work (it didn't - at least there
is one thing you can count on in this A&E!) I
then sit down comfortably, happy in the notion
that surely, now… I will get at least a couple of
chapters… but no!
2 minutes later I get to see the next nurse who
is an absolute gem and is super nice, she
explains everything, gives me a sling, and a
tetanus shot and sends me on my way home!
home! absolute rubbish!
I left home and came back in less than 2 hours!
Seriously! something must be done about this!
what is a mum to do in order to get a few hours
of quiet reading in this country???!!!
Sincerely yours, A frustrated mother of 2 little
boys who don't give her a second's rest.
P.S. You rock! :)
Too often the NHS gets a bad press, it’s a
pleasure to publish something positive about
our caring nurses and doctors for a change!
Chris Ellis
Editor
Readings for August
I have been asked by some of our
parishioners who are now housebound to print
the details of readings each month in the
magazine so they can follow the services at
home.
Sunday 2nd August — Ephesians 4:1-16,
John 6:24-35
Sunday 9th August— Ephesians 4: 25-5.2
John 6:35,41-51
Sunday 16th August— Ephesians 5: 15-20,
John 6:51-58
Sunday 23rd August— Ephesians 6:10-20,
John 6:56-69
Sunday 30th August— James 1: 17-27,
Mark 7:1-8,14,15,21-23
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Parish Owl
Pleased to say my
wing
is
slowly
mending.
I have
tried a few trial
flights.
Parish
I understand that
there was fun and
games in St Bride’s
Owl
the
other
Saturday.
A
certain lady
was celebrating a
certain birthday (60).
Apparently
the
theme was South Sea
Islands.
She even
had the weather for
it!
What is it with
certain birthdays this summer? Two 60’s and two
70’s. They have a long way to go to catch me up.
Carry on Nursing
I’d had two short spells in hospital in the past but
the recent one was one I would rather forget.
When I arrived at the hospital by ambulance I
was wheeled straight through into Accident and
Emergency. After x-rays confirmed that I had
broken my hip I was told that there was no bed
available.
But at 8.30pm I was taken up to Ward 10. the
operation was scheduled for the next day but it
was two days later when I eventually had it.
Trying to sleep on a rubber mattress in a hot
ward was an impossibility until I was given a mild
sedative every night. I found the time dragged
during the day. Up at 7am, wash, breakfast at
8am and just sitting by the bed until it was time
to go back to bed. Visitors drifted in and out
from 11am to 8pm.
The evening routine was as follows:- 8pm visitors
leave, a tea trolley comes around then followed by
the bed pan run. Nine o’clock more tea which
meant another bed pan run. Ten o’clock came the
medicine trolley followed by blood pressure and
blood sugar checks. Eleven o’clock lights out, oh
no, it was time for a bottom and heel check to
make sure there were no bed sores.
At last, lights out and immediately someone is
pressing their bell wanting a bed pan. And so it
went on.
I cannot fault the care of the nursing staff. How
they cope with some of the patients I don’t know.
They were run off their feet.
I was very grateful for the care I received but
couldn’t wait to get home.
Submitted by Vera White.
Handy Household Hints
[1]
KEEP BROWN SUGAR SOFT BY STORING
WITH A COUPLE OF MARSHMALLOWS.
[2]
INSTALL A REGULAR COAT RACK LOW
DOWN THE WALL TO STORE SHOES SAFELY
OFF THE FLOOR.
[3]
CREATE A THRIFTY WATERING CAN BY
PUNCTURING HOLES IN THE TOP OF A USED
MILK BOTTLE.
[4]
REMOVE PET HAIR FROM FURNITURE AND
CARPETS WITH A SQUEEGEE.
[5] USE A LARGE MUFFIN TIN TO COOK STUFFED
PEPPERS IN THE OVEN — IT WILL HELP KEEP
THEM UPRIGHT.
[6]
WATER STRAIGHT FROM THE TAP
BECOMES CLOUDY WHEN FROZEN. TO MAKE ICE
CUBES CRYSTAL CLEAR, ALLOW A KETTLE OF
BOILED WATER TO COOL SLIGHTLY, AND USE
THIS TO FILL YOUR ICE CUBE TRAYS.
100 Club
July draw
St John’s
Numbers drawn by
Jane Phillips
No 14
Simon Baker
£12.00
No 38
Brian Lowans
£8.00
No 11
Derrick Baker
£6.00
St Bride’s
Numbers drawn by
Eurof Parry
No 51
Maureen Williams
£14.00
No 42
O Kendal
£13.00
No 46
David Beecham
£10.50
St David’s
Numbers drawn by
Jennifer
Priestley
No 31
Janice Corns
£10.00
No 20
Jean Smith
£5.00
No 45
No 28
Ann Owen
Bethany Hatch
£5.00
£5.00
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Wartime to the Millennium—Pt 11 by Steve Jones
The memories and recollections of Steve Jones
part 11
station and my first impression
on arrival there was to be
slightly awed by the sheer size
The summer holidays of 1954 were full of
of the place, much bigger than I
apprehension as I pondered on the move to the ‘Tech’,
expected.
a school outside the valley, until the arrival of my
school uniform and a Western Welsh bus season So it was that in that scholastic
ticket that sharply reminded me that the new term setting and wearing a school uniform for the first
was not far away.
time in my life, I felt quite important, a real scholar About a week prior to the start of the new term,
Mam and Dad attended a parents’ meeting where they
were given a briefing on the aims and aspirations of
the school. It was followed by a question and answer
session with the Principal, Mr Tom Powell and towards
the end of the session Mr Powell invited questions in
Welsh. Dad was straight on his feet - he needed no
second invitation to speak in Welsh and from what
Mam and Dad said the session turned into a
conversation between Dad, Mr. Powell and the Head
of Welsh, John Morgan. The usual loud-mouthed
attention seekers, ever ready with questions but
more concerned with the sound of their own voices,
were silenced. Mam was thrilled and quite proud of
Dad. And so was I when they told me about it.
but I would quickly learn that it is only diligence and
hard work that maketh a scholar.
A Biblical Story
A woman jumps a red traffic light and crashes into a
man's car. Both of their cars are demolished, but
amazingly, neither of them is hurt.
After they
crawl out of their cars, the woman says; "Wow, just
look at our cars! There's nothing left, but fortunately
we are unhurt. This must be a sign from God that we
should meet and be friends and live together in peace
for the rest of our days." The man replies, "I agree
with you completely. This must be a sign from
God!" The woman continues, "And look at this, here's
another miracle. My car is completely demolished, but
my bottle of wine didn't break. Surely God wants us
to drink this wine and celebrate our good fortune."
She then hands the bottle to the man.
The man nods his head in agreement, opens it, drinks
half the bottle and then hands it back to the woman.
The woman takes the bottle, immediately puts the
cap back on, and hands it back to the man.
The man
asks, "Aren't you having any?" The woman replies,
"Nah, I think I'll just wait for the police..."
Adam ate the apple, too.
Will men never learn?
Bridgend Junior Technical School 1954
Stephen is third from left in second row and on his left is
Gareth Harris also of Nantymoel
At last the big day arrived and even though travelling
to school meant getting up much earlier to catch the
8 o’clock bus, I was ready in plenty of time. Proudly
wearing my new uniform of grey blazer with blue
piping, white shirt (well it was white starting out),
blue and grey horizontally-striped tie and grey
trousers, with satchel securely on shoulder and bus
pass safely in inside pocket I set off on this new
adventure.
I boarded the bus with just a handful of friends
arriving in Bridgend about 8.30. The Tech was in
Cowbridge Road, about 15 minutes walk from the bus
Note to all who read this magazine.
We are looking for articles about the community we
serve. Any volunteers for the various articles, e.g.
Desert Island Discs, A Day in the Life of... and, in
general, anything to interest the people of these
valleys.
Not all the material in this magazine is original.
We acknowledge our indebtedness to those whose
material we have sourced and trust they will welcome
the broader dissemination of their work.
Please contact the magazine compilers mentioned on
the back page if you wish to contribute. Thank you.
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From the Parish Registers
June 7
June 14
June 28
Olivia Ann daughter of Victoria Ann Evans and Mark Darren Thomas
Maddison Grace daughter of Emma-Jane Hawkins and
Martin Derek John Perham
Joshua David son of Claire Norris and Christian David Murphy
Baptisms
LBA
LBA
LBA
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May 23
Robert Andrew Watts and Nicola Jones
Wyndham
June 6th
Job Maelane and Laura Anne Tylke
Wyndham
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Weddings
Funerals
May 14
Agnes Mary Jones
Glynogwr
May 20
Dilys Peake
May 22
Megan Irene Jones
June 1
Joan Richards
June 4
Keith Baxter
80 years
LBA
June 8
Gwylim Brown
69 years
LBA
Mari Davey
84 years
LBA
June 11
Sylvia Eileen Oatley
84 years
LBA
June 15
Grace Ellen Palmer
93 years
LBA
June 16
Tessibell Mitchell
June 17
Gladys Amelia Brown
June 29
Colin Llewellyn
Pontycymer
Wyndham
LBA
LBA
97 years
LBA
LBA
May they rest in peace
101 is the number to call if:
• A car has been stolen
• Property has been damaged
• You wish to pass on information about
drug use or dealing
• You want to report a minor traffic collision
• You’re giving information about other crime
101 will deliver the following benefits to our communities:

One easy to remember number

Reduced pressure on 999 emergency calls
Sneak a Peek - Date for your Diary
The 2015 Sneak event will be held at Llandaff Cathedral on
Saturday, 17 October commencing at 11am-4pm
This event will be open to anyone from our parishes
wishing to attend.
It will be an opportunity to meet diocesan officers, to find
out about the work they do and to ask for help and
assistance if required. Resources for parishes will be
available. This will also be an opportunity to explore the
Cathedral.
The number can be used to report a non-emergency to
any force in Wales and England.
Refreshments/lunch will be available and the day will finish
with an act of worship and thanksgiving.
Calls to 101 from landlines and mobile networks cost 15p
per call, no matter what time of day you call or how long
you are on the phone.
Because of catering arrangements booking a place
will be essential, please:-
If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired you
can textphone 18001 101. If you are hearing-impaired you
can also contact our minicom service on 01656 656980.
Alternatively you can contact the Public Service Centre by
fax on 01656 869562 or email:
email: [email protected] or telephone
Briony Davies – 01656 868868.
Advertisements
Bridgend
Community
Transport
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Oddfellows Green,
Bettws
BCT
With Door to Door
Service and Experienced Drivers.
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Services include:-
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Repairs, M.O.T and tyres
For appointments at Hospital, Doctors,
Opticians or Dentists, Shopping trips or
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New furniture also available
Professional and friendly
9 Blackmill Road
advice and service
available
For Details of Service, phone the
Co-ordinator, Richard, Roger or Graham
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On site shop includes calor
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Services and
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Private chapel of rest
24 hour personal service
Mobile No:- 07884214560
Tree and hedge cutting
Pressure washing
Pots and hanging
baskets
Border planting
Flowers for all occasions
40 Bridgend Rd,
Tel:- 01656 650831
Tel:- 01656 721438
Bridgend’s only privately owned
funeral director
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+ 45 Years experience
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Established over 100 years
NORTH CORNELLY
Contact :- Andrew Parry, Simon Hitchings
or Steve Carpenter
ABERKENFIG CF32 9BA
modern and new salon
14 Blackmill Rd
Bryncethin
Brian Thomas
Meadow Street, Bridgend CF31 1HE
24 Hour service Tel:- 01656 668967/ 07768
717721
Home Address
20 Chestnut Way
Bryntirion, Bridgend
CF31 4ER
Email
[email protected]
www.brianthomasfunerals.co.uk
Starr
Carpets
115 Bridgend
Rd, Aberkenfig
CARPET AND RUG
SPECIALISTS
Call:- Huw or Allyson for all
your carpet, rug and vinyl
requirements.
01656 723935
local family business est.
1986
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CO-OPERATIVE FUNERALCARE
Rosemount Funeral Home
Inc—E Morgan and Son

Funeral Services
24 hour service,
Every day of the year.
Director Michelle Evans
Private chapel of rest
Riverside Court
Ogmore Vale
CF32 7AL
Private Service chapel.
Pre-paid funeral plans available
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24 hr: 07533 776909
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CF31 3AP

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
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[email protected]
Grateful thanks to all our advertisers who have decided
to support us again this year.
If you would like to place an advert charges are as follows:Small ad £30pa large ad £50pa contact Chris Ellis on 01656 647820
Adrian Oliver DIP FD (ADV)
Independent Family Funeral Director
(Brian Thomas Chapel of Rest, Mawdlam)
24 hour service
Home Address 51 Cefn Glas Rd,
Bridgend CF31 4PJ
01656 665403
Mobile 07768241104
(Qualified Crematorium Operator)
Pre Paid Funeral Plans (Golden Charter)
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ST DAVID’S CHURCH, WYNDHAM
Parish of Llandyfodwg & Cwm Ogwr
PRAYER CHAIN ST DAVID’S - are you in need of Prayer? You can use
the prayer chain to have others support you in prayer. All requests are
treated with confidence!
We would love to welcome new members to join us.
Our prayer chain co-ordinator is Jill Luff,
please contact her on 841384
if you would like more information.
PARISH QUIET DAY
CHURCH CLEANING ROTA
A day of peace and spiritual refreshment at Aug 21st - Terry & Annette
Nicholaston House.
Aug 28th - Linda & Elsie
Nicholaston House majestically overlooks Sept 4th - Mike & Meryl
Oxwich bay in the Gower peninsular. After
many luxurious and spiritually refreshing Sept 11th -Jill & Florence
quiet days spent in this residence, I looked
Sept 18th - Carol &
forward to repeating the experience once
Thelma
again last week.
Sept 25th - Eirwen & Shirley
Seven of us gathered together with the
hope and expectation of enjoying fellowship
and contemplation on scripture. This was
lead by a lovely lady from Skewen named
Sue. It was informal, relaxed and yes we
had a laugh too.
The hospitality at the house was excellent
with all our needs catered for. I would
personally love to spend a few days in this
residence sometime and sit in the huge
conservatory which leads onto lovely
gardens with its many bird feeders and
secluded sitting areas. Being a bird lover, I
kept my eye on a very naughty black and
white cat which was stalking something in
the shrubbery. Luckily, (but not for puss,)
he skulked away empty pawed. Ha.
After we had eaten a really delicious lunch, I
caught sight of Father Julian snoozing in an
armchair, it was raining at that time so he
couldn’t go for his usual hike along the
coastal path. Relaxation is easy in that
place.
Whether it’s the venue, the scenery or the
constant prayers which are said in this
setting, I feel drawn to it time and again.
Personally speaking, I came away at the end
of our day feeling blessed. Until the next
time then.
Linda.
If anyone would like to join the cleaning
rota, please see Jill or Eirwen, thanks.
Parish Joint Eucharist
will be held at St David's, Wyndham
on Sunday 23 August at 10am,
refreshments after,
all welcome!
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NEWS
ST DAVID’S CHURCH, WYNDHAM
Parish of Llandyfodwg & Cwm Ogwr
READERS
INTERCESSIONS
ELEMENTS
SIDES PERSONS
16/8
Thelma & Midori
Annette
Jen Mills & Thelma
Eirwen & Peggy
23/8
Florence & Jill
Bernie
Glenys & Peggy
Maisie & Thelma
30/8
Bernie & Linda
Jill
Meryl & Mike
Dilys & Annette
6/9
Mike & Nigel
Annette
Thelma & Maisie
Carol & Jen Mills
13/9
Annette & Carol
Midori
Jen Mills & Florence
Terry & Gordon
THOUGHTS
John Williams, or as he became known in his later
A friend wrote the following and gave it to me. It
is quite deep, but, if you read it in the spirit it
was written - you can understand, how that
person felt about his illness - and how he wished
others could feel the same way.
years,
“Alderman
Williams”, was born in 1848,
and lived his early years on
Penrhiwangen
Aberaman
“Life” ?
John
Farm
House,
near
in
the
Cynon
Valley.
His
portrait
(shown
here)
was
painted
There are many pathways
circa. 1885, and copies were
Through the mountain of Life,
sold at five shillings each,
And some pathways can feel like - A point of a knife,
throughout the Ogmore and Garw valleys, to raise
funds for the Baptist Church. He would appear to
have been a formidable individual!!
Some pathways are short and
Family legend always insisted, that he had been
- others are long.
orphaned, in the last great smallpox epidemic in
Who can say which is right or wronge.
South Wales in 1857. However a more detailed
The truth is each Pathway has It’s own song.
research revealed that hls father, Jenkin Williams,
a tenant farmer, died of typhus in 1858, leaving
John, brothers Tom and William and sisters Anne,
And if you listen closely you will,
Elizabeth,
and
Margaret,
without
a
family
breadwinner. By 1861, the family farm had been
find where you belong.
merged with the neighbouring farm of Mr. Rosser,
So climb your own Pathway -
the friend who had been in attendance at his death.
True and Stronge.
But respect others belief for your
Way for them could be wronge!
Following the tragedy, the children were cared for
by relatives, some at Fforc farm, Treherbert. Tom
stayed farming in Bettws; William emigrated to
Australia at the age of 15 in 1871 to farm in
Signed by someone I cared for!
Queensland; and John on his 14th birthday became
apprenticed to a prospering grocer, Mr. Lewis
Florence Jones, in Bell Street, Trecynon.
——————————‘ OVLHHS CORNER’
Lewis Jones had moved to Trecynon from Cefncoed
Merthyr in 1853, and opened a general store there
Article from Journal 2000
at a time when the Cynon Valley was beginning its
By W. T. John Davies
rapid expansion. We can only speculate at this time
AN OGMORE VALE PIONEER
or an Orphan boy who “made good”
what had been the previous connection between
the Williams' at Aberaman and the Jones' at
Trecynon, but the acceptance of young John as an
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ST DAVID’S CHURCH, WYNDHAM
NEWS
Parish of Llandyfodwg & Cwm Ogwr
apprentice, turned out to be extremely fortunate shaft had been sunk by the Brogden family to
for all concerned.
service their Ironworks in Tondu, but the Ocean
The ongoing commercial success of Lewis Jones
may be partly judged by the family portrait taken
colliery had yet to be developed by the legendary
David Davies (the Ocean), in 1873.
at his Golden wedding celebration at Park Street, Pre 1872, the Valley was very sparsely populated.
Aberdare in 1897. The house is still standing and a A summary of the 1871 census return reads:
comparison with a recent photograph, shows it to Nantymoel farmhouse; Nantymoel row; Nantydrus
be in remarkably good condition.
row;
John Williams also continued to prosper, and in
1870 he married his boss's second daughter,
Gwenllian. In those days the custom was to be
married in one’s best clothes (not a special
Wyndham
hut
row:
shop;
Fronwen;
Nantydrus farmhouse; Tynewydd farmhouse and
cottages;
Tynewydd
rows;
Caedu
Straethog
cottages;
Pwllypant;
level
pas;
Llestcwmllorog;
Pentrabaily; and Pantyrawel.
wedding dress) and we are fortunate to have a
wedding photograph with the bridegroom looking To be continued ………..
particularly pleased with life in general.
Mike Woodland
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News NEEDED!
Please give your news about our church life or any
other news: ie Birthdays, future events etc to
Eirwen, by the first or second week of each
month……
[email protected] or 840309, or written out by
hand.
Thank you and I look forward to reading all your
efforts - Eirwen xx
He
immediately
started
his
own
business
in
Aberdare, but in 1871, no doubt with considerable
help from his father-in-law, he moved to Tynewydd
(now Ogmore Vale) and stayed periodically in the
Ogmore Valley Hotel whilst he supervised the
building of his own house and shops in what was to
become “Commercial Street”.
“Aberdare House”, Commercial Street became the
first major store available to the expanding mining
community other than the Wyndham mine shop at
Nantydrus.
The timing of his move to Tynewydd was excellent
and must have been made with considerable
forethought and planning. The Wyndham main
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NEWS FROM SAINT TYFODWG’S CHURCH
PARISH OF LLANDYFODWG & CWM OGWR
Visit us at :www.llandyfodwgandcwmogwr.org.uk &
Facebook
Book Club
Donations
The first meeting of the St.
Tyfodwg’s Book Club took place in
the Church on Sunday 12th July at
4pm on a very cold rainy day.
However the warm enthusiasm
from within more than made up for
the inclement weather.
We
send
enormous
thanks for a recently and unexpected donation of
£57. 93 from SWATT (South Wales Alternative to
Turbines) sent by David Williams and Frank Jenkins.
Susan prepared copies for us of an excerpt from ‘Early
one Morning’ by Dylan Thomas and on reading through
it we were reminded of the richness of his unique way
with words. Such a piece also had the effect of inspiring
those of us who have forgotten the joy of sitting down
with a good book.
The Neighbourhood Policing Officer readily accepted the
offer and the first meeting will be held after a time and
date is found which will be acceptable and convenient
for the people of Glynogwr should they wish to attend.
We then had great fun in choosing our first book to read
and subsequently discuss at the next meeting. The first
book chosen was ‘The Big Sleep’ by Raymond Chandler
AUGUST: ‘The Big Sleep’
by Raymond Chandler.
SEPTEMBER: ‘Shoes for Anthony’ by Emma
Kennedy.
OCTOBER: ‘The Return’
by Victoria Hislop
Forthcoming Events
Our Church is 12th Century, in need of continual funding
for its upkeep and we are a small congregation, thus, a
Susan Lieven is kindly running the Book Club and she gift like this is so needed and very gratefully accepted.
began proceedings by explaining what the Book Club
Neighbourhood Policing Officer Community
would entail. Primarily we would be choosing a book
meeting:
and given a month to read it followed by a discussion at
the next meeting.
Fr. Julian recently met with the Neighbourhood Policing
Susan then encouraged us to talk about our current Officer whose area of responsibility includes Giynogwr.
favourite books and the authors of some of those were As he has nowhere at present to hold 6 weekly
Jane Austin, Gwyn Thomas, Ian Rankin, Dorothy L. meetings/surgery for the village, Fr. Julian has offered
the Church.
Sayers and Wilbur Smith.
Saturday 8th August:
Glynogwr Show starting at 9.30
Sunday 9th August:
St. Tyfodwg’s Book Club 4.00pm & 5pm Evensong
Sunday 23rd August:
Joint Parish Service at St. David’s Church Wyndham at
10.00am
Saturday 12th September:
The next meeting of St. Tyfodwg’s BOOK CLUB will St Tyfodwg’s Church ‘Open Doors’ 9.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 13th September:
be: Sunday 9th August at 4.00 pm.
St. Tyfodwg’s Book Club 4.00 pm & 5pm Evensong
(Evensong takes place at 5.00pm for which all are Sunday 3rd October:
welcome to stay.)
Joint Parish and LOG Confirmation Service at St
Anniversaries and Birthdays
August 1st:
CONGRATULATIONS
to
Kay and Ray Williams
on their 50th Wedding
Anniversary from all at St.
Tyfodwg’s with love and
Best Wishes
David’s Church Wyndham 10.30am.
Sunday 10th October:
Harvest Eucharist at St. Tyfodwg’s Church at 9.00am
and Harvest Songs of Praise at 7.00pm
TO VIEW THIS MAGAZINE ON-LINE
Go
to
our
Church
website:www.parishofllandyfodwgandcwmogwr.org.uk
Click on “LINKS”. Click on “PARISH MAGAZINEOF LOG
+MISSION AREA” Click on this again (in middle of
August 6th screen). Click on “LOGON”. The magazine will load and
Happy Birthday to St. Tyfodwg’s Twins, Cressida and you can view it in glorious colour with excellent photos.
Hugo Lee, 2 years old today!
MW
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SAINT TYFODWG’S CHURCH NEWS
LLANDYFODWG & CWM OGWR
Website
Facebook
Lesson and Intercession Rota: Aug/Sept
Date
1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Intercessions
Presentation of the Elements
2nd August
Anne Williams-Jones
Meryl Coates
Keith Lynch
Val Lynch& Susan Leivan
9th August
Olive Francis
Susan Leivan
Val Lynch
Olive & Gerald Francis
16th August
Anne William-Jones
Val Lynch
Keith Lynch
Joan Williams & Val Lynch
23rd August
Valerie Lynch
Meryl Coates
Susan Leivan
Mary Edwards & Kay Williams
30th August
Anne William-Jones
Olive Frances
Keith Lynch
Meryl Coates & Susan Leivan
6th Sept
Susan Leivan
Keith Lynch
Val Lynch
Pat Perry & Shereen Parish
Patronal Festival
course, to
St. Tyfodwg’s Patronal Festival took place on Sunday
28th June. Our normal congregation was almost
quadrupled in size. We would like to thank our visitors
from St. David’s Church, the Wyndham and the local
farming community for their wholehearted support for
what turned out to be a lovely Service and a fitting
tribute to our Patron Saint.
We also thank the St. Tyfodwg’s Ladies for bringing
sherry
and
a
wonderful
array
of
homemade
sandwiches, savouries and cakes for us all to enjoy
collect a fair bit of
money! Thank you Mike for
spending the afternoon with us.
The hard work and logistics of
setting up such a project is
largely unseen and we at St.
Tyfodwg’s
send
our
wholehearted thanks to Clive
and Lydia, for providing such a perfect venue and also
to the brilliant Cwm Ogwr Ladies, who organised and
ran the project.
and enhance our celebration together after the A staggering £1,534.23p was raised to be divided
Service.
equally between St. Tyfodwg’s and Nantymoel Animal
Welfare.
Garden Party
We at St. Tyfdodwg’s can
On Tuesday 11th July, Clive and Lydia Davies very only reiterate our gratitude,
generously offered their home at Factory House in as donations such as this
Blackmill, once again for their Annual Garden Party to give such a boost to the
raise funds
for
St. Tyfodwg’s Church and for m o r a l e
Nantymoel Animal Welfare.
The weather was showery but thankfully with enough
o f
encouragement
a n d
to
the
congregation here.
warm sunshine in between for visitors to sit and chat
outside in peaceful and pretty surroundings, enjoying
homemade cakes, pies and cream teas.
There was also, unexpectedly, a Security Guard
posted at the garden gate, in the shape of a (very
Grateful thanks to Val Lynch for stepping into the
breach by offering to write up the magazine for St
Tyfodwg’s,
authentically) kitted out First World War soldier, Chris Ellis Editor
complete with rifle! He managed, inadvertently of
Who’s who
PARISH MAGAZINE OF T HE MISSION AREA
Clergy details
The Reverend Stephen Pare
The Paddock
Derllwyn Rd
Tondu
CF32 9HD
Tel:- 01656 716828
Parish Office:- 07968 971067 for
baptisms & weddings
Email
[email protected]
LBA
www.parish-of-lba.co.uk
Rector’s Warden
Jane Phillips
725176
People’s Warden
Eurof Parry
721860
St Bride’s Sub Wardens
Kay Smith
767135
Ruth Shawcroft
725822
Ruth Jones
732258
Sandy Rees
07964289049
St David’s Sub Wardens
Hon Assistant Curate
The Revd Olwen Parry
Hon Assistant Curate
The Revd Gaynor Daniel Lowans
St John’s Sub Wardens (Acting)
Alexandria Williams and Diana Wood
St David’s Wyndham
www.parishofllandyfodwgand cwmogwr.org.uk
People’s Warden
Jill Luff
841384
Sub Warden
Michael Coates
840885
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The Reverend Julian Jenkins
The Vicarage
Coronation St, Wyndham
Ogmore Vale
CF32 7HE
Tel:- 01656 840248
Email:[email protected]
St Tyfodwg’s, Llandyfodwg
Vicar’s Warden
Keith Lynch
Sub Warden
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The Reverend Roger Pitman
The Vicarage
2 Hillside View
White Meadow
Llangeinor
Bridgend
CF32 8PL
Tel:- 01656 870280
St David’s, Pontycymer
Vicar’s Warden
www.lgvparish.org
Sub Warden
Linda Lord
Christine Evans
871857
St Cein’s, Llangeinor
People’s Warden
William Davies
870650
Sub Warden
Lorraine Rosser
871831
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Editor of the magazine:-
Christine Ellis
Tel:- 01656 647820
[email protected] or magazine @parish-of-lba.co.uk
39 Hanover Court, Bridgend CF31 4HX
Deadline for inclusion:-
The Third Sunday in the month
Advertising:-
Christine Ellis
as above
Ogwr news
Eirwen Graham
01656 840309
Garw news
Billy Davies
01656 870650
Llandyfodwg news
Val Lynch
01443 673729
[email protected]