March 2016 - The Marshfield Mail

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March 2016 • Edition 116
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Tarmac & Top Soil.
Removal of Hardcore/Spoil.
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COMMUNITY NEWS, INDEX & ARTICLES
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Coffee Break Quiz and Sudoku.
March Cake & Bake - Iced Orange Bundt Cake.
March Travel Article - Buenos Aires.
Useful Telephone Numbers.
March Cryptic Crossword.
Motoring Article - That’s Mans Work That Is...
The Marshfield Mail August Kidz Page.
March Spot The Difference.
Police Neighbourhood News.
March Council Matters.
Solution’s Page.
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Community Notice Board
Marshfield AFC March Fixtures.
Marshfield Magpies - Community Litter Pick Dates.
William Graham - Welsh Assembly Member.
Marshfield Lottery.
Marshfield Community Council - Monthly Update.
Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral Choir - Easter Concert.
Marie Curie - Daffodil Appeal Volunteers Needed.
Castleton Baptist Church.
Marshfield J & Y FC Auction & Party - Saturday 26th March.
St Mary’s and St Bridget’s Churches.
George Thomas Hospice Care - Charity 5 K Fun Run.
Marshfield Village Fete - Saturday 2nd July.
Swan Rescue South Wales.
Index of Advertisers.
The Marshfield Mail
Editor: Victoria Maud , Printer: Warwick Printing, Warwickshire
T: 01633 681500 M: 07711 944063
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Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is
accurate, the editor cannot accept any liability to any party for loss or damage
caused by errors or omissions. The Marshfield Mail can not be held responsible
for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services appearing
in this magazine. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without the prior permission of the editor.
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A conservatory should be a very useful additional room to the home, but all too often they are
little used for most of the year because they are either too cold in the Winter or too hot in the
Summer. Thermotec Insulated Panels can make this a thing of the past and give you a room you
can use all day, every day whatever the outside temperature.
The majority of installations are completed in less than one day by our professional staff.
In cold weather, the vast majority of any heat generated within the conservatory is lost through
the roof due to the poor insulating properties of polycarbonate or glass. All Thermotec panels are
bespoke and made using the latest engineering manufacturing techniques, they are 75mm in
thickness with high density insulation resin bonded to 2mm polyester powder coated aluminium
sheets internally and externally. This means all of the heat in the conservatory is retained with no
heat loss at all through the roof.
As you can see in the centre picture above, the snow has melted on the glass panels but not on
the Thermotec one. Solid proof that the Thermotec panel has kept the heat where in belongs,
INSIDE the conservatory. High energy bills for heating the conservatory will also be a thing of
the past.
In warmer weather, solar gain (heat from the sun) is a big issue, again due to poor insulation of
polycarbonate or glass, the suns rays come straight through the roof and into the conservatory.
This causes furniture to fade, unbearable temperature and glare. Thermotec panels block 100%
of the solar gain, ensuring a cooler, more comfortable room that is usable on the hottest of days.
Noise from rain or hail is also dramatically reduced for additional comfort.
These panels are lightweight and strong, with no structural impact on the roof itself or the frames
or base beneath.
As these panels totally replace the existing roof sheet material, there is no danger of any future
issues, unlike some 'DIY' options that are available.
“Do it once, do it right with Thermotec Insulated Roof Panels
from Conservatory Climate Solutions Ltd"
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St Joseph’s Private GP Centre
A Private GP service
providing you and your
family with quality care
from highly experienced
GPs in a warm and
welcoming environment.
At St Joseph’s Hospital Newport our brand new,
next day appointments with your choice of an
experienced male or female doctor, and you
don’t need a referral to make an appointment.
Whether you’re looking for a prompt service that
fits with your schedule or want a second opinion,
you can be assured you will receive the highest
standard of care.
For more information about any of our services or to make an appointment,
please call 01633 820 311, email [email protected] or visit
stjosephshospital.co.uk
[email protected]
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SATURDAY JOB
We are looking for a
young local person to
assist in a small office
on a Saturday to carry
out some filing, in put
data in to a
spreadsheet, and
answer the telephone.
If you are interested,
please call Jayne on
01633 680754
TWIST
Salon with a
Twist, salon
quality without salon
prices!!
814 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff
(Opposite The Cross Inn)
02920 363137
Cut & Finish from £15.00
Full Head Colour from £22.00
Full Head Foils from £30.00
Semi Permanent Colours from £15.00
Brick Paving Specialists
ALL TYPES OF INTERLOCKING BRICKWORK
Drives, Block Paving, Patios, Paths, Yards, Crazy Paving,
Slabbing, Tarmac & Wall Building.
Decking & Landscape Gardening. Fencing & Concrete
Driveways. Manholes & Drains Fitted. Cleaning & Sealing
All Expertly Excavated, Hardcored, Power Rolled,
Kerbed & Rubbish Removed.
Fully Insured
Fully Guaranteed
For a FREE NO OBLIGATION Quotation
Please Call Patrick 01633 681184 / 07798 551206
Marshfield Resident
Over 10 Years Experience
15% off all work during March
[email protected]
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Coffee
Break
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Fun
Quiz
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Sudoku
Fill in the grid so that every row,
every column, and every
3x3 box contains the digits
1 through 9.
That's all there is to it.
It's fun. It's challenging
.It's addictive!
Solving time is
typically from 20 to
45 minutes,
depending on your
skill and experience.
Solutions on Page 64
Solutions on Pages 52&53
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Useful Telephone Numbers
Age Concern Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan
02920 360 306
Alcoholics Anonymous (FREEPHONE)
0800 9177 650
Capital Taxis
02920 777777
Citizens Advice Bureau
0844 477 2020
South Wales Police Cardiff Central
02920 222 111
Gwent Police Newport Central
01633 838 111
Traveline Cymru
0871 200 2233
(information on bus and rail services across Wales)
Electricity (Loss of Power)
0800 052 0400
Gas Emergency (Gas Leaks)
0800 111 999
Water
0800 052 0130
Royal Gwent Hospital
01633 234234
University Hospital
02920 747747
Crime Prevention Officer
01633 245451
Parentline Plus
0808 800 2222
Wales Domestic Abuse
0808 2010 800
NHS Direct
0845 46 47
Train Times/Enquiries
08457 484950
South Wales Fire Service (Health & Safety Check)
0800 169 1234
NHS Organ Donor Register
0845 60 60 400
Give Blood Locally
08457711711
Childline
0800 1111
RSPCA
0300 123 4999
Newport City Council
01633 656656
The Samaritans
01633 259000
Local Village Hall Bookings:-
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Castleton
07764 580938
(Sarah)
Marshfield
07925 307875
Bookings
Old St Mellons
02920 259892
(Derek)
Peterstone
01633 680100
(Carole)
St Brides
01633 680121
(Diane)
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Nails
Waxing
Spray Tanning
Micro Ring Hair Extensions
Children’s Pamper Parties
Teeth Whitening
Eyelashes
Threading
Flabelos Machine
Appointments not
always necessary
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Beauty Salon
750A Newport Road
Rumney
Cardiff
T: 02920 794446
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[email protected]
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March
Cryptic
Crossword
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Do a stunt and become noticeable (5,3)
Senseless Sid put another way (6)
Rough route, we hear (6)
Take pear round for a bird (8)
Chap returns in certain appellation (7)
Ask and get a joint seal (6)
Own up and allow to enter (5)
Circumference of deformed prime tree (9)
Spins deed round, done away with (9)
Salad harvested from acres sprouting (5)
Rule I'm making for a girl (6)
Ancient vehicle to disturb the peace after tea (7)
Romantic thought next to roster (8)
Wonderful way to discover water? (6)
Learning period to diminish, we hear (6)
Attendance with gifts, it's said (8)
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Hits hard on the feet (5)
Meth is one of them (7)
Take to pieces when item lands badly (9)
Backward cooking utensil lid? (3)
Mates forming gangs (5)
Stop before opening (7)
Calendar fruit (4)
Fury in the Orange River (5)
Unfathomed in speedy return (4)
Limbs and weapons (4)
Opera from Maida Vale? (4)
Woman who came the night before (3)
Chic names for car fixers (9)
Crockery items from space? (7)
Cut-price events on a yacht, we hear (5)
Pack of cards seen on board (4)
Version turned in to die (7)
Coldhouse? (5)
Topic in the media (5)
Little William's beak (4)
Provide a gratuity to place at an angle (3
[email protected]
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CARDIFF
MOWERS
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Dutch Garden Centre
ATTENTION !
Gardeners - Campers- - Motor Cyclists
We Sell Aspen Fuel.
Ethanol-free, clean and storage-stable
It is available in 1 and 5 litre quantities
Stock up now and give your engines a
treat this season.
Tel: 02920 362237
E-mail: [email protected]
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Painting &
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Specialists
City & Guilds Qualified
(4 Year Apprenticeship)
Building & Property Maintenance
Interior & Exterior Painting
Wallpaper Hanging
Carpentry & Decking
Patios
Plumbing
Varnishing
Small Building Work
Tiling
UPVC Gutters & Downpipes Cleared
(of all rubbish, debris, moss etc)
Call Gary on
02920 259643 /07717 154011
[email protected]
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VELINDRE GLASS
For all your window & glass repairs
Email: [email protected]
02920 613 208
07557 434 879
Glass & Glazing Specialists
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Reliable & Friendly Local Glass Company
Established in 1977
Domestic & Commercial work undertaken
All aspect of glass & glazing, supply only or supply & fitted
Replacement of failed double glazed units
Repair of uPVC, aluminium & metal windows, hinges & handles
Toughened safety glass
Laminated safety glass
Mirrors, table tops and shelves
Conservatory glass
30 Years’ experience in
Coloured splash backs
the glass & glazing industry
Stained glass & lead lights
Free estimates a pleasure
Greenhouse glass
www.velindreglass.co.uk
Neil Hadley
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JUST
CUTZ
By Creative
Cutting
Call Donna on:
029 2036 0249
Hairdressing within the comfort of
Your own home
[email protected]
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Call Gary:
07770 584684
02922 218505
References Available
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Local Resident
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Landscaping, Garden Design
& Maintenance Service
Lawn Mowing, Turfing
and Hedge Trimming
Patios and Brick Work
Bespoke Garden Sheds, Fencing
Pergolas, Arches, Timber Framed
Construction & Water Features
Contact Darren on
07855523033 / 02920472616
Fully Insured, Licensed Waste
Carrier, References Available.
Marshfield Resident
07533 975764 or 01633 680952
502607
[email protected]
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Marshfield Stores & Post Office
Incorporating
Marshfield Pharmacy
Your local Community Pharmacy
(01633) 681112
The Pharmacy offers a wide range of services and facilities:-
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Dispensing and repeat dispensing of NHS prescriptions.
NHS Medicine Use Reviews as part of a regular medicine check-up service.
A consultation room to discuss any health-related issue in private.
Health Advice and self-care.
Unwanted Medicine collection service for safe disposal.
Free Repeat Prescription Collection and Delivery Service within 2 miles radius.
Sale of over the counter medicines as well as Health and Beauty Products.
Holiday Healthcare.
127 Marshfield Road, Marshfield, CF3 2TU
Open: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm
Michael Bolton
Home Improvements
07908 041115
Flooring
Decking
Fencing
Kitchen & Bathroom
Fitting
Interior & Exterior
Painting & Decorating
[email protected]
We supply and fit a New
Range of Radiator Cabinets
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ST BRIDES, WENTLOOG, NEWPORT. NP10 8SQ
Telephone 01633 680572
WWW.GREENMOORNURSERIES.CO.UK
HANGING BASKETS
LOOSE SEED POTATOES £1.50 KG
KINGS FAMOUS SEEDS,
GREENHOUSE GLASS & PERSPEX
OAK BARRELS, COMPOST 3 BAGS £11
COLOURED STONE, SHRUBS, PERENNIALS
BULBS, PANSIES AND ALL YOUR SPRING VEGETABLES
NOW AVAILABLE
PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE
[email protected]
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WATCH ALL THE
SIX NATIONS RUGBY
WITH US
Free Sausage & Chips at Half
Time For Wales Games
Saturday 12th March
10 St Mellons Road Marshfield.
Saturday 19th March
[email protected]
England v Wales KO 4pm
Wales v Italy KO 2.30pm
RESERVE YOUR TABLE
FOR LUNCH
OR DINNER
NOW.
March
Steak Offer
TWO 8OZ RUMP STEAKS
(AND A
BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE)
FOR ONLY
01633
680308
www.themasonsarmsmarshfield.co.uk
Doug’s
Quiz Nights
Sunday 6th March
Sunday 13th March
Sunday 20th March
Sunday 27th March
Starts 8.30pm
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MARCH
MEAL DEAL
MONDAY, TUESDAY &
WEDNESDAY
2 MEALS FOR ONLY
£24.95
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*SERVED WITH PEA’S, MUSHROOMS,
TOMATO, ONION RINGS & CHOICE OF CHIPS
JACKET OR NEW POTATOES.
(Offer available Monday to Thursday
lunchtime or evening)
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THE MASONS ARMS
£10.95*
*This offer is not available on Bank
Holidays & cannot be used in
conjunction with any other offer.
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KINSEY
MOTORSERVICES
Located behind Castleton
Petrol Station
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Servicing
Timing Belts
Tracking
Clutches
Exhaust
Suspension
Batteries
Welding
Air Conditioning
Diagnostics
Call Carl
on
07949 228760
[email protected]
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Condensing & Combination
Boilers, repaired,
Serviced & Installed.
Unit 4
Guest Road
(off Ocean Way)
Cardiff, CF24 5JS
Power Flushing, General
Plumbing, Guttering & Soffits.
Ex British Gas engineer with
over 30 Yrs experience.
Local Marshfield Resident.
We Offer a Fully Insured
FREE Collection & Delivery Service.*
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Take The Hassle Out Of Getting
Your Car Fixed.
* Terms & condition apply
[email protected]
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New Theatre Christmas Panto
SPECIAL OFFER
February and March
Spend £55 on carpet cleaning or have a three
piece suite cleaned and have your hallway
landing or bedroom cleaned FREE!
TRI AQUA
Carpet and Upholstery
Cleaning Bonanza
Carpet dry in 30 minutes
Dry Fusion is Recommended By All Major
Carpet and Carpet Tile Companies
Tri-Aqua office cleaning
Tri-Aqua can make the difference with
a core work ethic of exceeding
expectations we guarantee to impress
Please contact us on details below
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Driveways & Patios, Stone Walling
All Brick & Blockwork, Pathways & Decking
Turfing & Fencing, Tree Surgery
Garden Maintenance, Hedge Cutting
Pressure Washing
COMPETITIVE RATES FREE QUOTATIONS
PRIVATE & COMMERCIAL WORK
Fully Insured & Fully Qualified
01633 681516 / 07866 025944
[email protected]
Marshfield Resident
[email protected]
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Gymnastics for children from
7 months - 8 years and
Cheerleading for 3 - 11 year olds
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
07768 485892
[email protected]
www.hohgymnastics.co.uk
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Exterior Painting.
Residential, Commercial &
Industrial Work Undertaken
Free No Obligation Quotes
Available on Request
Please call Alan
07885 286737
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Specialists In All Aspects
of
Carpentry & Joinery
Kitchens
Hardwood Flooring
Door Hanging
Architrave & Skirting
Fitted Wardrobes
Stairs (Handrails,
Spindles & Newels)
Fencing & Decking
Fascias & Guttering
For a FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE
Call Dean on
07516 451185 / 01633 676503
www.djs-carpentry.co.uk
[email protected]
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Local authorities approved contractors
TREE CARE
BY CARDIFF TECHNOSCAPES
Please support your
local business
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All aspects of tree & hedge care
Tree felling & stump removals
Large or small jobs welcome
Firewood/logs for sale all year round
All operators fully NPTC qualified
Fully insured £5 million PL
Tree reports, inspections & surveys
Waste removal license
01633 689078 / 07767 206 149
www.treetechno.co.uk
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H C CLARKE FLOORING
For all aspects of flooring
32 years experience
Free measuring service
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Solid Wood Flooring
Kardean Flooring
Amtico Flooring
Lino Flooring
Altro Flooring
Ceramic Tiling
All Supplied and Fitted
References available
Free estimates
07754 469835
Marshfield Resident
[email protected]
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Quality
Cleaning
& Sealing
Patios, repointing patios, paths,
drives & garden walls, fascia boards
& guttering.
Conservatories and all other PVC
frames & doors.
Moss removal from slates & tiles.
Fencing & decking staining.
Interior and exterior painting.
Call Mark on:
07814 264156 Day
01633 281879 Eve
[email protected]
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Buying or Selling your
home?
If so, allow Bowden Jones Solicitors to make your
life easier. Our Conveyancing services include:
• Buying & Selling
• Buy to Let
• Joint Ownership
• Land Acquisitions
• Leases
• Remortgages
• Tenancy Agreements
• Transfer of Ownership
For your 10% discount QUOTE: “MM10”
Make an enquiry by calling us on 02920 484550
22 Park Place
Cardiff
CF10 3DQ
www.bowdenjones.co.uk
[email protected]
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Marshfield Community Newsletter March 2016
The Marshfield Ward has received 216 calls during the month of January.
Anti-social behaviour for the ward has increased by 26.1%. We have received 15 calls throughout
January all relate to different areas and appear to be one off incidents.
Crime Volume
The Ward has experienced 28 instances of crime during the month of January
The Crime detection rate for January stood at 18.1%
Crime
We have seen an increase in Crime this month of 22.5% 15
Marshfield
28/1 Cambrian Grove break in to property
14/1 Craig Yr Haul Drive car broken into and items stolen
Michaelstone-Y-Fedw
12/1 Damage to JCB on farm wires cut
Coedkernew
Marshfield Ward Officer
29/1 Castell Coch Drive, break into property
PC 45 Darren Morgan
26/1 Tredegar House works vehicle and strimmer stolen
26/1 Persimmon site Pencarn Way shed broken into
8/1 White Avenue house burgled
6/1 Imperial Way number plates stolen
Wentlooge
4th 5th January theft of diesel New Farm
5/1 House broken into Coast Rd St Brides
8/1 Paddocks broken into on Hawse Lane
18/1 Broad St Common £200 stolen
Good Work
We have arrested a male for drug driving, possession of cannabis and
have seized his for no insurance in St Brides.
Four males were arrested in Coedkernew for theft and vehicle seized.
One male arrested for a large scale metal theft from the railway in Marshfield, due to joint
operation with British Transport Police.
We have been targeting illegal parking in Imperial Park and a large amount of fixed penalties have
been issued.
Your Voice
The priority for Marshfield Ward for the next few months will be Marshfield School. We have
attended a meeting with the School, PTA, Governors, MCC and ourselves. Some ideas have been
raised such as green code scheme and traffic lights. 2 fixed penalties have been issued to parents for
parking on Double yellow lines.
OWL Membership – this system has been suspended and is going out to tender,
I will keep you posted
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Council Matters By Councillor Richard White,
Conservative, Marshfield Ward
Telephone: 01633 680116
Email [email protected]
Cllr Tom Suller can be contacted on 01633 300114 or
Email [email protected]
Velothon Wales – Sunday 22nd May, 2016
Make sure you remember this date as the Coast Road through Peterstone and St.
Brides will be closed to allow the cyclists to pass through safely. The organisers
propose at the present time that the first cyclists will cross the start line in Cardiff at
7.00am with the last ones of the expected 18,000 amateur riders leaving Cardiff by
9.30 am. There will then be a gap until approximately 1.00pm when the professional
riders will leave Cardiff. If you have any concerns regarding access to and from your
property the organisers are asking you to contact them on 02921 660 790 or by email
to [email protected] so that arrangements can be made to accommodate
your particular needs. More information including an interactive map is available on
their website www.velothon-wales.co.uk and leaflets will be delivered to most
properties and businesses affected at the end of February and again in April. Road
Closure times will be available 6 weeks prior to the event and advanced warning
signs will appear on the affected roads two weeks before the event.
Network Rail Electrification
Piling for the gantries to carry the overhead electric cables has now started on the
stretch of line through the Marshfield Ward beginning in Duffryn. The work is planned
to take place intermittently overnight mostly from Monday to Thursday and will last
approximately 6 months. There is some noise with this operation as the piles are
either vibrated into the ground or may have to be hammered in when the ground is
hard.
Work on the bridges in Hawse Lane, St Brides and Heol Las, Peterstone is
in the planning stage. One proposal is to reconstruct both bridges at the same time
which will mean both roads will be closed to all traffic. If this proves too much of a
problem for residents then work will start on one bridge and when that is complete
and the road re-opened then work on the other bridge will start. Whichever bridge
starts first will mean a start in May/June with the road being closed in August for
approximately six months. More up to date information on progress can be found at
www.networkrail.co.uk/newport and you can contact Network Rail via telephone
03457 114141 or email to [email protected] if you have any concerns.
Proposed M4 Relief Road
You can view a video of the proposed motorway together with other documents
related to the decision to favour the “Black Route” at http://gov.wales/topics/transport/
roads/schemes/m4-road/m4/fly-through/?lang=en This gives a better idea of where
the road will go. One concern for residents in our area is how we access the new
road.
Marshfield Doctors Surgery
The Doctors who run the part time surgery have given notice to terminate on 31st
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March. Anyone who has concerns or needs more information please contact Sian Millar
of Aneurin Bevan Health Board on 01495 241200
Dog Owners
It is compulsory for all dogs aged eight weeks and over to be microchipped from April
6th. This will make it easier to trace a dog back to its owner should it become lost or
stolen.
Orange Bin Collections
A reminder that the collections of garden waste restart week commencing 14th March.
Parking of Vehicles
The Fire Service have asked residents to make sure that when parking on the street
enough room is left for Fire Engines to pass in the event of an emergency. A fire engine
requires at least a 2.8 metre width and the vehicles are 7.5 metres long. Please allow
more room than this if you can.
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Marshfield School – New Nursery
The statutory notice for the provision of a nursery facility at the school has now been
approved and can be found on the Council website. If all goes to plan it is hoped the
nursery will be open from September 2016 or soon after.
Consultation on the National Development Framework
Welsh Government are consulting on how they go about consulting (yes you read it
correctly) the public on the above planning framework for Wales. If you are interested it
can be found at gov.wales/consultations/planning
WG Nest Warm Homes Scheme
If you own or privately rent your home and it is hard to heat you may qualify for help
and advice and even free work such as cavity wall insulation or a new boiler. To find out
more telephone Nest on 0808 808 2244 or visit the website www.nestwales.org.uk
Wastesavers and Recycling
If you would like to find out more about why and how materials are recycled go to http://
wastesavers.co.uk/at-home/why-we-sort-recycling-at-the-kerbside/ You may also like to
know that they run a reuse centre at Phoenix Park where second hand furniture and
computers can be prepared for reuse and you can also arrange a house clearance if
needed.
Rail Franchise Consultation
The Welsh Government are holding a consultation on the franchise which will come into
effect in 2018. The consultation can be found at http://tinyurl.com/zmotaex and closes
on the 18th March.
M4 Brynglas Tunnels
Please note the westbound tunnel will be closed from 8pm on March 5th to 6am on
March 6th.
Fly Tipping
There appears to be an increase in this antisocial activity in the Ward. Please report
any incidents to the Council either by telephone to 01633 656656 or email to
[email protected] or via “report it” on the website www.newport.gov.uk
Potholes, flooding of roads and much more can also be reported in these ways.
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Solution’s Page
Crossword Solution from P. 18 & 19
Fun Quiz Solution from P.8
1. Hasta la vista, baby (from the film Terminator 2: Judgment Day)
2. British Gas
3. Eamonn Holmes
4. Take Me Out
5. Roy Walker
6. Fandabidozi (Janet and Ian Tough are the Krankies)
7. Charlie Sheen
8. The only gay in the village (on the TV show Little Britain)
9. Fred Flintstone's ("Yabba dabba do")
10.Homer Simpson's (the catchphrase is "d'oh")
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Sudoku Solution from P. 8
Spot The Difference
Solution from P.47
The differences are:
Singing
No smoking sign
Blue hair now green
Button missing on
green shirt
Roof rivets gone
Box colour
Pocket
Tongue
Jumper pattern
Singing man's hair
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Solution from P.46
Triceratops - A
Diplodocus - B
Tyrannosaurus Rex - C
Ankylosaurus - D
Stegosaurus - E
Eoraptor - F
The two fossils that are
the same are 'B' & 'E'.
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WILLIAM GRAHAM
Assembly Member for South Wales East
For information
and advice on
the issues
affecting your
family and your
community
Freephone
0800 7838762
Email
[email protected]
www.williamgrahamam.com
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Try your luck on the
Marshfield Lottery
The Prize Fund* is
currently over £300
so pop into Y Maerun and
pick your 4 lucky numbers,
Tickets only £1 each
Draw takes place
every Thursday at 9pm
*See ticket for full Terms & Conditions
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Marshfield Community Council
Chairperson: Mr Alan Chase, Clerk: Mr G C Thomas,
4 Kenilworth Road, Newport, South Wales NP19 8JQ. Tel: 01633 664285
e-mail: [email protected]
New Member: We were delighted to welcome Mike Rigby onto the Council by co-option.
He has had a wide range of experience in industry and the Police that will enhance the
combined skillset of the Council. However, sadly we had to accept the resignation of Rev
David Collingbourne to allow him to give more attention to his other duties. This means
we now have another vacancy – please see our noticeboards.
Newport Bus: We were very grateful to receive an update on the 41 service from Helen
Burgess, Newport Bus Operations Manager, following our letter to them about the high
number of complaints the Council has been receiving. She reassured us that early
teething troubles have been addressed with extra telephone staff and a permanently
allocated driver. However she said that Traffic Commissioner restrictions prevented
adding more bus stops meaning that requests for one at The Sherman could not be
fulfilled. She reassured us that the service was now operating very satisfactorily but NB
would be happy to take fresh complaints as close to the time of cause as possible.
Allotments: The date of the next meeting of the Allotments committee was set as 23rd
February when hopefully a full, entirely new committee could be formed following the
resignation of Mike Rigby. Council is grateful to him for his caretaker management after
Anthony Quilter left.
Leisure Facilities: At the time of our meeting we were awaiting a response to the MUGA
working party findings from the Village Hall committee. A cautiously positive response has
subsequently been received and we are now in the throes of organising a full community
consultation for early April. The MUGA will not be a brightly coloured metal cage like
many but a more open design better suited to the village context. It will cost £60,000 plus
including ancillary works and so it is very important that we get your views on this
investment whether or not you, or your family, personally propose to use it. Please go to
one of the exhibitions that will be held at both Marshfield and Castleton Village Halls.
These will be manned by your Councillors so please come along and meet them too!
Marshfield Primary School:
The Chair and Cllr Joel Williams have attended a joint meeting at the school attended by
the Police Traffic Liaison Officer and local Community Support Officers, Chair of
Governors, Head Teacher and School Council to discuss the terrible traffic conditions at
school pick-up times. This was an excellent meeting with several potential schemes
coming forward to help with the situation, although all agreed that eliminating the
problems would not be economically possible. We resolved to look at a couple of traffic
management related proposals including use of part time single way traffic signals.
However NCC has subsequently reviewed these and found none of them to be practical
or viable. So the solution will have to come from the way school transport is organized
and we will jointly continue looking for improvements in that area.
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Local Issues: Cycle Track, Pentwyn Terrace - We have received a lot of
concerns about safety at the junction between the new Cycle Route and Pentwyn
Terrace, near The Hollies. Vehicles and motor cycles have been using the track
adding to perceived dangers from poor visibility even for cyclists. Our referral to
NCC Streetscene has drawn a promise to install a central post to prevent motor
vehicles but further work that local residents considered necessary could not be
done because of the needs of disability vehicles.
Financial Matters: We decided to set up a finance sub-committee to help with
financial planning and budget control. This would also have the benefit of reducing
the time needed within meetings for discussion. Cllrs J Williams, G Stockham and
M Rigby were elected. Donations/payments to the following were agreed:
Community litter pick (£70) to assist with organisation costs and provide
volunteers with refreshments.
Renewal of One Voice Wales subscription – they provide us with procedures,
legal support, general advice and all Wales scenarios. (£134)
R Electrical (£185) for installation of the Defibrillator in Village Hall.
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CHARITY NEEDS
DAFFODIL VOLUNTEERS
Marie Curie is appealing for people in Cardiff and the
surrounding areas to ‘get behind the daffodil’, by volunteering to collect donations
for the charity’s annual Great Daffodil Appeal this February and March.
The charity needs volunteers to encourage people in the local community to give a
donation and wear a daffodil pin. In Wales, the money raised from the Great
Daffodil Appeal will help 150 Marie Curie Nurses to provide care and support to
people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones either at home or at the
Marie Curie Hospice in Penarth. The appeal has raised more than £73 million in the
UK since it began in 1986.
From Flint to Anglesey, Cardigan to Chepstow, people across Wales and in the rest
of the UK are volunteering. It’s easy to sign up, whether you have taken part before
or you’re doing it for the first time – and
families, friends and workmates can sign up to
volunteer together.
Hannah Leckie, Community Fundraiser for
Marie Curie in South and West Wales, said:
“The Great Daffodil Appeal is our biggest
annual fundraising campaign, making it
possible for Marie Curie Nurses to give care
and support when people need it most. Every
year, millions of people show their support for
our work by giving a donation to wear a
daffodil pin. This year is the 30th year of the
appeal and we are hoping to raise £8.5
million, so we can continue providing this vital care for local people.”
Ann Williams from Ammanford said: “I collected for the Great Daffodil Appeal for the
first time last year and loved it. So many people approach you to tell you about the
support they’ve received from Marie Curie Nurses – it’s amazing to see the
difference you’re making. I had a great time and made some new friends in the
other collectors. It’s nice to know you’re helping other people.”
To volunteer to collect for Marie Curie and support the Great Daffodil
Appeal, call 01554 759 071, email [email protected]
or sign up online at mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/daffodil-appeal/nextappeal
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EASTER
THREE DAYS THAT CHANGED THE
WORLD
Come and join us at any of our following
Easter Services
Good Friday 25th March 7.00pm— Communion
Easter Sunday 27th March
9.00am Communion : 9.30am Breakfast
10.30am Celebration Service
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St.Mary’s and St.Bridget’s Churches
1st March – David, Bishop of Menevia, Patron Saint of Wales c 601. Wear
your daffodil for Saint David.
Sunday 6th March ( 4th Sunday of Lent ) is Mothering Sunday. This is the
day when those ‘in service’ were allowed time off to visit
their mothers, often picking wild violets and primroses to
make a posy. It is also the day when people traditionally
visit their ‘mother’ church.
During Lent, people did not eat sweet foods, rich foods
or meat However, the fast was lifted slightly on
Mothering Sunday and many people prepared a Simnel cake to eat with their
family on this day. A Simnel cake is a light fruit cake covered with a layer of
marzipan and with a layer of marzipan baked into the middle of the cake.
Traditionally, Simnel cakes are decorated with 11 or 12 balls of marzipan,
representing the 11 disciples and, sometimes, Jesus Christ.
One legend says that the cake was named after Lambert Simnel who worked
in the kitchens of Henry VII of England sometime around the year 1500.
This is not Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is the American version. In the US it
falls on Sunday May 8th, ever since President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed it
so in 1914. Why not join us on Mothering Sunday at 9.00am at St.Bridget’s
and 10.30am at St.Mary’s
Sunday 13th March is known as Passion Sunday, we hear again in church
the account of how Jesus was betrayed.
17th March - Patrick, Bishop, Missionary, Patron Saint of Ireland c 460
19th March – Joseph of Nazareth. Joseph first appears in the Gospels of
Matthew and Luke, both dating from around 80-90 AD. The last time Joseph
appears in person in any Gospel is the story of the Passover visit to the
Temple in Jerusalem when Jesus is 12 years old, found only in Luke.
20th March is Palm Sunday when we hear the account of Jesus travelling
into Jerusalem for the last time riding a donkey. We will receive in church a
cross made from palm leaves to keep in our homes until next Ash
Wednesday.
HOLY WEEK begins on 21st March. There will be a short meditation service
at 7.00pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at St.Mary’s where we will
recall the events of those days. On Maundy Thursday there will be a
Eucharist with the washing of feet at St.Mary’s at 7.00pm. On Good Friday
there will be a family service at 11.00am followed by hot cross buns and an
adult service of ‘The way of the Cross’ at 2.00pm. On Easter Eve there is a
candle lit service at St.Bridget’s at 8.00am where th paschal candle will be
blessed. Sunday 27th March is EASTER DAY celebrated with a Eucharist at
9.00am at St.Bridget’s and 10.30am at St.Mary’s. There will be chocolate!!
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Swan Rescue
A Nice Day for a Boat Ride in Bristol Harbour.
Compared with the tone of later conversations, and obviously with the benefit
of hindsight (which comes free and by the bucket load!), there was a very
obvious and well justified note of frustration and desperation in Jake's voice
when he phoned just before 9.30 a.m. on Valentines Day. In what follows, the
photographs were taken by Jake. He is a stall-holder in the market which takes
place on Harbourside Walk in Bristol Harbour. The precise location is on the
west side of a northward running 'blind' spur of the River Avon into which flows
the River Frome. This river, for a great deal of its passage from Eastville on the
northern edge of the city, flows underground, and finally emerges at this point
via a large rectangular chamber which houses pumps which drive the
decorative fountains in the traffic free precinct immediately above. The view of
the exit side of this chamber is seen in our first photograph. As can be seen, it
is protected by gates which are locked to protect the plant located within, and
perforated to allow the water to pass freely, while trapping the inevitable litter,
so preventing it from continuing beyond into the River Avon.
Jake had been informed the day before that there was a swan trapped inside
the chamber, and it seemed possible it may have been there for as long as
four days, but we cannot be certain of this. Concerns as to whether or not it
was injured, and in any case, establishing the best possible plan of action, to
be executed, and by whom, were at the forefront of his mind. Our (Swan
Rescue South Wales) problem was not having even a single point of contact in
the harbour. Quite clearly, the Harbour Master would need to be involved, so
Jake was tasked with tracking down a relevant telephone number. This,
hopefully would enable us to proceed in a structured fashion.
In the meantime, it became clear there was some action taking place; boats
had appeared and the gates were opened, and what by now was obviously a
juvenile swan was ushered out of the chamber. Momentarily, it seemed
possible our services would not be required – but only momentarily! Instantly,
the precise nature of the problem was all too apparent; this was yet another
example of what we call a territorial dispute – and the photograph tells the
entire story. The young swan can be seen in the shadows behind the gate, and
lurking, just outside is an adult – assumed to be male. By shear good fortune,
the water level in the harbour was somewhat lower than normal, thus exposing
a gap in the mesh comprising the gates at the bottom left hand corner – a gap
just large enough to allow the smaller young bird to escape to relative safety.
Very shortly after coming out of the chamber, the adult attacked again, and the
victim made his way back into the chamber.
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South Wales
By now, we did have a telephone number for the Harbour Master, and he
had been in touch with us. The solution to the problem was obvious; the
young swan needed to be caught, removed from the area and relocated. It
was agreed to meet W, at the Harbour Master's offices at noon, and to
proceed from there.
With W in charge, along with two of his staff (M and R), we proceeded up
river in the patrol boat, taking two much smaller outboard motor powered
craft with us for use in entering the chamber. Our 'voyage' took us past the
SS Great Britain and the replica of John Cabot's ship Matthew. Also of
interest was the group of swans comprising six juveniles and at least as
many adults. As we passed, they were just loafing off to our right, but as we
passed, a number of them started bathing, and then flew a short distance,
appearing to gambol in what remained of our wake! I've never seen anything
like this.
As for the rescue itself, only two things are noteworthy: (i), it was pretty
routine, with the swan caught within a few minutes made possible using a
swan hook with an extended pole, and (ii), the whole exercise was made as
simple and as straightforward as it was through the truly professional help of
the Harbour Master's team; we are greatly indebted to them. If there was a
hiccough at all, it arose because of the accumulation of litter behind the
gates to the chamber; a quantity of this fouled the propeller of one of the
smaller boats. This must be a routine occupational hazard with which the
crews are well capable of dealing – so our return was delayed by only a very
few minutes.
As for the swan; well, he's a feisty individual, and considering what he has
been through, is a good weight at 8.4 kg. He was in care just overnight, and
was released on Monday into Cardiff Bay.
As we were on the point of leaving
Bristol, a member of the RSPCA's staff
appeared on the scene; apparently,
they had been called the previous
evening. I don't think we imagined it, but
it appeared there was a look of relief on
his face when he learned the rescue
had been completed successfully.
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Accountants
Nathan Evans Ltd
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Bathrooms
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Beauty
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Cleaning Services
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Elite Cleaning Services Ltd
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Computer Services
Professor PC
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Conservatories
Conservatory Climate Solutions
Dance Schools
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Dog Sitting/Kennels
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K9 Train Time
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Driveways & Paving
Brick Paving Specialist
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Flooring
Michael Bolton
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Funeral Directors
Rumney Funeral Home
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Garage Doors
Express Garage Doors
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Garden Centres
Greenmoor Nurseries
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Gardening
CM Landscapes
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Velindre Glass
MGP Glazed Products Ltd
Golf Clubs
St Mellons Golf Club
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Head Over Heels
Hairdressers
Creative Cutting
Twist
Haulage Services
Shift it Grab
Home Improvements
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Aldesign Interiors
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Pressed Express
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Kitchens
Jam Kitchens
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Dream Doors
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Farm Parks
Walnut Tree Farm
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DJS Carpentry & Joinery
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Lawn Mower Sales & Services
Cardiff Mower Services
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Marshfield Pharmacy
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Little Fizz
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Plastering Services
Star & Crown
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N Pritchett Plumbing & Heating Ltd 25
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Podiatrists
SC Podiatry & Chiropody
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St John’s College Cardiff
Kumon
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The Masons Arms
Reflexology
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Elite Security Specialists
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Mr Locks
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Ay-Jay Decorators
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Secura Windows
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