Greetings from your local drop-in arts and crafts centre, and, as we

Greetings from your local drop-in arts and crafts
centre, and, as we like to say, you can hear the fun as
you approach 7 High Street, Cemaes Bay. We have just
turned 2 years old and what an adventure it has been.
Two shops down the line, we feel we have shown that
such a venture can and does work and we thank
everyone who has supported us and involved us in the
life of the village. It all helps to renew our faith and
gives us the confidence to improve on what we have. We
are very excited at the prospect of providing more
facilities and equipment and thereby more opportunities
for those looking to expand their skills and fun making
abilties!
Crafty volunteers
We were asked and generously funded to participate in the re-launch of the Heritage Centre in
May. Sadly, bad weather spoilt this important day, congratulations nevertheless, and we did have
great fun helping with pirate costumes: it brought out a certain mischievous glint in the eyes of
some young pirates. Perhaps the bad weather saved us from greater terrors! We look forward to
doing a pirate day again! Also earlier this year it was all hands on deck making props and
costumes for the hugely enjoyable Panto, done in the main by Susan and Charlie with help from
any Crafty T’Arts and friends of the shop who were too slow to realise what was happening before they had a saw or needle put in their hands! Exciting and certainly challenging but a
satisfying conclusion all round. Just another day at the office really.
We are also proud to announce that Stiwdio Bach in association
with Crafty T’Arts will be
presenting an exhibition of art by
local young artists up to 18 years of age on Saturday the 29th
August at the Village Hall. The local area covers Cemaes, Tregele
and Llanfechell, and a section for “Friends of Cemaes” for those
who fall outside of those areas. Please ask for details and collect
your art pack from Crafty T’Arts. There will be a private viewing
the evening before the public exhibition, special guests as judges
and fabulous prizes. Charlie, artist at Stiwdio Bach and a Crafty
Crafy T’Arts
T’Art wants to showcase the talent in the local area and
encourage budding young artists to have faith in their talent. We have been privileged to see our
young people growing in skill and confidence in the short time that they have been with us. We
wish everyone all the best and above all to enjoy it. To top it off, on the evening of the
exhibition we aim to have a special lantern event on the beach, so keep your ears open for what
promises to be a very special day.
Other projects in the pipeline include decorating bollards, scarecrow workshops, more pirates,
temporary art and craft installations down the beach/valley or woodland, and if you wish to
venture abroad with us, we’ll be at Llanfechell Fair and Swtan at the beginning of August and
more to come no doubt. Here’s to a great summer for all. Many thanks, Happy Crafting from the
Crafty T’Arts! Visit our website www.craftytarts.co.uk
Editorial
To all the readers of the summer
issue of Cemaes Voice — the
newsletter full of village news, events
and articles. This summer issue
features articles from various contributors. This issue includes an
article about a new Community Benefit Company - Ynni Cymunedol Talybolion which aims to
provide revenue for the community by undertaking renewable
energy
initiatives. We also have the regular update from
Horizon Nuclear Power, Steve Culley’s informative wildlife
article, a word from Cemlyn Wardens and much more ...
Cemaes Heritage Centre is now officially open to the public,
the first month has been very busy and the centre has had
much positive feedback. Miri Mai, the event that was planned
over the May bank holiday weekend to celebrate the opening
was sadly spoilt by bad weather — but a big thanks to
everyone who helped to make the opening weekend a success.
The centre is planning further events, such as a guided
circular heritage walk and a talk on the History of Lifeboats
in Cemaes & Cemlyn. More information will follow in the next
edition and on the village website.
Thank you to all who support the community newsletter.
Arwel
Cemaes Heritage Centre Marketing Officer
E-mail: [email protected] | 01407 710004
www.cemaes-bay.co.uk
A Call for Wylfa Workers
As everybody knows by now Wylfa is due to power down
shortly – the last of a generation of Magnox power stations
and an integral part of our local Cemaes community since the
1960's. What a big change for us all!
A group of 10 artists, including locally Helen Grove-White and
her sister-in-law Ann Grove-White, are planning to mark this
historic moment in a number of ways. This includes both an
ambitious touring art show in Wales and England and also an
archive exhibition in the History Gallery at Oriel Ynys Môn
which will include old photographs, archives and memorabilia.
Wylfa have been generous in allowing access to their own
collections and even donating items so it promises to be good
exhibition which will interest locals and visitors as well as
schools and colleges. There will be discussion events held in
the gallery early next year.
Wylfa workers, their families and local residents may
have interesting old photographs from the building of
Wylfa, of the early days, or
from
special times there
including events at the
sports and social club.
These or any other memorabilia would be gratefully received
for loan or copy or just for us to have a look at so please get
in touch with us and spread the word to others who may have
moved away. To get in touch please contact:
Helen Grove-White:
[email protected] | 01407710245 | 07941780479
Cemaes Historical Society
Thank you to everyone who came to the history talks over the
last few months, we have had many interesting presentations.
During July and August there will be no presentations, however they will resume in September.
Further information will be available on the village website
and in the next issue of the voice. We will also advertise on
social media – facebook and twitter.
Arfon Backhouse
Painting and Decorating
Textured Ceilings and Covings
30 years experience
Free estimates
All insurance work undertaken
(fire, water damage etc)
TEL: 01407 710662
MOB: 07901 904530
Llanbadrig Community Council News
Meeting Summary March 2014
Meeting Summary April 2014
The meeting was held on Monday March 16th, eight
members were present along with three County Councillors
and the MP Mr Albert Owen. Members of the National Grid
were welcomed to the meeting.
The meeting was held on Monday April 20th, seven members
were present along with one County Councillor. Members of
Cwmni Talybolion were welcomed to the meeting.
There are ongoing issues with the beach toilets, the County
Council are working to address them by the end of the
month.
It was understood that the subway beneath the A5025 was
to be reopened as a short term fix whist discussions are
ongoing for a safe crossing area.
It was noted that GeoMon were happy with the work
completed at Bonc y Môr.
A report was given by the Finance Committee along with an
update on some matters of interest. It was agreed to
accept Zurich’s quote for insurance cover for a three year
period.
Complaints regarding the new light by the Harbour were
discussed, although it was hoped that the matter had
already been addressed by the County Council and local
residents.
The need for a post box on the street was discussed.
A number of correspondence items were brought to the
attention of those present.
A special meeting will be arranged to discuss a response to
the Local Development Plan.
The representatives from the National Grid were thanked
for attending the meeting. They gave a presentation
regarding the current situation before members were given
an opportunity to ask questions and discuss a number of
concerns.
The meeting closed at 9pm.
A special meeting was held Monday 23rd March to discuss
the Council’s response to the Local Development Plan. The
residents’ concerns were discussed with them and the
Council’s response on behalf of the community agreed.
A short presentation was given by Cwmni Talybolion outlining
the idea behind the project and the latest stages in
development. The representatives were thanked for
attending the meeting and answering the members’ questions.
There are ongoing issues with the beach toilets.
It was understood that a post box will be erected outside
McColls by the end of the summer.
A report was given by the Finance Committee along with an
update on some matters of interest.
Five planning applications were discussed. It was agreed to
hold a special meeting to discuss the application for Rhyd y
Groes wind Farm.
Community well-being was discussed along with what the
Council is already doing in response.
A number of correspondence items were brought to the
attention of those present.
Members were notified of a recent accident and it was
agreed to contact the highways department to re-assess the
safety of the rumble stones in the street.
The meeting closed at 9.35pm.
A special meeting was held Monday 27th April to discuss the
Council’s response to the Rhyd y Groes wind Farm planning
application, It was agreed to hold a joint public meeting with
Amlwch town Council to discuss with local residents before
commenting on the application.
Should anyone wish to view the full Council Minutes, a
copy is available at the Library during opening hours, or
by contacting the Clerk to make an appointment to see
them.
Cemaes Village Venture
The Venture Shop continues to attract visitors and local residents alike. There is always something new and interesting to
see but you have to be quick to buy as most things in the
shop are unique, never to be repeated. These are some of the
attractive items to be found in the shop, which is now open 7
days a week. The shop has just had its AGM and the officers remain the same. Diana Wilkinson as Chairman, Isla Hail
as Vice Chairman, Sue Wain as Secretary and Valerie ScottSmith as Treasurer.
We look forward in seeing you in the shop, and to a long, hot
summer.
Community News
Clwb Padrig Pensioners Club
During April, May, June and July we have had several very
good speakers and outings, which have proved most
interesting. We normally meet on the second Tuesday of
each month at 1.30 p.m. in the Village Hall unless we are on
an outing. If you would be interested in joining our Club, you
would be most welcome. We do not meet in August, and the
new season commences in September, when the annual
subscription of £6 will be due. We hope to see more new
members in September.
On Tuesday, 14 April Mr David Owen gave a wonderful talk
with slides about the history of the Welsh community in
Patagonia and his recent visit there to look for details of his
ancestors. In 1865 a group of about 150 Welsh people set
sail for Patagonia and arrived in mid-winter into Chubut
Valley. The terrain was inhospitable, and they had to live in
caves, their crops failed, and after 2 years some left.
Lewis Jones the leader of the Welsh Emigration Society
organised a cooperative and formed self-government and
organised them to stick it out. They became friends with
the local population, started irrigation of the valley from
the river and this enriched the fields and formed lakes.. By
1886 another 500 people came from Wales.
Some went
400 miles west to settle in the foothills of the Andes,
where the terrain and climate was more like Wales - called
the Cwm Hyfryd area and more people kept coming until the
twentieth century and seventeen chapels were built.
However by 1915 the Welsh stopped coming because the
government was less welcoming, and conscription into the
Argentinian army was introduced. The language was
predominantly Spanish. Following the historical section,
David showed slides of the many relatives he met while on
his visit.
Many of these he never knew existed, but
gradually they formed a huge family tree with the help of all
the local people. He will be re-visiting them all again later
this year, for the 170th anniversary of the emigration to
Patagonia. The whole afternoon was extremely interesting
and enjoyable, especially to some local people who had
ancestors who settled in Patagonia.
Jan Walker made a very welcome return to give us a talk on
Healthy Age and Mind on Tuesday, 1 2 May. Her talk was
extremely interesting and gave us all plenty to think about.
She pointed out that there are many different forms of
dementia, from severe to moderate. They cover cognitive
decline, Altzheimers and Parkinsons at many different levels
of severity. The neurones in the brain become lost or
reduced but do not replenish. There are considered to be a
variety of possible causes, namely age, some illnesses such
as stroke, head trauma, diabetes, high blood pressure, high
cholesterol levels and also possible genetic connections. It is
considered that a healthy diet, exercise and keeping active
mentally all help to alleviate this condition. The whole talk
was most relevant to many of us wo have had or have
relations and/or friends with varying levels of dementia. On
Tuesday, 9 June we had an afternoon trip out to the garden
centre at Fron Goch. We departed at 1.30 pm from Cemaes
car park on the Carreglefn coach and then spent a most
pleasant afternoon looking round the garden centre and all
the other retail sections, following this with light
refreshments in the café.
Everyone enjoyed themselves, bought loads of plants, and
then we returned back to Cemaes for about 5.30 p.m. Our
next Clwb Padrig event will be the Mystery Trip on Tuesday,
7 July departing from Cemaes at 9.30 pm.
Clwb Padrig Holiday Club
This year our spring
holiday was to Ennis and
Limerick in Ireland. We
were all collected at 7.35
am from Cemaes Car Park
on a feeder coach and
taken to Holyhead where
we transferred to the
Arvonia coach to take us
all over to Dublin on the
Stena ferry.
New Cathedral at
Galway
On arrival we travelled for
about three hours across
Ennis showing Bunratty castle
Ireland and arrived at the
Treacys West County Hotel
about five o’clock - quite a
long journey.
After the
evening meal were treated
to entertainment by a local
singer who was very good,
but a few of the weary ones
retired soon after 10 p.m.
The next morning was spent exploring Ennis and in the
afternoon several of us went to Bunratty Castle and Folk
Park which was most interesting, bringing the 19th century
back to life. On Tuesday, we were taken to Limerick to explore the city and the 800 year old King John’s Castle, but it
was rather rainy and we
Ardare, thatched cottage
visited the Hunt Museum
on a guided tour. In the
afternoon we went to the
beautiful picturesque village of Adare which had
lovely thatched cottages
and an ivy-clad medieval
church. On Wednesday
was spent in Galway, the
day after Prince Charles’s
visit.
We explored the city and saw the famous Spanish
Arch and the beautiful cathedral. We also had a motorised
tour round the city, which was rather hair-raising.
Unfortunately some of the scheduled entertainment did not
materialise, but everyone enjoyed themselves in spite of
this.
Our return journey started at 10 o’clock when we
travelled to Dublin to catch the ferry back to Holyhead,
arriving about 5.30 p.m. Both the crossings were calm so we
were all pleased about that, with no-one being unwell!! Very
many thanks for Arvonia Coaches and our driver who, as
usual, made the whole trip most enjoyable and trouble free.
Our next holiday will be late November or early December,
but has not been fixed yet. It you would like to join us on
these holidays, you do not need to be a member of Clwb
Padrig, so please contact Barbara Kinsella (01407 710436) you would be very welcome to come along.
Cemaes Ladies Group
From Russia to Cemaes
On Tuesday, 28 April we welcomed Steve Culley once more,
who gave another of his very interesting talks with slides
showing his trip to the Russian far-east. He showed some
most brilliant views of many birds and other animals on his
long journey and gave many very amusing comments about
his travels and those he met en route. One of the main
reasons for his trip was to see the rare spoon-billed
sandpiper, which he was successful in doing. Everyone
enjoys his talks so much and he promised to come along
again next year with another of his great talks - thank you
Steve. One 26 May we had a trip out to Llanbedrgoch to
the Times Gone-By Museum.
Unfortunately very few
members came on this trip which was such a shame as the
visit was exceptionally interesting. Mr & Mrs Lawty kindly
showed us round the collection of so many items from many
years ago, from cars, bikes, workmen’s tools, medical and
health equipment, war memorabilia and household items
such as washing machines and cooking utensils.
It really was a most interesting visit and a pity so many
people missed it. The museum does not charge, but we
made a generous collection towards their Marie Curie
charity. Our next meeting for members is the annual
summer meal, which will be at the Harbour Hotel on
Tuesday 30 June.
Cemaes Voice was contacted by Richard Walton, Llanbadrig
Church Warden.
We are anxious to recruit more members to join our Ladies
Group. We get many interesting speakers and also go on
good outings .
If you are interested in joining, please
contact Barbara on 01407 710436.
Richard would be most grateful if anyone in Cemaes and the
Llanbadrig area could help him discover more about the
family and how this Russian family came to Cemaes. Please
contact Richard or myself if you can shed any light on this
story.
RNLI Fundraising Group
On Thursday, 28 May we had a most successful evening in
the Stag, when we held the Quiz, Bingo and .. event, by kind
permission of Keith Fitton. We raised £168 for the RNLI,
and we hope to repeat this event again during the summer.
Most of the fundraising events for the RNLI will be held
during the summer, namely Strawberry Tea on 27 June,
Fund Dog Sow on 19 July, Lifeboat Day on 2 August and
Flower, Produce and Craft Show on 22 August. and we hope
you will come along and support these events.
He came across a
grave in Llanbadrig
Church
cemetery
which
has
some
interesting
text
written on it.
Intrigued
by
the
Russian
connection
with Cemaes, Richard
attempted to research
the family mentioned
on the grave.
He
has
visited
Anglesey Archives, and
looked at the census
and burial records but
to no avail, nothing is
mentioned about the
Russian family Vulchov
who cmae to Cemaes.
Vulchov family grave at Llanbadrig Church
* The infant of V & E Vulchov / But a little faded flower
Whose silent eloquence / More rich than words / Proclaims
its parents love, and says / “Forget me not” / July 22nd
1887
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Constructing Wylfa A
The world’s biggest nuclear power station of the time was
built on Anglesey between 1963-1971. This was an enormous
scale of undertaking. It is still breath-taking to see the vast
array of colossal structures surrounded by at least half a
dozen large cranes showcased by the documentary ‘Nuclear
Cathedral’ by Granada Television showcases. It isn’t just the
thousands of tonnes concrete and steel built into the station
that is fascinating, but the sheer number of people
summoned to this buzzing beehive. At the peak, around 2600
people worked on site. (Gwynedd Planning, 1976; see also
Wassink, 1987; and WD/21/7) The construction wasn’t just a
key stage in many individual lives, but a crucial period in local
history still remembered.
On many nights, the workers letting off steam took over the
streets, thus making it difficult for residents to sleep. Many
felt that the village and the area lost its quiet charm and the
cohesion of the community together with a traditional
pattern of life.
While the construction half a century ago provides important
lessons, the proposed Wylfa Newydd will be different in many
aspects. The peak construction workforce might be triple
compared to Wylfa A (even up to 8500), and many probably
coming well beyond the British Isles, as recent UK and
European construction projects of similar scale suggest.
Horizon Nuclear Power and the County Council now put much
more detailed preparations to cope with this influx of people,
together with other socio-economic and environmental issues.
There will be no large work camp on site, and the
long-standing legacy of the proposed facilities around the
island is a key consideration. While on the Wylfa A
construction people worked in vertiginous heights without any
protection, now very strict protocols will be proposed on
health and safety, expected behaviour, quality assurance and
other issues. Nevertheless, the proposed construction will
mean no less changes for the area.
Construction work at Wylfa
Commissioned by CEGB, Wylfa A was built by a consortium of
companies specialised on different parts of the project.
Among these, Taylor Woodrow employed the largest number
of people, including the majority of locals, on the civil engineering construction works. The workday for many subcontractors started at 8 am on site and finished at 6.15 pm
with a 45 min lunch break. Every second weekend they
worked both days from 8 am till 3.45 pm. (WCD/468/12) It
was hard work, but well-paid. Hundreds of local men were
able to get a job on the construction, many young labourers.
Workers took pride in taking part in such a monumental
project. Many families I have spoken to still have stories
about the many Englishmen, Irishmen and Scotsmen coming
to the construction. The majority lived in the work camp on
site. At this time, the unions were central in organising the
workers. Also, a number of chapels and churches were built
on site and in the village for the different congregations.
The Catholic priest summoning his not-always-sober fellow
countrymen is particularly well-remembered in the area.
Was the construction a heyday or a Wild West-like turmoil
for the area? My interviews with people who remembered
these times indicate that it’s not clear. On the one hand, the
construction jobs were an alternative to outmigration of
many young local lads. Even more, many families established
their long-term future by opening a chippy or hosting a few
caravans. Also, at least for some young people, this buzz was
rather an excitement than a nuisance. Many local girls got
married to workers coming from elsewhere, and later staying
on Anglesey. On the other hand, many farms and other
businesses on the brink couldn’t compete with the wages of
the power plant. Each and every day, loud and dirty blue
double decker buses rushed through the High Street (the
A5025 by-pass was built just after the construction!).
Marton Fabok
Contact: [email protected] | 07951187787
Interested in promoting
your holiday
accommodation?
If you wish to advertise your
holiday accommodation on the
Cemaes
village
website’s
’Where to stay’ section.
(www.cemaes-bay.co.uk)
Cwmni
Cemaes
Cyf
has
introduced
a
Commercial
Membership for organisations
and individuals wishing to
advertise on the website at a
cost of £30.00 per year.
This includes a third page advert, photo and link to your
website and opportunities to promote late room promotions on
the home page.
For more information please contact:
Arwel Hughes | [email protected] | 01407 710004
Charles Henry Ashley
Anglesey Adventure 2015
Sail Around Anglesey July 23rd – 27th
For this year’s adventure we plan to sail and row around the
Isle of Anglesey in four stages starting on Thursday, July
23rd.
The stages will be:

Cemaes Bay to Beaumaris
Thursday July 23rd

Beaumaris
to
Caernarfon
Friday July 24th

Saturday stay in Caernarfon
25th July

Caernarfon
to
Holyhead
Sunday July 26th

Holyhead to Cemaes Bay
Monday 27th July
Cemaes Voice Issue 29
Please e-mail your contributions to
Arwel Hughes: [email protected]
or drop them into Cemaes Heritage
Centre
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Horizon Nuclear Power
Wylfa Newydd Community Support Update
We’re half way through the year already and a lot of
activity has been taking place on the Wylfa Newydd Project,
with plenty more in the pipeline.
Regular readers of Cemaes Voice will be aware that our
education team has been busy working with local schools and
colleges to inspire their students to study Science,
Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). This includes us
sponsoring the ‘Active Community Award’ at the Daily Post
School Awards 2015. We like this award because it fits well
with our aims of becoming more involved with local
communities and working with young people. Good luck to all
the schools that have been shortlisted!
Our passion for supporting the next generation has also led
us to announce the launch of our new engineering
apprenticeships scheme in 2016. This will help engineers of
the future develop the skills they need for their careers
ahead. This is just the beginning and the scheme will
continue to grow, offering new opportunities for generations
to come.
Apprentices
Supporting the Cemaes Heritage Centre
As well as education, we’re keen to support projects that
benefit the wider community, such as the Cemaes Heritage
Centre, which plays such an important role locally. We
recently supplied the Centre with funding towards
equipment for its newly refurbished kitchen, which will
provide hot drinks for thirsty visitors and is the perfect
accompaniment for their delicious range of home-made
cakes!
Site activity at Wylfa is also steadily increasing and we’ll
soon be undertaking another series of ground investigation
works – both onshore and offshore – following the
successful completion of our first phase of geological
studies last year. This data will help us to plan the design
and layout of the power station, as well as its supporting
facilities. You can watch a video on our ‘Horizon Nuclear
Power’ YouTube channel that was produced by us to show
people what the Ground Investigation Works involves. Being
so busy means we’re now starting to outgrow our existing
site office, so we’re preparing to expand our island base and
make room for our growing team. If we’re given planning
permission to proceed with this project, we’ll be looking to
extend our Wylfa Newydd offices so we can accommodate
up to 80 people.
Our Wylfa Newydd-based worker
numbers have been growing steadily over the last few years
and we now have more than 30 members of staff based at
the site office, which includes the Horizon team and
contractors. We’re also pleased to have welcomed a number
of key appointments to
our
team
recently,
New Operations
including
our
new Director :
Operations
Director, Greg Evans
Greg Evans. Many of
you will already know
Greg from his time as
Site Director at the
current Magnox power
station. He brings a
wealth of experience in
developing and managing large scale energy projects, and
he’ll be a real asset to the team. He’s now responsible for
progressing the Project from this point right through to
operation, and he’ll also be playing a vital role in engaging
with local schools, groups and community organisations.
Our next two monthly Open Surgeries will take place on
Monday 22 June at the Village Hall, Cemaes, and on Monday
20 July at Amlwch Town Hall between 1pm and 7pm – you
don’t need an appointment. Upcoming dates are published on
our website at: www.horizonnuclearpower.com/wylfa-haveyour-say.
In the meantime, if you have any comments or questions, you
can contact us by calling our Wylfa Newydd freephone
hotline on 0800 954 9516 or emailing us at
[email protected]. You can also find
out
more
by
reading
our
latest
newsletter:
www.horizonnuclearpower.com/wylfa-public-documents.
Richard Foxhall
Stakeholder Relations Manager
Ynni Cymunedol Talybolion
North Wales Wildlife Trust
Community Benefit Company
Cemlyn Wildlife Wardens
In 2011, a Community Benefit Company called ‘Ynni
Cymunedol Talybolion’ was formed to provide revenue for
the community, by undertaking renewable energy projects.
The name was taken from the mediaeval administrative title
of the area and was adopted before the reorganisation of
the county council wards. The Company was formed by
individuals from Cemaes and Llanfechell and the intention is
for both villages to benefit from the activities of the
Company.
Since 2011, progress has been slow but steady,
but with few firm plans to share with the public.
After a slow start
and a cold, wet and
windy spring, Cemlyn
reserve has started
to become very busy
with
breeding
seabirds. We have
estimated a total of
2500
pairs
of
Sandwich Terns, and
a 100 pairs of
Adder at Cemlyn
Common and Arctic
Terns. In the past few weeks lots of tern chicks have been
hatching, and the tern colony is buzzing, with a lot of noise
and fishy aromas! Mediterranean Gulls have bred for a sixth
season. Other sightings this year include good numbers of
Manx Shearwaters passing and occasional sightings of Brown
Hare, Stoat and Otter. The wild flowers have put on a good
show this year with a great display of Spring Squill, Thrift
and Yellow-horned Poppy. This Adder also put in an
appearance: (See picture). The wardens will be happy to see
you down on the reserve until mid August.
When the Company was set up, the objectives of the
company had to be defined, and these neatly revolve around
‘sustainability’. Revenue would be raised by taking advantage
of government incentives to generate electricity from
renewable energy sources (environmental sustainability),
and the money would be spent in the two villages for
community benefit (social and cultural sustainability).
The first project that the Company is working on is to build
a 500Kw wind turbine on land at Nant y Frân to the east of
Cemaes. The work has made significant progress over the
last twelve months.
A viability and wind resource study has been completed,
with favourable conclusions, and the offer of a grid
connection has been made. This project could raise as much
as £3.4M for the community under the present tariff
conditions.
Guided Walks
Sunday, 2pm, meet at Bryn Aber car park
Thursday, 7pm, meet at Bryn Aber car Park
These guided walks will run until Thursday, 16th July 2015.
However, there is still a lot to do, and the Company needs
the involvement of many more people in order to get the
project finished. Meetings were held recently in Cemaes
and Llanfechell which were very encouraging, but it was
clear that the project needs a lot more publicity.
In practical terms, the next step is to achieve planning
approval, and work on this is already underway. Once this
has been achieved, the funding of the project will become
much easier to organise.
Hopefully, this brief outline of the work will stimulate
further interest in the wider community, and more
information will be put out in the next few weeks, including
details of how to contact the Company.
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Cwmni Cemaes Cyf News
Cemaes Heritage
Centre
& Caffi Lesley
The newly refurbished
heritage
centre
was
officially
opened
on
Thursday, 30th April 2015
with over 50 guests
attending.
The
event
began with a performance
from a group of local
school
children
from
Cemaes Primary School.
Michelle Humphreys, Chair of Cwmni Cemaes Cyf welcomed
everyone to the new centre. Followed by a speech from Mr.
Richard Parry Jones, Secretary of Anglesey Charitable
Trust. We then heard from Gordon Reynolds, the first
Chairman of Cwmni Cemaes Cyf.
Cemaes Heritage Centre launch event
Local AM Rhun ap Iorweth was also present, he added
“Congratulations to all the team linked with the new
Heritage Centre in Cemaes for developing this fantastic
resource. They should be very proud of the dream that
they’ve realised. I was delighted to be at the official
opening and to listen to pupils from Ysgol Gynradd Cemaes
welcoming us there – I am sure that they will be just a few
of those who will enjoy and benefit from the new Centre.”
Caffi Lesley
The heritage centre is also home to a brand new café – Caffi
Lesley – which is open 7 days a week from 10.30am until 5pm
Mon—Sat, and 10.30am until 4pm on Sunday. The vintage
style serving delicious home cooked food and barista coffee,
teas and a cake of the day.
Three heritage rooms
The centre’s heritage rooms will retell the special history of
this part of the island – from Stone Age nomads who arrived
here shortly after the last ice age through to the dark ages
following the Roman retreat at which point Anglesey and
Cemaes became a prominent setting for the native Welsh
Kings and Princes until the late medieval ages.
The exhibition takes us right up to the industrial revolution
when Cemaes was transformed from a quiet seaside village
into a buzzing exporting port. The Portraits of Cemaes
exhibition will convey the life of important and interesting
characters who have shaped Cemaes in recent times.
Including a titanic survivor and seafaring hero and a
millionaire philanthropist.
The Cemaes Reflections exhibition will feature artwork
from various painters who have captured a unique, visual
legacy. This art collection portrays village life, seascapes
and the evolving landscape – a historic record seen through
the eyes of the gifted artists who loved painting here.
Free admission to three heritage exhibition rooms
Heritage Volunteers —
Can you spare a few hours?
Would you like to learn about the rich heritage of Cemaes
and help others learn more about this part of the island. Can
you spare 1 or 2hrs to become a heritage guide at the
centre and help the gift shop. We will provide full training.
Community Learning Programme
Cemaes Heritage Centre is currently in the process of
creating a programme of educational and social activities
that benefit the community and encourage people to take an
active part in their heritage.

IT classes
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Genealogy class
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Local history class
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Reminiscence group — record memories/life histories
and support participants to create their own digital
family albums.
The centre’s conference room is a perfect location to hold
such learning groups.
Caffi Lesley
Dog-friendly garden
If you would be interested in being involved — perhaps you
would like to gain experience of providing such training and
even become the centre’s digital champion.
Full training will be provided.
If you are interested or require further information please
contact: Arwel Hughes , Marketing Officer at the centre.
E-mail: [email protected] | Tel.: 01407 710004
Ysgol Gynradd Cemaes
The Musical ‘Joseph’
On May 4th Mr. Arwyn Williams’ class went to see the Musical Joseph that was being performed at Venue Cymru
Llandudno. According to the children and staff that went
with them the performance was excellent. The music and
singing was so good that everyone started dancing in the
aisles with the blessing of the actors and staff at the centre.
Moreover the children met the stars of the performance and had a photo shoot with them. Here is a picture of
them with Lloyd Daniels, who played Joseph, after the show.
Many thanks to everyone at Venue Cymru for their welcome.
Eisteddfod Môn, Cemaes 1923
The bardic chair which is on
display at Cemaes Heritage
Centre was offered for the
winning awdl (strict rhyming
poem) at Eisteddfod Môn in
May 1923. The heritage
centre is in the process of
creating
an
information
board to accompany the
chair. This will allow visitors
to understand more about
this unique Welsh festival
of literature and music and
how Cemaes celebrated all
those years ago. If you
have any photographs of the
Eisteddfod chair (1923)
1923 Eisteddfod held at
Cemaes or any artefacts relating to the event please could
you contact the centre as they would be very interested in
using them in the exhibition.
Pupils meet Lloyd Daniels, start of ‘Joseph’ the musical
Eisteddfod commemorative book on
loan from Anglesey Archives
Anglesey Archives
have kindly agreed
to loan a book that
commemorates the
Eisteddfod
at Cemaes.
Cemaes in Bloom
The Plant Sale held on the Bank Holiday weekend again
proved very successful and the group was kept very busy
selling the plants. There are still quite a few left for sale so
if anyone would like to buy please let themselves be known
to a CB member or come up to the poly on a Tuesday
afternoon.
Sue Wain helped the 1st Cemaes Rainbow brownie group
along with leader Samantha Hughes and Eirlys Mason to
plant wild flower seeds in the round beds prepared by the
other members of Cemaes in Bloom. They also hung little
bee houses in the cherry trees. Samantha who is the leader
of the Rainbows is having to give up due to work
commitments and is really hoping that someone will come
forward to run this group of 5-7 year olds from September
onwards.
It is felt that the village is not ready to be
entered into
Wales-in-Bloom this year though certain areas will be entered into The Neighbourhood Initiative scheme. This will
not involve quite so much work. The group will still be making
sure that the village looks clean and colourful for the summer visitors.
If anyone would like to help for 1 hour a week and organise
the group on a Tuesday afternoon, term time only please
leave your name and number in the Venture Shop and it will be
passed on.
The wreaths have been removed from the War Memorial. We
hope the various organisations who laid them there are happy
for us to do this. They are in the lock up should anyone wish
to have them returned. Please leave a name and telephone
number in the Venture Shop should you wish to do this.
Cemaes-in-Bloom has ideas to revamp the floor area of the
memorial to give it a softer look rather than all that hard
concrete and make it more of a sensory garden with two
benches there for people to sit and contemplate. If there are
any objections to this or if anyone has any ideas, please again
leave your comments, name and number in The Venture Shop.
The AGM was held last Tuesday and the officers remain the
same, Pam Butler as Chairman, Gill Jones as Vice Chairman,
Sue Wain as Secretary and Isla Halil as Treasurer.
Again if anyone would like to help in weeding, watering,
planting or just generally minding the beds and borders
please come up to the poly on a Tuesday afternoon around
2pm.
Cemaes Carnival
Cemaes Carnival Crowning
This year’s carnival will be held on August 31st (Bank Holiday
Monday) starting at 1pm, though the village to the playing
fields. If anyone is interested in holding a stall please contact
Rose Griffiths on (01407) 710931
Cemaes Walkers
Hazel Mullings, Cemaes Walkers organiser has been away for
a few weeks but the walks have still
been well attended.
The walking group have been going
further afield:
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Lligwy - Moelfre - panad in
'Ann's Pantry'
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Church Bay with panad in the
'Wave crest'
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Rhoscolyn panad back in
'Cemaes Heritage Cafe'
Stunning scenery
Dance group who performed
Cemaes royals crowned
after the crowning ceremony
Hazel usually places a post on
Facebook every Wednesday evening
so please visit
'Cemaes Bay
Walkers' on Facebook for more
information.
It is with regret that we announce that this will be the last
carnival. Unfortunately not enough people were interested in
joining the committee .
Cemaes Bay Football Club
The Cemaes Bay football club has had an excellent season.
The players training, fitness and commitment
have all
contributed to this success. I am very grateful to 1st team
member Kieran Thomas who has prepared a Season 2014/15
performance report for me.
Cemaes Bay Football Club 1st Team - won the Dargie Cup )
image 1) won the Megan Cup, 2nd in the Kon-X Anglesey
Football League, thereby gaining promotion, runner up in the
Bwlch Car Boot Cup.
Cemaes Bay Football Club <18 Team—wining the Anglesey
Youth League, runners up in the Anglesey Youth League Cup
Extract from Llanbadrig Community Council AGM
Dr. Thomas Conway, CBFC Chairman’s Report.
Y Wygyr Fish & Chip Shop
& Licensed Restaurant
Now the weather is improving we
hope to have many enjoyable
adventures in and around Cemaes.
Come and join us and as well as
keeping fit learn many interesting
facts about our lovely Island.
Llanbadrig Church
Monthly summer
services will be held
at the old Llanbadrig
Church at 11am on
every first Sunday in
the month for the
rest of the summer.
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Steve’s Wildlife Report
Firstly apologies for the printing error. In the last issue the
photo of Tree Sparrows actually showed a male and female
House Sparrow. So here is a photo of a Tree Sparrow.
Ironically I thought the bird in my garden was the only Tree
Sparrow on the island. However it turned out there were at
least another two pairs had turned up near Bryngwran around
the 21st April.
Tree Sparrow
On the Octopus front, after we spotted one at Cemlyn, Ella
Phillips spotted another Octopus in a rock-pool on Cemaes
beach at the start of April. Nice find Ella!
On the 8th April an Avocet, the symbol of the RSPB, was at
Malltraeth Cob. There was no sign next day but there was a
Spotted Redshank moulting into its fine black and spotty
breeding plumage. On the 9th April a Red Kite was east of
Cemaes near Betws (Gus Wilson). I went to Cemlyn on the
12th April, hoping for a spring Hoopoe but had to make do
with a Whooper Swan instead, presumably heading back to
Iceland. Ironically a Hoopoe did appear on the island on the
14th – 17th April at The Range at South Stack. On the 16th
April a Cuckoo was at Bodafon Mountain and on the 19th April
a pair of Garganey were at Holyhead in wet fields off South
Stack road and a Great White Egret was at Malltraeth
marsh. A migrant Tree Pipit flew over my house on the 20th
April, a new bird for my Cemaes “Back-yard” list!
An Osprey was at Malltraeth Estuary on the 7th May and a
Snow Goose was an unexpected visitor to Carmel head on the
9th May. Wading birds were varied and plentiful at Cemlyn
this Spring with 5 Purple Sandpipers on the 10th May, a rare
American Pectoral Sandpiper on the 12th May and a fine
looking Curlew Sandpiper was also at Cemlyn for a few days at
this time and on the 14th May there was another brick red
bird, a Red Knot in breeding plumage, which hung around for
almost a week, plus 14 Sanderling which was a good count for
Cemlyn.
A Grey Headed Wagtail (the Scandinavian form of Yellow
Wagtail) was another rare treat at Cemlyn on the 13th May.
Also that day there was a pair of Ospreys at Malltraeth and
on the 15th here, there was a female Golden Oriole in the
willows at the Newborough end of the Cob embankment.
There were small numbers of Skuas seen off the west coast
of Anglesey during May including Great, Arctic, Pomarine and
Long tailed Skua. A Crane was seen circling over South Stack
on the 23rd May and then again the next day over the Range,
but it was never seen on the deck.
On the 30th May there was another Golden Oriole on the
island. This time it was a singing male near Amlwch at Bryn y
Môr, nursing home on the top of Eilian mountain. In late May
to early June a Corncrake was calling for a few weeks near
Penmon priory. A common bird a hundred years ago, famous
for it’s ratchet like call, reminiscent of an old fashioned
football rattle, which gave it it’s Welsh name Rhegen Ryg.
However it’s now a rare passage migrant, so it was possibly
on its way to it’s breeding grounds in the Outer Hebrides.
On the 4th June a Snow goose and 4 hybrid offspring (x
Greylag) were by Rhosneigr Golf course and 2 Red Kites were
seen over Wylfa head (Trwyn Wylfa) on that day. On the 8th
June at
Cemlyn there were 5 Barnacle geese and a male
Common Scoter plus an Osprey and another Red Kite over.
There has been big numbers of migrant Red Kites in Cornwall
(100’s) which makes me think the Anglesey birds could be
continental migrants. Finally a pair of Cuckoos were at
Cemlyn at the start of June. I was happy to get good views
of these two birds as they feasted on a bush full of hairy
catepillars! They are a rare sight on Anglesey nowadays.
Cuckoo
Cretzschmar’s Bunting
Finally, it’s the 14th June as I write this and I’ve just come
back from Bardsey Island, just off the tip of the Lleyn
Peninsula after seeing a very rare bird. It was a
Cretzschmar’s Bunting. A first for Wales and only a sixth
record for Britain, so it is a very rare and very attractive
looking visitor from Greece/Turkey. It was well worth the
trip, even though it did take me two goes!!!!
All the best,
Steve Culley
Grey headed Wagtail
Curlew Sandpiper
If you have anything interesting to report contact me on
01407 710542 or [email protected] or see what’s about
on the We bird North Wales Blog spot.
Community Notice Board
Date
Time
Event
Location
Friday, 10 &
Saturday, 11 July
7.30pm
‘No ŵe' - Theatr Bara Caws
Ticedi - £8 ar gael gan Ian 07919205217
Clwb Simdde Wen
Sunday & Thursday
Sun.—2pm
Thurs.—7pm
Guided Walks— run by North Wales Wildlife
Bryn Aber car park
Trust’s wardens at Cemyn. (until Thurs. 16 July)
Every Wednesday
n/a
Mobile Natwest Bank Service
Cemaes
Sunday, 19 July
All day
RNLI Fun Dog Show
Cemaes Football Field
23, 24 & 25 July
10am-4pm
Hen Ysgol Art Group — Art Exhibition
Cemaes Village Hall
Saturday, 2 August
10am
Lifeboat Day RNLI (RNLI)
Pier
Saturday, 22 August n/a
Flower, Produce & Craft Show (RNLI)
Cemaes Village Hall
Saturday, 29 August n/a
Crafty T'Arts Art Exhibition
Cemaes Village Hall
Monday,
31 August
Start 11am
Cemaes Carnival
Cemaes
Saturday,
12 September
Time TBC
Open Doors Events: Circular guided tour of the Cemaes Heritage
village, & A talk about Cemaes & Cemlyn Lifeboats Centre
9.15am12.45pm
Learn Welsh / Dysgu Cymraeg WLPAN Entry Level (contact Sharon Roberts
Cemaes Village Hall
01248 382128 [email protected], visit Bangor
University website)
Thursday,
2 October
Event listings are correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change.
Please check the posters displayed in village notice boards and shop window/in-store displays.
To advertise a local event on ‘What’s On’ section of the newsletter & website please e-mail
[email protected] with details
Miri Mai, May Bank Holiday
Hearts of Oak Pirate re-enactment at Cemaes
Images courtesy of Jude, Crafty T’Arts