FFORWM WARD PENYGROES WARD FORUM
Annual General Meeting 3 October 2007
Pafiliwn Parc Penygroes Park Pavilion
Minutes
Present
Yvonne Watkins, Howard Watkins, Colin Whitelaw, Nicola Davies, Llinos Hindley, Les Devaney, Sal Armstrong, Margaret Hughes, Laura T Stafford, Elizabeth Prigmore, Edwina Rees, Marion Jones, Cllr. Siân Thomas, Yvonne Kelly, Vicky Thomas, John Davies, Eleanor Tandy, Caryl Tandy, Phil Owen, Julian Tandy, Huw Evans, Menter Cwm Gwendraeth
Apologies
Mark Waygood, Eleri Davies, Julie Owen, Alun Lewis, Kevin Kelly, Mr Davies, Lynette Reynolds, Mair Griffiths
Unfortunately, no translator was available to cover this meeting.
Report by the Chair
Julian Tandy, the Chair gave a brief synopsis of the Forum’s work over the past year, including the decision to concentrate on the organisation of events in order to involve as many residents as possible, such as the Strawberry Tea, the Christmas Fair, Flower Show, a strategy, which has met with only moderate success in terms of the numbers, who have turned out. One important development over the past year has been the appointment of Phil Owen as a community development officer for the Ward, and that has led to the development of several new projects. The creation of the community website (www.crosshandslife.co.uk/penygroescommunitynews/) has also been a significant step forward.
Report by the Treasurer (more…)
This year’s Christmas Fair went ahead successfully yesterday evening, despite the terrible weather - with gales and very heavy rainfall. Stallholders reported good sales and Vicky & Lynette, the organisers from Penygroes Ward Forum, were pleased with the turnout.
Father Christmas’s grotto was popular and the colouring competition had some good entries. The children’s fancy dress competition added some colour.
Many thanks to all those who helped, both before the event & on the night.
The Forum would like to thank the following companies for donating raffle prizes.
Siampw Hairdressers
Armstrong Plant
Waterloo Cantonese
RNA
Penygroes Post Office
Penygroes News
Oasis Café
Penygroes Chemist
Penygroes Concrete Products
Co-op Crosshands
Protex Corporation Ltd.
Report of Community Development Officer to Forum for November 2007
I’ve applied for Lottery funding for a Community Mentor to replace my job when it finishes in March.
The Forum’s Autumn Bulletin has been published and includes a questionnaire on the future direction of the Forum. They should be delivered over the next few days. (more…)
CONTACTING YOUR COMMUNITY POLICE
A Dyfed-Powys Police Community Box has been installed in Penygroes Post Office. Members of the public are encouraged to use the box to get in contact with your local Neighbouhood Policing Team and let them know of any issues affecting you in the community.
Simply pick up a message slip in the Post Office, fill it in and post it in the box provided. The boxes will be emptied on a weekly basis and your local Officers will update you on any actions they undertake on the problems you report. Please note that Information can also be left anonymously.
If you require further information about the scheme ring 0845 330 2000 and ask to speak to Cross Hands Neighbourhood Policing Team.
