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Mon 22 Oct 2007

Treasure Hunt Saturday 20th October

Treasure Hunt
The Treasure Hunt went ahead on a lovely Saturday afternoon. Only 2 teams competed, so won 1st and 2nd prizes. Both teams found the course interesting, going through areas they hadn’t seen for years.
Thanks to Paul from The Badgers, who supplied the food in Blaenau Hall afterwards. This was much appreciated as he was also catering for the very large funeral party after the tragic death of Mark Walters.

Mon 15 Oct 2007

Treasure Hunt this Saturday 20th October

Posted by Phil under News , Events , News In Brief , Recreation , 2007 , October
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Treasure Hunt This Saturday

Remember the Treasure Hunt this Saturday, starting from Penygroes Pavilion at 4 pm.

There’s free food at 6pm for those who’ve had a go. All you need is a car (or a friend with a car) .

Entrance is only £1 for a team of 1 to 4 people.

As with many things, it’s more fun with more than one so why not team up with someone & give it a go.

1st prize is dinner for 4 at the Badgers Bar & Brasserie, Blaenau.

Tue 9 Oct 2007

Planning Permission Given to Destroy Community Garden after site visit

Posted by Phil under News , News In Brief , Environment , Development , Recreation , Parks , Gardening Club
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Planning Permission Given after Site Visit

Protex Corporation have been given planning permission to move the entrance to the Emlyn site so that it goes through the new community garden and the library. There are conditions attached to the permission - a new library and garden must be built first and the Gardening Club must be compensated for their financial loss. The Forum have today (9th October) handed in a petition to Carmarthenshire County Council asking them not to sell the land which they promised to the community for 15 years so that the garden could be built. It is very difficult to persuade people to do anything for their community if the result of their hard work is not respected.

The planning application for 3-story houses and appartments on Gorsddu Rd. was not approved and Protex were told to redesign the site so that there are only 2 storey houses and more parking spaces.

Tue 2 Oct 2007

Twmpath with Rattlin’ Bog Saturday 29th Sept.

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Twmpath Comes to Penygroes

Twmpath group Rattlin’ Bog came to Penygroes Rugby Club on Saturday evening. Around 30 people turned out to have a great evening.

Some had to be drawn out onto the dance floor, but once they were there, they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Jeff did the BBQ - with Welsh Beef sausages & burgers. There were vegetarian burgers cooked separately for those who didn’t eat meat. Eleri and Mair made the salad & fruit.

Lots of people went up for seconds - but then they could dance the calories off afterwards.

It’s a shame there weren’t more people from Penygroes Ward. Here are some pictures so that you can see what you missed.

Mon 30 Jul 2007

Penygroes Ward Flower Show. 21st July 2007

Posted by Phil under News , Events , News In Brief , Recreation , Gardening Club , 2007 , July , Penygroes Memorial Hall
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Flower Show

The Flower Show was popular again this year with entries in all of the many categories. Winners received vouchers to be used at Farmyard Nurseries and there were lots of raffle prizes. The best hanging baskets and pots in the Ward were photographed the week before the show and the best were judged on the day. Gloria Davies gave flower arranging demonstrations and the arrangements were auctioned at the end of the show.

Winners were:

SIZE
Tallest - Alun Lewis
Smallest - Chelsea P
Laregst Bloom - Ann Williams

POTS
Best Succulent - Mrs Price
Best Hanging Basket - 25 Gate Road (Wendy Evans)
Indoor Pot - Joyce Palmer
Outdoor Pot - 13 Gilfach y Goch (Brian and Helen Mitchelhill) - Also Best in show Container.

FLOWERS
Best Mutli Bloom - Julie Owen
Best Wild Flower - Marisa C
Best White bloom - Jean Aldwinkle
Prettiest Flower - Julian Tandy
Most Unusual Flower - Jean Aldwinkle - Also Best in show Flower.Here are some of the photos