Llanteg Newsletter Autumn 2012

24 CONTENTS Llanteg Torch Bearer reminds us of the Greek connection Know Your Local Amroth Community Councillors 3—M.U. & Church 4/5/6/7—Tributes With the Olympics originating in Greece it Tony Brinsden, Norton Lodge 01834 831775 (Amroth Ward) 7—Some Businesses was fitting that Llanteg resident Olga Phelps, [email protected] 8—Village Hall who speaks fluent Greek and whose family is Jill Chatwin, Smugglers View 01834 831142 (Crunwere Ward) 9—Crofty Nursery originally from Corfu, was nominated to [email protected] 10/11—Our Village carry the torch through a very busy and John James, Hafod Haf 01834 831227 (Crunwere Ward) 12/13—History Society enthusiastic Carmarthen town on it its way Martin James, Oaklands 01834 831375 (Amroth Ward) 14—Council News around the country in readiness for the Dilys Jenkinson, Lower Pendeilo 01834 831326 (Crunwere Ward) 15/16/17—Tavernspite Olympic Games London 2012 this summer. [email protected] Stephen Phillips, Old Stable Cottage 01834 831497 (Amroth Ward) School Continued on page 20 [email protected] 18—Badgers Bowls & Llanteg Bowls Meetings are on the third Thursday of each month and are held 19/20—Congratulations alternately at Amroth and Llanteg Halls 20—100 Club 21/22—Com. Assoc. (Tony Brinsden is also our County Councillor.) 23—Wanderer’s Rest 24—Amroth Amroth Good Neighbours Scheme Community Area (Covers the Llanteg area) Ring 07845 026991 or visit www.amrothgoodneighbours.blogspot.co.uk Police Community Support Surgeries Open surgeries will soon be held in Llanteg Hall. Our local Police Community Support Officer will be at Llanteg Hall to meet and chat with any members of the public who wish to come along to see their local Police representatives. This will then be a bimonthy event between Llanteg and Summerhill Halls. The date will be confirmed and advertised in the press and on local notice boards. We have had to change the layout of our Newsletter at very short notice as our printers have a new type of machine so if there are any issues with this edition they will be rectified by the next one.

2 23 .  831677 or 07990584628 For Crunwere Parish & outlying properties At Llanteglos Estate Holiday Site - delightful, rustic family-friendly pub open to Compiler Ruth Roberts, [email protected] the general public. Serves real ales and meals. Steak platters are our speciality but there are plenty 01834 831298 of other choices. Proof Reader Ruth Webb, Furzy Park Winter Opening Times Distributors Members of Hall Committee Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. Last orders for meals 9 p.m. Published by Hall Committee. Twice yearly, May and Extended opening times during school holiday periods and the festive season - these will always be posted on the door or phone (01834) 831677 to check. November—FREE to each household The inn is ideal for family celebrations including children's parties. Funded by Hall Committee and advertisements Note Advertise £10 per small box (£20 large box) for two issues In winter time, the pub can also be booked on nights when not open to the public DISCLAIMER Any business advertised does not imply for private events. We also have a meeting/private function room in our Garden Lodge facility. a recommendation New Year's Eve Party Next Deadline for Spring/Summer 2013 Issue—15th April 2013 The Wanderer's Rest Inn has become a popular local venue for seeing in the New Spring Delivery by mid-May 2013 Year - do come and join us. On Web www.llanteg-village.co.uk Please note that Llanteglos Holiday site has lodge self-catering accommodation as well as some bed and continental breakfast guest rooms. Printers Clayton’s Business Machines, Cold Blow, FOR TABLE, FUNCTION AND ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS OR Narberth 01834 860013 ANY OTHER ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE (01834) 831677 OR EMAIL US AT: [email protected] Short Cutz Safety-First STABLEROOM Help Wanted Unisex Hair Salon Driving Tuition Friendly Four Star B&B Low-cost intensive Quiet rural location For gardening work at Great Griggs 813276 lessons Llanteg & Tavernspite Please ring 01834 831414 831841 Jeanne & Malcolm Brewin 01834 831841 www.stableroom.co.uk E.C.Thomas & Son Amroth Bay HOME BOARDING Holidays FOR DOGS Funeral Directors Garden of Remembrance & Friends or Relatives visiting or DAILY CARE but nowhere to stay? Chapel of Rest at Zoar Dilys Jenkinson Memorials & Inscriptions Try a Luxury Caravan Holiday Tel: 01834 831326 Pre-paid Funeral Plans www.amrothbay.co.uk 01834 812861 01834 831259 07818 098444

22 3 Colby Walk 1st July Mollie James [email protected]831612 Meet monthly every 1st Thursday 2pm at Llanteg Hall On Sunday 1st July, Llanteg Community Association held a walk of about three miles round the Colby area, which started and finished in Amroth. It was very much No report from the M.U. this time but meetings are still held in Llanteg Hall— enjoyed by everyone who attended and, apart from one brief shower, we were able for more information give Mollie a ring. to enjoy the landscape in sunshine. We felt very fortunate, because the preceding few days had been very wet! Special thanks go to Jill Chatwin for organising this Crunwere Church event. Regarding Crunwere Church—in July it was Quiz discovered that a fence had been put up in Crunwere graveyard, effectively cutting off the On Saturday 15th September 2012 a quiz was held at Llanteg Village Hall with the older two thirds of the yard as the gate which proceeds going to the Llanteg Community Association. allowed access was Four tables contested the quiz with some testing and topical questions. padlocked. An enjoyable evening was had by all, with light refreshments adding to the social occasion. Currently only the Many thanks to all participants and to those who provided the refreshments. newer rows of graves to the west of the church can Grateful thanks also to John Lewis-Tunster for arranging and delivering the be accessed by relatives. questions. A sum in excess of £100 was raised for the Llanteg Community Association. BATTLEFIELD LIVE Award-winning Battlefield Live Pembrokeshire is an exciting, pulse-racing Laugharne Walk 30th September outdoor combat game. We use high-tech infra-red technology which makes the Battlefield Live experience suitable for everyone to play. On Sunday 30th September 2012 a guided walk took place at Laugharne, with the Our combat games mirror military scenarios and include such missions as participants meeting in the car park. Invasion, Capture & Hold, Stronghold, Rescue the VIP, Sniper, Flight Box, The official guide was Jill Chatwin, whose enthusiastic approach and detailed prep- Sabotage, amongst others. We are ideal for birthday parties of all ages! aration soon became very evident. Minimum age is 7 years. Although the weather was damp, spirits were high and a very interesting and Battlefield Live was featured on S4C on Tuesday 24th April on Bro. Iolo informative walk ensued which encompassed Dylan Thomas’ Boat House and Williams and Shan Cothi, the presenters, filmed here in February. They had ‘Writing Room’, the remains of some very old cottages, a visit to Dylan Thomas’ brilliant fun. grave and a look at the well established Laugharne ‘Tin Shed’, which promotes We are pleased to announce that Battlefield Live is the proud sponsor of Tenby interesting historical facts and presentations. Dolphins and our logo features on all their new swimming caps. Again many thanks to Jill and all participants for a most enjoyable occasion. WE ARE OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND AND OPERATE IN ALL WEATHER - EVEN SNOW! John James Amroth Road, Llanteg, Pembrokeshire SA67 8QJ Malcolm Thomas t: 07777 671301 | w: www.battlefieldlivepembrokeshire.co.uk Plumbing & Heating— Leadwork & Roofing Including complete bathroom and kitchen fitting service. No job too small Tel 07791106447 or 01834 831153 [email protected]

4 21 Roy James 831468 [email protected] John James 01834 831227 [email protected] Martha Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Bevan, Three Wells Bosherston Walk Sadly on the 8th of July after a short illness, Mrs Betty Bevan of At 2.15pm on Sunday 22nd April 2012 members of Three Wells Farm passed away at Withybush Hospital at the age Llanteg Community Association arrived at the of 89. car park in Bosherston for a pre-arranged walk. We Betty, or “Ma” as her children lovingly called her, was born at were met by Paul Calyer, Senior Reserve Manager Trenewydd Farm Llanteg in 1923, where she was brought up with from the Countryside Council for Wales. From the her brothers and sisters; Ivor, Iris, David and Olive. After leaving outset, it became obvious that Paul, with his pleasant attitude and very school she worked on the family farm, but in 1944 she married knowledgeable and enthusiastic approach was going to ensure that this was going Ronnie and they settled into their new life together at Three Wells Farm. Betty and to be a most enjoyable and informative walk. The weather was dry with long Ronnie, or “Pop” as his family affectionately called him, have eight children, periods of warm sunshine with the occasional strong windy blast. followed by 20 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Paul commenced by explaining that the area of our walk could be traced back to After Ronnie’s death in 1986, Betty continued to live at Three Wells surrounded by the Stone Age and that it escaped much of the imposition and rigours of the last visitors, friends and family where everyone received a warm welcome. In her later Ice Age some 15,000 years ago. We walked down to the first of the impressive years, Betty visited the USA, Canada, Australia, Hawaii and many European and imposing ‘man made’ lakes, constructed when the whole area was privately countries. Moreover, information technology didn’t deter Betty and she kept in touch owned, and one was left to wonder on the tremendous amount of labour and basic with family via Skype or by E-mail. Nothing pleased Betty more than parties and equipment which must have been used. The National Trust became owner in family gatherings, where she would recollect the changes she’d seen in her life, 1976. recalling her memories of milking by hand, making butter, or using horse drawn The narrow yet solid lengthy walkways across the lakes were negotiated with care machinery to make hay. and upon looking into the crystal clear waters the lilies could be seen pushing When I was a child a visit to Three Wells was a happy occasion, since there was their way towards the surface with an eagerness to burst into bloom at the first always a welcoming smile and a happy atmosphere, along with a cup of tea. As opportunity. The lakes are also the habitat of fish such regards to the community, Betty was often there to support fund-raising events for as pike, tench, roach and perch. the village hall or the church. However it is Betty’s sense of humour and fun which We made our way across an area known as ‘The will be missed the most, along with her effervescent laughter making her good to be Bluff’ and headed towards ‘The Warren’. As we did, around. an otter could clearly be seen in the lake below us Our deepest sympathy to Betty’s family. jumping and playing happily in the water. The sound and sight of birds such as willow warblers and oyster Roy James catchers, herring gull and robins was very evident and as we approached Stackpole Head the views and natural sculpture of the rock formation can only be Meyrick Gordon Rowlands, Castle Ely described as spectacular and breath-taking. Also Broad Haven beach with its beautiful expanse of sand and undisturbed natural vegetation and surroundings is a Suddenly and tragically on the 24th of July, Mr Meyrick Rowlands privilege to view and to appreciate the wonderful coastline of the area. of Castle Ely passed away whilst playing cricket for Whitland in This was a truly magnificent and worthwhile experience during which we covered the semi-final of the Alec Colley Cup. Meyrick, who was born in some 3 miles of beautiful scenery which was further enhanced by the enthusiastic Pembrokeshire was 60 years of age, and passed away just four knowledge and explanations of Paul, our guide. days after retiring as Head-teacher of Pennar Community School Pembroke Dock.

20 5 Continued from page 1 Olga Phelps—Olympic Torchbearer Olga was nominated for her work with children as Headteacher of Llanmiloe CP He was respected in the teaching profession having worked as head-teacher at School and for her contribution and sterling work for the community of Llanmiloe. Blaenavon, Gwent and previously deputy head-teacher at St Woolos School She was nominated by Dr. Keith Littler the Chair of Governors at the school. Newport. ‘I was delighted to be nominated and am very grateful to Dr. Littler’, ‘said Olga, ‘It He was renowned for his shaggy-dog stories. Friends and colleagues eventually was one of the most special days of my life and it was wonderful to see children from learned that, when Meyrick embarked on a story, there would most likely be a my school as well as family and friends supporting me on my route. I felt like I was punch line at the end. part of something very special’. His fondness for jokes and stories followed him into the classroom. Here he The Olympic torch is an interesting item. The 8000 holes represent the 8000 torch would tell pupils that one Christmas Eve he had heard a noise downstairs. Later, bearers. The three sides represent the three times the Olympics had been held in the he had found a piece of red cloth (which he promptly produced) on his UK and the three Olympic values: friendship, respect and excellence. window sill. Clearly, he concluded, Santa's coat had been caught in his window. Also each year he would take pupils on a walk through the woods. Here they Many congratulations to James Scotney (BA Hons), of Llanteg Park on his followed clues to find crystal stones, one for each child and hidden under a tree. graduation from Aberystwyth University. James has secured a post at The Castle \"These stones have magical powers,\" he would tell them. \"Put it under your School, Cresselly where he will be assisting to teach English literature and Spanish pillow to stop any nightmares\". until October 2013 when he will leave to study for his Masters degree. Meyrick played cricket for Wales’s national team in the 1980s and for local clubs afterwards. He was on the committee at Whitland Cricket Club, where he Kim Harland, son of Steve & Jan of Hazelwood for finishing the 'Wales demonstrated the same thoughtfulness that school colleagues had long observed. Ironman' (2.4 mile swim,112 mile bike ride & 26.2 mile run) in 13 hours 26 minutes Joining the committee was part of his retirement plan. on the 16th of September. Well done from all the family. Also congratulations to Our thoughts and sympathy go out to his wife Angela and children Lisa and Ben Harland, son of Steve & Jan of Hazelwood for finishing the Cardiff half Daniel. marathon on the 14th October in 2 hours 15 minutes Ben ran for Cancer Research. Roy James £12 to join for a year (April—March). 50% of takings for prize money and 50% is for Oliver Evett Wooles, Crofty Chalet Hall funds. Run by John Lewis-Tunster 01834 831355. Peacefully on July 2nd Mr Oliver Wooles, affectionately known as Taffy, passed The first draw of the year was held at a Hall Meeting on 21st June: away at his home at The Chalet Crofty Llanteg and at the age of 75. £25— Sam James—number 12 Taffy was born in Neath in 1936, and after leaving grammar school he attended £15—John Lewis-Tunster—number 14 catering college in Cardiff, which prepared him for his national service in the £10—Andrew Mason—number 37 officers’ mess as a junior technician. The second draw was held at a Hall Meeting on 21st August: In 1959 Taffy made his home in Pembrokeshire working as a talented chef at the £25—Jill Chatwin—number 6 Belgrave and Atlantic hotels. In 1970, and for the subsequent twenty five years, £15—Rob Chatwin—number 66 Taffy and his family owned and ran the Normandy hotel. £10— Alan & Carol Mason—number 2 He was also a keen sportsman, and became a respected referee in the The third draw was held at a Hall Meeting on 24th October: Pembrokeshire football league, taking charge of the 1976/77 Pembrokeshire £25——Badgers Short Mat Bowls—number 90 senior cup final at Milford United’s Marble Hall. Taffy was a warm and generous £15——Arwyn Owen—number 9 person and will be greatly missed by family and friends. £10——Lowri Brinsden—number 71. Roy James

6 19 Gladys Gait, Willow Bank, Red Roses Ruth Roberts 831298 [email protected] We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Gladys Gait on To Olive and Rhys Lawrence who celebrated their Diamond Wedding the 18th of October. Anniversary in April and instead of gifts donated £700 to Wales Air Ambulance. Gladys was born on 23 April 1927 in Stockport. She had two sisters, Amy and Irene and a brother Freddie. Tennis Success for Llanteg Gladys married Ray in July 1948 and they had two children; Susan Congratulations to Llanteg brothers Toby and Joseph Phelps and Raymond, followed by four grandchildren and two great- who were successful in the Junior Pembrokeshire County grandchildren. Tennis in July. Toby reached the quarter finals in the Under Whilst in Stockport she worked as a first class sewing machinist, and was heavily 14s and Joseph enjoyed even greater success by winning the involved with the Girl Guide movement, being a Brown Owl and later became a Under 12 tournament to pick up some lovely silverware. Commissioner. Toby and Joe both play for Tenby Tennis Club but are very She and Ray came to Wales in 1987 where they ran a caravan site and milk round at grateful to Tony and Jane Baron of Llanteglos for allowing Pant Glas in Tavernspite for about four years. They then retired to Willow Bank in them and other local children to play on their tennis court. Red Roses which has been their home for over twenty years. 'Playing regularly at Llanteglos made all the difference. Gladys was one of the founders of the playgroup in Templeton and subsequently Thank you' says Joe. Tavernspite. Later on Gladys and Ray started the Short Mat Bowls Club in Llanteg, Gladys being the treasurer for many years. Both Gladys and Ray enjoyed several Congratulations to Graeme and Wendy Jones who celebrated their 30th holidays in Portugal, playing outdoor bowls and the warm weather. Wedding Anniversary on 28th August (Wendy is the daughter of Audrey and the Gladys was a very enthusiastic member of the Crunwere Mothers’ Union and the late Geoffrey James of Rose Park). Llanteg Hall Committee, and at fundraising events would be cooking welsh cakes, bara brith and tending a stall. Well done to Helen Baggott (The Nursery) of Tenby Bowls Club who won the Gladys’ zest for life and willingness to help others will be missed by all who knew two-wood singles, the Autumn Cup and rinks (with 3 others) in the West Wales her. Ladies Finals. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends Helen also won the open mixed pairs Annual Tournament with Ashley Hooper. Roy James Congratulations to Nigel and Emily Clark of Amroth Bay Holiday Park who won 2nd prize in their category in the Wales in Bloom competition for their Malvena Evans, Efailwen flower and shrub displays once again. Twelve years of dedicated hard work have gone into transforming these secluded Malvena originally attended Amroth School when her parents ( Roger and Glenys and peaceful acres into a beautiful garden. Jones) moved to farm Castle Ely Mill. Malvena then attended Narberth Secondary This 5-star holiday park has 40 high quality static caravans and 2 cottages. School before working at O.J.Williams in St.Clears and later at the County Court The annual flower colours are varied each year, all designed by their qualified offices in Carmarthen. The family then moved to Upper Castle Ely. Malvena was a horticulturalist Emily Clark who studied at The Welsh College of Horticulture, regular member at Llanteague Chapel and often played the organ. North Wales. Representatives of the park attended the presentation ceremony in Malvena and Bryan were married in Llanteague Congregational Chapel in 1973 and Rhyl in September and were one of only 2 parks representing Pembrokeshire. Bryant Rees ( Red Roses) played the organ. Malevna moved to live in Llanddewi Velfrey and later Efailwen. They have a daughter Elin. Malvena was a bright, chatty person and very family orientated. She would help anyone and went out of her way to run errands for neighbours. The funeral was held at Nebo Chapel, Efailwen which is close to where she lived. She will be sorely missed by family and friends and all who knew her. Ruth Roberts

18 7 Neville Ruff 812605 [email protected] Donations in Memory Meet on Tuesdays & Fridays 7.00pm at Llanteg Hall Viv Bramhall—£1320 for the Motor Neurone Society, RSPB and Paul Sartori. The Badgers Bowls club have started another season in the Pembrokeshire County League with a fairly good start in the main league with 4 wins 1 draw and 3 losses Bob Cole—£250 for Paul Sartori. which leaves us 4th in the league. The Presidents side have made a very good start in Leslie Thomas Osborne— £70 to Swan Rescue Centre, Tinkers Hill. the first half of the season with 5 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses which leaves us top at this present time. Your local shop for all We have the start of the cup competitions in November and the club Pairs before your day to day needs Christmas. The club has been fortunate to have three new members join and we welcome them Open 6am – 10pm and hope they enjoy their bowling. 7 days a week Neville Ruff Convenience Store: Groceries, Papers, Off Licence, Petrol, Payzone. Margaret Brinsden 831775 Meet on Mondays & Thursdays 7.00pm at Llanteg Hall Chris James After the end of our last season a singles competition took place within our Club, Carpentry & Joinery There were some very hard fought games and at the end of the evening the singles All aspects of carpentry undertaken. champion was Gordon Pearce with the runner up being Ann Newman. At the end of the evening a fantastic buffet was enjoyed by all. A few weeks later we had another Flooring. Decking. Fencing. competition where on that day the singles champion was Peter Walker and the runner 1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry, Kitchen fitting service. Also roofing work. up was Jaqueline Pearce. Again an excellent buffet was enjoyed to round off the proceedings. No job too small, for a reliable and Now we have entered into the serious business of our friendly league games. To date friendly service and free quote call we have played four games with very mixed fortunes, or no fortune at all. We have so far won two and lost two so are languishing in a fairly lowly position in the league 07970 750305 table! We can only hope that our fortunes improve over the rest of the season. As usual we are always looking for new members so if you fancy a go come to Architectural Services The Computer Chap Llanteg Village Hall on a Monday or Thursday evening at 7pm. New Build; Conversions; Extensions Repair, virus removal, Margaret Brinsden Planning Applications Drawings, networking, web design, Forms, Documents and management tuition. For work samples Google: - Atlas & Partners Call Jonathan 07557 650385 Planning Consultancy Lowest prices – highest quality Email— enquiries@thegenuinecomputerchap Initial consultation free T: 01834 831855 .co.uk M: 07810 891375 www.thegenuinecomputerchap.co.uk E: [email protected] CAD tuition offered Design your home 2D and 3D

8 17 Sue James 831468 [email protected] Enterprise Success –In October some former pupils, Charlotte Phillips and Cerys Jones, attended an Enterprise fair 2011 celebration event at Beggars Reach, Pembroke Dock. Hall A.G.M. and New Members Needed They delivered an excellent powerpoint presentation about the work of Tavernspite School at the Enterprise Fair in June. During the event we were delighted to win the ‘Diverse We will be holding our A.G.M. on Wednesday 23rd of January at 8pm. Product Range’ and ‘Well Presented Stall Award’. Could I make a heartfelt plea for anyone interested in joining us on the committee to Grizzly Gravell – The school has been working closely with the PCC Road Safety Office please come along . as part of their campaign to raise the awareness of seat belts. In March the giant Teddy Bear, Grizzly Gravell came to school to hand out prizes to the winners of the PCC seat Also we would like to give the hall a coat of paint inside, so if anyone is able to help belt Safety ‘Design a poster’ competition. The event was sponsored by Gravell’s Garage, out with this please get in touch. Narberth who kindly donated £100.00 to the school fund. WRU Trophies – We had a very exciting time in May when the Welsh Rugby Union We are in the process of improving the outside lighting to the car park, and hoping to trophies – Triple Crown Shield and Championship Cup – were brought to Tavernspite install cavity wall insulation and new blinds to help with both running costs and com- School for all the children and staff to enjoy. fort for hall users. We are very grateful to Mr. Glyn Jones, Managing Director of Princes Gate Spring Water A village meeting will be held in February, the date for this will be on the notice and Marketing Manager, Mrs. Nicola Merriman, for arranging the visit with the WRU. It boards, we do need to have some new ideas and community support for grant funding. was a truly memorable occasion. PTA Gold Award – Our PTA have some brilliant news to share with you. They recently Sue James entered the national PTA-UK Gold Star 2012 Awards and are delighted to announce that they have been selected as Wales Regional Winners for the ‘Working with the Local Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Community’ category particularly for the success of last year’s Summer Fete. Everyone is understandably delighted with the award, which recognizes the fantastic work Diamond Jubilee celebrations in the Amroth area over the Jubilee weekend of our PTA, and of course the £500.00 cash prize. raised £1454 which was donated to the Tinker’s Hill Bird of Prey and Swan Zanzibar Connection – In June we welcomed Khadecha, a visiting teacher from Zanzibar Rescue Centre. as part of our ongoing link with Bububu School in Zanzibar. A curry and Twmpath evening was held in school to welcome Khadecha and the other teachers from Zanzibar who Another Fun Day will be held on 27th May 2013. stayed throughout Pembrokeshire. They all greatly enjoyed their visit and learnt a lot about life and education in Wales. J.L.T. Designs Horse Owners Rose Park First Aid Training – For the second year in succession the Year 6 pupils have received a Interior Decoration & Organic Farm two-day intensive ‘Emergency First Aid’ course delivered by David Sommerville from the Designs, Wallpapering, Self-service/DIY livery near Local Authority. This means that all our leaving pupils are first aid qualified which is a Amroth/Llanteg in private yard Lamb wonderful life skill to possess and something that we are very proud of. Painting, Tiling close to bridleway to beach. 3 Leavers - Sadly at the end of the school year we said goodbye to our Year 6 pupils who Small exterior Shop Open are all moving on to secondary school. maintenance. Holiday stables/storage/paddocks/ The Year 6 children performed for one last time at their Leavers’ Assembly and really Props. looked after/House sand school. 831111 entertained the audience. All our leavers were certainly sent off in style! Special thanks to Sitting undertaken Cllr Huw George, our guest of honour, for presenting the awards. We wish them all every Ring Theri 01834 831480 www.roseparkorganicfarm.co.uk future success and happiness. 07964775006 or 07818 201769 Thank you for taking the time to read our school news! If you wish to know anything else please do not hesitate to contact me at school. [email protected] Kevin Phelps Headteacher

16 9 .Table Tennis – The school table tennis team travelled to the Welsh Institute for Sport to enter  01834 831437 the Welsh Championships. It was a very exciting day and the school ‘A’ team were placed a very respectable fourth place overall. CROFTY NURSERIES & TEAROOM Football and Netball - Our teams took part in the local four schools competition - Templeton, Celebrating 25 Years Narberth, Tavernspite and St. Aidans, Wiston. They won both the netball and football competitions to lift the shield and the cup. The Year 3 and 4 football teams were runners up in Open 9am - 5.30pm Every Day the final. Traditional Nursery— Quality Plants at Competitive Prices Rugby - Our school rugby team reached the final of the Pembrokeshire Schools Urdd 7-a-side Christmas Trees & Holly Wreaths tournament losing very narrowly to Narberth in a very exciting final. Both Narberth and Large Selection of Pots & Garden Furniture Tavernspite travelled to Llanelli for the Welsh Urdd Finals in May. Gift Shop stocking a large range of Christmas gifts It appears we have some great rugby talent too with some of the younger children as the Year Hand Made Jewellery 3 and 4 tag rugby team displayed their excellent skills in the Tenby Schools Rugby Festival. Begelly Beads and Findings Girls’ Kwik Cricket Success – Our Girls’ Kwik Cricket team enjoyed enormous success this Tel 01834831437 year. First they won the Pembrokeshire tournament. Next they travelled to Llantrisant Cricket Club to represent Pembrokeshire in the South Wales Regional Finals. They were unbeaten Also come and visit our Tearoom for festive food and became South Wales champions. The following Monday they travelled to Leicester Cricket Club to compete in the UK National Finals, where they competed against teams from all over Begelly Beads at Crofty Tearoom the UK. Eventually they reached the final where they narrowly lost to a school from Kent. This competition started with 3000 teams entering from all over the UK and for Tavernspite School’s Large stock of Beads and Findings team to come second overall is an outstanding achievement!! Workshops and Children’s Birthday Parties Available Girls’ Football Team – Our Girls’ Football Team competed in the Urdd County Finals at Camrose AFC and gained a very respectable third place. Tel: 01834831437 Tennis Tournament – The school tennis teams entered the Pembrokeshire Schools tennis tournament at Pembroke School. The Year 6 boys’ team won the competition and went on to www.begellybeads.co.uk represent Pembrokeshire in the Welsh Championships at the David Lloyd Tennis Centre, Cardiff in June. They reached the semi finals which is a wonderful achievement. Simon’s Building Sevices Sports Day – We had a very enjoyable Sports Day in June. Olympic Torchbearer, Mrs. Olga Phelps, was in attendance and led the children on to the sports field. General Builder, Plastering, Blocking, Rendering, Carpentry, Kitchens & There were some Olympic style performances. Congratulations to the Green House – ‘The Bathrooms, New Builds & Extensions. Eagles’ who won the house shield for the third consecutive year. Chair of governors, Mr. Glyn Jones, presented the shield. No job too small—FREE estimates. Pembrokeshire Athletics – Our athletics team competed at the Pembrokeshire Championships in Sir Thomas Picton, Haverfordwest and the Dyfed Primary Schools Athletic Call 07870 395011 or 01834 831719 Competition in Carmarthen. We have a strong athletics team and reached the second ranking school in both competitions. Platinum Eco-Award –After a very rigorous assessment by three assessors from Eco-Schools Wales we passed our Platinum Eco-Award with outstanding features. This is the highest level to be achieved within the Eco-Schools Wales scheme so we are rightly proud! German Trainee Teachers – In the summer term we welcomed two trainee teachers from Wuppertal University, Germany – Marlene Balling and Kristina Batzgen. They worked in Class 5 and 6 respectively and had a very positive impact on our school. They ran a German club in their lunchtimes and helped out in so many different ways.

10 15 Holes in Village Headteacher—Kevin Phelps School— 01834 831691 [email protected] We have had three instances this summer of holes appearing in our pavements and roads—the first was on the pavement by the hall car park, next came one further up Once again it is a pleasure to share with you some of the highlights that have occurred at the pavement towards Crofty and the third was in the road going up Rectory Hill. Tavernspite CP School in recent months. With over 200 pupils on roll it is certainly a busy Thankfully they are all now repaired. and vibrant school and we continue to enjoy a wonderful reputation both locally and beyond. Proposed New Wind Turbine Our School website contains a wealth of information. The site can be accessed by googling Tavernspite School or by typing https://www.pgfl.org.uk/schools/tf/Tavernspite/ Wind Turbine application “Land South of Crosslands Road Llanteg”: default.aspx Application number is 12/0604/PA Easter Service – Just before the end of the Spring term we invited Rev Huw George to be Closing date for objections was 12/11/12 our special guest at the school Easter service. The children sang a number of songs and It is approximately where the current anemometer is (behind Crofty and south of the these were interspersed by readings and poetry performed by the children in Year 6. Crosslands Road) but taller (anemometer 40m). Primary Prom Concert – We performed in the Pembrokeshire Primary Schools Festival Turbine would be 62m to top of blades (existing Turbine at Crunwere House is 35m). held at Sir Thomas Picton School. Jamie Ebsworth, Year 6, played the trombone and achieved second place in the lower brass grade 2 competition and later performed with the Llanteg Information and History on the Web Tenby Junior Woodwind Band. Music Assembly – An excellent and very varied music assembly was held at the end of As well as the village website at www.llanteg-village.co.uk we have the the school year in which our many musicians showed off their skills whilst performing to following online: their families and the whole school. Crunwere Church History—crunwerechurch.blogspot.com A number of the performers had recently passed music exams. There were guitar, piano, Crunwere School History—crunwereschool.blogspot.com singing, drums, woodwind, brass and even Irish dancing performances. Our thanks to Llanteg Community Ward—llantegcommunity.blogspot.com Reverend Elwyn John, the compere of the performance. Llanteg Community Association—llantegcommunityassociation.blogspot.com Pendine Sands 2K and 5K Fun Run – We had a wonderful day on Pendine Beach in Llanteg Hall—llanteghall.blogspot.com June for the Annual Tavernspite School 2K and 5K Fun Run. We had lots of fun and Llanteg History Society—llanteghistorysociety.blogspot.com everyone enjoyed the barbecue before, during and after the races. Congratulations to Llanteg Then & Now—llantegthenandnow.blogspot.com Joseph Phelps who won the ‘design a logo’ competition which was judged by Mrs. Rees, Llanteg Timeline—llantegtimeline.blogspot.com school governor. His design was printed on the Pendine Sands Fun Run T-Shirts 2012. A Mountain Chapel History—mountainchapelllanteg.blogspot.com big thank-you for all those people who came and supported the event and, of course, to Zoar Chapel History—zoarbaptistllanteg.blogspot.com those who took part so enthusiastically. This run is part of our Activ4Activ programme, Llanteg New Residents Information—llantegnewresidents.blogspot.com where we annually organise an active event to raise funds to buy something for the Llanteg Remembrance—llantegremembrance.blogspot.com children to encourage them to enjoy sports and physical activity. Llanteg Milestones—llantegmilestones.blogspot.com Oakwood Cross-Country - We enjoyed a really successful afternoon at the Oakwood Rectory Hill Well—rectorywellllanteg.blogaspot.com Cross-Country Championships in October. Our forty strong team all performed brilliantly Amroth Area Good Neighbours—amrothgoodneighbours.blogspot.com with between 100-150 runners in each race. Llanteg Businesses—llantegbusinessmap.blogspot.com We had a good number of top 15 finishers. The Year 3 girls won their team competition Llanteg Interactive Map—llantegmap.blogspot.com and were delighted to bring an attractive trophy back to school. Altogether over 40 schools throughout Pembrokeshire took part so we were obviously delighted to hear that Tavernspite School gained second place overall.

14 11 Tony Brinsden 831775 [email protected] Geocaching Weekend at Llanteg First of all can I thank all of you who helped me to be re-elected as your County Jill Chatwin (known as Juggling Jill) from Llanteg, together with Sharon Karpaty Councillor in the local election on 3rd May this year. It seems an age ago now but (Mrs Mushroom Mike), Dawn Thomas (Mrs Taz-fix-it) and Lilian Maund there we are, time is flying by. (MollyJak) hosted the Annual South Wales Event over the Jubilee weekend - where people attended from a wide area to meet and find geocaches in the locality. Some of the items brought to me at the time of the election I have been able to There were various events held over the weekend - a meal in St Clears on Friday progress and some are still in the melting pot. The main thing is that it has been followed by a day event in Llanteg Hall with stalls and plenty of cake. Sunday saw agreed that a footpath will be constructed from the entrance to Crunwere Close to link them all having a homemade meal of cawl and hot Welsh cakes (in the rain!). On up with the footpath on the A 477. This will be done early next year and will make it Monday a 60s fancy dress flash mob was held in Amroth. On Tuesday they had a safer for the children and residents of Crunwere Close to walk down to the School walk from Stepaside to Wisemans Bridge. Over fifty teams came on Saturday, Bus and Garage Shop. I am also hoping that there will be some major drainage and and many of them explored the surrounding countryside of Llanteg, Colby Lodge repair work done to the north side of the Rectory Hill. I am told it is in the schedule of and Amroth. work to be carried out in the future, as finance allows. Llanteg Park have had their grit There were about twenty people at the flash mob, and some of them stayed in the bin and the \"No Through Road\" sign, which was stolen, replaced. area, and they were impressed with the effort that Amroth Community Council had gone to over the Jubilee weekend and said they had had a very enjoyable day. As you will have seen in the local press Pembrokeshire County Council has been The weekend raised £118 which will be divided between Tinker's Hill and Help under the cosh for failings in its duty of safeguarding children. A high powered for Heros. Ministerial Board was put in place to oversee improvements and thankfully these Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled improvements are starting to manifest themselves. I am delighted to tell you that none devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS co-ordinates and then of the schools in our catchment area were involved. attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Geocaching Website - http://www.geocaching.com/guide/ On the wider front the new body which replaces and amalgamates .the Forestry Geocaching Association - http://gagb.co.uk/ Commission, Environment Agency and the Countryside Council for Wales has today been named by the Environment Minister, John Griffiths. The name chosen is Natural Jill Chatwin Resources Wales/Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru. Amroth School Reunion At the time of writing this Margaret and I are on our rounds of the village collecting for the British Legion Poppy Appeal. In past years the generosity of the villagers has When Crunwere School closed in 1946 all pupils went to Amroth School. been exceptional and from what I have seen this year so far it looks like being another A buffet & disco was held at Wiseman’s Bridge on 19th October 2012. The good year. evening opened with a welcome from Tina Johnson (Williams) who thanked everyone for supporting the event, some had travelled a long way to be there. She Tony Brinsden thanked Lorraine Handicott ( Bevan) and Barrie Williams for helping in organizing the reunion. Good wishes were sent by some who could not Congratulations to Tony from the Hall Committee. attend. The evening was a huge success, during which a presentation of school and past pupil’s photographs prepared by Barrie was screened. The School closed in 1982 and all who attended were amazed that Mrs Eileen Algate was the oldest ex-pupil present at 91 years (Happy 92nd Birthday for the end of October). Lorraine then announced the raffle winners and Barrie thanked the Wisemans Bridge for the wonderful buffet and Andrew Jenkins the D J. Photographs and memories were shared by pupils and teachers alike and the evening ended with Karaoke and dancing. Tina Johnson

12 13 Ruth Roberts 831298 [email protected] John was buried in Canada but is remembered on Meet monthly every 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm at Hall his family grave at Crunwere and also a family grave at Eglwyscummin. John is also Meetings recorded on the Lampeter Velfrey War Memorial. In May we had a very informative talk on Milestones by Chris Woodard from the However John was never officially recorded as a Milestone Society. War Casualty and it was only through doing research and forwarding his 87 page military file In June we had a catch-up and research meeting and as the weather had been so bad plus his death certificate to the Commonwealth we did not have a trip or meeting in July. War Graves Commission that John was finally recorded in the August always sees a break in our activities and in September we again caught up Canadian Book of with our research work. In October we concentrated mainly on work for our Remembrance in June Remembrance Service but also had a trip to the Tin Shed Museum in Laugharne. 2012. There is no meeting in November or December but our next meeting will now be in John Lloyd now has his certificate displayed in January 2013. Llanteg Hall and he was remembered officially for the first time this Remembrance Sunday. However in November we have a service on Remembrance Sunday in the Hall and also have a pre-Christmas lunch. (The photograph of John Lloyd and of the Lampeter Velfrey War Memorial were kindly sent by John Recognition of War Casualty after 94 Years Lloyd’s grandson, Derek Lloyd) Since our last Newsletter we are pleased to Lottery Funding announce that due to hard work and research on the part of relatives and Steve John (of The History Society had hoped to obtain Lottery Funding for a www.pembrokeshire-war-memorial.co.uk) new 20th Century Picture Book and a Village Time Capsule. we have now finally got official recognition However this was not to be as we were turned down in for someone from the area who died in 1918. October. We may still re-apply next year as we would like to record John Lloyd was born at Eglwyscummin but village pictures and events from the last 60 years. married Sarah Jane James from Ruelwall, Llanteg. House Cleaner RELCAL MARINE RELCAL Available Mon-Fri. Tohatsu Dealer John Lloyd enlisted in 1916 in Canada and Caravan & Motorhome died as a result of his War Service in Honest & hardworking Sales, services & repairs— Servicing, repairs & spares November 1918. CRB checked and for your boating needs 01834 831714 references 01834 831714 07803 146416 Ring Miriam 07803 146416 [email protected] [email protected] 01834 831722