Llanteg Newsletter Spring 2011

24 What’s On CONTENTS 6000 Homes to Join Food Waste Scheme History Meeting Tuesday 17th May—7.30pm in Hall. 3—Mothers’ Union You should now have received a large green food Crofty Boot Sales—every Monday 9-1pm from 30th May for 14 4/5—Community waste bin, a silver food waste caddy and an annual weeks. supply of corn starch bags. Bead Fayre 24th July—Llanteg Village Hall - more info to follow. Association If you have not received these please call: 01437 Organised by www.beadsupermarket.co.uk 5—Milford Opera 764551. Ludchurch Horticultural Show—Friday 5th August, Llanteg Hall 6—Community Transport Llanteg area came into the scheme on 14th April. Show in the Village Hall – John Lewis-Tunster and Henry Lewis hope 8/9—Hall & 100 Club You can put any raw or cooked food in your to do a show in September. 10/11—Our Village caddy. 12/13—History Society Possible Quiz & Bingo Night, Murder Mystery or Choir Evening—watch 14—Council News Please include: out for Llanteg News in the local papers and posters around the village. 15/16/17—Tavernspite Meat and fish, raw and cooked including bones All dairy products such as eggs and cheese Battlefield Live Battlelfield Live School Vegetables and fruit, raw and cooked T24 18—Llanteg Bowls Bread, cakes and pastries Award Winning 19—Badgers Bowls Rice, pasta and beans Combat Games 24 hour gaming at 20—Congratulations Uneaten food from your plates and dishes Played outdoors in woodland using infra-red. Templeton Aerodrome on 21—Tributes Tea bags and coffee grounds Suitable for everyone 4th June. 22—Crofty Nursery Ideal for birthday parties It is for over 18s only 23—Wanderer’s Rest No Thanks! Please do not put plastic packaging, though as it involves a 24—Forthcoming Events bags, liquids or oil in your food waste caddy. 07777 671301 nights wild camping. If you already compost at home please keep Sorry but booking has now battlefieldlivepembrokeshire.co.uk closed for this event. composting. Accredited by Visit Wales as a quality Welsh activity Food waste is collected every week on the same day and time as your orange bag recycling collections Thanks to everyone who has been giving us positive unless otherwise notified. If you have any queries please contact: feedback. If you wish to have any events/news/ Pembrokeshire County Council 01437 764551 birthdays/adverts included in the next Newsletter or on www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling the village website please contact Ruth on: Obtain a free compost bin - you can obtain a free 831298 or email [email protected] compost bin by calling 01437 764551. If you have any further queries regarding this scheme please call the contact centre on 01437 764551.

2 23 .  831677 For Crunwere Parish & outlying properties WANDERER'S REST INN on LLANTEGLOS ESTATE Compiler Ruth Roberts, Sandy Grove Spring and Summer Opening times [email protected] Rest of May, June, July and August OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY (Closed Sundays) 01834 831298 OPEN NIGHTLY FROM 7 P.M. (and earlier in peak periods) Proof Reader Ruth Webb, Furzy Park MEALS SERVED (last orders by 9 p.m.) Distributors Members of Committee BOOKINGS: (01834) 831677 AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES AND OTHER SPECIAL OCCASIONS Published by Hall Committee. Twice yearly, May and BEER GARDEN November—FREE to each household Private Clubroom also available for hire Funded by Hall Committee and advertisements Plenty of parking spaces on site Advertise £10 per small box for two issues CASUAL WORK AVAILABLE CHALET CLEANERS - particularly during summer school Next Deadline for Autumn/Winter Issue—15th October 2011 holidays (especially on main changeover days - Fridays and Saturdays) - good rates of pay; no experience necessary as will Autumn Delivery by mid-November 2011 train on the job. On Web www.llanteg.co.uk or digitally by contacting RELIEF COOK - for Wanderer's Rest Inn (Licensed clubhouse for Llanteglos Estate) Ruth Roberts Evenings by arrangement. Experience not essential but helpful. Printers Clayton‘s Business Machines, Cold Blow, CALL Jane Baron (01834) 831677 for further details Narberth 01834 860013 HOME BOARDING Kath, Adrianna and STABLEROOM FOR DOGS Claire welcome you to Friendly Four Star B&B or DAILY CARE Short Cutz Quiet rural location Dilys and Phil Unisex Hair Salon Llanteg & Tavernspite Jenkinson Summerhill Jeanne & Malcolm Brewin Tel: 01834 831326 813276 01834 831841 www.stableroom.co.uk E.C.Thomas & Son Safety-First Amroth Bay Holidays Funeral Directors Driving Tuition Garden of Remembrance & Low-cost intensive Friends or Relatives visiting but nowhere to stay? Chapel of Rest at Zoar lessons Memorials & Inscriptions Try a Luxury Caravan 831841 Holiday Pre-paid Funeral Plans www.amrothbay.co.uk 01834 812861 01834 831259 07818 098444

22 3  01834 831437 Mollie James [email protected]831612 Meet monthly every 1st Tuesday 2pm at Llanteg Hall Celebrating 20 Years Our condolences to Mrs Jean Lindsay, previous Secretary of Crunwere Open 9am-5.30pm Every Day Mothers‘ Union, on the loss of her husband Frank last December.  Traditional Nursery— Quality Plants at There was no meeting in January due to the bad weather. Competitive Prices Rev'd Webley visited in February and the March meeting was  Hanging Baskets held at Crofty Nursery for a belated annual meal. This was  New Gift Shop and Handmade Jewellery rounded off by Nikki Banner giving a jewellery making  Begelly Beads & Findings demonstration, which was enjoyed by all.  Large Selection of Pots & Garden Furniture The April meeting was a general get-together. The group were sorry to say goodbye to Jean Lindsey who has, due to Also come and visit our new Tearoom convenience, now left Crunwere and joined the Tenby branch of the Mothers' Union. Amser Te We will all miss Jean and thank her and her late husband Frank for all the help and support they gave the branch. Frank was always kind enough to deliver the Tea Room and Cake Shop annual charity hamper to Kiln Park in Tenby for us.  High Teas  Homemade Lunches Mollie James  Birthday Parties  Children decorate your own Cupcake Malcolm Thomas Beading Buddies Plumbing & Heating—Leadwork & Roofing Including complete bathroom and kitchen fitting service. Birthday Parties at Crofty Nursery Make a necklace + food No job too small 2hrs Tel 07791106447 or 01834 831153 Car Boot Sales [email protected] Returning to Crofty from Late May Bank Holiday – 30th May Continuing for 14 weeks every Monday 9-1pm

4 21 John James 01834 831227 [email protected] Roy James 831468 [email protected] Community Carol Service Anne Thompson The annual Carol Service was held at Llanteg Hall on Sunday We were all very saddened to hear the 12th December. The number of people from the community news of the sudden death of Anne of Llanteg and further afield was very encouraging and Thompson on the 14th of November 2010. grateful thanks once again must go to Rev‘d Sarah Geach for Anne and her husband Graham moved to taking charge of proceedings during the service in a very Llanteg in 1989, where Anne cared for efficient yet light-hearted manner. Also sincere appreciation Graham after his accident in the 80s, and is expressed to the increased number of children who attended and supported her parents Nina and Roy participated with such commendable enthusiasm. Special thanks must also go Hotton. Anne was born in Birmingham in to the parents and Mr Kevin Phelps, Headmaster of Taverspite School, for 1943, and during her childhood her mother their help in preparing the children for their respective involvement. Nina recalled ―she was a mischievous Following the service a very enjoyable assortment of refreshments, which had child‖, an aspect that would remain with her for all of her life. been prepared by members of the Community Association, was enjoyed by Since, those who attended her funeral service could only smile at the all. This ended a very memorable community occasion which admirably tributes summarising her life, it told the story of a vibrant, fun loving reflected the purpose of the celebration. and kind person, who lived life as it was meant to be. Anyone who met Anne could only have benefitted from this rich Old School Garden experience, be it whilst she worked for M&S, or at the swimming Progress continues to be made with the development and club in Narberth. Her dear friend Nalda recalls; ―when at the maintenance of the Old School Garden with very Llanteg Park summer parties Anne had everyone in stitches and was grateful thanks to members of the Community the star turn of the day‖. Association. Bird boxes which had been displaced Anne has left her mark on the lives of so many, not least that of during the winter weather have been carefully restored in Graham and her three children; Steve – Sue – Kay, along with time for the nesting seasons and the ‗Willow House‘ is also in the process of Anne‘s many friends. receiving attention. Our thoughts go out to all family and friends of Anne. Two new picnic tables have been obtained and an information board is being prepared by Signspeed of Cresselly briefly depicting the history of the Old Roy James School Garden. Grateful thanks is extended to PLANED for agreeing to provide valuable financial assistance. You can tell more about a person by what he says of Members of the community are very welcome to enjoy the facilities at the others than by what others say about him. Garden, to relax with the wildlife or to join in with the functions, such as B.B.Q.s, which are arranged and advertised accordingly. Anonymous

20 5 Birthdays Clay Pits Lots of Birthday wishes to: Considerable progress has been made with clearing the 11th April—Graham Mortimer—85 years area for use as a community facility. It is intended to 20th April—Ronnie Glanville—89 years purchase seats and picnic tables and also appropriate 28th April—Hugh James—94 years entrance gates. 15th May—Dai Vale—73 years However work by the Community Association is not yet 17th May—Andrew Mason—42 years completed and at present the area is not ready for public usage. Births Public Walks Belated congratulations to Janet and Alan Davies of The Community Association is in the process of discussing arrangements Clayfield on the birth of their daughter, Grace Elizabeth, for walks to areas of interest during the coming months. As soon as details on 3rd December 2010. are finalised, relevant information will be placed in respective notice boards and with the local press and radio. Degree Congratulations Belated congratulations to Hugh and Mollie James of John James (Chairman) Arfryn who had three grandchildren graduating last year! Ian James from Glamorgan Jill Chatwin (Secretary and Treasurer) Cal James from Sheffield Joe Rodham from Swansea. Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society Performance of 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' Wanderer’s Rest Darts Well done to Dai Vale of The Folly for playing a 19 dart leg I was part of the chorus for this show which took place at the Torch recently against Saundersfoot Social and Sport‘s Club—501 Theatre in Milford Haven over 6 nights, 28 March - 2 April. This was to winning with 19 darts. my first show with the society (indeed my first time doing anything of this nature) and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the experience, Thanks to Tony and Margaret Brinsden of Norton Lodge both on stage and behind the scenes for that matter. who again collected for the Royal British Legion around Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, the stage version, is very entertaining with some terrific songs Llanteg last November and raised the enormous sum of and there were many scene and costume changes which involved a lot of rehearsals £422.63 - well done both, a great figure in these hard times. throughout the winter months under the very capable guidance of our Stage Director and Producer, Sarah Middleton and Musical Director, Marian Harris. The principal actors of the MHAOP are in a league of their own. Naomi Harrison who played Lorelei Lee is just 19 but has already developed a mature stage presence. Unforgettable was her arrival in the Paris nightclub in a shimmering silver dress and, as she descended rather perilously steep stairs, everyone on stage froze during her rendering of \"Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend\" to great effect. Another of my favourite characters was Sir Francis Beekman (aka \"Piggy\") played by Edward Smith who has great comic talent. He and Lorelei performed a hilarious version of \"It's Delightful Down in Chile\" with some of the younger members of the cast providing some exotic dancing in the background. Naomi's youthful and multi-talented mother, Terri Harrison, played Lorelei's companion, Dorothy. However I must not understate the abilities and experience of many of the chorus members whom I enjoyed working with and learnt a lot from. Rehearsals will start again this autumn for next year's show (new members are always welcome incidentally) and I will let you know what that will be later in the year. Jane Baron

6 19 Community Transport in Pembrokeshire – helping you get around Stewart Howe 811509 [email protected] Meet on Tuesdays & Fridays 7.00pm at Llanteg Hall Do you or your family, friends or neighbours ever have problems getting around the county? If so, then read on ..... Badgers News April 2011 Pembrokeshire Association of Community Transport Organisations (PACTO) was formed in 2004 as an umbrella body for community transport in Pembrokeshire. PACTO brings together Our year is coming to a close after a most enjoyable, if not overly successful one. the six main community transport operators in Pembrokeshire: I seem to say this every year at this time! Enjoying good, relaxed, entertaining Pembrokeshire Voluntary Transport (PVT) company has to come before winning, surely? The jury is out on that one! Preseli Rural Transport Association (the Green Dragon Buses) Manorbier Community Transport Association The league team had another good year finishing in 5th position, while the Bloomfield Bus operated by Narberth and District Community and Sports Association Presidents did one better than last year, finishing 8th. The cup matches are WRVS Country Cars currently being played, so will have to wait till next Newsletter for an update. RSVP Cars for Carers As a group, we are working together to achieve a thriving network of affordable and high quality We are wishing Aubrey Streeter all success in his ―finally to happen‖ knee community transport services, accessible to all, that are well known and well used by the operation. Unfortunately Aubrey has been unable to play this year and the league people of Pembrokeshire. team has sorely missed him in the singles and his very special ―sausage rolls‖ after PACTO has a close working relationship with the local authority, who offer booking and the game! administrative support through the community transport Demand Resource Centre. This is an 0800 number, based in the transport unit at County Hall, which handles bookings for dial-a-ride Summer club nights will be on Tuesdays and organised by Hazel Wadey. services, for some Country Cars areas, and for Pembrokeshire Minibus Match. If you would care to try out the short mat bowls or want to join the club then call Pembrokeshire Minibus Match is a simple minibus ―dating‖ scheme, matching community Hazel on 01834 811411. groups who want to use a minibus with minibus operators. Pembrokeshire Minibus Match draws together minibus operators from all over the county, to help them maximise the use of Stew Howe their own minibus. Community groups wishing to use a minibus are matched with these minibus lenders and the ―date‖ is fixed ... we hope the two parties continue their relationship!! MUSIC LESSONS Borrowing groups normally provide their own driver, who should be MiDAS (Minibus Driver Beginners - Intermediates - All Ages Awareness Scheme) trained. We can help with this training, and for groups who have difficulty Music practice, as purposeful exercise, improves poise and figure; finding a driver we have a pool of volunteer drivers who may be able to help. is good for health, dexterity, coordination, memory and much more. Dial-a-Ride services INTRODUCTORY 1st Lesson Complimentary – no obligation. PACTO is helping local communities and local community transport groups develop dial-a-ride FOR FREE LESSON WITH PETER: services wherever they are needed. New services developed in 2010 include the Preseli Hills Bus, Neyland Dial-a-Ride, Kilgetty Dial-a-Ride, Fishguard Friday Dial-a-Ride, and the Gwaun T 01834 831855 M 07810 891375 Valley Dial-a-Ride. Town Rider services are available for elderly and disabled people in our major towns – Origin of the phrase \"damp squib\". Haverfordwest, Pembroke & Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven, Tenby & Saundersfoot, and A squib is an explosive device, sometimes used down mines. Fishguard & Goodwick. Older uninsulated squibs needed to be kept dry, thus a \"damp squib\" The Green Dragon Bus runs services into Narberth and Cardigan for people living in the Preseli was literally one that failed to perform. Often misheard as \"damp Hills, and the Bloomfield bus runs services into Narberth from villages on the eastern Cleddau squid\", the phrase has since come into general use to mean anything estuary area. that fails to meet expectations. Wherever you are, if you struggle with transport, we are here to help. For further information please call our freephone number – 0800 7831584. Forums for users of all our services are held annually, including an annual community transport forum. This year’s forum will be held on Tuesday 14th June at Letterston Memorial Hall, starting at 10.30am. Please join us for this event.

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8 17 Sue James 831468 [email protected] World Book Day and School Library – We had a great time celebrating World Book Day in March. The children looked wonderful dressed up as their favourite characters. Donations – We owe grateful thanks to Badgers Bowls for their substantial Everyone had the chance to show off their costumes in a special assembly and perform contribution towards the new tables bought last year and for their usual some little plays. This was followed by the official opening of our new School Library. donation for the Carol Service tea, and to Llanteg Bowls for their kind The opening was well attended by members of the PTA, Governing Body, The School donation towards the new tables plus also another recent donation. Council and school librarians. We are very grateful to school governor, Mr. Trefor Jones, for officially opening the library. Fire Safety –It was agreed that: First Aid Training – Our Year 6 pupils have recently received two days of ‗Emergency 1) We should have a book in which to record when our safety checks are Aid Training‘. They are now qualified in basic first aid which is a brilliant and very useful done and by whom. skill to possess. 2) A copy of the fire evacuation procedures should be laminated and Comic Relief – We had a brilliant day of fun and exciting activities in school in aid of displayed in a prominent place in the Hall and that a copy of these should be Comic Relief. The children and staff were fantastic and took part very enthusiastically to given to each hirer. help raise the outstanding amount of £700. The children are very caring and are proud of 3) A fire marshal should be appointed by each hirer and that this should be their commitment to charity work. written into the hiring agreement. Sporting Success – We have enjoyed Regular users should nominate a fire marshal for each occasion on which some considerable sporting success they use the Hall. recently winning the Oakwood Cross- County Championships for the second Interactive Maps Llanteg Website— year running out of 41 participating Businesses and Local Interest schools. Our Football and Netball teams We have put together two maps of the village; did really well in the local four schools one with places of interest and the other with competition - Templeton, Narberth, businesses and tourist properties marked with Tavernspite and St. Aidans, Wiston. links and contact details. They won both the netball and football www.llanteg.co.uk & also competitions to lift the shield and the www.llanteghistorysociety.blogspot.com cup. 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. Kevin Phelps JLT DESIGNS John & Olly Rose Park Tavernspite RELCAL MARINE RELCAL Painter Decorator & Organic Farm Play Group Tohatsu Dealer Exterior maintenance, Caravan & Motorhome Designer powerwashing, gutter Lamb  Mandy Sales, services & repairs— Servicing, repairs & spares Interior/exterior + gardens clearance & cleaning, decking 07845 980559 for your boating needs Also Project Management shed & fence treatments, small Shop Open 01834 831714 gardening jobs, grass cutting 01834 831714 07803 146416 of Extensions and + hedge & tree pruning 831111 07803 146416 Building Renovations [email protected] [email protected] 07964 775006 www.roseparkorganicfarm.co.uk 01834 831355

16 9 Christmas Concerts- At Christmas time the infant Car Park Fence children performed ‗The Jolly Christmas Posties’ and the PLANED wishes to support Junior children ‗The Nutcracker’. They were both brilliant the Village Hall Project to performances and performed to sell out audiences at every replace the rotten fence showing. We used sound equipment, microphones, with a wall (40 metres special effects and lighting to really bring the performances long) and also a village to life. information board. Angela Burns AM Christmas Card Competition – We It was also agreed that the were very proud of pupil, Rose Turton, Class 4, who exit from the kitchen to the won this competition. Her card design was the car park should be altered official Christmas Card sent by Angela Burns AM. It to make it safer. was even sent to Mr. David Cameron MP at 10, Downing Street. Well done also to Luke Evans, Class PLANED would pay 90% of the cost of the work and the Village Hall 5, who was runner up in the competition which was Committee would be asked to pay 10%, with the proviso that the work judged by Ben Stone from 102.5 Radio must be completed by the beginning of July 2011. Pembrokeshire. Rose and Luke were presented with their prizes by Mrs. Burns at a special assembly at the Sue James end of term. Enterprise Success – This year we have been £12 to join for a year (April—March). 50% of takings for prize money and 50% is developing the children‘s enterprise skills. Some former pupils, including Tavernspite resident, Rhian Moremon, attended an Enterprise Fair celebration event at Beggars Reach, Pembroke for Hall funds. Run by John Lewis-Tunster 01834 831355. Dock. They delivered an excellent powerpoint presentation about the work of Tavernspite School at the Enterprise Fair in June 2010. During the event we were delighted to win the 4th Draw 2010/2011 - at Hall Meeting 18th January 2011 ‗Creative Flair Award‘, the ‗Most Novel Idea Award‘ and the ‗Great Business Idea Award‘. We £25—45 Owen Brinsden were very proud of everyone‘s achievements. £15—3 Darren James International Schools Award – This year we have passed the International Schools £10—9 Arwyn Owen Intermediate Award which recognises our work towards global citizenship and, in particular, the link we have developed with Malawi. This is an ongoing project and we are currently 5th Draw 2010/11 - at History Meeting 15th February 2011 developing links with a school in Zanzibar as well. £20—19 Rosemary Maudsley St. David’s Day celebrations - We had a very £12—28 Rila Bonnett enjoyable Eisteddfod in school on March 1st to celebrate £6— 30 Jane Harries St. David‘s Day. The children competed in a number of musical, recitation and art competitions to score points 6th Draw 2010/11 - at Hall Meeting on 23rd March 2011 for their houses. The following week we held a Noson £20—45 Owen Brinsden Cawl a Chan at school which was a great success! £12—62 Margaret Brinsden The children thoroughly enjoyed performing to the large £6— 37 Andrew Mason audience who all enjoyed the cawl afterwards. We finished the Eisteddfod with the traditional Crowning and Chairing of the Bard. Special congratulations to Llanteg resident Seren Jones (Year 6) who was awarded the Chair of the Eisteddfod and to Layla Price (Year 2) who won the Crown for their poetry writing entries.

10 15 Crime Headteacher—Kevin Phelps School—01834 831691 Last winter the police stopped a car in Llanteg which was There have been more busy and exciting times at Tavernspite School in recent months. carrying over 300 stolen items—either a large car or very small The school has continued to grow and enjoy many successes. We now have almost 200 items! pupils on roll. I am grateful for this opportunity to share some of our highlights with the To find out what crimes have been recorded for our area go to: people of Llanteg Village. www.police.uk Harvest Festival - We had a lovely Harvest Service in school last October. All the children took part and performed a number of excellent Harvest items to the whole school Good Neighbour Scheme and to an audience of parents and grandparents. I was very grateful for the extremely kind donations of produce for our Harvest Table which was distributed later in the day by some In the latter part of last year Rachel Gibby of the older children to a number of senior citizens living in Tavernspite. They were very ([email protected]) wrote to all residents of the gratefully accepted and we received some wonderful ‗thank you‘ cards and letters. district to float the idea of a Good Neighbour Scheme in the area. A Pembroke Watersports – In September the oldest pupils spent an extremely enjoyable good response was received and in February a meeting was held in but also challenging and exciting week at the Pembrokeshire Activity Centre in Pembroke Summerhill Village Hall to gauge the viability of the scheme. Dock. They had the experience of canoeing, kayaking, sailing, raft building and other About 20 people attended and after a discussion it was decided to exciting team building activities in generally good weather! move the idea forward, the attendees being asked who would like to Remembrance Day – We were very proud of our pupils who laid a wreath at the Narberth volunteer to organise the scheme. Cenotaph on Remembrance Day on behalf of Tavernspite Community School. In addition It was also decided to name the organisation ―Amroth Area Good Neighbours‖ the a very special Remembrance Day assembly was held at school. A one minute silence was area of influence to coincide with the Amroth Community Council Area. observed by all staff and children and this was followed by a recording of the Last Post. In the middle of March a meeting was held at Wisemans Bridge of the people who had National ICT Mark Award – We were very indicated they may wish to be part of the organising committee. pleased in February to hear that we had passed The result of that meeting was:- the National ICT Mark Award which recognises the high standard of ICT work and provision at the Stephen Phillips—Chair school. The children‘s computing skills across James Rubery—Secretary the school are outstanding and they thoroughly Dilys Jenkinson—Treasurer deserve to win this award. Chickens –This year we have decided to keep + 7 committee members (we currently have a max. of 2 vacancies). chickens at school. We have four ex-commercial The next committee meeting is 18th April. chickens that are well looked after by pupils and staff. They are housed in a secured The following meeting (May) committee members and all volunteers will be invited. chicken coop in the nature garden at the back of the school and we are selling the eggs as We will then move on to publicity and officially starting the scheme. an enterprise project to pay for their feed and general care. The children do an excellent These processes tend to be rather lengthy I‘m afraid. job looking after the chickens and it teaches them so much about responsibility and looking after animals. Regards Children in Need – Children in Need day was celebrated in style with a number of exciting activities in the school which even included throwing wet sponges at the Headteacher. Stephen The children were invited to dress up in spotty costumes and helped to raise a brilliant sum of £500 for Children in Need. Public Footpath Diversion Bridleway SP 10/20 (part) at Woodview had a diversion order put into force from 28th December 2010.

14 11 Tony Brinsden 831775 [email protected] Llanteg on YouTube Ruth R. has put together slideshows of As most of you will know I have won the last two local government elections pictures from around Llanteg which are now onto the Amroth Ward of the County Council standing as a member of the on view on YouTube. Liberal Democrat Party. Whilst never having being overly interested in politics and never having supported any political party before I found that in Collages the run up to last year‘s General Election I did not agree with some of the The History Society has purchased policies being put forward by Nick Clegg. In January of this year this came to three large collages which now hang a head with the student loan fiasco and so I have resigned from the Liberal in the committee room at the hall. Democrat Party on principle. I could not remain a member of a party that makes promises and pledges and then, when in partial power, abandons them. One is of church pictures, one of I have always tried to remain true to my word and principles and would never Crunwere School groups and the third sacrifice this for power or a few votes. I am now a truly Independent (English is of places around the village. Dictionary definition) member of the Council and have not, and will not, sign up to the ruling \"Independent\" Political Group of the Council. I cannot for the 2011 Welsh Sheepdog Trials life of me see how you can call yourself Independent and then join up with The 2011 Welsh National Sheepdog Trials will be others to form a group and then be controlled and told what to do and how to held at Milton Farm, Llanteg. vote by your leader. However you can all rest assured that this will make no The event will take place from 28-30 July 2011. difference to my commitment to do the very best I can for you, the constituents For more information please visit— of my Ward. www.welshnationalsheepdogtrials.org.uk A very controversial planning consent has been given for a 50kw wind turbine to be erected close to the old Crunwere Rectory, now known as Crunwere Films At Amroth Parish Hall—All Welcome House, despite many objections and a petition against it. Whilst I am not Doors open at 7pm; films start at 7.30pm against wind power in principle I did feel that this was not a suitable site as it was too close to houses, the road, and would be visible for miles around from Free admission and refreshments, donations welcome. all directions including the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. For those of you who are still having problems with broadband there is still May 25th Black Swan (15) Natalie Portman, Barbara help available from the Welsh Assembly Government for assisting in getting Herschey, Mila Kunis. faster speeds. The downside is a very complicated form to fill in. Details June 8th The War Bride (PG) Anna Friel, Brenda Fricker. from www.wales.gov.uk/broadband. I am also looking into another scheme June 22nd The Sentinel (15) Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland. that appears to be coming from the Westminster Government and will report July 6th De–Lovely (PG) Kevin Kline, Ashley Judd, Jonathan Pryce. further in due course. July 20th The Bounty Hunter (12) Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler. August 3rd The Social Network (12A) Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield Regards August 17th The Duchess (12A) Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes. August 31st Dear John (12A) Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried. Tony Brinsden I took an exercise class - I bent, twisted, gyrated and jumped up and down for an hour—but by the time I got my leotard on the class was over! N.

12 13 Ruth Roberts 831298 [email protected] The ring then passed from Sarah (on her death) to her husband Thomas Purser Meet monthly every 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm at Hall (b 1815), who in turn passed it on to his second wife Jane Purser, Llanteglos, Llanteg. Remembrance Sunday—November 14th Jane Purser died in 1903, and her Will leaves ‗a gold ring set with black diamonds in trust for Thomas Picton Purser (son of William Edward Purser, Once again the History Society opened the hall to show respect to our three War her stepson [and grandson of Thomas Purser] who had died in 1898) at the age Dead. of 21’. Thanks to John Lewis-Tunster and Ruth Webb who again oversaw the event. Thomas Picton Purser was born in 1896 and received the ring when he was 21 years old – this was also the time he went to fight in World War 1. Thomas gave Christmas Lunch the ring to his fiancée. However when Thomas Picton Purser was killed in action, his The History Group and friends went out for an early Christmas lunch on 27th fiancée kindly gave the ring back to Thomas‘s mother, Mary Anne November. Purser. It was Mary Anne who removed whatever was in the centre of the Meetings ring (probably hair) and inserted a picture of the deceased Thomas Picton Purser. We had no meeting in December and meetings resumed in January with a catch-up Mary Anne Purser then passed the ring to her elder son, George get together. Frederick Purser. February—normal meeting. After marriage in 1923 George Frederick Purser emigrated to Australia, and it March—A.G.M. and talk with Rob Scourfield on Pembrokeshire Dialect. was on his death in 1954 that the ring passed to his son David Picton Purser, who had the ring until 2010 when it was passed to Llanteg History Society. Acquisitions—The Purser Ring We wondered if there was more of a Stokes connection to Pembrokeshire, and are endeavouring to find out. The Society was both surprised and The ring has gone almost full circle, from Gloucestershire, then in the Purser delighted when we received in the post last family and being in Llanteg in 1903, only to go all the way to Australia and then October, all the way from Australia, the come back again to Llanteg in 2010. 1803 gold mourning ring which had once been in the Purser family. Ruth Roberts The ring was gifted to the Society by Mr David Purser, a descendant of the Llanteg Information and History on the Web Pursers who had once lived at Llanteglos. However the ring was not engraved to a Purser family member, but to Thomas Stokes As well as the village website at www.llanteg-village.co.uk we have the who died at Yate in Gloucestershire in 1803, and whose large marble memorial is still following online: on the wall at St Mary‘s Church, Yate. Crunwere Church History—crunwerechurch.blogspot.com The inscription on the ring reads: Thomas Stokes Esq. died 15th Jan 1803 aged 70. Crunwere School History—crunwereschool.blogspot.com After Thomas Stokes we move to his grandson Edward Stokes who was a surgeon Llanteg Community Ward—llantegcommunity.blogspot.com from Gloucestershire but who had moved to Manorbier and who died in 1828. Llanteg Community Association—llantegcommunityassociation.blogspot.com Edward Stokes had a daughter Sarah Eliza Stokes, who was born around 1818 and Llanteg Hall—llanteghall.blogspot.com who married Thomas Purser in 1854. Llanteg History Society—llanteghistorysociety.blogspot.com Thomas Purser had been born at Monkton Pembrokeshire in 1815 and we have Llanteg Then & Now—llantegthenandnow.blogspot.com traced his family line back to the Will of Henry Purser of 1663, a Husbandman Llanteg Timeline—llantegtimeline.blogspot.com residing at Bosherton. Mountain Chapel History—mountainchapelllanteg.blogspot.com Zoar Chapel History—zoarbaptistllanteg.blogspot.com Llanteg New Residents Information—llantegnewresidents.blogspot.com