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Monday 22nd October 2012

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Tenovus Coffee Morning

On 11th October, arguably the wettest day of the year, supporters of Tenovus met at Radyr Golf Club to see friends, to enjoy a cup ofcoffee and to browse the very interesting stalls which featured cards, locally made bread and cakes, glass engraving, embroidery, knitted and other crafts, beauty products, flower arrangements, colourful scarves and books.

There was also an opportunity to view and buy original work, v ery kindly created by local artists and a photographer, to raise funds for the Charity. Many grateful thanks are extended to Keith John, one of the artists,who organised the production of cards displaying prints of the images. Packs,containing six beautiful cards,suitable for all occasions, to use with your own message, were on sale. This is a wonderful new venture to mark the 70th anniversary of Tenovus and the adoption of the Charity for the 2013 Festival. Cards are available for purchase from the number below.

The event was also kindly supported by Enerchi with an interesting and informative talk by Janet Thompson,a specialist in lymphoedema treatment, who is available for private consultations.

The morning proved to be very enjoyable for around 150 people and the magnificent sum ofalmost £2,000 was raised on this occasion. Many sincere thanks go to all who braved the weather to support the Charity and to those who contributed to the event with their time, and in other very generous ways, to help the Friends of Tenovus to make the event such a wonderful success.

For purchases of cards showing the work of local artists please ring Lucille Sharp 20843108

For Christmas card purchases please ring 20843051 and for information regarding the work of Tenovus and future events please ring 20401872 or 20842096.

B.Fitzgerald

Bryn Deri School welcomed their new head teacher Mrs Claire Davies at the start of the Autumn term. On her introduction to the school, she thanked the school pupils and staff, but also the community of Radyr and Morganstown for the warm welcome. She commented on her invitation to our 2012 Festival celebrations and experienced the wonderful community spirit with the villages. Her goal is to make Bryn Deri “the best school in Cardiff and beyond. She recognised the number of successful organisations within the community and sports facilities. She believes the success of the school will be due to “team work” including pupils, parents, staff and the community at large. Bringing together all their skills and talents will make a real difference at the school.

Dance Angels, who train at the Old Church Rooms each week were delighted to be invited to perform at Disneyland Paris on the weekend of the 11th and 12th August. This follows their success in reaching the semi finals of Britain’s Got Talent last year. The troupe took 50 dancers to perform at the Disney Parade celbrating 20 years of the Paris Disney World. Dance Angels are also in the process of auditioning for the hit TV show Sky 1 Got To Dance. Further details of all their activities can be found on their website – www.danceangels.co.uk

During week commencing Sunday 6th August four teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales competed in an Under 18’s girls International tournament at Radyr Golf Club. Following the practice days on Sunday and Monday the competition commenced on Tuesday with a foursomes competition in the morning and a singles competition in the afternoon. Each country played each other over 18 holes. The contest was close right up to the last day when in the final match between Wales and England the match was won by England on the 17th hole. This resulted in England winning the tournament, with Ireland second, Wales third and Scotland fourth. Georgia Hall of England is the sixth best lady amateur golfer in the World. The presentation was made on the patio in bright sunlight in front of a large crowd by the ladies captain of Radyr Golf Club, Mrs Katherine Collier. Ron Jones, Club Captain, thanked the teams for their quality play and making the week so enjoyable. The President of WLGU, Jill Edwards and the International team organiser praised the golf club on their warm welcome, the club facilities, the excellent course and all the staff and volunteers who had scored, ball spotted and provided refreshments and support when needed. This was a superb event and puts Radyr Golf Club on the International map for the future. The Tournament will be featured on SKY SPORTS 1 Television early in September.

The bells of Christ Church, Radyr, were chimed on 27th July for 3 minutes from 08:12 as part of the music project to mark the
start of the Olympics.

Attached is a photograph of the
ringing band.

On July 1st the Tenovus ladies prepared over 100 strawberry teas for sponsored walkers and local residents, families and friends at the New
School Rooms Christchurch. Many supporters took the opportunity to enjoy the delicious scones, strawberries and cream on the lawn,in the sunshine.

There were nearly 50 walkers, including a group of yoga enthusiasts who were sponsored and walked as a tribute to Mollie Tilley, who had supported this Tenovus event since the first Walk in 1995. Mollie was sadly missed this year.

The walkers met at Cardiff Castle and enjoyed the walk along the Taff Trail on one of the rare fine afternoons of this summer. They were served refreshments at Hailey park and then looked forward to a free Strawberry Tea at the end of the walk when they reached Christchurch.

The Walk and Strawberry Tea together usually raises a total of approx £4,000, but the final figure is not known until all sponsor money has been collected. There are a number of sponsored walkers who were unable to walk on July 1st, but will do so in the next few days. Many thanks are extended to all those who helped to make the event a success.

Jonathan Davies has hailed Radyr Lawn Tennis Club after they unveiled a host of new facilities. The investment into the club is the biggest in Welsh sport in 16 years and will now offer year round access at one of Cardiff’s biggest outdoor clubs.Upgrades to the facility include three artificial turf courts with perimeter fencing, seven sets of floodlighting, modernisation of the clubhouse and a new bar.

The work was made possible thanks to a £99,000 loan from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and a further £99,000 grant from the sport’s governing body, while the club contributed £130,760 towards the £418,426 total.

And the rugby legend is eager to come and try out the new facilities. He said: “It’s a fantastic facility that the club now has and with my daughter having tennis lessons here as well I think it will encourage not only me but plenty of other people in the Radyr community to joining and play tennis at the club for years to come.”

LTA Councillor Steve Clarke added: “The significant financial support that the LTA have been able to provide Radyr LTC along with other partners will enable the club to offer more all year round tennis and will no doubt contribute greatly to the increase participation.”To celebrate the occasion the club put on a free taster day with numerous matches being played on the new courts. The day’s finale saw some of the club officers play an exhibition match with old white balls and wooden rackets.

Despite intermittent rain the new all-weather courts allowed members to continuing playing throughout.

The LTA makes financial support available through its resources and ensures investments will deliver the maximum return for British tennis through more people playing and across Britain. There will be an increase in the number and standard of facilities nationwide which will be available to the whole community at a reasonable, affordable cost.

To find a playing partner, a local court or coach, register at www.allplaytennis.com

Thanks to vital funds from the LTA, Cardiff Council, Sport Wales and member donations, there is now the opportunity to play under seven floodlit courts, enjoy social tennis throughout the week and get some vital tips from our new head coach Drew Lumb.

The extensive refurbishment has doubled the size of the old clubhouse, making it the perfect venue for the many social events in the tennis calendar. With our famous teas still served every Saturday at 4.30pm, there is also Ladies’ Night on Tuesdays and Men’s Night on Thursdays, Drew runs cardio-tennis three times a week, rusty racquets (for those who’ve decided to take up tennis after a break) on Wednesdays and social mix-in at other times.

Junior night on Mondays is proving very popular with the younger members and there are plenty of opportunities for juniors and seniors to play competitive tennis. Each year we also run two in-house tournaments, with all members having the chance to compete, as well as the infamous beer and wine and Celts v English.

We keep members fully informed throughout the year, with Facebook and Twitter, and our newly-designed website –www.radyrtennis.co.uk – which tells you everything you need to know about joining, playing and what social event is coming next.

Following its recent refurbishment the Radyr Libary in Park Road has re-opened. Opening hours are unchanged from before, although new times will be announced soon.

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 1:00, 2:00 – 6:00

Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 – 1:00, 2:00 – 5:30

Thursday and Sunday: Closed

Friday: 2:00 – 7:00

Saturday: 10:00 – 1:00

Librarians

Caroline Noall – Librarian

Jen Wildsmith – Senior Library Assistant

Anne Jakeman – Library Assistant

Contact

Tel: 029 2078 0996

Email: Radyrlibrary@cardiff.gov.uk

The Library provides many facilities for the community including internet access, information and links to the whole of Cardiff Libraries network. A new Community Area has been provided in the refurbished building.

You can manage your Library account and consult a wide range of reference material online here.

A number of street parties took place across Radyr and Morganstown of the Jubilee Weekend, despite the weather. This brought together neighbours and friends to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee

The Llwyn Drysgol party raised the sum of £125 which was donated to the Festival Charity – George Thomas Hospice Care.

Parties that we know about : Llwyn Drysgol, Chestnut Tree Close, Penrhos, Radyr Gardens and Kings Road.

If you have any photos for the Gallery send them to: d.cargill@ntlworld.com

We think we are hugely fortunate in having a richness of local organisations in Radyr & Morganstown; something that has been with us almost since the area started to be developed in the nineteenth century. We are concerned that some groups are getting older, new leaders are not coming forward, and there is a whole generation who are not ‘getting involved’. There is a possibility that, in a few years, existing groups will close, there will be little to do in R&M, and we will have lost ‘Community Spirit’. We would dearly love to spark off new organisations that would appeal to younger members of or Community (and that means primarily under 60!) and particularly those who have moved onto the newer estates.

The R&M Association and the R&M Community Council hosted a joint meeting on 18^th June in the Old Church Rooms in Park Road and had a general discussion on this topic. We personally invited representatives from the existing organisations and were delighted with the turn out. We are now digesting the results and will be providing feedback in a little while.

If you have a view on this problem (opportunity?), whether or not you personally have time to spare, please get in touch with your thoughts and ideas. We would still love to hear from you.

Nick Hawkins, Secretary, The Radyr and Morganstown Association

7 Station Road, Radyr, Cardiff, CF15 8AA rma@radyr.org.uk 029 2084 2561

Helena Fox, Clerk, Radyr & Morganstown Community Council

The Old Church Rooms, Park Road, Radyr, Cardiff, CF15 8DF clerk@radyr.org.uk 029 2084 2213

Click here to see a copy of the programme which has been delivered to all houses in R&M. We hope you enjoyed the celebrations!

The film show on Friday was well attended for the showing of the crowning of the Queen in 1953. Saturday, animals were blessed by Rev Keiran Webster at Ty Gwyn Farm. Sunday saw a number of street parties, despite the rain.

Monday, the weather was good and several hundred residents attended the concert at Radyr Golf Club and watched the fireworks display to the music of the Royal Fireworks Overture played by 50 members of the Welsh College of Music. A full programme of bands and choirs entertained the large crowd, whilst they consumed their picnic meals.

150 children packed into Morganstown Village Hall for the Jubilee party.

Photos of the Diamond Jubilee Concert held at Radyr Golf Club on Monday 4th June 2012

The free Jubilee Prom Concert will take place at Radyr Golf Club from 2-10pm on Monday June 4.