News

We are delighted to report that a new shop – Vintage Gem – has opened in Station Road next to the cleaners. This shop, and the one next door which was for a short time ‘The Lily Pad’, has been vacant for quite a long time so it is good to see new traders.

Patricia Nilsen and Gemma Symes (mother and daughter from Taffs Well) have been collecting curios and accessories for some time – mainly from the 1920s onwards – and have decided to open this shop to share some of their enthusiasm. In there you will find a range of interesting items from cake stands to furniture to specialist soaps and exclusively designed cards.

Pop in and have a look to see what they have. We welcome them to Radyr and wish them well in their new venture.

If you want to contact them then they are at 1b Station Road. Telephone 07790 732857, vintagegem@hotmail.co.uk.

At the last meeting of the Station Road Traders Association, the traders decided to congratulate Keith John for designing the hanging basket brackets which now adorn the shops in Station Road. We have waited a long time for the 15 creatures (all to be found on the Taff Trail) to appear but the traders – and we – are delighted with the result

The creatures, soon to be accompanied by their own hanging baskets, are the final stage of the Station Road ‘regeneration scheme’ organised and paid for by Cardiff Council. Completion of the scheme was also one of the R&M Village Plan projects.

The picture shows Keith John being awarded some baskets of goodies by the acting chairman of the Traders Association, Alan (Veg Vendor), and Matthew White.

We are delighted with the result and congratulate Keith on a superb piece of public art which should rank alongside the the famous ‘animal wall’ in Cardiff Castle!

Tell all your friends to come and have a look.

Are you able to spare a few hours on the morning of Bank Holiday Monday, 2^nd May?

Radyr Primary PTA has hosted the Festival Fun Run for nearly 30 years. This year because of the Easter Holidays and the long Bank Holiday Weekend, we are struggling to get the required number of people needed so the race can run.

We need people to help Marshal along the route. As a volunteer you will have a clear role and be well supported.

If you can help, please get in touch with Beverley Lewis, the event organiser on lewisbj@ntlworld.com or 029 2090 2068.

Thank you.

Jane Hughes, Chair, Radyr Primary PTA.

PCSO Helen Coleman has been replaced by PCSO Jessica Southam with immediate effect. Jessica attended her first PACT meeting on Tuesday 15th March and was introduced by PC Huw Thomas. Helen has been transferred to light duties as she has an injury.

On Tuesday, 15th February, nine delightful young ladies, ages ranging from eight to eleven, attended the Guide Hall to be auditioned for the role of Festival Queen and attendants in the forthcoming Festival. All were delightful and the interview team faced a very difficult decision to pick the three. Their photographs will be published in the Festival programme.

The Festival Queen for 2011 is Ffion Gardener. Her attendants are Megan Goode and Saphia Briffett.

Speed Monitor is to be repositioned along Heol Isaf. At the PACT meeting a discussion took place with our County Councillor, Rod McKerlich as to where the best position would be. If you have any ideas please contact me on d.cargill@ntlworld.com.

Ideas for Heol Isaf so far:

Bottom of Min y Coed.

Between Christ church and the war memorial

Near to the M4 bridge

Radyr comprehensive School

Spar shop

New Idea

Speed monitor in Bryn Derwyn above Pantawel Lane

Our County Councillor, Rod Mckerlich is preparing an application to the local authority to provide additional litter and grit bins around the village. He would like some input into positioning these bins and would like suggestions from residents. Again these suggested locations will be placed on the website to develop a comprehensive list.

The question has been asked about dog waste. This can be placed in the litter bins as long as it is the special green disposable bags. A stock of these bags can be found in the library.

Email d.cargill@ntlworld.com with your suggestions.

LITTER BINS

On the mound opposite the Ty Nant.

GRIT BINS

The following areas have been suggested:

Radyr Gardens – Ffordd y Berllan, Ffordd Treforgan, Cuckoo Close, Maes y Croft near Heol y Cwm

Maes y Gwair, Meadowfield Way, Heol y Cwm.

The Chantry – 2 just over the railway bridge

Fisher Hill Way junction with De Clare Drive

Penrhos near the cut through,

Min y Coed – 2-one at the top bend near Cilfdw. the second bottom end of Min y Coed.

Ty Mynnydd

Dan y Bryn Avenue – Radyr woods entrance.

Bottom of Hazel Tree Close – near the woods.

Clos Parc Radur

Our County Councillor would like to know the position of all the potholes around the village. Please identify these holes and state their location by emailing – d.cargill@ntlworld.com

1.Dan y Bryn Avenue – 4 potholes between the top of Park Road and Windsor Avenue. (ACTION – PATCHED BUT BROKEN UP AGAIN)

2.Golf Club Lane – 4 sizeable potholes from the last crossing for the Golf Club (at the 3rd tee) to Llantrisant Road.

(ACTION – FILLED IN AND NEW ONES MARKED)

3.Heol Isaf – 1 pothole between the Radyr Comprehensive School and the Llantrisant roundabout.

4.Lower Park Road opposite the Old Church Rooms. (ACTION – PATCHED)

5. Lower Drysgol Road – lower and upper parts on the hill.

6. Upper Drysgol Road – just before the brow of the hill.

7. On the right hand bend of Windsor road (COMPLETED)

8. Llantrisant Road west of the Radyr Roundabout

9. Caer Graig at the junction of Pentwyn – see picture below.

10. Bryn Derwen on the bend at the junction of Hazel Tree Close(Between Maple Tree and Walnut Tree Closes)

(ACTION – SOME WORK COMPLETED ON THIS STRETCH OF ROADWAY 21/1/11)

11. Taff Terrace – close to numbers 1 and 2

12. Bryn Derwen on the hill between Caer Graig and Maes y Bryn.

13. Heol Isaf between the Scout Hall and Maes yr Awel.

14. Bryn Derwen at the juction of Bryn Golwg

15. 14 potholes between Golf Club Lane and the Radyr roundabout on Llantrisant Road.

R&M experienced its heaviest snowfall since January 1982. These are the snow pictures of the village sent to: d.cargill@ntlworld.com creating a village snow photo gallery – 110 photos. Click on the photo to enlarge.

As previously reported, ‘Cafe Lazio’ has been taken over by Alan and Mary ‘Veg Vendor’ and will now be known as ‘Seasons Kitchen and Bar’. Supported by Jill, they re-opened for business on Wednesday, 8th December.

Opening hours are from 09:00, starting with a good Welsh breakfast, moving through ‘Light bites’ and lunch, to a children’s menu and afternoon tea, and ‘fine dining’ from 18:00 until 22:00. They are serving traditional British food with a modern and seasonal flavour. There is also a bar with wines from around the world, plus beers, lager and cider.

The food is cooked by two new cooks, Huw and Daniel, who have previously worked on Cruise Liners. So you can be assured of the highest standards.

We wish all of them well in their new venture.

Alan and Mary will, of course, continue to run Veg Vendor.

If you want further information, or to make a booking, contact Alan on 029 2084 4759.

Radyr Comprehensive School has transformed a former minibus garage into a unique workshop so it can deliver its first ever Auto Engineering Course.

Staff from the Design and Technology department are teaching the course from the workshop to pupils at the school as well as children from partnership schools Cantonian, Glyn Derw, Fitzalan and Michaelston College, as part of the 14-19 curriculum.

The new workshop – which will be known as the Radyr Engineering Development Centre – was opened on Monday 22^nd November by Mr Glyn Evans, the lead external verifier for the IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) Awards.

The IMI is the leading awarding body for the retail motor industry and offers an unrivalled range of motor industry qualifications that demonstrate skills and competence.

Also attending the launch was Jordan Chamberlain, European and British Go-Karting Champion and Nick Cooper from the South Wales Police Collision and Forensic Investigation Unit who was promoting Road Safety.

Radyr Comprehensive Headteacher, Steve Fowler said: “This is a fantastic new facility. It is great to see the enthusiasm and commitment from Radyr students and those from other schools in the west of Cardiff. They are really enjoying the course and my thanks go to my colleagues Mark Roberts and Paul Atkins for making the programme such a great success.”

Councillor Freda Salway, Executive Member for Education and Lifelong Learning, said: “Radyr Comprehensive School is currently the only school in Wales to have this IMI approval status, and the school and it partners have done a brilliant job setting up this workshop and launching this course which is proving extremely popular. I would also like to acknowledge the contribution of the 14-19 network in Cardiff and Coleg Glan Hafren.”

The Festive season arrived in Radyr and Morganstown on Thursday 2nd December with the lighting of the Christmas trees. Over 300 residents were entertained by the City of Cardiff (Melingriffiths) Band and the choirs from the two Primary Schools. Most of the shopkeepers in Station Road stayed open late and provided refreshments to callers.

The Association in conjuction with the R & M Community Council provided mulled wine and a barbecue. Father Christmas was in attendance much to the delight of the all the children.

Our thanks to all helpers, participants and residents of Radyr and Morganstown. Special thanks to our local police and the Methodist Church for their support.

Congratulations to the winners of the shop window competition.Whites Dental Surgery and all those who took part.

1. Whites Dental Surgery

2. Enerchi

3. Salon Nia

Highly Commended in Alphabetical Order: Cathedral Cleaners’; Christian Aid; Headway; Martins Newsagent; Michael Graham Young Estate Agents; Radyr Eye Care; Spar; Veggie Vendor; X Cell Hairdressers.

We look forward to an even bigger event next year.

Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda – Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Cyril Williams

The Owen family have asked us to let you know that Rhodri’s funeral will be held at Christ Church at 1pm on Tuesday October 26. Flowers from family only, please. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Rhodri, the Owens have nominated the charity PAPYRUS. You can link to the website here.

The Radyr & Morganstown Association wrote an article for the latest (October 2010) edition of the Radyr Chain which, unfortunately, got left out. As it contains information on the immediate plans for the Association, notably about future meetings, we thought we ought to ensure as many people as possible get to read it anyway.

You can download a copy here.

Saturday, October 9th saw Treforgan W.I.’s first Harvest Supper and Barn Dance. The ladies of the Committee and their helpers prepared a magnificent three course supper and Goronwy Jones provided the music and humorous, but necessary, instructions for the Barn Dance which followed. It was great fun and a very enjoyable event for all. Well done Treforgan W.I.