PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER MARCH 2010

Chairman’s Report (Lynda James)

This has been a very busy year for everyone on the council. If you think we only meet once a month for a meeting, you are greatly mistaken. Perhaps you should come to some of our council meetings and discover the wealth of issues we deal with on your behalf. We would welcome more interest from the public.
This year saw the retirement of Brian Smith after 16 years as clerk to the council and our assistant clerk Colin Stacey, who acted as clerk for a few weeks. I hope that by the time you are reading this a new clerk will have been appointed.
We have had a lot of challenges with our playing field, the field lights have had to be removed as the poles were checked and deemed to be unsafe. Unfortunately the council does not have the resources to replace them and the local football teams are looking to find alternative funding so they can continue to train in the evenings.  Similarly, the pavilion is coming to the end of its useful life and is requiring a lot of maintenance. A working party have dedicated a great deal of time looking into finding grant funding to replace the present pavilion with one which would require less maintenance and would be  more eco-friendly.
Similarly another working party has been busy and success in getting grants funding towards developing a green path between Kittle and Vennaway Lane. This has been long term idea that is finally starting to seem possible, but there is a long way to go before it reaches fruition. This will be the first phase of a green path that would hopefully link Kittle to Southgate. The path from Kittle to Vennaway Lane would not only facilitate safe walking to the church, parish hall and the burial ground but would also form part of a circular walk down Widegate and through the valley back to Kittle Green.
Pennard Community Council has signed up to the Freedom of Information Act, and has adopted the Model Publication Scheme without modification from 1st January 2009. All our papers are lodged with the clerk and the minutes are not only also available in Pennard Library, and on line on the Pennard pages of Gowercc.org.uk. This website also provides information as to what is on in the area and local contacts.
Another useful source of other local information is GowerNews.co.uk.

 

PACT
Meetings take place approximately every two months in the Parish Hall and are open to everyone in the area. PACT surgeries also take place in the library about once a month. Look out for the signs and posters or go on the website www.ourbobby.com .
It is interesting to note that all the PACT meetings in the Swansea area report speeding and parking on pavements as two of their main priorities. Should we be complacent that we are like all other areas in Swansea or tasking more action? The police have shown from the people stopped or prosecuted that the culprits are local people.  Both speeding and obstructing pavements can result in accidents; it just requires a little thought for others.
Pennard has one problem unique to the rest of Swansea that is cattle roaming on the roads. This is a danger to everyone and also to the cattle. A meeting was held before Christmas with all interested parties, Police, Swansea Council, Pennard Community Council, National Trust, the Commoners Association and Pennard Golf Club. All bar one around the table were keen to use fencing and cattle grids to contain the cattle on the commons where they belong. It was envisaged that the fencing would be as unobtrusive as possible and would soon be camouflaged by vegetation as on Clyne common. Stiles/gates would be provided at the points where footpaths entered the commons, encouraging walkers to use the footpaths and not stray on the greens. All works would be paid for by grants and maintained by the commoners. Unfortunately even with the goodwill of all the public parties, the idea has floundered yet again, because of the outright refusal of the Golf Club Committee to fence animals on the commons.

PENNARD COMMUNITY CHARITY
The charity aims to support charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Pennard. However, the charity cannot consider items/services that should be provided by the public sector. Requests for donations from organisations or individuals will be subjected to rigorous vetting, to determine they are covered by the Charities Governing Instrument.
Applications will only be accepted from organisations or individuals resident in the area known as the Parish of Pennard, which generally embraces Southgate, Pennard and Kittle. Applications forms are available from the Secretary at the address below, or in the first instance phone 232084.
Mr R T Randle
42 Heatherslade Road
Southgate
Swansea
SA3 2DD

Kittle Residents Association
The Association monitors and encourages care of all aspects of the village environment. In particular it provides the planters and contents outside the shops and supports the Christmas decorations on Kittle Green. We have spent a lot of time recently on ensuring that all residents are aware of the planning application for the Egg Farm, and making representations to the City & County. We are also seeking a solution to arrest the degradation of the track against Kittle Green.
We would always welcome new members and ideas, so if you are interested please contact any of the committee.
Chris James (Chairman), telephone 234316

Pennard Area Community Partnership (PACP)
The PACP was formed to "enhance Education, Leisure and the Environment for residents of all ages". Its particular focus is to provide a forum to progress projects which require coordination between two or more organisations. Our most recent success has been in obtaining portable staging and collapsible tables for use by the community. We continue to investigate the possibility of a Youth Council for the area.
We also continue to look for new projects to meet the partnership’s objectives; if you have any bright ideas please contact the secretary, Chris James, telephone 234316.

The Community Council is concerned that speeding and parking on pavements continue to be the top issues at PACT meetings, and show that we do not have due consideration for our friends and neighbours who also have to use the pavements and roads. The Police tell us that they find that the transgressors are usually local people.
If you break speed limits, please consider how you would feel as a pedestrian, particularly as a disabled person or less mobile senior citizen, or trying to cross with young children and pushchair.
If you park on the pavement, please consider how you would feel as a pedestrian trying to get past, particularly as a disabled person, in a wheelchair, as a less mobile senior citizen, or with young children and pram or pushchair.

 

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE UNDER SECTION 17 OF THE LICENCING ACT 2003 APPLICANT:   Acting Clerk to Pennard Community Council Pennard Community Hall Pennard Road, Pennard SA3 2AD THE PROPOSED LICENSABLE ACTIVITIES ARE: the performance of a play making music a performance of live music any playing of recorded music a performance of dance or entertainment of a similar description to live music, recorded music or dance.  Between Hours of 9.00am – 12.30am FULL DETAILS OF THE APPLICATION CAN BE INSPECTED AT THE ADDRESS BELOW DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA LICENSING DEPARTMENT, CIVIC CENTRE OYSTERMOUTH ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 3SN Evh.licensing@swansea.gov.uk Any representations must be made in writing by 26th march, 2010. Clearly stating the grounds upon which the representation is made, relevant to the licensing objectives, to the above address or email. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and is subject to a maximum fine of £5000 on summary of conviction.

 

Environment Committee (Chaired by Pete Middleton)

Produce Market (2nd Sunday of every Month)
The Produce Market (run by the Environment Sub-Committee) is growing from strength to strength. Now it is not so much a case of ‘use it or lose it’, more of; ‘if you haven’t been, then you are missing out’! We have many regular families visiting every month which is testament to the credible shopping and excellent social experience it provides. The partnership with the School has proved to be a great success and every month the Kids are selling out on their stall. A big thanks to Miss Mabbett for tirelessly organising this and thanks also to Mrs Freeguard for sanctioning the joint collaboration.
A suggestion has been made for a free ‘Bus’ to be put on for anyone from the Parish who would like to visit the Market but are unable to walk or get a lift. If enough people are interested I will arrange it. Please email me at: pjm@lowcarbonwales.com or give me a call on 230280 to register an interest in this service.
The Produce Market has been supporting local charities/organisations by allowing them to run the refreshments area and this has been a great success. This year we have Pennard WI, Coastwatch and Parkmill WI on a rolling rota. By popular demand we have now decided to also offer a free table every month for a different local Charity or Organisation to help them raise funds. If you would like to get on the list for a free pitch please contact Laurie Irwin on 429385.
Finally I would like to thank all the Community Councillors and their long suffering spouses who help to clear up after the Market each month.

Litter pick
The next litter pick has been arranged for Sunday 18th April and will be in the Kittle area. Bags, gloves and pickers will be provided and it usually lasts around 2 hours. Meet 10.30 in the Beaufort car park.

Field Committee (Chaired by George Nash)

Since the summer of 2009 the adverse weather has created poor playing conditions at the recreational field. Despite great efforts by our field contractor to drain off sections of the football field, many sporting fixtures have had to be cancelled. In addition the training field floodlights which have been in situ for many years failed a safety test, and were removed in December.
The annual field budget relies in part on income from evening training and organised games the money assists the costs of maintenance of the field, pavilion and the children’s play areas. Despite additional income from the reformed Pennard Football Club and hopefully soon a new Pennard and Southgate under twelve team, the loss of the floodlights has caused some serious evening training issues, however thanks to the efforts of the local football teams and their desire to see local youth teams back in evening training as soon as possible this may soon be resolved.
In our previous newsletter we advised you that the field pavilion was becoming very costly to maintain. The Council’s idea is to eventually replace the building with a new multipurpose one, using solar panels and other environmentally friendly materials that could assist in keeping the running costs to a minimum. Funding for a new building could be available if required, at no cost to the local residents, but we must first seek your opinions. It is important that when new ventures are proposed the Community Council has your guidance and support, so please make a Big Effort to respond to our request to assist the matter to be fully discussed in an open forum. We are arranging a Public meeting in the Small Community Centre Hall on the 7th April at 7:00 PM.

Community Hall Committee (Chaired by Margaret Waymark)

Our plan of improvements continued last summer when the lighting and ceiling in the main hall were replaced.  A system of dimming lights was also installed which means that there is softer lighting for evening events.  This summer we plan to paint all the inside rooms and renovate the floor in the main hall.
In order to keep charges down and to finance our planned programme of improvements we are encouraging people to consider booking the hall for children’s parties, or other celebrations or family gatherings.  There are some regular slots which are vacant so have you thought of starting a new activity group or class?  Also perhaps someone out there would be willing to run a craft market or other sale in the hall.    We know that people’s tastes change so perhaps there is some great new activity which you would like to bring to the hall – please let us know.  All ideas are welcome as we would like to see this hall as a key focus point in the community, where there are many activities which the community may enjoy.
There are new trestle tables which can be borrowed for occasional use by local people, which are stored at the hall, contact the clerk for the use of them.   We also now have staging for use in the hall if required; both of these items have been funded buy the Pennard Community Council for the use of the local people.
If you are interested in using the hall please either contact us via our Council email pennardcommunitycouncil@googlemail.com or ring Lynda or Chris on 234316.
Remember this is your hall!

Pennard Carnival

Last year’s carnival was brilliant as ever and the sun shone down on us again. We would like to thank all who helped on the day as with out them the carnival could not happen. Every one had a wonderful day and all profits go to the upkeep of the Parish Hall, which is run as a charity for the village.
Pennard Carnival will be held on Saturday 17th July in 2010, so put it in your diaries now. Our committee is small and the success of the carnival depends on volunteers on the day. If you can help in any way, then please ring Lynda James on 234316.
The Phoenix Male Voice Choir will be singing again in the marquee on Friday evening, and Saturday night will be the Joe Schmo.  Plus, for those still with some energy, a non-denominational church service will take place on Sunday morning.

Neighbourhood Watch (Pennard & Kittle)
The committee for 2010:
Jeff Eley (Chairman)                 233196
 Sior Roberts (Sec)                    234224
Mark Henson (Treasurer)          234925
Southgate Rep.  Roger Jenkins               233468
Pennard Rep.    George Nash                 234425
                        Ronald Harvey              233868
                        Laurie Irwin                  429385
Kittle Rep.        Lynda James                 234316
                        Wes Weeks                  234180
Police Community Support Officer Nadia Curry  07805301583

The organisation is financed by the Community Council for running costs such as hire of hall, promotional materials, newsletters, stationary etc.
Members have regular contact with our PCSO Nadia Curry and support her various initiatives.
We actively support the PACT meetings and encourage local residents to attend. Next Meeting is in the Parish Hall at 7:00pm on 22nd March.
Commencing in March an operation affectionately known as “Bobby Knocking” with Nadia Curry will be coming to a street near you.

PENNARD FIRST RESPONDERS
I’m sure that you will all have heard of us by now but for those who haven’t, you may be wondering who we are and what we do.
We are a group of local volunteers who have undertaken training, provided by the Welsh Ambulance Service, in order to be able to provide potentially life saving treatment to people within the local community in the few minutes prior to the arrival of an ambulance. 
Whenever the Ambulance Service receives a 999 call from the Pennard, Southgate, Parkmill, Lunnon, Kittle, Bishopston or Murton areas which indicates a situation that is considered immediately life-threatening and which falls within our remit, those of us 'on call' will be contacted directly by Ambulance Control. The 999 caller will be told that the First Responders are on the way and that they will also be backed up by an ambulance as soon as possible. (Community First Responders are always backed up by an ambulance.)
On arrival, we have the training and equipment necessary to manage the patient in those first few critical minutes before the ambulance arrives. In some cases, we may not actually be required to do anything other than reassure the patient and make sure that the ambulance is able to find the location. In other circumstances however, we believe that we can potentially save lives! This may be as a result of simple airway opening manoeuvres, CPR and/or defibrillation.
We have been in existence for several years and to date have dealt with over 130 calls, ranging from diabetic comas and epileptic fits to falls and cardiac arrests.  Although our numbers have recently been increased by several new recruits who have completed their training and are about to “go live”, we still urgently require more volunteers.  If you would like to know more about becoming a volunteer, please contact Betty Jenkins on 01792 232955 or visit www.pennardfr.org.uk.

 

Community Councillors

Southgate Ward                                                      Kittle Ward

Dr. R. J. Cook              233822                          Mrs. L. James               234316
Mr. D. C. Hickery         234997                          Mr. M. H. Layton         232213
Mr. L. Irwin                  429385                          Mr. W. Weeks              234180
Mr. N. E. King              233124
Mrs. H. F. Langford      233365
Mr. P. J. Middleton       230280
Mr. G. T. Nash             234425
Mrs. L. Silver                366282
Mr. M. Smith                232093
Mr. A. C. Thomas         234310
Dr. P. M. Waymark      233607

City & County of Swansea Councillor

Mrs. Margaret Smith     233790

Clerk to the Pennard Community Council

To be resolved.

 

COMMUNITY HALL - REGULAR BOOKINGS
As at March 2010

ARCHERY	Fri & Mon Eve	Peter Evans, 49 Glebe Rd. Loughor   Sec.	899294
ART CLUB	Thu Morn.	Dr. Alan Marriot, 2 Kittle Green, SA33JX	232224
BADMINTON	Tue Aft. Wed Morn. Wed Eve. Sun Eve.	Gill Hale Elsie Offord, 102 Pennard Dr.  Sec. Colin Rennie  Margaret Waymark	233066 232104 233576 233607
BOWLS	Mon Aft. Tue Eve - not lst Fri Morn.	Contact Pauline Peters (Chairperson)	232248
COASTWATCH	Mon eve.	A. Richards	390497
DANCING	Fri Aft.	Tony Wiseman, 30 Heol Barcud, Birchgrove,  SA7 9NL	323430
FOOT CLINIC	Last Fri. morning of each month	Sharon Richards, 30 Wimblewood Close,  SA3 5LQ                                                                                                      Mobile:	427515 07790 230195
DOG TRAINING	Thur Eve.	Elenor & Andy Macnab	851241
GARDENING CLUB	Second Mon. each month	Mrs. Glynys Story, 6 Heatherslade Road,  SA3 2DD	234332
PARENT & TODDLER GROUP	Tue Morn. Thur Aft.	Ellen O’Neill	233039
PARKMILL W.I.	First Tue Each Month	Jean Leamon, 140 Pennard Drive	232057
PILATES	Tue. Eve	Karen Davies	404149 Mob 07736 927814
PILATES	Wed Aft	Sarah Wilson, 2 Cambridge St. Uplands.   SA2 0NB	07745 398192
TEA CLUB	Wed. Aft.	Rosemary Hixon, 29 Pennard Dr.  Secretary	233339

PARISH HALL - REGULAR BOOKINGS
As at March 2010

ART CLASS	Fri am	Jeff Kirkhouse	517737
BRIDGE	Fri pm	Chris & Anne Evans	232947
BROWNIES
HDSK	Sundays	Jean Kearney	842743
GOLDEN AGE	1st & 3rd Tue pm	Mrs Jean Butler	232098
MEN’S SOCIETY	2nd Tue. Eve	Sec. Ron Harvey	233868
PENNARD WI	1st Mon. Eve	Chris Morris	232282
PILATES	Tue am	Karen Davies	404149 Mob 07736 927814
PONY CLUB	1st Tue. Eve	Ann Walter	232665
PENNARD CHURCH	Contact the Vicar – Rev. Canon David Wilkinson		232928

Did you realise there is so much going on in our Community, fancy a try at some of them, some of our groups have provided some information to tell you more about themselves:-

Southgate Archery Club
The members of Southgate Archery Club practice their shooting throughout the year. During the winter months they can be found in the Community Centre in Pennard on Monday and Friday evenings.
New members are always welcome, with beginner’s sessions taking place on a Monday evening from 6:45 – 7:45. The cost for 6 sessions is just £10. All beginners’ equipment is provided. All beginners must be over 8 years of age; children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
For more information about the club please do one of the following:
Visit   http://sites.google.com/site/southgatearchery/Home
E-mail    southgatearchery@yahoo.co.uk
Phone   01792 872152 and speak to Mel

 

Pennard Art Group

Pennard Art Group was formed in September 2000 to attract local people who are interested in and enjoy painting or drawing. It is not a class and there is no tuition, so some previous experience is required. Members do whatever interests them, working in various mediums and subject areas from still life to portrait, landscape or even abstract. Most importantly, our weekly meetings are a commitment to paint or draw.  Without them it is doubtful whether any of us would paint or draw on a regular basis. Sometimes, in summer, we paint outdoors, usually at local venues. We have a small library of books and videos for use by members. At present we have 20 members.

Badminton
Wednesday and Sunday evening Badminton
 These are mixed groups of players who play from 7.30 to around 9.15.  Both groups are looking for one or two more players for either or both evenings. Anyone who is interested please contact
Colin Rennie on 233576.

Pennard Indoor Bowls Club
Bored, Winter Blues or just Lethargic – Then why not come and join our Bowls Club.
It’s fun, good exercise and the company is good!!!
Beginners are very welcome and we play 3 times a week.
Monday pm – Tuesday pm – Friday am (£1:50 per session)
This year we can congratulate Pennard Bowls on winning the ‘4’s Competition’ in Landore and also reaching the dizzy height (who says they only drink tea) of the 1st Division of the Swansea League.
So if this impresses you, we would love you to come and join in the fun!!!

Pennard Garden Society
Pennard Garden Society is open to keen gardeners in Pennard, Southgate and Kittle. We meet on the second Monday of the month in PENNARD COMMUNITY HALL at 7.30pm.  Details of each month’s event can be found on local notice boards at the beginning of every month.
This year we will be holding our annual plant sale at Pennard Community Market on Sunday 9 May. This is just the time of year to add something different and some colour to your garden!
Our Annual Trip this year is to the Bath Show on Saturday 1 May. People who are not members of the Society are welcome join us on this outing. Further details will be put up on local notice boards nearer the time.
Additionally, our Annual Flower and Produce show is on 7 August which is generally well attended by members of the public. You don’t have to be a member to exhibit items, so why not give it a go this year? We have a children’s section and would like all parents to encourage any of their children with green fingers to enter something this year.  Further details of this will also be available nearer the time on notice boards.
Feel free to come along to any of our meetings. You don’t have to join at first – just come and see if you like it.
If you wish to get in touch with a member of the committee, contact details are as follows:

Jan Jones                      Tel: 234705
                                    or email: janphil15@waitrose.com

Jane Smith                    Tel: 232093
                                    or email: janeandmark19@aol.com

Glynis Storey                 Tel: 234332
or email on: Glynis.Storey@gstranslations.co.uk

 

Parkmill W.I.
Parkmill WI meets once a month on the first Tuesday night
In Pennard Community Hall, where we put the world to right
We like a joke, we like to chat, we love our cup of tea
We enjoy the varied speakers from cooking to history

Whether you’ve lived here for many years, or only just arrived
Once you’ve sampled our meetings, you’ll wonder how you survived
Making new friends is what we do best in our community
So take the plunge, come along, there’s plenty to do and see (and we meet at 7:30)

Pilates
Pilates is a series of exercises based on the work of Joseph H. Pilates, born 1880 in Germany. Joseph believed that imbalances in the body and habitual patterns of movement caused injuries.  Borrowing the principles of yoga, calisthenics, gymnastics and dance he created a program that allowed students to focus on proper body alignment, body awareness, breathing and ultimately re-education and re-alignment of the body. 
Pilates is unique in that it systematically exercises all the muscle groups in your body – the weak as well as the strong.  Pilates emphasizes overall body strength, and combines stretching, flexibility, mobility and strengthening exercises to achieve a balanced and healthy body, creating beautiful long, lean muscles rather than creating bulk. 
Pilates has no barriers and is suitable for anybody and everybody – male or female, old or young, fat or thin, someone new or returning to exercise and indeed anyone who is already undertaking an exercise regime.
Karen Davies is a fully qualified, insured Pilates Instructor who is on the Register of Exercise Professionals.  Karen holds Pilates sessions at Pennard Community Centre every Wednesday morning.  Booking is essential as spaces are limited.  If you are interested in Pilates, would like to book a place or would like more information please do not hesitate to contact Karen on 01792 404149 / 07736 927814 / karendaviesforeverpilates@talktalk.net

Painting (Friday am in Parish Hall)
Have you ever thought you'd like to try painting, maybe you are recently retired and would like a new hobby. Weather you are an experienced painter or a total beginner, all are welcome to join our Friday morning art class held at the Pennard parish hall.
We paint mainly landscapes, which of course includes the beautiful Gower coast.
You will have Demos to support every painting we attempt, so if your interested in joining our friendly group please don't hesitate and call Jeff Kirkhouse on 01792 517737.

Pennard W.I.
Our members have many diverse interests, take part in a variety of activities and always give a warm welcome to newcomers.  At our meetings we have a varied programme of speakers and topics and we also like to support community events in Pennard – having a very busy day at the Carnival.  We have good links with other local Institutes and support activities both in Glamorgan and nationally.  We meet in the Parish Hall on the first Monday of the month at 7.30 pm.

 

Pennard Golden Age Club
This group was established 34 years ago to enhance the lives of people over 50 in the Pennard and Kittle areas. We continue to be a lively, active group, non-sectarian and non-political.
Our speakers are very varied from “A Trip to Base Camp Everest” “The work of the Salvation Army” to “Wales Air Ambulance” and the “Fire Brigade”. Trips out also vary greatly from Cardiff and the Wales Assembly to The National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Theatre visits and meals out.
We meet at Pennard Parish Hall at 2:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month (except August). Why not come and give us a trial and hopefully become a member. For further details please call 233784 / 233484

Swansea & District Branch of the Pony Club
 The club's activities have already started and will go on throughout the Spring and Summer.
 For further information about joining please ring 01792 232665.
 Show schedules and Members activities will all be on our club website www.swanseaponyclub.co.uk.
 Open shows will be on the following dates:
 
Sunday 28 March         10am - 4.30pm                     Hunter Trials
Sunday 18 April             9am - 5pm                          All Showing Show
Sunday 16 May            10am - 4.30pm                     Eventers Challenge
Sunday 13 June             9am - 5pm                           Family Show
Sunday 22 August        10am - 4.30pm                     One Day Event
Sunday 5 September      9am - 5pm                          Family Show
Sunday 19 September     9am - 4.30pm                    Jump for Jumps

 

Interesting Stuff

Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Working Closely with Community Partners
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are working closely with their Community Partners to encourage the public to take advantage of the FREE Home Fire Safety Check service we provide. We want to continue to deliver a high level of public service, focusing on getting important safety messages to our communities.
We are working alongside local Councils so that that their websites, as well as community websites have a link set up to inform visitors that we provide Home Fire Safety Checks. A Home Fire Safety Check is a visit by a member of the Fire Service to your home to provide home fire safety advice and supply and install FREE smoke alarms. These checks are the cornerstone of the proactive role we adopt in our drive to reduce the deaths and injuries that are caused by accidental fires in the home.
We hope that everyone will take advantage of this free service. If you have a Community website and would like to help by placing the FREE link on your website, please contact Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue service on 03706060699.
You can request a FREE Home Fire Safety Check for yourself or a dependant relative by visiting www.mawwfire.gov.uk or by contacting the Service on 0800 169 1234 or by clicking on the links on your local Council / Community websites,. You can also Text the word 'HFSC' followed by your name to 88365. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can type the word 'deaf' after your name before sending the text to the same number (88365), and a member of the fire service will contact you within 3 working days.

“Hold a Fish and Chip Supper to help spinal cord injured people live full and independent lives.”

Great British Fish and Chip Supper – Friday 21st May 2010

Want to do something different? Want to raise money where you live or work? Want to eat Fish and Chips, while raising money for charity? Hold a fish and chip supper on Friday 21st May 2010 whilst raising awareness of spinal cord injury and supporting SIA’s information and support services.
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre.
SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips, recipes, invitations and donation envelopes. By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional £5.00 means you will raise at least £35.00 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA.
Last year we had over 80 suppers taking part in England and Wales. In 2010 we want to double that figure and ensure we can provide more support to spinal cord injured people.
The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families, from the moment a spinal injury occurs, and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives.
Every year in the UK over 1,000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40,000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone.
Community Fundraising Officer, Elizabeth Wright, says, “The Fish and Chip Supper is a wonderful opportunity for a great evening with friends and family. We are also encouraging people who work to hold a Fish and Chip Lunch in their work places to raise even more funds. You may be even a local community group wanting to run a fun evening with your group.
Be a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured people gain access to the information and support they need to enable them to live full and independent lives.”
For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 678 6633 xtn 229 or email fishandchips@spinal.co.uk or visit www.spinal.co.uk  

Pennard Cricket Club
First founded by a group of dads and leaders, involved in Pennard Colts boys club in 1977, founded by the late Dave Gammon, formed a team to play occasional friendly matches. Over the next few seasons, more people in the village became interested and the club joined Division 5 of the Swansea Industrial league, and from there the club was extremely successful winning successive promotions to Division 1.
At Present Pennard CC still play competitive cricket, but on a friendly basis.
2009 proved a very positive year on the pitch, winning 9 games with 4 losses.
The team has encouraged a big youth policy in recent years, with the majority of the team made up of talented students like all-rounder’s Jason Heath, Alisdair Verbruggen and Louie Jackson, but also retains a few 'mature players' such as the Bryant brothers, Clive and Richie respectively, and the evergreen Jeremy Wolfe who has been the clubs most consistent performer over the last decade.
Captained by Rhys Jones, Pennard c.c are looking forward to another enjoyable and successful year in 2010, and would welcome any support or new players interested to come along to our games.
All of our home fixtures are played on the Pennard playing Field
 
 Fixtures: May 11th Badgers (h)
                   2oth Hendrefoilan (h)
                   26th Sketty Church (a)
                June 3rd Craig y Nos (a)
                    10th Bishopston (a)
                    17th Hendrefoilan (a)
                    24th Swansea Uplands rfc (h)
                July 1st  Sketty Church (h)
                     4th Bosherston (Tour match a)
                    15th Craig y Nos (h)
                    22nd Bishopston (h)
                    29th Solictors (h)
 
               Aug 4th Gowerton vets (a)
                     12th Solicitors (h)
                     19th Swansea Uplands (h)
                     26th Badgers (a).

 

Made it to the end again. There is so much going on around us it’s hard to get it all in, however at this time I would like to thank all those groups who contributed to this newsletter, for taking the time and effort to help others into the village community way of life. The other groups who did not make the deadline, sorry this time but there will be more opportunities I am sure and good luck to you all.
One special group that has now reformed and will need Good Luck and our support is the New Football Teams that are using the field once again, it is a pleasure to see them being enjoyed by all. Although they currently play under the auspices’ of Murton Football Club, this is for administrative purposes only and I believe there are moves afoot to rename the group to The Pennard Colts. Good Luck to them for the coming seasons and if you have some spare time I am sure they would appreciate all the support the can get.
This is the end of the end so there you go, see you around the village.
Mark Smith

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