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Dear Friends, It is with some sadness that I write this my final letter in this issue of our magazine. As you will all know my wife and I take our leave of you at the end of August, our Ministry here having lasted for the last nineteen years. During this time there have been moments of great joy, equally times of great sorrow and heartache but generally it has been a time of immense happiness for us both. Much has been achieved during the years that we have been with you, not least in the care and maintenance of our two lovely Churches. There is still much to be done not least in extending and sharing our good Catholic, Anglican values and treasures. There is unfortunately a danger of frittering away all the things held dear in the past and we must not allow this to happen. Liturgy and worship are important aspects of Anglican worship – nothing can replace the Eucharistic offering – Do this in remembrance of me commanded Jesus. The liturgy, the prayers of the Church are all steeped in history and are valued treasures of our Church. The old traditions and practices have much to teach us and we ignore them at our peril. It has always been my view that the Church should be the rock to which those in need can turn. If the rock should be found wanting then the future will become uncertain. In a changing world our Church must remain stable and continue to be ‘the rock’ that she has always been throughout the centuries. The minute we turn our back on our age old doctrines and traditions and begin to emulate the things of the world we shall find ourselves on the slippery path of decline. Many people today mistakenly claim God will provide and of course he does. This has been so evident in the life of our churches, not only in the past few years but throughout the last nineteen years and beyond. But it has to be said that God helps those who help themselves. In other words it is our duty to be workers together with God – we cannot work in isolation - every part of our Christian life, worship, prayer, fund raising are all part of the whole mission of Christ’s church and they all fit together like a jigsaw and if one part works in isolation then the jigsaw is incomplete and is rendered useless. If the Church in the world is to progress, co-operation and not isolation must be our priority. Co-operation not confrontation must be our aim for the future. It is in working together in harmony that we shall achieve our aim of building upon the basic Christian principles and in so doing communicate God’s Saving Grace to all His people. Self must never come into our motives for he who works in isolation can only fail. We must always remember that it is a privilege to be a member of Christ’s Church, but it also brings with it responsibilities and we cannot ignore or shirk the demands of true discipleship and the responsibility that it brings.
THE DEPARTED MARION GWYNETH POWELL - Many of us remember Marian when she and her husband David farmed at Llan Farm, Goetre, she having lived there for forty six years. Twelve years ago they decided to retire and moved to Westgate Farm, Caerwent. In recent times Marian underwent a hip operation, sometime after her health began to deteriorate but she bore her sufferings bravely with great courage and dignity. She is survived by husband David, son Nigel and daughter-in-law Barbara and three grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her and by all who knew her. DAVID GRAHAM BALDWIN - The suddenness of Graham’s death came as a great shock to Lynne his wife, Sarah his daughter, Lilian his mother and his father-in-law and many friends. It was shattering news for his staff and colleagues at Woodland School where he was headmaster. Being quite an active sportsman he was, on the day of his death, taking part in a cricket match. His sudden collapse undoubtedly had its effect upon all who were with him but it gives some comfort to know that he died in the presence of his friends. The numbers attending his funeral were testimony to his popularity and moving and fitting tributes were paid to him by his wife and colleagues. It is sad that his young life was cut short before all his ambitions could be fulfilled. Our parish will miss his presence at our various events and from his visits to church. Our hearts go out to his family at this very sad and difficult time. ERNEST ALFRED BROWN - Ernest moved to Goetre with his wife some thirty- three years ago. They came from Birmingham in order that Ernest could take up his position as manager of the toy factory in Pontypool, a factory which was linked with Chad Valley toys. He retired twenty-five years ago. Both he and Muriel were involved with the ‘Village Produce Association’. Ernest was quite adept at using sewing needles and knitting needles. He once knitted a shawl which was then sent to Princess Diana & Prince Charles on the birth of their eldest son William. At the age of eighty-five he tried his hand at hang-gliding and actually achieved his goal. At the age of ninety he expressed some sadness at not being allowed to do it again. Sometime after Muriel’s death Ernest moved from Parklands and took up residence at Highfield Farm where he spent ten happy years. He later moved to Belmont House Residential Home in Abergavenny where he received every care and attention. We in the Parish will remember him for his devoted service to his church and the loyal way he served at the Altar both in St. Peter’s and St. Bartholomew’s regularly over many years. After moving to Abergavenny he maintained his interest here returning every Thursday morning to take up his duties of serving and reading at the Thursday Eucharist – what a remarkable man he was!
THE DEPARTED (continued) When our Monday group was first formed he became its treasurer, a position he kept until moving to Abergavenny. We at St. Peter’s are indebted to him for his realistic financial support. Three months from his ninety-second birthday his tired body gave notice and he slipped quietly from this world. Ernest always loved to visit Switzerland and his much loved daughter Rosemary and grandson Dominic both of whom will greatly miss him. We remember them both in our prayers. RAYMOND CLARKE - Raymond was admitted to hospital where he received treatment. He recovered sufficiently from this to return home to his wife and family. He was delighted to be home again and enjoyed a couple of hours in the presence of his near family. Sadly later that evening he collapsed and died. This came as a great shock to all his family and has left an aching void in their hearts. Raymond was very well known in Llanover and Garndiffaith and had gathered many friends throughout his life. His cheery countenance will be sadly missed by all who knew him; his presence will be sadly missed by his loving wife and equally loving family. We assure them of our thoughts and prayers always. EILEEN GRACE DUNFORD - Eileen started her working life by training to be a child’s nanny in Harrow. After the war broke out she rejoined her parents at Goetre. At first she worked at The Rectory as a nanny to the children – later she took up war work, for a short while at R.O.F. Glascoed, as an inspector in the Inspectorate Department. In 1941 she joined the Women’s Auxiliary Airforce and trained as a flight mechanic on aero engines where she spent four years working on Merlin Rolls Royce engines that were fitted to Spitfires and Hurrican planes. It was during this time that she met Sid who later became her husband. When leaving the Forces she again took up work as a child’s nanny this time working for Dr Blackmore of Abergavenny. Sid and Eileen married in April 1947 on his return from the Far East. They were married in St. Peter’s Church and just over two years later they were blessed with the birth of twin daughters, Susan & Joy. Four years later their marriage was further blessed with the birth of their son Frank. Eileen is mourned by her husband Sid, daughters Susan & Joy, son Frank and granddaughter Helen. We extend our good wishes, prayers and thoughts to the family at this time of great sadness. PATRICIA HENRIETTA RODEN - Pat was a much loved member of the Goytre community having arrived here, with her sister, during the war as evacuees. Mr & Mrs Haines became their adoptive parents and Pam and Pat were much loved by them. Throughout her life Pat has showed great courage and certainly for well over the past twenty years or so she has accepted her cross with courage, dignity and without complaint. She has left us an example of dignified suffering and never once did she complain or blame God for her condition. Even though she was herself suffering with poor health she committed herself to caring for Gwyn, her much loved husband, during his months of incapacitation. Pat was a lady to be greatly admired. We send our condolences and prayers to David her son and also to Lou together with Pam and her family. Her many friends at St Peters Church are saddened by her passing.
FROM “THE REGISTERS” HOLY BAPTISM “Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me” May Yzobelle Teucher June Amelia Arden Smith July Tobias John Mayo July Jamie Andrew Emerick HOLY MATRIMONY “Those whom God hath joined together” April Christopher Roy Mayo & Joanna Kate Collins April Howard Neil Wood & Julie Anne Starmore April Alan George Coates & Jane Regan May Carl Lyndon Pocknell & Emma Louise Griffiths June Robert James Powell & Zoe Fowler June Barry James Hopkins & Samantha Jane Hopkins Aug Stephen Robert Hamer & Claire Louise Melmoth HOLY BURIAL “Into the hands of God” April Marian Powell May David Graham Baldwin May Ernest Alfred Brown June Eileen Grace Dunford June Patricia Henrietta Roden
At the time of writing the following remain in poor health David Fellows, Melda Lewis, Ethel Williams, Inez Whetstone, Betty Farthing, Nancy James, Marg Bowker, Stan Daniels, Cliff & Muriel Gordon, Ken Blomley, Elsie Edwards, Bea Heathcote, Ella Thomas, Margaret Green, Mac Harris, Alan Milton, Nick Candler, Warren Worth and Muriel Overland. We convey our best wishes to all who are sick and house bound and assure them of our prayers and thoughts always. Our apologies to all who may have been inadvertently omitted from this list.
In recent years, audio cassettes have become a popular way of enjoying books. We used to find books on tapes, such as Nicholas Nickleby and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a useful and enjoyable way of passing a long car journey when Peter was younger. But there is also a wealth of Christian material in audio form, from recorded talks, interviews and stories with a Christian message to the Bible on cassettes. If you are a sports fan, you may enjoy ‘Waves’, which is a series of audio cassettes featuring well-known personalities telling how they came to know Christ and how God has changed their lives. Footballers Alan West and Alan Mullery, tennis commentator Gerald Williams and golfer Bernhard Langer are amongst those featured. The Birds our Teachers, a lovely book by John Stott, is now available on cassette. The author reads his commentary, sharing biblical lessons from his lifelong interest in ornithology. Talks given at various conferences are often recorded. ICC’s ‘Spreading the Word’ series includes Studies in Nehemiah, a series of 5 cassettes recorded during last year’s Keswick Convention. And finally, to entertain the children, there are stories such as The Calico Bear by Angela Elwell Hunt, which also has a musical score, and The Stormy Night by Sanna Anderson Baker, a bedtime story and song. Wishing you all happy holidays. Gill White
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES St Peter’s Goetre 27th July Hog Roast at Nantyderry House 30th Sept Harvest - Preacher 6pm Canon Philip Morgan 23rd Nov Christmas Bazaar St Bartholomew’s Llanover 7th Oct Harvest Breakfast (after 8.30 Service) 14th Oct Harvest - Preacher 6pm Canon Derek Jones Other Events 27th-29thJuly 9th
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St Mary’s Priory Church Monmouth 900 Years in Flowers 10am-6 pm, £1.50, (Tel: 01600 714779 for further details) Diane’s Annual Sponsored Walk for Velindre MRI Scanner- (11am from Goytre Arms Car Park)
Easter time is a most solemn and joyous time all rolled into one, and the Sunday School children are very aware of this. Diane and I thought we would experiment for the first time and try out an Easter egg hunt with the children (and adults if they so chose.) Our thanks go to Peter White, Anwen Griffiths and Caron Griffiths for their very hard work in organising the clues. We worked a Buddy system where older children guided the younger ones through the clues and then the younger ones helped the older children. They were like little ants rushing every where looking for clues and finding Easter eggs!! The adults then had their turn and thanks to Julia Pring and Ivor, we all managed to find the last of the eggs. To finish with, we rolled the remaining eggs up the aisle to see who could roll them the farthest! We are sure that God in Heaven would have heartily approved of seeing such happy children in His church, He also provided us with excellent weather. So who knows, maybe next year Diane and I will repeat this very happy exercise. As Sunday School Teachers of St Peters, Diane and I would like to say a BIG thank you to all the people who supported us at our very first Children’s Service on Sunday May 13th. The children had written their own prayers and chosen their own hymns, the readings were also of their own choosing. Our thanks go to the rector for his support. We were delighted that so many people stayed after Morning Worship to enjoy tea and coffee, even though Diane and I had forgotten to get up a little earlier that morning to milk the cow!! Still Ivor to the rescue on his trusty Rover steed and, off to the PONDA ROSA SPAR where he quickly milked the cow and returned before many people had noticed his absence! Everyone seemed to enjoy the children’s corner where their work was displayed, and passed comment that we were achieving a good cross section of work. We have a small core of children who regularly attend Sunday School and others who come when they are able. We sometimes hear from parents that their children do not attend Sunday School because of family commitments. Sometimes this may mean that weeks go by and we do not see the children. We, however, love to see all children and welcome them whenever they are able to come. Bringing the children to Sunday School to learn of God’s teaching is another step on the path in faith, and gives the children an opportunity to develop and explore their own beliefs. So we are here, and look forward to welcoming ANY child into St Peter’s Sunday School. As a result of Mrs Jan Parson’s retirement, we are seeking another person with a Christian commitment to teach at St Peter’s Sunday School. We are a forwardlooking group with lots of activities already in progress, with plans for much more. Our ultimate aim is to bring our children to a closer understanding of God and the Bible, but an element of fun must run through our classes. If you feel you can give this commitment, 11-12 noon on Sundays, please phone Jan Bennett on 01873-880322 or Diane Griffiths on 01873-880518. Diane & Jan, Sunday School Teachers
GOYTRE VILLAGE HALL REGULAR ACTIVITIES
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Bingo - Wednesday evenings 7.30 Friday Dances - 3rd Friday each month. W.I. - 2nd Tuesday evening each month. Craft Classes - Wednesday afternoon weekly. Bee Keeping (Dates variable). V.P.A. - 1st Thursday each month. Gwent Badger Group -Thursday - dates variable. Ornithological Society - fortnightly Saturdays. Indoor Bowls - Tuesday & Thursday afternoon. Village Hall Committee Meeting - 3rd Tuesday evening in month. Pensioners Club - fortnightly - Monday afternoon. Martial Arts - Tuesday & Thursday evenings.
Bookings available for the main hall, lounge or club room for wedding receptions, anniversary parties, children’s parties, meetings etc. For further information and charges please contact the village hall booking secretary, Mrs May Otton on 01873-880072.
GOYTRE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB (with Licensed Bar) Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings New members welcome Annual fee £5 per couple, £3 single, O.A.P.s half price For further details please contact the treasurer on 01495-785220
LLANOVER SOCIAL CLUB Situated in Llanover Village Hall, the Sir John Herbert Memorial Hall. Open Friday 9.30 pm, Saturday & Sunday at 8.00 pm plus Bank Holidays, Licensed Bar. New members are welcome Annual Membership is £3.00 per person, senior citizens £1.50. A friendly club where local people meet for bingo, snooker or social functions. Families welcome. AGE CONCERN CLUB Unfortunately due to the loss of some of our members we are desperate for new members to keep our group viable so please come and join us on Tuesday afternoons. Enjoy a nice cup of tea, biscuit, chat ...fun and games! Care, companionship and conversation! We meet 2-4 pm at Capel Ed Chapel, transport is available. There are occasional lunch and afternoon trips to places of interest, we also have speakers visit the club to talk on a variety of topics. Ring now to find out more and to book a place. Tel: 01291-673300
LLANOVER NEWS Regretfully, the Parish Breakfast booked for March this year had to be cancelled owing to foot and mouth disease, and our prayers and thoughts went out to the farmers and all the local community affected by this dreadful scourge. However, a Ploughmans Lunch was held in our Church Hall on June 2nd, which we are delighted to report was a huge success. As this was the first time we had attempted a luncheon we are very pleased. The pleasure was increased with the number of children accompanying their parents. I thank all the Fund Raising Committee and helpers, in whatever capacity, for their dedication and excellent team work, and for arranging everything so beautifully on the day to make all our efforts worthwhile. Following this, we are hoping to have a Parish Harvest Breakfast in the Church Hall on Sunday 7th October following the Morning Service. In the past this event has proved very popular and we expect the tickets to go with gusto. We have also been asked to provide tea and biscuits after the Harvest Service on the 14th October and all are welcome. Any other events will be announced in Church as they come along. Before I go further, I must say thank you to you all for the wonderful support our events are receiving. As Canon Cale told you some weeks ago, we have some major repairs to the Church in hand and need all the help we can get. The Fund Raising Committee and Sewing Guild would like to register how much we are going to miss Canon Cale in his retirement. He has completely devoted his time and self to this Church for so many years and, although he will leave so much of his spirit within the Church, his presence will be missed all the same. We hope Canon, that you and your wife Joan will have a lengthy and happy retirement and that we shall see you both often. Good health, good luck, and we trust that you will get to do some of those things that you have never had time to enjoy whilst you have been doing God’s work. This June seems to be a very eventful month somehow, our vicars-warden for so, so many years, absolutely devoted and devout, Mrs Mary Francis has now through indifferent health, decided to retire too. However, Mary has assured us that whilst she is physically able to get to St. Bartholomew’s, she will be there. Best wishes for the future go out to you Mary, and we thank you for your wonderful support over the years. Congratulations then go to Mrs Shirley Palmer who has taken Mary’s place. In our delight Shirley, we wish you a very happy involvement during your term of office. For many years that I remember, Mr Ernest Brown attended our vicar at the altar, and also, was for a while, a member of our Sewing Guild. With the onset of ill health he was forced to retire from duties. Sadly, as the vicar will have told you, he passed away quietly a few weeks ago.
LLANOVER NEWS (continued) The Sewing Guild is taking things easy at the moment and members are doing their own ‘thing’. Llanover WI - A Bangers and Mash evening was for the June meeting and a talk on midwifery was given by Mrs Liz James which was very informative and much enjoyed by members. Meetings are held first Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm and all are welcome. Jean Manser
LLANOVER SCHOOL NEWS Speed Limit - Everyone in the village has been delighted to see the 40mph signs go up at last! The pupils wrote to Mrs Sue Essex, Environment Minister of the Assembly, which prompted her to request a visit to our school. The youngest pupils donned uniforms of policemen and a ‘lollypop’ lady and demonstrated their concern for road safety by driving the newly purchased road vehicles and using the traffic lights around the playground all in a safe manner. Mrs Essex then spoke to the Junior pupils about the village campaign, and promised that the signs would be up by the beginning of the Summer term - and they were! School News - Visits have been made to the Big Marquee Circus Workshop, the Shree Swaringham Hindu Temple in Cardiff, the Millennium Stadium and a postponed visit to Caerleon now takes place in a fortnight. Junior pupils have been participating in inter-school kwik-cricket, rugby and football, they also took part in Its a Knockout. A number of Junior pupils will be taking part in a Sponsored Cycle Ride in Abergavenny at the end of the month. Two Welsh writers visited our school, each spending a day with us, they were Francesca Kay and Daniel Morden, both well known and inspirational. Finally we held our very enjoyable and successful Midsummer Fayre. Retirement of our Chair of Governors - We are all very sorry to have to bid a fond farewell to the vicar at the end of term, following his resignation as Chairman of Governors. The vicar has been a Governor and Chair of Governors for twelve years, and in that time has been totally supportive and dedicated to Llanover School. His pastoral care for pupils, staff and parents has always been valued, and through the years he has dealt with many educational issues, not least leading the Governors through a very successful school inspection in 1996. The vicar was presented with a sundial, cake and special card at a presentation in the school. Our ‘vic’ as he is fondly known was then taken out by the staff for an evening of ten pin bowling and a Chinese meal, where a good time was had by all. Thank you vicar. We are missing you already! May you enjoy a well deserved retirement, when hopefully in the words of W H Davies entitled Leisure you will have “time to stand and stare”. Barbara Thomas Headteacher
BEECHWOOD HOUSE (formerly Goytre House) We would like to welcome Brain Injury Services to our village and the following will give you an insight into the services they provide. It is frightening to think that the All Wales Steering Group estimates that, every year in Wales 45,000 people attend hospital following a head injury and, of these: 9,500 are admitted to hospital 3,744 are left with some disability 203 will be severely head injured and have major cognitive, behavioural and emotional difficulties 100 will have significant cognitive, behavioural and emotional difficulties which may last a lifetime. (Source: Report of the All Wales Steering Group: Severe Head Injuries Rehabilitation, February 1997)
Our philosophy is to provide physical, cognitive, behavioural and functional rehabilitation in a real life setting. This, combined with the effectiveness of the interdisciplinary team approach, involving every member of the team in delivering rehabilitation around the clock results in very real improvements to outcomes and, consequently, reduction in the future burden of care. From our experience at Grafton Manor and Elm Park, we have found that, typically, 75% of our admissions come from an institutional setting but 77% are discharged to a residential setting. 53% to their own or a parental home. This is achieved in the context, of an average length of stay of 322 days. Since 1985, Brain Injury Services has been providing specialised rehabilitation for people with a brain injury. Our particular expertise is in working with people with challenging behaviour as well as the complex cognitive aid physical difficulties arising from this most destructive of injuries. Comprehensive assessment, detailed, individual treatment plans and an interdisciplinary team approach are key features of Brain Injury Services’ approach to rehabilitation. Working closely with the person with a brain injury and all those involved with him or her creates real opportunities for change. Beechwood House is the first facility of its kind in Wales and is intended to complement the excellent acute services for people with a brain injury available within the NHS in Wales. In all of its services, Brain Injury Services works in partnership with the NHS to provide highly specialised services which are difficult to resource from within the NHS in the face of so many competing priorities. Beechwood House is set in 7 acres of peaceful, wooded grounds. Originally a family home, it has been extended over the years and, most recently, refurbished by Brain Injury Services to provide 18 bedrooms, all with en-suite shower facilities. The house also has generous facilities for therapeutic, recreational and occupational activity. A comprehensive team of neuropsychiatrist, psychologist, therapists, nurses, and support staff deliver the rehabilitation programme. Thorough, holistic assessment of each resident’s needs is followed by an individual rehabilitation programme which is subject to regular review and evaluation. No two people with a brain injury share the same circumstances; Brain Injury Services recognises this and provides a flexible service, working closely with the brain injured person, their family and involved clinicians to provide an individual service which may include: Residential rehabilitation; Respite care; Outreach Services; Supported living and Community reintegration.
THIS AND THAT FOND FAREWELL - It was with a sense of regret that we, the parishioners of Goetre learned that our rector is to retire at the end of August. His is a very busy and demanding job and we would not be selfish enough to expect him to stay when he has made his decision. His long and caring ministry in our parish has been a source of comfort, strength and encouragement to so many people and he will be sorely missed. Our thanks too go to Joan for all her hard work and hospitality over the years. Our gratitude and thanks go to you both and we wish you a long and happy retirement in Raglan. God bless you both. EASTER LILIES The money donated towards the cost of the Easter lilies amounted to £177.28, and out thanks go to Wendy for arranging the beautiful display. Edith South
GOOD WISHES Our good wishes are extended to all our young people who at this time are facing the prospect of endless and challenging examinations. We wish you every success in your future studies. We look forward like you to good and rewarding results. CONGRATULATIONS We congratulate Peter White on being chosen to play among the first violins in the National Welsh Youth Orchestra for Wales. We are delighted. Congratulations and good luck Peter. GOETRE & LLANOVER SCHOOLS The rector wishes to express his thanks and good wishes to the headteachers and staff of Goetre and Llanover Schools for their co-operation during his ministry in the parish. It has been helpful and encouraging to be involved with the work of the schools. It is my regret that my time has been limited in the case of Goetre – although this is through no fault of the school. May I wish both schools every success in the future and I shall be following their progress with great interest. Because of my involvement at Llanover School, as Chair of Governors over many years I have a greater working knowledge of that school I would like to express my gratitude to all present and past governors for their support and interest throughout the years. A special thank you to Mrs Thomas and the children. You certainly gave me a surprise evening, and a gift that I shall always treasure. Good luck and best wishes to you all. NEVILL HALL HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN The Revd Michael Marsden has recently been appointed the first full time chaplain at Nevill Hall Hospital having responsibility for the spiritual and pastoral needs of patients, their relatives and hospital staff. He is keen to build a chaplaincy team of volunteers to work with him. Anyone interested in this exciting and challenging ministry please contact his office on 01873-732112 or 01873-732732 and ask switchboard to page him.
THIS & THAT (continued) VESTRY PRAYER GROUP - Our Prayer Group still consists of Gill, Jean and Jan and although small in number, our outreach of prayer grows day by day. As was mentioned before, we sometime join with Capel-Ed prayer group and have recently joined in prayer with Saron. The three groups came together at Saron earlier this month. I can’t explain the feeling of knowing that when we prayed together, the power of that prayer was covering all of our churches, that we were all praying to the same God, to put his loving arms around our parish, to guide people back to Him when maybe some of them had lost their way. At the end of the day, we all pray for almost the same things and no matter where we do that prayer God will hear us. At the time of writing this, Jean’s Mum had been taken ill and Jean and Dan are now with her whilst she is in hospital making her recovery, so I know that you will think of them all in your prayers. The passing of our dear friend Ernest Brown brought sadness to all in our Prayer Group, indeed to everyone who ever knew him. To the Prayer Group he brought his own kind of humour and prayer and he will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go to Ernest’s daughter Rosemary and her family. We loved him and will miss him. Gill, Jean and Jan
200 CLUB - June & July Winners
1st (£25) 2nd (£15) 3rd (£10)
June M Otton M Sturley M Colwell
July V Minor D Kelly M Overland
Congratulations to all who won during 2000/2001 the last draw for the current membership is at the beginning of August. Thank you to all who supported St Peter’s in this way, we hope you will renew your membership for the coming year. The first draw takes place at the beginning of September, all membership forms and subscriptions need to be submitted by 17th August. There is no restriction on the number of subscriptions a member can hold. If you know of anyone who would like to become a member, further application forms are available from the promoter, PCC members or in church. The Club is now the responsibility of Mrs Ann Mills, The Haven, Nantyderry who has very kindly taken over from Mr Hywel Jones. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Jones for his hard work since the inception of the Club. CHEESE & WINE EVENING / STRAWBERRY TEA - May we express our thanks to the Robinson Family for their kind invitation to hold a Cheese and Wine evening at Nantyderry Nurseries. A most enjoyable and informative evening was had by all and we are pleased to announce a profit of £553. Also thanks go to the rector and Mrs Cale for the use of The Rectory garden once again for our annual Strawberry Tea, monies raised including the Annual Draw amounted to £1600.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS Dog fouling is becoming an increasing problem according to Goetre Fawr Community Council (GFCC). Recently no less than 14 cases were counted on a 100 yard stretch of pavement. Even in the dog exercise area in Goytre Park provided by the Council some owners are not taking home the mess. It has been speculated that the footpath restrictions due to foot and mouth disease have led to animals being walked in more public places and some owners may not realise that they are liable to be fined if they fail to clear up after their pet. Mr Dale Roberts, the newly appointed Area General Manager of Monmouthshire County Council visited GFCC at the recent meeting. He explained his role, stressing his wish that it be viewed largely as a partnership, particularly with Community Town Councils. Councillors were told that a One Stop Shop is planned for Abergavenny. Some services will be de-centralised and become the responsibility of the area. Community/Town Councils will eventually have more say over the allocation of the spend in their area. Chairman Ray Gooding thanked Mr Roberts for his talk and answering questions so honestly and everyone looked forward to the improved opportunity for communications between, not only Community Councils but also members of the public with his area of Monmouthshire County Council. GFCC have appointed a new Chairman and Vice Chairman. Mrs Sue Phillips started her year by thanking the previous Chairman, Ray Gooding for his excellent work and stated she would do her best to retain the smooth running of Council. Her experience working with local groups such as the Church, Community Centre and School will be a valuable asset to Council. The new Vice Chairman is Nigel Morrey, an experienced businessman. GFCC are to conduct a survey in the Goytre area to establish potential usage of the Community Centre as there is the possibility of obtaining a grant to improve the premises. Ian Price, Clerk, Goetre Fawr Community Council Hon. Editor:
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