Llanwenog Community Council received a ‘Commended’ award for this website which provides residents of the Parish and beyond with information about the Community Council and events in the area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Over 60 people came along to the annual Parish Walk, this year it followed public footpaths around the Drefach and Alltyblacca Area and we visited Llanfechan Mansion! Over \u00a3760 was raised towards Eisteddfod Ceredigion 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Annually, Llanwenog Community Council contribute financially, on request, to charities and organisations, during the 2018-2019 financial year, these are some of the charities and organisation where donations were given:<\/span><\/p>\n A large crowd gathered for the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony at Drefach War Memorial which was held by the Reverend Bill Fillery. Our soldiers from the parish who fell at both the first and second world wars were remembered for their bravery and sacrifices for us.<\/p>\n The Community Council then arranged a service of remembrance for the Centenary of the end of the first World War at Llanwenog Church. Thank you to all who attended and took part.<\/p>\n A Beacon of Hope in the form of a bonfire was lit at Blaenrallt Ddu to end the day.<\/p>\n Thank you to all who supported the 2018 Walk. There were over 50 people walking and \u00a3550 has been raised towards buying equipment for the A&E department in Glangwili. Congratulations to Llanwenog Community Council on receiving a ‘Highly Commended’ certificate in One Voice Wales awards, the organization that represents town and community councils in Wales. The award was awarded in the ‘Best Community Engagement Initiative’ category and the competition was strong with Llanwenog competing against large Town Councils such as Cardiff and Llanelli. Thank you\u00a0to Cllr Hazel Thomas and Cllr Alwena Williams for representing the Community Council at the conference and giving a presentation on our behalf. The award was received for the work that has been done in recent years in the community such as the redesigning of the Red Ciosgs with bookkeeping and jigsaw space, Diffibrilator and display board. Holding the annual Walk for Life and making an educational journey telling the story of the Parish and using the public footpaths and raising money for charities. Taking over to be the trustees of the memorial in Drefach, and making sure that it can be moved to create an entrance to Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn. Cae Sarn’s playing field has been taken over by the Community Council to give the village the chance to maintain the playground and provide a park for the children of the village and the area. Hold defibrillator training events, Llanwenog Parish story night by Simon Evans and Open Evening by the Police Commissioner. In the future the Community Council will be holding an open evening for the whole community, a chance to get to know the Councilors, share ideas and concerns.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There is now a Community Book Swap stationed within the Drefach Kiosk and a Defibrillator if it is required at any time. Please bring your books and fill up the shelves!<\/span><\/p>\n Thanks to the enthusiasm of local residents, the Cwrtnewydd Kiosk which sits outside the old Red Lion pub will be converted into a Community Hub with a Book Swap Shop, Defibrillator and a brand new notice board! Contact Debbie Chapman, Bryngranod or Graham Watson, Yr Aber for further information. Additionally the Kiosks have\u00a0 all been cleaned by the Chairman of the Community Council and Noticeboards have been included in the majority – feel free to use them!<\/span> This Act is about improving the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales.<\/p>\n The Act will make the public bodies listed in the Act think more about the long term, work better with people and communities and each other, look to prevent problems and take a more joined-up approach.<\/p>\n This new law will mean that, for the first time, public bodies listed in the Act must do what they do in a sustainable way. Public bodies need to make sure that when making their decisions they take into account the impact they could have on people living their lives in Wales in the future. It will expect them to:<\/p>\n http:\/\/gov.wales\/topics\/people-and-communities\/people\/future-generations-act\/?skip=1&lang=en<\/p>\n 55 people from Llanwenog Parish and beyond ventured on the sponsored walk to raise money for Kidney Wales Foundation and over \u00a3750 was raised. A map and accompanying notes were created to coincide with the route walked and we all learnt something new. Both documents are attached below. Thank you to all who\u00a0organised the\u00a0event and prepared the buffet. Onwards now to the fourth walk next year…<\/p>\n The new hall at Gorsgoch is looking fantastic both inside and out and is now available for hire. For further information visit their facebook page or email neuaddyrhafod@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Under S137 of the Local Government Act 1972 the Community Council can support its constituents\u00a0financially for reasons which are in their\u00a0opinion is in the interest of, and will bring direct benefit to, their\u00a0area or any part of it or all or some of its inhabitants. If you are part of a charity or an individual who is going to represent this Parish, applications are considered via a letter by the Community Councillors on a monthly basis, you should send your application to the Clerk, Blaenderi, 13 Penbryn, Lampeter, SA48 7EU. Every application will be determined on its merits and there is no certainty that the application will be successful.<\/p>\n The\u00a0planning application for\u00a0the new area school in Drefach will appear before the Planning Committee on the 9th September 2015 at Penmorfa. To see the plans visit the County Council’s website. The application number is A141017, follow this link to see the application: http:\/\/www.ceredigion.gov.uk\/English\/Resident\/Planning\/applications\/Pages\/search.aspx?pacs=A141017<\/a> There are two applications in also to move the war memorial in order to create an entrance into the school field and one to demolish the former pub.<\/p>\n On the 26th April 2015 over 50 people gathered to walk 5 miles around Gorsgoch to raise money for Kidney Wales Foundation and \u00a3820.00 was raised and has been presented to the charity. Thank you to Cllr Geraint Hatcher for organising the event once again this year and to Cefn-Hafod for the food that followed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A memorial service was held to remember the Centenary of the First World War on\u00a0Sunday the 10th August 2014 in Llanwenog Church with a Welsh tea to follow. \u00a3255.00 was raised towards Help the Heroes charity. It was lovely to see all organisations gather together to remember those who fought for our country.<\/p>\n The War Memorial\u00a0has been cleaned and looks as fresh as ever!<\/p>\n Thanks to the grant received from Balcher Pentrefi, <\/i>eight new benches have been made for the Parish as the existing ones were in a state of disrepair. However the old wooden benches which are still useable will be given to local organisations for their re-use. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ‘Caru’ch Cymuned’ Award The Community Council submitted an application on behalf of the good work that’s undertaken in Drefach Village and surrounding area. The application has been short listed and will be announced at a ceremony on the 11th December in Lampeter! 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Donations by Llanwenog Community Council<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
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2018 Remembrance Sunday<\/span><\/h1>\n
2018 Llanwenog Parish Walk<\/span>
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\u00a0ONE VOICE WALES AWARDS<\/span><\/h1>\n
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CWRTNEWYDD RED KIOSK<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\nDEFIBRILLATORS<\/span><\/h2>\n
Many thanks to Cwmsychpant Show for asking the Community Council if they could use Cwmsychpant Kiosk, Cwrtnewydd Kiosk and Drefach Kiosk to place the defibrillators they have purchased following the money raised at the 2016 Show. Look out for them, take a look at the instructions and keep your eyes peeled for a training event!<\/p>\nWell-being Future Generations Act 2015<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Walk for Life 2016<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\nGorsgoch Village Hall – Neuadd yr Hafod<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Requests for Funding from the Community Council<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u00a0New Area School<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Walk for Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n
First World War Centenary <\/b><\/h2>\n
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Drefach War Memorial<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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