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Llanmaes is a Treasure, a Top 20 Treasure in fact.......

Andy HigginsComment
“In 2003, Steve McGrory and Anton Jones reported a group of rare bronze cauldrons and axes they’d found in the Vale of Glamorgan. An initial investigation of the spot by the National Museum of Wales revealed an extraordinary prehistoric feasting mound and a remarkable accumulation of cultural material dating back to the beginning of the Iron Age, around 2,650 years ago. Beneath the mound lay a previously unsuspected Bronze Age settlement. When we excavated this we found Bronze Age gold artefacts, later declared Treasure.” (National Museum Wales)

— Edward Besly, numismatist, National Museum of Wales

2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the Treasure Act 1996. The Daily Telegraph and British Museum are highlighting a ‘Top 20’ list of Treasures which the public are now invited to vote on and choose their favourite before voting closes on May 15. You can read their article here:

 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/wellbeing/mood-and-mind/treasure-20-vote-favourite/ 

Please visit the above link and vote for Llanmaes! More information to follow, Tim Fowler is meeting The National Museum Cardiff next week for an interview.

More information here on the story of the Llanmaes Feasting Ground!

 

IMPORTANT: Llanmaes Flood Meeting - everyone is welcome

Andy HigginsComment

A meeting is being held at Llanmaes village hall at 6pm on Thursday 24th November to discuss the repeated flooding in the village. The meeting will be attended by the council, your communitty council and is open to all residents to attend and share your views and concerns. Please show your support in what is becoming an ever increasing problem for many of our village residents. Thank you.

Defibrillator Location

Andy HigginsComment

As The Blacksmiths Arms pub will
be closed for the next few weeks, the defibrillator will be located at the home of Jackie Wright,  21 Tyle House Close. We are looking to re-site it and will advice as soon as this has been arranged.

Llanmaes - Paths for People

Andy HigginsComment

LLANMAES – PATHS FOR PEOPLE

 The Community Council are interested in setting up a “Rights of Way” Group within the village to protect and promote local footpaths.  The statutory duty to protect these paths rests with the highway authority, but local councils can play an important role in ensuring the paths are fit for use.

The aim of the group will be to carry out regular inspections (at least twice a year) of the paths in and around the village.  In consultation with the VOGC, possibly carry out basic maintenance work.  Check stiles and gates.  Ensure rights of way are signposted.  Perhaps organise regular walks for local residents.

 

For further information please contact Cllr Keith Lewis,

24 Tyle House Close, Llanmaes.  Tel: 01446 796106

 

 

Mind Reading Evening

Andy HigginsComment

We still have a few tickets available for this fun evening of comic Mind Reading with Carl John at Llanmaes Village Hall this Friday 28th October at 7.00pm. Tickets £5 each to include snacks, Licensed Bar available. Tel; Jackie on 07976 698325 or visit www.llanmaesonline.com/contactus

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South Wales Three Peaks Trial

Andy HigginsComment

Laura McGreevy (of Llanmaes Social Committee Easter Bunny Hunt fame) is taking on the challenge of the South Wales Three Peaks Trial on Saturday, April 2nd. She will be accompanied by her husband Eamonn and friend Roger.

This is a gruelling 20 mile hike, encompassing three mountains and 1,500 metres of ascent, and will take approximately 10 hours.

Laura is hoping to raise £500 for Emmaus South Wales, the charity which supports formerly homeless people in Wales.

You can view the charity profile at the link below, and if you wish, make a donation towards the ongoing work of Emmaus South Wales.

 

 Show your support and sponsor Laura by clicking on this link

Fore more information on Emmaus South Wales and the great work they do, click on this link 

 

 

Important: Llanmaes Easter Egg Hunt 2016

Andy HigginsComment

Unfortunately the Llanmaes social committee are unable to provide an Easter Egg Hunt this year, as due to work and other commitments we do not have any volunteers available to coordinate this event on Easter Monday. It is a great pity that such a popular event has had to be cancelled and we would urge anyone who might be able to give some time to the Llanmaes Village Social Committee to please get in touch. Please get involved so that we are all able to continue to offer and enjoy a programme of village events in the future! If you would like to get involved and help where or when your able to, please email llanmaessocial@gmail.com

 

Thanks. 

Fun evening of Military Whist

Andy HigginsComment

Come and join us for a fun evening of Military Whist at 7.00pm on Friday 26th February 2016 Tickets £5.00 Ploughman's included Bar available Tickets: contact 01446 796224 or 01446 790222. Proceeds in aid of St Cattwg's Restoration Fund