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January 2015
Edition No. 102
The Independent Business Directory Serving
The Residents of Marshfield And Surrounding Areas
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Article - If You’re Gym-phobic. Sign Up Here!
Coffee Break Quiz and Sudoku.
Around Britain Trivia - Dogs.
Janaury Cryptic Crossword.
January Recipe - Coconut Curry.
Article - Golden Years, Memories of 50 Years Ago.
January Travel Article - Greece, Thessaloniki.
Article - Drop A Dress Size - Digitally!
Police Neighbourhood News.
Article - The Better Life...Winter Flue Jab.
January Short Story - Percy Comes For Dinner.
Useful Telephone Numbers.
The Marshfield Mail Kidz Page.
January Motoring Article - Rolls Royce Wraith.
Spot The Difference.
January Wordsearch.
Article - Home & Interiors...Design A Blissful Bedroom.
January Cake & Bake - Plum & Almond Tart.
Janaury Council Matters.
Solution’s Page.
January Finance Article - The Pros & Cons of Equity Release.
January Wordwheel.
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Swan Rescue South Wales.
Marshfield Allotments Plots Available Now!
Castleton Playgroup - Coffee Morning Monday 5th January.
Marshfield PFA - Thank You!
Marshfield Community Council - Monthly Update.
William Graham - Welsh Assembly Member.
Sleeping Beauty - Thank You!
Castleton Baptist Church.
St Mary’s & St Bridget’s Churches.
Index of Advertisers.
Community Notice Board
The Marshfield Mail
Editor: Victoria Maud , Printer: Warwick Printing, Warwickshire
T: 01633 689063 M: 07711 944063 [email protected]
www.marshfieldmail.co.uk
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is
accurate, the editor cannot accept any liability to any party for loss or damage
caused by errors or omissions. The Marshfield Mail can not be held
responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or
services appearing in this
magazine. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced
without the prior permission of the editor.
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Abby Rowbotham
New Theatre Christmas Panto
Relax With Reflexology
Reflexology
Located in Marshfield, with
flexible appointments able to fit
around today’s hectic
schedules.
Reflexology is a wonderfully
relaxing way to re-balance your
body. It enables the body to
work at its best, encouraging
natural healing and well-being.
Contact me today to begin
relaxing with reflexology.
07989 570928 or 01633 680840
www.AbbyRowbotham.co.uk
Marshfield Resident
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Fun
Quiz
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Across:
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3. Standard (9)
8. Passion (4)
9. Staunch (9)
10. Shrewd (6)
11. Keen (5)
14. Famous (5)
15. Measure (4)
16. Scrub (5)
18. Emporium (4)
20. Come in (5)
21. Foster (5)
24. Remarkable (6)
25. Fitful (9)
26. Responsibility (4)
27. Burial (9)
Sudoku
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Fill in the grid so that every row,
every column, and every
3x3 box contains the digits
1 through 9.
That's all there is to it.
It's fun. It's challenging
.It's addictive!
Solving time is
typically from 20 to
45 minutes,
depending on your
skill and experience.
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2. Tumult (9)
4. Scold (4)
5. Rubbish (5)
6. Amend (6)
7. Eject (4)
9. Nails (5)
11. Twenty (5)
12. Apposite (9)
13. Callous (9)
17. Memento (5)
19. Chase (6)
22. Tempest (5)
23. Whirl (4)
24. Indication (4)
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A Happy New Year
to all our
Members
& Guests.
Sunday Lunch
Book Early for our
Elvis Tribute Night
Saturday February
28th 2015
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further details
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Special Offer – 10% discount for 2015 for New Students*
The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy is now enrolling for 2015!
Join Us for a Free, Fun Drama Lesson!
We can improve your child’s self confidence!
We can develop their communication skills!
We can expand their talent for drama!
We can give them the opportunity to start a new hobby which will be fun,
creative and help them make new friends!
The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy uses a curriculum which has been used worldwide
for 35 years and has helped thousands of children to develop interpersonal skills as well
as a love of drama! Classes offer a friendly, stimulating and fun packed environment in
which the children can develop at their own pace.
Classes are very affordable - monthly Standing Order Options from as little as £25 per
month. Open to children of all abilities; no audition necessary.
***** SPECIAL OFFER*****
The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy in South Wales has an exclusive offer for new
students who enrol for the Spring term before 31st January 2015!!! New students enrolling
for a term at the Academy will receive a discount of 10% from the terms fees!
Please see [email protected] for full terms and conditions and call
the South Wales office on 02920 462540 to reserve a free trial lesson in 2015!
2015 promises to be an exciting year at the Academy, with exciting new plays, dress up
day, mimes to music and much, much more! Students at the Academy are already getting
excited about returning to the theatres this summer, where they will perform for their
friends and family!
For further information on the Academy and its self development
programme
please contact 029 2046 2540.
[email protected]
Kind regards, Becky Goodfield, Principal – South Wales Branch
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Friday 6th February
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JANUARY
MEAL DEAL
MONDAY, TUESDAY &
WEDNESDAY
2 MEALS FOR ONLY
£9.95*
*This offer is not available on Bank
Holidays & cannot be used in
conjunction with any other offer.
JANUARY
STEAK OFFER
TWO 8OZ RUMP STEAKS
(AND A BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE)
FOR ONLY
£24.95*
*SERVED WITH PEA’S, MUSHROOMS,
TOMATO, ONION RINGS & CHOICE OF CHIPS
JACKET OR NEW POTATOES.
(Offer available Monday to Thursday
lunchtime or evening)
THE MASONS ARMS
10 St Mellons Road Marshfield.
01633 680308
www.thewww.the-masonsarms.co.uk
Doug’s
Quiz Nights
Sunday 4th January
Sunday 11th January
Sunday 18th January
Sunday 25th January
Sunday 1st February
Starts 8.30pm
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Cardiff Mower
Services
can now be found at the
Dutch Garden Centre
Logs to cut?
Trees to prune?
Come to us for all your chainsaw
requirements.
We stock Aspen fuel.
Tel: 02920
362237
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Nails
Waxing
Spray Tanning
Micro Ring Hair Extensions
Children’s Pamper Parties
Teeth Whitening
Eyelashes
Threading
Flabelos Machine
Appointments not
always necessary
Beauty Salon
750A Newport Road
Rumney
Cardiff
T: 02920 794446
Specialists In All Aspects
of
Carpentry & Joinery
Kitchens
Hardwood Flooring
Door Hanging
Architrave & Skirting
Fitted Wardrobes
Stairs (Handrails,
Spindles & Newels)
Fencing & Decking
Fascias & Guttering
For a FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE
Call Dean on
07516 451185 / 01633 676503
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January
Cryptic
Crossword
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7. Obese lot becoming outdated (8)
9. Hinder a picnic basket (6)
10. Untidy army canteen? (4)
11. Every other tartan Lee wove (9)
ACROSS
12. Narrow passage of water without any bends? (6)
14. Drink if pirate is mixed up (8)
15. Permitted when everyone got into debt (7)
17. Nine met and became distinguished (7)
20. Brewed tea began to renounce a right or privilege (8)
22. Rushes about for a monkey (6)
24. Ten across in new arrangement for those who came before (9)
25. Soft feathers below (4)
26. Angle where maize comes before the queen (6)
27. Rip off a rebellious youngster (8)
1. A book initially despatched is missing (6)
2. Sobs about the foreman (4)
3. Eccentric pear-tree talk (8)
4. Demand as a price to rush forward in attack (6)
5. I entice Pam into restlessness (10)
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8. Beguile with moving pen art (6)
13. Anecdote is all about a juvenile (10)
16. Dog ordered larboard (8)
18. Apostle's chap is someone skilled in shooting (8)
19. A story about alcohol (6)
21. Soak up in cabs or buses (6)
23. Run paw round to remove the covering (6)
25. Very expensive, darling! (4)
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Marshfield Resident
07533 975764 or 01633 680952
502607
Driveways & Patios, Stone Walling
All Brick & Blockwork, Pathways & Decking
Turfing & Fencing, Tree Surgery
Garden Maintenance, Hedge Cutting
Pressure Washing
COMPETITIVE RATES FREE QUOTATIONS
PRIVATE & COMMERCIAL WORK
Fully Insured & Fully Qualified
01633 681516 / 07866 025944
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Marshfield Resident
[email protected]
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Free Mini-Valet when
Unit 3
you quote 'Marshfield Mail'
Watford Road
upon booking.
Cardiff, CF24 1RY
(Off Newport Road, next to executive MOT)
Michael Bolton
Home Improvements
07908 041115
Flooring
Decking
Fencing
Kitchen & Bathroom
Fitting
Interior & Exterior
Painting & Decorating
We supply and fit a New
Range of Radiator Cabinets
[email protected]
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CARPENTER
& JOINER
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and Carpentry works
undertaken
Over 30 years experience
No job to small
Special rates for OAP’s
Telephone Steve
07967
478256
Local authorities approved contractors
TREE CARE
BY CARDIFF TECHNOSCAPES
Please support your
local business
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All aspects of tree & hedge care
Tree felling & stump removals
Large or small jobs welcome
Firewood/logs for sale all year round
All operators fully NPTC qualified
Fully insured £5 million PL
Tree reports, inspections & surveys
Waste removal license
01633 689078 / 07767 206 149
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Marshfield Community Newsletter January 2015
The detection rate for November stood at 21.4%
We have received 4 reports of number plates
being stolen from vehicles in Church Lane,
Morgraig Avenue, Green Lane and Imperial
Park. Please contact 101 or 999 if you witness
any suspicious behaviour.
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There has also been a theft and an attempted
theft from vehicles in Pentwyn Terrace. A van
was also broken into on Marshfield RD and tools
stolen. House to house has been conducted for
any witnesses.
There have been three reported dwelling
burglaries in the ward, Grosmont
Way Coedkernew, Marshfield Rd and Church
Lane Marshfield.
PACT Priority Update
We have been again attending Imperial Park
regarding parking, we have spoken to
businesses about the issue and numerous fixed
penalties have been issued.
Three vehicles have been seized for no
insurance and a male arrested for Drink Driving
OWL Membership
We are continuing to signs residents up to OWL.
We are also in the process of signing up Farms
in the Marshfield area to our “FARM WATCH”
which is being put together by PCSO Caroline
Doidge. If you or anybody you know would like
to be signed up for OWL please contact
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Condensing & Combination
Boilers, repaired,
Serviced & Installed.
Power Flushing, General
Plumbing, Guttering & Soffits.
Ex British Gas engineer with
over 30 Yrs experience.
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References Available
Local Resident
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VELINDRE GLASS
For all your window & glass repairs
Email: [email protected]
02920 613 208
07557 434 879
Glass & Glazing Specialists
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Reliable & Friendly Local Glass Company
Established in 1977
Domestic & Commercial work undertaken
All aspect of glass & glazing, supply only or supply & fitted
Replacement of failed double glazed units
Repair of uPVC, aluminium & metal windows, hinges & handles
Toughened safety glass
Laminated safety glass
Mirrors, table tops and shelves
Conservatory glass
30 Years’ experience in
Coloured splash backs
the glass & glazing industry
Stained glass & lead lights
Free estimates a pleasure
Greenhouse glass
Neil Hadley
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KINSEY
MOTORSERVICES
Located behind Castleton
Petrol Station
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Servicing
Timing Belts
Tracking
Clutches
Exhaust
Suspension
Batteries
Welding
Air Conditioning
Diagnostics
Call Carl
on
07949 228760
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JUST
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By Creative
Cutting
Call Donna on:
029 2036 0249
For all your cleaning needs
£10.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours)
Telephone Amy on 029 2036 0249
References available on request
Full CRB check
Hairdressing within
the comfort of Your
own home
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We promise to look after
your dog with as much love
and care as if he/she
was our own.
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Landscaping, Garden Design
& Maintenance Service
Lawn Mowing, Turfing
and Hedge Trimming
Patios and Brick Work
Bespoke Garden Sheds, Fencing
Pergolas, Arches, Timber Framed
Construction & Water Features
Contact Darren on
07855523033 / 02920472616
Fully Insured, Licensed Waste
Carrier, References Available.
[email protected]
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Useful Telephone Numbers
Age Concern Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan
02920 360 306
Alcoholics Anonymous (Calls Charged at Local Rates)
0845 769 7555
Capital Taxis
02920 777777
Citizens Advice Bureau
0844 477 2020
South Wales Police Cardiff Central
02920 222 111
Gwent Police Newport Central
01633 838 111
Traveline Cymru
0871 200 2233
(information on bus and rail services across Wales)
Electricity (Loss of Power)
0800 052 0400
Gas Emergency (Gas Leaks)
0800 111 999
Water
0800 052 0130
Royal Gwent Hospital
01633 234234
University Hospital
02920 747747
Crime Prevention Officer
01633 245451
Parentline Plus
0808 800 2222
Wales Domestic Abuse
0808 2010 800
NHS Direct
0845 46 47
Train Times/Enquiries
08457 484950
South Wales Fire Service (Health & Safety Check)
0800 169 1234
NHS Organ Donor Register
0845 60 60 400
Give Blood Locally
08457711711
Childline
0800 1111
RSPCA
0300 123 4999
Newport City Council
01633 656656
The Samaritans
01633 259000
Local Village Hall Bookings:Castleton
01633 681021
(Pam)
Marshfield
07925 307875
Bookings
Old St Mellons
02920 259892
(Derek)
Peterstone
01633 680100
(Carole)
St Brides
01633
680121 Mail’
(Diane)
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Brick Paving Specialists
ALL TYPES OF INTERLOCKING BRICKWORK
Drives, Block Paving, Patios, Paths, Yards, Crazy Paving,
Slabbing, Tarmac & Wall Building.
Decking & Landscape Gardening. Fencing & Concrete
Driveways. Manholes & Drains Fitted. Cleaning & Sealing
All Expertly Excavated, Hardcored, Power Rolled,
Kerbed & Rubbish Removed.
Fully Insured
Fully Guaranteed
For a FREE NO OBLIGATION Quotation
Please Call Patrick 01633 681184 / 07798 551206
Marshfield Resident
Over 10 Years Experience
[email protected]
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ALL WORK FULLY
INSURED AND
GUARANTEED
Driveways
Patios
Pathways
Stone Walling
All Brick and Blockwork
Jetwashing
Decking
Fencing
Turfing
General Maintenance
Tree Surgery
Hedge Cutting
Tel: 07861 653073
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Brakes
Exhausts
Valeting from £25
Servicing From £49
Diagnostics from £25
Bodywork undertaken
Hand car wash from £5
FREE ESTIMATES
C.M. LANDSCAPES
T: 029 2079 3504
M: 078 1210 0189
[email protected]
5, Uplands Road, Rumney
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
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CASTLETON CONSTRUCTION
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Loft Conversions
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Garage Conversions
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General Building
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Extensions
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Refurbishment
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Renovations
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New Build
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Structural Roofing
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Patio’s
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Block Drives
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Garden Walls
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Plans to Completion
“We can give you more living space
without the high cost, upheaval and
stress of moving house.”
For advice and a free itemised quotation contact Wayne on:
077132 10755 or
01633 680951
(Marshfield Resident)
Pictures taken from a recent local project
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Council Matters By Councillor Richard White,
Conservative, Marshfield Ward
Telephone: 01633 680116
Email [email protected]
Cllr Tom Suller can be contacted on 01633 300114 or
Email [email protected]
A Happy and Prosperous New Year to Everyone
As the New Year dawns let us all hope that the economy of the country improves,
more people get back into work and general prosperity increases for everyone during
the coming year. If the UK deficit can be reduced that will free up billions of pounds
which we are now paying out in interest to others. This money will then be available
to spend on essential services. More devolution is another additional expense. With
every additional power devolved from Central Government comes the need for more
bureaucrats in the Bay so the cost base increases and we will eventually have to pay
more in taxes to cover the increased costs. Something to think about!
Newport Council Budget Consultation
The Labour administration have made various proposals to enable them to produce a
balanced budget for 2015-2016. The details of these can be found at
www.newport.gov.uk and click on “Budget 2015-2016. The proposals contain some
cuts to services so your feedback to the Council on each topic is important to try and
ensure that services which are important to you are maintained. You can respond by
clicking on each topic highlighted in blue and completing the questions. The
consultation ends on January 16th. Full details are available in the Cabinet Meeting
Minutes of the 8th December in the Medium Term Financial Plan which can be
accessed via www.newport.gov.uk
Orange Bin Collections
As you are now probably aware collections from orange bins ceased for the winter
period on the collection day nearest to the 19th December. Collections of garden
waste from the orange bins will re-commence after the 15th March, 2015 on your
usual collection day. Collections of cardboard in the green bag will continue as
normal on your usual collection day on alternate weeks during the winter. If you
accumulate quantities of garden waste, including Christmas trees, during the winter
that you want to get rid of you can still take it to the recycling centre in Maesglas for
composting. If you are not sure of your collection days go to www.newport.gov.uk/
mynewport and enter your postcode and then click on “My House” and enter your
postcode.
Friars Walk City Centre Redevelopment
Following on from the recent topping out ceremony of the new Debenhams store you
can now see what the new City Centre shopping centre will look like when complete.
You can view a virtual tour of the development at www.newport.gov.uk by clicking on
the picture of the Friars Walk development on the left. This will take you to the Friars
Walk page where you can click on”the animated fly-through”. You can also view the
construction going on at the moment via the “Friars Walk website” connection.
Asbestosis
If you or anyone you know is suffering from an asbestos related disease help is
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in ’The Marshfield
please
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available from
a compensation
scheme forMail’
victims
andcall
their
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0131 331 9090
Recycling
After a good start Newport is not now reaching the target for recycling. Could I
encourage everyone to recycle as much as possible via the containers provided or by
taking material to the tip in Maesglas. If we do not reach the targets set fines will be
imposed and this could ultimately mean an increase in Council Tax or a further
reduction in services. As they say “every little helps”.
Remember that you can take recyclable items and garden waste to the Recycling
Centre at Maesglas if you are a resident of Newport. It is advisable to have some proof
of your address with you in case you are asked for proof that you live in Newport.
If you require replacement bins or baskets you can order them through the Council
website or email [email protected] or call the Call Centre on 01633 656656. You
can also report defects such as potholes, missed collections, fly tipping and many other 31
things using the above ways.
Council Libraries
The nearest library to us is in the single storey building to the right of the coach house
shops in the grounds of Tredegar House. Under the budget proposals for 2015-2016
the closure of some libraries is proposed. No doubt this will be based on numbers using
each library. Tredegar House library has a relatively low number of users compared to
other libraries so I would encourage anyone who uses the library service to use this
library whenever possible. You can also access the internet at the library using their
computer and receive help and training on the use of the internet. Sessions are held
every Friday from 9.30-12.30 and more details are available by telephoning 0845 474
8282. You can also collect food and plastic recycling bags from the library when you
run out. It took a long time to have a library so close so please use it so we do not lose
it.
Local Bus Services
The bus services operating in our area are subsidised by grant. Under consideration for
next year’s Budget is the withdrawal of some grant funded bus services in the City due
to the low number of people using them and the reduction in grant from the Welsh
Government. To ensure that our bus services remain in operation please use them
whenever you can. I know it is sometimes more convenient to use the car but it can be
cheaper to catch the bus to Newport or Cardiff and not have to pay car parking
charges.
Fly Tipping and Stray Horses
Please be vigilant over the winter period. If you see any fly tipping or stray horses
please report it to the Call Centre either by telephone to 01633 656656, email to
[email protected] or via the website www.newport.gov.uk and click on “report it” If
either are a danger to traffic call 101.
Unwanted Telephone Calls
Are you fed up with receiving unwanted sales calls. To stop them register with the
telephone preference service. You can do this online at www.tpsonline.org.uk or
telephone 0845 070 0707. This service is completely free of charge so if you
inadvertently go to a site asking for a fee leave the site and go to the above. Ofcom
also have useful information on their website consumers.ofcom.org.uk relating to
nuisance calls and how to complain
about them.
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Solution
Crossword Solution from P. 18 & 19
Fun Quiz Solution from P.8
1. Monty Python
Word Wheel
2. You only live once
Solution
3. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris
from P.55
Martin
4. England
5. Russia
BACKDATE
6. Ellen DeGeneres
7. 45%
8. Latvia
9. The X Factor
10. They reduced the price by 50
cents for every goal Germany
scored in the World Cup match
against
To Brazil
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Sudoku Solution from P. 8
Spot The Difference
Solution from P.45
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7.
Kidz Page
Solution from P.42
Jack - (A) In the trees
Henry - (D) In the sand
Harry - (C) In the water
Mo - (E) Hole in one
Isabelle - (B) Mind the duck
Snake's tongue
No markings on snake
Owl's glasses
Toadstool missing
Hedgehog missing
No spots on deer
Fewer flowers on
ground
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Nut missing by deer
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Fox's ears aren't black
at tip
10. Leaf missing at bottom
of tree
Wordsearch
Solution from P.45
Hidden phrase:
Friendship is a sheltering
tree; Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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Marshfield Stores & Post Office
Incorporating
Marshfield Pharmacy
Your local Community Pharmacy
(01633) 681112
The Pharmacy offers a wide range of services and facilities:-
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Dispensing and repeat dispensing of NHS prescriptions.
NHS Medicine Use Reviews as part of a regular medicine check-up service.
A consultation room to discuss any health-related issue in private.
Health Advice and self-care.
Unwanted Medicine collection service for safe disposal.
Free Repeat Prescription Collection and Delivery Service within 2 miles radius.
Sale of over the counter medicines as well as Health and Beauty Products.
Holiday Healthcare.
127 Marshfield Road, Marshfield, CF3 2TU
Open: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm
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Exterior Painting.
Residential, Commercial &
Industrial Work Undertaken
Free No Obligation Quotes
Available on Request
Please call Alan
07885 286737
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Stay Warm
this
winter!
Ensure your conservatory is not a waste of space and money. By
installing Thermotec Insulated Roof Panels, you won’t be freezing
this winter but boasting how warm your conservatory is with a new
roof from Conservatory Climate Solutions Ltd.
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Conservatory Climate Solutions - The story so far
Thermotec as a product has been around for about 4 years now, and
gradually it has grown from just being available locally in Lincolnshire to
being a Nationwide product through a network of distributors, with each
distributor licensed for certain postcode areas.
A joiner by trade, I personally have been in the double glazing/
conservatory business for over 30 years now, so have a reasonable
wealth of experience in all aspects of conservatories from design to
installation and now roof conversions. I started the business back in
March 2013
Thermotec panels were designed by the MD of a double glazing
company I worked for (with a bit of input from myself). We were getting
numerous enquiries from both our own existing customers and owners
of conservatories generally who were concerned about the "too hot in
Summer, too cold in Winter" syndrone which affects the vast majority of
conservatory owners.
Primarily designed to replace the polycarbonate or glass in the roof of
existing little used and poorly insulated conservatories, Thermotec is
perfectly suited as a glazing option on a new conservatory using any
roof system from the leading manufacturers.
Wal Watson
Conservatory Climate Solutions Ltd
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Swan Rescue
Its fishing again
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As usual, it all started with a phone call – this time from
an angler who had witnessed someone who was
obviously young, inexperienced and uncaring literally
catch a female swan on the end of his line - she simply
took the bread and the attached hook and line. When
we visited the pond to check on the swan we could see
her absolutely motionless in the middle of the water and
showing no interest in anything. It was not difficult to
see the line glinting in the sunlight coming from her bill and trailing over her
back. The conclusion was simple and obvious – the inevitable rescue would
depend completely on the assistance once again of canoeists. This was
Thursday, their ‘club night’ when they would all be meeting up which was
fortunate because it provided an ideal opportunity to put together a team for
the following evening. And so it was; we and four canoeists – assembled at
6.30pm - we went a bit earlier to assess whether or not there had been any
change in the situation and there hadn’t. The pond was in one of the less
salubrious parts of the town and this particular evening we were unlucky with
more than the usual number of anglers on the banks, and far more than the
‘normal’ number of bored youths and other ‘hangers-on’ in attendance.
As usual, the plan was to use the canoeists as you would sheep dogs to
gently bring the swan near enough to the bank to be netted. Over the course
of the next 75 minutes, a total of probably 8 traverses of the pond were
completed by the canoeists as we attempted to get the swan close enough
to net, and we were very close to giving up. The whole scene was awful – it
was Kafkaesque! At the top of the bank at the west end of the pond a fire of
tyres and discarded domestic appliances was throwing clouds of thick black
smoke into the sky. On the north bank was a youth riding a ‘silencer-less’
motorbike at top speed producing an absolutely deafening noise. All around
were youths getting in the way, and, at best, making unhelpful remarks, and
at worst being downright offensive, and to cap it all, two or three of them
were hurling stones into the pond into the area where the canoeists were
‘working’ the swans. In addition to the swan we needed to catch, there was
also her mate, and bearing in mind they could obviously both fly, the plan
was to try and shepherd them as a pair. It was rather touching that as they
escaped from one end of the pond to the other they paused and displayed to
one another
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South Wales
Concerned at the stress on the swan, we had more or less decided on one
last traverse into a relatively shallow area where there is a concentration of
water lilies which would slow the birds down. On an earlier pass we had so
nearly been successful as the trailing line had become tangled in the lilies.
What was different this time was a much larger net on the end of a longer
pole which had been loaned to us by a much older and experienced angler
who was concerned at the difficulties we were having. And so it was, the
swan, somewhat weary by now was cornered by the four canoeists in the lily
bed close under the bank, was eventually captured with our large net. At this
point the police appeared on the scene to investigate the fire up on the bank
behind us.
It was obvious very quickly, we would not be able to remove the line and
hook as it was much too firmly snagged well down inside the swan’s throat
and would need to be removed by a vet. This meant another trip to the
Wildlife Hospital at West Hatch near Taunton – Saturday morning’s task! As
we prepared to leave the pond we
were intercepted by more police
because someone had called in to
complain about the canoeists
careering up and down the pond !!!!
The swan was returned to her mate
the following day.
One by-product of this whole
episode was the opportunity to
recover significant other quantities
of line and hooks from the
vegetation in, and overhanging the
water in various parts of the pond.
Once again, none of this would
have been possible without the
enormous contribution from the
canoeists. But, we shouldn’t lose
sight of one important fact, none of
this would have been necessary
had it not been for one uncaring
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Community
Why not Get up and Grow?
Do you find some Supermarket vegetables a bit tasteless
maybe lacking in flavour?
Wwould you like to discover what it's like to taste really fresh
vegetables and fruit?
Well you can if you have a try at growing your own, there is
nothing quite like eating freshly pickedstrawberries still warm
from the summer sun or fresh picked lettuce or runner beans
It could be fun for all the Family the kids could get involved
involved, fresh air is good for them, if you can get them
away from the TV long enough, they may even start to enjoy
it. If that's the sort of thing you you maybe interested in there
are NOW Allotments available in the heart of Marshfield
There are two sizes
approx 250sq meters and
that's only £25 for the whole year
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7 perch plots @ £2.50/perch approx 170sq metres for
£17.50 for the year!
As a really special deal for our senior citizens , they can
rent either at half price.
If these are a bit too big for you to manage on your own
why not get together with you meighbours or
friends and
their familiesand arrange
to share one between
you. Call Anthony on 01633
682862 or e-mail
[email protected]
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10 perch plts at £2.50 per perch
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Community
The Marshfield Primary School Parents &
Friends Associa on would like to thank the
following businesses for their kind
dona ons to the school Christmas raffle
MJ’s Hair & Beauty, Lakeside Drive, Coedkernew, NP10 8BB
The Six Bells Inn, Broadstreet Common, Peterstone, CF3 2TN
Y Maerun, 140 Marshfield Road, Marshfield, CF3 2TU
The Masons Arms, 10 St Mellons Road, Marshfield, CF3 2TX
Kumon Centre, Newport West, Lakeside Drive, Coedkernew, NP10 8BB
Cupcakes by Jeni, Bespoke Floral Cupcake Creations, Marshfield
Marshfield Homeopathy by Maggie Wilson
Pressed Express, 14 Ffordd Y Berllan, Cardiff, CF15 8EY
Forever Living, 14 Cambrian Way, Marshfield, Cardiff, CF3 2WB
Abby Rowbotham Reflexology, Marshfield
Glamair Supplies, Industrial Equipment Supplier, Lewis Road, Alexandra Dock, Newport
Cwtch and Cherish, Making Memories Meaningful, by Petra Thomas, Marshfield, Cardiff
Kitchen Inspirations
Absolutely Hampered, Made with Love
Greenmoor Nurseries, St Brides
St Mellons Golf Club, St Mellons, Cardiff
... And All things Nice Deli and Coffee Shop, Newport Road, Castleton
Ants in your Pants, Rhymney River Bridge Road, Cardiff
Revolve Photography Studios, House of Fraser, Cardiff
New Theatre, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN
Riverfront Theatre, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG
Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, South Wales
Hollywood Bowl, The Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff
Funky Little Chickens Hair Salon, Lamby Way, Cardiff
Wam Bam Boomerang, Spring Meadow Road, Rumney, Cardiff
Seoul House, Korean Restaurant, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 2WH
Happy Gathering Chinese Reataurant, 233 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff
David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Ipwich Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF23 9AQ
Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW
Millenium Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff
GM Music, Tesco Extra, Spytty Road, Newport
Cafe Malaysia, 101 Woodville Road, Cardiff
Walnut Tree Farm Park, St Brides, Newport, NP10 8SQ
Wacky Warehouse, Heron Marsh, St Mellons
Stratstone Land Rover, Cardiff
Marshfield Stores and Pharmacy
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Marshfield Community Council
Chairperson (Acting): Mr Alan Chase, Clerk: Mr G C Thomas
4 Kenilworth Road, Newport, South Wales NP19 8JQ
Tel: 01633 664285 www.marshfieldcommunitycouncil.org
e-mail: [email protected]
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The Council is following up an offer made by Welsh Hearts to advise
and assist us with getting a defibrillator. They have also offered training
in its use. We will be considering a location for the unit, with the
entrance to the village hall being the most obvious choice, but we would
welcome thoughts from you on optimum location and/or expressions of
interest in receiving the training.
It is with great regret that we received notification from the Youth Club
Organiser that due to a reduction in funding and assistance from
Newport CC the club will close at Christmas. If you are a qualified
youth worker and have enough time to volunteer to reopen the club,
please contact us.
Following our proposal to improve and sign the footpath running
between Marshfield Road and St Mary’s Church we have already
achieved getting NCC to clear the overgrown section of the path. They
have also confirmed that funding should be available for signing at each
end. We thank Linda for such a quick result on this!
The Council agreed to consider producing a logo for letterheads and
other Council notices etc. One thought was to use St Mary’s Church as
our most identifiable landmark. We would welcome other suggestions
and offers of help from artists or media workers who might be able to
produce the chosen logo.
The Council received notice from Simon Evans that, due to other
commitments, he will shortly need to give up his post as Chairman of
the Village Hall and that the other volunteers on the committee would
like to take a rest. He told us that he would be available for some time
to offer a phased handover to a successor. The village hall is of course
a hugely important asset to the community and it is essential to keep it
open and running. So, if you have some expertise or experience in
buildings management/operation and could offer help, paid or unpaid,
please contact the Village Hall or us as soon as possible. Thank you.
We are hoping to rearrange the cancelled presentation from Tidal
Lagoon Power Ltd for either the January or February Council meeting.
If you are interested in attending, please watch the Community notice
boards for the meeting agendas.
The next meeting will be
Tuesday 13th January 7.30pm
at Marshfield
Village Hall. All Welcome
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Thank You!
Thanks to everyone
who came to the
Village Panto
and to the small team of
volunteers who helped
to organise the event.
Date For Your Diary
Marshfield village
Saturday June
27th 2015.
CASTLETON BAPTIST CHURCH
GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
ST MELLONS RD, MARSHFIELD
A very warm welcome awaits you at any of our Sunday Services held
at
10.30 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.
We have Jnr Church for 12-16yrs and Sunday School for 3-11yrs
Many activities are held during the week including :Monday: Coffee Club 10—noon: Chat & Craft morning held
alternative Mondays
Wednesdays : Jigsaw Club 5pm (Reception - Year 5)
New Year start up date 14th January 2015
Over 60’s Luncheon Club :
Ladies meetings : Bible Study :Prayer evenings
WHY NOT GIVE US A TRY
For more information please contact Rev.Roger Foster (01633 680132)
www.castletonbaptistchurch.co.uk e.mail [email protected]
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St Mary’s & St Bridget’s Churches
1st of January, the beginning of a New Year, a Bank
Holiday and for some a day to nurse a sore head! January
is a busy month for the Christian Church - 6th January the
day of Epiphany, the day the Magi ( or Wise Men) visited
the infant Jesus. The word ‘epiphany’ means a sudden
realisation, a moment when you suddenly realise the
meaning of something that has eluded you, and in Church
terms represents the Magi realising who Jesus really was.
Sunday 11th January is the day when the Church
celebrates the Baptism of Jesus by his cousin John the
Baptist in the River Jordan. On Sunday 25th January the
Church celebrates the Conversion of Saul to become the
Apostle Paul and the writer of the
letters contained within the New
Testament. On Saturday 31st
January and Sunday 1st February
St.Bridget’s Church at St.Brides will
celebrate their Saint’s Day. Join
them at the church on Saturday
from 10.30am – 12.00 noon for
coffee and cake.
Sunday services:St Bridget’s 9.00am Holy Eucharist
St.Mary’s 10.30am Holy Eucharist
Wednesday 10.00am said Holy
Eucharist at St.Mary’s
Revd Susan Collingbourne
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Accountants
Nathan Evans Ltd
RLJ Chartered Accountants
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Bathrooms
N Pritchett Plumbing & Heating Ltd 23
Castle Bathroom, Kitchen & Tile
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Beauty
Missy Beautique
i-envy
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Blinds
UK Blinds Direct
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Boiler Service & Maintenance
N Pritchett Plumbing & Heating Ltd 23
R J Heating & Plumbing
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Heatserve
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Builders
Castleton Construction
GML Builders
S M Hill Building Contractors
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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Ultra Clean Services
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Carpentry
Castleton Construction
DJS Carpentry & Joinery
Carpenter & Joiner
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Cleaning Services
Amy’s Professional Cleaning Servs 36
Computer Services
Professor PC
Penguin Internet
Dance School
Lorri Guppy School of Dance
Dog Training
K9 Train Time
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Electricians
R Electrical
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Fencing & Decking
CM Landscapes
DJS Carpentry & Joinery
L & R Landscapes
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Fires & Fireplaces
Grate Choice Fires & Fireplaces
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Funeral Directors
Rumney Funeral Home
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Garage Doors
Express Garage Doors
Pharmacy
Marshfield Pharmacy
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Plumbing & Heating
N Pritchett Plumbing & Heating Ltd 21
R J Heating & Plumbing
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Heatserve
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Gardening
CM Landscapes
L & R Landscapes
Greens Gardens
Pubs/Restaurants
The Masons Arms
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Reflexology
Abby Rowbotham Reflexology
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Glass & Glazing
Velindre Glass
MGP Glazed Products Ltd
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Removal Services
First Base Freight
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Golf Clubs
St Mellons Golf Club
Recycling/Rubbish Removal
Shift it Grab Services
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Guttering Cleaning
Gutterclear
Security
Elite Security Specialists
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Hairdressers
Creative Cutting
Spray Tanning
Missy Beautique
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Haulage Services
Shift it Grab Services
Tree Surgeons
Cardiff Technoscapes
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Tyres
Old St Mellons Tyres
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uPVC Repairs & Cleaning
Velindre Glass
Steamed Up Double Glazing
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Website Design
Penguin Internet
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Weddings
St Mellons Golf Club
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Home Improvements
Michael Bolton
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Ironing
Pressed Express
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Kitchen Door Refacing
Dream Doors
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Lawn Mower Services
Cardiff Mower Services
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Drama Classes
Helen O Grady
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Locksmiths
Mr Locks
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Driving Schools
Tidy Driving School
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Private Education/Tuition
St John’s College Cardiff
Rougemont School
Dog Walking/Holiday Care
Doggie Home From Home
Take The Lead
Driveways & Paving
Castleton Construction
Brick Paving Specialist
Painters & Decorators
Ay-Jay Decorators
Motor Services/Garages
Kinsey Motor Services
Stroud Automotive Services
Walnut Tree Cars
Windows
Secura Windows
Velindre Glass
Heath Windows & Doors
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