The
Tintern News
Produced
by the Friends of Tintern – October 2008
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FLU JABS 2008 Tintern
Surgery This year our session will be on:
in TINTERN VILLAGE HALL No appointment necessary You can park in the Village Hall Car
Park ----------------------------------------------------- Flu vaccination is available to any
of our registered patients free of charge. Vaccination is advised if you are
over 65 or if you suffer from § Diabetes, § Heart Disease, § Lung Disease (including asthma), § Kidney Disease |
The
Charity provides a Christmas Voucher to single ladies over 60, and to men (with
their partners) over the age of 65. Recipients must have been resident in the
village for at least five years. Many of our older residents already receive
these vouchers, but if you do not, and you are in the right age group please
ring Tracy Davies (689883) or Betty Hoskins (689658) and ask to be included.
To be included in this year’s Voucher Scheme the Trustees would like to hear from you by mid-November.
Students
of Further Education, starting their second year in Technical College or
University who wish to be considered for a grant from the above, must apply
before the end of October.
Application
forms can be obtained from Tracy Davies, 4 Sylvan View, Trellech
Road, Tintern, Chepstow, Mon.
Np16 6SP. Telephone 689883
N.B. This applies to Tintern residents only
TINTERN
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Tintern Community
Council has received a
number of enquiries
about the provision of
Allotments within
the community area.
Could anybody who wishes to
be considered for
an allotment please
contact the Clerk,
Mrs. E. Greatorex-Davies,
The Poplars, Whitelye,
Catbrook, NP16 6NP
by Friday 24th
October 2008.
Abbey
Mill October -
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Sunday 26th October & Sunday 2nd
November
Creepy Crawlie Hunt 11.30 am -2.30 pm
Family
event, Free admission, come and meet ‘Abbey the Witch’ and join in the fun
finding the Creepy Crawlies hidden around Abbey Mill, Prize for all Children.
Free Apple Bobbing.
For more info please telephone 01291 689228
Spooky
Halloween Weekend
Friday 31st October
4 Course Halloween Dinner with
Entertainment in the Cider Barn Restaurant, Abbey Mill, Tintern.
7 pm – 7.30 pm - Price TBC
Saturday 1st November and Sunday 2nd November
Halloween
Ghost Walks starting from Abbey Mill, Tintern
12 pm – 4 pm Toddlers Spooky Trek for up to 6 years old - £1 per child
company adults free
5.30 pm Main Ghost Walk - Adults £3 Child £1
Halloween games, face painting, Children’s Ghostly Story Telling, Fancy Dress
Prize
Saturday 1st November Corpse &
Brides Pub Crawl – 7.30 pm – 11.30 pm visiting the local pubs and
hearing each ones’ ghostly stories
Start at Abbey Mill, Tintern and returning to Abbey Mill for a Halloween Ball
£10.00 per person (includes entrance to Ball and spooky Canapés)
From Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November Special Halloween Menu served in the ‘The Coffee House &
Restaurant, Free Child’s Ticket to Ghost Walks when purchasing a Halloween Meal
for child.
Wye Valley Craft Association members making crafty items and ‘have a go’
sessions with a Spooky Halloween theme
For more information on the Spooky Halloween Weekend visit
www.soulwaves.co.uk <http://www.soulwaves.co.uk/> or telephone 01291 689228
Just
last weekend on Friday night we parked in a public parking area. As we
drove away I noticed a sticker on the rear window of the car. When I took
it off after I got home, it was a receipt for petrol.
Luckily my friend told me not to stop, as it could be someone waiting for me to
get out of the car. Then we received this email yesterday:
'WARNING FROM POLICE - BEWARE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE--NEW
WAY TO DO CAR JACKINGS (NOT A JOKE)'
. You walk across the car park, unlock your car and get inside. You start the
engine and shift into reverse. When you look into the rear-view mirror to back out
of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the
rear window. So, you shift into neutral, unlock your doors, and jump out of
your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your
view. When you reach the back of your car, that is
when the carjackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off.
They practically mow you down as they speed off in your car. And guess what,
ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car. So now the carjacker has
your car, your home address, your money, and your keys. Your home and your
whole identity are now compromised!
BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.
If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just drive away. Remove
the paper later. And be thankful that you read this e-mail. I hope you will
forward this to friends and family, especially to women. A purse contains all
kinds of personal information and identification documents, and you certainly
do NOT want this to fall into the wrong hands.
At
this moment of time global or whatever, something enters your aura. Read on and
give it a thought – Thank you Kathleen Gillum. –
contributed by Douggie.
Each
day is a beginning, for yesterday has gone.
Another
chance to start anew, to change things and move on –
Another
opportunity, to love and smile and give.
To
act with generosity, to look up, laugh and live.
Each
morning is a fresh clean page, as yet unwritten on.
The
threshold of an unlived day, but not yet walked upon.
So
choose how you will live this day, as on your way you go.
For
through out acts, we all leave tracks.
Like
footprints in the snow…….
.Kathleenn Gillium
New
to the area and not knowing where to start…the “Tintern
News” directed me to my first Women’s Institute meeting.
Not
knowing what to expect, and after a busy morning, I approached Tintern Village Hall.
The main hall was dark, so I thought perhaps I was early, but I heard
laughter and chattering coming from the side room. I gingerly pushed open the door only to
receive a very warm and genuine welcome.
I was soon a part of the group, cup of tea in hand, and commenting on
the generous helpings of delicious homemade cake on offer.
Then,
on to a quiz, a great ice-breaker, as if one were needed, and it quickly made
me forget I was new, all I could do was to frantically wrack my sleepy brain
into gear. Prizes were bestowed on the
winners of the quiz and then the raffle.
Then, quite spontaneously, various conversations erupted around the
tables like a “Mexican wave”, as we laughed and listened together.
Finally
the minutes were read, there was a brief rustling to my left, I turned to see
all the ladies produce their diaries and pens in unison, their organisation
skills finely honed…..and slightly intimidating, but it meant the dates and
times were quickly dealt out, and arrangements made. I learned valuable information about the
area, in addition to introductions to other local groups and events. I left with a feeling that I had been a member
of the group for years, and armed with contact names and numbers offered to me,
along with an invitation to the next meeting which will involve a talk about
“Scrapbooking” by Donna Hassell, 2pm Monday 20th
October. KK
Eleven
members of the Tintern Village Produce Association
enjoyed a second visit to High Glanau Manor and
garden on 19th September to see how it looked in the early Autumn as opposed to the earlier Spring visit last year. The
owners made them very welcome and, as the nights are now drawing in, they had a
walk through the gardens first with a talk on the latest restoration
projects. The evening sun and views over
the Welsh mountains were spectacular. Members were then invited indoors, and
whilst enjoying home-made cakes and coffee, were given a computerised slide
show of the history of High Glanau house and gardens
from its Arts and Crafts beginnings to the present day. It was a very enjoyable outing.
The
next Tintern VPA meeting will be in the Village Hall
on Friday 17th October at 7.30pm with a talk by Ray Flashman on “Clockwork and Time”. CB
'Organist
or other musician needed to accompany Sunday morning congregation in St.
Michael's Church Tintern.
Parishioners would always welcome those who might only wish to attend now and
again to contribute to the challenge of providing music in this ancient
setting.'
Harvest Supper this year for the
parish will be held at Llandogo Village Hall on
Sunday 26th of October. Harvest Songs of Praise will be in Llandogo Church at 3.30.p.m. and the supper will commence
at 6.30p.m. Tickets are available from Rev. Nora Hill, Rev. John Dearnely, Liz Craig and Brown's shop LLandogo.
I
was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes. I noticed a small
boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily appraising a
basket of freshly picked green peas. I paid for my potatoes but was also drawn
to the display of fresh green peas. I am a pushover for creamed peas and new
potatoes. Pondering the peas, I couldn't help overhearing the conversation
between Mr. Miller (the store owner) and the ragged boy next to me.
'Hello Barry, how are you today?'
'Hilo, Mr. Miller. Fine, thank yaw. Jus' admiring' them peas.
They sure look good.'
'They are good, Barry. ; How's your Ma?'
'Fine. Gittin' stronger alla' time.'
“Good. Any thing I can help you with?'
'No, Sir. Jus' admirin' them peas.'
'Would you like to take some home?' asked Mr. Miller.
'No, Sir. Got nuthin' to pay for 'em
with.'
'Well, what have you to trade me for some of those peas?'
'All I got's my prize marble here.'
'Is that right? Let me see it' said Miller.
'Here
'tis. She's a dandy.'
'I can see that. Hmmmmm, only thing is this one is
blue and I sort of go for red. Do you have a red one like this at home?' the
store owner asked.
'Not zackley but almost.'
'Tell you what. Take this sack of peas home with you and next trip this way let
me look at that red marble' . Mr. Miller told the boy.
'Sure will. Thanks Mr. Miller.'
Mrs. Miller, who had been standing nearby, came over to help me. With a smile
she said, 'There are two other boys like him in our community, all three are in
very poor circumstances. Jim just loves to bargain with them for peas, apples,
tomatoes, or whatever. When they come back with their red marbles, and they
always do, he decides he doesn't like red after all and he sends them home with
a bag of produce for a green marble or an orange one, when they come on their
next trip to the store.'
I
left the store smiling to myself, impressed with this man. A short time later I
moved to Colorado, but I never forgot the story of this man, the boys, and
their bartering for marbles.
Several years went by, each more rapid than the previous one. Just recently I
had occasion to visit some old friends in that Idaho community and while I was
there learned that Mr. Miller had died. They were having his visitation that
evening and knowing my friends wanted to go, I agreed to accompany them. Upon
arrival at the mortuary we fell into line to meet the relatives of the deceased
and to offer whatever words of comfort we could.
Ahead of us in line were three young men. One was in an army uniform and the
other two wore nice haircuts, dark suits and white shirts...all very
professional looking. They approached Mrs. Miller, standing composed and
smiling by her husband's casket. Each of the young men hugged her, kissed her
on the cheek, spoke briefly with her and moved on to the casket. Her misty
light blue eyes followed them as, one by one, each
young man
stopped briefly and placed his own warm hand over the cold pale hand in the
casket. Each left the mortuary awkwardly, wiping his eyes.
Our turn came to meet Mrs. Miller. I told her who I was and reminded her of the
story from those many years ago and what she had told me about her husband's
bartering for marbles. With her eyes glistening, she took my hand and led me to
the casket. ‘Those three young men who just left were the boys I told you
about. They just told me how they appreciated the things Jim 'traded' them.
Now, at last, when Jim could not change his mind about color
or size....they came to pay their debt.'
'We've never had a great deal of the wealth of this world,' she
confided, 'but right now, Jim would consider himself the richest man in Idaho
.' With loving gentleness she lifted the
lifeless fingers of her deceased husband. Resting underneath were three
exquisitely shined red marbles.
The
Moral : We will not be remembered by our words, but by
our kind
deeds. Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that
take our breath.
Today I wish you a day of ordinary miracles ~
A fresh pot of coffee you didn't make yourself.
An unexpected phone call from an old friend.
Green stoplights on your way to work.
The fastest line at the grocery store.
A good sing-along song on the radio.
Your keys found right where you left them.
Send this to the people you'll never forget. I just Did...
IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GATHER,
BUT WHAT YOU SCATTER
THAT TELLS WHAT KIND OF LIFE YOU HAVE LIVED
I like this story.......
[ contributed by Harry Hutchinson ]
TAP
News October 2008
Project
Update
Archaeological
discussions are continuing, and have caused a delay in the digging of trial
pits in the leats. It is hoped to resolve these
issues soon so that the work can commence during October.
A
survey of the aquatic invertabrates in the Angiddy will be undertaken during October. Crayfish will
also be surveyed.
The
final survey requested by the various authorities is to check for the possible
presence of water voles. It is hoped to complete this during October.
Water
flow rates have remained high throughout September at more than 350 litres per
second. Well in excess of the minimum that will be needed to run the project.
Please help
Letters
in support of the Project could be helpful to the success of the Planning Application.
This can be done on line by visiting the TAP web page www.tapenergy.org Click on the Planning Application heading and
follow the instructions. Alternatively, you may write to Monmouthshire County
Council, Planning Department at County Hall, Cwmbran NP44 2XH. Quoting the
reference number 2007 / 01452
Norman Williams
Marketing & Publicity Director
Tintern Angiddy Project Ltd
Telephone 01291 680016
E Mail info@tapenergy.org
Church Services – United
Benefice of Tintern and Llandogo
with Whitebrook
St. Oudoceus
Church, Llandogo – Communion Service 9.00am every
Sunday - Rev. John Dearnley
'Worship
and Junior Church, Kids for Christ, led by the music group at Llandogo Village Hall at 10.45a.m. under
the direction of Rev'd John Dearnley
and the Parish Ministry Team.'
Everyone
is warmly invited to all of these services.
Tintern
Pentecostal Church
- every Sunday at 11:00am and 6:00pm
and every Wednesday at 7:30pm
St.
Michael’s Church
- Cleaning Rota - fortnight beginning:
6thth
October Elspeth and Karen
20th
October Janet, Sue and Barbara
3rd
November Tintern
WI
17th
November Carole Evans
1st
December Trudy and Nina Phelps
Tintern
Youth Club every Wednesday from 6.30 – 8.00pm – Village Hall.
Wednesday
8th October –
Bingo at the Anchor from 7.30pm
Friday
17th October – VPA 7.30pm – Village Hall
Monday
20th October – WI – 2.00pm – Village Hall
Saturday
22nd November – Friends of Tintern and St.Michael’s Church Christmas Bazaar – 2.00pm – 4.30pm
Tintern Village Hall -
Bookings can be made by contacting the committee at: Tintern.hall@yahoo.co.uk OR Ring: 07512 856024.
Catbrook Memorial Hall – Events
Monday
6th October at 7.30 pm - Hall AGM.
Friday 17th October at 7.30 pm - Film Night - "Mama Mia".
Saturday 8th November, 2-5 pm - Singing Workshop led by Harmony Bee. Do
you fancy an afternoon of singing in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
No musical experience or knowledge required
as the songs are taught by ear (no need to read music). Every voice welcome, male and female. All that is
required is an enthusiasm for singing. Refreshments provided. £10 adults. £7 concession.
Contact Sheila on 01291-689281 if you are interested.
Sunday 9th November at 3 pm - Remembrance Day Service.
6th December - Wine and Food Evening by Peter & Carole Ayling. Glass of champagne on arrival followed
by meal with two glasses of wine included in the price. Vegetarian option available. Price
to be confirmed by next month.
21st December - Carol Service.
New Year's Eve Disco/Dance with Sam's Motion Music.
Coffee Mornings held on the third Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am. All
welcome.
Yoga Classes with Ruth Routh on Tuesday evenings and
Thursday mornings. Contact her for details if interested on 01600-860648.
For details of all other events or to hire the hall contact Rosemary Stephens
on 01600-860451.
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27th October 2008.
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Tintern News is a vehicle for the expression of
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While it does not necessarily endorse the views of any particular contributors,
it does wholeheartedly support the promotion of lively debate on the
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will reserve the right to edit any contributions in order to preserve
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Thoughts from everyone in our community will continue to be very welcome. ER
Tintern
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