ISSUE 20 AUTUMN/WINTER 2008/09 NEWSLETTER

[Ruth Roberts]

The Autumn/Winter Newsletter is being delivered around the village by mid-November.
I have also got it in Publisher format if anyone wants it - it has also been converted into Word for those who don't have Publisher.
Below is an extract of the articles but not set out the same way - as the illustrations are missing - but at least its another record of what it contains.

LLANTEG NEWSLETTER Autumn/Winter 2008
Issue 20
http://www.llanteg.co.uk
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CONTENTS

3—Events
4/5—Crunwere Church
6—Mothers’ Union
7— Community Assoc.
8—Congratulations
9—Village Hall
10/11—Tributes to....
11—100 Club
12/13—History Society
14/15—Council News
16/17—Tavernspite Sch.
18—Green Gossip
19—Badgers Bowls
20—Llanteg Bowls
21—John’s Jottings
22—Printing Costs
22 - Birthdays
23—Wanderer’s Rest
24—Local Adverts
INVITATION
Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party
Sat 13th December from 3pm

Musical Entertainment, Sing-Along, Bingo,
Refreshments and Raffle

Retired?
You are guests of the Hall Committee
Everything is FREE –all you need do is come along!

Don’t worry if you don’t know many
people—its a great way to start and you will be made most welcome

RSVP
Please ring Sue (831468) to let her know if you are coming so we have an idea of numbers.
If you need transport just


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Compiler—Ruth Roberts, Sandy Grove
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01834 831298
Proof Reader—Ruth Webb, Furzy Park
Distributors—Members of Committee
Published—by Hall Committee. Twice yearly, May and November—FREE to each household
Funded—by Hall Committee and advertisements
Advertise—£10 per box for two issues
Next Deadline—for Spring/Summer Issue—15th April 2009
Spring Delivery—by mid-May
On Web—available at http://www.llanteg.co.uk or digitally by contacting Ruth Roberts

If you need a LARGE PRINT version just ask and we will get one for you in future.

Available for Hire!
 20ft x 60ft Main Hall with a large Stage
 Two Conference Rooms
 Community Computer
 Kitchen
 Large off road Car Park
 Ring Sue 01834 831468

STOP PRESS—Many thanks to Amroth Community Council who have voted to give us a donation of £100 towards our printing costs.



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Forthcoming Events at Village Hall

6th Dec
Crunwere Church Fundraising Coffee Morning with Stalls—10am

7th Dec
Community Carol Service—3pm

13th Dec
Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party-3pm

25th Dec
Holy Eucharist—10.30am

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CRUNWERE CHURCH
Next P.C.C. Meeting—26th November—7.30pm at Llanteg Hall.

Christmas Fayre/Coffee Morning 6th December
This will be held on Saturday 6th December at 10am in Llanteg Hall. Raffle tickets are now being sold around the village and as well as the coffee morning there will be various stalls with Christmas gifts and decorations. All proceeds go towards Crunwere Church funds so please come along and support us.

Updates
Strawberry Tea Fundraiser—29th June
In total just over £622 was raised for Crunwere Church funds.
A big thank-you to all who supported the event, to Crofty Nursery (and others) for supplying the plants, to the ladies who baked the cakes and to all who helped prepare and sell on the day.
Harvest Thanksgiving
The Harvest Service was held at Llanteg Hall on Sunday 19th October, followed by tea.

Remembrance Sunday
This year the Remembrance Service was combined with Ludchurch at Llanteg Hall, conducted by Rev’d Sarah Geach.

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Christmas Services
30th November—10am Begelly—Joint Eucharist —1st Advent Sunday
7th December—3pm Llanteg Hall—Carol Service
10th December—7pm Begelly—Service of Light
24th December—3pm Begelly—Crib Service
24th December—6pm Ludchurch—Carols
24th December—11.30pm Begelly –Holy Eucharist and midnight service
25th December—9am Ludchurch—Holy Eucharist
25th December—10.30am Llanteg Hall—Holy Eucharist
28th December—10am Begelly—Joint Holy Eucharist

The enthronement of the new Bishop of St Davids takes place on Saturday 6th December at 2.30pm. By ticket only

Get well wishes
To Audrey James of Rose Park after her knee operation in
October

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Donations In Memory
The sum of £715 was raised in memory of Marjorie Thomas of Highfield—with half being given to Crunwere Church by her daughter Anne Mustoe and family—with grateful thanks.

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MOTHERS’ UNION
Penally Meeting
Three members from St Marys joined the Penally Branch meeting on September 24th to which all members of the Narberth Deanery were invited.
Twenty members from the Deanery enjoyed a moving Eucharist in the beautiful little church of St Teilo and St Nicholas at which the Rev’d Michael John spoke about the importance and value of M.U. work in today’s world.
Heather Jenkins, the AFIA (Away From It All) representative, was the speaker in the hall afterwards, where tea and biscuits were also provided. Heather told us of her work as co-ordinator for the holidays for needy families, which the M.U. support every year. Heather spoke about some of the problems involved and the appreciation of those families who have taken the holidays.
Christian Aid Tea Party
Crunwere Mothers’ Union organised a Tea Party for Christian Aid at Llanteg Hall on Wednesday 5th November. Our special guest speaker was Rev’d Tom Davies (Co-ordinator of Mid & West Wales Christian Aid) who gave a very interesting and informative talk on the work of Christian Aid and told many exceptional stories from around the world. £1 was charged at the door and there was also a raffle and sales table. A grand total of £157 was raised —so a great big ‘thank you’ to you all.
Jean Lindsey

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The Claypits The area of land referred to as The Claypits is approximately one acre in size and situated alongside the A 477 near the site once occupied by Mountain Chapel (the latter of which is now in essence a memorial garden). The historical significance of The Claypits is that in bygone days the people of the parish were allowed to remove stones for road repairs and also clay which was used for domestic heating. The area is in the ownership of Amroth Community Council and because of the growth of trees and various vegetation over many years access has become extremely difficult and restricted. With the full knowledge and consent of the Community Council, Llanteg Community Association has undertaken as a project to clear parts of The Claypits for public access, whilst bearing in mind the need to retain sufficient of the natural environment for the abundant variety of wild life and plants which exist there.
A grant has been awarded from Communities First Trust Fund of £1181 which was applied for by Llanteg Community Association to develop and encourage community projects. Workshops for children have already been very successful in one such project within the community and it is intended to utilise The Claypits (in conjunction with The Old School Gardens) for workshops during the Spring of 2009 when both children and adults will be encouraged to attend. These workshops will include ideas from local junior school children with suggestions for projects such as bird and bat box making, willow sculpture, wood carvings, identification of wildlife (including trees and plants) and also how to appreciate and be proud of the local environment.
There is a genuine enthusiasm within the community for activities such as these, which benefits not only those who undertake the activities themselves but also brings people closer together with a positive community spirit.
Family B.B.Q—this was held at The Old School Gardens in August—we were lucky to have a sunny dry evening— and lovely musical entertainment.
Community Carol Service—Llanteg Hall 7th December at 3pm—all welcome.

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LLANTEG CONGRATULATIONS
Sam James and Josh Jones (two cousins) on obtaining a 4yr apprenticeship with N.P. at Aberthaw Power Station, Barry. Sam is the son of Sue and Roy James and Josh the son of Wendy and Graeme Jones and the grandsons of Audrey (and the late Geoffrey) James of Rose Park Farm.
Chloe Whittock of Bevlin represented Wales in ‘Miss Face of the Universe 2008’ pageant in Ghana from 5th-19th October. Chloe had lunch with the king at his private palace where he put on a display of African dancers, a day at a private island for a fashion shoot (only accessible by a half hour boat ride), a visit to a national game reserve, launching a new car for one of the sponsors (Volkswagen) and participating in various fashion shows for African designers and going to a charity ball where there was an auction for charity.
Stewart and Elizabeth Treharne of E.C.Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, who celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary on 1st October.
Harry Banner of Crofty Nursery who was presented with red and white Karate belts at Coppet Hall Hotel—Harry practises twice a week at Kilgetty and Tavernspite and he hopes to be in his first competition in Blackpool next year and will be attempting his red belt on December 10th.
Also to Tom Banner (Crofty Nursery), and Matthew Pilot (Crunwere Close), who, as pupils of Ysgol Dyffryn Taf Whitland, impressed the judges of BAA at Heathrow Airport with the design that they had come up with for a ‘plane park and ride scheme’. Their idea was ‘Airbuster’ - a solar powered radio controlled tug that would use sat. nav. to find its way around Heathrow. The boys also had a guided tour around Terminal 5 and eventually came in the top six of Young Engineer Challenge out of 350 other secondary schools nationwide. They hope to be finalists again next year and went to Newcastle in Oct. half term as preparation.
To Pendeilo Leisure Park who were runners up in the 'Inspirational People Development' section of the Western Telegraph's Pembs Tourism Awards 2008
Geoff Yeomans of Long Lane won the West Wales Art Competition 2008 with his painting of 'Elephant on the Beach'. The topic for the competition was ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’.

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LLANTEG HALL
60th Anniversary B.B.Q 8th June 2008
Llanteg Hall held a family B.B.Q. to mark its 60th anniversary this year. Sunday 8th June was a gloriously hot day and we were delighted that well over 100 people dragged themselves away from the beach or their gardens to join us for a very friendly evening.
The B.B.Q. was done by Andrew Rees of Narberth and prepared by Geraint and Rebecca, with salads and puddings being provided in the Hall by the Committee. We were entertained by the very fitting music of The Freewheelers - which was very evocative of the 1940s and also not too loud so as to prevent all the reminiscing that was going on. The Hall was decorated in 1940s fashion and there were some displays of events held at the Hall and the renovations that have taken place over the years.
It was good to see families present who have been connected with the Hall since it first opened (with a grand dance on 14th January 1948) and also past W.I. members returning to where they had spent so many hours practising for their concerts and dramas.
A raffle was held, which, along with 'normal' prizes, also had novelty items included which replicated the items from the original 1948 raffle which had been:- Goose, Rhode Island Red Cockerel, Pair of Laying Ducks, One Guinea, Dressed Chicken, 2 Pairs of Rabbits (which had been given by Geoffrey James) and 50 Cigarettes.
Chairman of Amroth Community Council, Councillor John James, gave a brief address on the many varied activities that had taken place in the Hall over its 60 year history and also highlighted the fact that the Hall is now probably used more than ever and is the focal point of the village—and long may it continue.
Open House Afternoons- These have been held once a month throughout the year. Those who attended have enjoyed them—but it would have been good to see a few more people. The idea was to get community members to host this event themselves but it has been Sue who has had to do ‘the honours’ each month. It was a good idea in theory but if it is not supported more we cannot justify holding them—so its up to you.

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Tributes to.......
Nina Hotton
The Silver Surfer
It’s sad to report the death of Nina Hotton, who passed away suddenly at her home at Llanteg Park on the 4th of May, where she lived near to her daughter Anne.
Nina was born in Falmouth on August 31st 1918 and prior to moving to Pembrokeshire she and her husband Roy lived in Sutton Coldfield. Roy hailed from Dunedin, New Zealand, and they were married almost 50 years prior to his death in 1991.
However, it was in 1986, after spending many happy holidays in the locality, that Nina and Roy finally moved to Pembrokeshire.
Whilst in her early 70’s, when most of us are retired, Nina was working for local Estate Agents Charles Birt, and embarking upon computer classes in order to keep up with technology!
This was the start of many computer classes and qualifications. Why, only recently she appeared on brochures advertising community internet classes as the “oldest silver surfer”. Furthermore, to keep her mind active and her shorthand up to speed, she would write shopping lists, songs and news in shorthand!
After finding out more about Nina, I can’t help wondering if technology was moving fast enough for her!
Moreover, she was Secretary to Llanteg Park Management Committee for many years, and supported many events in the Village Hall.
Nina’s smiling face and enthusiasm for life will be missed by us all, our thoughts go out to Anne and Peter and their families.

John Carter
It’s sad to report the sudden death of John Carter of Garness, Llanteg, who passed away at Withybush Hospital on July 27th from complications following a coronary operation.
John was born 1929 and came from Pembroke Dock; for many years he managed Kiln Park Holiday Park before starting up his own business at Hill Park, Pentlepoir.
However, his fascination with motor cars, and especially vintage cars, was to span over thirty years. John and Hazel took part in the London to Brighton Vintage Car Run for over thirty years, driving first their vintage Hillman, and later a 1912 Rolls-Royce convertible along the 60 mile route.
John and Hazel were married in 1973, moving to Garness in 1994, where they found their little piece of heaven in this beautiful tranquil spot overlooking the sea.
Clearly John’s passing leaves a huge gap in the lives of Hazel and family; however the love and respect they have for him will ensure he’s never far from this place or their thoughts.

Eileen Oriel
At the time of going to press we were saddened to hear of the passing on 25th October of Mrs Eileen Oriel. Eileen was born at Ruelwall in 1922.
We extend our sympathies to all the families concerned.
(A fuller tribute to Eileen will be in the next issue.)
Roy James

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100 CLUB
£12 to join for a year (Apr.-Mar.). 50% of takings for prize money and 50% is for Hall funds.

1st Draw 2008/2009 (Drawn at the History meeting on 19th May 2008):-
£25—Arwyn Owen—Number 9
£15—John Lewis-Tunster—Number 14
£10—Tony Brinsden –Number 49

2nd Draw 2008/09 (Drawn at the Strawberry Tea on 29th June 2008):-
£25—Joan Robinson– Number 4
£15—Lynne Jordan—Number 60
£10— Ronnie Glanville—Number 56

3rd Draw 2008/09 (Drawn at Harvest Supper 19th October 2008):-
£25—Darren James—Number 3
£15—Arwyn Owen—Number 9
£10— Richard Tunster—Number 41


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HISTORY SOCIETY
11th Book!
We have applied for and won a grant from The Heritage Lottery Fund. We will now be wording on a fourth History Book which will come out next year to coincide with the Society’s 10th Anniversary. If you have any photos or items to include please send them in by Christmas.

Colby History Day
The History Group put on a display of its work at the Colby Lodge History Day in June. We left all our display items for them as they are trying to amass a library of local history items.

Picture Collection
Although we had no publications out this year we have been busy sorting and filing our picture collection which now totals over 1,100! We are delighted to have been able to collect so many photographs—both of local families and some old dwellings.
However our collection will never be finished so if you have any old photographs we would love to copy them and then perhaps use them in a book or exhibition.
Its also one way of ensuring that the pictures are never completely ‘lost’. We have had more than one person come to us for copies of what they had originally lent us as they have now lost their own copies!

Village Scrapbooks
Over the years we have been clipping out Newspaper articles to do with Llanteg and its residents and so far we have filled 11 scrapbooks. These make interesting reading—from looking back to see how much houses were being sold for to realising how much has actually been happening here over the years.

Talk with Old Tenby Postcards
We had a most interesting talk in September when we were given a talk on the history of Tenby—liberally illustrated with old postcards and prints.

Murder Talk
In the October meeting we were given a fascinating talk on the trial of Mary Prout of Summerhill who was convicted of infant murder and sentenced to hang—later having the sentence commuted.

Gravestone Survey
As mentioned in the last Newsletter the History Society have now photographed and catalogued all the gravestones in the parish (for the church and two chapels).
After some trial and error we have managed to get all the photographs accessible for viewing on the Llanteg website (History and Church pages) and the History Blog.

Geographical Photographs
Geograph.org.uk
This website is trying to get photographs from all over the UK and there were already a few nice ones of the area around Llanteg. We have added another 200+ of the village to put us firmly on the map!
Its a great website and worth a visit for all the interesting scenes it captures—well over one million now!

Remembrance Sunday
This year the History Society did not have to hold their own service at 11am as Rev’d Geach conducted the Act of Remembrance in Llanteg Hall on 9th November.

Old Village Pumps
http://www.villagepumps.org.uk
This interesting website is collecting information on old pumps from all over the UK. We have sent in a photograph of our two old ones at Mountain Chapel (which originally came from Crunwere Farm and Sparrowsnest).

Keep Up-to-date
Don’t forget to keep up-to-date with our activities by logging on the History Page of http://www.llanteg.co.uk or to our History Society blog at http://www.llanteghistorysociety.blogspot.com
For those not on the internet we also try and include updates in the local papers under Llanteg News

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COUNTY COUNCILLOR – TONY BRINSDEN
At the forthcoming meeting of the Full County Council to be held on 23rd October I have the following Notice of Motion to be discussed:
That this Council exert maximum pressure upon Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to vastly improve its sewerage infrastructure and the updating of current systems and pumping stations within the County so that areas of the County are not serviced like a third world country. This is especially important in areas where planning is restricted due to overloaded sewerage systems and to where the cleanliness and "Blue Flag" status of our beaches are affected.
I am trying to get as much assistance as I can from PCC to put pressure on Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to install a mains sewerage system in Llanteg. The wet summers that we now seem to be getting is exacerbating the problem with cess pits and septic tanks overflowing and with the Environment Agency going to take a much firmer stance on private house pollution this has to be the way forward. Fines for pollution can run into thousands of pounds. As I have said before I have had a lot of meetings with our MP, Nick Ainger, who has been exceptionally helpful, and also with our AM Angela Burns.
As you have probably read in the press Pembrokeshire County Council, due to the current financial situation, are cutting back on street lighting by switching many lights off between midnight and 5.30am. They also propose not to replace many of the single light systems that are in small hamlets and isolated spots throughout the County as these reach the end of their lifespan. This could impact on some of the lighting systems in our area.
I have put down a question to the Leader, Cllr John Davies, that he give an undertaking that when such lighting systems are to be decommissioned he first of all consults with the local County Council Member and the relevant Community Councils so that representations can be made. This again will be answered on 23rd October.
It is evident from the above that the applications for further street lights in the village that I have asked for on behalf of our residents will not now be granted—in the foreseeable future at least.
Now that all candidate sites for future planning in the new Local Development Plan have been deposited with the Council it is very interesting to see that if all of these are granted (highly unlikely) Llanteg’s size will at least double!!
Regards
Tony Brinsden

Update After 23rd October Meeting:-
To update you on County Council matters my Notice of Motion has been put forward to the PCC Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee who have promised that they will take this up with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and will press for action to be taken to remedy the situation.
I have also had an assurance from the Cabinet Member and Deputy Leader, Cllr Jamie Adams, that no street light system will be decommissioned without first going through a consultation process with the local member and the relevant Community Council. In the case of our Ward it would be with me and the Amroth Community Council.
Although not strictly relevant in the area covered by this newsletter I have also had a NoM forwarded to Cabinet for consideration that where a council tenant lives in a council owned property that is liable to flooding during adverse weather conditions that that tenant be issued with a "floodgate" as well as sandbags.
All in all quite a successful day!

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TAVERNSPITE SCHOOL
Since the last newsletter Tavernspite School has enjoyed many successes and special events. The school seems to be continually growing and currently has over 200 children on roll. All members of the school community – staff, parents, governors, and of course, the children - are very proud of the school’s many achievements and excellent reputation.
I wish to mention a few of the recent highlights:
Leaving Pupils - At the end of the Summer Term we said farewell to thirty six pupils who left the school to enter secondary education. Thirty five moved on to Ysgol Dyffryn Taf, Whitland and one pupil enrolled at Llandovery College.
The leavers enjoyed a good send off in our Leavers’ Assembly as we celebrated their time at Tavernspite School. Mr. Paul Sansom, Chair of the Governing Body and former resident of Llanteg, was the special guest at the service and presented the awards to the children. We wish them all every future success and happiness.
Travel Plan - We have been working hard in formulating a Travel Plan to send to the Welsh Assembly Government who will hopefully look favourably on our application and give us funding to improve the traffic management around the front and back entrance of the school.
All classes contributed to our School Travel Plan as part of their curriculum studies. Class Teacher, Mrs. Julie Houghton said, ‘It has been a whole school effort with each class covering a different topic. We are very pleased with the final Travel Plan’.
The Travel Plan is now complete and has been submitted to WAG. We will hear if we have been successful early next year.
Solar Panels – Our solar panels continue to operate effectively despite a very wet and cloudy summer. They were officially launched in May when representatives from the Co-op Green Energy Scheme visited our school. They are a wonderful resource for our school and very much part of our ‘Eco-Vision’. At the time of writing they have already generated 2658 Kwh of electricity (1 Kwh powers a computer or television for 5 hours) and 1515 Kg of Carbon Dioxide emissions have been saved. We are looking into the process of selling surplus energy to the National Grid.
New Staging – We were delighted to hear recently that South Hook LNG donated £4000 to Tavernspite School to assist in our purchase of new staging in the School Hall. The new staging is state-of-the-art and looks very attractive indeed. The children are busy rehearsing at the moment for the Christmas production ‘Ebenezer’. The children are looking forward to using the new stage for the first time.
Art Exhibition - An Art Exhibition was held in the School Hall in July when all the children throughout the school had the opportunity to display their art work in a real exhibition. Many of the artworks were bought by parents to raise money for our school. An auction was also held where paintings donated by local artists were auctioned for school funds. A special thank-you to Llanteg based artists Andrea Kelland and Geoff Yeomans for supporting our art exhibition.
Music – Our musicians performed at the Chevron Primary Music Festival and the Primary Proms Concert held at Milford in June. Our school choir were invited to sing at Lampeter Velfrey Church to open their Summer Fete in July. A very special Music Assembly was held at the end of the school year to celebrate the high standard of music throughout the school and to give those children who have recently passed music exams a chance to perform. It was a lovely assembly very well attended by parents, grandparents and friends of the school, with special performances by the choir and ensemble as well as by solo performances.
Sport – Our sports teams have been really busy and took part in many local tournaments. We have football, rugby, cross-country, netball, athletics, swimming and cricket teams and they have enjoyed a great deal of enjoyment and success.
Like to share an interest? We are always interested in working with the local community. To this end I ask the residents of Llanteg if you have any hobbies, passions or interests that may be of particular interest to the children? If you would be happy to come to school and maybe talk to a class of children about your interest then please let the school know (Tel. 01834 831691). We would love to hear from you!!
Thank you for reading Tavernspite School News.
Kevin Phelps
Headteacher

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GREEN GOSSIP
Looking for cavity wall insulation or more loft insulation?
The Home Energy Efficiency Scheme (HEES) is a Welsh Assembly Government funded initiative aimed at making homes in Wales warmer, healthier and more energy efficient. The HEES grant provides a package of heating and insulation improvements up to the value of £3,600.
If you have a query about HEES, please call freephone 0800 316 2815, or go to their web site at: http://www.heeswales.co.uk/do-i-qualify.htm

The Shepherd
A shepherd was tending his flock in a remote pasture, when suddenly a brand new top of the range BMW advanced out of the dust cloud towards him.
The driver, a young man in a Broni suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Ban sunglasses and YSL tie, leaned out of the window and asked the shepherd, “If I tell you exactly how many sheep you have in your flock, will you give me one?”.
The shepherd looked at the man, then looked at his flock peacefully grazing the hillside and calmly answered, “Sure”. The man parked his car, took out his mobile phone, and he surfed the internet to a NASA site where he proceeded to download information from a US satellite using GPS navigation. The satellite scanned the area, and after a few minutes the young man confidently told the shepherd there are 1586 sheep”.
“That’s correct; take one of the sheep” said the shepherd.
He then watched the young man select one of the animals and bundle it into his car.
Then the shepherd says; “If I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my sheep?”.
“OK, why not”, answered the young man.
“Clearly you’re a government regulations enforcement officer”, said the shepherd.
“That’s correct”, said the young man, “but how did you know that?”.
“No guessing required”, answered the shepherd”. “You turned up here although nobody called you. You want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked, and you know nothing about my business”.
“Now give me back my dog”.

Did You Know?
When humans invented a long iron bar with a hooked end to pry things open, they named it after the clever crow. In fact, the original crowbar (known simply as a "crow" back in 1400) sported one end shaped into a beak.

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BADGERS BOWLS
We are now into the new Bowling Season which started in the week commencing the 1st September 2008. To date we have played 5 games in both the Main and President’s League. We have started the season slowly and hope to improve as the season progresses.
Before the season started we had our annual competition with Penally Short Mat Bowls Club with the Winner taking the "Shield" and the losers the "Wooden Spoon". With home advantage this year we won the "Shield" for the first time in many years.
In my last report I stated that we were hoping to end the season (2007/8) on a high note. Well, we did, by winning both the Pauline Thomas and the Ken Havard Cups.
Five members of our club have been invited for County Trials— Joyce Howe, Aubrey Streeter, Neville Ruff, Nigel Griffiths and Ken Bellamy.
We have a new member, namely David Shanklin, who joined the club during the summer. David, who previously played Long Mat Bowls at Heatherton, quickly adapted to Short Mat Bowls and is currently playing second in the Rinks in the Main League - well done David!
Jean John
Did You Know?
Badgers are the fastest digging animal. Despite being able to move around quite easily and quickly, most badgers spend their entire life in just 1 or 2 square miles.

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LLANTEG BOWLS
Llanteg Short Mat Bowls Club appears to be going from strength to strength. We now have a nucleus of 14 members and our 6 newest members are improving all the time. These new members proved their strength by helping us win against Llanddewi Velfrey recently - a much needed boost to our confidence.
The recent Short Mat Bowls trip to Torquay proved as enjoyable as ever with Ann, Peter and Arthur getting through to the Plate Competition and winning three, drawing one and losing one of their five group matches. Unfortunately they did not amass enough points to get through to the final. However, the 'boys from Kilgetty' Gareth, David and Ceri, were runners-up in the Plate Competition in their group and so the Pembrokeshire contingent did very well against players from London, Gloucester, Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.
We are all now practising hard each Monday and Thursday evening and looking forward to proving ourselves against the rest of the Friendly League. We will always welcome new members and take pleasure in seeing those faces peering through at us as they leave from their meetings in the committee rooms. Do come and join us and find out what it is all about. We are a friendly bunch and enjoy the challenge of Short Mat Bowls. Contact: Ann Newman, Secretary 01834 811160.
Ann Newman
Did You Know?
The historic Torre Abbey, an icon of Torquay's seafront, was originally constructed as a monastery in 1196, and was at one time the richest in England.

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JOHN’S JOTTINGS
Coincidence or Phenomena?
We often hear the expression ‘truth is stranger than fiction’. Undoubtedly some of the incidents which we experience in our daily lives can probably support, rather than detract from, this anomaly.
The American election for President is very topical at present and it may be of interest to compare some of the circumstances surrounding two former presidents, namely President John Kennedy and President Abraham Lincoln.
Although the details appear to border on the fictitious they are nevertheless factual and I believe of considerable interest and fascination.
1) Lincoln was elected in 1860, Kennedy in 1960.
2) Both were assassinated by being shot through the head.
3) Their successors, both named Johnson, were Southern Democrats and both were in the Senate.
4) Andrew Johnson was born in 1808, Lyndon Johnson in 1908.
5) John Wilkes Booth, who shot Lincoln, was born in 1839, Lee Harvey Oswald, who shot Kennedy, was born in 1939.
6) Booth and Oswald were both assassinated before going to trial.
7) Both Presidents’ wives had lost children through death while in The White House.
8) Lincoln’s secretary’s name was Kennedy and advised him not to go to the theatre.
9) Kennedy’s secretary’s name was Lincoln and advised him not to go to Dallas.
10) John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln in a theatre and escaped to a warehouse.
11) Lee Harvey Oswald shot Kennedy from a warehouse and escaped to a theatre.
12) The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters.
13) The names Andrew Johnson and Lyndon Johnson each contain thirteen letters.
14) The names John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald each contain fifteen letters.
Truth indeed can often appear to be stranger than fiction and the phenomena of coincidence are sometimes difficult to explain and understand. Such details however, do remain very fascinating.
John James

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PRINTING COSTS
Each issue we deliver 200+ copies throughout Llanteg and the surrounding area. We are very grateful to the local businesses who advertise and therefore help us with our publishing expenses. However their contributions cover less than half our printing costs.
Many villages charge for their Newsletters, but we just wish to try and cover our costs and be able to give everyone a free copy to let them know what is happening in their community. Currently the shortfall is paid for by the Hall Committee (which also funds the Village website). Any contribution you can make towards our costs would be most welcome. If you wish to donate please forward to either Sue or Ruth (or hand to any of the committee that you know).

FOR SALE
Steel framed tables, with Formica tops, ideal for garden/greenhouse or garage use, £5 each.
Also steel framed plastic chairs suitable for chilling out on those warm summer evenings, £1 each.
Call 01834831468 to reserve these bargain offers!

LLANTEG BIRTHDAYS
40th Birthday—Belated happy 40th to John Lewis-Tunster, Beech Lea, for 14th August
18th Birthdays—Belated happy 18th to Matthew Roberts, Sandy Grove, for 28th October and a happy 18th to Ricky Edwards, Little Garness, for 16th November and Sam James, Meadowcroft, for 24 January 2009
90th Birthdays—Belated happy 90th to Mr Dennis Dudley of York Lodge for 3rd September. Also Happy 90th to Jimmy Glanville who was born at West Llanteg Farm
6th Birthday—Belated Happy Birthday to Harry Banner of Crofty who was 6 on November 1st.

Tavernspite Play Group - Mandy 07845 980559

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WANDERER’S REST
WINTER OPENING TIMES
Friday & Saturday evenings 7 pm (last orders for meals 9 pm)
Wednesdays from 7 pm drinks only.
Half-term and Festive Season
Extended opening hours
For further details of this either phone on (01834) 831677 or check the notice of current opening times on the door of the Wanderer’s Rest.

Changes in the Village
Transport Update - from 12th Nov 2008 the 333 bus to and from Carmarthen/Pembroke Dock will operate only on a Wednesday and Friday on a temporary basis.
Mail—the post box at the Garage has been knocked over and removed. Post can be left in the Garage for collection and I’ve heard that another box is due to be put back there—but it might be about 10 weeks from whenever the other one disappeared!
Rights of Way—the footpath SP10/10 which passes by Ledgerland has been slightly diverted to avoid the farm and yard.

Did You Know?
We have a celebrity in our midst who starred in Castaway 2000.

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LOCAL BUSINESSES
JLT DESIGNS
Painter & Decorator
(Bookings taken for Spr./Sum.2009)
01834 831395
07964 775006

RELCAL
Caravan & Motorhome Servicing, repairs & spares
01834 831714
07803 146416

Rose Park Organic Farm
Lamb
(Shop Opening Shortly)
831111

The Lady Painter
Interior &
Exterior Painting & Decorating
01994 240013
07817 332302


RELCAL MARINE
Tohatsu Dealer
Sales, services & repairs—for your boating needs
01834 831714
07803 146416

Safety-First
Driving Tuition
Low-cost intensive lessons
831841

E.C.Thomas & Son
Funeral Directors
Garden of Remembrance & Chapel of Rest at Zoar
Memorials & Inscriptions
Pre-paid Funeral Plans
01834 812861
07818 098444

Waterwynch Retreat,
Castle Ely
Beauty Treatments Therapy etc
831786
07812248340

Pendeilo Leisure Park
Friends or Relatives visiting but nowhere to stay? Try a Luxury Caravan Holiday
 831259

Mobile Hairdresser
Have a cut, trim, colour or blow-dry in the comfort of your own home.
Leah
01834 810158

Crofty Nursery
Xmas Trees, Holly Wreaths and all your garden requirements
01834 831437

‘Big Phil Dog Training’
&
Home Boarding or Daily Care
 01834 831326

[cmason]

Many thanks Ruth for an interesting News Letter packed full of information.
The new format on computer is helpful.
Many thanks Carol.