Author Archives: Mike Evans

MORFA BEACH clean up 13th and 14th March

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The recent storms have thrown up an unprecedented amount of plastic waste onto the Morfa. This time a clean-up has been arranged for two mornings – Thursday  13th and Friday 14th March. As many volunteers as possible are required to help. Meet on the Morfa Beach by the railway crossing at 10.30 am.

 

Morfa uchaf

Morfa Uchaf and Ferryside

Once again Keep Wales Tidy will be assisting us by providing plastic bags and tongs.  They are sensibly not risking their trucks in the mud again, so the Yacht Club will kindly provide a tractor and trailer to collect the bags and bring them back to the village foreshore. Keep Wales Tidy will then take the bags away for disposal.

Please help if you can. Wellies and gloves are recommended, and dogs should be kept on a lead so as not to disturb the cattle. For further details please contact Colin Butters on 267516.

Fed up with Litter on the Ferryside Beaches?

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JOIN US on Sunday 2nd February

– FERRYSIDE VILLAGE FORUM  – MASSIVE BEACH CLEAR UP-

11-00 – Meet at the Ferryside Yacht club

13-00 – Refreshments for the workers after the pick.Any contributions to the refreshments would be welcomed Gloves, Pickers and Bags provided by Tidy Towns. Although well-behaved dogs are welcome you may struggle to handle bag, picker and dog! Please keep your dog on a lead and pick up any mess!!

 Contact- Sue ( membership@ferrysidevillageforum.org.uk )

Rock and Roll classes in Ferryside with Richard Greco

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5 WEEK COURSE STARTING ON WEDNESDAY 29TH JANUARY AT 7.30 IN FERRYSIDE VILLAGE HALL WITH RICHARD GRECO

£10 per couple per session. No experience necessary – beginners welcome as Richard will have us all rocking in no time. https://www.facebook.com/ElGrecosDanceSchool

RING LUCY ON 01267267147 for information or  to reserve a space

Why do floods like this happen?

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Tywi in flood. Picture courtesy of http://derekbirdbrain.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/floode-waters-rise.html

Tywi in flood. Picture courtesy of Derek Moore -Chairman of the Welsh Ornithological Society-http://derekbirdbrain.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/floode-waters-rise.html

One of my favourite journalists,George Monbiot, a contributor to the Guardian newspaper and respected author has just posted a fascinating article on why agricultural policies in the UK are contributing to increased flood events close to rivers.  The Common Agriculture Policy as it relates to farm payments and the operating practices of water authorities all contribute to more water than necessary being discharged into rivers rather than being absorbed by the ground. Worth a read?  Go to  http://www.monbiot.com/2014/01/13/drowning-in-money/

Any thoughts?

Xmas Market Saturday 21st December- Cancelled

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Apologies due to the cold, wet and windy conditions prevailing this week the Trustees agreed to cancel this Saturday’s Market. The market will commence again in the Summer.

Still some Xmas Trees available as well as Wholemeal Bread and Leek Flans plus information on how to contact the individual stall holders (Phone Lucy  01267267147)

 Winter Solstice Special

POEMS AND PINTS.  7.30 Ferryside Yacht Club- All very welcome

MERRY CHRISTMAS!