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Exciting Theatre event for young and old In Ferryside on the 23rd January

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 On Saturday 23rd January at 1:30 pm in Ferryside Village Hall, Hall terrace  there will be a performance of Tales from the Taiga, by the Cardigan based Small World Theatre who have worked across Wales and overseas. This will be followed by a bring and share tea, so please get baking, and then there will be a discussion on what we think about the natural areas that we have around Ferryside, and how these can be safeguarded and enhanced for future generation.  While this is going on there will also be a shadow puppet workshop for children.
This wonderful tale comes from the Nanai people who live in the frozen Taiga forests of Siberia.  Magical creatures are played by puppets and there is music and story-telling. It will be fun for everyone. The play has a strong environmental theme and will be followed by shadow puppet workshop for children, and a discussion on safeguarding the natural environment around Ferryside for others, with a view to producing a map of the area’s natural resources.
 
The event will finish at about 4:30 pm. It is FREE, everyone is welcome, and the performance is suitable for all ages.The Forum cafe will be open selling fresh coffee, tea and juices.
What audiences have thought of ‘Tales from the Taiga’:

“Excellent! Really thought provoking and beautifully presented!”

“Fantastic, engrossing, full of surprises. I am 58 and I enjoyed it as much as the kids.”

“What an amazing time we all had! The performance was just the right length.”

“Its a wonderful show and a day that will stay with me and the children for a long time.”

The event is organised by Carmarthenshire County Council and funded by Natural Resources Wales. The event is hosted by the Ferryside Village Forum.
Cynhelir y digwyddiad hwn gan Gyngor Sir Gâr a’i hariennir gan Gyfoeth Naturiol Cymru. Bydd Fforwm Pentre Glanyfferi yn westywyr y diwrnod.
Please contact Mike Evans on 01267267147 for any further details you need.

 

 

 

 

 

Sophie’s lovely hand -knitted and deliciously warm accessories

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Sophie’s lovely hand -knitted and deliciously warm accessories will be on sale at Ferryside food and craft market on 5, 12 and 19 December. The  colours are bright to lighten the cold wet Winter and young Scarlets supporters will love the long thick  red scarves.
Come early for plenty of choice.

Ferryside Village Forum membership fees 2015

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The membership fees for the Forum are again £5 per year for the year starting September 2015 to September 2016.

Your continued membership helps support:

  • The Summer and Christmas Markets
  • Quarterly Poems and Pints Nights
  • The Ferryside Village Forum Website

The Forum is also working closely with Ferryside Sports to develop the Sports hall for community use and with Ferryside Education Centre group (FSEG) to help develop the education centre and its environs.We also work closely with the bio diversity department of Carmarthenshire County Council to protect and enhance biodiversity, with Cllr Mair Stephens on relevant issues and with St Ishmaels Community Council. We support the work of The Ferryside School PTA and the local youth club, Ferri Youth.

Your fee for the year may be paid by:-

• Paypal using the links on the Ferryside Village Forum website https://www.ferrysidevillageforum.org.uk/ (Email web@ferrysidevillageforum.org.uk if you hit a problem)

• In person at any Forum event (The next meeting is on Tuesday the 13th October). Cash or cheque

or by

• sending a cheque payable to Ferryside Village Forum to The Membership Secretary, 3 Vicarage Close, Ferryside. SA175SU

Your membership will be for the year starting on the 1st September.

We look forward to your continued support of our actives and your participation.

Market: Apologies for lack of vegetables last week. Good news – lots of super fresh vegetables this week

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Market this Saturday 5th September Market 10.am until 1pm

Lots of super fresh organic vegetables, including sweet corn and aubergines,  have just been delivered this week

Look out for fresh organic eggs, a good range of small artisan cheeses, local bacon, burgers and meat, and Dave’s Jams and chutneys.

On the craft stalls you will find cushions candles cards jewellery stained glass and much more.

We hope to see you there. The last summer market will be on the 25th September.

Help increase Bio Diversity in Ferryside

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News about a green scheme supported by St Ishmael Community Council and led jointly by Ferryside Village Forum and Carmarthenshire County Council.
We are starting this fascinating and enjoyable scheme with a bat survey.

Saturday 8th August 2:00pm. Bats about Ferryside – a preliminary meeting to discuss putting up 5 bat detectors in Ferryside.  Ferryside Sports Hall in the grounds of the Old Education Centre.
Come and find out more about how bats inhabit the Ferryside environment.  
Would you like to find out if you have bats in your garden or woodlands and know what they are? Working with the Bat Conservation Trust, we will be lending out up to five bat detectors which you can borrow to put out in your garden to record bat activity and they will be collected back in on the 15 August. When analysed this will tell us about the different species of bats using the area. Bats make particular use of trees, woodlands and gardens to move through a landscape, so  we are looking for five suitable places to put detectors for a week.  This will not be a long meeting to find out who is interested and to show you how to use the detectors. Have you any suggestions? CONTACT Rosie Carmichael [ racarmichael@carmarthenshire.gov.uk ]

Then on Saturday 22nd August 8:00pm. Bats about Ferryside – Bat Walk and Talk with Steve Lucas from the Bat Conservation Trust. Meet in the Ferryside Sports Hall in the grounds of the Old Education Centre.

 Steve Lucas, Bat Conservation Trust , will come and talk about bats and reveal the results of the survey from  the bat detectors you have put out.  You will learn about how bats are using the village and its surroundings, and the habitats that they require to maintain their populations. The talk will be followed by a walk with bat detectors so you can hear the bats. Please meet at the Sports Hall with outdoor clothing and footwear, and a torch on Saturday the 22nd August at 8 pm.. The walk will take about 90 minutes. Children very welcome!

Bats about Ferryside is set up jointly by The Bats Conservation Trust, Ferryside Village Forum and Carmarthenshire County Council. For further information contact Rosie Carmichael  Carmarthenshire County Council 01267 228727 Mon – Thurs. For local contact phone Mike Evans 07904313156.