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Kinnerton Directory & business.... 2015

Kinnerton Village Hall 01244 660907 PCSO Mathew Gordon 07789 272 218
Castell Alun School 01978 760238 Cllr Phil Lightfoot 01244 660884
Ysgol Derwen School 01244 660291 Flintshire County Council 01352 752121
HK Community Council 01244 660277 Flintshire Streetscene 01352 701234

Your Monthly Higher Kinnerton Community Newsletter.

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VILLAGE CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATION 2014
Higher Kinnerton Community
Council would like to thank
everyone who came along to the
village Christmas event on 20th
Main Road Roadwork’s
Hopefully by the time this Newsletter goes to print the Main Road roadworks
will be complete. As well as repairs to the surfacing, remedial works have/are
to completed to the traffic calming scheme. Flintshire County Council
identified last year that the rubber ramps and bumps had been installed
December to enjoy the carols, incorrectly and the contractor who had completed the works has been made
mince pies and mulled wine. to return and repair them at their own cost. In planning the road works the
Through the donations kindly logic was simple, both surface repairs and remedial works were to be
provided for refreshments completed together.
together with the proceeds from
the 50/50 raffle a total of £131.30 To address continual problems with the rubber ramps to the raised platforms
was raised for the Hungry and they have been replaced with tarmac. Villagers will be pleased to know this is
Homeless. slightly more forgiving when driving over the platforms. The bumps have/ will
be reinstalled in a new foundation base. Only time will tell if this is a long
Mrs Helen Lloyd. Thank you for your support and
HKCC look forward to seeing you
term solution but the Highways Engineers seem confident.
M.INST.CH.P.
all again in December!
HCPC Registered
Chiropody @ Home Help with the Village
Telephone 01244 661115 Planter’s
If you can spare some time to
help take care of one of our
village planters we would
appreciate your help. Contact Liz
01244 660277. The traffic calming on Main Road remains a divisive topic for some. Since the
initial consultation on the scheme back in October 2012 villagers have either
liked or loathed the installation. Evidence has proven that the traffic calming
scheme is slowing traffic passing through the village. Whilst this proves
annoying to some residents who feel it is too much of an imposition the
traffic calming measure will remain for some time.
For business entries contact Cllr Gareth Evans on gareth@higherkinnerton.org.uk or tel 07825 333811.
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JUMBLE SALE SATURDAY 18 April 2pm Bowls Club
Please contact Julie Jones if you wish to have
This photo appears in the the Journal of Kinnerton Village life and has any items collected on 01244 660 907
recently been uploaded to the Facebook page ‘Photos of Higher
Kinnerton Old and New’. We thought we’d share it with the readers of
the village Newsletter along with edited information from the journal
about the beginning of our Church.
Up to the 1800’s the church going populace had to travel to worship at St
Santa's Visit
Marys Church of Englnad, Dodleston but during the Early 1850’s a We meet every Wednesday Evening
We hope everyone enjoyed his visit, this was a first time experience for us
Primitive Methodist Chapter of Ease was opened in Higher Kinnerton from 6.30pm to 9pm in the Village
and we tried our best !! It was mentioned in the last newsletter that the
comprising of two cottages next to the Swan Inn. Hall. There will be NO BOWLS on
funds were for the minibus replacement fund, this was partly correct and
A Licence was granted on the 31st of May 1853 for the “Performance of Wednesday 4th February as the
half the amount raised was towards the mini bus, the other half was given
Divine service in a certain building in Higher Kinnerton. It is written in the Pantomime is on.
to "Happy Faces" and Hope House Hospice receiving £61.
Deeds, “The Very Reverend Frederick Anson for the Parish, purchased the We will be holding our Singles
Chapel from the Protestant Dissenters under the Denomination of Competition for members on
New Village Website Up and Running
Primitive Methodists”. It then became a Church of England. Easter 14th
Saturday Bingo….
February
Easter Bingo
Starting all welcome….
at 12am with lunch.
In 1855 a decision was made to build a new Church. Some years later at a special meeting held in the School Thank you to everyone who came to the th
Friday 11 April, 50p admission.
Room. on the 17th February 1893 it was decided unanimously that “it is highly desirable that a new church launch of the Village website in The The
EyesTuesday League Team
Down 7.30pm…£1 persobook
far of
should be built at Higher Kinnerton. A Committee was formed and fundraising began with 5 Major Swan on a cold January evening. It was have played 10prizes
gamesandwon 5 lost 5
tickets, lots of
an opportunity to show you what and are currently 8th in the
contributors. The Duke of Westminster, The Rev A C Gordon, Mr James Collinge, Mr Robert Frost and Miss refreshments available. All League.
Anson. The foundation stone was laid on 11th May 1893 by the 17 year old Lady Lettice Grosvenor followed features are there and also how we can New members are always
proceeds support the village welcome.
hall
by a short address from the Dean of Chester. help promote individual groups within the village. Each group has the If you haven't played Bowls before
The Church was completed on 25th May 1894 and duly consecrated. The first Marriage registered at the New opportunity to have their own page within the site to which they will have come and give it a go.
Church of “All Saints” was on 20th October 1894 between Mr William Croft, 24, a letter carrier from Broughton access to enable them to keep it up to date and relevant.
and Rachel Maddock, 20, of Higher Kinnerton. We are also working behind the scenes to get as much information on there All you need is flat shoes.
as possible such as bus timetables and bin collection schedules. Whilst you We have Bowls you can use.
are looking if you think of anything else you would like to see on there just Our Members will Coach you.
use the contact form and drop us a line. Contact Geoff (660721)
1st Kinnerton Brownies Kinnerton WI Est 1952
2014 was a busy time for the Brownies as we
celebrated 100 years of Brownies and joined in We are open to all ladies from New Dog POOP Bins installed around the Green.
sleepovers at both Llangollen and the Millenium 18 years of age. Our meetings In response to requests from dog walkers additional dog poop bins have been installed
Stadium in Cardiff. are diverse and fun. We like to around the Green. This is popular dog walking circuit and in recent months the existing
step outside our comfort zone(at times) and try new poop bins have struggled to cope …. Hence two new bins have been installed. Dog
We also had our own sleepover at Chirk in November with a
and exciting activities, along with the WI traditions. walkers can also use the black general waste bins situated around the village. Dog
'Disney' theme. This year we're planning a weekend away
Come along and help us move into the 21st century. poop is classified as general waste by Flintshire County Council.
somewhere later in the year. We will be focusing on badge
Enjoy the company, interesting speakers and so much
work this term and will be hosting World Thinking Day in
more. For further information please call President
February. Local electrician continues to build his local business
June Jones on 01244 660388
If any girl aged 7-10 would be interested in joining us
You may have seen the Roblec van around the village. Rob Skupski (previously
please register their details on the Girlguiding web site Future Speakers - * 5th Feb the Samaritans . *5 March from Llys Derwen and now The Green) has been building his electrical business for
and go to the Parents section. Once registered I will get in Newspaper Lady. *2nd April it’s a guides life*14th May 3 years. Rob is a former pupil of Ysgol Derwen School and later served his time as
touch. the origins of Nursery Rhymes an electrical apprentice with a regional electrical contractor before starting his
Wendy Salt - Brownie Leader
own village based business. Rob is a fully qualified electrician available for
A Note from the Newsletter Team: domestic and commercial work including certification for landlords. All installation
Kinnerton Community Craft Group.
Entries to the newsletter can be made by emailing us at work and testing, general fault finding, heating controls, re-wires, fire/smoke
newsletter@higherkinnerton.org.uk or by submitting in person at the Post The group is open to all Kinnerton ladies of all alarms, telephone and network. Call Rob on 07912938680 01244 661648
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Office by the 18 of the month. The newsletter is produced by Higher ages. We meet on the first Friday of every month
Kinnerton Community Council (HKCC) on behalf of the community. HKCC HKCC and the residents of Higher Kinnerton would like to thank Mark Bond for his help and assistance in the
reserves the right to amend submissions to ensure best fit. All content
in the Village Hall at 13.30. A small charge of £1 is installation of the new fencing and notice board on Bennetts Lane Corner. HKCC would be pleased to hear from any
provided in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and HKCC made to cover costs. Join us to share your skills or villagers that can spare some time to continue the good work. Planting and paving skills required. Contact Liz on
makes no representations as to the accuracy of any information contained learn new ones liz@higherkinnerton.org.uk or 01244 660277
herein.