LDP Latest : main application in
The expected application for up to 5,970 new homes + schools, retail, employment, etc is open for consultation - now until February 13. The application documents are here. Redrow's website for the development is here.
R&MCC will, in due course, provide a template for response available from Helena Fox at clerk@radyr.org.uk.
For an idea of the scale of the development, see this and this, two of the application documents.
News
Wales Club of the Year Award 2014
Radyr Tennis Club has been awarded the "Club of the Year" by Tennis Wales.
Fire Brigade rescues New Year celebrations
Six residents stuck in a lift twenty minutes before the New Year rescued by the Whitchurch fire brigade.
Val Allen awarded BEM
Congratulations to Val Allen, who has been awarded the BEM in the New Year's honours list.
Santa visits Radyr Golf Club
Santa visited the Children's party at Radyr Golf Club and gave them all 70, a Christmas present.
Library Protest
Several hundred residents and school children turn out to protest about the proposed closure of the library. Next one Saturday 7th Feb 11am South Wales Echo link - click here
World War I Commemoration in R&M
R&MCC has been awarded a grant of £9,700 towards a two-year project to commemorate WWI. We started with a launch event on October 24 .
Radyr & Morganstown WI cleans up
The WI and volunteers help clean the village.
Noticeboard
LIBRARY PROTEST Photo Shoot
A second Library Photo Shoot is being held at Radyr Library on SATURDAY 7th FEB at 11am. Come and join us and bring a poster
Library future update
For a report on latest developments, please click here and then scroll down to find an entry from the County Councillor.
R&MCC: Notice of Vacancy
There is a vacancy in the Morganstown Ward and the official notice can be seen here. Contact Helena Fox on 20842213 for details.
Waste & Recycling Collection
Monday 26 January - Black binsDuring the winter, garden waste will be collected every 4 weeks. Food waste caddies and green recycling sacks are collected every week.For more information about household recycling and waste, click here.Future of Library & Youth Centre
Notice from the Community Council
The Community Council is investigating every avenue to save the library and youth centre for the community.
We will consult with you after our meeting on January 15 when we hope to have something positive to report.
(Signed) Helena Fox
Clerk and Proper Officer
New French classes in Radyr
New classes in conversational French are beginning at Radyr Golf Club on Mondays, from 12 January. Morning and evening class available; more details here.
Adult Learning Classes
New classes are starting at Radyr Comprehensive School. Anyone aged 16 or over can attend can attend. Full details can be found here. Numbers in adult classes in the area are particularly low and, if we wish to keep the service running for the locality, we need to recruit more learners quickly.
IT at Radyr Library
An IT tutor will be in Radyr Library every Friday until Christmas (possibly into 2015 as well) between 2pm and 5pm. They’ll be able to offer people support on the library PCs or people can bring their own tablet, smartphone or laptop with them and get specific help with any queries they have. All queries and abilities very welcome!
Police Messages
A resident in Heol Isaf was asked at the door for a donation for MacMillan Nurses Charity by providing bank details only
Fly Tipping: Please keep a look out for fly tipping in your area and take a note of the number plate.
Dog owners - please make sure dogs are under control whilst in public places.
See NW page by clicking here
Local Development Plan
WG have published an encouraging update on the Metro here and more details can be found here.
Look here for recent letters objecting to the LDP in NW Cardiff. Developers are starting to submit applications for the major sites before the LDP is adopted and the application for 1,500 houses at Creigiau is in now.
Coming Events
R&M ASSOCIATION General Meeting
2 Feb 2015, 7:30 PM
Allan Cook will talk about 'Soaps' on TV. To be held in the Old Church Rooms. All residents of Radyr & Morganstown are eligible to be members of the Association and are invited to attend.
Stepping Up Workshop
3 Feb 2015, 6:30 PM
Cardiff C C Workshop at the Old Church Rooms - book a place by going to steppingup@cardiff.gov.uk
Cardiff West Rotary Club Speaker Meeting
3 Feb 2015, 6:30 PM
Mark Drakeford AM will be our Guest Speaker at Radyr Golf Club. If you would like to join our members for a meal at 6.30pm, or just come along to the presentation at 7.30pm, please contact our Secretary Phil Head on 2089 0675
R&MCC Committee meetings
5 Feb 2015, 7:00 PM
OCR : Finance (7pm) and then Environment (7:45pm) Committees
Library Closure Protest
7 Feb 2015, 11:00 AM
A second protest photo call is being held outside Radyr Library at 11am. Please bring your posters.
Radyr & Morganstown WI
9 Feb 2015, 7:30 PM
History like your teacher never taught you - talk by Phil Caradice
Festival Auditions
11 Feb 2015, 6:30 PM
Auditions for the position of Festival Queen and 2 attendants will take place on Wednesday 11th February at Radyr Guide Hall.
Applicants should be 11 years old or nearly for the Festival in May.
Please make sure your diary is clear to attend all required Festival events. Festival will run from Saturday 2nd May until Sunday 17th May inclusive.
Further details from Maggie 2084 2995 or Julie 2084 2923 or e-mail bobandmaggieradyr@hotmail.com
Book a Room
Click here to book one of the rooms or community halls available in Radyr or Morganstown.
