World War 1 Commemoration
Sunday, 11th November marks the 100th Anniversary of the end of the ‘Great War’. A number of events have been organised by the R&M World War 1 Committee from 8th November (showing of the film ‘Oh! What a Lovely War’) to the Remembrance Sunday service on 11th November. For details, see the Events Diary below.
News
River Taff in Full Flow
The effect of ‘Storm Callum’ as seen in Radyr.
Changes in Station Road
One door closes, another opens
Launch of the Penrhys Pilgrimage
The Penrhys Pilgrimage used to go through Radyr, and the route is being re-created. The project was launched with a walk of the first stretch, starting from Llandaff Cathedral, on 30 September 2018.
Radyr Golf Club Competition Winners
Radyr Golf club Finals Day Competitions
Radyr Comp’s Excellent GCSE Results
Following last week’s outstanding A level results, Radyr Comp have now achieved a magnificent 79% 5A*-C including Maths and English in the GCSE results published this morning.
Noticeboard
Job Vacancy: Council Clerk
The post of Clerk to the Radyr & Morganstown Community Council is to become vacant shortly. It is a part-time role (20 hours per week) and further details are available here. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday 19 October.
Waste and recycling collection
Monday 15 Oct: Black bins and *Blue bins for glass (if issued)
Monday 22 Oct: Green bins
* Details here. Food waste caddies and green recycling sacks are collected every week. Cardboard and shredded paper should be placed in a separate green sack.
Fireworks at the Tennis Club
In line with other similar organisations, the Tennis Club has, with regret, announced that they are no longer able to provide a firework display for the R&M Community.
Royal Mail warning: scam mail
Royal Mail have issued a warning about ‘scam mail’ which targets vulnerable people who may reply by sending money to fraudsters. More details here about what to do if you are concerned on behalf of yourself or others.
R&M Alzheimer’s Group Coin Collection
Radyr Library has a collection bucket for any spare foreign coins which go towards the support of Alzheimers.
Seasonal flu vaccination
Free flu jabs are available to over-65s at Radyr Medical Centre. The drop-in clinics are now over, but you can phone 029 2084 2767 for an appointment.
Radyr Quarry
Have you ever been intrigued by the red ‘pudding stone’ to be seen on walls and buildings in Radyr & Morganstown, and which comes from the long-disused Radyr Quarry? It was in use for about 70 years, and produced one of the most recognisable building stones used locally. Read more about it here.
HGVs in Heol Isaf
Please see this statement from Plasdwr regarding the action they are taking to stop HGVs using Heol Isaf. To report the licence plate number of an HGV in Heol Isaf use getintouch@plasdwr.co.uk , giving the time and date spotted, the name on the vehicle and the location. They will check it against their list of expected vehicles on the Plasdwr site. To report the registration number of any CEMEX HGV which is driven through Radyr, email planninggb@cemex.com.
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Local MapFootpaths and roads in the local area map
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New to area?Useful information for new residents
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Radyr ChainNews magazine delivered free 6 times a year to every home in R&M
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County CouncillorCllr Rod McKerlich’s home page.
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Book a RoomClick here to book one of the rooms or community halls available in Radyr or Morganstown.
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Local WeatherLocal forecast from the BBC.