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Editor, Cllr. John Beach .

THE CHANGING FACE OF MUMBLES!

HAVE YOU NOTICED THE CHANGES TAKING PLACE AROUND YOU?

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NEWTON ROAD - GOING, GOING - GONE

SOUTHEND, MUMBLES.

LANGLAND BAY CAFE

DAVIES'S BAKERY NEW SIDE WINDOW

MOTOR BOAT & FISHING CLUB

OYSTERMOUTH CASTLE (NO CHANGES - YET! )

WELCOME TO MUMBLES - TWINNED WITH KINSALE AND HENNEBONT

FLOWER POT AT WEST CROSS also at Norton and Blackpill

"BENDY BUS" WILL IT EVER SERVE MUMBLES?

NEW WELSH SCHOOL, WEST CROSS

IF YOU HAVE ANY PHOTOS OF THE CHANGES TO MUMBLES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL BOUNDARY - OYSTERMOUTH, NEWTON, MAYALS AND WEST CROSS - PLEASE SEND THEM IN TO THE EDITOR WITH YOUR DETAILS.

PHOTO OF THE EDITOR CLLR. JOHN BEACH AT ROYAL AIR FORCE, ABU SUEIR, CANAL ZONE,EGYPT.

(TALK ABOUT POSING!) (Circa 1952)

THOSE WERE THE DAYS. 18 YEARS OLD AND DOING NATIONAL

SERVICE. IF YOU HAVE ANY MEMORIES OF SERVING IN THE FORCES AND WISH TO HAVE DETAILS

PLACED ON THIS PAGE, SEND THEM TO council@mumbles.gov.uk attention of Cllr. John Beach

THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY HAS STATED THAT THE

INTRODUCTION OF 24 DRINKING LAWS HAS MADE THE STREETS

LESS SAFE . See the article in the South Wales Evening Post, 1st Feb 08

Article by Jason Evans, WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS? IS HE RIGHT AND

WOULD SUPPORT HIS OPINION?

IT HAS JUST BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE EVENING POST - PUBLIC NOTICES - THAT

MURTON ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB BUIILDING IS TO BE DEMOLISHED

AND FIVE DETACHED DWELLINGS ARE TO BE BUILT ON THE SITE (PLANNING

APPLICATION 2008/0148). WHERE WILL THE LOCALS AND THE 6 OR 7 FOOTBALL TEAMS ALSO THE

DARTS TEAMS GO TO USE A LARGE FUNCTION ROOM. THIS LOSS WILL AFFECT A LOT OF PEOPLE

AND ORGANISATIONS WHO USE THIS VALUABLE FACILITY? (ANY SUGGESTIONS?)

ST. DAVID'S DAY ANNUAL DRAGON PARADE

Once again the children and adults of Mumbles will parade on the 8th

March from the Quarry car park. They will be led by a brand new Dragon

and the Shiko drummers will accompany them.

This is the eighth Mumbles Dragon Parade organised by the Mumbles

Development Trust and the Mumbles St. David's Festival Association.

DON'T MISS IT. COME AND SUPPORT THIS ANNUAL PARADE.

ON THE WEB AND ON THE BEAT - MEET THE BOBBIES!

A NEW WEB SITE www.ourbobby.com has been launched. It is well worth a visit

to this site. All the details of your local bobby is available as is details of PACT meetings.

The next meeting is to held at the Mumbles Conservative Club starting at 7.00 pm

on 6th February. All are welcome to attend.

GREEN FAMILY FAIR TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY

1st MARCH 10 AM UNTIL 4 PM AT SOUTHEND GARDENS

MUMBLES. This is a free event and features Stalls, Exhibitions,

Fun activities and free Fair Trade refreshments,

for further information contact Sian on 01792 360706

Throughout the day there will be workshops for children aged

6 - 11 on Food Miles, Reuse and Recycling. At 2 pm there will be a

presentation and discussion on making the village 'plastic bag free'

Do you belong to a Community or Voluntary organisation ?

Do you need funds for a specific project which will be of value to

your area?

If so, money may be available to you from the Community Facilities

and Activities Programme, if you fulfil the criteria.

But you don't have much time !

The next bidding round takes place in April 2008.

If you think your organisation may be eligible contact, as soon as

possible.

The Community Facility and Activities Programme

Regeneration Unit

Welsh Assembly Government

Rhydycar

Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1UZ

Telephone : 01685 729314

£8 million hotel complex at Fairwood is being backed by Upper

Killay Community Council. It is reported in the South Wales

Evening Post 6th February edition. It reports that "under the

proposals, Fairwood Park Golf Club would be trnasformed into

a 42 room, four star hotel with conference facilities and a health

club.

Community Councilors have voiced some concern about a likely

increase in traffic on the Henparc Lane approach"

This location is within the Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty but

before considering the plans Swansea City Council has sought the

views of Upper Killay Community council.

WHAT DO THE RESIDENTS OF UPPER KILLAY THINK?

BILLIONS OF POUNDS ARE TO SPENT ON UPDATING

SWANSEA CITY CENTRE AND THE WATERFRONT!

WHAT ABOUT SPENDING SOME OF IT IN MUMBLES

AND OTHER DEPRIVED AREAS OF SWANSEA AND GOWER.

(and you don't think Mumbles is deprived?) (Editors comments only)

This message from the Northants Police was forwarded to me by a

friend - I think it is worth reading.

This first bit is mainly for women, but boys please read it and send it
on to any women you care about.The second bit is a warning to all of us!

Some sound advice for us all as we all sometimes forget to take our
common sense with us when we go out. This is from Northants Police..

Women.... In light of the recent kidnapping and now murder of Leigh
Mathews I think it is important to read the following info for your own
safety.
Things women should know to stay safe:

Please, take the time to read these pointers. There may just be one or two
you hadn't thought of. After reading this, forward it to someone you care
about. It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body.
If you are close enough to use it, do!

2. If a robber asks for your handbag, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it
away from you.... he is probably more interested in your handbag than you
and he will go for the handbag. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the boot of a car: Kick out the back
tail lights and stick your arm through the hole and start waving. The driver
won't see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4.Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating,
working, etc., and just sit (doing their cheque book, or making a
list). DON'T DO THIS! A predator could be watching you, and this is the
perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, and attack you.
AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a car park:

A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger
side floor, and check the back seat.

B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the
passenger door. Most attackers surprise their victims by pulling them into
their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.

C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and
the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your
car, you may want to walk back into the shop, or work, and get a
guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN
SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the lift instead of the stairs. Stairwells are horrible
places to be alone and the perfect crime spot.

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS
RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and
even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may
get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking,
well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting
women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked 'for help'
into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next
victim.

9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a
crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the
police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her
'Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.' The lady then said that it
sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it
would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, 'We already
have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.' He told her
that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to
coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He
said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying
that they hear babies' cries outside their doors when they're home alone at
night. Please pass this on and DO NOT open the door for a crying baby.

I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know. It may save a
life.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE - Visit us at
<http://www.northants.police.uk/> http://www.northants.police.uk/
PLEASE READ. MAY BE HELPFUL AND PLEASE TAKE CARE!!

ALL CAR OWNERS AND CAR DRIVERS PLEASE READ Warning!!!!
Be aware of new car-jacking scheme.
You walk across the car park, unlock your car and get inside. Then you
lock all your doors, start the engine and shift or put into reverse.
You look into the rear-view mirror to back out of your parking space
and you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window.
So, you shift the gear stick back into park or neutral, unlock your
doors and jump out of your car to remove that paper or whatever it is
that is obstructing your view.
When you reach the back of your car that is when the car-jackers
appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off!!
Your engine was running, you would have left your purse in the car and
they practically mow you down as they speed off in your car.

BE AWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED IN
LONDON/MANCHESTER MAKING ITS WAY ACROSS THE COUNTRY!!!!!!!!
Just drive away and remove the paper later! It is stuck to your window
and be thankful that you read this email.
I hope you will forward this to friends and family especially to
women! A purse contains all identification, and you certainly do NOT
want someone getting your home address. They already HAVE your keys!!!
JUST BE AWARE AND TAKE CARE IT WILL PROBABLY SOON ARRIVE IN YOUR AREA

I have also heard of a similar car-jacking scheme being carried out by
leaving a traffic cone in the road in a relatively quiet area...so you
stop and get out of your car to move it...leaving your engine running... I'm
sure you can work out the rest.
BE AWARE !

Clyne Chapel Centenary Book

Dr. Fred Cowley's book on the history of Clyne Chapel is now

available.

It is packed with coloured photographs of the treasures of Clyne. It

is priced at £5 and can be obtained by contacting Vicar's Warden,

Linda Tyler-Lloyd, tel. 204662. New parish website:

www.parishofllwynderw.com

PARISH OF LLWYNDERW

TO ALL BUSINESSES IN MUMBLES. MAKE NOTE THAT 'NAVY DAYS'

WILL BE WITH US AGAIN FROM MAY 24th until the 26th ORGANISED AND

RUN BY THE MUMBLES COMMUNITY COUNCIL.

WHY NOT HELP US AND YOURSELVES TO MAKE THIS THE BEST

EVENT OF THE YEAR!

THESE ARE JUST TWO OF THE OLD LAMP POSTS TO BE

REPLACED ON MUMBLES ROAD. THIS IS A JOINT VENTURE WITH

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA AND MUMBLES COMMUNITY

COUNCIL WORK WILL BE STARTING THIS MONTH.

(PHOTOS BY COURTESY OF APRIL BEYNON)

IN THE SWIM?

THE SOUTH WALES EVENING POST HAVE ASKED

THE QUESTION - "When is a water park not a water

park" (Evening Post 12th February 08). The comments from the

Council Leader as to why the LC2 'slides and rides' would not be

turned on before 4pm each day stated "It's not the type of swimming

pool that you go swimming in - it's a water park". If that is the case

why are they shutting the water rides for most of the day to allow

people to carry out swimming pool activities? The Evening Post

still believes the new centre will benefit the city and its residents also

the visitors. WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS?

Swansea Roadwatch www.swansea.gov.uk/roadwatch (click here)

For details of road works in the Swansea area,

link with this page from City and County of Swansea

THE DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING IS WEDS. 9TH APRIL 08 at 7pm

AT THE MUMBLES CONSERVATIVE CLUB, MUMBLES RD.

SOUTHEND