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Editor Cllr. John Beach If you have a Mumbles story you'd like us to consider for publication, please use the link to contact us. Mumbles Reporter REMEMBRANCE DAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2007 A service of remembrance will be held at All Saints Church, Oystermouth at 10 a.m. on Sunday 11th November 2007, followed by a dedication at the War Memorial in Southend Gardens, for those who fell in two world wars and in other conflicts since 1945. People first gave donations to wear a poppy in Britain on 11th November 1921. The gesture had been inspired by a poem, "In Flanders Fields". The poem was written in 1915 by John McCrae a Canadian doctor who served during World War 1, and was first published anonymously in 'Punch'. The act of Two Minutes Silence began in 1919 following the Armistice at 11.00 am in 14th November 1918. If you are interested in joining the 'Poppy People' call 0800 085 5924 or your local Branch of the Royal British Legion. Mr. A. Colburn, Chairman on 01792 362457
MOTORISTS BEWARE - WATCH OUT WHERE YOU PARK IN MUMBLESAS IT MIGHT COST YOU £95.00 IN CLAMPING FEES The South Wales Evening Post 23 Oct. 07 reported that one unfortunate driver who parked in Oystermouth Square had to cough up £95.00 for the clamp to be removed. It is alleged by drivers that "there was a sign saying the pay and display machine was out of order and to seen the parking attendant. There wasn't one about so they went off for walk and returned 45 minutes later, after walking to Verdi's for a coffee, to find their vehicle had been clamped. Comment : I believe that it takes a little longer than 45 minutes to walk from Oystermouth Square to Verdis have coffee and walk back to the Square. However, if a sign was on display stating that one should see the parking attendant, and he was not there, perhaps the A1 Parking Services should be more considerate in this matter. We need visitors to come to Mumbles to support local traders. COASTGUARD CREW PRAISED The Rhossili based rescue team are nominated for bravery award when they rescued John Govier who was swept into a rocky cove by violent waves whilst surfing in Gower. He was plucked from the sea at Hillend and hoisted by a sea helicopter. He escaped with little more that some cuts and bruises. Steve Jones, a Coastguard for 31 years said it was the most difficult rescue he had ever been involved in. We say, well done and an award is well deserved. The Coastguards and Coast Watch do a great job keeping us safe. BUT IT IS UP TO YOU TO ENSURE YOU KEEP AN EYE ON THE SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS. BROADBAND PROBLEMS WITH BT. IN GOWER? BT are under the impression that relatively few people in Gower are experiencing problems, as they have only a few complaints logged. Feedback from as many people as possible who are experiencing problems, or have experienced them should be logged on the feedback page set up on the Commumity Councils' website. I have had a constructive letter from WAG, and Gavin is getting good support now from someone at BT, so hopefully we get some momentum going to get BT to try and get everyone a Broadband connection that wants it - it may only be 0.5mb, but it is still a lot better than dial-up. Once I was given a proper connection, despite being at the end of a long line and only getting 0.5mb, it has been totally stable - it has not disconnected once. Near neighbours of mine still cannot say the same. Please spread the word to get the comments posted. HI! CHILDREN AND PARENTS. THE CHRISTMAS TREELIGHTS WILL BE TURNED ON IN MUMBLES 30th NOVEMBERBY THE MUMBLES COMMUNITY COUNCIL AND FATHER CHRISTMAS WILL BE THERE TO HELP. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THEN
Becta's annual ICT Awards. Well done GRANGE PRIMARY SCHOOL, West Cross. They have been recognised in the leadership and management catergory at Becta's annual ICT Excellence Awards held in Birmingham. The school receive £1000 to spend on technology. The Head Teacher, Nicky Martell acknowledged that everyone involved with the school deserve a pat on the back. She went on to say that "There is also a weekly I. T. club for pupils and their parents to introduce them to the new technology and explain the benefits." LANGLAND BAY HOLIDAY HUTS! HOW ON EARTH CAN THE CITY COUNCIL POSSIBLY EXPECT THE AVERAGE RESIDENTS OF SWANSEA TO FIND £10,000 TO RENT A HUT AT LANGLAND BAY? SURELY THE WHOLE IDEA IS TO PROVIDE A FACILITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS TO ENJOY, NOT JUST THOSE FEW WHO CAN AFFORD THIS TYPE OF EXPENDITURE! Your comments please DAVID HOWELLS OF WEST CROSS HAS BEEN CROWNED CHIEF OF THE AFRICAN 'GA TRIBE'. He was crowned chief in recognition for his fund raising work. He is appealing for help to build a new school in Ghana. He has already raised more than £14,000 for Ricks School. IF YOU CAN HELP please contact David on 01792 406328 (see the full report in South Wales Evening Post 1.11.07)
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