THE latest community news from Dyffryn Ardudwy and Talybont

Community council CLLR Eryl Jones Williams informed the members that Gregory from Gwelfryn, Talybont had contact him voicing concern that the house that is being built on the Old Women’s Institute Hall site is too high and hiding part of their house that is next door, and also that she had not received any corre-spondence from the National Park regarding this development. Cllr Jones-Williams reported further that he had contacted Aled Lloyd from the National Park regarding this asking for them to visit the site and that he had refused to hold one. Cllr Jones Williams also read out an e-mail that he had received from Dawn Price, relative of Gregory stating that she would be taking this matter to the Ombudsman, and it was agreed to support her with this and send her a copy of what had been minuted by the council to the National Park regarding this matter back in March stating that they were supporting the application, but they had concerns about the height of the house compared to the nearby houses. It was agreed further to send a copy of the e-mail that the Clerk will be send Dawn Price to every Member of the Council.The community council received an order from Gwynedd Council’s legal department which will come into effect on 9 November stating that part of the Class III Road known as Ffordd Glan y Môr, Talybont will be closed to any vehicle so work can be done on the replacement of existing sewerage rising main. The order is in force for a period not exceeding six months or until the work which is proposed to be carried out on the road is completed. At this stage it is anticipated that the work will be completed within 65 days.It was agreed to put the need for a new tree in Talybont on next month’s agenda.It was agreed to put Christmas lights on next month’s agenda and in the meantime Cllr Emrys Jones agreed to look into the prices of lights.It was made known that there was a need to repair the water gully by the entrance to the hall and the clerk was asked to contact Gwynedd Council regarding this.It was stated that something needed to be done in the hall car park as the lights were not working properly. Cllr Edward Williams agreed to look into the matter.Concern was voiced once again with cars parking along the street, and it was agreed that something needed to be done to solve this problem. It was made known that Japanese Knotweed was growing in the ditch on Ffordd y Llan and the chairman agreed to deal with this matter and contact Natural Resources Wales.

Remembrance Sunday

THERE was the largest attendance for many years at the War Memorial on Sunday afternoon, 13 November, and it was pleasing to note that many young people were in attendance.Because of the shortage of Min-isters, many Remembrancer Day services are held in the afternoon.The 2445 Air Cadets were in attendance.The service was conducted by Rev Beth Bailey assisted by Rev Miriam Beecoft; Cllr Edward Griffith, chairman of the community council Roy Gamlin read the Kohima Epitaph and Exhortation and there was a reading by Air Cadet Corporal Rob Whittrey. The last post and reveille was played by Ceri Griffiths. The Standard Bear for the Royal British Legion was Keith Barber, and the Air Cadets Standard Bearer was Cadet Jim Frodsham.Cllr Edward Griffith read out the names of the local people who lost their lives in the 1914-18 and the 1939-1945 World Wars.Wreaths were laid by Cllr Trefor Roberts, Royal British Legion; Cllr Edward Griffith, community council; Gareth John Williams, Ardudwy Lodge RAOB; Brian Griffiths, Regeneration Group: PCSO David Hughes and Sian Davies for the North Wales Police.Youngsters Euros Williams and Ieuan Roberts laid a wreath on be-half of the young footballers: Colin Radcliffe for the Boys Brigade and Cllr O G Thomas on behalf of the local youth club.

Rev Bailey and Rev Beecroft spoke of the sacrifices made by past and present servicemen in conflicts.