Community Bus Earlier this year we reported that our Community

Bus service has now been in operation for 15 years.

In addition to this information we would also like to

advise all residents and bus users that our very own

Joan Lewis has – in her words – “Done the bus” for

the full 15 years. Here is her story :-

Having done the bus for the last fifteen years, I can

only say what a pleasure it has been for me.

Although the lifting of trikes, trolleys, wheelchairs

and bags is now done by my lovely driver Ed, for a

good few years it kept me in trim and saved me a

fortune in unnecessary gym subscriptions.

I love greeting all my Bus Folk every Wednesday

and Friday. It really is such a happy bus and even

happier crowd, always keen to welcome and

encourage new comers to our gang.

Not only are we a vital service to so many in our

community, in particular those who would

otherwise not leave the house and make new

friends, but we are unique (so I am told) as no other

community council in the whole of Wales provides a

bus for its residents, and for that we would all like

to thank the Community Council for funding the

service for us. The bus is provided by Briggs

Coaches, a lovely reliable family business

consisting of Billy Brigg, his son Craig and wife

Aimy as well as all at “the office”.

Long may we continue to run as now, having given

up driving, I know only too well just how vital and

appreciated this service is.

Many thanks to you all, Joan Lewis

And let’s hear from the passengers too ....... Thanks to the bus service I still have an active

social life and am able to meet up with friends

weekly.

Sylvia Boskey

The “Mumbles Shuttle” is a wonderful service.

And no other service has cabin staff that give you

hugs and kisses..... and mince pies at Christmas too.

Sue and Julian Thomas

Our little community bus is a godsend, with Joan

and Ed making it a happy and very appreciated

service. Long may it continue.

Sylvia Cheley

I use the service to go to Newton to pick up my

granddaughter, as my daughter would not be able to

arrange childcare if I could not get there to pick her

up.

Mrs P Hargreaves

Without your own transport Mumbles is difficult to

reach. It is a much appreciated service by all who

use it.

Shirley Matthews

I would like to express my gratitude for the

Community bus, enabling me to get out and meet

friends.

Mrs C Thomas

I wish to express my appreciation for the bus, Eddy

and Joan, I don’t know what I would do without it.

Iris Gill

The bus is a boom to all in the vicinty, well done

Bishopston Community Council.

Glenys Williams.

My husband and I use it weekly. The cheerful

greeting between passengers makes it a pleasure to

travel.

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Cyngor Cymuned Llandeilo Ferwallt

Bishopston Community

Council Newsletter

S ep tember 2013

London to Pairs on a bike an update

from Michael and Marc On Saturday 6 July Michael Fletcher (Ex

Bishopston Primary and Comprehensive School

pupil) and his friend, Marc Lee, set out on the

ultimate endurance challenge; a 271 mile cycle ride

from London to Paris. Their aim was simple; set off

from Blackheath at midday and arrive in Paris

within 24 hours.

In a glorious, sunny, 29 degrees they set off at a

good pace. Marc was the better climber, but they

both arrived in Dover 40 minutes ahead of schedule.

After a ferry ride without sleep, they started the

night stages slowly, but gradually increased their

pace and worked well together, Marc leading on the

hills and Michael on the flat. Upon reaching the

Paris suburbs, their progress was hampered by

congestion, traffic lights and pedestrian crossings.(

they don't have this problem in The Tour!), but with

The Eiffel Tower standing tall on the Paris skyline

signalling the finish, they were spurred on and

arrived at the finish line together in 23 hours 45

minutes. Out of 270 cyclists they came in around

50th.

Michael said that “London to Paris in 24 hours

turned out

to be one of

the best

(and

worst!)

things I

have ever

done” Marc

and I have

raised

nearly £3,000 towards SCOPE and the event itself

has raised over £300,000.

We would thank everyone who has kindly donated.

Further donations can still be made at

www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/MJF-CLS

PADS for all We are please to report that 6 Public Access

Defibrillators have been installed in our

community, at Bishopston Valley Hotel, the Post

Office, Pyle Corner and Murton Methodist Chapel.

They are provided for our use in medical

emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and

designed to be used by any person as they literally

tell you what to.

Pennard & Bishopston First Responders are

offering PAD awareness sessions at Bishopston

Community Hall Saturday 21st September noon to

5pm, and Wednesday 25th

September 6pm to

9.30pm.

Please see leaflet for further details.

Fashion Show Pennard and Bishopston First Responders are

holding a Thursday 14th

September, Pennard Golf

Club. with Solo Of Mumbles in Pennard Golf Club

on Thursday 14th.

September. Raising funds for the continued supply

of defibrillators in our locality.

Bishopston Community Cinema Is now in its 10

th year.

In 2003 Anthony Hall, a member of St Teilo’s

Church Hall Committee, though it would be a good

idea to show films in the Church Hall. At first the

Community Cinema Group were hired as they had

their own equipment. Films shown included

Calendar Girls, Pride and Prejudice, Pirates of the

Caribbean and many more.

Two years ago they bought their own projector,

large screen and speakers, and have since shown

Australia, Marigold Hotel and Skyfall.

Why not give it a go and come along to our next

showing on Tuesday 24th

September at 7.30pm in

the Church Hall in The Glebe, Bishopston.

Further screenings on last

Tuesday in Oct and Nov.

New Community Notice Board Bishopston Community Council has installed a new

notice board in the Manselfield area of Murton

which will be supplement to the other three in place

throughout Bishopston and Murton. A big thank

you to Tycoch College Engineering Department in

designing and manufacturing the board and to JP

Construction & Development Ltd for installing the

notice board free of charge.

Are you a trader or business that would like to advertise your services in our next quarterly newsletter For further information please forward you details to :-

The Clerk Nigel Richards on 01792 233058 or Email bishopstoncc@yahoo.co.uk

PACT – Partners and Communities

Together At a meeting on 17

th July residents received reports

from the Police and Ward Councillor Keith Marsh

regarding the objectives previously agreed.

Don’t forget the PACT meetings give residents the

opportunity to voice concerns on matters linked to

the Police, Local authority and their relevant

partners in the Community.

Next meeting will be 7.30om on Wednesday 18th

September at Bishopston Community Centre.

Meetings are open to all residents. So if you feel

you have something you wish to bring to the

attention of the group please come along. If we

don’t know about it we don’t know if we can do

anything about it.

Road Safety Concerns have been voiced about inconsiderate

parking of cars on pavements which forces

pedestrians, including children, to leave the safety

of the pavement and have to walk on to the road to

pass these cars. Such a shame we have to mention

this, as to most sensible drivers it is quite obvious

how dangerous and unnecessary parking a car

mounted on a pavement really is, particularly those

people doing this outside our local schools waiting

for their children !!

It is not unreasonable for footways to be kept clear

for pedestrians to use. Please, before you park on a

footway think Pedestrians !!

Hedges Attention has been drawn to locations where,

hedges are encroaching on to highways causing

problems for drivers and/or pedestrians.

Residents are respectively requested to ensure that

their hedges do not protrude beyond the inner edge

of an adjacent footway. Pruning a hedge in line

with your boundary will ensure that the maximum

width of the footway is available for pedestrian use.

Want to shed a few pounds ?? Why not become a Newsletter delivery volunteer,

excellent exercise, lovely fresh air and you only

have to do it every three months

Interested ? contact Nigel Richards on 233058.

Tidy Wales Week This September Keep Wales Tidy are calling on the

people of Wales to take part in a week- long,

nationwide cleanup of littered black spots in towns,

villages and the countryside.

Tidy Wales Week will take place between 16 - 22

September 2013 and they are hoping that people

will show how much they care for their local area.

Get involved!

Tidy Wales Week is for everyone from a group of

neighbours to schools and local businesses...this is

your opportunity to get involved and make a

difference in your local community!

Register your clean up event today and you will be

entered into a prize draw with the chance of

winning £100 worth of National Garden Centre

vouchers. For further details go to :-

http://www.keepwalestidy.org/tidy-

towns/tidywalesweek/registration

FireWorks Display Murton Green

Tuesday 5th November Commencing 7pm

Adults £4 Children 5-16 £1 under 5’s free Refreshments and hot dogs will be on sale

in the Community Centre. Sparklers are not allowed at the event under any

circumstances. Anyone preferring not to spend

many hours in an Accident and Emergency

department, please appreciate why we are asking

you to co-operate with our decision.

Armistice Day Service

Memorial Stone, Murton Saturday 9th November 11am

Please assemble in community centre by 10am prior to proceeding to the service.

Refreshments will be served in the community centre

Traditional Chinese

Acupuncture

& Deep Tissue Massage

Alex Wood LicAc MBAcC MTI

Member of the British Acupuncture Council

Over 12 years clinical experience

Can help treat a wide range of health

problems

For further details visit

www.swanseaacupuncture.co.uk

Tel: 01792 651 717 / 07812 702 382 Clinics in: Bishopston

& Quaker House, Swansea

City and County of Swansea

Planning

Between May and July the Community Council

commented on the following applications :- 2013/0527 - 2 Old Kittle Road

First floor front extension, front porch,

relocation of vehicular access. 2013/0602 - 38, Pwll Du Lane, Bishopston.

Two storey and single storey rear

extensions and front porch. 2013/0614 - “Carreg Llwyd” Bishopston Rd.

Two storey part single storey extension

with balcony above, single storey rear and

front extension. 2013/0631 - Bishopston Comprehensive School.

Installation of two flag poles to school

building. 2013/0661 - Bishopston Comprehensive School.

Provision of new teaching block to

accommodate 5 classrooms with new

access and ramps. (Council Development

Regulations 3) 2013/0077 “Craig Y Mor” Caswell Rd Caswell

Planning application refusal. Appeal to

Inspectorate Cardiff 2013/0493 Idle Acres Reigit Lane Murton

Amended Plans. Replacement stable block

with workshop and office

2013/0527 2. Old Kittle Road, Bishopston

First floor front extension, front porch and

relocation of vehicle access. 2013/0737 86, Manselfield Rd, Murton

To lop one Oak tree covered by TPO 159. 2013/0757 42, Manselfield Rd, Murton,

Detached dwelling. (Amendment to

planning permission 2011/0799) 2013/0832 “Rose Cottage”, 54, Bishopston Rd

Rear Dormer 2013/0701 “Bay House” Caswell Bay,

Change of use from residential garage to

holiday accommodation 2013/0858 “Closeburn Cottage” Caswell Rd

To lop two Ash trees covered by TPO No.

120. 2013/0779 “Glenholme” Reigit Lane.

Replacement detached garage. 2013/0880 New Park Cottage, Copley

Replacement dwelling, detached garage,

detached stable, block/tack room, hay barn

and retention of caravan. 2013/0955 12 Long Acre Court

Conversion of integral garage to living

accommodation. 2013/0965 Caswell Bay Court

Lop one holm oak. TPO No.120

Items previously reported – awaiting attention

Church Lane

Request for grit bin

Pennard Road, adjacent to Church Lane

Post and rails to be replaced

Pyle Road

Request for footway resurfacing on Northside

Items previously reported – work completed Oldway

2 Pedestrians in Road signs erected. Oldway

carriageway resurfaced between Eastlands

Park and Manselfield Road. Pennard Road (Barlands)

eastside crash barrier provided, posts and rails

repaired. Pwlldu Lane

carriageway resurfaced between No’s 27 and

South Gower Rugby Club.

Items previously reported – work commenced, not

completed Bishopston Ward

PATCH team dealing with minor carriageway

defects. Bishopston Road

1. Bus shelter to be provided outside Nos 73 &

75, costing being negotiated.

2. Bus shelter outside 153, amendments being

considered

3. Request for footway resurfacing, added to

programme. Mayals Road

1. Campion gardens, reposition bus stop.

Awaiting action by landowner.

2. Copley, bus shelter replacement,

costing being negotiated. Hilland Drive

request for footway resurfacing, added to

programme. Murton Green Road

bus stop near Northway, programmed to

highways dept. Northlands Park

measures to address egress, awaiting funding. Northway

proposed introduction of traffic regulations

being processed. Oldway / Manselfield Road

chevrons requested, awaiting funding. Pyle Corner

Directional signs requested, some still awaited.

Please note that it can take some time for items listed to

be implemented as requests from 72 councillors across

the city have to be considered

Clerk to the Council, Nigel Richards 9 Copley Close, Copley,

01792 232058 / bishopstoncc@yahoo.com