TINTERN NEWS
NOVEMBER 2016
Produced by Friends of Tintern
VILLAGE NEWS
While Tintern continues to attract visitors from all over the world and is situated in an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty, there have been many comments on the dilapidated state of
parts of the village and growing concerns that unless they are addressed it will sink into decline.
One resident, Barbara Butt, has spoken up. Here are her comments together with some photographs which illustrate her concerns:
The dreadful state of Tintern.
I have walked through the main village of Tintern (the jewel in Britain’s beautiful Wye Valley as
above) and taken some photographs I think you should take a look at, and see if you think it represents “The Jewel”.
After living in this village for twenty
five years I am shocked and disgusted at how people have allowed
this very popular village to fall into
such a sorry state.
A few examples I have
photographed include the cottage
known as The Bay which has been
derelict since about 1993.
The former Beaufort, Abbey Hotel
which greets people as they enter
Tintern is a disgusting eyesore,
most of the promenade by the river
resembles a rubbish dump, the old
derelict caravan and van outside
former police office and the prolific
growth of Japanese knotweed
growing throughout the village and
especially on the riverbank behind
The Anchor and the main road
where tourists walk has become a
serious problem.
Tintern has become more of a blot on the landscape rather than a Jewel in crown of the Wye Valley.
VILLAGE HALL NEWS
Morris the Monk has had his murder mystery trail with over 130 children and adults visiting sites
round the village to get clues from Cistercian monks on the way. The teams were required to
perform tasks for the monks ranging from finding information on grave stones to bouncing
round a course on space hoppers. They were then given clues to solve the puzzle of who
murdered the Abbot, why, where and with what. All returned to the village hall for a Halloween
party and barbeque.
For the benefit of those who did not find out, the culprit was Richard White at St Mary’s Church
with a Halberd and because he refused lodgings in the abbey to two children who were
subsequently eaten by wolves.
The winner of the trail was the team call Gruesome Girls who won a hamper of goodies. Prizes
for best fancy dress were also given to small children, medium sized children and full grown
adult ‘children’.
Thanks go to the National Lottery ‘Celebrate Wales’ for a grant for the event plus all those who
attended. The profits go to the continuing improvements to the Village Hall.
If you have any pictures of the event you are happy to share please send them to
[email protected]
Dates for your diary:
Next maintenance day at the hall 12th November 10am
Christmas craft and bric-a-brac fair 3rd December. 12noon to 5pm
To book a table phone 07512 856024
Christmas Bingo
7th December 7:15pm
Do you enjoy singing?
Do you live near Tintern or Chepstow?
Would you like to meet a small group of friendly men
to sing and practice on a Friday afternoon? Try becoming one of
Mike’s Men.
We aim to have fun, friendship and to sing in tune.
We often sing in local churches and community
events.
If you would like to give us a try, call 01600 860925
YOUR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
As your elected Member to Monmouthshire County Council which provides all local services, my
wish is to represent your views and assist wherever possible.
If I can be of assistance to you please do contact me.
Ann Webb
Home Farm
Trellech Grange
NP16 6QW
Telephone: 01291 689559
Email: [email protected]
TINTERN’S POST OFFICE VAN TIMES
For confirmation, the times of the Tintern Post Office service are:
Monday 11.30am – 12.30pm
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Tuesday 11.00am – 12 noon
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Thursday 11.30am – 12.30pm
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Friday
2.00pm – 3.30pm
Please be aware that through November service will variable due to ongoing legal issues concerning the relocation of Caldicot Post Office. The mobile Post Office will not be in Tintern from
4-15 November
TINTERN PHILOSOPHY CIRCLE
The next meeting is on Tuesday 15th November at 7.30 pm in the Rose & Crown. The topic: The
philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. The Speaker: Dr Peter Sedgwick from Cardiff University. All
welcome.
RECYCLING AT THE WHITE MONK
Now you don’t have to hike into Chepstow for a supply of council recycling bags.
Tintern residents can obtain Monmouthshire County Council recycling bags (pink, purple and
food waste) from the White Monk shop (adjacent to the Abbey).
TINTERN GARDEN CLUB
On a spooky mist-filled October evening just before Halloween, the intrepid Garden Club
members banished all thoughts of Dracula and his hordes of vampire bats swooping over the
village and instead ventured out to the Village Hall for an enlightening talk on ‘Bats’ by Kate
Stinchcombe. Kate explained how Monmouthshire, and the Wye Valley in particular, is home to
a great variety of different bat species due to the wide range of habitats available. Kate and her
colleague were a mine of information about the bats we might see locally, in our gardens, in our
sheds, in caves and in our attics, and how we might recognise different calls with the latest
technology! We learned how bats eat thousands of midges each night (very helpful for those of
us with homes near the rivers) and how gardeners can play their part to support a diverse ecosystem by careful choice of planting aimed at attracting varied insects on which the bats rely as
prey.
This month’s competition was to bring ’Something Batty', with our guest speaker acting as the
judge. The winner was Anthony Clayton with a superb sketch of Batman, Judith Dudley was in
second place and Ray Flashman in third. Thank you to all competitors!
Our next meeting is at 7.30pm on Friday 18 November in the Village Hall. Wendy Conway &
Terry Wall will be giving us a talk on photography ’Still Waiting for the Light.' The competition is
to bring along a photograph of birds, mammals or flowers. Join us for what should be an
entertaining evening. We are always happy to see new members (the subscription is great
value at just £10 per year) and non-members are also always welcome to come along to
meetings - there is a charge of £2.
For more information about Garden Club, contact Jane McCorquodale
on [email protected] or 01291 689919. Our website page is
at www.tinternvillage.co.uk/groups/village-produce-association-vpa or come along to the next
meeting to become our newest member.
CATBROOK EVENTS
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Friday 11th November - Cast Adrift - two plays put on through an amateur dramatics group
Sunday 13th November - Remembrance Service
Saturday 19th November - Race Night
Friday 9th December - Film Night "Absolutely Fabulous"
Sunday 18th December at 11.00am - Nine Lessons & Carols
Friday 6th January - Film Night "Chicklit"
3rd February - A Dirty Business - a play put on through the Night Out Scheme
In July, members of Tintern Church Lads and Church Girls Brigade (CLCGB) travelled to Albert in France to join up with other members from the UK as part of the Somme centenary
commemorations
On the 15th of July 1916 the 16th Battalion of
the Kings Royal Rifle Corps, made up entirely of members and ex-members of the
Church Lads Brigade, attacked the German
stronghold of High Wood. The Battalion suffered over 50% casualties.
We took eight young members who took
part in commemoration services at London
Cemetery – High Wood. They then laid
crosses at the graves of CLB members at
Caterpillar Cemetery.
On Saturday they attended a service at the Newfoundland memorial at Beaumont-Hamel,
honouring the members of the CLB who travelled in the first contingent from Newfoundland They then took part in a service of remembrance at the Thiepval Memorial which was
streamed live back to the National Memorial Arboretum and onto YouTube (either log onto
the Royal British Legion website or go to YouTube and type in Church Lads and Church
Girls Brigade).
Some had the honour of laying wreaths at the
memorials and Mathew Webb had the honour of
carrying our company colour at the Thiepval
memorial.
For those young people involved it was a once-ina lifetime experience.
We would like to thank the following for their financial support in making this possible:

Tintern Community Council

Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master
Masons of Monmouthshire

A Plan Fencing

Welsh Church Fund

Sally and Jason at the Rose & Crown

Parents and helpers
THE BRADFORD CHARITY
Application for grant assistance 2016
Applicants must be presently engaged on an accredited course as either an apprentice or as a
full-time student in higher or vocational training and education.
Applicants may only apply to the Bradford Charity after they have completed 12 months of their
course or one full academic session.
The closing date for applications is 30th November, 2016
The successful applicant will receive a once only payment of an amount to be decided by the
Trustees of the Charity. No further application may be submitted to the Bradford Charity.
Applicants are not restricted according to age, sex and political and/or religious persuasion but
must a be a resident (when not at a place of training or eduction) within the ecclesiastical
boundary of the Parish of Tintern.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING IN BLOCK LETTERS:
Name: ............................................................................................................................
Home address: ..............................................................................................................
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Post code: ................................................. Tel. Number: ..............................................
Address of the Institution at which the course takes place:
.........................................................................................................................................
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Stage and title of the course to which this application applies: ......................................
.........................................................................................................................................
Signed: ...........................................................................................................................
Please return this completed application form to the Secretary of the Bradford Charity.
Mrs. Elspeth Reid, Wye Barn, The Quay, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SZ (01291 689456) or
by email to: [email protected]
NB: Should a bursary be awarded and the student subsequently withdraw from the course, the
student may be asked to repay the money to the Charity.
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
Hi, some of you may know me but let me introduce myself ......... my name is Nicola Moore and
for the past 3 years I have been the owner of Wye Valley Properties (Estate Agency). I live in
Tintern and know the surrounding areas very well.
I am now starting a new business venture for holiday cottage cleaning, offering a bespoke
service for holiday 'let' businesses and their ever demanding clientele.
My company can offer anything from a cleaning service to the provision of flowers, welcome
packs and stocked fridges for the discerning guests, together with laundry services. We can
also offer a personalized caretaking service if you look after your own properties but require
some assistance now and again or during your own holiday breaks.
I would be extremely interested in discussing any requirements and would be very happy to
provide free valuations upon request.
Nicola Moore
Tel:
01291 680266
Mob: 0787 2040904
email: [email protected]
TINTERN TENNIS CLUB
Would any village members have any information about the now disbanded Tintern Tennis Club
they would be willing to share with Bob Hinton?
Mr Hinton is researching a book and would be keen to see membership lists and/or photo’s relating to the club.
Also, if anyone has further information specifically about Peter John Klooker and his wife, Ellie,
who used to live in Lydney in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
If you do have any information, please email [email protected] and we’ll ensure
it’s passed onto Mr Hinton.
SPEEDWATCH’S PETITION PRESENTED TO COUNCIL
A petition requesting that the speed limit on the A466 from St Michael’s Church Tintern to the
Old Station is reduced was presented to the Chairman of Monmouthshire County Council, Cllr
Jim Higginson, by Cllr Ann Webb on 20th October at the Full Council Meeting.
The petition was welcomed by Cllr Webb, asking for the speed to be reduced from the present
national limit to 40mph or an extension of the present 30mph in the village and thanks all those
who signed it.
Steve Evans, Co-ordinator of Tintern’s Community Speedwatch Group, set up the petition which
garnered much interest within the village and local area through an active social media campaign.
Cllr Webb has on several occasions met with the Police, the County Highways Officer and the
Community Council regarding this but with a request that the speed limit be extended to
Brockweir Bridge as several accidents have occurred between the Old Station and Brockweir
bridge.
The County Highways Department will again look at this issue bearing in mind the number of
traffic incidents on this road and the endangering of residents, visitors and operators of local
businesses when entering the road from adjoining premises.
THE LOWER WYE VALLEY BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST
The Trust held its second AGM on Thursday October 20th, followed by an interesting and
thought-provoking presentation from Dr. Naylor Firth.
The AGM with about 30 people present will be reported on our section of the village website.
Dr. Firth’s topic covered the industries of The Wye Valley, with a largely chronological sequence
to their description. Starting with the river itself, as a, or perhaps THE, means of early transport
of goods, he also gave time to the role of the river’s tributaries from Tintern upstream as
sources of power, exemplified by the 20+ sites on the Angiddy alone. And, of course, the
Whitebrook valley, Redbrook industries and further upstream. Such streams provided power
for grinding, for metal hammering, for wire-drawing and finally, in the early C20, for electrical
power generation. But for some reason TAP seems to have been thwarted in their attempts to
give the village a community power source in the C21st.
The valley’s woodland resource provided power, through firewood production and more
notably to generate charcoal for iron and brass production. They also provided building
materials from earliest times, culminating perhaps in timber for ships as well as for buildings.
And not forgetting the role of the valley’s woodlands in attracting visitors for largely aesthetic
reasons. From the late C18, and right through to today, the woodlands have provided the
backdrop for the first water-borne tourists to our valley during the period of The Picturesque
movement, aided perhaps by Wordsworth et al.
Of larger bulk than the iron ore mined have been the massive amounts of limestone extracted,
especially from the limestone belt south of Tintern. Uses for building can be recognised in some
quite old buildings, but much larger amounts have gone to road construction and to refining
iron in the furnaces of Llanwern and elsewhere. One of the by-products of earlier phases of iron
refining were the rectangular blocks cast from slag; such can be easily recognised in various
walls and buildings in the valley as well as widely in The Forest of Dean. And on a more local
scale was the use of our most easily recognised rock, the conglomerate or “puddingstone”
used in making millstones and now most commonly seen as ornaments in gardens and pubs,
and testament to the once very wide distribution of cider orchards, attached to many of the
farms in the area. The main source seems to have been near Penallt, but other local sources are
recognisable by broken remains of stones in several woodlands where the conglomerate
outcrops on the valley sides.
Between the era of river transport and that of the roads, were the railways. Ours has gone and
realistically will not return with the sale of land and loss to road construction. But why did we
spend so much energy in preventing the remaining track being used for cycling? Cycling is fairly
safe, excellent exercise, and in a time of deteriorating health aided by lack of exercise we might
just have made a better decision.
Farming has long been an ‘industry’ of the valley, as almost anywhere. But to judge by the loss
of productive fields that were recorded on the tithe maps of the 1840s, and by the loss of
people employed in the fields, (as revealed in the censuses), not to mention the major loss of
species from the farmed landscape, then farming could also be said to have declined
significantly. It may well be producing much more of some crops, but in this valley, as widely
elsewhere, it’s a ‘green dessert’ that has been created in the process. Ancillary to farming was
the production of lime for agricultural purposes; the kilns required can still be seen.
Our speaker finished with some pertinent points as to the present position, and which
generated a few interesting contributions from the floor.
1
All quarries south of Tintern are now closed and unproductive. They do support several
rare plants of interest, and peregrines breed, but without the use of local stone for
building we will lose a visual local characteristic of the built environment.
2 TAP may soon cease to exist, and where are proposals for the Severn going?
Appreciating there are environmental issues, is there not a balance to be drawn, and
do not most life-forms have abilities to adapt or move? If cumbersome waterwheels
were once very functional, then high-tech modern turbines surely have a role, and
perhaps not just on the Angiddy.
3 Dr. Firth considered conifer production in the valley to be reasonably successful; maybe.
But as long as harvesting selected broad-leaved trees or groups of oak, for instance,
is regarded as little short of vandalism by some, then their economic role will be
minimal, and that surely spells their demise; governments hardly seem likely to go on
paying for woodland management much longer without some material productivity?
Might not more use of our woodland resource, conifer and hardwoods, as building
materials be satisfying and creative of building jobs?
4 And he pointed out that if you drive from Chepstow to Tintern you don’t get a single
view of the river from your car until Tintern. There are only two or three viewpoints if
you choose to get out of your car, but no chance of the coach stopping for a similar
excursion. Are tourists being conned; the “Sylvern Wye” and all that – where is it?
And where are the ‘river boats’ of the Wye Tours of the late C18 and C19. The view of
our wooded landscape is hugely more energising and inspiring if you are on the river
looking up, than from a bank or vantage point looking along or down. Try it one day!
And it’s not as though we cannot produce more suitable and manageable craft these
days that can cope more safely with river conditions than those used 200 years ago.
5 Hospitality! The Cherry tree is closed. The Moon and Sixpence is being converted to
housing whilst the Beaufort/Abbey Hotel presents arrivals from Chepstow with an
inviting vista of activity and prosperity and a real sense of “Welcome”, and a few
more years on the planning consent for it to so remain if its owners so decide.
Dr. Firth left us with an intriguing thought. Might we have a potential marina to hand in the
seemingly defunct Livox Quarry? It’s close to the river, and not much above it, with a
considerable depth of water already present. And yet so well enclosed as to make minimal
impact on the valley’s renowned scenery.
TINTERN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Precis Minutes of meeting of TCC held in Tintern Village Hall 26th September 2016.
Present: Cllrs Shewell, Cllrs Hayward, Hoskins, Girardet, Simpson, Pocock, & the Clerk.
Members of public – Mr Dave Tuffery, Jane McCorquordale, Jess & Becca Howard.
2149. Police Report – No one present.
2150. Public Forum – Two Studens present doing some community mapping looking at issues
arising in villages as part of their degree.
Dave Tuffery present to request financial assistance for the purchase of new acoustic curtains
and stacking chairs at the Village Hall. The VHC have some grant funding and wish to purchase
25 chairs immediately for use at the Halloween Party, at a price of £1200 + VAT. Cllr Shewell
explained that TCC could possibly give a donation to the VHC for the amount of the VAT. They
are seeking clarification re the issue of reclaiming VAT.
He then asked if TCC knew the ownership of the small area of land outside the hall. It was
confirmed this belongs to the village hall.
He also asked if TCC or MCC have a policy regarding Japanese knotweed as the VHC have slight
concerns that it has started encroaching onto the Leytons Field. He was informed that MCC are
responsible. Cllr Girardet suggested a survey be carried out to ascertain its extent in the village.
Cllr Saunders explained AONB carried out a survey many years ago but it was not cost-effective
to do anything about it. Clerk to check with MCC who is responsible.
2151. Apologies for absence – Cllr Hopgood, County Cllr Webb.
2152. Declarations of interest – none.
2153. Approval of minutes of previous meeting – approved and signed as correct.
2154. Financial Report: BMM A/C £6076.34. Com A/C £10,593.56. Precept £5833.
2155. A/Cs for payment:- Merlin Waste, Clerk’s Salary & Expenses, Village Hall Room Hire – all
approved.
Cllr Girardet then informed the meeting that David Hearn has given some of his photographs to
the museum and suggested some are displayed in the village hall as an ongoing exhibition with
TCC possibly buying the frames. Cllr Shewell explained that this would be a capital expenditure
which TCC would have to budget for and also have the approval of the VHC, together with a
proper written estimate.
2156. Planning Permissions:DC/2016/00996 – Single storey extension, Great House South, Trellech Grange – approved.
DC/2016/00868 – Modification or removal of condition to extend the permission for
development for further 5 years, Fairoak Farm – approved.
DC/2016/01034 – Manor House alterations – approved.
DC/2016/01086 – Change of use of land to garden curtilage, 4 Old Globe Cottages – Slight
concerns raised about the fact that on the original application the land was supposed to have
been landscaped but not been done. Block plan inaccurate in that it does not show the parking
areas now owned by Nos 1, 2 & 3. Disabled access from the car park to the right of way should
not be obstructed in any way.
DC/2016/01093 – Alterations & Extension to 2 Glyn View – Plan used for the new application not
an accurate representation and despite the fact a declaration was given that work had not
commenced work has nearly finished on the new western extension. Clerk to notify MCC that
TCC had not received the full accompanying documentation in time for the meeting so were
unable to give a final decision.
2157. Updates:- A466 Road Closure – now rescheduled to start 3rd October. Clerk to write to
MCC again and check the milestone will be protected whilst work is going on.
The Animal Pound – 2 Cllrs have looked at the outside walls and do not feel any pointing is
TINTERN COMMUNITY COUNCIL – continued
needed, merely the possible spraying of ivy without pulling roots out of the walls.
Welsh Water Sewerage Problem – meeting taken place to discuss all information gathered from
their investigations. Currently re-scoring the Tintern catchment area and ensuring that the
issues experienced here are truly reflected and prioritised.
2158. Reports from outside bodies:- LWVBPT– discuss letter from Solicitors re lease of Land
at Fryer’s Wharf. Solicitors have prepared a draft lease to reflect the Heads of Terms but the
Trust want to make some variations. Cllrs Shewell & Hayward & Clerk to answer the Enquiries
Before Contract about the land and its ownership.
Llandogo School - new contract with alarm system and cleaning services. A new computer
system is being put in place. Head Teacher returning after Xmas.
2159. Reports from Sub-Committees:- Finance - Councillors discussed the request from the
VHC to purchase 25 chairs and agreed they would be prepared to make a donation up to a
maximum of £300 to the VHC.
2160. Quotation for repainting noticeboards & benches from Joe Carter – Clerk to give him the
go ahead.
2161. Correspondence - Boundary Commission for Wales. Monmouthshire staying much as it is
and not being broken down.
Stephen Evans – petition for reduction of speed limit to 40mph. Clerk to notify him that TCC
have been requesting this for 5 years right up to Brockweir Bridge and have had meetings with
the Police & MCC and the Police do not support it. TCC continue to ask for it but so far have
been unsuccessful as MCC are still carrying out surveys, etc.
MCC - update re issues brought up at last meeting. Issue 3 – At no point were TCC advised that
parking bay above Abbey Farm was intended and the position it has been put in does not allow
visibility for speed cameras to operate correctly.
Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland – reply saying their concerns are noted.
John Livermore, Festivals Association – Fete Report. Clerk thank him for the report and all the
committee’s efforts for a very successful fete.
2162. AOB – Public Wells. Cllr Saunders now inspected these and reported as follows:(a) North of The Fountain Inn. Cllrs Pocock & Simpson offered to do some minor clearance
work.
(b) Glyn Road opposite Old Bakery – gate needs replacing & steps are covered in moss. Cllr
Pocock & the Clerk to get a quote for a replacement.
(c) Church Grove - not inspected.
(d) Linen Well – very overgrown. Clerk to ask MCC to clear this when the road is closed.
Street Lights, Forge Road – still not working properly and one outside the Village Hall stays on
all day. Clerk to report again.
Cllr Hoskins asked if there was any news on the application for the proposed Podiatrist Clinic.
Clerk to chase.
He also reported that the hedges up Trellech Road and top of Forge Road are still overgrown.
Tramway adjacent to Bay Cottage – it appears that someone has been digging this up. Clerk to
ask MCC Conservation & Planning if they have any knowledge of what is intended.
Cllr Saunders reported that some trees abutting the top section of Forge Road have been
marked. Clerk to write to the Forestry Commission asking if they have any knowledge of what
is intended and whether they will be closing the road whilst work is carried out.
Cllr Hayward reported that there is a tree growing out of the promenade wall opposite Wye
Cottage which is lifting the slabs up. There are concerns that if water gets behind these the
wall will collapse. Clerk to report.
Public Toilets – Cllrs asked if there was any news re sub-contracting the cleaning/locking out to a
private operative. Clerk to chase MCC.
Cllr Shewell reported that a drain has lifted on the road by the right hand bend between Livox
Farm & Livox Quarry forcing traffic to go over to the other side of the road. Clerk to report.
TINTERN COMMUNITY COUNCIL - Monthly Meeting Dates 2016
All meetings to be held in Tintern Village Hall commencing at 7.00pm unless otherwise stated
Monday 28th November
All enquires to the Clerk, Mrs. E. Greatorex-Davies
Email: [email protected]
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
RURAL CRIME
Shirenewton
23/09 01/10 02/10 -
Vehicle broken into whilst parked at St Pierre Hotel.
Theft of rear number plate from vehicle parked in Chepstow Garden Centre.
Male shoplifter at Chepstow Garden Centre.
TOWN CRIME
25/09 Theft of a mobile phone from a bag whilst in The George Hotel.
25/09 Female shoplifter in Tesco main store. CCTV available.
28/09 Drive off worth £50 from Tesco fuel station.
04/10 2 males causing criminal damage to vehicles parked in St Ann Street. 2 arrested.
05/10 Male shoplifter in Tesco main store. CCTV available.
05/10 Male shoplifter in Tesco main store. CCTV available.
05/10 Male shoplifter in Tesco main store. CCTV available.
12/10 Drive off worth £60.28 from Tesco main store. CCTV available.
13/10 Criminal damage to vehicle parked in Manor Way. Tyres slashed with scissors.
15/10 Female shoplifter in Tesco main store. CCTV available.
16/10 Window smashed at the Kings Head Hotel. Offender caught and paid for damage.
17/10 Drive off worth £50 from Tesco fuel station.
22/10 Theft of wallet in Mythos.
22/10 Theft of tobacco from female in Tesco.
24/10 Vehicle stolen from Nelson Street car park, sometime between midday and
3pm.
25/10 Insecure car entered in Tesco car park and £90 worth of shopping stolen.
25/10 Products on the shelf in the GLOW tanning shop, were tampered with by a
member of public and left unsalable.
25/10 2 x shoplifters (male and female) detained at Tesco main store. Dealt with by
Fixed Penalty Notice.
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
SHOEBOXES CAN BE HANDED INTO THE WHITE MONK WHO
WILL KINDLY PASS THEM ON
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
Ian Watts & Son Ltd.
Independent Family Funeral Directors
Est. 1968
The Caldicot funeral home is situated on the corner of the Avenue at 168-170 Newport Road. It has its
own dedicated parking to the front and rear, a reception which is open office hours, a private Chapel of
Rest and a private lounge area where families can talk confidentially. It also has a showroom of
monumental stones, grave vases and other memorial items.
Ian and Watts & Son prides itself on its traditional values but is equally comfortable with modern funeral
trends too. Mr Watts commented “It is important that families have what they want. Some people like us
to walk in front of the hearse with a top hat, many want the funeral to be a celebration of life and
thanksgiving.”
“We are here to ensure peoples’ wishes are made possible, whilst being passionate about keeping costs to
a minimum. We will never incur anyone in unnecessary expense. We offer a 24 hour personalised service
365 days a year. Our advice is free. We have been overwhelmed by the interest in our pre-payment funeral
plans and by the support and kindness people have shown us since we expanded our services into
Monmouthshire.”
Tel: 01291 420972
www.ianwattsandson.com
Email:
[email protected]
NO 69 BUS TIMETABLE:
CHEPSTOW TO MONMOUTH via TINTERN
COMMUNITY GROUPS IN TINTERN - CONTACT INFORMATION
Group
Friends of Tintern
Contact
Elspeth Reid
Contact Details
01291 689456
[email protected]
The Monday Group
Marion Derrett
Village Hall Committee
Jane McCorquodale
01291 689323
[email protected]
07512856024
[email protected]
01594 531346 07825 832751
[email protected]
Tintern Abbey Football Club Martin Woodford
Friends of Old Station
John Clarke
Festivals Association
John Livermore
Church Lads & Church Girls Alan Carter
Brigade
Tintern Community Council Liz Greatorex Davis
01291 680139
[email protected]
01291 689461
[email protected]
01291 689901
[email protected]
01291 689861
[email protected]
01291 626784
[email protected]
01291689422
[email protected]
St Michael’s Restoration
Committee
Lower Wye Valley Building
Preservation Trust
(Fryers Wharf)
Tintern Angling Club
Rev Nora Hill
David Higgins
01291 689646
Tintern Heritage Watch
Nick Day
Philosophy Circle
John Clarke
Tintern Cricket Club
Sam Hayward
01291 680023
[email protected]
01291 680139
[email protected]
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Tintern Garden Club
Jane McCorquodale
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Tintern Tots
Stephen Adams
Tintern Community
Speedwatch
Steve Evans
01291 680083
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Mary Simpson
A FINAL NOTE
If you would like to contact us, Stephen & Sarah, we can be reached on 01291 680083 or
[email protected].
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Tintern Abbey Cottage
In a premier position with unparalleled Abbey views. Our totally refurbished 5 star 18th Century
cottage now has a smartly contemporary interior offering deliciously comfortable,
comprehensively equipped holiday accommodation.
Sleeping up to 6 in three bedrooms, it has two bathrooms (one en suite), and attractive
facilities including superking 6 ft beds, a whirlpool bath, a shower with dinnerplate head, cosy
woodburner, range cooker, flatscreen 37” TV, more TVs in bedrooms and kitchen, WiFi internet
access and Ipod docks. A well behaved pet is welcome (large unfenced front garden to protect
the stunning view but the back garden is fenced and wonderful walks adjoins)
 Private offroad parking for two cars.
 Bike/Golf club store.
 Warmly heated and open all year for full weeks or short breaks.
Perfect for honeymoons, significant birthdays, families and relaxing escapes. An easy stroll to
pubs hotels and wedding venues. Our other 5 star cottage Foxes Reach also sleeps 6 with two
bathrooms, in four bedrooms is up the hill at Catbrook, approx. 2 miles from the Abbey. Credit
cards are welcome and full details www.tinternabbeycottage.co.uk or telephone 01600 860341
2010 Winners of the Visit Wales National Tourism Award Best Self Catering Place to Stay in
Wales
2015 Winners of the Visit Wales National Tourism Award Best Visitor Welcome in Wales
2015 Winners of Monmouthshire Business Awards best Hospitality Travel and Tourism Business.
Now booking for all of 2017
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