Sainsbury's Planning Application Update

You will recall that on Wednesday the Planning committee were to again consider this application after they had visited the site last week to see the traffic conditions and site layout.
Adrian, Jayne and Eleanor made further verbal representations to the other 8 committee members as to why they thought that the proposal should be rejected. There then followed a 40 minute discussion which in the main related to the traffic conditions surrounding the site and in particular the access and egress problems which would be exacerbated if the development went ahead. As the highway officers of the council had indicated that they were happy with the present proposals including the requirements they had made for the provision of a new zebra crossing, and a new C.C.T.V. installation for keeping a check on any traffic problems at the junction of Heol Llanishen Fach and Thornhill Road some members said that they were in a difficult position to not allow the development to go ahead. However some members thought that before making the final decision they would like to see whether the highway officers and the developers could meet to reconsider the proposed layout and particularly the in and out access arrangements to see if any improvements could be made. A vote was then taken and it was unanimous that the application should be deferred until any further amendments could be given to them for further consideration. This was an unusual outcome and I am sure that this was 1. as a result of what the members saw last week, 2, the large number of residents who have voiced their opposition, and 3, the eloquent speeches made by all the local councillors from Rhiwbina and Llanishen. It could well be that the developer will come back and want the Council to make a final decision based on the plans before them now. At the meeting the Principal Planning Officer did try and advise the members that they should indeed make a decision on the present plans before them. One important factor Adrian mentioned to the committee was that although Sainsburys were refered to in the application it is the developer (PMG Ltd.) who is making the application and there is no guarantee that ultimately no other supermarket group or other party comes forward with a similar or alternative proposal for the site. Indeed when I was going round speaking to the occupiers of the Thornhill Court flats opposite some said that they would prefer a supermarket than another block of flats.

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Thornhill Cars Planning Site Meeting Tomorrow Afternoon

IF YOU WISH TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AGAINST THE APPLICATION TO PROVIDE A SAINSBURY'S LOCAL STORE ON THE THORNHILL CARS SITE PLEASE TRY AND JOIN THE OTHER PROTESTERS ON SITE TOMORROW AT 3.00PM. THE MEETING IS DUE TO START AT 3.15PM. WHILST YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SPEAK TO THE COUNCILLORS YOU WILL BE ABLE TO INDICATE YOUR VIEWS BY HOLDING PLACARDS ETC.
THE INDICATIONS ARE THAT IF THE DEVELOPMENT DOES GO AHEAD THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF TRADE IN OUR EXISTING LOCAL SHOPS. THIS COULD LEAD TO CLOSURES AND CERTAINLY WOULD NOT HELP THE KEEPING RHIWBINA ALIVE PROJECT.

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Would you like to attend a fundraising event for the Alzheimer'sSociety?

We have kindly been offered 2 tickets by the Inner Wheel Club of Llandaff to the following event:

http://www.rhiwbinalocal.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/fundraising-event-at-all-saints-church.html?m=1

Unfortunately, we are unable to attend.

Although this is bad news for us, it's great news for you as it mean we have two tickets up for grabs!

If you would like to attend, please email rhiwbinalocal@virginmedia.com with your full name and contact telephone number.

You must be available to attend this event on Saturday 9th March 2013 at 7.30pm.

We would also love for the winners to write a review of the evening for publication on Rhiwbina Local.

This giveaway closes on Wednesday 7th March 2013 at 7.30pm. Entries received after this time will not be counted.

Winners will be announced on Thursday 7th March.

Good luck!

Victoria Fearn. Still Life and Interiors Exhibition

The Victoria Fearn Gallery in Rhiwbina Village have a fantastic new exhibition starting 15 March - 4 May.

 'Still Life and Interiors'

Open evening - Friday 15 March 5.00pm - 8.00pm

Fundraising Event at All Saints Church

The Inner Wheel Club of Llandaff have organized a fundraising event at All Saints Church in Rhiwbina on Saturday 9th March, 7.30pm. 

West End actress Rowena Petty will be performing 'Stately as a Galleon', her show of Joyce Grenfell's best sketches and songs with musical accompaniment by Sue Howley.  

Tickets are £12 and include a glass of wine or a soft drink during the interval.  Proceeds to The Alzheimer's Society and other Inner Wheel charities.

Press release for ‘Stately as a Galleon’

All Saints Church, Rhiwbina

Saturday 9^th March 7.30pm

On Saturday 9^thMarch Rowena Petty will be performing ‘Stately as a Galleon’, her show of Joyce Grenfell’s best sketches and songs with musical accompaniment by Sue Howley, at All Saints Church, Rhiwbina.

Rowena has played roles in theatre as diverse as Maria in ‘Twelfth Night’, the Wicked Witch of the West in ‘The Wizard of Oz’, Miss Cooper in ‘Separate Tables’ directed by Peter Hall, and the title role in ‘Shirley Valentine’, both of these last two in London.

Her T.V. work includes a dancing evangelist in Dennis Potter’s ‘The Singing Detective’, and a bat scientist working at Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire with Robert Hardy for a series entitled ‘Castle Ghosts of Wales’!

Sue Howley is widely known as a singer, organist and composer, and has worked with members of English and Welsh National Opera, and the theatre company Operaplayhouse.  Her music for Artistic Licence theatre company’s production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ was premiered last July, and Sue is currently working on settings of Shakespeare’s sonnets.

Rowena says that she has long been an admirer of Joyce Grenfell’s work, and is keen to introduce it to a new generation, as well as to keep her memory alive for the many who remember the tremendous enjoyment she gave.

The show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are available at £12.00, to include a glass of wine or a soft drink during the interval, from Shirley Thomas 029 2051 2740 or email: mansel.theshieling@gmail.com or Sonia Warrell 029 2056 2531 email:soniawarrell@aol.com

    

Help Cardiff Foodbank towards £80,000

Comic Relief and Netmums have teamed up to give Cardiff Foodbank the opportunity to increase a £10,000 award into £80,000 for their valuable work! You can help achieve this by voting for Cardiff Foodbank at

http://www.netmums.com/home/netmums-campaigns/comic-relief-vote-for-your-charity

Foodbank collections are a life-line to families. Cardiff is ranked the second most deprived local authority area in Wales, with many disadvantaged families suffering financial hardship and battling to feed themselves in economically difficult times. Cardiff Foodbank works to fight this often hidden hunger and to help restore hope to those in need. Over one third of Cardiff Foodbank’s clients are children, with 16% living in severe poverty in the city. Since opening in 2010, Cardiff Foodbank's four distribution centres have fed over 10,000 people, including over 4,000 children. In 2012 alone, they fed 5,295 individuals, 1,908 of whom were children – and the numbers in need are rising. Cardiff Foodbank collects, sorts and stores food donated by individuals, schools, businesses and churches and distributes food parcels to clients at its distribution centres. Their volunteer-manned centres offer a safe place for clients to chat over a hot drink and snack and receive information about a range of support services. With help from Red Nose Day cash through Netmums, the project will be able to expand its warehousing and distribution services to meet the increasing demand of families, children and individuals from across the city who are in need of emergency food.

Please print out posters as required

Postcards available come Friday 

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Nearly New Charity Sale. Saturday 2nd March

For all those baby / childrens / maternity items you require there is an NCT NEARLY NEW SALE at Cowbridge Leisure Centre,The Broadshoard, Cowbridge, CF71 7DA, on Saturday 2nd March, 11-12.30 (Doors open 10.45am for NCT members with membership card). Entrance / suggested donation £1/adult. Baby/childrens' clothes, toys, equipment (eg. prams) and maternity wear. Details from Julie on 01656 662564 /nctnearlynewsales@live.co.uk
Donations, cakes and raffle prizes gratefully received. We will be selling cakes, tea and coffee. Why not come along to the best + longest established sale to support us, buy some amazing bargains and take a break for tea and cakes? Non-members are welcome to buy and sell. A big thank you to all who buy, sell and help at our sales. Helpers required. 

In aid of The National Childbirth Trust Vale and Valleys Branch (formerly Bridgend, Cowbridge and Llantwit Major branch). We are raising funds to train four breastfeeding counsellors and an antenatal teacher. We offer information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. We aim to give every parent the chance to make informed choices. We try to make sure our services, activities and membership are fully accessible to everyone. Donations to support our work are welcome. Registered Charity No. 801395. http://www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/southwales 

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