Old St Mellons Community Council

Old St Mellons Community Council – Q3 Newsletter

We’ve just published our latest newsletter, highlighting key updates, community voices, and local information for residents.

Read the digital newsletter here:
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Thank you to all contributors and partners for helping bring this edition together. If you have items you’d like included in future newsletters, please get in touch.

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Respect for the War Memorial at St Edeyrn’s Church

From Old St Mellons Community Council:
As we approach VJ Day, we want to share an important message from Phil Jones, Church Warden at St Edeyrn’s Church.

St Edeyrn’s is a much-loved 11th century church, and the churchyard is cared for through the combined efforts of the Community Council (grass cutting) and dedicated church members. It’s a peaceful place for everyone in the community to enjoy, and we’re proud to help keep it that way.

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From Phil Jones, St Edeyrn’s Church Warden:

Many people walk through the churchyard enjoying the tranquillity it offers. To enhance the grounds, members of the church place pots of plants around the church doorways, including at the War Memorial alongside poppy wreaths.

Sadly, some of these plants have recently been taken, including those placed at the War Memorial in the days leading up to VJ Day. Whoever removed them, please return them so the memorial can be restored for this important occasion.

The plants have been replaced before, only to be taken again. This cannot continue — please respect the memorial and the wider churchyard so that all can enjoy this place of reflection and remembrance.

Phil Jones

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We hope everyone will join us in looking after the churchyard and the War Memorial — places of history, respect, and pride for the whole community.

Hey All!

Don't forget we've got Rugby coaching at Eastern Leisure Centre at 1pm today 😁🏈

Crafty Wednesday is back at the Museum of Cardiff! ✨

Join us for creative fun every Wednesday during the Summer holidays.

🎨 Creative activities for children of all ages
🎭 A different theme every week to spark imagination
🕚 July 23, 30 | August 6, 13, 20, 27 – drop-in anytime from 11am to 3pm
🎟️ FREE entry

👉 More info: https://orlo.uk/wunQV

The Old St Mellons Community Newsletter is Back – Online Only!

We’re excited to announce the return of the Old St Mellons Community Newsletter relaunched as a digital-only publication, available here on Facebook and through the Community Council website.

This seasonal newsletter will include:
• Council updates and local decisions
• Progress on community projects
• Historical photos and local stories
• Notices and contributions from residents and community groups

🗓️ The first edition will be published in late September, and we’d love to include content from across the community.

💬 Get Involved – Submissions Now Open!

We welcome:
• Updates from community groups
• Old photos, memories, or local stories
• Events, notices, or shout-outs
• Short articles or reflections on life in Old St Mellons

Please send submissions by Sunday 1st September
✉️ Email: [email protected]

Planning Application Submitted – Pavilion Improvements

We’re pleased to let residents know that a planning application (25/01504/FUL) has now been submitted for the demolition of the existing changing rooms and the construction of a new community pavilion at Ty’r Winch Recreation Ground.

This has been a long time coming the result of many years of discussion, delays, and ongoing effort behind the scenes. Reaching this stage is a significant milestone in the journey to improve one of Old St Mellons’ most important community spaces.

📌 Application Summary
• Reference: 25/01504/FUL
• Proposal: Demolition of existing changing rooms and er****on of a new community pavilion
• Location: Ty’r Winch Recreation Ground, Ty’r Winch Road, Old St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 6XL
• Date Registered: 27 June 2025

📂 You can view the full planning documents online here:
🔗 Cardiff Planning Portal https://www.cardiffidoxcloud.wales/publicaccess/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application
Just search for 25/01504/FUL in the planning reference box.

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💬 How to Have Your Say
• Submit a comment through the portal
• Or contact the Clerk at [email protected] if you’d like to share your views or ask questions

We’ll keep the community updated as the application progresses. Thank you to everyone who has helped move this forward your continued support is what makes long-term improvements like this possible.

www.cardiffidoxcloud.wales

📅 Save the Date!
🎉 National Play Day Cardiff 2025 is coming!
🗓 Wednesday, August 6
📍 Eastern Leisure Centre Playing Fields
🕒 1pm – 4pm
Join us for a FREE afternoon of creative and active play for all ages!
More below ⬇️

📣 Reminder: Community Council Meeting – Thursday 17th July at 6 pm
Posted by Vice‑Chair Sam Evans

The Old St Mellons Community Council will be meeting this Thursday 17th July at 6 pm, held at St Mellons CiW Primary School, St Edeyrn’s.

This session will cover important community topics including:
• Pavilion updates
• Community Plan ideas
• Police and County Councillor updates
• Planning, finance, training, and more

It’s open for anyone to attend or observe — a simple way to stay informed.
📂 Full agenda here: https://www.oldstmellonscommunitycouncil.org.uk/agenda/2025/627-agenda-meeting-july-2025/file
📧 You can also email the Clerk in advance at [email protected] if you have something you’d like on the record.

www.oldstmellonscommunitycouncil.org.uk

Year 8 to Year 11 pupils who missed out on receiving the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in school can access community catch-up clinics on Monday 21st July 2025.

It is essential that both boys and girls receive the vaccine, as it offers protection against several types of cancer such as cervical cancer, head and neck cancer, cancers of the a**s and ge***al cancer.

The HPV vaccine is also very effective at preventing ge***al warts.

Details for the catch-up clinics are as follows:

🔹 9am-1pm, Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, Barry CF62 8YH

🔹 9am-1pm, Rumney Primary Care Centre, Barmouth Road, Cardiff CF3 3LG

These clinics are appointment-only, so please contact the School Immunisation Team on 02920 907661/664 to make an appointment for your child.

🏡 Welcome to the Old St Mellons Community Council Facebook Profile
Hello and thank you for visiting.
This profile is managed by me, Sam Evans, Vice Chair of the Community Council, and it’s here to help keep residents informed about local matters, council meetings, and what’s happening across our community.

We hope it becomes a helpful and friendly space to stay connected and to celebrate everything that makes Old St Mellons a great community to be part of.

🗓️ NEXT COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING: Thursday 17th July at 6pm

📍 St Mellons CiW Primary School, St Edeyrn’s

Key items on the agenda include:
✅ Pavilion update
✅ Community Plan ideas
✅ Police and County Councillor reports
✅ Finance, training, and planning updates

This is also a good opportunity for residents to share ideas or highlight improvements you’d like to see across the community. You’re welcome to attend, or message us here.

📂 View the full agenda here:
🔗 Click to open July 2025 Agenda (PDF) https://www.oldstmellonscommunitycouncil.org.uk/agenda/2025/627-agenda-meeting-july-2025/file

📩 Or email our Clerk directly: [email protected]

Please follow and share this profile to help us reach more people across Old St Mellons.
Let’s keep building a strong, welcoming community together.

Sam Evans
Vice Chair, Old St Mellons Community Council

www.oldstmellonscommunitycouncil.org.uk