Selene: Coed Hills, 7pm Tuesday 30 June
Award winning performers Wright & Grainger will be returning to Coed Hills Rural Artspace at 7pm on Tuesday, 30 June with their latest show.
SELENE is a captivating spoken-word and immersive theatre show by the internationally acclaimed UK company Wright & Grainger. A sibling piece to their hit show HELIOS, it explores ancient Greek moon mythology intertwined with modern coming-of-age themes, telling a story about our light and dark sides.
The event is brought to St Hilary by St Hilary Village Hall Committee in conjunction with the Arts Council of Wales Noson Allan Night Out Scheme. The performance takes place in the round with limited seating available for the audience. Suitable for young adults over 14 years if accompanied by an adult. Tickets, £15, can be purchased from https://www.ticketsource.com/st-hilary-village/t-ejjrnmq (£10 for the unwaged).
Further information from Liz Loch (07747 688219) or Caroline Neudegg (07967 976076)
Roundhouse appeal
Dear neighbours
The wonderful Roundhouse at Cae’r Delyn is now over twenty years old and, as with many of us, the years have taken their toll.
It needs a new layer of thatch this summer, to enable it to last well into the future.
To have the Roundhouse professionally thatched is impossibly expensive – instead we intend to buy reeds so that a group of us can thatch it ourselves.
The house has hosted many events over more than two decades - from unique recording sessions to epic charity fundraisers (www.sthilary.org.uk/memories/news/bigbash) – but as it is a private building we cannot make a public appeal or apply for grants.
So, we are appealing to the Roundhouse’s wider community for your support: please can you help by contributing towards the cost of reeds?
You can donate if you want to via our crowdfunder page:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/to-newydd-thatch-fund
or you can make a bank transfer:
CAT Ty Crwn
01-01-55
21923191
Or do get in touch if you’d prefer to donate by any other means: 07504 982623/email
We hope that your experiences at the Roundhouse have been as uplifting and fulfilling as ours have! With your generosity, we hope that this exceptional building can remain at the heart of a community which now stretches across the world.
Diolch o galon - thanks a million!
Beth Whelan
and the Roundhouse Team
The Clump and the National Forest of Wales
Here is some wonderful news about The Clump, along with an opportunity if you would like to be involved.
Following recent discussions, the owner of The Clump (the Manor House) has kindly given permission for an application to be made for it to become part of the National Forest for Wales. This is an exciting step that could help secure the Clump’s long-term future, while bringing benefits for both the environment and the village.
Being part of the National Forest would provide access to advice, potential funding, and practical support. It could also help improve biodiversity, encourage responsible enjoyment of the space, and strengthen the Clump’s role as an important local feature for walking, views, and wellbeing.
A small group has started to take this forward, working on the application and an accompanying woodland management plan. This is still at an early stage, and we’d really value wider involvement from the village.
There are two ways you might like to be involved:
1. Take an active role
This would involve helping with the application process – for example, research, providing local knowledge, making connections, or taking the lead on a particular aspect. (This is mainly desk-based for now rather than physical work – there will be opportunities for hands-on help later.)
2. Stay informed
If you’d prefer not to be directly involved at this stage, we’re very happy to keep you updated on progress.
Email
It’s early days, but this is a really positive opportunity for The Clump and for St Hilary. We’d love as many people as possible to be part of it in whatever way suits them.
Many thanks,
Clump Woodland Management Group
Village Lunch - Sunday 12 July
Put the date in your diary for a delightful afternoon of delicious food, warm conversation, and community spirit with friends, neighbours, and fellow villagers. Whether you're a long-time resident or new to the area, this will be a wonderful opportunity to connect and enjoy a relaxed meal in great company
More details in due course
Contact Mary Llewelyn on 07800 974527
3Cs
Cut, clear and clean group
10am Wednesday, 17 June
10am Wednesday, 15 July
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month (normally!). Everybody is welcome to join us – meet at the church lytch gate.
Click here for the history of 3Cs
Community Café
Village Hall
11am Wednesday, 1 July
11am Wednesday, 5 August
Drop in for coffee/tea, cake and a chat. 11am to 12 noon every 1st Wednesday of the month
Village equipment available for hire
St Hilary Forum has a marquee and lighting, PA system and card reader available for use by villagers. If you'd like more information, please email
St Hilary Marketplace
Jeff Lewis has set up St Hilary Marketplace WhatsApp group for posting items for sale or items wanted in and around the vicinity of the village. It also includes freecycling. Message Jeff directly if you would like to join the group 07805 618051
Walks and strolls
The walks and strolls section of the website includes:
- The 10 core circular walks from St Hilary ranging from gentle strolls (1 to 2 miles) to monster expeditions (over 10 miles)
- 4 different routes to Cowbridge, which can be combined for circular routes
- Strolling over The Clump for a takeaway coffee at Stalling Café or round the Garn or to Beaupre Castle
Map of the village with house names
Click on this link for a pdf file of a map of the location of houses in the village - useful if you need to provide directions to family, friends or delivery van drivers. There are two pages: the first is of houses in the centre of the village, the second is of outlying houses.