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Kit Craig from Sydney (Australia)
I stumbled on this site and found questions from Meg Roberts in Denbigh, Katrina Lamb in York and Diane Kavanagh in Sydney about the song that's called either "The Shepherdess' Rendezvous" or simply "Rendezvous". I've written out the lyrics as I recall them from my mother singing them, and I'd be happy to update them with the other writers.
Tue May 26 08:52:22 2009
Samantha, Denbigh
Things to do: There is a new Musical Theatre Group for 16+. Thursdays 7.30 - 8.30pm, at Janes Studios, Ruthin Rd, Denbigh. Really good fun. First production will be Boogie Nights The Musical (not the film!). Janes Studios also has many other dance classes / excercise classes for all ages, and for really young children there are Stagecoach classes as well.
Mon Mar 23 15:06:03 2009
Cat, Denbigh
In terms of giving the young people something to do (as suggested by Sammi and Kendal), I was considering getting the alternative community together. The scene is considerably lacking in this town. For those of us who are into goth-rock, darkwave, deathrock etc, if you would like to see a few nights a week where we could meet or possibly a goth night or two within the town then you are more than welcome to contact me via the webteam. Hopefully, we can introduce a few of the less informed people to bands such as Bauhaus, Siouxie and the Banshees etc.
Mon Mar 23 08:26:51 2009
John, Denbigh
The countryside in North East Wales is beautiful and a pleasure to be in but it seems to get harder and harder to walk around there nowadays. Away from the Clywdian range there are so many obstacles to deter walkers which are deliberately manufactured. East of Bylchau there are paths in both Denbighshire and Conway which have the following: Footpath signs taken down and replaced by other signs that say only farm access allowed, rotting and dangerous gates wrapped in barbed wire unable to pass, paths that have been blocked either by large hedge cuttings or overgrown hedges, the odd bull in a field the footpath is in and many more. Walking on the roads is no better with dogs allowed to run free from their owner's property, some are fine but some have owners who cannot control them especially and when there are 6 or 7 dogs. I have been bitten twice recently. It is really sad that this is happening.
Mon Mar 16 13:39:51 2009
Kimberley Hague
I go to a mother and toddler group, up in Capel Seion every Friday and I think the amount of dog fouling on the street is absolutely disgusting. The amount of times that we have to dodge it is disgusting. People should be made aware of the dangers of toxicara. More often than not, people do not allow their dogs to foul near their houses so I don't see why it should be ok for their dogs to do their business near where our children play.
Wed Mar 11 08:20:30 2009
Robert Davies (RG), Reading
Message for Chris Emmanuel. I believe that I used to have my hair cut by your grandfather. Only trouble is I remember his shop being in Bridge Street, below Buller's (later Mather's) shop - probably my memory playing tricks. I was at school at the same time as Pauline; was she your sister? Seem to think she became a midwife or district nurse in Wrexham. Once again put it down to the passage of time if I have got it wrong.
Thu Nov 20 08:08:30 2008
Robert Frost
Message for Chris Emmanuel who placed a note earlier in the year. I had my hair cut at the hairdresser at the bottom of Love Lane when I was a lad in the '40s and '50s. One of the hall porters at the hospital (Denbigh 7) was named Emmanuel. He was a fair haired man in his 40s who had only one arm/hand. He might have lost it in WW2. Really nice fellow too.
Fri Sep 12 15:22:25 2008
Pat Squire
I'd like to thank Robert for a super photo of Denbigh Castle. I e-mailed it to a friend who lives in Denbigh, but who was staying with relatives in Namibia. She was delighted with it and has placed it on her desktop; I have copied her and done the same. It's lovely to see, such a wonderful view each time I switch on the laptop. I hope you'll be able to pass on this note of appreciation to the photographer.
Tue Aug 26 08:14:39 2008
Ann Gould from Maidstone
Message for Gwyn Pierce Leigh. The last I heard of Bob was that he lived in Dalar Wen, Denbigh.
Sat Aug 16 15:21:18 2008
Ann Gould from Maidstone
I'd like to contact Pauline Oliver from Somerset because I too have been told I am a relative of Dr Evan Pierce but can't find the link. My Gt Grandfather was Thomas Pierce of Tyn yr Helig born 1848 and he had a relative called Edward. My maiden name was Pierce.
Wed Aug 13 12:18:36 2008
Glynis Hughes, Trefnant
Involved with family history (re: Taid Emlyn Hughes, painter and his family) - trying to find out any information regarding the "Mission" at the top of Henllan Street.
Tue Jul 22 14:31:07 2008
Bob Frost
For Blod:I have a picture of the Gwylfa Hiraethog Lodge on the Denbigh Moors that you refer to - taken about 50 years ago if you are interested.
Fri Jul 11 10:10:15 2008
Pauline Oliver, Somerset
As a child, circa 1955, I was taken to see the statue of Dr. Evan Pierce b1808 and told he was a relation. My great great grandfather, Edward Pierce, b1812 married (in Liverpool) Margaret Jones b1814, both from Denbigh, but I cannot find a link to the Doctor. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
Thu Jun 19 14:18:29 2008
Submitted by Elin Llyr
Denbigh Film Club has reached the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards 2008 and will now battle it out against other Lottery-funded projects from across the UK for the chance to win £2,000 to spend on their project and the opportunity to star in a special prime-time BBC1 TV show. Public voting for the semi-finals starts at 9am on Monday 16 June and ends at midday on Friday 4 July. To register your vote for Denbigh Film Club call 0845 386 0145 or log on to lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The three projects in each category with the highest number of votes will go through to the finals of the Awards and appear on a special BBC1 Saturday night TV show later in the year.
Wed Jun 18 08:31:10 2008
Steve, Ruthin
Nantclwyd y Dre Castle Street, Ruthin. Ruthin's Jewel in the Crown just won RICS Conservation Award Overall Winner 2008. BBC Wales showing Monday 2 June 6.30pm. Come and visit - you will be amazed. Steve Beach, Caretaker.
Mon Jun 2 10:24:22 2008
David H Williams
Reply to Meg Roberts of Denbigh; Hi, you asked if Monica Kranzel was the Monica Williams who worked in the firelighter factory in Denbigh in the 1960s. Yes, it is, I am her brother David who also worked there.
Mon Apr 14 10:11:47 2008
John, near Denbigh
Here is a debate. I was watching ‘Wales Today’ on BBC 1 (March 18 2008) which featured an excellent report about promoting tourism in Dolgellau. It made me quite jealous of Dolgellau and wonder if folk in Denbigh would benefit from a similar thing. I expect business in Denbigh would like it; some may only survive because of it. With money getting tight people will start looking at different UK holidays in the next few years. I wonder if Denbigh has the courage to embrace tourism and the money that comes with it.
Thu Mar 20 09:03:40 2008
Peter
Don, Pigot Villas is opposite side of the road to the Railway Inn, Ruthin Road.
Fri Feb 22 10:40:25 2008
Jaqueline
When I was young we had a youth club in Lenten Pool. I also used to be in the theatre group and choir at St Mary's Church. I have very fond memories and I was never cheeky. Children have the right to learn good from bad but it might help if they were helped to find something to do.
Tue Feb 12 08:36:57 2008
Diane Kavanagh from Sydney, Australia
I would like to hear from Katrina Lamb from York, who wrote about an old song beginning: "In a quaint old cottage garden stood a shepherdess of marble stone." I remember the beginning as: "In a quaint old English garden", but could be wrong. It finishes with: "And the gardener on the morrow passes by and never knows, the little shepherd now is holding fast the shepherdess's marble rose." My mother sang it to us as children.
Mon Feb 11 09:47:13 2008
Don Lewis, Gawsworth, Cheshire
Where were Pigott Villas, Denbigh? My forebears lived there in the late 19th century but I cannot find any sign of it now.
Thu Jan 31 15:39:38 2008
Rob Woolley from outside Llansannan
Response re the hunting lodge on Denbigh Moors. There was indeed a hunting lodge but it was always known as Plas Pren which means wooden mansion. The later brick built lodge was built on the ruin of one originally built from wood allegedly made from timber taken from a shipwreck off Llandudno.
Mon Jan 28 08:33:30 2008
Denbighshire County Council
Wales' oldest timbered town house, set in the scenic Vale of Clwyd, is to feature in S4C's Y Ty Cymreig programme, which explores houses of historic significance across Wales. Nantclwyd y Dre is a timber-framed house in Castle Street, Ruthin, with the earliest part of the building built in 1435 or 1436. Its ownership can be traced from that date in the fine series of court rolls of the lordship of Ruthin or Dyffryn Clwyd in the National Archives. The townhouse is one of five fascinating houses explored in a programme which focuses on homes in the county of Denbighshire. Y Ty Cymreig is broadcast on S4C on Wednesday, 6 February at 8.25pm, English subtitles available. The programme is repeated, with on-screen English subtitles on Sunday, 10 February.
Fri Jan 25 12:13:35 2008
Rebecca, Manchester
Hi I am visiting Denbigh in a couple of weeks with my one year old and it looks like it will rain. Has anyone got any suggestions of indoor places to visit that I can take her?
Thu Jan 17 08:33:40 2008
Martin Davies, Denbigh
Does anyone know of local violin teacher? My wife has had some basic classical lessons but is now very keen on playing folk style. She is a diligent practiser when child-care allows. Thanks in anticipation, Martin.
Mon Nov 19 16:18:30 2007
Chris Emmanuel - Liverpool
Four generations of my family come from Denbigh, my grandfather had a hairdressers shop in Love Lane. I would like to know if anybody remembers any of the Emmanuel family. I am 64 so may not be many still alive. Any information would be appreciated.
Mon Nov 19 08:36:31 2007
Blod
Re: Gwylfa Hiraethog Lodge
Does anybody know who now owns the ruined hunting lodge on Denbigh moors?
Mon Nov 5 11:16:39 2007
Katrina Lamb from York
Did Meg Roberts, Denbigh ever find those lyrics? I have also been searching for them. I believe it starts "In a quaint old cottage garden stood a shepherdess of marble stone, *** stood a little shepherd all alone".
Thu Nov 1 12:28:17 2007
Gwyn Pierce Leigh
My grandfather, Evan William Pierce, once told me that he worked as a stable boy for his uncle, Dr Evan Pierce. 1891 census shows Catherine (Kate) Williams as a parlour maid in the Dr's household, my grandmother. Am trying to link my great-grandfather Edward Pierce to the Dr. Maybe Roy Pierce from Ewloe can help or any others. Am wishing to contact Bobby Owen, can anyone assist?
Wed Oct 31 10:15:54 2007
JIJ
The old print works in Denbigh, where Thomas Gee worked and is a historical building, is subject to an application to being turned in to a block of flats. A group, led by Mrs Greenhalgh of Rowen, is campaigning to turn it in to a Centre for the Written Word. Apart from Kate Roberts, Denbigh has many connections with writers, including H.M. Stanley and Gerard Manley Hopkins.
Fri Oct 26 12:21:34 2007
Sami and Eirian, St Brigids school
Why is everyone always moaning on about children living in Denbigh? There are innocent ones you know! It really drives us mad that poeple are always labelling us as trouble makers! Stop dissing us innocent kids and if you're that bothered about the bad ones do something to entertain them instead of moaning about us!
Thu Oct 25 12:15:04 2007
Tommy Hughes - Newquay
Arwel Roberts - Congleton. Ee bye gum, I thought you were dead! You're right about all that 'hot air' in Denbigh though. Nice to see you're still giving the local boys in Denbigh and Henllan lots of stick. Are you in touch with any of our school chums still? I've not been back since joining the Navy all those years ago.
Thu Oct 11 09:12:35 2007
Mandy Jones age 38 from Cambs.
Mel Harris! I remember you! I lived a few doors down from you in Lon-y-Gelli, Colomendy. Pictures disco and Lenton Pool discos, FAB! Hope you are well. I would be pleased to hear about 80s times from anyone else who remembers! I still love Denbigh and enjoy meeting up on Boxing Day (from 11 onwards!) x
Tue Oct 9 12:29:04 2007
Connie, Denbigh
Upset about recent education report that is shocking and can anyone share their comments about their children at school in Denbigh? How are the schools as my girl is making a choice for her year 7 entry next year?
Mon Oct 1 10:26:11 2007
