Flintshire Memories: 30 years ago this week

By Flintshire Chronicle on Jul 11, 09 11:03 AM in 1900-1999

SUN-SEEKERS who had booked holidays in North Wales should not cancel them because of the petrol shortage, advised West Flint MP Sir Anthony Meyer, pictured.

DINERS had to wait more than an hour for their meals when fire broke out in the kitchen of the Chequers Hotel at Northop Hall.

CIGARETTE-PUFFING district councillors turned ashen when Alyn and Deeside Health Committee agreed to ban smoking in the council chamber.

A BUNGALOW in Rhosesmor fetched £32,750 at an auction in Mold.

THE first meeting of the newly formed Leeswood Community Council was held.

THE Welsh Office refused a request to include a pelican crossing in a proposed road improvement scheme in Gwernymynydd.

FORMER England soccer star Gerry Hitchens presented the trophies at Carmel Sports Day.

CLWYD County Council was to plant trees and shrubs along the banks of the River Alyn near Leadmills, Mold.

HOPE and Kinnerton Young Farmers' Club held a 10-mile sponsored walk to raise money for the Cancer Research Fund.

FURIOUS householders in Bagillt were preparing to claim compensation from Delyn Council over a report their homes could be affected by mining subsidence.

A WELLY-THROWING contest proved a popular attraction at the Bryn Deva CP School summer fête in Connah's Quay.

CLWYD Recreation Committee decided to continue the ban on hot dog and ice cream vans in the Moel Famau country park.