May Day! MayDay!

''May Day! May Day! With over 3000 historic buildings at risk in Wales, we have a chance to at least save one!

The May Day holiday is coming up. Why not have drinks in the Hollybush in Draethen and then take a walk on the footpaths around Ruperra? It is privately owned so don’t trespass into the grounds.See the map of footpaths on this page.

Since the last report 5 years ago Cadw has now assessed the condition of Ruperra Castle as ‘critical’

“The castle is derelict and is unsafe to enter."

“Condition: worsened - severe. Action to prevent major collapse or damage is
required urgently. Vulnerability: high. There is an immediate threat from uncontrolled structural decay.”

The Castle has therefore, almost, reached the 'tipping point' at which intervention is essential, as highlighted by Mr.Alan Poulter the Planning Inspector, who upheld the County Councillors’ refusal for housing development at the Planning Appeal in April 2009.

Why not join Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust to try and save this beautiful site for the nation. See the membership form on this page.

Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

(PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS)


Name (1 membership subscription per family )

Address





Post code

Tel No.

Email address

GIFT AID DECLARATION

This enables the Trust to reclaim some of your subscription from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs based on the basic rate of tax. The only requirement is that you need to pay Income or Capital Gains Tax. Please inform us if this ceases to be the case.

Please sign here ………………………………………..if you agree to this and all future payments to
the Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust being included for Gift Aid.

METHODS OF PAYMENT A or B below

A. SUBSCRIPTION ENCLOSED

Please make your cheque payable to Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust and send with this form to: Miriam Rodrigues, 47 Talygarn Street, Cardiff CF14 3PS

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES:
Adult £ 10.00…...….. Joint Adult/Family £15.00……….. Senior/student/unwaged £5.00….…….

DONATION (Optional): £.……….

TOTAL: £.……….

B STANDING ORDER MANDATE

Name of your bank

Address of your bank

Your bank sort code ……………….…………Your bank account number ……..……………………….

Names(s) of account holder(s)

Please pay the sum of £………on…………………………….(please insert date, preferably October)
and this sum annually on the corresponding date until this mandate is cancelled or amended
Payment will be paid to The Co-operative Bank Account Number 65307900 Sort Code 08-92-99
in the name of Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust

Signed……………………………………………………………………..Date………………………………

Please return this form to Miriam Rodrigues, RCPT, 47 Talygarn St. Cardiff CF14 3PS

Thank you for your support.