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Bridgend Soroptimist Club held a very entertaining Zoom Meeting on 20th January when Dean Powell joined them and related his varied and accomplished career as Journalist, Author, Broadcaster, Guest Speaker and Vocalist. An expert on local history in the Llantrisant area where he has lived all his life his love of the life of Dr William Price is well documented. His experiences as a journalist early in his career enabled him to interview a host of Hollywood stars including the great Gregory Peck. It was a really fun evening. Don’t forget our Virtual Dog Show which runs from 14th February to 14th March. Submit your photos before it is too late. Which category does your best canine friend fit? Saddest, best dressed, cutest, scruffiest or funniest? Come on - have a go!” Eileen Bayley, Publicity Officer
THROUGH CHRISTIAN EYES Dear all, I hope and pray you are well in these strange times. This month I would like to say something about the incarnation of Jesus. Surgeons will tell you of a medical term that’s called ‘incarning’. This is when a piece of flesh or skin is taken from one part of the body and put on another part, that has been damaged in some way. The flesh or skin that is applied then brings healing to the damaged part. When Jesus, (who is the Son of God) became human and took on flesh, a healing process started for broken humanity. He faced everything we will ever face and became victorious over it, ultimately proving that in his resurrection. Even death has been swallowed up in victory (1 Corinthians 15 v 54). So, when we come into relationship with Jesus and become united with him, his life starts to flow into our life, giving us victory over all the troubles of the world. Some are still there but we stand in a different position facing them. In Christ, we can face the world strongly, victoriously and knowing the hope of eternal life with God. Today is your day to come to relationship with Jesus. Just reach out to him and talk to him about it. NEIL HARVEY Through Christian Eyes
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KIDNEY WALES FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE The Porthcawl Fundraising Committee of Kidney Wales has recently donated funds to purchase a specialised Blood Pressure Monitor for University Hospital of Wales Transplant Unit. This piece of equipment was purchased in memory of Vice Chairman Judith French who very sadly passed away in November 2020. Judith had been a patient of the Transplant Unit and was passionate about fundraising for Kidney Research. Over the years she helped organize many events such as Ascot Ladies Day in the Hi Tide, Porthcawl, Coffee Mornings and Craft sales, which raised thousands of pounds for the Charity. The Transplant Unit at UHW and the Dialysis Unit in Llantrisant benefited from many donations of equipment, which improved the experience of patients during their treatment. Judith will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Kathryn Roper
BRIDGEND TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION B.T.T.A. recently held their Annual General Meeting for 2021. Due to current restrictions this meeting was held electronically via Zoom, which was obviously a first for many of us. Mr Adrian Kendall (Chair) outlined the activities of the last year which, of course due to Covid 19, were cut short last March. We were able to host our student exchange from Villenave d’Ornon in France in February 2020, before lockdown measures were introduced. As always this was a successful week with lots of activities planned, highlighting Welsh culture and history. Mr Kendall wished to thank local families, who hosted the students with a warm Welsh welcome and also thanked Mrs M. Walters (Secretary of B.T.T.A.) and Mrs Debra Walsh (Head of Modern Languages at Brynteg School) for arranging the programme of events. After discussion all officers agreed to remain in post for 2021. Mrs Walters told the meeting that she had received news from Villenave d’Ornon regarding a Zoom conference in March to discuss future twinning links for the period 2021-2026. We look for forward to planning ahead with our European friends. If anyone would like to join us please contact our secretary, Mrs Walters on 02920892011. We would love to hear from you. Anne Kendall, PR Secretary
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