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CONTENTS letters ................................................. 8 schools ........................................... 12 Books ................................................ 18 news .................................................. 20 features ........................................... 26 Legal .................................................. 32 wi . ....................................................... 34 Finance ............................................ 35 puzzles ............................................. 38 garden ............................................. 40 health ............................................. 42 POEMS ................................................ 44 arts .................................................... 46 what’s on ...................................... 48 sport ................................................. 52 Tide Times......................................... 54

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Dear Editor, We have just embarked on Karavan GET £30,000 4 The Kidz II and would love the TAR local community to get involved with fundraising. For those who are unaware - in 2013 a few friends got together and raised nearly £25,000 to purchase a caravan and site it locally at Trecco Bay. The caravan was then donated to LATCH, the Welsh Childrens Cancer Charity, the idea being that the caravan was used by the little kids suffering from this terrible disease and indeed their parents and brothers and sisters. The caravan is in constant use and proved to be a massive success to the point where the charity would love to own a second caravan to be able to offer even more children and their families this crucial respite. The target is to raise £30,000 this time so any help would be gratefully appreciated, whether you would like to organise a quiz, coffee morning, sponsored run, or even ask your employers if they have a designated charity? Any donations can be made through Just Giving Karavan 4 The Kidz, or contact us through our Karavan 4 The Kidz Facebook page or Emyr Owen branch of Latch page, here you’ll find more information about Latch and a list of different fundraising dates so you can get involved. Last month we held the ‘Music in the Marquee’ night. Thanks to the Hi Tide, the Natwest gang, Porthcawl Hotel Gym, Beales and Flow Surf Shop. Thank you also to The Fairways Hotel, who donated some amazing prizes for a very successful WRC raffle. We would love the local community to continually embrace this project and see what we can achieve together! Karavan 4 The Kidz

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Dear Editor, To brighten our darker days. If winter comes, can spring be far behind? Anthony Callaghan Porthcawl

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Letters Charity Night for the Motor Neuron Disease Association Dear Editor, On Monday 12th October I organised a charity ladies night in Nottage to raise funds for the Motor Neuron Disease Association. The theme of the evening was ‘shoes, bags and scarves’ with people donating their unwanted quality items and then purchasing some great new buys on the night, all whilst enjoying a glass of wine or two! The event was inspired by the fact that I could no longer wear my heels having been diagnosed with MND in July this year. The event was a great success, raising £780 for the MND Association. The MND Association aims to improve care and support for people with Motor Neuron Disease, their families and carers. They also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments, to and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The MND Association also campaigns and raise awareness so the needs of people with MND and everyone who cares for them are recognised and addressed by wider society. I wish to thank family, friends, ex-colleagues and friends of friends who made the evening such a success and a big thank you to all of the local businesses who donated fantastic raffle prizes for the night! To find out more about MND or to find out how you can help this worthwhile cause please visit www.mndassociation.org Linda White Nottage, Porthcawl

Thanks From Macmillan Cancer Support Dear Editor, On behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support, I would like to thank your readers for their amazing efforts to ensure the success of World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. We know that thousands of coffee mornings were held in schools, workplaces, community centres and homes all over Wales to raise money to support people affected by cancer. This year was the 25th anniversary of World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and what a fantastic celebration it has been! We have seen photos of the most amazing cakes but we have also seen the most brilliant photos of people getting together with friends and colleagues for a chat, a cup of coffee and a slice of cake to raise money for Macmillan. Today in Wales more than 130,000 people are living with and beyond cancer. The money raised will help us to continue to provide services in Wales, including funding our nurses, physiotherapists, welfare benefits advisers and our information centre in some of Wales’ hospitals. Susan Morris Head of Services for Macmillan Cancer Support in Wales

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More Thanks From Macmillan Dear Editor, The Bridgend Committee of Macmillan Cancer Support wish to thank all who supported their recent fund-raising events. The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at Trinity Church, Porthcawl raised £778, collections at Marks & Spencer, McArthur Glen raised £2,258 and collections at Tesco on Maesteg and Bridgend raised £914. It was a magnificent effort by volunteers and public alike THANK YOU ALL! Frank Murphy, Porthcawl

My Garden As Your Dog Toilet Dear Editor, I would be very grateful if you could print this email in order for me to thank the dog owners who walk their dogs along the Whimbrels in Rest Bay and allow their dogs to use my front garden as their own personal dog toilet. Not only do they allow their dogs to soil my lawn but those who do bag it up feel that they can leave these bags on my lawn as well. So may I take this opportunity to inform these irresponsible people, and you know who you are, that because of them I cannot allow my grandchildren to play on my lawn and to say shame on you! A Really Fed Up Resident (Name and address supplied)

Porthcawl Sunset Dear Editor, Here’s some pictures I randomly took on a walk with my dog over Rest Bay Porthcawl when the weather was unusually sunny recently (roughly October 1st) which I would like to share with Seaside News readers. I liked the view so much across the cliff top I stopped to take a few pictures. I was going for the sunset with sea and a bit of land as the colours looked fantastic and seemed to merge into each other (my second picture which I quite like) but my favourite one is just catching the bench with the lady sat down looking out to sea (picture 1). I have titled it ‘Looking out at what tomorrow may bring’ (by now my creative juices were flowing). Mind you it also reminds me of Forrest Gump on the bus bench but maybe not as good a title! I’m no photographer but my iPhone really caught the colours of my pleasant walk. Hope you like them as much as I enjoyed taking them and titling them. David Goldsworthy Margam Village Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

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Our Year 12 had a treat recently when we held a team building and development day at school. As well as designing and building towers out of newspaper, strong enough to hold an egg, teams also played people bingo and games designed to improve their communication and team skills. The highlights of the day were visits from the Marines who put the pupils through their paces on the field, and from Adventures who re-iterated the importance of teamwork by encouraging pupils to put their trust in each other by leaning backwards together holding a circular rope! As we go to press, our National Young Consumers Champions have been invited to the BBC studios in London. Unfortunately Nat King is unable to join his team mates as he is away in Aberystwyth at university, but Jack Bridger, Felicity Williamson-Sarll and Matthew Dang are going. Here they will be interviewed by the BBC “Rip off Britain” programme, and take part in a further quiz against a team of adults, including Trading Standards members. Further details to follow! Year 10 Textiles pupils enjoyed spending time at Coast Café last week as part of their research into designing a new sea front café for their coursework. Owner, Alison Bennett has kindly agreed to display some of their work inside. We are getting into charity mode here at school with our annual Charities’ Week later this month when our pupils will raise money for Children in Need amongst several local charities. We have already collected sweets for Romania and raised over £220 in the MacMillan coffee morning, and look forward to seeing what our Head Team has in store for us this year! Our Year 6 Open Evening for prospective pupils for 2016 was a tremendous success last month. Young pupils particularly enjoyed the “hands on” Science experiments. We are now expecting over 200 pupils into Year 7 next year. Anyone who missed this, but would like further details is welcome to contact the school on 01656 774100, or visit our website on www.porthcawlschool.co.uk. Andrew Slade Head Teacher Seaside News | 12

ECO Teams Link Up Together The Eco Team at Pencoed Comprehensive have visited Pencoed Primary’s Eco Team to kick start what is hoped will be a long lasting and rewarding collaboration. Mr Pownall, Head of Geography at the comprehensive believes his pupils can learn a lot from year 5 and 6 pupils at the primary. He says; “it is at primary school age that the raw ideas develop to make significant changes to the way a school can operate more sustainably. The transition from year 6 to 7 is a busy time and the good work that the younger pupils have done in primary can be overlooked when they arrive in year 7”. The first collaborative activity was a recent beach clean at Ogmore Beach. The schools were met by Tim Wort from Keep Wales Tidy. It was a very enjoyable and successful project with numerous locals approaching the pupils and staff and commending them on their hard work and ‘green’ attitudes. Thank you to Mr Lambert and Mrs King from Pencoed Primary for agreeing to this exciting partnership. We are currently planning our next joint venture. Linda Harpwood School Manager Pencoed Comprehensive School

Annual Prize Day Ceremony St Clare’s School has revived the tradition of rewarding its young achievers with an Annual Prize Day Ceremony at The Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. Boys and girls from the Prep School right up to Sixth Form received prizes for academic excellence and sporting achievements. Headmaster Simon Antwis commented: “Porthcawl’s famous Grand Pavilion provided the perfect stage to celebrate the achievements of the past year, showcase the talents of our pupils and reinforce our ambitions for the coming year.” St Clare’s welcomed the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress of Porthcawl as Guests of Honour, with Geoff Howell as Guest Speaker. A retired Aerospace Engineer who worked on the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) more commonly known as the ‘Star Wars’ project in the 1980s, Geoff is also a Chair of Governors for several schools in Bristol with a reputation for championing the education of pupils. Addressing a full house at The Grand Pavilion, he shared some of his favourite motivational quotes with the audience, “Education is what remains after you have forgotten everything you learned in school”, “Live the life you imagine” and “Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship”. Simon Antwis Headmaster

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Calling all past members of staff Glanafan Comprehensive School, Station Road, Port Talbot will finally close its doors in July 2016. To commemorate the school’s rich history, several events are being organised and all past members of staff are cordially invited. One such celebration is a dinner at Margam Orangery on Saturday 16th July. Unfortunately not all personnel records are accessible, so we are unable to contact all members personally. If you are a past member of staff and wish to participate in these events please contact the school on 01639 883964 and ask to speak to Mrs Cath Hearn or Mrs Pat Lewis.

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Whilst summer saw Cynffig’s best GCSE results ever, autumn too has been a season of celebration and success. Our award winning A level Engineering Team of Lucy Davies, Ross Hooper, Hywel Park and Laura Underhill, were invited to showcase their pioneering EESW prototype at Sony in the presence of Finance Minister Jane Hutt. Cynffig’s commitment to improving literacy for all has been recognised by Central South Consortium in naming Cynffig a ‘Literacy Lead’ school. This year we will welcome practitioners from across the country, from both primary and secondary schools, to see how we support and encourage our pupils in developing literacy skills in every subject area. This September we celebrated all that is Cynffig when we welcomed record numbers to our Year 6 ‘Open Evening’. Prospective pupils and parents were given a taste of the learning innovation and pupil care that’s at the heart of our community school. Finally, we are so proud of year 9 student Nia Anderson, who fought off over 4000 other competitors to win the secondary category of the national ‘My Money Week Competition’. Nia and her family will attend the ‘Prize Giving Day’ at The Museum of London. For further coverage visit www.pfeg.org/mymoneyweek Hannah Castle Head Teacher 01656 740294

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This month our junior pupils visited Pembroke Castle for an exciting trip to support their theme. A fantastic time was had exploring the medieval castle and its underground cavern. The children were delighted by the fascinating guided tours about the birthplace of Henry VII. School elections have taken place and the school and eco councillors have already attended meetings. They are enjoying discussing plans for school improvement in particular the outdoor environment. We have recently taken delivery of two fantastic wooden outdoor learning structures; a potting shed and a science station. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our parents and families for their harvest donations. We chose to donate to the Bridgend Food Bank, an organisation that provides local people with three days of nutritionally balanced food through a voucher system in times of need. Thanks also to Father Craig for holding our Harvest services and of course to the children for their wonderful behaviour and enthusiastic singing which was noted by parents. Mr I Bird Head Teacher

A big thank you to Demi-Leigh Gifford, Scarlett Andrews, Charlotte Jones, Keiran Andrews, Charlie Perham, Natalia Purcell, Rhianna Knowles, Cerys Pritchard, Sofia Chayka, Alfie Price, Ellis Pride, Adam Clatworthy, Amy Williams, Lily-Joe Murphy, Matthew Walker, Scarlett James, Matthew Munday, Ben Smalldon, Charlie Murphy and Kurtis Dobbin, who represented our school at the Harvest Festival Open Day in St. James’ Church. The singing was outstanding, and very much enjoyed by the congregation. Results of the dress the vegetable competition are: 1st Cerys Pritchard, 2nd Demi-Leigh Gifford and Matthew Walker, 3rd Sofia Chayka and Scarlett James. Nursery and Reception enjoyed a visit to Cardiff Museum and Roath Park, where they particularly enjoyed the dinosaurs! PC Steve has been a frequent visitor, he spoke to The Little Acorns about people that help us, to The Oaks concerning cyber bullying and internet safety, and to the school on how to keep safe on Halloween and Bonfire Night - all very important lessons. Kerbcraft has commenced with The Willows, where the children are taken on walks and taught road safety. The Reading Café and Family Learning have proved popular with parents attending to support their children. The Cedars are off to Cardiff Castle and The Oaks are visiting Cardiff City Stadium, as part of the Literacy Programme that has been taking place this term, and they will also get a tour behind the scenes! AJ Pritchard Governor

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St Clare’s School has revived the tradition of rewarding its young achievers with an Annual Prize Day Ceremony at The Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. Boys and girls from the Prep School right up to Sixth Form received prizes for academic excellence and sporting achievements. Headmaster Simon Antwis commented: “Porthcawl’s famous Grand Pavilion provided the perfect stage to celebrate the achievements of the past year, showcase the talents of our pupils and reinforce our ambitions for the coming year.” St Clare’s welcomed the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress of Porthcawl as Guests of Honour, with Geoff Howell as Guest Speaker. A retired Aerospace Engineer who worked on the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) more commonly known as the ‘Star Wars’ project in the 1980s, Geoff is also a Chair of Governors for several schools in Bristol with a reputation for championing the education of pupils. Addressing a full house at The Grand Pavilion, he shared some of his favourite motivational quotes with the audience, “Education is what remains after you have forgotten everything you learned in school”, “Live the life you imagine” and “Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship”. Simon Antwis Headmaster

Year 4 have had an extremely busy fortnight completing their project work on ‘999 Emergencies’. The children have been making links with our community hero’s, including a visit from the paramedic first response car, where they investigated different types of emergency situations and response times. During their visit to Kenfig Hill Fire Station they had the opportunity to use a real fire hose. They also visited Pyle Library to improve their research skills and the local PCSO’s gave an informative talk on the role of the police within the community. The children would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped with this project. S Mustoe Class Teacher

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SCHOOLS Newton Primary School Pupils from Year 3 and 4 have been helping to Keep Wales Tidy and make a difference to their community. They joined forces with Brain Jones from Keep Wales Tidy to help clean up Wales in one of the county’s biggest clean-up campaigns. With litter pickers and bin bags provided by Keep Wales Tidy, the pupils went down armed and ready on to Coney Beach in Porthcawl to undergo a litter pick. Year 5 pupils have been working with artist Nigel Talbot to create individual clay plaques as part of a wooden sculpture on display for the Porhcawl Shout and BCBC led refurbishment of the Station Hill subway area. The sculpture commemorates the site of the former signal box and crossing. The pupils attended the official opening and met with Bridgend AM Caryn Jones. We held a coffee morning at school in aid of MacMillan, the pupils entertained family and friends singing their favourite songs and sharing a cup cake. Thank you to everyone who came and helped us raise £487 in support of this charity. Rachel John Head Teacher

Nottage News Thanks to Mrs Aileen Jones who organised the Macmillan Coffee Morning on 25th September. We had lots of donations of cakes from staff and parents. Many volunteers helped to set up the canteen and serve on the day. The school choir also sang to entertain our coffee drinkers. Well done to everyone in raising a grand total of £800 for a really worthwhile cause. Once again, the PTA Discos were a roaring success and the children thoroughly enjoyed throwing their shapes to music. There are trips galore this term. Year 6 pupils had a fantastic trip to Theatr Na Nog to watch Rosie’s War and Swansea Museum to support their work in history and literacy. Year 3 visited St Fagans where they weaved wool, ground grain and had a sneak preview of the new Celtic Village. The Sherman Theatre has been working with our Year 2 children. Our Harvest Festival was a lovely occasion and food donations were given to the Bridgend Food Bank, who provide meals for needy families in the borough. Christmas will soon be upon us and in the weeks to come the children will be hard at work preparing for their Christmas concerts. Kerry Townley

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News Shaping Bridgend County Borough’s future There’s still time to tell us what you think about Bridgend County Borough Council’s new priorities and budget proposals as our consultation doesn’t end until 22 November. The council has already found £20m of budget reductions over the last two years, but we’re still facing a shortfall of up to £50m by 2020 and cuts like these demand big changes. It’s plain to see that some very difficult choices need to be made that will affect each and every one of us in different ways. We plan to focus on fewer priorities over the next four years, reduce spending on some services and introduce or increase charges for others. Around 140,000 people live in the county borough and we want to ensure everyone has the chance to have their say on our proposals. So help us shape Bridgend’s future by visiting www. bridgend.gov.uk/future where you can complete an online survey and see details of community consultation events. Everyone who completes an online survey will receive a free seven-day pass to a Halo leisure centre plus the chance to win a full year’s free membership. Alternatively, call us on 01656 643664 to request a paper copy or pick one up from a library. Councillor Mel Nott OBE Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council Tel 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

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Time For Action On Historic Building As Shadow Welsh Heritage Minister, I repeat my call to Bridgend County Borough Council to take action to save one of Porthcawl’s historic buildings. The old Harlequin building at the entrance to the lower Hillsboro Place car park is in urgent need of repair and restoration and I am backing Porthcawl Civic Trust Society’s demands that something be done. Despite attacks on me from cabinet member Chales Smith, I want to know when this building was last inspected by the council and when was any money spent on maintenance – and how much? BCBC wanted to knock it down as part of its plans for the Porthcawl regeneration but Welsh government and Cadw refused consent. It has historic significance as the last remnant of Porthcawl railway station. BCBC has had years to consider what to do but so far has managed to do nothing. And while it does nothing, the building is deteriorating. As they cannot knock it down, they should renovate it now before it reaches the point where it will cost a fortune to put right. SUZY DAVIES AM Welsh Conservative Party www.suzydavies.com

Porthcawl Celebrates Its First Blue Plaque Tackling The Housing Crisis A month ago I outlined to a Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru conference Welsh Liberal Democrats plans to increase the current housing budget of £35 million per year to £70 million per year in the next assembly term so as to set a target of 20,000 new affordable homes over the same period. This would be double the Labour Government’s target for the current term. We would also make it a statutory requirement for the Welsh Government to set a target for new affordable homes at the beginning of each Assembly term and to report on progress annually. The Welsh Liberal Democrats are the only party with the ambition to tackle Wales’ housing crisis. We believe that every person should be able to provide a secure environment for their family. Wales needs a government that will invest in a house building programme so everyone can have a roof over their heads. Sadly, under the Labour Government in Wales, that ambition has been completely lacking. For decades, successive Conservative and Labour governments have not built enough homes. This has left us with a crippling undersupply of housing while demand for social housing has soared. Welsh Liberal Democrats will address this imbalance.

Last month saw the unveiling of Porthcawl’s first Blue Plaque to commemorate the area’s historic links with the Dyffryn Llynfi railway line and the South Wales coal industry. The plaque has been installed at Station Hill as part of a project led by the Porthcawl Shout forum which both the council and Porthcawl Town Council have supported. Located near a piece of artwork that features railway-themed designs from the pupils of Newton Primary, the Blue Plaque is a great reminder of the town’s heritage as visitors and younger residents may not be aware of Porthcawl’s association with the railway - from the coal deliveries that began nearly 200 years ago to the steam trains that puffed into the town packed with holidaymakers. Blue Plaques are placed at sites of historical importance across the UK, so it is hoped that the one at Station Hill will be the first of many to adorn points of interest across Porthcawl. Plans are also underway to launch the Porthcawl Townscape Heritage initiative later this month, and this will restore a number of old buildings from the town’s historical past - look out for more details on this in the next edition of Seaside News. Councillor Charles Smith Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development Tel 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

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I always enjoy meeting constituents and I was delighted that a group from Porthcawl U3A accepted my invitation to visit the Senedd, the main public building of the National Assembly, in Cardiff Bay. Porthcawl U3A has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary having been set up in 1995. Porthcawl U3A is part of the University of the Third Age providing informal educational, creative and leisure opportunities. There are over 500 members and 34 interest groups. During their recent visit to the Senedd, the group from Porthcawl U3A enjoyed a cup of coffee and a cake in the café in the Oriel before embarking on a guided tour of the Senedd. As part of the tour, the group learned about how the Assembly has evolved since the institution was set up in 1999, about decision- making and accountability and about the history of the Senedd building itself. The group also had the opportunity to ask their own questions. I was also delighted that the group was able to have the opportunity to watch a session of First Minister’s Questions. People who have visited the Assembly often tell me that it is different watching it in real life to watching it on television. During a particularly lively exchange, I was pleased that I was able to refer to my constituents. It was great to meet the group, to hear what they thought about First Minister’s Questions and to learn more about Porthcawl U3A. I hope that everyone enjoyed the day.

I’m sure that, like me, you were concerned to learn that as of November this year, seven public toilet facilities in Bridgend are to be closed by Bridgend County Borough Council. This is a serious public health issue, about which I have quizzed the First Minister in the Senedd. Even more worrying, however, is that this may be symptomatic of a deeper problem. Almost a fifth of shops in Bridgend town centre now stand empty, with the unthinkable possibility that we could pass “the point of no return”. Businesses are rightly worried. Our town must not be allowed to slide into permanent decay and the County Borough Council must respond with vision, flair and imagination. ‘More of the same’ can no longer be good enough. Empty shops benefit nobody. Welsh Conservatives would begin by cutting business rates, working for better access, more investment, and a brighter future for all. Bridgend deserves better.

Carwyn Jones AM First Minister for Wales

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News George Jabbour Challenges The First Minister Syrian-born George Jabbour has been selected as the local Conservative candidate for Bridgend and Porthcawl, and will be facing Wales’ First Minister Carwyn Jones in next year’s Assembly Election. The 33-year-old, who has a background in engineering and investment, was one of three candidates who participated in an open primary selection meeting. Mr Jabbour was successful on the first ballot when he secured more than 50 per cent of the vote. Conservative Association chairman Coun Ken Watts said: “We were delighted to see so many people at the open primary. The primary has resulted in the selection of an excellent, high-calibre and committed candidate who will take the fight to Labour and to Carwyn Jones.” Mr Jabbour, who lives in the constituency, moved to Britain in 2004 and became a British citizen in 2011. He has degrees in civil engineering and finance. George worked in banking before setting up his own business offering financial advice to public sector organisations. He commented: “I am delighted to have been selected as the local Conservative candidate for Bridgend and Porthcawl. I want to use my background in engineering and investment to deal with the local challenges”.

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FEATURES Through Christian Eyes

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This month I’d like to briefly talk about the resurrection of Jesus. Obviously one may contend that the resurrection of Jesus actually happened, but there seems to be plenty of evidence for it. One is how the disciples in the bible were changed in their beliefs about the resurrection. One author said, “The apostles did not blindly accept as truth the resurrection of Jesus. When Mary Magdalene first saw the resurrected Lord, she went to the apostles, but they did not believe her”. However, Jesus later appeared to the disciples which they claim really happened. Paul the apostle also claimed that Jesus had appeared to him and also five hundred at one time and that some were still alive when he wrote about it, meaning that if anyone wanted to check out his story they could easily ask those present at the time (1 Corinthians 15 v 5 – 6). Also, there was something radical in the way they shared the message. Most of these people mentioned were actually martyred for what they came to believe in. They were so convinced in what they saw they died testifying about it. I believe these guys really did see the resurrected Jesus, which obviously means that he is alive today and one day coming back. Neil Harvey

On Friday the 25th September RMBI Albert Edward held its annual Macmillan Coffee afternoon. We were lucky that so many of our staff and residents families baked cakes and supported the event. We were so grateful that the Golden Oldies performed for our guests. Not only did they perform they also donated a £200 cheque to Macmillan to add to our total. The highlight of the event was when Elvis came back and did a rendition with the Golden Oldies. ELVIS WAS BACK IN THE BUILDING! We served tea, coffee and cake and held a raffle and together with the Golden Oldies cheque a grand total of £ 581 will be donated to Macmillan. This is a charity that is very close to our hearts here at Albert Edward with many members of staff having either had cancer or a relative that has suffered from this cruel illness. This is the 5th year that RMBI Albert Edward has run a Macmillan Coffee Afternoon and this year’s total has taken us well above the £1,700 mark since we have started the coffee afternoons. We look forward to making next year the biggest and best yet. Rebecca Timms

It’s Getting Closer! News From The Talbot It’s that time of the year again when everyone is planning their Christmas parties. The Talbot has planned their Christmas Showtime for Saturday, 28th November, with two Talbot Diners’ Christmas Lunches on Friday, 11th and Wednesday, 16th December. As always, our bingo players will have a bingo buffet on Friday, 18th December, culminating with a New Year’s Eve Party – it’s a big house party, (no empty bottles to clear away the next morning) with your friends, neighbours and family! We make our own entertainment, bring our own ‘leftover turkey’ sandwiches, and alcohol beverages of our choice. But please book early, tables are already being reserved. Our alterations are moving forward; we can access both the Rees Hall and the Talbot Hall by means of a corridor. We are currently planning our new kitchen by knocking down three small rooms and building one big kitchen serving both halls. By the way, our Computer classes now extend to Friday mornings, for those who need to know about Microsoft Windows 10, as well as advice on tablets and i-pads. For more information contact Cheryl on 01656 749754, e-mail: talbotcc@tiscali.co.uk or visit our web site : www.talbotcc.co.uk Cheryl Butcher

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Yes, Christmas is coming – and so is the Rotary Club of Porthcawl’s Christmas Post. If you are writing your Christmas cards early, DON’T POST THEM YET! From 16th November to 15TH December, our Rotary ‘Posties’ will collect, sort and deliver Christmas post with specially designed Rotary Christmas stamps. You will be able to buy Rotary Christmas stamps from participating local outlets and post your cards in special Rotary Post Boxes at the stores to addresses in the CF36 postal area … for only 25p! The Rotary Posties are ready, willing and able to get delivering in order to raise money for local and International Rotary charities! Not only that, they now have their own Facebook page so that you can keep up to date with information! Please remember that cards can only be posted at the stores and can only be delivered to CF36 addresses. From 16th November, the stamps can be bought and cards posted at the following stores: DH Edwards Well Street, Walters Shoes John Street, Jane’s Forget Me Not John Street, Stationery Hill Station Hill, Cal’s Suffolk Place, Lifestyle Express New Road, General Stores The Precinct, Parc Stores Cilparc, Nottage Stores Nottage, Spar Stores Newton. The Club is very grateful for the goodwill of the stores, the continuing generosity of the public. Ivor Williams

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FEATURES H.M. Coastguard Porthcawl - Team News

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On the 19th September we took part in the ‘barrel smuggle’ event which involved teams attempting to smuggle an empty barrel from the lifeboat station to the Prince of Wales in Maudlam. The event was organised to commemorate the sinking of the SS Cato in 1940 off Nash Point with its cargo of stout subsequently washing ashore along our coastline. This was an excellent day with good fun had by all and the money raised going to the RNLI. A week later we had a training exercise on water rescue at Porthcawl Marina with Coastguard teams from Chepstow, Penarth and Port Talbot also taking part. This involved practising with the use of equipment such as throw lines, flotation devices, tethered buoys along with techniques to safely rescue people from terrain such as the pier as this can be required in bad weather. Despite the reasonably good weather, the period from midSeptember to mid-October saw only a handful of callouts for us with mainly safety advice given. Tim Vincent, Station Officer

The speaker for the meeting on 16 November 2015 is Kerry Joseph from the Porthcawl Museum and is ‘About Porthcawl’. On Saturday 28 November 2015, at 2pm in the Len Evans Centre, Aberkenfig, an ‘Introduction to the 1939 Register’ will be presented by Myko Clelland, from Find My Past. Contact details bridgend@glamfhs.org.uk Bridgend Branch Chairperson. The Bridgend Branch of the Glamorgan Family History Society meet at the Len Evans Centre, Aberkenfig, on the third Monday of each month. The doors open at 7pm and the evening starts at 7.30pm. Light refreshments are available. All are welcome members and non members to hear the speaker for the evening. Our Research Centre in the Len Evans Centre, Aberkenfig, is open each Wednesday from 10.30am-3pm. Volunteer researchers are on hand to guide you in your search for ancestors Tel: 01656 728531 (Wednesday’s only). For more information see our website www.glamfhs.org.uk

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Life with Porthcawl Lions It is hard to believe that it is November already and that Porthcawl Lions Christmas events start later this month when Santa will be in his grotto on Saturday 28th November from 10am until 4pm. And this year he has a new grotto in the museum in John Street. He is really looking forward to meeting his young friends and giving out lots of lovely presents, so do go along and say hello. He will also be in his grotto, waiting for you, every Saturday in December up to Christmas. It is now time, too, to register online for the Boxing Day fun run, which starts and ends at the Hi-Tide. Full details and a registration form can be found on the Porthcawl Lions website: porthcawllions.org.uk. Alternatively you can turn up and register on the morning. There will also be the usual tea party and singsong for Porthcawl’s ‘senior residents’ so if you know any older, lonely who would enjoy an afternoon out please let the Lions know. Again, with Christmas in mind, Porthcawl Lions agreed to give a donation to the Christmas swim and also make an additional donation to the food bank in addition to the regular monthly donations and, to mark the end of Porthcawl RNLI’s special year the club also agreed a donation. John Cosson

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Porthcawl Museum News There’s lots to do and see at your local Museum - the only local museum in the borough! Do you remember Christmas in Porthcawl in the ‘60’s -yes? Then come and relive the moment from 28th November. Support the museum by drinking coffee at the Christmas Coffee Morning at the Y Centre on the 4th December at 10.30am home made mince pies optional. Ooh -and a raffle! On Friday 11th December, enjoy ‘A Christmas Night at the Museum’ with Santa, live music and readings, along with a tour of the building. There will be refreshments too. Saturday 12th December is your chance to sing along with the Porthcawl Orchestra outside the museum - if it rains, then it rains! Caution - the police cells are open to visitors from 1pm on October 24th. News of these and future events at your museum are on Facebook and at the museum. Judith Shawe

Porthcawl Townswomens Guild News As I write this in the middle of October we are enjoying beautiful autumn weather – I hope it doesn’t go down hill from here! All our groups: craft, games, literary and luncheon club have met and some members enjoyed one of the popular Pavilion lunch time plays. At our October meeting we welcomed one new member and three visitors who we hope may soon join us! Members were reminded to bring articles for the Christmas Fayre on December 4th. This will be held in Trinity Church Hall and is in aid of the British Lung Foundation who will have a display table. It was our Harvest Tea so after some lovely and humorous readings from members and a Second World War sing-a-long we settled down to a delicious tea. Our next meeting is on the 11th November,2pm at All Saints Church Hall when we will have a Craft Afternoon with a demonstration of various crafts which we can all try our hand at! It should be fun so do come along - everyone welcome. Dorothy Thomas Tel 772157

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FEATURES Russia Returning To Moon Over 40 years have passed since human beings walked on the moon, and all of them were American. Russia has plans to change that as the US turns its attention to Mars. Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, wants to set up a high-tech lunar base, complete with human habitats, scientific and technical laboratories, a launching and landing port for spacecraft, and even an astronomical observatory. During the Apollo-era space race, the former Soviet Union landed robotic rovers on the Moon --but a series of rocket failures and explosions halted progress on any man-carrying missions. Eventually, Roscosmos decided that its Moon programme was not worth the money and shut it down. Now Roscosmos is reviving that programme and thinking of sending a robotic spacecraft, called Luna 25, to the Moon to do some scouting for a future lunar base. The agency has announced that it will land Luna 25 at the Moon’s south pole in 2024. Engineers are already building the spacecraft, and the finished product will carry eight cameras. Roscosmos isn’t the only agency hinking about a return to the Moon. ESA has already announced plans for its own Moon colony. Clive Down Bridgend Astronomical Society

Porthcawl U3A Visit The Senedd

It was a brilliant sunny autumn day when the coach full of Porthcawl U3A members left for Cardiff. Dorothy Jones had worked her normal miracle of organising it and our visit to the seat of the Welsh Government. Coffee on arrival was followed by a tour of the Senedd with manager Richard acting as our guide and minder for the day. Sitting in the aerial chamber we were given an enthusiastic history and appraisal of the building, its functions, visitor’s protocol plus a question and answer session. The original Assembly building served lunch and an excellent display of Victorian pictures of Wales c1880s and I thanked my lucky stars I was not in any of them as life looked extremely harsh. Afternoon Question Time was the main event and we all watched as First Minister and our host for the day Carwyn Jones AM was verbally assaulted from all sides but survived unscathed which seems to be a characteristic of politicians. He later left the chamber to meet us and take important but more genteel questions from his constituents. The visit ended with a pleasant waterfront stroll in the sunshine until the coach arrived to complete an interesting and enjoyed day. Gary Victor

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Porthcawl RNLI Fundraiser Irene Is Awarded Gold Thirty years of voluntary fundraising and dedication to the RNLI has resulted in Irene Williams being awarded the Gold Badge for her services to the charity. On holiday with husband John back in 1987 Irene visited the RNLI lifeboat station on the Isles of Scilly and was impressed with the station’s souvenir shop run by volunteers. Back home she set up a very humble display of souvenirs on a table outside Porthcawl’s small lifeboat station. In 1996 Irene’s dream took a huge step forward with the opening of the purpose built shop incorporated in the new RNLI station. Lifeboat Operation Manger, Philip Missen MBE said, ‘Over the years our shop has been one of the RNLI’s most successful and has raised several hundred thousand pounds for our charity. Chairman at Porthcawl, John Abraham, added, ‘Irene’s contribution to our charity also included many hours organising and showing people around on educational visits to the station. We are delighted that this award has been made in recognition of her dedication here in Porthcawl. Without fundraisers like Irene, lifeboats crews would not benefit from the first class equipment that they rely on when that call to launch is made’. Ian Stroud, Lifeboat Press Officer, Porthcawl

Porthcawl Inner Wheel News Dr Elizabeth Jones, a very special member of Inner Wheel, both nationally and internationally, has passed away. She was a much loved member of our Club and will be greatly missed. Rotarian Anne Jarrett, a supportive honorary member, has also died, a great loss to Rotary and Inner Wheel. Plans are being made to celebrate Christmas. In November Diana Richardson has arranged a club outing to the Christmas Market in Gloucester. The Christmas Tree Festival, arranged by Rotary and actively supported by Inner Wheel members, will be held in All Saints Church from November 30th to December 6th. District Chairman, Marian Curtis, attended our Club meeting in October. She spoke of the Inner Wheel being representative of women on the world stage. Inner Wheel is now the largest Women’s Organisation worldwide. Chairman Marian told us about her charity, Fair Share Cymru, which is helping to distribute food to people in need throughout South Wales. Irene Williams, a member of our Club, was presented with the R.N.L.I. Gold Award in October. We congratulate her on her achievement. The Sandville Help Centre and the R.N.L.I. are President Mary’s charities this year. Eileen Thomas Club Correspondent Seaside News | 31

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WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Porthcawl WI

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We meet at All Saints Church Hall on the 4th Thursday of each month at 2pm. We are a small friendly group and give a warm welcome to all guests and prospective members. In September we had a talk from a volunteer from the Guide Dog Association. She brought along a very well behaved puppy that was being trained. Also, our members enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea at Llanerch Vineyard. In our next meeting in October, we are holding a Bring & Buy Sale. We will also have a talk on Christmas Traditions, to put us in the mood for all the Festive treats through November and December. This includes Christmas Shopping in Hereford, Children’s Carol Singing and a Christmas Lunch. Our WI has many activities planned for 2016. Why not come along and join us. Just ring Sue Strachan on 713124 for a friendly chat. Sue Strachan

The October meeting of Sker WI was held recently and President Nora Williams welcomed the members present and two visitors. To celebrate the Centenary of the WI in September 40 members enjoyed lunch at the Seagull. The speaker for the evening was Linda Feagan, with her dog Ruby, from The Dogs Trust. The Trust, which was formerly The National Canine Defence, was formed in 1891. The Trust has over 20 re-homing centres across the UK, which do an amazing job in looking after the dogs in their care. The dogs are checked thoroughly before they are found new homes. No healthy dogs are put to sleep and most are neutered before they leave a centre. In 2014 nearly 15,000 dogs were re-homed. We have a Fashion Show to look forward to and our Christmas Fayre at Trinity Church Hall on 27th November from 10-12 noon. There is also a trip to Llanelli House with some retail therapy in Carmarthen coming up in December. The next meeting is on 12th November at 7pm in St David’s Church Hall, Nottage. The speaker will be Ms Angela Gorman on ‘Working with African Mothers’. Anyone wishing to join us is very welcome. Ann Vipond

Mynydd Cynffig WI News Tuesday the 13th of October 2015 saw Mynydd Cynffig WI meeting in our usual venue The Talbot Centre in Kenfig Hill. Minutes were read and WI business discussed. We had a visitor from a neighbouring WI who had fetched her mother in law to our meeting to see what we were all about, as she lived in our area - she was 93 years young. It made me think of the reasons we had for joining the WI - making friends, catching up with old ones, learning new skills and supporting each other. Having the opportunity to stretch ourselves doing things we would not normally have tried. Listening to talks every month by people who are passionate about their subject, like the gentleman who gave us a talk on Welsh Homes of Distinction, who was informative. Hopefully the talk next month by Debra John, titled Edwardian Maid, will be as good. Our calendar leading up to Christmas is full, but our doors are always open. Call in, we would be glad to meet you, share the fun and friendship we enjoy as being members of one of the biggest women’s organisation in Great Briton. Also, we make a good cup of tea and we have biscuits! Christine Callaghan

Newton WI At our October meeting, after the usual WI business was attended to, we celebrated ‘Harvest Festival’ in style with a delicious fish and chip supper, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. On September 16th we celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the WI with a lovely buffet and entertainment provided by the talented Accordion Band’. The evening proved a great success with a little singing and dancing. Preparations are in hand for the Christmas Fayre’ to be held this year on November 14th at Newton Institute - a good opportunity to purchase your Christmas bargains. Our walking group had a lovely stroll along Aberavon Beach blustery weather but very invigorating, culminating at ‘Remo’s’ for lunch. Thanks to Shirley for organising. For more information on Newton WI please ring Pearl Mason on 772657. M Freeman Seaside News | 34

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Laleston WI News Vice President Barbara Rees welcomed everyone, including two guests, to the October meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The members who represented Laleston WI in the Federation Quiz in September were congratulated on their efforts. Arrangements were made for this month’s Luncheon Club in the Caeffatri Inn and Book Club in the Library. Transport details were given for the Mark Evans evening in the Porthcawl Pavilion and the Federation Dinner with Owen Money in the Hi-Tide Inn. Names were taken for the Christmas Lunch on December 8th in the Atlantic Hotel and to end the business part of the evening the Calendars and Diaries for 2016 were sold. Barbara then introduced the guest speaker - Mr Alex Belojica who gave a very interesting talk on Norse Mythology and a vote of thanks was given by Elaine Jones. Refreshments followed and the meeting closed after the raffle was drawn - which was won by Maureen Morgan. The next meeting will be held on November 5th at 7.15pm in Blandy Hall (Laleston Gardening Club) when the topic of guest speaker Mr George Brady will be ‘Policing in Gibraltar’. Visitors warmly welcomed. For further information call Margaret on 01656 660384. Barbara Rees

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Birdwatch: Starlings

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Starlings have iridescent purple/metallic green plumage with small white spots. In flight their wings are triangular in shape, and they fly fast and straight with quick wing-beats followed by short wing closures and the occasional glide. On the ground they have a confident walk, often stopping along the grass to probe the ground for insect larvae. Starlings coming in to roost are a sight not to be missed. Small flocks join with other flocks until there are many thousands of birds performing mesmerising aerial displays.

Remember, remember the 5th of November. There’s lots happening this month before Christmas. There will be a Mince Pie and Coffee Morning at Cliff Cottage on Saturday November 7th with craft stalls, including hand-made Christmas Cards, also a preserve stall with homemade jams , pickles etc. As we seem to have had summer at last, jobs in the garden usually sorted in October have been delayed. We are still harvesting cucumbers and some tomatoes. Soon the greenhouse will have to be cleared and cleaned, ready to start all over again. Lupin plants put in the border for next spring are flowering, these are plants brought on with seeds saved from original, there are lilies also flowering for the second time, like us the plants are making the most of this lovely weather. The lawns still need to be cut as the grass is still growing strong. Remember if you have a bonfire for Guy Fawkes to check that there are no hedgehogs or other hibernating small animals cwtched in before you light up. We are now online at: www.lalestongardenclub.co.uk where any info about the club will be available. Gwen Bradford

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The lovely Chrysanthemum is the flower of November; keep them free of weeds this month especially chickweed, which hosts pests that are harmful to Chrysanthemums! Once they have finished flowering cut down to 6” from the soil this will encourage base growth for lots more next year! Get your tulip bulbs in before the end of the month, try planting them in pots so that they can be planted out, pots and all, in any part of the garden that lacks a bit of colour in the spring! Time to dig over the vegetable plot- yippee! Get those muscles flexing, cutting down spent crops, if you have access to manure, now is the time to spread it over your vegetable beds to rot down over the winter. Lift parsnips after the first frost (due any time!) when their flavour will be sweetened. Did you know Britons eat more Brussel sprouts than anyone in else in Europe. The area of Brussel sprout fields in the UK is equivalent to 3,240 football pitches – wow! We have a quiz on November 24th 7.30pm in the Green Hall, bring your own nibbles and drink, come and pit your wits against the eggheads of Cefn! Chris Early

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Health Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

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People who really know about health also know about extra virgin coconut oil. It’s the oil of choice for health-conscious people, and it’s used in everything from smoothies to personal care products. You can use coconut oil both inside and outside your body. Coconut oil has a surprisingly long shelf life - up to several years on the shelf due to its ability to naturally resist oxidation. When stored in the refrigerator, it is naturally a solid. When warmed in ambient room temperature, it becomes a liquid. Try replacing your current cooking oil with our coconut oil. It naturally resists creating high-heat carcinogens, meaning you can cook with it at higher temperatures without poisoning your food as often happens with corn oil, soybean oil or other cheap, low-end vegetable oils. Read more at www.naturalnews.com Supplied by Glyn Hardwicke

Coconut Oil & Coconut Water are hot topics at the moment, they are becoming more readily available in the shops and the cost is coming down so that there is more chance of it being a staple item in your shopping basket. Aldi are now selling Vitae Coco coconut water for £1.99 and on a regular basis, what a bargain compared to other well known supermarkets! Coconut oil is an excellent massage oil for the skin as well. It acts as an effective moisturizer on all types of skin, including dry skin. The benefit of coconut oil on the skin is comparable to that of mineral oil. Fortunately, unlike mineral oil, there is no chance of having any adverse side effects on the skin from the application of coconut oil. Coconut oil is therefore a safe solution for the prevention of dry and flaky skin. It also delays the appearance of wrinkles and sagging of skin which normally accompany aging. Coconut oil also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections. For that exact reason, coconut oil forms the base ingredient of various body care products like soaps, lotions, and creams that are used for skin care. Coconut oil also helps in preventing premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its well-known antioxidant properties. Mandy Davies Vale Laser Clinic Tel: 01443 223353 mandy@valelaser.co.uk

Essential Winter Foot Care - Top Tips With winter approaching bringing freezing temperatures, it is important to look after your feet. After all, you’ll want them to be healthy and ready for action once again when spring finally arrives! Here are some ‘top tips’ to help you through the winter: * Dry your feet thoroughly after washing them, especially between the toes. Damp feet are a breeding ground for conditions like fungal nail infections and athlete’s foot. * Try to keep to a regular moisturising routine, particularly after showers/baths or at bedtime to help prevent dry, cracked skin on the heels. * Natural fibres are best for winter feet! 100% wool or two layers of cotton socks are fantastic at trapping a layer of heat, keeping your feet warm, preventing chilblains and cracked heels. * If you have to sit still for a long time this winter, periodically rotate and stretch your feet at the ankles to improve blood flow. * Regular checks with a Foot Health Professional will provide the required foot care and advice needed to maintain healthy feet. Lee Giles First Choice Footcare Tel: 07815 848 339

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POEMS Mallards Reach?

The houses are going up quickly But I feel a little bemused That ‘Mallards Reach’ is the name someone chose And it’s made me a wee bit confused! It’s the little word ‘reach’ that’s the puzzle And it’s made this poor pensioner frown For - coming after the name of the duck – Is it a verb or a noun? Now, if it’s a verb, I’d just like to know What or where the Mallards are reaching; But if it’s a noun, then I’ll need to recall A fact that I learned from my teaching. Apostrophes, I know, can be awkward But, if I may be permitted, May I remind you they’re used for possession Or in place of a letter omitted? So, if ‘reach’ is a noun, is there one duck or more That will find the reach further upstream? A well-placed apostrophe will show me the answer And light up my eyes with a gleam! Ivor Williams Porthcawl

Farewell To Ruby

Wrought in the bowels of eternity From the heart of God you came A jewel fair for all to see And Ruby was your name Firstborn, so many little ones Soon looked to you for care Your mother-heart was plain to see E’er your own were nurtured there As lapidary’s skill is used Pain is now merged with joy To cut and shape a jewel rare God does such means employ Sadly we bid our last farewells Dear sister, mother, friend We know you’re hid with Christ in God Still safe in the palm of his hand Pauline Lewis Porthcawl

Exacterly

I like roses – although their prickerly I like onions –in jars all picklerly I like streams – all wet and trickerly I like you -you’re cute! I want ice cream –its soft and lickerty I want jam–bright red and stickerty I want shoes – high heels go clickerty I want you- you’re lush! I love ponies – all clip and clopperty I love rabbits – all bounce and floppertyI I love corn – all sweet and popperty I love you-you’re fab! Chris Early, Cefn Cribwr Seaside News | 44

The Whispers From The Shadows

I hear whispers from the shadows, Those passed over from generations before, Some through pain and suffering, In lands so deep with war. You can feel the heartache, From the suffering of old, In buildings built upon land, Where many people died upon, feels cold. The pain through years of torture, Lack of food grown upon the land, Killed just to take these produce away, Because this was all unplanned. The whispers from the shadows, In languages I shouldn’t understand, Translated by Spiritual forefathers for me, So we have this information to hand. David Boyce Brackla , Bridgend

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Autumn

Our summer has gone and Autumn is here A beautiful time of the year, The woodlands glow with bronze and brown This beauty shared by all around, The acorns fall from oak trees tall Our furry friends will have a ball, They gather the acorns to fill their store This food for winter they’ll need for sure, They look to find a nice warm place Where they for months will hibernate, The wild geese fly in V formation As they fly away for winter duration, The birds migrate and fly away It’s too cold here for them to stay, The trees shed their beautiful leaves they fall gently to the ground Making a carpet of colour all around, The Autumn moon is big and bright Lighting up the darkness of the night, The shining stars compliment the beauty of the sky The likes of which you cannot buy, As summer bids it’s sad adieu We look towards a season new, When winter comes bringing snow and rain We look forward to Spring and Summer once again. Basil Walters Cefn Glas, Bridgend

An Ode Too A Generous Friend

In the meadow you stand with your feet neatly crossed And your arms out-stretched to the sky. You clasp the warmth of the sun to your breast And wave as the winds pass by. All through the year you strive to appear Majestic, sturdy and bold You look serene in your springtime green And endure the winters cold. There are creatures waiting to harm you To satisfy their greed But most are truly grateful When you offer them what you need. You attract and nurture many lives, The lambs frisk around you, unafraid, The birds seek refuge on your branches And the cattle rest in their shade. There are times when you feel encumbered With branches growing heavy and hard. And craftsmen seek to create beauty From the timber you readily discard. The winds might bear family tidings From the off-spring of trees long gone Those which like you, stood with dignity Worthy of being gazed upon. It is said that one helped an outlaw Whether legendary or true And sitting beneath its branches He planned the deeds he dared to do. Another was honoured by a king in battle And it saved him in his flight Its mantle of leaves shielding him from his foe Through most of the day and the night. If a young tree feels very nervous On its journey along life’s way, It can turn to you for guidance And calm its fear of going astray. So benevolent tree, your presence I admire, Standing vigilant and caring as you do. To continue thus and remain steadfast, Is my earnest desire for you. Joan Pardoe Porthcawl

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Arts Bridgend Male Choir Roundup

Successful Choir Rugby World Cup 2015 associations with the charity, Shine Cymru benefitting from Phil Steele’s Rugby World Cup at Cardiff; a visit to the Tiger’s Fan Zone at Leicester’s Welford Road HQ and more locally at Bridgend Athletic RFC Clubhouse when they hosted Tokyo team, Superman RFC led the choristers into more traditional activities. A visit to Tabernacle Welsh Congregational Church for its Annual Concert was considered a huge success, the variety enhanced with Eisteddfod winning soprano, Ellen Williams and Choir music team members Scott Williams with his organ solo and Rhiannon Williams-Hale and Ryan Wood with a piano duet. Bridgend Male Choir is currently recording its latest CD to be released in time for Christmas. Keep an eye on the Choir website for details www. bridgendmalechoir.co.uk Choristers will be out in force for Bridgend Male Choir’s invite to the town’s Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph on 8th November and for a visit to Pembroke Comprehensive School on the 13th in a concert for Pembroke Lions which will also feature the school choir. The next local concert is the Friendship Concert at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Bridgend on 4th December, also featuring St Mary’s Catholic School Choir. The BMC content will include songs from the CD and appropriate Christmas items. Tickets available from the Church. David T Burt

Porthcawl Male Choir News

At the invitation of Mr Dave Jones of the Hi-Tide, the choir entertained guests at the two marquees set up in the club’s car park for visitors attending this year’s Elvis Festival. The choir has a number of Elvis songs in its extensive repertoire but has never before performed at this event, which attracts such a large number of his fans. There was a slight feeling of trepidation as to how the fans, who come from all over the country, would react to a Welsh male voice choir singing the songs of their hero. This concern turned out to be totally unfounded. The fans reaction at the two performances given by the choir was fantastic, they genuinely appreciated both performances and showed their appreciation with resounding applause. John Owen Jones has agreed to be the guest performer at next year’s annual concert, for which we are already started rehearsing. John Williams

Bridgend Singer Heads To Semi-Finals

Special Fundraising Event This November Festive All is a one day inclusive music event for all the family, held in the Grade II listed banking hall of their new offices in Portland House, Cardiff Bay. The event has been planned as a chance to showcase the talents of LMN musicians in Wales, raise awareness of our work, and raise valuable funds to reach even more people in Porthcawl and across the country with exceptional concerts, workshops and projects. Live Music Now is the UK’s leading musicians development and outreach charity, providing exceptional live music experiences for people with limited access to the arts, due to disability, illness or social disadvantage. Participants benefit from the amazing therapeutic, social and emotional benefits of engaging with live music - an experience that transforms and enriches lives. Festive All tickets come with a free mulled wine & mince pie and admission to our live music, Christmas stalls, food, workshops, Santa’s grotto, kids activities, silent auction & raffle. For tickets and more information visit festive-all.eventbrite. co.uk or email wales@livemusicnow.org.uk.

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Indie Artist Ahnuh Valentine is currently awaiting the semi-finals of ‘The Voice of the Valleys’ being held in Bargoed. Ahnuh wowed the judges in her auditions with a stunning opera performance. Ahnuh has previously released an album recorded with Vanessa May’s guitarist, Phil Braithwaite. Ahnuh is eager to get through to the finals of the competition stating “It’d be great for an unsigned local artist from Bridgend to get recognition. I’m really excited for the semi-finals and look forward to performing with the other talented Welsh artists.” Ahnuh is currently on the Welsh circuit, performing in local clubs, bars and pubs as well as functions such as weddings and conferences. Although Ahnuh studied Travel and Tourism in Bridgend College, her goal is to become a respected and recognised musician within the industry. Ahnuh is proud to fly the flag for Bridgend and states her idols are Shirley Bassey and Tom Jones. For upcoming gig dates or to purchase Ahnuh’s album, head to: www.ahnuhvalentine.com

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Arts A Film Maker’s Point Of View

One of the reasons why I have persisted in shooting film whilst the rest of the world has been increasingly embracing digital technology is that, quite simply, I prefer the film look – an intangible quality that puts it, in my view, head and shoulders above electronic imagery. But it is becoming ever more apparent that digital images may not survive in the long term – an information ‘black hole’ is being predicted because as technology changes, the means may not be there in the future to view pictures retained on CD discs and SD cards. You might scoff at the idea, but I have one of my early film productions copied onto 1-inch ‘C’ format videotape, and I don’t think there are many machines around these days, if any, that run the old 1980s format, and what happened to high-band and low-band U-matic? I am presently sorting through several dozen rolls of 16mm film shot between the 1930s and 1950s for my Penarth film production, and because much of it exists on negative, it is potentially as good as new. For those of you who are interested in the future of film, look up www.savefilm.org, or contact me to give me your opinions. Anthony Hontoir Downwood Film Productions 07510 934299 Photo: Anthony Hontoir with Arriflex 16SR camera, courtesy JTP Photograph

Pyle & Porthcawl Photographic Society Our membership is still increasing and is now at an all-time high for this early in the season. We have had some great presentations so far, including a world class Nature presentation by BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year judge, Paul Harcourt Davies. We also held our annual Chairman’s Trophy Competition, which was only open to images taken during a club evening or field trip. The competition, as the name suggests, is judged by our Chairman, Glyn Edmunds and the well-deserved winner was ‘Fetch’ by Geoff Baker. We also won our annual 3-way competition for the second year running with Aberdare and Old Bridge, Pontypridd clubs. We have a full programme lined up for the coming season, including presentations, competitions and practical evenings. Our programme is available at www.pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk or contact Glyn Edmunds on 01656 772831 for more information. We welcome new members of all ages and skill levels, so if you have an interest in photography, come and join us on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in the Glamorgan Holiday Hotel. Glyn Edmunds www.seasidenews.co.uk

Stag’s World of Rock New Bridgend prog band Last Flight To Pluto release their debut album ‘See You At The End’ and it is available on iTunes. The project is fronted by vocalist Alice Freya who co-wrote all the songs. The track ‘Red Pill’ is brilliant, and check out the album sampler on YouTube and on www.lastflighttopluto.com. On the Elvis Festival weekend I wound up instead at the Elvisfree zone, the Porthcawl Hotel lounge bar, to catch the Cover Sluts. The place was crammed as it always is for their gigs and hotel owner and ex-rugby star Phil Booth made them play an extra set, saying: “They’re the best band in South Wales!” Sad to hear that the Alarm’s Mike Peters’ cancer has returned for a third time. Our careers from ’78 had a similar trajectory after his band supported mine. They went on to sell 5 million albums and I sold 4 (records, that is!) I wish Mike a speedy recovery. Finally, there’s a Steve Strange Tribute Concert in Cardiff Millenium Centre on 22nd November with Boy George. It’s raising money for the Steve Strange Statue Appeal, which will be erected in Porthcawl. You can make a donation by logging on to www.crowdfunding.justgiving.com/stevestrangestatue Stag Marks 07549 728356 Photo: Alice Freya, Last Flight To Pluto

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What’s On

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Saturday 7th November

Saturday 28th November

Xmas Craft Fayre @ Newton Institute, Porthcawl

KPC Youth & Community Christmas Fayre, Pyle

Doors open 12 noon till 4pm , lots of various craft stalls including “All things wooly” , hand crafted wooden items , advent calendars , beads , sewing stall ,hand made cards , plus lots of other stalls. there will be a raffle taking place. Come along and start your Christmas shopping , with original gifts. Admission £1 which includes mince pie & tea/coffee/biscuits.

Crafts, tombola, Christmas gifts, Santa’s Grotto, fabulous Christmas tutu’s and lots of Christmas fun & food. Join us from 10am – 1pm. All very welcome. Tel: 01656 745399/749219 Stalls available at £5.00. Off Pyle Inn Way, Pyle, Bridgend CF33 6AB. kpcyouth@hotmail.com Saturday 28th November

Saturday 7th November

POADS Christmas Craft Fair, Porthcawl Porthcawl Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society will be hosting a Christmas Craft Fair at All Saints’ Church Hall, Porthcawl, from 12-3.30pm. Refreshments will be available at the event and admission is free.

Newton Institute’s Xmas Fayre, Porthcawl Fayre starts at 2pm we will be having a raffle , tombola , cake stall , hand made gifts , and new gifts for everyone , come along and grab yourself some bargains . Admission £1 which includes a glass of wine or tea/coffee. Saturday 28th November

Wednesday 11th November

A Christmas Open Evening, Porthcawl At Awel-y-Mor Centre, Porthcawl @ 7.30pm on Flower Demonstration by Adrian Cooke, ‘Designs for Christmas’. Cost £8.00, including a glass of wine. Everyone welcome. Doors open 6.30pm. Friday 13th November

Twm Morys & The Tribannau Of Glamorgan 7.30pm @ Ty Carnegie ‘Arts Hub’, Wyndham Street, Bridgend, CF31 1EF. Sustainable Wales’s Green Room and the Ty Carnegie ‘Arts Hub’ in Bridgend combine to create a significant arts event. Poet Twm Morys will perform his original versions of the ancient Glamorgan verse form the ‘triban’. The triban is a distinctive type of local poem once well known. Twm Morys, musician and winner of the Chair in the National Eisteddfod, 2003, will share the discoveries he has made while researching the triban, and will perform his arrangements. At the event a few words will be spoken by Sally Baker, secretary of PEN Cymru, the organization that campaigns for free speech and the world’s writers. Entry: £4. Further details: 01656 783962 / 773627. Saturday 14th November

Newton Womens Institute Xmas Fayre, Porthcawl Starts 10am till 12 noon. There will be a raffle , cake stall . tombola , jewellery stall , hand made craft stall , £1 presents stall. Refreshments available to buy , including mulled wine , mince pies , tea/coffee. Free admission. Come and meet some of the ladies from Newton WI and find some Christmas gift ideas at reasonable prices. Saturday 28th November

50 Years Of The RNLI In Porthcawl Join Noteworthy Mixed Choir to celebrate 50 years of the RNLI in Porthcawl. The choir will be singing at All Saints’ Church, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl at 7pm. Come and enjoy a feast of music, and support the work of the Lifeboats in Porthcawl. Tickets: £10 from Maple and Little Maple, John Street and Koko of Well Street. All enquiries to Judith Anne Shawe Concerts on 01656 786446.

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RMBI Albert Edward Annual Christmas Fayre, Porthcawl At 12.30 pm. Father Christmas will also be in attendance. Sunday 29th November

Festive All, Cardiff 12noon – 6pm @ Portland House, Bute Street, Cardiff Bay. Live Music, Christmas stalls, food, workshops, santa’s grotto, kids activities, silent auction & raffle. 16s: £10 / £8 advance, 5-16yrs & 60+: £6 / £5 advance. Ender 5’s go FREE. Tickets include mulled wine & mince pie. All proceeds raised go towards supporting the work of Live Music Now in Porthcawl and Wales (reg charity 273596) www.livemusicnow.org.uk. Tickets from Eventbrite: festive-all.eventbrite.co.uk. Tel: 029 2055 4040 wales@livemusicnow.org Tuesday 1st - Saturday 5th December

Nolton Christmas Tree Festival, Bridgend Now in its ninth year, the Christmas Tree Festival at Nolton Church in Bridgend looks set to top even last year’s recordbreaking number of exhibitors. The Festival opens on Tuesday 1st December, and the church is open every day for the rest of the week 11am-6pm. Admission for adults is £2, primary school-aged children and younger are admitted free. The Festival culminates in a day of live music on Saturday 5th, with a visit from Santa and a puppet show. Messy Church will also be running in the church hall during the afternoon. The Festival concert on Saturday evening features the Pencoed Silver Band and other local artists, and begins at 7pm. Tickets for the concert will be available on the door, £7 / £5 concessions. More information from rector@cnb-parish.org.uk

Grand Pavilion Panto Line-Up Is Complete The Grand Pavilion are thrilled to announce that their spectacular family pantomime, Beauty and the Beast is now fully cast. With such a fantastic cast lined up for a hugely popular pantomime we recommend you book early to ensure the performances and seats you would prefer. Beauty and the Beast runs from Friday 11th December 2015 until Sunday 3rd January 2016. For more information or to book tickets contact the Grand Pavilion box office on 01656 815995 or visit www.grandpavilion.co.uk Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

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What’s On Monday A TASTE OF YOGA, PORTHCAWL For all ages and abilities. 1.30-3pm at Stella Maris Catholic Church Hall New Road Porthcawl.For more information contact Angela Rock 07980 936198 or Email: angelarock11@hotmail.com Children’s Swimming Lessons, Bridgend @ Heronsbridge School Pool. 5–7.30pm. Also on Tuesdays & Saturdays. Contact Anne: 01656 772725, email: swimschoolwales@ yahoo.co.uk GLAMORGAN FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY, BRIDGEND BRANCH Meet 3rd Monday of each month at the Len Evans Centre, Aberkenfig. 7pm for 7.30pm. All welcome. www. glamfhs.org.uk Tel: 01656 862762. MONKEY MUSIC. Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged from 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. Monday @ Heronston Hotel, Bridgend. Please book before attending. Other venues and days available. Contact Emma 01656 649190, vale.Bridgend@ monkeymusic.co.uk, www. monkeymusic.co.uk PILATES / YOGA, PORTHCAWL 7.30pm-8.30pm at The Y Centre. Mat required. Flexibility, postural alignment and core strength from 14yrs with Hannah Bowen. Registered Exercise Professional 07886 487853 see Facebook Porthcawl Fitness Classes. PORTHCAWL CHORAL SOCIETY PRACTICE @ Trinity Church ‘ celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2016’ 7.15–9.15pm. Mixed voice choir. New members welcome. 01656 784211 PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS (TERM TIME ONLY) are now running their classes at The Community Sports Hall, Park Ave. Please email me for information on: porthcawl.gymnastics@gmail.com PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE New venue - St Clare’s School, Newton. Beginners - 4pm - 5pm, Training 5pm - 7pm. SPECIAL OFFER: a months FREE training to new and returning members. Call Christian Whale (5th Dan) 07784 317151. SING & SIGN, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE & MUSIC CLASS @Awel Y Mor, Porthcawl. Stage 1, 2 & Babes 9.45am - 1.00pm For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@ singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign. co.uk Slimming World, Porthcawl @ Gilgal Church Hall, Woodland Ave, Porthcawl. 5.30pm. Tel Bev: 07912 172674 TAI CHI AND OTHER NEIJIA, PORTHCAWL Full Sun Family Syllabus at Awel y Mor Centre, 10am to 12 noon. Tel: 01656 784991. Usual donations £2 per hour.

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To avoid disappointment, please check with event/class organisers before going along.

sunporthcawl@yahoo.co.uk TRINITY ART GROUP, PORTHCAWL Trinity Church, John Street, Porthcawl. 7pm - 9.30pm (also see Friday). 16+ all abilities welcome. Professional tutor. Tel Lynn on 01656 742309. YOGA CLASS, PORTHCAWL Mixed ability class. Nottage old school room, Unitarian Chapel. 6.30pm – 8pm. More information ring Alan Davies on 01639 888705 or just turn up.

Tuesday ADULT AQUA FIT, PORTHCAWL @ Splashland, Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl - 7:00pm. Classes during school term times only. Last class for Summer: July 14, 2015. Back on September 1, 2015. Information: Call Diane 07966 529417. A TASTE OF YOGA, PORTHCAWL For all ages and abilities. 6.30- 8pm at Stella Maris Catholic Church Hall New Road Porthcawl. For more information contact Angela Rock 07980 936198 or Email: angelarock11@hotmail.com FIRST AID (ST JOHN CYMRU) We meet at Trinity Church, Porthcawl. Badgers and Cadets 6-7.30pm. Adults Training 7.30-9pm contact Emma, email: ejdavis@ sky.com HANDBELL RINGING PORTHCAWL Did you know in addition to tower bell ringers at St Johns Church Newton there is a team of handbell ringers? Reading music not essential, music colour coded and easily followed. Start at 7-30pm. Have fun making music. Information from Tim 07749 254131 or email: thetilts@ hotmail.com HATHA YOGA CLASS @ the YMCA on John Street, Porthcawl. Mixed ability class, so all levels welcome. 10–11.30am. For more info contact Michele 07793 544 956 email: mail@ michelelambertyoga.co.uk www. michelelambertyoga.co.uk KOREAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL TANG SOO DO @ All Saints Church hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. Martial arts for the whole family. Tiger Tots: 4–6yrs: 6–6.30pm; Dragons: 7–12 yrs 6.30–7.30pm; Adults: 13yrs+: 7.30–8.30pm. Tel 07788 482450 email: porthcawltangsoodo@sky.com Website : www.traditionaltsdfed.org Also on Fridays. LEARN TO JIVE & ROCK AND ROLL, PYLE @ The Royal British Legion Club, Pyle Rd, Pyle CF33 6AG. Class 8-9pm, record hop til 11pm. Entrance £4. Tel: 07400 080101 Monkey Music. Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged from 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. Tuesday @ Bridgend ‘Halo’ Life Centre, Bridgend. Please book

before attending. Other venues and days available. Contact Emma 01656 649190, vale.Bridgend@ monkeymusic.co.uk, www.monkeymusic.co.uk Porthcawl Music Society (CLASSICAL) Every 2nd & 4th Tues of the month. 2pm @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl. New members welcome. Secretary, Jean Ball: 01656 782917 SEATED EXERCISE & ZUMBA, PORTHCAWL @ Awel -y-Mor Community Centre Zumba 9.45am-10.45am. Seated Exercise 11.00am-12.00midday improve functional fitness, balance, chronic conditions and independence call Hannah Bowen 07886 487853. Slimming World, Porthcawl @ Gilgal Church Hall, Woodland Ave, Porthcawl. 9.30pm. Tel Bev: 07912 172674 SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS, BRIDGEND @ Sainsburys Coffee Shop, Bridgend, 5.30pm - 6.45pm. Contact Marie on 01656 870339. TABERNACL MUSIC SOCIETY, BRIDGEND Mixed choir practice, 7-8.45pm @ Tabernacl Chapel, Derwen Rd, Bridgend. New choristers welcome. Contact 01656 665393. www.cor-tabernacl-choir.co.uk

Wednesday

Hotel, Bridgend. Please book before attending. Other venues and days available. Contact Emma 01656 649190, Vale.Bridgend@ monkeymusic.co.uk, www.monkeymusic.co.uk Oil painting classes, Porthcawl 10-12 noon, Y Centre, John St, Porthcawl. Techniques properly taught by demonstrations. Materials available. Limited spaces, contact Derek 01656 857106 / 07717 948781. PORTHCAWL ART SOCIETY We are looking for new members. We meet every Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evenings at the Old Police Station. Gallery open most days 11am to 4pm. Tel: 01656 767611, email: art@porthcawltown. co.uk PORTHCAWL FLORAL ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Interested in becoming a flower arranger? Alternate Wednesdays at Awel-Mor Centre, Porthcawl. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tel: 01656 78538 SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS, PYLE 9.30-10.30am at Cwrt Anghorfa (next to the Tap public house). Contact Marie on 01656 870339 for further information. SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS, TONDU @ Tondu Cricket Club, Bridgend, 5.00pm - 6.00pm. Contact Marie on 01656 870339.

SLIMMING WORLD, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity Church. 9.30am–11am. Call Gaynor 01656 788763 ADRAN YR URDD, PORTHCAWL @ Tabernacl New Hall, Fenton Place, Porthcawl 5.30–6.30pm throughout YOGA @ PARC SLIP NATURE school term. Ages 6–12. A fun Welsh RESERVE, TONDU medium youth group. caelleucu@aol. Beginners class Wednesdays 6.30pm - 7.45pm & Thursdays for students com or 07790 216312 with previous yoga experience COR BRO OGWR, BRIDGEND 7pm till 8.30pm. Contact - Michele Mixed choir @ Tabernacl Church, on 07793 544 956 www. Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–9pm. All michelelambertyoga.co.uk welcome. 01656 784180. www.CorBro-Ogwr.com YOGA CLASS, PYLE Mixed ability class. Pyle Life Centre. CROSSROADS CARE COMMUNITY 6.30pm – 8pm. More information CAFE, PORTHCAWL ring Alan Davies on 01639 888705 Crossroads Care run a community or just turn up. café in Trinity Church, Porthcawl, from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. All welcome! PILATES & ZUMBA GOLD Weekly raffle, table sales and fun (SLOWER), PORTHCAWL activities, plus information on Pilates 9.45am (bring mat) and services available for Carers. Zumba Gold 11.00am @ Awel y Mor Community Centre. Hannah Bowen CRUSE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Registered Exercise Specialist 07886 GROUP 487853. Porthcawl Fitness Classes at St Theodore’s Church, Kenfig Hill. on Facebook. First and Third Wednesday every month 2.00pm - 3.15pm. For further information please contact Pauline on 07771 636 319.

Thursday

DRU YOGA, PORTHCAWL With experienced teacher Linda Griffiths. Nottage Scouts Hall, Porthcawl 8pm til 9.30pm - 1hr class followed by 30 mins of relaxation (equivalent to 4 hours of deep sleep) Please bring water, mat / towel and a blanket. Facebook Dru Yoga Porthcawl or call Linda 01656 719730 or 07795 577404. Monkey Music. Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged from 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. Wednesday @ Heronston

BRIDGEND MALE CHOIR Choir Practice, 7.30 – 9.30 pm at Oldcastle Primary School, South Street, Bridgend. Contact G Reese T.07773 170373 or www. bridgendmalechoir.co.uk Winners 2014 Llangollen Eisteddfod Male Choir Competition. New choristers and visitors to the area welcome – again contact G Reese or website to arrange. Motto – “Friendship through Music”.

Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

What’s On BRIDGEND STAMP & POST CARD SOCIETY Why not start a new hobby or revive an old one? Displays, sales, speakers. All levels welcome. 7.30Pm, 2nd and 4th Thursday every month. Gospel Hall, Oddfellows St., Bridgend. Tel Maureen on 01656 653753 for more information. BRIDGEND SUGARCRAFT CLUB 1st Thurs each month 7-9.30pm at Miners Welfare Hall, Heol Y Groes, Pencoed. Demonstrations/ workshops and more. All Welcome. Members £3, visitors and non-members £5. Follow s on Facebook. Contact Lynne bridgendsugarcraftclub@gmail.com COOLKIDS COMPUTING, PORTHCAWL @ WEST PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL. Creative technology based activities for children! We run classes during term-time, 3.30 - 4.30 pm. Contact Sion on 01656 772560 / 07719 730779 or email coolkidscomputing@gmail.com to book your place. We also run holiday clubs, birthday parties and weekend workshops. Visit our website www.coolkidscomputing. com MID GLAMORGAN MIXED CHOIR, PENCOED 7:15-9:15pm Rehearsals take place in the Bowl’s Pavilion, Pencoed. We are a friendly choir of mixed ages and abilities. New members warmly welcomed! Contact us on 0786 6810579 or email us at midglamorganmixedchoir@outlook. com MONKEY MUSIC. Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged from 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. Thursday @ BCLC, Cefn Cribwr. Please book before attending. Other venues and days available. Contact Emma 01656 649190, vale. Bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk, www.monkeymusic.co.uk PYLE & PORTHCAWL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING @ the Glamorgan Holiday Hotel, The Square, Porthcawl CF36 3BW at 7.15pm. Diverse range of photography related activities. Call Glyn on 01656 772831 (publicity. officer@pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk), or www.pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk

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SEWING LESSONS, BRACKLA For all ages and abilities. 6-8pm at Brackla Community Centre, Bridgend. www.stitchbridgend.co.uk or email: stitchbridgend@gmail.com SlimTONE SLIMMING CLASS, PortCAWL 10–11am at the Y Centre Porthcawl. Contact Marie on 01656 870339 for further information ZUMBA, PORTHCAWL 9.45am-10.45am at the Awel y Mor Community Centre. The fun filled Latin based dance workout with Hannah Bowen. Registered Exercise Professional/Official Zumba Instructor www.HannahBowen. Zumba.com 07886 487853 Facebook - Porthcawl Fitness Classes.

Friday Messy Church @ Gilgal Baptist Church Woodland Avenue. 5-7pm on the last Friday of the month during term time, for ALL the family. For more info email steve@ gilgalbaptistchurch.co.uk www. gilgalbaptistchurch.co.uk COOLKIDS COMPUTING, PORTHCAWL @ NOTTAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Creative technology based activities for children! We run classes during term-time, 3.30 4.30 pm. Contact Sion on 01656 772560 / 07719 730779 or email coolkidscomputing@gmail.com to book your place. We also run holiday clubs, birthday parties and weekend workshops. Visit our website www.coolkidscomputing. com KOREAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL TANG SOO DO @ All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. Martial arts for the whole family. Tiger Tots: 4–6yrs: 6–6.30pm; Dragons: 7–12 yrs 6.30–7.30pm; Adults: 13yrs+: 7.30–8.30pm. Tel 07788 482450 e-mail: porthcawltsd@btinternet.com. www. ttfuk.co.uk Also on Tuesdays

Friday @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl & Pencoed Welfare Hall, Pencoed. Please book before attending. Other venues and days available. Contact Emma 01656 649190, vale. Bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk, www.monkeymusic.co.uk PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS (TERM TIME ONLY) are now running their classes at The Community Sports Hall, Park Ave. Please email me for information on: porthcawl.gymnastics@gmail.com

Good News Kids’ Club, Porthcawl @ The Gospel Hall, Lias Road, Porthcawl ages 3yrs plus. Traditional Bible stories, songs, puzzles and craft activities to challenge and entertain children of all ages and ability. Join us Sundays 11.20 – 12.20, make friends and have fun. Helpers CRB checked. More information: ring Ruth on 786447.

PORTHCAWL SHOUT FREE FORUM Free forum on first Friday of the month to express all your concerns with Porthcawl Shout - a non political voluntary organisation. @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl at 2pm. Tel: 01656 786463.

ST DAVID’S JUNIOR CHURCH @ St David’s Church, Florence St, Porthcawl. Term time only, 9.30–10.30am. Play games, sing songs, read stories and do craft. Group for 0–5 year olds (under 2s must bring a parent)

SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS, BRIDGEND @ Llys Faen (opposite the Quarella Road Tesco Store), Bridgend, 10am - 11am. Contact Marie on 01656 870339. SPANISH & FRENCH FOR ALL LEVELS, CEFN CRIBWR @ Bethlehem Life Centre. Spanish 10am to 12 noon, French 12.30 to 2.30pm. For more information contact Amanda Salter 01656 650360. TRINITY ART GROUP, PORTHCAWL Trinity Church, John Street, Porthcawl. 10am - 12.30 and 1.30 - 4pm (also see Monday). 16+ all abilities welcome. Professional tutor, Tel Lesley on 01656 772940.

Saturday BORE COFFI/COFFEE MORNING, PORTHCAWL @ Tabernacl New Hall, Fenton Place 10.30am–12pm. 1st Sat of the month. For Welsh learners and Welsh speakers to meet for a chat. A warm welcome to all – croeso cynnes i bawb SILURES ART GALLERY, PORTHCAWL Open every Weekend and Bank Holidays 11am to 4.30pm at 40 South Road. New exhibition each month with free admission. www.silures.co.uk

Monkey Music. Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged from 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE.

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Sunday

ST JOHN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL, PORTHCAWL Age 3+ every Sunday, 11am–12 noon, in the schoolroom opposite the church on the Newton green. Great stories, drawing, singing, with Janet and Bev, followed by squash and a biscuit. Come along any Sunday, we would love to see you!

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Sport Tap It Out CC 7 club members took on the Welsh Iron Man in September, and what a fantastic achievement to have finished this grueling event. The amount of training these members have to put in is extraordinary and each one is a credit to the club. So I take this opportunity to say, you are an IRONMAN to you all. Daniel Palmer 14hrs 57min. Richard Webster 13 hrs 13mins, Julie Webster 13hrs 36mins (pb). Kerrith Ashby 14hrs 33mins, Jason Murphy 16hrs 10mins, Teifon Thomas 12hrs 35mins and Richard Wintle 13hrs 51mins. The Welsh National Crit Road Race was also held in Porthcawl, organized by club member Dai Lloyd and what a fantastic event and day of racing we were given. Thank you Dai. Club juniors Laurence Hunt and Finley Morgan had their first races and both really enjoyed the experience. Club rides are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. All new members welcome so any questions please contact me on nickemorgan@hotmail. co.uk. Stay safe and KEEP ON TAPPING. Nicky Morgan

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Porthcawl RFC U7’s

Since the last issue the boys have played three additional fixtures. All have been excellent results where we have outscored all our oppositions in each game. Matches have been played against Bridgend Athletic, Ystrad Rhondda and Kenfig Hill. In the four matches to date the boys have amazingly scored 76 tries and only conceded 23. What is most pleasing however is how we are scoring these tries, with such a talented group of under 7’s we have been encouraging passing along the line and scoring in space, not just passing when we get tagged. So far every opposition coach has praised our boys for the way we play the game. As coaches, we are extremely excited to think how much more the boys will progress as they get older by gaining more experience and developing better game understanding. With the Wales rugby team being so injury hit, we are preparing our boys for a call up! And finally a special thank you to Peter Alan for sponsoring our shirts and for Bartholomew Hawkins for sponsoring our training tops. Geraint Evans

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Rest Bay Nippers

Porthcawl Lifeguards News

Another beach season over with - and what a fantastic year again for the nippers! We didn’t have good summer weather, but that didn’t stop us having great fun. Onwards now with winter training ready for the Welsh Still Waters in the new year, and with presentation night to look forward to in November. Anyone who would like any information on the nipper section at Rest Bay S.L.S.C please contact: Chris Howells chris.howells5@btinternet.com

Porthcawl Lifeguards juniors finished their competition season with an outstanding third place overall finish at Rhoose Lifeguards Junior Carnival at Barry Island on the last weekend in September. This result was gained due to a lot of hard training through the season and contained many great individual performances, but overall a brilliant team effort, which will give us great confidence for next season. Beach training at the club will finish on the first weekend in November and resume next March. This will give everybody a good break after a very busy season but also allow us time to carry out essential maintenance on the club building during the winter. Training will continue at Pyle Pool every Friday throughout the year allowing us to maintain fitness till spring. If anyone is interested in joining the club, especially nippers aged 7-12 please take a look at our website: porthcawlifeguards.co.uk Andrew Barnes

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Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

Est. 1983 SENIORS 07.11.15 14.11.15 21.11.15 28.11.15 05.12.15

YOUTH

VARDRE (H) Birchgrove (A) Rhigos (A) BANWEN (H) Glais (A)

07.11.15 Ystradgynlais (A) 14.11.15 Gowerton (A) 21.11.15 Llandaff North (A) 28.11.15 Bridgend Sports (H) 05.12.15 WRU Cup (TBC)

Just a reminder. Members applications for Wales 6 Nations 2016 tickets are now being taken. Closing date 1st December 2015. To apply for tickets contact Kevin McCarthy. To become a member contact Tracey Williams

100 Club Draw

Win up to £90 in our monthly draws! 100 Club members can win up to £1,300 in our big Christmas Draw! Get your numbers now! Contact us for details.

Ever considered volunteering? Whether you're a current player, someone who has hung up their boots or a person who has never picked up the oval ball, you could be a valued rugby volunteer. Whatever skills you can offer, we need you. Contact Tracey Williams for details.

Enrol your child in our fun-filled recreational gymnastics classes. Places are available on a Monday and Friday evenings as from November 13th in the Community Sports Hall, Comprehensive School, Park Avenue, Porthcawl.

Suitable for boys and girls from 3 years old.

WWW.PORTHCAWLRFC.COM If you would like to become a member please call us on 01656 784242 or visit the website for further details.

For more information email Pam: porthcawl.gymnastics@gmail.com

GROVE GOLF CLUB

Christmas Lunch Menu

3 course lunch (multiple choice) with coffee and mince pies included, available every day from 1st to 21st December between 12 noon and 2pm. £18.95 per person

Christmas Party Nights

3 course Evening meal (multiple choice) with coffee and petit fours included. Live entertainment and DJ on Fri 4th, Sat 5th, Fri 11th, Sat 12th and Fri 18th December - 7 for 7.30pm. £29.95 per person This menu is also available without the entertainment and DJ on all other evenings (excluding Sundays) between 1st and 17th December.

Beaujolais Night, Thursday 19th November

A fun filled night to include tasting of numerous wines including the Beaujolais Nouveau (just arrived), snacks and a wine type quiz with prizes. A one off night of great fun for just £5.95 per person, booking will be necessary. Conditions: Lunch menu, Deposit £5 per head with balance payable 48 hrs prior to lunch Evening Party, Deposit £10 per head balance payable 3 days before event with ONE debit/credit card, or cash. For both menus, groups of 10 or more will need to pre book course choices.

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