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Contents Your views..................................................... 8 Puzzles page................................................ 14 Library books.............................................. 16 Your pictures.............................................. 18 Local history............................................... 22 School reports............................................ 24 Local news................................................... 30 Poems........................................................... 34 Club features.............................................. 36 Legal advice................................................ 42 Women’s institutions............................. 44 Business & finance................................... 46 Gardening advice...................................... 48 Health & wellbeing.................................. 50 Arts & music............................................... 52 Local directory........................................... 54 What’s on.................................................... 56 Sport reports.............................................. 60 Tide times..................................................62

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CAT PROTECTION CHARITY

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Dear Editor, We are a great lover of pets in Porthcawl, so many of you will sympathise with the recent tragic loss of our precious cat Mickey, who was taken from us aged 13 yrs. Trying to focus on the great memories of him, rolling around our lounge as a kitten in the litter bin, climbing up our textured wallpaper and exploring our great big conifer tree thinking he was truly lost! Mickey lived through our five grandchildren, which has helped and taught them so much. Thirteen years ago we had chosen Mickey from the Cats Protection Charity at Bryncethin a truly remarkable place, we had got ourselves a very healthy cat, you may notice very few feral cats or litters of kittens in our neighbourhoods because of the work of this charity! On September 7th the Bridgend Adoption Centre celebrates its 25th Anniversary and are holding a grand party from 10.30am -3.30pm,we all benefit from the wonderful work they do, so why not pay a visit and celebrate with them!

Christine Noyes, Porthcawl

Dear Editor, I was talking recently to two visitors to Porthcawl, one from Mountain Ash and the other from Blackpool. They both said how beautiful the seafront was with its lovely flowerbeds and fine buildings and the main street with its hanging baskets of flowers, great variety of shops and friendly people made it a very attractive town. However they both emphasised that the town lacked a Welsh flavour to impress the several coach loads of English visitors that come into Porthcawl each week to stay at the Seabank. We want now to make every effort to remedy the situation.

Some years ago I visited Treorchy and was immediately impressed with the number of Welsh flags displayed along the main street. It gave a portrait of a town of warmth, pride and one with a very strong Welsh flavour. To complete the picture some of the staff in the shops and cafes were dressed in Welsh costumes.

To create a Welsh flavour in Porthcawl we could start with just five Welsh flags. Two placed in John Street on the police station and museum, two on the seafront on the Pavilion and new information building and one in Mary Street on the council offices. We are gifted with a Welsh name - Porthcawl translated by one of my Welsh speaking friends as ‘port’ port or gate and ‘cawl’ as soup. I presume that Porthcawl means a port with rough seas.

We are blessed with a majestic Welsh national flag and yet Porthcawl being one of the major seaside resorts of Wales does not display even one Welsh flag in the town centre which is incredible.

How we portray Porthcawl is in our hands.

John Jenkins, Porthcawl

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Your views PORTHCAWL SEA DEFENCES Dear Editor, My wife and I have watched the construction of the stepped sea defences on Porthcawl town beach. The work was fascinating and the completed works look fine compared to what was there before. Some residents have commented on the accumulation of algae on the steps and expressed their concerns that this growth presents certain hazards. We ourselves have very little knowledge of the danger posed by the algae but last week we ventured down to the steps for the first time to have a closer look at the steps .I noticed that chunks of concrete have already been broken off along the right and left angled sections of the construction. Our family has lived in and around Porthcawl since 1964 and we are in no doubt about the power of the sea and the particularly strong tidal forces that have shaped our great coastline. Some damage is inevitable, but I am concerned that if the concrete type is not appropriate or possibly incorrectly mixed, then erosion could be rapid. There may be other explanations. I have asked Bridgend Council to investigate.

Bob Owen, North Cornelly

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THE PLASTIC CHALLENGE

Dear Editor, After reading the article in the Seaside News last month regarding the plastic challenge, it got me thinking about a recent trip to Devon. A local business commissioned an artist to design a large metal fish to encourage the general public to place their plastic waste in it, which when full would be weighed, recycled and figures published.

What a fantastic and fun idea to educate the younger generation to recycle plastic, and prevent it getting into the ocean.

With all the comments from residents regarding plastic litter on the beaches wouldn’t this be a brilliant feature as part of the exciting regeneration of the harbour area.

I feel that possibly there could be a local business or businesses that could sponsor an up and coming artist from the area to provide a similar feature.

Maybe A’ Level students from Porthcawl Comprehensive School or even the Art Department of Bridgend College could get involved.

Hopefully my fellow Seaweeds will rise to the challenge and we can look forward to seeing our very own plastic muncher.

Richard Torkington, Porthcawl

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Local history PORTHCAWL LIONS AND PORTHCAWL MUSEUM

Recently, Porthcawl Lions presented a cheque for £1000 to Porthcawl Museum.

The cheque was formally handed to Paul Joseph, chairman of Porthcawl Museum & Historical Society by the President of Porthcawl Lions, Joan Cosson.

The donation will enable the museum to create a peace garden to an area at the rear of the museum building, which had originally been the prisoner exercise yard.

At the moment this yard is the location for museums original Anderson shelter, which will be moved to a new permanent site at the rear of the museum where it will form part of some exciting new exhibitions and displays currently being planned.

The bulk of the Lions donation will enable the museum to purchase a garden tool shed which will be transformed into a new exhibition space depicting a typical garden shed and workshop from the Victorian era complete with tools and implements from that period, the museum will be helped in this process by the Porthcawl branch of Tools For Self-Reliance, they are part of a UK-wide volunteer group that collect old and unwanted hand tools then clean, repair and sharpen them, before sending them to community groups in several African countries.

Thanking the lions for the donation Paul Joseph said, “The museum and the lions have a strong relationship and in fact many of the lions are also active volunteers at the museum, this is a reciprocal relationship, which benefits both organisations”.

Joan Cosson commented, “The museum is now seen as an important asset of the town and the Lions were pleased that this donation would help in its continued growth”.

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FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY NEWS Our 16 September speaker is Mr John R James with a talk on ‘Memories’. This evening also includes the Branch AGM. All old and new members are welcome as are all members of the public.

Doors open 7pm with refreshments.

Our Research Centre in the Len Evans Centre, Aberkenfig, is open on Wednesday from 10.30am-1pm, except for the last Wednesday of the month. Volunteer researchers are on hand to guide you in your search for ancestors, but now need to be booked for hourly sessions on Tel: 01656 728531 [Wednesday’s only] or arc@glamfhs.org.uk. For more information see our website www.glamfhs.org.uk Victoria Salmon 22 | seaside news

SEPTEMBER 1939

This month marks the 80th Anniversary of the outbreak of WW2. The month before the population of the town had been estimated at 9000, of which some were concerned over the complaint of drunkenness and bad language emanating from dances at the Pavilion. Most, however, were preparing for the Annual Carnival, deliberating on the possibility of a Lady Godiva gracing the procession.

Pines Airways, situated near the Rest Home, was enjoying success with Amy Johnson and her husband Jim Mollinson visiting the airfield; and 3,500 passengers were carried in the ‘Fox Moth,’ during the last week of August.

The mood soon changed with the onset of war. Concern now, was directed at the lack of air-raid shelters and the volume of the air-raid siren. Unless the wind was in the right direction residents in Newton and Nottage did not hear it. ARP Wardens, based at the Pavilion, were trained to deal with the effects of gas attacks and enforced the blackout despite any evidence of enemy aircraft. This state of affairs known as the ‘Phoney War,’ would last until 10th May 1940.

Tragically though Porthcawl would suffer its first casualty when on 30th September, whilst engaging 15 Nazi machines, Aircraftsman Donald Leighton Thomas, Suffolk Place, went down over German lines.

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BRIDGEND HISTORY SOCIETY The Bridgend and District Local History Society held a very enjoyable members’ dinner earlier in the summer and we followed this with a trip to Insole Court in Cardiff where the Friends of Insole Court have done a splendid job in maintain and restoring this fascinating house dating back to the mid-Victorian era. Its history stretches back to the Insole family of coal owners who built a modest house and then extended over the years into the splendid mansion, which stands now. It was taken over

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It was a busy end to the term with the curtain coming down on the BTEC students’ annual show, ‘Ghost’ which was performed for 3 nights in our Jubilee Theatre to delighted parents and students. It was immediately followed by our annual Young Playwright’s Festival in which pupils are encouraged to write, produce, direct and perform in plays which they then showcase to parents over 2 nights in the Jubilee Theatre – the standard was superb again this year! Thanks to everyone who took part.

Many congratulations to our ‘Code Club’ who attended the SCS South Wales final at Nantgarw College on 1st July, having won the regional qualifying competition. The challenge was to create an innovation using a BBC Micro:bit to promote healthy living – in just 90 minutes! We are delighted that our group’s fitness product was awarded second place, winning £100 towards coding equipment for school. Well done to Mr Pucella and everyone involved including Joseph Matthews, Joel Griffiths, Gethin Davies, Enzo Lipley and Rhys Cryer.

Year 7 took part in a very exciting Crime Scene Investigation project at the end of term whilst Year 8 were busy with Porthcawl Comprehensive School’s version of The Apprentice, planning and developing a new product and developing a marketing strategy to sell it. We certainly have some budding investigators and entrepreneurs amongst our ranks!

I hope that all our pupils enjoyed a relaxing long summer holiday and will return to school refreshed for a busy term ahead.

Welcome to our new Year 7’s and Sixth Formers who have joined us for the first time – incredibly Transition for entry for September 2020 has started already, with our Open Evening for Year 6 pupils taking place on Wednesday 2nd October. Please call 01656 74100 for details.

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A Level Highest Achievers Anna Biju A*A*AA Beth Burke A*AAA Emily Childs A*AAA Charlotte Coleman AAAAB Steffan Davies A*AA Marcus Fish A*A*AA Emily Jones A*AAB Rhys Leary A*A*A*C Ellie McCloy AAAA Megan Morris D*A*AB Catherine Pickett A*A*A*A Lauren Slaughter AAAB Maya Squires A*A*AB Maja Zeleska A*AAB

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This year 114 students sat an amazing 446 qualifications. The most remarkable fact is the excellent quality of the A Level results; the pass rate (A* to E) was a fantastic 97.2%, with 25.5% A/A*. This outstanding performance underlines Porthcawl as a truly inclusive school. We are delighted that students have reached, and in most cases exceeded, their potential.

Students at AS and A2 have had their endeavour rewarded with excellent results. There is a large debt of gratitude for teachers who have worked so hard once again this year and for parents who have supported their sons and daughters. Excellent results truly reflect the effective partnership between a school, its learners and the support from home.

There were several standout performers who have done exceptionally well. The following students have achieved 3 A’s or better: Anna Biju, Beth Burke, Emily Childs, Charlotte Coleman, Steffan Davies, Marcus Fish, Emily Jones, Rhys Leary, Ellie McCloy, Megan Morris, Catherine Pickett, Lauren Slaughter, Maya Squires and Maja Zeleska.

An interesting feature of this year’s entry is the number of students who applied for and have been accepted to read Medicine at university. It is most unusual for a school to have 7 successful applications; we wish them all the very best in their future studies.

Head Teacher Mr Slade commented that this excellent series of results would ensure Porthcawl students have secured places at some of the best universities in the country. Mr Slade continued to congratulate staff and students who were praised for their hard work and steadfast dedication. Mr. Slade concluded that the results were especially impressive given the large size of the entry, with almost a thousand papers being sat at A Level.

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St Clare’s celebrated another year of excellent A-Level results that trumped the national picture, with 40% of grades at A*/A, 65% at A*/B and 89% of grades at A*/C. 21% of students achieved AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects.

Straight A students were Tim Pottage, Sam Chumley, Grace Parker and Sherif Hassn who have confirmed places at top universities. Tim achieved A* in Maths, A* in Further Maths and A in Physics and will read Engineering Science at Oxford University. Head Boy, Sam, achieved A* in Biology, and A in Chemistry and Maths and will read Medicine at Cardiff University. Sherif achieved A in Maths, Physics and Chemistry and will read Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering at Leeds University. Grace achieved A* in Graphics and A in History and English Literature, and will read English Literature at Exeter.

We are immensely proud of our students’ achievements and it is a pleasure to celebrate with them after all their hard work. We are delighted the majority of students secured places at their first-choice universities, to read competitive subjects such as Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy and Accounting. We wish them every success in their continued studies and future careers. Visit www.stclares-school.co.uk Helen Hier, Head Teacher Picture caption: St Clare’s celebrate another brilliant set of A-Level results

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SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB Welcome to the Nipper Section Our club’s Nipper section (Age 8-13) has over 80 children. As a Nipper your child will be taught surf safety, basic lifesaving skills, surf and beach sports (wading, surf swimming, boardpaddling, beach flags, beach sprints and relays).

The emphasis is on fun in a friendly environment.

During winter we also run lifesaving training sessions at local pools. We also take part in the various competitions in which teams and individuals can participate – However no child is forced to compete.

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Local news SCHOOL TRANSPORT CONSULTATION A consultation is underway about school transport. BCBC is considering introducing some drastic changes which could see many pupils stripped of their school buses.

Among the proposals is one that would remove free school transport from all sixth form and post 16 students.

There are grave implications here for youngsters attending Bridgend College who will lose their free bus pass and those at the borough’s only Welsh medium comprehensive school at Llangynwyd and at Archbishop McGrath RC comprehensive.

Until now, sixth formers have been able to get on a bus as long as they live more than three miles from the school. But if the changes come into force, parents will either have to pay for their kids to go on using the bus or arrange their own transport.

A worrying scenario is that many parents may decide to transfer their children into their nearest comprehensive to continue their sixth form studies which will totally undermine the principle of both Welsh-medium and faith-based education.

I urge all parents to look at the proposals and respond to the consultation as many pupils are also set to lose their buses if the council deems that a safe walking route is available.

SUZY DAVIES AM Welsh Conservative Party www.suzydavies.com

RNLI FLOOD RESCUE TEAM OFFER ASSISTANCE AT WHALEY BRIDGE Volunteers from the RNLI’s Flood Rescue teams have been working as part of the multi-agency response to the ongoing situation at Toddbrook Reservoir.

Paul Eastment, Area Lifesaving Manager for the RNLI, who lives in Porthcawl, is a team leader at the incident. Paul served as a volunteer lifeboat crew at Porthcawl for many years before joining the RNLI staff on a full time basis.

Paul along with Porthcawl volunteer crewman Chris Missen was awarded the Bronze Medal for Gallantry following their part in a perilous flood rescue in 2012.

The RNLI’s team that is made up of specially trained volunteers, including lifeboat crew and operational staff are all trained in swift water rescue.

Volunteers from the south Wales, the east coast and from north and southwest were deployed at around 10.30am on Sunday morning (4 August) requested to support Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.

RNLI Flood Rescue Command Member Terry Webb says: ‘The RNLI is part of a multi-agency response offering assistance at Toddbrook Reservoir. We have two teams of trained volunteers working on a shift pattern 24/7.

‘Our teams have been providing support to the high volume pumping teams and providing safety cover as part of the response plan.’

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WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP FOR LOCAL PEOPLE Whether it’s a social enterprise such as HALO Leisure and Awen Cultural Trust or a local group taking on local facilities as part of a community asset transfer, Bridgend County Borough Council has a track record of working in partnership alongside a wide range of different organisations.

The latest is a new Porthcawl surf group, which has joined the wave of local clubs, which are creating opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy sport.

As a social enterprise, Karma Seas provide inclusive weekly sessions for people of all ages and abilities.

They are already working to achieve the Insport Ribbon Standard from Disability Sport Wales, which recognises efforts and a commitment towards providing inclusive opportunities.

I know that the Karma Seas club is seeking donations of good condition wetsuits, foamies, body-boards and other similar equipment, so if you think you can help, why not give them a call on 07919 133855?

The council is keen to hear from other people from local sports clubs that would like to find out more about ways in which they can become more inclusive for people with disabilities.

To find out more, contact our Disability Sport Wales Development Officer on 07970 268322 or email chris.foot@ bridgend.gov.uk COUNCILLOR HUW DAVID Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council Tel 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

KENFIG IN THE NEWS AGAIN Kenfig National Nature Reserve was back in the news recently when record numbers of orchids were found to be flourishing there.

The reserve features as many as 15 different species including Twayblades, Autumn Lady’s Tresses, Bee Orchids and more.

It is also home to the UK’s entire population of the Fen Orchid a unique flower that only grows at Kenfig.

In 2015, there were fears for the future of the Fen Orchid after numbers dropped to fewer than 200.

But thanks to a special landscape management scheme, which involves scraping the surface of dune slacks to encourage and stimulate growth, the Fen Orchids have now increased to more than 1,000.

It is fantastic to see the reserve doing so well, especially as the council is preparing to hand management of the site back to its owners, the Kenfig Corporation Trust.

We have been working towards a management handover for almost a full decade now, and together with Natural Resources Wales, we are supporting the trust as they seek to appoint a new organisation that can continue this work.

I’m looking forward to learning who the new managers will be, and seeing how they will help the reserve to thrive even further.

COUNCILLOR CHARLES SMITH Cabinet Member for Education and Regeneration Bridgend County Borough Council 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

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HELP US TO SET OUR TOUGHEST BUDGET YET Our annual budget consultation will begin on 9 September, and I cannot underestimate the starkness of the situation.

After almost 10 years of national austerity and reduced funding for councils, we have managed to protect people from the very worst of the cuts.

But we now find ourselves forced to consider proposals such as removing CCTV coverage, closing down a household recycling centre, stopping pest control services, ceasing adult learning classes and more.

While a reluctant council tax increase is part of this, that won’t even cover what we will have to spend on schools next year.

Providing services for 142,000 people in 2019-20 will cost £270.8m, and we estimate that there will be a shortfall in this of £7.6m.

We’ve already saved £27m in the last four years through things like slashing senior management, reducing council staff numbers by 400 and cutting some popular services.

Until central Government decides to provide local government with adequate funding, we will have to keep making some of the hardest decisions that we have ever faced in order to set a balanced budget, which meets our legal responsibilities. Please help us to shape Bridgend’s future by visiting www.bridgend. gov.uk/consultation, picking up a copy from libraries, or emailing consultation@bridgend.gov.uk COUNCILLOR HYWEL WILLIAMS Deputy Leader Bridgend County Borough Council Tel: 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

GREEN FIELDS HELP US ALL In July I watched as thousands of the inaugural Porthcawl 10k runners passed the finishing line on the Promenade, the culmination of countless hours of training in open spaces across Bridgend and beyond. The weather was superb and I look back on it as one of the highlights of the summer.

It made me consider where many of these runners started out.

The availability of green spaces for events, such as park runs and other fitness activities, feeds into events like this year’s 10K. In this way green spaces contribute to the local economy, as well as bringing health benefits for the population.

Research from charity Fields in Trust Cymru, as part of its Green Space Index, shows that parks and green spaces provide regular users in Wales with £1.6 billion of physical health and mental wellbeing benefits each year.

Fields in Trust protects green spaces from development by working with landowners, local authorities and voluntary organisations, and there are seven of these areas in built up areas of the Bridgend constituency. I have written about grand wild spaces such as Kenfig Nature Reserve and Merthyr Mawr Warren, but these more modest spots need preservation and protection too.

MADELEINE MOON MP www.madeleinemoonmp.com 01656 750002

MAYORS UPDATE In recent weeks the undoubted highlights of a busy schedule have been the inaugural Healthspan 10k run and the Porthcawl Carnival. Both events enjoyed wonderful weather and brought many locals and visitors to our town – showcasing all that we have to offer. I would like to thank the organisers of both events for their excellent attention to detail and sheer endeavour.

Neither event could have gone ahead without the support of our emergency services, and not forgetting the hard work done by those clearing up afterwards – thank you all.

I attended an Art exhibition at St Clares school recently; the high quality of work on show by all students was truly inspiring; the work of Miles Olding and Tarian Martinez especially.

Finally, it was a pleasure to welcome visitors from St Sebastien sur Loire just last week to celebrate 20 years of first forming the twinning charter between our two towns.

CLLR GRAHAM WALTER Mayor of Porthcawl grahamwalter@porthcawltown.co.uk

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QUEEN OF OUR GARDEN

A SPRING IN MY STEP

We have a secret garden, and those who know it’s there Will slip away for a friendly chat, or a quiet time of prayer.

Our garden’s loved and cared for, welllawned with cherished bloom But the queen of our special garden is this tree of sweet perfume.

How come it has stood so tall and proud, strong branches spreading shade While birds find rest and build a nest in this refuge it has made.

Was it some bird flew overhead who dropped, by chance a seed Or did one plant it carefully to meet a special need?

Our tree, you fanned us gracefully and shaded us with care How sun-baked would our garden be were you not our guardian there?

But they tell us that our queen is doomed, dead on the inside They’ve lopped off all her branches. Gaunt and bare, deprived of pride.

But see! It sends a message, for from every gash and wound Is a clustering of bright new growth, as if to chase away our gloom Don’t think of death, I’m living yet, is what she seems to say Or give up too soon, embracing gloom, but thank God for each new day.

Pauline Lewis, Porthcawl

A spring in my step Walk down the valley with no fear Abides his servants instead Rejoices the newborn.

Tomorrow is a new day So the shadows skulk Further down the pit they go Awaits their hefty fate.

Towards the doors Alas my left and right Board or narrow lays the path I shall keep a spring in my step.

Lara J Fuller

SEASIDE TOWN A seaside town worth looking around Lots of B&B`S hotels by the sea Get a nice tasty snack At the glass covered cafe A fairground ride Events at the high tide There’s plenty to choose Spot Elvis wearing his blue suede shoes With no time to lose I head to the beach its just within reach Grains of sand now slip through my hands Sunsets galore I walk to the shore Candyfloss sweet Tide ebbs at my feet Oh what a treat Gulls call The place is Porthcawl Jan Thomas, Sarn

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A LIFE ONCE LIVED We’re born to live, and achieve great things – We’re born to live a life, And some find living so hard to do But deal with it they must.

Offers of help are there for those – Who find the path too tough, A guiding hand, a spoken word – With a smile to gladden the heart.

The path can be a dangerous place – For those who lose their way, Too many obstacles line the route – And the light is never bright.

Days of light soon turn to grey, Then black, and blackest still – And memories of happier days Have vanished in a flash.

I held your hand, such warmth was felt As your spirit lingered still, Then you heard a voice, “it’s time to go” – And you breathed your very last.

The sun shines golden upon you now – No dark days full of gloom, For where you walk is full of joy – Hand in hand with those you’ve loved.

Rhian Edwards, Porthcawl

MY ANGEL WATCHING OVER ME My Angel watching over me, I need your help right now, I’m floundering on the sea of life, Don’t know what to do or how.

My Angel watching over me, I need you to guide my feet, I can’t see where I’m walking, My heart is struggling to beat.

My Angel watching over me, Please help me in my quest, My days are hard, my nights are cold, and I really need to rest…

My Angel thank you for listening, I know you’ve heard my plea, I feel calm as I sit in wait for you, Your magic’s started, and now I can see.

Marilyn Cook, Bridgend

I AM NOT I am not a woman nor a man I am not black nor white I am not yellow nor red I am not Christian nor Jew I am not Muslim nor Sikh I am not Hindu nor Buddhist You cannot define what I am.

I have my sexuality I have my race I have my beliefs If, when you judge me Think not of my sexuality, my colour, my beliefs Judge me as I am Naked of all your prejudices M. Price, Porthcawl

SEASONS RHONDDA BLUES There he sits upon the rock Overlooking Cwmparc, Trying to forget the good And the bad, All the while her face Attacks his mind And heart.

With the trees behind him, The lake below him And the village opposite him, He knows where she lives But there he...

Remains.

Steven T Richards

As summer turns to autumn And leaves turn red and gold The sun becomes more misty And nights become more cold.

Birds begin to fly away To find the warmer weather Squirrels, Dormice and the like Curl up in nests of feather.

Soon frost will cover fields and trees The grass turns white with cold As winter follows autumn Leaves fall that once were gold.

Gaynor Evans, Kenfig Hill

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Club features DOGS TRUST BRIDGEND HIGHLIGHTED DOG

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PORTHCAWL RNLI NEW ACTIVE SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP SCHEME Membership forms to become an Active Supporting Member of Porthcawl RNLI are now available.

If you are interested, please pick up a form at the Porthcawl RNLI shop.

LIFE WITH PORTHCAWL LIONS

Kobe is a handsome four-year-old Doberman who is looking for an active home where he will be kept both mentally and physically stimulated. He is very affectionate with people and loves to play, and after a good run in the field, he will settle and have a nap. He will require further work on his social skills with other dogs as he doesn’t quite understand how to play, so currently he is best suited as the only dog in the home.

Kobe can be left for a few hours and he is house trained. He can live with children 14 years and above.

Home from Home Co-Ordinator Mandy says, “Kobe is a bright boy and is always excited to see you. He still acts very young and will even try and sit on your lap.”

For more information on Kobe, please visit the Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in Bridgend, CF31 4NG; or give us call on 01656 725219. You can also visit our website at www.dogstrust.org.uk.

Julie Ace Dogs Trust Bridgend Media Assistant/Rehomer

THROUGH CHRISTIAN EYES Hey all, these last few months I’ve been praying a very exciting prayer that God led me too. And I feel it’s really enriching my life. I’d like to encourage you to pray this too. It’s found in 1 Chronicles 4 v 10. Jabez cried out to God and asked for God to bless him. And that’s just the start. Jabez crying out simply means he wanted God’s blessing on his life more than anything. That has to be the first step. To have God’s blessing means to have God’s supernatural favour in your life where the supernatural power of God is released into your life. When that power is released it starts to set you free from addictions and the like. It starts to elevate your life to a higher level. It starts to make things in life work a lot better. Obviously, all this first comes out of wanting God in your life and wanting to know him and know his presence and power. The great news is your life-change is a prayer away. Why don’t you ask God for his blessing?

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Success of the month was the Vintage Fayre with 200 classic cars, lots of stalls, refreshments and entertainment (Tenovus Choir, Bridgend ukulele group) etc at the Rugby Club. Also there are the weekly car boot sales which, with a run of sunny Sundays, have really taken off this year, and meanwhile the sandcastle competition on Trecco Beach saw some quality entries judged by Mayor Graham Walters). Our funds go to (chiefly local) charities like the Food Bank, KPCY, Sandville and holidays for carers and most recently Porthcawl Museum for its new peace garden.

On September 14th our summer programme will end with the visit of lots of splendid Honda Goldwing motorcycles, going on display and giving a headlight evening parade around town. Look out for it and stop saying nothing ever happens - there’s been so much this summer1 Interested to join us and lower our age range? CHECK WEBSITE - or ring Jim on 859505

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Club features TOOLS FOR SELF RELIANCE Tools for Africa

We were pleased last month to participate in the Lyons Classic Car Show at the Porthcawl Rugby Club. Up went our marquee, out came the tables, we unloaded our trailer and were descended upon by many enthusiasts who wanted bargains.

Good old tools which we do not send to Africa. We are pleased to help in this way and many go away with treasure “Just what I’ve always needed!” Talk about Treasure and Junk! Often people give us stuff we don’t want, having just dragged a big box from under the garage bench: in-side, rusty junk, nails, broken fittings, plastic, spiders, dead mice and centuries of debris and dust.

Generally we do not want hardwear, so please do sort out what you are able to give, any tools connected to any trade whether Electrical, industrial, or D.I.Y. They do not need to be cleaned, but do need to be complete. This would help us immensely. We can pick up if really required providing everything is pre-sorted.

This month we have sent 3 Carpentry Kits, 2 auto mechanics kits, a building kit, plumbing kit and much haberdashery. These destined for Uganda. Our Workshop opens again on September 10th, and if you are interested in volunteering, please ring 0165 786367.

John Hanson (Group co-coordinator)

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH I’m always a little surprised to find that the Jesus we meet in the Bible is often not the same as the Jesus we often hear about in the hymns we sing.

For instance, in Mark 11:20-25 Jesus curses a fig tree and makes it wither because he was hungry and the fig tree didn’t have any figs on it. Not exactly a very good pastoral example to set for the disciples.

He doesn’t do this kind of thing often, but the scripture does show the human side of Jesus, and as a human being he wasn’t always in a good mood, and he sometimes let it show.

One of the expectations people have of ministers is for them to be not only ultra-good, but also super-nice and pastoral all the time. But not even Jesus could manage that. And I wonder: is that what we really want in our leaders, whether they are spiritual or secular leaders?

Let’s give our leaders a break and let them have actual human personalities, just like the rest of us – and just like Jesus.

God Bless Rev Lewis Rees Minister, Nottage General Baptist & Unitarian Chapel

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PORTHCAWL PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATORS It’s just over a year since Porthcawl Community First Responders completed the first installation of their 24/7 Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) programme where potentially lifesaving defibrillators are deployed in and around Porthcawl to be used by members of the local community in the case of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. With the amazing support from the people and organisations of Porthcawl, whether via financial support, sharing equipment or helping with the physical installation, they have successfully deployed eight PAD’s throughout the Porthcawl area. In addition, they are hoping to complete a further three installation over the coming weeks with yet more to following in the future. The locations of the current PAD’s are: · Rest Bay Life Guard building · Nottage Stores · Trinity Church, John Street · Porthcawl Ambulance Station · Harbour Kiosk · Our Lady of the Sea Catholic Church, New Road · Newton Institute, Newton Nottage Road · The Old School Room (St Johns Church Hall), Newton Green For further information the work of the Porthcawl Community First Responders, on their PAD deployment programme or if you would be interested in hosting/attending a practical awareness session on the use of a defibrillator please contact the team via email - info@porthcawl-cfr.org.uk.

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Club features HARBOUR QUARTER PORTHCAWL

Sailing and yachting enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that Harbour Quarter Porthcawl have been working hard to further add to the services at the Marina, as our boat crane is now fully functional, and enables owners to have boats launched or removed from the water quickly and easily. We’ve developed a secure dry storage yard for both short and long-term lets, with maintenance area, transportation from the harbour, and mobile washdown facility – which can even be brought to the harbourside to clean in situ. With all this going on, and the much-anticipated Harbourside building due to start construction soon, Porthcawl Marina could well be the place to watch!

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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION – PORTHCAWL July was another busy month for us, with 14 logged and 29 monitored incidents.

This matches the number of incidents recorded in July 2018, but monitored incidents have increased by 9 from this time last year. Our incidents ranged from missing persons, to overdue swimmers and from “tombstoners” to dinghies adrift. This means July 2019 was our busiest month since the station opened. July was also a record month for logged vessels, with 1787 recorded movements. Interestingly, 85% of these were related to leisure.

At the time of writing this report, we have recorded 57 incidents for the year - 10 more than this time in 2018. This makes us one of the busiest National Coastwatch stations in the UK. Our innovative and state of the art CCTV system helps us achieve this, with an unparalleled level of coverage over the local coastline. Rarely do we have quiet watches during the summer!

We thank everyone who continues to support us and especially for the excellent response to our stand at Rescue Fest 2019.

Our tower is 149 years old this year and we hope to celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary next year in appropriate fashion.

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NEWS FROM THE TALBOT For the past few years, the Talbot has presented a Fashion Show, with the help of a group of female members taking part as the models. This year is no exception. On Tuesday, 29th October, we will be putting on another show, again hosted by Klass, The Pines, Bridgend. With the Christmas season not far away, we will add a bit of sparkle to our evening wear, plus ideas of what to buy for lunch with the girls, or dinner with the hubby’s Christmas party. Tickets will be on sale from 1st September, priced £5, doors open 6.15 pm and light refreshments will be available.

Local people are still joining the Talbot, to show their support.

But you don’t have to be a member to play bingo; you can pay 50p extra instead. Likewise, non-members can have lunch, again for an extra 50p. A recent menu included Curry, rice and chips followed by pineapple upside down sponge with custard, plus tea or coffee, all served to your table, with jugs of water available on the table (£5.00).

For more information contact Cheryl on 01656 749754, email: talbotcc@tiscali.co.uk or visit our website: www.talbotcc.co.uk Cheryl Butcher

TRINITY CHURCH During the summer we have had essential repairs to our church roof so some activities have been cancelled. However we are holding our usual Services.

The Messy Church session for August was cancelled but the July event was very enjoyable. There was a carnival/party theme followed by a children’s disco. The team also organised some activities for Trinity’s week at St Mary’s in Trecco Bay from 5th August.

The next Messy Church is on Sunday 15th September from 3-5pm. All children under 10 are welcome. The activities include painting, arts &crafts, games, stories, songs and a meal. This is a free activity which runs monthly.

We are holding our Harvest Service and lunch on September 21st and a special Elvis Service during the festival on September 29th. Rev Wyn Roberts will be conducting and singing at the service.

The July GAP event was an invigorating walk on Newton Dunes followed by a meal and quiz at the Jolly Sailor pub. A Summer BBQ has been planned for August.

Tools for Self Reliance is an organisation which is affiliated in partnership with Trinity. They are meeting again on September 10th but have been busy over the summer arranging a shipment of tools to Uganda. If you have any tools to donate, please contact them or Trinity.

Full details of all our events and services are on our website and Facebook page. This includes details of future GAP activities, regular meetings and any Trinity Outings.

We are delighted to welcome visitors and new members to our church. There is a chance to chat after the service when coffee is served.

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Legal advice YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Question: My wife and I are going through Divorce proceedings and have been unable to agree a financial settlement. We have exhausted mediation and I have been advised to go to Court. What will happen next if I do?

Answer:During Divorce proceedings, the Court has the power to make various orders for financial relief. It is hoped that parties can agree a division of assets without the formal intervention of the Court. If this is not possible, one of the parties can file an application for a financial order with the Court.

If you decide to go ahead, you will have to file an application called a Form A and pay a court fee of £255 to issue. Both you and your wife will then each complete a document called a Form E which will set out your respective financial positions. These are exchanged.

Once you have exchanged all of your financial disclosure, there is nothing to preclude you from negotiating.

If matters cannot be agreed at the First Directions Hearing, the Judge will list your application for a second hearing known as a Financial Dispute Resolution Hearing at which the Judge having listened to the arguments put forward by the legal advisors can give an indication as to how he/she believes the case should settle.

The Judge will not give any judgments at this hearing and the vast majority of cases do settle at this stage. However, if this is not possible, the Court will list your case for a final hearing where both parties will give oral evidence of their positions. The District Judge will then make a decision which is binding upon both parties.

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WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE CLOSE TO ME DIES If a family member has died but you cannot find a will, you should make sure you have checked thoroughly: • Search the house and any paperwork.

• Contact any solicitors or other professional advisers you know they used.

• Consider searching the National Will Register, which may provide a record if a solicitor holds her will.

• Ask their bank in case they have the will.

• Consider searching at the Probate Registry in case they have the will in safe-keeping.

• Ask any other family or friends who you think might know.

If you still can’t find a Will, you may need to assume that it doesn’t exist and that person died ‘intestate’. If so, you can apply to the Probate Registry for a ‘Grant of Letters of Administration’ or ask your solicitor to do this on your behalf.

If you do locate a Will, you will need to ascertain who are appointed as the executors, this gives them authority to deal with the estate by collecting in all assets, applying for Grant of Probate, selling or transferring Property/Land and distributing the assets in accordance with the Will.

It will also be the executors who notify the beneficiaries of their entitlement to the estate. The Will may specifically detail who is entitled to what personal items (Jewellery, Panting etc) however often it may say ‘All personal chattels to be distributed between my children equally.’ Or it may be silent on this issue altogether and this is when problems normally arise particularly if these have sentimental value.

It can help to have everything valued (some items may already have been valued as part of the process of working out any inheritance tax payable). After all, there is little point arguing over who gets something if it isn’t worth more to you than it could be sold for.

You might then be able to work out a system for sharing the other items out. For example, you might take it in turns to each pick something you want or you could ‘auction’ the items among yourselves, with the winning bidder for each item agreeing to accept a proportionately smaller share of any cash.

Once agreement has been reached, then the remaining estate can be distributed in accordance with the Will once the monies and assets have been called in, and debts from the estate paid.

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It is important to take legal advice at an early stage after you separate from your partner. Despite what some people think, a good family lawyer will not try to turn an amicable split into an acrimonious one. Being well informed of your rights, responsibilities and the likely outcomes gives you the best information to help keep things from turning sour.

It is best to take advice before entering into negotiations with your ex-partner. You may find you agree something that you’re happy with at the time, but if circumstances change you might not feel as happy later. A lawyer will help you consider the implications of different scenarios and may also suggest options you haven’t thought of, for example trying to resolve your difficulties via mediation.

It can be very difficult to maintain a good relationship with an ex-partner if you are trying to backtrack from an agreement that you reached without legal advice. It is much better to know where you stand before you start those negotiations.

Lawyers do not just help couples who are unable to reach an agreement. Sometimes clients do agree on the way forward, and they simply want lawyers to formalise that agreement or assist them with making an application for a clean break order – a binding order preventing either party from coming back for more money later on.

It is important to remember that simply reaching an agreement about what will happen does not mean that you are protected in the future from a claim if your ex-partner changes their mind.

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Women’s institutions SOROPTIMISTS ENJOY COWBRIDGE PHYSIC GARDEN On 24th July members of Bridgend Soroptimist club spent a very pleasant evening learning the history of the Cowbridge Physic Garden. Volunteer guides Tina and Mary gave a comprehensive tour of the grounds explaining the properties of the multitude of plants currently thriving with the benefits of the glorious weather. The club ladies picked up valuable tips to take back to their own gardens. Following a photocall in the grounds of the Old Hall they adjourned to the Bear Hotel for a delicious supper.

Follow the Soroptimist Bridgend website for more information sigbi.org/bridgend-and-district or find us on www.facebook.com/BridgendSoroptimists]www.facebook.com/ BridgendSoroptimists Eileen Bayley Publicity Officer Soroptimist International Bridgend

LALESTON WI Our W.I. had an extra meeting this year on 1st August it was a social meeting of a Fish and Chip supper. 26 members were present plus one potential new member. Various items were brought to the attention of members from The County Letter. A thank you e-mail had been received from Judith Lucas thanking our members for the help given at The Glamorgan Show.

Members were reminded that the bus would leave the Odeon at 8.55 for our trip to Brecon on 20th August. Final names were taken of members who wished to come on our visit to The Mansion House, Cardiff on Wednesday 2nd October, which would include afternoon tea. Final orders were taken for GFWI calendars and diaries. Our Luncheon Club this month would be Il Vecchio Bridgend on 13th August. The raffle was won by Sandra Scott. Our W.I. meets on the first Thursday of each month at The Blandy Hall, Laleston at 7.15pm.

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Deadline date for the October issue is: Sunday 15th September PORTHCAWL TOWNSWOMENS GUILD NEWS Just a short one this month as we did not have a meeting last month. But as I write this we are looking forward to two afternoon teas so that can’t be bad! We have also enjoyed a lunch out at Greenacres and our usual competitive indoor games session.

This month we will meet on September 11th 2.00p.m. at All Saints Church Hall. This will be our celebration of Harvest with a Harvest stall of food, which will be given to the local food bank and our usual tea yet again. Mrs Pat Richards will come and tell us about “Tea Pots”. All welcome to celebrate Harvest with us and enjoy a good tea!

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It has been another busy few months for our WI. In June we all gained a deeper understanding of our local history following a talk ‘The Normans in Wales’ by Ceri Joseph. Our trip to Sudeley castle in the Cotswolds in late June was very interesting and enjoyable (helped by the glorious weather). In July Graeme Wilson from Slade Farm talked to us about organic farming.

The produce he brought illustrated the quality of the vegetables grown and the animals reared on the farm. In August Jane provided our Summer Meal. The food, as always, was excellent and it was good to see so many of our members attending. We look forward to our future talks, September – the author Mary McClarey, October – John Sheen and, in November, ‘DNA and Crime’ with Rhian Morgan. We are also planning our celebrations for next year’s 90th anniversary.

We meet the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm in Ewenny Community Village Hall with members from Bridgend and the Vale. If you would like to come and join us or simply to visit please contact at methyrmawrwi@gmail.com or simply call in.

You will be made very welcome.

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Elizabeth Jones held a very successful summer tea in her home. The charity that she sponsored was SEED. Sustainable Environmental and Educational Development.

Huw and Judy Moats son Steven Moatt undertook a sponsored cycle ride from Bamff in Canada, to the Mexican border - a total of 2,731 miles in 22days, to raise money for this little known very worthy charity. Huw came along and explained what SEED was doing in Madagascar. This island is very poor and gets little attention.

The talented members of our group have started a quilting group. They have already made throws and cushions. One of our lucky members won one of the lovely cushions, in our raffle.

The possibility of starting a crochet group, for beginners and the experienced, has been discussed, while carrying on with our knitting projects.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 3rd of September where we will enjoy a meal and find out what outings and activities have been proposed.

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Business & finance REDUCTION IN INTEREST RATES? This time last year I was writing about interest rates increasing from 0.5% to 0.75%. Here we are 12 months down the track and there’s talk of actually reducing rates back to 0.5% once more. This has been brought about seemingly by the uncertainty in the country about Brexit, the future of Government and the drop in consumer sales on the high street, as well as other factors.

On another note, again 12 months on, there has just been a comparison report showing that the bank of Mum and Dad and Grandma, are continuing to fund deposits for young people to get on the property ladder more than ever before. Interestingly, one large brokerage actually calculated that if parents or Grandparents released equity in their property, thus allowing the young new purchaser to have a much lower mortgage at a cheaper interest rate, the cost of the total borrowing involved could be LESS, which would make absolute sense. Many Grandparents and parents are taking the view that the money is needed now for a deposit, not as an inheritance at some later time. Call us for a confidential chat about this if this interests you.

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HAVE LIFETIME MORTGAGES REALLY CHANGED? The introduction of the Equity Release Council in 2012 has helped bring far better consumer protection and product features to the market. For example, gone are the days where you have to worry about the mortgage growing beyond the value of your home. As lenders now provide protection in the form of No Negative Equity Guarantees, which basically means the mortgage cannot increase beyond the value of your property.

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Gardening advice PORTHCAWL FLORAL FLOTILLA

Readers of Seaside News will already know that the iconic little flower boat along Bridgend Road on the entrance to Porthcawl is maintained by a thriving voluntary partnership between: Wilderness Allotments, Sustainable Wales (Wales’ premier Environmental Charity who also run ‘Sussed’ - the Fairtrade Community Cooperative by the bandstand), BCBC Parks and a dedicated crew of deckhands/gardeners comprising Dr George Foster and Jean & Jonathan Thomas.

The floral display has been so successful over the years that the crew was asked by Porthcawl Town Council to take on maintenance of the council’s vessel on the entrance to town from Pyle. Mel Howells and Neil Birkin from BCBC generously supplied spare flowers from their municipal summer planting for both vessels. This summer, residents and the many visitors to Porthcawl enjoyed a splendid floral welcome to our town from either main direction. If anyone wishes to join the crew and help maintain the boats, please drop an email to Mr Abbasi, at Wilderness Allotments: saulat.abbasi@btinternet.com In passing, readers might also like to know that Keep Wales Tidy have awarded Wilderness Allotments a Green Flag Community Award, in part for our floral flotilla partnership!

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CEFN CRIBWR GARDENING CLUB Summer slows, autumn takes over, days grown shorter, nights get cooler and trees shed leaf after leaf after leaf, on the lawn, in the pond and on the patio, what joy!

Net your pond before it all gets underway, if leaves fall in and rot in the water; they give off gases that can be lethal to fish and other wildlife.

If you are troubled with weeds in your patio, poor boiling water on them (cheaper than weed killer!) This not only kills them but also and seeds lying dormant, heat destroys the plant and root tissue instant shock, a bit cruel but so are they growing there in the first place!

Plant Hyacinths now (already!) for a chance of lovely blooms for Christmas, 8 weeks in a cool dark place and then a few weeks on a bright windowsill – the perfect gift!

We are having a trip to Malvern Flower show on September 29th, contact us on Facebook if you’d like to join us, we’d love you to come – a great day out!

Do you ever wonder why, when you’ve finally found greener pastures, you’re too old and tired to climb over the fence!

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LALESTON GARDENING CLUB NEWS Our 49th Annual Show takes place on Saturday the 7th September and the doors open to the public at 2pm when the exhibits can be viewed and a wide range of goodies can be purchased and enjoyed. Why not come along – who knows you may be inspired to join the Club and enter into the competition next year?

Next year will be our celebratory 50th anniversary Annual Show so watch this space for some special events we are planning for 2020!

The Show is when, traditionally, Club members renew their membership and receive a schedule of the events planned for the forthcoming year. Please remember however that new members are always welcome to join throughout the year.

In the garden harvest time is well underway. Indeed with the quite changeable weather we experienced earlier in the year everything has come along really well. So – what to do with the occasional glut of produce? Well gifts to non-gardening family or friends is one solution. Another is to preserve the produce for later in the year when times get leaner which includes freezing and pickling. So make sure you keep some frozen homegrown peas and beans ready for Christmas dinner!

Joyce Pegg New members are always welcome – find our more at lalestongardenclub.co.uk Or email EnqLGC@gmail.com

PORTHCAWL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ‘Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness ’ Ode to Autumn John Keats After a rather turbulent August with high temperatures, heavy rain and high winds autumn is coming in. Now we reap the harvests of our labours. We must also prepare for winter. When clearing the garden or allotment leave a corner rather untidy to provide shelter for hibernating insects and small animals, maybe a hedgehog.

On the allotment empty ground should be sown with green manures. These will improve soil fertility and structure, increase humus content, suppress weeds and prevent loss of nutrients during heavy winter rains. Some varieties to be sown now and dug in early Spring are Field Beans for heavy soils and a nitrogen fixer, Rye Grazing for improving soil structure and Winter Tares for weed suppression, especially when sown with Rye Grazing.

Following legal challenges from the manufacturers the ban on the use of the blue metaldehyde slug pellets has been rescinded.

It appears the correct procedures were not followed by DEFRA. Alternatives are available, ferric phosphate pellets being one. The Royal Horticultural Society found after extensive testing that ‘home remedies’ such as copper tape; wool pellets, eggshells and horticultural grit were ineffective.

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Health & wellbeing COST OF CANCER

We had our 3rd Valley to Coast Walk on the 10th August which went from Blaengarw to Porthcawl, and what a day it was. We were on the verge of cancelling it because the weather forecast was horrendous. High winds and rain were forecast. We had asked the walkers if they wanted to walk in it and the majority said yes. So we reluctantly went ahead and we were so glad we did.

Yes it rained yes it was windy but it was also dry and sunny. I think we had types of weather apart from snow, I believe we even had hail at one point.

The walkers were drenched but in high spirits. We had amazing volunteers and we were supported by companies such as The Spar in Porthcawl, Autobahn Finance, Moss Technical, USTU hairdressers in Porthcawl and Porthcawl Gym. Thank you to everyone who turned up to take part and also

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DANGERS OF 5G TECHNOLOGY All cell towers emit Radio Frequency (RF) Radiation. This is what makes them dangerous. Plans to transition to the new 5G system around the world is already underway. Soon every city will be retrofitted with this technology. Mini cell stations will be placed all throughout towns and cities and they will be installed on the sides or tops of buildings and on street light poles. 5G cell towers are more dangerous than other cell towers compared to earlier versions. 5G is ultra high frequency and ultra high intensity and since the shorter length millimeter waves (MMV) used in 5G do not travel as far (or through objects), with our current number of cell towers the cell signal will not be reliable. To compensate many more mini cell towers must be installed. It is estimated that they will need a mini cell tower every 2 to 8 houses. This will greatly increase our RF Radiation exposure. With RF Radiation, how close the source is to our physical bodies, is more important than the power level (or wattage) of the radiation. RF Radiation dissipates with distance.

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Arts & music PORTHCAWL MALE CHOIR

Preparations for our annual concert, on the 14th September, are really progressing well. With a challenging program of 16 numbers the choir is really working hard for the biggest event in the calendar. The diverse program covers traditional male choir pieces; some classic welsh favourites and a variety of numbers from film and stage productions. When you add this to our fantastic special guests ‘Ida’, an exceptional evening’s entertainment is guaranteed. Tickets are going fast so don’t miss out. Contact 07789037458 or 07534602511 for tickets and information.

We are pleased to announce that the Polperro Fisherman’s Choir are joining us for a joint charity concert in aid of Latch, on the 5th October at All Saint Church 7pm. This again promised to be an excellent evening of entertainment for a great cause. More details to follow.

Our ladies section held a successful summer fayre last month and managed to raise over £700. Well done to our busy ladies for a lovely day.

We’re holding an open night for potential new choir members on the 2nd October 7.30 pm at Arlington Church. Come along and see what we do and how much fun we have doing it!

Ian Williams

CÔR DYSGWYR PORTHCAWL – PORTHCAWL WELSH LEARNERS’ CHOIR The choir will return to practices in September after the summer break. There are already some concerts on the horizon, with arrangements to be made for a Memorial concert, Christmas, St David’s Day and plans for a visit to the National Eisteddfod next year. In 2020 the Eisteddfod will be held in Tregaron, Ceredigion.

The choir has already performed on the Pavilion stage as finalists in the Welsh Learners’ Choir category on two previous occasions.

Hoffi canu? Do you enjoy singing?

Ymunwch â ni! Come and join us!

A warm welcome is extended to anyone who is interested in joining our friendly group of singers. As always, our grateful thanks go to Gilgal Baptist Church for the use of their Church Hall for practices.

Contact: 07730 221642 Email: cordporthcawl@gmail.com Irene Collier

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ANNUAL CHOIR LUNCHEON The Choir’s Annual Luncheon, this year, was held at Court Coleman Manor Bridgend. This sell out event is always very popular and this year was no exception with one hundred and nine choristers and guests in attendance.

Once guests had enjoyed a drink in the Garden room they were called through to the ballroom where they sat down to a sumptuous Indian buffet.

The after luncheon speech was delivered by Jason Mohammad who was inspirational, anecdotal, approachable and kept guests engaged and attentive. A lively auction followed and the generosity of bidders was well appreciated.

The musical talents of singer/songwriter Bronwyn Lewis, who gained a role in the BAFTA award winning film Pride and appeared on the voice, captured the hearts of the audience with her beautiful voice and varied repertoire. Bronwyn kindly sang some of the choirs repertoire in both Welsh and English and delighted choristers who gladly joined in with her approval.

After a successful raffle, of which the choir would like to say a huge thank you to all those who donated, the piano was rolled out and a spontaneous afterglow was enjoyed by choristers and guests which brought an enjoyable afternoon to a close.

Jan Craddock

STAG’S WORLD OF ROCK Had a call from Bridgend indie/ rock band Just Drive to check out their recent recordings and I must admit I was blown away!

Apart from the quality of music and the great video production, the group is a breath of fresh air, as most demos sent to me are thrash music recorded in someone’s bedroom.

Just Drive is a rock outfit but the tunes are commercial and catchy at the first hearing and you want another listen. That’s a rare occurrence in my book these days. Check out on Facebook their last single, ‘Wait by my Side’, ‘Charmer’ and ‘Romance is Over’ (the video is hilarious!) The line-up is Ryan David (vocals, guitar), Christian Bowen-Jones (guitar), Daniel Goodall (bass) and James Orwin (drums). They are currently recording new material but have two Cardiff gigs, the first at The Moon (September 5th) and then at Clwb Ifor Bach (September 15th).

Let me know what you think of them, and I’ll keep you up to date, too.

Meanwhile, over in the U.S.A. my good mate Jay Aston and his band Gene Loves Jezebel are doing a sell-out tour supporting The Alarm. I look forward to catching up with Jay when he’s back home.

Stag Marks (weebly.com) Tel: 07549 728356 Photo: Just Drive

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A FILM MAKER’S POINT OF VIEW I often reflect on the nature of documentary films and what they set out to achieve. As a genre, is their purpose to educate, inform or entertain? Readers of a certain age will be able, like myself, to cast their minds back to the halcyon days of the television documentary, which I would date as the 1970s, when the BBC and ITV were not so conscious of ratings and could produce any number of films on serious topics without worrying too much about whether they would appeal to the masses. The World at War series (Thames Television) comes to mind.

Obviously digital technology, with miniature cameras, enables programme-makers to show virtually anything these days, but unless I’m very much mistaken, the content is far too often governed by depicting reality in its many guises, and the more dramatic they can make it seem, so much the better.

It’s all to do with instant gratification, handed out in small, easy-to-swallow doses – but do these programmes show great knowledge or insight? Do they leave the viewer with the feeling of having gained something valuable, or is it just about filling screen time on tight budgets?

Anthony Hontoir Downwood Films 07510 934299

PYLE & PORTHCAWL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY We recently held our annual Clyne Jones Competition.

Each member could enter 3 digital images and their 2 top scores were used to determine the winner.

Ken Needs and Marilyn Belojica were tied winners with a 20 and a 19 each so we then had to include their 3rd image, Ken had a 15 and Marilyn had a 14 meaning Ken was the winner by just 1 point.

Congratulations Ken for winning your first Internal Club Competition.

In joint 3rd place were Richard Craze and William Baker with 38 points.

Our judge was Gareth Martin from Port Talbot who did an excellent job as always.

We’re a very friendly camera club with a mix of male & female members and welcome new members of all ages and skill levels; it’s all very informal.

So if you have an interest in photography why not come along and join us on Thursday evenings at 7:30pm at St Clare’s School, Newton when we start back in September.

Our programme is available at www.pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk

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What’s on Tuesday 3rd - Sunday 15th September

PORTHCAWL RNLI FASHION AND FOOD FESTIVAL Plans are well under way to celebrate Porthcawl RNLI’s Fashion and Food Festival with several events scheduled between the 3 and 15 September.

Chairman of Porthcawl RNLI fundraising, David Shillaw, said, ‘We are looking forward to repeating the success of last years event and are grateful to all the local businesses who are supporting us in so many ways’.

As part of the Festival the fifth Porthcawl RNLI Charity Walk will take place on Sunday 8 Sept starting at 11:00am from the lifeboat shop. With a choice of three routes each to suit individual abilities the event has proved popular in the past with families, groups of friends etc all enjoying a walk along the seafront and further.

On the 13 Sept the Gala Dinner and Fashion Show will be held at the Grand Pavilion. The evening will include entertainment by Welsh International soprano Rebecca Evans.

Finally on Sunday 15 September at the Grand Pavilion there will be a concert of ‘Magical Music from the Shows’, performed by a full symphony orchestra and singers. The evening will be introduced by Steve Spiers who plays ‘Big Al’ in the comedy Stella.

Saturday 7th September

CRAFT FESTIVAL, BRYNGARW PARK Come and Meet the Makers! Bridgend Craft Collective is hosting a Craft Festival in beautiful Bryngarw Park on . We are looking for Makers from across South Wales to come and join in this innovative event. If your product is hand-made, whether it is textile, food, drink, made of wood or crafted in some other sense, please get in touch to put your name down for a stall.

In order to showcase some of the excellent crafts produced in Bridgend and further afield in South Wales, we will also be holding an exhibition in the Bryngarw Park Visitor Centre.

Craft Demonstrations will be taking place throughout the day, including heritage crafts such as lace making. If you would like to exhibit or demonstrate, please contact us.

Alison Westwood alison@eclipsegiftwrapping.co.uk 07951 106449 Claire Bridge claire@eclipsegiftwrapping.co.uk 07999 802076 Sunday 15th September

MAGICAL MUSIC - 10TH ANNIVERSARY West End - Broadway Hollywood, presented by Steve Spears at The Grand Pavilion Porthcawl 7pm.

An evening of music from movies & musicals... and more, performed by the eighty-piece Dave Hughes Orchestra and Singers -supporting the Porthcawl branch of the RNLI. Having first performed at the the Grand Pavilion in 2010, this year’s Magical Music will be the 10th Anniversary of the series of charity fundraising concerts in South Wales which have raised over £41,000. This year’s presenter will be Steve Speirs. Well 56 | seaside news

known to television audiences his many roles include Big Alan in Stella, Extras, Tourist Trap, Caught in the Act and Tuckers. His film credits include Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Pirates of the Caribbean 2, The Baker, Eragon and Vacuums. His zany humour will ensure that you have an evening of spectacular entertainment for all ages.

Tickets: £15 - available from the Grand Pavilion Box Office Tel: 01656 815995 / www.grandpavilion.co.uk Thursday 26th September

BREAKFAST GET TOGETHER KPC in Pyle are organising their quarterly Breakfast get-together for local groups, organisations and businesses supporting our communities within Pyle, Kenfig Hill, Cornelly and surrounds.

This project is a chance to find out about what we all do locally for our community – events, services we offer, info sharing and for us all to gain a get a greater understanding of what great work is being done!

If you’re a local organisation/group or business delivering services to our local community from children to adults, please get in touch.

Come along for a bacon roll & cuppa 8.30 am at KPC in Pyle at 8.30 am – KPC Youth & Community – contact Alison for more information on 01656 749219 or email: kpcyouth@hotmail.com Friday 27th September

KPC SUPPORT’S WORLD’S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING KPC Youth & Community (next to Pil Primary) are holding a coffee morning from 9.00 am – 10.30 am in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief. We will be joined at 9.30 am by the Choir from Pil Primary School, and this will be followed by “Fun Bingo” & Raffle. Admission is just £1.00 includes Coffee/Biscuits, Cake will be on sale.

Please spread the word to friends, family etc., and help us make this event a great success for Macmillan.

Also please come along & support the children from Pil Primary School.

Any queries, please call 01656 749219/745399

SAVE THE DATE Last Night at Stoneleigh… will present a Christmas Cracker on Saturday 14th Dec 2019 (7pm-1am) at The Showdome, Parkdean Resorts Trecco Bay, Porthcawl. This is a fundraiser for The Emyr Owen Branch of LATCH, Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity.

Thinking about where to go for this year’s Christmas Night out?

Stoneleigh DJ’s will again host a night of classic 70’& 80’s music, cabaret, nostalgia and fun, in aid of a great cause. Taking centre stage we have Dean Kinsey & John Farnham of ‘Arrival’, plus Paul Chappell a tribute to Queen’s own Freddie Mercury.

Prizes for the best Fancy Dress ‘12th Night 70’s and 80’s Style’.

Ticketed Event - only £10 a head. We are also looking for photos and memorabilia, so get looking and contact us soon. For tickets ring Chris 07505 721382 or email lastnightatstoneleigh@ outlook.com.

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What’s on IMPETUS DANCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY Whatever ability / disability “Everyone can dance”. Para Dance Sport specialists.

Adult Wheelchair Dance Classes Mondays 11.00-12.00 & 12.15-13.15 Llanharen Welfare Hall, Llanharen, CF72 9RD. Children’s Inclusive Dance Classes (for all abilities), Fridays 17:00-18:00 Pencoed Comprehensive School, Pencoed, CF35 5LZ . Contact Louise Bowman 07971497439.

PRINCE OF WALES COURT BOWLING CLUB, PORTHCAWL We a currently recruiting experienced and novice bowlers. The Club is located on Penylan Avenue and has excellent Bowling and Social facilities. Please contact the Secretary if you are interested in joining. Lyn Guttridge. 01656 772018.

MONDAY A TASTE OF YOGA, PORTHCAWL For all ages and abilities. 1.30-3pm & 7.15-8.45pm at Stella Maris Catholic Church Hall New Road Porthcawl.For more information contact Angela Rock 07980 936198 or Email: angelarock11@hotmail. com 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.

HATHA YOGA CLASS, PORTHCAWL Mixed ability class, including novices.

All are welcome. 7.30-9.00pm at Awel-y-mor Centre, Porthcawl. For more information contact Carol Curtis-Jones, British Wheel of Yoga.

Tel: 01656 773266 or Email: carol. yogi@aol.co.uk KENFIG HILL & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR We always maintain a warm welcome to new members who can join us at rehearsals on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7-9pm at the Choral Suite, Greenacres Motel, 111 Heol Fach, North Cornelly, CF33 4LH. More info can be found on facebook at https://www.facebook. com/KHMVC/ on our website at http://www.kenfigwelshmalechoir. org.uk/index.html or contact the secretary Tony Ulberini at tonyulberini@gmail.com Tel: 07866 742452W PORTHCAWL COMMUNITY SINGERS @ Trinity Church Porthcawl 7.159.15. Come and join our friendly group of singers . Tel 01656 784211.

PORTHCAWL & CYNFFIG KARATE CLUB Training - Monday & Thursday at Cynffig Comprehensive School Sports Hall 5 - 7pm, First Lesson FREE, Age 5+, Call Chris (6th Dan) 07784 317151.

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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

SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS, BRIDGEND @ Sainsbury’s Coffee Shop at 5.00 – 6.45pm for further details call Marie on 01656 870339

PORTHCAWL LADIES BOWLING CLUB GRIFFIN PARK Small friendly club seeking new members. No experience necessary.

Free taster sessions to be organised during April. For more information contact: Sue 01656 786687/07969 813540, sue8bowen@gmail.com

ST JOHN AMBULANCE PORTHCAWL We meet at Trinity Church, Porthcawl. Badgers & Cadets 6:00 7:30pm (Ages 5-17). Adults 7:30pm (Ages 16+). 07401771136 Email daniel.birch1@porthcawl.sjaw. org.uk Facebook: St John Cymru Wales Porthcawl Division

SLIMMING WORLD PORTHCAWL New Venue: Bayside Suite, The HiTide Inn, Porthcawl. 5.30-7.30pm.

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THE SWIM SCHOOL, BRIDGEND Children’s small group & 1:1 lessons at Heronsbridge School Pool.

Contact: Anne 01656 772725 or 07920 796637.

TUESDAY ADULT AQUA FIT - SPLASHLAND POOL, Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl. Time: 7:00pm Tuesday evenings. NO CLASS during School holidays CLASS RESUMES: 17th September 2019 Details: Contact Diane 07966529417 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 HATHA YOGA CLASS, PORTHCAWL @ 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: michelelambert21@hotmail.com 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 ROCK N ROLL 50’S STYLE, KENFIG HILL @Kenfig Hill Rugby Club, Pisgah Street, CF33 6BU. Dance Lesson 8.15-9pm.Rock n Roll disco til 10.30pm. Entrance £5. contact Frank 07400 080101 or email. franklngfrd@gmail.com First dance lesson free.

PORTHCAWL MALE CHOIR Choir Practice between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Arlington Road Church, Porthcawl. New choristers always welcome. Choir available for weddings and Charity events.

Website: www.porthcawlmalechoir. co.uk Contact John Jones on 07989 461122.

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 COOLKIDS COMPUTING, PORTHCAWL @ WEST PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL. Creative technology based activities for children! We run classes during term-time, 3.30 - 4.30pm. Contact Sion on 01656 772560 / 07719730779 or email coolkidscomputing@ gmail.com to book your place. We also run evening and weekend ICT and Mathematics tuition classes. Visit our website www. coolkidscomputing.com COR BRO OGWR, BRIDGEND Mixed choir @ Tabernacl Church, Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–9pm. All welcome. 01656 784180. www.CorBro-Ogwr.com JOLLY JOY’S QUIZ NIGHT, PORTHCAWL At The Jolly Sailor Pub, Newton 9pm every Wednesday.

PORTHCAWL ART SOCIETY We meet every Wednesday afternoon 1pm–3pm and every Wednesday evening 7pm-9pm at The Old Police Station, John St (above The Museum). New Members welcome. Gallery open for visitors 11am-3pm most days. All enquiries tel: Wendy on 01656 859759 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 782844 PORTHCAWL STROKE CLUB From 2pm-4pm at the Masonic Lodge Home, Pen-y-Lan Avenue, Porthcawl. A warm welcome awaits for new members, free taxi transport for the less mobile.

Contact Keith and Mary Duggan (01656) 773376.

SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS, TONDU Committee Room at Ynysawdre Swimming Pool – 5.15 – 6.15.

Contact Marie on 01656 870339 for further information.

SLIMMING WORLD, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity Church, John Street.

9.30am. Call Millie - 07765 040006.

YOGA @ PARC SLIP NATURE RESERVE, TONDU Beginners class: 5.45pm till 7pm.

Mixed Ability class: 7.15pm till 8.30pm. Contact - Michele on 07793 544 956. For all weekly class listings www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk

THURSDAY 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”.

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.

COOLKIDS COMPUTING, PORTHCAWL @ WEST PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL. Creative technology based activities for children! We run classes during term-time, 3.30 - 4.30pm. Contact Sion on 01656 772560 / 07719730779 or email coolkidscomputing@ gmail.com to book your place. We also run evening and weekend ICT and Mathematics tuition classes. Visit our website www. coolkidscomputing.com HEADWAY, BRIDGEND Offers support, services and information to brain injury survivors, their families and carers. We meet at 7pm on the first Thursday of every month at Evergreen Hall, Angel Street, Bridgend. For further information please contact headwaybridgend@btinternet.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 07939 886 843 or email us at midglamorganmixedchoir@outlook. com PYLE & PORTHCAWL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING @ St Clare’s School, Newton, Porthcawl CF36 5NR. at 7.15pm. Diverse range of photography related activities.

Call Trevor Morris 01656 782603 (secretary@pyle-porthcawl-ps. co.uk), or www.pyle-porthcawl-ps. co.uk

advertise your club info@seasidenews.co.uk SLIMMING WORLD, KENFIG HILL @ Talbot Community Centre, Kenfig Hill. 9.30am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Call Millie - 07765 040006.

SLIMMING WORLD WITH RACHEL, PORTHCAWL 9.30am in Gilgal Church Hall, Park Ave, CF36 3EP. 5.30pm and 7.30pm at the Bayside Room, Hi-Tide, CF36 5BT. Call 07779 956233.

ZUMBA DANCE FITNESS CLASS, PORTHCAWL 9.45-10.45am @ Awel-y-Mor Community Centre. The fun, low impact, easy to follow Latin based dance fitness class. Beginners welcome. Hannah Bowen Registered Exercise Professional/Official Zumba Instructor 07886 487853

FRIDAY COOLKIDS COMPUTING, PORTHCAWL @ NOTTAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Creative technology based activities for children! We run classes during term-time, 3.30 - 4.30pm. Contact Sion on 01656 772560 / 07719730779 or email coolkidscomputing@ gmail.com to book your place. We also run evening and weekend ICT and Mathematics tuition classes. Visit our website www. coolkidscomputing.com FRIDAY CLUB AT THE OLD SCHOOL ROOM, NOTTAGE CHAPEL, TY CANOL 10:30am -11am Meditation Group.

11am - 1pm Coffee and Chat. You are warmly invited to either, or both parts of our weekly Friday gathering.

We welcome people of all ages who are looking for companionship and fellowship, and our regular members will ensure that you are made to feel relaxed, loved and cared for. If you have any queries please contact Rev Lewis Rees on: 07984 651888 or email: nottage.minister@gmail.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 email: porthcawl-tangsoodo@sky. com Website: www.traditionaltsdfed. org Also on Tuesdays.

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 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.

SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS, BRIDGEND @ Llys Faen (opposite the Quarella Road Tesco Store), Bridgend, 10am - 11.30am. Contact Marie on 01656 870339.

SLIMMING WORLD, CORNELLY 9.30am. Cornelly Community Centre, Heol Las CF33 4AS. Call Rachel on 07779 956233.

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.

PORTHCAWL COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA rehearse every Sunday, 6-8pm in Nottage Scout Hall (The Precinct, (by the Seagull pub), Porthcawl, CF36 3RF. Visit www. porthcawlorchestra.co.uk to find out more.

SUNDAY CLUB @ GILGAL BAPTIST CHURCH From 10.30am. Catering for children from 3 upwards and young people of secondary school age at Park Avenue.

For more information, see www. gilgalbaptistchurch.co.uk

ST DAVID’S JUNIOR CHURCH @ St David’s Church, Florence Street, Nottage. Age 3+ 9.30-10.30am.

Fantastic stories, craft, games, puzzles. All welcome to join us.

THE PERFORMANCE HOUSE YOUTH THEATRE - TOTS Held at St Clare’s School, Porthcawl 9:30am to 10:30am during term time.

Beginners Drama classes for 2 to 5 year olds, building confidence through fun, commitment & teamwork. Email theperformancehouse@hotmail. co.uk for more details and to book your free taster.

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!

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 THE PERFORMANCE HOUSE YOUTH THEATRE Held at St Clare’s School, Porthcawl 9am to 5pm during term time.

Drama classes for 5 to 18 year olds, building confidence through fun, commitment & teamwork. Classes separated into suitable age groups.

Email theperformancehouse@ hotmail.co.uk for more details and to book your free taster.

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.

SUNDAY MESSY CHURCH This is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Trinity Church between 2 and 4 pm. It is a fun interactive session for children up to 10 years.

There are games, art and crafts, messy play, stories, singing and refreshments. All are welcome to attend together with their families.

For further information please consult the foyer at Trinity or our website on www.trinitychurchporthcawl.org.

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Sport reports MID-SEASON SUCCESS FOR PEN Y BONT SLSC

Pen y Bont SLSC’s weekend patrols of Ogmore by Sea river and beach, alongside RNLI lifeguards, are proving vital with many rescues occurring in the recent hot weather. The river mouth’s strong currents often catch out swimmers who are unfamiliar with its dangers, but club members are well trained to help in such situations. Pen y Bont have also retained the Wilkinson Sword in the Welsh Surf Lifesaving Championships, which is a huge achievement as it demonstrates the club’s talent at junior, senior and masters level on the beach!

The club is also proud to announce that Ashley Lewis, Jasmine Mann, Millie Wiggins and Meriel Clode have all been selected to represent the GBR team for 2019. They will be heading to the European Lifesaving Championships in Riccione, Italy, in September. We wish them and the rest of the British team all the best out there.

Pen y Bont’s nippers, with a short break from competing, have been training hard in preparation for the British National Championships at the end of August. They have even partnered up with another local club, Rest Bay SLSC, for an afternoon’s training and developing friendships!

Meriel Clode

PORTHCAWL RUNNERS NEWS

It has been a great summer for the Porthcawl Runners. Four club members bagged themselves medals at the South Region Trail Championships, which were incorporated within this year’s Rabbit Run. There was gold in the MM50-54 category for Mike Furness, silver for Romana Maine (MW55-59) while there were also bronze medals for Karen Phillips (MW50-54) and Chris Jones (MM5559) in their respective age categories.

Congratulations also to Julian Jones on reaching the 150 parkrun milestone and Susan Thomas on 100 parkruns.

The Bridgend County Running League summer events have once again been well received with some excellent performances.

At the Kenfig Dunes event, Geraint Lewis came home in fourth

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overall from 288 competitors while Hannah Jenkins was second leading female.

Then at Newbridge Fields, Mike Furness was second in his age category (MM50-54) while Gabriella Booth was first SENW and Deb Roberts second MW45-49.

There was also plenty of fun to be had at the club’s toga themed scavenger hunt and social along with the monthly club parkrun, the Beer Mile and Barry 10k all across one weekend last month.

The final BCRL race (Tuska Beach) and the Bristol half are among the events to look forward to this month.

Carl Field

SOUTHERNDOWN & OGMORE SURF REPORT At last time of writing we were experiencing a 2-month flat spell back in June and July. But, by the end of the month of July we had 5 great days of sunshine and surf. Some of the days were 4ft plus with sunshine and you couldn’t get a tradesman for love nor money to fix up your house. Any surfer self-employed dropped all tools and hit the surf every day. Who can blame them after 2 months of flatness?

Most of the days of surf had a slight spoilt to conditions due to the large tides that we get in August and all the water movement it brings. The swell was also a little slow. But alas, the sun was shining and the surf was glassy and paradise was found on Costa del Ogmore once again.

David A. Batten www.tuskasurf.co.uk

PORTHCAWL AIR RIFLE TEAM On Friday 21st June, Porthcawl Air Rifle Team hosted their second Youth Proficiency Scheme (YPS) presentation, which is run in conjunction with the National Small Bore Rifle Association (NSRA). The Students Anthony Brimble, Zander Kale, Gabriel Salvatore, Nathaniel Salvatore and Darren Morgan covered a range of topics including air rifle shooting law, safety, equipment, basic shooting skills and sighting. The course was run over a 6-week period through March, April and May. The students were presented with their awards by Ms Emily Shawyer (Women’s British Junior Target Sprint record holder). Also in attendance was Mr Alan Green, Welsh Target Shooting Federation Development Manager, Mr John Dallimore, Welsh Target Shooting Federation High Performance Manager and David George, former British 10 Meter Shooting Judge.

Places are now open for the next YPS, please contact us through our Facebook page or telephone / text 07787 944330 for more information.

Huw Walford Picture: YPS students (Front Row) Left to right Antony Brimble, Zander Kale, Gabriel Salvatore, Nathaniel Salvatore and Darren Morgan. Back Row: Huw Walford, Emily Shawyer, Alan Green and Kevin Cambourne

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THANK YOU FROM REST BAY SLSC

Est. 1983

Enrol your child in our fun-filled recreational gymnastics classes.

Places are available on a Monday and Friday evenings (term time only) in the Community Sports Hall, Comprehensive School, Park Avenue,Porthcawl.

Suitable for boys & girls from 3 to 16 years old.

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

On behalf of Rest Bay SLSC I would like to say a massive thank you to our sponsors for their kind generosity.

We depend upon the generous support we receive from charitable trusts & foundations, businesses, individual donors and of course volunteers that help run our club.

This seasons sponsors have helped in a number of ways; Taylor Wimpey and Colour-house purchasing some new boards for the nipper section.

Dunraven Windows for sponsoring our T-shirt’s for nipper camp.

Bridgend Rotary for their kind donation which has been put towards some new Hi-Viz vests for the nippers.

Thank you once again, we look forward to your continued support.

Melanie Taylor Nipper Coordinator Rest Bay

SENIORS 7th Sept 14th Sept 21st Sept

Heol-y-Cwy (A) Pyle RFC (H) Aberavon Quinns (A) Plate Rnd 1

2nd XV Fixtures will be posted on our website

Youth 7th Sept 14th Sept 5thOct 12th Oct

Kenfig Hill RFC (A) Pontardawe RFC (H) Kenfig Hill RFC (A) Dulais Valley RFC (H)

Membership for the 2019/20 season is now available, Contact us for details.

7pm–11pm Tickets £15 (including a meal) RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL REFEREE

DEREK BEVAN

SWANSEA, WALES & LIONS RUGBY UNION WALES & GB RUGBY LEAGUE STAR

RICHARD WEBSTER

Call Paul Fielding on 07768 418308 or the Clubhouse on 01656 784242

T. 01656 784242

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Tide times high tide: larger number (m)

SEP OCT NOV DEC

Time

0207 0835 Tu 1453 e 2106

m

Time

7.83 2.91 7.80 2.87

8.23 16 0348 1004 2.58

m

W 1621 8.13 2230 2.60 0444 8.49 1052 2.34 Th 1711 8.48 2316 2.33

8.26 2 0321 0943 2.42 17 W 1600 8.39 2209 2.30

Time

0346 1006 F 1622 2232

1

m

Time

8.78 2.05 8.89 1.94

8.23 16 0454 1057 2.58

0106 21 0726

0129 0.57 0750 10.41 M 1354 0.64 2013 10.49

22 0140 0801

0253 0.85 0914 9.84 Th 1513 1.17 2136 10.07

0217 0.56 0838 10.29 Tu 1439 0.80 2100 10.34

1.78 23 0213 0833 9.12

0341 1001 F 1558 2221

1.12 9.49 1.51 9.70

0429 1045 Sa 1645 2308

1.51 9.05 1.93 9.25

7

8

0303 0.77 0925 9.95 W 1525 1.15 2148 10.00

9

1.81 9.16 1320 1.74 1941 9.30

1.76 9.17 Tu 1353 1.74 2014 9.32

W 1425 1.80 2046 9.27 0247 0907 Th 1459 2120

24

1.86 8.99 1.93 9.14

0322 1.16 10 0352 1012 9.44 25 0942 Th 1613 1.63 2236 9.51 0443 1.67 1102 8.86 F 1703 2.17 2327 8.97

11

0539 2.19 1155 8.29 Sa 1801 2.65 v

2.00 8.80 F 1536 2.11 2157 8.95

26 0401 1020

2.19 8.56 Sa 1616 2.34 2237 8.71 0444 2.40 1104 8.30 Su 1702 2.59 2325 8.46

0543 8.49 1141 2.33 Su 1804 8.70

0532 9.16 1143 1.67 M 1802 9.52

0054 1.14 8.49 0039 0444 8.47 1.679.21 8.26 17 0602 2 0321 2 0449 17 07151052 9.702.3417 0659 1103 1.65 1158 2.29 2.42 217 9.34 0943

3

4 5

M 1221 2.10 1844 8.97 2.05 8.93 Tu 1257 1.93 A 1921 9.18

7

8

9

W 1409 8.06 2020 2.73

0103 4 0726

1.06 9.80 W 1326 1.09 1949 10.20

Su 1816 Th 1658 0.998.79 Sa 1330 1.969.06 F 1356 1.199.85 F 1754 W 1238 20192355 10.292.10 19012303 9.19 1.71 1953 10.06

M 1221 2.10 1844 8.97

0045 02210613 0.868.94 1.839.49 0154 1.05 1.10 4 0519 19 0103 4 0023 0839 12119.90 1.93 19 0813 0643 0721 9.131.32 419 9.949.92 19 0704 1132 M 1248 F 1749 14361832 1.019.03Su 1409 1.04 1.69 9.67 Sa Sa 0.99 Th 1315 2058 10.20 10.17 9.481.18 2030 10.23 @ 1909 A 19382353

2.05 8.93 Tu 1257 1.93 A 1921 9.18

Tu 1237 1.33 @ 1858 9.94

4 0103 0726

1.06 9.80 W 1326 1.09 1949 10.20

1.71 23 0310 0929 9.11

Sa 1523 1.77 2145 9.33

0404 1.34 1021 9.26 Su 1620 1.68 2241 9.45

0349 1008 Su 1602 2224

0444 1059 M 1659 2320

24

1.78 8.98 1.90 9.18

6 7

1.02 9.62 1.32 9.87

8

9

1.76 8.83 2.12 8.96

0602 8.47 1158 2.29 Tu 1822 8.84

2.14 8.83 W 1238 1.96 1901 9.19

19 0103 0721

1.83 9.13 Th 1315 1.69 A 1938 9.48

0.87 9.91 Th 1412 1.00 2036 10.28

1.58 200139 0759 9.36

0239 0.86 0859 9.85 F 1457 1.08 2119 10.16

1.39 21 0215 0836 9.51

0232 0408 1.671.76 0140 1.300.57 1.220.85 7 0129 22 0253 7 0253 22 0349 1024 9.059.17 0801 0914 0750 10.41 722 0913 9.55 1009 9.679.84 22 0852

0324 0942 Sa 1539 2201

1.02 9.62 1.32 9.87

22 0253 0913

0310 1.71 0440 2.121.78 0213 1.330.56 1.631.12 23 0331 8 0217 8 0341 23 0430 10570833 8.609.12 1001 0838 10.29 823 0951 9.47 1051 9.249.49 23 0929 9.11

Tu 1338 Sa 1839 15131246 1.21 1.81 M 1446 1.4810.14 Su Su 0.950.92 F 1351 2134 9.959.20 2015 9.68 21082000 10.2410.32 A 1907

W 1426 Su 1307 15471320 1.541.74 Tu 1526 1.350.68M M 1.080.96 Sa 1429 22101941 9.569.30 10.42 2052 9.80 21472049 10.0510.28 @ 1926

Th 1513 16201353 1.971.74 W 1607 15071354 1.330.64Tu Tu 1.401.17 Su M 2242 9.089.32 2014 2136 10.07 10.49 21292013 9.80 2227 9.68

W 1333 1.80 1957 9.32

1.77 9.14 Th 1409 1.72 2031 9.40 1.71 9.16 F 1445 1.71 2107 9.40

6 7

F 1351 1.48 2015 9.68

Sa 1429 1.35 2052 9.80

1.30 9.55 Su 1507 1.33 2129 9.80

F 1558 W 1425 2.451.80 Th 1650 15461439 1.440.80 W 1654 1.851.51 M Tu 23172046 8.55 9.27 2100 10.34 2207 9.67 23112221 9.149.70

Sa 1523 1.77 2145 9.33

0404 1.34 1021 9.26 Su 1620 1.68 2241 9.45

23 0331 0951

2.61 1.86 04110303 1.49 0.77 05150247 05160429 2.16 1.51 11330907 8.12 8.99 11381045 0925 1030 9.279.95 8.71 9.05 Sa 1645 W 1525 Tu 1626 17311459 2.941.93 F 1743 1.671.15 Th Th 2.391.93 8.00 2120 9.14 e 2308 9.25 2148 10.00 v 2358 2248 9.41

0349 1008 Su 1602 2224

0444 1059 M 1659 2320

1.49 24 0411 1030 9.27

24 9

Su 1733 2.37 2355 8.76

0607 2.39 1220 8.13 M 1828 2.76 v

11

0048 8.33 0703 2.74 Tu 1317 7.81 1929 3.04

M 1646 2.10 2308 8.98

12

W 1422 7.67 2038 3.13

Th 1529 7.77 2143 3.03

8.01 2.81 F 1628 8.03 2238 2.81

Tu 1739 2.58

924

24 9

2.13 11 26 0515 1135 8.56 Tu 1733 2.33 2357 8.75

0002 8.45 0607 2.67 W 1223 7.94 v 1828 3.00

0607 2.34 1228 8.34 W 1831 2.54 e

0051 7.98 0659 3.05 Th 1317 7.59 1929 3.32

27

8.53 2.51 Th 1332 8.22 1940 2.65

F

8.43 2.55 1443 8.29 2056 2.56

0315 0936 Sa 1554 2209

8.51 2.39 8.59 2.26

12

Su 1733 Th 1613 F 1536 W 1711 8.202.37 2.001.63 F 1823 3.402.11 Sa 1241 18532355 2.888.76 2157 8.95 2236 2333 9.049.51

24

1.78 8.98 1.90 9.18

8

9

1.76 8.83 2.12 8.96

M 1646 2.10 2308 8.98

M 1828 F 1703 Th 1803 7.942.76 2.382.17 Sa Sa 13221616 7.292.34 Su 1402 2029 3.03 2237 2327 8.97 1944 3.708.71 e v

M

1.33 9.47 1546 1.44 2207 9.67

Tu 1626 1.67 2248 9.41

0027 8.612.19 0539 0637 11552.54 8.29 Sa F 13031801 8.242.65 Su 1910 v 2.71

2712

0444 0206 7.202.40 1104 8.30 0823 3.63 Su 14541702 7.262.59 M 21182325 3.608.46

1227

0048 0246 7.818.33 0703 0913 3.042.74 Tu 1317 1531 8.147.81 21561929 2.713.04

2712

Su 1257 W 1422 Sa 1417 8.097.87 M M 8.727.67 16151758 7.662.79 Tu 1649 2038 2035 2.812.97 2302 2.153.13 1912 2229 3.17 e

2.15 26 0539 1201 8.58

Tu 1733 2.33 2357 8.75 0607 2.34 1228 8.34 W 1831 2.54 e

0051 7.98 0659 3.05 Th 1317 7.59 1929 3.32

27 0027 0637

27

8.53 2.51 Th 1332 8.22 1940 2.65

0253 0202 0255 8.128.15 0522 8.757.92 0129 0021 7.54 0447 7.788.28 14 0305 0919 2.762.811429 11280909 2.01 2.96 29 0822 0755 0637 0917 3.26 2914 1048 2.922.712914 Sa 1545 7.59 2159 3.25

15 0415 1022

7.73 3.02 Su 1648 7.97 2256 2.90

Th 1529 Su M 15391408 8.287.70Tu Tu 9.367.77 17131300 8.23 7.95 W 1747 2143 21592028 2.55 3.03 2355 1.613.03 1905 2320 2.642.86

0357 0416 8.358.08 0614 9.308.01 0241 0128 8.25 0538 8.34 3015 3015 1530 1034 2.402.78 12161007 1.52 2.81 0905 11350749 2.40 2.66 M Tu W 1409 F 1628 16531519 8.777.83 W 1758 9.868.03 8.81 8.06Th 1836 2238 2.81 2307 2.07 2135 2.87 2020 2.73 8.83 31 0528 1135 1.92

Th 1518 8.40 2129 2.39

Tu 1756 9.35

8.42 31 0238 31 0039 0659 0900 2.42

1.22 9.69 Th 1518 8.40 F 1257 1.20 2129 2.39 @ 1918 10.14

Tide Times are BST adjusted (so no need to add an hour!).

The time you see above is correct

W 1711 2.00 2333 9.04

0002 8.45 0607 2.67 W 1223 7.94 v 1828 3.00

0148 0055 0134 8.248.48 0338 0415 8.158.03 0024 0535 7.64 7.322.60 13 0152 1328 0805 0752 2.81 2.61 1030 2.582.94 28 0709 0644 11563.39 8.062813 0805 3.28 2813 0947 F 1429 7.44 2046 3.42

Tu 1739 2.58

0515 2.13 7.98 2.39 0401 2.19 0607 0443 2.15 1.67 0050 7.50 26110539 11 26110116 0735 3.108.13 26 1135 8.56 1020 1220 12011102 8.588.8611 26 0658 3.488.56

8.42 31 0238 0900 2.42

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M 1739 8.42 2343 2.50

1.93 1.93 0558 3.082.00 0006 8.51 0322 1.96 0517 1.96 0524 2.22 0524 2.22 0352 0452 1.781.16 1.78 10 0517 2510 25 0452 25 0430 25 0430 2510 1049 8.79 10 1139 8.37 1049 8.79 10 1139 8.37 12180942 7.65 8.80 0613 2.718.57 1132 8.57 1132 1111 1012 8.96 9.441025 1111 8.96

0357 8.08 0128 8.25 15 0241 0905 2.78 300749 2.66 15 1007 Tu 1519 7.83 2135 2.87

17

2

0324 0942 Sa 1539 2201

1.71 9.16 F 1445 1.71 2107 9.40

0253 7.92 0202 8.28 29 0021 0637 2.71 14 0909 2.96 29 0822 Tu 1300 7.95 1905 2.86

0532 9.16 1143 1.67 M 1802 9.52

22 0232 0852

0148 8.03 0055 2.60 28 0535 1156 8.06 13 0805 2.94 28 0709

8.15 2.81 M 1408 7.70 2028 3.03

0543 8.49 1141 2.33 Su 1804 8.70

0157 1.271.81 0106 1.39 0.78 0334 0.98 0.76 6 0042 21 0215 6 0204 21 0311 09510726 9.449.16 0826 10.04 21 0817 0701 10.31 621 0836 9.51 0929 9.94

1.77 9.14 Th 1409 1.72 2031 9.40

13 0024 0644 14 0129 0755

Tu 1237 1.33 @ 1858 9.94

Sa 1720 W 1600 13131711 1.148.48 F 1252 8.848.39Th Th 1.509.40 Tu 1822 10.182.33 A 19152329 9.75 1.49 2209 2.30@ 19362316

0239 0.86 0859 9.85 F 1457 1.08 2119 10.16

0157 0.76 6 0204 0826 10.04 21 0817 W 1426 0.96 2049 10.28

2

m

Sa 1720 8.37 2326 2.53

0121 1.88 0258 0.991.92 0033 0.85 1.589.99 0.93 5 0611 200139 5 0153 5 0114 200232 0815 0916 9.749.09 0651 0736 10.07 200740 9.06 0759 0851 10.03 12219.36 0.92 520

27

M 1758 2.79 e

Time

8.08 16 0514 1114 2.66

0.87 9.91 Th 1412 1.00 2036 10.28

W 1333 1.80 1957 9.32

12

8.48 2.61 Su 1257 7.87 1912 2.97

F 1622 M Tu 1.468.13 Th 1215 17391453 8.427.80 W 1228 1.91 8.89 W 1621 1849 9.862.60 2230 2343 2.502.87 18382232 9.331.94 2106 e

m

1.88 5 0153 200121 0740 9.06 0815

0042 0.78 0701 10.31 Su 1307 0.68 @ 1926 10.42

M

Sa 1720 8.37 2326 2.53

Time

0426 8.78 1044 2.06 Su 1701 9.04 2314 1.83

1

0114 0.85 0736 10.07 Tu 1338 0.92 2000 10.32

1.92 200033 0651 9.09

6

m

0454 8.23 0004 1.558.23 0001 0348 8.087.83 2.12 8.78 16 0514 1 0207 1 0346 16 0620 0626 9.322.58 1004 1006 2.05 16 1057 2.58 1114 2.66 2.91 1 16 8.88 0835

19 0045 0704

0611 9.99 1221 0.92 Sa 1839 10.14

Su 1246 1.81 A 1907 9.20

Time

Timem m Time

0426 8.78 1044 2.06 Su 1701 9.04 2314 1.83

1

0023 1.10 0643 9.92 M 1248 1.04 @ 1909 10.17

8.94 19 0613 1211 1.93

5

Time Timem m

Time Timem m

Jul

2.27 2.27 1.40 1.40 0.918.74 0531 9.62 0025 2.148.88 0139 0025 01170547 3 0011 3 0011 3 0424 18 0007 3 11581.31 18 0007 0625 8.73 0625 8.73 0632 9.53 18 0644 0632 9.53 18 0644 0759 9.89 1134 2.11 18 0736 1.29 8.83 9.70 1041 1.84 318

9.49 1.32 9.67 1.18

Sa 1832 9.03

m

Jun

0547 9.62 1158 1.29 Su 1816 9.85

0519 1132 F 1749 2353

4

Time

Aug

17

2

8.74 18 0531 1134 2.11 F 1754 8.79 2355 2.10

m

May

0449 9.21 1103 1.65 Sa 1720 9.40 2329 1.49

0424 8.88 1041 1.84 Th 1658 9.06 2303 1.71

3

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Jun

2019

May

1

low tide: lower number (m)

F

8.43 2.55 1443 8.29 2056 2.56

0315 0936 Sa 1554 2209

8.51 2.39 8.59 2.26

12

Th 1803 2.38 e

8.61 2.54 F 1303 8.24 1910 2.71

0134 7.64 13 0152 0805 3.28 28 0752 F 1429 7.44 2046 3.42

8.24 2.81 Sa 1417 8.09 2035 2.81

0255 7.54 14 0305 0917 3.26 29 0919 Sa 1545 7.59 2159 3.25

15 0415 1022

7.73 3.02 Su 1648 7.97 2256 2.90

8.12 2.76 Su 1539 8.28 2159 2.55

300416 1034 M

8.35 2.40 1653 8.77 2307 2.07

8.83 31 0528 1135 1.92

Tu 1756 9.35

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WEAVING WALL HANGING WORKSHOP MER 18 MED WED 18 SEP 10AM

THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY SAD 21 MED SAT 21 SEP 2.30PM

FILM: BIKES OF WRATH MER 18 MED WED 18 SEPT 7.45PM

SING & SMILE LLU 23 MED MON 23 SEP 1-2PM

GONG SOUND BATH WITH ALEX JACKSON SUL 22 MED SUN 22 SEP 2.30PM

LIVE MUSIC NOW DOCUMENT 13 LLU 23 MED MON 23 SEP 2.30PM

AN AUDIENCE WITH LESLEY GARRETT

DEAR ZOO ROD CAMPBELL GWE 4 HYD FRI 4 OCT 1.30PM & 4.30PM

IAU 3 HYD THU 3 OCT 7.30PM

PEGGY’S SONG NATIONAL THEATRE WALES MER 2 HYD | WED 2 OCT | 7.30PM

ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & THE LOW RIDERS FEAT THE HI RIDERS SOUL REVUE SAD 5 HYD SAT 5 OCT 7.30PM

CRIMES ON THE COAST SUL 6 HYD | SUN 6 OCT 4PM

LOS PACAMINOS - PAUL YOUNG SAD 2 TAC | SAT 2 NOV | 7.30PM

LEATHER AND LACE ROCK ANTHEMS & POWER BALLADS GWE 25 HYD | FRI 25 OCT| 7.30PM

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