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Re: Dead Dock Street

Rolling back the years…

Dear Editor, I feel these photos may be of interest to your readers.

They show the first doubledecker to travel along Water

A Porthcawl landlady Dear Editor, My grandfather’s younger sister, born Gertrude Lewis in Cardiff in 1879, apparently eventually ran a guest house in Porthcawl, possibly in The Esplanade. This would probably have been in the 1930s or 40s.

I wonder if any of your readers remembers a Gertrude who fits this description. She has

Street after the opening of the new higher bridge. It was an ex-Wigan Corporation Leyland PD2 1965 and was driven by Howard Roberts.

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Dear Editor, Further to John Jenkins's letter in the November edition of the Seaside News.

I am very surprised that many readers of the Seaside News needed to ask John Jenkins to reply to my letter on their behalf because I have always been very pleased at the vociferous writing capabilities of local residents who take an interest in the town in which they have chosen to live and have been very capable in taking issue in the past on their own behalf.

As to my not making any suggestions of my own on the future of Porthcawl…

This I did at the appropriate time. ie. during the last 30 years of public consultation on the regeneration issues, including taking BCBC's Unitary Development Plan to public inquiry at considerable cost to myself, where the council engaged a barrister to put their case against my objections to Griffin Park being included as redevelopment land. The inspector found in my favour stating that the park was not the pinch point in the regeneration plan and should be removed from the said plan.

Where was Mr Jenkins and those he claims to represent at that time?

Whilst I do not wholeheartedly agree with BCBC final outline proposals they have been out to public consultation.

I do not think that Mr Jenkins's proposals for an indoor market or major DIY store, both of which have failed in the town under the present shopping requirements needed by our community, are going to have developers queuing at BCBC property department's door.

I am well aware that under regeneration plans, not only in Bridgend district but all over Wales, buildings have been demolished to be replaced with buildings that were considered a benefit to the community.

And a lot of these ventures in Wales have proved white elephants and can not be sustained from the public purse.

I will reiterate my comments in my previous letter and firmly state that talk is cheap and just changing things is very easy but the difficulty is improving them and paying for their running costs.

Mr Jenkins is not the saviour of Porthcawl, not that I consider that Porthcawl, a town in which I am very proud to say I live and where numerous visitors choose to visit and think it is a wonderful place, needs a saviour.

There are reportedly 17,000 residents living in Porthcawl.

Not many are dissatisfied with the town if they require Mr Jenkins to reply on their behalf to what I considered was a very constructive letter on the future of our town.

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Re: new ideas for regeneration 1 Dear Editor, In response to Mr Thomkinson's letter, I am disappointed to learn he has no understanding of the history of Porthcawl – the Jennings building is nowhere near 600 years old. It was constructed by my Great Uncle Vlad in 1902 and it housed the local naval fleet.

As to his personal comments about me needing to attend the doctor's – let me assure him that I have on numerous occasions, to be told that there is 'nothing wrong with me!'

With regard to lifeboats being made of straw, well, we all know that the lifeboat has never been made of straw and never will be. I wonder if Mr Thomkinson has issues to be tended by the good doctor?

On a final note, I would like to thank all those who helped me outside the fruit shop in John Street on Wednesday. At the last count I recovered five

out of the six oranges that spilled out of my bag, the sixth one did end up getting damaged beyond realistic retrieval, but I think, a very fortunate resolution. Once again thanks.

MR V SILLY Address supplied

Re: new ideas for regeneration 2 Dear Editor, Perhaps Mr Silly's ideas (in Seaside News October) were just a humorous way of inviting some inspired thinking about regeneration, but Mr Thomkinson's reply (in Seaside News November) has left some of us reeling in disbelief.

Not only has he failed to recognise the humour in the original letter, but has clearly shown himself to be somewhat under-informed about the town for which he obviously has some regard. His request for a museum of local history, however, is about 40 years too late! In 1972 the Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society

was established, and a museum of local history was opened to the public some five years later.

It is with much pleasure and great pride that I can announce to all interested parties that Porthcawl Museum is alive and well, thriving and looking to the future. The museum is situated in the Old Police Station in John Street (next to the Tourist Information Office) and is well worth a visit that will cost a mere 50 pence.

However, membership of the Museum and Historical Society, costing only £5 per year, will give you unlimited free access to the museum, plus access to all society activities. I heartily recommend membership to anyone who, like Mr Thompkinson, is interested in the town's history.

As a bonus you will have the opportunity to act as a volunteer to help staff the museum when it is open to the public.

You can help to preserve and record the town's story, and perhaps become part of that

story yourself.

So, yes we do need some inspired thinking about regeneration, but please remember that the history of Porthcawl is in safe hands already, due to the years of work by Mr John David MBE and a team of willing, able and dedicated supporters.

Perhaps Mr Thomkinson and others interested in Porthcawl's past would care to join us. We look forward to seeing you all.

BRIAN LOWMAN Porthcawl Museum &Historical Society

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We have been encouraging our parents to become reading buddies.

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You don't need any special skills to become a reading buddy. You will be given lots of hints and tips to help children with their reading. Just 10 minutes a day can make a huge difference to children’s overall ability and confidence. To find out more contact Isobel Hunt (project coordinator) on 02920 390477 or by email Isobelhunt@o2.co.uk

Although Christmas is always a happy time in schools, this year there will be a note of sadness in the usual celebrations at Newton Primary as two of the school’s most experience staff members, will be retiring.

Mr Staples joined Newton Primary School in 1989. For over 20 years he has capably helped lead the school as the deputy headteacher and has eased the transition to comprehensive school for many pupils as the Year 6 teacher. During his time at the school he has capably developed the talents of many young rugby players and taken many pupils on their first foreign excursion – leading numerous trips to France. His excellent sense of humour will be sorely missed in the staff room.

Mrs Gore has taught in a range of year groups since joining Newton over 20 years ago. Her talent and passion for all things literary has been passed on to many pupils and has contributed to a number of fantastic productions in the school. Her links with Theatr na n’Og (where she sits on the reference panel) have also been of great value to the school, introducing a love of theatre to pupils at an early age. Mrs Gore has a number of plans linked to world travel.

Staff, parents, governors and pupils will miss the skills and experience of both these teachers and we all wish them luck in their well-earned retirement.

The whole school community would also like to pass on their thanks to the ‘Dreams and Wishes Foundation’ which was so supportive of one of Newton’s pupils, Macsen Giess and his family during his recent battle with leukaemia.

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I was very proud of one of our pupils, Jude Dabernig, who laid a poppy wreath on behalf of Nottage Primary School at the cenotaph during the Remembrance Day service held on 11th November 2012.

Finally, Harri Pugh, one of our Year 6 pupils has been selected for the Welsh National Squad in the sport of squash. This is the top tier of the Welsh Coaching System and should lead to Harri gaining a full International Cap. We wish Harri well.

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We are supporting two charities this Christmas: the Dog’s Trust and the Cat’s Protection.

We are collecting donations of dog and cat food to present to these charities, as food supplies are in great demand at this time of year. Any donations can be taken to school.

The Drama Club is working really hard on this year’s production, Mary’s Knitting.

The casting is complete and rehearsals are well under way.

The whole school will be

West Park Primary West Park are working hard towards our Christmas Concert for Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 which takes place in the Grand Pavilion at the end of November.

This year the children will be performing Countdown to Christmas, Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and The Muppets Christmas Carol. We would like to thank the team working so hard with the costumes and

St John’s School The family ethos of the school was emphasised recently when grandparents were invited in to school for a morning.

Grandparents of Pre Prep pupils attended assembly and several contributed with memories of their own school days. Following this, pupils gave tours of the classrooms before their relatives sat down to enjoy tea, coffee and cake over a chat. Both pupils and their grandparents thoroughly enjoyed the experience and several grandparents wanted to stay for lessons!

All pupils have been very busy with their academic work with many of them having school exams or assessments. Many

going to the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl to see the pantomime Sleeping Beauty on 18th December, and recently the juniors saw an adaptation of Grimm’s Fairy Tales Cinderella and Hansel and Gretal.

On November 16th the pupils and staff dressed in pyjamas for the day in support of Children in Need!

The Christmas Fayre is to be held on 30th November, all profits made from this are spent on the children, so your support is always greatly appreciated.

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The Nursery and Reception will star in their Nativity Concert at school on 12th December.

Children in Need was a huge success again this year – lots of activities enjoyed by all and lots of money raised for such a good cause.

Nursery are looking forward to welcoming their new rising 3 ‘Sunbeams’ in January.

Hope you all have a fantastic Christmas!

SIAN RICHARDS

pupils have also designed, and are having printed, their own Christmas cards. Our Year 11 pupils returned from the half term break with positive accounts of their work experience placements (see the website for more details). At this stage of the term everyone is looking forward to Christmas events such as our carol services to be held in St John’s Church, nativity performances in our own Crampton Hall and the Friends Bazaar (7th December).

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Theatre arts

Stagecoach Theatre Arts raised a fantastic £402.40 for Children in Need!

Students and teachers dressed as cats for their classes to support the event. What a purrfect way to raise money!

Half the money raised will be donated locally to Heronsbridge Special School in Bridgend, where Stagecoach is based after-school and at the

Porthcawl Primary School It was once again a delight to welcome Madeleine Moon MP to the school.

Ms Moon visited to acknowledge our recent BECTA Information and Communication Technology Award. We were delighted with the positive comments she made about the school as part of the visit.

The pupils of the school wish to thank our PTA for supporting the purchase of games for break times. These are used very well by the pupils and help develop their fitness and stamina levels.

Our recent Literacy Evening provided information for parents on how we are developing those important

Corneli Primary ‘In Flanders Fields the poppies blow…’

This poignant poem was recited during our special Remembrance Day assembly. The hall was a sea of red poppies as children, staff and governors gathered together for a moving and thought provoking service led by Classes 4 and 11.

Also this month, as part of a successful Book Fayre week, we dressed up as cooks and the

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weekend.

The fancy dress theme of cats was chosen because Stagecoach celebrates its 25th anniversary next March with a performance of the musical Cats planned at the NIA in Birmingham.

As the end of term approaches, there is an incredible amount happening! There are showcases, LAMDA acting and speech exams, plus performances at the Wales Millennium Centre and St David’s Hall. Stagecoach is now enrolling new students to join in January 2013! Visit www. stagecoach.co.uk or call 01446 781454 for information.

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skills of reading and writing.

Parents who attended found the presentation by Mr Evan Richards, Deputy Headteacher at the school, very useful.

Nursery class had a visitor in November in the form of Mr Phil O’Sophybear. He came to see the youngest pupils to help them talk about questions and answers. This followed part of our staff training in October when we welcomed Mark Charman from the Council of World Citizenship to the school, who worked on developing skills in literacy through questions and books.

The governors, staff and pupils wish everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas.

ANDREW WOOD

Head Teacher, 01656 815660 budding entrepreneurs in Year 6 went into business selling Fairtrade cakes. We supported Green Day by wearing green and raising £115 for a project to help protect the rainforest in Madagascar. The children learned too about the serious subject of safety on the railways and have made posters for a competition.

As part of the Ospreys Schools Programme, the children in Class 10 were thrilled to be visited by two players, Aaron

Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School It is hard to believe that Christmas is nearly upon us!

The school’s Open Evening attracted hundreds of visitors to the school and was very successful. Please contact the Headteacher for information regarding admissions if you have any concerns.

In October, the school welcomed a host of sporting heroes to launch ‘What makes a champion’ which was led by Colin Jackson (World and European 110m hurdles champion).

During his presentation Colin Jackson drew upon his experi-

Cynffig news Given that Christmas is around the corner I would like to wish all our pupils, staff, parents and governors a very merry Christmas.

This term has been an exciting one for us as we have launched ourselves officially as a ‘teaching’ school. Following our being awarded 13 excellent gradings by Estyn we are now training staff from other schools to help them improve standards further in their schools. We have been doing this for over two years but in the past training has been free.

On Wednesday 19th November teachers joined us for a day spent learning about our sector-leading work on raising pupils' essential skills and our

ences in world athletics to remind all students that, with dedication and commitment, they can all become champions in so many different ways.

Dates for your diary: Christmas Fete – Saturday 1st December at 11am and the Christmas Concert on Wednesday 12th December at 7.15pm; all are welcome.

Wishing all readers of the Seaside News a blessed Christmas and a very happy New Year from the staff and pupils of Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School ‘Nadolig Llawen a Blwydden Newydd Dda’.

REV DR MANGHAN

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literacy work. In January we are offering another training day for teachers from other subject areas. Our evaluations were superb with teachers stating that they had found the day ‘exciting, informative and inspirational’. A massive thank you to all the staff involved.

At the end of this term we say goodbye to two fantastic members of staff who have helped to transform our school.

Mrs Caroline Cole our bursar is retiring and Miss Jacky Davies is also retiring due to family commitments. I would like to thank them for all their work and wish them well.

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Enjoy a Victorian Christmas at Bryngarw House

Well, here we are again – about to embark on the most exciting month of the year for youngsters all over the country. And the most manic for parents and carers!

Amid all the festivities, latenight shopping and Christmas concerts, it’s hard to find time for anything else; but you wouldn’t want to miss out on the family fun we have planned in Bridgend county borough this year. From Santa’s grotto and our annual gathering of elves in Bridgend town centre, to the Victorian Christmas at Bryngarw House

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and Country Park and this year’s spectacular panto at The Grand Pavilion.

If you’re looking to escape the crowds, you might like to take the children along to your local library to enjoy one of our free Christmas story time and craft sessions. Or, for those parents and carers with babies, you might enjoy our free Bounce and Rhyme sessions – these take place every month and are a great way to meet others and learn songs and rhymes that you can enjoy with your baby at home. You can find details of this and all our Christmas events on the BCBC website.

Wishing families across the county borough a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas.

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Porthcawl Comprehensive Charity week, organised by the school’s Head Team under the guidance of Head Boy, Adam Mounce, and Head Girl, Leonie McQuaide, has been an outstanding success once again.

Throughout the week a series of fundraising activities took place: 'I’m a Teacher Get Me Out of Here', 'Porthcawl’s Got Talent' and 'Sponge the Teacher' were just a few of the many fun-filled events. The week culminated in the Children in Need day which saw staff and students thoroughly enjoying themselves. The funds from the charity week are shared between local causes

and the BBC appeal. In the past the school has supported the Princess of Wales Hospital’s Children’s Ward, the Sandville Self Help Centre and Ty Hafan.

I wish to thank all for their support and fantastic generosity.

It is so rewarding to see young people working so hard to raise funds and to help make a difference locally.

Finally, a warm invitation to our school Christmas Fayre on Wednesday 5th December at 4pm in the 6th Form Hall. The event has been organised by our Year 12 Welsh Baccalaureate students to raise funds for the Help for Heroes and Dylan’s Dream charities.

A SLADE

Deputy Headteacher

St Clare’s School

It’s been a busy month in St Clare’s!

Excited pupils are now being brought into school on our newly painted school bus! We now have two services which run from Cowbridge and Neath and work has begun on the installation of the multi-use sports area which will be completed in January 2013.

Prep School pupils and Sixth Formers recently organised a series of events in school to raise money for Children in Need and we are pleased to announce that they raised a fantastic total of £942.45!

Thank you for your continued support.

Year 7 pupils held a Diwali as-

sembly. They began by explaining what the festival of Diwali is and how it is celebrated and afterwards handed out Barfi (a traditional Indian sweet) and played Hindu celebration music.

Our nursery children have been busy looking at things that are black and white. Mrs King and the children made their own Nursery Newspaper and they also had fun role playing road safety in the yard.

We hope you managed to see us at the Cowbridge Food Festival where our year 13 pupils Katie and Simmi treated festival-goers to a demonstration on how to make fresh bread!

If you are considering the benefits of an education at St. Clare’s, please call us on 01656 789966 – come and meet us soon!

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Spate of deliberate fires at Village Farm Industrial Estate, Kenfig Hill The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Fire Crime Unit, working in partnership with South Wales Police, are keen to hear from anyone who may have information regarding these incidents.

The fires all occurred between 8-10pm. These incidents in-

Now we need to fight to keep key services at Princess of Wales Hospital The recent announcement by the local health board that they wish to engage with the public on how to reorganise key hospital services in South Wales means that we will have to fight to keep those facilities at Princess of Wales

Keeping warm this Christmas As the mercury falls and our focus turns to Christmas, the big issue for everyone is keeping warm.

Housing in the UK is by and large not terribly well designed to keep the heat in, while every day another energy company seems to

Porthcawl regeneration Porthcawl Town Council has recently completed a £16,000 refurbishment of Newton play park, on Beach Road.

The work includes two brand new pieces of equipment and much needed repair work to the flooring in the park. Hope-

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He added: “This level of deliberate arson is unsustainable.

The Fire Crime Unit and South Wales Police are committed to doing all they can to eliminate this reckless action by taking a ‘zero tolerance’ approach in our communities.”

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are asking the public to be vigilant and to report any information relating to these fires and others to the Fire Crime Unit on 0800 7317287 or by using the Fire Crime Unit App on http://itunes.apple. com/lk/app/south-wales-firecrime-unit/id459417012?mt=8

clude large quantities of stock being set alight on several occasions and a camper van being destroyed.

Group Manager, Garry Davies, Head of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Fire Crime Unit stated: “The economic and environmental cost of deliberate arson to commercial properties has a devastating effect, causing the loss of employment and revenue, which ultimately has direct consequences on the economy of South Wales.

“Over 80% of the fire incidents, attended by the service are arson related. They present firefighters, police and members of the public with inherent dangers, which are avoidable, as they are not accidental in nature.

“The Fire Crime Unit and South Wales Police are taking these incidents very seriously and the perpetrators will pay the penalty for their actions, which put lives, property and the environment at risk.”

Hospital.

The proposals affect four services: obstetrics, Accident and Emergency, neo-natal and inpatient paediatrics. If Bridgend loses out to the other two hospitals in that race, it will mean that Princess of Wales will be significantly downgraded.

We cannot afford to lose important services from Bridgend.

A 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, fully functional Accident and Emergency department

is essential. We cannot expect sick or badly injured patients or expectant mothers to have to travel to Llantrisant or Merthyr Tydfil.

As yet there are no concrete proposals in front of us, just a statement of intent. That is why it is essential that as many local people engage with this process as possible. We need to fight to keep these services local and accessible to the people of Bridgend.

Tell them what you think at sendusyourviews@nhs.co.uk or write to ABMU Health Board, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Port Talbot, SA12 7BR by 19th December.

be announcing another price rise. An increasing number of people are faced with a daily choice of whether to put the heating on or endure the cold and damp. While we seem to be at the mercy of price rises decided in some distant office, but you can cut your bills and make your home more energy efficient. Switching company or switching tariff are two

options that few people take.

Only 20% of households are on the cheapest tariff. Asking your energy company to review your tariff or shopping around for other suppliers can save up to £200 a year. If you are on a low income, you may receive the Warm Home Discount. You should receive a letter about this. If you have questions, call 0845 603 9439. You can also

get advice from the Energy Saving Advice Service by calling 0300 123 1234 or at www. direct.gov.uk/energyhelp.

Longer-term, reform of the energy market is needed.

fully children (…and parents) will enjoy the upgraded park!

A variety of exciting new projects has just been approved by the Town Council, which resulted from discussions and ideas put forward at the latest the Vision and Budget Seminar.

The projects include a Saturday Morning Study Club, MultiSport Multi-Social Community Centre for all ages, Griffin Park

Adventure Area, Multi-Use Games Area and Highway Safety Improvements through the use of signage! It is hoped that the projects will be able to be taken forward over the next four years and provide some great benefits for the residents and visitors to Porthcawl. Contact your local councillor for updates on the projects.

The Christmas lighting is once

again up and lit for all to see.

Please let us know what you think this year. If you have comments or suggestions (good or bad) that you wish to make, contact the Town Clerk or your local councillor.

Merry Christmas.

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Getting into the Christmas spirit

Warmest season’s greetings to all of our Seaside News readers.

Community spirit is especially strong across Bridgend at this time of year as we all make time to see friends and loved ones. The Christmas holidays can be a lonely time for some though, and I would urge neighbours to check on the welfare of those who may be isolated or without family this

Christmas.

This is also a time of year to take care of our health. People over 65, pregnant women and those with certain health conditions are all eligible for a flu vaccine at their GP surgery or at selected community pharmacies. Those eligible for the vaccination are at greater risk of having a serious illness if they had flu, so I would encourage you to check with your local GP for further information.

As a politician, it is one of the most enjoyable times of year for me, as I get to visit a number of the excellent choirs, school performances, and local events which bring people together at Christmas time.

Why not have a look in the Seaside News and find a local carol concert, Christmas fayre or other local winter warmer to attend in your area?

CARWYN JONES

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With Christmas just around the corner I’m hoping that we won’t see too much ice, snow or rain this year.

However council services can often change at short notice due to severe weather, so we’ll be keeping you updated throughout the festive season.

If you are on Twitter, we’ll be regularly tweeting to let you know about any major changes or important issues. Find us @ BridgendCBC.

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You can also check for updates, including any school closures, by visiting our main website: www.bridgend.gov.uk We’ll still be collecting recycling and refuse as normal on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, but not on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day. That means collection schedules will change between 25 December and 5 January, so check the Christmas card we have sent you, media, local radio, our website or Twitter for details. You can also get information about recycling your real Christmas trees to help local charities.

If you have older or vulnerable neighbours, please keep an eye on them, and if you are venturing out or visiting family and friends, drive carefully.

I hope all Seaside News readers enjoy a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year – see you in 2013!

COUNCILLOR MEL NOTT

Leader of BCBC

Deputy’s days

Christmas is almost upon us, but there’ll be no cries of ‘car humbug’ in Porthcawl this year.

That’s because we’ve arranged for free parking at all council-run car parks after 2pm between 10–15 December, after 10am between 17–22 December and after 10am on 24 December.

Residents and visitors alike will also be able to enjoy late night Christmas shopping until 8pm every Thursday between now and 20 December.

As part of my remit includes

regeneration and economic development issues, it should come as no surprise that I’m urging people to take advantage of this and support local traders by spending money inside the county borough.

The council and its partners want to attract as many people as possible into the town to boost trade, help spread festive cheer and make this an especially memorable Christmas.

You should also look out for our latest Bulletin special edition which will bring you up to speed on the council’s efforts to regenerate Porthcawl and encourage fresh growth and prosperity, including updates on the Porthcawl Marina project and our bid for establishing a Porthcawl Townscape Heritage Initiative.

In the meantime, can I wish all readers a very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year.

COUNCILLOR DAVID SAGE

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I know that Mat Hardwicke and Richard Sainsbury, along with myself and fellow Councillors and staff at BCBC made the choice to "Make a difference in Movember" by growing manly and often novel moustashses.

Movember is to raise crucial awareness among men about the need to talk and consult your GP about any lumps bumps or changes you spot, and that it is important for men of all ages to regularly check their bits and bobs. Some of the startling statistics about testicular and prostate cancer were in the Movember issue of the Seaside News and about the surprisingly younger ages

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Not too late to have your say All the public spirited people who attended the Porthcawl SHOUT November meeting were given a copy of the consultative booklet 'Changing for the Better' and asked to respond with their ideas for the future of the health service.

The successful meeting was attended by Chief Executive Paul Roberts and Director of Clinical Strategy Hamish Laing.

Mr Laing gave an excellent PowerPoint presentation of the facts that clearly explained why we need change. No decisions will be taken until next year so it is not too late to make your comments.

The public are encouraged to

register their interest online at www.YouTellUs.org. We heard of the shortage of doctors and the determination to ensure our future health service is safe, sustainable and the best anywhere. Members suggested that Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend should be retained as a regional centre with an expanded role.

Gary Victor, Chairman of Porthcawl SHOUT, thanked the speakers and reminded members that our next two meetings were also likely to be ‘blockbuster’ events with the Older Peoples’ Commissioner, Sarah Rochira addressing our 7th December meeting, 2pm at Trinity Church and First Minister Carwyn Jones on 4th January. All are welcome.

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A range of issues were discussed and from them three priorities were chosen to be tackled between now and the next PACT Meeting.

The three priorities are: • Antisocial Behaviour – Picton St, Kenfig Hill • Parking issues – Pil Primary School, Pyle Inn Way, Pyle • Shed burglaries – across both wards.

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Next PACT meeting is on Thursday 10th January 2013, Bethlehem Life Centre, Cefn Cribwr @ 6.30pm

Your top priorities • Burglaries You Said, We Did Burglaries Residents are concerned by the number of burglaries in the area.

We took action –There have been nine burglaries in the Nottage and Rest Bay area occurring between 13th September and 5th November.

All dwelling burglaries have involved person/s entering via the rear and forcing entry.

An untidy search has been made and property removed.

The items taken are mainly jewellery.

At the present time there is no evidence or information to suggest who is carrying out

the burglaries in the area. The burglaries are being carried out when the occupants are either on holiday or out for a short period of time. With this in mind please take measures to ensure that you are not targeted. If you are going out make it look like someone is at home, this could be done by leaving lights or a radio on.

Please report any suspicious person or vehicle and contact us on 101. Please provide us with the make, model, index and direction of travel. If you see any person then we would require description of the person/s and also their direction of travel.

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A Victorian Christmas

Kim Pearsall, Royal British Legion with Staff and cadets

Cdt Sgt Jordan Aston laying wreath for RAF

Kenfig Hill Cadets take part in Remembrance Weekend Staff and cadets from 2117 (Kenfig Hill) Squadron RAF Air Cadets helped the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal by selling poppies in the Co-operative store in Pyle on Saturday under the command of Flight Sergeant (ATC) Judith Lloyd.

British Legion member Kim Pearsall was grateful for the support given and is looking forward to their help again next year.

On Sunday the staff and cadets attended a Remem-

Happy 100th!

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brance Service at St Theodore’s Church before marching down to the Cenotaph in Kenfig Hill.

Instructor Staff Cadet Warrant Officer Nico Fitzgibbon carried the Squadron Standard whilst Instructor Cadet Flight Sergeant Nathan Cooper carried the Royal British Legion Standard. Cadet Sergeant Jordan Aston laid the wreath on behalf of the Royal Airforce and Cadet Jack Morris laid the wreath on behalf of Kenfig Hill Squadron.

Staff and cadets were under the command of Flt Lt Gary Woodward RAF VR(T), Squadron Adjutant.

LINDSAY THOMAS

Secretary Civilian Committee A birthday lunch was held at the Atlantic Hotel for family and close friends. Fred received cards from both the Queen and the Prime Minister, he also received a hand written note from Julie Gillard the Prime Minister of Australia wishing him well. Fred is a well travelled man and has had a very fulfilling life.

Congratulations Fred on reaching 100 years.

BARBARA & TREVOR MATTHEWS

Christmas in the Victorian era differed considerably from the Christmas we celebrate today as these extracts from the Glamorgan Gazette reveal.

In 1876 the Gazette reported that: ‘The Sunday Schools belonging to the Calvinistic Methodists in this district held a meeting on Christmas Day at Cornelly, to recite portions of "Hyfforddwr Charles."

The following schools took part: Kenfig, Water Street, North and South Cornelly.

The meetings were held at two o'clock and six o'clock in the evening. The scholars were questioned by the Rev. JT Jones of Marlas House and the answers were very satisfactory’.

Meanwhile, in Kenfig Hill: ‘Meetings were held at Elim Chapel on Christmas Day for the purpose of encouraging the young people of the place in worthy exercises. A meet-

Through Christian eyes In Luke chapter 15 of the Bible there are three stories that Jesus tells to show us God’s love for people.

The first one is about a shepherd who realises that one of his sheep is lost and so goes and looks for the sheep. When he finds it he puts it on his shoulders and carries it home.

The outcome is a found sheep and a very happy shepherd.

The second story is about a lost coin. Jesus says that the woman looking for the coin

ing was held at two o'clock, consisting of recitations and singing by the members of the Band of Hope. At six o'clock a literary meeting was held and prizes were offered for singing, reciting, lecturing, prose and poetry. The prizes consisted of various interesting books. The chapel was crowded, and the whole proceedings turned out quite a success’.

In 1881 the Gazette stated that: ‘The churches in this parish (Pyle and Kenfig Hill) were tastefully decorated for Christmas with holly and evergreens by Mrs Davies the Vicarage, Mrs Morgan, Marlas, and numerous friends. At the morning service on Christmas Day the Vicar preached, taking for his text St John iii, 16. After the service Holy Communion was celebrated.

In the evening the Vicar again preached from Timothy i, 15. On Thursday evening, December 29th, a special service was held for catechising the children of the Sunday School and presenting them with prizes for good conduct during the year. A similar meeting will be held in Welsh next Tuesday evening’.

MANSEL JONES

Author of A History of Kenfig www.mansel-jones.com looks for it thoroughly and carefully. The last story is about a son coming back home to his father after leaving home.

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RMBI Albert Edward news Galaxies during the era of reionisation in the early Universe (simulation)

The most distant galaxy ever measured Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile have measured the redshift, 8.6, of the most remote galaxy so far identified.

The galaxy is seen as it was when the Universe was only about 600 million years old (a redshift of 8.6).

It is difficult to observe such distant objects – not only do they appear very faint, but the redshift moves most of their light far into the infrared.

Moreover, at that early time, less than a billion years after the Big Bang, the Universe was not fully transparent – much

of it was filled with a hydrogen fog that absorbed the fierce ultraviolet light from young galaxies.

The period when the fog was still being cleared by that ultraviolet light is known as the era of reionisation. Despite such difficulties, the Hubble telescope discovered last year several candidate objects that were thought to be galaxies shining in the era of reionisation.

Confirming the redshifts of such objects can reliably be done only by spectroscopy with very large ground-based telescopes; in this case it required a total integration time of 16 hours on the VLT. CLIVE DOWN Bridgend Astronomical Society

RMBI Albert Edward held a cheese and wine evening to celebrate the hard work of our residents in their craft, painting and ceramics classes.

John E Morgans has been working with residents conducting monthly painting sessions. Hardly any of our residents had painted before however from the pictures you can see how fantastic their artwork is. Mr Morgans specialises in this type of work and prepares a background for our residents prior to coming

and will then talk the residents through each brush stroke.

Residents have also started ceramics classes with Thomasin Toohie and have recently produced individual Christmas decorations which we plan to hang on the home's Christmas tree. The residents enjoyed the evening and some residents who had not been to these classes are encouraged to now attend.

We are looking at producing a quilt for our 40th anniversary next year. We would like for each resident to place a square on the quilt to commemorate the anniversary. If anyone can help with donations of their time to help our residents produce this or donations of quilting material please contact the home .

We would like to wish all seaside news readers a merry Christmas and happy New Year.

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Life with the Porthcawl Lions Another year is nearly over and there are just two events arranged before 2013 begins.

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On Boxing Day there is, of course, the fun run starting and finishing at the Hi-Tide and competitors are asked to register by 10.30am ready for an 11am start. Entry is £5 for adults and £1 for juniors and the event is open to entrants of all standards and ages with

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a medal for everyone who finishes and trophies for the winners of every category. All profits will go to Sandville Self Help Centre.

More information about these events and Porthcawl Lions generally is on the website porthcawllions.org.uk After taking time to enjoy time with fellow club members at the annual Christmas dinner and then with their families over the festive season Porthcawl Lions will be hard at work in the new year arranging many more events which they hope you will support as you have this year. So. finally, merry Christmas and a happy, peaceful New Year and thank you for all your support.

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Our classic collection of children’s toys all come from sustainably-managed forests in Germany, our Nepalese winter clothes are all fairly-traded, and our eclectic mix of jewellery is made by local people and Indian artisans.

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Tools for Africa In our last article we promised more information about the sewing machines we send to Africa.

These can be electric or hand driven but do need to have round bobbins. The machines are refurbished and sent to various parts of Africa where they are used in the training of women to make items, usually clothes, to sell. This gives them the money to support their families and educate their children.

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to do with sewing. Needles, pins, ribbon, thread, buttons etc are all donated by people who no longer have any use for them but are loath to throw them away. If this applies to you then we would be happy to receive your donations.

Haberdashery can be left in the receptacle outside the Sustainable Wales shop 'Sussed' or you can ring us.

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Co Founder and former combat medic Kevin Richards commented: "the charity is growing and developing rapidly and we needed more room to continue the work we do. We offer help with PTSD and work with other organisations who have services that Veterans can access, like re-training for job opportunities."

everyone who helped us paint, decorate, plumb and fetch and carry. We’d also like to let our members know: we haven’t forgotten about you, and are re-vamping membership.

Becoming a member of SUSSED, for the small fee of £10 a year, not only entitles you to a 10% discount (excluding food), but also means you’ll be part of a unique social project, and be able to have your say at the AGM. Remember, if you are already a member of SUSSED you can get half-price renewal on next year’s membership.

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www.sustainablewales.org. uk/sussed Co Founder and support officer Carol Richards stated: ‘We would like to thank Chris Williamson, Manager of the Rest for giving us this opportunity to help those who find themselves struggling after life in the Forces, these people have served their country and now need a helping hand."

The charity continues to raise funds to help ex service men and women and those who suffer trauma through ‘doing their duty’, such as Fire, Police and ambulance services.

Anyone wanting help, can contact the charity on 01656 786380 or at www.healingthewounds.co.uk The charity welcomes anyone wanting to raise funds and Donations can be made at Barclay’s Bank, sorting code 20 84 41 account 90516929.

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Hope Church Community Project First of all I would like to thank everyone in the community for their very kind donations towards the building restoration of our new roof.

No matter the size of the donation or what form the donation came in, thank you.

The roof is nearing completion and now we have a very good, sound roof that is going to last another 185 years.

As you can see from the title, not only has the work on the roof been done, but God has more exciting plans for Hope Church. We are now to become

Porthcawl U3A November gave us a memorable outing to Insole Court and Llancaiach Fawr, a philosophical-history lecture, a performance of two of Dylan Thomas' short works, a quiz, two coffee mornings and 33 interest groups in full session, but the festive excitements of December promise even more.

December 5th sees the monthly talk on the Princes and Princesses of Wales in the afternoon and an evening visit

What a Day! The Rest is pleased to announce that our Open Day proved to be a huge success.

It is always lovely to see so many new visitors, all without exception were very impressed with the day.

We would like to thank the stallholders with their lovely displays and the Porthcawl Lions for manning a bookstall.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support, on the day, and throughout the season.

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charity registered, God willing, and become a community project whereby we can serve the community working with not only the youth but also the elderly.

We have members who have a heart for the elderly and also workers who have a heart for the youth who give their time and efforts freely, not to mention our wonderful builder Nathan Bennett who is delivering top workmanship.

We are hoping that this project will give everyone the chance to learn life skills, and learn about family values. We have the support of Madeleine Moon MP and Alana Davies our local town mayor.

LANA MORGAN

to ‘Phantom’ at The Millennium Centre.

On 15th December we have a choral evening at Llandaff Cathedral; a morning of stories and poems on 7th December; the ever popular Christmas lunch on 13th and (date to be arranged) that annual highlight, the Latin Pantomime with Roman and Celtic superstars!

All interest groups will meet at least once in this busy month. Interested to join us?

Please ring Mavis Griffiths on (01656) 788395

Jemima’s Place Animal Trust Well another month has flown by here at Jemima's Place.

Our Christmas craft fairfundraiser was a big success at the Westward Centre Cefn Glas Bridgend – we had lots of great Christmas stalls, along with a visit from Santa and his 'real reindeer' too.

Everyone enjoyed themselves, so a big thanks to everyone at the Westward Centre, and the members of 'The Friends of Jemimas Place' for all their hard work.

We have had lots of visitors to our new animal advice and drop-in centre in Porthcawl, It's located at 12 Well St, Porthcawl, above Moochers Antiques. You can come in and see what animals we are looking to re-home, along with lots of animal and pet advice, arrange micro-chipping for your pets at a discount price, lots of interesting animal related gifts and much more. We will be running some great children's weekend workshops and holding talks in relation

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many lovely people.

We can’t wait for next year with our season starting in March, our car boot sales every Sunday and our café once again open every day.

But above all a sincere thank you must be given to our dedicated staff, for without their freely given time and loyalty and without whom events such as these would be extremely difficult to stage.

Lastly a huge thank you to Mathew and his team for their support and for the wonderful Seaside News.

May we all at The Rest wish you all a very merry Christmas and a splendid New Year.

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Still no date received for the public inquiry into the proposed closure of Footpath 92 (Longlands Lane), the historic right-of-way to Morfa.

The grapevine tells us that Neath-Port Talbot ‘s legal team is busy preparing a case. We hope all councillors elected last May, after pledging support for our campaign, are as aware as local members of what officers are doing in their name.

We wonder how much public money is being wasted on a desperate attempt to do the

to local animal and wildlife issues.

We have our special Pets at Home 'Christmas charity weekend' of the 21–23rd of December, with Carol singers and 'Santa's Pet Grotto'. Bring your pet along to see Santa and have a special photo and receive a gift for your pet too.

We would like to wish all of you a very merry Christmas on behalf of all of the animals, volunteers and supporters here.

ANIMAL OF THE MONTH – BOBBY

Bobby is a lovely little boy with stunning blue eyes. He has been with us a little while now and is looking for a new home. He is castrated, inoculated and chipped. He also needs to be the only cat.

For more information on him or any other of our other animals please contact us on 0800 0148332 or our website at www.jemimasplace.com MARTIN CLOWES

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St David's Ladies Guild St David's Ladies Guild held their 50th anniversary meal the The Fairways recently, and was enjoyed by all.

Members received commemorative pens on the special day.

Porthcawl Townswomen's Guild After our welcome from the chairman we held a minute's silence for one of our members who had passed away.

We had the usual amusing report from our twin TG in Mansfield and they seem to be very busy.

We are hoping to return their visit next year to Mansfield for a few days.

The group meet monthly and raise monies for local charities with coffee sessions. The next event is a carol service on 20th December – open to all at St David's Church, Nottage at 7.30 pm. The collection will be donated to Noah's Ark. J MILES

We had a wonderful afternoon with Linda and Christine from the Rest entertaining us.

Our plans are well ahead for the Christmas tree festival at All Saints Church.

Our next meeting will be on 12th December at 2pm in All Saints Church hall when we will have our Christmas party with Mike Boyles entertaining us with his music.

All will be made welcome.

The November meeting of Sker WI was held recently at St David's Church hall, Nottage.

The President Nina Charlesworth was welcomed back after her recent absence.

The speaker for the evening was Mr Alun Adams who gave a very interesting talk on St Teilo's church Llandeilo Tal-yBont. This church was completed in approximately 1520 and was used for a long time before it fell into disrepair.

About 20 years ago it was acquired by the Museum of Wales at St Fagans. After a lot of discussion the church was moved stone by stone and

rebuilt as near as possible to be original building. The windows were kept simple, the glass used had a hint of green in. Also the paintings and decoration inside are ornate and as original as possible. It would be interesting to visit the museum to see it.

Members have the Christmas Fayre on the 16th November to look forward to, also the forthcoming pantomime at the Pavilion.

Next month there is a trip to Cheltenham.

The next meeting will be on 13th December when it will be 'party time' and will include fish and chips.

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Porthcawl WI Thanks to an excellent response to our first meeting, we are pleased to announce that we shall be opening an afternoon WI at All Saint's Church Hall, between 2–4pm on the fourth Thursday of each month.

For December, we will be holding our meeting on the

Kenfig WI Recently Kenfig WI celebrated their 80th birthday with a dinner at the Atlantic Hotel Porthcawl, attended by 45 members resplendent in their party wear.

A special birthday cake was provided for the occasion by our president Pat Williams and was ceremoniously cut by one of our longest serving members Beryl Newberry.

Toasts for the evening were made to Her Majesty The Queen, Glamorgan Fed-

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If you are a prospective member do come along and meet like-minded ladies.

In December Kath Mepham will demonstrate a selection of 'nibbles for Christmas' and we look forward to making your acquaintance.

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The meal and service from the Atlantic staff were first class and a wonderful evening was enjoyed by all.

Our next meeting will be at 6.45pm on Monday 3rd December in Cornelly Primary School when one of our own members Jill Troy will be speaking on craft making.

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Changes to financial advice continued…

Further to my article in last month's edition of the Seaside News regarding the provision of financial advice from the end of this month, it didn’t surprise me to read that HSBC have announced that from the 1st January 2013 they would not be providing independent financial advice to their clients.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has defined inde-

2012… what a year!

Well, what a roller coaster ride this year has been for so many people in so many ways…

2013 promises to be no different with a raft of changes coming in that will impact on the lives of so many people and how advice is delivered.

2012 has been somewhat difficult in the financial world and with the lack of available cash in the lending market, accessing mortgage finance has been a truly trying experience.

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pendent advice as a personal recommendation of a retail investment product which is “based on a comprehensive and fair analysis of the relevant market” and is “unbiased and unrestricted”.

HSBC confirmed that under the Retail Distribution Review they would not be able to meet the FSA’s definition of independent financial advice and therefore their independent financial advisers will move to a restricted model from 1st January 2013. This news comes on the back of announcements

from many of the other high street banks that they would be restricting the availability of financial advice.

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If you have existing pensions, investments, money to invest or require pension advice, you will have to decide whether you want to receive advice that is based on a comprehensive and fair analysis of the relevant market and is unbiased and unrestricted or not.

At One Life Financial Planning Ltd we are committed to providing independent financial advice and will continue to do so from 1st January 2013.

On a lighter note, Christmas is nearly here and the annual

swim will once again take place on Christmas day at Coney Beach. There are two main charities this year: RNLI and Wales Air Ambulance, with support also for a number of other local organisations. Last year £7,310 of the money raised was given to 18 local organisations. The swim starts at 11.45am and swimmers are asked to register between 10.45am and 11.15am.

Finally may I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

forced into tightening criteria and the number of mortgage approvals has plummeted.

Whilst on the subject of the banks, we all know what ripples the PPI scandal sent through the industry and the public domain at large, followed by the resultant fines imposed by the FSA regulator on those errant institutions. Little wonder that the public are starting to see the real worth of independent advisers, who provide consumers with real choice from the whole market.

Apart from the obvious challenges faced by young people trying to get onto the property ladder, one section of consum-

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Many people in later years require access to finance for a number of reasons. Whether for releasing equity to fund home improvements, providing a top-up to pension income or helping the family, as well as later-life and at-death planning, funeral and probate plans, wealth preservation and trust planning, specialist short term finance for the over-65s and

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Meditation Last month saw the Joy of Living Meditation Group host a talk by a Tibetan Lama (spiritual teacher).

The talk was organised by Phil Gardner. Many people were invited to come and listen to Lama Samten talk about ‘how to deal with your emotions’.

Lama Samten is a Tibetan Buddhist Teacher and gave a deep, appreciative and jovial talk about emotions. His talk gave some resounding compassionate messages that would benefit all. It was well attended and Phil hopes to organise many more.

The Joy of Living group are part of Tergar Meditation Community. Though rooted in the ancient Buddhist teachings of Tibet, the practices taught in the Joy of Living are not religious in nature. They deal with

basic functions of the mind, such as mindful awareness and the movements toward happiness and away from suffering. In working with these qualities of mind, we gradually transform our relationship to present–moment experience, learning to approach every thought, feeling, and sensory experience with unconditional warmth and acceptance.

Phil has practiced meditation for thirty years under the guidance of many teachers.

He worked for 19 years as a manager of a children's home and has undertaken training in stress management, counselling, and other related skills.

If you would like to begin meditation come along to the Friends Meeting House, 87 Park Street, Bridgend on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.

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Leukaemia was associated with diet soda intake in both sexes.

The study was done out of Harvard but after caving to pressure from industry, a press release was issued that minimised the impact of the study.

The long-term nature of this study is crucial as one of the primary tricks companies use to hide the toxicity of their products is short-term tests of

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Try before you buy It was great to see so many of the Seaside News readers at our Month Cancer Awareness event last month.

We were able to reassure and advise people on the risk factors and signs of mouth cancer.

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Christmas – isn’t always a time for family, love and happiness…

Loneliness, isolation and worry can be a common feeling at Christmas for many people.

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For some, Christmas – traditionally a time for family - is a deep seated reminder of those they have lost. As such, Christmas time is the most likely time of the year to experience depression. The suicide rate is higher during December than any other month, which tells us that Christmas depression should be taken very seriously.

Depression at Christmas time can be triggered by a multitude of things such as those mentioned above. These elements are exacerbated this time of year. It can be especially difficult to cope with a Christmas depression because everyone else seems so joyous, so reach-

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Throughout the year, the Big Lottery funded Siaradwn Ni programme holds free of charge courses and activities to help reduce suicide and mental health stigma and provides access to counseling for those affected by suicide. Co-ordinated

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A gardeners Christmas lament Cefn Cribwr Gardening Club

Well winter's here! And there's not a lot to do in the garden, mainly maintenance jobs and a bit of pruning and Brussels sprout picking.

These are best picked from the bottom up during cool days, removing the bottom leaves aids with harvesting.

Now is the time to take photos of your garden from various angles, then if you want to redesign any part of it you can then draw on them to get a better idea of what to put

where!

Also if you throw a ball on your fish pond, this moves around and stops it all freezing so the fish will have an airhole.

Everyone seems to have a poinsettia at Christmas, they have become a symbol of Christmas, these plants are originally from Mexico and many believe that they are toxic although in truth a 50 pound child would have to eat more than 500 leaves to reach an even potentially poisonous dose! Still not a good thing to put in your salad!

Did you know before turkey, the traditional Christmas dinner in Britain was a pig’s head and mustard – fancy it?!

Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can hoe, hoe, hoe!

Merry Christmas!

CHRIS EARLY

“What do you want for Christmas Mum?” I don’t mind love, just surprise me.

I dreamt of chocs and jewellery, But unwrapped a pot of ivy!

My sister phoned excitedly, “I've got you what you really need.”

Oh good, I thought, a dressing gown!

Thank you sis – 6 packs of seed!

Friends said, “your gift smells very nice, We’re sure you’ll be glad to thank us.

At last, I thought, perfumery.

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My niece, sent me a Christmas card.

“Your pressy's lush" it said (that's better!).

I mused on rings and pretty things…

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CORRECTION In the November issue of the Seaside News we erroneously attributed the article regarding the Free fun Christmas decoration photo competition to Chris Early of Cefn Cribwr Gardening Club. The article was submitted by Alison Lloyd and competition entries should be emailed to christmas@cornellylabour.com To read the article in full online, go to www.seasidenews.co.uk/back-issues.html and click on the November issue.

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This month we have lots of great authors publishing which tells us it must be time for Christmas and I have chosen a variety of titles to entice you to the library from the cosy to the gritty, thrillers, romance, crafts and history. Don’t forget you can order these from home 24/7 if you have an internet connection and a PIN linked to your library card. You will also be able to download e books and audio books from our website if you have a compatible device (not Kindle). Many of our services are free and all will save you money, which is good news when budgets are tight.

Don’t forget we have Christmassy story-time and crafts every Saturday in December at 2.30pm for children from about 3-9 years of age.

This month’s Reading Group is on the 12th December. This year we will be closed from 1pm on Christmas Eve and reopen the 27th December at 9.30am.

Happy Christmas and hope to see you soon.

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Autumn leaves

Christmas Christmas time steadily approaches: Invites sent and replies received for the Yuletide season.

For Christmas time family gathers and broaches; To celebrate the Christ Child and Yuletide is the reason.

Whilst looking forward to the Yule feast: Anticipating the return of the Sun and Spring.

Christchild is born far away in the East.

Also applauding the battle of birth, light and living.

Decorated Yule tree and Yule log: All are gathered for the Winter party of plenty.

Cheering in Christ and Yule tide without apology.

Gorged are the family and no plate empty.

The exchange of presents, tokens and sweets: All so merry; giving and receiving.

A surprise for each; Oh! what treats.

Presents for each, so Father Christmas came in the evening?

The Autumn leaves have almost gone again, just like last year and the next.

I promised myself last year that this would be the end, Once they all finally fell.

But here I am again, saying the same, thinking the same.

Life goes on but living still has stopped, not for ever, I know that.

Stuck in a moment in time, struggling to remember, How it feels to be content and safe.

Struggling to remember your face and hand in mine.

So I will sit and wait,for the last leaf to drop.

Wait for my phone to ring and to hear your voice.

But I know it won't, and I know you can't.

Just hope you're safe as Winter draws in.

MATT THOMAS Bridgend

The squirrel

The hedgehog

Red brown squirrel with a white chest.

A bit like a bunny, but a long bushy tail.

Short little ears with fluffy tops Eyes like mine, black and white.

Sparkling as he looks at the moon.

Sitting up on a branch, holding a nut in his paws, To put in his month, To crack with his teeth, To crunch it all up, filling his tummy.

In his sleepy hole high up in the tree, Curls up warm, wraps his tail round him Like a fluffy cat.

On a grey winter day Digging for his nuts that he buried in Autumn Behind his tree, under the bushes.

He lives in the garden In a hole under the bushes, His bed made of grass To keep him warm and snugly.

He comes out at night And pokes out his shiny black nose To smell for his food.

Searching for slugs, worms, snails and bugs, Insects to crunch with his little, sharp teeth.

Like a small grey brush covered in prickles, Little black eyes, shining and bright.

Sharp claws to dig, Short legs to run fast.

Curls up in a ball when he’s scared, When humans come.

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Christmas again Oh, what worry and hurry What hustle and bustle For great Caesar has spoken And all must repair To the town of their fathers To each pay their taxes And they’re coming to Bethlehem To register there No stillness to listen To song of the angels No thought to make room For the child to be born And so few came to worship The Babe in the manger And to welcome God’s Gift On that first Christmas morn

A poem for Rhian Curse the soul that haunts me, A reflection of my own.

Yet my soul has left me, To face my life alone.

Seized the love that kept me, Yet I began to seize, Frozen into fearfulness Of the one that made me be.

ROBERT MARK JENKINS

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We too worry and hurry We hustle and bustle For there’s cards, gifts and turkeys And so much to do There’s parties and plays And tree decorations For again it is Christmas And how will we get through?

But let’s make time to listen To the song of the angels And make sure to welcome The Christ who was born And though he’s no longer The Babe in the manger Let’s extol him as Saviour Each new Christmas morn PAULINE LEWIS Porthcawl

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Stag’s world of rock

to Debbs who booked the band at the Seagull, for her birthday on 15th December. I'll be there!

I was sorry to hear that one of my favourite bands 'Morty and the Frantics' has split. I'm sure Wayne and the boys will bounce back soon! News on that film I have a cameo role in 'Tales of a Supernatural Nature' its official release is 1st March 2013. Well it's that time of the year again and my trees been up since mid-November. A big Happy Christmas for Stag! thanks to Mat and staff at the Got a lot to fit in!

Seaside News for giving the Wasn't the recent surfing-fest local music scene a voice with brill. Full of good music, fun, my column, to all the pubs and and well-organised. Must say landlords supporting live music, hi to my Minders 'Top Cat' and my sponsor Mark Jones, and 'Choo Choo' who looked after right-hand man Laurence Parry, me (or led me astray) that to you for all the calls and weekend! Watch out for hot texts over the past year. new band 'Catching Kate' feaHave a merry Christmas and a turing singer Katie Dennis, who happy New Year. is Owen Money’s daughter, and STAG 07788 962028 top drummer Jamie Jay. Cheers

Tales of a Supernatural Nature: Ghosts of Glamorgan

L to R: Sarah George, Stag Marks, Anthony Hontoir, Sarah Gunn, Dave Murphy

South Wales film producer and director Anthony Hontoir is set to release his latest film “Ghosts of Glamorgan”, the first in the “Tales of a Supernatural Nature” series, on 1st March 2013, but readers of Seaside News will have a chance to obtain DVD copies before the film’s official worldwide release.

“The story is based on a wonderful selection of true tales from all over Glamorgan,” he says, “and although much of the film was shot in different parts of South Wales, the studio scenes were

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filmed in my home town of Porthcawl and I wanted to give my fellow townspeople an opportunity to see my latest work first. I was also able to cast quite a few Porthcawl actors, including musicians Abi, Daz and Ed from top band 'The Cover Sluts' who had roles in the production.”

The story of the film’s making appears on the Downwood Film Productions website, where the latest information can be obtained, and reservations are now being taken. A trailer will be posted on Youtube before its release.

ANTHONY HONTOIR

Red Deer Stag at Dawn

by Paul Rosser

The Waiting Game

by John Corcoran

Pyle & Porthcawl Photographic Society

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Glyn Edmunds with 'Squawk!', Dan Minto with 'Round the Pole' and Geoffrey Baker with 'Wings' all achieved 19 points.

We’ve had some excellent presentations and field trips Glyn Edmunds with 'Look into recently, including a superb my Eyes', Martin Derbyshire with 'BBE Expired', Richard Saturday visit to Dewstow Craze with 'Window World' Gardens. and John Corcoran with both We also held our annual Dennis Lines Memorial Trophy 'Waiting Game' and 'Waiting', Competition, which was both all scored 18 points.

Congratulations to Paul for Prints and Digital Projected winning such a close run Images and each member could enter up to four images. competition and a big thank you to all who participated for John Davies DPAGB AWPF making it such an interesting CPAGB judged the competiand entertaining evening. tion and not only awarded the marks, but also provided a Full details of our programme are available on our website at critique on each image.

First place was a tie between pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk. We welcome new members of all the Print 'Red Deer Stag at Dawn' by Paul Rosser and the ages and skill levels, so if you have an interest in photogradigital image 'Red-eyed Tree phy come and join us at the Frog' by Trevor Owen, with Rest on Thursday evenings. both achieving a mark of 20 out of 20. After due consider- GLYN EDMUNDS ation, the trophy was awarded pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk

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As the end of 2012 approaches, Bridgend Male Choir can look back on a year which saw the sad passing of John Jenkins, our Musical Director for ten years.

The appointment of our new MD, Rhiannon Williams-Hale, has allowed us to refocus on the performance of top-class choral singing, which had always been JJ’s prime aim. In addition, we have commenced a recruitment campaign, which has already produced success and we will continue to seek new members.

Our next concert will be the annual Friendship Concert for church funds in our favourite

Porthcawl Male Choir Despite dreadful weather conditions, a capacity audience filled Hope Baptist to be entertained by Porthcawl Male Choir, under the baton of MD, Mair Jones and Accompanist Matthew Lewis.

As an extra bonus the audience were further entertained by recently formed Ladies choir, Cor Serenata from Port Talbot, directed by their MD, again, Matthew Lewis. Matthew is an accomplished and versatile, young musician who is passionate about all forms of music and is always prepared to help out if Porthcawl Male Choir has a problem. He is the regular accompanist to the

local venue, St Mary’s RC Church, at 7pm on Friday 7th December. As usual, this is our chance to repay St Mary’s for hosting our Annual Concert there each year. We expect to share the concert with the children’s choir from St Mary’s RC School. This always makes for a great evening.

Our last engagement before Christmas is the Christmas Service of Remembrance to be held at the Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend, at 7pm on Thursday 13th December.

The choir rehearses every Thursday evening at 7.30pm in the OCPLC, Bryntirion. Further information from: Gareth Reese, Choir Secretary, 07773 170373, 01656 862037, reesegj@gmail.com TIM O’HAGAN

Port Talbot Cymric Male Choir, of which Mair is also the MD. Shortly after this concert the Porthcawl Choir joined Llantrisant Male Choir in a joint concert at the town’s Bethel Baptist Church. Porthcawl Male Choir fielded the same musical team as for Bridgend, Mair and Mattew, whilst Llantrisant were conducted by their MD, Huw Parkman. Here again the audience were given an extra treat in the shape of pupils from Y Pant Comprehensive School. The variety of vocal and instrumental talents shown during the evening by these pupils is a credit to themselves, the school and particularly to their head of music, Mr Marvin Thomas.

JOHN WILLIAMS

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Porthcawl’s ‘Davie’ sings her way to ‘Open Mic UK’ success!

Porthcawl singer-songwriter Davie wowed the crowd and judging panel at the Open Mic UK Regional Showcase at the Coal Exchange, Cardiff, and is now one step away from performing at The O2 Arena in London.

Thousands of acts entered Open Mic UK 2012 with the best chosen to represent their area. Having performed and impressed the audience and judges in Cardiff, Davie will perform again at the area finals in Reading early in December, with the chance to progress to the National Grand Final at the O2 in London on 19th January 2013.

Finalists will compete for the overall ‘Open Mic UK’ title before prestigious judges such as

Jazz in the Stage Door On January 24th Porthcawl Jazz Club welcomes the Sara Colman Trio for the first jazz session of 2013.

Sara started out on piano and was writing songs in her teens before studying music at the Birmingham Conservatoire where she is now the jazz vocal teacher. She has enjoyed a long-standing collaboration with Liane Carroll and Jacqui Dankworth and recently completed an MA in song writing. Her brother Andrew, a flugelhorn/trumpet player, studied at the Leeds College of

Annie Nightingale and Radio 1 DJ, Ras Kwame. Previous winner Birdy, has recently been a favourite on Radio 1 after signing with Warner Music with two hit singles under her belt already.

There’s more than £50,000 in prizes up for grabs this year, and the overall winner gets significant investment with the opportunity to tour the UK. You can follow Davie on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube via the usual link: /DavieOfficial. For more information and tickets, go to: www. openmicuk.co.uk SUSAN DAVIES SCAN HERE FOR 'BY MYSELF' BY DAVIE

Bridgend Male Choir December schedule

Music and won the Royal and Sun Alliance Young Jazz Musician of the Year competition in 1999. I saw him at Swanage Jazz Festival two years ago giving a blistering performance on flugelhorn. He is also a regular performer at Ronnie Scotts and Cork Jazz Festival. Finally, Ruth Hammond completes the trio –a well-known singer, sax and piano player she has also performed at Ronnie Scotts, Jazz Café and the Albert Hall.

With such a wealth of talent moulded into one trio this will be a rare musical treat and an evening not to be missed.

SUE SCOTT

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THURSDAY 13th

DECEMBER SATURDAY 1st • Christmas Exhibition & Craft Fair By members of Silures @ Silures Gallery, 40 South Road, Porthcawl CF36 3DG. Runs until Sunday 30th December. Open 11am to 4.30pm weekends • Porthcawl Art Society Christmas Exhibition & Coffee Morning 10.30 am at the Old Police Station, John Street, Porthcawl

SUNDAY 2nd • Reiki 1 The Initiation Degree Workshop 10.30am–4.30pm.

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THURSDAY 6th • Headway Christmas Gathering Event @ Evergreen Hall, Angel Street Bridgend, CF31 2PD. There will be a children’s entertainer, tombola stall Cake Stall, various other stalls, Raffle and competitions. Mince Pies and Coffee. The event is free and all are welcome.

Jibe, joke, jollify The Mid Glamorgan Savoyards certainly ‘jollified’ their audience with their recent charity production of ‘The Yeoman of The Guard’ at Porthcawl Pavilion.

From the lively overture to the finale, the orchestra and cast delivered a colourful and lively evening. Musical Director Roger Hudd, Producer Andrew Griffiths and the Leader of the Orchestra, Caroline Green, brought together local players who supported and complemented the excellent soloists and chorus.

The comic duo Elsie and Jack

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FRIDAY 7th • Nottage Primary PTA Christmas Fayre @ 3.45pm at Nottage Primary School, Suffolk Place, Porthcawl. Lots to enjoy for the whole family, including raffle, tombola, lucky dip, refreshments, Father Christmas, Nottage plum puddings and much more

SUNDAY 9th • Tabernacl Music Society's performance of 'The Armed Man'- A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins. Also featuring will be Handel's Coronation Anthems, 'Zadock the Priest' and 'Let Thy Hand be Strengthened' and Albinoni's 'Adagio for Organ and Strings' performed by Steven Burges.

Conducted by Kevin Adams.

At Tabernacl Chapel, Derwen Road, Bridgend. Tickets: £10, Students: £5 available from the Secretary 07974 765578, members of the choir or at the door

(Bronwen Beckett and Rob Reynolds) entertained the audience with polished singing and acting, Jack particularly impressing with his many tongue-twisting lines. Phoebe (Rhiannon Evans) came over as quite a modern woman, confident and strong in her singing and acting. Such a shame she ended up sacrificing herself by marrying someone so unsuitable!

The trios and quartets blended together perfectly and received a collective sigh of satisfaction from the audience after the well known song, ‘When a Wooer goes a-wooing’.

The colourful costumes and a

• Jazz in the Stage Door ‘Roger Marks' Cornish Armada @ the Grand Pavilion @ 8pm.

Tickets £7. 01656 815995 or at www.grandpavilion.co.uk • Calling the community of Cornelly & district! Cornelly Horticultural Society are holding their Christmas coffee morning at the New House Inn, North Cornelly at 10am–12noon. Come along and enjoy home-made cakes and lots of stalls with great ideas for Christmas presents!

• Friends of Kenfig WI Christmas Concert 7pm at The Public Hall North Cornelly (doors open 6.30pm). Programme to include singing from local choir 'Sounds Familiar'.

Admission £3. Light refreshments of coffee/tea and mince pies. All welcome

FRIDAY 14th • Porthcawl Choral Society Our conductor Barrie Wilson will conduct his very last concert at 7.30pm in All Saints’ Church Porthcawl. The choir will perform 'Christ is Born' by John Peterson, and will be supported by vocalists Wendy Kupinski and David Maybury, accompanied by Catherine White on flute and Hefin Miles on violin. Tickets cost £6 at the door. Come

Boys required for PAODS 2013 production of Oliver!

PAODS invite applications from boys aged 8 – 16 with an interest in musical theatre who wish to be considered as members of the cast for its production of confident chorus who were obviously enjoying themselves as much as the audience, created a performance that delighted everyone. Over £2,000 was raised, to be shared between The Royal British Legion, Macmillan Cancer Support, and

and enjoy a festive evening of music, mince pies and wine

WEDNESDAY 19th • Gwasanaeth Carolau Adran Ac Aelwyd Yr Urdd Porthcawl Carol Service @ Capel y Tabernacl, Fenton Place @ 6pm. Dewch i fwynhau gwledd o garolau Cymraeg. Bydd lluniaeth ysgafn yn y Neuadd ar ôl y gwasanaeth. / Come and enjoy a feast of Welsh carols.

Light refreshments in the Hall afterwards. Croeso cynnes iawn i bawb

SATURDAY 15th • Craft/Gift Fair @ Brackla Community Centre, Whitethorn Drive, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2PQ. 10am– 3pm. Free entry & parking.

Lots of stalls. Refreshments served. 01443 202052 or blossomevents11@yahoo.co.uk • Carols on the Piazza @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl, 11am–12 noon. Come and celebrate with us. Also on the 22nd

MONDAY 24th • Candlelight Communion Services @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl, 6pm and 11.15pm

TUESDAY 25th • Christmas Day Service @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl, 10am. All welcome

“Oliver!” in Porthcawl from 25th-27th April 2013.

Auditions will be held on 16th/17th December. Please apply for an application form and for further details to barriewilson1@sky.com or telephone 01656 788148. Forms must be returned by 10th December 2012.

BARRIE WILSON

the Save The Children Fund. In eighteen years the Savoyards have raised over £49,000 for charity.

We’re looking forward to next year’s production!

DOMINIQUE SPEAREY

Porthcawl girl seeks sponsorship for tackling poverty in Bangladesh

A Porthcawl girl has just five weeks to raise £800 to support a project that tackles poverty in Bangladesh.

Catherine Walters, 19, of Nottage, Porthcawl, will travel to Bangladesh in January to work on the development programme for three months.

Catherine will team up with Bangladeshi volunteers to tackle some of the problems facing the local community.

Catherine, who is a familiar face at musical and drama productions with both Porthcawl

Comprehensive School and PAODS, is now keen to use her experience to aid her fundraising. She is asking for help in finding venues for concerts over the Christmas/New Year period, and for donations of prizes which can be raffled.

“The project I’m working on is run by the development charity, Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO), and aims to tackle poverty-related issues such as health and hygiene, access to water, agriculture and education. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside people from a different culture who have requested help from young volunteers to fight poverty and make a difference where it’s needed most. I’m really excited to get out there!”

To sponsor Catherine, visit justgiving.com/CatherineWalters1. Alternatively, if you would like to offer assistance by donating a venue, prize or service, please e-mail catherine-walters@hotmail.com.

CATHERINE WALTERS

Porthcawl Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society

Calendar Girls

by Tim Firth Based on the Miramax motion picture

by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth

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ROTARY CLUB OF PORTHCAWL CAROLCADE 2012 Father & Mother Christmas, with their sleigh and reindeer, will visit the following areas of Porthcawl between 5.15pm and 8.45pm

Wednesday 12th December Thursday 13th December Monday 17th December Thursday 15th December

Reserve Nights: Friday 14th December and Wednesday 19th December Further information available from ivelaw@ hotmail.com

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WEDNESDAY 12TH DECEMBER SUFFOLK PLACE GEORGE STREET FAIRFAX CRESCENT FENTON PLACE SOUTH ROAD SOUTH PLACE ARLINGTON ROAD FORTY ACRE SITE (ARRIVE APPROX. 7PM) PENYLAN AVENUE ADRIAN CLOSE STATFORD DRIVE LOCKS LANE CROSSFIELD AVENUE SPRINGFIELD AVENUE HUTCHWNS CLOSE WINDSOR ROAD

LONG ACRE DRIVE (FAR END) HILARY WAY ANGLESEY WAY SANDPIPER ROAD SKER WALK WEST PARK DRIVE ROCKFIELDS GLYNSTELL ROAD (ARRIVE APPROX 7 .00PM) WEST END AVENUE WEST PARK DRIVE SANDPIPER ROAD CURLEW ROAD PINTAIL CLOSE CURLEW ROAD KITTIWAKE CLOSE

BRYNEGLWYS GARDENS ST. JOHN’S DRIVE ALDENHAM ROAD BRIDGEND ROAD MANOR GROVE BIRCH WALK (ARRIVE APPROX 7PM) BEECH GROVE LABURNHAM DRIVE LARCH CLOSE THE BURROWS THE FIRS OAK TREE DRIVE JUNIPER CLOSE LIME TREE WAY ROWAN DRIVE LINDEN WAY

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Enjoy Bryngarw’s best Victorian Christmas yet!

With the festive season fast approaching, Bryngarw House and Country Park is hosting a Christmas-themed weekend with a Victorian twist on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December between 11am - 5pm.

‘A Victorian Christmas’ this year will be packed with even more fun festivities, with a Christmas market featuring various locally produced foods and crafts and a range of nostalgic activities, rides and stalls.

Listen to Victorian storytellers sharing stories about Christmas during the Victorian period and enjoy fun-filled activities with children’s entertainers, including a circus workshop.

The star of the show at this year’s event is Father Christmas, who is looking forward to meeting all the boys and girls in his special grotto. Come and say hello to Santa and share

your Christmas wish!

Admission and car parking for the event are free, but charges apply for rides, stalls, food and drink. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Due to this being an outdoor event it is weather dependent, we therefore advise you contact Bryngarw House on 01656 729009 prior to starting your journey.

For further details on the events taking place at Bryngarw House and Country Park visit: www.bryngarwhouse. co.uk Bryngarw House and Country Park is part of the ‘One Historic Garden’ project linking heritage, gardens and opportunities across South Wales, and is part-funded by the EU’s Convergence European Regional Development Fund through Visit Wales & the Welsh Government and supported by The Valleys Heart and Soul of Wales campaign.

LUKE FOX BCBC

A Victorian Christmas Nadolig Oes Fictoria Bryngarw House and Country Park One Historic Garden

Tˆy a Pharc Gwledig Bryngarw Un Ardd Hanesyddol

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December 11am – 5pm

Dydd Sadwrn 15 a dydd Sul 16 Rhagfyr 11am – 5pm

• rides, stalls, crafts and food • children’s entertainers and brass band • Father Christmas A great weekend of family fun!

• reidiau, stondinau, crefftau a bwyd • diddanwyr plant a band pres • Siôn Corn Penwythnos gwych o hwyl i’r teulu!

Free admission Mynediad am ddim

01656 725155 bryngarwpark@bridgend.gov.uk www.bryngarwhouse.co.uk @BridgendCBC Due to this being an outdoor event it is weather dependent. Please contact us on 01656 729009 before starting your journey. Appropriate footwear will be required as some activities will take place on the lawn.

Gan mai digwyddiad yn yr awyr agored yw hwn, bydd yn ddibynnol ar y tywydd.

Cysylltwch â ni ar 01656 729009 cyn cychwyn ar eich siwrnai. Dylid gwisgo esgidiau addas gan y bydd rhai o’r gweithgareddau’n cael eu cynnal ar y lawnt.

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Church Life Centre. 12pm–2pm. Come and learn some new techniques and meet new people. More info: Kim 02920 382431, courseinfosouth@swales.wea.

• ANCIENT ART OF org.uk BELLRINGING, PORTHCAWL • CYLCH MEITHRIN, @ St. Johns Church, Newton Green, PORTHCAWL Open Mon–Fri Porthcawl 7.45-9pm. Email ruth.birch@ 9.15am-1.15pm. Welsh Nursery at hotmail.co.uk Tabernacl Chapel, Fenton Place. 2+ years.

• BALLROOM & SEQUENCE Nicola Jenkins: 07931 957668 DANCING, PORTHCAWL • DANCE CLASSES, (EXCEPT BANK HOLS) @ BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio, the Awel-y-Mor Centre. 2–4.30pm.

Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion. Classes in Admission £2. Tel: 01656 783344 cheerleading/hip hop/jive for kids/line • BELLY DANCING CLASSES adult jive classes 8–9pm. Tel: 07980 Beginners and refreshers @ the Dance 039128 Centre, Elm Crescent, Bryntirion • DRAGON SPORT NETBALL, (next to Philco) 6–7pm. Contact KENFIG HILL 5-6pm @ Cynffig Linda 01656 863639/07824 874511, Sports Hall. Contact: Debbie 07890 elindiabellydance@gmail.com 582636 • BRIDGEND & DISTRICT • HATHA YOGA CLASSES, CAMERA CLUB @ Nolton Church PORTHCAWL 6.30–8pm @ St Hall, Merthyr Mawr Rd, Bridgend, Clare’s School. All levels welcome.

7.30pm. Disabled access. Contact: Please contact Alan Davies, British info@bridgendcameraclub.co.uk Wheel of Yoga teacher, on 01639 888705 • BRIDGEND WARRIORS • INDOOR 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL KICKBOXING CLUB, LEAGUE, MAESTEG @ Maesteg BRIDGEND Above Codys, The Comprehensive 6–9pm. Boys 13–15 Dunraven Arms Hotel, Bridgend. years. Call Phil on 07535 254290 or Beginners: 6.30–8pm, graded email philipnmorgan@sky.com members: 7.30–9pm (times overlap).

• JOY OF LIVING Classes in kkaw_copp@hotmail.com mindfulness meditation. Learn to calm • BRIDGEND U3A, BRIDGEND the mind and open the heart. Every 1st Every 3rd Monday @ The Mission for and 3rd Monday of the month at Friends the Deaf, Coychurch Rd, Bridgend, 2pm.

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BCLC Cefn Cribwr www.mybclc.org/ 01656 745655. Age 4–9. £2 inc. tuck shop, drink, craft • MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, BRIDGEND Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged 3 months to 4 years. New after school class 4pm. Term time only @ St Marys RC Church Hall, Ewenny road, Bridgend. Contact Emma to book a complimentary session: 01656 649190, emma.loyns@monkeymusic.co.uk, www.monkeymusic.co.uk • OVER 50s KEEP-FIT, BRACKLA Brackla Community Centre. 10.30– 11.30am. Call Pat on 01656 785148 • PENCOED & DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETY, PENCOED @ Salem Chapel Vestry, Coychurch Road, Pencoed, 7.30–9.30pm. Mixed voices, new members welcome. Contact Helen: 01656 861481 • PORTHCAWL CHORAL SOCIETY PRACTICE @ Trinity Church 7.15–9.15pm. Mixed voice choir.

New members welcome. 01656 784211 • PORTHCAWL DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB @ The Rest Hotel, 7pm. Contact Tricia: 01656 785794 • PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB FREE beginners karate course, with 5th dan Christian Whale. 4.45–5.45pm at Awel-y-Mor Centre, Porthcawl. Just turn up or call Christian on 07784 317151. All ages welcome. Regular Training for all graded students of all ages 5.45–7pm • PRAM FITNESS, BRIDGEND 1.30–2.30PM @ the Loft Cafe, Broadlands. Specialist outdoor postnatal exercise class for mums whilst baby enjoys a ride in their pram. Contact Sarah on 07917 276788. Email sarahdowson@sky.com • ROCK MONDAY 7–9pm. BCLC Cefn Cribwr www.mybclc.org/ 01656 745655.

Age 5–8. 50p • SALSA DANCE BEG/IMP, BRIDGEND 8pm @ The Dance Centre/Labour Club Bryntirion, 01656 652165 • SLIMMING WORLD WITH DEE @ North Cornelly Community Centre, 10am. Call 07733 267369 • SNAC - SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITY CLUB, MARGAM Adult Social Night 6.30–9pm £4. Call Cheryl 01639 899666 • STREET DANCE CLASSES with the British Street Dance champions BRIDGEND: @ Westward Community Centre, Llangewydd Rd Bridgend. 3–5yrs 4–5pm, 6–11yrs 5–6pm. More info: 07974

904181. www.popstarsdancestudios. co.uk • TAI CHI FOR HEALTH, PORTHCAWL (except bank holidays) @ Awel Y Mor Centre, Porthcawl. 10–11.30am. Eening classes at other venues. www.cobwebs.uk.net/ suntaiji • TANG SOO DO, PYLE & DISTRICT (Korean self defence). No training fee for 1st month. 5–6.30pm mixed class (also Fridays). Upstairs in Pyle Life Center contact Kyo Sa Nim Gareth Powell on 01656 659592/ 07884 295499/gareth.powell@tangsoodo. co.uk • TRINITY ART GROUP @Trinity Church, Porthcawl, 7pm. Beginners & experienced artists, 14+. Wide range of media, subjects and approaches. Also on Fridays, 1–4.30pm. Jean: 01656 783017 • WEIGHTWATCHERS CLASSES @ Trinty Church, John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3DT, Monday 9.30am. Also Bridgend Bryntirion and Laleston Community Association, Bryntirion, CF31 4DF, 6pm. Warm welcome to all. For further information please call 07976 667027 • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL With Carol Curtis Jones. British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Trinity Church, Porthcawl 1–3pm. Beginners welcome. 01656 773266 • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL With Carol Curtis Jones. British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Awel-y-Mor. 7.15–9pm.

Beginners welcome. Tel. 01656 773266 • ZUMBA @ Labour Club, Bryntirion.

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Everyone welcome, for further details contact Diane Ryan 07773 912728 or www.zumba.com • ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS @ Porthcawl RFC, 10.15 am with Nikki, Qualified Fitness and Zumba Instructor, insured and CRB checked. £3.50 per class. Please wear trainers and prepare to sweat! All abilities welcome

Tuesday • 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP @ Willow Beaver Colony. Ages 6–8, 4.30–5:45pm. Cub Scout Pack. Ages 8–10, 6–8pm. Cornelly Scout & Guide Hall, Meadow Street, North Corrnelly.

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07708 964032, info@forcesfitness.co.uk • PENYBONT LADIES CHOIR, BRIDGEND @ Bryntirion Community Centre, Bridgend, 5–7pm.

New members welcome. Joan: 01656 740840 • POEMS AND PINTS, PORTHCAWL 7.30pm, every 3rd Tuesday: Lorelei Inn, Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl. All those with an active interest in poetry welcome. poemspints. webs.com • PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS CLUB (TERM TIME ONLY) Girls and boys gymnastics classes, from 3+ years @ Porthcawl Comprehensive School, Park Avenue. Classes from 4.45–7.15pm, please call for details. Tel: 07971 476738 • PORTHCAWL MALE CHOIR PRACTICE 7.30–9.30pm @ Presbyterian Church, Arlington Road, new members needed. Contact Mike Watkins on 07729 691496. Also on Fridays • SHOTOKAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL @ St John’s School, 6.30–7.30pm. Call Phil on 07966 624140.

All welcome • SLAPPINGSKINS AFRICAN DRUM WORKSHOP, BRIDGEND Workshops at Heronsbridge School, Bridgend. 6–7pm for beginners; 7–8pm for regulars. All instruments provided. Contact Aaron at www.slappingskins.co.uk • STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, PENCOED Pencoed Library. 2.30pm.

01656 754840 www.bridgend.gov.uk/ libraries • STREET DANCE FOR ADULT IMPROVERS, BRIDGEND 8pm @ The Dance Centre/Labour Club Bryntirion, Tel: 01656 652165 • PORTHCAWL MUSIC SOCIETY (CLASSICAL) Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 2pm at the Brentwood Hotel, Porthcawl. New members welcome. Secretary, Jean Ball: 01656 782917 • SING AND SIGN, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES @ Awely-Mor Community Centre, Porthcawl, CF36 5TN. Stage 1: 9.45–10.45am.

Stage 2: 11am–12.00pm. For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk • SLIMMING WORLD, PORTHCAWL @ Tabernacle Chapel, Fenton Place. 5.30pm–7pm. Call Gaynor 01656 788763 • STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN,

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9.30–10.30am & 10.30–11.30am. Based on Pilates. £4. Your teacher is two time Olympian silver medal winner Sue Cheesbrough. Ring 07866 313623 for more details.

• FILM CLUB @ Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. Please visit our Facebook page or contact the Grand Pavilion Box Office. £4 per film or £27 for the season.

• FRENCH & SPANISH CLUBS FOR CHILDREN, BRIDGEND Aged 4–11 years. A fun program all in French and Spanish. alicastanera@ googlemail.com or 07533 597229 • GROUNDWORK ACTIVE PLAY SESSIONS Ages 8-12 @ Newton Park.

4–6pm. A supervised 2 hour activity session with trained Groundwork staff and PCSO Holly. Sports, arts and crafts, and general outdoor activities. Activities are led by the children that attend.

• GYMTOTS, KENFIG HILL 2–5yrs @ Cynffig Sports hall. Contact: Debbie 07890 582636 • HATHA YOGA CLASS @ the YMCA on John Street, Porthcawl. Mixed ability class, so all levels welcome. 10– 11.30am. For more info contact Michele 07793 544 956 email: mail@ michelelambertyoga.co.uk www. michelelambertyoga.co.uk • KICKBOXING CLASSES: BEGINNERS ONLY, BRIDGEND @ Jeff’s Kickboxing Gym, Dunraven Arms. 6.30–8pm • KETTLE BELL CLASSES @ Cynffig Comprehensive. 5.15–6.15pm.

All over body workout. Interested? please contact Debbie on 07779 709814.

Also on a Thursday, 5.45–6.45pm • KOREAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL TANG SOO DO @ All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. Martial arts for the whole family. Tiger Tots: 4–6yrs: 6–6.30pm; Dragons: 7–12 yrs 6.30–7.30pm; Adults: 13yrs+: 7.30–8.30pm. Tel 07788 482450 e-mail: porthcawltsd@btinternet.com.

Web: www.ttfuk.co.uk Also on Fridays • LINE DANCING FOR ALL @ the Newton Institute, Porthcawl. 7pm–9.30 pm, £3.50. Everyone welcome – beginners to enthusiasts. Come and learn some great dances and get fit at the same time.

• LADIES ONLY FITNESS SESSIONS, SOUTH CORNELLY @ 2tone fitness, South Cornelly Trading estate. 8–9pm. Call Jo on 07730 676664 or 01656 670064 • LIBRARY READERS’ GROUPS @ Pencoed Library, every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10am. Tel: 01656 754840 www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries, Also @ Aberkenfig Library – every 1st Tuesday of the month,11.30am. 01656 754820, abkenlib@bridgend.gov.uk.

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Make new friends, have fun & learn some great dances • LINE DANCE CLASSES @ Awel y Mor, Porthcawl. Everyone welcome, including beginners. 7pm start, £4 per person. 01639 631544 or 07770 966624 • LUNCHEON CLUB for senior citizens @ Trinity Church, John St, Porthcawl, 12.30. All are welcome. For further details tel. 01656 772364

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7-9pm with new groups opening on other nights. £20 per month. 01656 856074 for more information • ADULT AQUA FIT CLASS, PORTHCAWL 7pm @ Splashland Pool, Trecco Bay Holiday Park. Last class for 2012: December 4th. Classes resume Tuesday, March 5th, 2013. For further information call Diane 07966 529417 • AEROBICS, KENFIG HILL 6.15–7.15pm @ Cynffig Sports Hall, everyone welcome. Contact: Debbie 07890 582636. Also on Sunday 5–6pm • BELLY DANCING CLASSES Improvers @ the Dance Centre, Elm Crescent, Bryntirion (next to Philco) 6 - 7pm. Contact Linda 01656 863639/07824 874511, elindiabellydance@gmail.com • BOUNCE & RHYME SESSIONS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library, 10am (term time only). 01656 754845, www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries • BRIDGEND ATHLETICS CLUB Adult beginners and improvers jog club @ Bridgend AC track, next to Newbridge Fields, meet at 6.30pm, More info: Jon, treasurer@bridgendac.co.uk • BRIDGEND & DISTRICT BONSAI SOCIETY, PYLE 1st Tuesday of every month @ Pyle Church hall, opposite Clarke’s garage, 7pm. New members always welcomed. Secretary: 01656 742008, Chairman: 01656 742077 • BRIDGEND HOME EDUCATORS A support, educational and social group for families who are educating their children at home. Tondu Wesley Methodist Church, 10am till 2pm.

See the website for more details: www. bridgendhomeeducators.org • BRIDGEND RAMBLERS A bi-weekly programme of walks between 7m and 10m. Meet at Pyle Swimming Pool, we’re gone by 9am. See www. bridgendramblers.co.uk for programme • CHESS CLUB, BRIDGEND @ the Function room, West House public house, West House, Cefn Glas, Bridgend. All beginners & experienced players welcome. 7–10 30pm. Contact: kearn7@aol.com • CHILDREN’S STORYTIME, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre from 2.15–2.45pm. FREE. Tel: 01656 754850 email: pylelib@bridgend.gov.uk • CORNELLY LUNCHEON CLUB @ Cornelly Community Centre, 12.30pm. All welcome for good home cooked food, set meal £3.50 (main meal/pudding and t/coffee). Great company great food! Also on a Thursday • CYLCH TI & FI (BILINGUAL MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP), PORTHCAWL Ti a Fi Tabernacle, Neuadd Eglwys Tabernacle Church Hall, Elder Lane, Bridgend, 12.45 –2.15pm.

Call Lou Stevens-Jones 07966 313609 • DANCE CLASSES, BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio Dance Centre, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion. Drama/ Tap/ Jazz/ Acrobatics/ Line/Ballet. 07980 039128 • DUPLICATE BRIDGE, PORTHCAWL @ The Rest, Porthcawl, 2–4.15pm. Varied standard of players, all abilities welcome. More info: Chris on 01656 656294 or Rex on 01656 773495, www.bridgewebs.com/rest • EXERCISE FOR THE OVER 50s

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Sharon: 07932 549988, SharonJames@ weight-watchers.co.uk • WELSH LANGUAGE GROUP, ABERKENFIG @ Aberkenfig Library. Every 1st Tuesday of the month at 11.30am (no meetings in August).

Tel: 01656 754820 email: abkenlib@ bridgend.gov.uk • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL with Carol Curtis-Jones, British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Hope Chapel, Newton: 1–3pm. Hope Chapel: 7.15–9pm.

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• BRIDGEND COUNTY SHOW MEETINGS @ Bridgend Festivals Office, Cambria House, Wyndham St. 1st Wed of the month at 6.30pm. Tel: 01656 661338 www.bridgend-events.co.uk • 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP • BRIDGEND PARKINSONS GROUP Every 2nd Wednesday @ Llys Silverbirch Beaver Colony. Ages 6–8, Faen Community Hall, Quarella Road.

4.30–5.45pm. Cornelly Scout & Guide Tel: 01656 720791 Hall, Meadow Street, North Corrnelly.

• BRIDGEND YOUTH THEATRE Contact Rob on F700pff@aol.com or WORKSHOPS Junior & Youth 01656 746564 Theatre Workshops (5–25). Grand • 1ST PORTHCAWL SCOUT Pavilion, Porthcawl. Wednesdays, GROUP Cubs (8–10½yrs) Saturdays & Sundays during term-time.

5.30–7.15pm. Woodland Hall, Woodland Backstage and design tuition, as well as Ave. Meirion: 01656 784711 performing experiences. Pre-booking • ADRAN YR URDD, PORTHCAWL @ Tabernacl New Hall, essential for all classes. 01656 815995.

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07890 582636 12.30–3.30pm at Trinity Church, • BALLROOM & LATIN Beginners & Porthcawl. Info and advice for Carers. improvers 7–9pm @ The Dance Centre, Disabled access. 01656 784100 Bridgend. 01656 652165 • CIVIL SERVICE CLUB Every 3rd www.dancecentre-bridgend.com Wednesday of the month at All Saints • BODY TONING - PILATES Church Hall, Victoria Ave, Porthcawl, (mat required) Use of weights and 2pm. Activities, talks, outings, meals out, resistance bands optional. 9.45–10.45am etc. All welcome. More info: Alf, 01656 Awel y Mor Community Centre, 782433 or Elaine, 01656 784271 Porthcawl.

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Mixed choir @ Tabernacl Church, boogiebeat.co.uk Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–9pm. All • BOWLS, PORTHCAWL @ Griffin welcome. 01656 784180. www.Cor-BroPark, from 4pm. From beginners to Ogwr.com players with years of experience. Also • CORNELLY & KENFIG HILL on Sundays from 4pm and Fridays from PUMAS FOOTBALL CLUB @ 2.30pm. All welcome. Call Derrick on Cynffig Comprehensive School Girls 01656 784149 Gym. 5–6pm. Ages 5–7yrs. Boys & Girls • BRIDGEND INVOLVEMENT welcome. Contact Mark for details: GROUP ‘Peer support in recovery’.

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• CREATE YOUR DREAMS Service user led group, providing AWAKE Adults. Cost £5 @ 11am support and information for people 12am. Time to focus on where you want affected by drug and alcohol and their to go, who you want to be and how you families. Contact Linda: 1656 763117 are going to get there. Creative thinking, (Mondays only), abm.bigbridgend@ doing and being for a Freshstart to living. wales.nhs.uk Zumba.com or call 07886 487853

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Contact 01792 462845 or just drop in • DISCOVERY TOTS Baby Play, 10am @ Williams Memorial Hall, Coychurch. £4 pay as you go. (multi sensory play for ages 6 wks to 2 yrs).

Baby Massage Courses and Alpha Bugs classes also available. Contact Helen: 01656 818727 / 07795 150602 / info@discoverytots.co.uk / www. discoverytots.co.uk Classes Thursday @ Bijou, Cowbridge too (free play included) • HATHA YOGA, BRACKLA All levels welcome. 8–9.30pm @ Brackla sports centre, Bramble way, Brackla Cf31 2PQ. Contact Michele: 07793 544 956, michelelambert 21@hotmail.com www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk • HATHA YOGA CLASSES, PYLE 6.30pm @ The Life Centre. All levels welcome. Contact Alan Davies, British Wheel of Yoga Teacher, on 01639 888705 • JUDOKWAI, BRIDGEND @ Cefn Glas, Bridgend, 07530 700243 (Andrew).

Juniors (6–15 yrs) 7–8pm. Seniors (16+) 8.30–10pm • KYOKUSHIN KARATE CLUB, BRIDGEND @ The Deaf Club, Tremains Road, Bridgend. Also, Fridays @ The Scouts Hall, Cefn Glass, Bridgend and Sundays @ Nantymoel Memorial Hall, Ogmore Vale. All classes 7.30pm.

Everyone welcome. Children must be over 8 years old. First lesson free. Call Jason: 07779 113273 • JUNIOR & YOUTH THEATRE WORKSHOPS, PORTHCAWL (5–25) During school term-time. Also Saturdays and Sundays. More info: 01656 815995 or pavilion@bridgend. gov.uk • KETTLE BELL CLASSES @ Cynffig Comprehensive School’s main hall. 6–6.45pm. Call Debbie: 07779 709814 • LIBRARY READERS’ GROUP, PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library, 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm.

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Aged 3 months to 4 years. Contact Emma to book a free trial (01656) 649190. www.monkeymusic.co.uk • NEWTON WI, PORTHCAWL 7pm, 1st Wed of every month at Gilgal Church Hall, Woodlands Ave, Porthcawl.

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Create, play, chat, relax, and enjoy together. Make space to reawaken yourself. Email: freshstart.grice@gmail. com Call: 07866 277560 www.siobhangrice.com • PIPSW BREASTFEEDING GROUP @ The Function Room, The Haywain, Brackla, Bridgend, 10-12. All pregnant and breastfeeding mums welcome. No charge. Also at The Dance Centre, Elm Crescent, Bryntirion, Bridgend on Fridays • PORTHCAWL ART SOCIETY Interested in art? Join us at the Old Police Station, John Street Porthcawl, 1.30–3.30pm. Also on Thursdays, 7–9pm. Lydia: 01656 767611 • PORTHCAWL FLORAL ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Interested in becoming a flower arranger? Alternate Wednesdays at AwelMor Centre, Porthcawl. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tel: 01656 785388 • PORTHCAWL RUNNING CLUB Meeting at the Porthcawl Rugby Club at 6.30pm. Large beginners group. Further information email: porthcawlrunners@ hotmail.co.uk. Also on Fridays • QUIZ NIGHT @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. 8pm • READING GROUP @ Coed Parc, Park St, Bridgend. Every 3rd Wed of the month, 1.30pm (no meeting in August).

01656 754810, coedparclib@bridgend. gov.uk • ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, PORTHCAWL The Porthcawl Branch meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Salthouse on the Square at 7.30pm. All welcome even if you are not ex-forces

• ST JOHN AMBULANCE Older Cadets @ Trinity Church. 6–7.30pm. Call 01656 786869 for more information • SLIMMING WORLD, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity Church.

9.30am–11am. Call Gaynor 01656 788763 • TABLE TOP SALE @ Griffin Park Community Centre, 10am–2pm. Coffee, tea and snacks available. Traders and crafters welcome. Phone 01656 772534 for bookings and further information • TAI CHI CLASS Traditional Sun Style Taijiquan. Newton Institute. 10–11am.

Other classes held throughout the Borough. Instructor G Lake, email: Caringspirit15@yahoo.co.uk • WEIGHTWATCHERS, LALESTON @ St Davids Church Hall, High St, Laleston CF32 0HP 6pm. Lose weight & keep it off with a plan which fits into your lifestyle. A warm welcome awaits you! Sharon: 07932 549988, SharonJames@weight-watchers.co.uk • WEIGHTWATCHERS, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre, 9–10am • WEIGHTWATCHERS, SARN 6–7pm @ Sarn Lifelong Learning Centre, Merfield Close, Sarn (next to Filco). A simple, healthy, sustainable way to lose weight and keep it off that fits around real life. www.weightwatchers.co.uk or phone 0845 070 4150 • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL with Carol Curtis-Jones, British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Hope Chapel: 7.15–9pm.

Beginners welcome. Tel. 01656 773266 • ZUMBA @ Bryntirion Comp School 6–7pm. £3.50 per class. Bring a bottle of water. All abilities welcome. No need to be a dancer, just feel the beat and move your feet. Qualified instructor for 15 years, teaching Zumba for 3 years. Info: Diane 07773 912728 • ZUMBA WORKOUT @ Porthcawl RFC, 7.45 pm with Nikki ,Qualified Fitness and Zumba Instructor. Insured and CRB checked. £3.50 per class. Please wear trainers and prepare to sweat!

Thursday • 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP Scout Troop. Ages 10–14, 7–9pm @ Cornelly Scout & Guide Hall, Meadow Street, North Corrnelly. Contact Rob on F700pff@aol.com or 01656 746564 • 1ST PORTHCAWL SCOUT GROUP BEAVER COLONY

6–8yrs. 5.15–6.30pm @ Woodland Hall, Woodland, Avenue, Porthcawl. Meirion 784711; davidmann.lewis@virgin.net • AEROBICS CLASS, BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion (next to the community Centre) 6.15–7.15pm. Call Debbie 07779 709814 • ARCHAEOLOGY CYMRU BRIDGEND 2pm at the Hope Baptist Church, Station Hill, Bridgend CF31 1EA. We will examine reconstructing the landscape in the past around Glamorgan, and further a field. Archaeologists' reconstruct the landscape around locations such as Bridgend, to understand the lives of our ancestors, why not come along and see how it's done. Open to anyone with a passion for archaeology. For further details contact Archaeology Cymru at: 07751 255725, or email: karljlangford@hotmail.com • ASPERGER'S SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP by Spectrum, a charitable organisation set up to provide information and support to adults with Asperger`s Syndrome. At the YMCA in Porthcawl, 11.30–2.30 on the 1st floor.

For details call Susan 01656 772534 • BOOGIE BEAT MUSIC & MOVEMENT Classes for toddlers.

11am – 11.45am @ Talbot Community Centre, 9 Prince Road, Kenfig Hill. To book your free trial contact NICKY on 07789 688447 / 01656 782360 www. boogiebeat.co.uk • BREASTFEEDING GROUP, PORTHCAWL @ the Salthouse, 10–12, only in term time. Claire and Carol: 07973 898219 • BINGO & SOCIAL AFTERNOON, PORTHCAWL @ Awel-y-Mor Centre, 1.45–4pm. All welcome.

• BRIDGEND CARERS, PORTHCAWL 1st Thurs of every month, 10am–1pm, Trinity Church, John Street. Advice and information for carers.

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www.bridgend-events.co.uk • BRIDGEND PHILATELIC SOCIETY, BRIDGEND 2nd & 4th Thursday each month @ the Gospel Hall, Oddfellows St, 7.30–9.30pm. Tel: 01656 653753 • BRIDGEND TOWN AFC Under 12s football. Training at Newbridge Fields, Bridgend. 6–7pm. John: 07800 540309 • CHILDREN’S STORYTIME, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre from 11–11.30am. 01656 754850; pylelib@ bridgend.gov.uk • CHOIR PRACTICE, BRIDGEND Bridgend Male Choir. 7.30–9.30pm @ the OCLP Club, Bryntirion, Bridgend. Gareth: 01656 862037. www. bridgendmalechoir.co.uk • CHURCH ON A THURSDAY, PORTHCAWL (Term time only) 7.30–9pm. Informal discussion and fellowship in a relaxed setting at Gilgal Baptist Church, Woodland Ave • COFFEE MORNING/OPEN HOUSE @ Cornelly Community Church, Greenfield Terrace, 9.30–12.

Pop in to meet new friends or bring one with you and have a free cup of coffee and home made cake. Everyone welcome • COFFEE MORNING, KENFIG HILL In the vestry of Pisgah Chapel 10.30–12pm. All proceeds to local youth organisations. Call Karen: 01656 740684 • EXERCISE FOR THE OVER 50s @ the Newton Institute, Porthcawl.

10.30–11.30am. Based on Pilates. £4.

Your teacher is two time olympian silver medal winner Sue Cheesbrough. Ring 07866 313623 for more details • FOLK DANCING, BRIDGEND Penybont Welsh Folk Dancing Club meet at Coychurch Memorial Hall Bridgend at 8.15pm. New members always welcome.

Tel: Sue 01656 659676 • HATHA YOGA, BRYNCETHIN All levels welcome. 7–8.30pm @ Ogmore Comprehensive, Bryncethin Campus, Bryncethin, CF32 9NA. Contact Michele: 07793 544 956, michelelambert 21@hotmail.com www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk • KEEP-FIT CLASSES, COYCHURCH Coychurch Memorial Hall 7–8pm. All levels of fitness catered for. No joining fee. Also on Monday & Friday, 9.30–10.30am • KENFIG HILL & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR Rehearse in the Choral Suite, Green Acre Motel, North Cornelly, 7pm–9pm. Come and give it a try, you won’t regret it. There isn’t a better hobby than singing! Tel: 01656 740766 • KETTLE BELL CALSSES 6–6.45pm, in Cynffig Comprehensive School’s main hall. Call Debbie on 07779 709814.

• KICKBOXING CLASSES: CHILDREN FROM 5 YEARS, BRIDGEND Also on a Monday @ Jeff’s Kickboxing Gym, Dunraven Arms.

6–7pm. Loose clothing to start • LADIES ONLY FITNESS SESSIONS, SOUTH CORNELLY @ 2tone fitness, South Cornelly Trading estate. 8–9pm. Please phone Jo on 07730 676664 or 01656 670064 for more details • LIBRARY READERS’ GROUP,

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PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre, every 3rd Thurs of the month at 7pm. Tel: 01656 754850 www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries • LIFEGUARD CLUB - POOL TRAINING, PYLE @ Pyle Pool 8–10am. Tel: (01656) 771380 for details or www.restbaylifeguards.org.uk • MID GLAMORGAN MIXED CHOIR, PENCOED (Term time only) in The Bowls Club, Pencoed from 7.15–9pm. Call Louise Baker on 01656 667451 timohagan388@hotmail.com • ORIGINAL ARTISTS ACOUSTIC EVENING Every fortnight at the Seahorse, 9pm, in aid of BOBATH Centre for Cerebral Palsy. To play on one of these evenings please contact Nikki on 07916 342370. Small fee to each act.

• PORTHCAWL DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB @ Awel-y-Mor, Porthcawl, 7pm. Contact Tricia: 01656 785794. Also on a Saturday • PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB 5–6.30pm @ Awel Y Mor Community Centre, for Graded Martial Arts students of all ages/with gradings every 3 months. Call Christian Whale (5th Dan) on 07784 317151 • Porthcawl WI Every 4th Thurs @ All Saints Church, Porthcawl, 2–4pm • PREGNANCY YOGA @ Litchard Infants School, 6–7.15pm. A time for you and your baby, suitable from 16 weeks.

6–7.15pm: Pregnancy Yoga (£30 for 6 weeks). 7.30–8.45pm: Yoga Drop-in class (£4.50 per session or £20 for 5 sessions). Please contact Emma on 01656 651230 www.pure-yoga.co.uk or pureYoga on facebook • PYLE & PORTHCAWL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING @ The Rest at 7.15pm.

Diverse range of photography related activities. Call Glyn on 01656 772831 (publicity.officer@pyle-porthcawl-ps. co.uk), or www.pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk • READING GROUPS @ Ogmore Valley Life Centre. Last Thursday of the month, 11am. 01656 754856, ovalelib@bridgend.gov.uk. Also, Pyle Life Centre, every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm. 01656 754850, pylelib@ bridgend.gov.uk No meetings in August • ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION, SWANSEA BAY BRANCH Last Thursday of every month. Further details 01656 670224 • SENSHI DO KARATE & KICKBOXING @ Cefn Glas scouts hall. Karate: 6–7pm. Kickboxing: 7–8pm. www.senshido-wales@webs.com • SHOTOKAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL @ St. John’s School, 6–7pm. Call Phil on 07966 624 140. All welcome.

• SLIMMING WORLD WITH DEE 9.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm at Pyle Parish Hall, Pyle road. Tel: 07733 267369, or just pop in!

• STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL, BRIDGEND Performing arts classes, ages 3–18. Contact Helene on 01446 781454. www.stagecoach. co.uk/bridgend. Also on Friday & Saturday • TAI BO KICK AEROBICS, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre 7.15–8.15pm. Male & female, all ages welcome! Instructor Sarah Panes, Qualified Tai Bo & 2nd Degree Black Belt ITF TKD Instructor.

Kids Tae Kwon Do 6–7pm. Call Sarah:

01656 743478 or 07773 041339 • TI A FI Y SGER PARENT TODDLER GROUP 9–11am.

Cornelly Integrated Centre, Greenfield Terrace, North Cornelly, CF33 4LW. 07866 162440 • WESTWARD 0–4 MEET AND PLAY GROUP A stay and play facility for babies and toddlers aged 0-4. Westward Community Centre, Cefn Glas, Bridgend. 1.30-3pm. £1 donation required (includes tea/coffee) • YOGA CLASS @ Litchard Infants School, 7.30–8.45pm. General drop in class, suitable for all levels, time for you to relax, re-centre and renew.

Please contact Emma on 01656 651230 www.pure-yoga.co.uk or PureYoga on Facebook • ZUMBA North Cornelly Community Centre. 8–845pm. Only £3. Join the party and zumba the winter blues away!

Call Mandy: 07854 372582 • ZUMBA, PORTHCAWL 9.45– 10.45am Awel y Mor Community Centre, Wellfield Avenue and 5.30–6.30pm at Nottage Primary School, Suffolk Place. Hannah Bowen Qualified Fitness Instructor Licensed Zumba Instructor find me on Facebook as Zumba Fitness Porthcawl and on Zumba.com or call 07886 487853

Friday • ARCHAEOLOGY CYMRU ARCHAEOLOGY WALKS 10am meeting at the Llantwit Major Train Station carpark. Looking at a wide range of archaeological sites throughout the Vale of Glamorgan. We look at Iron-Age hill-forts, medieval castles, and even sites that we just discover along the way.

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More info: 07751 255725 or email: karljlangford@hotmail.com • BINGO, KENFIG HILL – after Luncheon Club. Eyes down at 1.45pm at the Talbot Community Centre, Kenfig Hill. More info: Cheryl on 01656 749754 • BOUNCE & RHYME SESSIONS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS @ Aberkenfig Library. 10am. 01656 754820, abkenlib@bridgend.gov.uk. Also @ Pyle Life Centre, every 1st Friday of the month, 2pm. 01656 754850 pylelib@ bridgend.gov.uk • BRIDGEND FUCHSIA SOCIETY, YNYSAWDRE @ Ynysawdre Community Centre. 1st Friday of the month, 7pm. All welcome! Call 01656 661338 / 07976 430086. king-barry@ btconnect.com • BRIDGEND WRITERS’ CIRCLE, BRIDGEND @ Bryntirion & Laleston Community Hall, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion, CF31 4EF. 01656 772738. www.bridgendwriters.webs.com • BUZZ SOFTPLAY (inc. messy play) 10.30am–midday - BCLC Cefn Cribwr. www.mybclc.org/ 01656 745655.

Age 0-3. £3 1st child, subsequent children half price • CHARITY PUB QUIZ, PORTHCAWL @ Seagull Pub, Rest Bay, Porthcawl. 9pm. Proceeds to local charities.

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French 12.30pm–2.30pm. Call Kim: 02920 382431 or Amanda 01656 650360, courseinfosouth@swales.wea.org.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 e-mail: porthcawltsd@btinternet.com. www.ttfuk.co.uk Also on Tuesdays • MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, BRIDGEND Term time only @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl.

Aged 3 months–4 years. Contact Emma for a free trial 01656 649190. www. monkeymusic.co.uk • PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS CLUB (Term time only) Classes from 4.45–7.15pm, please call for details Limited places. Register your child in our fun packed classes. Existing members guaranteed a place. Tel: 07971 476738 • PORTHCAWL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Last Friday of the month in the Unitarian Church School Room, Nottage, 10.30am. More info: 01656 783071 • SEQUENCE DANCING, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity church 8–10.15pm. £2.50. 01656 782606 • SENSHI DO ‘The Warriors Way’ KARATE & KICKBOXING, BRIDGEND @ Brackla Community Centre, Whitethorne drive, Brackla, Bridgend. 6.30–7.30pm. All levels, beginners welcome. Call 07791 412864, email bkkc@live.co.uk • SHOUT – FOR OVER 50s, PORTHCAWL 1st Friday of month.

Open forum in Porthcawl to express your concerns. @ Trinity Church at 2pm.

Tel: 01656 786463 • SING AND SIGN, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, BRIDGEND @ 9.45–10.45am. For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@singandsign. co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk • TAI CHI, BRIDGEND @ Bridgend Recreation Centre, 7–8.30pm. Beginners welcome. John Jones, Chief Instructor. sunsdragon@hotmail.com • TAI CHI CLASS Traditional Sun Style Taijiquan. Pyle Church Hall. 10–11am.

Other classes held throughout the Borough. Instructor G Lake, email: Caringspirit15@yahoo.co.uk • TANG SOO DO, PYLE & DISTRICT (Korean self defence) No training fee for first month. Junior 5yrs+ 6.30–.15pm. Mixed class 7.20–8.30pm.

Advanced Class 8.30–9pm (also Mondays). Upstairs in Pyle Life Centre.

Kyo Sa Nim Gareth Powell: 01656 659592/ 07884 295499/gareth.powell@ tangsoodo.co.uk • TI Â FI AR LAN Y MÔR BILINGUAL PARENT TODDLER GROUP 10am-11:30am. All Saints Church Vestry, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. Call: Lou on 07966 313609 • TIMESIGNS ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD WORKSHOPS, BRIDGEND Meet at Bridgend Train Station, 10am. Looking at the archaeological landscape, through all periods. Walking boots and flask

Learn and perform regularly! All levels, guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, singers, all welcome. Book a place on 01656 786319. Rock & Arts Club, 41 John Street, Porthcawl Town/ www.rockclub.org.uk • SILURES ART GALLERY, BOOGIE BEAT classes and parties are PORTHCAWL Open every Weekend and Bank Holidays 11am to 4.30pm at 40 ENERGETIC and FUN, introducing boys and girls to South Road. New exhibition each month the joys of MUSIC, DANCE AND SINGING. with free admission. www.silures.co.uk • ST JOHN AMBULANCE Adults Our pre-school classes are themed based on traditional fairy @ Trinity Church. 6–7.30pm. Call 01656 tales and nursery rhymes using all our own music and illustrations.

786869 for more information • STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, Contact Nicky on 07789 688447 PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library for more information or to book your FREE TRIAL for the 2.30pm. Tel: 01656 754845 email: PORTHCAWL or KENFIG HILL class porthcawllib@bridgend.gov.uk • STREET DANCE CLASSES with the British Street Dance champions NORTH CORNELLY: @ Cornelly Community Centre, Heol Las North Cornelly. 3–5yrs 10.30–11.30am, 6–11yrs 11.30–12.30pm.

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Helen on 01656 653809 • CAR BOOT SALE, BRIDGEND All aspects of domestic • CHILDREN’S ART & CRAFT @ the multistorey car park next to Aldi, WORKSHOPS, PORTHCAWL 7am–12pm. 80–200 car boot stalls each plumbing and tiling 10.30–11.45am, Crafty Little Creations week! All proceeds invested into events • Free estimates @ Porthcawl RFC. Call Sue on (01656) in Bridgend. Tel: 01656 661338 788420/ 07791 476882 • CAR BOOT SALES at the Rest • 24hr emergency call out • INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE @ Porthcawl 6am ‘til late. Extremely • No job too small Awel-y-Mor, Porthcawl. First 3 Saturdays popular events – really lovely family of every month. 9am–12pm. Phone Tel: days out. Hot & cold refreshments 01656 657463 to book. Free tea, coffee served throughout the day from our new 01656 662746 | 07518 812438, & biscuits cafe – open daily 10am–4pm, early on Email: • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Saturday car boot Sundays. Sellers £6/car and jcplumbandtile@hotmail.co.uk nights @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. £2 £12/van. More info: 01656 772066 • MEMBERS AND GUESTS OF • CIRCLE OF LIGHT THE RAFA CLUB, PORTHCAWL SPIRITUALIST CHURCH, are invited to enjoy bingo at 7.30pm.

PORTHCAWL @ Awel y Mor Centre. read stories and do craft. New group Tuesdays 7–8pm karate. Beginners followed by live entertainment by top 6pm. itstriza@talk21.com for 0–5 year olds (under 2s must bring and all levels welcome. Call Paul Evans: class artists till 11.30pm • INDOOR 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL, a parent) 07791 412864 • PORTHCAWL & DISTRICT MAESTEG @ Maesteg • ST JOHN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL, • SINGLES RENDEZVOUS CLUB, ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION OF Comprehensive. 11am–6pm. Adults NEWTON Age 3+ every Sunday, BRIDGEND @ the Brewery Field, PAINTINGS @ the old Police Station 16+. Contact Phil: 0753 5254290; 11am–12 noon, in the schoolroom Rugby Club, Tondu Road, Bridgend. For Gallery, John Street. 11am–4.30pm. philipnmorgan@sky.com opposite the church on the green. Great single over 30s. 8pm to midnight. Free, FREE. Also on the rest of the week • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 5–7pm stories, drawing, singing, with Janet and entry £4. Smart dress. 01656 773330 or • PRAM FITNESS, PORTHCAWL @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. Plus karaoke Bev, followed by squash and a biscuit. email oursinglesclub@gmail.com 1.30–2.30PM @ the Salthouse, until late!

Come along any Sunday, we would love Porthcawl. Specialist outdoor post-natal • RED TOOTH POKER, to see you!

Don't exercise class for mums whilst baby PORTHCAWL Evenings @ The • SENSHI DO ‘The Warriors forget! enjoys a ride in their pram. Contact Salthouse, Porthcawl. For a chance to be Way’ KARATE & KICKBOXING, Sarah on 07917 276788. Email sarahin the regional finals and win big money.

BRIDGEND @ 3rd Bridgend dowson@sky.com Or just play for fun. Tel: 01656 783380 Scouts Hall, Llangewydd Rd Bryntirion, The deadline • ROCK CLUB, PORTHCAWL • ST DAVID’S JUNIOR CHURCH Bridgend. 6pm till 7pm Karate and for the January issue is Music workshops for 8–16years old. @ St David’s Church, Florence 7pm to 8pm Kickboxing/MMA. All earlier than usual…

Learning, training, jamming, singers, St, Porthcawl. Term time only, levels, beginners welcome. Call 07791 Monday 10th December meeting new friends, playing in a band.

9.30–10.30am. Play games, sing songs, 412864 email bkkc@live.co.uk Also, necessary. No longer weekly – please call Karl for details on 07805 772818 karljlangford@hotmail.com • TINYTALK BABY SIGNING CLASSES, PYLE @ Coychurch Memorial Hall 10.30–11.30am. Eluned: 07877 566935, eluendw@tinytalk.co.uk or www.tinytalk.co.uk/elunedw • TWIN-KLE TWIN-KLE TWIN GROUP Bump to 4 years at Westward Community Centre, Cefn Glas, Bridgend every Friday 1-3 o’clock. Contact Samantha: 07989 873497 or Facebook Twin-kle Twin-kle Twin Group Bridgend • TWINS & MULTIPLES GROUP, PYLE @ Once Upon A Playtime in Bridgend, 10am–12 noon. Clare Roberts: 07932 972200, d.c.roberts@sky.com • WELSH KARATE UNION PORTHCAWL CLUB @ Porthcawl Community Hall, Porthcawl Comprehensive School. 6–8pm. www. welshkarateunion.org • ZUMBA @ Kenfig Labour Club.

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Save the Children world marathon challenge 2012

Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club news P&K WIN GLAMORGAN CHAMPIONSHIP It was another great season for Pyle and Kenfig Juniors.

Earlier in the year they successfully defended the Rhys Davies Putter. They were one of eight teams to qualify for the Welsh Junior Finals at Builth. In the season finale they would meet the Welsh Junior Champions Vale of Glamorgan for the Glamorgan Championships.

Captain Tom Beale and Jamie Jones lost to two scratch junior Welsh internationals playing at the top of their form. No disgrace there.

Jake Prosser and Ben VanceDaniel won their match 4 and 3.

Porthcawl Runners The Maine family travelled out to Spain for the second year running to take part in the Tui Marathon Palma De Mallorca.

With the choice of competing in a 10k, half marathon or a full marathon the event has established itself on the racing calendar over the past nine years and has become a firm favourite for many at Porthcawl Runners.

Julian led the way opting to run the full distance and was rewarded with a personal best time of 03:24:31 this was four minutes faster than last year's

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Tom Furneaux and Rhodri Booth withstood severe pressure, to come back from behind to halve their match.

When matches are tied as this was, the reserves’ game becomes the decider. Cameron Morris and George Beale were the flag bearers for P&K and they proved to be up to the task, winning on the 17th green giving P&K the title.

The weather has been very wet for a long time and many courses are waterlogged and unplayable. No so P&K. This free draining course remains open even in the wettest conditions. Give it a try. Take advantage of the winter four ball special. Societies are very welcome.

JACK MCKEE Secretary: 01656 783093/ 771613, www.pandkgolfclub.co.uk

time and a great improvement on his run at the London Marathon. Julian came 9th in his age category which, in a full marathon was very pleasing.

Romana and Gabriella both ran in the half marathon with Gabriella finishing in a time of 01:34:03 (2nd AC) Gabriella has suffered a few injuries this year but it certainly looks like she’s getting back to the kind of form we know she’s capable of.

Romana’s time of 01:53:09 was just outside her previous best over this distance, the heat and gradients taking their toll on one of the most popular member’s at the club. Romana came 15th in her age group V50.

TONY PHILLIPS

On a rainy night recently, 61 junior members of Bridgend Athletic Club joined over 20,000 children in 45 countries trying to beat the world marathon record of 2 hours, 3 minutes and 38 seconds.

The event was about competition and having fun, but also about raising awareness for children who suffer because they can’t get the food they need.

The full marathon distance of

Senshi Do Karate & Kickboxing Club Summer Camp 2012 Bridgend based karate and kickboxing club, Senshi Do recently held its annual residential camp at the Urdd Centre in Llangrannog on the Cardigan coast.

Traditional martial arts camps provide the opportunity for intensive and focused training, interspersed with carefully supervised fun activities designed for team building.

These included archery, an assault course and go carting.

The warm and sunny weather was ideal for beach training on Sunday morning.

Several students had the opportunity to grade and for those at ‘national’ level, gradings are only possible on camp.

Karate students are required to complete a pre-determined

26 miles and 185 yards, which is just over 140 laps of the Bridgend athletics track, was run as a relay in 100 metre sections. The athletes were split into two teams, and both teams ran the full marathon distance in 2 hours 14 mins and 2 hours 16 mins: a total of over 52 miles between them!

At the time of writing, the teams were placed 100th and 115th out of the 424 global teams registered. The top 15 teams managed to break the marathon world record.

Coaches and parents were on hand to organise teams and keep track of laps and times.

Thanks to donations on the night, money was raised for the Save the Children charity.

Many thanks to all involved in managing and running the event.

GARRY JONES

Bridgend AC Coach

number of one minute fights.

Kickboxing grading requires bouts lasting pre-determined number of rounds.

Everybody who attended camp graded successfully but a special mention must be given to Sempai Steve Thompson, who achieved the level of Shodan (1st Black Belt) on the Sunday afternoon having completed his mandatory 30 fights.

Monday morning included a fun filled ‘cool down’ session in the swimming pool before everyone headed home.

Senshi Do Karate training takes place in Cefn Glas scout hall on Sundays (6-7pm) and Tuesdays (7-8.30pm). Kickboxing classes run after the Karate class on Sundays (7-8pm) and joint Karate/Kickboxing classes are held at Brakla Community Hall every Friday (6.30-8pm).

All are welcome.

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This month saw Welterweight (70kg) Youth Jonny Clatworthy star in an international bout for Wales vs Australia in the Welsh National Sports Centre, Cardiff.

Taking on the might of the Aussies, the home team started poorly trailing 4-1 after 5 bouts. Fortunes started to turn for the Welsh and Jonny entered the ring with the match all square at 4-4. He faced a formidable opponent

not only in size and reach, (attached photo) but also having had 15 bouts more. The bout was incredible with non-stop action from start to finish, Jonny bloodying the nose of his foe in the 1st round taking a slender lead 7-5. Back came the Aussie with some hard hitting which in turn saw Jonny with a bloody nose, but still clinging onto his lead 11-9.

The last round had the crowd urging on the home boy, who duly responded with a brave and determined last round.

Both boys showing their fitness to the highest level with Jonny edging things landing some tremendous uppercuts and hook shots to the body, the cleaner punches being the difference running out a 17-14 winner. The team won 7 -5 overall after that, with Jonny’s bout taking bout of the night... simply amazing!

PAUL CHAPPELL

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Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim Organisers are expecting hundreds of swimmers and thousands of spectators to enjoy the festivities for the 48th anniversary.

Proceedings will start at 11am at the Hi-Tide Inn Square, Mackworth Road.

Swimmers are requested to sign-in between 10.45– 11.15am; with the swimmers parade at 11.45am.

Swim Chairman, Nicola Willis

said, “Our main beneficiaries from collections will be the RNLI and Wales Air Ambulance; we will also be supporting local organisations too. Swimmers - please get sponsored and support the SWIM’S CHARITIES, don’t get cold for nothing. Sponsorship forms, for the Swim’s chosen beneficiaries, can be downloaded from our website, www.christmasswim.org or picked up at the Town Council Office, Tourist Information and Jane’s Cards. Come along and join in the event, swim-

mer or supporter”.

With over 800 swimmers last year the ‘Swim’ is very much a family fun event, children and adults of all ages enter the sea for the traditional ‘dip’. Many are in fancy dress and this does add to the atmosphere on the morning.

Swim Treasurer, Marilyn Smith said, “We wish to thank the many local businesses and organisations, various individuals, the swimmers and the public for their support. We wish everyone a very happy and peaceful Christmas”.

It's that chilly time of year again as the weather grows cold and the sea lets off its warmth into the chill of the atmosphere.

The surfing crowds thin out leaving more waves to the Hardcore committed. October and November have seen some

small swells with a few off shore breezes and one really big day onshore swell.

Apologies to Joshua Brace for not mentioning the fact that he has made the Welsh team to travel to Portugal representing his country. Joshua lives at Southerndown and has been surfing since he was 6 years.

Under the coaching and guidance of his Uncle, Daryl Davies of Southerndown Surf school,

he has made the Welsh team already…pretty impressive!

As Christmas approaches it's time to get in those presents and you might want to support your local businesses by visiting www.tuskasurf.co.uk for some local surf clothing designs with local surf photos on to keep you warm through the winter.

received awards in recognition of their hard work and successes achieved in competition, exams and training throughout the season. A special presentation was made to our Welsh team members, Danyaal Mohamed and Lewis Campbell, who represented Wales in the Celtic Cup in Perranporth, Cornwall in September - well done!

Club Chairman Chris Bluck would like to personally thank:

the committee, coaching team, helpers, parents, club members and generous club sponsors; Fords, First4numbers, Co-op, Tata steel, Nottage Joinery, PM Motors, Karl Gardner, Dennis and The Seagull quiz, Pen Pals, Dolcast, Seaside News and the local community for the many kind donations made to the club who together made 2012 another successful year for Rest Bay Lifeguard Club.

Without your continued sup-

port, the vital public service carried out by the lifeguard club at Rest Bay would not be possible.

Finally, rumour has it that Santa is planning an early visit for the nippers this Christmas so watch out for news on this at the pool on Thursday nights.

Wishing you all a merry Christmas and a safe, prosperous and happy New Year!

Southerndown & Ogmore by sea surf report

Joshua Brace, 14, surfing in Portugal earlier in the year.

Taken by Daryl Davies, his uncle

Rest Bay Lifeguard Club Presentation evening was held on 17th November at the Hi Tide and proved yet again to be the glittering social highlight of the year.

Thanks to all the club members and families who made the evening so special and all at the Hi-Tide for their hospitality.

Nippers, juniors and seniors

Porthcawl Surf School Purchase your 2013 Surf Lesson Voucher before Christmas and get a massive 50% discount off our normal rate of £30!

Voucher can be redeemed anytime in 2013.

To purchase just text 50 to 07583 348013 and we will contact you to take payment by card and we will email your voucher to you

IAN STROUD

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NICK CAMPBELL

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Porthcawl Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic Helen Chalinder Morgan MCSP

Chartered Physiotherapist Registered with the Health Professions Council Physiotherapy has been shown to be very beneficial in helping: • Whiplash • Sports Injuries • Headaches • Soft Tissue Injuries • Arthritis • Post Surgical Rehabilitation • Stress-Related Disorders • Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) • Back & Neck Pain (including sciatica & arm pain) • Custom foot orthotics

MAKE SURE YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST IS CHARTERED All Private Medical Insurance accepted • Domiciliary visits on request

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Undoubtedly one of the biggest months for local surfing ever!

Firstly, the new look 'Splash Up' event, supported by the Welsh Surfing Federation and BCBC showed what can be done when the authorities source the running of an event to the local organisations. All weekend long the town was buzzing with surf culture, and the nightsurfing competitions blazed new ground as far as crowd participation goes. This event has surely put Porthcawl on the map - here's already looking to next year!

After that, the Surfers' Ball had a huge act to live up to.

And it did, with a full-to-therafters Grand Pavillion revelling in the red-hot performances of local band The Side Effects and DJs Neil Navarra and Lucius Brave. Some horrifying costumes were on display, not least Ryan Rowe as Hellraiser, Psycho and Kay (as usual), Danielle Curling's bun in the oven, Tomos Davies as the Crow and Breige Lawrence's

Porthcawl Lifeguard Club Well the summer has come and gone but as a club we do not shut down during the winter just because it's too cold to train in the sea.

We are continuing with pool training in Pyle pool at 8pm on Fridays and we have recently started circuit training on a Sunday morning for all members of varying levels of fitness. Only a few weeks ago the weather was so nice we did circuits on Rhych point with coach Matt Higginson putting everyone through and enjoy-

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able yet exhausting session of cardio exercises a great way to spend a Sunday morning.

We are always looking for new members and with this in mind we are having an open day on Sunday 9th December 2012 from 12pm onwards so why not pop down, have a cup of tea and take a look around our fantastic club house which is the yellow building at the end of Rhych point, Porthcawl.

If you require any further information you can take a look at our Facebook page or contact our club secretary Penny John secplgc@hotmail.com

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November frozen climber. The outfits are what make that event, for sure.

Keep an eye out for next year!

The biggest news though by far, is that the Porthcawl-based Welsh Coast Surf Club has become national champions!

The legendary 'Wilkinson Sword', forged over thirty years ago as a trophy for Wales's top club surf team, has returned to Porthcawl after a stunning display from our surfers at Llantwit Major in early November. The last time this amazing competition went WCSC's way was in 2004, so it's a massive deal for local surfing to be able to say we are again home to Wales's top club! An impromptu stop was made at St Brides’s pub on the pond en route back home, a special moment for all who’d helped win. But that is surely only the first of a few hard earned end-of-year celebrations!

With winter swells on the way, here's hoping it's onwards and upwards for Porthcawl surfing from here.

See you in the water.

2012

October

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Tu SuSa 1545 7.59 1231 1.63 Su 1539 13 @ 2159 3.25 2159 1850 9.42 20

0357 8.01 0315 8.51 0416 0241 8.08 8.25 0415 7.73 1.50 301034 0615 15 9.33 1513 300128 15 0042 1007 2.81 09360.84 2.39 28 09050545 2.7810.24 0749 1022 3.02 13 0053 13 01 28 2.66 0705 9.71 1151 1.06 1214 1.98 0716 10.63 08 Tu 1519 7.83 W 1409 8.06 F 1628 8.03Su Sa 1554 8.59 Th 1812 1833 9.23 1320 2238 2.81 22090.65 2.26 2135 2.87 10.24 2020F 2.73

A

@

8.42 31 0238 0900 2.42

1.03 0025 Th 1518 14 0015 298.40 0636 10.53 0649

1.87 9.48 2129 2.39 F 1242 0.84 Sa 1248 1.85 1904 10.35 1908 9.32

0.95 0058 15 0104 0726 10.62 30 0722 Sa 1330 0.81 1952 10.26

1.78 9.57 Su 1321 1.79 1941 9.35

31 0132 0755

1.75 9.58 M 1354 1.78 2015 9.30

1940 10.28

M W1653 Su 1648 7.97 M 1304 1.43 14 2307 2256 2.90 1923 9.58 20 0528

M

1404 0.72 2022 10.13

0.97 15 0221 30 0150 0812 0843 10.39 Tu

1446 1.00 2104 9.79

31

1135 1.34 02 1756 9.84 Tu 08 Th Tu 1338 1.32 14 1957 9.66 21

0.80 14 0138 29 0115 0738 0801 10.62

W

1.29 9.87 1413 1.32 2031 9.61

31 0226 0847 Th

1.36 9.78 1448 1.45 2107 9.44

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