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Thank you re: Nottage traffic Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the letter published in the May issue of the Seaside News headed ‘Nottage Traffic’.

I am sure you must be aware that over the years many letters have been written on this subject. Invariably these have been written by motorists who simply wish to avoid any congestion or speed through the village on their way to other destinations.

I have lived in Porthcawl for over 70 years, of which the last 30 or so have been in the centre of the village. I am therefore well acquainted with the traffic system from the time when the road up Nottage Hill led directly into the village and also when South Road crossed what later became Fulmar Road passing the bus shelter and up West Road.

The village has three public houses which all serve meals, a very busy general stores, a hairdressers and the Seaside News editorial office. Until recently the village also boasted a sub-post office that was later closed due to lack of enterprise rather than a lack of demand for its postal services.

As the village has very few pavements, except for short sections, it is all the more reason for motorists to proceed

with caution. The introduction of a one-way system would create a tragedy waiting to happen, it would by its very nature encourage increased vehicle speeds. It would be further encouragement to motorists to use the village as an easy option to get across it to the other side! The very fact of the difficulty of traffic using this road system is in itself a mechanism against the destruction of the ancient environment of the village.

My only suggestion for the enhancement of this environment of the village would be to introduce a 15/20 mph restriction on the core streets of the village.

Bill HArries BAKer

Porthcawl Dear Editor, In response to the ‘Nottage Traffic’ letter in the May issue of the Seaside News, I feel that if one cannot cope with driving through the village, find an alternative route.

I wonder how many local people would like to see a one-way system? Would this encourage faster, careless driving?

I have noticed some drivers do not realise they need to stop on coming out of Ty Canol into West Road. I have seen “near accidents” there, and particularly vulnerable are bike riders.

I also feel that people living in the village know the risks when

Dear Editor, I would like to say a big “thank you” to the anonymous gentleman who found my bag, purse and phone over Bank Holiday weekend while walking his dog. I had enjoyed the excesses of the weekend (too much) and being a diabetic, this had catastrophic consequences for me personally. Thanks to my boyfriend I got home safely, but without my bag. they park their cars – the same as we all do when we park on the highway. What I personally find more dangerous than anything is the thoughtless parking in the vicinity of West Park Drive and West Road when children are being picked up and taken to school. No one seems to have a regard for the highway code or other’s safety when they park on the corner, opposite a junction and, even worse, on the pavement. This bugs me far more than congestion in the village.

Cs Porthcawl Dear Editor, I note the letter in this months Seaside News regarding a one way system in Nottage Village and would wish to reply.

In answer to Mr T EmlynJones he mentions gauging the feelings of the Nottage public, especially residents living

The anonymous gentleman handed my bag in to ‘Nick’s News’ in Nottage whose staff went out of their way to find out who the bag belonged to. Staff in ‘The Seagull’ pub also assisted in getting my bag returned to me. I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone involved. It is lovely to know that at times of need people in my local community were there to support me.

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within the four roads in Nottage Village.

I would wish to inform the writer that as County Borough Councillor for the Nottage Ward I carried out a survey at the beginning of 2011. I delivered 76 surveys in and around Nottage Village and received 16 replies of which 8 were for a one way system and 8 were against. So as many residents that are for a one way system there are just as many that are against for various reasons.

The traffic problems within the village have been investigated on numerous occasions by the local authority and it is deemed that a one way system would not be appropriate. As Borough Councillor for the Nottage Ward I will continue to pursue the need for a traffic management system for Nottage Village although, possibly not a one way system.

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The people have spoken Dear Editor, Through your columns I would like to express my thanks to the people of Newton for reelecting me as their Independent Town Councillor. It was a humbling experience to receive so much support, and I promise

No dogs allowed?

Dear Editor, In reply to the letter in the May edition sent in by Bryant and Carol Thomas, it would seem a case of (they should have gone to Specsavers).

The sign on the gate at the start of the Rest Bay boardwalk path, reads No Dog Fouling, and not No Dogs Allowed. It is quite obvious by the contents of their letter that they are not dog lovers.

I do not see why dog owners like myself that have walked this piece of coastline for years, should be banned because of a new footpath.

As for dog fouling, it is, as we all know, a major problem everywhere, but considering the amount of dogs in the Porthcawl area it is a small minority that cause it here and will continue to do so, unless the money can be found for patrols in the very early morning and the late evening, because that is when most of the “not being picked up” occurs.

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Elsewhere, three other Independents were elected.

The people have spoken and I believe there is a real desire and opportunity for all 19 town councillors to work together, for the good of our town.

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Dear Editor, I read with interest the letter in the May issue of the Seaside News on the subject of the new coastal path and particularly the extended boardwalk past Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.

The width of most of the boardwalk could well be an issue, but my concern is the alleged sign that “No dogs allowed”. Sorry, Mr & Mrs Contributor, but this is just not correct. I regularly walk a dog along the boardwalk and the miniscule sign actually reads “No dog fouling”. This is a totally sensible consideration, but I consider a complete waste of tax-payers money.

Dog fouling is not permitted on any public footpath and such a sign is not required.

But, who is there to enforce such a regulation? The same applies to the no cycling rule, which was broken at 9.45am on Sunday, 6th May when I was dog walking. Both signs are about 3” (8cm) in diameter and at about knee height.

How much did the local authority spend on bringing in this regulation, the cost of manufacture of the signs and finally the cost of installing – when it is obvious there is nobody in sight to enforce these rules. It’s a bit like saying that dogs are not now allowed on Rest Bay beach – mine does not now go there, but there were seven being walked there on this same day.

To quote DCI Gene Hunt of Life on Mars, somebody needs to “smell the cocoa!” and get a grip.

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Dear Editor, I am writing regarding Philadelphia Road, Porthcawl – a one way system and access only road (so the sign says at the South Road entrance)…

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This is the route used by a large number of pupils from the Comprehensive to walk to and from school.

The majority of residents are elderly. As the road has no pavements, they take there life in there own hands stepping out of their front doors in some cases or their front gates. You expect traffic from South Road but not from Suffolk Place.

The back lane is also treacherous to leave as there is no double lines to the lane entrances so vehicles can park to

re: New bus station Dear Editor, What fabulous foresight Mr John Jenkins has regarding the use of the Portway surgery (if the regeneration ever happens) to convert this building and its surrounding area into a bus station.

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the entrance of the lanes and you have to count to ten and go for it in the hope that there is no other vehicle traveling at speed through Fenton Place.

A number of residents have complained to the police and also the council, but to no avail.

We have also taken registration numbers, times and approximate speeds but all we have been told is that PCSOs were stationed at the Suffolk Place end of the street and no vehicles were seen driving the down the wrong way!

We have asked for temporary cameras to be put on the street but were told that would be invading privacy. Wouldn’t that be a small price to pay if it could save an accident – which is waiting to happen.

Perhaps they could put speed bumps in the street which would deter the short cut drivers.

Lets hope the new Councillors may read this letter and be prepared to help. vAlArie CADDy Porthcawl see what can be done to bring us up to the present with a town to be proud of.

I will certainly be reading the Seaside News regularly to see any further ideas you may have. vAlArie CADDy Porthcawl Dear Editor, One of the reasons I wrote regarding a bus shelter for Porthcawl was to emphasise that BCBC had spent millions on building a new bus station in Bridgend and the upgrading of the bus station at Maesteg, which was a needed benefit to both towns.

This is in complete contrast to the degrading situation of the Porthcawl bus users who by comparison have to be satisfied and contented with sheep pens scattered around town.

Lets hope BCBC build a new bus station in Porthcawl in order to match their claim that they want to make Porthcawl a premier seaside resort.

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Wales Costal Path in Porthcawl Dear Editor, Thanks for your great magazine, which my husband and I enjoy very much.

The Wales Coastal Path had its grand opening at the beginning of May, giving the public a walking route closely hugging the entire coast of our beautiful country. That is unless you’re in Porthcawl it seems! Walking from East to West, once walkers reach the

High Tide car park they will find themselves being suddenly diverted inland to New Road.

They will then only rejoin the coast at the Eastern Promenade, missing out the whole of Coney Beach. I’d like to request that the owners of the fairground offer an explanation to this state of affairs, as currently it would appear that they have done a disservice to Porthcawl residents, and the Welsh public as a whole. eleNor AsPer

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St Clare’s Prep School choir with head Mary Layland in Cardiff Bay for the official opening of the Wales Coast Path

st Clare’s choir hits the right note at Wales Coast Path celebrations Children from St Clare’s Prep School choir in Porthcawl led celebrations marking the official opening of the Wales Coast Path in Cardiff Bay recently.

The 25 children, all aged between seven and 11 years old, opened a programme of activity for the celebratory community event which saw environment minister John Griffiths officially open the Wales Coast Path.

The children sang four songs at the event, including ‘You Raise Me Up’, ‘Calon Lan’, ‘It’s Our World’ and the national

Nottage Primary Diamond Jubilee June 5th 1952 saw the pupils and staff of the old National School in Lias Road, Porthcawl, assemble there for the last time.

They marched along Suffolk Place to their new school, Nottage County Primary School, which was officially opened on July 1st 1952.

This year, along with the Queen, the school celebrates its Diamond Jubilee. Our week of celebrations begin on July 2nd when staff and pupils, both past and present, re-enact that original walk from the site of the National School (now the Co-Operative) to Nottage Primary.

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St Clare’s, an independent day school for children aged two to 18 years is located near the Wales Coast Path route, and the choir was invited to represent a coastal community at the Cardiff launch by the Countryside Council for Wales.

Mary Layland, head of St Clare’s Prep School said: “The Wales Coast Path is a wonderful resource which the children will use both during term time and holidays. We’re so pleased that we’ve been able to be a part of this event, the children have worked hard practising their singing and have enjoyed getting up on stage and performing for everybody.”

Friday the 27th April was a very special day for us.

It was the 35th anniversary of the day the school was officially opened by Mr Ted Davies.

A celebration party was held in the afternoon with food, games and dancing. Head girl Nicole Perham and Head Boy Jay Smalldon blew out the candles on the wonderful cake baked for the occasion.

Year 6 paid a visit to Crucial Crew in Treforest on May 11th.

The pupils were taught how to deal with real life emergencies.

Gregory Brothers Roadshow came to school, a very entertaining and valuable lesson

about recycling and eco issues.

Class 2 and 3 were taught to make delicious sandwiches, courtesy of Warburton’s. They took the sandwiches home, along with a loaf of bread and some goodies. Class 4 paid a visit to Tesco. Year 5 represented the school at a Road Safety Quiz in the Porthcawl Pavilion. Class 2 organised a party to celebrate the fact that every child in the class has a reading book to read to their teddy. A good time was had by all. Come and support the school at our summer fete on June 22nd.

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We are also looking for local businesses to sponsor our programme in return for advertising space. Prizes for raffles would also be greatly appreciated.

If you can help in any way or simply want to be kept informed of events please contact Judith Dickinson or Kerry Townley at Nottage Primary School, Suffok Place, Porthcawl CF36 3ED. (01656 815540) .

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Transition Archbishop We look forward to welcoming McGrath Catholic our Year 6 pupils from our famArchbishop McGrath Catholic High school ily of primary schools, who will be taking part in our planned As you read this we High are cur- School Bramble Close

transition events at St Fagan’s rently in the middle of GCSE,Brackla and the school before starting AS and A level examinations.Bridgend CF31 2PQ September. Transition dates Best wishes to all our stuTel: 01656 in 815500 Email: archmcgrathrc@bridgend.gov.uk are: 28th June – The ‘Welcome dents when the results are Website: http://moodle.bridgend.gov.uk/archbishopmcgrath/ Mass’ with the Archbishop announced in the summer. of Cardiff; 5 July – Year 6 and Year 11 leavers ~1~ 7 trip to St Fagan’s; 6 July – Almost all students continue ‘Taster lessons’ at Archbishop their studies at Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School.

McGrath Catholic High School Congratulations to Year 11 after completing their GCSEs. student, Sebastian Waters, who Best wishes to all those who is a member of the very sucare now progressing to the work-place or to Bridgend Col- cessful ‘Only Boys Aloud’ choir, which gained 3rd place in this lege. Please keep in touch! year’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent’.

Llangrannog rev Dr MANGHAN Once again, our Year 7 pupils enjoyed their Llangrannog trip. Pennaeth It was beautiful weather!

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A busy summer term is now well underway at St John’s with our GCSE students starting their examinations and younger members of the school preparing for internal tests.

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Porthcawl Comprehensive Farewell but not goodbye!

As I write, we prepare to say farewell to many of our students. Years 11 and 13 are now on study leave as they prepare for their examinations.

There were many touching leavers’ ceremonies where happy memories were shared.

The Year 11 ceremony was especially memorable as each student was presented with their Queens Diamond Jubilee medal.

Particular thanks to Lord Kenfig and Mr Clive Mort who helped organise the events across the school. A vote of thanks has to go to Nia Thomas (Head Girl) and Philip Pickett

Newton news This term is always particularly busy for Year 6 who link with Porthcawl Comprehensive for a number of Transition activities.

They’ve also spent an afternoon learning about community safety with Crucial Crew and are looking forward to going camping in West Wales later in the month - hopefully to enjoy a week of sand, sun and adventures.

Congratulations to Thomas Tweedy, Foundation Phase 4, who has been selected for the CCFC Academy – I’m sure we’ll hear good things about Tom in the future.

Theatr na N’Og are coming to school to present ‘We Need

Corneli Primary celebrates World Fairtrade Day! Corneli Primary celebrated World Fairtrade Day in style, with a special afternoon tea.

Staff got out their best table cloths and china and put their baking skills to the test, creating delicious cakes and biscuits made with Fairtrade ingredients. These were thoroughly enjoyed with a Fairtade cuppa

(Head Boy). They have led the Head Team with distinction and we all wish them every success for their future.

As one group leaves so another arrives and we now eagerly await the new Year 7.

They will spend transition day with us on Thursday 28th June.

The final event is the Year 6/7 disco to be held at the Youth Wing on Monday 9th July. Parents are reminded that uniform suppliers will be exhibiting at the same event.

Finally, the Young Playwrights Festival will take place in our Jubilee Theatre on the 11th and 12th July, tickets available from school. Hope to see you there!

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Bees’ to Foundation Phase 3 & 4 – it’s always a pleasure to have this very talented theatre group visit. Both classes have also been busy writing to Her Majesty the Queen to congratulate her on her Diamond Jubilee.

Nursery children have been learning about looking after pets; they’ve had lots of visitors recently – cats, rabbits and even a bearded dragon. Not only that but a rather large Shire horse is coming to see us soon AND we had a surprise visitor in our yard one morning – an escaped ferret!

It’s certainly exciting here in Newton!

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New web address: www. newtonprimaryschool.org by parents, children and our special guest Madeleine Moon MP. As well as celebrating and promoting this important day, £113 was raised in support of Velindre Hospital through ticket sales and a Fairtrade raffle.

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A petition in support of the campaign to introduce road safety improvements for local schools has been gaining signatures.

The schools targeted are Corneli , Afon y Felin Primary and Ysgol y Ferch o’r Sger.

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Not to be outdone by the success of the Seniors at the European Student Convention 2012, the Juniors held their own Student Convention with similar great performances.

Many hours of practice and preparation were invested by the students beforehand and the keenly fought competitions, watched by enthusiastic parents, covered almost every aspect of Christian Education from sport to singing, from art to science, from photography to dance and from recitals to

has been busy collecting signatures: “These improvements are long overdue, I am looking forward to working with BCBC to see what can be done – perhaps a 20 mph speed limit or another type of traffic calming measure.”

Clive Tranter commented: “We have decided to target road safety as a local issue which we can help with.

We hope as many people as possible sign the petition, the support at Afon y Felin Prinary School has been impressive.”

Liam Turner, County Borough Youth Councillor, has collected signatures at Ysgol y Ferch o’r Sger said “Other Local Authorities have specific traffic calming measures around schools, we will ask the Council to look at the options with us.”

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Bible knowledge. At one point in the proceedings, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to introduce my own daughter before her recorder recital with the words “Ladies and Gentlemen, Amazing Grace by, and I make no apologies for being a biased Father, Amazing Grace!”

I can only say that the smiles on the faces of the children when receiving their medals (95 in total – as shown above) was a sight to behold particularly as they held their smiles long enough for excited parents to take photographs!

With interest building in these recent articles and people noticing and following up on the banner outside the school, we are “Enrolling Now” for September 2012 so take the opportunity to make an electronic visit to www.

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We are going to be having lots of fun in June celebrating the Queens Jubilee.

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ysgol y Ferch o’r sger The past month has been very busy with many classes travelling to some fascinating places.

Year 1 visited Cardiff Castle and this wonderful trip was followed by a princely feast in school.

Year 1 enjoyed a step back in time at Llancaiach Fawr and years 5 and 6 took in Plantasia as part of their theme work on the open air. Students from Bridgend College will be cooperating with children to create a greenhouse out of two litre bottles!

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We are pleased to say that we have recently received our environmental health inspection and again received a 5, thank you to all our staff that supports us with maintaining our high standards.

We have recently also had CCTV installed into our South Road nursery and an updated version into our Rest Bay nursery. We have also had two brand new computers for the nurseries, for our preschoolers to be able to use and expand their ICT skills under the foundation phase curriculum.

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Bright Beginnings It is a busy time at Bright Beginnings and we are pleased to share with you some of the exciting new things that the children and staff will be involved in over the coming months.

We are extremely privileged to be asked to participate in a healthy sustainable award, which is targeted towards children aged 0 – 5. The objectives of the award is to give our practitioner’s a deeper understanding of diet and nutrition for children before school age. Topics covered will be nutrition, weaning, portion quantity, quality foods, and faddy eating.

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About 1,000 of those are in Bridgend.

Long term empty homes are a blight on local communities.

They are unsightly, can attract

staying safe online Online shopping can provide an easy, cheap and carefree way to purchase goods.

However for those turning to the internet to satisfy their shopping needs, it is essential to be armed with some basic knowledge to protect yourself.

Much as you would not just give your credit card to some-

regeneration saga The Saga of Porthcawl regeneration is still dragging on many years after the first scheme was proposed – and later floundered.

I have met a number of residents who are concerned about what’s happening – or rather not happening.

And I have written several letters to Bridgend County

Thanks for voting Thank you to everyone who voted in the recent borough and town council elections.

On behalf of the local Labour party I want to offer my commitment to Seaside News readers that we will continue to work hard for your community. To have won 39 of the 54 BCBC seats is a fantastic result. But I know that with

anti-social elements and often cause problems for neighbouring properties due to disrepair and damp penetration. They are also a waste of an important resource.

With 90,000 people on housing waiting lists in Wales, and many people unable to get a mortgage, the demand for homes is high. Bringing these homes back into use must be a priority.

The Welsh Government need a

strategy that directs resources where they are needed the most and spreads best practice to those councils who are not as active as they should be in tackling this problem.

Last year saw very few new homes built in Wales. There are only so many brownfield sites that can be developed. In general many of us would want to avoid building on green fields if possible. Bringing 22,000 new homes back onto the market is

the best way to meet demand whilst protecting and improving our environment. We need to get better at it.

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Borough Council on these concerns.

I am still waiting for a reply to a letter sent in November about Sandy Bay. While I accept that some research may have been needed to get me the information I requested, six months is a totally unacceptable delay in replying to any letter.

So, I can well appreciate the frustration felt by many Porthcawl people who are anxious to

see their town progress.

Even though many are less than thrilled at the plans for a Tesco supermarket, feeling it will not attract any visitors to this seaside resort, they want something to be happening.

Speculation is also mounting that Tesco is pulling out of the scheme because its board has decided a change of policy at national level.

The newly elected borough members representing Porth-

cawl – from all parties – must now make it their priority to find out what’s happening by demanding information from officers and then conveying it back to the residents.

that majority also comes great responsibility and accountability, something I have reinforced with my new Labour councillors. This is not a time for complacency.

Naturally I’m pleased to have an opportunity to continue the good work of the last four years and deliver on our election pledges, including our commitment to young people and their schools, as well as

to older and more vulnerable citizens. The financial climate remains a challenge but we’ll again be prioritising frontline services and working with local businesses to build a stronger economy.

Ultimately we want a council which is one of the best performing in Wales. The decisions we make will always be because we think it’s the right thing to do for our communi-

ties. Thank you for placing your faith in us. It is my privilege to serve as Leader of BCBC again.

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view from the prom Welcome to the first of our monthly column from Porthcawl’s Independent

Mayoral goodbye I am very pleased to be able to tell you that my last month as Mayor has been extremely enjoyable.

We were invited and shown around Parc Prison in Coity. My husband and I were extremely impressed with the facilities that they provide for the

Councillors.

We’re delighted to report our recent local election success. We now have four new Independent town councillors in Porthcawl: Sean Aspey

(West Central), Mark Davies (East Central), Brian Jones (East Central) and Graham Walter (re-elected in Newton) with two Independent councillors also elected to the Borough council, (Brian Jones for East Central ward, and Sean Aspey for West Central ward).

Our sincere thanks go out to everyone who voted for us, and to everyone who has supported us during this election campaign. We will not let you down.

Over the next five years, we look forward to working hard with everyone on the Town and

Borough councils, whatever their party colours, with the sole aim of putting the needs of Porthcawl first. We will seek to encourage everyone on the Town and Borough councils to put party politics to one side and prioritise in favour of Porthcawl.

Thanks again to everyone who voted. You spoke, via your votes, and now the time for hard work begins...

prisoners.

I presented a plaque to Geoff Dower and Fran Dower - owners of the Hi-Tide for all the hard work they do in Porthcawl to support the Town.

I officially opened the Porthcawl Lions May Day Fayre in All Saints Church and judged the fancy dress competitions. It was a huge success despite the

weather!

We attended Porthcawl Comprehensive School and handed over the Diamond Jubilee medals to the school.

We attended a concert organised by the Diamond Jubilee committee to launch the Porthcawl song – written by Mr Barrie Wilson. It was absolutely stunning.

My final day as Mayor came when we handed our chains over to the new Mayor and Consort. We wished them all the very best for their year ahead.

Neighbourhood policing: Nottage & rest Bay

with the following results: Fulmar Road – 11.30am– 12pm, Thursday May 10th. Two vehicles exceeding the limit with 34 and 38 mph. Both drivers have been sent a warning letter.

West Road – 9.20–10am, Thursday May 10th. Seven vehicles exceeding the limit ranging from 37 to 46 mph. All drivers have been sent a warning letter.

Parking – Rest Bay Beach, Rest Bay Close and Curlew Close You asked us to monitor the inconsiderate parking of motorists.

We took action – At the time of writing there have been no parking issues in the area due to the poor weather conditions.

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Today we played Cornelly who had some very talented young players who kept us on our toes throughout the tournament. The results of each game were: GAME ONE- 6-4 to Cornelly Man of the match James Mills; GAME TWO- 7-6 Police Man of the match Nathan Tilley; GAME THREE- 7-5 Police Man of the match Liam

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The next schools to play are Ysgol y Ferch o’r Sger and Afon y Felin.

PROBATION SERVICE The Pyle & Kenfig Hill areas have recently been targeted again by the Probation Service for litter picks and clean ups by persons doing court ordered Community Service. Several areas have been cleaned, but if anyone would like to make any suggestions for areas which can be targeted for future visits please let us know and we will forward the requests on.

The Probation Service visit the area as often as they can have been several times in the past few months.

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• Anti-Social Behaviour • Speeding • Parking You Said, We Did Anti-Social Behaviour – Locks Lane You asked us to continue to monitor youths acting antisocially.

We took action – The area has been monitored since the gap in the hedge was filled in. There have been no further problems in the area.

Speeding – Fulmar Road and West Road Residents are concerned by the amount of people not adhering to the 30 mph speed limit.

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There seems to be something on offer for everyone. Why not find out how you could get involved at the YMCA?

I recently enjoyed a visit to the Bridgend YMCA for breakfast in their new ‘Sip and Surf’ cyber cafe followed by a tour of the facilities.

I was impressed with the wide range of activities offered which encompass a range of ages and interests. With a focus on engaging people to enjoy being physically active, the YMCA offers a range of classes including martial arts, ‘Rink Ratz’ roller skating and is a base for the Cardiff and Bridgend Roller Collective practicing the fast-growing sport of roller derby.

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Kenfig’s World War ii Army Camp rotarian declines a supermarket sweep!

The winner of the recent ‘Trolly Dash’ raffle which was organised by the Rotary Club of Porthcawl at the Co-operative Supermarket at Pyle was Rotarian Alan Balkwill… but instead of dashing through the aisles as in Supermarket Sweep, Mr. Balkwill decided to take the option of accepting £100 in vouchers.

He promptly donated the vouchers to two of Rotary’s local charities, Sandville Self Help Centre, Ton Kenfig and the KPC Youth Centre in Pyle.

Each charity received £50 in vouchers and a donation of £250 from the Rotary Club of Porthcawl.

The Sandville Self Help Centre is open to all people suffering

Through Christian eyes The book of Acts, in the bible, is a book of miracles.

It is an account of what things look like when Revival hits a community.

From start to finish the events recorded are astonishing. Going through the 28 chapters in the book we read in chapter 1 about Jesus after his resurrection and going up to heaven in front of the disciples. 2. 3000 people becoming followers of Jesus in one day. 3. A cripple being completely healed. 4. A building shaking in a prayer meeting. 5. People healed just by contact with Peter’s shadow – WOW! 6. Stephen performing great wonders. 7. Stephen praying for God to forgive those who are stoning him. 8.

Philip preaching the gospel and impure spirits coming out of people, and people being

problems of any kind and their motto is the ‘8 Ls’ – Listening, Looking, Learning, Loving, Laughter will enable you to Live a Longer healthier Life and another of their sayings is, “Laughter and Humour Kills Tumour” The KPC Youth Centre is Wales’ number one award winning youth project and has been helping young people in the communities of Kenfig Hill, Pyle and Cornelly since 1998!

Both charities have internet web pages which give details of their work locally and each has an on-line donations link.

Pictured with the donations and vouchers from left to right are Alison Mawby of KPC, Rotary Club of Porthcawl’s treasurer Peter Jones and Sister Gwyneth Poacher of the Sandville Self Help Centre. ivor WilliAMs

healed with much joy coming to the city. 9. A man named Saul, who was totally against Jesus, meeting Jesus and becoming totally transformed. 10.

The Holy Spirit coming powerfully on a group of people as they heard the good news about Jesus.

We shall leave it there for now folks, and pick it up again next time. The message is simple though: hey – God is awesome!

Neil HArvey

Visitors to Kenfig dunes might notice slabs of concrete amongst the sand.

These slabs are the remains of an Allied army camp that was set up in Kenfig during World War II. The troops, mainly British and American, used the dunes for training and evidence of mortar craters can still be found within the slacks.

Further evidence of military training can also be found south of the pool where a large ‘blow out’ still exists and in the north of the dunes where tanks and armoured vehicles have left their mark.

Thousands of rounds of ammunition from rifles, pistols and machine guns were fired into the dunes by the Allied troops, many of whom later went on to take part in the Normandy landings on D-Day, the 6th June 1944.

Unfortunately, three American soldiers died before they could reach the beaches of Normandy; unfamiliar with the reeds and subtleties of Kenfig Pool they succumbed to its dangers and were drowned. Their bodies were recovered by a local man, Mr Harries, who was a noted swimmer despite the fact that he had lost a leg. His bravery did not go unnoticed and he was later highly commended by the American authorities.

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Kenfig Hill Air Cadets stay on the ground for this one

Five cadets, under the supervision of Sgt Kevin Gould ATC and Sgt Richard Peckham ATC attended St Athan on a cold and blustery April morning for a tour of Ecube facilities.

Ecube is a new company to the area who are responsible for dealing with maintenance and scrapping of passenger aircraft. The group were informed that the aircraft are being stripped of parts for reuse by companies still operating these types of aircraft.

The cadets and staff were shown around a Boeing 737600 which was just 12 years old and the first parts are being removed already.

The cadets thoroughly enjoyed the visit which was arranged

by Sgt Gould ATC. The cadets took turns to sit in the cockpit and cabin areas and they were given a close external inspection of two ex-Russian Boeing 737-500s, which look to face the same fate.

If you are male or female and at least 13 years old then why not join us. We are also looking for adult staff members and Civilian Committee members.

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The disappearing honey bee

Dark matter

Serious blow to dark-matter theories A new study of the motions of some of the stars in the Milky Way has found no evidence for dark matter in a large volume around the Sun. According to some theories, the solar neighbourhood was expected to be filled with dark matter, a mysterious invisible substance that can be detected only indirectly by its gravity.

But a new study has found that such theories do not fit the observational facts.

A team using the 2.2m telescope at La Silla in Chile has mapped the motions of

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Allan Underhill was the April speaker at Porthcawl U3A and he gave a fascinating and unusual talk on how Sir Richard Broun provided a solution to one of 19th century London’s major problems.

Following 15,000 cholera deaths in 1848–49, cemeteries could not cope and Sir Richard proposed a railway for the dead complete with rigid 1st or 3rd class travel options for coffins and mourners to the Brookwood Cemetery in Surrey.

It was not a great success and the ‘Necropolis Railway’ expired on the night of April 16th 1941 in the London Blitz

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more than 400 stars up to 1,200 light years away, and has calculated the mass of material in the vicinity of the Sun, in a volume four times larger than has been considered in such a calculation before. That mass matches very well an estimate from what is actually seen in stars, dust and gas in the region around the Sun, leaving no scope for extra ‘dark matter’.

All the same, the Milky Way does rotate faster than can be accounted for by the visible matter alone, so some solution to the ‘missing-mass problem’ needs to be found.

Clive Down

Bridgend Astronomical Society and transporting the dead by train ended in 1988 when British Rail announced it would no longer carry coffins.

The May talk by Janice Simon gave an enlightening account of the historical treasurers on our doorstep with some more than 1,100 years old. Her photographic tour of the Vale of Glamorgan included the 9th century crosses in St Illiads Church, Llantwit Major and St Canna Church, Llangan. Medieval wall paintings uncovered in 2007 at St Cadocs Church, Llancarfan and the wonderful Pulpitum screen in Ewenny Priory.

Surprisingly, the Vale has one of the greatest density of castles in the world and that the bubonic plague is thought to have wiped out all the villagers living around St Brynach church, Llanfrynach. This was a wonderful tour of the many interesting places and extraordinary history to be found in the Vale.

Gary Victor

Honey bees are the angels of agriculture, but they’re disappearing at a startling rate in a mysterious phenomenon dubbed Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD).

Since 2007, North American honey bees are literally disappearing without a trace.

There are no massive dead bee bodies appearing in or around the hives—the bees are simply GONE, bewildering beekeepers and scientists alike.

In fact, serious honey bee die-offs have been occurring around the world for the past decade. The US and the UK both reported losing a third of their honey bees in 2010.

Italy lost half of theirs.

The die-offs have spread to

China and India, in addition to many other countries.

Environmental scientists are concerned that CCD reflects a far more serious problem than pollination—that it’s an ominous sign of severe environmental crisis.

Bees provide pollination for crops, orchards and flowers, and make honey and wax for cosmetics, food and medicine.

One of every three bites of food you eat depends on the honey bee.

Without honey bees, farmers would have to resort to pollinating their crops by hand.

According to a recent British report, replacing the pollination of food crops that bees do for free with hand pollination would cost the UK £1.8 billion per year.

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Save Morfa beach The group meets in the Twelve Knights Hotel, Margam, on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm.

However, due to the Bank Holiday, the June meeting takes place on Monday 11th.

Whether or not you can make our meetings, please join us on Facebook. Find us under “Save Morfa Beach (Friends of Morfa)”.

For the elections on 3rd May every candidate for Neath-Port Talbot Council was asked to answer the Morfa Question: “Do you support continued access to Morfa Beach via Footpaths 92 and 93?” The tremendous response from

candidates across all political parties, in coastal and inland wards, ensured that this was a live election issue. The Save Morfa group has invited the new council to decisively reject the proposal from Tata Steel for the closure of rights-of-way, and to rescind any relevant previous council minutes.

On 5th May the “All Wales Coastal Path” was opened, with a great fanfare in the UK media. We support this initiative, but point out that until the embarrassing problem of the missing link at Margam Burrows is resolved, this is not “All Wales,” not “Coastal” and not a “Path”. Our campaign continues.

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Porthcawl Townswomens’ Guild

Our chairman Dee Richardson welcomed us all to our May meeting.

It was going to be a very busy afternoon as we had so many fixtures on our list. We started with our bring and buy sale which proved very popular. We managed to get all our lists completed for the forthcoming outings and the visit of our twin guild from Mansfield is now organised. We hope the

Tools for Africa

Over 400 tools have been renovated and sent so far this year.

We have also sent 13 haberdashery kits prepared by Gilgal.

We are currently working on building kits and automechanics kits for Sierra Leone. These will be shipped in June.

We have received donations from the Ladies Guild at Stella Maris and the Trinity Card Group - many thanks. This helps us support the training and pays for freight.

In this article we concentrate on sewing machines…

We really only want Singer,

weather will be kind to us as we would like them to see the highlights of our area and one visit will be to Cardiff bay.

Our speaker, Mrs Barbara Robson was introduced and gave us a very interesting talk on telecommunications entitled Dial O for the Operator.

How things have changed in what seems to be a short time.

We were given lists of the activities during Jubilee week and Porthcawl seems to be very much involved, with a variety of fun and games, thanks to the organisation of the Jubilee Committee.

We have decided to make our Harvest meeting in September our Jubilee celebrations, so that should be a fun afternoon.

Next meeting will be on June 13th at 2pm in All Saints Church to which all will be made welcome. Our speaker will be Mrs Ceri Joseph and she will be telling us about the Women’s Suffrage in Wales.

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Jones, or German machines, and only spool/ bobbin (not shuttle). They must be heavy (ie no plastic gears), and can be manual or electric. They also need to be complete.

We have sent 110 sewing machines to the workshops in Crickhowell, Amersham and Southampton since we started our project four years ago. We have problems storing sewing machines so they have to be moved on quickly to either Tools for Self Reliance or Work Aid. A home with a sewing machine can transform a life for those who have been trained and bring in much needed income.

A few more volunteers to renovate tools, would be welcome. You don’t have to be skilled! Workshops are on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

For details or information contact John on 01656 786367or the charity website: www.tfsr.org John Hanson

Porthcawl SHOUT Forum

dent. Mrs Kathryn Richards was reelected as Treasurer and Mr Clive Mort was also reelected as Secretary. Mr Lindsay Morgan and Mr Jeff Saunders will continue as members of the executive Committee.

The second Annual General meeting of Porthcawl SHOUT Forum took place recently at Trinity Church, Porthcawl.

Mr Des Rees retired from the Chair and was congratulated for his consistently strong leadership throughout the period since he took office. Mr Gary Victor was duly elected as the new Chairman and Mr Rees was elected as Porthcawl SHOUT’s first Honarary Presi-

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Gary Victor greeting First Minister Carwyn Jones on his visit to Porthcawl SHOUT Forum last year PHOTO: Keith E Morgan

Jemima’s Place Animal Trust We have had yet another very busy month here at Jemima’s Place.

We had our first open day at Pets At Home in Bridgend, with a visit from the “Celebrity Dog Whisperer” Dawn Welsh.

Dawn was very popular and worked with lots of people and their troublesome dogs with some amazing results.

It was a very successful weekend and we raised some much needed funds.

We are having another open day in June.

We also visited some schools and Nurseries with some of the animals, to teach the children about responsible animal care.

If you know of any group or organisation that would like a visit please contact us.

Marley

This month our featured animal is ‘Marley’.

He is an 11 month old Alaskan malamute, he’s very friendly loves to go for walks and play with his ball.

He has very specific re- homing requirements, but he will make a very loving, loyal companion.

For more information about him or any of our other animals call us at 0800 0148332.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help us with the animals care, and foster families for temporary care.

Martin Clowes

Jemima’s Place Animal Trust www.jemimas-place.com

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Y Cefn Gwyrdd

This summer’s Furnace Festival, organised by Y Cefn Gwyrdd, is a celebration of Cefn, past and present.

The activities reflect the group’s aims of preserving important buildings, using footpaths and planting to improve the village and this coincides with Cefn gardening club’s inclusion in the National Garden Scheme’s open day.

On June 10th many village gardens will be open to the

public as will the superb village allotments behind the Green Hall where tickets and refreshments will be available.

Our Furnace Festival commences coincidentally on Wednesday June 20th at Wesley Chapel garden with three out door performances (2pm, 6pm and 7.30pm) of a short comedy entitled ‘Allotment’

by Nutshell Theatre Company.

Limited Tickets (£4 adults, £3 children) are available from Yvonne Granville , 89A Cefn Road and Tracey Birch, 2 Bryn Terrace.

On Saturday June 30th and Sunday the 1st July, Cefn Junction Signal Box at the bottom of Bedford Road will be transformed into a Gallery. Artists from Silures Art and guests will present an exhibition based upon the title Wood.

Sunday afternoon provides visitors with an opportunity to observe five Silures artists demonstrating their skills.

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Our strawberry tea is being held at the home on Saturday 16th June 2012 at 2.30pm.

Entrance fee £3.50 all welcome. Come and enjoy the afternoon with us. There will be cake, jam, chutney, craft and card stalls along with the tradi-

John Mason

The Rest Holiday Hotel diary

Life with the Porthcawl Lions Moving the May Fayre from The Rest to All Saints Church, which the club decided to do solely because it would involve less heavy physical work for the “rapidly maturing” members, proved to be very fortunate as the awful weather would have meant cancelling the event had it been at The Rest.

Luckily the club was allowed to use the whole of the church and therefore able to move the whole thing inside. Despite initial misgivings the day was well attended and turned out to be a great success with

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tional tombolas and raffles.

A number of motorbike riders currently raising money for the RMBI arrived at the home on Wednesday 16th May. They had visited all 17 RMBI homes throughout the UK stopping at Llandudno, Exeter, Manchester and York to name but a few.

Our residents especially enjoy taking time to chat to the bikers about their interests and some of our member of staff got to try out the bikes.

Good luck to them in their fundraising endeavours.

Should you require a tour of the home please do not hesitate to contact us on 01656 785311.

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everyone enjoying the stalls, games, refreshments and entertainment. Many thanks to all those who participated in or supported the event and very special thanks to the church for allowing the premises to be invaded.

The end of June marks the end of the Lion year when the current president, Joan, hands over to the new president, Carole. Before her year ends Joan would just like to thank all Porthcawl Lions for their hard work and everyone who has supported Lions events this past year and wish Carole a happy and successful time as president.

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A superb response to our decision to hold our Car Boot Sales weekly Every Sunday.

The weather has been a little unkind on some of the Sundays – but the ones that went ahead were enormously successful.

Our regular sellers continued to support us and they were boosted by large numbers of new sellers who came from far and wide. The general public continued to attend in very large numbers – a big thank you to you all.

Everyone has really enjoyed the splendid days out, in the wonderful setting of Rest Bay, where our vast grounds are able to accommodate huge volumes of cars, all selling an incredible array of fabulous goods. An ideal place to pick up a bargain!

We are also extremely proud to announce the opening of our splendid Café & Shop,

which is now open to the general public on the Sunday, and every day from 10am to 4pm.

On Car Boot Sundays it is open much earlier, with refreshments on sale throughout the morning, to accommodate the early bird risers. Lots of refreshments on offer – from delicious fresh cream scones, sandwiches, hot & cold pasties, confectionery, hot & cold drinks and our daily special of a slice of home made fruit tart & ice cream (with a tea or coffee) for only £2.00.

We would also like to take this opportunity to give a huge thank you to The Porthcawl Lions who have so generously supported our venture to hold our Car Boot every Sunday – we certainly could not have achieved this without their help.

Their commitment every week, and their support for The Rest, is so very much appreciated.

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The May meeting of Sker WI was held recently at St David’s Church Hall Nottage.

The President Nina Charlesworth welcomed the members present.

Congratulations to Sker WI bowlers who won the Glamorgan Federation Indoor Bowls tournament played at Sully on Saturday 21st April.

The winning team (who did not lose a game) consisted of Sheila McGrath, Margaret Price, Eunice Howell and Wendy Williams. This was the second year running that these players had won the trophy.

The NFWI are hoping to have a special AGM for its

Centenary. The WI started in 1915 in England and Wales to educate women and to widen there interests in life. The first WI was in Stoney Creek near Toronto in Canada in 1897.

The Resolution was then discussed and it was unanimously agreed that the Government should increase investment in the training, employment and retention of midwives in England and Wales.

After the refreshments Kay Boswell and the Skerrettes gave a fashion parade showing the different types of dress over the last 60 years which was enjoyed by all. Well done.

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For the centenary of the Pavilion, members were asked to get in touch with the Pavilion with any memories they have of being there.

The Jubilee lunch which is being organised by Lord Kenfig is all arranged.

Kenfig WI The April meeting was opened by extending congratulations to Irene and Winston Jones on their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Reports were then given on the various events of the month such as the Cardiff Conducted Tour afternoon, the Tai-Chi taster morning and the Federation Flower Arranging day. All the activities were greatly enjoyed.

Brenda Greenwood thanked all who had attended the coffee morning which helped her daughter, Fiona, raise funds for ‘Children with Cancer.’

Fiona has since completed the London Marathon achieving a total of £2,200 for her charity.

The Link meeting went really well – the speaker made everyone laugh and the choir was excellent.

The council meeting was in Barry where over 400 ladies attended where Lowri Morgan the TV presenter was the speaker that day.

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an annualised rate of 8.1% in the first quarter of 2012 and although this was down from 8.9% in the previous three months, 8.1% is still a phenomenal rate of growth.

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Home movers delighted with first class service When local couple Ian and Linda Stroud decided it was time for a move they had no hesitation in instructing the Porthcawl branch of Peter Alan to handle their sale, the couple had used Peter Alan for two previous sales and had been impressed with the service on each occasion.

The couple commented “We considered it was time for a move when we noticed a lovely property whilst out walking one evening. We arranged a viewing on the property which was accompanied by a very enthusiastic member of Peter Alan staff and decided it was the one for us. We called Peter Alan to come and evaluate our property and we were pleased with the valuation that their valuer Hollie recommended. As sellers we were obviously keen to know the outcome of each viewing on our property and we always had the feedback either the same day or at the latest the next day which we were delighted with.”

The Stroud’s went onto say “We received an initial offer which was lower than we could consider but we were pleased that the branch manager Christine was able to negotiate this offer to an acceptable level, unfortunately the first interest shown did not proceed but we were impressed that Peter Alan approached the vendor for us to agree a protected time to give us an opportunity to find an alternative buyer.

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Although Peter Alan normally open 9 am – 6pm that doesn’t apply to the branch manager Christine – she was regularly contacting us out of hours to update us even when we were abroad which was great.”

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Ian and Linda were a pleasure to deal with and I am pleased that we managed to successfully complete both the sale of their home and the property they wished to purchase. What was especially pleasing with this transaction was that we were selling all three properties in the chain which included Mr & Mrs Strouds purchasers property, this meant we were in complete control of the entire chain and could ensure everything went smoothly. My team and I work very hard to provide great customer service and we were all delighted to receive feedback such as we have had from the Stroud’s.”

The delighted couple summed up their experience “We were totally confident with the whole process and the staff were very welcoming whenever we visited the branch. The communication was excellent and we have to say that the service was 110%”. Peter Alan in Porthcawl were the proud winners of the companies customer service award in 2011 having excelled in a mystery shopping exercise run by the company.

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stroke Awareness Porthcawl Rotarians invited residents and visitors to have their blood pressure measured on the recently held Stroke Awareness Day. 143 people called into Trinity Church to avail themselves of this free test.

Of this number 21 were advised to see their GP and two were urgent referrals. Hopefully the Rotary Club of Porthcawl, in conjunction with the Stroke Association, have helped raise awareness of how important it is for people to have their

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Parkinson’s Awareness Week was April 16th– 22nd.

Porthcawl Parkinson’s Support Group joined the Bridgend branch to walk on the promenade. Each person walked as far as they could and the combined distance of the marathon, 26 miles, was completed.

Later in the week a quiz and raffle was held in the Seagull pub in aid of the Parkinson’s Awareness Week.

At our monthly meeting, Mr Andrew Penny, the branch and volunteer support officer for Wales, came to talk to us. He told us about himself and work he does on behalf of Parkinson’s to help groups like ours.

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Over the last 30 years the Porthcawl committee for Cancer Research UK has raised many thousands of pounds, but like many other organizations they are finding it becoming increasingly difficult to come up with new ideas and energy for fund raising.

Can you help in the fight against cancer? Can you spare some time to join the committee? The committee really needs you. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at All Saints Church Hall at 7pm. Please try and spare some time, come along and join us, every penny raised is a step forward in the fight against Cancer. The slogan is together we can beat cancer, and together I am sure we can!

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April 2012

Book of the month:

JASMINE NIGHTS

by Julia Gregson I’ve chosen a romantic, weepy, love story set in World War 2 by Julia Gregson whose first book, East of the Sun, was a Richard and Judy read.

It is 1942 and the war is tearing Europe apart, shattering lives and devastating countries.

Saba, a striking, headstrong singer from Cardiff defies her family to chase her dream of performing to the troops in Europe. It’s a journey that will take her from the faded glamour of Cairo to the heat and opulence of Istanbul, into a decadent, dangerous world of soldiers, spies and double agents. Some want her voice, some her love, and some the secrets she is perfectly placed

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However if romance is not your choice, do have a look at all the other authors who have new books out this month from Stephen King to John Grisham – there is something for everyone.

To celebrate the Jubilee we have had lots of new books with a regal theme, some of which I’ve listed, but don’t forget these books are just a taster of what we can supply at any Public Library free of

Fleeing Franco

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This month we have author Carole Llewellyn visiting us at Porthcawl Library on 20th June at 3pm. Carole grew up in Blaengarw, but her work in television and theatre took her to Devon. Her latest book is For the Love of Catherine and she has written two other novels as well as a number of short stories. Do join us if you can.

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Dom, an RAF pilot, was badly burned when his Spitfire crashed in Suffolk. He knows that flying again is the only way he will conquer the demons that haunt him. Plagued by a dark guilt, a chance meeting with Saba gives him something to hope for. And sometimes daring to fall in love can be the bravest thing of all….

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i met a girl I met a girl named Faith; she was sneaking out of church.

Such beauty to behold, but beauty that could not be held.

My lust it was magnetic, it was my love that she repelled.

our diamond queen Our young princess, you graciously did bow To bear this pressing weight of sovereignty Though heavy was the crown placed on your brow You walked this path of state with dignity Long live our youthful Queen we gladly cried God save our Queen.

Having swum with a thousand goldfish, she would constantly forget about depth, and like the mesmerized divers, I followed her, holding my breath.

The Hearts of Heart The Race was won Golden T-Bag came in first Quality with quantity, sanctifying, testifying, Generous, not superfluous, just right for any thirst To start any given day Also all my nights Golden you did it on your own Enabling our moments of respite.

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Our Diamond Queen, with grace you still do bow To bear this pressing weight of sovereignty Knowing the One who called you bowed His head Suffering a crown of thorns with dignity God bless our gracious Queen we joyful say God save our Queen PAuliNe leWis Porthcawl

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Our gracious Queen, with dignity you bear The many burdens of your royal state With claims of wife and mother, for your care Must reach where Commonwealth of nations wait God save our gracious Queen, fervent we pray God save our Queen

A childhood in Porthcawl in the ‘50s I’ve put some shillings in your card because its your birthday, once again And we’re going on a jolly – come sun or wind or rain.

You can buy some wine or beer, and something nice to wear Then when we get to Coney Beach - you can ride upon the fair.

The magic of stone Atom upon atom, forming matter.

If you were anything less, you could not be more than this.

Celtic stone, standing stone.

Rising compass needle, sentinel of high places, bookmark of our hilltops, signpost of sacred ground.

Belonging to all, a touchstone of eternity.

Listening stone.

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Whispering of a promise, saturated with truth.

Full of stories absorbed through the passages of all our years.

Silent, uncomplaining stillness.

Full of magic, you open my eyes, placing my feet on transforming experience.

I am awakened to the heart of myself, acknowledging your witness, knowing I need be, no other than who I am.

CArol DoWN Kenfig Hill

We’ll find a pub and have some fun, me, you and the girls Have a laugh, enjoy ourselves, and really have a whirl.

And when the day is over, and we wind our weary way Homeward bound, without a sound, at the end of a lovely day.

We can add another memory to the ones we’ve had before Of happy and, nostalgic days, childhood times, and more.

down, to Coney Beach to play Of donkey rides, helter skelter slides, building sand castles all day, Jugs of tea, faggots and peas, and a rock to take home on the bus Tired and weary we’d pack up our things, go home, without any fuss.

Oh! what times we had, some good, some bad, when riches were so rare, Blissful times to remember, summer days without a care!

Some people never have the luck, to look back and smile each day A thought here and there, a little care, a nod along the way.

But you and I will always have, someone on which to depend And to share those wonderful memories of sisters, who are best friends.

MAry GooDMAN Pencoed

When mam and dad took us Poems are printed with capitalisation and punctuation as supplied.

Emailed poems take priority.

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Gilgal Baptist Church, Porthcawl invite you to join us for our

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT WITH CAMBRENSIS CHOIR Saturday 30th June, 7pm at Park Avenue. Doors open at 6.30pm Please join us afterwards for refreshments and cake in the hall Admission is free, all welcome

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Mid Glamorgan Accordion Band

Put five accordionists, one keyboard player and a classical harmonica player together and you have the Mid Glamorgan Accordion Band.

Formed over 20 years ago by Peter Morrissey, owner of a Bridgend Music shop, the band has performed in hundreds of concerts, churches, retirement homes and other local venues.

They play a wide variety of music, from complete arrangements of the scores of Oklahoma and Fiddler on the Roof, to sing-alongs, tangos and big

band numbers like Moonlight Serenade. The band have a large repertoire, as many as 300 pieces, which they vary as the seasons dictate, and to appeal to different audiences, most of whom are of the over 50 generation. Peter Morrissey and Gerry Ezard, the harmonica player, played professionally in their early years, and the band has some fine players, including Wally Williams on keyboard, Arthur Doughty and Steve Lewis on accordion.

Chairman Allan Jones also plays accordion and is the ‘front’ man, so if anything goes wrong the band have someone to blame, and the emphasis is always on having fun whilst they are playing. This year the band were delighted to be able to donate over £600 to local charities from their fees.

Gerry eZArD

PHOTO: Paul Rosser

Pyle & Porthcawl Photographic society

gave the marks for each image, but also provided an excellent critique.

The winner of the Digital We have had some interest- Trophy was new member Paul Rosser with ‘Puffin Portrait’. ing presentations recently Second place went to Trevor and some great field trips.

We also held our second open Owen with ‘End of Day’ and Club Competition. The compe- third place was shared between Dan Minto and John tition is in 2 sections, Digital Corcoran. and Prints, with a Trophy for each. Brian Sewell judged each The winner of the Print Trophy was also Paul Rosser with competition, and not only

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Concert for Hannah

Rest Bay Church organised and sponsored a concert for Hannah Thomas to raise funds to assist her with the cost of her studies at the prestigious Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance at Greenwich.

The evening was a great success with a packed hall and excellent performances, the highlight of which was Hannah playing cello accompanied by Wilson Baldemor. Many from the audience commented on the quality of the performances and asked when the next

event will be. Keep your eyes on www.restbaychurch.org. uk for future events, and also highlights of the concert.

The venue was the hall at The Rest Hotel, and for the first time in at least 18 years, the stage was used! Our thanks to all who attended and took part, and also to The Rest Hotel for allowing us to use their facilities. Hannah is an exceptional student, and we were delighted to donate every penny of the proceeds to her, which amounted to £450.

We look forward to seeing you at the next event.

GAry & NiK sHiels

PHOTO: Trevor Owen

‘Eagle Owl’. Second place was shared between Richard Craze with ‘Autumn Trinity’ and Trevor Owen with ‘Ural Owl’.

Congratulations to Paul for winning both competitions and a big thank you to all who participated for making it such an interesting and entertaining evening.

We are holding a competition and exhibition, which is open to members of clubs affiliated

to the Welsh Photographic Federation, to be judged on the 15th July and followed by a week long exhibition in the Grand Pavilion between the 12th and 19th of August. We will also be showing some of our work as part of the Grand Pavilion’s ‘Celebration’ exhibition.

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Stag’s world of rock Plenty to get through in this Daz and month’s Abby Joseph column.

Sorry I couldn’t make Barney Jones’ party at the Brit in Newton, but belated birthday wishes buddy, and I promise to check out that band you recommended, PA Rachel of Rogues.

However, I did attend the local rock music marriage of the year between Abbey and Darren from The Fabulous Cover Sluts. The evening party was at The Prince in Kenfig and many of the top local muso’s were there including members from rock bands Ezra, Red Not Chilli Peppers, Sex, and Secret Army.

The fun started with young comedy magician Jack Beavis, who was brilliant and would win Britain’s got talent easy as long as he’s assisted by a dog!

Back by popular demand!

Following last year’s success, the Kenfig Hill & District Male Voice Choir return to the Grand Pavilion with another fast moving show, this year with music from around the world.

The Choir will be joined once more by its youth choir “crescendo” and its newly formed children’s choir Da Capo.

Kenfig Hill & District Male Voice Choir is proud to say it now provides the opportunity to enjoy choral singing for ages from 9 to 90 plus.

Once more the guest star will

Solo act Daz Cortina then rocked the crowd with Paranoid, Nelly the Elephant, and even Lily the Pink, went down a bomb!

But it was the newly weds night, Abbey and Darren were joined on stage by band members George and Ed, and treated us to an hour of their fantastic music. Even my old mate landlord Gareth was knocked out by them!

The evening dress code was cowboy hat and T-shirt of your favourite band but most wore ‘Cover Sluts’ shirts which said a lot about how popular they are. As for my pink glitter cowboy hat we won’t go there!

What a night and congrats to you both!

Last but not least don’t forget – Discotheque a Go-Go 60s dance sound with DJ Nigel Graham at the Grand Pavilion on Saturday 30 June. It’s for the Velindre Cancer Charity, tickets from the box office or Facebook/a go-go 60s.

Stag 07788 962028

Rhondda Symphony Orchestra Concert

Donal Bannister

The orchestra looks forward to the summer concert in Porthcawl which is always well attended.

This will be the first time for the orchestra to perform a major concert on a Sunday.

As with previous years the summer concert programme follows a themed approach – and this year it is The Music of France.

The Programme includes: Overture to King Lear by H Berlioz; Meditation from Thais

by J Massenet; Soloist Joanna Walters (violin); Symphony

No. 31 (Paris) by W A Mozart; Gymnopedies by Satie (Orch Debussy); L’Arlesienne Suite No 2 by G Bizet.

This will also be the first time that the orchestra performs in Porthcawl under their new conductor - Donal Bannister. He is currently principal trombone in The BBC National Orchestra of Wales having previously spent 20 years in the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. He was educated at Trinity College Dublin and the Eastman School of Music in New York. In 1980 he was the overall winner of Ireland’s version of Young Musician of the Year.

Take this opportunity to hear the full live sound [non-amplified] of a symphony orchestra playing in a superb auditorium.

Tickets available at the door: £7.50 adults (£6 concessions), under 18s free. Or order by phone: 01443 650412 Tony Stradling www.rhonddasymphonyorchestra. gov.uk

featuring the junior choirs of be everybody’s favourite Eve Sherratt. The Choir has worked with Eve on many occasions and is delighted she is able to join with them again.

Last year’s concert was completely sold out and it is expected that after last year’s success tickets will be in even greater demand as the Choir continues with its policy of making concerts affordable for all, with tickets from £8 to £12.

Remember to book early to avoid disappointment.

Harold Phillips

Chairman, Kenfig Hill & District Male Voice Choir www.kenfigwelshmalechoir. org.uk/

crescendo and Da Capo

& Starring Eve Sherratt (Soprano)

The Grand Pavilion Porthcawl 7.00pm Tickets £12.00 £10.00 £8.00 Tickets available from the Box Office or 01443 229227

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Morgan & West, Time Travelling Magicians A sell-out show by Morgan & West, Time Travelling Magicians at Harri’s Cafe Bar @

Porthcawl Male Choir Porthcawl Male Choir joined together in a concert compered by Ken Tucker and held in All Saints Church in aid of the Porthcawl Food Bank.

They were joined by the Harrow Apollo Male Choir from Middlesex, and 19 year old local Cellist Hannah Thomas.

Porthcawl choir were conducted by their MD, Mair Jones and accompanied by Bethan Thomas, whilst the guest choir was conducted by David Heasman and accompanied

by Philomena McRae. Hannah was accompanied by Matthew Thomas.

Harrow Apollo Choir was formed in 1941 in the De

Acoustic Club A huge thanks to all who supported us last month.

We had a great night, with Cheryl Beer doing a special guest spot for us, a very talented lady, playing guitar, ukulele, banjo and drum, (not all at the same time I might add) and moved many with her song Mother.

Blue Rhondda then did an hour and a half set of their own material and a few covers.

I especially enjoyed their version of Alright Now, concluding with an encore and standing ovation. We hope they will return and play for us again

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The Dance Centre, Bryntirion recently was a resounding success.

The audience ranged in age from 8 months to 89 years and they loved the magic and humour that was given

Havilland factory in Edgware and was originally named the De Havilland Male Voice Choir.

The name was changed in 2005 to signify its strong links with the London Borough of Harrow.

Hannah Thomas is a gifted Cellist who will further her studies of the instrument at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in Greenwich London in September.

Both choirs sang a variety of music from their individual repertoires and combined together to sing two pieces at the end of the first half, conducted by David and at the finale by Mair to sing a further two pieces which included ‘Tydi Y Roddaist’ sung in the language of Heaven, Welsh.

John Williams

soon.

Next month, on 14th June, we have the American acoustic guitar player Woody Mann, with the jazz and blues traditions of the 20s and 30s, and on July 5th we have Shooting the Crow, hillbilly/country rock, rock and roll, (guitar fiddle mandolin banjo vocals), supported by local singer/songwriter Nick Ward.

For more information regarding tickets and membership, please ring the Box Office, on 01656 815995. Thanks again for supporting us, we hope to see you soon Lin Williams

to them. The children were enraptured and many of the adults had aching sides after laughing so much. The larger of the duo was educated in Porthcawl and several of the audience had taught him. One member of the audience was a retired professional magician and he gave the act a very distinct ‘thumbs-up’. This was the first time that the act has been performed in Wales after sell-out shows in Edinburgh and Adelaide, Australia.

Over £420 was raised for ‘Cancer Research Wales’ by the

event. This was made possible by the generosity of Dave and Cath Harrison who donated the use of their premises (Harri’s Cafe Bar @The Dance Centre) and Tony Davies the owner of OrangeWest Scaffolding who provided the stage.

The magic duo, who live in Oxford, want to thank everyone for making the night a great success and look forward to their next appearance ‘back home’ (for one of them). Their website is: www.morganandwest.co.uk

Cor Bro Ogwr Summer Concert

a small intrepid group from Cor Bro Ogwr.

The choir is already well travelled and is looking forward to another ‘first’ next May; following the performance last year of Edward’s re-created ‘Emmanuel’ by Joseph Parry, the choir has been invited to perform it again with a Welsh choir in Pennsylvania, where Joseph Parry spent some of his early years. Possible concerts in Philadelphia and New York are also on the agenda.

The concert will be in All Saints Church, Porthcawl on June 30th at 7.30pm. Tickets from choir members/secretary 01565 784180.

Sondheim, Bernstein, Hammerstein, Bizet, Handel, Rossini – something for all tastes at Cor Bro Ogwr’s June concert.

‘A Gala Night of Opera and Musical Theatre’ offers a light hearted musical treat to get you in the mood for summer; a selection of well known Opera choruses and songs from the Musicals, accompanied by the Welsh Session Orchestra and various artistes. All under the baton of the choir’s popular Musical Director, Edward-Rhys Harry, who recently conducted the Russian Premier of Karl Jenkins’ ‘Stabat Mater’ in Volgograd with a choir of combined Russian singers and

Jazz in the Stage Door I first saw TJ Johnson at Swanage Jazz Festival two years ago playing to a packed marquee and tremendous applause.

Widely considered to be one of the UK’s most charismatic and highly revered jazz and blues singers, his music influenced by some of the greats such as Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong and many more, TJ has sold out five times at the prestigious Ronnie Scott’s in London.

Allan Jones

Dominique Spearey

www.cor-bro-ogwr.com See excerpts from ‘Emmanuel’ on YouTube!

Based in Hackney, he has his own weekly Jazz Club which attracts both young and older jazz and blues lovers through its doors by the sheer brilliance and versatility of his music.

Backed by his group of top London based musicians, TJ plays an extraordinary blend of music that transcends the boundaries of jazz, blues, soul, country and gospel.

Visit his website, watch and listen to him online, then come and see him for yourselves at 8pm on Friday 20th July in Jazz Club at the Stage Door, Grand Pavilion.

Sue Scott

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• Seasons, Skies and Sparking Waterfalls An exhibition work by Joan Hughes @ Silures Art Gallery, 40 South Rd, Porthcawl CF36 3DG. Runs until 1st July. Open 11am–4.30pm weekends

WEDNESDAy 6th • Porthcawl Floral Arrangement Society 7.30pm at Awel y Mor a flower demonstration by Adrian Cooke ‘A Wedding in the Family.’ A warm welcome to everyone

FRIDAy 8th • Porthcawl Lions Golf Day @ the Grove Golf Club in aid of Glaze and Welsh Air Ambulance. Details from Brian 786728, Tony 742895 or David 772598 • Bridgend Ramblers Friday Stroll An unchallenging 2-3 mile walk at Kenfig Nature Reserve at 2pm. Phone Les on 772304 for further details

SATURDAy 9th • Annual Bryntirion Athletic Mini-Football Funday @ Bryntirion Park football ground. 70 teams from the U6s through to U11s, drawn from the Bridgend borough, Swansea, Cardiff and Port Talbot. There will also be many fun stalls and activities such as face painting. Food and refreshments will be available, and ample parking will be provided for visitors.

Kicks off at 9.30am, final whistle at 4pm

THURSDAy 14th • Woody Mann @ the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start

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• 1940s event for local charities 7pm at the Hi

Tide, Porthcawl. Three local charities (Crossroads Care Bridgend County, Trinity Care & Support and the Bridgend Carers Centre) will hold a fundraising event with 1940s style singers, the Bridgend Swing Band and dancers from the Bryntirion Dance Centre.

Tickets £15 to include a fish and chip supper in paper, 1940s style! Tickets available from Crossroads Care 01656 784100 or from the Bridgend Carers Centre on 01656 658479 or via email to info@ trinitycareandsupport.co.uk

SATURDAy 16th • Craft Fair @ Brackla Community Centre, Whitehorn Drive, Brackla, Bridgend CF31 2PQ 9.30am–3.30pm. Free entry & parking. Lots of fab stalls – something for everyone. More info: blossomevents11@aol. com or call Trace on 01443 202052

SUNDAy 17th • Tabernacl Music Society Concert Conducted by Kevin Adams in aid of the National Eisteddfod. Also taking part are the Minnesingers Male Chorus (Pontyclun) under Musical Director Meryn Williams and an instrumental ensemble, Champagne Flutes.

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

THURSDAy 21st • Summer Solstice Ghost Talk & Walk By Hayley Williams and Tracey Walmsley at The Swan Inn, Nottage, 6pm. £2.50 pp on entry. Contact 07813 506044

FRIDAy 22nd • KPC Youth Charity Golf Event @ the Grove Golf Club, Nr Porthcawl. Team entry for

teams of 4 is £160 per team.

See www.seasidenews. co.uk/listings for more info.

For entry forms/more details please contact: Alison Mawby, KPC Youth, off Pyle Inn Way, Pyle, BRIDGEND CF33 6AB. TEL: 01656 749219/745399 or kpcyouth@hotmail.com

SATURDAy 23rd • Porthcawl Choral Society Summer Concert: A Concert Fit For A Queen @ All Saints Church, Porthcawl, 7.30pm.

Tickets at the door £6. See www.seasidenews.co.uk/ listings for details • Porthcawl Art Society Summer Exhibition & Coffee Morning @ the Gallery, The Old Police Station, John Street, Porthcawl. Coffee and a cake for 75p. Starts at 10.30am

TUESDAy 26th • Sing and Sign FREE taster session Looking for something new to do with your baby? Why not try baby signing, it’s great fun and you both learn a new skill. 11.15am, Awel Y mor community centre Porthcawl.

Stage 1 Classes suitable from 6–18mths approx.

Age limits are flexible for taster sessions. Next term starts September. Call 07583 087157 to reserve a place

SATURDAy 30th • Porthcawl Discotheque A Go-Go - Dance Sounds of The 60s @ The Grand Pavilion Porthcawl. Dress to Impress – 60’s Style is encouraged (not compulsory). Re-creating the 60s British Dance and Pop Scene. Tickets £6, available from the Box Office on 01656 815995, Nigel at Menz on 01656 772755 and Linda on 01656 786337. More info: Facebook/A-gogo Sixties • Cor Bro Ogwr Summer Concert ‘A Gala Night of Opera and Musical Theatre’ at All Saints’ Church Porthcawl 7.30pm. Tickets from choir members/secretary 01656 784180 or at the door. www. cor-bro-ogwr.com

JULY SUNDAy 1st • The Rhondda Symphony Orchestra presents An Evening of French Music @ All Saints Church, Porthcawl.

7.30pm. Tickets on the door: £7.50 adults (£6.00 Concs), under 18s free, or by phone: 01443 650412

TUESDAy 3rd • PACT meeting for the Newton area 7pm, Newton School Rooms, Porthcawl

THURSDAy 5th • Shooting the Crow Supported by local singer/ songwriter Nick Ward@ the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.

Doors 7.30pm for 8pm start

SATURDAy 7th • Fourth Annual Cornelly Carnival @ Gibbons Way, North Cornelly, 12-5pm. A great fun day out for all the family, attractions include fairground rides, loads of stalls, dog show, display arena, music, exotic animals and loads more. For info call 01656 749153/743032 • Word and Image A themed exhibition by members of the Silures Art Group @ Silures Art Gallery, 40 South Rd, Porthcawl CF36 3DG. Runs until 29th July. Open 11am–4.30pm weekends and Bank Holidays • Craft Fair @ Talbot Green Community Centre, Cowbridge Road, Talbot Green CF72 8SH. 9am–1.30pm.

Free entry & parking. Lots of fab stalls – something for everyone. More info: blossomevents11@aol. com or call Trace on 01443 202052 • St Johns Church Summer Fayre 12 noon. See www. seasidenews.co.uk/listings for details

FRIDAy 20th • Jazz in the Stage Door TJ Johnson @ the Grand Pavilion, 8pm. Tickets £7. Tel 01656 815995 or book on line: www.grandpavilion.co.uk

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Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Roll up roll up – the Brownies are here!

The Newton Brownie Pack has stepped up to help run the games corner at the St John’s Church Summer Fayre on July 7th on Newton Green.

As part of their work in the wider community, and the fact that they are experts on games, the Brownie pack will be manning the traditional games corner at the forthcoming event.

The Brownies recently spent some time looking over the games and deciding on their

Have a Beauty of a Time in Porthcawl This Christmas!

It may only just be summer but preparations for this year’s panto at the Grand Pavilion Porthcawl are well under way.

Imagine Theatre are back in Porthcawl for their fifth year, this time to bring you the magical tale of Sleeping Beauty.

Due to popular demand Grand Pavilion favourites Jessica Sandry and Stefan Pejic will be returning again this year.

Location needed Over the years, Archaeology Cymru has worked on a number of sites throughout the area, and we have a great big back log of artefacts to examine, wash, label, bag and research or publish.

We need to find a location to store and lay out the artefacts to work on them more ef-

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patter to attract people to come and have a go.

Andrew Singer, Fayre organiser said, “The Brownies are very excited, they love being a part of community events and are looking forward to encouraging everyone who visits the Fayre to get involved.

“We have Giant Snakes and Ladders, Throw the ball in the bucket and the perennial favourite, Bash the Rat along with many more games.”

“As in other years we look forward to seeing many people at the Fayre and enjoying the day.”

Sarah Lewis

Jessica will be playing the wicked Carabosse and Stefan Pejic as Josh the Jester.

Also due to the success of last year’s ‘All Adults Pay Kids Prices’ scheme this special rate continues along with new special offers: • Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December: All tickets £8 • Sunday 9th December 5pm: All tickets £3 with bucket collection for charity; • Friday 21st December 2pm: Mince Pie Matinee - All tickets £8 including mince pie and a cup of tea.

Give the box office a call on 01656 815995 or book online at www.grandpavilion.co.uk to book your tickets!

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fectively.

We have the adequate insurance. We would not aim to charge anyone who is involved in this work, but to give them my time, that they can learn something positive about our local archaeology.

For more details please give me a ring on 07738 399449 Karl-James Langford

Archaeology Cymru

The Porthcawl Diamond Jubilee Committee led by the charismatic Lindsay Morgan are to be congratulated for their tireless efforts in producing a weeks programme of events of mammoth proportions.

So good in fact that it was suggested that the our gracious Queen would have made a personal appearance in the Town to acknowledge the effort, had she not been committed to so many of her own celebrations in London!

One of the major events will be the lighting of the Porthcawl Jubilee Beacons at Rhych Point at 10.20pm and Hutchwns Point at 10.26pm.

These will be two of the 4,200 authorised Beacons to be lit all around the Coastline of the British Isles and throughout the Commonwealth simultaneously.

The week will close in celebration of the 60 years reign of her majesty with an ecumenical service of celebration to be held at the Grand Pavilion on Sunday 10th June at 7pm.

Clive Mort

Programme of events Saturday 2nd June 11am (All day)

Tuesday 5th June 10am–5pm

Jubilee Rugby Cup Competitions PORTHCAWL v PYLE RFC & NEATH ATHLETIC LADIES v PENCOED LADIES Rugby Teams Talent ‘On Stage’ Musical Entertainment Live Bands, etc

Free ‘Road Train’ rides on the Promenade and John Street

@ Porthcawl RFC, South Rd

Sunday 3rd June (12–3pm) Diamond Jubilee Celebration Lunches arranged by volunteer Churches throughout Porthcawl

@ All Saints, Victoria Ave; Gilgal Park Ave & Woodland Ave; Trinity & Stella Maris New Road Luncheon Fun

Sunday 3rd June 1pm (All day) Junior Seven-a-side Competition Musical entertainment Best Fashionable Hats Competition

@ Porthcawl RFC, South Rd

Monday 4th June 11am (All day) Junior Sports events: ‘Champions of Porthcawl’, ‘Tug of War’ contest (Teams of Eight ), Teddy Bears Picnic

@ Porthcawl RFC, South Rd

@ Porthcawl Promenade and John Street

Tuesday 5th June 3–5pm Refreshments and the best Street entertainers Porthcawl can provide

@ Lower Promenade

Friday 8th June 10am Marie Curie Coffee Morning

@ Trinity Church Hall

Friday 8th June 7pm The Big Band Sound’, ‘A Tribute to Harry Danell’ Sounds of the 50s and 60s

@ Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl Cabaret Seating with dance floor. Tickets £17.50

Saturday 9th June 11am Lifeguard Carnival and Comps Teams from all over South Wales

@ Sandy Bay

Saturday 9th June After dark Grand Firework Display

@ Coney Beach, Rhych Point, Sandy Bay

Sunday 10th June Noon Boating Pageant

Monday 4th June 10–10.30pm

@ Sandy Bay

The ceremonial lighting of the Porthcawl Beacons ( Part of the National celebrations)

Special Ecumenical ‘Service of Celebration’ For Her Majesty The Queen

@ Rhych Point and Hutchwns Point

Sunday 10th June 6pm

@ Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl A fitting climax to a hectic week!

st John’s Church summer Fayre Mini Garden Competition We would like to invite your school/group to enter our Mini Garden Competition.

We will supply you with a crate (or more than one if you want to enter a number of mini gardens) and your job is to fill it with a model sized garden using any themes or ideas you want. The more creative the better and it can all be made with plants, gravel and decorations which you already have so it’s a cheap and easy way to show off your artistic flair.

The fayre is being held at 12noon on July 7th and all entries will be judged on the day.

The prize for the best Mini Garden will be a gardening pack generously sponsored by the newly opened Pyle Garden Centre.

All Entries can be delivered the day before the fayre to me, Sarah Lewis at Crown House, 316 New Road, Porthcawl or if necessary I can arrange to pick them up. They must be labelled with your school/group name and the name of your garden.

To arrange the delivery of the crate(s) or if you have any questions then please don’t hesitate to contact me on 07774 747 154.

Many thanks – and happy gardening in miniature! sArAH leWis

sarahwlewis@btinternet.com

Planning an event?

Nottage Primary school 60th Diamond Jubilee celebrations

TUESDAy 3rd July

The National School was where the Cooperative store is now.

It is 60 years ago when it closed it’s doors and we marched from there to our new School, which is Nottage Primary School. We will be doing the march/walk again with past and present pupils on Monday July 2nd at 2pm starting in Gordon Road and finishing at Nottage Primary at approx 2.30pm, where we will re-enact the school opening conducted

by First Minister Mr Carwyn Jones, followed by a tour of the school. Refreshments will be served.

WEDNESDAy 4th July

Let us know…

Past pupils of 60 years ago invited into classes to share their memories of their days at Nottage Primary School School concert at the Pavilion, 6.30pm. Music through the decades

THURSDAy 5th July PTA Summer Fayre, 3pm–3.30pm start

SATURDAy 7th July 1952-2012 Diamond jubilee for the national school, Lias Road. Reunion and social evening for all former pupils at the Atlantic Hotel. Starts at 7.30 ‘til late. Ticket price, £9 including buffet. Contact: Mrs J Whyte (01656 782202), Mrs L Sradling (01656 782398), Mrs L Morgan (01656 7836380). Limited tickets available book early – first come first served KeNNeTH WHyTe

Email the details to us at: info@seasidenews.co.uk

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Monday • AnCIent Art oF BellrIngIng, portHCAWl @ St. Johns Church, Newton Green, Porthcawl 7.45-9pm. Email ruth.birch@ hotmail.co.uk • BAllrooM & seQuenCe DAnCIng, portHCAWl (eXCept BAnK Hols) @ the Awel-y-Mor Centre. 2–4.30pm.

Admission £2. Tel: 01656 783344 • Belly DAnCIng ClAsses with Elindia at the Newton Institute, Porthcawl. 1.15–2.15pm: beginners and refreshers; 2.30–3.30pm: refreshers and improvers.

• BrIDgenD & DIstrICt CAMerA CluB @ Nolton Church Hall, Merthyr Mawr Rd, Bridgend, 7.30pm. Disabled access. Contact: info@bridgendcameraclub.co.uk • BrIDgenD WArrIors KICKBoXIng CluB, BrIDgenD Above Codys, The Dunraven Arms Hotel, Bridgend.

Beginners: 6.30–8pm, graded members: 7.30–9pm (times overlap). kkaw_copp@hotmail.com • BrIDgenD u3A, BrIDgenD Every 3rd Monday @ The Mission for the Deaf, Coychurch Rd, Bridgend, 2pm.

01656 656207 • CHess CluB MeetIng, portHCAWl 7.30pm @ The Fairways Hotel, Porthcawl • CHIlDren’s sWIMMIng lessons, BrIDgenD @ Heronsbridge School Pool. 5–7.30pm.

Also on Tuesdays & Saturdays.

Contact Anne: 07748 472481, email: swimschoolwales@yahoo.co.uk • CoMeDy IMpro CluB £15 per term. Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. For more info or to book a place, call Tracy on (01656) 815995 • CreAtIVe stItCHIng, CeFn CrIBWr (Term time only) WEA Creative Stitching Class in Bethlehem Church Life Centre. 12pm–2pm. Come and learn some new techniques and meet new people. More info: Kim 02920 382431, courseinfosouth@ swales.wea.org.uk • CylCH MeItHrIn, portHCAWl Open Mon–Fri 9.15am-1.15pm. Welsh Nursery at Tabernacl Chapel, Fenton Place. Nicola Gamble 07789 446407 or Nicola Jenkins 07931 957668. 2+ years • DAnCe ClAsses, BryntIrIon @ the Dance Studio, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion. Classes in cheerleading/hip hop/jive for kids/line

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adult jive classes 8–9pm. Tel: 07980 039128 • DrAgon sport netBAll, KenFIg HIll 5-6pm @ Cynffig Sports Hall. Contact: Debbie 07890 582636 • HAtHA yogA ClAsses, portHCAWl 6.30–8pm @ St Clare’s School. All levels welcome.

Please contact Alan Davies, British Wheel of Yoga teacher, on 01639 888705 • InDoor 5-A-sIDe FootBAll leAgue, MAesteg @ Maesteg Comprehensive 6–9pm. Boys 13–15 years. Call Phil on 07535 254290 or email philipnmorgan@sky.com • Joy oF lIVIng Classes in mindfulness meditation. Learn to calm the mind and open the heart. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at Friends Meeting House, 87 Park St, Bridgend, CF31 4AZ. May 7th and 21st. 7.30-9pm.

Donation based classes/drop in basis.

Suitable for beginner and experienced meditator • JuDoKWAI, BrIDgenD @ Cefn Glas, Bridgend, 07530 700243 (Andrew).

Juniors (6–15 years) 7–8pm. Seniors (16+) 8.30–10pm • KenFIg HIll & DIstrICt MAle VoICe CHoIr Rehearsals in the Choral Suite, Green Acre Motel, North Cornelly, 7–9pm. Tel 01656 740766 • KyoKusHIn KArAte, CeFn CrIBWr @ Green Hall Cefn Cribwr. Juniors Training: 6.30–7.30pm; Seniors 6.30–8.30pm. First lesson free. Juniors £2.50, Seniors £3.00.

Ages 6–104. Beginners and improver’s welcome. Come and get fi t and learn the Kyokushin way. cckkc@hotmail.co.uk.

Also on Thursdays • MentAl HeAltH WellBeIng group @ Sarn Life Centre, 6.30–7.30pm. Experienced mental health issues? No referral needed, all are welcome, just to pop along and have a cuppa in a relaxed and informal setting.

• MID glAMorgAn ACCorDIon BAnD, pyle Rehearsals at Pyle Rugby Club 7–9pm.

Beginners and other instruments welcome. Contact Allan: 01639 888053 or Gerry: 016567 784904 • MonKey MusIC For BABIes & toDDlers, BrIDgenD Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged 3 months to 4 years. 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. Call 01656 784211 • 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 Martial Arts graded students of all ages 5.45–7pm • roseMAry Conley ClAsses – MoVe It, lose It, loVe It! 6–7.30pm Slim and Aerobics, 7.30–8.45pm Zumba (with or without slimming!). St Johns School Sports Hall, Newton, Porthcawl. Cath Tuck: 01656 745245 E: catherine.tuck@ rosemaryconley.com W: www. rosemaryconley.com . Qualified and insured instructor (aerobics/zumba/ nutrition). Other classes in your area – please call for details • royAl MArInes AssoCIAtIon, sWAnseA BAy BrAnCH Last Monday of every month. Further details 01656 670224 • 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.myweb.tiscali. co.uk/suntaichi • 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, Monday 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.

6–7pm. £3.50 per class. Dance fi tness class. Come along and have fun, no need to be a dancer, it suits everyone.

Everyone welcome, for further details contact Diane Ryan 07773 912728 or www.zumba.com • zuMBA CArDIo WItH zuMBA tonIng (weights optional) 6-7 pm Gilgal Church Hall, Woodland Avenue, Porthcawl. Hannah Bowen, Qualified Fitness Instructor, Licensed Zumba Instructor, find me on Facebook as Zumba Fitness - Porthcawl and on Zumba.com or call 07886 487853 • 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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01656 754840 www.bridgend.gov.uk/ libraries • street DAnCe For ADult IMproVers, BrIDgenD 8pm @ The Dance Centre/Labour Club Bryntirion, Tel: 01656 652165 • tABernACl MusIC soCIety CHoIr prACtICe, BrIDgenD @ Tabernacl Chapel, Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–8.45pm. Mixed Voice. New members welcome. Tel: (01656) 654899 • tAI Bo KICK AeroBICs, pyle @ Pyle Life Centre. 7–8pm. Male & female, all ages welcome! Instructor Sarah Panes, Qualified Tai Bo & 2nd Degree Black Belt ITF TKD Instructor.

Contact: 01656 743478 or 07773 041339 • 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. 10.45–11.30am. 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, pyle @ Pyle Life Centre. 2.15pm.

Tel: 01656 754850, pylelib@bridgend. gov.uk • street DAnCe ClAsses with the British street Dance champions PYLE: @ Pyle Rugby Club. 5–9yrs 5–6pm, 10–12yrs 6–7pm, 13–18yrs 7–8pm. SARN: @ Sarn Community Centre. 3–5yrs 5–6pm, 6–10yrs 6–7pm, 11yrs & Over 7–8pm. More info: 07974 904181. www. popstarsdancestudios.co.uk • tuesDAy CluB Work with a range of artists throughout the year. Older people: 1–3pm; Kids (8–12 years): 4–5.30pm. £3 per session. Grand Pavilion, 01656 815995 • tuMBle tots, CoyCHurCH @ Williams Memorial Hall. Ages 6 months to 3 years. www.tumbletots. com/cardiff-south or 01446 500526 (times vary according to age) • WeIgHtWAtCHers, pyle @ Co-op Coffee Shop, Pyle CF33 6NU 5.15pm & 6.30pm. Lose weight & keep it off with a plan which fi ts into your lifestyle. A warm welcome awaits you!

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.

Beginners welcome. Tel. 01656 773266 • zuMBA CArDIo WItH zuMBA tonIng (weights optional) 6–7pm Maes yr Haul Primary School, Broadlands, Bridgend

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Classes June 5th or 12th, 2012. For more • gyMtots, KenFIg HIll 2–5yrs information call Diane 07966 529417 @ Cynffig Sports hall. Contact: Debbie • AeroBICs, KenFIg HIll 07890 582636 6.15–7.15pm @ Cynffig Sports Hall, • KICKBoXIng ClAsses: everyone welcome. Interested? Contact: BegInners only, BrIDgenD Debbie 07890 582636. Also on Sunday @ Jeff’s Kickboxing Gym, Dunraven 5–6pm Arms. 6.30–8pm • Belly DAnCIng with Elinda at the • Kettle Bell ClAsses @ Dance Centre, Bryntirion (next to Filco) Cynffig Comprehensive. 5.15–6.15pm.

6pm: beginners and refreshers. Please All over body workout. Interested? call to book. www.elindiabellydance. please contact Debbie on 07779 709814. webs.com Tel: 01656 863639/ 07824 Also on a Thursday, 5.45–6.45pm 874511 Email: Elindiabellydance@ • KoreAn KArAte, gmail.com portHCAWl tAng soo Do @ • BrIDgenD AtHletICs CluB All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Adult beginners and improvers jog club Porthcawl. Tiger tots 4–6 yrs 6–6.30pm, @ Bridgend AC track, next to Newbridge Children 7+ yrs & Adults 6.30–7.30pm.

Fields, meet at 6.30pm, More info: Jon, A MONTHS TRAINING FREE FOR NEW treasurer@bridgendac.co.uk STARTERS. 07788 482450, email: • BrIDgenD & DIstrICt porthcawltsd@btinternet.com, web BonsAI soCIety, pyle 1st www.ttfuk.co.uk Tuesday of every month @ Pyle Church • lADIes only FItness hall, opposite Clarke’s garage, 7pm. New sessIons, soutH Cornelly members always welcomed. Secretary: @ 2tone fi tness, South Cornelly Trading 01656 742008, Chairman: 01656 742077 estate. 8–9pm. Call Jo on 07730 676664 • BrIDgenD HoMe or 01656 670064 eDuCAtors A support, educational • lIBrAry reADers’ groups and social group for families who are @ Pencoed Library, every 2nd Tuesday educating their children at home. Tondu of the month, 10am. Tel: 01656 754840 Wesley Methodist Church, 10am till 2pm. www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries, Also @ See the website for more details: www.

Aberkenfig Library – every 1st Tuesday bridgendhomeeducators.org of the month,11.30am. 01656 754820, • BrIDgenD rAMBlers A abkenlib@bridgend.gov.uk. bi-weekly programme of walks between • lIne DAnCIng For 7m and 10m. Meet at Pyle Swimming BegInners @ NEWTON Pool, we’re gone by 9am. See www.

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Make new friends, have fun & learn • CHIlDren’s storytIMe, some great dances pyle @ Pyle Life Centre from • lIne DAnCe ClAsses @ Awel 2.15–2.45pm. FREE. Tel: 01656 754850 y Mor, Porthcawl. Everyone welcome, email: pylelib@bridgend.gov.uk including beginners. 7pm start, £4 per • Cornelly lunCHeon CluB person. 01639 631544 or 07770 966624 @ Cornelly Community Centre, • penyBont lADIes CHoIr, 12.30pm. Good home food for just £3.50 BrIDgenD @ Bryntirion which includes main meal, pudding, tea/ Community Centre, Bridgend, 5–7pm. coffee and biscuits, a true bargain!

New members welcome. Joan: 01656 • CylCH tI & FI (BIlInguAl 740840 MotHer & toDDler group), • poeMs AnD pInts, portHCAWl Ti a Fi Tabernacle, portHCAWl 7.30pm, every 3rd Neuadd Eglwys Tabernacle Church Hall, Tuesday: Lorelei Inn, Esplanade Avenue, Elder Lane, Bridgend, 12.45 –2.15pm.

Porthcawl. All those with an active Call Lou Stevens-Jones 07966 313609 interest in poetry welcome. poemspints.

• DAnCe ClAsses, webs.com BryntIrIon @ the Dance • portHCAWl gyMnAstICs Studio Dance Centre, Mount Pleasant, CluB (terM tIMe only) Girls Bryntirion. Drama/ Tap/ Jazz/ and boys gymnastics classes, from 3+ Acrobatics/ Line/Ballet. 07980 039128 years @ Porthcawl Comprehensive • eXerCIse For tHe oVer School, Park Avenue. Classes from 50s @ neWton InstItute, 4.45–7.15pm, please call for details. Tel: portHCAWl 10.30–11.30am 07971 476738 Based on pilates with instructor Sue • portHCAWl MAle CHoIr Cheesebrough – two time Olympian & prACtICe 7.30–9.30pm @ Commonwealth silver medal winning Presbyterian Church, Arlington Road, athlete. Call 07866 313623 new members needed. Contact Mike • FIlM CluB @ Grand Pavilion, Watkins on 07729 691496. Also on Porthcawl. Please visit our Facebook Fridays page or contact the Grand Pavilion Box • sHotoKAn KArAte, Office. £4 per film or £27 for the season. portHCAWl @ St John’s School, • FrenCH & spAnIsH CluBs 6.30–7.30pm. Call Phil on 07966 624140.

For CHIlDren, BrIDgenD All welcome Aged 4–11 years. A fun program all in • slAppIngsKIns AFrICAn French and Spanish. alicastanera@ DruM WorKsHop, googlemail.com or 07533 597229 BrIDgenD Workshops at • grounDWorK ACtIVe plAy Heronsbridge School, Bridgend. 6–7pm sessIons Ages 8-12 @ Newton Park. for beginners; 7–8pm for regulars. All 4–6pm. A supervised 2 hour activity instruments provided. Contact Aaron at session with trained Groundwork staff www.slappingskins.co.uk and PCSO Holly. Sports, arts and crafts, • st JoHn AMBulAnCe Badgers and general outdoor activities. All (age 5–10) @ Trinity Church. 6–7.30pm. activities are led by the children that Call 01656 786869 for more information attend.

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Tel: 01656 720791 • Bridgend Youth Theatre Workshops Junior & Youth Theatre Workshops (5–25). Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays during school term-time. Backstage and design tuition, as well as performing experiences. Prebooking essential for all classes. 01656 815995. Email: pavilion@bridgend. gov.uk • 1st Cornelly Scout group • CAFE FOR CARERS & CARED Silverbirch Beaver Colony. Ages 6–8, FOR, PORTHCAWL All welcome.

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01656 746564 Disabled access. 01656 784100 • 1ST PORTHCAWL SCOUT • CEFN CRIBWR MOTHER, GROUP Cubs (8–10½yrs) BABIES & TODDLERS @ Cefn 5.30–7.15pm. Woodland Hall, Woodland Cribwr Community Hall 10–11.30am.

Ave. Meirion: 01656 784711 £1.50 per child. Newborns+. 07787 • ADRAN YR URDD, 578295 PORTHCAWL @ Tabernacl New Hall, • COR BRO OGWR, BRIDGEND Fenton Place, Porthcawl 5.30–6.30pm Mixed choir @ Tabernacl Church, throughout school term. Ages 6–12.

Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–9pm. All A fun Welsh medium youth group. welcome. 01656 784180. www.Cor-Brocaelleucu@aol.com or 07790 216312 Ogwr.com • BADMINTON COACHING, • CORNELLY & KENFIG HILL KENFIG HILL @ Cynffig Sports PUMAS FOOTBALL CLUB @ Hall. 6–7pm, 7–11yrs. £1.50. Call Debbie Cynffig Comprehensive School Girls 07890 582636 Gym. 5–6pm. Ages 5–7yrs. Boys & Girls • BOUNCE & RHYME SESSIONS welcome. Contact Mark for details: FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, 07929 969259/ nmedewar@aol.com PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library, • DISCOVERY TOTS Baby Play, every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10am @ Williams Memorial Hall, 1.30pm. 01656 754845, www.bridgend.

Coychurch. £4 pay as you go. (multi gov.uk/libraries sensory play for ages 6 wks to 2 yrs).

• BOWLS, PORTHCAWL @ Griffin Baby Massage Courses and Alpha Park, from 4pm. From beginners to Bugs classes also available. Contact players with years of experience. Also Helen: 01656 818727 / 07795 150602 on Sundays from 4pm and Fridays from / info@discoverytots.co.uk / www.

2.30pm. All welcome. Call Derrick on discoverytots.co.uk 01656 784149 Classes Thursday @ Bijou, Cowbridge • BRIDGEND INVOLVEMENT too (free play included) GROUP ‘Peer support in recovery’.

• HATHA YOGA CLASSES, PYLE 1–3pm @ ARC, Quarella Road, Bridgend.

6.30pm @ The Life Centre. All levels Service user led group, providing welcome. Contact Alan Davies, British support and information for people Wheel of Yoga Teacher, on 01639 affected by drug and alcohol and their 888705 families. Contact Linda: 1656 763117 • Judokwai, Bridgend @ Cefn (Mondays only), abm.bigbridgend@ Glas, Bridgend, 07530 700243 (Andrew). wales.nhs.uk Juniors (6–15 yrs) 7–8pm. Seniors (16+) • BRIDGEND COUNTY SHOW 8.30–10pm MEETINGS @ Bridgend Festivals • KYOKUSHIN KARATE CLUB, Office, Cambria House, Wyndham St. 1st BRIDGEND @ The Deaf Club, Wed of the month at 6.30pm. Tel: 01656 Tremains Road, Bridgend. Also, Fridays 661338 www.bridgend-events.co.uk @ The Scouts Hall, Cefn Glass, Bridgend • BRIDGEND PARKINSONS and Sundays @ Nantymoel Memorial GROUP Every 2nd Wednesday @ Llys Hall, Ogmore Vale. All classes 7.30pm.

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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, BRIDGEND @ Coed Parc, Park Street, 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1.30pm.

01656 754810 www.bridgend.gov.uk/ libraries • LIBRARY READERS’ GROUP, PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library, 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm.

Tel: 01656 754845 www.bridgend.gov. uk/libraries • LINE DANCE CLASSES, PYLE 6.30pm-8pm, improver to intermediate level. Also on Thursdays (10.30am– 12noon, school term time only, over 50s, total beginner to improver level, 1, 2 & 4 Wall dances) and Fridays, (2 Classes: 7–8pm, beginner to improver level, 1, 2 & 4 wall dances. Also 7–9.30pm intermediate level). Call Mick: 01656 741870 • LINE DANCING, BRACKLA Brackla Community Centre 10.30–12.

Beginners welcome. Mostly over 50s.

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• Luncheon Club @ Gilgal Baptist Church, Park Avenue. Lunch served at 12.15pm but come along any time from 11am for a coffee and a chat. Contact Margaret: 01656 772115 • MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, Bridgend Term time only at St Marys RC Church Hall, Ewenny road, Bridgend. 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.

Call Pearl on 01656 772657 • 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 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 & 5.30pm–7pm. Call Gaynor 01656 788763 • SUN STYLE MARTIAL ARTS Friendly Instruction in the three Sun Style arts from 7pm @ All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. Tel: John, 01656 784991 • TABLE TOP SALE @ Griffin Park Community Centre, 10am-2pm. £5 a table. 01656 772534 • TAI CHI & NEIJIA, PORTHCAWL 7– 8.30pm, All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue. Contact Tel. 784991 • UKELELE PLAYING EVENING, PORTHCAWL @ the Seahorse pub, South Road, 8–10pm. Group playing and sing-a-long. All abilities welcome, including complete beginners. It’s free, just bring your uke if you have one (if not, we may find you one to play on the night). Also, performances made for charities. Further details: Alan Townsend on 07971 838001 • 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,

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SharonJames@weight-watchers.co.uk • 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 fi ts around real life. www.weightwatchers.co.uk or phone 0845 070 4150. Free registration and first meeting • yogA ClAsses, portHCAWl with Carol Curtis-Jones, British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Hope Chapel: 7.15–9pm.

Beginners welcome. Tel. 01656 773266 • 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 2.15pm at West House, West House Road, Bridgend. The afternoons are for anybody interested in Archaeology. At present we are looking at the period in archaeology of Alfred the Great, the Vikings and lots more. Every week we bring an artefact along, news updates, and news from our workshops every Friday. More info: 07751 255725 or email: karljlangford@ hotmail.com • BADMInton CluB, portHCAWl @ Community Sports Hall, Comprehensive School, Park Ave, 8–10pm. Range of abilities.

Enjoy competitive games in a friendly atmosphere. Call Dave Bush on 772896 or email david.39bush@talktalk.net • BellyDAnCIng ClAsses, portHCAWl @ the Dance Studio,

Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion (next to the community Centre) 5–6pm. Please call to book as places are limited. Contact Linda 01656 863639/07824 874511, elindiabellydance@gmail.com • 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.

More info: 01656 658479 • BrIDgenD CHess CluB @ The Gilead Village Hall, Coity, Bridgend CF35 6AU. 7pm. Promoting all aspects of chess. Various club activities to suit beginners and experienced players alike.

For more info, call Ken: 07546 946513 • BrIDgenD FestIVAls CoMMIttee @ Bridgend Festivals Office, Cambria House, Wyndham Street, Bridgend. 1st Thursday of the month at 10am. For more info: 01656 661338; e-mail: king-barry@btconnect.com 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 • 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 ClAsses, portHCAWl 6–7.30pm and 7.30–9.00pm @ Tabernacle Church Hall, Fenton Place. All levels welcome. Please contact Lexi Jones on 07817 521350.

British Wheel of Yoga teacher • Keep-FIt ClAsses, CoyCHurCH Coychurch Memorial Hall 7–8pm. All levels of fi tness 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 fi tness, South Cornelly Trading estate. 8–9pm. Please phone Jo on 07730 676664 or 01656 670064 for more details • lIBrAry reADers’ group, 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 check out www.restbaylifeguards. org.uk • MADe stAge ACADeMy for young performers aged 3–11 at exclusive venues. 3-5pm. Please see www.madestageacademy.co.uk or call/ sms 07585 808200 • MID glAMorgAn MIXeD CHoIr, penCoeD (Term time only) in The Bowls Club, Pencoed from 7.15–9pm. Call Leila on 01656 667095

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• 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 • 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 • 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 Upstairs @ Pyle Life Centre, 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Call 07733 267369 • 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 7–8pm. Male & female, all ages welcome! Instructor Sarah Panes, Qualified Tai Bo & 2nd Degree Black Belt ITF TKD Instructor.

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Kids Tae Kwon Do 5.45–6.45pm. 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 • YOGA CLASS @ Bridgend YMCA, 8–9.15pm. 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 • 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) • Zumba Qualified and experienced Fitness Instructor/Licensed Zumba, Zumba Toning and Zumbatomic Instructor Hannah Bowen 07886 487853 @ Awel y Mor Community Centre 9.45–10.45am. Wear suitable clothing and footwear, bring plenty of water, arrive early. £3.50.

• ZUMBA North Cornelly Community Centre. 8–845pm. Only £3. Join the party and zumba the winter blues away!

Call Mandy: 07854 372582 • ZUMBA CARDIO WITH ZUMBA TONING (weights optional) 9.45–10.45am Awel y Mor Community Centre, Wellfield Avenue, Porthcawl. 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.

Walking boots and refreshments a must.

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 • CHARITY PUB QUIZ,

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PORTHCAWL @ Seagull Pub, Rest Bay, Porthcawl. 9pm. Proceeds to local charities.

• CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH AND SPANISH FOR ADULTS (term time) @ Cefn Cribwr, Bethlehem Church Life Centre. Spanish 10am–12pm.

French 12.30pm–2.30pm. Call Kim: 02920 382431 or Amanda (tutor) 01656 650360, courseinfosouth@swales.wea. org.uk • CORNELLY ORGANIC GARDENING SOCIETY 1st Friday of every month @ The Methodist Church Hall, Heol Fach (opposite the surgery) at 7pm. Angela Fennell on 01656 661626 • KOREAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL TANG SOO DO @ All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. Tiger tots 4–6 yrs 6–6.30pm, Children 7+ yrs & Adults 6.30–7.30pm.

ONE MONTH FREE FOR NEW STARTERS. 07788482450, porthcawltsd@ btinternet.com, www.ttfuk.co.uk • MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, BRIDGEND Term time only. @ St Marys RC Church Hall, Ewenny road, Bridgend. 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. 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 @ 1–1.45pm. 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 • 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 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.

5.30–6.30pm • ZUMBA TONING (weights optional) 9.45–10.45am Awel y Mor Community Centre, Wellfield Avenue, Porthcawl. ZUMBA TEENS (ages 11 to 16 yrs) 4.30–5.30pm. Starts 23rd March. Term time only. Hannah Bowen Qualified Fitness Instructor Licensed Zumba Instructor find me on facebook as Zumba Fitness - Porthcawl and on Zumba.com or call 07886 487853

Saturday • BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS, KENFIG NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am–12pm. Enjoy walks with the warden, in association with Glamorgan Bird Club. Meet at the Reserve Centre. Free admission and car park. 01656 743386 • BORE COFFI/COFFEE MORNING, PORTHCAWL @ Tabernacl New Hall, Fenton Place 10.30am–12pm. 1st Sat of the month.

For Welsh learners and Welsh speakers to meet for a chat. A warm welcome to all – croeso cynnes i bawb • CAR BOOT SALES, BRIDGEND @ The West House Pub. 9am–12pm. Set up 8am. Cars £5/Vans £8. All proceeds to local charities. Please contact Rob & Helen on 01656 653809 • CHILDREN’S ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS, PORTHCAWL 10.30–11.45am, Crafty Little Creations @ Porthcawl RFC. Call Sue on (01656) 788420/ 07791 476882 • INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE @ Awel-y-Mor, Porthcawl. First 3 Saturdays of every month. 9am–12pm. Phone 01656 657463 to book. Free tea, coffee & biscuits • Live Entertainment Saturday nights @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. £2

• NEWTON WINOS Once a month in the Newton / Dan y Graig area to enjoy a themed wine tasting evening. £10pp to cover cost of wine and nibbles. Take turns hosting the event and choosing a theme. More info: newtonwinos@ hotmail.co.uk or Cas on 07786 082864 • PORTHCAWL & DISTRICT ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS @ the old Police Station Gallery, John Street. 11am–4.30pm.

FREE. Also on throughout the rest of the week • ROCK CLUB, PORTHCAWL Music workshops for 9–15 years old.

Learning, training, jamming, singers, meeting new friends, playing in a band.

We learn and perform regularly! All levels, guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, singers, all welcome. Book a place on 015656 786319. Sustainable Wales, 41 John Street, Porthcawl Town/ www. rockclub.org.uk • SILURES ART GALLERY, PORTHCAWL Open every Weekend and Bank Holidays 11am to 4.30pm at 40 South Road. New exhibition each month with free admission. www.silures.co.uk • ST JOHN AMBULANCE Adults @ Trinity Church. 6–7.30pm. Call 01656 786869 for more information • STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library – 3.45–4.30pm. Tel: 01656 754845 email: 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.

PORTHCAWL: @ Gilgal Church Hall, Woodlands Ave Porthcawl.

3–5yrs 10.30–11.30am, 6–10yrs 11.30–12.30pm, 11–18yrs 12.30–1.30pm.

More info: 07974 904181. www. popstarsdancestudios.co.uk • WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETING @ Coity Community Centre, 9.30 am.

More info: 0796803529 or www.weightwatchers.co.uk

Sunday • BRIDGEND RAMBLERS A weekly program of three walks: long (10–12m), medium (7–9m) and short (4–6m). Meet at Bridgend Rec Centre.

We’re gone by 9 am for long and 9:30 for medium and short walks. See www. bridgendramblers.co.uk for program.

• CAR BOOT SALE, BRIDGEND @ the multistorey car park next to Aldi, Bridgend, 7am–12pm. 80–200 car boot stalls each week! All proceeds invested into events in Bridgend. Tel: 01656 661338 • CAR BOOT SALES at the Rest Porthcawl 6am ‘til late. Extremely popular events – really lovely family days out. Hot & cold refreshments served throughout the day from our new cafe – open daily 10am–4pm, early on car boot Sundays. Sellers £6/car and £12/van. More info: 01656 772066 • CIRCLE OF LIGHT SPIRITUALIST CHURCH, PORTHCAWL @ Awel y Mor Centre.

On August 4th Marie Curie Cancer care will be hosting another walk in Margam park to raise money for local nurses.

It was a huge success last year with 280 people taking part and this year hopefully it will be a bigger turnout.

The evening starts at 7pm and finishes at 10pm to coincide with many nurses going on duty providing care and support to people with terminal illnesses and families in their own homes. There will be a hog roast, music, stalls and fireworks at 10pm.

This year the walk will take a new route through this idyllic

park, walking down through beautiful gardens towards the Orangery, venturing along some secret trails and maybe even spotting free roaming deer.

Beside raising money and making a real difference this is a wonderful chance for a family evening. Bring a picnic basket and join in the festival like atmosphere. Children under 16(providing they are with an adult) go free. Registration is £10 before the event and £20 on the evening(this is to help cover costs).

Last year “Walk10” participants helped raise more than £400.000 enabling nurses to give 20,000 hours of care. It costs £20 per hour to give care in a patients home.

For more information visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/ walkten or telephone 08700 340 040.

Helen Thomas

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in the regional finals and win big money.

Or just play for fun. Tel: 01656 783380 • ST JOHN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL, NEWTON Age 3+ every Sunday, 11am–12 noon, in the schoolroom opposite the church on the green. Great stories, drawing, singing, with Janet and Bev, followed by squash and a biscuit.

Come along any Sunday, we would love to see you!

• SENSHI DO ‘The Warriors Way’ KARATE & KICKBOXING, BRIDGEND @ 3rd Bridgend Scouts Hall, llangewydd Rd Bryntirion, Bridgend.

6pm till 7pm Karate and 7pm to 8pm Kickboxing/MMA. All levels, beginners welcome. Call 07791 412864 email bkkc@live.co.uk Also, Tuesdays 7–8pm karate. Beginners and all levels welcome. Call Paul Evans: 07791 412864 • SINGLES RENDEZVOUS CLUB, BRIDGEND @ the Brewery Field, Rugby Club, Tondu Road, Bridgend.

For single over 30s. 8pm to midnight.

Membership free, entry £4. Smart dress.

01656 773330 or email oursinglesclub@ gmail.com

saturdays

6pm. itstriza@talk21.com • COMMUNITY CAR BOOT SALE, NORTH CORNELLY 9am–1pm @ the Community Centre, North Cornelly.

Indoor and outdoor. Encouraging the community to use small local businesses and to recycle their unwanted items to help sellers bring in extra income and giving buyers a bargain. www. cornellycarboot.blogspot.com • INDOOR 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL, MAESTEG @ Maesteg Comprehensive. 11am–6pm. Adults 16+. Contact Phil: 0753 5254290; philipnmorgan@sky.com • Live Entertainment 5–7pm @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. Plus karaoke until late!

• MADE Stage Academy For young performers aged 3–11 at exclusive venues. Various times between 10am–4pm. Please see www. madestageacademy.co.uk or call/sms 07585 808200 • RED TOOTH POKER, PORTHCAWL Evenings @ The Salthouse, Porthcawl. For a chance to be

BRIDGEND @ WESTWARD COMMUNITY CENTRE Llangewydd Rd Bridgend 3–5yrs 4–5pm, 6–11yrs 5–6pm PYLE @ PYLE RUGBY CLUB 5–9yrs 5–6pm, 10–12yrs 6–7pm, 13–18yrs 7–8pm SARN @ SARN COMMUNITY CENTRE 3–5yrs 5–6pm, 6–10yrs 6–7pm, 11yrs & Over 7–8pm NORTH CORNELLY @ CORNELLY COMMUNITY CENTRE Heol Las North Cornelly 3–5yrs 10.30–11.30am, 6–11yrs 11.30–12.30pm, PORTHCAWL @ GILGAL CHURCH HALL Woodlands Ave Porthcawl 3–5yrs 10.30–11.30am, 6–10yrs 11.30–12.30pm, 11–18yrs 12.30–1.30pm

Fo r fu r t h e r info rm a tio n:

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Four Porthcawl Runners took part in the 31st Virgin London Marathon.

Incredibly, Anthony Powell was making his sixty third appearance at this distance and after only 3 weeks of endurance training, was the first to cross the line in 3hrs 6mins.

Gabriella Maine crossed the line in 3hrs 17mins, a time which gives her automatic entry into next year’s race. In a family affair, Gabriella’s dad, Julian, also running his third marathon in twelve months, finished in a time of 3 hrs 31mins. Running his first Marathon was Tony Phillips, who was delighted to complete the race in a time of 3 hrs 51mins, just a little further than the

Pumas Boxing News This month saw us hold a fund raising boxing event in the OCLP Club, Bryntirion, meticulously organised by Ed Ellis.

The night was a great success raising in excess of £2,000.

There were 12 bouts of boxing in all. First up was Charles ‘Yank’ Jones who faced an opponent from Briton Ferry, who he lost to on points after a couple of hard fought rounds due to running out of steam in the final round.

Light-Heavyweight, Sean Evans, boxing a lad from Cardiff, had a cracking bout edging each round with his persistent jab and combinations forcing the fight, for a well deserved unanimous points win, taking his tally to 4 bouts, won 3.

Middleweight Rhys Thomas made his debut for the club on the night, only to be prematurely stopped in the 2nd round by his opposition who claimed to be making his

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Porthcawl RFC Under 12s

the victorious team with their trophies at the New Panteg tournament

Swansea Uplands 7-aside tournament

Porthcawl U12s secured another tournament win at Swansea Uplands recently.

They beat Aberdare, Uplands, Treorchy and Bridgend Athletic 2nds in the pool matches before coming up against Fall Bay in the Quarter final, Pontarddulais in the Semi and old foes Bridgend Athletic 1st side in the final. Tries from wing Will Mahoney and scrum-half Ben Roach clinched victory in the final after the Ath had taken an early lead. Fine displays from backs; Bevan Howells, Dan Williams, Joe Stradling and captain Brandon Cooper with sterling efforts by forwards; Louis Protheroe, Ben Collins, Jack Flannagan and Max Budding (sadly Ethan Waters could not play because of injury), cemented the U12s first 7-aside tournament win.

Tim Velinmanjaro

Well it’s only three months till the eight of us fly out to Africa, so thoughts have

Brackla Harriers Now all the spring Marathons are over those in running clubs will no doubt be focusing on their club races and either personal goals and/or club championship positions.

This is one of the real benefits of club membership in that you have the support of fellow club runners to help motivate

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New Panteg 12-a-side Tournament

Porthcawl U12s also entered the New Panteg 12-a-side Tournament.

Unfortunately, only three teams entered the event but it turned out to be a great finale to another very successful season.

Panteg met local rivals Pontypool Utd in the first game which was a very hard fought draw, 21 points a piece. Porthcawl then played the home side and emerged victorous by 40 points to 7. The Green & Blacks then faced Pontypool Utd who put up a valiant display but were also swept aside by 36 points to 7.

Ian Budding

turned to training for the gruelling climb.

On 12th May four of the team attempted the aptly named 26.5 mile challenge walk the ‘Rhondda Rollercoaster’. The event, organised by the LDWA, starts in Trehafod, and follows a clockwise circuit visiting Mynydd y Glyn, Mynydd Dinas, Mynydd William Meyrick, The Bwlch and Ferndale before returning to Trehafod via the Tylorstown Tip and involves up to a 5000 feet ascent. Congratulations to Terry and Hannah for finishing your goals.

My own 100 marathon challenge took a step closer on May 6th with number 40 Marathon, and my wife Lesley completed her first Marathon in London on April 22nd.

Something that is sometimes forgotten is that running and in fact any sort of recreational exercise is not just good for the health of the body but also for the mind. I often find that

Rest Bay Lifeguard Club At last, the summer (?) season has started – let’s hope this year the BBQ can be used without an umbrella and swimming in the sea without a wetsuit is enjoyable!

Throughout the winter and spring nippers and juniors have trained hard and have achieved great success in both Welsh and GB Stillwater championships.

Well done to all and thanks to the parents and coaches for their continued support and also to the juniors who trained throughout the winter at the lake in Port Talbot.

A reminder of Sunday training times at the beach: Juniors/ Youth: 10am–1pm Nippers: 10.30am–1pm Please be prompt and always bring your running trainers and club swim hats. Remember, no hat no swim.

in just under ten hours! Sadly Keith and myself were forced to withdraw after 15 miles due to injury and illness!

Time again for more thank you’s; everyone has been incredibly generous over the last two years. In the photo with John ‘Trumpet’ are Gill Evans and Linda Pritchard who helped to collect in Treorchy a few weeks ago. The total amount raised by Selsig Operatic Society, at their production of ‘The Sound Of Music’ at The Parc and Dare Theatre Treorci was £683.16. Thanks when I am having a stressful day a run can help lift your mood and will also help you put a balanced perspective on the situation that may have been troubling you. The hardest part for a lot of first time runners is the thought of running alone along the streets.

This is where the clubs will be such a big benefit for so many would be runners as running outside is so much better and

The summer season this year is packed full of events, competitions and awards, all information and dates will be available on the notice boards at the pool and lifeguard station.

Good luck to all attending nipper camp on 15th–17th June – enjoy the weekend and have a great time.

For more information, please visit our website: www.restbaylifeguards.org.uk or contact Kath on 771380.

Nick Campbell

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Porthcawl Town Athletic Football Club are seeking players to join their under 10’s for the coming season 2012/13.

The Club has excellent coaching and training facilities and play their matches on Saturday mornings in The Port Talbot League.

Please contact Billy Crole on 07554 118782 or email billycrole65@aol.com

also to Cowbridge Operatic Society raising £301.42 in their production of ‘Calamity Jane’ in Llantwit Major.

We would also like to thank Oldcastle Primary school for holding a non uniform day on 30th March raising a total of £180 and also the congregation of All Saints church, Porthcawl who kindly donated £100 after holding an Easter lunch.

Anyone wishing to sponsor Tim Velinmanjaro for Velindre please contact Terry in the fruit shop or on 07971 179028.

Louise Piper-Jones

more rewarding than being a hamster on a treadmill.

Paul Bigmore

Lesley at the end of London Marthon 2012

Porthcawl Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic Helen Chalinder Morgan MCSP

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