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Appeal for Jade

Dear Editor, I am writing to you in respect of our daughter Jade Elizabeth Owen. She is one of three children and has a disease called Diplegia Cerebral Palsy. She has been wheelchair bound from the age of nine; she is now 14 years old.

We are trying to raise money to be able to send her to the St Louis Children's Hospital in America.

She has to fly over for three weeks and with the surgery, it is hoped that she will be able to walk after two years of

Dear John…

Dear Editor, This “Dear John” letter is to urge the scribe featured in countless editions of the Seaside News not to forsake Porthcawl by laying down his pen.

I am pleased to know John Jenkins and his support for Porthcawl Shout and like

occupational therapy.

If she does not undergo this procedure, she will never be able to walk.

Her charity is called 'Jade's Wish to Walk' and is registered with the 'Tree of Hope' which is a national charity. We are appealing for people or companies to aid us in any way possible, whether a donation, gift vouchers for auction and sponsored evenings, or in some cases we are looking for 500 plain white T-shirts.

We are not a well-off family, as I have not been able to work for over six years, due to being a full-time carer for my partner and my daughter Jade. A lot of local businesses and friends are doing what they can to raise funding: sponsored walks; marathon; pamper evenings; car washing; bag-packing, etc. I myself am doing a sky-dive in October/November (weather permitting).

For six years we have struggled to adapt Jade to her house surroundings.

No stair lift, no bath hoist, no help from any government sponsored agencies, local council, etc. Myself and my family find that it is quite absurd that she is not entitled to any of these necessities – the answer has always been "lack of funding". At her age, she needs privacy

reading his latest ideas for the regeneration of the town which have a lot more vision and imagination than those from BCBC. Remember the marina regeneration plans with councillors visiting Somerset and options for 102, 170 and 400 berths.

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in order to maintain her own dignity.

I am 51 years of age and have to physically carry her up and down stairs in order to meet her basic needs (toileting, bathing, feeding etc). I am not getting any younger, but I have to persevere for Jade's sake. Her mum, Jane, is also unwell and needs care also.

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Please help us, as our angel never complains about her pain or disability.

She always has a smile on her face. If we can get the right backing, she can achieve her dream of walking, and playing with her friends.

God bless you all, and if you cannot help, thank you for your time in reading this letter.

Yours hopefully, DC OWEN (JADE'S FATHER)

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Snow respect Dear Editor, Hooray, we finally see some decent snow! Fantastic for us snow lovers.

However after being all excited and having some fun in the snow with my kids and dog, it was only to be spoilt by chavy teenagers who obviously had great pleasure in making other peoples lives a misery.

While quietly sat in my house later in the evening, I came under attack from snowballs being hit against my front door and windows. I went out and asked politely if they would stop doing this as it was winding us up and scaring my dog. To which I was given a mouthful of abuse and had snowballs thrown at me and my dog. While I was calling the police they went on to attack an elderly neighbour of mine, then attacking my son and his friends and also throwing snowballs at on-coming cars on the dual carriageway.

Fortunately, my son knew who the kids were and was able to give me names which were passed on to the police.

It's a shame that instead of enjoying the snow we are left afraid to go out and protect ourselves from teenagers who have no respect for their elders or anyone.

These kids obviously have no idea how their actions affect people and the seriousness of their actions.

My son is a teenager but does not behave in such a way, and certainly has respect for his elders and would not dare do what these other youths were doing.

It's a shame, as all teenagers get tarred with the same brush, due to the odd youths who have no respect for their community and people living here.

I hope these kids, who thought it was funny, stop and think about their actions and how serious this could have been, before it is to late.

SALLY DAVIES Porthcawl

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Dear Editor, On St David's Day last year, I was walking to get a car parking ticket at the Embassy car park in Bridgend, when I fell headlong on the pavement injuring my head, knee and ankle. As I lay on the ground, wondering what on earth I was doing there, a gentleman came to my aid. He told me his name was Daniel and that he was a medic! Immediately, I felt reassured and comforted.

He told me to stay still for a few minutes and, after a while, I was helped to get into our car.

(In the meantime, my husband had arrived.)

I'm fully recovered now and would like to say a big thank you to Daniel for his kindness and for the advice and comfort he gave me. Another lady and a gentleman arrived at the scene, so a huge thank you to you as well.

CYNTHIA JENKINS Bridgend

Dear Editor, I would like to congratulate my daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Stephen on the birth of their first child, and to say a huge thank you to them both for the honour and privilege of being his grandparents.

We are so proud of this special little boy...WELCOME TO THE WORLD MAX! MR AND MRS ALVIN Porthcawl

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Snow photos Dear Editor, As it was snowing last night (24th January) and I was in Nottage, I went about taking photos, and thought they could

Disabled parking Dear Editor, May I, through the letters section of Seaside News, have the opportunity to comment upon Councillor Mel Nott's article 'Leaders Life' in the February 2013 edition.

Like Councillor Nott, inconsiderate parking by able bodied motorists in disabled bays and loading bays makes my blood boil as well. Fortunately, as an able bodied motorist I don't have to rely on a limited number of disabled bays, but I wish to take my agreement with Councillor Nott's comment a stage further.

Councillor Nott believes that the new civil parking enforcement service is going to solve the problem. I can't comment on Bridgend, but here in Porthcawl many of us don't believe we need these modern day traffic wardens. Yes, we have a small degree of indiscriminate parking but in the main, in Porthcawl, the worst culprits of bad parking are (I'm sorry to say) the disabled.

I understood that under the conditions of issue of their 'blue badges', they must park so as not to cause an obstruc-

be printed in the Seaside News, as they would be of interest.

The pictures show Fulmar Road, Nottage and Hawkhurst Court.

JOAN PUGSLEY

Porthcawl

tion or to create a hazard, but here in Porthcawl, there is a contingent of disabled motorists who park anywhere they see fit, no matter how much it may inconvenience other motorists, and especially delivery drivers, buses, etc. All this while many disabled parking bays sit empty. Maybe these bays are not in the right places for disabled motorists, I don't know, maybe that's another issue that should be looked at.

But the point is, this parking enforcement service is going to cost quite a tidy sum to operate with only (as far as Porthcawl is concerned) a relatively small income in fixed penalties. My colleagues and I feel that the persons who carry out this work will hound the poor ordinary motorist by issuing as many tickets as possible to make it appear they are doing a grand job, rather than the offer of 'advice and support' Councillor Nott hopes for.

Meanwhile, the poor delivery driver who has stopped on yellow lines to make his delivery because the loading/unloading bays are full of disabled badge holders, will be hounded and penalised.

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West Park Primary West Park have had a busy few weeks once again!

Years 3-6 travelled to Techniquest to support their learning about space. They visited the Planetarium and thoroughly enjoyed their hands-on experience.

Reception have been learning about houses and homes. They visited the Rhyd Y Car Cottages in St Fagans and saw the way our homes have changed over the centuries.

The Juniors participated in a Maths Show!

The Gazette photographed Reception in their Welsh costumes. Look out for their faces in the St David’s edition of the newspaper!

Year 4 girls and boys participated in a tag rugby tournament in Cefn Cribwr and

Higher Education Scholarship winners announced

Bridgend College is delighted to announce the winners of six Higher Education (HE) Scholarships, each worth £1000.

To apply, students were asked to outline in fewer than 150 words how the scholarship would assist them in achieving their career goals over the next five years. All HE students at the College for the 2012/13 academic year were eligible to apply, with scholarships awarded to the following students: • Construction: William Roberts • Care & Childhood Studies: Kara Davies

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returned with plenty of medals.

Good luck in the next stage of the tournament Year 4!

Some of Year 6 managed to get part of their cycling proficiency training before the snow stopped play! The programme of training will be rescheduled later next term. Check Moodle for updates.

Year 6 enjoyed a technology class in Porthcawl Comprehensive as part of their transition.

Nursery and Reception enjoyed celebrating Pancake Day – Blasus Blasus! (yum yum!).

The Nursery also celebrated Chinese New Year and Santes Dwynwen’s Day. We would like to thank Father Craig for his link work with school and Porthcawl Comprehensive for their continuing transition work with our children.

More news next month!

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• Sport, Land-based & Public Services: Benjamin Evans • Business Studies & Management; IT & Admin Studies: Mark Lofthouse • Engineering & Science: Krystal Lewis • Art, Design & Media: Lexx Oliver Judge and Bridgend College Principal Mark Jones said; “It was fantastic to see such a high standard of applications for these scholarships, and judging was no easy task. Winners demonstrated a commitment to learning, citizenship and a clear desire to act as a role model. It was clear that these scholarships can truly change the way that they apply themselves to courses, whilst easing the burden of financial strain.”

The scholarships will be awarded again for the 2013/14 academic year, with details available through the Bridgend College website: www.bridgend. ac.uk JESSICA WATKINS

Spring term in St John’s School As I write this report I have just witnessed an unusual sight for the village of Newton – a group of knights in armour climbing out of one of our school minibuses!

Year 1 accompanied by their teachers were returning from a successful visit to Caerphilly Castle. Recent trips and presentations in school involving other year groups that have enhanced pupils’ learning experiences have included going to the National Museum, celebrating the Chinese New Year and taking part in a Patent Office Challenge. Some older pupils have recently taken part in the UK Maths Challenge and Adi in Year 6 successfully entered the Bonus Round for this difficult challenge.

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We’ve had an exciting and interesting half term at St. Clare’s, and our pupils have been making the most of our extra-curricular clubs and trips.

Pupils in the Prep School have been out and about in our school minibus on trips to Hamley’s toy store, St Fagans Museum of Welsh Life and the Cogmoor Water Treatment Facility.

It’s not only the Prep School who have been travelling! Our Senior School pupils recently enjoyed a trip to Paris as part of their education in Business

The School Council organised a charity day in which they raised funds for the British Heart Foundation, to support Cerys Llewelyn-Bevan, the mother of Year 11 pupil Sam, who is running in the London Marathon, and Head Boy, Will Davies who plans to climb Snowdon to raise money for Help for Heroes. The Friends of St John’s held a double event – a Valentine themed disco in the Crampton Hall and a cake-decorating workshop, run by school secretary Christina Farmer, in the school dining room. Both were well-attended and enjoyed by pupils of all ages. We are all now looking forward to our annual eisteddfod and the Highlights Concert.

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Porthcawl Comprehensive Our annual school show this year was Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Well done and my thanks to everyone!

We recently held a very successful Careers Convention for our Years 9-11 pupils. We are very grateful to all the exhibitors who gave up their time to

Ysgol y Ferch o’r Sger There was great excitement in school this week with the Foundation Phase children celebrating the Chinese New Year.

Pupils and staff wore traditional Chinese costumes and Year 1 and 2 retold the story of the monster ‘Nian’ in the morning assembly. The children of the Foundation Phase enjoyed a day of thematic activities followed by a Chinese banquet. The highlight of the day was the ‘Dragon Dance’ with the children playing loudly on their ‘shakers’ to frighten away ‘Nian’.

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I am sure that all who attended found the event informative and that they will have gained invaluable knowledge with regards to possible future career paths.

As I write, we are all looking forward to the half term holiday and the chance to recharge the batteries after an extremely demanding but rewarding autumn term.

Our Open Evening for 6th Form pupils starting in September 2013 takes place in school on Wednesday 13th March at 6pm – all are welcome. Please contact the school on 01656 774100 if you require any further information.

Family Learning and Number and Play has started again in our new Family Room.

The programme provides parents with quality time to work with their children and learn how to support them at home.

Year 6 have been participating in anti-bullying workshops.

Class Three are enjoying Forest School. At the moment it is Trekking Tuesdays, and the children wrap up warmly, put on waterproofs and explore the local woodland. A big favourite was toasting marshmallows in the fire and the hot chocolate!

On Monday evenings, PCSOs Richard Couch and Richard Matthews coach the juniors

We have been busy preparing for our St David’s’ Day celebrations. On 1st March we will savour a taste of Celtic culture in the morning by welcoming dancers from the ‘Cwlwm Celtaidd’ festival to school. This will be followed in the afternoon by our ‘Eisteddfod Hwyl’.

Later that evening we shall be back in school performing our Urdd pieces in an evening of Welsh ‘cawl’ and song [‘Cawl a Chân’] organised by the PTA. We would like to wish all the readers of the Seaside News a very happy St David’s Day – Diwrnod Dewi Sant Hapus i chi gyd!

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in football, they will be taking our team to play against other schools in the Bridgend Schools League.

Members of the Ospreys come to school every week to teach rugby skills to Years Four Five and Six, the visits are much looked forward to.

We have school trips to Techniquest soon, this is a very popular event, with many interesting science projects to investigate.

Recently we held a sponsorship event in aid of the NSPCC. All the children were included and performed fitness activities. The total raised will be known by next month.

Cornelly Primary is now a Fairtrade School At an all school assembly recently, Bridgend County Fairtrade Group presented Cornelly Primary with a Fairtrade rugby ball and a Fairtrade netball. This was in recognition of their achievement in becoming a Fairtrade School.

Eileen McIlveen and Pete Thompson from the group told the children that the balls are made from Fairtrade rubber and that the workers who make them are paid a wage that enables them to support their families. They thanked the children and staff for their commitment to Fairtrade which helps to lift people out

of poverty and enables them to support themselves and their communities.

They said that the efforts of schools like Cornelly Primary are essential in helping to grow the Fairtrade campaign in the county of Bridgend.

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Cynffig news The spring term is always busy at Cynffig.

Just a few of the activities over the last few weeks have included an art trip to London to exhibitions displaying work

by Picasso and Kandinsky. Sixth Form pupils attended a Wellbeing Conference and engaging performances and workshops on ‘Disability Hate Crime’ were delivered to Year 9 pupils by Taking Flight Theatre Company.

Currently pupils are enthusiastically preparing for our annual Eisteddfod and there will be an evening concert to showcase their various talents on Wednesday 13th March at 6pm in the Main Hall.

Sadly during this term we

have said a fond farewell to Mrs Susan Davies, the Headteacher.

Mrs Davies was identified in our recent Estyn Inspection as an inspirational headteacher and her boundless energy and dedication to the pupils and staff of the school will be greatly missed.

I finish this update by sending our congratulations to Sophie Evans( Yr 9) who represented Glamorgan Valleys during February half term in netball.

Sophie will also be representing Wales in this year’s Under 16 European Championships in Gibraltar. An outstanding achievement for a talented sportsperson.

HANNAH CASTLE

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Children & young people column

The general cost of living is far higher these days and families are having to budget much more carefully.

It’s no different here at the council. With savings of £24m to make over the next four years, we have to ensure we spend money sensibly, so half of these savings will come from finding new ways of doing things more efficiently and collaborating wherever we can.

Despite the challenges we face, we’re still committed to investing in schools and providing the best possible learning environments for our young people. For example, a new primary school will soon

Adult Learning in the Community Smoking in children’s playgrounds to be stubbed out The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has endorsed plans for a voluntary ban on smoking inside children’s playgrounds.

In line with the Tobacco Control Action Plan for Wales (2012), a voluntary code of non-smoking is under consideration which will require people to extinguish cigarettes before entering a council-run playground anywhere in the borough.

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partnership with neighbouring local authorities, town and community councils and organisations including ABMU Health Board to implement the plans, erect new signage and raise awareness.

Councillor Phil White, Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “I think there will be a lot of support for this proposal - a recent YouGov survey revealed that 79 per cent of Welsh adults already think that smoking shouldn’t be allowed inside children’s playgrounds, and Bridgend Youth Council has pledged its support for the plans.

“With each discarded cigarette butt also taking 12 years to biodegrade, a smokefree voluntary code for local playgrounds will help provide cleaner, safer places for local children to play.”

MICHELLE BOWER BCBC

There’s been quite a lot going on in the world of Adult Community Learning over the past few weeks.

Besides all the courses and classes offered in our January brochure, there have been some exciting taster courses running under the banner of ‘A taster for a tenner’.

Hopefully these will have whet your appetites, and you will be looking forward to the April brochure, offering courses running right up to July.

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open in Pen-y-fai and plans are well underway for a new state-of-the-art facility for Coity Primary too. We are also strengthening our adoption and safeguarding teams and investing in improved support for children with special education needs.

There may be tough times ahead, but we’re doing all that we can to ensure that essential frontline services for vulnerable children are protected.

Don’t forget that help is available for some people experiencing difficulties with paying council tax or rent, and we can advise on support like eligibility for free school meals. Call us on (01656) 643643 to find out more.

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you’ve missed that, don’t forget Adult Learners Week beginning on 18th May. There will be lots going on in Bridgend town and across the borough, so why not come along and find out what we have to offer? We’ll be using both events to find out what you want, too – what courses, what venues, what times – and what’s the best way for you to access ACL information.

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Improvement needed on ambulance times in Bridgend One Billion Rising February 14th has long been Valentine’s Day, a helpful reminder of the value of a little special effort from time to time.

But some campaigners are also using the date to highlight serious issues that relate to the way women are treated every day across the world.

The One Billion Rising campaign draws attention to the fact that, on average, one in three women are beaten or raped in their lifetime – one billion people on the planet right now. 190 countries are taking part, raising money and awareness for women’s charities, often using the medium of dance. The day even saw flashmob dances in Swansea and Cardiff.

In the UK the figures are

stark. One in three young girls in a relationship has suffered violence, one in sixteen rape.

A third of 16-18 year olds have been touched without consent in school. A Parliamentary debate called for relationship education to be mandatory in school – 40% of students have no memory of being taught about consent.

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The Welsh Labour Government need to urgently address poor ambulance response times in Bridgend after the latest statistics show that only 49% of urgent calls arrived within the target time.

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I recently met members of the Amman Valley Railway Society who have come up with a plan for an ultra light railway, a bit like a tram, which would operate around the Swansea area.

Their scheme would serve almost half a million people and provide a new transport network covering the city and its hinterland.

The group say they have secured all the finance needed – £235m – from private investors so that it will not cost the taxpayer a penny.

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all pie in the sky and will never happen.

As Shadow Welsh Transport minister I sincerely hope that their plans do come to fruition especially as there could be benefits for the Porthcawl area because they are proposing to extend the track as far as the town, thus releasing massive tourism potential.

This is a gift horse, and while we do have to look in its mouth as guardians of the public interest, we should also welcome some blue sky thinking into public transport provision in South Wales.

BYRON DAVIES

Welsh Conservative Regional AM for South Wales West

As the summer season fast approaches, Porthcawl Town Council is not the only council trying to combat dog fouling.

You will be aware from a previous article that Porthcawl Town Council has committed a total of £15,000 (over two financial years) to fund extra enforcement officer hours in Porthcawl to try and deter and catch those responsible for dog fouling in Porthcawl.

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the whole of the UK and they have been getting worse. The Welsh Labour government cannot hide behind adverse weather conditions or unusually high sickness rates as they have done in previous winter seasons.

People in Bridgend are not getting the service they deserve at critical times in their lives. One major reason for these dismal figures is the persistent failure of the Welsh Labour Ministers to establish what resources are needed to match rising demand for ambulance services.

While paramedics and technical staff are striving for excellence, they are facing immense pressure and having to work with increasingly stretched resources.

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wide on the issue and has written to all Community and Town Councils in the Bridgend Borough to meet and discuss what action can be taken collectively towards the problem.

Porthcawl Town Council will be taking part in the discussion.

By working together it is hoped a solution to this problem can be found.

Steady progress is being made on highway safety improvements in West Road.

The go-ahead has now been given to carry out installation works for a speed sign and to paint wording on West Road to encourage drivers to slow down in Nottage village.

Porthcawl Town Council was disappointed to learn that the Balmoral would not be operating in Porthcawl during 2013 due to insufficient funds.

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Leader’s life With spring around the corner I’m sure many Seaside News readers will be turning their attention to their gardens.

If so, you might be interested in the new garden waste collection service we’re launching across the borough next month.

The service starts in April and will operate during the main growing season until the end of October.

Householders wanting to take part will get two reusable bags for their green waste – things like grass cuttings, clippings and flowers – which will be collected from the kerbside

Neighbourhood policing: Nottage & Rest Bay Your top priorities • Parking You Said, We Did Parking – Streets surrounding West Park Primary School Residents and parents are concerned by the inappropriate parking in streets surrounding West Park Primary School.

We took action – The neighbourhood policing team have made numerous patrols in Rockfields and West Road and have issued suitable advice to all parents arriving and leaving the school. They have been warned with regards to: • Parking a vehicle within 10 metres from a junction; • Parking a vehicle on double yellow lines and school keep clear lines; • Parking a vehicle which causes obstruction to residents driveways/garages; • Parking opposite a junction; • Parking on pavements and

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fortnightly on the same day as your black bags.

The charge is £27 per household for the collection season with a discounted rate of £23 for pensioners.

I hope the scheme’s low cost, the convenience of a kerbside collection and the fact that the waste goes on to be composted will encourage the borough’s gardeners to give it a go to help our environment.

It means your garden really will be green – even when your lawn isn’t!

Residents can register now by calling 01656 643643 or if you want to find out more go to www.bridgend.gov.uk. And why not keep up to date on recycling information on Twitter by following @bridgendcbc COUNCILLOR MEL NOTT

Leader of BCBC See also "How green is your garden?' article on page 39

grass verges; • Parking near to school entrance; • Driving on land not part of a road.

The administrative staff at West Park Primary School have placed polite notices on their website advising parents to park sensibly. Two fixed penalty tickets have been issued for unnecessary obstruction (parking half on pavement and obstructing driver's view).

Over the next eight weeks patrols will be made surrounding West Park Primary School and these points will be monitored and offending vehicles will be dealt with accordingly. Offending drivers will be issued fixed penalty notices to the cost of £30 if seen committing these offences.

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Like many local people, I was really pleased that Porthcawl Civic Trust did the right thing for the town by formally withdrawing its objection to part of our harbourside regeneration works.

The Welsh Government had already proposed to approve the works when the objection was made, so the potential for a long delay would have put us in a very difficult position at a critical stage.

I think the objection was surprising given that the trust

New website for volunteering opportunities

Volunteer at Tenovus charity shop

Do you enjoy meeting people? Are you looking for a change of direction? Have you thought about volunteering?

Volunteering Wales has launched its new website for volunteers to find volunteering opportunities in their local area. www.volunteering-wales. net has been designed to give potential volunteers a clear and easy navigation and quick listings of the volunteering opportunities available in their area. Organisations who involve volunteers can also advertise their volunteering opportunities when they are

sits on the town’s regeneration forum, but had not previously raised concerns about the works.

However, the way in which residents made their feelings known about this, especially on social media sites, demonstrated just how much people really want to see regeneration succeed in Porthcawl.

The good news is that the £3.4m Porthcawl Marina project has already generated a great deal of developer interest for future phases, and we are ready to market the retail site and Jennings building as well as tender for the highway scheme.

Bridgend County Borough Council remains entirely committed to delivering a successful regeneration scheme that will ultimately benefit the entire community - thank you for your valued support.

COUNCILLOR DAVID SAGE

BCBC Deputy Leader

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Volunteers can then make enquiries about the opportunities they are interested in by visiting their local Bridgend Volunteer Centre. Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO) has over 300 registered voluntary organisations with a range of volunteering opportunities.

Through one-to-one informal interviews, your skills and interests can be matched with a vacancy that best suits you.

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Through Christian eyes

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Cadets from Kenfig Hill & Porthcawl

Kenfig Hill visits Sgt (ATC) K Gould along with Civilian Instructor C Lewis took cadets from Kenfig Hill and Porthcawl on an educational visit to eCube Solutions, based at St. Athan Aerospace Business Park, near Cardiff. eCube Solutions is a company that specialises in end of life aircraft. Mike Corn of eCube

took the party on a guided tour of aircraft in various stages of their disassembly. After an explanation of their procedures and processes the cadets were given a further opportunity to explore an aircraft that was near completion of the process.

The cadets thoroughly enjoyed the visit and the exploration of the aircraft.

LINDSAY THOMAS

Hi folks, last month we started looking at the topic of justification and made the point that God is completely holy and perfect.

This month we now need to make the point that not only is God holy but that he also demands people to be holy.

Now, we know that none of us are – and God knows that too. Since the original fall of man way back in the beginning man has become sinful. If we were honest with ourselves we would have to admit that whether through thought or

action, we have all blown it in terms of being perfect and holy. So actually in ourselves we all stand guilty before God. The Bible also says that guilt/ sin separates us from God and there is a broken relationship between us and him.

But there is ‘Good News’.

Jesus has died to pay for the penalty of our sins so we don’t need to be judged for them.

Through the death of Jesus on the cross we can know peace with God. We can be justified (declared innocent). However, this only works for those who believe. When that happens, God also changes us to be more like him.

Until next time folks – God bless!

NEIL HARVEY

Secretary Civilian Committee Happy St David's Day. None of those traditional cockfights in our What' On section this year…

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The Rotary Club of Porthcawl is pleased to have presented two local charities with IT equipment recently.

Pictured above left are President Ken Roberts and Rotarians Anne Jarrett, Jean Schofield, Honorary Rotarian Canon Philip Masson, with the Ty Elis Counselling Services Chairman Dr David Parry and Director Edwina White MBE. The £800 gift of a laptop package, whiteboard and stapler was jointly funded by the Rotary Club and a matching grant from Rotary District 1150.

A gift of an external hard drive for their computer was presented to the Trinity Care and Support Group Porthcawl. Project Leader Jackie Graham (pictured above right with President Ken Roberts, Rotarians Jean Schofield and Rowena Millward) showed the group around the premises and explained just how useful the equipment would be to her.

Both the personnel of Ty Elis and Trinity Care and Support Group expressed their thanks and pleasure that the Rotary Club of Porthcawl is a firm supporter of their organisations.

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St David’s Day Today we are used to the idea of Bank Holidays, but in the 18th and 19th centuries every parish would celebrate a Gwyl Mabsant.

A Mabsant was a holiday held to commemorate a local Patron Saint. The initial idea was to hold a celebration through prayer; however, this developed into a series of recreational activities.

These activities encouraged betting, feasting and alcohol consumption leading to rowdiness and violence and the general disapproval of the Church.

On the day of the festival events such as cockfighting, eating hot puddings and grinning matches for old women were held. Another popular event was a challenge where

young men tried to throw a ball over the church tower. A game of bando between local parishes was also organised and alcohol was often transported to Kenfig Sands, where the game was played.

At Kenfig, the Gwyl Mabsant was usually held in the Guildhall in November. A harpist would entertain and dancing would continue until dawn.

However, by the 19th century the Mabsant had strayed a long way from its original idea of a celebration through prayer and so the festival was increasingly discouraged.

Instead, St David’s Day was promoted as a national saint’s day and that day, March 1st, remains popular with Welsh people throughout the world.

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Mr John Wadia asked for a dart board which we intend to have placed in our bar. A number of our gents including Rev Alan Petty and John Barrington requested steaks. Our Friends of the Court arranged a steak and beer evening in our bar on 15th February for all our men to enjoy.

On the afternoon of Dignity in Care we arranged for resiMrs Alma Price dents to make knickerbocker glories as per Mrs Bennett's reOn Friday 1st February RMBI quest. All our staff wore purple Albert Edward celebrated ribbons to honour this occaDignity in Care Day. sion and the most talked about Every resident was asked to make a wish on this special day, phrase was ‘treat others as you would wish to be treated these were then placed on our yourself or as if they were your wish tree and the Friends of own mother or father.’

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After two years of prevarication and delay, there is still no news from Neath Port Talbot Council of a date for a public inquiry into their proposal to close the rightof-way known as Footpath 92 (Longlands Lane).

Still, the historic pathways to the beach are over 400 years old, so there is no great rush.

However, since the responsible

Porthcawl’s Buckaneer’s presentation Porthcawl Buckaneers, who organise Porthcawl Carnival and Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim, held their second joint presentation recently, handing over £10,500 to local organisations.

‘Swim’ treasurer Marilyn Smith said: "We are aware of several thousand pounds more, as a result of sponsorship not included in this evening’s total."

Porthcawl Carnival’s Kerry Marlow presented cheques to Porthcawl Sea Cadets, Porthcawl Senior Football, Sandville, Porthcawl Stroke Club, Kenfig Community, Porthcawl Fire Station, Porthcawl Coastguard Unit, Newton Church, Ty Elis and Bridgend Multiple Sclerosis Society.

This was followed by Christmas Morning Swim’s presentation. The two main beneficiaries, Porthcawl RNLI and Wales

officer informs us by email that the inquiry is a “matter of urgency”, it is just as well that county borough councils are not directly responsible for organising our emergency services.

Here is why we are fighting: our photo shows Owain Evans of Cornelly, delighted with his first ever sea bass, caught near the mouth of the River Kenfig under his Dad’s tuition, and quickly returned. We deplore

Air Ambulance received their cheques from Mayor of Porthcawl, Councillor Alana Davies. Chairman of the Swim, Nicola Willis, then presented the following organisations with their cheques: Porthcawl & Pyle Pumas Amateur Boxing Club, Latch, Porthcawl Stroke Club, Porthcawl Mayor’s Charity, Trinity Care Club, Porthcawl YMCA, Porthcawl Parkinson’s Support Group, Porthcawl Kidney Research, Ty Elis and Porthcawl Museum. Also presented with donations from Bridgend Mayor Councillor Marlene Thomas in thanks for their help during the Swim were: St. John Ambulance, Porthcawl Coastguard Association, The Fire Service Benevolent Fund, and Porthcawl Lifeguard Club.

Buckaneer’s Martin Owen said: "There was tremendous goodwill demonstrated at the presentation by many local organisations who spend hours for the benefit of our community."

IAN STROUD

Tata Steel’s attempt to deny the next generation the chance to escape their X-Box hooks and go to Morfa, where the best things in life are free. We hope Tata are proud of being the first of our long line of industrial neighbours at Margam Burrows to behave in this unneighbourly fashion. Join “Save Morfa Beach” on Facebook and help us make sure they will fail.

DR CHARLES SMITH

Peter Alan strikes gold for second year running at The Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2012 Peter Alan has been awarded The Sunday Times Estate Agent Award for Best Estate Agency in Wales 2012 – winning gold for the second year running.

Wales’ leading estate agent received the accolade at The Estate Agency of the Year Awards ceremony in London, held in association with The Sunday Times and The Times.

The award judges’ report stated: “With a large network of offices and an extensive team, the level of care and attention to quality provide by Peter Alan is impressive. At a time when others are cutting back, the directors have undertaken to invest significant amounts in business innovations, from touch screens to 65-inch interactive screens in their latest office, to Peter Alan TV, mobile

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“This is an impressive organisation which continues to push new boundaries of customer service through a mix of personal and solid estate agency work, combined with groundbreaking processes and techniques.”

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Doing a spring clear out?

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Local charity needs your help

Porthcawl-based, environmental charity, Sustainable Wales, is looking for additional trustees.

The role is voluntary and offers opportunities to use knowledge, experience and skills to progress the charity’s sustainable development aims. www.sustainablewales.org.uk Director of the charity, Margaret Minhinnick says: “We are happy in our new office in Porthcawl town centre. Now we seek creative input that will allow us to promote Sustainable Wales as the premier sustainable development charity in Wales.

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Tenovus

Lord of the rings Despite being the second largest planet in the solar system, Saturn is more difficult to spot than Venus, Mars or Mercury.

This is because it is twice as far away from us as the much more brilliant Jupiter which can now be seen in the west after sunset.

Saturn is famous for its ring system which has made a welcome return after a period of invisibility lasting several years.

To find Saturn, first identify the well known asterism of the Plough or Saucepan. Draw an imaginary arc through the handle to the bright orange star Arcturus, and follow it

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through to Spica which is the dazzling white star in the constellation of Virgo. Saturn is the resplendent yellowish object to the left of it. Remember, unlike the stars, planets don't twinkle.

You will need good binoculars or a small telescope to see the rings which are made of ice particles and are 170,000 miles across but just one mile thick.

At the last count, the planet has 62 moons. The largest is Titan which has lakes of liquid hydrocarbons hundreds of times larger than all the reserves found on Earth. We just need a pipeline 850 million miles long to solve our energy problems!

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Tenovus, the Welsh Cancer Charity, has a charity shop on John Street in Porthcawl.

The money that we raise here goes towards the running costs of our Mobile Chemotherapy Unit that is based at various locations throughout Wales.

This unit, as well as delivering chemotherapy with the help of NHS doctors and nurses, has a Tenovus supported Social

a scientific, business or government background. All offers to help are welcome, but we’re keen to gain competence in any of the following areas: - Project Management; - Liaising with Business and Government; - Internet, Marketing and Design (website/posters); - Applying for Grants; - Accounting; - Fundraising.

An interest in sustainable development, the environment, and social justice will be important.

Sustainable Wales is committed to sustainable human development, we focus on society, economy, jobs, creativity and the arts and their interconnection with the natural world. We believe that by working together we can make a prosperous and just future that doesn’t cost the earth.

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So please, if you are having a spring clear out think of us as we are always needing good quality clothing and bedding, books, CDs and DVDs, children's toys, bric-a-brac, ornaments etc to sell to continue raising money for this ongoing project. Please drop any items at the Porthcawl shop or contact us if you need any items to be picked up.

We are also arranging some events in the community, namely a 'Tea For Tenovus' at the Trinity Church, Porthcawl on Friday 15th March at 10am.

The entrance fee will be £1.00 to include a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. There will be various stalls plus the usual raffle.

Also, we are in the process of organising a sponsored 5k walk to take place on Saturday 29th June. More details about this will follow.

Please pop into the shop for more details.

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Council joins the fight against Motor Neurone Disease

MND Council presentation

Bridgend County Borough Council has pledged its support for a charter which recognises the rights of people living with Motor Neurone Disease and their carers.

Produced by the Motor Neurone Disease Association, the charter sets out what good care should consist of and is designed to raise awareness and understanding of this devastating illness.

The news follows the recent presentation of an MND Association ‘Extra Mile’ award to the county borough’s Community

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Last month saw several new members of the Porthcawl Comprehensive School Leos Club at a small ceremony attended by Leo members, some of their parents, some Porthcawl Lions and the school’s headteacher.

Porthcawl Lions also officially welcomed a new member, Jim Marshall, into the club. All members wish new Leos and Jim a long, happy and fulfilling membership.

Book sales are resuming on the weekend of Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st March at the Seabank Hotel from 10am-4pm. On Friday 5th April there will be a coffee morning at Trinity Church, John Street, with books, crafts and a tombola. Coffee, tea or squash and a homemade cake will cost £1.50. Door open at 10.30am.

Apologies for an incorrect date in last month’s article; the golf day at the Grove is

on Friday 7th June. Hopefully this has not caused too much confusion.

Porthcawl Lions are always looking to welcome new members, so if you would like to know more about the club, which meets on the first two Tuesdays of every month at the Hi-Tide, please contact Don on 01656 788583.

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Independence and Wellbeing Team, which features staff from the council and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board.

To celebrate their award, the team were invited to a meeting of BCBC in honour of their achievement and the sign up to the charter.

Councillor Lyn Morgan, Cabinet Member for Wellbeing, said: “MND is particularly cruel in that it is an incurable neurodegenerative disease which can make rapid progress.

I have witnessed the difference that good services can make to the lives of people with MND, and I believe that anyone who has this devastating disease should receive support not only to maximise their quality of life, but to also enable them to die with dignity.”

To find out more about MND or to sign the charter, visit www.mndassociation.org/ mndcharter MICHELLE BOWER

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BirdWatch: Siskin Siskin (male)

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Siskins belong to the finch family.

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Porthcawl Parkinson’s Support Group In our January meeting, Mrs Kathleen Hierons gave us an interesting talk on her work for Parkinson’s UK. Her title is the Local Information and Support Officer.

Kathleen told us, “that every day is different”. One day it may be someone, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and feels alone and frightened. Some people may require assistance to filling in forms. Other suffers may require assistance around the home, especially if they live alone or their partner, who may also be their carer, does not know how to deal with change

Porthcawl Inner Wheel Our speaker for February's meeting was Sandra Owen who told us about the Welsh children's cancer charity Latch.

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Porthcawl U3A February’s talks on local shipping incidents and on Islam were well attended and fascinating, and outings to Cardiff Castle, Jesus Christ Superstar and a Philharmnia Concert were much enjoyed – as was the Nos Lawen Meal.

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Kathleen also informed us of how the new changes in benefit system may affect some people. Although many of the questions on the new Benefit’s form are simple 'yes' or 'no' questions, they often may need further detail. Kathleen emphasised the importance of giving this detail, because Parkinson’s is different every day, effecting the balance, walking, co-ordination and tiredness.

Kathleen brought to our meeting a large number of publications about the various aspects of the disease and help that is available.

For further information contact 01656 783071.

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on Trecco Bay to give families quality time with their sick child and on 5th May a variety show is planned for the Pavilion in Porthcawl to raise funds for this worthy cause. We hope it will be well supported.

Porthcawl Inner Wheel are celebrating a birthday party with Porthcawl Rotary and we have a coffee morning on 13th March at the Atlantic Hotel when there will be stalls and a raffle. All are very welcome to come along and support.

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March offers more – a talk on 'Travels with my Camera' and one on Judaism, a Study Day at The National Museum in Cardiff and the AGM at which members can update themselves on future plans, ask questions and make suggestions to their committee.

Details of all this are in the members newsletter along with the programmes of over 30 interest groups - languages and crafts, performing and listening, studying and discussing, active and receptive - there really is something for everybody.

Ring Chris James for details on 01656 864742.

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Kenfig WI The speaker for our February meeting was Helen Jones who related parts of her training and experiences with the Murder Squad in the Metropolitan Police.

Having initially qualified as a teacher Helen decided on a career in the Police Force and on completion of her training moved to the murder squad where she spent twenty years.

Her presentation was not only extremely informative but also enlightening with elements of humour.

Members were amazed at the number of departments and the amount of work involved in a murder investigation and Helen certainly dispelled any pre-conceived ideas we may have had that a

murder inquiry involves one Detective Inspector and his 'side kick'( apologies to Morse and Lewis!)

The evening was enjoyed by all.

Also this month some of our members participated in a six mile walk around Cardiff bay, organised by the Federation as part of their ninety years birthday celebrations.

Other events included a whist drive when our ladies gave a very creditable performance.

New members are welcome to join us at our monthly meetings held on the first Monday of each month at The Methodist Church Hall, North Cornelly.

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meeting closed with the members singing ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas’.

The January meeting was well attended despite the inclement weather. The members were given a talk by Mrs Marian Brooke a professional Porcelain Doll maker.

The members were shown how the dolls were made and some completed dolls.

The December meeting of Porthcawl WI was held in All Saints Church Hall.

The President Mary Tashara welcomed everyone. The guest speaker was Mrs Kath Mepham who demonstrated how to make quick Christmas nibbles. These were sampled and enjoyed by the members later in the meeting. The

Porthcawl Townswomen's Guild Opening the meeting, our chairman welcomed us all and the constitution was read by Ann Barrett.

We had our monthly Mansfield report from our twin guild, after we discussed our trips and lunches we settled down to a wonderful presentation with Mr Brian Haberfield MBE. On a very grey and wet

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afternoon we were transferred to some wonderful gardens and cathedrals with music to accompany what a wonderful afternoon our thanks to Mr and Mrs Haberfield and look forward to your next visit.

Our next meeting is on 13th March at All Saints Church hall Victoria Avenue, 2pm.

To all the members that are not to well at the moment our best wishes and get better soon.

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income taken would be taxable on the recipient on a PAYE (Pay As You Earn) basis.

Income Drawdown death benefits

an annuity. This is a common reason why people enter into income drawdown.

Following my article in January’s Seaside News, I received many requests for further information about income drawdown from people who were close to retirement and were disappointed with the projected income figures being offered by annuities.

It is also clear that people are concerned about the lack of flexibility when it comes to the death benefits available in an annuity contract.

Less than half of couples in the UK make joint retirement arrangements to ensure that, when they die, their partners will continue to receive income.

The death benefits under income drawdown are generally more favourable than under

In the event of your death whilst you are in income drawdown your beneficiaries will have the following options: Taking a lump sum: Any beneficiary can inherit some or all of your remaining fund as a lump sum less a 55% tax charge (note this charge is not inheritance tax, pensions are usually held in trust outside your estate and therefore inheritance tax is not usually applied).

THE OPTIONS

Continuing with income drawdown: Your spouse or any

other dependant can continue to receive your fund as income drawdown, or flexible drawdown if they already have a secure pension of £20,000. The pension pot is not usually subject to inheritance tax, but any

Converting your drawdown to an annuity: Your spouse

or any other dependant can use your remaining income drawdown fund to purchase an annuity. Again, the pension pot is not usually subject to inheritance tax, but any income taken from this annuity would be taxable on the recipient on a PAYE (Pay As You Earn) basis.

If you would like further information regarding income drawdown death benefits or any other aspect of your retirement or investment planning needs please do not hesitate to call me.

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ment – typically 1% to 8%, or sometimes more on a lump sum. So for an investment of £10,000, your adviser could have received between £100 and £800 commission.

Now, instead of you paying commission on new investments, your adviser has to clearly explain how much the advice will cost. Together you will agree how you will pay for it.

You may choose to pay a set fee paid up front or you may be able to agree with your adviser that they can take their fee from the sum you invest.

You will know exactly what you are paying and that the advice you receive is not influenced by how much your adviser could earn from the investment.

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Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other debt secured on it.

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A skill for life become a life saver Welsh Hearts are holding FREE one-off training for two hours once a month. There are still a few spaces left on this course.

The first session starts on Tuesday 12th March at The Cameo Club, Pontcanna Street in Pontcanna, Cardiff from 7.30-9.30pm. Why not come along, you could help save someone's life one day? After the session you will be given a Certificate in Emergency Life Saving Skills. Children 10 years and above are very welcome to attend with their parents.

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Grandparental responsibility?

People often come into the office asking about parents' or grandparents' rights.

It is a common misconception that such rights exist. Parental Responsibility is a right which all mothers have, as do married fathers. There are other ways of obtaining Parental Responsibility, for example by obtaining an order of the court for Parental Responsibility or by entering into a Parental Responsibility agreement with the child's mother. Since 2003 if unmarried parents register a baby together at the Register Office, the father gains Parental Responsibility. If anyone other than a parent obtains a Residence Order, then Parental Responsibility is conveyed as part of that order.

Parental Responsibility is a confusing concept and it is hard to define its meaning, but if you wanted to take a child out of the country for more than 28 days you will need the consent of anyone who has Parental Responsibility of that child. Also it will enable you to

make major decisions regarding medical treatment, schooling etc.

If a father is being denied contact with his child, the court would treat any application similarly, whether or not the father has Parental Responsibility. There is a presumption that a father should have contact with his child, but unfortunately, the same presumption does not exist in respect of grandparents.

A grandparent who applies to the court for a contact order in respect of his or her grandchild will need to obtain the court's permission firstly before making their application. In practice this permission is very often given. The court considers the child's welfare firstly when faced with any application regarding a child and so usually it determines that a child should maintain his or her relationship with the grandparents.

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Cefn Cribwr Gardening Club

Spring usually arrives midMarch (if we’re lucky!). This month things really start to move in the growing season.

It’s time to get going - preparing seed beds, sowing seed, cutting back winter shrubs, harvesting the last of the parsnips (before they try and re-grow), plant summer flowering bulbs and early potatoes, busy, busy, busy!

Split up polyanthus as the

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flowers die trimming off the old foliage to about 2”. Plant them in a corner somewhere, they will soon re-establish and be gorgeous for planting back in the borders next autumn.

Also time to plant your onion sets, preferably with a trowel, don’t just push them into the soil because as roots form they will push the set up and out again. It’s worth trimming of the dry skin at the top of the onion set as birds (bless them!) use this to pull them out.

Did you know onions, apples and potatoes all have the same taste, the difference in flavour is caused by their smell, pinch your nose and try it, must warn you though you’ll taste it as soon as you let go!

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Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr yn gobeithio rhoi hwb i’w lwyddiant o ran ailgylchu yn 2013 trwy gyflwyno gwasanaeth newydd a gwell ar gyfer casglu gwastraff gardd ar draws y fwrdeistref y mis nesaf.

Diolch i drigolion, mae’r awdurdod wedi gwella’n aruthrol, gan ailgylchu llawer mwy o wastraff ers cyflwyno’r gwasanaeth casglu wythnosol ar garreg y drws bron i dair blynedd yn ôl.

Mae’r cynllun, sydd wedi ennill gwobrau, yn gofyn i ddeiliaid tai ddidoli eu deunydd ailgylchu i wahanol flychau a bagiau ac mae wedi helpu i symud Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr o fod yn un o’r gwaethaf yng Nghymru am ailgylchu i fod yn un o’r rhai sydd wedi gwella fwyaf.

Erbyn hyn mae gan ddeiliaid tai ar draws y fwrdeistref gyfle i gael casglu eu gwastraff gwyrdd ar garreg y drws hefyd, gan gynnwys planhigion, blodau, chwyn, glaswellt, dail a thorion perthi. Bydd yr holl ddeunydd hwn yn mynd i gael ei gompostio.

Yn ogystal â bodloni galw cynyddol, bydd y gwasanaeth cyfleus newydd yn ceisio cyflawni targedau heriol ar gyfer ailgylchu a chompostio,

a sicrhau bod llai o wastraff gwyrdd yn cael ei anfon i safleoedd tirlenwi.

Bydd y gwasanaeth yn dechrau ym mis Ebrill 2013, a bydd yn gweithredu yn ystod y prif dymor tyfu tan ddiwedd mis Hydref.

Bydd deiliaid tai sy’n dymuno cymryd rhan yn derbyn dau sach y gellir eu hailddefnyddio ar gyfer eu gwastraff gwyrdd.

Cânt eu casglu o garreg y drws bob pythefnos yr un diwrnod â’r bagiau du.

Cost y gwasanaeth yw £27 y flwyddyn i bob aelwyd. Bydd pensiynwyr yn talu £23.

Mae’r gwasanaeth newydd yn dechrau ddydd Llun 1 Ebrill ond gall trigolion gofrestru NAWR drwy ffonio 01656 643643. Ar ôl i’r taliad gael ei gadarnhau, caiff eich sachau newydd a thaflen groeso eu hanfon i’ch cartref. Bydd y casgliad cyntaf yn digwydd ar ddiwrnod cyntaf casglu’ch bagiau duon ym mis Ebrill.

• Cewch fwy o wybodaeth yn www.bridgend. gov.uk

How green is your garden?

Bridgend County Borough Council is hoping to boost its recycling success story in 2013 with the introduction of a new, improved garden waste collection service across the borough next month.

Thanks to residents, the authority has shown huge improvements in the amount of waste it recycles since the weekly kerbside service was introduced nearly three years ago.

The award-winning scheme asks householders to separate their recycling into different boxes and bags for collections and has helped move Bridgend County Borough from being one of the worst in Wales for recycling to being one of the most improved.

Now, householders right across the borough have the chance to have their green waste, including plants, flowers, weeds, grass, leaves and hedge clippings collected from the kerbside too. All this material will be

See also Cllr Mel Notts column on page 22

taken for composting.

As well as meeting growing demand, the convenient new service is aimed at reducing the amount of green waste being sent to landfill and meeting challenging targets for recycling and composting.

Starting in April 2013, it will operate during the main growing season until the end of October.

Householders who want to take part will be supplied with two reusable sacks for their green waste which will be collected from the kerbside fortnightly on the same day as black bags.

The charge for the service is £27 per household per year. Pensioners will pay a discounted rate of £23.

The new service starts on Monday 1 April but residents can pre-register NOW by calling 01656 643643. Once payment is confirmed, your new sacks and a welcome leaflet will be delivered to your door. Your first collection will take place on your first black bag collection day in April.

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Ode to the charity bag I am not a skinflint or a miser, I am very caring, I think I put in collection boxes And I'm always 'tickled pink'.

Pictured: The Seaside News team

Mary Mary, Mary, rarely contrary, How did your garden grow?

No silver bells or cockle shells But there were three little maids in a row

Ode to the Seaside News This is a poem for the Seaside News, A monthly publication that the locals will peruse To find out the Porthcawl gossip or the 'personal views' And to read those angry letters that always amuse.

Mary, Mary, so rarely contrary With grace does your garden grow With joy and love and beauty now Though just two little maids in the row

This poem, however, will be read by few, Apart from friends who'll say 'Ooh, that's you!'

And perhaps the odd bored person or two; I doubt it'll receive an analytical review.

To be honest, I don't really know why I'm bothering at all To compose the poem that I hopelessly scrawl.

I'm sure it won't charm, entertain or enthrall, It'll just be next to another poem by Pauline Lewis of Porthcawl.

So, I suppose, I'll stop before I embarrass myself more, And I'll leave you the rest of this 'mag' to explore, I've just one more line to brace yourselves for: Umm...Oh, what rhymes with for. Restore. No. Back door.

Goodness, no. Tut, I can't even think of an ending line. Umm...

Okay: American Civil War. There.

SAM PRYCE Porthcawl

Fragile life If Life were a candle I could blow you out Or an Autumn leaf I could scrunch in my hand.

If Life were like sand that ran through fingers Like an hour glass turned upside down Where Time has no patience to wait...

If Life were the wind that stole our breath away Or was washed away by Sea's hungry waves No more would we be Only memories left behind.

And if Life were the sunset at the end of the day When darkness falls And ghostly shadows in corners lie Then as Stars in the Universe we'll be found.

That's one every week and more.

How much can we keep giving?

Especially when most of us Work hard to make a living!

I use my bags for storage.

Or donate to my local shop But most people's go to landfill And this has got to stop.

PAULINE LEWIS Porthcawl

GL THOMAS North Cornelly

He's leaving home

We won’t miss you anyway.

The front door banged, the car door slammed And he quickly drove away.

She cooked his favourite dinner, Had a hasty brush and comb.

He came in the back way.

“Hiya love, I’m home”.

SARAH SAUNDERS Porthcawl

Poems are printed with spelling, capitalisation and punctuation as supplied. Emailed poems take priority.

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Those wretched charity bags, That are posted through our door.

For us this year just past – that numbered fifty-four!

Mary, Mary, now no more contrary So sweet does your garden grow For the Gardener has come to tend it with care And root those weeds that were lurking there Planting his own seeds of wisdom and love Watering with grace from his kingdom above And a silver bell rings all is well For those little maids all in a row

He threw his key on the worktop That’s it he said - “I’m gone I don’t care much for this marriage lark And true love’s just a con.”

“That’s fine” she said, “sod off”

Poems

I buy raffle tickets, I wear my poppy with pride I love my 'host' of daffodils But there's one thing I can't abide.

Email your poems to poems@ seasidenews.co.uk

So does anyone out there Have the ideal solution To make these places save money And stop this plastic pollution?

(It's not the end of January And already I've had eight!

Not one of them biodegradable – Am I alone in this hate?)

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NEW BOOKS AT PORTHCAWL LIBRARY

Non-fiction CRAIG CABELL

Blackbeard

JAMES CARNAC

Fiction TOM CLANCY

Treat Vector

MICHAEL CONNELLY

The Autobiography of Jack the Ripper

The Black Box

MALCOLM CASTLE

The Bone Bed

All Fired Up: Tales of a Country Fireman ROGER HALL, DFC

Spitfire Pilot

JAMES R HANSEN

PATRICIA CORNWELL VICTORIA HISLOP

The Last Dance

TESS GERRITSEN

Last to Die

ROSIE GOODWIN

First Man: The Life of Neil Armstrong

The Empty Cradle

DAVID LIVINGSTONE

JAMES PATTERSON & MARK SULLIVAN

Man, Myth and Legacy GILLIAN LYNNE

Private Berlin

MARY QUANT

A Blink of the Screen

STEPHEN SNELLING

The Perfect Hope

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A Dancer in Wartime Mary Quant

Commando Medic: Doc Harden VC My Olympic Dream

Book of the month:

THE BLACK BOX

by Michael Conelley For 20 years Connelly's creation Harry Bosch has been fighting crime in LA and Cornelly is marking the anniversary with this taut and clever thriller in which Harry finds the past coming back to haunt him.

In May 1992, Los Angeles was ablaze with looting and rioting after the murder of Rodney King. But under threat of their lives, homicide detectives like Harry Bosch are still stubbornly trying to do their job.

Escorted by National Guard soldiers from murder scene to murder scene, Harry and his colleagues are only able to do the bare minimum in terms of collecting evidence. When he finds the body of a female journalist executed in an alley, he cannot accept that he will never be able to bring her killer to justice. Then twenty years later, Harry finds himself working in the Open Unsolved Unit

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KAG GLASS SPLASHBACKS

TERRY PRATCHETT NORA ROBERTS

ROSEMARY SUTCLIFF

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where new ballistic evidence now confirms her death was not a case of random violence but something much more personal. And this time Harry is determined that her killer isn't going to escape.

This month all new members can borrow a free CD/DVD/Audio book and be entered into a prize draw. If you recommend a new member you too can be added to the draw.

We will also be holding an afternoon tea on Wednesday 13th March as a relaxed opportunity to try out e-readers and see how you can download books from our website to your device. Don’t forget to order a pin number to access this service.

For children we have Celtic Storytimes and Crafts at 2.30pm every Saturday in March and the schools are holding an Inter-school Book Quiz to celebrate World Book Day. See you soon.

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Stag’s world of rock The phone has been red hot after last month’s article on Stag Marks Jay Aston’s 'Gene Loves Jezebel'.

It seems Jay still has a large fan base so I will keep you informed of his movements.

'The Guzzards' new drummer is Nigel Cooke, or 'The Captain' as he is now known. Nigel runs the 'Manic Studios' in Bridgend and I look forward to seeing him live! And still in Bridgend, 'Bullet For My Valentine' has a new album out called 'Temper Temper'.

'Ghosts of Glamorgan', the

first episode in the 'Tales of a Supernatural Nature' series, is now released on DVD. Go to 'Ghosts of Glamorgan' or Downwood Films on Youtube and check out the trailer, and there’s an interview with yours truly about my cameo role in it.

Leave a comment, too, about what you think! (But no bad language, please). Just hope the premiere’s not in New York, I don’t have the bus fare! If you want to know whether I come to a sticky end, you’ll just have to buy the DVD! Don’t miss Porthcawl Soul Club on 23rd March at the Grand Pavilion with top DJ Nigel Graham and gang. I promise to track down Steve Strange for next month. Keep the news coming.

STAG 07979 971127

Pyle & Porthcawl Photographic Society

Art in Focus The National Museum of Wales focuses this month on Vincent van Gogh’s (18531890) Rain, Auvers, painted just a few days before his death.

In a letter to his brother Theo, Vincent refers to this painting as one of three large canvases: ‘They’re immense stretches of wheatfields under turbulent skies’. The other two are displayed at The National Gallery in London and The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, so we are amongst fine company here. This painting also shares wall space with other famous Impressionists and Post-Impressionists making it the best collection of its kind outside of Paris. This would not have been

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possible without the generosity of two sisters: Gwendoline and Margaret Davies. These two ladies completely transformed the cultural legacy in Wales by bequeathing this amazing collection to the nation. Furthermore, it was Rain, Auvers that introduced van Gogh’s genius to the British public in 1910, when it was part of a pioneering exhibition: Manet and the Post Impressionists. With its energetic visceral painterly effects, in soft yellows, delicate blues and calm greens, Rain, Auvers confounds the idea that Vincent was about to commit suicide.

Daily tours free to the public: 12.30pm.

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Want'. Second place was a tie between 'Today’s Sermon Is' and 'Demolition', both by Trevor Owen. Third place went to Martyn Derbyshire with We have had some great presentations and practical 'Mr. Jones'.

Congratulations to Paul and evenings recently, and we Gail for winning the competiheld our annual Club Comtions and a big thank you to petition Two. all who participated for makThe competition was in two ing it such an interesting and sections, Prints and Digital entertaining evening.

Projected Images, with a We are holding an exhibition trophy for each, and every of prints from club members member could enter up to two images into both sections. at the Nolton Gallery in Bridgend during March, so if you Alan Shepherd judged both are in Bridgend, why not come competitions, and not only along and enjoy our work and awarded the marks, but also the other prints on display. provided a critique on each We are also working towards image. our Porthcawl Summer In the Print section, first place went to Paul Rosser with Competition and Exhibition in the Grand Pavilion in August 'Robin'. Trevor Owen took and we will be announcing a second place with 'Red-eyed competition and exhibition of Tree Frog'. Third place was images of Porthcawl for the a tie between 'Twigs and public very soon, so watch this the Moon' by Richard Craze space. and 'American Bald Eagle' GLYN EDMUNDS

by Paul Rosser. In the Digital pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk section, first place went to Gail Evans with 'What Women

MARCH Bridgend Writers 8 Circle @ 7.15pm to 9.15pm in the Bryntirion and Laleston Community Hall. Peter Read, poet, playwright, and writer will be presenting a talk on '55 Years of Creativity'. Everyone welcome. bridgendwriters.webplus.net Artwork: Paul Amphlett

The Heavy Handed Handsome Headless Horseman The music and music technology students at Bridgend College have collaborated to create a brand new, original rock opera.

The debut of 'The Heavy Handed Handsome Headless Horseman' will be a two day

New Musical Director for Porthcawl Choral Society This long established mixed choir started the New Year with a new Musical Director, Thomas Morgan B.Mus., who lives in Tondu.

He graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama studying conducting and composition and continu-

Puppy socialisation classes and basic training Starts in March!

Puppies from 12 weeks and

showcase in the SONY Theatre on 27th and 28th of March. The play features the story of the rivalry between God and the Devil that can only be settled through a rock contest and the band that wins (that will be decided by you!) will rule the earth! For more information visit: www.thhhhh.webs.com or email: cmrichards@bridgend. ac.uk GARRIN CLARKE

ing his studies as a post graduate. He was an organ scholar at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.

With the new MD we would like to recruit new members in all sections. We are a community choir that meets in Trinity Church, Porthcawl on a Monday Evening. There are no auditions and it is not essential to read music.

At present we are rehearsing Stainer’s ‘Crucifixion’ for a charity performance in All Saints Church, Porthcawl on Monday 25th March.

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Porthcawl Floral 13 Arrangement Society 7.30pm at Awel-y-Mor. A flower demonstration by Sally Taylor 'Sallying Forth'. All welcome.

Tea For Tenovus @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl, 10am.

The entrance fee will be £1 to include a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. There will be various stalls plus a raffle .

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See article for details.

Making Waves Of 16 Change @ The Waterfront, Porthcawl. Music by local musicians Written In Kings and Izzi Grace – raffle and silent auction also planned. Tickets £5 from 07502 124030.

Lazy Sunday Craft 17 Fair 12–3pm @ Ynysawdre Community Centre, Bridgend.

Loads of handcrafted items on sale. Refreshments available.

Free admission. £12 for stall holders (setting up from 11am). To book a table, email lazycraft@hotmail.co.uk or call 01656 768253. Also on Sunday 7th April at Coychurch Memorial Hall, Bridgend.

Annual Porthcawl Walk For Life To raise funds and awareness of kidney research Wales. Registration starts at the Seagull Pub, Nottage at 10.30am to begin the walk at 11am. More info: Jean Schofield 01656 786669 or Julie Warren 01656 782314.

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Porthcawl Choral Society Charity performance of Stainer’s ‘Crucifixion’ All Saints Church, Porthcawl 7.30pm. Free entrance retiring collection for charity. Tel. 01656 784211.

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Art,Craft and Vintage Fair Brackla Community Centre, Whitethorn Drive, Brackla, Bridgend CF31 2PQ. 10am–2pm. Free entry and parking. For further info or to book a stall please get in touch: jctfairs@gmx.com

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APRIL Hot Stuff – an Exhibition by renowned feltmaker Pat Johnson @ Silures Gallery, 40 South Road, Porthcawl CF36 3DG. Runs until Sunday 28th April 2013.

Open 11am to 4.30pm weekends.

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Tabletop Sale 13 2.30pm @ Awel-y-Mor (selling baby items). Contact Sam on welshbird99@yahoo.co.uk for more details Coffee Morning to raise funds for Kidney Research Wales @ The Atlantic Hotel, Porthcawl, 10am.

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term. Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. For more info or to book a place, call Tracy on (01656) 815995 • CREATIVE STITCHING, CEFN • ANCIENT ART OF CRIBWR (Term time only) WEA BELLRINGING, PORTHCAWL Creative Stitching Class in Bethlehem @ St. Johns Church, Newton Green, Church Life Centre. 12pm–2pm. Come Porthcawl 7.45-9pm. Email ruth.birch@ and learn some new techniques and hotmail.co.uk meet new people. More info: Kim 02920 • BALLROOM & SEQUENCE 382431, courseinfosouth@swales.wea.

DANCING, PORTHCAWL org.uk (EXCEPT BANK HOLS) @ • CYLCH MEITHRIN, the Awel-y-Mor Centre. 2–4.30pm.

PORTHCAWL Open Mon–Fri Admission £2. Tel: 01656 653914 9.15am-1.15pm. Welsh Nursery at • BELLY DANCING CLASSES Tabernacl Chapel, Fenton Place. 2+ years.

Beginners and refreshers @ the Dance Nicola Jenkins: 07931 957668 Centre, Elm Crescent, Bryntirion • DANCE CLASSES, (next to Filco) 6–7pm. Contact BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio, Linda 01656 863639/07824 874511, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion. Classes in elindiabellydance@gmail.com cheerleading/hip hop/jive for kids/line • BRIDGEND & DISTRICT adult jive classes 8–9pm. Tel: 07980 CAMERA CLUB @ Nolton Church 039128 Hall, Merthyr Mawr Rd, Bridgend, • DRAGON SPORT NETBALL, 7.30pm. Disabled access. Contact: KENFIG HILL 5-6pm @ Cynffig info@bridgendcameraclub.co.uk Sports Hall. Contact: Debbie 07890 • BRIDGEND WARRIORS 582636 KICKBOXING CLUB, • HATHA YOGA CLASSES, BRIDGEND Above Codys, The PORTHCAWL 6.30–8pm @ St Dunraven Arms Hotel, Bridgend.

Clare’s School. All levels welcome.

Beginners: 6.30–8pm, graded Please contact Alan Davies, British members: 7.30–9pm (times overlap).

Wheel of Yoga teacher, on 01639 888705 kkaw_copp@hotmail.com • INDOOR 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL • BRIDGEND U3A, BRIDGEND LEAGUE, MAESTEG @ Maesteg Every 3rd Monday @ The Mission for Comprehensive 6–9pm. Boys 13–15 the Deaf, Coychurch Rd, Bridgend, 2pm. years. Call Phil on 07535 254290 or 01656 656207 email philipnmorgan@sky.com • BUZZ SOFTPLAY (inc. messy • JOY OF LIVING Classes in play) 10.30am–1pm - BCLC Cefn mindfulness meditation. Learn to calm Cribwr www.mybclc.org/01656 745655. the mind and open the heart. Every 1st Age 0-3. £3 1st child, subsequent and 3rd Monday of the month at Friends children half price Meeting House, 87 Park St, Bridgend, • CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE CF31 4AZ. May 7th and 21st. 7.30-9pm.

MORGANNWG 1st and 3rd Monday Donation based classes/drop in basis. of each month (Bank Holidays excluded). Suitable for beginner and experienced Friendship/Social Group @ the ARC meditator centre, Bridgend, 6.30–8.30pm. Contact • JUDOKWAI, BRIDGEND @ Cefn 01792 462845 or just drop in Glas, Bridgend, 07530 700243 (Andrew).

• CHILDREN’S DANCE CLASSES Juniors (6–15 years) 7–8pm. Seniors For ages 3 to 18 years, 4–8pm @ The (16+) 8.30–10pm Dance Centre, Bridgend. 01656 652165.

• KENFIG HILL & DISTRICT www.dancecentre-bridgend.com MALE VOICE CHOIR Rehearsals • CHILDREN’S SWIMMING in the Choral Suite, Green Acre Motel, LESSONS, BRIDGEND @ North Cornelly, 7–9pm. Tel 01656 Heronsbridge School Pool. 5–7.30pm.

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• KYOKUSHIN KARATE, CEFN Contact Anne: 07748 472481, email: CRIBWR @ Green Hall Cefn swimschoolwales@yahoo.co.uk Cribwr. Juniors Training: 6.30–7.30pm; • CIRCUIT TRAINING 6pm - 7pm, Seniors 6.30–8.30pm. First lesson Awel-y-Mor Community Centre, for all free. Juniors £2.50, Seniors £3.00. levels of fitness, all genders & all ages.

Ages 6–104. Beginners and improver’s Call Mark 01656 784391 welcome. Come and get fit and learn the • COMEDY IMPRO CLUB £15 per Kyokushin way. cckkc@hotmail.co.uk.

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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 • MINI ROCK MONDAY 5–6.30pm.

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

New members welcome. 01656 784211 • PORTHCAWL DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB @ The Rest Hotel, 7pm. Contact Tricia: 01656 785794 • PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB 5–7pm, Awel-y-Mor Community Centre. Training for Graded Martial Arts students of all ages with gradings every 3 months. FREE MONTH TRIAL FOR NEWCOMERS. Call Christian Whale (5th Dan) on 07784 317151 • PRAM FITNESS, BRIDGEND 1.30–2.30PM @ the Loft Cafe, Broadlands. Specialist outdoor postnatal exercise class for mums whilst baby enjoys a ride in their pram. Contact Sarah on 07917 276788. Email sarahdowson@sky.com • ROCK MONDAY 7–9pm. BCLC Cefn Cribwr www.mybclc.org/ 01656 745655.

Age 5–8. 50p • SALSA DANCE BEG/IMP, BRIDGEND 8pm @ The Dance

Centre/Labour Club Bryntirion, 01656 652165 • SLIMMING WORLD WITH DEE @ North Cornelly Community Centre, 10am. Call 07733 267369 • SNAC - SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITY CLUB, MARGAM Adult Social Night 6.30–9pm £4. Call Cheryl 01639 899666 • STREET DANCE CLASSES with the British Street Dance champions BRIDGEND: @ Westward Community Centre, Llangewydd Rd Bridgend. 3–5yrs 4–5pm, 6–11yrs 5–6pm. More info: 07974 904181. www.popstarsdancestudios. co.uk • TAI CHI FOR HEALTH, PORTHCAWL @ Awel Y Mor Centre, Porthcawl. 10am. Beginners welcome. www.cobwebs.uk.net/suntaiji • TANG SOO DO, PYLE & DISTRICT (Korean self defence). No training fee for 1st month. 5–6.30pm mixed class (also Fridays). Upstairs in Pyle Life Center contact Kyo Sa Nim Gareth Powell on 01656 659592/ 07884 295499/gareth.powell@tangsoodo. co.uk • TRINITY ART GROUP @Trinity Church, Porthcawl, 7pm. Beginners & experienced artists, 14+. Wide range of media, subjects and approaches. Also on Fridays, 1–4.30pm. Jean: 01656 783017 • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL With Carol Curtis Jones. British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Trinity Church, Porthcawl 1–3pm and Awel-y-Mor, 7.15–9pm.

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

6–7pm. £3.50 per class. Dance fitness 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 FITNESS CLASS @ 10.30 am at Woodland Avenue 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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Make new friends, have fun & learn some great dances • LINE DANCE CLASSES @ Awel y Mor, Porthcawl. Everyone welcome, including beginners. 7pm start, £4 per person. 01639 631544 or 07770 966624 • LUNCHEON CLUB for senior citizens @ Trinity Church, John St, Porthcawl, 12.30. All are welcome. For further details tel. 01656 772364 • OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP – FORCES FITNESS, BRIDGEND Open to all levels of fitness from the athlete to person wishing lose a stone or two. Newbridge fields every Tuesday and Thursday 18.15–19.15 and Saturday 10.15–11.15. FREE week trial available.

07708 964032, info@forcesfitness.co.uk • PACK WALKS FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG @ 1.45pm, Kenfig Nature Reserve. Approx an hours walk. Meet outside the visitors centre. Free for all with friendly dogs. Great for socialising your dog and free dog advice given. For more information contact Claire from Bark & Ride on 07792 980366 • PENYBONT LADIES CHOIR, BRIDGEND @ Bryntirion Community Centre, Bridgend, 5–7pm.

New members welcome. Joan: 01656 740840 • POEMS AND PINTS, PORTHCAWL 7.30pm, every 3rd Tuesday: Lorelei Inn, Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl. All those with an active interest in poetry welcome. poemspints. webs.com • PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS CLUB (TERM TIME ONLY) Girls and boys gymnastics classes, from 3+ years @ Porthcawl Comprehensive School, Park Avenue. Classes from 4.45–7.15pm, please call for details. Tel: 07971 476738 • PORTHCAWL MALE CHOIR PRACTICE 7.30–9.30pm @ Presbyterian Church, Arlington Road, new members needed. Contact Mike Watkins on 07729 691496. Also on Fridays • PORTHCAWL SEA CADETS 7–9.30pm, in the Sea Cadet Building next to the harbour. Ages 10–18 and any adults looking to become instructors.

Lots of fun and activities for all. Come and see what we are all about. Contact Rachel on 07545 246091 or email Porthcawlscc@hotmail.co.uk Also on Fridays • PYLE & CORNELLY KYOKUSHIN KARATE 7pm– 8.30pm. Main Hall, Pyle Life Centre, Helig Fan, Pyle. Karate, Fitness, Self Defence. Contact Shihan Paul Greenway 5th Dan, paul.greenway@tiscali.co.uk Also on Thursdays • ST JOHN (CYMRU) WALES Come and learn about First Aid. Cadets and Badgers (ages 5–10 years) meet in Trinity Church on Tuesdays 6–7.30pm.

Call Pat 01656 782613 for more info • SHOTOKAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL @ St John’s School, 6.30–7.30pm. Call Phil on 07966 624140.

All welcome • SLAPPINGSKINS AFRICAN DRUM WORKSHOP, BRIDGEND Workshops at Heronsbridge School, Bridgend. 6–7pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

See the website for more details: www. bridgendhomeeducators.org • BRIDGEND RAMBLERS A bi-weekly programme of walks between 7m and 10m. Meet at Pyle Swimming Pool, we’re gone by 9am. See www. bridgendramblers.co.uk for programme • CHESS CLUB, BRIDGEND @ the function room, West House public house, West House, Cefn Glas, Bridgend. All beginners & experienced players welcome. 7–10 30pm. Contact: kearn7@aol.com • CHILDREN’S STORYTIME, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre from 2.15–2.45pm. FREE. Tel: 01656 754850 email: pylelib@bridgend.gov.uk • COMMUNITY TAI CHI EXERCISE TO MUSIC, BRIDGEND Coity Higher Community Centre, Heol West Plas, Litchard.

10.15am. New beginners class. For details ring 01656 784991 • CORNELLY LUNCHEON CLUB @ Cornelly Community Centre, 12.30pm. All welcome for good home cooked food, set meal £3.50 (main meal/pudding and t/coffee). Great company great food! Also on a Thursday • CYLCH TI & FI (BILINGUAL MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP), PORTHCAWL Ti a Fi Tabernacle, Neuadd Eglwys Tabernacle Church Hall, Elder Lane, Bridgend, 12.45 –2.15pm.

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for beginners; 7–8pm for regulars. All instruments provided. Contact Aaron at www.slappingskins.co.uk • STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, PENCOED Pencoed Library. 2.30pm.

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

Stage 2: 11am–12.00pm. For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk • SLIMMING WORLD BLBC, Cefn Cribwr @7.30pm. Tel Bev: 07912172674 • 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 • TABERNACL MUSIC SOCIETY CHOIR PRACTICE, BRIDGEND @ Tabernacl Chapel, Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–8.45pm. Mixed Voice. New members welcome. Tel: 07974 765578 • TAI BO KICK AEROBICS, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre. 7.15–8.15pm. Male & female, all ages welcome! Kids Tae Kwon Do 6.15–7pm. Instructor Sarah Panes, Qualified Tai Bo & 2nd Degree Black Belt ITF TKD Instructor. Contact: 01656 743478 or 07773 041339 • 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

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• BOOGIE BEAT MUSIC & MOVEMENT Classes for up to age 5yrs. 2–2.45pm @ Pencoed Pavillion (next to swimming pool). To book a free trial contact Nicky on 07789 688447 nickygreenway@boogiebeat.co.uk www.boogiebeat.co.uk • BOWLS, PORTHCAWL @ Griffin Park, from 4pm. From beginners to players with years of experience. Also on Sundays from 4pm and Fridays from 2.30pm. All welcome. Call Derrick on 01656 784149 • BRIDGEND INVOLVEMENT GROUP ‘Peer support in recovery’.

1–3pm @ ARC, Quarella Road, Bridgend.

Service user led group, providing support and information for people affected by drug and alcohol and their families. Contact Linda: 1656 763117 (Mondays only), abm.bigbridgend@ wales.nhs.uk • BRIDGEND COUNTY SHOW MEETINGS @ Bridgend Festivals Office, Cambria House, Wyndham St. 1st Wed of the month at 6.30pm. Tel: 01656 661338 www.bridgend-events.co.uk • 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP • BRIDGEND PARKINSONS Silverbirch Beaver Colony. Ages 6–8, GROUP Every 2nd Wednesday @ Llys 4.30–5.45pm. Cornelly Scout & Guide Faen Community Hall, Quarella Road.

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Tel: 01656 720791 Contact Rob on F700pff@aol.com or • BRIDGEND YOUTH THEATRE 01656 746564 WORKSHOPS Junior & Youth • 1ST PORTHCAWL SCOUT Theatre Workshops (5–25). Grand GROUP Cubs (8–10½yrs) Pavilion, Porthcawl. Wednesdays, 5.30–7.15pm. Woodland Hall, Woodland Saturdays & Sundays during term-time.

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

Fenton Place, Porthcawl 5.30–6.30pm Email: pavilion@bridgend.gov.uk throughout school term. Ages 6–12.

• CAFE FOR CARERS & CARED A fun Welsh medium youth group.

FOR, PORTHCAWL All welcome. caelleucu@aol.com or 07790 216312 Run by Bridgend County Crossroads.

• ATTENTION ALL RAFA CLUB 12.30–3.30pm at Trinity Church, MEMBERS! For your entertainment Porthcawl. Info and advice for Carers. bingo is held at the club at 7.30pm.

Disabled access. 01656 784100 Guests are welcome • CIVIL SERVICE CLUB Every 3rd • BADMINTON COACHING, Wednesday of the month at All Saints KENFIG HILL @ Cynffig Sports Church Hall, Victoria Ave, Porthcawl, Hall. 6–7pm, 7–11yrs. £1.50. Call Debbie 2pm. Activities, talks, outings, meals out, 07890 582636 etc. All welcome. More info: Alf, 01656 • BALLROOM & LATIN Beginners & 782433 or Elaine, 01656 784271 improvers 7–9pm @ The Dance Centre, • CEFN CRIBWR MOTHER, Bridgend. 01656 652165 BABIES & TODDLERS @ Cefn www.dancecentre-bridgend.com Cribwr Community Hall 10–11.30am.

• BODY TONING - PILATES £1.50 per child. Newborns+. 07787 (mat required) Use of weights and 578295 resistance bands optional. 9.45–10.45am • COR BRO OGWR, BRIDGEND Awel y Mor Community Centre, Mixed choir @ Tabernacl Church, Porthcawl.

Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–9pm. All months to 3 years. www.tumbletots. com/cardiff-south or 01446 500526 (times vary according to age) • 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. At Unitarian Chapel, Nottage: 1–2.30pm and 7.15–9pm.

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Thursday • 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP Scout Troop. Ages 10–14, 7–9pm @ Cornelly Scout & Guide Hall, Meadow Street, North Corrnelly. Contact Rob on F700pff@aol.com or 01656 746564 • 1ST PORTHCAWL SCOUT GROUP BEAVER COLONY 6–8yrs. 5.15–6.30pm @ Woodland Hall, Woodland, Avenue, Porthcawl. Meirion 784711; davidmann.lewis@virgin.net • AEROBICS CLASS, BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion (next to the community Centre) 6.15–7.15pm. Call Debbie 07779 709814 • ARCHAEOLOGY CYMRU BRIDGEND 2pm at the Hope Baptist Church, Station Hill, Bridgend CF31 1EA. We will examine reconstructing the

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• 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 • SLIMMING WORLD, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity Church.

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

Other classes held throughout the Borough. Instructor G Lake, email: Caringspirit15@yahoo.co.uk • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL with Carol Curtis-Jones, British Wheel of Yoga teacher. At Unitarian Chapel, Nottage: 7.15–9pm. Beginners welcome.

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

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PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library, 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm.

Tel: 01656 754845 www.bridgend.gov. uk/libraries • LINE DANCING, BRACKLA Brackla Community Centre 10.30–12.

Beginners welcome. Mostly over 50s.

Phone Pat on 01656 785148 for info.

• 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 Trinity Church, Porthcawl.

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 • PARENT/CARER & CHILD GET CREATIVE Cost £4 @ 10am-11am.

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

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welcome. 01656 784180. www.Cor-BroOgwr.com • CORNELLY & KENFIG HILL PUMAS FOOTBALL CLUB @ Cynffig Comprehensive School Girls Gym. 5–6pm. Ages 5–7yrs. Boys & Girls welcome. Contact Mark for details: 07929 969259/ nmedewar@aol.com www.siobhangrice.com • CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE - MORGANNWG Last Wednesday of the month. Friendship/Social Group @ the Salthouse, Porthcawl, 12.30pm.

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

Baby Massage Courses and Alpha Bugs classes also available. Contact Helen: 01656 818727 / 07795 150602 / info@discoverytots.co.uk / www. discoverytots.co.uk Classes Thursday @ Bijou, Cowbridge too (free play included) • HATHA YOGA, BRACKLA All levels welcome. 8–9.30pm @ Brackla sports centre, Bramble way, Brackla CF31 2PQ. Contact Michele: 07793 544 956, michelelambert 21@hotmail.com www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk • HATHA YOGA CLASSES, PYLE 6.30pm @ The Life Centre. All levels welcome. Contact Alan Davies, British Wheel of Yoga Teacher, on 01639 888705 • JUDOKWAI, BRIDGEND @ Cefn Glas, Bridgend, 07530 700243 (Andrew).

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

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

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landscape in the past around Glamorgan, and further a field. Archaeologists' reconstruct the landscape around locations such as Bridgend, to understand the lives of our ancestors, why not come along and see how it's done. Open to anyone with a passion for archaeology. For further details contact Archaeology Cymru at: 07751 255725, or email: karljlangford@hotmail.com • ASPERGER'S SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP by Spectrum, a charitable organisation set up to provide information and support to adults with Asperger`s Syndrome. At the YMCA in Porthcawl, 11.30–2.30 on the 1st floor.

For details call Susan 01656 772534 • BINGO & SOCIAL AFTERNOON, PORTHCAWL @ Awel-y-Mor Centre, 1.45–4pm. All welcome.

• BREASTFEEDING GROUP, PORTHCAWL @ the YMCA, John Stree, Porthcawl, 10–12, only in term time. Claire and Carol: 07973 898219 • BRIDGEND CARERS, PORTHCAWL 1st Thurs of every month, 10am–1pm, Trinity Church, John Street. Advice and information for carers.

More info: 01656 658479 • 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 • COFFEE MORNING/OPEN HOUSE @ Cornelly Community Church, Greenfield Terrace, 9.30–12.

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

10.30–11.30am. Based on Pilates. £4.

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

Tel: Sue 01656 659676 • HATHA YOGA, BRYNCETHIN All levels welcome. 7–8.30pm @ Ynysawdre Parish Hall, Bryn Road, Tondu, CF32 9EF. Contact Michele: 07793 544 956, michelelambert 21@hotmail.com

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

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

6–7pm. Loose clothing to start • LADIES ONLY FITNESS SESSIONS, SOUTH CORNELLY @ 2tone fitness, South Cornelly Trading estate. 8–9pm. Please phone Jo on 07730 676664 or 01656 670064 for more details • LIBRARY READERS’ GROUP, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre, every 3rd Thurs of the month at 7pm. Tel: 01656 754850 www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries • LIFEGUARD CLUB - POOL TRAINING, PYLE @ Pyle Pool 8–10am. Tel: (01656) 771380 for details or www.restbaylifeguards.org.uk • MID GLAMORGAN MIXED CHOIR, PENCOED (Term time only) in The Bowls Club, Pencoed from 7.15–9pm. Call Louise Baker on 01656 667451 timohagan388@hotmail.com • ORIGINAL ARTISTS ACOUSTIC EVENING Every fortnight at the Seahorse, 9pm, in aid of BOBATH Centre for Cerebral Palsy. To play on one of these evenings please contact Nikki on 07916 342370. Small fee to each act.

• PENCOED LIFESAVING CLUB @ Pencoed Swimming Pool. If you're aged 9-18 and would like to learn lifesaving skills with the opportunity to pursue nationally recognised qualifications in a friendly and fun environment then come along between 7pm-8pm to experience what we offer – bring your bathers – or phone Sarah on 07825 670905 for more details • PORTHCAWL DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB @ Awel-y-Mor, Porthcawl, 7pm. Contact Tricia: 01656 785794. Also on a Saturday • PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB 5–6.30pm @ Awel Y Mor Community Centre, for Graded Martial Arts students of all ages/with gradings every 3 months. Call Christian Whale (5th Dan) on 07784 317151 • PORTHCAWL WI Every 4th Thurs @ All Saints Church, Porthcawl, 2–4pm • PREGNANCY YOGA @ Litchard Infants School, 6–7.15pm. A time for you and your baby, suitable from 16 weeks.

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

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

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

• SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS 10–11am at the Y Centre Porthcawl and 9.30–10.30am at Cwrt Anghorfa (next to The Tap Public House). Contact Marie on 01656 870339 for further information • STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL, BRIDGEND Performing arts classes, ages 3–18. Contact Helene on 01446 781454. www.stagecoach. co.uk/bridgend. Also on Friday & Saturday • TAI BO KICK AEROBICS, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre 7.15–8.15pm. Male & female, all ages welcome! Instructor Sarah Panes, Qualified Tai Bo & 2nd Degree Black Belt ITF TKD Instructor.

Kids Tae Kwon Do 6–7pm. Call Sarah: 01656 743478 or 07773 041339 • TI A FI Y SGER PARENT TODDLER GROUP 9–11am.

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

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

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

Friday • ARCHAEOLOGY CYMRU

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

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 • BOOGIE BEAT MUSIC & MOVEMENT Classes for up to age 5yrs. 9.30–10.15am @ Awel y Mor Community Centre, Porthcawl. To book your free trial contact NICKY on 07789 688447 nickygreenway@boogiebeat. co.uk www.boogiebeat.co.uk • BOUNCE & RHYME SESSIONS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS @ Aberkenfig Library. 10am. 01656 754820, abkenlib@bridgend.gov.uk. Also @ Pyle Life Centre, every 1st Friday of the month, 2pm. 01656 754850 pylelib@ bridgend.gov.uk • BRIDGEND FUCHSIA SOCIETY, YNYSAWDRE @ Ynysawdre Community Centre. 1st Friday of the month, 7pm. All welcome! Call 01656 661338 / 07976 430086. king-barry@ btconnect.com • BRIDGEND WRITERS’ CIRCLE, BRIDGEND @ Bryntirion & Laleston Community Hall, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion, CF31 4EF. 01656 772738. www.bridgendwriters.webs.com • BUZZ SOFTPLAY (inc. messy play) 10.30am–midday - BCLC Cefn Cribwr. www.mybclc.org/ 01656 745655.

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

• 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 01656 650360, courseinfosouth@swales.wea.org.uk • KOREAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL TANG SOO DO @ All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. Martial arts for the whole family. Tiger Tots: 4–6yrs: 6–6.30pm; Dragons: 7–12 yrs 6.30–7.30pm; Adults: 13yrs+: 7.30–8.30pm. Tel 07788 482450 e-mail: porthcawltsd@btinternet.com. www.ttfuk.co.uk Also on Tuesdays • MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, BRIDGEND Term time only @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl.

Aged 3 months–4 years. Contact Emma for a free trial 01656 649190. www. monkeymusic.co.uk • PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS CLUB (Term time only) Classes from 4.45–7.15pm, please call for details Limited places. Register your child in our fun packed classes. Existing members guaranteed a place. Tel: 07971 476738 • PORTHCAWL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Last Friday of the month in the Unitarian Church School Room, Nottage, 10.30am. More info: 01656 783071

• SEQUENCE DANCING, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity church 8–10.15pm. £2.50. 01656 782606 • SENSHI DO ‘The Warriors Way’ KARATE & KICKBOXING, BRIDGEND @ Brackla Community Centre, Whitethorne drive, Brackla, Bridgend. 6.30–7.30pm. All levels, beginners welcome. Call 07791 412864, email bkkc@live.co.uk • SHOUT – FOR OVER 50s, PORTHCAWL 1st Friday of month.

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

Tel: 01656 786463 • SING AND SIGN, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, BRIDGEND @ 9.45–10.45am. For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@singandsign. co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk • STAY AND PLAY GROUP FOR TWINS/MULTIPLES Any children will be the responsibility of the parent/ carer they are with. Mums-to-be welcome. 12–2pm at Coity Higher Community Centre, Heol West Plas, Philip Square, Litchard, CF35 6BA. Contact: Kathryn Baker 07824 876945, twinklebridgend@aol.com or Facebook Twin-kle Twin-kle Twin Group Bridgend • TAI CHI, BRIDGEND @ Bridgend Recreation Centre, 7–8.30pm. Beginners welcome. John Jones, Chief Instructor. sunsdragon@hotmail.com • TAI CHI CLASS Traditional Sun Style Taijiquan. Pyle Church Hall. 10–11am.

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

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

Kyo Sa Nim Gareth Powell: 01656 659592/ 07884 295499/gareth.powell@ tangsoodo.co.uk • TI Â FI AR LAN Y MÔR BILINGUAL PARENT TODDLER GROUP 10am-11:30am. All Saints Church Vestry, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. Call: Lou on 07966 313609 • TIMESIGNS ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD WORKSHOPS, BRIDGEND Meet at Bridgend Train Station, 10am. Looking at the archaeological landscape, through all periods. Walking boots and flask 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 • TWINS & MULTIPLES GROUP, PYLE @ Once Upon A Playtime in Bridgend, 10am–12 noon. Clare Roberts: 07932 972200, d.c.roberts@sky.com • WELSH KARATE UNION PORTHCAWL CLUB @ Porthcawl Community Hall, Porthcawl Comprehensive School. 6–8pm. www. welshkarateunion.org • ZUMBA @ Kenfig Labour Club.

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KENFIG NATIONAL NATURE Or just play for fun. Tel: 01656 783380 RESERVE 3rd Saturday of the month, • ST DAVID’S JUNIOR CHURCH @ 9am–12pm. Enjoy walks with the warden, St David’s Church, Florence St, Porthcawl. in association with Glamorgan Bird Term time only, 9.30–10.30am. Play Club. Meet at the Reserve Centre. Free games, sing songs, read stories and do admission and car park. 01656 743386 craft. New group for 0–5 year olds (under • BRIDGEND RAMBLERS A • BORE COFFI/COFFEE 2s must bring a parent) weekly programme of three walks: long MORNING, PORTHCAWL @ • ST JOHN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL, (10–12m), medium (7–9m) and short Tabernacl New Hall, Fenton Place NEWTON Age 3+ every Sunday, (4–6m). Meet at Bridgend Rec Centre.

10.30am–12pm. 1st Sat of the month.

11am–12 noon, in the schoolroom We’re gone by 9 am for long and 9:30 For Welsh learners and Welsh speakers opposite the church on the green. Great for medium and short walks. See www. to meet for a chat. A warm welcome to stories, drawing, singing, with Janet and bridgendramblers.co.uk for program. all – croeso cynnes i bawb Bev, followed by squash and a biscuit.

• CAR BOOT SALE, BRIDGEND • CAR BOOT SALES, BRIDGEND Come along any Sunday, we would love @ the multistorey car park next to Aldi, @ The West House Pub. 9am–12pm. Set to see you!

7am–12pm. 80–200 car boot stalls each up 8am. Cars £5/Vans £8. All proceeds • SENSHI DO ‘The Warriors week! All proceeds invested into events to local charities. Please contact Rob & Way’ KARATE & KICKBOXING, in Bridgend. Tel: 01656 661338 Helen on 01656 653809 BRIDGEND @ 3rd Bridgend Scouts • CAR BOOT SALES at the Rest • CHILDREN’S ART & CRAFT Hall, Llangewydd Rd Bryntirion, Bridgend.

Porthcawl 6am ‘til late. Extremely WORKSHOPS, PORTHCAWL 6pm till 7pm Karate and 7pm to 8pm popular events – really lovely family days 10.30–11.45am, Crafty Little Creations Kickboxing/MMA. All levels, beginners out. Hot & cold refreshments served @ Porthcawl RFC. Call Sue on (01656) welcome. Call 07791 412864 email throughout the day from our new cafe – 788420/ 07791 476882 bkkc@live.co.uk Also, Tuesdays open daily 10am–4pm, early on car boot • INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE @ 7–8pm karate. Beginners and all levels Sundays. Sellers £6/car and £12/van.

Awel-y-Mor, Porthcawl. First 3 Saturdays welcome. Call Paul Evans: 07791 412864 More info: 01656 772066 of every month. 9am–12pm. Phone • SINGLES RENDEZVOUS CLUB, • CIRCLE OF LIGHT 01656 657463 to book. Free tea, coffee BRIDGEND @ the Brewery Field, SPIRITUALIST CHURCH, & biscuits Rugby Club, Tondu Road, Bridgend. For PORTHCAWL @ Awel y Mor Centre.

• LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Saturday single over 30s. 8pm to midnight. Free, 6pm. itstriza@talk21.com nights @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. £2 entry £4. Smart dress. 01656 773330 or • INDOOR 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL, • MEMBERS AND GUESTS OF MAESTEG @ Maesteg Comprehensive. email oursinglesclub@gmail.com THE RAFA CLUB, PORTHCAWL 11am–6pm. Adults 16+. Contact Phil: are invited to enjoy bingo at 7.30pm.

0753 5254290; philipnmorgan@sky.com Followed by live entertainment by top • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 5–7pm class artists till 11.30pm @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. Plus karaoke • PORTHCAWL & DISTRICT until late!

ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS @ the old Police Station Gallery, John Street. 11am–4.30pm.

FREE. Also on the rest of the week • PRAM FITNESS, PORTHCAWL 1.30–2.30pm @ the Salthouse, Porthcawl. Specialist outdoor post-natal exercise class for mums whilst baby enjoys a ride in their pram. Contact Sarah on 07917 276788. Email sarahdowson@sky.com Bring up to 4 items of • ROCK CLUB, PORTHCAWL clothing each Music workshops for 8–16years old.

The amount of items you bring is the amount of items Learning, training, jamming, singers, you can swap meeting new friends, playing in a band.

Shoes are to be in new condition - unworn with or Learn and perform regularly! All levels, without the box guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, singers, (shoes will be checked at the desk) all welcome. Book a place on 01656 Clothes to be in good clean condition 786319. Rock & Arts Club, 41 John Street, Bags to be in excellent condition Porthcawl Town/ www.rockclub.org.uk - clean inside, all zips and fastenings to be in working order • SILURES ART GALLERY, Strictly no jeans, t-shirts or PORTHCAWL Open every Weekend beachwear and Bank Holidays 11am to 4.30pm at 40 Please Note –You may go home with less items than what you South Road. New exhibition each month originally brought or may even with free admission. www.silures.co.uk go home empty handed.

• ST JOHN AMBULANCE Adults @ Trinity Church. 6–7.30pm. Call 01656 786869 for more information • STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library 2.30pm. 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.

CALL FOR TICKETS PORTHCAWL: @ Gilgal Church Hall, Tel: 07710 559970 - Email: stylediscovery@live.com Woodlands Ave Porthcawl. 3–5yrs beauty 10.30–11.30am, 6–10yrs 11.30–12.30pm, 11–18yrs 12.30–1.30pm. More info: 07974 904181. www.popstarsdancestudios.co.uk • TAI CHI All Saints Church, Victoria Ave, Porthcawl 10–11am. Fair Lady-Sleeping Tiger Tai Chi. 01656 785014

Sunday

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Go Bananas this Fairtrade Fortnight

Indulge yourself this Fairtrade Fortnight, with a series of gastronomic events from Sustainable Wales and SUSSED. All welcome.

SUSSED Café open all fortnight. Sustainable Wales are delighted to welcome international guest Sandra Joseph, a Fairtrade banana producer from Saint Lucia, on Wednesday 6th March at 1pm. Sandra will give a short presentation on how Fairtrade has affected her life, family and community.

Expect to go bananas with banana cake and other banana-

PAODS to stage OLIVER!

Nothing works on the stage like a well-crafted tale, and 'OLIVER!' is just such a show.

Opening in London’s New Theatre over 50 years ago with an initial run of over 2,600 performances, 'OLIVER!' is based on the Dickens novel, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, and is packed with wonderful songs such as 'Food, Glorious Food', 'I’d do Anything', 'Where

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based treats. Even Sustainable Wales’ ‘Smoothie Bike’ will be making an appearance, dishing out deliciously fun banana smoothies.

Porthcawl’s most exciting cake-baking competition and ‘all you can eat’ glutton-fest is back on Saturday 9th March.

If you intend to enter please bring your Fairtrade cake/s at 10.30am - opening to public tasting at 11am. Entry is free to bakers, £2.95 to adults and £1.50 to children. Will you be the one to knock the twicecrowned ‘Bake-off King’ off his sugary throne?

A selection of free Fairtrade coffee, tea and chocolate will be available at SUSSED throughout Fairtrade Fortnight.

Pop into the SUSSED Café and taste the Fairtrade goodness for yourself.

All events will take place in The Green Room (above SUSSED, 4 – 5 James Street, Porthcawl), with proceeds going to Sustainable Wales.

MICHAEL GORE

is Love?', 'As Long As He Needs Me', and 'Consider Yourself' and at the same time retains the pathos and drama of the original source. This wonderful musical vividly brings to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more and PAODS are proud to stage this ever-popular show at the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl from Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th April at 7.30pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

Rehearsals are now well underway with the childrens’ chorus itself containing a multitude of local talent many of whom have already made many appearances on the Pavilion stage.

Be the first to get your tickets so that you wont have to "pick a pocket or two" to get in.

Tickets: £13–£11 (Concessions £12–£10). Available from PAODS Hotline 01656 788148 or the Pavilion box office.

CHRIS JONES

Phil Rixon’s 2013 Charity Show – Queen Again This year’s show is again at the Grand Pavilion, and takes place on Saturday 4th May, which is Mayday weekend.

Following their tremendous success at last year’s show, and by public demand, the headline act will again be local Queen Tribute band, Night At The Opera, featuring Paul Chappell as Freddie Mercury, Dave on base guitar, Stewart on keyboard, Craig on drums and Paul Greham on lead guitar. Supporting them this year will be top local DJ Robbie Owen.

The theatre layout will be cabaret seating of tables of ten downstairs, with room for

Porthcawl A-GoGo, Dance Sounds of the Sixties, Velindre Cancer Centre Fund Raiser

dancing, and seating in the balcony.

The chosen charity this year is LATCH, the South Wales based charity for children diagnosed with leukaemia and cancer, founded in 1982. The charity has many connections with Porthcawl.

Please book early, as already, nearly half of the tables have been reserved. Tickets on sale from 1st March, and are the same as last year, £15 each downstairs, and £13 in the balcony.

Phil thanks the acts for their help, manager Mark Phillips and staff at the Pavilion, and the Public for their continued support of his charity shows.

PHIL RIXON

On Saturday 29th June 2013 at Porthcawl Grand Pavilion starting at 8pm there will be another Dance Sounds of The Sixties fundraiser event in aid of Velindre Cancer Centre.

Dress to Impress in the Style of the Sixties is once again the theme, as all you who supported last year's event will know.

Tickets are £6 and will be available nearer the time from The Grand Pavilion Box Office.

Last year £1,673 was donated to Velindre Cancer Centre and we would really like to beat this amount this year so we need your support.

So put this date in you diary and get your outfit and dancing shoes ready for another great night!

KEVIN MCCARTHY

Coastal Erosion Survey along our wonderful coast Every Monday we are examining the changes at our coastal Hill-forts from Sully, The Bulwarks Porthkerry, Colhugh, Summerhouse Point Nash and Dunravern.

The aim is to understand the level of erosion occurring at

this delicate Iron Age Archaeological resource. We use GPS and surveying equipment and invite members of the public to become involved.

For further details, please contact Archaeology Cymru on: 07751 255725 and email: archaeologycymru@live.co.uk KARL-JAMES LANGFORD

Archaeology Cymru

To all mums that are pregnant or breastfeeding…

Thank you for coming to PIPS, YMCA in 2013. It is reassuring!

We have a few mum’s stories relating to why breastfeeding is a lovely way to feed your baby.

• It helped a mum bond with her baby, as this concerned her during pregnancy. She loves the group, making new friends and keen to become

The Rest Holiday Hotel diary

The start of our season is fast approaching.

The staff have been working tirelessly decorating and refurbishing many parts of our much loved building and the results are certainly worth seeing.

With this in mind, we would like to extend a warm invitation to you all to come along to our Spring Open Day/Coffee Morning, is to be held on Thursday 14th March between

a Peer Supporter, to support mums who need some encouragement.

• Another said that feeding times are for her only and it is a time where you have to relax and sit down. It helps with losing the baby weight too!

Handy tips: get organised before sitting down to breastfeed – a drink, remote or a magazine. Perseverance is definitely what’s needed, it’s not always easy to breastfeed but our groups will help if you need support or advice.

Eden Café, Clarks (Porthcawl, seating in children’s area) Seren Fach, Pietros, Sidolis, Fulgonis, Welsh Deli, Pier and Pavilion Café are breastfeeding welcome.

We are holding a Tabletop Sale, Saturday 13th April at 2.30pm at Awel-y-Mor (selling baby items). Contact Sam on welshbird99@yahoo.co.uk if you require details. Or visit us at the YMCA, Thursday at 10am (term time).

SAM HOWELLS

Phil Rixon Charity Show 2013

QUEEN

Again!

Saturday 4th May Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl

Local Queen tribute band with Paul Chappell as Freddie Mercury!

Supported by top local DJ Robbie Owen

Tickets: £15/ £13 From the Grand Pavilion box office, 01656 815995 Proceeds to LATCH – Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity

10am - 4pm.

This is the perfect opportunity to spend some time in this unique building, and our friendly staff will be pleased to proudly show you around.

You will be able to soak up the atmosphere in our many glorious lounges, and view our spacious bedrooms many of which have stunning sea views.

You can travel with us from past to present with our superb presentation.

There will also be an array of stalls and for only £1.50 ticket you can enjoy a coffee and scone, and your ticket will then be entered into our free prize draw.

From 12.30pm a superb twocourse buffet lunch for only £8.00 including tea or coffee.

For the forthcoming year, please remember that our Car Boot Sales will be held every Sunday and our café will be open every day from 25th March.

LINDA WADE & STAFF

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Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club presentations

Club Captain, Lady Champion, Ladies Vice Captain 2012

In the depths of winter, when golf is in short supply, Presentation Night is an opportunity to come together and celebrate.

Introductions were by Simon Hopkin, presentations by Club Captain Barrie Edwards and Ladies’ Captain Alison Evans.

The achievements of the Juniors were recognised on the night and the Coates Merit Shield for his contribution to their success was made to Ian Booth. No one, except Ian himself, was surprised at this prestigious award.

Porthcawl surf report As winter 2012-13 comes to a partially-welcome end, there is something it will be remembered fondly for: the waves.

That same superstorm that sent the feted 100-ft wave to Portugal did two massive favours for local surfers. Firstly, it gave us one of the most incredible swells we've seen in years - four days of huge,

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A new Club Champion, Carwyn Hammond, was crowned.

The achievements of the Ladies’ Club Champion were read out and young Ella Griffiths is obviously going places in the golfing world. The Tom Furneaux received his prize as Junior Champion.

The convivial atmosphere of the night was enhanced by the singer Christine Black who sang as winners' cups were filled with champagne and cocktails.

Members appreciate that in spite of the weather, the course was always open due to its free-draining nature.

Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club welcomes all golfers. Take advantage of our special deals, particularly the winter four ball offer.

Kickboxing results from the ICO English Championships

01656 783093/ 771613 www.pandkgolfclub.co.uk

This was Jordan Williams (15 years old from the Scorpions Kickboxing club Bridgend) first competition after his success in the ICO Kickboxing World Championships in Paris at the end of last year, where he won a silver medal.

Jordan has only been kickboxing for 13 months.

Jordan competed in the ICO English Kickboxing Open Championships in Birmingham

lined up peaks across all of Porthcawl's west-facing spots, as well as a stiff offshore wind that groomed the waves in to perfect barrels. Secondly, the system dumped over a foot of snow on the rest of South Wales, keeping lineups relatively empty and in some cases affording keen surfers an excuse to (reluctantly, of course) stay home from work! That said, some of the evening sessions turned out to be the best of the lot. Math Hapgood was

able to celebrate the birth of his new baby daughter Bobbie with a couple of sunset barrels.

Only a few month old, that kid has already witnessed one of the best spells of surf in recent memory! Meanwhile, a ripping George Schofield got to warm up for his trip to Western Oz in conditions he'll be hard pushed to find anywhere else.

After that a thumping storm pushed through, offering some excellent days along the eastern breaks, before another week of epic, clean conditions preceded the eventual breakthrough of some milder weather. This second swell of the month coincided with huge spring tides, allowing some of the rarest spots around Porthcawl to fire, for those keen enough to forego the usual places to surf. A crew including Greg Owen, Martin John (who’s been putting some really stylish combos together on his longboard), Chris Seage and Ezra Hames made an as-

JACK MCKEE

recently, where he competed in two competitions, Boys Junior 13–17 year old 60–65kg class continuous and points.

In the continuous competition first he fought in three fights against some very accomplished competitors.

Jordan fought with poise and composure, he controlled the fights from start to finish never letting his opponents a chance to get the upper hand. Jordan won gold, becoming English Champion in his class. The referee congratulated both fighters on the extremely high standard of the fight.

Jordan then had to immediately leave the ring and step on the mat for his points fight, and he ended up with silver outstanding, considering what he had just done.

We are still looking for sponsorship so if any company would like to sponsor Jordan please contact us on 07887 565922 or e-mail us on ziggycfor@yahoo.co.uk MARK WILLIAMS

sault on one sketchy low-tide drainer, while Brad Hockeridge, Steve Childs and Gary Lewis all locked in to some ferociously hollow tubes just around the corner.

All of the above in mind, it has been extremely cold – despite water temps having stayed unusually high for most of the winter. A relatively balmy ten degrees did eventually drop to eight just as we were all starting to think we’d gotten away with it. The simple formula of wet and windy = warmer, while clear and dry = cold has been in force. Any day now though, that goes in to reverse.

Surfers will keep watching these patterns with interest and mixed emotions. We’re all missing the warmer weather, but let’s hope there are a few more of those grinding swells to come too!

See you in the water.

TOM ANDERSON www.tomandersonbooks.com

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saw many roads and pavements covered in snow. These long runs are most important for the endurance event and the rewards for the commitment shown during the awful January weather will soon be evident come spring.

There are two remaining fixtures left in the 2012/13 West Glamorgan X/C league and it looks increasingly difficult for the Men’s Senior team to hold on to their current Division One status. They currently lie second from bottom on eight points, two points adrift from Tata Steel. A good result at the next fixture on Sunday 24th February will take it down to the wire for the last remaining race in early March. The Men’s Veteran team should hold on to their status in Division Two after a good performance at Margam. The Ladies team look safe in Division One and currently lie in third place showing the consistency needed to survive in the higher division.

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The Co-operative manager Chris Evans was pleased to be able to donate £2,148.18 to the charity and the Drovers Run raised a further £1340.05.

The photograph shows staff member Glen handing over the cheque to Paul Bigmore trustee to the charity. Glen was one of the staff who undertook a gruelling 24 hour sponsored walk with two other young members Rebecca and Kevin.

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