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Re: Nottage traffic Politicking Porthcawl Dear Editor, I have been asked on several occasions why I have decided to stand for election in the forthcoming by-election in West Central ward, Porthcawl.

If a seat becomes vacant, I do not agree with people being ‘co-opted’ onto the town council by a few party members without going though a democratic election process, unless there is less than a year left of their term. All other councillors have earned their seats, so no-one should be allowed in ‘through the back door’ and be elected without the consent of the electorate.

I am standing as an Independent candidate because I do not believe party politicking

Medals appeal Dear Editor, I am appealing for any information regarding the whereabouts of my uncle's medals from the Second World War. My uncle, Selwyn Morris, was a flight engineer on Lancaster Bombers in No 44 Rhodesia Squadron and the medals were of sentimental value to the family. Sadly my Aunt Sadie developed dementia and during the early stages of the illness started to act out of character.

We discovered she had sold the

should continue to interfere with local affairs and Porthcawl has suffered badly because of party political point-scoring for decades. Some councillors are there simply to support their party and I have attended more Town Council meetings than some of those elected to represent their constituents.

This is such a shame when so much can be done by putting Porthcawl first and not simply ‘toeing the party line’. We should save politics for national level and all work together locally to ensure we represent the opinions and voice the concerns of our community.

LORRIE DESMOND-WILLIAMS

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medals to a local man without our knowledge insisting the medals would go to the RAF museum in London. Despite several phone calls to the office concerned they have not turned up.

My aunt would often talk about my uncle with great pride and I know if she had been well would never have sold his medals out of the family. Please phone Sara on 01656 771814.

SARA ROSSINI

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Dear Editor, With regard to my suggestions relevant to a possible one-way traffic system at the heart of Nottage village I take this opportunity to update the supporters and dissenters of that proposal.

The Porthcawl Town Clerk added my letters of concern to the agenda of a full Town Council meeting so the issues could be raised and debated.

The Town Clerk's reply was brief. She stated that the Town Council could not comment on the matters raised as they were 'outside' of the remit of the Town Council. One wonders what would constitute 'inside' of their remit.

However, Councillor Norah Clarke did pass on my sugges-

Re: new ideas for the regeneration Dear Editor, I am writing in to respond to Mr Silly’s ridiculous letter from last month's issue.

Porthcawl has never had any sort of naval history, never mind a rich one; the idea about encouraging brawling in the streets is also equally as ridiculous. The Jennings building is a fine building and even though I would go along with the idea of a dance hall, I find the suggestion of sailors hanging around quite depraved. Maybe Mr Silly would like to help the council with some serious sug-

tions to the new highways guru at BCBC who in turn replied with an equally brief reply stating that in effect he agreed with his predecessor who had found against a similar quest.

End of story!

To this end I can now put the matter to rest and in consequence I am part-exchanging my Nissan Micra for a horse of fifteen hands and a cart with pneumatic tyres.

I have learned 'giddy-up', 'walk on' and 'whoa' and now feel ready to hit the road with my new mode of transport.

My first trip will be through Nottage village and on to the offices of the Flat Earth Society whereupon I will enrol.

Finally, thank you to all who supported my ideas via email, I appreciate your time and trouble.

T ELMYN-HUGHES Porthcawl gestions!

The talk of aliens and pirates also leads me to believe that he needs to see a doctor and maybe the Editor should police the letters rather more stringently, instead of allowing the wild rantings of a madman to degrade this fine magazine. Finally I have my point to make.

As the Jennings building is over 600 years old and was built to house the original lifeboat (which was made of straw), maybe a better idea would be to make it into a museum of local history.

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Dear Editor, County Borough Cllr Pauline James and Pyle Ward Cllr said: "Yet again this company has shown complete contempt for the wishes of local people. So far they haven't been able to fill a hole in the ground, who would trust them with a housing project of the scale they are talking about? We expect full restoration, as initially agreed,

not more of these far-fetched, carrot and stick pipe dreams.

People deserve an end to the uncertainty this company continually brings to the area."

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More praise for our health services Dear Editor, There have been several occasions in the past when I have thanked God, people and events for many things and last weekend was one such time.

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I was taken to A&E which was chock-a-block with patients.

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Re: SHOUT, SHOUT, let it all out Dear Editor, Please allow us the opportunity to reply to Dave Stein.

Yes Porthcawl ‘SHOUT’ does speak out wherever and whenever our members identify that Porthcawl is being neglected or ignored. Yes we write angry letters when we see that our town is being allowed to deteriorate. Yes we have a declared intent to put the ‘pride back in Porthcawl’ and we welcome anyone who will join us in achieving this purpose. As a non party political organisation we believe that ‘together we can make a difference’ and we have the determination to hold the authorities to account for their actions. Porthcawl ‘SHOUT’ was established in 2003 as part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s Strategy for Older People intended to give the 50 plus age group of older members of society a voice in their own communities. Porthcawl ‘SHOUT’ has evolved into a well respected organisation that has created a Forum where anyone, irrespective of age, can now raise issues

Dead Dock Street Dear Editor, Many readers have asked me to reply to Avril Lake's letter, which contained strong criticism of my suggestions to upgrade and bring to life Dock Street.

Praise and criticism are good and healthy during any discussion but it was noticeable that Avril Lake was not capable of making any suggestions of her own.

I accept the fact that she was unaware that under the regeneration plans for Bridgend, properties were demolished and replaced with buildings that were of a benefit to the

that affect the wellbeing of the people and town of Porthcawl.

Our recent guest speakers have included Mr Win Griffiths, Health Board Chairman and County Councillor Bill Sage, regeneration supremo. Our November meeting will provide members with the opportunity to discuss the new Health Board proposals whilst we will be delighted to welcome the new Older People’s Commissioner, Sarah Rochira in December and our own First Minister Carwyn Jones who has accepted our invitation to join us in January. We traditionally meet at 2pm on the first Friday of each month at Trinity Church, Porthcawl and all are welcome to attend. The question of having an evening meeting will be raised with our members, in the meantime if Mr Stein or any other reader is unable to get to our meetings but has something positive and practical to propose for the good of Porthcawl you are welcome to send to: cmorte@ hotmail.com and to visit our website http://porthcawlshout. webplus.net for full information on our activites.

CLIVE MORT Hon Sec, Porthcawl SHOUT Forum towns concerned, and it is feasible that Porthcawl would be granted the same privileges.

So as a result, there would be no need for me to finance the Dock Street project, but I would if I could.

Judging by the contents of Avril Lake's letter, I hope she has not fallen into the trap of joining the negative-and-nosubstance club who are against any proposed improvements for Porthcawl.

These are my last comments on the matter and I trust Avril Lake will agree with me that it is essential and important that everybody fights for the advancement of Porthcawl.

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seum where children dressed up, carried out activities Pupils and staff really enjoyed the experience and as it to us. Thanks to Mr. Phillips, Mr. Townley and all the ork.

Nottage Primary Kieran Tantum, Ioan Williams and Dylan Williams have been selected to play for the district.

Well done to them! Thanks once again to Mr Andrews for all his continued hard work with the football team.

INSTRUMENTAL SUCCESS the positive comments were Porthcawl Congratulations to several most encouraging. Should Comprehensive of our woodwind pupils who anyone have missed our Open NEWS FROM NOTTAGE PRIMARY Exploding jelly babies, Year 5 had an excellent recently took exams.

Evening, the welcome packs volcanoes cakes were to support trip to Swansea to support They did extremely well. are still available from school.

Year 5 had an excellent trip to and Swansea their history w part of a very interesting their history work on the Olivia Pownall achieved a Interested parents should call Victorians.

They went toOpen seeEvening Theatre Nan’og01656 perform play at Porthcawl Victorians. distinction in her Grade 1 774100 toaorder one. called Comprehensive School.

They went to see Theatr na theory and Grade 2 flute.

Adam A second feature of our week was Ghost of Morfa Colliery” at the Dylan Thomas Theatre. There This recent evening was a n’Og perform a play called Williams and Patrick O’Neill was the annual Technology Exs with all three up visit Swansea Museum where children dressed up, 'The Ghost of Morfa Colliery' both to achieved merit in Grade 2 huge success cellence Awards.

This carried event was out at the Dylan Thomas Theatre. clarinet. A big thank you to Mrs venues packed. Given the organised by Mrs Thompson our pupils who attended the district football trials. artefacts.

Pupils staff enjoyed the experien appallingand weather, we werereally There was a follow up visitand handled Hnyda who works tirelessly and her technology colleagues. with the interest to Swansea our pupils to get were awarded for Townley a variWilliams and Museum Dylanwhere Williams have been selected usualwith they were a really credit delighted to to us.play Thanks to Mr.Prizes Phillips, Mr. and commitment of everyone. children dressed up, carried excellent standards. ety of categories and pupils redone out toactivities them!andThanks once again to hard Mr. Andrews for for their work.

Parents and potential pupils handledstaff SUE O’HALLORAN ceived certificates and trophies toured the site and enjoyed a artefacts. Pupils and staff really Headteacher, 01656 815540 to mark their achievements. work enjoyed with the the football team. whole range of experiences. experience and The winners and their families A particular highlight was our as usual they were a credit to then enjoyed a buffet and tour current Year 7 working with us. Thanks to Mr Phillips, Mr of the department to view the next year’s group. The aim of Townley and all the staff for winning pieces. Thanks to Mrs the exams. evening was to showcase theirour hard work.

Thompson, and well done to all eral of woodwind pupils who recently took our school, and we feel this DISTRICT FOOTBALL TRIALS the competitors and winners. ll. Congratulations to all our puwas achieved. A big thank A SLADE you to all the parents who pils who attended the district Deputy Headteacher a distinction in her Grade 1 theory and Grade 2 flute. completed the feedback forms, football trials.

rick O’Neill both achieved merit in Grade 2 clarinet. A nydaStwho works tirelessly our good pupils get reallySchool that with it gets creates habitstoSt items of food were also doClare’s School John’s that they will continue through nated through this event. The supports the St Clare’s school has received their lives.” school Interact group organised community the thumbs up from pupils Headmaster John Aguilar coma very successful cake sale as and parents at the opening of mented:football “We work hardtrials to set part of the Macmillan Biggest Through a range of recent District acher Nottage Primary School its brand new dining hall. our pupils up for success in the activities, pupils at St John’s Coffee Morning Campaign and tohealthy all ourhave pupils who district St Clare’s has appointed aCongratulations future, and promoting the the sales raised over £320football for supported the attended local ttageprimary.bridgend.gov.uk new catering company, Thomas eating is a crucial part of this. It community over the last few this worthwhile cause, one Kieran Tantum, Ioan Williams and Dylan Williams have been selecte Franks, led by Chef Manager has been proven that diet has a weeks. that senior pupils particularly Debbie Kerswell who, withfor the significant effect on attentivewanted toagain support.to Mr. Andr Children from the Nursery district.

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Debbie said: “We have created eating. The thumbs up we’ve The following day their singing tournament organised jointly Congratulations to several of our woodwind pupils who recently too menus that will help pupils of received from parents and by the Friends of St Johns, Mr of the harvest songs was enall ages keep concentration pupils suggests they hold the Gatt, Head of Sport and Year joyed at the Sandville Centre.

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Porthcawl Primary School

Thanks to all parents who attended the mathematics and curriculum meetings held recently.

The feedback from these meetings has been very encouraging.

In the last column, the work of Elizabeth Nonweiler was featured. Elizabeth is an expert in reading and synthetic phonics teaching methods who provides training not only in the in the UK but also abroad.

Elizabeth trained all classroom

Afon y Felin news PC Steve Carpenter has paid a visit to the school to talk about bullying.

The children were also shown a film to help put the message across, a valuable lesson the school endorses highly.

The school trip to St Fagans Museum was a great success. The children visited the cottages and the castle, and of course the most popular attraction, the gift shop! They designed lovespoons on the computer, and participated in many other activities.

Mrs Aubrey, from Pyle Library came to the school, to present the children that completed the summer reading scheme,

Corneli Primary It has been a busy month at Corneli Primary School.

The children in Class 10 visited the Liberty Stadium. The choir entertained members of the Old Age Pensioners’ Group and sang at the harvest festival in Maudlum church. The ‘Big Fair Bake’ event in Porthcawl was supported by the Ecocommittee and children from Class 5 and their parents.

Mrs Jan Arbery came from Pyle Library to present cer-

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based staff in the very latest techniques of promoting the highest standards of literacy.

One of our Year 5 pupils, Willis Deeks, is to be congratulated on being selected to appear at the Millennium Centre as part of a celebration of youth theatre.

Mark Haughty, our specialist keyboard teacher, continues his amazing work at the school.

Currently, Mark is working with all Year 3 pupils to develop their electronic keyboard skills.

A massive thank you to Porthcawl Library for their work on the Story Lab Reading Challenge. Our pupils who took part really appreciate your help.

ANDREW WOOD

Head Teacher, 01656 815660

Space Lab, with their certificates. The children that took part were entered into a prize draw, and the winners, Callum Thomas and Cerys Pritchard were given a bag of goodies.

The harvest festival was well attended by parents, all the classes performed their individual items, and they were fantastic, as always! All the food items collected are to be donated to the food bank.

The Christmas fayre is to be held on 30th November at 2pm. If you have any items to donate, the PFA will gladly collect from you toys, clothes etc.

All the money raised is spent on the pupils.

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tificates to those children who had taken part in this year’s summer reading challenge and we held a joyous harvest festival.

A huge thank you to everyone who generously donated food stuffs, which were then passed on to the food bank.

To celebrate European Day of Languages, the school was transported to sunny Italy!

Our day was ‘Bella!’ with fun activities, including a visit from a mysterious Signorina Rossi who taught us to sing in Italian

Newton Primary Winter draws on and Newton pupils are getting ready... dare I say it?...for Christmas activities!

But, don’t be misled because along with the fun, we have been very busy extending our learning. Foundation Phase pupils spent a wet though very enjoyable day at St Fagans learning about how we used to live while Years 5 and 6 went to Aberthaw Power Station to learn about energy consumption. They also spent a day in Swansea, visiting two museums and watching Theatr na n’Og’s production of ‘The Ghost of Morfa Colliery’ – it’s always a treat to see their plays.

Ysgol y Ferch o’r Sger October has been a very busy month at Y Ferch o’r Sger with elections for the school council and Eco–Schools environmental committee taking place.

Rugby and netball teams have competed enthusiastically this season and the rugby team will be taking part in the Urdd competition and the Keith Grice Memorial sevens at Porthcawl. The infants keep fit group has started after school and Sportsextra has commenced activities with the Juniors.

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We held a brilliant harvest service in school – thanks to everyone for bringing in such wonderful gifts. These were delivered to a centre in Cardiff which makes up parcels of groceries for young people who are starting out on their own.

The school choir has been invited to perform in a Children in Need extravaganza so rehearsals are well under way – you might see them on television later in the month good luck, choristers !

Team Newton continue to support us with regular cake sales and they also hosted a brilliant Hallowe’en disco – thank you, all.

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Miss Garfield’s classes were invited to an assembly entitled Aur Du/Black Gold, based on everyday life and work in Victorian times. Prior to this children visited Cefn Junction Signal Box where they discovered many facts about the signalman David Griffiths who started work at Cefn Junction in 1901.

Mr Jones and Mrs Hobday from Ysgol Gyfun Llangynwyd (Comprehensive) visited the school to inform the children of the day to day arrangements and of the exciting activities they can expect next year.

Children will be visiting the comprehensive for a 'taster' day after half term.

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and everyone dressed in the colours of the flag. However, no Italian day would be complete without pizza! So we are really grateful to Simon at Pizza Hut

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Children & young people column As Universal Children’s Day prepares to celebrate and honour children across the world, I was fortunate to attend a recent event that marked the achievements of disabled children and young people from Bridgend County Borough.

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Exciting weekly classes teach children to act, sing and dance in an environment where they thrive. There is so much to look forward to every week and next term promises the same!

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West Park Primary The children have settled well into their new year groups now and are also joining in various after school clubs we have on offer.

We have recently had a visit from John Richards who came along to deliver some Victorian history to our junior classes.

During this term we have also had our harvest festival which was once again conducted by Grace Church, many thanks to them for the lovely service.

Food donations received were passed to the food bank for distribution.

In other assemblies some of our pupils were awarded by Porthcawl Town Council for entries to their poetry and poster

Way have made a film to demonstrate what a stay at the facility is like and explain how the staff can support disabled children, their families and carers.

It was a real privilege for the deputy mayor and I to meet the stars of the film as they premiered their efforts.

Services like Bakers Way are special not just to the children and young people they support, but to their mums, dads

gets the most out of their experience, by building life skills and confidence while having fun and meeting new friends.

Alongside weekly sessions, some students will be performing at the Wales Millennium Centre, St David’s Hall, and at the NIA Birmingham as part of Stagecoach’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Some children harbour ambitions for a performing arts career and a few go on to achieve that goal, but most children come to class for the sheer love of it. Stagecoach welcomes everyone, so get on-board and enrol today! For more information visit www. stagecoach.co.uk or call 01446 781454.

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competition. Porthcawl Library also presented certificates to the children who took part in their summer reading challenge this year.

Some of our students took part in a tag rugby tournament run at Porthcawl RFC by the Ospreys – West Park did really well!

Years 4, 5 and 6 went on a school trip to the Dylan Theatre trip in Swansea – a good time was had by all.

Some willow planting has taken place around our ‘woody’ classroom and our Eco day is due to take place soon – more news on that for the next edition!

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One of the best aspects of my role is getting the chance to attend events like this. To be a part of the excitement and experience the pride that the youngsters felt when they saw their film on the big screen was the icing on the cake, so well done to everyone involved in this project.

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Details of the pharmacies across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend that have been chosen to provide the vaccine are available from the

International Day of the Girl Thursday 11th October 2012 was the first ever International Day of the Girl. On this date in years to come, the rights of girls and the challenges they face will be recognised.

While British girls grow up feeling equal to their male peers, this is not the case

Seafront parking Proposals to introduce pay and display parking along the seafront in Porthcawl need to be carefully thought through by Bridgend Council.

It cannot treat parking in Porthcawl as a cash cow to boost its finances. Car parking policy needs to be part of its tourism strategy and be aimed at boosting trade in the town

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Those who should receive the jab include: • The over-65s and people in long term care.

• People with long term respiratory disease, such as severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchitis.

• People with long term heart, renal or liver disease, neurological disease and

diabetes.

• People with a weakened immune system due to diseases such as HIV and Aids or cancer.

• Health professionals, carers, pregnant women and members of voluntary organisations who provide emergency first aid at public events should also receive the vaccine.

If you're in any of the 'at risk'

groups, then it is essential that you get the flu jab as soon as possible. It is a safe way of protecting you and your family in a matter of minutes. People should remember that flu remains a serious threat.

in many countries where, discrimination and prejudice means girls take second place in all areas of life. The day will raise awareness among the media, governments and educational institutions and should encourage girls everywhere to feel respected and valued.

This year’s theme was Ending Child Marriage. Although it is a fundamental human rights violation with severe effects on

childhood, education, health and safety, around a third of women the developing world were child brides. At the UN Headquarters, a high level panel including Ban-Ki Moon and Archbishop Desmond Tutu discussed girls’ rights and ending child marriage. Meanwhile, in Bridgend, I heard from children at Maes yr Haul, Broadlands and Litchard Primary Schools about what protecting girls’

rights meant to them. I look forward to marking the day on successive years and seeing the results of a concerted effort on tackling these issues.

For more information, please visit: www.un.org/en/events/ girlchild/index.shtml

both from visitors and locals alike.

The council has admitted that bringing in charges will drive many visitors into the side streets which are already packed. Pushing more cars into those streets will damage residential amenity even further.

There is also the effect on businesses. There are cafes, ice cream parlours and hotels which would all be affected.

If people have to pay to park, they may just drive around the town, take a look at the sea and then carry straight on. Or, worse, they could decide to go elsewhere and that would be a disaster for Porthcawl.

As Shadow Tourism Minister I am concerned about the lack of imagination in the council’s regeneration strategy. Building a bog-standard supermarket and houses will do nothing to

improve the resort’s attractiveness to visitors.

It’s time for the council to engage with local people in a meaningful consultation about Porthcawl’s future - and that includes the introduction of parking charges.

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Changing for the better I hope that many people are already aware that the ABMU Health Board has produced a document called 'Changing for the Better' outlining the challenges of delivering high quality, safe and accessible health services across South Wales.

The document puts forward proposals for how services could be better delivered and one of the options being considered is to designate the Princess of Wales Hospital as a regional centre which would cater for a wider population, with more specialised services.

Rumours that the Princess of Wales will close are not true.

However, it is not yet clear what changes to services might be made if the Princess of Wales is not a regional centre.

The Health Board has embarked on an engagement process to gather views of people across South Wales and this

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is an opportunity for you to say what is important to you.

What do you want from your health services? I encourage you to make your views known by attending drop-in sessions or responding in writing or online to the engagement process. I have also been pleased to receive correspondence and will continue to represent your views to the Health Board.

I will be keeping people informed of developments and events through my website and facebook page: www.carwynjonesam.co.uk and www.facebook.com/POWDirect CARWYN JONES

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Leader’s life World record numbers of Elvises, and surfers by the waveload have hit Porthcawl recently.

Great news for the town of course and the reason why BCBC is working so hard to promote events like the Elvis Festival and Splash Up. We’re also keen that we encourage visitors to venture out into other parts of the borough as well, which is why we linked the Elvis event to our Love2Walk activities and our Feastival in Bridgend recently.

‘Shake, Ramble and Roll’ was born and we hope to build on the tremendous success of this and Splash Up in future years.

But with more visitors comes more congestion so we’re planning to introduce pay and display charging to ease the traffic issues blighting the seafront. We hope this will encourage visitors who want to stay a while to use long stay parks instead. The greater turnaround

of spaces could also benefit businesses and should prevent camper vans from blocking the seafront overnight. Pay and display is common in many seaside resorts such as Llandudno, Great Yarmouth and Scarborough and as we move forward with regeneration for Porthcawl we think these charges will make the seafront a much more accessible area.

COUNCILLOR MEL NOTT

Leader of BCBC

Deputy’s days I recently met with members of Porthcawl Shout to discuss Bridgend County Borough Council’s ongoing regeneration plans for the town.

We had a good discussion about what has happened so far, what we want to do in future and what is currently taking place.

I was happy to answer their questions and explain more about our proposals. It was a

lively debate, and the forum members made sure that they kept me on my toes! But I was particularly happy to reassure the forum that the council remains very much committed towards regeneration in Porthcawl.

I’ve always believed that regeneration is both crucial and essential for Porthcawl. Readers can be assured that it remains one of our top priorities.

Yes, it would have been easier to just give up when Tesco pulled out, but as far as we were concerned, this was only ever a temporary stumbling block. We had already prepared alternative proposals for carrying out the infrastructure work which are now underway.

Look out for more details on this in a forthcoming special edition of the council’s resident newsletter, the County Borough Bulletin.

COUNCILLOR DAVID SAGE

BCBC Deputy Leader

The more tokens a group collects, the larger amount of cash they will receive, so every token counts! Tokens simply need to be cut out of the paper and sent on to us. The more people that get collecting, the better chance we have of getting a bigger share of the prize pot ... so please can you enlist the support of family, friends, neighbours & work colleagues to help us!

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A similar exercise was made at 9.30am on Monday 24th September. The exercise lasted for thirty five minutes and the speed of fifty nine vehicles was recorded. Two vehicles were driving in excess of 30mph with the average speed being 28mph. Drivers of vehicles again were issued verbal warnings. The speed of the seven vehicles was 34mph.

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Collwyn in safe hands

Pyle Flooding Councillors who rushed to help residents in Beach Road, Pyle whose homes and gardens became submerged during heavy storms recently have called on owners of a blocked culvert to do more to maintain the waterway to prevent this happening to local people again.

County Councillor Clive James said: "This is utterly devastating for these people in Beach Road.

We have dealt with similar problems in previous years with this same flood plane, and so at least local people were prepared with flood guards for their doors and the council's emergency teams and sandbag units were quick to be deployed once the alarm had been raised."

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Cllr Luke Ellis said: "Seeing people's gardens submerged and homes under threat of water damage is heartbreaking.

The culvert owners, who we believe to be a train company, really must come here and demonstrate to us and Beach Road residents that they are taking seriously their responsibility to keep the waterway clear, on a regular basis. Let's be thankful no people or pets were hurt this time. Pauline, Clive and myself will be doing all in our power to get answers for people."

The three ward councillors have called for meetings with highway chiefs at the council and also with Arriva Trains Wales to establish that all is being done to protect from future flooding incidents.

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a town or village green would have prevented such a possibility.

Subsequently Pyle Community Council purchased the Collwyn and hold it in trust for the community thus preventing any commercial development and removing the need and the cost of registering the Collwyn as a town or village green.

The Collwyn is now in safe hands for all to enjoy.

HAROLD J PHILLIPS

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There has been some concern shown at the decision of Pyle Community Council to withdraw the application to register the Collwyn as a town or village green.

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An hour of your day goes a long way!

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Led by BAVO in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations, we are recruiting and training volunteers aged over 16 to befriend older people who may feel isolated and lonely for many reasons…and we are looking

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especially for more men to volunteer!

Our volunteers may befriend an older person by visiting them in their own home for a couple of hours a week, accompany them to go shopping, visit our community cafés or various other social activities and clubs.

Liz Elis from Bridgend has recently become a Community Companions volunteer befriender to Joyce Rayer who lives in Bridgend. Liz says: “This is something I have always wanted to do, even though I work full-time. With the Community Companions project I am able to become a Befriender in my free time.

I have found a new friend in Joyce and think the scheme is wonderful.”

Joyce said: “Without Liz I would not be able to get out of the house. We go all over the place, shopping, and going for coffee. Without Liz I would be stuck in all the time.”

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'Red Sparrow' status. This enabled him to take part in activities that the other cadets could not.

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Gathering cockles at Kenfig By the 1700s sand had become a dominant feature at Kenfig. In 1728 the population of Pyle and Kenfig was limited to less than forty houses, seven bake houses and two tithe barns.

The court records show that in 1729 the burgesses were instructed to meet south of the castle to plant sedges according to ‘ancient custom’.

Thirty years later the burgesses were told to be in attendance at Kenfig Down and Windmill Hill armed with spades. Their intention was to block up the rabbit holes because the extensive rabbit warrens were contributing to the erosion. Two years later, in 1761, the burgesses met again on Windmill Hill. At this meeting they agreed to hire outside labour to assist in the

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planting of sedges although, a century later, tenants were still obliged to toil for at least one day a year in the ongoing struggle to hold back the sand.

Conversely, the sand did bring its advantages: in 1753 Mrs Anne Williams was paid two pounds three shillings for shells gathered at Kenfig, Margam, Aberavon and Swansea Sands. Mrs Williams had employed ‘sundry persons’ to collect the shells for the benefit of John Talbot Esq. The shells were then sent to Lacock Abbey. Moreover, until they disappeared in 1860 (only to return at Sker Point some time later) Kenfig was famous for its cockles and mussels, which provided a valuable income, especially for the womenfolk.

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November planets Jupiter is visible throughout the long winter nights and is the brilliant object shining brightly in the east.

On 10th August amateur observers witnessed a bright fireball on Jupiter's limb as a small comet or asteroid burnt up in the planet's atmosphere.

Six such events have been seen since Voyager 1 passed by in 1979, most by amateurs. The recent fireball seen over the UK puts such observations in context, and it is likely that there are more such events that go unobserved or unreported.

The great disturbances in the

planet's atmosphere seem to have settled down a little and the Great Red Spot is pale but still clearly visible in a small telescope.

If you are up in the early morning, an even brighter planet can be seen in the east.

Venus is similar in size to Earth and can be considered to be our next door neighbour. It exhibits Moon-like phases which can seen through large binoculars.

Mars is very low in the southwest and you may just see it as one of a pair of red 'stars' as it is close to the red giant star Antares in Scorpius.

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Y Cefn Gwyrdd Y Cefn Gwyrdd’s 2012 Furnace Festival closed with a very enjoyable concert at the Green Hall by Frank Hennessy and friends attended by a capacity audience.

This followed on the success of the outdoor play 'Allotment' at Wesley chapel performed by the Nutshell Theatre which was also well supported and the humour and pathos much appreciated by the audiences.

Thanks are due to Silures Art for participating in the Art exhibition at Cefn Junction and for the artists who spent time demonstrating different techniques. The children of Cefn

Primary School were very appreciative of their private viewing and chose George Goddard as their favourite artist.

Over 250 visitors have attended Cefn Junction Signal Box openings this year and for the second time we have led walks in the September Love to Walk Festival, returning each time to the box for a refreshing cuppa. These guided walks are a pleasure to lead because of the interest and enthusiasm of the walkers. If your society wishes to visit some of the wonders of Cefn, i.e. Signal Box and Ironworks, contact John Mason 01656 742348 or masoncj4@ hotmail.com JOHN MASON

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Angel Inn investigation The Porthcawl Paranormal Team visited the Angel Inn, Maudlam to investigate for ghostly activity.

Using our own skills of communication, we sat beside the ornate fireplace. After a few moments, we came into contact with an assertive lady who was standing over a large copper kettle boiling over a roaring fire. She seemed to be wearing old-fashioned clothing and the letter ‘E’ became apparent, which we presumed was the first letter of her name.

Shortly after, a stout lady with a hoarse voice from a different era made herself known. She was stooped over a large cooking pot holding wooden tongues, superficially boiling white cotton sheets. She was wearing a stained apron and complaining about her swollen ankles before disappearing behind the screen.

She bellowed out that her husband was a thatcher during his earthly life, but gave no name.

A petite lady sporting a her hair tied up in

RMBI Albert Edward news

Mr Gwyn Evans

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales Court recently hosted its soon to be annual Macmillan coffee afternoon.

Residents, staff, families and friends were all invited to the event. A very big thank you to all those who generously donated delicious cakes and baked for the event, also special congratulations to Mrs Susan Teear who won the best cake competition. One of the most popular events on the

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grey bun appeared briefly to us. She seemed quieter in nature and was wearing a long black dress. She shied away from communication possibly because she had buried a loved one in the church next door, so we closed down our investigation with our normal prayer for protection.

The Angel Inn seems to house spirits from differing eras, and although we chose not interfere with their supernatural existence by using equipment; we came to the conclusion that the building does seem haunted in an exceptional way.

HAYLEY WILLIAMS hayley.williams550@yahoo.com

day was the cake tasting and Mrs Audrey Elliot was closest to guessing the secret ingredients. The home raised £332.91 for Macmillan - a great total for our first coffee afternoon and we are sure next year's will be just as successful.

Date for the diary – Christmas Fayre on Saturday 24th November,12.30pm-3pm. If you are able to volunteer help on the day, bake, or just attend, we would welcome seeing you in November. Our bar will also be open on the day.

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

REBECCA TIMMS Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (RMBI)

RAF Air Cadets remember those who fought in the Battle of Britain

Dignitaries, Staff and Cadets who attended the service

Staff and cadets of 499 (Port Talbot) Squadron and 2117 (Kenfig Hill) Squadron RAF Air Cadets under the direction of Flt Lt Andy Dennis RAFVR (T) Officer Commanding 499 (Port Talbot) Squadron attended a memorial service at St Paul's Church, Aberavon to commemorate those who fought in the Battle of Britain.

The service was conducted

by Father Mathew Trick of St Pauls Church, Aberavon in the presence of the Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan Mr D Byron Lewis, The High Sherriff Mr William Hopkin, Mayor and Mayoress of Neath Port Talbot Councillor and Mrs Peters, AM for Aberavon Mr David Rees, Wing Commander Mike Stones RAFVR (T) Officer Commanding No.3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets, local councillors, Police Inspector Karl Eenmaa and members of the congregation.

Last post was sounded by Mr Morgan James prior to a wreath being laid in honour of the fallen by former WW2 Aircrew Mr Phil James MBE. LINDSAY THOMAS

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Life with the Porthcawl Lions At last Santa has decided that his grotto this year will be back in the YMCA, John Street so children of all ages will be able to visit him there on the four Saturdays before Christmas.

The Lions are also hoping to hold a Christmas coffee morning with stalls during late November or December – details to follow.

There is also the old time musical and hot buffet supper at The Rest on Saturday 17th November, the book sale, this time in All Saint’s church on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th November from 10am - 4pm and, of course the Boxing Day Fun Run, starting and finishing at the Hi-Tide.

Competitors of all ages and abilities are very welcome and while the serious runners are well catered for with times and positions recorded the emphasis is on fun

and everyone who completes the route (approx. 7km.) gets a medal. Final details will be in next month’s Seaside News.

This month president Carole officially enrolled Colin Goddard as a member of Porthcawl Lions Club and he is warmly welcomed by all current members. If you are interested in helping others while enjoying good company and also expanding your social life Porthcawl Lions could be for you. To find out more please telephone Don on 01656 788583.

JOHN COSSON

Jemima’s Place Animal Trust

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

We have re-homed a number of animals during October but we still have some lovely cats and kittens looking for new homes, along with rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles and other ANIMALS OF THE MONTH – great animals.

We had a great Halloween weekend at Pets at Home in Bridgend with lots of spiders, frogs, and other creepy PHIL & FERN crawlies.

Phil & Fern are coming up Our Christmas craft fairfor 15 months. They are fundraiser is taking place on brother and sister, very loving the 17th November from and love a cuddle. They must 1-6 at the Westward Centre be re-homed together and Cefn Glas Bridgend – we have will come vaccinated, chipped, lots of great Christmas stalls, spayed and castrated. along with a visit from Santa For more information on and his 'real reindeer' too. them or any other of our There will be lots of family other animals please contact entertainment, a grand prize us on 0800 0148332 or our draw, refreshments and lots website at www.jemimasmore, so come along and place.com join us.

MARTIN CLOWES We have just opened our Jemima’s Place Animal new Animal Advice and Trust Drop-in Centre in Porthcawl. www.jemimas-place.com

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Guide Dogs Cymru Do you have what it takes to put a guide dog puppy on the path to success?

Guide Dogs Cymru needs volunteers in Bridgend and Porthcawl to care for a pup from six weeks to about a year old. You'll teach it basic obedience and help it get accustomed to a home environment, noise and the bustle of towns.

You'll prepare it for its working life ahead by taking it on trains and buses.

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of a blind person, giving him or her a new independence.

Guide Dogs supplies basic equipment and covers all veterinary and feeding expenses.

To become a puppy walker, you'll need to be with the puppy most of the day and have access to a car. Your yard or garden will also need to be securely fenced.

After a year, the puppy will return to the charity for specialized guide dog training.

For more information about volunteering for the charity as a puppy walker, call Guide Dogs on 0845 371 7771 or email volunteer@guidedogs.org.uk or visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/ puppywalking DEBORAH REES

We're at 12 Well St, above Moochers Antiques. You can come in and find out all you need to know about what animals were looking to re-home, along with general advice, lots of interesting animal related gifts and much more. We will be running workshops and holding talks in relation to local animal and wildlife issues.

PHOTO: Phil Williams

Much time has passed since Tata Steel supported a move to close Footpath 92 (Longlands Lane), the historic right of way which leads to Morfa Beach.

There is no doubt that but for the Save Morfa Beach organisation and the massive groundswell of opposition from certain councillors and the general public, officers of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council would have dutifully complied with Tata’s wishes.

As things stand, the official position now is that the matter will be dealt with at Welsh Government level by a public enquiry.

But when will this enquiry take place? The lack of news on this matter leads us to believe that supporters of the closure order are “frit”. As far as the Save Morfa Beach organisation is concerned, we are ready any time. Our 'War Cabinet' will swing into action with expert witnesses, documentary evidence and any other resources required to tear any arguments for closure to ribbons.

Our meetings are normally held on the first Monday of each month at 7.30 pm at the Twelve Knights, Margam. The venue is constant but dates and times can alter, so please check on our Facebook page.

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

Vice President Rosalie Hopper welcomed the members present on a very wet and windy evening.

After the formal business had been completed the speaker for the evening was Mrs Barbara Donovan who gave a very informative talk on 'a year in China'.

Mrs Donovan spent a year in China in 2009 as a volunteer helping in a school to train head teachers and it was very challenging. The school was in a very remote town in North

Porthcawl Townswomen Our meeting began by making arrangements for our Christmas fayre which is to be held at the Seabank Hotel on 23rd November at 10.30am.

There will be the usual stalls and raffle.

Arrangements were made for the Armistice Day service, and also the decoration of the Christmas tree at the annual event in All Saints Church.

We had two donations to make this month. The first was to Dr Eales for his cycle ride from John O' Groats to Land's End, and the second to Mr Chris Williamson at the Rest for running in the half-marathon.

West China and whereas the big cities had every modern facility available and were fast moving, this area was way behind. The children spent a large part of the day in school. There was a park nearby which was well used for Tai Chi, dancing and playing music. There are 34 provinces in total in China.

The weather varied and was very cold in winter and warm in summer.

The next meeting will be on Thursday 8th November at 7pm when the speaker will be Mr Alan Adams who will give a talk on 'glazing a 'new' 16th century church'.

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The arrangements are in full swing for our 59th birthday lunch in February which we always look forward to.

We were then introduced to our speaker the Rev. John Handon who showed us some of the tools which are sent Africa to teach the young generation new skills. It seems like magic when you see a very rusty old saw being turned into a shiny new tool. And the young people who receive these kits are so excited and cannot wait to start their training.

Our next meeting will be on 14th November at 2pm in All Saints Church hall. Our speakers will be from the Rest Hotel to give us an update and history of the much loved Rest.

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Changes to financial advice You may have seen or read reports in the media of the significant changes being introduced on 1st January 2013 regarding the way in which financial advice is provided and paid for.

These changes are being implemented by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and are the end result of a major review called the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

THE MAIN CHANGES THAT WILL OCCUR FROM 1ST

Financial Planning ends at retirement – doesn’t it?

Just think…you retire, your pension’s in place, your mortgage has gone, your savings are making money, your kids don’t call for help anymore…

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Many people would disagree with the above on one or more points, if not all. The world has changed - older people do have debt, their savings are not making (much) money, the kids do call for help, your mortgage

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Bartholomew Hawkins is the only firm in the Bridgend area to have been awarded the exclusive and valuable accolade of Chartered Financial Planners.

Chartered status is given by the Privy Council and distinguishes Chartered firms, setting them

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market or a Restricted Advising Firm offering advice from a limited range of products or providers.

JANUARY 2013 ARE:

WHERE IS ONE LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD IN THIS PROCESS?

clients to advisers who do hold the qualifications for pensions and investment advice.

At One Life Financial Planning Ltd our advisers and our research staff hold the required qualifications and it is our intention to remain an Independent Financial Advice Firm offering advice from the whole of the market. On the 1st January 2013, clients will continue to be able to receive professional, impartial and independent advice from fully qualified advisers at our Porthcawl office.

Financial advisers will have to hold industry specific qualifications in order to offer advice.

Product providers will no longer be able to offer financial advisers commission for introducing business to them (this will affect investment and pension contracts but not contracts of insurance).

Financial advisers will have to offer an ongoing service to all clients.

Financial advisers will have to choose between being an Independent Advising Firm offering advice from the whole of the

I fully agree with and welcome the new FSA changes.

I think they are overdue and necessary. One Life Financial Planning Ltd has already fully complied with the changes and I believe the improved minimum qualification level will raise knowledge and professionalism within the Financial Advice sector. It is expected that those advisers who do not hold the qualifications on 1st January 2013 will either leave the industry or will refer their

maybe still hasn’t finished and your pension is possibly much less than you expected.

At Cambria Financial we recognise that whilst there are people whose retirement is indeed well-provided-for, there are many more people whose retirement situation is not so great and these people do need help.

Having worked in the retirement market for a good many years, I have seen a huge increase in the need for good old-fashioned and solid advice, more now than ever.

We get calls almost daily as

more and more people are looking to us for guidance whether it be advice provided by ourselves or one of our chosen and trusted industry partners, all specialists in their own field.

We now have a wide-ranging suite of product solutions available, from which our clients may benefit, whether it’s equity release, taxation advice, wills and trusts, estate protection, investments with guaranteed returns, pre-paid (guaranteed price) funeral planning, probate services, etc.

To complement the above we

now have exclusive mortgage funding available for the 65 years-plus market, for convenient short term or indeed longer term funding, a product designed specifically for this sector of the population.

No matter what financial issues you may have, you can call Cambria Financial – 01656 782545 – and we’ll offer our help in complete confidence, assuring you of understanding and sensitivity.

apart from their peers.

The Chartered Insurance Institute only awards the title to those firms committed to developing and maintaining staff expertise. This involves ensuring that staff acquire and retain the knowledge and skills to deliver the highest quality advice by undertaking professional qualifications, and keeping their skill-set up to date.

The knowledge that Bartholomew Hawkins is committed to this process gives comfort to clients seeking advice in the often unfamiliar territory of pensions, investment advice, and borrowing. The hallmark

of Corporate Chartered Status means our firm can recruit talented professionals who are attracted to work for an ambitious, principled organisation.

It also means that as a Chartered firm, we must also follow a demanding code of ethical practice. We work in a principled manner that places our clients’ interests at the heart of all our dealings.

We are required to ensure that the advice, service and ongoing support we provide is based solely on your researched needs and is provided by someone operating within their level of competency. Our Chartered

status reflects a commitment to an overall standard of customer excellence and professionalism.

It means that if you choose Finest over Value, Taste the Difference over Basic then call Bartholomew Hawkins over any other IFA and your sure to get the right results, advice and professionalism.

CHRIS ELLIS

One Life Financial, 01656 785700

PAUL FIELDING

Cambria Financial 01656 782545

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Bartholomew Hawkins Ltd 01656 644401

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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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Men's health & fine moustaches Free mouth cancer screening during national awareness month The team at Talbot Road Dental Practice is rallying to the call of the Mouth Cancer Action Month to help check for signs of a disease that without early detection could claim 30,000 lives over the next decade.

Mouth Cancer Action Month runs throughout November and is an annual campaign organised by the British Dental Health Foundation sponsored and supported by Denplan to help raise awareness of the signs and those most at risk.

With this in mind we are welcoming both existing patients and new patients of Talbot Road Dental Practice for a free mouth cancer screening on Tuesday 20th November.

The screening* will involve a soft tissue check as well as discussing any concerns the patient may have such as mouth ulcers that haven’t healed within three weeks, red or white patches or other unusual lumps or swellings in their mouth.

It is estimated that 6,000 people alone this year will be diagnosed with mouth cancer and diagnosing the symptoms early could extend the lives of 5,400 of them.

To book your FREE mouth cancer screening this November at Talbot Road Dental Practice call 01639 882280. * Screening is for mouth cancer and does not replace a normal dental examination. Screenings may vary but would typically consist of an examination of the tongue, gums, lips, inside cheeks, and the roof and floor of the mouth.

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Important times for all As some of you may be aware the health boards of South Wales have been working together to consider issues facing certain specialist services, and are looking at change to ensure the safe provision of these services in the future.

These include: consultant-led obstetrics and neonatal services. We must be aware that the outcomes of any proposed changes may have a considerable effect on our own communities and the way we access these specialist services.

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Wales on 26th September, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Health Board launched a 12 week engagement period to facilitate interaction and debate with the general public within our own local communities. These local drop-in sessions will be a time for ideas to be put forward and the opinions of the public and NHS staff to be heard.

Change is happening and it is vitally important that each of us take ownership of this and ensure our voices are part of that change to meet the common goal and ‘transform Wales into a self-confident, prosperous, healthy nation and society which is fair to all’.

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Meditation is the deliberate act of paying attention to the mind and body in the present moment.

When we sit and practice we notice physical sensations, moods, returning thoughts, bodily emotions and imagery.

We are all different and we all have varying levels of perception. Research tells us that we all learn in different ways.

Some people depending on experience report heightened awareness of sound, bodily feeling and so forth.

It is because of this variance that some forms of meditation may be more suited to certain people. We have to make that first courageous step to try out the meditative experience.

Luckily for you, Barbara Thomas has organised a number of sessions that are suitable to the newcomer. Barbara’s work is open, free flowing and part of her deep on-going

what you’ll be helping to fund, you can visit the Movember website at uk.movember.com To highlight the importance of what we are doing, take a look at these statistics: • 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime • This year 40,000 new cases will be diagnosed in the UK • 47% of testicular cancer cases occur in men under 35 years and over 90% occur in men under 55 years If you’d like to help change these stat, please donate by: • Donating online at: http://uk.movember.com/ team/577677 • Writing a cheque payable to 'Movember', referencing my Registration ID: 2950961 and mailing it to: Movember Europe PO Box 68600 London EC1P 1EF Thank you in advance for supporting our efforts to change the face of men's health.

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Healthcare is changing – get involved!

Physical fitness in childhood Recent research indicates having a healthy heart and lungs may be one of the most important factors for middle school students to make good grades in maths and reading.

To improve academic performance, the authors urge schools to re-examine policies that limit students’ involvement in physical education classes.

Previous studies have shown that children who exercised regularly nearly doubled their reading scores. Thirty minutes on a treadmill allowed students

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Aerobic and resistance training have been found to be equally important for maintaining brain and cognitive health.

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And many thanks to the 140 Porthcawl residents who came to our first information day on 17th October at the Grand Pavilion. Many of you suggested we use the Seaside News to advertise future events; so we’ve taken your advice!

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No shade – no shine – no butterflies – no bees, no fruits – no flowers – no birds – no leaves, November! (Thomas Hood) This is the month for maintenance chores! (Apart from wallflower planting!)

Soggy brown collapsed plants are an eyesore and deserve nothing better than cutting back and a decent burial on the compost heap but try to leave the perennials that fade elegantly such as Sedum and Astilbes for a bit of interest and winter quarters for ladybirds who will repay your hospitality by disposing of aphids next

year!

Clear out the greenhouse, washing pots and trays but for really effective pest elimination, fumigation is just the job, shut the windows, light a sulphur candle in the middle of the floor and beat a hasty retreat, when the smoke and fumes have dispersed your greenhouse should be delightfully pest free!

Did you know bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant?

It can grow 35 inches in a single day!

We have a quiz on 27th November in the Green Hall, 7.30–9.30pm Bring you own nibbles and drinks and join in the fun!

Have you noticed however bare the lawn is… grass still grows in the cracks between patio paving stones!

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Free fun Christmas decoration photo competition

Why not join in the Christmas Decorations Competition that is being organised this year for Cornelly, Kenfig and Mawdlam by Welsh Labour Cornelly Branch.

Entering the competition is easy, there are two categories: OUR HOUSE 2012: take this photo from outside your house, it can show Christmas lights, snowmen, Santa and his helpers…all ’your’ decorations, and…

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the wreath hanging on your front door (the wreath must be clearly visible from the pavement outside your house).

Either email the photo to christmas@cornellylabour.com or send it to Andrew ‘Santa’ Breading, Branch Secretary, 21a Greenfield Terrace, North Cornelly, CF33 4LW. Make sure your name and address is shown on your entry, the photo must be of your own property and within North or South Cornelly, Kenfig or Mawdlam.

Judging will take place after the closing date (15th December 2012).

The judges favourites will win prizes (small prizes!) and winners will be notified after the closing date (it’s not about the winning but the taking part!)

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All these books and many more are available free of charge at any Bridgend Library.Don’t forget you can renew and reserve books for yourself, or download audio books or e.books if you have a PIN number.

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Remember, remember, that all these books and many more are available free of charge at Porthcawl Library, so whether you want to read about soldiers, sports stars, tyrants or film stars we hope to help you find what you want to read.

Porthcawl Library recently celebrated the summer reading challenge with a prize-giving for some of the children who had completed the challenge locally. We had a number of special gusts including the Mayor of Bridgend County Borough Council, Cllr. Marlene Thomas and the Mayor of Porthcawl Town Council, Cllr.

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Don’t forget that Porthcawl Library’s Story-time and Crafts has a new time of 2.30pm every Saturday and that Bounce and Rhyme is now every Tuesday Morning at 10am in November.

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What Porthcawl Stroke Club means to us A place of compassion and understanding A place where we are free, supported by so many We can be ourselves you see Not many understand us; it’s so hard to just explain How a stroke affects our daily lives, our hopes and dreams just fade But joining Porthcawl Stroke Club, we are able to explain Just how frustrated life can be, people listen and don’t complain We cope with what life throws at us, and I think you will all agree By joining the Porthcawl Stroke Club, it makes us happy and free Sharing cries with laughter, it is just the place to stay Where we are friends together, just like a family We thank you all our carers, for caring tenderly We must also thank the volunteers for working so tirelessly So from the Porthcawl members, we thank them all gratefully BARBARA MATTHEWS

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A poem about plastic bags Letter box goes again What do I do Can you guess Fill them with rags Of course plastic bags We have charity shops Where we can leave our tops We now get charged for a plastic bag in the shops So why do we get so many through our letter box and all for free.

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Stag’s world of rock

Stag and the late Graham Thomas

Just got out of hospital, thought I had overdosed on Elvis, but it was too much 'Tom Jones'! I asked the doctor is it rare? He said 'It's Not Unusual'.

I caught 'The Kenny Driscoll Banned' live which featured Burke Shelley on bass guitar, who plays in the legendary 'Budgie'. The group were big in the 70s and their songs have been covered by both 'Iron Maiden', and 'Metallica'. Check them out!

Disabled children premiere their new film

Gareth Matthews and Keiron Lock celebrating their achievements

Bridgend County Borough Council has held a special event to mark the launch of a new film and celebrate the achievements of disabled children and young people from the area.

Made by youngsters who attend Bakers Way - a short breaks service based at Bryncethin which provides regular, planned short break stays for disabled children and young people aged up to 18 – the film is designed to show what a stay at Bakers Way is like, and how it can help support disabled children, their families and carers.

DVDs of the film have been

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Also on top form were 'Morty And The Frantics' at the Seagull.

Well done to landlord Mike who books them regularly.

Sad news that Graham Thomas landlord of the Farmers in the early 90s has died.

His pub kickstarted the live music scene. He was a great character a first-class pianist and will be missed.

We have also lost local musician Neil Rogers after a long illness. Neil was well known around the music scene and played in numerous bands as a bassist, including 'Night Time Flyer', and 'Samurai'. Our Anigozanthos thoughts go out to his brother kangaroo-paw Steven and family.

Finally look out for a band called 'Cub' not 'Club' as I reported last time, they're good!

Keep the calls coming.

STAG 07788 962028 produced and the children were invited to premiere their efforts before the Deputy Mayor and Cabinet members in the council chamber at the Civic Offices in Bridgend.

They were also rewarded for their involvement in the production of the film with framed certificates and their own copy of the DVD. Councillor Huw David, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: “Bakers Way is very special to Bridgend County Borough Council because we know the tremendous support that it offers to the children and young people who use it.

“We also know how valuable the service is to mums, dads and carers, so this was a great way to celebrate the service, staff and the children themselves.

Bakers Way is one of several services available to disabled children and their families in the Bridgend County Borough area. For more information, call 01656 815442.

JENNY OWEN BCBC

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Gail Receiving Chairman's Trophy

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Pyle & Porthcawl Photographic Society

with 'Evening Flight'. The runners up were Martin Derbyshire with 'Anigozanthos (Kangaroo Paw)' and Richard Craze with 'Plant', along with We’ve had some great presenters showing us their a second image called 'Edge of Bench' from Gail. work recently, including a wonderful travelogue about Congratulations to Gail for winning the competition and the arctic from Jenny Hiba big thank you to all who bert. participated for making it such We also held our annual an interesting and entertainChairman’s Trophy Competiing evening. tion, which was for digital Full details of our programme projected images. Each memare available on our website at ber could enter up to four images, which must have been pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk. We welcome new members of all taken during club activities, field trips or events. This was a ages and skill levels, so if you different type of competition have an interest in photograto normal, as our chairperson, phy come and join us.

GLYN EDMUNDS Glyn Edmunds, chooses the 01656 772831 winner and only a minimal pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk critique is provided.

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Porthcawl Male Choir Following its annual concert the choir travelled to Eastbourne where, under the baton of Roy Bowen, the choir’s Deputy MD and accompanied

by Alec Brookes, a former MD of the choir, it performed a charity concert.

This took place in the Central Methodist church and was in aid of Church funds and Macmillan Cancer Support. The audience was also entertained

by Fiona Hosford a gifted and talented locally based harpist.

The concert raised in the region of £1200 for the two charities.

This illustrates what this and other choirs do so well, not just providing entertainment, but also raising much needed funding for deserving charities.

Every wedding the choir attends is special, but when it’s for a member of the choir, it’s extra special. When that member can only be described as young, attractive and charming, it is evident that it cannot be a chorister. It was in fact the wedding of our lovely accompanist, Miss Bethan Thomas, who became Mrs Bethan Evans when she married Paul at All Saints Church recently. The choir was proud to sing on this very special occasion and Mair and the ‘boys’ wish them both, a long and happy life together.

JOHN WILLIAMS

Cor Bro Ogwr sings Karl Jenkins Once again the Cor Bro Ogwr choir is tackling another work by Karl Kenkins.

This time, it will be the first amateur performance of 'The Peacemakers', a work extolling peace and using texts from many varied messengers of peace. Words from Terry Waite, Gandhi, Mandela, Anne Frank and music reflecting cultures from all over the world. A challenging work to sing, an exciting piece to hear. Also on the programme: 'Zadok the Priest', Vivaldi’s 'Gloria', and

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Waldo Williams’ ‘peacemakers’ - 'Y Tangnefeddwyr'.

The concert will be at All Saints Church, Porthcawl, on Saturday 23rd November at 7.30pm. Tickets at the door or from the Secretary, tel 01656 784180.

The choir has a number of Jenkins’ works now in their repertoire, possibly due to a strong link between the composer and the choir’s conductor; both come from the small village of Penclawdd. Conductor EdwardRhys Harry recently conducted Karl Jenkins’ latest work, 'The Hero’s Journey', at the London Welsh Festival of Male Choirs at The Royal Albert Hall. A coach-load of choir members went up to London to support him for what was a magnificent evening of music. Join the choir and you too could take advantage of all these musical opportunities!

DOMINIQUE SPEAREY

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Porthcawl Community Orchestra I am writing you to raise awareness of a new project being started in Porthcawl.

The Porthcawl Community Orchestra is a venture that is currently being put together and we are looking for musicians. Anybody can join regardless of age, background or location. All that is required of members is that they own their own instrument and music stand and can play to roughly a Grade 4 standard. There are no joining or membership fees.

I would encourage any instrumentalists to join - we are looking for players of all orchestral instruments presently.

This is a truly exciting opportunity and is not to be missed!

Anybody interested in signing up for more information can contact Jack Bridger on the following: 07861 600667 or jack_bridger@live.com JACK BRIDGER

The Oasis Experience

In the last year The Oasis Experience have made a name for themselves as one of the best Oasis tributes around.

Their performance has been described as “amazing” and this along with a huge catalogue of songs is why their fan base is growing rapidly.

After seeing them perform, they have referred to as “the real deal”, “as good as the originals”. After their last gig in Cardiff, the Cardiff city forum was buzzing with excitement with one person quoting “they were superb. Absolutely nailed

Kenfig Hill & District Male Voice Choir The Kenfig Hill & District Male Voice Choir was involved in two BBC programmes during October.

Firstly their newly released CD 'Tall as the Pines' was featured as album of the week on BBC Radio Wales’ Chris Needs show.

Chris played two tracks each night from the 8th to 12th October. The CD, a wonderful Christmas present for family or friends at home or overseas, is available on the choir website www.kenfigwelshmalechoir.

it. I enjoyed watching them more than I did Noel Gallagher the night after”.

The lead vocalist Degsy, used to rub shoulders with Chris Hutton, lead singer of a band called 'The Rain'. Chris was later replaced by Liam and the rain became Oasis.

The Oasis Experience include Porthcawl locals Adam Richards, Andrew Cockel and Dave Lock, with Swansea musician Nick Howells.

The Oasis Experience are really starting to carve out a massive following with Oasis and non Oasis fans alike and will be playing a sold-out venue near you soon.

Check them out on their website: www.theoasisexperience.co.uk or on facebook at: www.facebook.com/oasisexperience See for yourself how good they are.

ANDREW COCKEL

org.net or from members of the choir.

The choir were also fortunate to be part of the recording of the BBC Wales television programme 'Coming Home' featuring Katherine Jenkins.

Katherine was visiting Porthcawl as one of her family was instrumental in the creation of the Grand Pavilion. At the invitation of the choir’s musical director Katherine joined the choir in the singing of 'Cwm Rhondda'. The programme is due to be televised in December.

HAROLD PHILLIPS

Christmas Tree Festival 2012

NOVEMBER SATURDAY 3rd • ‘Stones Remain’ A contemporary exhibition inspired by Ecclesiastical ruins from Tintern Abbey to St David’s by Patricia Mears @ Silures Gallery, 40 South Road, Porthcawl CF36 3DG. Runs until Sunday 25th November 2012. Open 11am–4.30pm weekends bank & holidays

WEDNESDAY 7th • Grand Opening of the Y Centre John Street Porthcawl.

4.30–9pm. Porthcawl Art Society wishes to thank the Y Centre for allowing their work to be displayed on the walls of the centre. Good Luck for the future.

FRIDAY 9th • Save the Children Coffee Morning 10.30am at Trinity Church, Porthcawl. Crafts, cakes, Christmas cards etc.

SATURDAY 10th • NCT Nearly New Sale @ Bryntirion Comp School, Merlin Crescent, Bridgend, CF31 4QR, 11am-12.30pm (Doors open 10.45am for NCT members with membership card). Entrance/ suggested donation £1 per family. Please see www. seasidenews.co.uk/whats-on. html for more information

FRIDAY 16th • Jazz in the Stage Door ‘The Panama Jazz Band’ @ the Grand Pavilion @ 8pm.

Tickets £7. 01656 815995 or at www.grandpavilion.co.uk

SATURDAY 24th • RMBI Christmas Fayre 12.30pm-3pm. If you are able to volunteer help on the day, bake, or just attend we would welcome seeing you. Our bar will also be open on the day.

• Christmas Fair All Saints Church, Porthcawl. 12 noon–3pm. Stalls, Tombola, Raffle. Home made lunches and snacks. Beat the rush and be the first to see Santa!

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

THURSDAY 13th • Jazz in the Stage Door ‘Roger Marks' Cornish Armada @ the Grand Pavilion @ 8pm.

Tickets £7. 01656 815995 or at www.grandpavilion.co.uk

Following the success of last year’s Christmas Tree Festival, the Rotary Club of Porthcawl will once again hold the event with the help of All Saints Church.

The event will take place from 3rd–10th December.

The festival will include a magnificent display of decorated Christmas trees and a variety of events will be put on by local schools and organisations over the eight-day period.

As well as remembering the true meaning of Christmas, the festival will be an opportunity for All Saints Church and the

School choirs needed for a Broadway Christmas We're on the look out for school choirs all over South East Wales to appear in a Christmas Gala Concert.

'A Broadway Christmas' is a Christmas concert for all the family which will warm their hearts. The show will be performed on Thursday 6th December at St David's Hall in Cardiff. Proceeds in aid of Brit-

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Bridgend Ramblers winter programme

• Porthcawl Floral Arrangement Society @ Awel-y Mor, 7.30pm.

Our Golden Anniversary Christmas Open Evening. A floral demonstration entitled 'All that Glisters' by National Demonstrator Keith Smithies.

Sales Table and Raffle.

Everyone welcome. Tickets £8 including a glass of wine.

Doors open 6.30pm

• Craft/Gift Fair @ Brackla Community Centre, Whitethorn Drive, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2PQ. 10am–3pm. Free entry & parking. We have lots of stalls and something for everyone.

All Welcome! Refreshments will be served all day. More info: 01443 202052 or blossomevents11@yahoo. co.uk

Bridgend Ramblers have published their programme through to March 2013.

The programme incorporates three walks each Sunday, comprising short (5 miles), medium (8–9 miles) and long (10–14 miles) walks.

There are also fortnightly walks on Tuesdays of between 8 and 10 miles long. Each walk is categorised easy, medium

Rotary Club of Porthcawl to raise money for local charities.

Many local schools, organisations and businesses will provide and decorate a Christmas tree to reflect the participant’s interests or themes of their choice.

If your organisation wishes to join the 'decking of the hall' for the first time, then it is easy – and free! All you need to do is to provide and decorate a tree which would remain your property after the festival and return an entry form.

It could be your chance to promote your organisation to a wider audience and help the community at the same time.

If you are interested and would like to obtain your entry form, then please contact Rotarian Robert Snell at 11 Turnstone Road, Rest Bay, Porthcawl CF36 3RD or e-mail dawnandrobert@hotmail.com IVOR WILLIAMS

ish Heart Foundation Cymru.

The show will feature all the songs from popular Broadway shows with guest celebrities including X Factor's James Williams and artists from the West End. The show's musical director will be John Quirk.

If your choir would like to appear in this magical family Christmas concert then please get in touch with Fundraising Manager Sharon Owen on 02920 382408 or email owensh@bhf.org.uk SHARON OWEN

or hard. The short walks are largely in Bridgend County Borough with the furthest at the Gower. The medium and long walks usually go further afield.

The Ramblers meet at the Recreation Centre in Bridgend on Sunday mornings. Long walkers are gone by 9am and the others by 9.30am. Tuesday walkers meet at Pyle Swimming Pool leaving at 9am.

Check out the program on the website: www.bridgendramblers.co.uk ALLAN MORGAN

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The Rest 150th anniversary open day/ coffee morning

The Rest is pleased to announce our forthcoming open day and coffee morning to be held on Thursday 15th November – doors open at 10am.

Come along and help us celebrate our 150th anniversary With a £1.50 ticket you can enjoy a coffee and scone, served throughout the morning and your ticket will then be entered into our free prize draw There will be an array of stalls

and our staff will be on hand to escort you around this splendid building. Our history section alone is a must.

From 12.30pm enjoy a superb two-course buffet lunch for only £8. Plus tea or coffee.

Don’t miss the chance to see this incredible building, and all that it has to offer.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported us throughout the year with our car boot sales.

Many Sundays were a great success thanks mainly to all the lovely people who came along to sell and buy, but also due to the wonderful support from the Porthcawl Lions.

Car boot sales next year will start at the later time of 7am from the 31st March and will run every Sunday, so we do hope to see you then.

For information on any of the above Please call us: 01656 772066 .

The Return of the Ethical Feast

ethical ingredients is not only a great showcase for the public, but also an exciting challenge Slip on your suits and grab for the chefs!” said Margaret your gowns!

Minhinnick, Sustainable Wales’ Local charity, Sustainable Director.

Wales, is hosting its annual Last year’s meal provided a Ethical Feast on Thursday 13th true tour-de-force from the December at the Atlantic Hotel, chefs; and we hope that you’ll Porthcawl. Reception 7.30pm, join us to make this year’s fesfollowed by a delectable fourtivities even more enjoyable. course meal.

Tickets are priced at £27.50, The chefs will use the finest with all profits going to SusFairtrade, organic and local intainable Wales. gredients, to cook-up a culinary Please visit our website to storm – this is one Christmas view the menu options: www. glutton-fest you don’t have to sustainablewales.org.uk. feel guilty about!

Contact Sustainable Wales on: “Once a year we like to 01656 783962 or sustainablecreate an elegant evening out wales1@gmail.com to book for Sustainable Wales’ friends, your place now! supporters and well-wishers.

MICHAEL GORE Creating a five-star meal from

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Join the Ethiopian Cultural Visit to Porthcawl

Edwards test her skills on an Ethiopian ukulele, and watch a spectacular dance performance by the one and only Addisu Demissie, of Boyz and Ballet fame.

Join Gemini-SUSSED for an Project support officer at evening of Ethiopian dance, SUSSED, Luke Evans, is very music, song and food to enthusiastic about the visit, celebrate SUSSED's exciting “This event provides a unique partnership with Valley and opportunity, not only for Vale Community Arts and the Ethiopian NGO, Gem Art. SUSSED, but for Porthcawl as a whole to give the warmest This exceptional event will of welcomes to our Ethiopian take place on 9th November, guests, and forge a lasting link 7.30pm at SUSSED, Porthcawl, between the communities of £3 entry.

Gem Art, a part of the Gemini Bridgend County and Addis Ababa.”

Foundation, helps twins and Their artwork will be on their families develop their artistic skills, enabling them to display throughout the evening, and SUSSED dearly hopes to make a living for themselves, stock Gem Art products before and support their families.

Christmas – providing presents There will be an opportunity that you simply won’t find to take part in a traditional anywhere else!

Ethiopian coffee ceremony, MICHAEL GORE listen to Bridgend poet, Rhian

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Book Early To Avoid Disappointment The Atlantic Hotel Porthcawl Tel: 01656 785011 Fax: 01656 771877 www.atlantichotelporthcawl.co.uk www.atlantichotelporthcawl.co.uk www.facebook.com/atlantichotelporthcawl

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When Toni met Chico...

It was definitely more ‘cringe factor’ than X Factor when I interviewed the effervescent entertainer Chico for the Seaside News recently.

I’ve never been a particular fan of the Dancing on Ice 2012 finalist, but even I was swept away (and embarrassingly flustered!) by his larger-than-life personality and bucketloads of charisma and charm. These traits will no doubt make Chico a big hit with the audiences at the Swansea Grand this Christmas, where he is starring as Prince Charming in the theatre’s centenary pantomime, Cinderella.

This will be Chico’s first pantomime in Wales, and as he was born in Bridgend in 1971, he seems very happy about his return to home soil. He said: “I am very proud to be part of Bridgend; it’s my birth town, it’s my hometown and I’ll always carry it in my heart. I can’t begin to describe how excited I am to be back here because when I came out of the X Factor my first gig was actually in Swansea and I had one of the best gigs ever. [Since Dancing on Ice] it’s just gone absolutely insane, but all of that pales into insignificance to

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be back here performing in my home land, to the home crowd.

I just want to experience the Welsh life and hopefully by the end of it learn a few sentences to get by!”

Chico moved to Morocco with his grandparents aged two but returned to the UK in his early teens. He worked as a trainee hairdresser, engineer, dancer and compere singer before finding fame through the X Factor in 2005 and following the show knocked Madonna off the top of the charts with his self-penned single ‘It’s Chico Time’. He has since made numerous TV appearances and devotes much of his time to charity, in particular the Rainbow Child Foundation which he set up to help families around the world by providing clean water, sanitation, supporting farmers and promoting HIV and Malaria education.

He admits that his career reDespite Chico’s now burgeonceived a massive boost earlier ing (and surely exhausting) this year when he was drafted schedule - he’s currently in to replace the injured preparing for a celebrity ice Chesney Hawkes on the ITV show, Boogie Nights tour, skating show Dancing on Ice. “I release of a new album and always say ‘what’s written for fitness DVD launch, as well you won’t pass you and what’s as rehearsing for panto and past you wasn’t written for spending time with his wife you’ and it was in my destiny and two young children - he is for him to have that accident; bouncing with energy. He says: unfortunate accident but “I’m a great believer in why not fortunate for me. And I can’t do it all? My whole philosophy even begin to put into words in life is about positive mental how grateful I am for the opattitude. When people say why, portunity because it’s allowed I say why not. I always strive me to be here because without for that particular goal and I that I probably wouldn’t have execute it in the best possible got this gig, so for that alone I way that I can. I may not be am eternally grateful.” the best at something but I will definitely give it my best.”

For your own bit of ‘Chico Time’ (and yes – because I can’t resist a bit of cheesiness – I did ask him and he happily obliged with the answer!) head to the Swansea Grand from 14th December to 13th January.

Guaranteed to make you smile!

TONI COSSON

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Box Office / Y Swyddfa Docynnau 01656 815995

Book online now / Archebwch ar-lein yn awr: www.grandpavilion.co.uk

Saturday 8 – Monday 31 December 2012 Dydd Sadwrn 8 – Ddydd lun 31 Rhagfyr 2012

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE December 2012 Morning Sat 8 Sun 9 Mon10

Matinee 1pm

Evening 5pm

1pm

5pm

No Performance

Tues 11

10:15am

1:30pm

Weds 12

10:15am

1:30pm

Thurs 13

10:15am

1:30pm

Fri 14

No Performance

Sat 15

1pm

5pm

Sun 16

1pm

5pm

Mon 17

10:15am

1:30pm

Tues 18

10:15am

1:30pm

Weds 19

No Performance

Thurs 20

No Performance

Fri 21

2pm

Sat 22

1pm

5pm

Sun 23

1pm

5pm

Mon 24 Tues 25

11am

6pm

3pm

No Performance – Merry Christmas!

Weds 26

2pm

Thurs 27

1pm

5pm

Fri 28

1pm

5pm

Sat 29

1pm

5pm

Sun 30

1pm

5pm

Mon 31

SOLD OUT

11am

3pm

TICKET PRICES Preview weekend - Bargain - All £8 Charity performance - £3 with bucket collection for charity School performance - £7 (up to one teacher free for every ten booked) Mince Pie Matinee - £8 to includes mince pie and a cup of tea All tickets £13.50 (Adults pay kids prices) Please note only one offer applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meeting House, 87 Park St, Bridgend, 01656 656207 CF31 4AZ. May 7th and 21st. 7.30-9pm.

• BUZZ SOFTPLAY (inc. messy Donation based classes/drop in basis. play) 10.30am–1pm - BCLC Cefn Suitable for beginner and experienced Cribwr www.mybclc.org/01656 745655. meditator Age 0-3. £3 1st child, subsequent • JUDOKWAI, BRIDGEND @ Cefn children half price Glas, Bridgend, 07530 700243 (Andrew).

• CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE Juniors (6–15 years) 7–8pm. Seniors MORGANNWG 1st and 3rd Monday (16+) 8.30–10pm of each month (Bank Holidays excluded). • KENFIG HILL & DISTRICT Friendship/Social Group @ the ARC MALE VOICE CHOIR Rehearsals centre, Bridgend, 6.30–8.30pm. Contact in the Choral Suite, Green Acre Motel, 01792 462845 or just drop in North Cornelly, 7–9pm. Tel 01656 • CHESS CLUB MEETING, 740766 PORTHCAWL 7.30pm @ The • KYOKUSHIN KARATE, CEFN Fairways Hotel, Porthcawl CRIBWR @ Green Hall Cefn • CHILDREN’S DANCE CLASSES Cribwr. Juniors Training: 6.30–7.30pm; For ages 3 to 18 years, 4–8pm @ The Seniors 6.30–8.30pm. First lesson Dance Centre, Bridgend. 01656 652165. free. Juniors £2.50, Seniors £3.00. www.dancecentre-bridgend.com Ages 6–104. Beginners and improver’s • CHILDREN’S SWIMMING welcome. Come and get fit and learn the LESSONS, BRIDGEND @ Kyokushin way. cckkc@hotmail.co.uk.

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

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

Age 5–8. 50p • ROSEMARY CONLEY CLASSES – MOVE IT, LOSE IT, LOVE IT! 6–7.30pm Slim and Aerobics, 7.30–8.45pm Zumba (with or without slimming!). St Johns School Sports Hall, Newton, Porthcawl. Cath Tuck: 01656 745245 E: catherine. tuck@rosemaryconley.com W: www. rosemaryconley.com. Qualified and insured instructor (aerobics/zumba/ nutrition). Other classes in your area – please call for details • SALSA DANCE BEG/IMP, BRIDGEND 8pm @ The Dance Centre/Labour Club Bryntirion, 01656 652165 • SLIMMING WORLD WITH DEE @ North Cornelly Community Centre, 10am. Call 07733 267369

• SNAC - SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITY CLUB, MARGAM Adult Social Night 6.30–9pm £4. Call Cheryl 01639 899666 • STREET DANCE CLASSES with the British Street Dance champions BRIDGEND: @ Westward Community Centre, Llangewydd Rd Bridgend. 3–5yrs 4–5pm, 6–11yrs 5–6pm. More info: 07974 904181. www.popstarsdancestudios. co.uk • TAI CHI FOR HEALTH, PORTHCAWL (except bank holidays) @ Awel Y Mor Centre, Porthcawl. 10–11.30am. Eening classes at other venues. www.cobwebs.uk.net/ suntaiji • TANG SOO DO, PYLE & DISTRICT (Korean self defence). No training fee for 1st month. 5–6.30pm mixed class (also Fridays). Upstairs in Pyle Life Center contact Kyo Sa Nim Gareth Powell on 01656 659592/ 07884 295499/gareth.powell@tangsoodo. co.uk • TRINITY ART GROUP @Trinity Church, Porthcawl, 7pm. Beginners & experienced artists, 14+. Wide range of media, subjects and approaches. Also on Fridays, 1–4.30pm. Jean: 01656 783017 • WEIGHTWATCHERS CLASSES @ Trinty Church, John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3DT, Monday 9.30am. Also Bridgend Bryntirion and Laleston Community Association, Bryntirion, CF31 4DF, 6pm. Warm welcome to all. For further information please call 07976 667027 • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL With Carol Curtis Jones. British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Trinity Church, Porthcawl 1–3pm. Beginners welcome. 01656 773266 • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL With Carol Curtis Jones. British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Awel-y-Mor. 7.15–9pm.

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

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 @ Porthcawl RFC, 10.15 am with Nikki, Qualified Fitness and Zumba Instructor, insured and CRB checked. £3.50 per class. Please wear trainers and prepare to sweat! All abilities welcome

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

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

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

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

Stage 2: 11am–12.00pm. For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk • SLIMMING WORLD, PORTHCAWL @ Tabernacle Chapel, Fenton Place. 5.30pm–7pm. Call Gaynor 01656 788763 • STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre. 2.15pm.

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• 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 @ Porthcawl Rock & Arts Centre, 41 John Street, Porthcawl. Mixed ability class, so all levels welcome. 10–11.30am. For more info contact Michele 07793 544 956 email: mail@michelelambertyoga. co.uk www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk • KICKBOXING CLASSES: BEGINNERS ONLY, BRIDGEND @ Jeff’s Kickboxing Gym, Dunraven Arms. 6.30–8pm • KETTLE BELL CLASSES @ Cynffig Comprehensive. 5.15–6.15pm.

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

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

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

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

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Contact Rob on F700pff@aol.com or 01656 746564 • ADULT MUSIC WORKSHOPS, PORTHCAWL Return to music. All instruments, all levels of ability. Dust off that old guitar and come along! Rock and Arts Club, 41, John Street Porthcawl.

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 • AEROBICS, KENFIG HILL 6.15–7.15pm @ Cynffig Sports Hall, everyone welcome. Contact: Debbie 07890 582636. Also on Sunday 5–6pm • BELLY DANCING CLASSES Improvers @ the Dance Centre, Elm Crescent, Bryntirion (next to Philco) 6 - 7pm. Contact Linda 01656 863639/07824 874511, elindiabellydance@gmail.com • BOUNCE & RHYME SESSIONS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library, 10am (term time only). 01656 754845, www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries • BRIDGEND ATHLETICS CLUB Adult beginners and improvers jog club @ Bridgend AC track, next to Newbridge Fields, meet at 6.30pm, More info: Jon, treasurer@bridgendac.co.uk • BRIDGEND & DISTRICT BONSAI SOCIETY, PYLE 1st Tuesday of every month @ Pyle Church hall, opposite Clarke’s garage, 7pm. New members always welcomed. Secretary: 01656 742008, Chairman: 01656 742077 • BRIDGEND HOME EDUCATORS A support, educational and social group for families who are educating their children at home. Tondu Wesley Methodist Church, 10am till 2pm.

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

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• 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: (01656) 654899 • 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 months to 3 years. www.tumbletots. com/cardiff-south or 01446 500526 (times vary according to age) • WEIGHTWATCHERS, PYLE @ Co-op Coffee Shop, Pyle CF33 6NU 5.15pm & 6.30pm. Lose weight & keep it off with a plan which fits into your lifestyle. A warm welcome awaits you!

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

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

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• HATHA YOGA, BRACKLA All levels welcome. 8–9.30pm @ Brackla sports centre, Bramble way, Brackla Cf31 2PQ. Contact Michele: 07793 544 956, michelelambert 21@hotmail.com www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk • HATHA YOGA CLASSES, PYLE 6.30pm @ The Life Centre. All levels welcome. Contact Alan Davies, British Wheel of Yoga Teacher, on 01639 888705 • JUDOKWAI, BRIDGEND @ Cefn Glas, Bridgend, 07530 700243 (Andrew).

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

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

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.

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Hall, Meadow Street, North Corrnelly.

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 • BOOGIE BEAT MUSIC & welcome. 01656 784180. www.Cor-BroMOVEMENT Classes for toddlers.

Ogwr.com 10am – 10.45am @ Nottage Scouts • CORNELLY & KENFIG HILL Hall, Turnstone Road, Porthcawl. To PUMAS FOOTBALL CLUB @ book your free trial contact Nicky on Cynffig Comprehensive School Girls 07789 688447 / 01656 782360. www.

Gym. 5–6pm. Ages 5–7yrs. Boys & Girls boogiebeat.co.uk welcome. Contact Mark for details: • BOWLS, PORTHCAWL @ Griffin 07929 969259/ nmedewar@aol.com Park, from 4pm. From beginners to • CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE players with years of experience. Also - MORGANNWG Last Wednesday on Sundays from 4pm and Fridays from of the month. Friendship/Social Group 2.30pm. All welcome. Call Derrick on @ the Salthouse, Porthcawl, 12.30pm.

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10am @ Williams Memorial Hall, 1–3pm @ ARC, Quarella Road, Bridgend.

Coychurch. £4 pay as you go. (multi Service user led group, providing sensory play for ages 6 wks to 2 yrs). support and information for people Baby Massage Courses and Alpha affected by drug and alcohol and their Bugs classes also available. Contact families. Contact Linda: 1656 763117 Helen: 01656 818727 / 07795 150602 (Mondays only), abm.bigbridgend@ / info@discoverytots.co.uk / www. wales.nhs.uk discoverytots.co.uk • BRIDGEND COUNTY SHOW Classes Thursday @ Bijou, Cowbridge MEETINGS @ Bridgend Festivals too (free play included)

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01656 754810, coedparclib@bridgend. gov.uk • ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, PORTHCAWL The Porthcawl Branch meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Salthouse on the Square at 7.30pm. All welcome even if you are not ex-forces • ST JOHN AMBULANCE Older Cadets @ Trinity Church. 6–7.30pm. Call 01656 786869 for more information • SLIMMING WORLD, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity Church.

9.30am–11am. Call Gaynor 01656 788763 • TABLE TOP SALE @ Griffin Park Community Centre, 10am–2pm. Coffee, tea and snacks available. Traders and crafters welcome. Phone 01656 772534 for bookings and further information • UKELELE PLAYING EVENING, PORTHCAWL @ the Seahorse pub, South Road, 8–10pm. Group playing and sing-a-long. All abilities welcome, including complete beginners. It’s free, just bring your uke if you have one (if not, we may find you one to play on the night). Also, performances made for charities. Further details: Alan Townsend on 07971 838001 • WEIGHTWATCHERS, LALESTON @ St Davids Church Hall, High St, Laleston CF32 0HP 6pm. Lose weight & keep it off with a plan which

fits into your lifestyle. A warm welcome awaits you! Sharon: 07932 549988, SharonJames@weight-watchers.co.uk • WEIGHTWATCHERS, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre, 9–10am • WEIGHTWATCHERS, SARN 6–7pm @ Sarn Lifelong Learning Centre, Merfield Close, Sarn (next to Filco). A simple, healthy, sustainable way to lose weight and keep it off that fits around real life. www.weightwatchers.co.uk or phone 0845 070 4150 • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL with Carol Curtis-Jones, British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Hope Chapel: 7.15–9pm.

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

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. Now based at the YMCA in Porthcawl. From 11.30 until 2.30 in the new coffee shop on the 1st floor. For details call Susan 01656 772534 • BOOGIE BEAT MUSIC & MOVEMENT Classes for toddlers.

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

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More info: 01656 658479 • BRIDGEND CHESS CLUB @ The Gilead Village Hall, Coity, Bridgend CF35 6AU. 7pm. Promoting all aspects of chess. Various club activities to suit • 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP beginners and experienced players alike.

Scout Troop. Ages 10–14, 7–9pm @ For more info, call Ken: 07546 946513 Cornelly Scout & Guide Hall, Meadow • BRIDGEND FESTIVALS Street, North Corrnelly. Contact Rob on COMMITTEE @ Bridgend Festivals F700pff@aol.com or 01656 746564 Office, Cambria House, Wyndham Street, • 1ST PORTHCAWL SCOUT Bridgend. 1st Thursday of the month GROUP BEAVER COLONY at 10am. For more info: 01656 661338; 6–8yrs. 5.15–6.30pm @ Woodland Hall, e-mail: king-barry@btconnect.com Woodland, Avenue, Porthcawl. Meirion www.bridgend-events.co.uk 784711; davidmann.lewis@virgin.net • BRIDGEND PHILATELIC • AEROBICS CLASS, SOCIETY, BRIDGEND 2nd & 4th BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio, Thursday each month @ the Gospel Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion (next to the Hall, Oddfellows St, 7.30–9.30pm. Tel: community Centre) 6.15–7.15pm. Call 01656 653753 Debbie 07779 709814 • BRIDGEND TOWN AFC Under • ARCHAEOLOGY CYMRU 12s football. Training at Newbridge BRIDGEND 2pm at the Hope Baptist Fields, Bridgend. 6–7pm. John: 07800 Church, Station Hill, Bridgend CF31 1EA. 540309 We will examine reconstructing the landscape in the past around Glamorgan, • CHILDREN’S STORYTIME, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre from and further a field. Archaeologists' 11–11.30am. 01656 754850; pylelib@ reconstruct the landscape around bridgend.gov.uk locations such as Bridgend, to • CHOIR PRACTICE, BRIDGEND understand the lives of our ancestors, Bridgend Male Choir. 7.30–9.30pm why not come along and see how it's @ the OCLP Club, Bryntirion, done. Open to anyone with a passion for Bridgend. Gareth: 01656 862037. www. archaeology. For further details contact bridgendmalechoir.co.uk Archaeology Cymru at: 07751 255725,

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

10.30–11.30am. Based on Pilates. £4.

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

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

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

• PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB 5–6.30pm @ Awel Y Mor Community Centre, for Graded Martial Arts students of all ages/with gradings every 3 months. Call Christian Whale (5th Dan) on 07784 317151 • PREGNANCY YOGA @ Litchard Infants School, 6–7.15pm. A time for you and your baby, suitable from 16 weeks.

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

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

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

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

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

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Cornelly Integrated Centre, Greenfield Terrace, North Cornelly, CF33 4LW. 07866 162440 • UAS SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP/ CIRCLE 7.30pm–10pm @ Kenfig Hill. Be amongst like minded friends.

Also on a Friday. Contact Rachel 07889 786955 or 01656 859987 or chameul@ hotmail.co.uk • 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 • 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. £1.50 1st child, subsequent children half price • CHARITY PUB QUIZ, PORTHCAWL @ Seagull Pub, Rest Bay, Porthcawl. 9pm. Proceeds to local

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

French 12.30pm–2.30pm. Call Kim: 02920 382431 or Amanda (tutor) 01656 650360, courseinfosouth@swales.wea. org.uk • KOREAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL TANG SOO DO @ All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. Martial arts for the whole family. Tiger Tots: 4–6yrs: 6–6.30pm; Dragons: 7–12 yrs 6.30–7.30pm; Adults: 13yrs+: 7.30–8.30pm. Tel 07788 482450 e-mail: porthcawltsd@btinternet.com. www.ttfuk.co.uk Also on Tuesdays • MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, BRIDGEND Term time only @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl.

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

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

Tel: 01656 786463 • SING AND SIGN, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, BRIDGEND @ 9.45–10.45am. For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@singandsign. co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk • TAI CHI, BRIDGEND @ Bridgend Recreation Centre, 7–8.30pm. Beginners welcome. John Jones, Chief Instructor. sunsdragon@hotmail.com • TANG SOO DO, PYLE & DISTRICT (Korean self defence) No training fee for first month. Junior 5yrs+ 6.30–.15pm. Mixed class 7.20–8.30pm.

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

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

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

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

For Welsh learners and Welsh speakers to meet for a chat. A warm welcome to all – croeso cynnes i bawb • CAR BOOT SALES, BRIDGEND @ The West House Pub. 9am–12pm. Set up 8am. Cars £5/Vans £8. All proceeds to local charities. Please contact Rob & Helen on 01656 653809 • CHILDREN’S ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS, PORTHCAWL 10.30–11.45am, Crafty Little Creations @ Porthcawl RFC. Call Sue on (01656) 788420/ 07791 476882 • INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE @ Awel-y-Mor, Porthcawl. First 3 Saturdays of every month. 9am–12pm. Phone 01656 657463 to book. Free tea, coffee & biscuits • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Saturday nights @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. £2 • MEMBERS AND GUESTS OF THE RAFA CLUB, PORTHCAWL are invited to enjoy bingo at 7.30pm. followed by live entertainment by top class artists till 11.30pm • NEWTON WINOS Once a month in the Newton/Dan y Graig area to enjoy a themed wine tasting evening. £10pp to cover cost of wine and nibbles. Take turns hosting the event and choosing a theme. More info: newtonwinos@ hotmail.co.uk or Cas on 07786 082864 • PORTHCAWL & DISTRICT ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS @ the old Police Station Gallery, John Street. 11am–4.30pm.

FREE. Also on throughout the rest of the week • 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 • ROCK CLUB, PORTHCAWL Music workshops for 8–16years old.

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

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

PORTHCAWL: @ Gilgal Church Hall, Woodlands Ave Porthcawl.

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

More info: 07974 904181. www. popstarsdancestudios.co.uk • TAI CHI All Saints Church, Victoria Ave, Porthcawl 10am -11am. Fair LadySleeping Tiger Tai Chi. 07840 350167 • WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETING @ Coity Community Centre, 9.30 am.

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

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

• CAR BOOT SALE, BRIDGEND @ the multistorey car park next to Aldi, Bridgend, 7am–12pm. 80–200 car boot stalls each week! All proceeds invested

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6pm. itstriza@talk21.com • INDOOR 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL, MAESTEG @ Maesteg Comprehensive. 11am–6pm. Adults 16+. Contact Phil: 0753 5254290; philipnmorgan@sky.com • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 5–7pm @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. Plus karaoke until late!

• RED TOOTH POKER, PORTHCAWL Evenings @ The Salthouse, Porthcawl. For a chance to be in the regional finals and win big money.

Or just play for fun. Tel: 01656 783380 • ST DAVID’S JUNIOR CHURCH @ St David’s Church, Florence St, Porthcawl. Term time only, 9.30–10.30am. Play games, sing songs, read stories and do craft. New group for 0–5 year olds (under 2s must bring a parent) • ST JOHN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL, NEWTON Age 3+ every Sunday, 11am–12 noon, in the schoolroom opposite the church on the green. Great stories, drawing, singing, with Janet and Bev, followed by squash and a biscuit.

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

• SENSHI DO ‘The Warriors Way’ KARATE & KICKBOXING, BRIDGEND @ 3rd Bridgend Scouts Hall, Llangewydd Rd Bryntirion, Bridgend. 6pm till 7pm Karate and 7pm to 8pm Kickboxing/MMA. All levels, beginners welcome. Call 07791 412864 email bkkc@live.co.uk Also, Tuesdays 7–8pm karate. Beginners and all levels welcome. Call Paul Evans: 07791 412864 • SINGLES RENDEZVOUS CLUB, BRIDGEND @ the Brewery Field, Rugby Club, Tondu Road, Bridgend. For single over 30s. 8pm to midnight. Free, entry £4. Smart dress. 01656 773330 or email oursinglesclub@gmail.com

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Brackla Harriers The Cardiff Half Marathon was the highlight of October with over 18,000 runners entering this race.

I really enjoyed the new course this year and the organisation went fantastically well considering the number of runners. The famous Pudding Run hit a new record this year selling out in just four days.

I am indebted once again to all the members of the Brackla Harriers who as well as organising the Pudding Run are also volunteering their marshalling services for my own charity event the Drovers Run. This event takes place on 18th November and is an approx. 6

Capped for Wales at 3 different age groups in 5 months!

mile multi terrain run up to the Taff Ely wind farm, from Brynna.

The event is run under UK athletics guidelines, although challenging, no-one will be left alone as sweepers will run in with the last entrant.

This is our second year of organising the event and once again we have had tremendous support from the local community. I am hoping for a record number of entrants this year which uses 100% of the entry fee, after admin costs, for Hannah Bluck, 15 years, of Porthcawl, has always been the charities goal of providing a keen footballer – maybe a holiday home for seriously ill had something to do with children. More details and onbeing the only girl out of five line entry through Run Britain children! at www.chloebigmore.co.uk She always took part in PAUL BIGMORE sporting activities and did well – this year has been amazing for our her!

In April she was been capped for representing Wales u16s at the Celtic Nations in Dublin.

Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club news

Porthcawl Runners It’s been a busy month for members at Porthcawl Runners.

An influx of new members following a jog/walk initiative in October, the West Glamorgan cross country league at Margam Park, an Elvis festival fancy dress fun run and a host of members competing in the Cardiff Half Marathon.

The cross country was held in glorious autumn sunshine with sixteen members turning out for the Club. Three new members made their debut; Neil Harris, Angela Walsh and Sarah Skinner. Conditions underfoot were heavy following the recent wet weather and it was noticeable the competition was

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a lot tougher than the previous season. Chris Jenkins led the way home for the men’s senior team with Roger Davis and Nicola Thomas doing the same for their respective veteran teams. The event was followed by the customary Sunday lunch and a few well deserved beverages at the Prince of Wales Kenfig.

Finally there were some great performances in the well supported Cardiff Half Marathon from; Lee Bodenham, Nicola Thomas, Helen Beale, Rhian Powell, Jennifer John, Geraint Lewis, Chris Jenkins, Tom Davis, Roger Davis, Will Edwards, Neil Harris Dave Edwards, Dave Breen, Chris Johnson and Steve Gibbins, with eight members registering Personal Best times.

TONY PHILLIPS

Ron Walters

Is this the most accurate golfer in Wales?

Some golfers, including many professionals, never have a hole-in-one. This usually requires an extremely accurate shot coupled with an element of luck and someone who seldom hits the green with his tee shot greatly reduces his chances of ever achieving the coveted hole-in-one.

Conversely, someone who

At the end of August she was capped at u17s level in Latvia at qualifiers for the UEFA championships, and now she has flown out to Turkey to represent Wales at u19s level.

Bullied from a young age, Hannah's confidence and self esteem were extremely low. Her only outlet was her football where she becomes a happy and confident player!

She is a true inspiration as everyone.

Along with school work, she has a very hard training programme so is constantly busy either up at Locks Lane in all weathers with her dad, or at the gym.

My husband Jonathon and I would like to congratulate our daughter and let her know again how very proud we are of her! We would also like to thank all of the teachers at Newton Primary school for just being fantastic and also St Clare's for being 100% supportive of her!

PROUD MUM KERSTIN BLUCK

rarely misses a green improves his chances quite dramatically. One such player with this bulls-eye accuracy is Ron Walters of Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club Veterans’ Section. The days when his long, drawing drives enabled him to reach the long par fives in two might be behind him but accuracy on the par threes has not diminished with age.

He has enjoyed five holesin-one in, three in the last 10 months and those who play with him would not bet against his repeating the feat in the near future. The downside is that he has to take a lot of banter about his handicap.

Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club welcomes all golfers. This freedraining course is open when many others are closed.

JACK MCKEE Secretary: 01656 783093/ 771613, Professional: Dylan Williams 01656 772446, secretary@ pandkgolfclub.co.uk www.pandkgolfclub.co.uk

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Sun Style Tai Chi news

Recently the second biannual Seminar of the Sun Style Tai Chi Association of Wales was held at the Awel y Mor Centre Porthcawl.

It was hosted by the Swimming Dragon School of Tai Chi. As well as members of the Swimming Dragon School, the seminar was attended by Association members from the 'Fair Lady Tai Chi' clubs run by Gilda James, and the 'Sleeping Tiger Tai Chi' clubs run by Haydn James in other areas of Wales.

The Sun Style Tai Chi Association of Wales is run on a not-for-profit basis with the objective of providing Tai Chi clubs in Wales with expertise in the correct practise of the classical Sun Style of Tai Chi. The Association's mentor is fluent

in Chinese and was trained in China by the daughter of the Styles inventor, Sun Lutang.

At the seminar students practised the Five Phases Sun Tai Chi exercise programme devised by John, and also classical Sun Style long Tai Chi routines. The instructors gave demonstrations of Sun Style Tai Chi sword play and the other advanced Sun Style arts of Bagua and Xing Yi. The Five Phases programme was designed to enable novices to quickly and easily provide basic Tai Chi exercise therapy to sufferers of arthritis etc. For example it has been successfully used by a physiotherapist in a South Wales hospital as a therapy for Parkinson’s patients. John offers free training in his copyright programme to physiotherapists or workers in old folks homes etc. who have a non commercial interest in providing the therapeutical Tai Chi exercise.

For further details ring John 01656 784991.

JOHN JONES

Pumas boxing news The season is back in full swing now with our new gym bringing new members and some old faces back to fight.

Thanks again to everyone who helped in raising funds for the gym to make this possible.

Also thanks again to the Seaside News in all the support it’s given to help us achieve this goal. Just look at the photos to see what has been achieved.

Anyone wishing to join for

Porthcawl Tang Soo Do

Bridgend & Ogwr Kyokushin Karate Club We have been quite busy this summer with mountain training on top of Pen y Fan, waterfall training in Brecon, beach training at Newton beach, Porthcawl.

Finally in September we held an Uchi Deschi (live in student) training session to give the students a taste of how they would be expected to train in the Honbu (founders Dojo) in Japan.

The session started at Barry Dojo where the students trained until late into the night then cleaned and polished the

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training area sleeping later on the wooden floors to be awoken at 6am for a beach training session at Jacksons bay in Barry, from there onto the sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr for a stamina session running the dunes.

In the afternoon we went to Macob scaffold yard in Bridgend where we set up an urban gym with punch bags pull up bars etc. This was followed by breaking tiles slates and concrete blocks. There was an opportunity to try a 12 ton truck pull.

Saturday evening was rounded off with a final training session at Port Talbot Dojo.

SENPAI JASON MANLEY

Well done and congratulations to the representatives from Porthcawl class that went to the Phoenix Tang Soo Do Tournament in Manchester recently.

They had to get up at 4am to get on a coach to travel all the way to Manchester for the competition that started at 10am and left after the last event at 6pm.

fitness or to box please check out the training times below and we’ll see you there. Fight reports will be in next month’s edition of the Seaside News.

Training nights for Schoolboy/ Juniors are 5–6.15pm, Youth/ Seniors are 5.45–7pm (times overlap) Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Training for beginners 5-6pm Tuesday and Thursdays.

For any other information contact Aubrey Lewis on 740105 or Paul Chappell on 741039.

PAUL CHAPPELL

Eight entries bringing home 13 medals in total, four gold, four silver, five bronze. Excellent performance all round.

Tang Soo! Sorry to go on but I really believe things like this should be shouted about! The youngest were two boys who were only seven and both came back with medals – this was there first competition!

Each competitor that went from the group at least got one medal with one coming back with three.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. It was an amazing day for all who attended.

Porthcawl Tang Soo Do is a school in the Porthcawl, Nottage and Cornelly area.

Porthcawl, being a new class, is an excellent class for those wishing to start in martial arts or who wish to step up their training or sparring by getting in extra classes.

ADRIAN HUMPHRIES

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