Seaside News - August 2011

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» ANCIENT ART OF BELLRINGING, PORTHCAWL @ St. Johns Church, Newton Green, Porthcawl 7.45-9pm. For more information email ruth.birch@hotmail.co.uk » BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCING, PORTHCAWL (EXCEPT BANK HOLS) @ the Awel-y-Mor Centre. 2–4.30pm. Admission £2. Tel: 01656 783344 » BELLY DANCING CLASSES @ Newton Institute. Beginners, 1.15–2.15pm; Improvers, 2.30-3.30pm. Please call as places are limited. Contact Linda 01656 863639/07824 874511, elindiabellydance@gmail.com » BRIDGEND & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB @ Nolton Church Hall, Merthyr Mawr Rd, Bridgend at 7.30pm. Disabled access.

Contact: info@bridgendcameraclub.co.uk » BRIDGEND WARRIORS KICKBOXING CLUB, BRIDGEND Above Codys, The Dunraven Arms Hotel, Bridgend. Beginners 6.30–8pm, graded members 7.30–9pm (times overlap). kkaw_copp@hotmail.com » BRIDGEND U3A, BRIDGEND Every 3rd Monday @ The Mission for the Deaf, Coychurch Rd, Bridgend, 2pm. 01656 656207 » CHESS CLUB MEETING, PORTHCAWL Porthcawl Chess Club meet at 7.30pm @ The Fairways Hotel, Porthcawl » CHILDREN'S SWIMMING LESSONS, BRIDGEND @ Heronsbridge School Pool.

5–7.30pm. Also on Tuesdays & Saturdays.

Contact Anne: 01656 773475 » COMEDY IMPRO CLUB £15 per term. Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. For more info or to book a place, please call Tracy on (01656) 815995 » CYLCH MEITHRIN, PORTHCAWL Open Mon–Fri 9.15am-1.15pm. Welsh Nursery at Tabernacl Chapel, Fenton Place. Nicola Gamble 07789 446407 or Nicola Jenkins 07931 957668. For children 2+ years » DANCE CLASSES, BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion.

Classes in cheerleading/hip hop/jive for kids/ line adult jive classes 8–9pm. Tel: 07980 039128 » DISCOVERY TOTS BABY & TODDLER CLASSES, COYCHURCH @ Williams Memorial Hall. 10:45–11:45am: Multi Sensory Baby Play (6 wks - 18 mths); 1–2pm: Toddler Play – Multi Sensory, Yoga and Messy Fun! (18 mths - 4 years). Contact Helen: 01656 818727/07795 150602/ info@discoverytots. co.uk/www.discoverytots.co.uk » DRAGON SPORT NETBALL, KENFIG HILL 5-6pm @ Cynffig Sports Hall. Contact: Debbie 07890 582636 » HATHA YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL 6.30–8pm @ St Clare's School. All levels welcome. Please contact Alan Davies, British Wheel of Yoga teacher, on 01639 888705 » INDOOR 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE, MAESTEG @ Maesteg Comprehensive 6–9pm. Boys 13–15 years. Call Phil on 07535 254290 or email philipnmorgan@sky.com » JUDOKWAI, BRIDGEND @ Cefn Glas, Bridgend, 07530 700243 (Andrew). Juniors (6 to 15 years) 7–8pm. Seniors (16 and over) 8.30–10pm » KENFIG HILL & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR Rehearsals in the Choral Suite, Green Acre Motel, North Cornelly, 7–9pm. Tel 01656 740766 » LEARN TO ROCK 'N' ROLL @ Royal British Legion Club, Pyle Road, Bridgend. Jive Lesson.

8–8.45pm. Rock 'n' Roll Disco 8.45–10.30pm.

Entrance £3. Info: Frank, 07400 080101 » MID GLAMORGAN ACCORDION BAND, PYLE Rehearsals at Pyle Rugby Club 7–9pm.

Beginners and other instruments welcome.

Contact Allan Jones: 01639 888053 or Gerry Ezard: 016567 784904 » MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, BRIDGEND Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged 3 months to 4 years. Term time only @ St Marys RC Church Hall, Ewenny road, Bridgend. Contact Emma to book a complimentary session: 01656 649190, emma.loyns@monkeymusic.co.uk, www.monkeymusic.co.uk » NEWTONIANS LADIES BOWLS CLUB, PORTHCAWL @ Griffin Park, 10.30am–12pm.

Tuesday home matches 2pm. Also on a Friday: 2–4pm. Irene: 01656 771136 » OVER 50s KEEP-FIT, BRACKLA Brackla Community Centre. 10.30–11.30am. Come and make new friends and improve your level of fitness. 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 MERMAIDS WOMEN'S NETBALL 6.30–8pm@ Porthcawl Comp Sports Hall. £30 for 12 weeks. Any queries contact Danielle 772918 » PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB FREE beginners karate course, with 5th dan Christian Whale. 4.45–5.45pm at Awel Y Mor centre, Porthcawl. Just turn up or call Christian on 07784 317151. All ages welcome. Regular Training for all Martial Arts graded students of all ages 5.45–7pm » ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION, SWANSEA BAY BRANCH Last MONDAY of every month. Further details 01656 670224 NEW DAY » SALSA DANCE BEG/IMP, BRIDGEND 8pm @ The Dance Centre/Labour Club Bryntirion, 01656 652165 » SNAC - SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITY CLUB, MARGAM Adult Social Night 6.30 - 9.00pm £4 entry. Contact Cheryl 01639 899666 » TAI CHI FOR HEALTH, PORTHCAWL (EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS) @ Awel Y Mor Centre, Porthcawl. 10–11.30am. Also evening classes at other venues. www. myweb.tiscali.co.uk/suntaichi » TANG SOO DO, PYLE & DISTRICT (Korean self defence). No training fee for 1st month.

5–6.30pm mixed class (also Fridays). All classes held upstairs in Pyle Life Center contact Kyo Sa Nim Gareth Powell on 01656 659592/ 07884 295499/gareth.powell@ tangsoodo.co.uk » YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL With Carol Curtis Jones. 7.15–9pm @ Awel y Mor. Beginners welcome. Tel: 01656 784810 » 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 on instructors site www.zumba.com » ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS @ Porthcawl RFC, 10.15 am. with Nikki Qualified Fitness and Zumba Instructor, insured and CRB checked. £3.50 per class please wear trainers and prepare to sweat! All abilities welcome

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

Contact Rob on F700pff@aol.com or 01656 746564 » ADULT AQUA FIT CLASS, PORTHCAWL @ Splashland Pool, Trecco Bay Holiday Park. 7pm. PLEASE NOTE: Due to a change in the pool timetable there will be no Aqua Fit classes during the Summer Holidays.

Last class July 19th. CLASSES WILL RESUME September 6th NEW INFO » AEROBICS, KENFIG HILL 6.15–7.15pm @ Cynffig Sports Hall, everyone welcome.

Interested? Contact: Debbie 07890 582636.

Also on Sunday 5-6pm » BRIDGEND & DISTRICT BONSAI SOCIETY, PYLE Meet first Tuesday of every month @ Pyle Church hall, opposite Clarke’s garage, at 7pm. New members always welcomed.

Contact the secretary on 01656 742008 or chairman on 01656 742077 » 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. Good home food for just £3.50 which includes main meal, pudding, tea/coffee and biscuits, a true bargain! Everyone is welcome and its a great opportunity to get out and meet up with your friends » CYLCH TI & FI (BILINGUAL MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP), PORTHCAWL Ti a Fi Tabernacle, Neuadd Eglwys Tabernacle Church Hall, Elder Lane, Bridgend, 12.45 –2.15pm. Call Lou Stevens-Jones 07966 313609 » DANCE CLASSES, BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio Dance Centre, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion. Classes in Drama/ Tap/ Jazz/ Acrobatics/ Line/Ballet. Telephone: 07980 039128 » EXERCISE FOR THE OVER 50S @ NEWTON INSTITUTE, PORTHCAWL 10.30–11.30am Based on pilates with instructor Sue Cheesebrough – two time Olympian & Commonwealth silver medal winning athlete. Call 07866 313623

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» FILM CLUB @ Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. If you are a fan of world cinema, a connoisseur of specialist film, or you just enjoy watching a movie, then Film Club is for you! Over 30 films will be screened each year. If you would like to be part of this group please contact Tracy on (01656) 815988. Members: £30 per season (10 films) or £4 per film screening » FRENCH & SPANISH CLUBS FOR CHILDREN, BRIDGEND Aged 4–11 years. A fun program all in French and Spanish. Email: 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. All activities are led by the children that attend. » GYMTOTS, KENFIG HILL 2–5yrs @ Cynffig Sports hall. Contact: Debbie 07890 582636 » 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. Tiger Tots 4-6yrs 6.00pm-6.30pm, Children 7yrs+ & Adults 6.30pm-7.30pm. Also on Fridays. Tel: 07788 482450, Email porthcawltsd@btinternet.com www.ttfuk.co.uk » LADIES ONLY FITNESS SESSIONS, SOUTH CORNELLY @ 2tone fitness, South Cornelly Trading estate. 8–9pm. Please phone Jo on 07730 676664 or 01656 670064 for details

» SLAPPINGSKINS AFRICAN DRUM WORKSHOP, BRIDGEND Workshops held at Heronsbridge School, Bridgend from 6–7pm for beginners, 7–8pm for regulars.

All instruments provided. Contact Aaron at www.slappingskins.co.uk for more info » ST JOHN AMBULANCE Badgers (age 5–10) @ Trinity Church. 6–7.30pm. Call 01656 786869 for more information » STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, PENCOED Pencoed Library. 2.30pm. Tel: (01656) 754840 www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries » STREET DANCE FOR ADULT IMPROVERS, BRIDGEND 8pm @ The Dance Centre/ Labour Club Bryntirion, Tel: 01656 652165 » TABERNACL MUSIC SOCIETY CHOIR PRACTICE, BRIDGEND @ Tabernacl Chapel, Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–8.45pm. Mixed Voice. New members welcome. Tel: (01656) 654899 » TAI BO KICK AEROBICS, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre. 7–8pm (except every 3rd Tuesday).

Male & female, all ages welcome! Instructor Sarah Panes, 1st Degree Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do. Contact: Sarah 01656 743478 or 07773 041339 » PORTHCAWL MUSIC SOCIETY (CLASSICAL) Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 2pm at the Brentwood Hotel, Porthcawl. New members are very welcome. Contact the Secretary, Jean Ball: 01656 782917 » TUESDAY CLUB Work with a range of artists throughout the year to make exciting new artworks. Older people: 1–3pm; Kids (8–12 years): 4–5.30pm. £3 per session. Grand Pavilion, 01656 815995 » STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre. 2.15pm. Tel: 01656 754850, e-mail: pylelib@bridgend.gov.uk

» LEGS, BUMS & TUMS @ Griffin Park Community Centre 6.30–7.30pm. Also on Wed @ Awel y Mor 9.30–10.30am. Contact Michelle on 07795 664982

» 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)

» LIBRARY READERS' GROUPS @ Pencoed Library, every second Tuesday of the month at 10am. Tel: 01656 754840 www.bridgend. gov.uk/libraries Also @ Aberkenfig Library – every first Tuesday of the month at 11.30am.

Tel: 01656 754820 email: abkenlib@ bridgend.gov.uk. (NB. No meetings in August)

» WELSH LANGUAGE GROUP, ABERKENFIG @ Aberkenfig Library. Every first Tuesday of the month at 11.30am (no meetings in August). Tel: 01656 754820 email: abkenlib@bridgend.gov.uk

» LINE DANCING FOR BEGINNERS @ NEWTON INSTITUTE, PORTHCAWL 7pm. £3.50 come & make new friends, have fun & learn some great dances » LINE DANCE CLASSES @ Awel y Mor, Porthcawl. Everyone welcome, including beginners – Just turn up. 7pm start, £4 per person. Tel: 01639 631544 or 07770 966624 » NORDIC WALKING FOR BEGINNERS, PORTHCAWL 12–1pm. Meeting at the Shelter Opposite Windsor Road. Poles are provided, please wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes » OPEN JAM NIGHT @ THE GRAND PAVILION, PORTHCAWL for all musicians and music listeners at 7.30pm. Every fourth Tuesday of the month, tickets: £2. Info: 01656 815995 » PARENT DROP-IN SESSION 8.15–10.15am: Nottage Primary; 1.15–3.15pm: Newton Primary. 1st hour, appointment only, 2nd hour, drop in tea, coffe & chat. Call Beckie Price (01656 815243) to make an appointment or email rebecca.price@bridgend.gov.uk » PENYBONT LADIES CHOIR PRACTICE, BRIDGEND @ Bryntirion Community Centre, Bridgend, 5–7pm. New members welcome.

Ring Joan on 01656 740840 » PILATES @ Awel y Mor 9.30–10.30am and Griffi n Park Community Centre 7.45 –8.30pm. Call Michelle on 07795 664982 » POEMS AND PINTS, PORTHCAWL Meets at 7.30pm on the third Tuesday of each month in the Lorelei Inn, Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl. All of those with an active interest in poetry are welcome. See website: poemspints.webs.com » PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS CLUB (TERM TIME ONLY) Girls and boys gymnastics classes, from 3+ years @ Porthcawl Comprehensive School, Park Avenue. Tel: 07971 476738 » PORTHCAWL MALE CHOIR PRACTICE 7.30pm-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

» ZUMBA SCULPT & TONE @ Porthcawl RFC, 7.45 pm (bring light weights or wrist weights). 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

WEDNESDAY » 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP Silverbirch Beaver Colony. Ages 6–8, 4.30–5.45pm.

Cornelly Scout & Guide Hall, Meadow Street, North Corrnelly. Contact Rob on F700pff@aol. com or 01656 746564 » ADRAN YR URDD, PORTHCAWL @ Tabernacl New Hall, Fenton Place, Porthcawl 5.30–6.30pm throughout school term.

Children aged 6–12. A fun Welsh medium youth group. caelleucu@aol.com or phone 07790 216312 » BADMINTON COACHING, KENFIG HILL @ Cynffig Sports Hall. 6–7pm, ages 7 to 11yrs. Cost £1.50. Contact Debbie 07890 582636 » BOUNCE & RHYME SESSIONS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library, every last Wednesday of the month at 1.30pm. Tel: 01656 754845, www. bridgend.gov.uk/libraries » BOWLS, PORTHCAWL @ Griffin Park, from 4pm. From beginners to players with years of experience. Also on Sundays from 4pm and Fridays from 2.30pm. All are welcome to our friendly club. Contact Derrick Griffiths: 01656 784149 » BRIDGEND INVOLVEMENT GROUP 'Peer support in recovery'. 1–3pm @ ARC, Quarella Road, Bridgend. Service user led group which provides support and information for people affected by drug and alcohol and their families.

Contact Linda: -1656 763117 (Mondays only), abm.bigbridgend@wales.nhs.uk » BRIDGEND COUNTY SHOW MEETINGS @ Bridgend Festivals Office, Cambria House, Wyndham St. First Wed of each month at 6.30pm. Tel: 01656 661338 www.bridgendevents.co.uk » BRIDGEND PARKINSONS GROUP Every 2nd Wednesday @ Llys Faen Community Hall, Quarella Road. Tel: 01656 720791 » BRIDGEND YOUTH THEATRE WORKSHOPS Junior & Youth Theatre Workshops (5–25).

Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays during school termtime. No auditions on enrolling. Backstage