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LETTERS Eggs For Romania

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Dear Editor, For the children whose only home in Romania is an orphanage or an odd corner in the street, there’s never – or rarely – anything in the way of treats but, an organisation based in Cardiff called ‘Support for Romania’ takes out at Easter thousands of those small crème Cadbury’s Easter eggs to give away to the children there. Again this year, there’s been a collection of those eggs and, on Monday, 31st March, 3,847 were taken up to Cardiff from Porthcawl to join other collections of eggs from the surrounding areas.

In Porthcawl, Gilgal Baptist Church was the collecting centre and we are most grateful not only to the friends and members of the church, but also to a magnificent effort by Porthcawl Comprehensive School, the Rainbow group in Trinity Church and also not forgetting the kind contribution by the Co-op shops in Porthcawl and Pyle and also Porthcawl Spar.

Our grateful thanks to all involved.

Graham Watkins, Porthcawl

Dear Editor, I have a little piece on our charity and my fundraising efforts that you may hopefully be able to squeeze in to next month’s issue.

A new chapter in the fundraising challenges for the Chloe Bigmore Trust was fulfilled in March when I completed five marathons on five consecutive days bringing the 100 challenge total up to 64 with London now being 65. I am hoping to cram the others in this coming year up to April 2015 when it will also be a fitting way to also celebrate my 60th birthday.

June is destined to be busy with a marathon dressed as Batman, the Mumbles Triathlon, section of the GB Relay 2014, a Guinness World Record attempt to run around the UK, Trail Marathon Wales and the Zip Wire in Snowdonia all to be completed within a 10 day window.

The charity has to date now raised over £67,000 and has recently helped Tyˆ-Hafan children’s hospice with financing an outside play area.

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Support For Porthcawl Stroke Club Dear Editor, Once again we ask for your support for the Porthcawl Stroke Club. The photo is of Mr David Anderson left and on the right is Porthcawl Stroke Club Secretary Mr Ray Cross.

On 26th March, David Anderson a local Porthcawl man shared an insight to a wonderful holiday he and his wife went to in Bavaria, Germany the Romantische Strasse.

He brought along slides of various places, in which they had visited and it was breathtaking to say the least.

He went on to tell us about a pilgrimage oval rococo Church of Wies situated in the Weilheim Schongau district, Bavaria, Germany designed in the late 1740s by Dominikus Zimmermann.

He showed us Middle Ages walled towns and charming villages, wonderful medieval architecture, high gabled houses and cobbled streets. I think it was in Rothenburg that some houses were given to tenants at very low cost and are still there to help the not so well off today.

Remembering the magnificent Rothenburg palace with an elephant on the wall, chandeliers to die for, the beautiful, peaceful Church in Wieskirche and the breathtaking countryside, it was a joy to see. Thank you for sharing this with us all. It certainly gave us a boost.

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LETTERS The Spirit Of The Rest Lives On

Porthcawl Super Silt To Be Sold To Public

Dear Editor, Six months have passed since The Rest doors closed, for many of the dedicated staff this has been a difficult time having to come to terms with losing this amazing place.

So many questions never answered so many more to ask. The Board of Trustees have still to declare the final finances; they were obliged to give any monies in excess to charity.

But who is there to ask they all seem to have run aground?

Surly the people of Porthcawl have a right to know, having lost one of our most historical buildings.

However, there is good news! Some of our wonderful staff have decided to keep the memory and ethos of The Rest alive. Known as the Rest Nightingales we provide a service to help people stay independent in their own homes.

We help all ages, from those recuperating following an illness or injury to those who need a helping hand with housework etc.

For carers who need a need a “little me time”, safe in the knowledge their loved one is in safe hands.

Dignity and respect are our key words and with no tell tale uniforms we hope to become just a helping friend.

For details of all our many services please contact: Linda Wade on 01656 711966 or Helen Sinclair 07817 203969

Porthcawl Shout Forum opened their latest initiative to help clean up Porthcawl on Tuesday 1st April 2014 with a new enterprise called Seaside Super Silt which dramatically enriches all garden soils and produces exceptional plant growth for both vegetables and flowers.

The silt excavated by contractors in May 2013 to lower the harbour floor was dumped at the top end of Salt Lake car park for temporary storage and now it’s a great embarrassment to the town trying to regenerate itself and residents and businesses are desperate to see it gone.

However analytical tests by Cornelly Oceanographic institute have shown the fertile mixture of decomposed seaweed, fish deposits and undisturbed bacterial is an amazing soil improver, the rich silt loam producing exceptional plant growth. In tests by the Royal Porthcawl Allotment Society have grown tomatoes as large as melons and arm length runner bean.

The older people’s community forum plan to have members Bag and Barrow the Super Silt and sell it to visitors on the prom. A Shout spokesperson said “exercise is good for older people so once we have cleaned up this lot we may keep going and dig out our long promised swimming pool” Local AM and First Minister Carwyn Jones was invited to fill the first barrow and said he was “pleased with yet another Porthcawl Forum Initiative to improve the town”.

Gary Victor, Porthcawl Shout Forum

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SCHOOLS Brynteg School Round-up On 4th March Year 11 students, Lloyd Francis, Beth Granville and Tom Rowlands took part in the Welsh ďŹ nal of the ESU public speaking competition at Cardiff Bay. They did not win but spoke very eloquently.

Then on 7th March Year 12 students Connor Lomax, Rebekah Lee and Thomas Prosser represented Bridgend in the South Wales ďŹ nal of the Rotary Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth Speaks Competition at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff. They performed well but lost out against very tough opposition.

The Welsh ďŹ nal of the National Consumer Quiz took place on 25th March at the Millennium Stadium. The Brynteg team of Year 12 students, Callum GrifďŹ ths, Alex Fox, Harry Davies and Tom McArdle performed brilliantly. After a tough competition our team ďŹ nished close runners-up to St Albans, Torfaen. Both teams will now compete in the UK ďŹ nal in July.

On 27th March, Year 13 students Lewis Brace, Michael Williams, Ryan Trigg, Isabelle Abou-Chakra, Matthew Greenman and Morgan Freeman represented the school at the Welsh heat of the of the BASE competition run by the Chartered Accountants in England and Wales [ICAEW] at Cardiff University. Bryntegâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winning team were excellent and will now represent Wales in the national ďŹ nal in Birmingham in July.

Owain Evans and Callum Mills of Year 10 represented Bryntegâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eco Committee at the Launch of the ďŹ rst senior eco committee event run by Keep Wales Tidy hosted at Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay. The students met with pupils from other schools to discuss their thoughts and views with government representatives who will ensure that the student voice is reďŹ&#x201A;ected in future decisions and actions.

Three pupils from Brynteg School performed in the Porthcawl Rock Club 3rd Anniversary Gig in the Y Centre, Porthcawl on Saturday 29th March. Jonathan Evans, Rhys Evans and Laura Harding performed in the gig which featured rock bands that performed various rock, metal and pop numbers from the 1960s to the present.

The school rugby teams have also shone. After a gruelling two day knock out competition the Year 8 boys were crowned National Urdd 7s Champions at Coleg Sir Gar, Llanelli. Daniel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan was named as Player of the Tournament.

On Saturday 5th April the Year 9 rugby team played against Cowbridge School in the ďŹ nal of the Welsh Cup held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. After a hard fought match the team were runners-up.

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As a Welsh medium primary, we are keen competitors in the Urdd eisteddfodau each year. Established in 1922 the Urdd is a movement which gives children various opportunities to socialise through the medium of Welsh. The eisteddfod is the largest event in the Urddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calendar with this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national event being held in Bala during Whitsun.

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SCHOOLS Music Success At Nottage Primary Recently, Isaak Cronje from Year 6 competed in the Roger Chilcott Music in the Community competition playing his clarinet. The competition is open to children from Bridgend and Port Talbot areas. The final was held on Friday 21st March at St. Catharine’s church in Baglan. He was the youngest competitor and we are very proud that he won first prize.

Sports Relief I am so proud of the efforts of all our pupils and staff in raising funds for Sport Relief on 21st March. Pupils completed the Sport Relief mile and our staff took part in a triathlon with a difference! It was a really fun day and a victory for #teamnottage with an amazing £3748.90 raised. Thanks to Mr Arbery for his great organisation and thanks to pupils and parents for amazing sponsorship and contributions.

Jazz fun for Year 6 Nottage Primary School were lucky to host a jazz workshop for all the cluster school Year 6 pupils as part of the Porthcawl Jazz Festival. It was a great event led by Digby Fairweather the noted jazz musician. Thanks to the committee of the Porthcawl Jazz Festival for organising the event once again for us.

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Cynffig Comprehensive news At Cynffig, we are celebrating our Investors in Families award, which recognises all the ‘over-and-above’ efforts we make to connect with our community, and to build strong, supportive relationships with the parents of our pupils. We believe passionately that attendance is central to achievement. Our Learning House, our Family Engagement Officer and our superb pastoral team work alongside all our teaching and nonteaching staff to ensure that every pupil has every opportunity to be in school, learning, progressing and achieving. The award epitomises the ethos of a school which puts pupils at the heart of everything we do. Over Easter, for example, staff were in school in their own time, unpaid, supporting pupils’ revision and securing the best possible outcomes for them this summer. In ‘normal’ school weeks, they are here before 7am and long after 3.10am with pupils, guiding, training, coaching and nurturing success. We wish our KS3 pupils the very best with their reading and numeracy tests, KS4 all the success they deserve in their GCSE and BTEC qualifications, and our A-level pupils the grades which will be the ticket to the next stage of their adventure in education. Good luck to you all!

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West Park Eco Day Fun! A wonderful day! We were delighted to see all the children dressed in green ready to get digging and planting to produce “West Park in Bloom” in preparation for our platinum flag application!

All the children have had the opportunity to plant, sow, dig and design and have put their own little eco stamp around the school! The results should be amazing and we hope to enjoy watching our fantastic outdoor environment burst into colour during the summer term.

Reception watched an excerpt from Dr Seuss The Lorax and learned how we all need to care to help preserve the environment and look after our trees!

Foundation Phase pupils created number and alphabet pebbles to use in their Secret Garden.

Year 6 shared a book called Just a Dream and have each been given a tree cutting from our woodland to plant at home. They have preserved a piece of West Park to nurture at home as they themselves grow. They also handcrafted beautiful recycled egg cups and jewellery from waste paper. Very innovative.

Thank you to everybody who donated compost, seeds, pots and planters and a special mention to Mr Frank Fulgoni, Mr Robert Owen and Mr Pete Ryell for their kindness.

Sam Bennet, Senior Administrative Officer

Archbishop McGrath news Many thanks to staff and students who participated in the 2014 Sport Relief event. Over £2,200 was raised through a sponsored fun run and a staff versus students penalty shoot-out. Also congratulations once again to the musicians and choristers of the school; an excellent Easter concert was enjoyed by all.

Parents of students in Years 10-13, please take note of the various revision programmes as the examinations approach, particularly those over the Easter and May half-term holidays.

Reminders will be sent each day via the school’s texting service.

Our prayers and best wishes are with all our students taking examinations this year.

In the summer term, we look forward to welcoming Lord Terry Burns, Chairman of Santander plc, Channel 4 TV and the Royal Academy of Music, as part of our programme of inspirational speakers to motivate our students.

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Brynteg Trips On the 19th March, Year 10 took part in the annual Bridgend 1419 Learning Pathways Careers Convention at Pencoed College.

This event provides learners with various experiences to help develop their confidence and aspirations.

The students made contact with local businesses and international companies who promoted the importance of skills and qualifications for their future careers, especially in difficult economic times.

On the same day Brynteg sixth form and Year 11 students attended Science in Health Live 2014. The students participated in practical activities and demonstrations.

Interactive presentations facilitated by professors and PhD students at Cardiff University provided students with information on the range of medical and health science courses available, hopefully inspiring the future scientists and health care practitioners.

On 27th March, Dr.Jones accompanied Year 12 pupils to the National Particle Physics Masterclass at Swansea University.

There they experienced lectures on topics such as the large Hadron Collider and the quest for antihydrogen.

In addition pupils worked in teams to analyse real-world data from the Collider at CERN near Geneva in Switzerland and one of the Brynteg groups was the first to correctly identify the signature of the elusive Higgs Boson, discovered last year at CERN. Pam Doster

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Miss Crook, Head of Sixth Form at Porthcawl Comprehensive School said, “This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to interact with someone who knows the parliamentary system inside out, as it can sometimes seem so far removed from their daily lives.

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The visit was arranged through the Lord Speaker’s ‘Peers in Schools’ programme, which has been running since 2007 and has so far involved around 50,000 young people. This continuing outreach programme sends members of the House of Lords into schools and colleges across the country to give talks in support of the citizenship curriculum. For further information, see www. parliament.uk/lordspeaker Andrew Slade, Head Teacher

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Spring term At Stagecoach

We have been busy raising money and getting fit in the process!

Our Super Hero Dress-Up Day raised £180.80 for Sustrans and a magnificent £1013.63 for Sport Relief. A massive thank you to everyone who sponsored us to walk a mile, it was wonderful to see children supporting and encouraging each other, though I think some staff needed help too!

Our rugby team, however, needed no help in winning the Richard Pow Memorial Cup. This annual game against Tynyrheol Primary, attended by Richard’s parents, was an enjoyable yet poignant remembrance of a past pupil.

But it has not all been sport, we celebrated Fairtrade Day with activities focused on the country of Ecuador and junior children were in good voice at the Cymanfa Ganu in Porthcawl.

Achieving our Investors in Families Re-Accreditation Award has been especially rewarding. We are so grateful for all the support that parents and families give to the school to benefit children’s learning and we look forward to continuing this partnership.

As we prepare for the Easter holiday, our bonnets are trimmed and eggs decorated all ready for the parade, while our special assembly will again tell us the Easter story to conclude an enjoyable spring term.

Sue Jones

The end of the spring term at Stagecoach Theatre Arts was a tremendous success as all students performed to great acclaim.

Over the course of four days, seven performances took place at Maesteg Town Hall, with an astonishing 310 children involved.

Principal Helene Reynolds said “We are so very proud of all the children for their wonderful work this term, which culminated in memorable performances of the musical ‘Shakespeare Rocks’ by our ‘Main School’ students, and ‘Disney Magic’ from our younger ‘Early Stages’ children.” Alongside the performances, 165 of the children chose to take group musical theatre ‘Performance Arts Awards’, and examiners attended the shows to assess and award this well recognised qualification. The Stagecoach summer term is just starting, with exciting work planned for the weekly classes, along with LAMDA exams and performances at St David’s Hall, Wales Millennium Centre and the Sherman Theatre.

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News from St John’s Porthcawl Pupils were thrilled when Ospreys players, Matthew Dwyer and Ashley Beck, recently visited St John’s. Dwyer who plays hooker and Beck who plays centre gave up their free time and joined a training session with the Under 16s. Sport has a major role to play at St John’s and pupils of all ages have opportunities to participate in a wide variety of sports.

Two budding scientists, Megan Greenwood (Year 9) and Bethan Williams (Year 8) were invited to spend a day at Swansea University where they met Professor Hillary Lappin-Scott, Pro Vice Chancellor and Head of Life Sciences. The girls enjoyed seeing the Bio Chemistry and Medical Research labs before having a campus tour. This was a wonderful experience and the girls were fortunate to be offered opportunities for future work experience.

Twenty-five St John’s pupils flew to Berlin recently on a History/ German trip. Visits included the Holocaust Memorial, the Berlin Wall Memorial and the German Parliament Building, the Reichstag. Thanks to Mrs Hannaby and other staff for making the trip such an enjoyable and memorable educational experience.

To find out more about St John’s School please telephone 01656 783404 or visit our website.

Mrs E Lougher, Acting Head Teacher

Pil Primary School news Pil Primary School are delighted to have recently been accredited with the “Investors in Families” Award. The award involved collecting evidence to prove that the school promotes a family friendly ethos, as well as showing how this partnership can be built upon over the next three years. The school is proud of its collective commitment to work with all families. This commitment ensures that everyone engages in a positive way with all families at the school. A big thank you must go to the governors, parents, staff, pupils and friends of the school for their continued support.

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Eco Elly visits St. Clare’s Pupils in the Prep School at St. Clare’s had a special treat last month when they were visited in assembly by Bridgend County’s ‘Eco Elly’ the elephant, who came to teach us all about recycling and how we can make a difference to the environment. At St. Clare’s School we have our own Prep School Eco Club who meet regularly to investigate new ways to help our local environment.

We were very proud when our Dining Hall was recently awarded

5 stars in a food standards inspection by the environmental health board. As well as this, our Catering Manager, Debbie, won the title of “Manager of the Year” at a nationwide Thomas Franks awards ceremony. We would all like to thank Debbie and her team for keeping us well fed with healthy lunches every day.

For many of our Senior School students, May marks the culmination of many months of hard work as they prepare to sit external exams. We would like to wish all of our students the very best of luck, and remind them that these final weeks of preparation are the most important.

Our April Open Day was a big success, with many new faces coming along for a tour of our beautiful grounds. If you missed it, but would still like to come and see our school, please contact Admissions on (01656) 789966 to book a private tour at a time that suits you.

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We have had our busiest and most exciting month yet at Porthcawl Primary!

Firstly we have been working hard on the SMILE project in conjunction with Bridgend College and the IRBA (International Bee Research Association). The aim of the project this year is to promote the bumble bee. Our school has been a hive of activity with our pupils writing and recording an original song as well as designing badges. On top of that we have also written, ďŹ lmed and edited a three minute ďŹ lm all about bees. Both the song and ďŹ lm are amazing and all the pupils involved should feel very proud.

Also our Eco committee attended the launch of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Keepers Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Bryngarw Park. They were the ďŹ rst ever people to try out the trail and they planted two cherry trees to mark the event.

Finally we would like to congratulate our Formula 1 team, the Porthcawl Piranhas. After months of hard work producing our car and portfolio they attended the South Wales ďŹ nals at the Celtic Manor. It was an action packed day in which they had to make presentations to engineers as well as race the car down the track.

Well done to the team who did an excellent job!

Andrew Wood, Head Teacher

With the opening of the brand new marina last month and the forthcoming Senior Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Porthcawl, 2014 is shaping up to be a great year for Porthcawl. And signiďŹ cant developments are taking place at the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school canteens too!

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As part of the system, parents can avoid that last-minute Monday morning scramble for the correct change by conveniently paying for their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lunches online, either day-by-day or weeks in advance.

When pupils reach the till at lunchtime, a member of catering staff inputs details of what food theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve selected into the system, which provides useful information about what youngsters are eating at school. The system then debits their pre-paid online accounts.

Balanced, nutritious school meals give children the energy they need to make the most of their time at school. Hopefully this convenient new system will result in more pupils eating school meals.

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The sun shone and the yachts looked grand as we assembled for the opening of Porthcawlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new ÂŁ3.2 million marina. This investment has more than doubled the number of berths, installed a lock system and built a new footbridge will help boost tourism and beneďŹ t Porthcawl for decades to come. It is also an investment that wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been possible without the European Union.

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Thanks to ďŹ ve year funding received from the BIG lottery, the Siaradwn Ni - Lets Talk programme co-ordinated by Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO) and Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service, has left a legacy of 1,666 life guards in the communities for Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot county boroughs.

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Familiar to anyone who has been to a musical festival or outdoor event, the wristbands are bright yellow featuring the South Wales Police and Porthcawl Town Council logos.

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The child safe wristbands are available to collect from places in Porthcawl that display the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;safety wristbands available hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; poster. This includes the police station, Porthcawl Town Council, lifeguard stations, the reception area at Trecco Bay, the Hi-Tide restaurant, Mackworth Road and at Scoops ice-cream parlour at Coney Beach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My thanks go to local printer Les Tallon who was so impressed with the idea he stretched our funds to make an additional 3,000 wristbands from 5,000 to 8,000, and to Porthcawl Town Council that made this initiative possible with a donation of ÂŁ500, which was enough to produce the child safe wristbands, potentially helping to keep 8,000 children safe.â&#x20AC;?

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A Budget For All At the last election the Liberal Democratsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; top priority was to give low and middle earners a ÂŁ700 tax cut. And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve delivered.

From this April, for the ďŹ rst time ever, nobody will pay income tax on the ďŹ rst ÂŁ10,000 they earn.

In Bridgend that means that 5,350 earners will no longer pay income tax at all, whilst 49,300 will have ÂŁ700 more to spend each year than they did in 2010.

Income tax isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only way the Liberal Democrats are helping cut living costs. We want to do everything we can do help reduce the cost of childcare for parents. From next year, working parents will be able to get 20p from the government for every 80p they spend on childcare. This will help 3,880 families in Bridgend and around 83,600 million families across Wales.

These changes have been possible because the Liberal Democrats put aside any narrow party interest back in 2010 to form a stable coalition government. We know that there is a lot more to do but by producing a long term economic plan, the Liberal Democrats have been able to deliver tax cuts which are building a stronger economy and a fairer society.

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NEWS Cold Calling Control Zone For Porthcawl

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I was delighted to see the introduction of a new cold calling control zone in Porthcawl recently.

Currently covering Anglesey Way, Sandpiper Road and West Park Drive, the zone has been set up by Bridgend County Borough Council, South Wales Police and Nottage and Rest Bay PACT in partnership with local residents.

It gives householders an opportunity to make it clear that unwanted callers are not welcome and is intended to help protect them from high-pressure sales techniques, doorstep crime, rogue traders, distraction burglaries and more.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not illegal to cold call at a property, of course, but repeat callers or people who refuse to leave when asked to do so may be committing an offence.

The zone is intended to give residents and vulnerable members of the community greater conďŹ dence in their ability to say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;noâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to cold callers and to report problems to the proper authorities.

Signage is in place advising people that they are within a cold calling control zone and information packs have been delivered to local homes which contain window stickers to reinforce the message.

The scheme will be reviewed after six months and I hope that residents will show this worthwhile initiative their full support.

Last month saw the ofďŹ cial opening of the all-new Porthcawl Marina, which is already proving to be a popular attraction for visitors. The harbour has always been an important focal point in the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and culture, and the multi-million pound upgrade will ensure that it can continue to fulďŹ l this role in its new incarnation as Porthcawl Marina. As part of the marinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transformation, a new harbour gate has been installed with a pedestrian footbridge, there is a permanent basin of water, an extension to the eastern breakwater and pontoon moorings for a mix of up to 70 leisure, commercial and visiting craft. All of the berths have been allocated and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m told that we had calls from boat owners wishing to book moorings almost a year in advance of forthcoming events such as the Senior Open golf tournament, the Splash-Up and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elvis Festival. The new marina forms an important part of our ongoing regeneration plans for the town, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be seeking to further enhance its facilities as we continue to regenerate the waterfront area so that Porthcawl can develop and ďŹ&#x201A;ourish as a seaside resort ďŹ t for the 21st century.

COUNCILLOR MEL NOTT OBE Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council Tel 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

Porthcawl Town Council News Here we are again, at the end of another year of Council. The Annual Meeting of Council will be taking place on Thursday 8th May at 7.00pm at the Town Council Chamber, 24 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. The new Mayor will be invested and a new Deputy Mayor will be elected. The meeting is open to all members of the public. If you require any further information please contact the Town Clerk at the Town Council OfďŹ ce on 01656 782215.

Porthcawl Saturday Club will be returning for a third term â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with the ďŹ rst session of the summer term taking place on Saturday 3rd May 2014. The summer term will be eight weeks long. It takes place in one hour sessions starting at 10am, and ďŹ nishing at 1pm.

It is located at the Y Centre, Porthcawl. There is a fee of ÂŁ10 for 10 sessions/child, however there are concessions available if required.

It is for children ages 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 years old, with the aim to help improve a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reading, writing and number skills through playing games, story writing, acting plays etc. Anyone wishing to make enquiries should contact ptc.saturdayclub@gmail.com or telephone 07985650746.

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FEATURES Greats Of Welsh Rugby

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#3 By 1977, when he was a British Lion, Graham Price had already established himself as an outstanding prop. His speed in the loose, his dependable hands and his forceful peel at the tail of the line-out were all useful assets. Furthermore, despite being wasp-waisted, he was a fearsome scrummager who gave no quarter. Graham Price scored a try on his debut in Paris running eighty yards in the closing moments of the game, an outstanding achievement for a wing, let alone a prop. That try announced to the rugby world that they were witnessing someone special. #4 Standing an imposing six foot three inches tall and carrying sixteen stones with ease, ‘R.H.’ Rhys Williams played in ten consecutive Tests for the British Lions from 1955 – 59 and represented Wales on over twenty occasions with distinction.

Outstanding in the line-outs and mauls he won a stream of ball against the New Zealanders in 1959 and they had no hesitation in stating that he was ‘the greatest lock they had ever seen’, an endorsement of the highest order.

Graham Price and Rhys Williams, numbers three and four in the Greatest Welsh XV. Mansel Jones, Author of Blind Justice http://jonesthebook.com

Hi folks, this month I want to write about Jesus being a friend.

The Cambridge dictionary defines friendship as a person who you know well and who you like a lot, but who is usually not a member of your family. I suppose it’s not a bad definition – but what about how a true friend is always there for you, through thick and thin – someone who will never leave you. That is what Jesus is like when we seek His friendship. He has been so good to me. When I was in a very dark place Jesus brought me through.

He has been so faithful, helping in every situation in life – giving hope, strength, peace, comfort and assurance. I want to tell you that Jesus is absolutely real (it is no myth) and His heart is for you if you open your heart to Him and seek His friendship.

Here’s what it says in Hebrews 13 v 5 (AV) – He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!]

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Bird Watch: Greenfinch Whilst the predominant colour of the Greenfinch is green, look closely and you’ll see the male has bright yellow streaks on the wings and tail. The female is a dull green-brown. The strong beak is perfectly suited to the adults’ diet of seeds, although chicks are also fed regurgitated insects. Greenfinches are susceptible to the parasitic disease Trichomonosis. Between 2005 and 2006 some areas witnessed a 20% decline of the breeding population. Affected birds appear lethargic, fluffed up and sometimes drool at the mouth (though these are also general signs of ill-health). You can help to reduce the risk of disease transmission by keeping feeders and water dishes clean. I began the Garden BirdWatch survey in 2004 and regularly had 40 or more individuals in my garden; in 2013 I only ever recorded one or two.

I’m one of two volunteer Ambassadors for the British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) Garden BirdWatch (GBW) Scheme in South Wales. If you enjoy watching birds and other creatures in your garden help monitor them with BTO GBW. Contact me for a free enquiry pack or to book a talk.

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Bridgend Ramblers Programme Bridgend Ramblers have now published their walks programme for the spring and summer of 2014. In addition to their normal programme of three walks each Sunday and a longer walk on Tuesdays, they’ve reintroduced the popular evening walks every other Wednesday. The first Wednesday walk will be on the 7th May in Margam Park.

See their website www.bridgendramblers.co.uk for further details.

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FEATURES St Theodore’s Gets Messy

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St Theodore’s Church in Kenfig Hill has recently started Messy Church.

What is Messy Church? Messy Church is a way of bringing church to families. It involves fun through games and crafts and is based on creativity, hospitality and celebration. Activities are for families to enjoy together.

The first Messy Church was held on Sunday 23rd March when our theme was Mothers & Others, where activities included making a card for Mothering Sunday, icing and decorating biscuits, secret messages and muffs to keep coffee mugs warm.

Sunday 13th April saw our second meeting with the theme New Life, a celebration of Easter where we painted and decorated hard boiled eggs, made an Easter card and made a group picture about Easter.

We finish each meeting by sitting down together for a meal.

There is no set cost, but a voluntary donation towards the cost of food.

The meetings will be held once a month on a Sunday between 3pm and 5pm.

Our next Messy Church is on Sunday 18th May. All are welcome to attend. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

For further information, or contact details available http://www. messychurch.org.uk Grace Wylde

Following early spring work sessions at the corner of Bedford Close and Bedford Road which involved coppicing trees and clearing brambles from the bank, the corner seat has now been reinstated and the area planted with annual geraniums and daffodils. However nothing can compare with the beauty of the primroses which have flourished on this corner since being planted over thirty years ago!

Y Cefn Gwyrdd, Cefn Community Council and Groundwork have worked closely for a year on a scheme to build an ‘history wall’ around the car park and repair bus shelters and install history panels. Hopefully work will start soon!

The Gwyrdd’s summer programme starts with a poetry walk on Tuesday 20th May. A country walk where you can bring your favourite poems.

On 25th June as part of the Love to Walk festival we will be leading a Bedford’s Realm Walk around the ironworks whilst the second week of July sees our annual village BBQ at Cefn Junction.

‘Square Mile Artists’ which celebrate talents of Cefn and the surrounding district are at the Box gallery in August and Silures Art returns for the third year a week later.

John Mason

Tools For Africa This month we have sent two Mechanical Engineering kits to two small workshops in Manyoni District Tanzania. Electricity is available so we included a requested pillar drill as well as the usual spanners, wrenches, hammers and hack-saws etc. They also requested micrometers, vernier scales and taps and dies which is indicative of the training they have now received and the technical nature of the work there is to do (Over sixty tools sent in each crate). We wish them well.

Currently our workshop is cleaning the sculpture, which is located at the Trinity Church, Porthcawl. It has been there nearly thirty years and shortly after the URC and Methodist Churches joined together to form Trinity. The sculpture represents the rock on which the church is built, the three crosses, the Trinity and maritime activity and the stainless steel circle of people joined hands represent the human race living in harmony. The sculpture was designed by Susan Evans in partnerships with Cam Engineering, Chamber of Trade, Bridgend Builders and St.Athan Workshops.

(Thanks to Rev Colin Richards for the information). Trinity Church and other local organisations are very supportive in our work in helping the developing world lift many out of poverty.

Workshops are on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, volunteers are always welcome.

For information contact John at 786367 or please view the charity website www.tfsr.org.

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Friends Of Morfa Reclaim Morfa Beach! The Friends of Morfa are organising a series of events to make sure as many people as possible get to use the footpath that was saved from closure late last year.

Tata Steel and Neath Port Talbot Council were proposing to close footpath 92 (Longlands Lane, Margam) that leads on to the

beach. But, united with other many objectors, we fought back, culminating at a successful public inquiry in December.

The events , coordinated by group secretary Beverley Carver, include quiz nights, the next one being a quiz against the Friends of Margam Park at the Twelve Knights Hotel, Margam on Monday 5th May from 7:30pm. All welcome.

The next group meeting will take place during May, at the Twelve Knights. Find us on Facebook to confirm date and time.

Have you been down to Morfa since ‘people power’ saved it for future generations? You can also investigate the local stretch of the Wales Coastal Path, which leads eastwards to Kenfig and westwards towards Gower. The Save Morfa Beach campaign prevented this excellent facility ironically leading visitors away from the coast! Come down and reclaim Morfa Beach!

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Pundits had theorised about the existence of such a large but unseen celestial body somewhere beyond the orbit of Pluto. In addition to ‘Planet X’, the body had garnered other nicknames, including ‘Nemesis’ and ‘Tyche’.

Speculation about the body has come in part from geological studies that suggested a regular timing associated with mass extinctions of life on Earth. The idea was that a large planet or small star hidden in the farthest reaches of the Solar System might periodically sweep through bands of outer comets, sending some of them towards us. The Planet-X-based massextinction theories were largely ruled out even before the new WISE study. Other theories based on irregular comet orbits had also postulated a Planet-X-type body. The new WISE study now argues against those theories as well.

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Members of the Independent Monitoring Board are the eyes and ears of Ministers and monitor the day-to-day life in their local prison.

Jean Davies, Chair of the IMB at HMP YOI Parc, said, “The role involves visiting the prison and checking that the correct policies and procedures are being followed. We are entirely independent of the prison service and G4S which runs the HMP YOI Parc and have a statutory duty to report our observations or any concerns to the Secretary of State for Justice.

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WI & GUILD Porthcawl WI News

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At our last meeting we had a very interesting talk by Pamela Robson on the life of Mrs Beeton and how her cookbook first materialised, this was enjoyed by all members present. We are now looking forward to our Easter bonnet competition, and also a lady from Just Chocolates Aloud who will be giving us a talk and demonstration on the same day. Besides this we have a visit to a candle factory down in West Wales in May. This trip is being organised by one of our members Tina Richards, and should be a lovely day out. As well as this we are hoping that as many members as possible will attend our second meetings in the month. Maybe to share their interests in craft or also for those who have other interests as well.

We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 2pm at All Saints Church Hall, Porthcawl. If you are interested in joining our WI, please ring Gwen on the number below. You will be assured of a warm welcome.

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Bridgend R.T.A. enjoys a wide variety of activities which includes theatre visits, short break holidays, lunches, speakers, as well as day trips to all sorts of places of interest. The April meeting was addressed by Peter Davies speaking on Drovers: from Wales to London. This was a very interesting talk, much enjoyed by all.

After this, final arrangements were made for the ‘Grand Day Out’ on 30th April.This trip involves coffee at the Celtic Manor, lunch in Abergavenny and finally, afternoon tea at Newbridge on Usk. Our future trips include a mystery trip in May, a visit to Stourhead in June, ‘War Horse’ at the Millennium Centre in July and a short break holiday in Alvaston Hall, Cheshire, September, with day visits to Liverpool, Chester and Port Sunlight.

Each month we have a meeting with a speaker (1st Wednesday of each month), lunch at the Caeffatri (3rd Wednesday of each month) plus something a bit special, whether it be a day trip, a theatre visit or a short break holiday.

We are always ready to welcome new members, retired from the teaching profession. The only thing we do not discuss at meetings is teaching!

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Sker WI News The April meeting of Sker WI was held recently at St David’s Church Hall, Nottage. The president Nora Williams welcomed the 49 members present.

Seven members attended the Federation of Wales Conference in Wrexham and also spent a day in Liverpool which was enjoyed by all.

Jackie Rees from the St John’s Ambulance gave a talk on the history of the organisation which originally started in Jerusalem in 1080 and has been in the UK for 900 years. People can join at a young age and learn about First Aid. In the last year they have attended 10,000 events in Wales only including the Pantomime in Porthcawl. They also go to a large variety of different events like the London Marathon. Jackie also gave advise on certain everyday accidents that could happen.

The next meeting is on Thursday 8th May at 7pm when it will be the Annual General Meeting and the Resolutions will be discussed.

Ann Vipond

Porthcawl Townswomen’s Guild News A busy month as usual with our regular activities being well attended especially the luncheon club - any excuse for a meal out! But the craft group, the cinema club and the literary group all have their devotees. The literary group not as high brow as it perhaps sounds - we enjoy discussing and reading favourite poems. Last month it was the First World War poets, with a cup of tea to finish. sixteen members went to the Federation AGM in Cardiff followed by a tea. Eating again!

The new Chairman (i.e me!) welcomed all members to our April meeting with a special welcome back to May Rodgers following a long illness. Our speaker was Ceri Joseph, secretary of the Museum and History Society who gave a splendid account of Porthcawl in the First World War. Tears but also laughter were the order of the day.

Our next meeting is on 14th May 2pm at All Saints Church Hall when the speaker will be Mrs Leslie Olson – “From a Tent in Tanzania”. It sounds intriguing so come along and find out!

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Mynydd Cynffig WI Tuesday 8th April was once more our WI meeting held in our new and permanent venue, the Talbot Centre. We had a good turnout of members which included several new ladies which were warmly welcomed by our president Marjorie Goode.

Minutes were read out by our secretary Enid Rymer. We discussed several items concerning forthcoming W.I. events and trips which will keep us busy in the year to come. With W.I. business over we were introduced to our guest speaker who was Rosemary Scadden. Her topic was what to do with a scarf. What she showed us was extremely interesting and we all went away determined to try and copy what she had shown us. If you see some ladies in the Pyle and Kenfig Hill area with some amazing scarves chances are they are our W.I. ladies. It was a good afternoon new members had a chance to meet old members, friends caught up with news and our interest groups i.e. walking, scrabble and sewing discussed future dates. We finished up our meeting with tea and biscuits. Our next meeting is on 13th May 2.30pm-4.30pm. Call in and join us, you’ll be surprised how many of us you will know and you can be assured of a warm welcome.

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As I mentioned in my last article, a number of important changes were introduced in the last budget which will affect those owning personal or defined contribution pension plans. While pension savers will have to wait until next April before gaining full access to their whole pension pot, a series of restrictions have already been loosened to give people more flexibility over retirement incomes.

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Income drawdown: Income drawdown products allow you to take an income directly from your pension pot, which remains invested. The amount you can withdraw as income is based on the Government Actuary Department (GAD) rate, which is a similar level to annuity rates; this has now risen to 150% from 120%.

Flexible drawdown: This works in the way the Government wants all pensions to work from next year in that you can take as much as you want from your pension pot, as and when you choose. To qualify, you need to prove that you have £12,000 (previously £20,000) of other guaranteed income in retirement.

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Small pension pots: If all of your pension savings in the pension schemes that you belong to are worth no more than £30,000, you may be able to take all of the money as a lump sum; this is called trivial commutation. 25% of this lump sum will be tax free with the rest being taxed at your highest marginal rate.

Previously the limit for trivial commutation was £18,000.

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GARDEN Cefn Cribwr Gardening Club

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May is a glorious month, rich with promise and is the greenest month of the year (hopefully to match your green fingers!) The garden is coming alive and there is a lot to do.

Deadhead your spring flowering bulbs. Snap off tulip heads and let the stalks and leaves remain for a minimum of six weeks.

Sweet peas planted out earlier will be growing vigorously now and may need steering in the right direction! They just need a bit of support and they will twine themselves around whatever they touch (such helpful flowers!)

Time to get busy in the veg patch, sow runner beans, plant out courgettes and marrows, earth up potatoes. Pour boiling water along seed rills before sowing, it will kill soil borne pests, getting the seeds off to a good start.

We have a bus trip to Malvern Flower Show on 11th May. Interested in joining us? Phone Tracy on 743410, a smashing day out!

Did you know – there are thirteen billion blackcurrants cultivated every year in Britain enough to give everyone on earth two each (have you had your yet?)

Don’t forget to feed your roses – early to bed – early to rise – work like hell – and fertilise!

Chris Early

Spring has truly sprung as I look at the blossom and leaves starting on the trees and it’s that time of year again to start planning your planting of seeds and buying of plants, flowers and veg. The garden at Cliff Cottage is starting to come into its own and we have been blessed with a fantastic display of tulips, Barbara and her team work very hard to keep it looking at its best. The committee are pleased to report that the work carried out on the three lintels and the kitchen roof has been carried out again enhancing the appearance of the building. The Lecture programme continues to be well supported and members and newcomers are ensured of a warm welcome. The next lecture is 12th May 2014, “The Heritage Coast: Part 2” with Helen Mills at 7.30pm. A date for your Diary is Laleston Gardening club’s plant sale on Saturday 10th May 2014, Free Admission with a wide variety of flowers & Vegetable plants at competitive prices plus a coffee morning with cakes and homemade cards a warm welcome awaits and we look forward to seeing you. Until next time, enjoy the sunshine and good growing!

Simon J Nelson, Vice Chairman

Grandson Speak (For Matthew) I heard him say, “she’s hanging” What! from a tree, that’s tough Grandma dear, come on, keep up I mean she’s really rough!

His brother’s room is “minging” Full of porcelain me thinks, Grandma you’re such a dinosaur I mean it really stinks!

Our Sunday lunch was “ream” (Was it paper that we ate?)

Oh Grandmama what are you like I mean it tasted great!

A night out with the boys was “mint” Ah fresh breath all round I guessed Grandma dear your way behind I mean it was the best!

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Changes to the Court System In England and Wales 22nd April 2014 was a big day in relation to the procedure at family courts in England and Wales. From this date, family applications such as residence and contact matters are no longer made to the county or magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; court, but instead to a new Single Family Court. The new Single Family Court is able to sit anywhere in England and Wales and all levels of Magistrates and Judges will be able to sit at them. This change will have the effect of reducing waiting times and will be a more effective use of judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time and will promote a more effective use of court staff and buildings.

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At a time when pensions are in the process of the largest overhaul for over 10 years, employers are well advised to consider their new duties says solicitor Aaron Hayward of Douglas-Jones Mercer.

You may have seen adverts with celebrity business persons Theo Paphitis and Karren Brady reminding employees and employers that pension rights in the UK are changing.

As a result of life expectancy continuing to increase and millions of people not saving a sufďŹ cient amount in readiness for retirement, new pension legislation was introduced by the Government which is now very much in force. Under the legislation, employers must automatically enroll all employees working for them into a workplace pension scheme which importantly provides a minimum employer contribution.

Whilst employees shall therefore beneďŹ t from these changes, many employers have understandably voiced their concerns.

Fortunately for employers, the process is staggered so that until fairly recently, this new legislation has only effected the large national companies. However, with many small to medium business in the process of receiving their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Staging Datesâ&#x20AC;?, Employers are well advised to start planning early and to understand their legal duties going forward.

Employers need to begin putting in place the necessary policies and systems to make sure they are properly ready for their staging date, including ensuring that any contracts of

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employment and staff handbooks are updated accordingly (or indeed put in place) and checking that their payroll system is equipped to deal with varying pension contributions.

Employers also need to make sure that they properly notify their employees of the introduction of auto-enrolment and that no pressure is placed on employees to â&#x20AC;&#x153;opt outâ&#x20AC;? of the scheme. With ďŹ nancial penalties for non-compliance by a company employing 10 members of staff being up to ÂŁ500 per day, it is extremely important that all employers are well prepared in order to meet their legal requirements.

With proper advice and forward planning however, the cost of such schemes and the risk of non-compliance can be greatly mitigated allowing the impact to any business to be minimised and employees to save for their future.

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Consumers Risk Losing Everything Individuals who choose an unregulated will writer to draft their will risk leaving their loved ones in a legal minefield, warns RLE Law in Bridgend.

RLE Law, which is one of only four firms in Wales accredited by the national Law Society’s Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS), is warning consumers that when it comes to buying a will they need to distinguish between advisers that are unregulated, uninsured and untrained.

Adam Sampson, the Chief Ombudsman of the Legal Ombudsman (the body which investigates complaints about solicitors in England and Wales) has previously called for action to be taken to ensure consumers were not left vulnerable by unregulated services. However, to date no such regulation is in place.

Emma Hardwidge, Head of the Wills and Probate Department said: “Your will is one of the most important financial and personal decisions that you will make. Currently there is no regulation surrounding will drafting so anyone is able to write a will, holding themselves out as an expert.”

“Being accredited by WIQS demonstrates not only our commitment to putting our clients’ needs first, but also that we can assure consumers who wish us to prepare a will or manage the administration of their estate that they are using a regulated solicitors’ firm specifically endorsed for high standards in this area.”

“It is extremely important to talk to a solicitor experienced in wills and probate who can make sure that the will is expressed in a way that is legally watertight and can also advise on complex financial issues such as inheritance tax and trusts planning.”

WIQS is the first Law Society standard for delivering tailored wills and probate advice. In achieving accreditation, RLE Law underwent a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate their adoption of best practice procedures in delivering wills and probate advice. This benefits consumers by ensuring that they understand the issues in preparing a will or seeking probate advice, and are aware of the options, costs and timescales in order to make an informed choice from the outset.

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HEALTH Meditation Matters

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Everyone knows who the Dalai Lama is. He pops up all over the place. What about his teachings and education system?

Internet sources say he is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most revered and famous spiritual teacher. So what! What has he done for little old me?

Lots of people have a book on the home bookshelf somewhere.

You may have read a couple of books and thought to yourself â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ah yes, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all good stuffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and left it alone. Maybe like me there is something nagging in the back of your mind. A part of you that wants to jump in, but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how. How can we make the shift from an idea to actual practice? The real fabric of the meditative life. By the deepest intention a Revered Tibetan Teacher is coming from Dharamasala (the home of the Dalai Lama) to participate in an evening of meditation at Porthcawl and Bridgend. His name is Chamtrul Rinpoche and he is recognised as a high Lama. So what is stopping you? Some keys dates.

Lama Rabsang â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tibetan Buddhist Monk - Sunday May 4th Siobhan Grice - Art Expression Day - Saturday May 10th Chamtrul Rinpoche (visiting from India) - Friday 30th May and Monday the 2nd June Neville Evans

Saturday 12th April was the day Porthcawl Rotarians invited residents and visitors to have their blood pressure measured.

A total of 158 people called in to Trinity Church to avail themselves of this free test. Of this number, 20 people were advised to visit the doctor within the next month, and six were urgent referrals.

High blood pressure is a major contributory factor to heart

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disease and stroke and it contributes to nine million deaths globally each year. Hopefully, the Rotary Club of Porthcawl, in conjunction with the Stroke Association, have helped raise awareness of how important it is for people to have their blood pressure checked and how important it is to remember that high blood pressure is both preventable and treatable.

Rotarians are extremely grateful to all the volunteers who worked throughout the day, especially the health care professionals who gave their time so freely.

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POEMS Dark And Light

Remembrance

Black is the ink on the printed page.

Black is the colour of blinding rage.

Oil is the slick with rainbow sheen.

Coal was once trees, but now unseen.

Compost is life to the things we grow.

When sunlight glints, on seeds we sow.

Black is smart when worn outside.

The sea looks black far out to tide.

Night is the colour when stars shine bright.

Glittering in darkness and sending light.

Bridie Banwell, Bridgend

My children had two Grandads But I had only one My father lost his father Before his life began Each poppy day this little boy Would stand beside his Dad Head up, chin out and thinking Of what Dad never had.

Now Dad was ne’er a churchman, Not seen or known to pray, Easter or Christmas could pass by, But not Remembrance Day. My other Grandad also died When I was very small.

My Granny spoke of shellshock Which meant nowt to me at all.

Some say remembrance praises war – Not so, I hope and pray, ’Cos I don’t know what most war’s for, Just the price that brave folks pay.

O pointless deprivation, Their loss and others too, But still we keep on fighting, Is there nothing we can do?

Andrew Collier, Porthcawl

Katie’s Child Oh, with what joy we welcome you, Katie’s child And with what love we’ll treasure you, Katie’s child So safe you lay in mother’s womb Until at last your time had come Your family, we’re here for you, Katie’s child Now Daddy too can care for you, Rhodri’s girl Protect you, love and cherish you, Rhodri’s girl Born into this nest of love A precious gift from God above You’ll scatter love and joy abroad, Rhodri’s girl Pauline Lewis, Porthcawl

Parking Madness If you live by the borough schools, prepare for parents who park like fools.

All I ask is a little respect, In and out of my house I’d like to get.

Parents abandon cars without a care, ask them to move get a dirty stare.

Surely it’s not that hard to see, That my drive was made for me.

You block up lanes which are private parking, Your ignorance leaves me barking.

I’ll only be a few minutes I hear you say, But that’s a problem when it’s my right of way.

I wonder if some of you passed your test, Your parking really is not the best.

You clearly don’t know the rules of the road, Or I could get to my abode.

Don’t ask the schools for help at this time of day, The teachers back off wont have any say.

As long as they have their space in school, They won’t get involved and that’s a rule.

The PCSOs just smile and say we cant help on private rights of way.

So thank you all for blocking my way.

I hope you have a lousy day!!

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The Classroom Before Dawn Before dawn the lights were flickering Like a powerful torch without its battery Clocks were ticking like a hand waving.

Vacuum cleaners were swallowing their victims by surprise.

Perfect punctuation pyramids were Proudly pointing towards the creepy Cobwebbed ceiling.

Empty juice bottles were lying Dehydrated and forgotten, Begging to be refilled.

Pointy potent pencils were Severely scattered across desks.

The projector gave a phosphorescence Light as bright as the marigold sun.

Doors were constantly creaking as if Forced to be opened and closed by a invisible hand.

The sound of a book being marked echoed.

Multiplication grids gloated over Tables so high up in the breezy fresh air.

As the sun rose the classroom went Back into its sleeping trance.

Josie Lewis, Newton Primary School

There’s Light

Homage To Heroes

The gates of this void are seen, but it is endless, And paths of woe lay once too many crossed, The rifts torn in this fabric left unmended, Hearts sit cold and lonely, and know only of what’s lost.

‘Tween faithful heart and fearful mind I tumble, With any muse of sense left but ungrasped, And reassuring thoughts resigned to crumble, As weak as wounded soldier breathes his last.

But through this crippling mist I’ll gain my sight, For even in the darkest dark, there’s light.

Tom Connick, Bridgend

Let us bow our head in sorrow For those who’ll know no morrow, Neath desert moon or tropic sky Dying - praying, god on high That their fading dreams shall be Of dear fair england o’er the sea, Not jewelled temples, jungle lands Not yellow barren desert sands Mocking the weary eyes of man But of green hills and babbling brooks, Of blue bell dells and shady nooks Echoing. “the merry pipes of pan.”

And as they close their eyes and see These visions from the land of free, Their glorious spirits seek to fly From where their broken bodies lie, To guard the home of liberty, from the vileness of tyrany. Lest we forget Ere youth was spent! They, Answered the call of humanity.

Inscribe their names with proud lament On the pages of immortality!

Enfold them “father” to thy breast, They deserveth eternal rest Ada E. Dodd, Kenfig Hill The poem was written in February,1941 during the bombing of Swansea

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BOOKS NEW BOOKS AT PORTHCAWL LIBRARY NON FICTION

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SUSAN LEWIS Never Say Goodbye ALEXANDER MCCALL Smith The Forever Girl JAMES PATTERSON Unlucky 13 ANNE PERRY Blood on the Water TERRY PRATCHETT Guards! Guards!

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LOCAL BOOK REVIEW

BLIND JUSTICE The summer of 1976 was a hot one, especially for blind authoress Naomi Parker. A sixth sense told Naomi that someone was following her and when her friend, psychologist Dr Jesamine Garner, confirms that fact they decide to enlist the services of private detective Max Gwyther.

As Max delves deeper into the case, he discovers that Naomi has attracted the attentions of three stalkers: a local crime lord, a respected enquiry agent and a mysterious American. What is their interest in Naomi? Why do they want Max off the case? And is there a connection to a journalist’s murder?

Located in Porthcawl and surrounding villages, Blind Justice is the first novel in the Max Gwyther Mystery Series. The series is set in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s and the books follow Max through a variety of cases, highlighting aspects of each era.

You can discover more details about the series at http://jonesthebook.com and http://maxgwyther.com Published on the 18th April 2014, Blind Justice is available online from Amazon and from the Welsh Books Council website www.gwales.com. You can also obtain a copy of Blind Justice from all good bookshops and locally from the Cornelly Hardware Store.

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BOOK OF THE MONTH Unlucky 13 James Patterson When two dead bodies are found inside a wrecked car on the Golden Gate Bridge, Detective Lindsay Boxer doubts that it will be anything as simple as a traffic accident.

The scene is more gruesome than anything she has seen before. It definitely wasn’t the crash that killed these people.

While Lindsay starts to piece this case together, she gets a call she wasn’t expecting. Sightings of her ex-colleague-turned-ruthless-killer Mackie Morales have been reported. Wanted for three murders, Mackie has been in hiding since she escaped from custody. But now she’s ready to return to San Francisco and pay a visit to some old friends…

All these books and many more are available free of charge from any Bridgend Library.

Are you tired of reading the same old stories. Do you want to discuss a book with someone else why not try one of our reading groups. We now have two reading groups, one for adults meets over tea and biscuits on the third Wednesday of the month at 2pm. This month we will be discussing The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Our other group is for teenagers and meets on Friday 30th May at 5pm. They have cake or crisps and have been discussing books as different as Beautiful Creatures or Maggot Moon. Ask us for the latest book.

ELAINE WINSTANLEY Porthcawl Library: Tel: 01656 754845 Email: porthcawllib@bridgend.gov.uk

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ARTS A Film Maker’s Point Of View

Pyle & Porthcawl Photographic Society

I wonder if film directors in the past relished working in black and white, or whether they secretly yearned to shoot their films in colour? We shall never know the answer to that question, but today we can watch films from the 1940s like “Brief Encounter” and “The Third Man” and marvel at the atmosphere created by the black and white imagery. I am quite certain that these two films, and many others like them, would not be revered in the way that they are had they been made in colour.

So why are films rarely shot in black and white these days?

Because producers fear that they will not be commercially successful, that audiences will turn their backs on them, insisting that only colour films are acceptable. And they have a point, of course, because who is going to risk a large sum of money making a film if there is a distinct possibility that it will struggle at the box office? But sadly, audiences are being deprived of a genuinely unique means of expression, because black and white brings a certain quality that colour cannot match. Black and white takes away the realism of colour and replaces it with the abstract, which is something intangible but infinitely more exciting.

Anthony Hontoir, Downwood Film Productions

We have had some excellent presentations and two competitions in the last month.

The first competition was the portfolio competition, which was judged by Rob Mitchell and won by Richard Craze, with Geoff Baker and John Corcoran just missing out on the glory on the judge’s final decision.

The second competition was the Alan Thomas Memorial Trophy for monochrome images, which was judged by Rob Greenhill and won by John Corcoran, with three photographers (Geoff Baker, Richard Craze and Martyn Derbyshire) sharing second place. Third place was shared between Marilyn Belojica and Glyn Edmunds.

Our programme is available at www.pyle-porthcawl-ps. co.uk. We welcome new members of all ages and skill levels, so if you have an interest in photography, join us on Thursday evenings at the Glamorgan Holiday Hotel.

The attached images are copyright their respective owners and can only be used in conjunction with this article unless explicit permission is obtained.

Glyn Edmunds, Social & Publicity Officer

Porthcawl U3A & Jan Van Eyck’s Gown 1434 One of the National Galleries’ most popular works of art came to a recent Porthcawl U3A meeting in the form of a wonderfully illustrated and detailed talk by fellow member Geoff Henderson at the Hi Tide.

Jan van Eyck’s masterpiece the Arnolfini Portrait painted in 1434 has been a great interest of his for more than forty years and this remarkable picture of Girl in a Green Gown as it is also known is acknowledged as one of the great paintings of European art.

Supported with 50 carefully chosen pictures his talk took more than 90 members on a journey to appreciate its contents and unravel some of the mysteries embedded in this modest sized painting.

Believed at one time to have invented oil paint, Van Eyck painted on oak and signed his frames, a common practice of the time and initiated a revolutionary way of painting with great visual realism, light and perspective.

This first known double portrait in a domestic setting looks unremarkable but it has great history and is full of mystery with generations of art historians having failed to discover the secrets of the Girl in a Green Gown.

Everyone is welcomed to visit our various interest group.

Gary Victor, Porthcawl U3A

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Porthcawl Male Choir News Every fourth year those choirs from all over Wales, who are members of the Welsh Association of Male Choirs, converge on London’s Royal Albert Hall to sing together in concert. In 2011, this famous venue was not available, so the concert was held in Manchester’s MEN Arena. Happily the next concert, often referred to as the ‘1000 Voices’ will, return to the Royal Albert Hall in May 2015. Porthcawl Male Choir has taken part in this prestigious event since it was formed in the early eighties.

Rehearsals have already started and Porthcawl’s choristers travelled to Neath’s St David’s Church on Sunday 6th April for the latest. Mr Alwyn Humphries who is to be the concert’s Musical Director, also takes the rehearsals and insists on a very high musical standard. The next rehearsal will take place in Pontypridd.

The choir has a heavy programme of events over the coming months ranging from weddings to charity concerts. In June it will travel to Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire to perform a concert in aid of local charities; this has become an almost bi-annual event enjoyed by both choir and audience alike.

John Williams

Acoustic Club News Following a very successful event in March with Amy Wadge, Pete Riley, Alex Stacey, and local singer songwriter Nick Ward, our next event is on 15th May, with The Parcel of Rogues, playing an eclectic mix of folk, roots, and rock, and singer songwriter Huw Chidgey, we look forward to seeing you there! Also look out for the return of Woody Mann, on 4th June. For further information and updates check our Facebook page @The Acoustic Club, The Stage Door, Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl, or ring the Box Office on 01656 815995 for tickets and information.

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Art In Focus

I wasn’t offered a part in ‘Stella’ when it recently filmed locally, but did do ‘Dr Who’. I didn’t play the Doc or his assistant but did get to say two lines: ‘Exterminate! Exterminate!’

The Hi-Tide charity night on May 2nd is cancelled.

Apparently the stretch limo booked for ‘Lady and the Tramps’ wasn’t long enough! Promoter Alan Jones and I put on ‘Hells Bells’ (‘AC/DC’ tribute) and ‘Mojomatics’ at Hobos, Bridgend, and they were both brilliant. Hobos has got to be one of the best live venues in South Wales – two halls with a huge P.A. and lighting rig. Check it out on Fridays and Saturdays, and we’re putting a top ‘Doors’ tribute band – ‘Doors Alive’ – on at the venue on Friday 23rd May. Sad to see the Knight’s Arms about to be knocked into flats.

Wouldn’t it be nice to make a DVD of it when it was run by my dear friends Ken and Pat Evans? Been busy recording, so hope to catch up with the Porthcawl music scene and my drinking chum Mark Jones of ‘The Guzzards’. Happy birthday to Abi J, vocalist with the ‘Cover Sluts’ for 22nd May, and welcome back Steve Strange from Japan and Jay Aston from the U.S.A. Stag Marks 07979 971127

Landscapes by J.D. Innes: Beauty Most Wild is now on show at The National Museum of Wales in Cardiff until 20th July. James Dickson Innes (1887-1914) was only 27 years old when he tragically succumbed to tuberculosis. Although he had a very short life, his profound engagement with the mountains and his visionary sense of colour left a unique legacy in British landscape art.

In 1909, whilst on one of his trips to Paris, Innes fell in love with the tempestuous Bohemian beauty Euphemia Lamb, described as the “lady of his dreams”, by Augustus John. Unfortunately, Euphemia was married to another artist; she was also notorious for her numerous affairs and fickle ways.

Innes increasing use of abstract design and bright naïve colours reflected a growing intensity of meaning. The subject matter, Arenig Valley, seemed to fill an emotional void, driven by his inconsistent affair with Lamb and the inescapable reality of his illness.

Innes’ unique visions of otherworldly mountains under boundless skies gave British Landscape painting a new place among European Post-Impressionist art.

Come and learn more about this much forgotten artist as part of the new Journey through Landscape Tours: 12:30pm, daily.

Josephine Lewington MA

Tabernacl Music Society And The French Connection As the summer concert approaches, Tabernacl Music Society faces a major change. Musical Director, Kevin Adams steps down at the end of June, after 20 years. During this time the choir has been introduced to a broad repertoire which has included the major classical works, spirituals, songs from musicals, folk songs and works by Welsh composers including William Mathias and Karl Jenkins.

Pyle Community Fun Day Three years ago Pyle Community Council sponsored a Community Fun Day, such was its success it was decided to extend it into a Festival Week. This year the event takes place from Saturday 14th until Sunday 22nd of June.

Full details of all the events will be in the June issue of the Seaside News.

For more information about Pyle Community Festival, Fund day and Classic Car Show contact Harold Phillips, Clerk to Pyle Community Council. Tel 07792 010043 or email clerk.pylecc@yahoo.co.uk

The choir is in good health musically and is now in search of a new M.D.to take it forward from September. This post is to be advertised shortly.

TMS’s final concert this season, marking the end of an era, will be on Friday 6th June at Tabernacl Chapel, Derwen Road, Bridgend at 7.00pm. This event will be special for two reasons. Firstly, it will be Kevin’s last appearance as M.D. and secondly, the French choir, ‘Chorale du Lac’, from Bridgend’s twin town, Villenave d’Ornon, are making a return visit to take part in the concert.

Choir members will host their French guests for 4 days during which time there will be visits and entertainment, reciprocating the wonderful hospitality received by TMS last September during their visit to Villenave.

Contact: 07974 765578.

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON Tuesday 6th May

Saturday 17th May

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AFON Y FELIN PRIMARY SCHOOL SUMMER FAYRE

Make a date for a Barnardosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Coffee Morning on at 10.30am at the Heronstone Hotel, Ewenny Road, Bridgend. There will be various stalls including tombola, cakes and accessories.

Admission is ÂŁ4 including coffee and biscuits.

A fun family day for all to enjoy. We will also be having a car boot sale on the same day. If anyone would like to enquire about the car boot or would like a table, please contact Heidi Perham 07964 938869. ÂŁ10 a table/car.

Wednesday May 7th

Saturday 17th May

PORTHCAWL FLORAL ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY

PORTHCAWL CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT

7.30 pm at Awel-y-Mor - A Flower Demonstration by Toni Smith â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fleurtationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Everyone welcome.

A well established choir in the town will be performing a concert of music by Mozart and Haydn in All Saints Church Porthcawl at 7.30pm.

Tickets are ÂŁ6.50 and to encourage young people to listen to classical music, under 18s are free. The choir are always looking for new members in all sections. If you are interested come and listen to us sing or come along to our rehearsals on a Monday night at 7.15pm in Trinity Church Porthcawl. Ability to read music desirable but not essential and there are no auditions.

Friday 9th May

FROCK SWAP, PORTHCAWL From 7.30pm, The Green Room, upstairs SUSSED. Entry ÂŁ3.00 includes a drinks and nibbles reception - alcoholic and non alcoholic. Join in the vibe with like-minded frock swappers and take home some fab new clothes. Participants should bring at least one loved item (clothing / accessories), considered too good for charity shops. Must be of decent quality, permitting a same value swap. If more than one item is offered then a similar number of swaps can be made. Hand over your items to our team on arrival in return for tokens which you can then swap for clothes. Additional tokens can also be purchased for ÂŁ1. Relax and enjoy a night out with a difference. For more details tel.01656 783962 or check http://www.sustainablewales. org.uk/events/

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Friday 9th May

AFON Y FELIN PRIMARY SCHOOL CAKE SALE In aid of raising money for the school. Starts at 2pm at the school. Everyone is welcome. Tea and coffee will also be on sale.

Friday 9th May

GRAND PLANT SALE Outside Trinity Church John Street. Huge range of garden plants for sale. Everything you need for your summer garden. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy anywhere else! Very reasonably priced. Grown and sold by Porthcawl Choral Society. We will be there throughout the day.

Friday 16th May

DYLAN THOMAS IN PORTHCAWL A world and a Wales premiere of two brand new Dylan Thomasrelated publications, published by HappenStance. 8pm, The Stage Door, Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. Helena Nelson will be reading extracts from Ruthven Toddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Ghost of Dylan Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Robert Minhinnick will read his own â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Mythic Death of Dylan Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Entry is ÂŁ3 each. This secures a free copy of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Mythic Death of Dylan Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; signed by Robert Minhinnick at the end of the performance.

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Beauty and the Beast Ballet Cymru 7.30pm

Bless ‘Em All Wednesday 21 May Dydd Mercher 21 Mai

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Nigel Kennedy

Elkie Brooks 7.30pm

Thursday 10 July Nos Iau 10 Gorfennaf

The Bohemians A Night of Queen

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Talon The Best of Eagles

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Frozen (U) 2.30pm

The Reflections in Concert

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Family Planning Starring Frank Vickery as Gran

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Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Wednesday 24 September Nos Fercher 24 Medi

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MONDAY ABERKENFIG BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 6pm-8pm and Fridays 5pm-8pm, activities on offer are snooker, pool, table-tennis, dance club, arts & craft projects, plus an array of sports in the Sports Hall from football, rugby, basketball, dodge ball, hockey, netball, cricket, badminton and much more. Cost is 1 per night.

Adrian Parsons, Aberkenfig BGC ALEX’S WATER WINGS SWIM SCHOOL – Swimming Lessons 6pm -8pm Children and Adults lessons, Bryntirion Comprehensive School. Groups and one-to-one lessons available. Adult swimming lessons and training sessions (beginners to competitive swimming).

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Email ruth.birch@hotmail.co.uk BCLC CEFN CRIBWR BUZZ SOFT PLAY 0 -3yrs: 10.30am–1pm £3/ child Rock Kidz 4–8yrs: 4.30– 6.30pm £2.50 per child (including snack) Youth Monday 9–13yrs, 7–9pm, 50p entry Mybclc Gym Open 9am–7pm, Mon–Fri; Sat: 9am –12noon. 07557 479770 to arrange other times. Mybclc coffee bar Open 10am – 2.30pm, Mon–Thurs; Fri: 10am–1pm @ Bethlehem Church Life Centre, 01656 745655. Facebook us: BCLC Kids BELLY DANCING CLASSES Beginners and refreshers @ the Dance Centre, Elm Crescent, Bryntirion (next to Filco) 6–7pm.

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BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH Sports Hall. Contact: Debbie 07890 CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU 582636 @ The Y Centre, John St. 10amFITNESS CLASS @ THE Y CENTRE Porthcawl (Free parking after 6pm).

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Social Group @ the ARC centre, Please contact Alan Davies, British Bridgend, 6.30–8.30pm. Contact Wheel of Yoga teacher, on 01639 01792 462845 or just drop in 888705 CHILDREN’S DANCE CLASSES INDOOR 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL For ages 3 to 18 years, 4–8pm @ LEAGUE, MAESTEG @ Maesteg The Dance Centre, Bridgend. 01656 Comprehensive 6–9pm. Boys 13–15 652165. www.dancecentre-bridgend. years.

Call Phil on 07535 254290 or com email philipnmorgan@sky.com CHILDREN’S SWIMMING JOY OF LIVING MEDITATION LESSONS, BRIDGEND @ GROUP. Every 1st & 3rd Monday Heronsbridge School Pool. @ Friends Meeting House, 87 Park 5–7.30pm. Also on Tuesdays & St, Bridgend. CF31 4AZ, 7.30–9 pm.

Saturdays. Contact Anne: 01656 Current theme: ‘Loving Kindness 772725, email: swimschoolwales@ and Compassion’ and asking the yahoo.co.uk question, “Is it possible to practice CIRCLE OF LIGHT loving kindness and compassion SPIRITUALIST CHURCH @ in a world filled with hatred and Awel y Mor Centre. 7-9pm. anger?” Guided meditations, group spiritualistchurchporthcawl@ discussion and support offered. All gmail.com welcome. Suitable for beginners COMEDY IMPRO CLUB £15 per and experienced meditators and term. Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. For those just curious. There is no more info or to book a place, call commitment, drop in basis.

Tracy on (01656) 815995 JUDOKWAI, BRIDGEND @ Cefn CREATIVE STITCHING, CEFN Glas, Bridgend, 07958 145535 CRIBWR (Term time only) (Matt). Juniors (6–15 years) WEA Creative Stitching Class in 6.30–7.30pm. Seniors (16+) 8–9pm.

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VOICE CHOIR Rehearsals in the More info: Kim 02920 382431, Choral Suite, Green Acre Motel, courseinfosouth@swales.wea.org.uk North Cornelly, 7–9pm. Tel 01656 CYLCH MEITHRIN, PORTHCAWL 740766 Open Mon–Fri 9.15am-1.15pm.

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MID GLAMORGAN ACCORDION BAND, PYLE Rehearsals at Pyle Rugby Club 7–9pm. Beginners and other instruments welcome. Contact Allan: 01639 888053 or Gerry: 016567 784904 MINI ROCK MONDAY 5–6.30pm.

BCLC Cefn Cribwr www.mybclc.org/ 01656 745655. Age 4–9. £2 inc. tuck shop, drink, craft MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES, TODDLERS & PRE-SCHOOLERS Award winning music classes for babies, toddlers & children. From 3 months to 4 years grouped according to age @ St Marys RC Church, Bridgend. Book your FREE class and view our latest timetable at www. monkeymusic.co.uk or contact Emma on 01656 649190 vale.bridgend@ monkeymusic.co.uk Other days and locations available.

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Contact Steve Thompson on 07970 160166 or stephenstev9@aol.com LIBRARY READERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; GROUPS @ Pencoed Library, every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10am. Tel: 01656 754840 www.bridgend.gov. uk/libraries, Also @ AberkenďŹ g Library â&#x20AC;&#x201C; every 1st Tuesday of the month,11.30am. 01656 754820, abkenlib@bridgend.gov.uk.

LINE DANCE CLASSES @ Awel y Mor, Porthcawl. Everyone welcome, including beginners. 7pm start, ÂŁ4 per person. 01639 631544 or 07770 966624 LUNCHEON CLUB FOR SENIOR CITIZENS @ Trinity Church, John St, Porthcawl, 12.30. All are welcome.

For further details tel. 01656 772364 MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES, TODDLERS & PRE-SCHOOLERS Award winning music classes for babies, toddlers & children. From 3 months to 4 years grouped according to age @ BCLC, Cefn Cribwr Book your FREE class and view our latest timetable at www.monkeymusic. co.uk or contact Emma on 01656 649190 vale.bridgend@monkeymusic. co.uk Other days and locations available.

MOO MUSIC, BRIDGEND Moo Music for babies till 5yrs. Fun and educational music, dance and play classes for 0-5yr, ďŹ rst session FREE! 10am Baby Moo (0-1yr), 11am Mini Moo (1-2yr), 12noon Moo Music (25yr) @ YMCA Bridgend. Free taster 17th April. Contact Claire 07472 989686 claire@moo-music.co.uk or FB/MaggieMooLovesYou

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WHAT’S ON MYNYDD CYNFFIG WI, KENFIG HILL 2nd Tuesday of month meets in Talbot Institute, Kenfig Hill 2.30pm till 4.30 New members welcome.

OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP – FORCES FITNESS, BRIDGEND All levels of fitness can attend, FREE WEEK Newbridge Fields 18.15–9.15 call 07708 964 032 or email info@ forcesfitness.co.uk to book!

PENYBONT LADIES CHOIR, BRIDGEND @ Bryntirion Community Centre, Bridgend, 1–3pm. 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 GAMES CLUB Table top, role playing games and fantasy board games played. 11+, adults and teenagers welcome. find us on facebook or 01656788757 for any other details PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS CLUB (TERM TIME ONLY) @ Porthcawl Comprehensive School, Park Avenue.

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Pam Hardwicke (Head Coach). glyn. hardwicke@gmail.com PORTHCAWL MALE CHOIR PRACTICE 7.30–9.30pm @ Arlington Road Church, Porthcawl.

New members welcomed. Enjoy being part of a Male Voice Choir giving concerts in Porthcawl, the UK and abroad. Contact Ray Street 01656 771214. Also on Fridays PORTHCAWL MUSIC SOCIETY (CLASSICAL) Every 2nd & 4th Tues of the month. 2pm @ Brentwood Hotel, Porthcawl. New members welcome. Secretary, Jean Ball: 01656 782917 PORTHCAWL SEA CADETS 7–9.30pm, in the Sea Cadet Building next to the harbour. Ages 10–18 and any adults looking to become instructors. Contact Rachel on 07545 246091 or email Porthcawlscc@hotmail.co.uk Also on Fridays POTTERY CLASSES BRIDGEND. All abilities welcome. 10-30am to 1-30pm, 1-30pm to 3-30pm, 6pm to 8pm. Contact 07881 634075 PYLE & CORNELLY KYOKUSHIN KARATE 7pm–8.30pm. Main Hall, Pyle Life Centre, Helig Fan, Pyle. Karate, Fitness, Self Defence.

Contact Shihan Paul Greenway 5th Dan, paul.greenway@tiscali.co.uk Also on Thursdays SING & SIGN, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE & MUSIC CLASS @Awel Y Mor, Porthcawl. Stage 1, 2 & Babes 9.45am - 1.00pm For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@ singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign. co.uk

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co.uk Take a look at my website ST JOHN (CYMRU) WALES Come www.tinytalk.co.uk/jop and learn about First Aid. Cadets TINYTALK BABY SIGN, MUSIC & and Badgers (ages 5–10 years) meet in Trinity Church on Tuesdays LANGUAGE CLASS Award winning 6–7.30pm. Call Pat 01656 782613 classes in Westward Community for more info Centre, Cefn Glas, Bridgend SHOTOKAN KARATE, 1.30 - 2.30pm. What does your PORTHCAWL @ St John’s School, baby want to say? Find out how 6.30–7.30pm. 07951 455 246. All to communicate with your child welcome through British Sign Language. To SLAPPINGSKINS AFRICAN book your FREE class and to find DRUM WORKSHOP, BRIDGEND out more please contact Jo on Workshops at Heronsbridge School, 07763641512 or email jop@tinytalk.

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Grand Pavilion, 01656 815995 uk/libraries TUMBLE TOTS, COYCHURCH @ STREET DANCE FOR ADULT Williams Memorial Hall. Ages 6 IMPROVERS, BRIDGEND 8pm months to 3 years. www.tumbletots. @ The Dance Centre/Labour Club com/cardiff-south or 01446 500526 Bryntirion, Tel: 01656 652165 (times vary according to age) REVOLUTIONISE DANCE SCHOOL WELSH LANGUAGE GROUP, Acrobatic dance: 5–6pm; Also, ABERKENFIG @ Aberkenfig Library. mixed modern and street: Fridays Every 1st Tues of the month at 4.45–6.45pm and mixed dance and 11.30am (except August). Tel: 01656 cheerleading: Saturdays 10am– 754820 email: abkenlib@bridgend.

12noon. All at Pyle Life Centre gov.uk SEWING MACHINE STITCHING YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL CLASS Restarting September, with Carol Curtis-Jones, British 10am–1pm. More info from Claire Wheel of Yoga teacher. At Unitarian Bailey (instructor): 01656 720898 or Chapel, Nottage: 1–2.30pm and 07891 030255 7.15–9pm. Beginners welcome. Tel. STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, PYLE 01656 773266. @ Pyle Life Centre. 2.15pm. Tel: ZUMBA NORTH CORNELLY 01656 754850, pylelib@bridgend.

Community Centre. 5.30pm. Only gov.uk £3. Join the party and zumba the SUN›S NEIJIA SELF DEFENCE CLASS winter blues away! Call Mandy: 6.30pm room 5. Trinity Church, John 07854 372582 St. Porthcawl. New beginners class for over 11’s and adults. sunporthcawl@ yahoo.co.uk or Call 784991 TABERNACL MUSIC SOCIETY CHOIR PRACTICE, BRIDGEND WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL @ Tabernacl Chapel, Derwen Road, PORTHCAWL FLORAL Bridgend. 7–8.45pm. Mixed Voice.

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TAI CHI A new Beginners Tai Chi “Fruits of the Forest.” Doors open & Qi Gong Classes, for relaxiation 6.30pm. Everyone welcome. & good health at St Davids Church, 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP Florence St Nottage. Loose clothing Silverbirch Beaver Colony. Ages and flat shoes advisable. 7.00pm 6–8, 4.30–5.45pm. Cornelly Scout 8.00pm. Each session £4. Contact & Guide Hall, Meadow Street, North Gilda on 07840 350167 Corrnelly. Contact Rob on F700pff@ TANG SOO DO, PYLE & DISTRICT aol.com or 01656 746564 (Korean self defence) No training 1ST PORTHCAWL SCOUT GROUP fee for first month. Junior Cubs (8–10½yrs) 5.30–7.15pm.

5yrs+ 6.30–.15pm. Mixed class Woodland Hall, Woodland Ave. 7.20–8.30pm. Advanced Class Meirion: 01656 784711 8.30–9pm (also Mondays). Upstairs ADRAN YR URDD, PORTHCAWL in Pyle Life Centre. Kyo Sa Nim @ Tabernacl New Hall, Fenton Place, Gareth Powell: 01656 659592/ Porthcawl 5.30–6.30pm throughout 07884 295499/gareth.powell@ school term. Ages 6–12. A fun Welsh tangsoodo.co.uk. Email : porthcawltangsoodo@sky.com Website: www. medium youth group. caelleucu@aol. com or 07790 216312 traditionaltsdfed.org ATTENTION ALL RAFA CLUB TINYTALK BABY SIGN, MUSIC & MEMBERS! For your entertainment LANGUAGE CLASS Award winning bingo is held at the club at 7.30pm. classes in Woodlands Pavillion, Guests are welcome Pencoed 10 - 11am. What does your BADMINTON COACHING, KENFIG baby want to say? Find out how HILL @ Cynffig Sports Hall. 6–7pm, to communicate with your child through British Sign Language. To 7–11yrs. £1.50. Call Debbie 07890 book your FREE class and to find 582636 out more please contact Jo on BALLROOM & LATIN Beginners 07763641512 or email jop@tinytalk. & improvers 7–9pm @ The Dance

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BRIDGEND INVOLVEMENT GROUP ‘Peer support in recovery’.

1–3pm @ ARC, Quarella Road, Bridgend. Service user led group, providing support and information for people affected by drug and alcohol and their families. Contact Linda: 01656 763117 (Mondays only), abm.bigbridgend@wales.nhs.uk BRIDGEND COUNTY SHOW MEETINGS @ Bridgend Festivals Office, Cambria House, Wyndham St. 1st Wed of the month at 6.30pm.

Tel: 01656 661338 www.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. Wed, Sats & Suns during term-time. Backstage and design tuition, as well as performing experiences. Prebooking essential for all classes.

01656 815995. Email: pavilion@ bridgend.gov.uk CAFE FOR CARERS & CARED FOR, PORTHCAWL All welcome. Run by Bridgend County Crossroads. 12.30– 3.30pm at Trinity Church, Porthcawl.

Info and advice for Carers. Disabled access. 01656 784100 CIVIL SERVICE CLUB Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Ave, Porthcawl, 2pm. Activities, talks, outings, meals out, etc. All welcome.

More info: Alf, 01656 782433 or Elaine, 01656 784271 CEFN CRIBWR MOTHER, BABIES & TODDLERS @ Cefn Cribwr Community Hall 10–11.30am. £1.50 per child. Newborns+. 07787 578295 COR BRO OGWR, BRIDGEND Mixed choir @ Tabernacl Church, Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–9pm. All welcome. 01656 784180. www.CorBro-Ogwr.com CORNELLY KARATE CLUB, PYLE Pyle Life Centre, 6:30pm to 8pm.

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WHAT’S ON Thursday @ Bijou, Cowbridge too (free play included) FITNESS CLASSES @ The Awel y Mor Community Centre, Porthcawl 9.45-10.45am† PILATES/YOGA (mat required) 11.00-12.00am ZUMBA GOLD with TONING designed for the older adult and anyone requiring a slower paced and low impact workout with Hannah Bowen qualified fitness instructor licensed Zumba Instructor 07886 487853 see timetable on facebook Porthcawl Fitness Classes.

FREE LIGHTERLIFE INFO SESSION, ABERKENFIG Lose weight and keep it off. The Old Fire Station, Pandy Park, Aberkenfig, CF32 9RE. 12.15pm.

Claire Warren 07733 898 395.

HATHA YOGA, BRACKLA All levels welcome. 7–9pm @ Parc Slip Visitor Centre, Fountain Rd, Tondu CF32 0EH. £30 for a block of 5 weeks or £7 weekly, this class will include postures, breathing practices and meditation. Contact Michele: 07793 544 956, michelelambert 21@ hotmail.com www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk HATHA YOGA CLASSES, TONDU 6.30pm @ The Life Centre. All levels welcome. Contact Alan Davies, British Wheel of Yoga Teacher, on 01639 888705 JUDOKWAI, BRIDGEND @ Cefn Glas, Bridgend, 07958 145535 (Mat).

Juniors (6–15 yrs) 5–6pm. Seniors (16+) 6.30–7.30pm. Term time only 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. 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 & PRE-SCHOOLERS, VALE & BRIDGEND - Award winning music classes for babies, toddlers & children. From 3 months to 4 years grouped according to age @ Bridgend Recreation centre. Book your FREE class and view our latest timetable at www.monkeymusic.

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MOO MUSIC, PORTHCAWL Moo Music for babies till 5yrs. Fun and educational music, dance and play classes for 0-5yr, first session FREE! 10am Baby Moo (0-1yr), 11am Mini Moo (1-2yr), 12noon Moo Music (25yr) @ Y Centre Porthcawl. Free taster 16th April. Contact Claire 07472 989686 claire@moo-music.co.uk or FB/MaggieMooLovesYou NEWTON WI, PORTHCAWL 7pm, 1st Wed of every month at Gilgal Church Hall, Woodlands Ave, Porthcawl. Call Pearl on 01656 772657 PARENT/CARER & CHILD GET CREATIVE Cost £4 @ 10am-11am.

Create, play, chat, relax, and enjoy together. Make space to reawaken yourself. Email: freshstart.grice@ gmail.com Call: 07866 277560 www.siobhangrice.com PIPSW BREASTFEEDING GROUP @ Once Upon A Playtime soft play, Ogmore Terrace, Bridgend, CF31 1SU, 10-12. All pregnant and breastfeeding mums welcome. No charge. Also at The Dance Centre, Elm Crescent, Bryntirion, Bridgend on Fridays PORTHCAWL ART SOCIETY Interested in art? Join us at the Old Police Station, John Street Porthcawl, 1.30–3.30pm. Also on Thursdays, 7–9pm. Lydia: 01656 767611 PORTHCAWL FLORAL ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Interested in becoming a flower arranger? Alternate Wednesdays at Awel-Mor Centre, Porthcawl. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tel: 01656 785388 PORTHCAWL LADIES FC 6–7.30pm @Locks Lane, Porthcawl. Ladies and Under 16s Girls. Contact Danielle: 07540 518341 / daniellekatiej@ icloud.com PORTHCAWL RUNNING CLUB Meeting at the Porthcawl Rugby Club at 6.30pm. Large beginners group. Further information email: porthcawlrunners@hotmail.co.uk.

Also on Fridays PORTHCAWL SURF CLUB 6pm @ Rest Bay Car Park POTTERY CLASSES BRIDGEND All abilities welcome. 6pm to 8pm.

Contact 07881 634075 QUIZ NIGHT @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. 8pm READING GROUP @ Coed Parc, Park St, Bridgend. Every 3rd Wed of the month, 1.30pm (except August).

01656 754810, coedparclib@ bridgend.gov.uk ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, PORTHCAWL The Porthcawl Branch meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the RAFA Club, Porthcawl, at 7.30pm. All welcome even if you are not ex-forces SING & SIGN, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE & MUSIC CLASS @ Just Learning Nursery, Broadlands.

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Call Gaynor 01656 788763 SPANISH EVENINGS CLASSES, PORTHCAWL - For adults. 7.30 to 8.30 pm in John Street Porthcawl.

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TABLE TOP SALE, PORTHCAWL @ Griffin Park Community Centre, 10am–2pm. Coffee, tea and snacks available. Traders and crafters welcome. Phone 07454 024840 for bookings and further information TAI CHI CLASS Traditional Sun Style Taijiquan. Newton Institute.

10–11am. Other classes held throughout the Borough. Instructor G Lake, email: Caringspirit15@yahoo. co.uk YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL with Carol Curtis-Jones, British Wheel of Yoga teacher. At Unitarian Chapel, Nottage: 7.15–9pm.

Beginners welcome. Tel. 01656 773266 YOUTH CLUB, SENIOR @ Porthcawl YMCA, The Y Centre 25 John Street. The place to be on a Wednesday evening. 6.30–8.30pm.

Over 11s. £1 entry. Free for first time users ZUMBA @ Bryntirion Comp School 6–7pm. £4 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 or on instructors website www.zumba.com Also on Mondays at Scouts Hall, Llangewydd Road opposite playing fields just off Merlin Crescent, Bryntirion ZUMBA WORKOUT @ 7.45 pm at the Glamorgan Holiday Home, Pothcawl with Nikki, Qualified Fitness and Zumba Instructor.

Insured and CRB checked. £3.50 per class. Please wear trainers and prepare to sweat!

THURSDAY MESSY MOO, PORTHCAWL Farmyard themed messy play and crafts session from Moo Music suitable for babies to 8yrs. 10.30am11.30am. The Y Centre Porthcawl. £5pp £4 siblings (or £4/£3 pre booked). Contact Claire 07472 989686 claire@moo-music.co.uk or FB/MaggieMooLovesYou 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP Scout Troop. Ages 10–14, 7–9pm @ Cornelly Scout & Guide Hall, Meadow Street, North Corrnelly.

Contact Rob on F700pff@aol.com or 01656 746564 1ST NOTTAGE SCOUT BEAVER COLONY For boys and girls, 6–8 years old. 6.30–7.45pm at Nottage Scout Hut. More information please call Anne on 01656 772725 email

anne.davidson71@hotmail.co.uk 1ST PORTHCAWL SCOUT GROUP BEAVER COLONY 6–8yrs.

5.15–6.30pm @ Woodland Hall, Woodland, Avenue, Porthcawl.

Meirion 784711; davidmann.lewis@ virgin.net AEROBICS CLASS, BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion (next to the community Centre) 6.15–7.15pm. Call Debbie 07779 709814 ARCHAEOLOGY CYMRU BRIDGEND 2pm at the Hope Baptist Church, Station Hill, Bridgend CF31 1EA. We will examine reconstructing the landscape in the past around Glamorgan, and further afield. Open to anyone. Ccontact usu at: 07751 255725, or email: karljlangford@ hotmail.com BINGO & SOCIAL AFTERNOON, PORTHCAWL @ Awel-y-Mor Centre, 1.45–4pm. All welcome.

BREASTFEEDING GROUP, PORTHCAWL @ 10.15–11.45am, All Saints Church, Porthcawl, only in term time. Claire and Carol: 07973 898219 BRIDGEND CARERS, PORTHCAWL 1st Thurs of every month, 10am– 1pm, Trinity Church, John Street.

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More info: 01656 658479 BRIDGEND FESTIVALS COMMITTEE @ Bridgend Festivals Office, Cambria House, Wyndham Street, Bridgend. 1st Thursday of the month at 10am. For more info: 01656 661338; e-mail: king-barry@ btconnect.com www.bridgendevents.co.uk BRIDGEND KARATE & KICKBOXING CLUB Karate and kickboxing all levels and beginners welcome 6:30-7:30pm. Tel 07791 412864 BRIDGEND PHILATELIC SOCIETY, BRIDGEND 2nd & 4th Thursday each month @ the Gospel Hall, Oddfellows St, 7.30–9.30pm. Tel: 01656 653753 BRIDGEND SUGARCRAFT CLUB 1st Thurs of the month, 7–9.30pm @ Miners Welfare Hall, Heol Y Groes Pencoed. Demonstrations/ workshops, fun, laughter & complimentary refreshments. No experience required. Members £3, non-members £5. jgmoneyboxtwo@yahoo.co.uk BRIDGEND TOWN AFC Under 12s football. Training at Newbridge Fields, Bridgend. 6–7pm. John: 07800 540309 BRIDGEND WRITERS’ CIRCLE, BRIDGEND - Meets on the first Thursday of every month from 7.15-9.15pm at the Brewery Fields Clubhouse, Tondu Road, Bridgend.

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CHILDREN’S STORYTIME, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre from 11–11.30am.

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WHAT’S ON Tel.Gareth 07773 170373 or see KENFIG HILL & DISTRICT MALE www.bridgendmalechoir.co.uk VOICE CHOIR Rehearse in the Choral Suite, Green Acre Motel, COFFEE MORNING, KENFIG North Cornelly, 7pm–9pm. Come HILL In the vestry of Pisgah Chapel and give it a try, you won’t regret it.

10.30–12pm. All proceeds to local Tel: 01656 740766 youth organisations. Call Karen: KICKBOXING CLASSES: 01656 740684 CHILDREN FROM 5 YEARS, CORNELLY KARATE CLUB, BRIDGEND Also on a Monday @ CORNELLY Cornelly Community Hall, 6pm to 7:30pm. Contact details: Jeff’s Kickboxing Gym, Dunraven Arms.

6–7pm. Loose clothing to Club Instructor Wayne Thomas start on 01656 743898 / 07903 417705 LIBRARY READERS’ GROUP, PYLE or Natalie Jefferis on 07523 094112 @ Pyle Life Centre, every 3rd Thurs Website: welshkarateunion.org of the month at 7pm. Tel: 01656 EXERCISE FOR THE OVER 50S @ 754850 www.bridgend.gov.uk/ the Newton Institute, Porthcawl. libraries 10.30–11.30am. Based on Pilates.

LIFEGUARD CLUB - POOL £4. Your teacher is two time TRAINING, PYLE @ Pyle Pool olympian silver medal winner Sue 8–10am. Tel: (01656) 771380 for Cheesbrough. Ring 07866 313623 details or www.restbaylifeguards. for more details org.uk FOLK DANCING, BRIDGEND MID GLAMORGAN MIXED CHOIR, Penybont Welsh Folk Dancing Club PENCOED meet at Coychurch Memorial Hall 7:15-9:15pm Bridgend at 8.15pm. New members Rehearsals take place in the always welcome. Tel: Sue 01656 Bowl’s Pavilion, Pencoed. We are 659676 a friendly choir of mixed ages FREE SLIMMING CLUB at 11.00am and abilities. New members following† ZUMBA CLASS with warmly welcomed! Contact us TONING† 9.45-10.45am @ the on 0786 6810579 or email us at Awel† y Mor Community Centre midglamorganmixedchoir@outlook.

Porthcawl† pop along for an com informal chat to discuss your MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES, weightloss requirements with TODDLERS & PRE-SCHOOLERS Hannah Bowen qualified fitness Award winning music classes for instructor, licensed Zumba babies, toddlers & children. From Instructor †or call 07886 487853 3 months to 4 years grouped to discuss or call into any of the according to age @ BCLC, Cefn classes listed on Mondays and Cribwr Book your FREE class and Wednesdays† see timetable on facebook† Porthcawl Fitness Classes. view our latest timetable at www. monkeymusic.co.uk or contact FREE LIGHTERLIFE INFO SESSION, Emma on 01656 649190 vale.

ABERKENFIG lose weight and keep it bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk Other off. The Old Fire Station, Pandy Park, days and locations available.

Aberkenfig, CF32 9RE. 8.15pm. Claire ORIGINAL ARTISTS ACOUSTIC Warren 07733 898 395.

EVENING Every fortnight at the FRIENDSHIP CLUB @ Cornelly Seahorse, 9pm, in aid of BOBATH Community Church, Greenfield Centre for Cerebral Palsy. To play on Terrace, every Thursday 9.30 - 12.00. one of these evenings please contact Pop in, with or without a friend for Nikki on 07916 342370. Small fee free coffee/cakes/ conversation/ to each act events and make new friends.

OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP – FORCES Everyone welcome. More info: Ann FITNESS, BRIDGEND All levels 01656 743864 or Brenda 01656 of fitness can attend, FREE WEEK 749614 Newbridge Fields 18.15–9.15 call HATHA YOGA All levels welcome.

07708 964 032 or email info@ 7–8.30pm @ Parc Slip Visitor Centre, forcesfitness.co.uk to book!

Fountain Rd, Tondu CF32 0EH. PENCOED LIFESAVING CLUB @ Contact Michele: 07793 544 956, Pencoed Swimming Pool. If you’re michelelambert 21@hotmail.com aged 9-18 and would like to learn www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk lifesaving skills with the opportunity HEADWAY CHRISTMAS to pursue nationally recognised GATHERING EVENT, Thursday qualifications in a friendly and fun 5th December 2013, at 7.00pm environment then come along at Evergreen Hall, Angel Street between 7pm-8pm to experience Bridgend, CF31 2PD. There will be what we offer – bring your bathers a children’s entertainer, tombola – or phone Sarah on 07825 670905 stall Cake Stall, various other stalls, for more details PORTHCAWL Raffle and competitions. Mince Pies ASPERGER’S & AUTISM SUPPORT and Coffee. The event is free and all GROUP - A charitable organisation are welcome. Headway Contact No: set up to provide information 07599 520266. and support to adults who are JAZZ IN THE STAGE DOOR on the spectrum. At the YMCA in November 21st - “Hot Club Gallois” †Porthcawl, on the first Thursday @ The Grand Pavilion , Porthcawl. of every month between†11.458pm start.01656 815995,www.

1.45pm in the cafÈ on the first floor. grandpavilion.co.uk For details call Susan on 01656 JAZZ IN THE STAGE DOOR 713172.

December 19th - “Afternoon PORTHCAWL DUPLICATE BRIDGE in Paris”@The Grand Pavilion , CLUB @ Awel-y-Mor, Porthcawl, Porthcawl. 8pm start 01656 815995, 7pm. Contact Tricia: 01656 785794. www.grandpavilion.co.uk Also on a Saturday KEEP-FIT CLASSES, COYCHURCH PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN Coychurch Memorial Hall 7–8pm.

KARATE 5pm - 6.30pm, Awel Y Mor All levels of fitness catered for. No Community Center, Training for of all joining fee. Also on Monday & Friday, ages. gradings every 3months. FREE 9.30–10.30am MONTH TRIAL FOR NEWCOMERS.

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Call Christian Whale (5th Dan) on 07784 317151 PORTHCAWL WI Every 4th Thurs @ All Saints Church, Porthcawl, 2–4pm PREGNANCY YOGA @ Litchard Infants School, 6–7.15pm. A time for you and your baby, suitable from 16 weeks. 6–7.15pm: Pregnancy Yoga (£30 for 6 weeks). 7.30–8.45pm: Yoga Drop-in class (£4.50 per session or £20 for 5 sessions). Please contact Emma on 01656 651230 www.pure-yoga.co.uk or pureYoga on facebook PYLE & PORTHCAWL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING @ the Glamorgan Holiday Hotel, The Square, Porthcawl CF36 3BW 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 SCOPE’S COMMUNITY COMPANIONS CAFÉ 10am – 1pm @ the Talbot Institute, 9 Prince Road, Kenfig Hill. Weekly activities such as cookery demonstrations, arts and crafts, gardening, boccia, chair aerobics and much more. Come along and find out more about our Befriending Service for people over 50.

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 07951 455246.

All welcome.

SING & SIGN, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE & MUSIC CLASS @ St Theodores church hall, Port Talbot. Stage 1 9.45 am. For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@ singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign. co.uk SLIMMING WORLD WITH DEE 9.30am + 5.30pm at Pyle Rugby Club, CF33 6AR. Tel: 07733 267369.

SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS 10– 11am at the Y Centre Porthcawl and 9.30–10.30am at Cwrt Anghorfa (next to The Tap Public House).

Contact Marie on 01656 870339 for further information STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL, BRIDGEND Performing arts classes, ages 3–18. Contact Helene on 01446 772727. www. stagecoach.co.uk/bridgend. Also on Friday & Saturday TAI BO KICK AEROBICS, PYLE 7.158.15pm. Kids Taekwon Do 6pm-7pm both @ Pyle Life Centre. Qualified Tai Bo & 2nd Degree ITF Black Belt Instructor. Pls see Monday listing for additional classes. Contact Sarah on 07773 041339 or 01656 743478 THURS-BAY JAM, PORTHCAWL Thursday 8.30pm - 11pm at the Bay, 33 the Esplanade, CF36 3YR. Live acoustic jam night, 18+ wide variety

of genres, new artists very welcome.

TI A FI Y SGER PARENT TODDLER GROUP 9–11am. Cornelly Integrated Centre, Greenfield Terrace, North Cornelly, CF33 4LW. Contact/ cyswllt: 07966 321764 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. Relax, re-centre and renew. Please contact Emma on 01656 651230 www.pureyoga.co.uk or PureYoga on Facebook YOUTH CLUB, JUNIOR @ Porthcawl YMCA, The Y Centre 25 John Street. The place to be on a Wednesday evening. 6.30–8pm.

Under 11s. £1 entry. Free for first time users

FRIDAY ABERKENFIG BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 6pm-8pm and Friday`s 5pm-8pm, activities on offer are Snooker, Pool, Table-tennis, Dance Club, Arts & Craft projects, plus an array of sports in the Sports Hall from Football, Rugby, Basketball, Dodge ball, Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Badminton and much more. Cost is 1 per night.

Adrian Parsons, Aberkenfig BGC ARCHAEOLOGY CYMRU 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 @ Pyle Life Centre, 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 CHARITY PUB QUIZ, PORTHCAWL @ Seagull Pub, Rest Bay, Porthcawl. 9pm.

Proceeds to local charities.

CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH AND SPANISH FOR ADULTS (term time) @ Cefn Cribwr, Bethlehem Church Life Centre. Spanish 10am–12pm. French 12.30pm–2.30pm. Call Kim: 02920

382431 or Amanda 01656 650360, courseinfosouth@swales.wea. org.uk

KOREAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL TANG SOO DO @ All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl.

Martial arts for the whole family.

Tiger Tots: 4–6yrs: 6–6.30pm; Dragons: 7–12 yrs 6.30–7.30pm; Adults: 13yrs+: 7.30–8.30pm.

Tel 07788 482450 e-mail: porthcawltsd@btinternet.com. www. ttfuk.co.uk Also on Tuesdays MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES, TODDLERS & PRE-SCHOOLERS Award winning music classes for

Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

WHAT’S ON babies, toddlers & children. From 3 months to 4 years grouped according to age @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl. Book your FREE class and view our latest timetable at www. monkeymusic.co.uk or contact Emma on 01656 649190 vale.bridgend@ monkeymusic.co.uk Other days and locations available.

PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS CLUB (TERM TIME ONLY) @ Porthcawl Comprehensive School, Park Avenue.

Please email me for class times etc.

New members also please email wit details. Limited places available.

Pam Hardwicke (Head Coach). glyn.hardwicke@gmail.com 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 STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL, BRIDGEND Performing arts classes, ages 3–18. Contact Helene on 01446 772727. www. stagecoach.co.uk/bridgend.

STAY & PLAY GROUP FOR TWINS/ MULTIPLES Any children will be the responsibility of the parent/carer they are with. Mums-to-be welcome.

12–2pm at Coity Higher Community Centre, Heol West Plas, Philip Square, Litchard, CF35 6BA. Contact: Kathryn Baker 07824 876945, twinklebridgend@aol.com or Facebook Twin-kle Twin-kle Twin Group Bridgend TAI CHI, BRIDGEND @ Bridgend Recreation Centre, 7–8.30pm.

Beginners welcome. John Jones, Chief Instructor. sunsdragon@ hotmail.com TAI CHI CLASS Traditional Sun Style Taijiquan. Pyle Church Hall.

10–11am. Other classes held throughout the Borough. Instructor G Lake, email: Caringspirit15@yahoo. co.uk TANG SOO DO, PYLE & DISTRICT (Korean self defence) No training fee for first month. Junior 5yrs+ 6.30–.15pm. Mixed class 7.20–8.30pm. Advanced Class 8.30–9pm (also Mondays). Upstairs in Pyle Life Centre. Kyo Sa Nim Gareth Powell: 01656 659592/ 07884 295499/gareth.powell@ tangsoodo.co.uk. Email : porthcawltangsoodo@sky.com Website: www. traditionaltsdfed.org TI Â FI AR LAN Y MÔR BILINGUAL PARENT TODDLER GROUP 10am11:30am. All Saints Church Vestry, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. 07966 321764 TAI CHI & QI GONG @ Awel-y - Mor Centre, Porthcawl. 10.00am11.00am. Beginners welcome. Gilda: 07840 350167

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TINYTALK BABY SIGNING CLASSES, PYLE @ Coychurch Memorial Hall 10.30–11.30am.

Eluned: 07877 566935, eluendw@ tinytalk.co.uk or www.tinytalk.co.uk/ elunedw TWINS & MULTIPLES GROUP, PYLE @ Once Upon A Playtime in Bridgend, 10am–12 noon.

Clare Roberts: 07932 972200, d.c.roberts@sky.com WATER WINGS SWIM SCHOOL Children swimming lessons, Bryntirion Comprehensive School, Bridgend. All ages are welcome.

07772 337760. waterwingsswim. webs.com Also on Saturdays ZUMBA @ Kenfig Labour Club.

5.30–6.30pm

SATURDAY EASTER CHOCOLATE CRAFT WORKSHOPS - Bryngarw Country Park visitor centre, Brynmenyn. Age 5 years +. 01656 815995 to book. www.bryngarwhouse.co.uk SATURDAY 19TH. APRIL PORTHCAWL LIONS GRAND BOOK SALE - Awel-y Mor from 10am to 4pm. Entrance free.

ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION First Saturday of every month at the Pier Hotel,11am–3pm. Free admission.

All are very welcome. Info: geoffstone44@gmail.com 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 CHARITY FUN QUIZ IN AID OF VELINDRE CANCER CARE @ the Swan Inn, Nottage, Porthcawl, 5.30pm. Just shout out the answer!

Come along and join in the fun only 10p for a wrong answer and a raffle ticket for correct ones. The winning tickets have a free drink! Tel. 07813 506044 CHILDREN’S ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS, PORTHCAWL 10.30–11.45am, Crafty Little Creations @ Porthcawl RFC. Call Sue on (01656) 788420/ 07791 476882 CRAFT FAIRS, PORTHCAWL Every first Saturday of the month starting March 1st, at the Rest Annex, Porthcawl, free entry and parking, all welcome, tea room and toilet facilities available. Carol Richards, Healing the Wounds Charity Tel 01656 786380.

KENFIG HILL LABOUR CLUB “Live Entertainment Saturday Nights, £3.00 entry or £5.00 entry for a big show 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 PORTHCAWL & DISTRICT ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS @ the old Police Station Gallery, John Street. 11am–4.30pm.

FREE. Also on the rest of the week RMBI ALBERT EDWARD CHRISTMAS FAYRE on Saturday 30th November at 12.30pm – All welcome – Santa will be in attendance – Raffles, cake stall tombola etc ROCK CLUB, PORTHCAWL Music workshops for 8–16years old. Learn and perform regularly! All levels, guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, singers, all welcome. Book a place on 01656 786319. Rock & Arts Club, 41 John Street, Porthcawl Town/ www. rockclub.org.uk SILURES ART GALLERY, 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 SING & SIGN, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE & MUSIC CLASS @ Pyle Life Centre, Pyle. Stage 1 & 2 9.30am - 11.30am. For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@ singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign. co.uk STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL, BRIDGEND Performing arts classes, ages 3–18. Contact Helene on 01446 772727. www. stagecoach.co.uk/bridgend.

STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library 2.30pm. Tel: 01656 754845 email: porthcawllib@bridgend.gov.uk TABLE TOP SALE, PORTHCAWL @ Griffin Park Community Centre, 10am–2pm. Coffee, tea and snacks available. Traders and crafters welcome. Phone 07454 024840 for bookings and further information TAI CHI ALL Saints Church, Victoria Ave, Porthcawl 10–11am. Fair LadySleeping Tiger Tai Chi. 01656 785014

SUNDAY EASTER EGG HUNT WITH A DIFFERENCE – Great family fun.

Bryngarw House and Country Park, Brynmenyn. 01656 815995 to book. www.bryngarwhouse.co.uk ALEX’S WATER WINGS SWIM SCHOOL – Swimming Lessons 1:30pm - 3:30pm Baby and Pre-School, Children and Adults swimming lessons, Bryntirion Comprehensive School. Group’s and One-to-one lessons available. Baby lessons with free underwater photo.Contact Alex 07772 337760 Facebook Waterwings Swimschool waterwingsswim.webs. com BRIDGEND KARATE & KICKBOXING CLUB Karate and kickboxing all levels and beginners welcome 6-8pm Brackla community centre. Tel 07791 412864 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, 7am–12pm. 80–200 car boot stalls each week! All proceeds invested into events in Bridgend. Tel: 01656 661338 CAR BOOT SALES at the Rest Porthcawl 6am ‘til late. Extremely popular events – lovely family days out. Hot & cold refreshments served from our cafe, open daily 10am–4pm, early on car boot Sundays. Sellers £6/car and £12/van.

More info: 01656 772066 DINGHY SAILING & WINDSURFING Sailing all year round, on the water for 12:00, all levels of ability from 8 years upwards, training sessions during the Spring and Summer for new starters.

Details on the website at www. tatasteelsailing.org.uk GOOD NEWS KIDS’ CLUB @ Gospel Hall, Lias Road, Porthcawl. 11.20am– 12.20pm age 3+. Traditional stories, lively songs and great craft activities.

Christmas party, free summer outing and more. All helpers fully CRB checked. Contact:01656 786447 INDOOR 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL, MAESTEG @ Maesteg Comprehensive. 11am–6pm. Adults 16+. Contact Phil: 0753 5254290; philipnmorgan@sky.com INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE @ Awely-Mor, Porthcawl. First 3 Saturdays of every month. 9am–12pm. Phone 01656 657463 to book. Free tea, coffee & biscuits LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 5 - 7pm @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club” PORTHCAWL COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA @ Every Sunday each month, 6-8pm @ Our Lady Star of the Sea Church hall, New Road. £2 per session, refreshments served.

Grade 3 standard is desirable. For more information: 07861600667 or porthcawl.orchestra@outlook.com 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.

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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SPORT Success For Porthcawl Comp Basketball

Local Taekwondo School recruiting If you are looking for a way to encourage your children to take part in more physical activities, learn self-defence or gain confidence, it is worth considering a Martial Arts School with classes designed for youngsters. We teach in a fun and friendly environment and offer a specifically designed program to suit different ages and skill levels.

The Junior Taekwondo program (6 years +) has been specially created and adapted for children and will teach them valuable life skills as well as self-defence, sport Taekwondo, selfconfidence, stranger awareness and raise their fitness levels.

Your Child may have already expressed an interest in Martial Arts and Taekwondo is fun and a fantastic activity for children! Classes are run on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Porthcawl Y Centre. We are always excited to get new students so contact us now to book their first FREE introductory lesson or visit our website for more information.

Contact Neil on: 07855 487404 or visit neilgimbel-tkd.blogspot.com

Bridgend College Unbeaten Run Continues Bridgend College Football Academy’s first and second teams continue to excel in their respective British Colleges leagues.

The first team’s recent 2-1 victory against second place Coleg Sir Gar at Stebonheath cemented their place at the top of the league. Chad Nicholas and Morgan Thomas were instrumental in gaining the lead, although controversy followed in the first half’s dying minutes with the Coleg Sir Gar striker tripping Bridgend College right back Jamie Miller, and equalising.

The second half continued in the same vein. Corbin Bishop, Morgan Thomas and Tom Walters were involved in a move that resulted in Joe McCarthy beating the diving keeper to make it 8 games unbeaten.

The College’s second team are also on top form beating Coleg Sir Gar 2-0. The visitors were well drilled and organised but the Bridgend College second’s passing and movement unlocked the defence and gained a comfortable lead with goals scored by Josh Hartfoot and Brad Young. The team now lie second in their British Colleges league, behind Fairwater first team but with a game in hand.

Bridgend College are currently recruiting for next season.

Director of Football and Sport Lecturer Jason Perry commented: “With the brand new 3G pitch currently under construction and discussions around our bespoke Sony Analysis Centre in the final stages, the future is very exciting for our students.” www.bridgend.ac.uk / 01656 302600

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It has been another amazing year for Porthcawl Comprehensive School basketball players. The game is flourishing at the school with record numbers participating in 5x60 clubs (5 times a week) and links with the Cynffig Cougars are as strong as ever.

The hard work, dedication and talent of Porthcawl’s players has been recognised this year with a record number being called up to represent Wales at international level; Ethan Waters U14, Ben Merchant U15, Gabriel Williams-Rumble U16, Morgan Carter U16, Lucy Edwards U16 and Emily Stradling U16 and U18.

Point guard Stradling has two European missions this year at the FIBA European Championships for U16 Women in Malta and then two weeks later for the U18 Women in Andorra. Her talents have been recognised by local businessman and personal trainer David Quinn who has sponsored the young athlete this year and has taken her under his wing at QBA Fitness at New Road Porthcawl. As an ex Porthcawl Comprehensive pupil, David is keen to foster strong links with his old school helping to develop the fitness of young people at all levels.

Nicola Evans

Rest Bay Nippers News Rest Bay Nippers enjoyed a very successful and fun packed 2013.

There were many wonderful team and individual performances including an exceptional performance in the Welsh Open Water Championships and winning in Aberavon.

Socially, hedgehog racing, where we raised £500, and paintballing were a hit with everyone.

The Welsh Championships were held in Tenby on a glorious weekend in July. Most of the club stayed overnight and really enjoyed being together and with other clubs. We were blessed with outstanding weather, and witnessed several very impressive performances from our Nippers, who were once again a credit to the club. There were too many individual medal winners to mention, many of whom can now call themselves “age group Welsh Champion”, which is always a huge honour, considering the standard of competition.

Overall the team finished a close 2nd to the usual winners Mumbles, an outstanding achievement from what was a relatively small team in comparison to other clubs.

This success and others were then celebrated at the end of season presentation night where every Nipper was recognised for their contribution.

Well done to coaches, Mums and Dads for helping make 2013 one of the best ever, and of course the biggest thanks must go to our Nippers for just being brilliant! Good luck for 2014, keep working hard, listening to your coaches and keep having fun through surf lifesaving!

Andy Morgan, Training Officer Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

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7.86 2.90 Sa 1614 7.96 2216 2.81 8.32 2.45 Su 1702 8.50 2303 2.34 8.80 2.02 M 1745 9.03 2345 1.89

9.25 1.64 Tu 1825 9.49 1.52 9.62 W 1247 1.35 C 1906 9.85

15 0106 0725

1.23 9.87 Th 1327 1.16 1947 10.07

1.06 9.99 F 1409 1.10 2029 10.14

1.02 9.94 Sa 1451 1.19 2113 10.05 1.14 9.72 Su 1535 1.42 2159 9.80 1.39 9.36 M 1623 1.76 2249 9.44

1.74 8.93 Tu 1717 2.15 2343 9.05 2.09 8.52 W 1821 2.48 D

8.73 2.34 Th 1321 8.27 1938 2.64 8.59 2.38 F 1435 8.27 2055 2.55

8.67 2.23 Sa 1545 8.51 2201 2.28 8.91 1.98 Su 1648 8.87 2257 1.97 9.19 1.74 M 1741 9.22 2346 1.71

9.41 1.57 Tu 1827 9.47 1.54 9.53 W 1248 1.48 A 1910 9.62

1.47 9.56 Th 1327 1.47 1950 9.67

30 0151 0810

1.50 9.50 F 1403 1.55 2027 9.60

1.79 9.11 Su 1514 1.93 2137 9.21

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8.11 2.72 M 1612 8.27 2218 2.61

8.55 2.30 Tu 1704 8.81 2310 2.14 9.03 1.87 W 1753 9.34 2358 1.69

9.47 1.49 Th 1841 9.79 1.30 9.81 F 1308 1.20 C 1928 10.12

Sa 1354 1.03 2016 10.31

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0.87 9.96 M 1528 1.13 2152 10.18

1.04 9.69 Tu 1617 1.39 2241 9.89 1.35 9.31 W 1708 1.75 2332 9.50

1.73 8.89 Th 1804 2.13 D 9.08 2.11 F 1257 8.51 1909 2.46

8.72 2.39 Sa 1402 8.28 2021 2.63 8.51 2.50 Su 1511 8.28 2131 2.60 8.51 2.43 M 1618 8.47 2233 2.42

8.66 2.26 Tu 1718 8.76 2327 2.20 8.87 2.06 W 1808 9.05

1.99 9.06 Th 1229 1.90 1853 9.28 1.84 9.20 F 1308 1.78 A 1932 9.42

1.75 9.26 Sa 1344 1.73 2009 9.47 1.73 9.25 Su 1418 1.74 2043 9.45

0.86 0242 15 0220 0840 10.08 30 0903 Su 1440 1.01 2104 10.32

1.77 9.17 M 1452 1.82 2117 9.35

31 0227 0847

1.61 9.34 Sa 1439 1.70 2102 9.45

Tide Times are BST adjusted (so no need to add an hour!).

The time you see above is correct Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory Copyright reserved ©

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SPORT Porthcawl Boy Offered Academy Place Tom has been selected for the Cardiff City Academy at Under 9s and given an 18 month contract. He was linked to their Development Centre and their Emerging Talent Group and was offered a six week trial at Swansea City. Cardiff then offered him an 18 month contract with them. Tom trains four times a week and attends Day Release on a Wednesday. He has travelled to Wolves, played Aston Villa and Swansea City since joining the academy structure.

He was playing for Porthcawl Athletic, coached by Tony Roberts but unfortunately cannot play for them anymore as he is contracted to Cardiff City. He is fanatical about football!!

He attends Newton Primary School. Anyone interested in sponsoring Tom for the next season should contact his mum on the following number: 07891 851318.

Alyson Evans

Porthcawl Youth Celebrate Title Triumph Porthcawl Youth have emerged as champions of their section of the WRU Youth leagues after a string of superb performances in their first season under the coaching of Matthew Owen.

The young Seaweeds compiled several comprehensive victories with their free-flowing style of rugby and only suffered two defeats on their way to the title: against Nantymoel and Bridgend Sports.

Both of those losses occurred in a difficult November for Owen’s squad, but they rebounded impressively after Christmas to complete the double over Bryncethin.

A frustrating weather-enforced break followed in February before Porthcawl celebrated St David’s Day by triumphing 21-0 at Bridgend Sports, their closest rivals.

That result enabled them to avenge their earlier one-point reverse and ultimately clinched the title.

Owen, who has been helped with the coaching duties by professional stars Tom Prydie (Dragons) and Lloyd Peers (Ospreys), praised the commitment of his players throughout the successful campaign.

“They’ve trained hard and come together as a team,” he said.

“I’ve really enjoyed working with the boys. Over the season, we’ve become a strong team.”

With the title in the bag, Porthcawl continued to entertain supporters in April with excellent wins against Taibach and Tonna.

Huw Portway

TAP It Out Cycle Club With the club kit being delivered, March was the month that TAP IT OUT CC was firmly put in the cycling shop window. A big thank you to main sponsor K.N.M. windows and associate sponsors kontroltek, Webster’s builders, Prostrate Cymru and Onitsports for their support. The club has a real buzz at the moment and we are seeing new faces on a weekly basis. The club kit is looking the business and is nice to have an identity on the road amongst other cycling clubs.

On the bike, all rides are well attended. James Pugh, Richard and Julie Webster have started their training for the iron man Wales. The large ride group rode their first 100mile ride which Seaside News | 58

included the Bwlch, Rhigos and Devil’s Elbow. With the king of the mountains for the day given to Peter Sagan wanabe Andrew Hazel, the highlight of the day was seeing Andrew wheelie up the Devil’s Elbow. Saturday rides start at 9am and Wednesday night at 7pm. There’s also a Monday ride at 6pm now the summer as arrived, all from the Tap in Pyle. All very welcome.

Any questions please email me on nickemorgan@hotmail.co.uk Nicky Morgan

Porthcawl Runners News The spring marathon season got under way for members of Porthcawl Runners with a visit to the south coast at the Brighton Marathon. A flat course and great conditions for running saw all three members of the Maine family rewarded with their best performances over the 26.2 miles. Gabriella produced probably her best performance since taking up running with a time of 03:06:45. Julian ran a solid race from start to finish and crossed the line in 03:19:14 and Romana, running her fourth marathon, managed to post a sub 4hr time finishing in 03:58:33.

There were three members running in the 2014 Virgin London Marathon. Will Edwards 03:29:32 Neil Harris, who was making his debut over this distance, 03:44:32 and Chairman Barry James 04:56:38. Barry was accompanied by his daughter Rhian and all four ran a brave race in tough conditions.

Geraint Lewis and Phil Protheroe ran in the Great Welsh Marathon which took place on an exposed part of the coastal path down in Carmarthenshire. A windy day was not ideal but both ran well with Geraint finishing 19th place in a time of 03:12:30 and Phil crossed the line in a time of 03:50:38. Well done all.

Antony Phillips

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