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Contents letters ................................................. 8 schools ........................................... 12 news .................................................. 20 features . ......................................... 24 wi & GUILD . ..................................... 30 Finance ............................................ 32 garden ............................................. 34 Legal .................................................. 36

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health ............................................. 38 POEMS ................................................ 40 Books ................................................ 42 arts .................................................... 44 puzzles ............................................. 48 what’s on ...................................... 50 Tide Times......................................... 57 sport ................................................. 58

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Dear Editor, I was appalled to see the damage left on Porthcawl common by the emergency services following the grass fire on Wednesday 25th June. There were large tracks of the common dug up supposedly as fire breaks, mostly well after the fire had been extinguished. The man-made mess was far worse than anything the fire could have resulted in. Glad to see the public sector has money to waste on a totally overkill exercise. An inner city riot could have been quelled with the resource thrown at this. Who is going to return the ground to its previous state? Perhaps that’s the budget set aside for the regeneration of Porthcawl gone up in smoke. G Wilkins, Porthcawl

Dear Editor, Photographs taken on a quest for “The Humpty Dumpty Field”. Kind regards Anthony Callaghan, Porthcawl

A Special Thank You Dear Editor, Soon after moving to South Cornelly in 2011, we soon became parents to two daughters. Being new to the area, we viewed many local nurseries. Although all impressive, only one was special. Over the last 12 months we have built a bond with the staff based on trust, and both our daughters love very dearly everyone who provides the tender care for them throughout each week. I can honestly say that my children are made to feel so special from the second they are welcomed through the door, and their smiles light up as they prepare to enjoy their day of playing and learning with their ‘Aunties’. The time has now come for our eldest daughter to leave nursery to start school, but we couldn’t be happier that we chose Bright Beginnings in Nottage as her first taste of education, building friendships and love outside of our family. Wherever life takes either of our girls, we will always very much appreciate the nurturing they received during their first years of childhood at this wonderful nursery. Thank you so much. Kate Evans, Porthcawl

Great Blooming Tea Party Dear Editor, Bridgend & Porthcawl fundraising group have been busy out and about in the town centres encouraging shoppers to call in various cafes for a cuppa and support Marie Curie. Port of Call and Seren Fach of Porthcawl and Il Panino of Bridgend donated monies from teas, coffees and cakes to the charity. They collectively donated over £300 to the group. Many thanks to Rob, Tracy, Julia and Heidi for participating in the “Great Blooming Tea Party”. And thank you to all who supported the cafes. Many thanks also to the Jolly

Local Builder Comes To The Aid Of OAP Dear Editor, I would like to say a special thank you to the roofing and building contractor Mr David Ryan of Porthcawl. The morning he was arriving I had slipped on the bedroom floor, and was unable to stand and undo the bolts on the front door for him. Although my excellent neighbours had keys to get in, it couldn’t be opened because of the bolts. So he very kindly went to the trouble of taking a pane of glass out of the conservatory going to a lot more trouble. This made his job a lot longer, which didn’t seem to bother him at all. The job he did was first class. Esther Beresford, Porthcawl e: kate@stellarsolutionsonline.co.uk

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Letters Local Girl Aiming To Raise £2000 For Generator In Cambodia Hello, my name is Nia. I live in Kenfig Hill and am currently volunteering at an NGO (non-governmental charity organisation) school and orphanage called ‘Our Home’ in Cambodia. I have recently been given the task of raising the target amount of £2,000 in order to buy a new generator for the school. The rainy season is fast approaching and with this comes huge electricity shortages and power cuts. This makes it extremely difficult to run the NGO smoothly to provide the children with warm meals, hot water for washing and lighting at night. The generator will also help keep the classrooms cool during the incredibly humid wet season and keep the Wi-Fi and computer facilities running during power cuts, which is vital for the education and progress of the pupils.

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Year 6 ended their time in Newton Primary by visiting Atlantic College. They all had a fantastic time, taking part in a range of activities, including the climbing wall, woodlands adventure, where they got very muddy, snorkelling, canoeing, where they got very wet and the rather imposing pamper pole. This activity is described as ‘possibly our scariest challenge of them all!’ It involves climbing a wobbly, 26 foot pole, to stand and balance on the top before leaping from it to catch the trapeze bar with both hands! We sadly said goodbye to our Year 6 pupils. The children performed their Leavers’ Concert, ‘I’m a Year 6, Get Me Outta Here’, on Tuesday 15th July. All who attended enjoyed the children’s final performance and there were a few tears from both the children themselves and members of the audience. Year 6, the children and teachers at Newton Primary School wish you all the best as you move onto your comprehensive schools, we are very proud of all that you have achieved during your time with us. We have also bid farewell to two long time serving members of staff who are both retiring at the end of this term. Mrs Hyde our lunchtime supervisor and Mrs Bence our reception class teacher. Both will be sadly missed and we thank you for all you have done for Newton pupils past and present. Rachel John Acting Head Teacher

It is nearly the end of the summer term and what a busy one it has been! We have held transition days for the Year 6 pupils, including a special day out at St Fagan’s. We look forward to welcoming our new Year 7 pupils in September. Year 12 students enjoyed their Welsh Baccalaureate fortnight activities in July and Year 10 students their work experience. The Sixth Form prom was held this year at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. The school visit to Oakwood Park was also very successful as was the annual sports day. We would like to thank our head girl, Nia Parry, and head boy, Morgan Parry, for all their hard work and wish them every success in the future. The new head boy and head girl for 2014-2015 are Rhys Cahalane and Connie Osgood-Finney. Congratulations to both! Finally, this year we say goodbye and best wishes to Ms Al Hajji, Mr Washington, Miss Machin and Mr Spencer who are off to pastures new, and to the following staff who are retiring: Ms Hesp, Mr Waters and Mrs Evans. We wish them a long and very happy retirement. Have a good holiday everyone! Rev Dr P Manghan Pennaet

Pil Primary News A busy end of term! Well another school year draws to an end! It has been another very busy and successful year at Pil Primary School. The last few weeks have seen a hive of activity with sports day, summer fete, Techniquest workshops, trips to Folly Farm and West Midlands Safari Park, Ugly Bug Ball, Year 2 Moving On Assembly, presentation evening, Year 6 prom and Year 6 leavers’ production of ‘Schehezerade’. We wish Year 6 the very best of luck for the future. I would like to thank the pupils, staff and parents for all their hard work and support throughout the year. On behalf of the staff and governors I would like to wish the pupils, parents and readers a pleasant summer break. N Pryce Head Teacher

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Life’s A Beach As Children Raise Over £3.9k For Cancer Research Thousands of children swapped their school uniforms for shorts and shades to take part in The Great Bridgend County Beach Party and raise vital funds for Cancer Research Wales. Pupils from 22 primary schools each paid £1 to wear their brightest summer clothes for the day, raising over £3.9k for the charity which carries out pioneering research into the treatment and diagnosis of cancer. The 22 schools were: Afon y Felin, Archdeacon John Lewis, Betws, Blaengarw, Brackla, Cefn Glas Infants, Coychurch, Cwmfelin, Ffaldau, Llangynwyd, Maes yr Haul, Mynydd Cynffig Infants, Mynydd Cynffig Juniors, Nantyffyllon, Oldcastle Primary, Pencoed, Penyfai Church in Wales, Pil, St Mary’s and St Patrick’s RC, Tondu, Trelales, and Tynyrheol. Penyfai Play and Learn Playgroup also joined in the fun. Maes yr Haul head Margaret Lugg, said: “Lots of Beach Party activities took place, with children and staff making a big effort to support Cancer Research Wales. We are hoping this will become an annual event to continue to raise awareness and funds for this important cause.” The next big event for the charity is the Bridgend Family Fun Day which will be held at the Brewery Field on Saturday 16 August from 11am – 3pm. Michelle Finney

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SCHOOLS Porthcawl Primary News This month the West End came to Porthcawl Primary with our end of year extravaganza ‘Panto Pandemonium’. A large amount of our pupils took part and everyone from the Wicked Witch to the stage crew put on an incredible performance. It was great to see so many talented pupils up on the stage! We would also like to wish the best of luck to all our Year 6 pupils who are moving onto Porthcawl Comprehensive. They have worked hard and pushed themselves all year and should feel very proud of everything they have achieved in their time with us. They finished the year in style with their end of year prom. It was an amazing event that was made possible by the Year 6 parents who worked so hard organising everything. We have had a busy but incredible year at Porthcawl Primary. This year our pupils have done so much. They have published a book, written and performed a hit single, danced in a Flash Mob in the centre of Cardiff and interviewed Welsh rugby internationals to name but a few. All this is made possible by the hard work and dedication of all the staff at Porthcawl Primary. We would like to say a massive thank you for everything this year! We hope everyone has a fantastic summer! Andrew Wood Head Teacher

Afon Y Felin News It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Mrs Bennett. Mrs Bennett is retiring after teaching at Afon y Felin Primary for over 37 years, the last six as Acting Headteacher. Before that she taught at Marlas Infants. She has always believed that the children come first, and their education, welfare and happiness are of utmost importance. Many of the pupils now at Afon y Felin are the children of previous pupils also taught by Mrs Bennett. She will be missed by staff, parents and all the children. Enjoy your retirement Mrs Bennett! We also say goodbye to Mr Christopher, who is moving schools to teach closer to home. He is a very popular teacher, and everyone will miss him. We wish you every success in your new post Mr Christopher. Unfortunately, after days of sunshine, the weather chose to change on our sports day! We had to cancel it halfway through before everyone got soaked! The children who went to Llangrannog came back absolutely exhausted. They had a

great time, especially with the usual midnight feast! The school choir performed at Maudlam Church on the 12th, as part of the church’s open day. AJ Pritchard Parent Governor

Corneli Primary School This has been a busy month for us with Classes 10 and 11 out on a trip to learn about the history of Margam Park. We had a visit from a storyteller who entranced the infant children with his tales and we practised our scooter and cycling skills. Who knows maybe we have a future Tour de France winner in our midst! Our sports days were not just about winning but having fun too with those obstacle, skipping and egg and spoon races. Well done all our athletes, a super day and sunny too! As I write, the end of another school year is fast approaching. Preparations for what is sure to be another superb and emotional Year 6 Leaver’s Evening are well underway. The children will entertain their parents with song and dance and share their memories of their time in school. After the presentation ceremony, we will send them on their way with all our good wishes for every success in the future. Mr Mills and the staff wish a happy summer holiday to all our families and gives thanks for the support you have given to the school and to your children during the past year. Sue Jones Corneli Primary School

Cynffig Comprehensive News As I am sure you realise if you keep up with us on our website (www.cynffigcomprehensive.co.uk) the pace at Cynffig doesn’t relent, even in the last weeks of July! As well as all our regular highlights, such as our visitors from Louisiana, our More Able and Talented challenge days, our Science Fair, our Welsh Baccalaureate weeks and a fantastic sports day, this summer, I am pleased to be able to announce that in September, we will be welcoming our biggest Year 7 intake for many years. I am delighted that so many pupils and their parents are using their right to choose a school, and opting for Cynffig. In other yeargroups, too, we have been busier than ever before, welcoming new pupils who have made the decision to move to us. Maintaining innovation, energy and drive has to be relentless if it is to be effective, but the rewards of our ongoing drive are recognised by so many who visit us. In August, we will celebrate the achievements of our pupils and our teachers, who together have once again driven and strived to be the best they can. I salute them, and wish them, and you, a lovely summer holiday. Hannah Castle Head Teacher GUITAR LESSONS SOUTH WALES

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St. Clare’s News Pupils from St. Clare’s School enjoyed some very exciting school trips in the build-up to the summer holidays. The boys and girls in the infants had a great time at ‘Build-a-Bear’ in Cardiff before exploring Cardiff Library. Meanwhile, our older Prep School pupils visited Cardiff Museum and Cardiff Castle, and Year 6 had a thrilling day out at Oakwood to celebrate the end of their time in our Prep School. Over in the Senior School, pupils who have received the highest praise during the school year were rewarded with a day out at Bristol Zoo, while our Year 11 pupils had a final outing as a year group on a three-day cultural visit to Bruges. Many pupils have now come to the end of their time at St. Clare’s and will be moving on to new ventures after the summer holiday. A special mention must also go to two of our longest serving members of staff, Mrs C Moon and Mrs K Coupland, who are retiring after several decades of committed service to St. Clare’s School. Plenty of Seaside News readers will no doubt have fond memories of both teachers, who have left a lasting impression on all pupils who have passed through our gates. We wish everyone leaving the St. Clare’s family the best of luck. We are now looking forward to September, when we will be welcoming back plenty of familiar faces and also greeting many new pupils and parents for the first time. Joy Harding St. Clare’s School www.stclares-school.co.uk Photo caption: Cardiff Library Teddy Bear workshop

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Let the games begin! We have been extremely busy with various sports activities this season. A group of junior pupils took part in the Swansea schools sports day. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed and put up some very stiff competition. Congratulations to Mali Morse for winning the 75 metre race and Dewi James for coming second in the high jump. We had a wonderful infants’ sports day with everybody competing eagerly for their houses, especially the mothers and fathers in their obstacle race! Thanks to Mr Tudur from Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd who came to commentate on the juniors’ sports. Unfortunately rain stopped play midway through the afternoon and competitions had to be resumed a few days later. ‘Dewi’ house were the overall victors. Da iawn! Years 3 and 4 played tag rugby on the beach at Rest Bay. Everyone played six games and had a wonderful time. Thank you to the parents for supporting us. Mabon Culhwch nursery classes held a fantastic assembly, the hall was packed with supporters and the children performed brilliantly, looking fantastic in their hats and singing sweetly. We were all impressed! Year 6 enjoyed their farewell prom at the Hi Tide. They all looked fantastic in their best bib and tucker! Farewell and good luck to you all for the future. Cyngor Ysgol/ School Council

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Another year over and time to say our goodbyes to our Year 6 pupils as they move on to their secondary education. We know you are all excited and ready to fly the West Park nest and we wish you all the very best – keep in touch and be safe! Sadly, another goodbye to a special and long serving staff member Mrs Death. Mrs Death has been at West Park for 30 years and has nurtured hundreds of pupils as they joined nursery school. Not only us, but generations of families will miss her and her reassuring, gentle nature. Join us in wishing her well in her new life close to her own growing family. Father Craig and Mrs Lewis have been important guests and the children have benefited greatly from their visits. Huge thanks to our regular volunteers the fruit ladies, readers and gardeners. Wishing you all a happy summer. Thanks to all parents for your support throughout the year. We’re looking forward to welcoming our new families in September! Staff have worked incredibly hard all year and I’d like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks to our dedicated team for a happy and successful academic year. Sam Bennet

Patio Project A massive thank you to a group of our parents (and our pupils) who have started work on improving our KS1 patio areas. We are extremely grateful to them for their hard work over the last few weeks. A special thanks to Mr Brown for organising all the materials free of charge and thanks to Braceys Builders for the donation. Quiz Champions I was extremely proud of our quiz team who were entered into the “Champion of Champions” quiz at Maesteg Library. They were absolutely amazing only dropping a few marks and came away victorious. Well done Isaak Cronjè and Jude Dabernig of Year 6. Promenade Run We held our annual promenade run in June and raised £1200 for our school and for local charities. It was a wonderful event. The weather was lovely and the pupils were well supported by parents and visitors to Porthcawl. Finally well done to Gwyn Bell from Year 6 who is the overall champion for breaststroke and butterfly in Bridgend local authority. Sue O’Halloran Head Teacher www.nottageprimary.bridgend.gov.uk

Brynteg Comprehensive School ‘Skills Week’ July 4th saw the start of the annual Brynteg Skills Week. This is a whole school event involving staff, pupils and outside providers and is aimed at developing new skills including digital literacy and numeracy. Each year group were set challenges and tasks. Pupils then researched, collated information and presented their findings to their peers. Year 7 conducted a CSI investigation task and working in teams they tried to solve the murder mystery. They also took part in ‘Linguvision’ which is based on the ‘Eurovision Song Contest’. Classes were allocated a country and they learned a song or dance and performed in native dress. Year 8 pupils took part in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ type challenge, this involved teamwork, creative thinking, problem-solving, enterprise and design technology skills. Year 9 were challenged in a variety of tasks requiring numerous skills. Outside agencies were invited to school so pupils had the opportunity to experience the workplace in action e.g. journalists, Army and IT specialists. Years 10 and 12 were also challenged with various tasks to complete. Other activities included first aid, dance, drama, building rockets, sport, health and beauty, cupcakes and decoration, scouts, art and more to develop and enhance new skills. The photograph shows pupils in procession to the school hall for the ‘Linguivison’ performances. Pam Doster Seaside News | 16

Porthcawl Comprehensive News It has been a hectic end of term at our school. This year’s Arts Festival has played to packed houses in our theatre. Firstly, the BTEC Group gave a rousing performance of “Ghost” - the final performance for many of the group, so grateful thanks and farewell. Not to be outdone, our “Young Playwrights” wrote, directed and performed to another two packed houses. It was especially rewarding to showcase a raft of young talent; the future of Performing Arts looks good at Porthcawl. The final event of the Arts Festival was the summer concert. A very wide variety of pupils played and sang to complete a most memorable evening. The annual sports day was held at Swansea University and over 500 students travelled down and had a great day. My thanks to Miss Davies and her team for arranging such an enjoyable day. The final transition event of the year – Music transition, took place on 11th July. Learners from over 10 different primary schools joined us for a musical day, culminating in the joint Transition Concert, which was enjoyed by parents old and new. This will be the last article for the year 2013-14. My most sincere thanks to all those associated with and those who have supported our school. Have a good summer! Andrew Slade Head Teacher Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

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The people of Pencoed have had to watch out recently as a rather large man-eating plant has been taking over school. The Drama and Music departments at Pencoed Comprehensive have been busy with four packed out performances of their latest school production, which this year was “Little Shop of Horrors!” The main character was a little unusual as it was a rather large puppet that grows and grows before eating the whole cast and even some of the audience! Mrs Kay Smith who is Head of Drama & Performing Arts at Pencoed Comprehensive chose the show for the fast paced black comedy and fantastic rock’n’roll, doo-wap and Motown style music. It did present a problem though in that the leading role consisted of four puppets gradually increasing in size which needed to be hired at a considerable cost. However, the young performers all got together on a massive fundraising project to help source the costs for putting on such a professional scale production. Mrs Smith said: “I am so proud of all my cast – they have worked so hard to raise over £700 in sponsorship from local businesses and £500 from a non-uniform day and face-painting event. Putting on a show to the scale we do at Pencoed costs a lot of money and it is completely self – funding.” Mrs Smith always tried to encourage her pupils to be independent and they all had production roles as well as performing roles in the show. Linda Harpwood Pencoed Comprehensive School

A range of play schemes and other summer activities are underway across the borough, so I hope children aged eight to 12 aren’t complaining about being bored during the holidays! Featuring a range of mixed activities, the play schemes have been set up in partnership with town and community councils and are running between 10am-2pm Monday to Friday at venues which include Porthcawl Comprehensive and Maes yr Haul Primary in Broadlands. Play for Life activities focusing on sport, health and creativity are being offered at local sports centres, and Welsh language holiday activities are available in partnership with Menter Bro Ogwr and Urdd Gobaith Cymru, too. So whether it is gymnastics at the ‘Rec’, the Free Swim initiative at Pyle pool or the summer reading challenge at local libraries, there is plenty to do - find out more by visiting www.bridgend. gov.uk Finally, I couldn’t finish without congratulating the 22 local primary schools who took part in the recent ‘Great Bridgend County Beach Party’ to raise almost £4,000 for Cancer Research Wales – look out for their Brewery Field family fun day on 16th August – or without wishing all young people who will be receiving exam results this summer the very best of luck. Councillor Huw David

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SCHOOLS Celebrations For Bridgend’s Adult Learners The achievements of over 40 adult learners from across Bridgend County were celebrated at the annual Adult Community Learning awards ceremony. Held in the Grand Pavilion, the evening highlighted the successes of the learners since September 2013; whether academic, creative or personal. Tutors were also acknowledged with awards for their continual commitment to adult learning and student development. A host of dignitaries attended the ceremony and presented the learners with awards, which included several new categories for 2014. Councillor David Sage, Bridgend County Borough Council’s Deputy Leader, said: “My cabinet colleagues and I congratulate all the learners for their achievements and the staff for their dedication and commitment to the adult learners programme. “Learning is for everyone and the ACL provision caters for all abilities and tastes, offering an exciting and diverse course programme. For those interested in developing a new skill, gaining a qualification or simply discovering a new hobby, check out the ACL website to find out what’s on offer this September.” To find out what courses are available this September, visit www.bridgend.gov.uk/adultlearning or www.aclbridgend. co.uk, telephone 01656 642729 or email adultlearning@ bridgend.gov.uk Photo: Learners with their certificates

Monkey Music Winners Announced! Congratulations to Reuben Thomas from our Bridgend Halo classes who won a free term of Monkey Music classes in our 21st birthday colouring competition! Poppy Davies form Penarth classes was also chosen to go through to the national prize draw. Well done! The prize winners were picked at random by Rhian Burke from ‘2 Wish upon A Star’. Monkey Music Vale & Bridgend hosted 38 parties to celebrate Monkey’s 21st Birthday this year and manage to raise an incredible £1000 for both the local charity ‘2 Wish upon A Star’ and also Monkey Music’s national charity ‘Nordoff Robbins’. Emma Loyns said: ‘I am overwhelmed by the support of my customers in raising this amazing amount for the charities. 2 Wish upon a star is especially close to my heart since George Burke was attending Monkey music classes, as did his brother and sister. I am pleased to help raise awareness of this fantastic local charity’. Monkey Music offers 40 classes to children across the Vale & Bridgend, running every day of the week. There are also summer workshops available every Wednesday of the summer holidays form the end of July. To book your FREE class or for more details contact Emma on 01656 649190, email vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk or visit our website www.monkeymusic.co.uk

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Another month and another report into healthcare that started primarily as a response to ongoing concerns about care standards at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. This latest report, called Using the Gift of Complaints, focuses on what happens when people come forward with concerns about how they or their relatives have been cared for. Welcome as this work is, the findings represent once again the Welsh Government’s piecemeal approach to this issue and falls way short of the public inquiry demanded by the ABMU Victims Support Group. The Welsh Government has insisted that what the victim support group is doing is undermining morale, even though the group accepts that the overwhelming majority of healthcare given in the Princess of Wales Hospital and elsewhere is first class. But ask yourself this: is it better to have an encompassing investigation that exactly pinpoints any bad practice, or is it better to continue to allow all those nurses and medical staff to be tarred with the same brush as the bad one? And isn’t it better for everyone who uses these hospitals to know exactly what kind of healthcare they will receive? That is crucial to all of us.

The summer planting has now been put in place throughout the town to add a splash of colour during the summer season. This year the colour scheme for all Town Council flowers is red, white and blue. This has been chosen to help mark the commemoration of the start of World War 1. A joint collaboration between the Town Council, Bridgend CBC and Porthcawl SHOUT has also seen the sowing of poppies on the town roundabouts to continue to make this centenary year. Porthcawl Town Council has recently undertaken the cleaning of the flower beds on the Esplanade (opposite the Grand Pavilion). The beds have been in place approximately 18 years. The cleaning of them has vastly improved their appearance and has created a fresher appearance to the promenade. This year’s Rock Festival will be taking place on Sunday 7th September at Trecco Bay Holiday Park. For further information on the line-up please contact the Town Council office or check out the Town Council Blog for further updates, www. porthcawltowncouncil.co.uk Alison Thomas, Town Clerk

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Carers Week 2014 raises awareness of unpaid, unsupported Carers across Bridgend The national awareness campaign Carers Week took place in June across Wales and the UK. Having worked in social care before becoming an MP, supporting and raising awareness of carers is an important issue to me and on Friday 13th I held one of my surgeries in Bridgend’s carers centre. A surprisingly large number of people in the UK are carers one in eight adults in the UK, and over 18,000 across Bridgend County Borough care for someone. Over 2000 of those are unpaid, looking after family, friends or neighbours, often with minimal support. Without the right help and support, the pressures of caring for loved ones can have a serious impact on physical and emotional health, work and finances. Therefore this year Carers Week focused on running the biggest drive to date to reach out to unsupported and unrecognised carers across the country. Bridgend’s own Carers Centre, based in Park St’s Friends Meeting House, held a busy week of events, but it doesn’t stop there. You can find advice, information and support with caring in Bridgend at: www.bridgendcarers.wordpress.com/ Madeleine Moon MP www.madeleinemoonmp.com 01656 750002

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News Biggest Electoral Shake-Up For 80 Years

Proud To Make ‘Special Places’ List

All across the UK, big changes are being made to the way that people register to vote. The introduction of a new system called Individual Electoral Registration (IER) means that everyone is now responsible for registering themselves. It’s very different to the old system, where one household member would be asked to confirm how many eligible voters were living at an address, and is designed to be more secure, accurate and efficient. So even if you have previously registered as living at your home address, you’re going to need to do so again using the new system – the only exceptions will be people who have registered at their current address since 10 June 2014. You can register easily by going to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote and filling in the online form. Once you’ve done this, you’ll receive confirmation that you are on the new register - that’s all you have to do. As well as being able to vote and have your say during an election, being on the electoral register is important for doing things like applying for credit, mobile phone contracts, passports, mortgages and much more. So don’t delay – go to www.gov.uk/ register-to-vote now and make sure that you don’t miss out.

As I write these words, National Trust Wales is preparing to announce the winner of its ‘Special Places’ campaign at this year’s National Eisteddfod. Considering that we are not a particularly large part of Wales, isn’t it great to see Bridgend County Borough make the top 20 of this list not once, but three times? Rest Bay, Merthyr Mawr and Porthcawl itself have all been voted into the official top 20 special places in Wales. Even better is the fact that all three have been selected and voted for by the people of Wales themselves. It’s an interesting list and nominations range from historical and architectural landmarks to seaside beauty spots and popular tourist attractions. Voting closed last month so that a panel of judges can select the number one spot, but as far as I am concerned, these three nominations are already a ‘win’ for the county borough as they demonstrate how well regarded the area is. I’ve often said that regeneration comes in many forms, and the natural environment plays as just much a part in this process as the physical developments do. It’s fantastic to see the area being recognised in this way – long may it continue!

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Low Priority For Tourism Businesses are complaining bitterly about the Welsh Labour Government’s low priority for tourism. The Wales Tourist Board was scrapped and its work went to Visit Wales, run by civil servants. Now, the Minister has axed Regional Tourism Partnerships, the direct link between tourism businesses and government, despite a consultation which said the link was necessary. It is typical of the arrogant, top-down approach of this Labour government. They spent just £7m directly promoting Wales to tourists – no more than Jersey. Scotland spends £47m. The minister Edwina Hart may argue that’s not the full picture, but how can our businesses be confident when our domestic competitors get so much more? For Labour, it’s all about the state. Tourism operators welcome support but the minister’s actions don’t match their expectations or needs. The Welsh Government’s strategy is called “A Partnership for Growth. They may as well have called it “Minister knows best.” Tourism is one of Wales’s main industries, supporting over 200,000 jobs including here in Porthcawl. But how do we attract tourists to the town when BCBC dumps 100,000 tonnes of silt from the harbour on Salt Lake, right at the gateway to the town? Labour’s double whammy is something Porthcawl could do without. SUZY DAVIES AM Welsh Conservative Party www.suzydavies.com Seaside News | 22

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FEATURES The Big Cheese

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In 1906 two Carlisle colliers, John Torrance and James Miller, were down on their luck. However, they came up with a plan: burgle the local Co-operative Society store. The men planned their burglary and slipped into the store unnoticed. They helped themselves to everything they could carry, though they had to leave a great deal behind. One item proved too tempting to leave in the store – a piece of cheese. So they nibbled the cheese, discarded the leftovers and thought nothing of it. John Torrance and James Miller were feeling pleased with themselves, until they discovered that no two sets of teeth are identical and that a sharp-eyed policeman had noticed the piece of cheese with the bite marks. Despite the villains knocking out teeth stumps to try to avoid identification, a dentist matched the resulting bite marks with a cast of the suspects’ teeth, leading to a conviction at Cumberland Assizes and a sentence of three years’ imprisonment. Footnote: teeth marks in a piece of cheese were later used in Agenda For Murder, an episode of Columbo, when Columbo ensnares a ruthless attorney by matching bite marks on chewing gum with bite marks on a piece of cheese. Mansel Jones, author of Blind Justice: A Max Gwyther Mystery http://manseltheauthor.com

This is the second year that Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO) will host the BAVO Volunteer Achievement Awards on Friday 14th November at the Heronston Hotel in Bridgend, which will provide an exciting opportunity to recognise and thank volunteers in Bridgend County Borough.

KRUF Ladies Day At The Races On 21st June Porthcawl KRUF held a wonderful Ladies Day at the Races, hosted by the Hi-Tide Inn. The day began with Bridgend Rock Choir singing a selection of rock, pop and gospel songs, which got everyone in the mood to enjoy the rest of the day Next came a wonderful fashion show by Samantha B of Ewenny who brought a variety of outfits to impress the ladies. After a champagne tea the ladies were ready to place their bets and cheered on the horses. These races were sponsored by local businesses and restaurants in Porthcawl.

The next event was a fashion show by Gladrags of Margam.The outfits enabled the models to dress to impress and are amazing for that special occasion. Finally more races and the raffle which contained wonderful prizes again donated from local businesses. The hats were judged by Margaret of Mad Hatters and included a prize for the funniest hat. Thanks to the generosity of all KRUF raised £2,400 for kidney research and equipment and would like to thank all involved. Judith Hurst, Publicity Officer

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The awards are designed to recognise and honour outstanding people and organisations that have made a significant contribution to our community during the past year. BAVO would like to encourage people to nominate individuals and groups who they believe have made a significant contribution to the community through volunteering, giving their time, energy, skills and commitment to help others in their community. Nomination categories are: Befriending/mentoring volunteer award; Volunteer of the year under 25; Volunteer of the year 25 and over; Trustee of the year; Volunteer project of the year award; Environmental volunteer of the year award; Sports volunteer of the year award; and Outstanding volunteer contribution award. Nominations must be received by 12 noon on Friday 10th October 2014. Further details including the nomination process and forms are available on the volunteering section of www.bavo.org.uk Information is also available by calling BAVO, T: 01656 810400, E: bavo@bavo.org.uk Jane Savile - BAVO

Age Doesn’t Matter Unless You’re Cheese “We are often asked what the University of the Third Age is all about and especially to explain the Third Age bit” said Clive Mort of the U3A. He told me that the 450 strong group in Porthcawl is all about informal learning. You may be retired, bereaved or just not working at the moment, but want to keep your brain ticking over. Age really doesn’t matter when you’re just following an interest and there are no exams, no failures and no detention! Annie Rance, a recently joined member, said: ‘’I was amazed that you pay just £35 a year and can then attend as many of the interest groups as you like. There’s no pressure. I go as often as I like and I’ve made new friends of all ages”. Clive finished by being even more ‘cheesy’ and saying “Porthcawl people have no need to get mouldy and stale, they can join Porthcawl U3A and extend their sell-by date!” Telephone 01656 783663 for more information or visit our website porthcawlu3a@webplus.net with links to our exciting activities on YouTube. Clive Mort

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FEATURES Life With Porthcawl Lions

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A few Sundays ago members and their partners enjoyed their annual handover lunch at the Hi-Tide. After praising members for their hard work in the past, difficult year, outgoing president Laurence Pearce officially handed over to incoming president Gloria Ward. Gloria thanked Laurence for all his hard work as president. The coffee morning, held in Trinity Church to raise funds for the Bob Cook Games, was very successful and those who called in enjoyed coffee with homemade scones and cream. The Bob Cook Games, which are an opportunity for disabled young people to meet and compete against one another, are held in Swindon and all the proceeds will go towards the cost of the coach for local participants. On Sunday 3rd August Porthcawl Lions are holding their Vintage Fair at the rugby club, Porthcawl. As well as over 70 classic cars to admire there will be games, stalls, entertainment and refreshments which must make it a fun day out for all the family. Porthcawl Lions meet on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at the Hi-Tide at 7.30pm. If you would like to know more about the club please phone Don on 01656 788583. John Cosson

Harry Patch, the last Fighting Tommy of WWI said before he died in 2009 aged 111 “we were the poor bloody infantry who didn’t know if we’d be dead or alive the next day, next hour or next minute” and in this centenary year Porthcawl residents have contributed to honour the sacrifice made by so many Tommies. Driving around Porthcawl one cannot fail to see the blaze of colour from the thousands of red Flanders poppies in full bloom on the Dan-y-graig and town roundabouts. Its wasteland habitat, fragility and blood red colour make the poppy the iconic symbol of the horror, bloodshed and unimaginable lost of life suffered during the four years of carnage that began 100 years ago on 28th July 1914. The Shout Forum have been congratulated for their initiative but this unique borough event would not have happened had the £600 required by BCBC not been donated by the Porthcawl Chamber of Trade, Rotary Club, Lions Club and Rosemary and David Deere. Our grateful thanks to them for being so generous and community minded and to the BCBC Parks and Gardens team for getting this “one off” just right. We hope residents and visitors are pleased and councillors against community partnership projects note the benefits achieved. Gary Victor, Porthcawl Shout Forum

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FEATURES Call For A Giant Space Telescope

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¬In the nearly 25 years since the launch of the Hubble telescope (HST), astronomers and the public alike have enjoyed the wonderful views of the cosmos and the scientific discoveries that ensued. The successor to HST, the James Webb telescope, should be launched in 2018 but will have a comparatively short lifetime. Now astronomers are calling for governments and space agencies around the world to back the Advanced Technologies Large Aperture Space Telescope (ATLAST), an instrument that would give scientists a chance of detecting hints of any life that there might be on planets around other stars. Scientists and engineers envisage a telescope with a mirror as large as 20m across that would detect visible light and the far-ultraviolet to the infrared. It would be capable of analysing the light from planets the size of the Earth in orbit around other nearby stars, searching for features in their spectra such as molecular oxygen, ozone, water and methane that could suggest the presence of life. It might also be able to suggest how the surfaces of planets change with the seasons. If it goes ahead, ATLAST could be launched around 2030. Clive Down, Bridgend Astronomical Society

We are continuing to provide services caring for abandoned and injured animals in Porthcawl. We have recently had to look at our resources with the reduction in donations and gifts, although our shop continues to provide valuable funds. This has meant that we have had to reduce the number of kennels we can support. We will still care for injured and abandoned cats and dogs and find new homes for them within the Porthcawl area. Our main source of income is the shop in Lias Road, which is manned by unpaid volunteers as is the committee. We rely on their good offices to maintain our services in caring for the welfare of animals in Porthcawl. Please come to our shop and buy books, clothes, and bric-a-brac. We are open from 9-30 to 4pm, Monday to Saturday. We are always pleased when we receive any items of books, clothes, bric-a-brac to sell in the shop. We would also welcome anyone wishing to volunteer their time and energy in any of the aspects of our activities fundraising, working in the shop, dog walking. If you are interested please leave your details in the shop and a member of the committee will contact you. We re-homed over 40 dogs and cats last year and provided veterinary treatment for at least 200 animals. We are always looking for good homes for our dogs and cats. If you are interested please ring 01656 773307 Email paws2002@hotmail.com

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Through Christian Eyes This summer in Porthcawl the local council have planted flowerbeds full of poppies. These beautiful bright red flowers mark the 100 year commemoration of the 1914-18 Great War. But when you see a poppy what do you think of? Do you think of war? Or do you think of peace? Is it a symbol of love and sacrifice or a reminder of human evil and suffering? Also the seed of the poppy can be used in medicine to make morphine and help in the process of healing and recovery, or it can be used to make the addictive drug heroin which brings so much misery and pain into people’s lives. The poppy is not to blame, simply the use that it is put to. In that sense the poppy is a bit like people’s faith. Faith in the wrong thing can do much harm; we need to put our faith in right thing. The Bible teaches us to put our faith in Jesus as Christ. “For it is by grace you are saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that noone can boast.” Martin Gillard

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105 Years Of The Gospel Hall It is 105 years since the Gospel Hall in Lias Road, Porthcawl first opened its doors to welcome worshippers and other members of the community. Little did they know that within five years many of the young men in the district would be sent to war. So many lost their lives, with some families losing fathers and sons in the conflict. Times were difficult and orphaned children were not uncommon as parents’ died in conflict, disease or destitution. Children were particularly welcome at the Gospel Hall and at the Sunday school. Many were taught to read through the singing of choruses and through well loved Bible stories. Set into the modern façade of the building is the original stone marking the year 1909 and in September the Gospel Hall will again be welcoming children to the Good News Club on Sunday mornings as it has done without fail, through two world wars and beyond, for the past 105 years. G. Hurley, Tel: 01656 654713

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Oscar Wilde told the U.S. Customs official “I have nothing to declare but my genius”. In 1914, however, everything was so very different. On 28th June that year Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, had been assassinated by the Serb patriot, Gavrilo Princip. The fuse had been lit, and a period of posturing and politicking followed. A month later Austria declared war on Serbia, and put in motion a process that went on throughout the duration of the 1914-1918 War. Each year several such declarations were made. In fact, as late as summer 1918 both Haiti and Honduras managed to declare war on Germany. In the first few days of August 1914 Germany declared war on Russia, France and Belgium. True to treaty agreements, UK declared war on Germany on 4th August, and during the remainder of August most European countries had declared for one side or the other. On the Western Front, two armies faced each other, and early on 22nd August the first British rifle shot was fired by an ‘Old Contemptible’. Later in the day, tragedy hit the British lines when 300 men of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment were killed. Among them was Charles Neill Chambers, remembered on the Porthcawl Memorial. For further details about Porthcawl Museum’s First World War Centenary exhibition, or how to become a member, please visit our website: porthcawlandthegreatwar.com. Brian Lowman, Porthcawl Museum

Along with many other local organisations the Talbot Community Centre (The Talbot) enjoyed the sunshine at Pyle & Kenfig Hill Community Fun Day with the centre’s CEO Cheryl Butcher getting into the swing of things. Having already visited Bourton-on-the-Water members are now looking forward to visiting Weston’s Cider Mill in Ledbury on the 4th September. We are reliably informed the interest is how the cider is made not the drinking of it! On the way back from Ledbury they will be visiting Ross on Wye. A great time was had by all who attended the recent “Showtime at the Talbot”. Drew Martin, a singer with more than a little sense of humour, kept everyone entertained. The next ‘Showtime’ is a Hawaiian night on 20th September with prizes for the best dressed Hawaiian man and woman. The popularity of these shows means you need book early to reserve your place. The Talbot is run independently by the community for the community and its excellent facilities are available for private hire for birthday and christening Parties, meetings etc. If you want to make new friends come along to the friendly luncheons on Wednesdays and Fridays and maybe stay for bingo on Fridays. For full details of membership and all our activities, including theatre trips, day trips functions, please go the web site: www. talbotcc.co.uk Harold Phillips

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WI & GUILD Porthcawl Townswomen’s Guild News

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Our chairman Dorothy welcomed everyone to the July meeting and gave an update on the health of sick members - too many for our liking! A donation in memory of Crug Lloyd Evans has been sent to Porthcawl Cancer Research. A much missed Guild member. Beryl Jones, our delegate to the National AGM in Cardiff, gave a full report of the proceedings. Many members had attended - but oh! all the stairs to climb at St David’s Hall. Just about worth it for the great closing entertainment by the Pontarddulais Male Choir. Information was given about the carnival float organised by Ceri Joseph from the museum, on which ten members would be suffragists – the law abiding ones not the naughty suffragettes! We are looking forward to an outing to Kentchurch Court and to an afternoon tea at the Grove Golf Club. Our speaker was an old favourite, Mr Clive Williams, telling us about the life of composer Rossini, illustrated on the piano and with his usual amusing stories. All welcome at a coffee morning at Fairways Hotel on 13th August, proceeds to the Mayor’s Civic Fund. Tickets are available on the door. Dorothy Thomas

Tuesday 8th July was the monthly meeting of Mynydd Cynffig WI in the Talbot Institute, Kenfig Hill. The meeting was chaired by chairwoman Marjorie Goode, minutes read by secretary Enid Rymer, times of the coaches and pick-up points for our summer trip to Tenby and Christmas trip to Abbey Cwm Hir were finalised. Enid read out the many activities listed in our WI News letter from murder mystery evenings in Porthcawl, archery and shooting tasters in Penmaen, Scrabble in Pencoed, an autumn walk in Barry and many others. Marjorie read out a letter from Margaret Williams of WI Laleston who attended the NFWI annual meeting in Leeds, which was a great success. With WI business over we were entertained by Rebecca Spear. The topic was “A life in writing” about the life of Jane Austin, which was very interesting and enjoyed by the members. There is no meeting in August; we are all off to Tenby keeping our fingers crossed for fine weather. In September our speaker will be Don Llewellyn on the topic of “A life behind the camera”. We finished with Marjorie passing around pictures of us ladies in our hats at our “Ascot Day” in June followed by tea and biscuits. Christine Callaghan

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The July meeting of Sker WI was held recently when the President Nora Williams welcomed the members present. The Mystery Trip was spent in Gloucester where members enjoyed some retail therapy followed by a cruise on the river. The new banner was dedicated at St David’s Church, Nottage. Afterwards there was some social time in the church hall with cheese and wine, also some curling. The speaker for the evening was Mrs Polly Davies on “Calamity Jane”. Calamity Jane’s real name was Martha Jane Cannary and was born in 1852 in Missouri. She was the eldest of six children. After her parents died Calamity Jane kept the family together by taking on different jobs. Over the years they moved from place to place and Calamity Jane dressed like a man and worked as a Scout. She was remembered for her association with “Wild Bill” Hickok. Jane died in 1903 aged 51 in Deadwood. The next meeting will be on 11th September at 7pm in St David’s Church Hall, Nottage when the when the speaker will be Ms Jane Masters on “Don’t put your daughter on the stage”. Anyone wishing to join us is very welcome. Ann Vipond

On June 24th our members enjoyed a sunny boat trip on the River Tawe which was followed by a delicious cream tea at Morgan’s Hotel, Swansea. At our July meeting our speaker was Nora Clarke, a puppy walker for Guide Dogs For The Blind. She was accompanied by her beautiful six month labradoodle called Yarren. We were given so much information and had not previously realised how much work is involved in the training of these puppies. It in fact takes 18 months and costs around £50,000. We now have our summer break and our next meeting will be on 1st September at Cornelly Methodist Church, Heol Fach at 6.45pm. Please come and join us. Anita Jones, Press Secretary

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A simpler, more flexible ISA was announced in the 2014 Budget which came into effect on 1st July, giving savers greater choice in how they decide to save. The new ISA will be “imaginatively” known as a New ISA or NISA. This is not a third type of ISA there will still remain two types - Stocks & Shares and Cash - but from 1st July they will operate under the new ISA regulations as outlined below. The overall annual subscription limit has increased to £15,000 for 2014/15. You will be able to subscribe to a Cash ISA and a Stocks & Shares ISA in the same year splitting the overall £15,000 allowance between the two as you wish. If you already hold an ISA which was taken out in the current tax year, you can top it up to the new £15,000 limit if you wish to. If you currently hold a Stocks & Shares and a Cash ISA with different providers, these will be subject to the new ISA rules, so you will be able to add further subscriptions as you wish and continue to hold a Cash ISA and a Stocks & Shares ISA with the two different providers. You will also be able to transfer both ways between a Stocks & Shares ISA and a Cash ISA, giving you more flexibility in how you choose to save and invest within the overall ISA limit. As at present, you can subscribe to only one Cash ISA and to one Stocks & Shares ISA in any tax year. You can also continue to hold existing ISAs from previous years to which you are no longer subscribing. The amount that can be subscribed to a child’s Junior ISA or Child Trust Fund in 2014/15 has also increased to £4,000.

Life is full of trials, some we relish, some we cannot cope with. For example, if I stood in a room of people and said “put up your hand if you know someone who either died young, suffered a serious illness or lost their job...” virtually everyone would raise their hand. Just imagine, there you are happily going along then...bang! Accident or illness can strike anyone, anytime and you could even lose your job long term - and your whole financial world collapses. Out of the 29 million working people in the UK, 26 million have no income protection – sheer madness. Insurance giant Legal and General recently presented the results of their survey, Deadline to Breadline, to see how people might cope – and the results are startling. The survey shows that average savings for a UK family at present are around just £1,010. If accident or illness or redundancy strikes – the average family can survive for just eleven days. Think about it – a decreases in income means your mortgage goes unpaid, leading to repossession, your bills go unpaid, your food shop is unaffordable, in other words, financial disaster. Don’t think that the state will bail you out, especially with the mortgage – it is a nine month period before the state will step in. Yes, unemployment benefit is paid at £72.40 per week if your job goes (e.g. TATA Steel cutting 400+ jobs in Port Talbot ) – be honest, £72.40 won’t scratch the surface. To get Employment Support Allowance, you may have to go through an interview with a Benefits Officer – and the claim form is 52 pages long. If you’re found to be fit for any type of work, you will be expected to take the available work. Talk to us on 01656 782545 – it’s so affordable that for around the price of a packet of crisps and a can of coke a day we could save your financial life with an income solution. Don’t delay - call us now - before it happens to you.

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Young Women In The UK Underestimate Amount Needed For Retirement Pot Research conducted by Black Rock amongst women aged 2575 revealed that those falling into the age category 25-34 are underestimating how much they need to live on in retirement stating that they would need £142,000 to fund their entire retirement. The Office of National Statistics has estimated that one in three babies born in 2013 will live to their 100th birthday. The state pension was introduced in 1909 and only a quarter of the population lived until the pensionable age of 70. Today workers not only live to pension age, they spend on average a third of their life in retirement. Therefore £142,000 wouldn’t be enough to live on if they live in retirement for 30 years or so, especially since the research revealed that this age group said that a household income of £29,000 a year would suffice. Of the 1,005 women surveyed, 64% of this age group said they had not yet begun to save for retirement! If you’re looking for retirement planning advice and would like to discuss your options of maximising your pension income in retirement please contact Ian Davies on 01656 347000 or visit www.bhifa.co.uk for more information. This article is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate tax advice. Ian Davies Bartholemew Hawkins Ltd 01656 347000 Seaside News | 32

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Its summertime and the living is easy – apart from tasting, watering and weeding! Gardening tasks are at a lull in August. Never mind gardening addicts there is always something to do if you are determined! Make a regular check on the watering needs of your garden, trowel into the soil and look for moisture - to a depth of about three or four inches to ensure water is reaching the roots. While you have the hose out, if you notice any aphids, hose blast them off the leaves - drown the little horrors! Pick fruit and veg as soon as it is ready to avoid giving pests a free lunch! Peas and such should be pulled as soon as they’ve gone to seed as they drain moisture and nutrients from the soil and give nothing back! Adding iron sulphate to the soil around hydrangea can turn pink blooms to blue or if you need more acidic soil try watering with a solution of two tablespoons of vinegar to a gallon of water. Did you know spraying aspirin water (dissolvable in tap water) on freshly sown seeds greatly increases germination –and no headaches! Don’t forget to order your summer bulbs. Chris Early

House martins arrive to breed in April/May, having migrated from Africa. You may see them gathering mud on the ground to build or repair their nest (often built under the eaves of a house), which takes around ten days to complete and is made up of between 700 and 1,500 individual mud pellets. House martins are aerial feeders, taking aphids and other small insects so, unless you have them nesting on your house, you are most likely to see them flying above you. Look out for a blue-black back and a white rump and underside; the forked tail is short and lacks a Swallow’s streamers. Flight consists of long glides, rapid fluttering and quick changes of direction. There has been a steady long-term decline, so please do not prevent them nesting in your house. 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. Amanda Skull: 07952 758293 gbw@hiafi.co.uk www.bto.org/gbw Follow me on Twitter @amanda_skull

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Laleston Gardening Club Report July has seen some lovely sunshine and I hope you have been enjoying your gardening. The garden at Cliff Cottage continues to put on a good display, thanks to Barbara and helpers. The windows have been painted and thanks to David for painting them. It’s a busy time in the club at the moment. Patrick is busy producing the 2015 Lecture Programme so watch this space for further news. It’s not to late to think about entries to our annual Horticultural, Vegetable and Craft Show on Saturday 6th September, entries are available at Cliff Cottage on Thursdays and Saturdays 10am to 12 noon. Saturday 12th July saw our latest club trip to Hampton Court Gardens in Leominster, a great day out was had by all. Thanks to Margaret for organising it. Don’t forget our Club Shop is open on Thursday and Saturday mornings, 10am to 1 noon, so try us first. On that note enjoy the fruits of your labour, until next time! Simon J Nelson

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The award judges’ report said: “Peter Alan proved at every stage of the judging process that it is a deserving gold winner and the judges were delighted to see the continued desire to improve on the sky-high standards which won this agency the gold award in 2013 as well.” The awards ceremony itself was the culmination of a rigorous and thorough judging process by a panel of 21 industry experts who Laura Fraser, Lettings Valuer in the assessed initial entry submissions before conducting an extensive Porthcawl branch, who attended the review of the entrants, which included over 12,000 minutes of event in London said: “I am so pleased to telephone interviews and mystery shopping exercises. The whole of have seen such success for Peter Alan in the judging process was overseen by The Property Ombudsman. these prestigious national awards. It is

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How can Employers reduce the risk of a costly claim for unfair dismissal? With employment legislation continuing to change and claims of unfair dismissal remaining a real risk, employers would be wise to consider the ways they can protect their business and avoid potentially significant tribunal awards. Contract length Save for limited exceptions, employees can now only claim for unfair dismissal if they have worked for their employer for over two years. It is therefore important that employers use this period to properly evaluate new employees’ performance levels. Appraisals Coupled with the need to evaluate employees’ performance levels, employers should hold annual appraisals with their staff. Not only do appraisals provide an opportunity to discuss with underperforming employees how they can improve, in the event of the employer later choosing to terminate employment, appraisals provide invaluable evidence in support of the reasons behind the employer’s decision to dismiss. Procedures Employers are well advised to ensure that compliant grievance and disciplinary procedures are in place and followed. Not only will this allow the employee to raise any issues they have and hopefully resolve any disputes without the need for legal action, a failure to adhere to such procedures could result in any tribunal award increasing by up to 25%. Pre-termination negotiations Whilst they must still be extremely careful (especially where any allegations of discrimination could arise), employers now have the option of entering into ‘pre-termination negotiations’ at any time with their staff without fear of the discussions being used against them. If agreed, the employer will want to ensure that the employee then enters into a ‘Settlement Agreement’ which is a legally binding document, and once signed, prevents the employee from bringing a claim against their employer. Think Twice… Despite the above, the safest and most welcome option for employers is always to help employees improve and succeed in their role. If this is not possible however, employers would be wise to seek professional advice before walking into the constantly moving minefield that is employment legislation.

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Some food packaging contains hazardous chemicals linked to cancer and fertility, a new study has warned. More than 170 dangerous chemicals are legally used in the production of food packaging, scientists have found. They warned the toxic substances, which were found to cause cancer and inflict changes on genes, could end up in the food they contain. But the Food Standards Agency moved to reassure consumers, explaining all food packaging falls within European standards and the presence of the chemicals are of no concern if they are used within the ‘limits or restrictions’ set for their use. The study, published in the journal Food Additives and Contaminants, discovered around 175 chemicals with varying affects. They found the substances interfered with sperm production, caused genital malformations and disrupted hormone production in the body. Dr Jane Muncke, managing director of the Food Packaging Forum, which conducted the study, said: “From a consumer perspective, it is certainly undesirable and also unexpected to find chemicals of concern being intentionally used in food contact materials.” The list of chemicals found in the packaging, includes those that accumulate in the environment and the human body. Phthalates, which are widely used as plasticisers, are one example of substances which can cause male fertility and cancer. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/ Glyn Hardwicke, www.buysafer.ineways.eu

A little description about my meditation practice. I began meditation at the age of six. In the early eighties I went to a karate dojo. All traditional martial arts begin with simple breathing meditation. My primary school taught meditative prayer in the Catholic tradition. I spent a lot of time researching eastern martial arts and practiced diligently. Martial arts training finished at 21. Two reasons. Firstly a nasty motorcycle accident and an encounter with Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka. At the time it was my first six months within the police service. My head was spinning. Where could I rest, there was only one place. Coming home from Sri Lanka, I began to practice with various Buddhist schools across Wales. I was drawn to the very disciplined method of the Theravada. My principle teacher Gregory Kramer introduced me to my mentor in the US, his name is Gary Steinberg and he is mentored by the scholar teacher Bhikku Bodhi. You could say that I have had an international education! At the moment, I am undergoing a ten year programme in order to teach ‘Insight Dialogue’ a transformative meditation programme. Something that many people could benefit from. Neville Evans

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POEMS God With Us

Immanuel, God with us, Incarnate Deity Relinquished Heaven’s throne room To live a life so humbly Our Lord who made Himself nothing Took on flesh became a man To heed His Father’s calling To obey His Father’s plan He came to do your will O God He came to set the captives free Set His face like flint towards Jerusalem To the place of the skull called Calvary At the cross He gave Himself a ransom Lamb of God, our perfect sacrifice At tremendous cost to buy our freedom A pearl of such great price The grave, it could not hold Him His resurrection, our victory From everlasting, to everlasting This miraculous jubilee Our souls find rest in Him alone Our salvation comes from Him Jesus reigns our God eternal Our Prophet, Priest and King. Neil Matthews, Porthcawl

Happy 90th Birthday Iris Bright little lady, O’erflowing with praise So faithful in serving In all of your ways Thank you, Iris, who welcomed me Loving sister, mother Devoted in prayer I had only to ask and God’s answer was there Thank you, Iris, who prayed for me God’s faithful handmaid Waiting on His word To speak or to be silent Responding to her Lord Thank you for speaking God’s word to me Our dear loving Iris Still writing words of love Still God’s faithful servant Your treasure stored above Thank you, Iris, for your love to me Pauline Lewis, Porthcawl

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How lovely the red poppies On our town’s roundabouts Our soldiers to be remembered As we all pass by Such a lovely thought Each one a fallen hero As they sway in the breeze An everlasting and moving tribute To our brave soldiers and The families that loved them. Sue Waters, Porthcawl Seaside News | 40

Growing Up In The Seventies

Holidays During School Term

We would hide in the pea-shooters, We would hide up in the trees, We would play a game called fox and hounds, And be out as long as we pleased.

Forgive me but I though that Hitler was dead, But it seems he’s working for Bridgend Council instead, Dictating to me what I can and can’t do I fear there will be a political coup.

We would go and play trappers, Near the river and the rails, We would dig and hide traps, Along the long narrow trails. We would get old wheels from anything, Many hours it would take, We would build a gambo, And ride it until it breaks. We went up on old derelict farm houses, And climbed up along the gable ends, We would throw acorn pines and crab apples at each other, Even injured we were still friends. The seventies were really great, In dammed up rivers we swam, We learnt many lessons about danger and hazards then, Today it makes me who I am! David Boyce, Bridgend

Moonlight Fair

Bright coloured lights twinkling in the moonlight. Loud, energetic music, blared out into the night. Smells of fast food pervades, intensifying my hungry plight. I make a beeline to the hot dog seller and appease my appetite. Taking in the atmosphere of the fair’s thrills and spills. Observing young and old alike, enjoying life, fulfills. Watching the crowds of people as they mill; Around, some choosing a ride that mounts a hill. After an hour of touring the fair, I found to my delight I had won a teddy bear. Also a goldfish, which survived in my care. And a ticket for a free ride on the helter skelter there. By moonlight I saw youngsters kiss. And old couples, hand in hand all a bliss. Some young children yawning at the sleep they miss. Above all my enjoyment that nothing was amiss. Anita Griffiths, Pyle

How dare they tell me I may get a fine, for taking MY child on holiday during school time, When schools have 14 weeks holiday, and the average man 3 if he is lucky! It’s all just statistics to see if they could, Make themselves look nationally good, A trip around Porthcawl is all it would take, To see that they’ve made a huge mistake! Statistics mean nothing they are just a political quilt, to cover up cock-ups like that great mound of silt. You wouldn’t see this in Brighton or Blackpool, So why in Porthcawl are we like the fool! I think it’s time for a change in seat, For someone to stand up and cool the heat, But please don’t use my child as a pawn in your games, As a mother and constituent I will put you to shame! Mrs S Hamilton-Howell, Kenfig Hill

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Now lights were always on, Beyond my bed of sky. Sole to pavement, pounding, The hourglass near dry. I forget you enjoyed my silence, I was early, she says late. But let’s not dwell on me, It was all about you, Kate. Whisperings of constant doubts, Curdle our shared air. Caged passion, the ache of breathing But soon I won’t be there. Then typing is your weakness, Rain mirrored in the glass, Is that what Daddy taught you? Your word is less than last. But if I could be remembered, Forgive, my missing place. Recall the touch of guilty hand, Upon your fading face. Max Chaplin, Porthcawl

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Books New books at Porthcawl library NON FICTION

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David B. Agus A Short Guide To a Long Life

Hilary Bonner Friends To Die For

Matthew Cobb Eleven Days in August

Stephen Booth The Corpse Bridge

C. Goddard & K Evans The Wales Coast Path

Mary Higgins Clark I’ve Got You Under My Skin

Malcolm Gladwell David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants

Janet Evanovich Top Secret Twenty-One

Paul Ham 1914: The Year the World Ended Jacky Hyams Bombs Girls

Linda Fairstein Terminal City Robert Galbraith The Silkworm Ann Granger The Testimony of the Hanged Man

Dorling Kindersley Firearms: An Illustrated History

Cynthia Harrod-Eagles Goodbye Piccadilly

John H Morrow The Great War

Lisa Jewell The Third Wife

Gary Sheffield Command & Morale: The British Army on the Western Front 1914 – 1918

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BOOK OF THE MONTH Robert Galbraith: The Silkworm From JK Rowling writing as Robert Galbraith comes a second crime novel featuring Cormoran Strike. When novelist Owen Quine goes missing, his wife calls in the private detective. But as Strike investigates, it becomes clear that there is more to Quine’s disappearance than his wife realises. The novelist has just completed a manuscript featuring poisonous penportraits of almost everyone he knows. If the novel were published it would ruin lives - so there are a lot of people who might want to silence him. And when Quine is found brutally murdered in bizarre circumstances, it becomes a race against time to understand the motivation of a ruthless killer… All these books and many more are available at your local library. This month we are delving into history both tragic and mythical. We are joining Porthcawl Remembers on 2nd August with a display of First World War books and poems and story-time and crafts geared around the First World War at 2.30pm. However most of the summer we are exploring the creatures of myth and legend in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: The Mythical Maze. The library is already humming with activities, new books and mythical creatures hiding in the library. Children under 12 can join in the fun. To find their way through the maze they have to visit the library four times and read six books. Should be simple but watch out for the yeti! Every Saturday we have story-time and crafts at 2.30pm. But we also have the following activities planned: Wednesday 6th August, 2.30 - 3.30pm Get Messy with Nessie and Yeti Come to the library to create and take home your very own mythical creature – don’t wear your best clothes, as we’ll be getting messy with clay! Free refreshments Wednesday 13th August, 2.30 - 3:30pm Mythical Masquerade Come to our fancy dress extravaganza for an afternoon of fun, games and magical stories; don’t worry if you forget to dress up – we’ll be making masks for our mythical parade! Free refreshments Elaine Winstanley Porthcawl Library: Tel: 01656 754845 Email: porthcawllib@bridgend.gov.uk Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

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Arts Tabernacl Choir News

Llangollen Success For Bridgend Singers

On Friday 6th June, Tabernacl Church, Bridgend was filled to capacity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the twinning of Bridgend and Villenave d’Ornon. Taking part in the concert were Chorale du Lac, the Tabernacl Choir and the children’s choir of Oldcastle School. Chorale du Lac, conducted by Joel Raynaud, gave an assured and polished performance of 12 songs including “Yesterday” and “Yellow Submarine” by the Beatles. Oldcastle choir, conducted by Mrs Ros Harris and accompanied by Mrs Sue Prosser, impressed an appreciative audience by their energetic performance of four songs. The programme of Tabernacl Choir, conducted by Kevin Adams and accompanied by Rhian Jenkins, included a variety of songs from their classical and Welsh repertoire. The choir was ably supported by an ensemble of orchestral instruments, particularly effective in the opening chorus of Karl Jenkins’ “The Armed Man”. This concert was made special by the occasion, the visit of Chorale du Lac, the variety of music from folk song to classical pieces, which entertained and delighted the audience, and the fact that it was Dr Adams’ last concert after 20 years’ service to Tabernacl Choir. For the choir, the evident success of the evening must have been tinged with poignant regret. Anne Thomas

Bridgend Male Choir has won the prestigious Male Voice Choir competition at Llangollen’s International Musical Competition, only the second south Wales choir to do so in 67 years! Months of learning under the tuition of Rhiannon Williams-Hale and Stephanie Bailey have paid off, with the Bridgend singers taking first prize in the world famous competition. The choristers and music team are ecstatic. The result could not have been closer with a mere fraction separating Bridgend from runners up, Bloemfontein Male Choir from South Africa. This time the tiny margin went Wales’ way unlike the recent adverse result for their international rugby counterparts. Bridgend’s choristers attempted to win the Choir of the World later, when the winners of all sections came together, but they were unsuccessful. In a similarly close competition the spoils were taken by the Argentine choir, Estudio Coral Meridies. What an experience for the 76 Bridgend choristers who took the stage. When everyone’s feet are firmly back on the ground, choristers can look forward to a little more relaxed rehearsal room for the immediate future. Practice is on Thursday evenings weekly from 7.30-9.30pm at Oldcastle School, South Street, Bridgend, where visitors and new choristers are always welcome. David T Birt

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A Film Maker’s Point of View Over 50 years ago, David Whitmarsh made his short black and white film entitled “In and around the village of Nottage”. This has served as an inspiration for the latest documentary from Downwood Film Productions, which has recently started shooting, and is to be called “Discovering Nottage”. The railway line has long gone from Porthcawl, but its one-time presence continues to intrigue the inquiring mind, and the new film will attempt to follow its route, assisted by scenes from the 1960s when steam trains still clattered through the village. Mindful of the fact that today’s scenes will themselves soon become a part of history, I am keen to show present day Nottage in the context of its social development, so the camera will be aiming to film people going about their everyday business, visiting the village shop and public houses, so don’t be surprised if you end up playing a part in the production, even as a casual passer-by. But please don’t wave at the camera or pull faces - as people often seem to do when they spot a movie camera - because it spoils the shot and will probably not be used! Look out for “Discovering Nottage” later in the year on YouTube – it will be on the downwoodfilms channel. Anthony Hontoir Downwood Film Productions

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Porthcawl Male Choir The choir started off the month by taking part in the Musicathone which took place in All Saints Church on Friday 20th June with the aim of raising funds for Velindre cancer centre. The event was staged over 24 hours and involved every form of music conceivable, performed by a variety of musical groups active in the town, both vocal and instrumental. The event raised a sum of about £1200 with the choir donating £100. This was a remarkable example of the wide range of musical activities taking place in Porthcawl and how well they come together for a worthwhile cause. The following weekend the choir travelled to Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire where they performed a concert for a similar event, this time in aid of Macmillan nurses. The concert was requested by the Melton Mowbray group of Macmillan Cancer support .This is the fifth occasion that the choir has travelled to Leicester and supported this group by performing a fundraising concert. The concert was a resounding success and raised a total of £1540. How these visits came about is of interest and will be further explained more fully in a future report. John Williams

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Arts Stag’s World of Rock

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Hope by the time you read this I’ve survived my minders’ (Liz and Jayne’s) birthdays! Last year I was found asleep in a local cemetery and the person who discovered me said I’d be better off stopping there. Oh well. I’m looking forward to the Newton Beer and Music Festival on 23rd August. Two of my favourite bands, “The Guzzards” and “Last Chance Heroes”, will be there, and many more bands, too. Another date for your diary is Saturday 2nd August at The Seagull, Porthcawl. Barney Jones and his mates are walking from Cardiff to Porthcawl in aid of the SSAFA charity and “The Guzzards” will be live on stage. Good to see Tony and Bev doing a great job at the pub, too! Met my old song-writing partner of 30 years, Daley B. Williams, when he came over from his home in Prague to play a few local gigs. He wants me to organise a “Secret Army” Reunion Tour next year but I think there’s more chance of hell freezing over unless he gets a stand-in to play my bass parts. Bridgend’s “The Blims” has a great new single and video out called “Drink India” – check it out on their website. More on them next time. Keep your calls coming. Stag Marks 07979 971127

As part of the pioneering exhibition marking the 300th anniversary of Richard Wilson’s birth, now considered to be the ‘Father of European Landscape Painting’, the focus this month is on the prints that brought Wilson’s new style of art into the public eye. Wilson’s landscapes that were copied and engraved contributed to the buoyant art market that was emerging in eighteenthcentury Britain. Print sellers commissioned and published prints after Wilson by leading engravers, and often altered Wilson’s paintings to suit their own requirements. Wilson’s Destruction of the Children of Niobe, exhibited at the Society of Artists in 1760, established Wilson’s reputation as the leading exponent of historical landscape painting, yet as much praise was lavished on William Woollett’s engraving which made a record profit of £2000 for its publisher John Boydell. Copper plate engraving is notoriously difficult to do, as the engraver has to work in reverse: some took up to a year to create. These exquisite prints are on show till 26th October. Come and see the amazing detail and quality of these works and learn more by attending one of the new Wilson art tours. Daily Tours: 12:30pm. Free to the public! Josephine Lewington MA

25th Anniversary Concert Make a date to book a ticket for Côr Merched Cwm Llynfi’s 25th anniversary concert. This event takes place on Friday 19th September in Maesteg Town Hall at 7pm. A musical feast awaits those who attend, with guest appearances by Caerphilly Male Voice Choir and Trystan Llyr Griffiths, tenor as soloist. The whole event will be compered by Roy Noble. Tickets are priced at £8.00 and are available from Maesteg Town Hall by calling 01656 733700, online at maestegtownhall.ticketsource.co.uk or from choir members. The choir celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It is a nonauditioning ladies choir of over 30 voices. The choir has a wide repertoire, ranging from Mozart’s “Ave Verum”, songs from the shows, Welsh folk songs, an Abba medley to the music of “Queen” and Gloria Gaynor’s “I will survive”. Anyone interested in joining Côr Merched Cwm Llynfi can come along to our rehearsal venue, the Celtic Club, Garth, Maesteg, every Wednesday evening at 7pm. Contact the choir’s secretary Ruth Dennis for further information on the choir: Ruthdennis71@yahoo.co.uk or tel: 01656 733581. Ruth Dennis

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Porthcawl Art Society The summer exhibition was opened by the Mayor of Porthcawl Sean Aspey. He chose ‘Sker House’ by Wendy Davis Williams as his favourite. The Mayor’s consort chose ‘Scruffy’ by Barbara Thomas as her favourite. The Mayor then inspected the outdoor exhibition which is displayed in John Street every fine Saturday throughout the summer. The exhibitions are on view at the Old Police Station, John Street, Porthcawl. Robert Taylor

Tenovus Choir On a Friday evening in June I spent an uplifting evening in the presence of an inspiring group of men and women who are none other than the Tenovus Choir. Whenever you get a chance go to their concert evening. The enthusiasm of their conductor and the choir members makes you both humble and uplifted. Added to the enjoyment of the evening were the voices of the Llangewydd Primary School choir. Rhiannon Skelton captivated us with the range of her repertoire. Tenovus Choir is made up of members who are either recovering cancer patients or a member of their family has been lost to cancer, as well as supporters of this important charity. Pat Forster Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

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What’s On Saturday 9th August

CORNELLY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW

Cornelly Horticultural Society invites you to enter their 3rd Annual Show on Saturday 9th Aug 2014 at the North Cornelly Community Centre. Categories include fruit and vegetables, cookery, children’s, photography, novelty, craft and more! Doors open at 8.30am for exhibitors, and again at 1.30pm for spectators. Homemade refreshments, raffle and auction of produce available - come along to a great traditional family day out! Schedules available from North Cornelly Post Office and Pyle Life Centre.

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At 6.30pm. Venue is Newton School Rooms on Church Street, Newton Village, Porthcawl. Please contact your new PCSO for Newton PCSO Richard HOPKINS on 07584 004664 if you wish to discuss any local matter that is of concern to you. Tuesday 9th September

PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS CLUB STARTS BACK Sessions re-start on Tuesday 9th and Friday 12th September. All members will be contacted with times etc. New members contact me at glyn.hardwicke@gmail.com or via Facebook: Porthcawl Gymnastics. Tuesday 2nd September

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Dance Sounds of the Sixties is taking place on Saturday 20th September 2014 at the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. Doors Open 8pm - 1am. This year’s event will include DJ Dance Sounds of the 60’s and live 60’s music from the “The Riff “. Dress to impress 60’s style is once again encouraged with all proceeds being donated to Velindre Cancer Centre. To date over £3,000 has been donated as a result of this event and once again a big thank you to everyone who has supported the event over the last two years. So come along and enjoy a great night of 60’s music and dance, supporting a very good cause. Tickets are £6 available in advance from Grand Pavilion Box Office on 01656 815995, Menz Barbers on 01656 772755 and Linda McCarthy on 01656 786337, or you can pay £7 on the night.

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What’s On TRINITY ART GROUP @Trinity Church, Porthcawl, 7pm. Beginners & experienced artists, 14+. Wide range of media, subjects and approaches. Also on Fridays, 1–4.30pm. Jean: 01656 783017 YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL With Carol Curtis Jones. British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Trinity Church, Porthcawl 1–3pm and Awel-y-Mor, 7.15–9pm. Beginners welcome. 01656 773266 ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS @ 10.30 am at Gilgal Hall, Woodland Avenue, Porthcawl with Nikki, qualified Fitness and Zumba Instructor, insured and CRB checked. £3.50 per class. Please wear trainers and prepare to sweat! All abilities welcome.

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What’s On 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. Contact details: Club Instructor Wayne Thomas on 01656 743898 / 07903 417705 or Natalie Jefferis on 07523 094112 Website: welshkarateunion.org DISCOVERY TOTS Baby Play, 10am @ Williams Memorial Hall, Coychurch. £4 pay as you go. (multi sensory play for ages 6 wks to 2 yrs). Baby Massage Courses and Alpha Bugs classes also available. Contact Helen: 01656 818727 / 07795 150602 / info@discoverytots.co.uk / www.discoverytots.co.uk Classes Thursday @ Bijou, Cowbridge too (free play included) DRU YOGA, PORTHCAWL With experienced teacher Linda Griffiths. Nottage Scouts Hall, Porthcawl 8pm til 9.30pm - 1hr class followed by 30 mins of relaxation (equivalent to 4 hours of deep sleep) Please bring water, mat / towel and a blanket. Facebook Dru Yoga Porthcawl or call Linda 01656 717332 or 07795 577404. 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

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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 Oil painting classes, Porthcawl 10-12 noon, Y Centre, John St, Porthcawl. Techniques properly taught by demonstrations. Materials available. Limited spaces, contact Derek 01656 857106 / 07967 371117. 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. co.uk or contact Emma on 01656 649190 vale.bridgend@ monkeymusic.co.uk Other days and locations available. 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 (2-5yr) @ 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. Stage 1 & Babes 9.45am 11.45pm For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk SLIMMING WORLD, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity Church. 9.30am–11am. Call Gaynor 01656 788763 SPANISH EVENINGS CLASSES, PORTHCAWL - For adults. 7.30 to 8.30 pm in John Street Porthcawl. Contact: fun.languages@yahoo. co.uk for details. 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 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. Advice and information for carers. More info: 01656 658479 BRIDGEND FESTIVALS COMMITTEE @ Bridgend Festivals Office, Cambria House, Wyndham Street, Bridgend. 1st Thursday of the month at 10am. For more info: 01656 661338; e-mail: king-barry@ btconnect.com www.bridgendevents.co.uk Bridgend karate & kickboxing club Karate and kickboxing all levels and beginners welcome 6:30-7:30pm. Tel 07791 412864

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What’s On 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. Tel: 01656 772738. CHILDREN’S STORYTIME, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre from 11–11.30am. 01656 754850; pylelib@bridgend. gov.uk

HATHA YOGA All levels welcome. 7–8.30pm @ Parc Slip Visitor Centre, Fountain Rd, Tondu CF32 0EH. Contact Michele: 07793 544 956, michelelambert 21@hotmail.com www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk

KEEP-FIT CLASSES, COYCHURCH Coychurch Memorial Hall 7–8pm. All levels of fitness catered for. No joining fee. Also on Monday & Friday, 9.30–10.30am KENFIG HILL & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR Rehearse in the Choral Suite, Green Acre Motel, North Cornelly, 7pm–9pm. Come and give it a try, you won’t regret it. Tel: 01656 740766 Kickboxing classes: Children from 5 years, Bridgend Also on a Monday @ Jeff’s Kickboxing Gym, Dunraven Arms. 6–7pm. Loose clothing to start LIBRARY READERS’ GROUP, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre, every 3rd Thurs of the month at 7pm. Tel: 01656 754850 www.bridgend.gov.uk/ BRIDGEND MALE CHOIR Choir Practice – Visitors Welcome – libraries 7.30-9.30 pm @ Oldcastle Primary LIFEGUARD CLUB - POOL School, South Street, Bridgend. Tel. TRAINING, PYLE @ Pyle Pool Gareth 07773 170373 or visit www. 8–10am. Tel: (01656) 771380 for bridgendmalechoir.co.uk details or www.restbaylifeguards. org.uk COFFEE MORNING, KENFIG MESSY MOO, PORTHCAWL Farmyard themed messy play and HILL In the vestry of Pisgah Chapel crafts session from Moo Music 10.30–12pm. All proceeds to local suitable for babies to 8yrs. 10.30amyouth organisations. Call Karen: 11.30am. The Y Centre Porthcawl. 01656 740684 £5pp £4 siblings (or £4/£3 pre CORNELLY KARATE CLUB, booked). Contact Claire 07472 CORNELLY Cornelly Community Hall, 6pm to 7:30pm. Contact details: 989686 claire@moo-music.co.uk or FB/MaggieMooLovesYou Club Instructor Wayne Thomas MID GLAMORGAN MIXED CHOIR, on 01656 743898 / 07903 417705 PENCOED or Natalie Jefferis on 07523 094112 7:15-9:15pm Rehearsals take place Website: welshkarateunion.org in the Bowl’s Pavilion, Pencoed. EXERCISE FOR THE OVER 50s @ We are a friendly choir of mixed the Newton Institute, Porthcawl. ages and abilities. New members 10.30–11.30am. Based on Pilates. warmly welcomed! Contact us £4. Your teacher is two time on 0786 6810579 or email us at olympian silver medal winner Sue midglamorganmixedchoir@outlook. Cheesbrough. Ring 07866 313623 com for more details MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES, FOLK DANCING, BRIDGEND TODDLERS & PRE-SCHOOLERS Penybont Welsh Folk Dancing Club Award winning music classes for meet at Coychurch Memorial Hall babies, toddlers & children. From Bridgend at 8.15pm. New members 3 months to 4 years grouped always welcome. Tel: Sue 01656 according to age @ BCLC, Cefn 659676 Cribwr Book your FREE class and FREE SLIMMING CLUB at 11.00am view our latest timetable at www. following† ZUMBA CLASS with monkeymusic.co.uk or contact TONING† 9.45-10.45am @ the Emma on 01656 649190 vale. Awel† y Mor Community Centre bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk Other Porthcawl† pop along for an days and locations available. informal chat to discuss your ORIGINAL ARTISTS ACOUSTIC weightloss requirements with EVENING Every fortnight at the Hannah Bowen qualified fitness Seahorse, 9pm, in aid of BOBATH instructor, licensed Zumba Centre for Cerebral Palsy. To play on Instructor †or call 07886 487853 one of these evenings please contact to discuss or call into any of the Nikki on 07916 342370. Small fee classes listed on Mondays and to each act Wednesdays† see timetable on OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP – FORCES facebook† Porthcawl Fitness Classes. FITNESS, BRIDGEND All levels FREE LIGHTERLIFE INFO SESSION, of fitness can attend, FREE WEEK ABERKENFIG lose weight and keep it Newbridge Fields 18.15–9.15 call off. The Old Fire Station, Pandy Park, 07708 964 032 or email info@ Aberkenfig, CF32 9RE. 8.15pm. Claire forcesfitness.co.uk to book! Warren 07733 898 395. PENCOED LIFESAVING CLUB @ FRIENDSHIP CLUB @ Cornelly Pencoed Swimming Pool. If you’re Community Church, Greenfield aged 9-18 and would like to learn Terrace, every Thursday 9.30 - 12.00. lifesaving skills with the opportunity Pop in, with or without a friend for to pursue nationally recognised free coffee/cakes/ conversation/ qualifications in a friendly and fun events and make new friends. environment then come along Everyone welcome. More info: Ann between 7pm-8pm to experience what we offer – bring your bathers 01656 743864 or Brenda 01656 – or phone Sarah on 07825 670905 749614

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for more details PORTHCAWL ASPERGER’S & AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP - A charitable organisation set up to provide information and support to adults who are on the spectrum. At the YMCA in †Porthcawl, on the first Thursday of every month between†11.451.45pm in the cafÈ on the first floor. For details call Susan on 01656 713172. PORTHCAWL DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB @ Awel-y-Mor, Porthcawl, 7pm. Contact Tricia: 01656 785794. Also on a Saturday PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE 5pm - 6.30pm, Awel Y Mor Community Center, Training for of all ages. gradings every 3months. FREE MONTH TRIAL FOR NEWCOMERS. 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

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

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 382431 or Amanda 01656 650360, Gareth Powell: 01656 659592/ courseinfosouth@swales.wea. 07884 295499/gareth.powell@ org.uk tangsoodo.co.uk. Email : porthcawlKOREAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL tangsoodo@sky.com Website: www. TANG SOO DO @ All Saints Church traditionaltsdfed.org Hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. TI Â FI AR LAN Y MÔR BILINGUAL Martial arts for the whole family. PARENT TODDLER GROUP 10amTiger Tots: 4–6yrs: 6–6.30pm; 11:30am. All Saints Church Vestry, Dragons: 7–12 yrs 6.30–7.30pm; Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. 07966 Adults: 13yrs+: 7.30–8.30pm. 321764 Tel 07788 482450 e-mail: TAI CHI & QI GONG @ Awel-y porthcawltsd@btinternet.com. www. - Mor Centre, Porthcawl. 10.00amttfuk.co.uk Also on Tuesdays 11.00am. Beginners welcome. Gilda: MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES, 07840 350167 TODDLERS & PRE-SCHOOLERS TINYTALK BABY SIGNING Award winning music classes for CLASSES, PYLE @ Coychurch babies, toddlers & children. From Memorial Hall 10.30–11.30am. 3 months to 4 years grouped Eluned: 07877 566935, eluendw@ according to age @ Trinity Church, tinytalk.co.uk or www.tinytalk.co.uk/ Porthcawl. Book your FREE class and elunedw view our latest timetable at www. TWINS & MULTIPLES GROUP, monkeymusic.co.uk or contact Emma PYLE @ Once Upon A Playtime on 01656 649190 vale.bridgend@ in Bridgend, 10am–12 noon. monkeymusic.co.uk Other days and Clare Roberts: 07932 972200, locations available. d.c.roberts@sky.com WATER WINGS SWIM SCHOOL PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS Children swimming lessons, CLUB (TERM TIME ONLY) Bryntirion Comprehensive School, @ Porthcawl Comprehensive School, Bridgend. All ages are welcome. Park Avenue. 07772 337760. waterwingsswim. Please email me for class times etc. webs.com New members also please email wit Also on Saturdays details. Limited places available. Welsh Learners Meet for a Pam Hardwicke (Head Coach). Chat. Every Friday 2pm to 4pm glyn.hardwicke@gmail.com Cefn Cribwr Rugby Club. Croeso cynnes i bawb. PORTHCAWL PARKINSON’S Enquiries Jill Goudge 01656 740026 SUPPORT GROUP Last Friday of Zumba @ Kenfig Labour Club. the month in the Unitarian Church 5.30–6.30pm 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 ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION Way’ KARATE & KICKBOXING, First Saturday of every month at BRIDGEND @ Brackla Community the Pier Hotel,11am–3pm. Free Centre, Whitethorne drive, Brackla, admission. All are very welcome. Bridgend. 6.30–7.30pm. All levels, Info: geoffstone44@gmail.com beginners welcome. Call 07791 BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS, 412864, email bkkc@live.co.uk KENFIG NATIONAL NATURE SHOUT – FOR OVER 50s, RESERVE 3rd Saturday of the PORTHCAWL 1st Friday of month. month, 9am–12pm. Enjoy walks Open forum in Porthcawl to express with the warden, in association with your concerns. @ Trinity Church at Glamorgan Bird Club. Meet at the 2pm. Tel: 01656 786463 Reserve Centre. Free admission and STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS car park. 01656 743386 SCHOOL, BRIDGEND Performing BORE COFFI/COFFEE MORNING, arts classes, ages 3–18. Contact PORTHCAWL @ Tabernacl New Helene on 01446 772727. www. Hall, Fenton Place 10.30am–12pm. stagecoach.co.uk/bridgend. 1st Sat of the month. For Welsh STAY & PLAY GROUP FOR TWINS/ learners and Welsh speakers to meet MULTIPLES Any children will be the for a chat. A warm welcome to all – responsibility of the parent/carer croeso cynnes i bawb they are with. Mums-to-be welcome. CAR BOOT SALES, BRIDGEND @ 12–2pm at Coity Higher Community The West House Pub. 9am–12pm. Centre, Heol West Plas, Philip Set up 8am. Cars £5/Vans £8. All Square, Litchard, CF35 6BA. Contact: proceeds to local charities. Please Kathryn Baker 07824 876945, contact Rob & Helen on 01656 twinklebridgend@aol.com 653809 or Facebook Twin-kle Twin-kle Twin CHILDREN’S ART & CRAFT Group Bridgend WORKSHOPS, PORTHCAWL TAI CHI, BRIDGEND @ Bridgend 10.30–11.45am, Crafty Little Recreation Centre, 7–8.30pm. Creations @ Porthcawl RFC. Call Sue Beginners welcome. John Jones, on (01656) 788420/ 07791 476882 Chief Instructor. sunsdragon@ CRAFT FAIRS, PORTHCAWL hotmail.com Every first Saturday of the month TAI CHI CLASS Traditional Sun starting March 1st, at the Rest Style Taijiquan. Pyle Church Hall. Annex, Porthcawl, free entry and 10–11am. Other classes held parking, all welcome, tea room throughout the Borough. Instructor and toilet facilities available. Carol G Lake, email: Caringspirit15@yahoo. Richards, Healing the Wounds co.uk Charity Tel 01656 786380. TANG SOO DO, PYLE & District KENFIG HILL LABOUR CLUB “Live (Korean self defence) No training Entertainment Saturday Nights, fee for first month. Junior

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£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 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. £1.50 per session, refreshments served. Grade 4 standard is desirable. For more information: 07861600667 or porthcawl.orchestra@outlook. com 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 membership, entry £4. Smart dress. 01656 773330 or email oursinglesclub@gmail.com http://www.singlesrendezvousclub. co.uk/

Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

Sport Porthcawl Lifeguard Club I am writing this having just returned from a very enjoyable day out with our nippers at Rest Bay Nipper Carnival. Despite our small team size of eight they all gave 100 percent in every event and did the club proud. We’d also like to thank the parents for getting them there, cheering them on and keeping them motivated for the whole day. As we move into August there is no rest for our nippers as we will be attending the Welsh Championships at Aberavon on the weekend of the 9th and 10th. The following week on Sunday 17th we shall be holding our annual Round the Bay Swim at Coney Beach. Hopefully we won’t see a repeat of the gales and high seas of last year which made for a very challenging event for both competitors and the club safety cover. August bank holiday weekend will see us providing safety cover for the swim leg of the Tuska Triathlon based at the harbour area in Porthcawl. Also on that same Sunday will be our flag day, so look out for us collecting in John Street. For entry details for the swim please contact our Secretary Penny John at secplgc@ hotmail.com Andrew Barnes Porthcawl Lifeguard Club

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