FEATURES DOGGY DILEMMAS AND PUPPY PROBLEMS Rocket Recall Tips • Keep your dog’s name sacred. They learn through association with something good, not through constant repetition or using a harsh voice. • Choose a cue word like ‘come’, ‘here’ or use a whistle. Add it after you call your dog and use it just before good things are going to appear. Use every time you feed your dog, give them a tasty treat or play a game with them. • Set your dog up for success. Practice using your cue word at home, in your garden and in a quiet park before expecting them to ‘listen’ at a crowded beach. • Use a long line attached to a harness for safety and management if your cue word fails. This allows you to have control over a situation where your dog can’t ‘self-reward’ by greeting an on-lead dog, continue any rough play or learn to ignore you. • Don’t use your cue word unless you can bet a weeks’ wage that your dog will come to you. This will dilute the cue word which, over time, will become useless. The Reliable Recall Course is available now, contact to book. Julie Williams APDT IMDT South Wales Dog Training Academy
PORTHCAWL VETERANS HUB In May we were pleased to announce we were finally allowed to re-open our doors. It has been great to see old faces again after a long time away and we have also welcomed lots of new members to our ranks. The 26th June was Armed Forces Day and by then restrictions had eased enough for us to hold a small celebration outdoors in Griffin Park. Members were treated to burgers, hot dogs and beautiful cakes served at their tables while they sat and chatted. All had a good time. Porthcawl Veterans meet most Saturdays between 10.00 and 12.00. We have had a temporary change of venue and are now meeting at the Griffin Park Bowls Pavilion in the centre of the park. All Veterans, serving military and families are welcome. If there are any veterans or families that may be isolated and need support or assistance, we would encourage them to contact us. We will do what we can to help. If you would like any advice or information on the Porthcawl Veterans Hub you can email us on: porthcawlvh@outlook. com. Alternatively search for us on Facebook under Porthcawl Veteran’s Hub. Louise Magenty Membership Secretary
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NEW PORTHCAWL ROTARY PRESIDENT
It was with joy that Porthcawl Rotary was able to meet up faceto-face for the first time in over 12 months to welcome Bobby Lewis as its new President. Bobby is a long serving member of Rotary and has held several key roles within Rotary. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions the ceremony was witnessed by a few members and limited guests. It was also a very special occasion as it was the club’s 70th Anniversary and allowed us to take the opportunity to celebrate. The anniversary cake tasted delicious and was created and donated by Carolyn Perren. Rev Teddy Kalongo gave his blessing and said grace. Andrew warmly welcomed everybody and gave his outgoing speech, thanked all who supported him as President during his term of office and commentated on how pleasant it was to actually meet up as a group to celebrate our 70th Anniversary lunch. Bobby gave his welcoming address and thanked Andrew for all his hard work, commitment and enthusiasm during these difficult times. Incoming Inner Wheel President Gil Edwards gave her greetings and best wishes on behalf of Inner Wheel. Rtn Robert Lee
KPC YOUTH & COMMUNITY AGM KPC will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Weds 11th August at 6 pm. Due to current circumstances this will be held as a Zoom meeting. All welcome to join us to find out more about the work undertaken during the last year, and future plans. If anyone is interested in joining our Board of Directors/Trustees please also contact the centre. Please contact the Centre on 01656 749219 or email: info@kpcyouth.com, so that a Zoom invitation can be sent to you prior to the meeting.
