What’s on

from SEASIDE NEWS: July 2023 issue

SATURDAY 1ST - SUNDAY 2ND JULY

WALES AIRSHOW, SWANSEA

The hugely-popular Wales Airshow returns on July 1st-2nd, and will see thrilling air displays in the skies over Swansea Bay. Already confirmed to appear at the free event are the Red Arrows (sponsored by DS Automobiles), Typhoon Display Team, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Team Raven. The excitement is not only limited to the sky as there will be a ton of family entertainment on the ground too including replica planes, interactive military displays, a fun fair and live music throughout the weekend. For more information visit www.walesairshow.co.uk

FRIDAY 7TH JULY

Broadway Chorus Summer Charity Concert

The Broadway Chorus, based in Porthcawl, will present a concert of mixed well-known and new musical songs and show pieces at All Saints Church Porthcawl at 7.30pm. The evening will also feature 2 local soloists, Harmony McCarthy and Layla Millar. Proceeds will go to the Hollibobs Children’s Cancer Charity, which provides holiday adventures for children with cancer. Tickets are available on the door or from any choir member.

SATURDAY 8TH JULY

NEWTON CHURCH SUMMER FAYRE, PORTHCAWL

Summer around the corner, so it’s time for our St John’s Summer Fayre, on the green at Newton, from 12 till 4.30pm. All the usual fabulous attractions, entertainment, stalls, refreshments, and a great day out for all the family. We would love to see you all, come along and enjoy!

SATURDAY 22ND JULY HAYDN’S ‘THE CREATION’ SUNG BY CÔR BRO OGWR

Côr Bro Ogwr will be performing one of the greatest choral works on Saturday, 22nd July in All Saints’ Church Porthcawl. The Creation is a monumental work, thought to have been inspired by Haydn’s attendance at performances of Handel’s great works when he visited England. It was first performed in 1799.

The choir will be joined by soloists Victoria Illsley (soprano); William Collins (tenor) and Si-mon Pratt (baritone); the performance will be accompanied by an orchestra of 18 professional musicians, and conducted by the choir’s Musical Director, Ben Pinnow. It will be sung in English. This performance had been planned for the summer of 2020, so we have been waiting for some time for the privilege of singing such a great work. Please join us!

The concert is at All Saints’ Church, Porthcawl, on Saturday, 22nd July at 7.00 pm. Tickets are £12 at the door, from choristers, or on 01656 653326.

www.cor-bro-ogwr.com

Côr Bro Ogwr is supported by grants from Tŷ Cerdd using National Lottery money from Arts Council Wales and the Welsh Government.

Kag Glass Splashbacks

June saw the return of Nipper camp organised by SLSA Wales where the lifesaving clubs across Wales met at Celtic Camping in St Davids for a weekend of fun. This included first aid training, swims, board paddles and games on the beach. Its has been a welcome return after COVID put an end to these events in 2019.

We would like to thank the TCH Group for sponsoring our T-shirts to go to nipper camper. Our nippers and coaches loved our new matching T-shirts.

We would also like to thank Porthcawl Freemasons for their kind donation. This will be put towards the purchase of Hi-Viz vests for our nippers, juniors and coaches. These vests keep our nippers and juniors visible in the sea during training sessions. Thank you on behalf of the club, it was lovely meeting you all and listening to stories about the early days of Rest Bay and of your experiences within lifesaving.

Melanie Taylor Rest Bay Lifeguard Club

Surf life saving is a very diverse sport and can offer something to suit everyone! At Rest Bay we provide high quality surf life saving, swimming, ocean and beach training.

If you would like your child to learn important life saving skills, how to be safe in the sea and have lots of fun at the same time with like minded kids, then get in touch.

Nippers are aged between 7-13. As a Nipper, your child will be taught surf safety, first aid, surf and beach sports such as wading, surf swimming, board paddling, beach flags, beach sprints and relays.

Our Youth section is between the age of 13-18. During the summer months we train at Rest Bay beach, and also at Pyle Swimming pool throughout the year. Our focus is to teach our youth how to save lives.

Lots of youth members also like to compete in regional, national and international competitions. Our youth section also train to become Lifeguards and carry out voluntary patrols as part of our training programme.