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Dear Editor, I was unaware my mallard duck had nested under the fir trees until today when she appeared with 13 ducklings on my pond. She has now taken them back to the nest . Park Slip has advised me to let nature take its course rather than gather them up and drive them down to the wilderness lake. Julie Smith, Porthcawl

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WOMBAT POEM Dear Editor, I wanted to compliment the writer of the ‘Wombat’ poem who is Bob Davies, North Cornelly in the May edition of the Seaside News. It is amusing, catchy and a pleasure to read. It really brought a smile to my face. Well worth submitting to a competition! Well done Bob Davies. S Brown

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Local history NON-CONFORMITY IN PORTHCAWL

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FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY NEWS Henry VIII ended Papal rule in this country and established the Church of England. Yet, under Oliver Cromwell, religious practices in this country further changed. Not only did the Puritan cause increase but it developed into other dissenting or non-conformist religious denominations. Following the Restoration of Charles II in 1660, an attempt was made to reintroduce the doctrines of the established church. As a result, nonconformists met in secret. One such meeting house was that of Richard Cradock’s house, in Moor Lane, Nottage. As a consequence, Nottage, became a centre of non-conformity. Baptists, Independents, Presbyterians and Methodists, all had

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School reports ST CLARE’S SCHOOL

The beauty of being a coastal school is it’s never far to walk to the beach! What better place than the glorious Glamorgan Heritage Coast for St Clare’s students setting off on their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition? Y11 and Y13 students are on study leave, so we wish them good luck with their GCSEs and A-Levels. Our Sixth Form boasts 100% pass rate at A-Level since 2014 and offers students the individual attention they need to reach their full potential. If you are in Year 11, or have a family member who is, we’d love to hear from you and show you around. Life at St Clare’s is as busy as ever, with all the clubs and sports fixtures happening every week. Summer term means athletics and tennis, with Y-ball also returning as an after-school activity. Dig our your picnic blanket and come to our Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Friday, 15th June or our next Open Morning on Wednesday, 20th June? Tour our glorious grounds and find out what a difference a St Clare’s education can make for your child. Telephone Admissions on (01656) 789966 to book a place or have an informal chat. Visit our website www.stclares-school. co.uk now! Helen Hier, Head Teacher Picture caption: St Clare’s Y4 pupils re-enact the Battle of Hastings

AFON Y FELIN NEWS We have so much to celebrate here at Afon y Felin. Emelia White and Chantelle Dewson came first in the Cluster Reading Challenge at Pyle Life Centre, they received prizes and a trophy for our cabinet. Lewis Stephens learned his tables so well, that not only did he top the school leader board in the Times Table Blast, he topped the world leader board as well! Ex pupil, Skarlette McArthur has passed her entrance exams for Marlborough College in Wiltshire, we are so proud! Zoo Lab visited our Foundation Phase pupils, bringing with them some quite scary specimens, a tarantula, millipede, a lizard amongst them, they are fascinating creatures close up, lots of children held or stroked them! Year 5 welcomed Ysgol Ferch O’r Sger, forming an alliance to aid learning welsh as a second language. The RNLI came in to teach about beach safety, we played host to the NSPCC, who held an interactive assembly, Carwyn Jones made time in his busy schedule to visit our School Council and Mrs Grist opened our new lending library, twenty five parents attended on the first day to help their children choose books. Congratulations Class Holly, winning the attendance cup for a month! AJ Pritchard - Parent Governor

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Due to bad weather in March our St. David’s Day trips were unfortunately cancelled. However, on Thursday 26th April we were finally able to go on our trips. The Foundation Phase children set off for an enjoyable and educational day at Gower Heritage Centre. The day was timetabled with a range of exciting activities, focusing on Welsh heritage. The children enjoyed a guided tour of the watermill, learning about the history of the centre and witnessing how corn is ground into flour. A memorable experience for the children was stepping back in time into a medieval kitchen. They learnt all about the types of foods and drinks consumed during these times and were able to ask many questions about the foods on display. They enjoyed following a medieval recipe and all were fully immersed in the pottage tasting session. Pupils in Key Stage 2 enjoyed an action packed day out at The Big Pit. They braved the underground for an hour-long tour of the coalmine and took a step back in time to learn about Wales during the Industrial Revolution. They had a fantastic experience looking at the exhibitions in the museum and in the simulation area. N Pryce Head Teacher

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school reports PORTHCAWL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL CYNFFIG NEWS

Whilst most pupils are still in the throes of external examinations here at Porthcawl Comprehensive, Stephen Davies of Year 13 has already had his Design and Technology ‘A’ Level piece nominated for an award by the visiting moderator. Stephen’s meticulously detailed design of a prosthetic arm, to enable injured servicemen to kitesurf, impressed the WJEC examiner so much that he nominated it for a Student Innovation Award. Other particularly striking pieces were Nathan Jones’ dragon fire pit and Molly Ashton of Year 12’s stained glass window, depicting the lifeboat, designed with the new maritime centre in mind. Our transition programme is also in full swing at this time of year when we welcome Year 6 pupils from surrounding primary schools to the main Transition Day on 21 June. In addition to this, the Music Department is also holding a transition event, culminating in an evening concert on 14 June, to which parents are warmly invited. Alongside these events, our “Helping Hands” programme also continues to run, boosting the confidence of children who are slightly more anxious about starting at the Comprehensive. Good luck to all pupils sitting examinations and for our latest news, visit our website on www.porthcawlschool.co.uk. Andrew Slade Head Teacher

BRYNTIRION COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL – NORA HARDY Nora is a 17-year-old pupil currently studying at Bryntirion Comprehensive School. She is an exceptional student who has contributed greatly to the wider community to help and inspire others. Nora has recently won the High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan Youth Community Award in recognition of her huge contribution to charity and own personal life journey. Upon receiving the award Nora has also gained a special invite to the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle. As a school, we congratulate Nora on her achievements and wish her every success in the future. 24 | seaside news

Congratulations to Year 10 and 12 GCSE PE pupils who competed in the County Athletics Championships held in Brecon on 1st May. All pupils performed extremely well in their respective events. A special mention to Amy-Lea Christian who came second in Middle Girls High Jump and Cai Spence who came 3rd in Middle Boys 800m, both pupils will now be reserves for the Welsh Schools Championship. I am extremely proud of pupils Eloise Abraham-Jones, Shauna Lewis, Nia Lloyd and Olivia Davies who after learning of the charity ‘Latch’ took the initiative to support it. The girls became aware of the Emyr Owen branch of Latch from research they undertook in their Welsh Bac lessons and decided to contact Latch about how they could help. They then set about organising an event, which raised a remarkable £545.00 to support children undergoing chemotherapy; a fantastic achievement. This term our Eco Club joined Matthew Bunt from ‘Keep Wales Tidy’ to clean up our local area. As part of the national, ‘Litterless’ project, pupils made quite an impact and collected 10 bags of rubbish in total. Pupils will now be targeting other problem areas in our locality to keep Cynffig ‘Litterless’ @ CynffigEco. Hannah Castle Head Teacher

CORNELI PRIMARY SCHOOL Meeting famous people can be a daunting experience but preconceived images of an important serious man surrounded by bodyguards, held by our School Councillors, were rapidly dispelled on meeting Carwyn Jones, local Assembly Member and First Minister, though he was taller than they expected! The meeting for the combined School Councils of Ysgol Y Ferch O’r Sger, Afon y Felin and Corneli was initially arranged by Cllr Jeff Tildsley to discuss local issues. However, due to Carwyn Jones’ superb engagement with the children it became an opportunity for them to hear about his career and how it is possible for a ‘local boy’ such as himself to make great achievements. Our budding politicians were clearly inspired, asking him relevant and probing questions, which he answered in a friendly and often humorous way. The children thoroughly enjoyed meeting Carwyn Jones and we are grateful to him for making the time to come. As we seek to develop the aspirations of all our children such positive experiences are invaluable. Consequently, next on the agenda for the School Councils are meetings with the Chief Constable and the Director of Education, they certainly believe in going straight to the top! Sue Jones

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Meeting famous people can be a daunting experience but preconceived images of an important serious man surrounded by bodyguards, held by our School Councillors, were rapidly dispelled on meeting Carwyn Jones, local Assembly Member and First Minister, though he was taller than they expected! The meeting for the combined School Councils of Ysgol Y Ferch O’r Sger, Afon y Felin and Corneli was initially arranged by Cllr Jeff Tildsley to discuss local issues. However, due to Carwyn Jones’ superb engagement with the children it became an opportunity for them to hear about his career and how it is possible for a ‘local boy’ such as himself to make great achievements. Our budding politicians were clearly inspired, asking him relevant and probing questions, which he answered in a friendly and often humorous way. The children thoroughly enjoyed meeting Carwyn Jones and we are grateful to him for making the time to come. As we seek to develop the aspirations of all our children such positive experiences are invaluable. Consequently, next on the agenda for the School Councils are meetings with the Chief Constable and the Director of Education, they certainly believe in going straight to the top! Sue Jones

The Engineering Education Scheme offers pupils the opportunity to work in conjunction with a local company on an STEM based project. This year some of our year 12 pupils worked with SAS International. There were two teams: the ‘Energy Recovery’ and the ‘Patination’ team. They worked for many hours on top of their studies to produce innovative solutions to the problems set. Having written extensive project reports, the teams then travelled to Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli on 19th April to present the projects to the competition judges alongside 75 other school and college groups. This was a fantastic opportunity for the pupils to explain their ideas and solutions to others and to see what other projects all the other schools have been working on, as well as putting themselves forward for some of the 12 awards on offer. Both teams impressed the judges with their projects, with the Energy Recovery team being nominated for two awards, ‘The Best Application of Engineering and Technology’ and the ‘Most Innovative Solution to the Problem’. The Patination team was also nominated, and won the award for the ‘Best use of Chemical Engineering’. For this the team won a prize of £500. J L Davies

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Many teenagers go around in groups And often join a gang They think it’s cool to carry guns That can take a life in just one bang They think they are hard And also very clever But to use a gun on someone else Will change their lives forever Some people will not use a gun But instead they have a knife And again it takes one stupid move To take somebody’s life Please put away your weapons And lock the guns away To make our streets much safer So young kids can grow and play David Boyce Brackla, Bridgend

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1. O you can’t cut your toenails with your socks on And you can’t sing a trio all alone. No, you can’t drive a car without an engine And you can’t get to Heaven on your own. 2. O you can’t wash your trousers without water, And you can’t lift a rhino all alone. No, you can’t milk a camel with a spanner And you can’t get to Heaven on your own. Chorus: You need Jesus, we all need Jesus, He’s the One who took the blame upon Himself. You need Jesus, we all need Jesus, ’Cos you can’t get to Heaven by yourself. Bob Davies, North Cornelly

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They flock here in their thousands. Just to come and see, That thing we take for granted. The great, forbidding sea. They stand out on the pier, Waiting for a spray. It’s the monsters that they’re longing for. Just to make their day. With babes in arms I’ve seen them. Those people, Oh so brave. Not really though, just stupid. As they’re taken by the wave. Chris Symons Newton

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It was with joy you stepped into life, The youngest of siblings so tall Till along came big sister’s family While you were still at school How spoiled was I by my schoolgirl aunt Donkey rides, bumper cars, such fun And growing now to maturity An example to us, still so young Surviving the traumatic years of war Hansom Barry now by your side With blessing of family are challenges too So new gifts now come to abide Green fingered together your garden grows New skills in making a home And your faith is well grown in a Saviour above And you’re learning to shepherd God’s own Dear Aunt, we’ve seen you, once so strong, Your role as the carer is done But in all you have blessed us, enriching our lives ‘til now God has called you safe home And we miss you, dear Aunt, so fragrant your life And thank God for all you have done And though we must mourn, for you leave a great gap In heaven, you’ve received God’s ‘Well done.’ Pauline Lewis

ONE DAY THE HERO CAME To the end I ride, To life as it glides, The path I choose The story I tell From the beginning to the final chapter, There have been times of woe And there have been times of envy And to count the times of joy No man could find a higher number, Songs have been sang Of hero and son, Countless tales and endless rhyme While sleepy heads lay all quiet and still, The rush of simmer down Dropping of eyelid Quiet and gone, Little man, little lady Rest now for another day comes And for those whom are to suffer in silence There will be a day when the hero will come Until that day... Keep going... keep dreaming... keep wishing For one day a hero Will stand for your NAME. Stephen Richards, Bridgend

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ABMU health board Free support to help you stub out your smoking habit for good “We start them off with a weekly consultation with one of our trained staff for five weeks and then a fortnightly one for the rest of the time, but people could come in every day if that’s what they need to stop smoking. “It helps the surgeries massively as well as people don’t need to take up their doctor’s time to get help.”

A free stop smoking service at local pharmacies is helping smokers give up the habit for good. It is being offered because people who try to give up smoking by themselves are four times more likely to fail. They are also likely to be a lot worse off with the high price of nicotine patches, inhalers and gums. Those things come free, however, for anyone joining the smoking cessation scheme at a pharmacy.

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Debra Hughes, manager of Lloyds Pharmacy in Baglan Moors. Not only that, but smokers get all the support they need from trained staff to see it through to success. Lloyds Pharmacy in Baglan Moors is one of 84 pharmacies currently running the scheme across the ABMU Health Board region. With the number of smokers in Neath Port Talbot being the highest in Wales at 25 per cent, it’s a much needed service. People don’t need a doctor’s referral to join the stop smoking programme; they can just turn up at their local participating pharmacy. “When people come in for a chat we usually ask them to take away a questionnaire to fill in and then bring back. The reason we do that is because we have found that if people sign up on impulse, they are much less likely to succeed,” said pharmacy manager Debra Hughes. “If they come back or if people come in and they have really made up their minds to stop, we put them on a 12 week programme.” Participants are given weekly supplies of the nicotine substitute they think is most likely to help them and have regular sessions with a trained counsellor. “The sessions are one-to-one and completely private,” said Debra.

Zoe Thomas, 24 above, having her carbon monoxide levels checked is one of three colleagues at the pharmacy who have given up smoking using the scheme. “I started smoking when I was 14 because I thought it was cool. It was the worst decision of my life - and the most expensive,” she said. “I tried quitting a couple of times before but I always went back. This time it hasn’t fazed me at all. I can stand in a group of six people smoking and not be tempted. “I found it hard at the start but the support I’ve had has been brilliant. Using a nicotine inhaler helped me because I missed the act of smoking, but I gave that up too after 10 weeks. “What I have learned is that the craving is there for a split second but once you get over that, it’s gone. I was spending £35 to £40 a week on cigarettes so I have definitely noticed a difference in my finances as well as my breathing.” Zoe and the other staff at the pharmacy are keen to get the message across to smokers in the local community who may be able to give up the habit with the right support. Joanne Larkman, one of staff members trained to counsel smokers under the scheme finds that being an ex-smoker herself helps. “I know what they are going through and they know that if they have a relapse early on, I am not here to give them a row!”

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CASE STUDY Nicola Clarke, 47

The smokers’ commitment is tested at every consultation, however, with a carbon monoxide test that will show up if they have lapsed but also show how their health is improving as levels go down. “That can be a great motivator. I always emphasise the positive and I remind them why they wanted to give up smoking in the first place,” said Joanne. “I know how much better they are going to feel when they succeed. You can breathe better, smell better and taste better after you give up smoking.” All four of Lloyds’ Port Talbot pharmacies are running the scheme and across the health board area there are 84 pharmacies offering the service and this will rise to 100 by April. Steve Ridd, Lloyds’ Welsh business development manager, said: “Nearly 70 per cent of smokers want to stop smoking. Of those, 41 per cent are trying, but only 2.9% of those are in a scheme like this one. “We hope more people take it up because we know this scheme works. Smoking still remains the single largest cause of preventable ill-health in Wales. That’s why the Welsh Government has set a target of reducing smoking from 20 per cent of the population to 16 per cent by 2020.” In Lloyds’ Baglan Moors pharmacy, the number of people signing up to do the programme has seen an increase since the pharmacy extended its opening hours – 8.30am-10.30pm Monday to Friday, 9am-9pm Saturday and 11am-1pm Sunday. The health board is commissioning other pharmacies to open on Sundays and extend their hours generally so that patients always have access to medicines, services and advice. Before April last year only two pharmacies were commissioned to open on a Sunday but now there are 10. “It is getting busier as people realise that we are open longer,” said Zoe. “People can walk in here late at night or at the weekend and ask for help in stopping smoking. It really helps people who are working full time.” • The Smoking Cessation Scheme is currently offered by 84 pharmacies across Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot and Bridgend. It is one of three services on offer in Wales that can help smokers wanting to quit. Stop Smoking Wales runs community-based sessions with group therapy, while the Time to Quit scheme helps hospital inpatients give up the habit. They all come under the umbrella of Help Me Quit and you can find out more about which service would suit you best by checking out www.helpmequit.wales or ringing 0800 0852219. Find out if your local pharmacy is offering the service by visiting this link and entering your postcode. http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/LocalServices/?s=Pharmacy

Nicola Clarke, 47, (left) signed up for the free stop smoking service at Glynneath Pharmacy on High Street, Glynneath, last year. “I smoked for 32 years and had a heart attack when I was 40 and I was told to stop then, but I carried on. “It wasn’t until recently when I came into the pharmacy and Nik, the pharmacist, told me there was a scheme that I decided to have a go,” she said. “My carbon monoxide levels were off the scale when I was first tested but after not smoking for two days, they plummeted. It showed me what I could achieve and after that I couldn’t wait to come back every week and blow into the machine! “Me and my daughter did it together, which helped. I always felt embarrassed about smoking and I had brown fingers from rolling my own but Nik was so supportive and nonjudgmental. “The first two weeks weren’t easy but I promised my family I would be smoke-free and patch-free by Christmas Day, and I was. Now food tastes amazing and I’ve bought loads of cook books!” Pharmacist Nik Watts (right) said: “There is a high prevalence of smoking in the area and we’ve usually got 20 people on the scheme at any one time. “We do everything we can to support them in giving up. It’s has been very successful and I’m pleased to say we’ve had a lot of quitters.”

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BANKS DESERT HIGH STREETS

Over the next few weeks residents will start to see work accelerate around Cosy Corner in preparation for commencement of construction of the Maritime Centre. Five years work is now bearing visible fruit. The funding package for the entire project was secured in January 2017 and is running to plan. Conditions imposed as part of planning approval and granting of the land lease will soon be completed. These include providing: shower and toilet block for use by the Harbour staff and berth holders, fit out and equipping a temporary Harbourmaster’s office at the rear of The Jennings building and purchasing the existing Harbourmaster portacabin. The temporary building behind the RNLI station will double up as an interim home for the Sea Cadets and an exhibition centre keeping people informed about the development as it progresses. The crane will soon be operational as we demolish the condemned Sea Cadets unit and take occupation of a newly acquired storage and boat repair yard in Porthcawl. ‘Harbourside’ has always been about more than a Maritime Centre. The old ‘fish bait building’ overlooking the harbour has now been acquired for conversion to a new ‘Porthcawl Information Centre’. Mike Clarke

MAY saw the closure of the NatWest branch in Porthcawl. This is one of a wave of bank closure to hit local communities as each of the big banks take it in turns to reduce their branch network. Some towns have lost their last bank leaving customers to either travel to their nearest branch or go online. But many people are unwilling or unable to take up internet banking and their needs must be met. Although banks make decisions in the interests of their shareholders rather than the community, they cannot simply shake off any obligations they have to their customers. I am hoping that it may be possible to reinstate a voluntary agreement between big banks, which said that if a bank found itself operating the last branch in any community, then the branch would be retained. Surely, they could get together to ensure joint funding to provide this safety net for our communities? I will be raising this with UK Government, which, I know, shares my concerns about the decline in high street banks and also the decline in the viability of the high streets as a result of bank closures.

DON’T BLIGHT OUR BEACHES WITH RUBBISH The May bank holiday weekend saw record numbers of people travelling to the coast to have fun and enjoy the good weather. Unfortunately, it also saw ridiculous amounts of rubbish left behind on many UK beaches. In Porthcawl, council staff worked hard throughout the bank holiday weekend to make sure that all 220 bins in the area were emptied regularly, including the new ones that were recently installed in partnership with Porthcawl Town Council. Despite heavy traffic congestion making it harder to get around, our staff took away seven lorry loads of rubbish in just one day. Unfortunately, every time the bins filled up again, some people chose to pile their waste around them or just dump it on the beach. This clearly isn’t acceptable. Our staff do everything they can, but it’s still a big area to cover and they cannot be everywhere at once, especially when traffic is heavy. We need more people to take greater responsibility for their own rubbish, and to either find a bin that isn’t full, or take their waste home and dispose of it there. Rubbish is everybody’s responsibility, and we all have a part to play in keeping the county borough clean. COUNCILLOR HYWEL WILLIAMS Deputy Leader Bridgend County Borough Council Tel: 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

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MEN’S SHEDS Last month it was a pleasure to visit The Squirrel’s Nest Men’s Shed Tondu with my Labour colleague Huw Irranca-Davies AM. The Squirrel’s Nest, which is based at the Tondu Enterprise Centre, is a place where men can come and spend time making items out of wood. Men’s Sheds is a new way for men to follow their interests or to take up new ones, to belong to a unique group and to feel useful. In Wales, the Men’s Sheds movement continues to grow and there are just under 40 Men’s Sheds. It was great to have a tour of the workshop, to see the tools and workstations and to chat to members. It was really interesting to hear from members about their own experiences and to hear about the great atmosphere, fun and camaraderie that occurs at the Squirrel’s Nest. The group are a great inspiration to others so much so that they are now the ‘go-to shed’ for others who are thinking of setting up their own Men’s Shed. At the workshop the members make things such as carts, chairs, Toy boxes and benches. Many of the items they make are for sale.

CARWYN JONES AM AM for Bridgend

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The number of new enterprises setting up in Bridgend County Borough is increasing at a quicker rate than for Wales as a whole, creating a situation where there are very few available business premises to rent for smaller companies. So, we’re thrilled to be developing a £5.5m Enterprise Hub Programme with the Welsh Government to create 1,800 square metres of new business units at Brocastle, three new light industrial blocks at the Village Farm Industrial Estate in Pyle, and refurbish the Innovation Centre at the Bridgend Science Park. This would represent our largest single programme of business property development, providing high quality premises for 58 micro to medium enterprises, and supporting around 150 jobs. We’re currently in negotiations with Welsh Government and the Welsh European Funding Office in relation to the funding package for the programme. Meanwhile, our annual search for the finest local businesses is underway following the launch of the Bridgend Business Forum Awards 2018. The awards encourage businesses to shine a light on their success by putting themselves forward in nine different award categories with the overall aim of being named ‘Bridgend Business of the Year’. Full details and application forms can be found at www.bridgendbusinessforum.co.uk

Have you checked out Bridgend County Borough Council’s allnew website and My Account facility yet? Developed following consultation in which 87 per cent of people said they wanted better, faster and more interactive online council services, our new website is changing the way in which local residents are contacting and doing business with the council. The ‘My Account’ feature lets you log in to view your council tax bill, apply for housing benefit, request discounts and exemptions, make an online payment, set up and manage direct debits, help the council save money by opting for e-billing and much more. To register with My Account, all you need is an email address. We’ll be expanding My Account so that in time you will be able to use it to do things like report potholes for repair, apply for places at local schools, pay for school meals or let the authority know about faulty streetlights. The website has been designed to be fully accessible and user-friendly, featuring an improved layout and search facility which makes it easier to find the information you need. Take a look at www.bridgend.gov.uk and give us your feedback so that we can keep improving the new website.

COUNCILLOR CHARLES SMITH Cabinet Member for Education and Regeneration Bridgend County Borough Council 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

PLASTIC IS A PROBLEM The amount of waste plastic is overwhelming both our landfill and our oceans. Ten years ago there was barely any recognition of a potential problem. Today, in part, thanks to programmes such as Sir David Attenborough’s Blue Planet 2, the issue is becoming imbedded in the public consciousness. The Queen has banned plastic bottles and straws from the Royal estates and there have been calls in Parliament to end the use of disposable cups. These efforts feel like a drop in the ocean when we consider that marine litter has increased by 10% from 2016 – 2017 and on average 718 pieces of litter are found for every 100m of beaches surveyed, 70% of which is plastic. Plastic pollution has even been found in the Polar Regions. The statistics feel overwhelming, but we can make a difference as a local community. We can look at providing free water refills and when we are out for a stroll or walking the dog, we can carry a bag in which to place beach litter. That way our local beaches will be cleaner, and the world will be one small step closer to cutting sea bourn plastics. MADELEINE MOON MP www.madeleinemoonmp.com 01656 750002

COUNCILLOR HUW DAVID Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council Tel 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

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Local news PORTHCAWL RNLI VOLUNTEER AT WINDSOR CASTLE FOR THE ROYAL WEDDING Helmsman Chris Page received a very special invitation. He was one of 1200 public guests at the wedding of the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle. Lifeboat operations manager Phil Missen said, “It is a great honour to have one of our crew members representing Porthcawl RNLI at Windsor Castle. Chris has been an exceptional volunteer and dedicated many hours for the benefit of our charity. Besides his normal crew duties he manages our website and Facebook page. He was also heavily involved in RNLI video editing, some of which was used in last year’s BBC programme, ‘Saving Lives at Sea’, which featured some of our rescues. His invitation was well deserved and I hope that the experience will be a treasured memory for Chris”. Chris, who lives in Nottage Porthcawl, works in the family business and has been a crew member for 14 years. He was nominated for his contribution to the local community and will be invited into the grounds of Windsor Castle to watch the arrival of guests and listen to the Wedding Service broadcast live. After the ceremony they will watch the Bride and Groom Carriage Procession. Chris said, “I am looking forward to being at Windsor Castle on this historical day. It will be an unforgettable day, I am very proud to have been given this invitation”.

PORTHCAWL INDEPENDENT ALLIANCE Project update Our ‘100 Bins Project’ is complete. In fact, 106 new bins have been installed, taking the total number of litter bins to 209 across all five wards. Thanks to a successful partnership between PTC and BCBC, BCBC’s street cleansing team is emptying all bins. The contents of all bins are processed and, where possible, recycled. If residents feel that any litter or dog waste problem areas have been missed, please contact your local independent councillor. What’s happening generally? At PTC’s AGM, held at the Grand Pavilion on 10th May, Cllr Norah Clarke was elected as Mayor of Porthcawl, taking over the chain from Cllr Lorrie Desmond-Williams, who has worked tirelessly over the past 12 months. Cllr Graham Walter was elected as Deputy Mayor. Going forward, PTC’s monthly meetings will be held at different accessible venues across town. What are your Independents doing? Recently, we have overseen further improvements to Newton playpark, making it a cleaner and safer place to play. You can find out more about our work, including our ‘Ten Pledges for Porthcawl’ on our Facebook page ‘Porthcawl Forward’. Please join us. Porthcawl Independent Alliance - Let’s take Porthcawl Forward 34 | seaside news

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THE WELSH ASSEMBLY The Welsh Assembly is part of the fabric of our country. It’s where decisions, which matter most to us, are made – decisions on hospitals, schools, and the environment. Our Assembly has grown stronger. More decisions are being made in Wales, closer to us, and that’s right. Last week, this flow of powers from Westminster to Wales was reversed. The Labour Government made a deal with the Tories to send powers back to London. Scotland refused the powergrab, but Labour were too weak to stand up for Wales. The Labour-Tory deal, done in the name of Brexit, will mean our powers will be snatched. Shockingly, the Withdrawal Bill says even if the Assembly tries to stop Westminster going against our interest, we can simply be overruled. After 20 years of devolution, we won’t be able to stop Westminster meddling in our health, schools, or environment. I’m shocked Labour are happy to hand power back to London. I don’t trust the Tories to with our farms, young people, or NHS. We know they’ll always protect their backers in the city of London. As Leanne Wood said, “this is a Labour-Tory stitch-up like no other”. Plaid will continue to stand up for Wales. DR DAI LLOYD AC|AM Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Social Services and Public Health Plaid Cymru Assembly Member for South Wales West Tel: 01639 820530

Club features DOGS TRUST DOG OF THE MONTH

Finn is a charming six-year-old Greyhound. He is a big lad with a huge heart to match. He walks lovely on his lead and enjoys a sprint off lead too. He gets on well with other dogs, however, he would need to be the only dog in the home and as an ex-racing Greyhound, he is unable to live with cats or small furries. Finn can live with children aged 11 years and over. He’d prefer a home where his new owners are not out for long, as he’s not used to being left for long hours. If you can offer this sweet boy a comfy bed to curl up in, then please get in touch. For more information on Finn, please visit the Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in Bridgend, CF31 4NG; or give us call on 01656 725219. You can also visit our website at www.dogstrust.org.uk

NEWS FROM THE TALBOT June already, and that means Festival Week with Pyle Community Council. The theme this year is the Wild West… On Tuesday, 19th June the Talbot will be holding a Hoedown Evening, when the New You Dance Cymru Group, and the Star Dancers will entertain guests. Doors will be open at 6.30 for a 7.00 p.m. start, and we hope to finish a couple of hours later. The entertainment and light refreshments are included in the price of the ticket - £6 per person. Please let me know if you would like to buy tickets – a head count is needed to provide enough refreshments! Later in the week, on Thursday, 21st June, our Cwtch Cynffig group opens their doors to all. You are welcome to pop in for a cuppa, and see what goes on in the class, any time from 11.00 a.m. til 1.00 p.m. And lastly, the Saturday Fun Day at the Kenfig Hill RFC Playing Fields – no jigsaws or books on sale this year – instead a game of Hoopla, and a laugh! For more information contact Cheryl on 01656 749754, email: talbotcc@tiscali.co.uk or visit our website: www.talbotcc.co.uk Cheryl Butcher

THROUGH CHRISTIAN EYES The soccer World Cup starts this month and it’s a huge global event. For some people sport has become their religion. Former Liverpool FC manager Bill Shaklee said, ‘some people think football is a matter of life and death, it isn’t, it’s much more important than that’. It’s thought that around 3 billion people, half the world’s population, will watch some part of this year’s competition in Russia. How quickly we can forget the controversies surrounding this years event: Russia’s invasion and occupation of Ukraine, the alleged corruption of FIFA president Sepp Blatter, the claims of doping among Russian athletes, the Skripal poisoning and concerns about violence towards travelling fans. Has sport become too important in our lives? Are our sporting idols really worth the huge amount of time and money we spend on them? The Apostle Paul loved sport and used its imagery often in the bible. He was targeting a different sort of goal. ‘I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards’ (Philippians 3:14). What is your life’s goal? When this life ends will it really matter if the Germans win the World Cup again? Rev. Martin Gillard Gilgal Baptist Church

STAND AND DELIVER! You have probably heard of Dick Turpin, but who was he and what happened to him? Dick Turpin was baptised on 21 September 1705 at Hempstead, Essex. He established himself as a butcher, stealing stock from local farmers. Later, while on the run, he resorted to robbing smugglers who roamed the local coast. On 4 May 1737, Turpin murdered Thomas Morris while out poaching. With a £200 bounty on his head, Turpin fled to Yorkshire. Apparently, he rode the 200 miles from London to York on his mare, Black Bess, in fifteen hours, but John Nevison, aka Swift Nick, another highwayman, probably achieved this feat. Under the name of John Palmer, Turpin dealt in horses. Unsuccessful, he ended up in York’s Debtors’ Prison where, on 6 February 1739, he wrote to his brother-in-law asking for help. However, his brother-in-law refused to pay the sixpence delivery charge and returned the letter to the post office where James Smith recognised the handwriting. Smith travelled to York and identified Palmer as Dick Turpin. Turpin was duly arrested, Smith pocketed the £200 reward and a legend was born. Hannah Howe, author of the locally based Amazon #1 Sam Smith and Ann’s War (1944-5) Mystery Series. https://hannah-howe.com

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Club features A COMMUNITY THAT CARES

In the photo from the left are Penny, Shirley, Mal, Mary & Joy with the cheque, Mike Landlord Of the Jolly Sailor Pub, Newton Porthcawl, Keith Chairman of the Porthcawl Stroke Club with Mandy. Mike the Landlord of the Jolly Sailor Pub Newton organizes weekly Quiz events for local charities. Porthcawl Stroke Club received a cheque for an amazing sum of £908. 25 pence, which resulted from the generosity of the Quiz participants, who not only raise money for their local community, but enjoy general knowledge questions in an atmosphere which is electric, such enjoyable evenings!! With enthusiastic Joy as the Quizmaster, great food, wine and good company, it really is not to be missed. The Porthcawl Stroke Club would like to thank Ian and Linda Stroud for introducing us, a huge, huge thank you to the local participants, Landlord Mike and Staff, especially Joy, Joy by name, Joy by nature. Why not join in and give local charities a helping hand. On behalf of the Porthcawl Stroke Club our sincere appreciation to all our friends at the Jolly Sailor and the Local community. Barbara Matthews

TRINITY CHURCH We are pleased to report that the first of our monthly MESSY CHURCH sessions was a great success. 25 children attended together with their families and enjoyed an interactive session, which included arts and crafts, singing, stories and games. Our next session on May 20th will have a wedding theme and further sessions will be held on the 3rd Sunday of the month between 2 and 4 pm. During May we also had our May Fayre, a lunch party for the royal wedding and our GAP social group visited Llanerch vineyard. In June our minister will be leaving for a 3 month sabbatical. He will visit his home in Zambia and then travel to Chicago for 2 months. A group of church members will accompany him to Africa and meet family members from his village. They will also go on a safari and visit Malawi, Livingstone and the Victoria Falls. Church services will continue as normal during the next few months and be led by other ministers in the District. We warmly welcome visitors and new members to join us at our church services and other events throughout the week. For further information please call into the foyer at Trinity or consult our Facebook page and website at www.trinitychurchporthcawl.org Alison Meredith Thomas, Communication Secretary

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BRIDGEND R.T.A.

NEWS FROM NOTTAGE CHAPEL

Bridgend Retired Teachers, contrary to the title, now accept members as ‘Social Members’. We have a wide variety of activities ranging from meetings with a speaker on the 1st Wednesday of each month, lunch on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, outings to places of interest and holidays. We have already enjoyed a break away on Ullswater in the Lake District, at the end of April, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who went. On Tuesday June 26th we are visiting Chavenage House and then on to Tetbury. On Tuesday 17th July we plan to visit the Jinny Ring Centre in Hanbury and then to Witley Court, Grounds and Church with cream tea before heading home. On 14th August we have a day trip to Tenby planned. We welcome new members; if interested please contact Ann Morgan on 01656 654004 or email am52wrb@yahoo.co.uk.

Nottage Chapel is pleased to announce the establishment of the ‘1st Nottage Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association’. In the first instance, we are aiming to recruit boys and girls for the Anchors Section (5-8 year olds) and Juniors Section (8-11 year olds). The Company welcomes people of all faiths and none without fear of ‘indoctrination’. The first meeting of the new Company will be on Friday the 15th of June from 5pm until 6pm in the Old School Room at Nottage Chapel. If you know of any children who would benefit from being part of the BB – or an adult who would like to help out, then please come along on the evening, or contact Rev Lewis Rees by email at nottage.minister@gmail.com, or telephone: 07984 651888. Further information about the Boys’ Brigade can be found at: https://boys-brigade.org.uk and http://www.boysbrigadewales. org.uk God Bless. Rev Lewis Rees, Nottage Chapel

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A BUSY START TO 2018 FOR RNLI LIFEBOAT CREWS AT PORTHCAWL

NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION – PORTHCAWL In the first 5 months of 2018 we were the busiest Coastwatch station in the UK for the number of handled incidents! Not bad for one of the UK’s smallest stations! April was our busiest month on record with 4 logged incidents and a further 27 monitored incidents. May looks like following a similar pattern with 4 logged incidents at the time of writing, involving tidal cut offs, kayakers, hazard to small craft and a disabled dayboat. Following discussions with those involved in coastal safety, in April we introduced and ran 3 additional “Storm Watches” to monitor and advise members of the public attempting to venture onto the pier (or in the vicinity of our station) during rough sea conditions and high winds and tides. We held our first promenade collection day of the year in early May where, thanks to the generosity of the public, £662 was raised. This will aid our lookout as we aim to update and improve station equipment. At the next monthly Crew Meeting at the Hi Tide, representatives from Border Force will provide an insight into coastal awareness and increased vigilance to NCI, Porthcawl Coastguard and Llantwit Major Coastguard. Nick Weedon, Media Officer, Porthcawl NCI

Porthcawl lifeboat crews have been paged almost forty times already this year. Casualties have varied from surfers, windsurfers, broken down vessels and persons cut off by the incoming tide. Deputy Launch Authority, Aileen Jones, commented, ‘Our volunteer crews train each Sunday morning and Wednesday evening to build and maintain the varied skills needed to meet casualty needs. They can be paged 24/7, for 365 days of the year. Some ‘shouts’ are caused by failure of equipment which in most cases cannot be foreseen. We recommend that all sea users have means to signal for assistance e.g. flares, marine radio, or mobile phone although the latter can be a problem if there is no phone signal. Lifejackets or buoyancy aids should always be worn whilst afloat. Our website, www.porthcawl-lifeboat.co.uk shows wind speed and direction, and importantly the tide times of high and low water and tide heights. We encourage all sea and particularly beach walkers in the Southerndown and Llantwit Major areas to take notice of tide times to avoid being cut off by an incoming tide. There are few access/exit points, due to the cliffs in this area so planning is essential to ensure your ability to walk from a chosen start point to an exit area safely. Ian Stroud Lifeboat Press Officer, Porthcawl. Mob 07590 777875 Photo: Steve Jones

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A FAMILY MEDIATION A family mediation service can help resolve a wide range of disagreements such as arrangements for your children, financial agreements and other matters. Family mediation can help you to maintain a reasonable relationship and level of communication with your partner - which is helpful if you need to work together for the sake of any children. Although family mediation involves talking through the issues you are arguing over, it is not designed to provide emotional support or bring a couple back together. Both parties must be willing to negotiate in good faith. If finances are involved, honest disclosure of your financial position is a must. Mediation can be faster and cheaper than Court proceedings. Mediation sessions only require one trained expert rather than each party having their own solicitor. Typical family mediation involves two to six sessions, each of between an hour and ninety minutes. The mediator uses their skills to guide the discussion through a series of stages: • Exploring the issues, including allowing each partner to express their point of view, • Identifying how you could deal with the problem. • Reaching agreement where possible and identifying any unresolved areas. The mediator will provide both of you with a written summary of what you have decided. If you proceed with mediation, the mediator will ask you both to provide basic information. Generally, family mediation takes place in joint sessions involving both partners. You can speak freely, knowing that discussions during mediation are confidential, and nothing you say can be used against you if the dispute later ends up in court. The mediator acts as an impartial expert. Although they may highlight issues that need to be considered, however the mediator will not provide either of you with legal advice. This means that it may well be a good idea to get your own independent legal advice before using a family mediation service. Knowing what outcome you could reasonably expect if a dispute ended up in court can make it more likely that the mediation will succeed. Be aware that family mediation services are not legally binding. Either party is free to stop mediation at any time, or to decide afterwards to reopen the dispute regardless of any written record of your decisions. If family mediation has helped you to reach a satisfactory agreement, ask your solicitor to apply to the court for a consent order that will make the agreement binding. Call 01656 772211 or visit www.djm.law.co.uk

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It would have been a shock to many to hear the names of Dame Barbara Windsor and Sir Alex Ferguson in the news; not for their comedic work or managerial prowess but rather Dame Barbara Windsor announced she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and Sir Alex Ferguson suffered a brain haemorrhage. These two sad announcements highlight how fragile life is and how the normal everyday can be turned upside down at the drop of a hat. However, despite this, 11,500 families per year are reported as having to apply to the court to appoint a deputy for a relative as they did not have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA); this is a lengthy and costly process. An LPA is a legal document where you nominate a trusted friend or relative to look after your financial affairs if you lose capacity. This must be done when you still have capacity so its important to act now. According to Alzheimer’s Society, by 2025 more than 1 million people will have dementia, with 1 person being diagnosed every 3 minutes. Whilst this is a rather depressing thought we can be proactive and put our affairs in order so that, if the worst does happen, we can ease the burden on our loved ones. You cannot assume your loved ones can walk into a bank and access your money to pay for your care, household bills and so on. We’ve talked about an LPA for finances but there are actually two types of LPA. There is also an LPA for health and welfare which allows you to nominate an individual to make decisions over day-to-day healthcare and medical treatments, as well as deal with any health and social care staff. This kind of LPA can only be used AFTER you lose capacity. These two LPA’s are entirely independent of each other. Just because you give the trusted person power of attorney over your health, that doesn’t mean they will automatically gain control over your financial affairs and vice versa. Emma Hardwidge of RLE Law Solicitors says ‘Unfortunately, too many of us underestimate the impact of losing capacity and the burden this places on loved ones who may not be in a position

to help financially until a court order is obtained, or even be in a position to pay the cost of an application to court. This can be an even more distressing time for loved ones who are already having to take on a caring role. There’s no specific age when you should consider making an LPA but if you have lost capacity, it’s too late and you should act now’. Emma Hardwidge is the Director Head of Private Client Department at RLE Law Solicitors and an accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly. Emma Hardwidge - Director/Solicitor RLE Law

MADELINE JOINS KING DAVIES Madeline Rand has joined the firm of King Davies & Partners in Maesteg as Head of the Family Department, having practised in Bridgend for 18 years. As an accredited member of Resolution, she will continue to offer clients the same high quality advice in relation to all aspects of family law. If you have an issue regarding divorce and matrimonial finances, cohabitation, child maintenance, children matters, or indeed any other issue relating to family law, then she will offer an initial consultation for the sum of £100.00 plus VAT, this being £120.00. At the initial appointment, advice will be given and a plan of action discussed in order to progress your matter. At King Davies & Partners we charge a reasonable hourly rate and where possible, we will agree a fixed fee for the work, so that there will be no unpleasant shocks with high bills. For your convenience, home visits can also be arranged if appropriate. Also, Madeline is an experienced Wills Solicitor and will offer a service to prepare and finalise your will for the sum of £100.00 plus VAT, or £120.00. If you and your Partner wish to execute mirror wills, that is, wills which are identical to each other, the cost of these will be £150.00 plus VAT, or £180.00. We have a Wills storage facility at the office, and so you can ensure that your will is kept safely. Further, the firm has a well-established conveyancing and elderly care department, so we are able to offer a complete package in relation to issues arising from the breakdown of your relationship, including dealing with the transfer of the former home. Next month, Madeline will resume her usual topical news piece, but in the meantime she wishes to thank the readers of Seaside News for their continued support.

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Women’s institutions SOROPTIMISTS HAVE A NEW PRESIDENT

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Bridgend Soroptimists held their AGM on Wednesday 25th April at the Heronston Hotel. After a very busy 70th Anniversary year, which saw the chair shared by 3 members, outgoing President Eurwen was delighted to install Helen Murdoch of Porthcawl as Club President for 2018/19. President Helen said she is looking forward to overseeing the numerous activities planned and emphasised the importance of “WORKING TOGETHER” as her theme for the coming year. With the formalities of the evening completed members enjoyed a very nice supper. The next meeting will be on 9th May at 7.15pm at the Heronston Hotel. For more information on Soroptimist International find us on the website http://sigbi.org/bridgend-and-district/ and http://www. com/BridgendSoroptimists. New members are very welcome.

Our May meeting was our AGM with Ann Lydiard the WIA from Glamorgan Federation joining us for the evening. Members were informed of all the activities that we would take place over the next couple of months. We voted on the Mental Health Matters Resolution and the majority of members agreed to vote for this. The Treasurer then gave her report followed by the Secretary and the President gave her Address. Voting then took place for the President for the next year Diane Marshall was voted in for another year. Our 50th Afternoon Tea would take place on 21st June 20018. Our meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month at 7.15pm at The Blandy Hall Laleston. Any more information from Diane Marshall on 01656656600

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PORTHCAWL WI In our April meeting we were glad to welcome three new members who I hope will have an enjoyable time with us all. Also in April, we had a fascinating talk about ‘Blood Bikes’ by Peter Moule. What a wonderful group of volunteers who work an out-of-hours courier service around Wales on Motorcycles, transporting blood and other vital supplies to various hospitals. Many thanks to the April Social evening held by Mynydd Cynffig at the Talbot. A most enjoyable evening. Our annual meeting is in May, I hope we have a good turn out for it! We hold a Summer Fayre in Trinity in August and are in the process of arranging a resuscitation demonstration by St. John’s Ambulance. As usual new members will be warmly welcomed. We meet every fourth Thursday of the month at All Saints Church Hall between 2 and 4pm. For more information, please contact Sue Strachan on 713124

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PORTHCAWL INNER WHEEL My Year as Inner Wheel District 15 Chairman is coming to a close and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have supported me on my journey. My own club, Porthcawl, has been especially patient as I have travelled the county visiting other clubs and not being able to attend my own. What is Inner Wheel you ask!! Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s voluntary service organisations in the world. We have 17.000 members in Great Britain & Ireland and we raise over £1.000000 in a year for Charities, home and abroad. Worldwide we have over 100.000 members in more then 103 countries. I am so pleased that District 15 this year has raised enough money to but a ‘Cuddle cot’ for Ty hafan We usually meet once a month when we may have a meal or just coffee and cake and we put fun into fund-raising. We work in and with the community helping and extending the hand of friendship to all who need it. We also work on projects that are truly life changing for others, with women and girls in mind. We make firm and lasting friendships and there is no other group like us. We go to Conferences every year and triennial Conventions all over the world, Melbourne Australia being last month. Sadly... We are the best-kept secret in the world… We meet every 1st Tuesday at the Grove, apart from August. Anyone wishing to find out more about us please look us up on the Inner Wheel website Mary Emment-lewis

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PORTHCAWL TOWNSWOMENS GUILD NEWS

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Very busy month with two outings and all our groups in action - an enjoyable lunch at Isabella’s. Our first outing was to Llancaiach Fawr Manor, which proved very interesting, as many improvements had been made. We were lucky with the weather for our second visit as the rain cleared and Slade Garden near Southerdown was shown in all its May glory. Our last meeting began yet again on a sad note as members stood in memory of Peggy Vince who had lost her long battle with cancer. Peggy and her sister Gwen had been members for 30 years contributing greatly to the life of the guild and Peggy will be much missed. Our speaker was Ceri Joseph who entertained us right royally with the history of our local castles together with an amusing cartoon in the form of the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the battle of Hastings. As usual Ceri had us in fits of laughter and we all wished she had been our school history teacher! This months meeting is on June 13th 2.00 p.m. at All Saints Church Hall when Mr John Hugh Thomas will talk about Adelina Patti. Do come and join us! Dorothy Thomas. 772157

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The May meeting was the AGM and Resolutions Evening. President Jennifer welcomed everyone including our WI Advisor, Mrs. Judith Lucas. The financial statements, reports and Presidents Address were delivered, after which Mrs Judith Lucas gave a talk on Resolutions. We thank her for her help and guidance throughout the evening. Our thanks go to Mynydd Cynffig for their invite to the Social Link Meeting and also for their hard work in making the evening so successful. On April 24th members attended the GFWI Annual Council Meeting at Port Talbot. We were warmly welcomed by the Federation Chairman Mrs. Ann Davies. There were three speakers for the day, the broadcaster Chris Needs, who was hilarious, Mrs. Mavis Tierney an Apiarist spoke on life as a Beekeeper, and the TV Gardener and Presenter Christine Walkden, who spoke of her life and passion for gardening. All excellent speakers, thanks to organisers for a most interesting day. On May 11th we were invited to attend an amazing service and exhibition to commemorate the roll of women in WWI (currently on display at Margam Abbey Church). The exhibition was the brainchild of Cwm Brombil WI, we congratulate them on their wonderful achievement. M Freeman

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Gardening advice

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At last the summer is here! Let’s hope we have a good one. With the last of the annual bedding being planted out and the odd gaps filled with any spare plants, we can now begin to relax a little and enjoy the fruits of our hard labour. This time of year we can enjoy such delights as the first dish of strawberries and fresh peas with our dinner. Although they often get eaten on the plot before they make it to the kitchen! Our clubs annual schedule of evening talks and events draws to a close ready for our summer break. Although this aspect of our club activities concludes we have a number of other things that we do in the summer months. These include trips away to visit interesting places and, of course, gardens and almost all of them have been fully booked. So now we are beginning to look forward to our new club year, which begins in September with our annual show. This year we are encouraging our growing membership to enter into the show and, as it includes all ages, we are hoping that the new section for children and families will be well subscribed. Joyce Pegg New members are always welcome – find out more at lalestongardenclub.co.uk

Flaming June – the risk of frost has now passed (at last!) Hopefully you will be gardening in the sun, (but no time to sun bathe, there’s lots to do! Pots need to be cleared of their spring bulbs, dig them out and dry off in the sun, then they can be cleaned and stored dry in the shed, tulips rarely do well the second year so I never bother with them – but you can try! Sow runner and French beans early this month, it may seem late but they originate from Central America, so like a warm soil and constant night temperatures, the same goes for courgettes and sweetcorn. If (a big if) there is prolonged dry weather, set your mower blades high to reduce stress on the grass, and remember, one year’s seed is seven year’s weed, so hoe, hoe, hoe! Our Open Gardens Day is on Father’s Day, June 17th come along, give Dad a treat, a great day out, with lots of tea and cake! Our gardens are fab! Monarch Airlines recent poll showed that roses are Britain favourite flower, surprisingly the Dandelion came in at number 30! (Who did they ask?). Chris Early

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Arts & music COR BRO OGWR’S SPRING CONCERT

Twenty years on and Cor Bro Ogwr continues to delight audiences with its high standard and quality of singing. The April concert featured two demanding works from the classical repertoire: Haydn’s ‘Nelson Mass’ and Mozart’s ‘Vesperae Solennes’. Four soloists and the Cor Bro Ogwr Orchestra joined the choir to give a concert, which was much appreciated by the audience. We were pleased to welcome Carwyn Jones and the Mayors of Porthcawl, Cowbridge, Bridgend Borough and Canon David Hillman. Such support is always appreciated. There were surprise guests for our conductor, Rosie Howarth - her parents were in the audience too, their first visit to a Cor Bro Ogwr concert. Our next concert will be quite different. We are rehearsing a varied programme of contemporary songs, gospel songs, and traditional and well-known pieces given a new spin. It will be fun, cheerful, and get your feet tapping. We are trying out a new venue this time; Coleg Y Dderwen, Heol Yr Ysgol, Tondu, CF32 9EL. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. Saturday July 21st at 7pm. Tickets £10 at the door or tel. 01656 653326 www.cor-bro-ogwr.com Dominique Spearey

A FILM MAKER’S POINT OF VIEW Filming took an important step forward for my new Porthcawl documentary production on the first Saturday of May when I did the aerial photography, thanks to Nick Horton who took me up in a Cessna 172, accompanied by Amie Kaur who acted as production assistant. It was a beautiful sunny day and we flew from Swansea Airport in the afternoon, taking a course across the sea to Kenfig sands, from where we followed a carefully planned route heading for Rest Bay before making several circuits of the town. There’s quite a lot of engine noise inside a light aircraft and it is usual to communicate through headphones and a microphone, although at the commencement of filming I had to take mine off to get close enough to the camera viewfinder, and in addition to that there was a great deal of wind roar from the slipstream with the window open to facilitate filming, but fortunately Amie had the shooting schedule written down in front of her and was able to confirm details with Nick at the controls. Once filming was completed, we made our way back to Swansea for a safe landing. Anthony Hontoir - Downwood Films Tel: 07510 934299 Photo: Anthony Hontoir, Amie Kaur and Nick Horton 48 | seaside news

KENFIG HILL & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR - ANNOUNCE NEW MUSICAL DIRECTOR The most significant news this year is that of announcing our new musical director following the decision of Phil Juliff to step down after our Annual Concert in July. It is mainly down to Phil’s guidance, direction and his unique style of leading that our chorister numbers have raised at a time where many others are unfortunately dwindling. Phil has been at the helm for the past 10yrs and will be hugely missed by all. Following some robust interviewing of prospective candidates, we are pleased to announce that we have secured the services of Joshua Xerri. Josh, who is moving back to Kenfig, is a mature 23yr old whose first experience of being an MD was when he started training his Parish Church Choir in Cardiff at the tender age of 15. We believe that Josh is the youngest to have held this post and probably one of the youngest persons to have ever been the musical director of a major Welsh Male Voice Choir. We are all looking forward to Josh picking up the Baton in September and we all wish Phil all the very best for the future. Dave Xerri

STAG’S WORLD OF ROCK THE WELSH FEST No Glastonbury? Don’t worry, the Welsh Fest will be held between 27th and 29th July in the beautiful setting of Coedarhydyglyn, St Nicholas in the Vale of Glamorgan. I’ve been recommending some of the 100 original acts performing Rock, Pop, Indie, Reggae, Ska, Techno, House, Soul and Folk on four stages, along with non-stop music from top DJs in the dance tent. There’s a Festival Village with food and bars, Kidz Zone, fairground and more. I’m not performing this year but two of our local favourites, Rebecca Hurn and Bridgend’s The Blims, are! Check the Welsh Fest for camping/ticket details. Closer to home, don’t miss Lepton Shoddy’s Solstice Reunion gig at Porthcawl RFC on Friday 22nd June at 7pm. It’s raising money for Sustainable Wales. The band last played 25 years ago and features Murf on didgeridoo, Simms and Richard Thomas on guitars, Chunky on bass, Chris Hughes on drums and Chris Shaw on saxophone. Thanks to Layla John for the onefiveeight CD – I’ll give it a blast. Get well soon, top muso Rob Ash and next month there will be information on the Newton Music Festival in August where Sex will top the bill. Stag Marks 07549 728356 Photo: Lepton Shoddy’s Murf

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The reputation of Côr Dysgwyr Porthcawl continues to grow with invitations received from beyond the Porthcawl area. Recently, the organisers of the Welsh Learners’ Festival, ‘Ar Lafar’, sent an invitation to our Musical Director, Mrs Anne Brown. This festival is an opportunity for Welsh Language learners to enjoy a day of activities and speak Welsh. It encourages participation at events in various locations across Wales, including the National History Museum of Wales, Saint Fagans. The choir was chosen to close the festival at Saint Fagans this year and they decided to perform several traditional Welsh songs. The aim was to encourage audience participation in some of the more popular songs. The choir performed in the Atrium to an appreciative audience. It was most satisfying to see people of all ages enjoying the performance and joining in with the singing. The choir will also compete in the Welsh Learners’ Choir competition at the National Eisteddfod at Cardiff Bay in August and preparations are going well. Irene Collier

PYLE & PORTHCAWL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY We recently held our annual Club Competition Three, which is split into two sections, Prints and Digital Images, with a trophy for each. Members were allowed two entries into each section. Les Loosemore from Bridgend judged both competitions, and not only awarded the points, but also provided an excellent critique on each image. The winner of the Print Trophy was Richard Craze with ‘Cafe Bar’. The winner of the Digital Trophy was Geoff Baker with ‘Bewick’s Swan Bathing’. Congratulations to both Richard and Geoff for winning the competitions and a big thank you to all participants for making it such an interesting and entertaining evening. We welcome new members of all ages and skill levels, so if you have an interest in photography why not come along and join us on Thursday evenings at 7:30pm at St Clare’s School, Newton. Our programme is available at www.pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk Geoff Baker

ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS This July, The Rhondda Symphony Orchestra returns to Porthcawl for their annual concert at All Saints Church. As part of the orchestra’s 50th anniversary celebrations, this special concert will look back on their successful past as they invite almost all of their former conductors to the stage, each to conduct the orchestra once more. Amongst the line up will be local resident, Mr Jeff Lloyd, who established the orchestra back in 1968. The concert programme promises to have something to appeal to everyone, including Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Two of Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances, Leroy Anderson’s Belle of the Ball and Bernstein’s Candide Suite. So why not pop along and support this fantastic community orchestra as they celebrate five decades of music making. All Saints Church, Porthcawl Saturday 7th July, 7:00pm Tickets £10 (under 18’s free!) Email: rhonddasymph@yahoo.co.uk

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What’s on PRINCE OF WALES COURT BOWLING CLUB, PORTHCAWL We a currently recruiting experienced and novice bowlers. The Club is located on Penylan Avenue and has excellent Bowling and Social facilities. Please contact the Secretary if you are interested in joining. Lyn Guttridge. 01656 772018.

MONDAY A TASTE OF YOGA, PORTHCAWL For all ages and abilities. 1.30-3pm at Stella Maris Catholic Church Hall New Road Porthcawl.For more information contact Angela Rock 07980 936198 or Email: angelarock11@hotmail.com BOOK CLUB, BRIDGEND 2-3.30pm weekly. Read and discuss books and literature in a group. £3 / £1 members. Evergreen Hall, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AD. GLAMORGAN FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY, BRIDGEND BRANCH Meet 3rd Monday of each month at the Len Evans Centre, Aberkenfig. 7pm for 7.30pm. All welcome. www. glamfhs.org.uk Tel: 01656 862762. HATHA YOGA CLASS, PORTHCAWL Mixed ability class, including novices. All are welcome. 7.30-9.00pm at Awel-y-mor Centre, Porthcawl. For more information contact Carol Curtis-Jones, British Wheel of Yoga. Tel: 01656 773266 or Email: carol. yogi@aol.co.uk KENFIG HILL & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR We always maintain a warm welcome to new members who can join us at rehearsals on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7-9pm at the Choral Suite, Greenacres Motel, 111 Heol Fach, North Cornelly, CF33 4LH. More info can be found on facebook at https://www.facebook. com/KHMVC/ on our website at http://www.kenfigwelshmalechoir. org.uk/index.html or contact the secretary Tony Ulberini at tonyulberini@gmail.com Tel: 07866 742452W KEYBRA (YOUNG KEYBOARD FUN) BRIDGEND Group keyboard lessons for 4-9 year olds. Well known songs, taught with games and movement for a fun learning experience. Classes are 4pm - 7pm. Free tasters available. Visit keybra.co.uk MONKEY MUSIC, BRIDGEND & COWBRIDGE Award winning classes for children ages 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. @ Heronston Hotel and Bijou Cowbridge. Other days and venues available. Please book via Emma 01656 649190. Vale.bridgend@ monkeymusic.co.uk www.monkeymusic.com PILATES / YOGA, PORTHCAWL 6.30pm-7.30pm at The Y Centre. Mat required. Flexibility, postural alignment and core strength from 14yrs with Hannah Bowen. Registered Exercise Professional 07886 487853 see Facebook Porthcawl Fitness Classes.

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PORTHCAWL COMMUNITY SINGERS @ Trinity Church Porthcawl 7.15 -9.15. Come and join our friendly group of singers . Tel 01656 784211. PORTHCAWL & CYNFFIG KARATE CLUB Training - Monday & Thursday at Cynffig Comprehensive School Sports Hall 5 - 7pm, First Lesson FREE, Age 5+, Call Chris (6th Dan) 07784 317151. PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS (TERM TIME ONLY) are now running their classes at The Community Sports Hall, Park Ave. Please email me for information on: porthcawl.gymnastics@gmail.com SLIMMING WORLD PORTHCAWL New Venue: Bayside Suite, The HiTide Inn, Porthcawl. 5.30-7.30pm. Tel: Bev 07912 172674. THE SWIM SCHOOL, BRIDGEND Children’s small group & 1:1 lessons at Heronsbridge School Pool. Contact: Anne 01656 772725 or 07920 796637.

TUESDAY ADULT AQUA FIT CLASS, PORTHCAWL Splashland, Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl. Starts 7pm. Classes run school term times only (no classes during school summer holidays). Call Diane 07966 529417. A TASTE OF YOGA, PORTHCAWL For all ages and abilities. 6.30- 8pm at Stella Maris Catholic Church Hall New Road Porthcawl. For more information contact Angela Rock 07980 936198 or Email: angelarock11@hotmail.com FUN ART CLASSES, PORTHCAWL 12.30-2.30pm @the Y Centre. Learn all the skills needed in various mediums. Tel: Derek 07717 948781. HANDBELL RINGING, PORTHCAWL Would you like play handbells? We meet Tuesday and Thursday in Newton Institute Basic music knowledge an advantage plus commitment and rhythm. Would you like to learn?. Call Tim 07749254131. HATHA YOGA CLASS, PORTHCAWL @ the YMCA on John Street, Porthcawl. Mixed ability class, so all levels welcome. 10– 11.30am. For more info contact Michele 07793 544 956 email: michelelambert21@hotmail.com www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk KOREAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL TANG SOO DO @ All Saints Church hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. Martial arts for the whole family. Tiger Tots: 4–6yrs: 6–6.30pm; Dragons: 7–12 yrs 6.30–7.30pm; Adults: 13yrs+: 7.30–8.30pm. Tel 07788 482450 email: porthcawltangsoodo@sky.com Website : www.traditionaltsdfed.org Also on Fridays.

LEARN TO ROCK N ROLL 50’S STYLE, KENFIG HILL @Kenfig Hill Rugby Club, Pisgah Street, CF33 6BU. Dance Lesson 8.15-9pm.Rock n Roll disco til 10.30pm. Entrance £5. contact Frank 07400 080101 or email. franklngfrd@gmail.com First dance lesson free. MONKEY MUSIC PORTHCAWL & BRIDGEND Award winning classes for children ages 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. @ Jump Jam, Bridgend. Other days and venues available. Please book via Emma 01656 649190. Vale. bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk www.monkeymusic.com PORTHCAWL MALE CHOIR Choir Practice between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Arlington Road Church, Porthcawl. New choristers always welcome. Choir available for weddings and Charity events. Website: www.porthcawlmalechoir. co.uk Contact Mal Evans on 07773 622537. ST JOHN AMBULANCE PORTHCAWL We meet at Trinity Church, Porthcawl. Badgers & Cadets 6:00 7:30pm (Ages 5-17). Adults 7:30pm (Ages 16+). Contact 07861 600667 or Email jack.bridger1@porthcawl. sjaw.org.uk TABERNACL MUSIC SOCIETY, BRIDGEND Mixed choir practice, 7-8.45pm @ Tabernacl Chapel, Derwen Rd, Bridgend. New choristers welcome. Contact 01656 665393. www.cor-tabernacl-choir.co.uk

WEDNESDAY COR BRO OGWR, BRIDGEND Mixed choir @ Tabernacl Church, Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–9pm. All welcome. 01656 784180. www.CorBro-Ogwr.com CREATIVE WENDESDAYS, BRIDGEND 2-4 weekly. Try different creative activities such as drawing, painting, textiles, up-cycling and pottery. £3 / £1 members. Evergreen Hall, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AD. JOLLY JOY’S QUIZ NIGHT, PORTHCAWL At The Jolly Sailor Pub, Newton - 9pm every Wednesday. LAWN BOWLS, KENFIG HILL & PYLE ‘Bowled Over’ bowls club meets at the Kenfig Hill and Pyle bowl club at 2.15pm. New members, any age, experienced or novice, ladies and gentlemen are very welcome. Ask for Dave, Richard or Brenda. Also on Friday and Sunday. Call Dave on 01656 749614/ 07500 945752 or Richard 07583 865366. MONKEY MUSIC, BRIDGEND & COWBRIDGE Award winning classes for children ages 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. @ Trinity Church Porthcawl and Bijou Cowbridge. Other days and venues available. Please book via Emma 01656 649190. Vale. bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk www.monkeymusic.com

PORTHCAWL ART SOCIETY We are looking for new members. We meet every Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evenings at the Old Police Station. Gallery open most days 11am to 4pm. Tel: 01656 767611, email: art@porthcawltown. co.uk PORTHCAWL FLORAL ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Interested in becoming a flower arranger? Alternate Wednesdays at Awel-Mor Centre, Porthcawl. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tel: 01656 649585 PORTHCAWL STROKE CLUB From 2pm-4pm at the Masonic Lodge Home, Pen-y-Lan Avenue, Porthcawl. A warm welcome awaits for new members, free taxi transport for the less mobile. Contact Keith and Mary Duggan (01656) 773376. SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS, TONDU @ Tondu Cricket Club 5.15-6.15pm. Contact Marie on 01656 870339 for further information. SLIMMING WORLD, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity Church. 9.30am–11am. Call Bev 07912 172674 YOGA @ PARC SLIP NATURE RESERVE, TONDU Beginners class: 5.45pm till 7pm. Mixed Ability class: 7.15pm till 8.30pm. Contact - Michele on 07793 544 956. For all weekly class listings www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk

THURSDAY BCDP PARA DANCE CLUB, PENCOED BCDP Para Dance Club sessions are adult inclusive dance classes, whatever your ability / disability “Everyone can dance”. During school term time 11:00-13:00 at Pencoed Social Club, Hendre Road, Pencoed, Bridgend. £1.50 per class. Contact Louise Bowman 07971 497439 for details. BRIDGEND MALE CHOIR Choir Practice, 7.30 – 9.30 pm at Oldcastle Primary School, South Street, Bridgend. Contact G Reese T.07773 170373 or www. bridgendmalechoir.co.uk Winners 2014 Llangollen Eisteddfod Male Choir Competition. New choristers and visitors to the area welcome – again contact G Reese or website to arrange. Motto – “Friendship through Music”. BRIDGEND STAMP & POST CARD SOCIETY Why not start a new hobby or revive an old one? Displays, sales, speakers. All levels welcome. 7.30Pm, 2nd and 4th Thursday every month. Gospel Hall, Oddfellows St., Bridgend. Tel Maureen on 01656 653753 for more information.

advertise your club info@seasidenews.co.uk BRIDGEND SUGARCRAFT CLUB 1st Thurs each month 7-9.30pm at Pencoed Welfare Hall, Heol-Y-Groes, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5PE Demonstrations/ workshops and more. All Welcome. £6.00 for visitors who are very welcome. Follow us on Facebook at Bridgend Sugar Craft Club. Contact Lynne bridgendsugarcraftclub@gmail.com

PYLE & PORTHCAWL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING @ St Clare’s School, Newton, Porthcawl CF36 5NR. at 7.15pm. Diverse range of photography related activities. Call Trevor Morris 01656 782603 (secretary@pyle-porthcawl-ps. co.uk), or www.pyle-porthcawl-ps. co.uk

COOLKIDS COMPUTING, PORTHCAWL @ WEST PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL. Creative technology based activities for children! We run classes during term-time, 3.30 - 4.30pm. Contact Sion on 01656 772560 / 07719730779 or email coolkidscomputing@ gmail.com to book your place. We also run evening and weekend ICT and Mathematics tuition classes. Visit our website www. coolkidscomputing.com

SLIMMING WORLD, KENFIG HILL @ Talbot Community Centre, Kenfig Hill. 9.30am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Call Millie - 07765 040006.

HANDBELL RINGING, PORTHCAWL Would you like play handbells? We meet Tuesday and Thursday in Newton Institute Basic music knowledge an advantage plus commitment and rhythm. Would you like to learn?. Call Tim 07749254131. HEADWAY, BRIDGEND Offers support, services and information to brain injury survivors, their families and carers. We meet at 7pm on the first Thursday of every month at Evergreen Hall, Angel Street, Bridgend. For further information please contact headwaybridgend@btinternet.com KEYBRA (YOUNG KEYBOARD FUN) BRIDGEND Group keyboard lessons for 4-9 year olds. Well known songs, taught with games and movement for a fun learning experience. Classes are 4pm - 7pm. Free tasters available. Visit keybra.co.uk MAESTEG CANOE CLUB At Maesteg Swimming Pool 7-9pm. Learn new skills and meet new friends. Junior and Adults of all abilities welcome. No previous experience needed. We are also a Disability Inclusion club. Website: www.maestegcanoeclub.org Contact Em Evans on 07810 151305 or Sharon Thomas on 07882 821114 for more information. MID GLAMORGAN MIXED CHOIR, PENCOED 7:15-9:15pm Rehearsals take place in the Bowl’s Pavilion, Pencoed. We are a friendly choir of mixed ages and abilities. New members warmly welcomed! Contact us on 0786 6810579 or email us at midglamorganmixedchoir@outlook. com MONKEY MUSIC PORTHCAWL & BRIDGEND Award winning classes for children ages 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. @ Jump Jam, Bridgend. Other days and venues available. Please book via Emma 01656 649190. Vale. bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk www.monkeymusic.com

SLIMMING WORLD WITH RACHEL, PORTHCAWL 5:30pm and 7:30pm at The Bayside Room, Hi-Tide, Porthcawl, CF36 5BT. Call 07779 956233. YARNY ARMY, BRIDGEND 10-12 noon, weekly. Join our task force of knitters and crocheters to yarn bomb the town. Beginners welcome. £2 / £1 members. Evergreen Hall, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AD. ZUMBA DANCE FITNESS CLASS, PORTHCAWL 9.45-10.45am @ Awel-y-Mor Community Centre. The fun, low impact, easy to follow Latin based dance fitness class. Beginners welcome. Hannah Bowen Registered Exercise Professional/Official Zumba Instructor 07886 487853

FRIDAY CHARITY COFFEE MORNING AT NOTTAGE CHAPEL 11am until 1pm every Friday at the Old School Room, Ty Canol, Nottage, Porthcawl. We are a friendly group for people of all ages in the community looking for companionship and fellowship in a welcoming, caring environment. Our regular members will ensure that you are made to feel very relaxed, loved and special. Any queries contact Rev Lewis Rees on: 07984 651888 or email nottage. minister@gmail.com COOLKIDS COMPUTING, PORTHCAWL @ NOTTAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Creative technology based activities for children! We run classes during term-time, 3.30 - 4.30pm. Contact Sion on 01656 772560 / 07719 730779 or email coolkidscomputing@ gmail.com to book your place. We also run evening and weekend ICT and Mathematics tuition classes. Visit our website www. coolkidscomputing.com INDOOR TABLE TOP SALE, PORTHCAWL @ Griffin Park. 8am-12midday. Call or text 07778 599616 for a table. RE-OPEN 2ND MARCH 2018.

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KEYBRA (YOUNG KEYBOARD FUN) BRIDGEND Group keyboard lessons for 4-9 year olds. Well known songs, taught with games and movement for a fun learning experience. Classes are 9am - 12pm. Free tasters available. Visit keybra.co.uk TRINITY ART GROUP, PORTHCAWL Trinity Church, John Street, Porthcawl. 10am - 12.30 and 1.30 - 4pm (also see Monday). 16+ all abilities welcome. Professional tutor, Tel Lesley on 01656 772940.

SUNDAY GOOD NEWS KIDS’ CLUB, PORTHCAWL @ The Gospel Hall, Lias Road, Porthcawl ages 3yrs plus. Traditional Bible stories, songs, puzzles and craft activities to challenge and entertain children of all ages and ability. Join us Sundays 11.20 – 12.20, make friends and have fun. Helpers CRB checked. More information: ring Ruth on 786447. MESSY CHURCH This is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Trinity Church between 2 and 4 pm. It is a fun interactive session for children up to 10 years. There are games, art and crafts, messy play, stories, singing and refreshments. All are welcome to attend together with their families. For further information please consult the foyer at Trinity or our website on www. trinitychurchporthcawl.org. PORTHCAWL COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA Rehearsals 6-8pm in Stella Maris Catholic Church Hall, 201 New Rd, Porthcawl, CF36 5BN. £2 weekly subs. Contact rachelyoulten@ hotmail.com / 07812 735145 for more info. 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, PORTHCAWL Age 3+ every Sunday, 11am–12 noon, in the schoolroom opposite the church on the Newton 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!

SATURDAY BORE COFFI/COFFEE MORNING, PORTHCAWL @ Tabernacl New Hall, Fenton Place 10.30am–12pm. 1st Sat of the month. For Welsh learners and Welsh speakers to meet for a chat. A warm welcome to all – croeso cynnes i bawb

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What’s on Wednesday 6th June

Saturday 16th June

FLOWER DEMONSTRATION BY CYNTHIA ST DAVID’S CHURCH LALESTON VILLAGE PRESTON- JONES FETE Porthcawl Floral Arrangement Society at Awel-y-Mor 7.30pm. The title is “Ribbons and Roses.” Everyone welcome. Doors open 6.30pm. Saturday 9th June

HANDBELL RALLY At North Cornelly Community Hall There will be teams playing from across South Wales, Gloucestershire, Devon and Cornwall. It is a free event (voluntary contribution on the door) and ringing will start around 1.15pm and finish about 5.30pm. It has been many years since a rally like this has been held in South Wales and we would love to have as many as possible come along to hear this unique sound. It will be a very informal day with various teams ringing solo pieces as well as all teams taking part in mass ringing of music-this has to be heard to be believed! Free tea and coffee will be available during the day and there will be plenty of seating also there is ample parking room. Please come and support this event, even if you can only just pop in for a short time - maybe you might be inspired to give handbells a try! Further information if needed from Tim on 07749 254131 or thetilts@hotmail.com Saturday 9th June

SUMMER FETE & CRAFT FAIR St Theodore’s Church, Kenfig Hill is holding its Summer Fete and Craft Fair. The fete which takes place in the church and grounds will start at 11.00 a.m. Attractions include Bric a Brac, craft stalls, book, cakes, tombola, games and face painting. A new addition this year is a Memory Table, where people are invited to bring along a photograph, an object or a memory, which tells the story of Kenfig Hill. Free entry, so come and join us as we raise funds to install a new heating system in the church Friday 15th June

SUMMER SERENADE Following its successful Christmas concert, the Broadway Chorus is proud to present a Summer Serenade in support of the VELINDRE CANCER CENTRE. Held at All Saints Church, Porthcawl, the concert features a wide variety of music: popular songs, extracts from musical shows, and light classical pieces. Summer Serenade is at 7.30pm, and the chorus welcomes guests Jenny Weir, who will be performing solo items from the saxophone and clarinet repertoire, and James Evans-Jones, singing much loved songs from well-known shows. Tickets are now available from Ceri Millar, Well Street, Porthcawl, and chorus members or at the door. They cost £8 (adults) and £5 (children). As well as enjoying beautiful music and supporting Velindre Cancer Centre, you will be able to enjoy scones with strawberries and cream by joining the Broadway Chorus for its Summer Serenade.

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Come along and have great day in the grounds of the Blandy Hall, Laleston starting at 12:00. Enjoy the singing of Trelales School Choir, followed by the fun dog show. There will be a BBQ, tombola, craft stalls, books for sale as well as cakes, jewellery and much more, not to mention an opportunity to try your hand at Maypole dancing. Games and a Bouncy Castle will keep the children happy. Tabletop space (bring your own tables) is available at £10 per table. To apply please contact either Liz Thomas on 01656 652845 or via email Elizabeth.nthomas@ btinternet.com or Jane Lewis on 01656 660648 or via email to jane.laleston@icloud.com Thursday 21st June

KITTY’S BLUES & SWING Kitty leads the band on saxophone and vocals backed by her fantastic band of top musicians. Kitty and the band have performed across the UK at festivals and corporate events. Performing a variety of styles especially suitable for dancing, from rock’n’roll to jive, swing, boogie woogie and more! The band love to play requests and have a large catalogue of music from the 20’s to the 00’s that is suitable for all ages and stages of life. Their mission is to make good music and have fun, and they make sure the audience has fun too! So put on your boogie shoes or sit back and relax at this concert, which is part of the Pyle and Kenfig Hill Community festival week. The concert tales place at St Theodore’s Church, Kenfig Hill at 7.00 p.m. Tickets priced £8 available from Theo’s Charity Shop, Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill or telephone 01656 742703. The Arts Council of Wales, ‘Night Out’ scheme, supports this event. Friday 22nd June

KPC YOUTH CHARITY GOLF EVENT At the Grove Golf Club, Porthcawl KPC Youth & Community are holding their 20th Annual Charity Golf. Team entry for teams of 4 is just £160 per team and includes coffee on arrival, golf fees and a buffet meal following the round of golf, and entry into our Golf Prize Competition. Please come along for a great day’s golf and the chance to support a local charity! Sponsorship is also sought for raffle/auction prizes or £50 to sponsor a hole - if you can support us that would be really appreciated. For team entry forms/more details please contact: Alison on 01656 749219 Email: kpcyouth@hotmail.com Friday 22nd June

SOLSTICE REUNION GIG 7pm at Porthcawl Rugby Club The Summer Solstice is coming and a day later the Lepton Shoddy will gather again for one night after many years apart for a long-rumoured reunion gig. Old and new tunes will be played, and crazy dudes will come out to play and party... all for the joy of magic music vibrations, to raise some money for local charity Sustainable Wales, and to have a right laugh! If you were there 25 years ago you might remember the feedback, smoke-machines, tie-dyed shadow-making, kaleidoscopic lazers,

promote your event info@seasidenews.co.uk giant stage mushrooms, abandoned rules. If you never saw the Shoddy (because they were also a collection of elusive travellers) then this will be a one-night-only chance to lift a lid on their underground space-punkrock ... and watch out for the didgereedoos! Tickets £5.50 online at Eventbrite and Facebook. Search: Lepton Shoddy Reunion Gig www.facebook.com/pg/ sustainablewales/events/ Saturday 23rd June

THE BIG TODDLE 2018 Porthcawl Seafront Following last year’s success, we are so excited to announce 2018’s Big Toddle in Porthcawl in aid of Barnardo’s! Last June around 200 of us toddled along the seafront with our little ones, raising a fantastic £2750! There will be balloons, face painting and some special guests along the way! If you and your little champions would like to join us and make this year extra special, please contact me on

Facebook (Celyn Astro) or text me on 07540 522400. To all Porthcawl residents, when you see us give us a huge wave! We can’t wait to see you all there…

Saturday 23rd June

ANNUAL TY ELIS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY At the Band Stand in John Street, Porthcawl With a bucket collection around and about in Porthcawl. If you are free for a few hours to help with the collection please contact Sian or Sue on 01656 786486. Once again, a huge thank you to all the Friends of Ty Elis and the community who generously donate to our charity. Saturday 23rd June

FRIENDS of TY ELIS AWARENESS DAY 9am- 3pm at the Band Stand, John Street, Porthcawl. Meet the FRIENDS of TY ELIS and find out more about our charity.

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Sport reports PEN-Y-BONT LIFEGUARDS

Following a successful 50th year, the Club won Welsh Super Club 2017. This is awarded to the club with the highest accumulated points for all National Championships. 2018 has started successfully with the club aggregately winning the Welsh Pool Championships. The British Pool Championships were next and are a lot more competitive, with teams competing from all over the UK. Nippers managed an amazing 16th place, with a team of only 25 compared to other teams with 50+, youth 7th, seniors 3rd and masters 2nd. The overall medal haul was 29 golds, 24 silvers and 21 bronze. There were also 5 British Records broken by club members. By the time you’re reading this, the beach season will be well and truly underway in preparation for a season of rankings, carnivals and ocean championships. The club is actively looking for new members aged 7+, and new this season we are starting a Sandhopper section for children aged 5-7 years. The Sandhoppers aim is to start beach safety awareness and experience ahead of joining Nippers. For more information about the club and joining, please visit our newly improved website at www.penybontslsc.org.uk

PORTHCAWL RUGBY ROLLERCOASTER “Oh what a game” is not a remix of the 1975 Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons hit but it is the most popular comment heard in and around Porthcawl over this past few weeks. It relates to the extraordinary performance of the Porthcawl Rugby Club and especially Richard Hnyda and his incredible team that won the WRU National Bowl final in Cardiff 33-31pts. It quickly became a master class on how the game should be played and was arguably the best rugby game ever seen at the Principality Stadium. It was not a walkover for the “Seaweeds” as Pembroke were worthy opponents who played some amazing rugby and could have won the match. But it was Porthcawl’s day and the players and the club represented everything that is good in Welsh rugby and made local supporters and the town very proud. On behalf of the Porthcawl’s (over 50’s) Shout Forum and all older residents overlooked for a first team place, we would like to congratulate the team and the club for an inspired and unforgettable performance. Also a Thank You to Seaside News contributor, Paul Fielding who brought the game back to life with his excellent coverage in local newspapers. Gary Victor Porthcawl Shout Forum

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PORTHCAWL TOWN MINIS & JUNIORS UPDATE

We had a great end to the Football Season with our U12’s winning their Second Cup, great work Gavin, Simon and the boys! Not to forget a great bunch of parents who have stood in the rain, wind and snow to cheer their children on!! Our U16’s hosted a touring side from Trinant JFC which resulted in them ending their Season on a high! Some of our Mini teams have been attending Football Festivals around South Wales, from as far afield as Llandeilo to Merthyr. A great opportunity for them to hone their football skills with a variety of teams they don’t usually get to play against. I’ve been lucky to attend a few of our team’s presentation evenings and what has been great to see is the camaraderie amongst the players, coaches and parents. We’re looking forward to seeing this positivity continue next Season. If you’re up at Rest Bay on Sunday June 10th, don’t forget we’ll be holding our Annual Porthcawl town Athletic Minis and Juniors Football Festival! Hope to see you there!! Michelle Mitchell Secretary Porthcawl Town Minis and Juniors

PORTHCAWL RFC UNDER 10S

Porthcawl U10s finished off an enjoyable season with a great win over Treherbert U10s. Coaches Gareth Mahoney and Christian Lambert would like to thank the players for their hard work and commitment throughout the season, also to the parents for their continued support and look forward to next season. The game itself was filmed by Japanese T.V. who were making a documentary on grass roots rugby and were pleased with such a great game played in good spirit.

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PORTHCAWL RUNNERS CELEBRATE MEMORABLE YEAR Porthcawl Runners celebrated a memorable year at their AGM and awards night held at the Hi-Tide. The awards were as follows: Male champion: Dave Bennett; Female champion: Deb Goule; Most improved male: Alun Williams; Most improved female: Mandy Dumagnee; Parkrun male: Mark James; Parkrun female: Sue Thomas; Chairman’s award: Kerry DareEdwards; Runners’ runner: Louise Mordue; Clubman: Steve Picton; Clubwoman: Lindsey Kale. As well as individual recognition for some outstanding running, the club’s continued team success in both the West Glamorgan Cross Country League and the Bridgend County Running League was noted. Both the men and women’s teams only narrowly missed out on promotion to Division One in the West Glam, while the men finished as the highest-ranked Bridgend club in the area. And in the BCRL the club set a new competitor event entry record of 47, shattering the previous best of 26. Other awards. West Glam – Completed all events: Deb Goule (top woman), Geraint Lewis (top man), Will Edwards. BCRL – Top three, men: Dave Bennett, Geraint Lewis, Will Edwards; Top three, women: Romana Maine, Gabriella Booth, Deb Goule. Completed all BRCL events: Andy Breeze, Karen Phillips, Daniela Jones, Hywel Dafydd, Geraint Lewis, Romana Maine, Claire Godfrey and Rob Bennett.

WE KEEP A WELCOME AT THIS SEASIDE

and those who want to try something new. This is a great opportunity to spend time in the fresh air with a friendly group of ladies. There is an abundance of health giving ozone and a good dose of refreshing company beside the bracing coastline of Porthcawl. Don’t be shy, just come along or contact the Chair- Joy Morse on 01656 658452/ 07989 864083 or Secretary Ilona Walters on 02920 830561/ 07969 954658. A warm welcome awaits you.

Deadline date for the July 2018 issue: Friday 15th June

SPONSORS WANTED Rest Bay Surf Lifesaving Club is a voluntary organisation and we need sponsors/donations for the up keep of the facilities at Rest Bay. These donations are vital for purchasing and up keep of vital equipment to train the children. If your business would be willing to help please get in touch with us at: mjrichards323@hotmail.com Melanie Taylor Rest Bay SLSC

REST BAY LIFEGUARD CLUB

The new season has started at Grifffin Park Bowling Green. Porthcawl Ladies Bowls Club invite ladies of all ages to come along to join practice sessions on a Saturday Morning at 10-30 a.m. (we also meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for matches and practice sessions) A very warm welcome is extended to both established bowlers seaside news | 57

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