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Blind Cyclist Raising Cash For Guide Dogs Tommie’s Trek Cymru Dear Editor, Dear Editor, A blind cyclist is embarking on the ride of his life to raise cash for Guide Dogs Cymru. Keith Barrett, owner of guide dog Lena, will cycle a tandem from Paris to Swansea this July with Andy Harries, a fellow member of the Ogmore Valley Wheelers.

The ride starts at the Eiffel Tower and covers 320 miles in four days.

Keith, a piano tuner from Corntown, said: “I used to be quite serious about cycling in my youth, but took a break for 20 years due to family, children and a lack of front riders.”

“This event is not just about the distance, but the terrain. Cycling 40 miles over hills is as tiring as 100 miles on the flat. I have complete respect for Andy, who is used to doing long mileage and trains for triathlon most days.”

Andy, who works in a pharmacy, said: “I’m glad to be doing this for Guide Dogs, as they bring so many benefits and yet receive no government funding.

When I’m piloting the tandem, I try to describe what is ahead as we go along, but it’s between gasps because Keith pushes hard!

We’ll take care on French roundabouts.”

To sponsor, email keith@barrettpianos.co.uk Deborah Rees Communications Officer Guide Dogs Cymru

On 28th August 2014, the day after his second birthday, Thomas ‘Tommie’ Smith was diagnosed with a malignant tumour. He underwent six rounds of intense chemotheraphy at the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital, Cardiff and a major spinal operation at Bristol’s Children’s Hospital.

Throughout his treatment Tommie and his family received invaluable support from LATCH, the Welsh children’s cancer charity. LATCH provided a variety of services during this difficult time, from temporary accommodation at the hospital, to social workers and support workers to help with financial and practical assistance. LATCH also supplies the Paediatric Oncology ward with essential medical equipment. In return we’d like to raise money for LATCH so other families can benefit from similar support, help and advice.

Friend and neighbour, Deb Goule has volunteered to help raise money for LATCH in Tommie’s name. During ‘Tommie’s Trek’ Deb will cycle 364 miles and climb 9397ft up Snowdonia, Cader idris and Pen-y-Fan from 23rd to 25th May 2015.

Those wishing to donate money can either use a JustGiving page ‘Tommie’s Trek’’, or an open Facebook group under the same name. We have already received donations of £1695, but would like to raise a lot more for this amazing charity.

Sue Smith

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Letters Refreshing Porthcawl Dear Editor, More pictures you might care to use, showing Porthcawl clean white and blue waiting to refresh the visitors. That brings a thought to mind – how about taking a leaf out of the West Country book.

Recently I’ve visited the other side of the estuary and note palms – suggesting a climate warmer than it is. Driving down from the Nottage roundabout to the Portway I note that the land between the carriage ways would benefit from exactly that same image, a few Palm trees at that end would suggest to visitors that they’re entering a holiday town and if we are thinking of an entrance I note that the verges on both sides of the road are broad enough to take a few Forsythia, which in April would give a great sense of colour, gleaming yellow does suggest sunshine. I wonder what your readers would think of that. Just some ideas…

Keith Thomas, Porthcawl

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Dear Editor, Everyone living with a terminal illness should have access to high quality care and support. Marie Curie want people to be able to get the most from the time they have left. The charity is for those with any terminal illness and their families.

Over 140 Marie Curie Nurses work in Wales, caring for around 2,300 terminally ill people in their homes each year. They work night and day, providing hands-on care and vital emotional support. The Hospice in Penarth provides specialist round-theclock care plus outpatient services. Marie Curie also provides practical information and guidance, support from trained volunteers and leads medical research at their Palliative Care Research Centre in Cardiff.

Could you host or attend a Blooming Great Tea Party between 20 and 29 June to raise funds for Marie Curie? At your house, a friend’s house or anywhere you like. Sign up at www.mariecurie. org.uk/teatime and download useful material like posters and bunting or contact the West Wales fundraising office for advice on 01554 759071 or westwalesfundraising@mariecurie.org.uk.

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Night In For Macmillan Dear Editior, I am writing to ask your readers to have a Night In for Macmillan this May. Macmillan’s Night In is simply about having friends round for a catch up, a laugh and something to eat and drink. There’s no 2am taxi to find and no queue at the bar – instead Macmillan wants you to enjoy some quality time in with your favourite people.

Last year, our supporters across the UK raised an amazing £2m by hosting a Night In. This year, we’re appealing for people across Wales to sign up to host their own Night In and help us to raise even more to support people affected by cancer.

Night In is a fun, hassle-free way to help raise money for Macmillan and ensure no one faces cancer alone. It’s simple to arrange and, best of all, you get to have a good time with friends while supporting Macmillan. We’ll even make sure you get a Night In kit to get the night off to a great start.

There are a million reasons for a Night In this May. To make a difference, simply register your interest at http://nightin.org. uk, wait for your free Night In kit and ask your friends to donate whatever they can afford to your Night In. For information or support from Macmillan, call us free on 0808 808 00 00 (Monday to Friday, 9am–8pm) or visit macmillan.org. uk.

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SCHOOLS Porthcawl Comprehensive School Lavender Walk

Recently, 120 Porthcawl Comprehensive pupils and staff completed a walk from Candleston, near Merthyr Mawr to the Prince of Wales at Ton Kenfig raising funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK. The walk was organised by Assistant Head Boy Richard Price and his fellow Head Team members. Sadly, Richard recently lost his mother, Sian Smith to the disease after a very brave fight. He called it the “Lavender Walk” because it was her favourite flower, her favourite colour and also because of its strong connotations with the charity Pancreatic Cancer UK. About 100 pupils supported their friend, walking with him the 10-12 miles, collecting money as they went. They were joined by many teachers, staff and friends who also wanted to show their support. Walkers briefly stopped for refreshments kindly provided at the Hi-Tide and continued along the coast and on to the Prince of Wales. Here, as well as being treated to an extremely warm welcome, the group were rewarded with an abundance of sandwiches which everyone was more than ready for! PD Travel from Pyle even donated their fare - which was incredibly charitable of them.

The “Lavender Walk” raised over £1600 for Pancreatic Cancer UK and funds are still coming in. Thank you to everyone who donated so generously!

Andrew Slade Head Teacher

Cynffig Comprehensive News Hello again. The run-up to the Easter holidays proved to be as action-packed as ever. The Grand Final of Cynffig’s Got Talent once again played to an audience of proud parents and families, and showcased the sheer diversity of what our students can do. It revealed, too, new musical stars in winner Katelyn Evans and runner-up Callum Kinsey, whose voices amazed judges and audience alike, and a simply extraordinary gymnast in Emily Seyerle. Their talents will surely see them lead school concerts and sporting events for some years to come.

Of course, we are a school that is determined to be the best at everything we undertake. Anyone who imagines that the Easter holidays might be a time of rest would be amazed at the academic work, which continued during those two weeks. Our teachers, as always, demonstrated the tremendous dedication and willingness to support students, which is so often commented on by pupils, parents and visitors. They were here, day after day, running revision sessions, providing resources and even through their holidays continuing to demonstrate their belief in our young people. To them, and to the Year 11, 12 and 13 students who worked with them – thank you.

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Pil Primary News Year 2 pupils took part in a Mock Wedding celebration on Wednesday 25th March at Pisgah Chapel. This was part of their topic work on Happiness. They took an active role in planning the day from the Chapel service to the reception in the school hall. They sang hymns, recited a love poem, gave speeches and performed a class first dance to Uptown Funk. A big thank you to Reverend Grabham, Singleton Executive cars and Wedding Belles for their support and contribution. It was a truly memorable event for both pupils and parents.

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Guide Dog Puppy Yaron, together with puppy walker Norah Clarke, visited the Brownies group in Nottage to meet the children who are taking part in their animal care badge. It was obvious everyone enjoyed the visit and Yaron loved all the attention he got.

Since the visit Brownies decided to take part in fundraising events with proceeds going to Guide Dogs.

The Brownies took part in various chores around their homes, which included: cleaning cars, baking, tidying around the house, washing up and planting seeds.

Norah and Yaron returned to Nottage Brownies recently to accept a cheque for £63.10.

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SCHOOLS Brynteg Comprehensive School News

Porthcawl Primary News

This year Brynteg had two Year 12 EESW (Engineering Education Scheme Wales) teams working with Spectrum Technologies.

Recently, both groups attended the Celtic Manor for the 25th Anniversary of the EESW coinciding with the 25th year of Brynteg’s involvement in the scheme.

The successful teams were excellent ambassadors for the school and were highly commended by both Carwyn Jones and Julie Williams CBE (Chief Scientific Advisor for Wales) and their hard work paid dividends when the girls’ team was awarded ‘Best presentation of the Chosen solution’ (sponsored by RWE).

The boys team were awarded the ‘Best Engineering Design’ (sponsored by Murco). Each prize was worth £500 with each pupil receiving £50 each. The school was also awarded a ‘Gold’ certificate recognising Brynteg’s commitment to the scheme.

40 students attended the ‘Science in Health’ live event in Cardiff University. All found the visit informative and helped some students decide on possible future career paths.

Another 700 pupils entered a global chemistry online competition. The pupils were very enthusiastic and highly competitive.

The Senior Netball team won this year’s President’s Cup and the Year 9 Rugby 7’s were crowned 2015 Bishopston 7’s Cup Champions. More rugby results next issue.

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The sun is shining and the summer term is finally here! We have lots of exciting events to look forward to this term. Firstly we are really happy to be once again involved in the ‘Smile’ project.

The project is run by Bridgend College and this year’s theme is linked to our school motto ‘Believing is achieving’. We have already written and recorded our song and are in the middle of writing the script for our film. We hope to repeat last year’s success which saw our song ‘Bee Generation’ made into a single!

We also have started auditions and rehearsals for our end of year production.

We have a lot to live up to after the incredible performances of the last few years so we are starting early!

Finally we would like to congratulate our Formula 1 in schools team. The team did an incredible job and impressed many people with their presentations, pit lane display and portfolio. Even the First Minister Carwyn Jones AM spent time looking through our display! This year we won ‘Best team image’ and were presented our trophy by the BBC news reader Rebecca John. For photos of the day and much more check out our Twitter page.

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Porthcawl Pupils Show They Are Shopper Savvy I’d like to congratulate the team of pupils from Porthcawl Comprehensive who recently won a major regional consumer rights competition in Cardiff. Year 12 students Jack Bridger, Matthew Dang, Nathaniel King and Felicity Williamson-Sarll defeated eight schools from around Wales to be crowned Young Consumers of the Year 2015 at the Welsh final.

They’ll now go forward to the UK final which will take place in London next month, and their success means that Bridgend County Borough is being represented at this stage of the competition for the fourth year running. Co-ordinated by the Trading Standards Institute, Young Consumer of the Year sees teams from UK secondary schools compete against each other in a University Challenge-style quiz - which includes questions on consumer and legal affairs, social responsibility and credit and finance.

The competition is designed to help make young people more aware of important consumer and financial issues, and Bridgend County Borough Council’s Trading Standards service will now work closely with the Porthcawl Comprehensive team to prepare them for the UK final where they will face regional winners from England and Scotland.

I’m sure that readers will join me in wishing the Porthcawl team the very best of luck for the final.

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We are proud of Charlie Murphy, Sam Matthews, Matthew Walker, Ellie Stimson and Skarlette McArthur, they represented our school at the regional Urdd Eisteddfod in Maesteg. Matthew and Ellie qualified to perform at County Level in Porthcawl, and Ellie is now off to the Nationals in Caerphilly! Congratulations to Leah-Marie Carey and Lewis Evans who entered a literary event in Pyle Library and came second! We have had some interesting events this term, with Glenda Llwyd performing on her harp, and a theatre group brought us ‘Tales of Wales’, acting out legends, including The Rebecca Riots.

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SCHOOLS Nottage Primary News

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After the Easter break, filled with some glorious weather, we all returned to school full of enthusiasm for the summer term.

We welcome to our staff two new teachers – Miss Mikaela Davies and Miss Hannah-Marie Grant, who will work in the Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 respectively. I’m sure they will enjoy their time at Nottage.

We are delighted that our Rising 3s have settled into the Tiddler’s way of life so well and their outdoor adventures will really take off in the fine weather of the next few months.

Once again, we were the hosts for the cluster jazz workshop as part of the Porthcawl Jazz Festival. ‘Groove On’ led the workshop, which involved over a hundred pupils making moody, dulcet tones – on their instruments I may add!

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Newton Primary School Some children in Year 5 and 6 have been taking part in Premier League Reading Stars Cymru. This is a programme that has been created by the National Literacy Trust in partnership with the Premier League.

In a recent lesson ‘fixture’ the children were fortunate to have a visit from footballer Craig Bellamy who spoke to the children about the importance of reading and learning in school. He gave the children an inspiring talk about always aiming high in all aspects of school, life and football!

Years 5 and 6 have really been enjoying their creative sessions with the unique iPad app called FEED. We have been working with the app developers to create digital soundscapes as part of our ‘Technotastic’ topic. The final mixes will be available on CD. Our Nursery pupils have been learning about springtime and new life. How amazing to have some parents bring in their three day old chicks for us to look at and hold, we have had the chicks return to visit us a few weeks later, we couldn’t believe how much they had grown!

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The build up to the Easter holidays was a busy time at St. Clare’s School with a number of trips, sporting fixtures and charity events. A particular favourite for pupils was ‘Onesie Day’ which was organised to raise money for the Sandville Self-Help Centre in Porthcawl. Everyone loved the opportunity to come to school in their cosy onesies and pyjamas for such a brilliant, local cause.

Our Interact Club also arranged an Easter Egg appeal and asked for donations of chocolate eggs and small gifts to donate to children at Ty Hafan. We had an amazing response and filled the entire school minibus with chocolate eggs and cuddly toys. The Interact Club then visited Ty Hafan to deliver the donations in person. Thank you to everyone for such generosity!

The summer term is now well underway and pupils in the Senior School are making the final preparations for their GCSE and A Level exams. Everyone is looking forward to the end of year trip to Barcelona, which will be the perfect reward after these months of hard work for our Year 11 and Year 13 students. We wish everyone sitting their summer exams the best of luck.

On Friday 15th May the grounds of St. Clare’s will be open for some very special visitors for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic. If you have a child or grandchild aged 8 or below we would love you to join us for an afternoon picnicking on delicious food and bouncing on the bouncy castle. For tickets please telephone (01656) 789966.

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St. Clare’s School Newton CF36 5NR Porthcawl 01656 789966 St. Clare’s School is a co-educational, non-selective independent school for children aged 2½ - 18 years. The school stands in beautiful and spacious grounds, in the picturesque village of Newton, near Porthcawl. The school runs two safe and reliable minibus services which collect and drop off pupils living in Llantwit Major, Cowbridge, Coity, Port Talbot and Neath as well as various pick up points throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.

St. Clare’s provides a return to traditional old fashioned values and standards in a modern setting.

Pupils throughout the school have access to iPads, and an Apple Mac suite is available for pupils in the Senior School. Contemporary GCSE and A Level subjects such as Graphic Design, Computer Science and Psychology are offered alongside more traditional subjects such as History, Music, French and Spanish. An official Estyn Inspection in June 2014 rated the Nursery at St. Clare’s as “Excellent,” which is the highest grade that can be awarded. The official inspection found the standard of teaching and learning in the Nursery to be excellent, and highlighted many strengths of the care provided to children. St. Clare’s School also boasts some outstanding examination results both at A Level and GCSE. In August 2014, staff and students celebrated the best A Level Results in 9 years, with a 100% pass rate.

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News Be The Eyes, Ears And Paws Of The Community A new scheme was launched in Porthcawl recently which is encouraging dog owners to help tackle anti-social behaviour in the area by acting as the eyes, ears and paws of the local community.

South Wales Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue and Bridgend County Borough Council have teamed up for Paws On Patrol, a new initiative that asks members of the public who come across criminal or anti-social behaviour while walking their pets not to intervene, but to simply report and help gather evidence.

I think this is a great idea as dog walkers often visit parts of the county borough that are harder to reach, out of the public eye and more vulnerable to the effects of anti-social behaviour such as vandalism, fly-tipping, fire-setting and more.

Because dogs are so perceptive, they may see or hear something that is out of place and help alert their owners to any suspicious activities, so we are also encouraging owners to be more aware of their pet’s behaviour while out walking, too.

We all have a role to play in looking after our community, so don’t forget that anyone can report suspicious behaviour at any time by calling the police on 101.

Councillor Mel Nott OBE Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council Tel 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

Cuts To Local Further Education Colleges Will Undermine Skills Agenda Recent announcements of severe cuts to courses and compulsory redundancies for staff in further education colleges will undermine the Welsh Government’s own skills agenda and leave many people with fewer employment options.

Bridgend College has recently announced that it has a shortfall of £3 million next year, which could mean staff redundancies and the loss of courses. They are working to minimise the impact of the loss of income.

The Welsh Government decision to slash funding for FE College part-time courses across Wales by 50% cannot help but have a negative impact upon skills provision and therefore upon local businesses.

Employers are looking for a skilled and work-ready workforce.

That is something that Further Education can provide. These Welsh Government cuts are hitting a sector that is doing the most to enable people in work to increase their skills, and to enable people seeking to return to work to obtain the up-to-date knowledge they need to get a job.

The economic wellbeing of our area depends upon life-long learning. Our FE Colleges are major providers of this learning to young and old alike. Cutting the funding for part-time courses, and the talented and dedicated workers who provide them makes no sense.

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Porthcawl Town Council News The Annual Meeting of Porthcawl Town Council will be taking place on Thursday 14th May at 7.00pm at the Town Council Chamber, 24 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. The Town Council welcomes all members of the public to attend the meeting.

The meeting includes the inauguration of the new Town Mayor, the election of a Deputy Mayor and the setting up of the Committees for the new Council year. For more information please contact the Town Council office on 01656 782215 or visit www.porthcawltowncouncil.co.uk.

Don’t forget entries are still being accepted for this year’s Photographic Competition. There is a chance to win a cash prize of up to £200! Images must be of Porthcawl or the surrounding area (within 5 miles) and must be submitted electronically for entry. It is free to enter. Visit: www.promotingporthcawl.com for further details. The closing date is 1st July 2015 – happy snapping!

Porthcawl Town Council is continuing with its programme of dropped kerbs, again allocating a sum of £7,500 for the initiative within Porthcawl for 2015-2016. For further details contact your local Town Councillor.

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Nottage/ Rest Bay PACT News At the latest PACT meeting held on March 3rd the following issues were discussed and taken forward as priorities for the next eight weeks.

Burglaries Due to a recent spate in burglaries patrols have increased in the area and enquiries are continuing.

Speeding - West Road, Fulmar Road and West Park Drive.

Speed checks have been carried out at the above locations by the neighbourhood policing team and the results will be made available at the next PACT meeting. Also the GoSafe van has been positioned in Fulmar Road over the last month.

Parking - Westfield Crescent.

If you have any concerns where you live and would like it discussed and taken forward as a priority then please don’t hesitate and attend the next PACT meeting. The next meeting to be held is on Tuesday May 5th at Nottage Scout Hall at 8pm.

Incidents & Crime - 15th March to 15th April.

Anti-Social Behaviour – There were three calls in the Rest Bay area. The Neighbourhood team are carrying out enquiries to trace the culprits.

Burglary - There was one reported in the Nottgae area and Police are currently investigating.

Criminal Damage - There was one report of criminal damage to the training facility at Locks Lane. The Police are working with the club to address the issue.

Theft from/of motor vehicle - There were no reports of vehicle crime in the area.

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How to choose a letting agent…

You need to feel secure in the knowledge that your investment is in safe hands. Matthew Rich, the new Lettings Valuer in the Porthcawl branch offers his advice on choosing a letting agent. Matthew has a wealth of experience, having previously managed a lettings team in Cardiff successfully for several years.

1. Is the agent regulated by ARLA, NAEA, NALS or RICS? At Peter Alan we are regulated by ARLA and NAEA, in fact our Head of Lettings has recently been appointed as the South Wales ARLA Representative. ARLA self-regulates letting agents to ensure that you are provided with the highest levels of customer service and that your property is handled safely and with care.

2. Does the agent offer a rent guarantee scheme? Our unique and highly regarded rental guarantee scheme ‘PayProtect’ is a market leading initiative offered to landlords of properties we manage. PayProtect is exclusive to Peter Alan and it gives you the security and peace of mind that your rent will be paid on time. PayProtect includes legal expenses cover should you need to repossess the property. Once possession is granted, we will pay 75% of the monthly rent to you until a new tenant is found (up to a max. of 2 months.)

3. How long have they been trading? We have 50 years of experience in the property industry, giving you the peace of mind of using a reputable company. We work hard to continue our ethos of the company as set in 1965, we are proud to be a company that still provides service with a personal touch.

4. Are they a member of an appropriate redress scheme such as The Property Ombudsman (TPO)? At Peter Alan we are a member of the TPO and we have also signed up to an additional Code of Practice, which means we are are required to provide additional consumer protection that goes beyond that required by law.

5. What fees are the agent offering? Price is important but find out what is included. It’s easy to advertise low fees, but does this include everything you would expect from the lettings service? For example, many agents charge extra for the completion of inventories or the protection of tenants deposits.

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News Restoration Scheme Another Step In Porthcawl’s Regeneration The restoration of the Pilot Lookout Tower, Customs House and other properties around the harbour will complement the exciting work planned for the nearby Jennings Building and is another important step in Porthcawl’s overall regeneration.

The Townscape Heritage Initiative is all about the repair and restoration of historic buildings that are deteriorating, regardless of their ownership, and bringing them back into use. We are extremely proud of our heritage, and the Porthcawl THI scheme is initially focusing on a group of significant buildings around the harbour and square that were identified in the bid for funding. Specialist contractors with experience of working on listed buildings will be required and, wherever possible, local companies will be used. For example, Maesteg firm Stafford Construction are working on the restoration of Customs House and the Pilot Lookout Tower. As well as undertaking conservation work to these buildings, we’re looking to find new uses for them too, and it has been confirmed that the Pilot Lookout Tower is to transfer from the council to the National Coastwatch Institution, who will operate a voluntary coast watch service. That’s exactly what we want to see, and hope to announce further new uses for other buildings soon.

Councillor Charles Smith Cabinet Member for Strategic Change BCBC Tel 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

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What’s The Future Of Parc Slip?

There is great anxiety in the communities of Kenfig Hill, Pyle and Cefn Cribwr about what will happen to the old Parc Slip opencast mine.

Nothing has been done to restore the site since coaling stopped in 2008. And the massive void there has filled with water, up to 40 metres in depth.

A public meeting in Kenfig Hill was attended by over 100 local people and their views were clear. They do not want any more coaling, they do not want the void retained as a sort of water feature and do not want any houses built there.

What they do want is for this land to be restored to the natural landscape that existed before the opencast ripped its way through.

The cost of restoring the site is put at £70m but there is just £5.7m in the pot. How are we to find a solution that is acceptable but also affordable?

I have set up a meeting with Celtic Energy chiefs and hope to explore the options that are being put forward - such as they are.

There has to be a way forward or the area will be blighted for decades more.

Byron Davies Welsh Conservative Regional AM for South Wales West

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Four main reasons are quoted in ‘The U3A Story’ to justify its creation. Firstly, people living longer than ever before. Secondly, people not just living longer, but also living healthier lives, and keeping their mental and physical abilities longer.

Lastly the way we now think about ourselves with greater expectations than ever before. If you have access to a computer you can easily obtain more information by typing ‘Porthcawl U3A’ into ‘Google’. At the simple click of a button you will discover what Porthcawl U3A is all about. You will also find a ‘You Tube’ access point, which will allow you to observe group activities including our Craft, Movement to Music, Walking and even Table Tennis recreational groups. Several of our monthly talks held at the Hi Tide are also recorded. Make no mistake, Porthcawl U3A is essentially a ‘for fun’ organisation that always seeks to satify its members wishes and at the cost of £35 annual fee there could not be a better investment. No one need feel lonely or isolated if they become members of Porthcawl U3A where all are always made welcome.

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What great weather we had over Easter – let’s hope this month brings more of the same! We have been busy as usual planning activities for the year ahead. Our lunch club met at Beales always a popular destination. Another competitive games afternoon was enjoyed and the literary group discussed the work of the Dorset poet Thomas Hardy. A Pavilion lunch time drama was again attended by a keen group. As we get older we don’t always like turning out in the evening so these lunch time plays are appreciated. At each guild meeting we have a table with a large selection of cards made by our craft group making money for the guild.

Our April speaker Rev. Clive Williams was a welcome return visitor. He gave us a most interesting presentation on J.S.Bach in his amusing and inimitable way illustrated on the piano. We were amazed to hear that Bach had twenty children by two wives!!

This months meeting is on May 13th 2.00p.m. at All Saints Church Hall when Mr. Alan Badington will be “Lost For Words”. That sounds intriguing so do come along to join us. Tel. 772157 for information.

Dorothy Thomas

Through Christian Eyes Jesus preached, “The time is fulfilled, the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe the Good News” (Mark 1 v 15). This message is simply this: When Jesus came 2000 years ago it was the fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies that said a King would come who would destroy the works of the kingdom of darkness and set people free from it’s power. The power of death would be one of those works. Jesus came to set people free and offer them eternal life! As he did then so he does now - he calls people to repent and believe. This means to turn to him and to put our trust in him as the King that God sent.

Jesus is King of the whole universe and everything in it. Through his conquering of death in his resurrection he is now the Lord.

We will do well to get to know Jesus personally so we can also experience the gift of eternal life - and also the wonderful blessings that it can bring into our lives now!

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News From The Talbot It’s that time of year again when daffodils are blooming, evenings are getting lighter and membership of the Talbot is due for renewal! You will be pleased to know that we are not increasing our costs this year, so the membership remains at £5.00 per person, and lunches will still be £4.50 (although members will be charged £4.00) which will include a main course, dessert, and coffee or tea served to your table. An example of our lunch menu is a beef dinner OR beef curry, rice and chips AND Manchester tart & cream, coffee or tea – all for £4.00! Non-members will be obliged to pay an extra 50p for lunches, bingo sessions and £1.00 extra for various theatre and day trips we arrange. Why not visit our web site www.talbotcc. co.uk and view our menu for the month.

Refurbishment at the Rees Centre, our recently acquired building, is moving forward. A new office, named the Cynffig Office is an office with a view – our walled garden. The bulbs we planted last autumn are now in flower, and are a sight to be seen.

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FEATURES Samtampa Memories

Early afternoon on the 23rd of April 1947 the Liberty ship Samtampa began its Bristol Channel passage to Newport unaware that fate was about to overwhelm it. The big 7,200 ton vessel with a 2,500 HP engine and a crew of 39 was struggling against a freak storm that had become a hurricane and they decided to ‘heave-to’ and drop both anchors in the lee of the North Devon coast.

Tragically it was no match for such a cruel sea and the vessel was forced across the channel and broken into three pieces on the rocks at Sker Point. The Mumbles lifeboat in an heroic rescue attempt suffered the same fate and all 47 seamen were lost.

To inspire future generations and perpetuate the incredible courage and valour of Porthcawl’s ‘Secret Tragedy’, Porthcawl Shout Forum is working in partnership with BCBC to provide a suitable memorial overlooking the sea on the eastern promenade.

A meeting at the Prince of Wales, Kenfig is being planned for people who remember the disaster and ITV are interested in recording their memories for the National Film Library in Aberystwyth.

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Life With Porthcawl Lions

With a successful coffee morning behind them, members of Porthcawl Lions Club are busy preparing for the annual May Fayre at All Saints church on Bank Holiday Monday (May 4th).

This year will be it will be better than ever with music from a ukulele band and rock club, exotic animals, dog show and a Tae Kwon Do demonstration, as well as games, stalls and refreshments.

And there is still time for teams of four to enter the Porthcawl Lions annual golf competition at the Grove Golf Club on Friday 5th June. This year all profits are to be equally divided between prostate cancer and ovarian cancer so male, female and mixed teams are welcome. If you are not a golfer, or cannot make the day but still want to support the charities you or your business, could always sponsor a hole for £50.

The Vintage Fair takes place at Porthcawl Rugby club in August, but more details in the near future.

There have been a lot of enquiries about the popular car boot sales. Talks are ongoing and things are looking promising, but at present there is nothing definite to report, but keep watching for good news soon.

For more information about these and other Lions’ events visit Porthcawl Lions website porthcawllions.org John Cosson

Massive Black Hole Discovered At Cosmic Dawn Scientists have discovered the brightest quasar in the early Universe, powered by the most massive black hole yet known from that time. The discovery of the quasar, named SDSS J0100+2802, marks an important step in understanding how quasars, the most powerful objects in the Universe, have evolved from the earliest epoch, ‘only’ 900 million years after the Big Bang, which is thought to have happened 13.7 billion years ago.

The quasar is at a distance of 12.8 billion light-years. Thanks to the new generation of digital sky surveys, astronomers have discovered more than 200,000 quasars, with ages ranging from 0.7 billion years after the Big Bang to today. The new quasar is seven times brighter than the most distant quasar known (which is 13 billion light-years away). It harbours a black hole with mass of 12 billion solar masses, making it to be the most luminous quasar with the most massive black hole among all the known high-redshift (very distant) quasars. By comparison, our own Milky Way Galaxy has a black hole with a mass of ‘only’ 4 million solar masses at its centre.

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FEATURES Kruf Walk For Life Although it was probably the windiest day of the year and freezing cold, the stalwart members of KRUF and their hardy supporters nearly blew away in Cosy Corner, Porthcawl on the annual Walk For Life. The mayor of Porthcawl, Cllr Sean Aspey, cut the ribbon and the brave walkers battled the elements to complete the course. A massive thank you to all who turned up and for all the kind donations from non walkers.

Donations can still be paid at Bon Marche in John Street or given to a committee member.

Don’t forget Ascot tickets are still on sale for June 13th.

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Parkinson’s Self-Management Programme Through funding with the local health board ABMU and Parkinson’s UK/Cymru own resources, three sets of 6 sessions will be provided in Bridgend area of the Self-Management Programme. These will start in June, with further sessions running through 2015 until March 2016.

The self-management groups are run by trained volunteers who have first-hand experience of Parkinson’s. The aim of the group sessions is to give people with Parkinson’s and/or the carer, an opportunity to think, and to decide what priorities are important to themselves and enabling them to put these actions into place. Topics covered are relationships, top tips, taking care of self, looking ahead and plans for the future. The groups are a maximum number of 12 to enable discussion to be of value to each person in the group. These sessions are 1 per week over 6 weeks starting Tuesday 2nd June until 7th July at 1pm until 3:30pm at the Care & Repair Office, Brocastle Manor, Bridgend, CF35 5AU. For more information on the June sessions, or to book a place for future sessions, please email: selfmanagement@ parkinsons.org.uk or call 02079 633924.

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Learn, Laugh, And Live The U3A has been increasing its membership Nationally for several years and has now reached 970 Universities of the Third Age involving 350000. This despite the fact some won’t join because the word University puts them off. The purpose of this article is to assure readers that if they join Porthcawl U3A they can “Live, laugh and learn” Whilst there is certainly still an opportunity for newcomers to learn by joining specific learning groups there is also a great emphasis placed on “laughing and living”. Porthcawl has an excellent and enjoyable Singing for Fun group, Walking Group, Table Tennis Group, Movement to Music and Play reading Groups and special enjoyment is always to be had by joining a Bridge,Scrabble,or Mah Jong experience.

Monthly days out are organised throughout the year. Recently we travelled to Oxford, whilst this week Cardiff Flower show will be our enjoyment. Illustrated monthly talks, take place at the Hi Tide with high quality speakers,many of whom are our own members. On April 28th Ceri Joseph will deliver the Annual Gwyn Petty Memorial lecture entitled “The Waterloo Story.

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WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Newton WI News

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In our April meeting we were privileged to have as our guest speaker Captain David Cledlyn Jones who at 91 years of age had a most remarkable memory. He talked about his experiences during World War Two, how when aged only 17 he was on board the freighter Quebec City when it was torpedoed by a German U Boat. He led a very adventurous life – which he has written an account of entitled ‘The Enemy We Killed, My Friend’. It was a most enjoyable talk.

Our meeting ended with an Easter Bonnet Parade, what a fine display of hats, all beautifully put together by our members. The chosen winner was Janet Moseley.

Recently, we held a Fashion Show, courtesy of ‘Bon Marche’ Bridgend when six of our ladies wowed us with their modelling skills, showing off the outfits to great advantage.

For further information regarding Newton WI, call Pearl on (01656) 772657.

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At our last WI meeting, Samantha B held a fashion show for us and some of our WI members were models for this event. There was a good turnout for this occasion, and it proved to be a very popular and successful afternoon.

There is plenty going on in the forthcoming year, with various trips planned. We have a Beetle Drive organized before our annual meeting in May, which always proves to be a fun event.

We have all this and more, if you would like to come and join us you will be given a warm welcome. We meet on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2pm at All Saints Church Hall. Please ring Gwen on (01656) 783238 if you would like further information.

G Stapleton (Secretary)

Kenfig Hill WI Tuesday 14th April, Kenfig Hill WI held their monthly meeting in the Talbot Centre. We had a good turnout of members, minutes were read and details of forthcoming events were discussed.

Several of our members are going to the Centenary Garden Party in the Margam Orangery in July – best hats and frocks to the fore. There is a wealth of events organised for our WI members in the months ahead so watch this space. With WI business over, our speaker Mr. Davies gave us a talk on ‘Weird Wills’, which was interesting and enlightening. A vote of thanks was given by Marjorie our president.

Next month is our AGM so no speaker. The speaker in June is Mr. Dean Powell - his topic Dr. William Price – a talk which will be very interesting I’m sure. Our doors and always open, call in – you’ll be surprised who has already joined.

Christine Callaghan

Sker WI News The well attended April meeting was held on 9th April (2nd Thursday) in St David’s Church Hall, Nottage. President Nora Williams addressed the meeting, Secretary Cynthia Sidey read the minutes of the last meeting - which were approved and signed, together with WI news.

The speaker for the evening was Mrs Pat Johnson whose subject was ‘What goes on in my shed?’ All was quickly revealed. The intriguing title was only surpassed by the talented lady herself, who after retiring from school teaching, studied the art of feltmaking for 3 years. She humorously demonstrated the complex process and history of this art. Samples of silks and raw fleece wool accompanied her talk, with countless lovely garments, hats and scarves in her range on display, and for sale. Each garment is quite unique.

She modelled her hats, some of which were quite comical and her antics brought the house down!

On 14th May is the Annual Meeting, when members will be parading in their ‘Ascot’ finery to compete for the prettiest hat.

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Laleston WI News The April meeting was opened with members and a new guest warmly welcomed by the president Margaret Aylen followed by the minutes being approved and signed.

Business details included transport arrangements for the Fashion Show Lunch in Mumbles and the Council Meeting in Port Talbot.

Dates for the monthly Luncheon and Book Clubs were also arranged, members agreed we have a busy time before our next meeting.

Our guest speaker Margaret Rogers then gave us a very interesting talk on her experiences as an Olympic Games Maker in the summer of 2012. She led us through her reasons for volunteering, the selection process, security checks and her uniform items, which we thought were very smart, along with anecdotes of her duties and people she met - including a chat with Seb Coe. A vote of thanks was given by Joan Rule.

Our next meeting on May 7th will be our Annual Meeting and members were reminded that nominations for committee would be welcomed and we will also have a Bring & Buy Stall run as usual by Barbara Rees.

We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7.15pm in Laleston Gardening Club where guests and new members are always welcome. Contact Margaret on 01656 660384 for further information.

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Finance Discounted Gift Trusts If you have excess capital that you are unlikely to need but from which you require a regular income, a Discounted Gift Trust may be an ideal way of reducing your Inheritance Tax liability.

What is a Discounted Gift Trust?

It is a life insurance investment bond, held in trust for beneficiaries of your choice. It involves making a gift of a lump sum, which is invested in a bond that is written in trust. You reserve the right to receive regular capital withdrawals (the ‘income’) from the bond at a level to suite your needs.

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A discounted gift trust is particularly suitable for people aged sixty or over, who are reasonably likely to survive for the next seven years.

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Mortgages For The Over-50s The mortgage season is now in full swing and with the recent fine weather people are out there house-hunting or getting off the expensive deal they’re on currently, to take advantage of the record low rates now available.

The biggest issue facing everyone, though, is that of securing mortgages in light of the affordability rules that now dictates decisions by lenders. Apart from the problem of deposits for first-time buyers, the group otherwise most affected is the over50s, where people have been made to feel that they’re too old.

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As with all matters financial, the key is simply to TALK to someone who can help you and much of our business comes from calls made by readers of this publication who really appreciate being able to access appropriate advice.

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Understanding The Taxation Issues On Pensions Whilst the new flexible rules governing pensions has been welcomed by many, understanding the taxation issues for what should be a simple process is something else.

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Garden

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Bird Watch: Grey Squirrel

May Garden Watch

The Grey Squirrel was introduced to the UK in the late 19th or early 20th century from the USA. It is often considered a pest, mainly due to its habit of stripping the bark off trees, and is blamed for the decline of the native Red Squirrel. Grey Squirrels transmit the squirrel-pox virus; whilst the disease kills the red it does not appear to affect the grey.

Squirrels are scatter-hoarders meaning that they cache small amounts of nuts and seeds in hundreds of different places, ready to be re-found when times get tough.

The only colour squirrels can see is yellow; all other colours are shades of grey.

A wide range of ‘Squirrel-proof’ feeders are now available. A squirrel feeder box positioned on the entry route into the garden can help deter them from the bird feeders.

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

Amanda Skull 07952 758293 Email: gbw@hiafi.co.uk

With summer just around the corner our gardens should be bursting into life and with the warmer temperatures it really is a great place to work or relax in.

This month we should be looking at starting our weekly lawn cutting regime and its also a good time to apply a high nitrogen fertiliser if we want to give our lawns a healthy appearance. Time to deadhead those daffodils and tulips which most certainty will be looking past their best by now although it’s best to leave the foliage to die back naturally.

Look at putting some support in place for your taller herbaceous species and you can also tie in your climbing or rambling roses at this time. It’s always best to try and train your roses as near to horizontal as possible to encourage more side shoots along the stem.

You can start to cut back excessive growth of plants within your ponds and remove blanket weed. Be sure to leave any vegetation removed from the pond on the side for 48 hours so any invertebrates etc can return to the water.

Finally, in the evening look out for bats whose activity will have increased due to the abundant insects.

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Cefn Cribwr Gardening Club After a relaxing Easter, it’s time to get gardening again (and work all that chocolate off!). May is the greenest month of the year and one of the busiest.

Trim evergreen hedges this month but remember it’s illegal to disturb nesting birds, so be sure to check for nests before you start, you wouldn’t want to make a bird homeless!

In the vegetable patch sow beetroot, carrots, swede and sweetcorn. Leave planting runner beans, until June, if the ground is wet and cold, they need heat to do well and may rot without it!

Provided the risk of frost has passed, summer bedding can be planted out towards the end of the month for a dazzling summer display.

Aren’t nasturtiums brilliant, so easy, push the seeds into compost and up they come! You can eat them too (just ask my tortoise she loves them!)

Did you know? The runner bean originates from Central America and was brought to the UK as an ornamental garden plant; the longest one grown here was 86.5 cms.

We have a plant sale in the front garden at number 2 Bryn Terrace on Saturday 16th May come and buy some (and help swell our funds)!

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Laleston Gardening Club News So here we are - May already, it seems despite the fantastic weather we are having, we must beware of late frosts. Don’t be tempted to put out your vulnerable plants until the middle of the month. Better still, why not come to the Laleston Gardening Club Plant Sale on Saturday May 9th from 10am? There will be a huge selection of quality bedding plants, both vegetables and flowers, and all have been cared for by members in their respective greenhouses. It has taken a lot of planning! The Landlord of Laleston Inn is allowing us the use of the car park, so no fear of a gridlock.

I have been told that not just the house needs spring cleaning, but the garden needs attention too. Hoe, hoe, hoe, to get rid of weeds before they take hold. Annual pests such as groundsel / dandelions are a priority. Try to minimise the use of chemicals - they kill off pests, but they also kill the beneficial insects that prey on them, such as ladybirds and hoverfly larvae. Now is the time to get serious about slugs and snails - use pet-friendly slug pellets.

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In fact, we can bring life to your garden or business area by maintaining overgrown trees and hedges or simply removing dense areas of growth.

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TIPPING THE BALANCE IN YOUR FAVOUR

There are lots of law firms. All of them have qualified lawyers, just like Douglas-Jones Mercer. Most offer collectively, many years of experience, like Douglas-Jones Mercer. Some have been established for a long time like Douglas-Jones Mercer. So what do we offer that others do not?

In a word, practicality. Our job is to clarify the law, not mystify it. Clear thinking and accurate drafting are the tools of our trade.

It is this straightforward approach which has helped us become one of the largest law firms in Wales. Our roots go back to 1946, but we are more interested in the present than the past. And right now, what our clients want is efficient and cost effective legal advice.

The key to providing this is not comfortable modern offices, or excellent communication facilities, or intelligent use of computers, though we are certainly well equipped in these areas.

It is the quality of personnel that makes the difference and at Douglas-Jones Mercer we believe that the combined talents of our legal team are second to none. Individually they offer great depth of knowledge in particular aspects of the law. Collectively they offer great breadth. And all of them regularly receive in-service training to keep them up to date on changes in the law. The result is an enthusiastic and lively team ready and willing to tackle any legal problem which our clients present us with.

The same applies to our support staff, without whom our lawyers could not function effectively. By recruiting carefully we have been able to develop a particularly friendly and informal atmosphere while maintaining an efficient organisation.

If this sounds like the kind of legal practice you are looking for, do call us.

You will be joining a client list which ranges from large companies to private individuals, a list which has grown mainly from personal recommendation. They have discovered our philosophy of placing long term value for money before short term economies and they feel at home with it.

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Health Kruf Walk For Life Although it was probably the windiest day of the year and freezing cold, the stalwart members of KRUF and their hardy supporters nearly blew away in Cosy Corner, Porthcawl on the annual Walk For Life. The mayor of Porthcawl, Cllr Sean Aspey, cut the ribbon and the brave walkers battled the elements to complete the course. A massive thank you to all who turned up and for all the kind donations from non walkers. Donations can still be paid at Bon Marche in John Street or given to a committee member.

Don’t forget Ascot tickets are still on sale for June 13th.

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Parkinson’s Self-Management Programme Through funding with the local health board ABMU and Parkinson’s UK/Cymru own resources, three sets of 6 sessions will be provided in Bridgend area of the Self-Management Programme. These will start in June, with further sessions running through 2015 until March 2016.

The self-management groups are run by trained volunteers who have first-hand experience of Parkinson’s. The aim of the group sessions is to give people with Parkinson’s and/or the carer, an opportunity to think, and to decide what priorities are important to themselves and enabling them to put these actions into place. Topics covered are relationships, top tips, taking care of self, looking ahead and plans for the future. The groups are a maximum number of 12 to enable discussion to be of value to each person in the group. These sessions are 1 per week over 6 weeks starting Tuesday 2nd June until 7th July at 1pm until 3:30pm at the Care & Repair Office, Brocastle Manor, Bridgend, CF35 5AU. For more information on the June sessions, or to book a place for future sessions, please email: selfmanagement@ parkinsons.org.uk or call 02079 633924.

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The Benefits Of Garlic We all know that garlic is not shy to make its presence known.

The smallest culinary dose is enough to suffuse the entire body with its aroma. Garlic also permeates the research literature: the biomedical database known as MEDLINE, provided by the National Library of Medicine, contains 4245 study abstracts on garlic, a number of which we have indexed and organised for your use on our site: Health Benefits of Garlic.

A cursory perusal of the literature there indicates that garlic has a significant role to play in preventing or treating well over 150 health conditions, ranging from cancer to diabetes, infection to plaque buildup in the arteries, DNA damage to mercury poisoning.

In fact, a strong argument can be made (pun intended) that expanding the availability of garlic around the world as both a food and a medicine could prevent millions of deaths annually. According to World Health Organisation statistics, the populations of poorer countries die manly from causes directly connected to communicable infectious diseases, which incidentally are not caused by a lack of vaccines, rather, primarily through under-nutrition and malnourishment, lack of sanitation and hygiene, as well as the adverse physiological consequences of the depression and stress associated with poverty. The greater use and availability of garlic might provide a perfect alternative to global vaccine initiatives, the use of which are driven less by compelling scientific research, and more by political and economic forces. Garlic is easier to acquire and distribute, and can often be grown by the affected persons or communities affected, making it essentially free.

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POEMS Thanks To NHS It started off just an ordinary day Then I was whisked to Bristol eye hospital A bit of a shock I might say My daughter telling me Everything will be alright But nevertheless it was bit of a fright After my op I was told to sit upright Night and day for a week It really was impossible to sleep I spent my days watching who did this and who did that Not an easy task with a bandaged eye So much going on in the ward The nurses never stop First the breakfast trolly Would you like this or that?

Such a cheerful man Who really likes to stop and chat Next the cleaning brigade are on their way They all have something nice to say Watch out for their massive long mops As they wheel our beds out of the way How strange to see no flowers!

Not allowed on the wards windowsills today Back to my daughters now Going to have some rest Five star treatment, only the best!

How wonderful our doctors and nurses are Our National Health Service is really the best by far Sue Waters, Porthcawl

Life Without Guidance

Their faces were full of misconception.

Lessons of the day should be full of distraction…

Or so they assumed.

Learning – what is this?

A path to follow, Or dreams which become hollow Without motivation.

Some feel hindered in the company Of numbers and letters; Wanting to scream and shout To make it all feel better.

But – Portraying moments of ugly behaviour Doesn’t improve their intake of knowledge, Even after a morning of porridge!

It only disturbs a teacher’s thinking.

Evolving stress, pain and fear, Of others not wanting to step up a gear And gain their “C” at the end of the year.

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The Sea By Me

Can form a special bond.

A positive atmosphere With an appetite to listen; Something this simple will make a difference Today, Tomorrow, And beyond …If only they knew.

A barrier from success Makes life such a mess; But – A person lending a hand Makes it easier to find The Promise Land.

Holly Walker, Bridgend

I love the sea for it’s a part of me, I grew up next to it you see. The smell of the sea in the breeze and the smell of drying seaweed is often a smell of beauty, for it wakes one up completely.

Walking the promenade is also just grand with the sun in your eyes and the glittering of sand. Just looking at the sea lap gently on the shore. You can relax for hours and hours and this I truly adore.

On a sunny afternoon I tend to just sit and watch the sea and world go by.

Listening to the seagulls soar high in the sky. Then as I close my eyes, I like to think I am one, soaring ever so high into the sun. Feeling it’s warmth embrace my body whilst I sit there, relax and drink my coffee.

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Then, the sound of the waves crashing onto the rocks. The sound brings me back, to the time that I had almost forgot.

Memories

Dancing in the sunshine of your love Warmed by the shelter of your care Nurtured in this soil that kept me safe Comforted to know that you were there A little child, I loved you And yet, I did not know you Was there any place you called your own?

Who had you left at home who missed you there?

What refuge did you have, when work was done To go for peace, rest and quiet prayer?

If only I had loved you Enough to want to know you Dark clouds of war arose and all was changed And, Auntie dear, you were no longer there Too young to ask, or wonder, or to write And now too late to tell you I did care If only I had loved you Enough to get to know you But now I’ve come to find a greater love Of One who came to die to show His care Never to leave me, never to forsake Eternal life the gift He came to share

Then, as I am about to leave I find myself filled with glee, at the knowledge of how fortunate I am to live next to the sea…

For you see that the sea…really does complete me.

Callum Michael Williams, Porthcawl

Knowing Life Never Really Ends I know there is an angel, Watching over me, I sometimes sense them beside me, Although I cannot see.

I think it is a loved one, Someone who I have known, They visit me regularly, To see how I have grown.

I often feel a spine shiver, And tingle running through my hair, I often think about you, And then know you are there.

It’s good to believe there’s heaven, And there are spirit friends, It also gives us comfort, Knowing life never really ends.

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And now, because I love Him My longing is to know Him. Pauline Lewis, Porthcawl

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Arts Cor Bro Ogwr Spring Concert The choir certainly had a spring in their step after their concert in All Saints’ Church. Celebrating music from the Six Nations, the choir sang a variety of songs from the folk tradition, contemporary works and Puccini’s ‘Messa Di Gloria’. Without our usual orchestra, our own accompanist, Glenn Crooks, demonstrated his talents on keyboard and organ.

We were fortunate to have two up and coming young Welsh soloists; Meilir Jones, baritone, and Rhodri Prys Jones delighting the audience with their duet ‘Y Ddau Wlad Garwr’, earning the audiences’ applause before the last notes died away.

We are grateful to our loyal audience members for their support, and would be even happier to see new faces at our next concert. We are also grateful to Father Masson who always welcomes us in the Church. The evening was made even more enjoyable by the interval refreshments!

Thanks also to Porthcawl Town Mayor, Councillor Sean Aspey, who has attended all our concerts during his year in office. We were delighted to see our President, Carwyn Jones, who was able to take time out from other pressing concerns!

Our next concert will be on July 11th.

Dominique Spearey

A Film Maker’s Point Of View I expect quite a few readers will remember watching Thunderbirds on television in the 1960s, when the intrepid puppets set out each week to save the world from some new horror or natural disaster. Now they are back, and the strings have disappeared to be replaced by CGI, which stands for computer-generated imagery. The puppets themselves have gone into retirement, for nothing exists except for a digital image, which is cold and clinical.

CGI was admittedly used in the past to erase the strings from view by digital re-mastering, but my point is that the work of puppet-makers, puppeteers, set designers, lighting cameramen and the plethora of talent that went into making the original show is now in the hands of computer operators. I watched the new Thunderbirds Are Go, and it left me yearning for Gerry Anderson’s original screen version.

It is only one example of the way our entertainment is being changed from the ‘real to the artificial’, for the skill of the animator, whether working with drawings, moulding in clay or using articulated marionettes, has mostly been replaced by digital technology.

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Mid Glamorgan Mixed Choir

After their successful Christmas concert the Choir is pleased to announce their Annual Spring Concert at the end of May. The concert will take place on Saturday 30th May at the Welfare Hall in Pencoed, starting at 7pm.

It will be a lovely evening of light, uplifting songs and music accompanied with light refreshments.

The tickets are available from Choir members or on the door on the night. The tickets will cost £4 which will include refreshments. A lucky programme will be available to purchase for some amazing prizes!

Come and join us and enjoy a lovely spring evening. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mid Glam Mixed Choir is always looking for new members and you would be most welcome. We meet on Thursdays 7 – 9:15pm at the Bowls Pavilion, Felindre Road, Pencoed.

For further information please contact the choir.

Mobile: 07866 810579 E-mail: midglamorganmixedchoir@outlook.com

Porthcawl Male Choir Report In recent months the choir has attracted a number of new members who have now settled in well.

New members who have experience in another choir settle in quickly, those that join with no such experience can find it all somewhat mystifying at first. To overcome this problem a one page guide as been prepared which explains how a choir caters for the various differences in voice types, for example how baritones differ from bass, or first tenors from second tenors.

This guide will shortly be available on our website Like most organisations a choir depends on those of its members who are prepared to undertake additional roles. These roles include serving on its management committee whose responsibilities include the arranging of concerts, which can include negotiating contracts with the agents of guest artistes. Additionally finance has to be managed, transport has to be arranged, music ordered, venues organised and so forth.

Behind the scenes is another group of people who often go unnoticed. They are the ladies section, composed mostly wives of choristers, who provide invaluable support in a variety of ways for which we choristers are extremely grateful.

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Arts Tabernacl Music Society Summer Concert Stag’s World Of Rock

The choir’s next concert will be on Sunday, May 17th 2015 at Tabernacl Chapel, Derwen Road, Bridgend when we will perform Elgar’s ‘Spirit of England’ with orchestra, together with other works, including ‘Over the Rainbow’, Deep River and ‘In a Monastery Garden’. The main work by Elgar was written in 1916 and is a stirring setting of three war poems by Laurence Binyon, which Elgar dedicated “to the memory of our glorious men”.

The concert is conducted by Matthew Nash and the soloist is Soprano, Charlotte Ellett. There is something for everyone in this programme and it promises to be a delightful evening, both moving and uplifting.

Sunday 17th May at 7.30pm. Tickets: £10, Students £5: available from choristers, at the door or contact 01656 665393.

Art In Focus This month the focus is on one of the UK’s foremost ceramic artists: Claire Curneen.

‘In the Tradition of Smiling Angels’, 2007, is currently on show as part of the new exhibition, ‘Fragile?’ which is on at The National Museum of Wales in Cardiff for the next few months till October.

In this work the ordinary and extraordinary exist side by side.

Angels as the heavenly bringers of news, good or bad, are made of commonplace terracotta, yet are dripping with gold, which signifies high value and status.

Claire Curneen’s work is distinct for its figurative representation. She draws us into a world of narrative, where the tension between the real and imagined is played out before us. Her ceramic figures have an imposing presence, which tap into our desires, fears and mysteries. They are highly visceral pieces referencing Catholic imagery from the early Italian Renaissance and have a rich textural finish with dribbles of glaze and flashes of gold.

To learn more about Curneen’s ceramics and the work on display in Fragile?, the museum are putting on free tours to the public every Wednesday at 2pm with ‘live’ guides present in the galleries.

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Hi, it’s been pretty manic recently! I’ve been very busy involved with a film series called ‘Rock Talk’ about my illustrious music career, but it’s way past its schedule! Mind you, it’s my fault – when I saw the rushes of my interview I wasn’t happy. I looked like a skinny, balding 60-year-old. The re-shoot is much better: now I look like a skinny, balding 40-year-old!

Still plenty for your diaries… Manic Street Preachers play Cardiff Castle on June 5th, which is a must see! The Steel House Fest held at Hafod-y-Dafal Farm in Ebbw Vale on 25th and 26th July features UFO, Dee Snider, Y&T and Tyketto. Porthcawl Soul Club holds its event at the Grand Pavilion on Saturday May 16th with our own Nigel Graham and Bristol’s DJ Dean of Go, Go Children.

I’ve heard good reports about local songwriter and acoustic player Rebecca Hern and her new EP ‘Lions’, so will have a listen.

Going to press, I’ve also heard that there might be a concert for the late Steve Strange at the Grand Pavilion, possibly in October, and will keep you posted on that.

Stag Marks Tel: 07549 728356 Photo: James Dean Bradfield of the Manics

Porthcawl Art Society Visit Senedd

Porthcawl Art Society, along with members of Porthcawl Museum, were invited to visit the Senedd by kind invitation of the First Minister Carwyn Jones.

During the tour, the First Minister found time to give us a talk on the workings of the Assembly, and also time to answer questions.

The group had a very good day and would like to thank the First Minister and the Assembly staff for making it possible.”

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Acoustic Club News

Since the last edition we’ve had a break for Easter, some great presentations, including an excellent one on Wedding Photography from Graham Davies. We also held our annual 7-way ‘Battle’ with Bridgend, Abertawe, Aberdare, Neath, Rhondda and Vale clubs. It was a great evening and the battle was won by the Rhondda club for the second time in succession.

We are also working with Porthcawl Town Council in regards to their Porthcawl Photography Competition, which is now open for entries until 1st July. Full details at http://promotingporthcawl. com/ Our programme is available at www.pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk or contact Glyn Edmunds for more information. We welcome new members of all ages and skill levels, so if you have an interest in photography, come and join us on Thursday evenings at 7:30 in the Glamorgan Holiday Hotel.

Glyn Edmunds Tel: 01656 772831 Email: publicity.officer@pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk

Hi there, from the Acoustic Club. A special thank you to Stagg Marks for giving us a mention in his last column. Following another successful sell out last month from The Blims (supported

by Swansea singer songwriter Tom Fitton), we are pleased to announce that our next date is on Wednesday 20th May with Copperwood Bluegrass Band, who are from North Devon, and features, double bass, mandolin, fiddle and vocals. They will be playing classics from Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Alison Krauss and Union Station, alongside originals. Please ring the Grand Pavilion Box Office on 01656 815995 for more information, and/or follow us on Facebook @The Acoustic Club for further updates, pictures, and general information.

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To avoid disappointment, please check with event/class organisers before going along.

Wednesday 6th May

Flower Demonstration By Cynthia PrestonJones, Porthcawl Presented by Porthcawl Floral Arrangement Society - 7.30pm, at Awel-y-Mor. Topic is ‘It’s Written in the Stars.’ Everyone welcome.

Friday 8th May

Porthcawl Museum VE Day Coffee Morning Please join us at an indoor ‘street party’ to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day at the Y Centre, John Street, Porthcawl from 10.30am to 12pm. Entrance £1.50 at the door.

Also raffle, tombola and quiz. Everyone welcome.

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Pendyrus Male Voice Choir, Porthcawl This famous choir will be in concert at All Saints’ Church, Victoria Avenue at 7pm. Tickets are £8, available from Maple Choc shop ,Rascals Toy shop and the Y Centre - all in John Street, Porthcawl.

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Tuesday 16th June

Join Frank Hennessy And Friends In Kenfig Hill Cardiff born folk singer and radio presenter Frank Hennessy will be appearing at St Theodore’s Church, Kenfig Hill at 7pm. This concert is part of the Kenfig Hill and Pyle Community Festival Week. Tickets priced £8 will be available from Theo’s Charity Shop, Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, the Festival Committee and by telephoning 01656 742703.

Cardiff born and Cardiff bred - as his Cardiff Anthem says Frank is a true son of the capital city. Frank currently presents BBC Radio Wales’ folk roots and acoustic music show, Celtic Heartbeat every Sunday at 6pm. Frank has previously presented several music series for BBC Wales TV. These have included Way Out West - tracing the roots of Cajun, Appalachian and Cape Breton music, and Way Down Under, which took a distinctly Celtic look at the music and culture of Australia.

Supported by the Arts Council of Wales ‘Night Out’ scheme and Bridgend County Borough Council, the evening promises to be an entertaining feast of music.

Saturday 20th June

Sophia’s Market, Pencoed Fund raising for Sands Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity.

At Pencoed Welfare Hall, Heol-Y-Groes, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5PE. 12pm to 4pm. Join us for a fun filled day! Lots to do and see. Indoor market with stalls, crafts, homemade goodies, preloved baby and children’s items sale and activities for all the family.

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Saturday 20th June

Porthcawl Comprehensive ‘Turning 50’ School Reunion

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A school reunion is being arranged for ex-pupils of Porthcawl Comprehensive School who sat O levels in 1981 or A levels in 1983 (pupils of that year include Jason Chess, Ian O’Connor, Rhodri Evans, Clare Pugh, Heulwen Watkins, Jane Lloyd). The reunion is at the Hi Tide, Mackworth Rd on at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £15 and include buffet and DJ. For more information and to purchase tickets (which must be bought in advance) please contact Heulwen Wyatt on 02920 798447 or heulwen.wyatt@ hotmail.com. Cheques to be made out to H Wyatt at 29 William Belcher Drive, St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0NZ or are available from Jane Thomas (Lloyd) at South Road Surgery. Look forward to seeing you…

This year’s Kenfig Hill & Pyle Community Festival Week, Fun Day and Classic Car Show are set to even bigger and better. The Community Fun Day is an opportunity for local charities and other voluntary organisations to publicise their activities and maybe do a little fund raising. This will be the third year for the Classic Car Show; last year saw 130 cars attend and last year’s successful Mini Rugby Tournament has been extended to include one extra age group. So why not come along enjoy a fabulous day out, meet old friends maybe make some new ones and what’s more you don’t have pay to get in. This year the theme for the Fun Day is the 2015 Rugby World Cup and we would love to see everyone in their favourite Rugby shirt.

Saturday 20th June

During the Festival Week, local organisations stage events ranging from a coffee morning to a full-blown concert. This year includes a concert in Pisgah Chapel with Kenfig Hill Male Choir and Noteworthy, a night with Frank Hennessy and Friends in St Theodore’s Church and a Showtime Cabaret with Wales’ own superstar Mandy Starr in the Talbot Centre.

Full details in next Month’s Seaside News…

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What’s On 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 Children’s Swimming Lessons, Bridgend @ Heronsbridge School Pool.

5–7.30pm. Also on Tuesdays & Saturdays. Contact Anne: 01656 772725, email: swimschoolwales@ yahoo.co.uk LIGHTERLIFE, BRIDGEND & LLANTRISANT Award Winning LighterLife weight loss programme since 1990. For those with a stone or more to lose and who want to keep it off. Time to reshape your future. FREE info session today 6.30pm - to find out more contact Claire 01656 720717. Email claire.warren@ lighterlifecounsellor.com MONKEY MUSIC. Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged from 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. Monday @ Heronston Hotel, Bridgend. Please book before attending. Other venues and days available. Contact Emma 01656 649190, vale.Bridgend@ monkeymusic.co.uk, www. monkeymusic.co.uk PILATES / YOGA, PORTHCAWL 7.30pm-8.30pm at The Y Centre.

Mat required. Flexibility, postural alignment and core strength from 14yrs with Hannah Bowen.

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PORTHCAWL CHORAL SOCIETY PRACTICE @ Trinity Church 7.15–9.15pm. Mixed voice choir. New members welcome. 01656 784211 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 PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE New Venue - St Claire’s School, Newton. 4pm - 5.30pm Novice.

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SING & SIGN, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE & MUSIC CLASS @Awel Y Mor, Porthcawl. Stage 1, 2 & Babes 9.45am - 1.00pm For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@ singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign. co.uk Slimming World, Porthcawl @ Gilgal Church Hall, Woodland Ave, Porthcawl. 5.30pm. Tel Bev: 07912 172674

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To avoid disappointment, please check with event/class organisers before going along.

TAI CHI AND OTHER NEIJIA, PORTHCAWL Full Sun Family Syllabus at Awel y Mor Centre, 10am to 12 noon.

Tel: 01656 784991. Usual donations £2 per hour. sunporthcawl@yahoo.co.uk YOGA CLASS, PORTHCAWL Mixed ability class. Nottage old school room, Unitarian Chapel.

6.30pm – 8pm. More information ring Alan Davies on 01639 888705 or just turn up.

Tuesday ADULT AQUA FIT CLASS, PORTHCAWL Splashland, Trecco Bay Holiday Park. Starts 7pm School Term times only. Last class: 9th December 2014 (while pool closed for annual maintenance). Class resumes: 3rd March 2015. 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 FIRST AID (ST JOHN CYMRU) We meet at Trinity Church, Porthcawl. Badgers and Cadets 6-7.30pm. Adults Training 7.30-9pm contact Emma, email: ejdavis@ sky.com FRESH START BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Second Tuesday of each month At the Heronston Hotel, Ewenny Rd Bridgend 10.3012.00. For more info contact Sue 01656 653509 HANDBELL RINGING PORTHCAWL Did you know in addition to tower bell ringers at St Johns Church Newton there is a team of handbell ringers? Reading music not essential, music colour coded and easily followed. Start at 7-30pm. Have fun making music. Information from Tim 07749 254131 or email: thetilts@ hotmail.com HATHA YOGA CLASS @ 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: mail@ michelelambertyoga.co.uk www. michelelambertyoga.co.uk KOREAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL TANG SOO DO @ All Saints Church hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl.

Martial arts for the whole family.

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Monkey Music.

Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged from 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. Tuesday @ Bridgend ‘Halo’ Life Centre, Bridgend. Please book

before attending. Other venues and days available. Contact Emma 01656 649190, vale.Bridgend@ monkeymusic.co.uk, www.monkeymusic.co.uk Porthcawl Music Society (CLASSICAL) Every 2nd & 4th Tues of the month. 2pm @ Brentwood Hotel, Porthcawl. New members welcome. Secretary, Jean Ball: 01656 782917 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

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 78538 SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS, PYLE 9.30-10.30am at Cwrt Anghorfa (next to the Tap public house). Contact Marie on 01656 870339 for further information.

SLIMMING WORLD, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity Church. 9.30am–11am.

Call Gaynor 01656 788763

ADRAN YR URDD, PORTHCAWL YOGA @ PARC SLIP NATURE @ Tabernacl New Hall, Fenton Place, RESERVE, TONDU Porthcawl 5.30–6.30pm throughout Beginners class Wednesdays 6.30pm school term. Ages 6–12. A fun Welsh - 7.45pm & Thursdays for students medium youth group. caelleucu@aol. with previous yoga experience com or 07790 216312 7pm till 8.30pm. Contact - Michele on 07793 544 956 www.

COR BRO OGWR, BRIDGEND michelelambertyoga.co.uk Mixed choir @ Tabernacl Church, Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–9pm. All YOGA CLASS, PYLE welcome. 01656 784180. www.CorMixed ability class. Pyle Life Centre.

Bro-Ogwr.com 6.30pm – 8pm. More information ring Alan Davies on 01639 888705 CRUSE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT or just turn up.

GROUP at St Theodore’s Church, Kenfig Hill.

ZUMBA GOLD, PORTHCAWL First and Third Wednesday every 11.00am-12.00 midday at the month 2.00pm - 3.15pm. For further Awel y Mor Community Centre. information please contact Pauline Latin based, low impact and on 07771 636 319. slower paced exercise class with Hannah Bowen. Registered Exercise DRU YOGA, PORTHCAWL Professional/ Older Adult Specialist/ With experienced teacher Linda Official Zumba Instructor www.

Griffiths. Nottage Scouts Hall, HannahBowen.Zumba.com 07886 Porthcawl 8pm til 9.30pm - 1hr 487853 Facebook - Porthcawl class followed by 30 mins of Fitness Classes. relaxation (equivalent to 4 hours of deep sleep) Please bring water, mat / towel and a blanket. Facebook Dru Yoga Porthcawl or call Linda 01656 717332 or 07795 577404.

BRIDGEND MALE CHOIR LIGHTERLIFE, BRIDGEND & Choir Practice, 7.30 – 9.30 pm at LLANTRISANT Oldcastle Primary School, South Award Winning LighterLife weight Street, Bridgend. Contact G loss programme since 1990. For Reese T.07773 170373 or www. those with a stone or more to lose bridgendmalechoir.co.uk Winners and who want to keep it off. Time 2014 Llangollen Eisteddfod Male to reshape your future. FREE info Choir Competition. New choristers session today at 12 noon - to find and visitors to the area welcome – out more contact Claire 01656 again contact G Reese or website 720717. Email claire.warren@ to arrange. Motto – “Friendship lighterlifecounsellor.com through Music”.

Thursday

Monkey Music.

Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged from 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. Wednesday @ Heronston Hotel, Bridgend. Please book before attending. Other venues and days available. Contact Emma 01656 649190, Vale.Bridgend@ monkeymusic.co.uk, www.monkeymusic.co.uk Oil painting classes, Porthcawl 10-12 noon, Y Centre, John St, Porthcawl. Techniques properly taught by demonstrations. Materials available. Limited spaces, contact Derek 01656 857106 / 07717 948781.

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.

BRIDGEND SUGARCRAFT CLUB 1st Thurs each month 7-9.30pm at Miners Welfare Hall, Heol Y Groes, Pencoed. Demonstrations/ workshops and more. All Welcome. Members £3, visitors and non-members £5. Follow us on Facebook. Contact Lynne bridgendsugarcraftclub@gmail.com

Paul Braham COOLKIDS COMPUTING, PORTHCAWL @ WEST PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL. Creative technology based activities for children! We run classes during term-time, 3.30 - 4.30 pm. Contact Sion on 01656 772560 / 07719 730779 or email coolkidscomputing@gmail.com to book your place. We also run holiday clubs, birthday parties and weekend workshops. Visit our website www.coolkidscomputing. com

COOLKIDS COMPUTING, PORTHCAWL @ NOTTAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Creative technology based activities for children! We run classes during term-time, 3.30 4.30 pm. Contact Sion on 01656 772560 / 07719 730779 or email coolkidscomputing@gmail.com to book your place. We also run holiday clubs, birthday parties and weekend workshops. Visit our website www.coolkidscomputing. com

LIGHTERLIFE, BRIDGEND & LLANTRISANT Award Winning LighterLife weight loss programme since 1990. For those with a stone or more to lose and who want to keep it off. Time to reshape your future. FREE info session today 8.15pm - to find out more contact Claire 01656 720717. Email claire.warren@ lighterlifecounsellor.com

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.

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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. Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged from 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. Thursday @ BCLC, Cefn Cribwr.

Please book before attending.

Other venues and days available.

Contact Emma 01656 649190, vale.

Bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk, www.monkeymusic.co.uk PYLE & PORTHCAWL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING @ the Glamorgan Holiday Hotel, The Square, Porthcawl CF36 3BW at 7.15pm. Diverse range of photography related activities. Call Glyn on 01656 772831 (publicity. officer@pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk), or www.pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk SlimTONE SLIMMING CLASS, PortCAWL 10–11am at the Y Centre Porthcawl. Contact Marie on 01656 870339 for further information ZUMBA, PORTHCAWL 9.45am-10.45am at the Awel y Mor Community Centre. The fun filled Latin based dance workout with Hannah Bowen. Registered Exercise Professional/Official Zumba Instructor www.HannahBowen.

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Friday Chattabox @ Gilgal Baptist Church Woodland Avenue, Porthcawl 5pm. Term time for ages 5-11. If you would like more info just send Steve Lock an email steve@ gilgalbaptistchurch.co.uk, or visit our website on www.gilgalbaptistchurch. co.uk

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Monkey Music.

Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged from 3 months to 4 years. First class FREE. Friday @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl & Pencoed Welfare Hall, Pencoed.

Please book before attending.

Other venues and days available.

Contact Emma 01656 649190, vale.

Bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk, www.monkeymusic.co.uk 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 PORTHCAWL SHOUT FREE FORUM Free forum on first Friday of the month to express all your concerns with Porthcawl Shout - a non political voluntary organisation. @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl at 2pm.

Tel: 01656 786463.

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 SILURES ART GALLERY, PORTHCAWL Open every Weekend and Bank Holidays 11am to 4.30pm at 40 South Road. New exhibition each month with free admission. www.silures.co.uk

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.

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!

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Seaside News | 53

Sport Porthcawl RFC U7’s Update

The season is quickly coming to an end, but this has not stopped the boys from giving 100% effort and playing some excellent rugby against Llantwit Major, Treherbert and Bryncethin and coming away with two wins out of the three games.

We were lucky enough to enter two teams into this years District Cup that took place on the 19th April. It was an action packed day against some very competitive opposition. The boys put their tagging, passing, defending and teamwork into to good use and all the hard work during the season was evident in each game.

It has been brilliant to see the improvement from their very first training session to now and it bodes well for the future of Porthcawl RFC if the boys continue to learn and work hard.

We were also nominated by Liz Wren-Owens for a Muller Wiseman promotion that they were running for junior sports clubs across the country. We were super pleased when we were informed that we had been drawn as prize winners, this meant that we were able to provide all the boys with training tops that will help through the forthcoming seasons in the ever changing South Wales weather conditions.

Geraint Evans

News From Porthcawl Lifeguards First off, we would like to say well done to all our juniors who have braved the cold and rough sea conditions at Coney beach this April for some worthwhile and, dare I say fun, training sessions which I’m sure will pay dividends in the warm months to come.

I know the hot showers back at the club at the top of the beach certainly help with thawing everyone out after a session in the sea and we are very lucky to have great facilities at our club which are greatly appreciated by the members who have to work hard at keeping the building well maintained and in top working order.

Secondly we would like to say welcome back to our nippers who have enjoyed their first training sessions back on the beach this April and I know they will all be looking forward to getting back in the sea in May when the water temperature rises a little more.

Finally we are still looking for new members especially nippers, so if you are over seven and can already swim, have a look at our club website porthcawlifeguards.co.uk for further info.

Andrew Barnes Seaside News | 54

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Porthcawl Swimming Dragon School News Members attending our Monday class at Awel y Mor are enjoying practicing the special five phase exercises developed for people with arthritis by chief instructor John and a senior physiotherapist at Morriston Hospital. Although designed as an approved arthritis therapy, it is simplified Tai Chi, easy to learn, and good for other conditions and the elderly. The programme is copyright and only John’s Monday class can legally teach it in Porthcawl. Elsewhere only instructors of the Sun Style Tai Chi Association of Wales can legally teach it. Members are also learning the classical Sun Style sword especially Xing Yi Jian, which is very dynamic and some members with arthritis are having difficulty with some of the movements and have, at times, had to sit and watch. However, they all enjoy the gentle pushing hands and self defence partner practice, Qi Gong and classical Tai Chi. As the practice is two hours, 10am to 12 noon, for a nominal donation of only £4, less able members do not mind sitting and watching the others for some of the time.

John Jones Tel: 01656 784991 www.sunsneijia.org.uk

Tap It Out CC My apologizes for missing the March report, but the club held its first training camp to Majorca early March and if we weren’t on the bike we were soaking our heavy legs in the outside pool trying to recover for the next day’s ride. The trip went well and all the routes and climbs that Majorca has to offer were conquered. It was also nice to see the club colours out in force on foreign soil having a dig against other clubs from around the world, who also took the opportunity to ride and experience Majorca. Back home the weather has been a lot better and the intensity of the rides are beginning to heat up with the sportive season approaching. We are again attracting new members and the club membership now stands at 82. The Monday night club ride is back in full swing @18.00. This is an opportunity for new riders to ease themselves into the club and meet the friendly bunch that we are at a leisurely pace. Club rides are also Wednesday night chaingang -19.00hrs and Saturday 09.00hrs.

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

Nicky Morgan

Southerndown & Ogmore Surf Report I was sitting at Ogmore by Sea looking at a 1ft swell that just didn’t seem to be increasing in size as the tide pushed. I headed off to Rest Bay and found the surf was 3ft already – much bigger than Ogmore and Southerndown. As I was getting changed I was pleased to see Edward Lewis coming out of the water chuffed with his new surfboard. Pretty soon Huw, of Learn to Surf Porthcawl approached us and explained that the key box storage locks that we were both using are being broken into by low-lifes with cutters and three vans were stolen over the bank holiday weekend from Rest Bay car park. So what are we paying for to park there if there is no security? Huw explained they are trying to promote a security campaign and they have a locksmith who can cut keys for aqua bags = safer. To book a surf lesson or to enquire about a more secure van key, email Huw@porthcawlsurf. co.uk. Also, check out The Mobius cam. Hide it in long grass or a hedge etc. and film your van or car while you go surfing.

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The Grand Pavilion Porthcawl Forthcoming highlights Frank Vickery’s brilliant comedy

      ROOTS   and   WINGS     Written,directed and starring  Frank Vickery  Don’t miss it…  The Dietrich Letters Red Riding Hood  Roots Wings Jethro You’ll Dieand Laughing!!!   A tribute to Marlene Dietrich Ages 4+ Starring Frank Vickery Adults only   Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 June Thursday 4 June 7.30pm Saturday 6 June 12pm¶& Saturday 27 June 7.30pm Nos Iau 4 Mehefin Dydd Sadwrn 6 Mehefin  3pm Iau 18 - Sadwrn 20 Mehefin 7.30pm Nos Sadwrn 27 Mehefin               

        Rebecca Newman Elves and the     An Intimate Evening ‘A fantastic soprano’ A Viennese Whirl Shoemaker   Aled Jones with Justin Hayward Ages 3+ Swansea City Opera   18 July 7.30pm Saturday 25 July Thursday 2 July 2.30pm Friday 31 July 7.30pm  7.30pm Saturday Nos Sadwrn 18 Gorffennaf Nos Iau 2 Gorffennaf Dydd Sadwrn 25 Gorffennaf Nos Wener 31 Gorffennaf                     Thank You For Sounds of Philadelphia Ball The Music  Grand Summer The ultimate tribute to ABBA Ross Mitchell Band and Motown and the Bee Gees and singers Marty Wilde Starring Roy G Hemmings    Saturday 1 August 7.30pm Thursday 20 August 7.30pm Friday 28 August 7.30pm Saturday 29 August 7.30pm Nos Sadwrn 1 Awst 28 Awst Nos Sadwrn 29 Awst Nos  Wener Nos  Iau 20 Awst                  Remembering Les McKeown Leo Sayer Beauty and the Beast   Restless Years Tour 2015 Gene Pitney Bay City Rollers Christmas Pantomime     Sunday 6 September 7.30pm Thursday 10 September 7.30pm Wednesday 23 September 7.30pm Friday 11 Dec 2015 - Sunday 3 Jan 2016 Nos Sul 6 Medi  Nos Iau 10 Medi  Nos Mercher 23 Medi  Gwener 11 Rhagfyr - Sul 3 Ionawr 2016   

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