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WHITE CHRISTMAS

Dear Editor, GET £30,000 TAR We are now over 3 months into Karavan 4 The Kidz II and would love the local community to get involved with even more fundraising. For those who are unaware - in 2013 a group of friends got together, raised £25,000 and purchased Emyr’s Karavan4thekidz. The caravan was then given to Latch, the Welsh Children’s’ Cancer Charity, the idea being that the caravan was used by children suffering from cancer and their families.

The caravan is in constant use and proved to be a massive success to the point where the charity would love to own a second caravan to be able to offer even more children and their families this crucial respite.

The target is to raise £30,000 this time so any help would be gratefully appreciated, whether you would like to organise a quiz, coffee morning or even ask your employers if they have a designated charity?

Any donations can be made through Just Giving Karavan 4 The Kidz, or contact us through our Karavan 4 The Kidz Facebook page or the Emyr Owen branch of Latch page, here you’ll find more information about Latch and a list of different fundraising dates so you can get involved.

AMAZINGLY OUR RUNNING TOTAL HAS REACHED £11,000 ALREADY! Thank you to the Kenfig Hill Fire Fighters - who held a very successful car wash.

The Prince of Wales in Kenfig and Pothcawl Hotel Gym held their Christmas parties - thanks for your generosity and effort.

Also, thanks to the Porthcawl Bonfire Committee & Volunteers for their kind donation.

Continued support from The Swan and the huge donation from sky divers; the month of quiz nights - thanks to Kim and Zin Zan Dut for their time.

It’s amazing that so many people are being so generous with their time and donations, but we have to mention the people who go along and support the events as well - thank you all so much.

We would love the local community to continually embrace this project and see what we can achieve together - we have been fortunate to have had some large donations, but please do not worry if you cannot raise too much; if everyone who reads the Seaside News donated just £1 then we’d have enough for a number of caravans! Many thanks again for everyone’s help, Karavan 4 The Kidz

Dear Editor, Porthcawl enjoyed a ‘White Christmas’ - PAODS latest musical production at The Grand Pavilion.

Anthony Callaghan Porthcawl

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Letters PORTHCAWL CARNIVAL CANCELLED FOR 2016 Dear Editor, It is with great regret that we have to announce that for 2016 no carnival has been arranged.

As a consequence of issues arising at the Carnival in July 2015, and correspondence received from the Chief Executives’ Office, Licensing Department of Bridgend County Borough Council and Porthcawl Town Council the organisation of the carnival is no longer financially viable.

We would like to thank all those who have helped, participated and attended the carnival over the years. We appreciated your assistance. The objective of the carnival was to involve the community in a fun day. Additionally the carnival has raised substantial funds over the years that we have donated to groups and good causes for the benefit of Porthcawl and the local community.

Should any interested party consider that they could organise the event, please contact Porthcawl Buckaneers, KB Marlow Carnival Coordinator

BUSINESS HELPED ME TO RECOVER Dear Editor, Where to begin? I am a new small business in Porthcawl. If someone had asked me a year ago were did I see myself in a year I’d have probably said not here. I had a complete mental, physical and emotional breakdown. To the point I couldn’t even cope with the day-to-day things in life. I had panic attacks, didn’t want to go out and do things. When it comes to domestic violence people automatically think physical. But it’s not always it can be mental and emotional abuse, for which there is no physical evidence and the scars take longer to heal. I wanted to let domestic abuse victims know that although it doesn’t seem like things will improve - they will - it just takes time. Take small steps and don’t give in. After 20 years of mental and emotional abuse from my partner/ex husband. He kept me away from my family and friends. Each time I was succeeding at something he’d convince me I was useless - a failure. Whatever I did was never good enough; he’d tell me I was ugly and fat. Due to this I had no conference in myself, I thought everything I did was rubbish or not good enough. Even now I have good days and bad days.

Thanks to being back close to family and friends each day gets a little better.

And if it wasn’t for the help and support of family and friends I wouldn’t have been able to start my business. It’s given me something to focus on while recovering, I have a reason to get up each morning, and although I’m a fully qualified chef due - to being diagnosed with depression and breakdown - it is very hard to get a job.

Each day I’m getting my confidence and who I used to be back.

The scars will be there for a long time, but in time I will hopefully heal.

Having the business to concentrate on has saved my life. I am not looking for sympathy, people who know me will tell you I’m stubborn and would rather struggle than ask for help. I’m not even sure if this article will get published? To all victims of domestic abuse - be it physical, emotional or mental - never give in. If you do they have won.

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Dear Editor, Please find my photo (attached) of a Robin taken at Meadow Pond, Porthcawl - for your next issue.

Stephen Jenkins Brackla, Bridgend

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THEATRE GOERS RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY

Dear Editor, Generous families enjoying Beauty and the Beast pantomime at the Grand Pavilion Theatre, Porthcawl on Sunday 13th December have raised an impressive £1,106 for local charities.

Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Councillor Richard Young and Mayor of Porthcawl Town, Councillor David Newton Williams attended the performance along with representatives from the Mayors’ charities.

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Guests and families were treated to a spectacular performance of Beauty and the Beast on its sold-out opening weekend with characters such as Dame Dorothy Do-It, Willy Do-It, Beauty, Pimple, Eugene, Enchantress and of course the Beast! www.grandpavilion.co.uk Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

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Letters MADDI’S BALL RAISES HUGE AMOUNT FOR JDRF!

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covers were donated by Events by Jan and really set the room off. Emma’s own bespoke masquerade ball mask and extras for decoration were donated from a complete stranger who was touched by the story - ‘Samantha Peach Masks’. Local businesses stepped in to donate auction and raffle prizes. Sponsorship came from Mid Glamorgan Provisions, Porters Estate Agents and Park Street Dental Surgery, all of who attended the event.

And the total raised? Well an astounding £16,488!

A massive ‘Thank you’ to everyone involved!

Emma Loyns, Bridgend

APPEAL FOR POEM VERSES

Dear Editor, Maddi’s Ball for JDRF took place on 30th October at the Vale Hotel. Organised by Emma Loyns and husband Rob, the inspiration behind the ball was Maddi, aged 8, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in March 2013, aged just 6 years old. The family’s lives were turned upside down by this oftenmisunderstood condition. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune deficiency. The cause is unknown and there is no cure, leaving no choice but to administer insulin injections and regularly test blood for life.

Maddison is on an insulin pump with a continuous glucose monitor. She needs constant supervision and round the clock care. Shortly after Maddison was diagnosed the family started raising money for JDRF, who research for a cure and also to improve the life of those with Type 1. So far, events to raise money included running and sponsored events at work. This year Emma organized the first ever ‘Maddi’s Ball for JDRF’.

It was a successful event with 180 guests attending the Masquerade Ball.

Guests were entertained by Gerodie Depp – Swansea’s Jack Sparrow who donated his time for free, and greeted Maddi at the welcome reception with her very own Jack Sparrow toy! After drinks, guests ate a lovely meal and danced the night away to ‘The Story Goes’ who were amazing! A table magician also provided entertainment, and a quirky Photo Booth Company - Guest Who, also donated time to entertain guests and provide pictures. Photographer Paul Forsyth provided complimentary photography during the evening. There was a silent auction and live raffle and auction of fantastic balloon models donated by Caroline at the Party House in Pencoed. Chair Seaside News | 12

Dear Editor, The following verse is NOT my own work but something that I had my memory jogged to recently. It is a sort of parody which used to be sung in ‘singing pubs’ around fifty years ago to the tune of ‘If you ever go across the sea to Ireland’ and goes like this: If you ever come across the sea to see Wales If it’s only at the closing of the day Just to sit and watch the moonrise over Ogmore And watch the sun go down on Trecco Bay Just to listen to the ripples of the Ogmore And the miners in the Garw digging coal Or to sit beside a slag heap in Treorchy And watch the bus come down from Nantymoel I am sure that there must have been more verses, but the above is all that I can recall.

Are there others out there who remember this? Do they know any more of it? Does anyone have any idea who wrote it and when?

If you are able to ask the questions, perhaps your readers can supply the answers to the puzzle.

Dan Berry North Cornelly

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SCHOOLS ARCHBISHOP MCGRATH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL A very Happy New Year to you and what a busy December it has been for the school. The school fete was a great success and the school community enjoyed its annual Christmas Concert.

Congratulations and many thanks to all staff, parents and students for the wonderful fundraising for charities – MacMillan Cancer Charity, Mary’s Meals, Children in Need, over 100 bags of clothes/blankets collected for the Syrian refugees and 1,000+kg of groceries for the Bridgend Food Bank. Well done everyone!

Coming soon… Archbishop participates for a world record in the Guinness Book of World Records…. Will we make it??

Dates for your diary: Monday 25 January - Year 8 Parents’ Evening 4:00-6:30pm Thursday 11 February – Year 9 Parents’ Evening, 4:00-6:30pm Friday 12 February – INSET day (no pupils in school) Mrs Angela Keller Head Teacher

NEWS FROM WEST PARK PRIMARY December was certainly action packed. The Infants had a wonderful afternoon exploring our Woodland for clues which led them to a very special visitor. He invited them to visit his toy mine which thankfully was just a short bus ride away in the Rhondda! There the children spent time enjoying the magic of Christmas and brought back a gift for all the hard work they have been doing in school. The Juniors created some fantastic upcycled decorations and thoroughly enjoyed a recycling workshop with Dave Shankland. The Porthcawl Comprehensive BTEC performance of Cinderella was a real highlight as was the disco and Christmas dinner. All this whilst still concentrating on the curriculum and coping with the chicken pox phew!

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From the smallest in our Nursery to the tallest in our Senior School, the boys and girls at St Clare’s School, Porthcawl would like to wish the readers of Seaside News a very happy and healthy New Year.

The last few weeks leading up to Christmas were very hectic (although it seems months ago now). There were Christmas concerts every day with pupils from the Nursery upwards providing parents and grandparents with festive entertainment.

The lovely “Carols by Candlelight” senior school concert showcased the tremendous talent we have here at St. Clare’s.

We’re looking forward to The Lion King at Easter! Everyone enjoyed the Christmas trips! Nursery pupils visited Abbot’s Kitchen in Margam, Prep pupils saw “Snow White”, Senior pupils enjoyed tenpin bowling or Laserzone in Swansea and the Sixth Form gathered for a meal at the Atlantic Hotel in Porthcawl.

We are now looking forward to the term ahead and warmly welcome all the new pupils joining our Nursery right up to our Sixth Form.

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NOTTAGE PRIMARY NEWS The festive season was, as ever, a hectic time at Nottage.

Nursery and Reception performed ‘Away in a Manger’ through the eyes of Maurice the Mule. Year 1 and 2 performed ‘Hosanna Rock’ and the Junior department performed a version of the classic pantomime, Aladdin. A donation from our concerts and our ‘Christmas Jumper Day’ were made to Y BONT who strive tirelessly in enabling children with disability to fulfil their potential.

The school choir went on their travels, singing beautifully for Carols in the Pavilion, The All Saints Christmas Tree Festival and at the Masonic Home.

Once again the PTA put on a fabulous Christmas Fayre and came to the rescue in heavily subsidising ‘Christmas Treats’ for the children. These included the Tiddlers’ visit to the Christmas Kingdom at the Celtic Manor and the annual cinema visit for Years 1 through to Year 6 at McArthur Glen. Diolch yn Fawr PTA. So as we say goodbye to 2015, the children and staff at Nottage Primary would like to wish all Seaside News readers a very Happy New Year.

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SCHOOLS PORTHCAWL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL WILL ROCK YOU

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM CYNFFIG COMPREHENSIVE!

On 27th January, the curtain will go up on our 38th consecutive school show, and this year pupils will delight audiences with their production of “We Will Rock You”. Rehearsals are frantically taking place at every available opportunity to ensure that the show lives up to the long tradition of professionalism and excellence enjoyed year after year at the Grand Pavilion.

Producing the show has again brought out the best in everyone and thanks to the cast, staff and parents who give so much to ensure the marvellous success of our show – long may the tradition continue at PCS! As last year, Saturday is a matinée and tickets are disappearing fast. Last year was a sell-out so don’t delay calling the Grand Pavilion Box Office 01656 815995.

In December we held our Sixth Form Open Evening for prospective pupils and parents for September 2016. The evening was a huge success with particularly large numbers of pupils coming from other schools thinking of joining PCS for the Sixth Form. Anyone who missed this can obtain information from Ms Crook, Head of Sixth Form on 01656 774186, or email clare. crook@porthcawlschool.co.uk.

Year 9 pupils have a busy time ahead in choosing their options this month. Parents will be able to discuss any issues at Parents’ Evening on 13th January. For all our latest news visit www.porthcawlschool.co.uk.

Happy New Year!

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As we welcome a new year it’s time again to reflect on the many achievements we’ve enjoyed here at Cynffig. Our Basket Ball team comprising of Year 9 pupils Ben Evans, Liam Evans, Chad Hemming, Joseph Joyce, Todd Murray, Tom Rees, Zac Sim, Lowri Thomas and Keiran Thomas won the Bridgend Key Stage 3 Basketball tournament held here at Cynffig. Cynffig players beat teams from Porthcawl and Brynteg schools to achieve a memorable 29-20 win.

Local MP Madeline Moon visited the school to speak to students and celebrate their success. Amongst them Year 9 pupil Ryan Evans shared his experiences participating in our ‘Mindfulness’ course. ‘Mindfulness’ supports students in coping with daily challenges to realise their potential, and last term our pupils spoke of its positive impact in Bridgend’s ‘Mindfulness’ conference.

Our Governing Body have recently undertaken the ‘Governing Body Quality Mark Bronze Award’, an initiative which supports schools in improving standards of governance. By reflecting on practices and the Governing Body’s involvement in the running of the school, we have been able to strengthen and further enhance Cynffig’s improvement journey. A journey we believe will maximise the outcomes and opportunities for all of the young people in our care.

Hannah Castle - Head Teacher 01656 740294

AFON Y FELIN NEWS Andy O’ Rourke, a local artist spent the day with some of our pupils, he is leading a project to transform the walls of The Kenfig Nature Reserve by painting murals on them. Some lovely artwork was produced, and he paid us a wonderful compliment, remarking that he enjoyed the warm atmosphere in our school, thank you Andy. P.C. Steve spent time talking to The Willows about the importance of Rules in our lives. Our annual Christingle Service was led by Rev. Dr. Duncan Walker in Maudlam Church. Cerys, Charlie M., Sam M., Ellie and Rhianna gave readings, and Dafydd, Charlie P., Ellis and Alfie recited a poem, together with the outstanding singing it was a very enjoyable service, thanks to all the parents who attended to support the children. There was also a church service on Sunday the 6th December, the children did us proud! After all the rehearsals for our Christmas plays, the performances of Welcome Little Baby and Santa’s on Strike were absolutely flawless, they all worked so hard, and there were quite a few tears through the nativity, (from the parents!). Our choir also took part in the Christmas Concert at Pisgah Chapel.

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BE A GOOD SPORT AND ‘PASS IT ON’ A new campaign is urging us all to do three good deeds to help others improve their health and wellbeing.

It could be something like inviting someone to join you at an exercise class, or befriending an elderly neighbour who may feel isolated. Whatever it is, the ‘Pass it On’ campaign is an excellent idea that started in local schools and is now spreading wider into our communities.

The original idea came from school girls who have formed ‘Girls Networks’ in local secondary schools to improve physical activity levels among young girls and women.

Across the UK, there is generally a drop-off in sports participation when girls reach their teenage years. So, in Bridgend County Borough, the networks have taken steps to combat this and they’ve already been responsible for changing PE kits, adapting changing rooms and gyms, and varying the choice of physical activities available within participating schools.

Huge strides have been made so that girls feel more comfortable about getting active, and the ‘Pass it On’ campaign is the latest step.

So why not start the New Year as you mean to go on by doing a good deed and encouraging other people to ‘Pass it On’ too?

Councillor Huw David Deputy Leader Councillor Huw David Cabinet Member for Children and Young People Tel 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

SCHOOLS CHRISTMAS AT PENCOED COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Thank you to all the staff and pupils involved in the Christmas Concert at the end of last term. The audience enjoyed every aspect of the full and varied programme, ranging from individual performances (reading, vocal and instrumental), brass and string group items as well as a variety of choral contributions.

6th form pupils had a busy time at the end of term. As part of the WBQ Community a group of pupils supported Trussell Trust local Bridgend Food Bank by taking part part in a food collection drive at Tesco in Bridgend, handing out list leaflets to shoppers to identify items required by the food bank and then collect any items people wish to donate. The sales of wooden reindeer by the 6th form INTERACT Charity group proved very highly popular again . This group, mentored by Mr Edgar Burt of the Bridgend Rotary Club, arrange a variety of fund raising events throughout the year. Another end of term Christmas tradition is the ‘Big Sing’ when staff and pupils come together in the Sportshall for some vocal exercise. During this year’s Big Sing £84 was raised for Shelter. Year 12 pupils organised a highly successful Christmas English and Drama Tuition Fair again this year in aid of (including GCSE and A Level). various charities. This was also Ex-Head of English and Deputy Christmas Jumper day so a Headteacher/professional playwright. chance for staff and pupils alike Superb record of success. to show off!!

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TECHNOLOGY WELCOME TO THE TECHNOLOGY SECTION OF SEASIDE NEWS Each month we will be providing advice and answering questions sent in by our readers - which relate to all thing IT. This month we are focusing on backing up important files on your PC or Mac. Many people resort to portable USB drives but fail to remember to plug them in once a week and take a backup, if you remember to do this on a regular basis, then your files will be safe providing the USB drive doesn’t take a become corrupt, I’ve come across many customers who have lost their entire collection of photos etc due to USB Drives become unreadable. Whilst in 90% of these situations, we are able to resurrect the data from the faulty USB drive, it’s a costly exercise.

The best way in my opinion is to harness the use of Cloud Backups. There are many free options you can try for free. For example, Google Drive offers 15Gb of online storage for free, if 15Gb is not enough then you can buy more for very little £££.

Also, Dropbox is very popular but only offer 2Gb free of online storage but again you can buy more if you run out of space.

To get these products working on your PC/Mac/IPad/iPhones/ Android devices, just type Google Drive or Dropbox into a search engine of your choice and follow the links. Feel free to get in touch with me on david@westprime.co.uk for any further information.

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TRANSFERRING PHOTOS TO COMPUTER Question: I was wondering if you could give me some advise.

During Christmas time we take a lot of photographs of the family and find it difficult to transfer these over to the computer.

Sometimes I lose where these files save and due to the file size, I struggle to get them all stored in an appropriate manner. What advise would you give?

Christopher Thomas, Margam Answer: Christopher, when you plug your camera into the computer via the USB lead, you will be prompted with a few options on what to do next. One of those options is “browse files/ folders” - I always select this. The Windows Explorer will open and you should now see all your pictures, depending on what camera you have, the photos might be nestled inside a folder. Once you have found your files, you can change the view by selecting “View” which can be found at towards the top of the Windows Explorer – see screenshot.

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process, you are now ready to transfer the pictures to your PC. It’s always best to store your photos in the Pictures Folder, which is one of many default folders built into the Windows Operating System.

Locate your Pictures folders by opening Windows Explorer and click on the Pictures folders as per screenshot below.

I would now create a new folder for your pictures you want to transfer from your camera, to do this, click the right-hand mouse button just below your existing folders (if you have any) and select New and then select Folder. A folder will appear and you will be able to name it, please type a suitable name for the photos as per example above. Once you have done this, all you need to do is right click on the newly created folder and select the option “Paste”.

That’s it, the photos will copy to the folder and you are done.

Most modern day PC/Laptops have considerable storage and should be able to accommodate most people’s picture storage needs but if you do take a lot of pictures, I would advise purchasing either an external USB drive or some cloud storage to ensure you never lose your pictures.

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BOOK OF THE MONTH The Guilty by David Baldacci Going home can kill you.

When Special Agent Will Robie gets the call to make his first visit home since he was a teenager, it’s because his father, the local judge, has been arrested for murdering a man who came before him in court.The small, remote Mississippi town hasn’t changed and its residents remember Robie as a wild sports star and girl magnet.

He left a lot of hearts broken, and a lot of people angry.

Will and his father, Dan, are estranged, and his mother left years ago. When he visits Dan in jail, he finds that time hasn’t healed old wounds.

But then another murder changes everything, and stone-cold killer Robie will finally have to come to grips with his toughest assignment of all. His family.

All these books and many more are available from your local library free of charge. We have books to help you fulfil New Year’s Resolutions, develop your skills or plan your next holiday.

If you have recently received a tablet, iPad, laptop or iPod and are wondering how to access our free e.magazines, e.books and e.audio books then make an appointment to see Kate and find out how.

Following the success of last year’s Harry Potter Book Night when we transformed the library into a mini Hogwarts we are holding another one on 4th February from 7pm to 8.30pm. A Night of Spells promises to be lots of fun for children, parents and helpers. It is going to be spellbinding fun.

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HAVE YOU HAD YOUR SAY ON CHANGES SWIMMING POOL FOR PORTHCAWL, TO WASTE COLLECTION? FINALLY? I hope that you have taken part in the consultation over changes that need to be made to how Bridgend County Borough Council collects refuse and recycling in the future.

The changes are necessary because the current kerbside collection system needs to be upgraded so it can recycle more waste and avoid financial penalties for not meeting the Welsh Government’s new statutory recycling targets.

At the moment our target is 58 per cent, but this will increase to 64 per cent in 2019-20, then 70 per cent in 2024-25.

If we miss the 64 per cent target even by just one per cent, we will be issued with a penalty of around £100,000.

That’s why the system has to change, and why we are consulting on things like altering how often black bags are collected, introducing nappy recycling, providing householders with fresh equipment to maximise recycling and minimise inconvenience, and more besides.

Some tough decisions are called for, and we want as many people as possible to have their say so a final scheme can be developed. Find out more by visiting www.bridgend.gov. uk/consultation or your local library before 8th February, calling the consultation team on (01656) 643664 or emailing consultation@bridgend.gov.uk Councillor Mel Nott OBE Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council Tel 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

A swimming pool may at last be on the cards for Porthcawl – decades after residents first asked for one. But this will not be a municipal pool paid for and run by BCBC and council taxpayers – like the others in the borough. It is being proposed as part of the £6m Harbourside Maritime Centre, which a local group is pushing forward.

It is ironic that it has taken a group of Porthcawl residents to come up with a project that will not only enhance the town as a tourism resort but will also provide a much-needed facility for residents.

Directors of the project say that the pool was top of the wish list from residents during a consultation that they held. At last - a consultation that takes on board what people actually want! BCBC could learn a lot from that simple fact because their consultations usually take the form of an information exercise in which they tell people what’s going to happen.

There’s still a long way to go before this centre becomes a reality – not least securing the funding needed. But it’s very good news at the start of a new year.

SUZY DAVIES AM Welsh Conservative Party www.suzydavies.com

PLANS FOR PORTHCAWL’S NEW SEA DEFENCES CLEAR THE FIRST WAVE MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE ON FLYTIPPING Figures published by StatsWales reveal that the number of flytipping incidents in Bridgend rose from 684 in 2011-12 to 1,086 in 2014-15, an increase of 58%.

Fly tipping is a blight on our local communities. Not only is it unsightly, but also dumped rubbish can be hazardous, either because of what has been thrown away, or because of attracting vermin, who may bring disease in their wake.

Children are particularly vulnerable, as they may be attracted to play in such locations without realising the dangers.

People who dump rubbish are selfish, anti-social individuals who care nothing for their neighbours, or for the local environment, and do it to save a little money. Cowboy builders in particular, who dump rubble, radiators and the like, need to be identified and taken to court.

Obviously, the Council must do more to catch and prosecute fly-tippers, but it also needs to consider if its own policies are contributing to the problem.

Charging for the removal of bulky household items may seem sensible at first sight, but if the Council is having to pay out more to remove illegally dumped rubbish then the charge will soon become counter-productive if fly-tipping carries on rising at this rate.

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Following news that proposals for replacing the asphalt shoreline at Porthcawl’s town beach with all-new sea defences have cleared the first round of Welsh Government approval, work has moved on to the development phase of the project.

With a new ‘terraced’ design identified during public consultation carried out in 2013, you may notice increased activity on the beach in coming months as our engineers will be testing the site to establish what specific works will be necessary.

The current sea defences for the town beach prominently feature a large amount of asphalt which was set in place in 1984 to prevent erosion and reduce the chance of waves breaking over the top of the promenade.

It has done its job well over the last 30 years, but as further maintenance is now required to ensure it can continue to function effectively, Bridgend County Borough Council is taking the opportunity to look at introducing new, more visually appealing sea defences that are capable of standing up to the elements for the next 100 years.

I’m really pleased that our plans have passed the first phase, and I’m sure that residents will be eagerly watching as they develop over the coming year.

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As your Regional Assembly Member I want to say congratulations to Darren, Jackie and all the team at Sainsbury’s McArthur Glen for their work within our community - and in particular upon winning the 22nd Annual ‘Understanding Disability’ award for their exceptional efforts to recruit, train and retain members of staff with a learning disability. The work of this store proves that it is wrong to write any person off because they might be perceived as less able to do a job and really has changed the lives of the learning-disabled staff who have become highly valued members of the team. Store Manager Darren tells me that he is proud to be their manager, and it is clear to see why, since he runs a dedicated and motivated team.

It is wrong that people who are perceived as disabled – and very often perception is the real problem – have been written off as somehow less able to play and full and equal part in the world of work. The efforts at McArthur Glen Sainsbury’s show clearly that this need not be the case and that there is a way everyone in society can flourish when given the right support and encouragement.

Dr Altaf Hussain AM Welsh Conservative Assembly Member for South Wales West

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News THE CASE FOR SINGING Let me start by wishing all readers and staff at the Seaside News a very happy new year. In my job I am very lucky to be asked to attend some pretty special events. Many of the most memorable include some form of live music and singing. Something about live music always puts a smile on my face, hearing people singing together is so elevating and completely captures my attention.

It’s not just me that benefits! The Chair of Music Education at the Institute of Education at the University of London, Professor Graham Welch, has looked at the health benefits of singing for the past 30 years. He says that singing has many physical benefits because it is an aerobic activity that increases oxygen in the blood stream. There are also psychological benefits because of the positive effect in reducing stress levels; even better, singing in a group as well as alone gives an increased sense of community and belonging.

Though we all watch singing on television there is no comparison to watching in real life. There are many fantastic choirs in Bridgend, I encourage you all to go along to one and join in or simply watch a performance- you will feel uplifted!

Madeleine Moon MP www.madeleinemoonmp.com 01656 750002

A FUTURE FOR JENNINGS Happy New Year to you all!

In November 2015, I was delighted to attend the Porthcawl Townscape Heritage Initiative Open Day at the Jennings Building on Porthcawl seafront. It was an opportunity to not only hear about exciting new proposals for the former harbourside warehouse, but also to meet the developers and to study new proposals. The event was also an opportunity to hear about how Townscape Heritage funding has been helping to regenerate Porthcawl.

There were presentations from Cllr Charles Smith, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development at Bridgend Council and Andrew Jones, Manager, Regeneration Projects and Built Environment at Bridgend Council. Cllr Smith told us that the Townscape Heritage Initiative scheme is making a total of £1.3 million available until 2019 to renovate and refurbish buildings within the ‘historic heart’ of Porthcawl.

I had never been inside the Jennings Building before and I was really interested to see inside. There has been much discussion about its future use and it was good to talk to the developers who were keen to highlight their new plans for the Building.

Their proposals involve seeking full planning permission and listed building consent for the change of use, conversion and external alterations to the former Jennings Warehouse to create restaurants, café bar, community room and 13 live/ work residential units. Planning and Listed Building Consent applications have been submitted.

I also had the opportunity to look inside the Pilots’ Lookout Tower and The Customs House building. I have walked past these buildings many times but never gone inside. Both have recently been restored thanks to THI grant aid.

MOVES AFOOT TO CELEBRATE OUR EURO-BOUND WALES FOOTBALL TEAM The Wales football team could get an official send-off to the European Championships, following an approach I have made to Presiding Officer Rosemary Butler.

I have asked for an event to be organised by the Assembly involving supporters to mark the achievement of the Chris Coleman-led team in qualifying for the tournament in France next June.

In a letter from the Presiding Officer, Dame Rosemary told me: “I am also immensely proud of the national football team’s success in reaching a major football tournament for the first time in nearly 60 years and would appreciate an opportunity to welcome them to the Senedd.

“My officials are holding tentative discussions with their counterparts in the Welsh Government to host a reception for Chris Coleman and his team prior to their departure to France, as described in your letter.”

It is crucial that our superb fans, many of whom will be travelling to France next year, have the opportunity to send the team off with the good wishes and support of the nation. Any event in Cardiff Bay must involve supporters and not just politicians in suits meeting the team.

BETHAN JENKINS AM Plaid Cymru www.bethanjenkins.org

BRIDGEND’S EXCESSIVE PEDESTRIANISATION REVERSED IMMEDIATELY Along with Suzy Davies AM and Bridgend’s local traders, I have been campaigning relentlessly to scrap the excessive pedestrianisation in parts of Bridgend town centre, namely Queen Street, Dunraven Place and Market Street, and to allow some on-street parking within the area described.

I am very concerned about the declining state of our town centre. One in five shops are now closed. It is heartbreaking to see this happening before our eyes with no action taken.

This desperate situation grew dire when the new development at the car park next to the RHIW Shopping Centre started as access to the shops has become enormously difficult for pedestrians.

Some traders approached me to highlight the significant decline in revenues that they have experienced.

After raising the issue many times in recent years, our campaign urged Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) again in October to immediately scrap the excessive pedestrianisation in parts of the town centre so that traders can make the most out of the busy shopping period over Christmas. Unfortunately, BCBC is still dragging its feet over the matter.

BCBC must act now before it is too late!

George Jabbour AM Welsh Conservative

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FEATURES NEWS FROM THE TALBOT Happy New Year to you all – if your organisation is similar to the Talbot, we are now glad to see the end of another very busy Christmas season, and look forward to planning the diary for 2016.

The Talbot Management Committee will meet this month, and will discuss the various day trips, entertainment evenings, theatre trips etc to encourage more new members to join. If you are interested in joining the Talbot as a volunteer or as a member of our Management Committee, please let me know.

We have already planned three trips to the various theatres in Cardiff, Aladdin the pantomime, Tom Jones the Musical and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Some seats are still available for Chitty musical that is in August.

The refurbishment of our new kitchen, serving both the Rees Hall and the Talbot Hall is going to plan, and we are now planning the kitchen equipment to fit. Hopefully come the spring, our cook and her team will be serving lunches, twice a week, from the new kitchen!

For more information contact Cheryl on 01656 749754, email: talbotcc@tiscali.co.uk or visit our website: www.talbotcc.co.uk Cheryl Butcher

MOST DISTANT OBJECT IN SOLAR SYSTEM Researchers have discovered an icy object, designated V774104, which is three times farther away than Pluto and is the most distant object ever seen in the Solar System. The record was previously held by the ‘dwarf planet’ Eris, which was found in 2003. Eris is located well beyond the Kuiper Belt, the home to Pluto and thousands of other icy bodies. The extreme remoteness of V774104 suggests that its orbit may have remained undisturbed for billions of years. The object could be one of thousands of distant objects that are thought to form what is known as the Oort cloud (a sphere of icy objects surrounding the Solar System). To date, only two objects are known to lay in the inner Oort cloud, one called Sedna and another nicknamed Biden. Sedna never comes closer to the Sun than twice Pluto’s distance. The newly found object will join the other two scientifically fascinating objects residing in the inner Oort cloud. The team of astronomers also discovered about a dozen other objects that are also probably in the Oort Cloud but they travel slowly, gathering orbital data about them takes a long time.

Clive Down Bridgend Astronomical Society

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LIFE WITH PORTHCAWL LIONS

First and most importantly Porthcawl Lions Club would like to apologise to all the children who were so disappointed by Santa’s absence from his grotto in the museum on the afternoon of Sunday December 6th. Unfortunately he got caught up in the festivities in Dock Street and couldn’t get away. He is very sorry, but there was nothing he could do about it.

December is a busy time for the club with the grotto, the tea party and the fun run, but more about those next month.

Members did take time to celebrate at their annual Christmas dinner at the Atlantic where, after a very enjoyable meal, Santa called in with presents for all the ladies. Everyone was then entertained by a performance of “Off-White and the Seven Shades of Grey!”

Planning for 2016 is already underway and the first event is a Burns’ Night supper in the Hi-Tide on Friday January 29th tickets £25 from the museum or any Lion. Also, already being planned are the annual May Fayre on Bank Holiday Monday and the classic car rally, probably in late July or early August.

All members of Porthcawl Lions Club would like to thank you all for your support during the past year and look forward to your continued support in 2016. Meanwhile the club wishes you all a very happy and peaceful new year.

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FEATURES HANDBELL RINGING AT PORTHCAWL STROKE CLUB

On 2nd December Porthcawl Stroke Club were delighted that Gilgal Church Porthcawl, Hand Bell Ringers, under the leadership of Shirley Kenifick, gave a truly wonderful performance of Christmas carols, played out through the usage of hand bells. It is no easy task, the ladies have to wear special gloves, which have grips on them, so that they don’t slip, otherwise they could lose the tune to the music. The bells come in varies sizes, some which are heavy to hold.

The performance was opened by Avis Watkins, who gave us an insight to the learning of Hand Bell ringing, how they came about and also how some Christmas carols had their names and who composed them - very interesting and informative.

Freda Rodgers song solo, ‘I Believe’. Is there no end to this ladies talent! Freda is involved with so many local activities, I can’t believe she has time to learn yet another skill. Gaynor Barnfield read out a lovely poem, from a late family member, this was about three candles, how the light of Lord, shone on the world and the true meaning of Christmas.

Those ladies really gave an enchanted, enjoyable Christmas performance. On behalf of the Porthcawl Stroke Club, we would like to thank all the ladies and may God Bless you with his light this Christmas.

Barbara Matthews Left of the picture is the leader of the Bell ringers, Shirley Kenifick, third in from the left is Freda Rodgers, next to Freda is Avis Watkins and at the far right is Gaynor Barnfield.

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THROUGH CHRISTIAN EYES Well folks, here we are again – the beginning of a new year. As we look forward to the New Year, with our diaries, I imagine we will have all sorts of fresh ideas and New Year’s resolutions.

I can only speak from personal experience that any New Year’s resolution I have made over the years has been totally trumped by a new life in Jesus. At least for the reason of how God promises to sustain you through the pressures of life as we look to him in faith. But there is so much more. As they say, “the benefits of knowing God are out of this world”. In closing I would like to encourage people not to get confused about who the real God is and what true religion is as we watch world events taking place. God is good and full of love! In fact, you will not hear about this on the news, but many people in the world (particularly in the near east) are turning to Jesus for a new start, as he appears to them in dreams. It’s a bold statement but I believe with all my heart that turning to the real Jesus in humility is the answer for all the problems of humanity!

Neil Harvey

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH January is named after the Roman god of gates and doorways, Janus; who is depicted as having two faces, one looking forward, the other backward.

Sometimes the beginning of a new year feels like that for us as we review the year now past and peer into the future of the new one just underway.

In the important transitions in the course of life’s journey, we rarely go instantly from what was to things new.

There’s inevitably an in-between time when things seldom make much sense.

I experienced this when, at the age of forty-two, I became a father for the first time. The words ‘culture shock’ barely do justice to how I felt.

So I am grateful to read in Psalm 121 that God keeps watch at our times of “going out and coming in,” our times of ending and beginning, and all that is between the two. In such times, when everything else may seem up for grabs, one thing is not: God’s love and presence.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year.

Rev Lewis Rees Minister to Nottage General Baptist & Unitarian Chapel

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FEATURES BAVO ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY

CHARITY NEEDS DAFFODIL VOLUNTEERS

In recognition of the significant contribution volunteers make to our community, Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations recently held their annual Bridgend County Borough Volunteer Achievement Awards 2015 at the Heronston Hotel in Bridgend.

Compared by Lee Jukes from Bridge FM, special guests included Janice Gregory AM, Huw Irranca Davies MP, Jayne James – Mid Glamorgan High Sherriff, The Vocalmotion school choir and soloist Emily March from Ysgol Brynteg.

Volunteers take on a wide range of tasks, giving up their time to make their community a better place, yet often receiving little, if any recognition for their commitment and energy.

BAVO’s Chief Executive, Heidi Bennett said: “With more nominations coming through, the task of the judging panel was particularly difficult this year. There are thousands of fantastic volunteers in Bridgend County Borough, two of whom received a WCVA National Award. Volunteers make a real difference to charities and ultimately to people’s lives and we were delighted to be able to recognise their hard work and achievements.”

For full details visit the volunteering section of www.bavo.org.uk or call 01656 810400.

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Marie Curie is appealing for people in South Wales to ‘get behind the daffodil’, by volunteering to collect donations for the charity’s annual Great Daffodil Appeal this February and March.

The charity needs volunteers to encourage people in the local community to give a donation and wear a daffodil pin. In Wales, the money raised from the Great Daffodil Appeal will help 150 Marie Curie Nurses to provide care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones either at home or at the Marie Curie Hospice in Penarth. The appeal has raised more than £73 million in the UK since it began in 1986.

Hannah Leckie, Community Fundraiser for Marie Curie in South and West Wales, said: “The Great Daffodil Appeal is our biggest annual fundraising campaign, making it possible for Marie Curie Nurses to give care and support when people need it most. Every year, millions of people show their support for our work by giving a donation to wear a daffodil pin. This year is the 30th year of the appeal and we are hoping to raise £8.5 million, so we can continue providing this vital care for local people.”

To volunteer to collect for Marie Curie and support the Great Daffodil Appeal, call 01554 759 071, email westwalesfundraising@mariecurie.org.uk or sign up online at mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/daffodil-appeal/next-appeal

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WOMEN’S INSTITUTE LALESTON WI NEWS Vice President Barbara Rees welcomed everyone, including 4 new members, to the December meeting and our Christmas Party.

Members were given encouraging news regarding our President Margaret Aylen, after her sudden illness early November.

Margaret is a wonderful lady, sorely missed by everyone. All the members sent their love and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Margaret’s husband Graham, their family and friends are all in our thoughts at this time. Travel arrangements for the Carol Festival, Brangwyn Hall, Swansea and our Christmas lunch at The Atlantic Hotel, Porthcawl were given out. Luncheon Club was arranged for 12 January 2016 at The Haywain. A reminder, subscriptions are due January meeting. With excellent food provided by members, our Christmas Party was bound to be a success. The committee supplied wine, games and an extensive range of raffle prizes. Gwyneth Jenkins gave a vote of thanks, for all the committee’s hard work. The next meeting will be held on 7 January 2016 at 7.15pm in Blandy Hall (Laleston Gardening Club). We are having a Beetle Drive and a ‘Ladybird’ item competition. Why not join us? Visitors warmly welcomed. For further information call Diane on 01656 656600 Dawn Storie

PORTHCAWL TOWNSWOMENS GUILD NEWS A happy and healthy New Year to you all! As I write this in early December the Christmas festivities in the guild are well under way. We have enjoyed a lunch with the Cardiff Federation and members travelled to Bristol to join in the National T.G. Carol Service. We have held a successful Fayre in aid of the British Lung Foundation and are looking forward to our own Christmas lunch at the Bridgend Catering College.

Our November meeting was a craft demonstration organized by Freda Rodger and her craft group and we will shortly be having our splendid Christmas Tea with entertainment by the Gilgal hand bell ringers.

We shall next meet on January 13th 2pm at All Saints Church Hall when Mr David Anderson will take us on an Alpine Outing.

Do make 2016 the year you come and find out more about our friendly group, like what you see and then join us! For more information tel 772157.

Dorothy Thomas

PORTHCAWL INNER WHEEL NEWS

The December meeting was opened with the usual WI business.

We were all sorry to hear about our friend and long time member Joyce Pritchard who passed away in November, Joyce was a great character and will be sadly missed.

The carol service followed and was officiated by the Rev. Colin Richards, a lovely service with carols and readings. The meeting ended with refreshments.

Anita Jeffrey was presented with the Annual Competition Cup, to much applause.

The Christmas tree festival at All Saints Church was outstanding.

We thank our craft ladies for all their hard work in the preparation of our tree.

The Glamorgan WI Federation Carol Festival, held at the Brangwyn Hall was a wonderful occasion, enjoyed by all. The choir and soloists were in fine voice - a good start to Christmas.

Our Christmas Party went with a swing, lovely food, great company. The entertainment was provided by two very talented young dancers, Mia Dobbs and Olivia Lester,who gave a fabulous selection of Ballroom dances.

For more information contact Pearl on 772657.

M Freeman

The Porthcawl Inner Wheel monthly meeting was held on 1st December at the Grove Golf Club. We had a brief business meeting before settling down to enjoy our Christmas Dinner, followed by coffee and mince pies. The meal was a great success.

Then President Mary introduced our speaker, Gwyneth Poacher.

Gwyneth’s talk was about her personal journey, having children, moving house several times, and coping with a nursing career.

It was a very moving and amusing talk as she explained how she became involved with the need for support, help, and encouragement for those facing life-changing illness. She realised that meeting other patients with similar problems and socialising, was important and supportive. Making this possible was a huge challenge, which Gwyneth worked and fought for over many years. It was her determination to go along this road that eventually led to the purchase and development of the Sandville Help Centre, which offers so much to many patients with needs beyond medication. Many of our members later spoke of the wonderful support, which they and their families had received at the Sandville.

A most informative and entertaining evening closed with a short singsong of Christmas Carols.

Eileen Thomas Club Correspondent

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Following a warm welcome to the December afternoon meeting by the president Sandra Davidson the Williams Memorial Hall looked very welcoming with tasty snacks, mince pies and mulled wine adorning the decorated tables; and also with the stalls promoting their Christmas products.

After the business of the meeting a two part fun Christmas Themed Quiz followed with the winning team comprising of Sheila Carr, Janet James, Marion Lewis, Hilary Locke, Thelma Taylor and Natalie White; all good entertainment.

The meeting on January5th will also commence at 1.30pm with a fish/chicken and chips luncheon.

We will then revert back to our usual time of 7.30pm from the meeting on February 2nd (the 1st Tuesday of the month in the Williams Memorial Hall, Coychurch).

Janet James

No meeting this month - it was the time for our Christmas Party. It was held in the Talbot Centre Kenfig Hill. We had a good turnout of members, all determined to have a good time. We had a free raffle! Pass the parcel which was organised by Enid our secretary the story was about Mrs Wright making cakes and running out of ingredients and sending her husband left and right, and us passing our parcel left and right with the idea that when Enid stopped we would end up with a different parcel than we started with, not rocket science but we had a good laugh.

Tea, coffee, and the odd glass of wine flowed plenty of good food and laughter. We all hope you would have had a good Christmas and a happy New Year by the time you read this in the Sea Side News, and if anyone would like to pop in to see us in the New Year we are in the same place and would be pleased to see you.

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IHT is paid if a person’s estate is worth more than £325,000 when they die and the charge is at a rate of 40% on anything over and above the threshold.

If however someone leaves everything they own to their surviving spouse the “spousal exemption” applies meaning that the estate is exempt from IHT. It also means that they haven’t used any of their own IHT allowance which is available to increase the IHT allowance of the second spouse when they die. The second spouse’s estate can be worth up to £650,000 before they owe IHT. If your estate is likely to be subject to IHT you may wish to consider making the following gifts during your lifetime for which IHT would not be payable:1. The estate doesn’t pay IHT on up to £3,000 worth of gifts given away by the deceased in each tax year in the seven years prior to their death (known as the “annual exemption”).

Leftover annual exemption can be carried over from one tax year to the next but the maximum exemption is £6,000.

2. There is no IHT due on individual gifts worth up to £250 so you can give as many people as you like up to £250 each in any one tax year but you can’t give someone another £250 if you’ve given them a gift using a different exemption e.g. the £3,000 annual exemption.

3. You can make a gift of any amount if it is part of your normal expenditure out of your income and you can prove that after having made the gift you had enough money to maintain your normal lifestyle.

4. There is no IHT payable on a wedding gift worth up to £5,000 given to a child, £2,500 to a grandchild, and £1,000 given to anyone else.

5. Gifts to charities, qualifying political parties, national bodies for national purposes, or community amateur sports clubs are exempt from IHT. Please also note the “7 year rule” which means that you can make a gift of any value and it will not be subject to IHT provided you survive the gift by more than seven years. Any gifts made less than 7 years before death count towards the IHT threshold.

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Finance HELP TO BUY ISA If you’re saving to get onto the property ladder, a Help to Buy: ISA could really make a difference. It’s designed to take advantage of the Help to Buy Scheme and will boost your savings towards a deposit by 25%.

If you are 16 or over you can open an account (provided you meet the eligibility criteria) with an initial deposit of up to £1,200 and then make further contributions of up to £200 per calendar month.

When you are ready to buy your property, your conveyancer claims your Bonus (25% of your closing balance) from the Scheme to put towards your purchase. So for every £200 you save, the Government will add £50. The minimum Bonus is £400 (on a minimum savings balance of £1,600) and the maximum is £3,000 (on a savings balance of £12,000).

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The Help to Buy: ISA will be available from a range of banks and building societies. The accounts are available to each first time buyer, not each household. This means that if you are planning to buy with your partner, for example, you could receive a government bonus of up to £6,000 towards your first home.

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BUY-TO-LET BOMBSHELL…BUT WE COULD HELP LANDLORDS Well, Mr Osborne certainly put the cat amongst the pigeons in the Autumn Statement, incurring the wrath of Landlords, large and small, throughout the UK, when he announced a Stamp Duty increase. That said, you need to know the facts, since it’s not all bad news – and we have the facts and possible answers to help you minimise the impact.

The whole concept of buy-to-let has been shaken up with the emphasis being shifted towards professional Landlords and Limited Companies and the race by private investors to become limited companies has already started, since this will bring likely tax benefits, especially with regard to proposed increases in stamp duty and the way in which rental income is taxed.

We can assist Landlords, especially those with either a small number of properties OR portfolios. Call us with your issues, as time is short before the proposed changes take place.

SO, WHAT INTEREST RATE ARE YOU PAYING? At the time of writing, WHICH Magazine has published its findings that around ONE in THREE of all residential mortgage borrowers DO NOT KNOW what the interest rate is on their mortgages, which a worrying situation.

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reduce your monthly outgoings, using any savings for other purposes. One of our enquirers recently saved over £100 per month and many have saved more still – he was happy paying the rate he was on simply because he could afford to do so. He’s now much happier paying less, of course.

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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT AT BARTHOLEMEW HAWKINS

Firstly by the time this goes to press Santa would hopefully have been and not got stuck in someone’s Chimney.

2015 has been a great year at Bartholomew Hawkins with many new appointments and none of this could be achieved without the ongoing support of our loyal clients.

On behalf of us all may I say a huge thank you to readers for their continued support.

We also continue to support local sport and charities with ongoing sponsorship of Glamorgan Cricket, Cardiff Blues Rugby, Nathan Cleverly but whilst these individuals are making the headlines we are equally as proud of Porthcawl RFC Under 7’s who remain unbeaten since we agreed to sponsor them.

We have raised over the past 12 months over £10,000 for the charity #Staystrongforows – a charity set up to support ex Wales rugby Star Owen Williams who suffered a life changing injury whilst playing for Cardiff Blues in Singapore. This follows our efforts last year to raise nearly £7,500 for Velindre Cancer Charity.

Next Year will see us support Ty Hafan and we would welcome your attendance at our charity event in September.

These are exiting times at Bartholomew Hawkins with a further 4 appointments to commence at the start of 2016.

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Garden BIRD WATCH: GREAT TIT

I’m one of two volunteer Ambassadors for the British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) Garden Bird Watch (GBW) Scheme in South Wales.

The Great Tit, our largest tit species, can be recognised by its black head and chin, white cheeks, yellow breast and a black stripe running down the front. Dominant males have the broadest stripe. The most easily recognisable Great Tit call is that of ‘teacher teacher’, but this is just one of many. Amazingly, the shape and size of the bird’s bill changes during the course of the year. In the spring and summer it is slender to suit its diet of insects but in the winter it becomes shorter and deeper to better cope with a diet of seeds. The species feed on sunflower hearts, peanuts (always provide the latter in a metal mesh feeder) and fat blocks. GBW data show that that tit species use gardens more in winter when natural food is depleted.

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.

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LALESTON GARDENING CLUB Hopeful everyone enjoyed Christmas, and is now looking forward to planning for the spring. There is still time to plant some extra bulbs as long as the ground is frost-free. Days may be short and dreary, but the garden is far from lacking in interest. The bulbs planted earlier in September are already pushing through the cold and damp earth. Lovely snowdrops, dwarf iris, and the determined little crocus all are welcome signs of the approaching new season. Trees, hedges and shrubs already in bud, make up the framework of the garden. Winter is no reason to neglect window boxes and containers, winter-flowering pansies seem to come into their own and to me anyway, seem to enjoy “showing off” while not so hardy plants have faded .If weather permits there are shrubs that can be pruned, Buddleia, Rose of Sharon, and Spiraea, although I am told it is advisable to leave the less hardy such as hydrangea and fuchsia until any danger from severe frosts have passed. The monthly lectures start again on Monday January 11th Ivor Mace will be telling us all about Roses something to look forward to.

Gwen Bradford

NOW IS THE TIME TO LANDSCAPE With all the rain recently it’s difficult to think about the garden and what needs to be done. However, winter is a great time to look at landscaping your property, as there is little flora and fauna to disturb and you certainly wont need to delay any outdoor BBQs! A current project we have been working on has incorporated a great product called Cedagravel, which stabilises chippings up to 14mm. A hexagonal “honeycomb” system is installed into the required area then the gravel is placed on top. Once the system is completed its possible to drive on, is buggy & wheelchair friendly and will prevent any weed growth as it contains a membrane.

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January is named after Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions, but he does have two faces and looks back as well as forward which is what a good gardener does (learning from last year’s mistakes!) there is always something to be done in the garden although you might not want to be working outside at this time of year as frost, rainfall and winds are common, so just try to do the basic pruning and tidying. It may be getting cold in the air but the soil is still retaining some warmth so it’s time to plant that hedge or tree you have always wanted. You can put early potatoes to chit in egg boxes ready to plant in March. (You can do this in the warm!) Don’t attempt to dig heavy wet soil, it’s not fun and you can ruin the soil structure, so if it sticks to your boots, leave it alone!

Did you know – January in the northern hemisphere is seasonally equivalent to July in the southern hemisphere, where would you rather be?

Gardening at this time of year includes the wondrous seed catalogue, warm fire, cup of coffee (or a beer) marvellous!

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Manufacturers don’t care about your diet or desire to eat the healthiest foods. They want your money and will use pretty pictures and fancy words to get what they want. It works every day, with thousands of foods, and their marketing campaigns result in astronomical profits. Fresh Foods Aren’t Always the Healthiest Foods Fresh food has its own set of obstacles. In your local market, 90% or more of the fresh produce has been treated in some way. Oranges are dipped in food colouring to make them bright and consistently orange. Apples are waxed and polished like brand new cars to make them universally appealing. Unless it’s been labelled ‘organic’ or “non-GMO,” it’s been processed just like packaged foods. Perhaps not to the same extent, but in ways you don’t want or need to be consuming. These are not the healthiest foods you can select.

Commercial agriculture is a multi-billion dollar industry. Big corporations and pesticide industries have figured out many ways to corner the market and we’ve allowed them to do it.

Sadly, the fallout will affect many generations beyond our lifetimes. Seeds modified in a lab are planted into soil that’s been chemically enhanced and will continue to be treated as the seeds absorb artificial nutrients during development. Plants grow under a shower of pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides to abate the weeds that refuse to die even in the presence of such adversity.

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This month’s article focuses on fungal infections. You may have read previous articles outlining the importance of general foot care and the prevention of foot conditions. If general foot hygiene is not observed, conditions such as fungal nail infection and athlete’s foot can develop.

Prevention: * Keep your feet clean and dry * Clip your nails to keep them short * Avoid walking barefoot in public pools/showers * Replace old footwear that could be contaminated with fungi * Treat athlete’s foot as soon as possible to avoid the infection spreading to your nails Symptoms: Fungal Nail Infection Athlete’s Foot The nail may appear: * Discolored * Thickened – often nails are difficult to cut, as they can become an unusual shape or texture * Brittle or crumbly– pieces may break off and come away completely Skin may appear: * dry and red * scaly and flaky * itchy * sore * macerated between the toes (due to excessive moisture) * covered in small blisters Treatments: * Antifungal treatments are available from your pharmacist or GP * Your foot health professional can help if the fungal infection has spread to your nails by reducing the thickness and cutting back the nails Lee Giles First Choice Footcare Tel: 07815848339

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Arts BRIDGEND SINGER 6TH IN VOICE OF THE PORTHCAWL MALE CHOIR REPORT VALLEYS Christmas is behind us and we look forward to 2016. The After 100 applications, 13 weeks, and 3 months of performances, Ahnuh Valentine was crowned 6th in the Voice Of The Valleys Final in November.

The Voice Of The Valleys is one of the largest singing competitions in Wales and is in its 4th season.

Ahnuh Valentine represented Bridgend in the competition as the only finalist from the area. She wowed the judges in the final, resulting in a full standing ovation off the 5 judges and the spectators.

Ahnuh states, “I had a great experience throughout the past few weeks and have definitely grown as an artist. I have made some great friends throughout the competition and I am thankful to have reached the final in the first place. Thank you to everybody who supported me and will continue to support me. I am so happy to have had the experience to show my skills as an artist, here’s too a happy future filled with singing.”

Head to Ahnuh’s website - www.ahnuhvalentine.com to check out her performance in the VOTV Final and support a local singer.

choir had a good 2015 with an increase in membership and, in September, a successful annual concert. Unfortunately John Owen Jones, who was booked for our 2016 Annual concert, has had to withdraw due to other commitments, but we will find a replacement guest of similar standing. Last years’ successful open night is to be repeated again this year and will be held on Friday February 5th from 7:30 pm at Arlington road Church. If you are male and enjoy the company of others why not come along, you don’t need previous experience and don’t worry about not being able to read music, most of us can’t. Certainly don’t say you can’t sing, everybody can sing and in a choir it’s the collective sound that’s important. Mair, our MD will suggest the section that best suits your voice and you will be mentored.

Entertaining audiences is rewarding and often raises much needed funding for deserving charities. We also often take the sound of Wales outside the Principality - next September we visit Scotland. Come along and talk to us, you have nothing to lose John Williams Porthcawl Male Choir

BRIDGEND MALE CHOIR ROUND UP

STAG’S WORLD OF ROCK Hope your Xmas went well, mine didn’t. Firstly, I offered to turn on the Porthcawl Xmas light but was turned down, as my £10 appearance fee was too high for the town hall Xmas budget. Secondly, while having my new bathroom fitted, the builders removed a false wall to find a skeleton with a large medallion around its neck saying “1912 Hide and Seek Champion”!

However, myself and mates Murf and Steve Flett did the final leg of Planet Rock D.J. Wyatt’s charity cycle ride from London to Trecco Bay for their Planet Rockstock Festival. Unfortunately I couldn’t attend, but congratulations to Wyatt for raising over £30,000 for the Calm Zone charity. I also missed “Sex” anniversary gig at the Hi Tide, so sorry Phil but will see you in action again. Look out locally for acoustic singer/songwriters Rebecca Hurn and Jordan Marks, Bridgend’s “The Blims” and new band “Last of Us”. Hopefully the series “Rock Talk” that I’m in will be out in April, and I’m also writing and recording new material and bringing out a “best of” CD as well as a DVD of vintage “Secret Army” videos. Keep your calls and texts coming with all your local music news.

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By the time you read this, the choristers of BMC will have completed their busy festive programme. From a traditional Advent concert at St Mary’s Catholic Church to a Southerndown Golf Club Carol Concert, both with capacity audiences and then on Chepstow Races. This was a first for the Choir, singing in the Parade Ring & entertaining those in stands and terraces, on the occasion of the Coral Welsh Grand National. Also appearing at Chepstow were Only Men Aloud and Rebecca Evans.

January will see the completion of the Choir’s latest CD, which it’s planned to launch for St David’s Day. Look out for more details in the February issue.

David T Burt, Media Officer www.bridgendmalechoir.co.uk

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Arts A FILM MAKER’S POINT OF VIEW In early December a film colleague asked me if I would like to go to the Taliesin Arts Centre in Swansea to watch a screening of the 1945 film “Brief Encounter”, but unfortunately work commitments meant that I wasn’t available.

Which was a pity, because it is, in my opinion, one of the truly great British films, directed by David Lean, and I have yet to see it on the big screen.

So I did the next best thing, and watched it one evening on DVD. David Lean went on to direct epic films such as “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Doctor Zhivago”, for which he is now mainly remembered – he is one of cinema’s greatest directors, and received a knighthood for his contribution to cinematic art – but I think “Brief Encounter” is his best work, and I would urge anyone who has not seen it to do so. Sit back and enjoy a wonderfully romantic tale brought vividly to life by Robert Krasker’s atmospheric black & white photography and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no 2 – believe me, it doesn’t get any better than that.

I always like to hear your views, so let me know what you think.

Anthony Hontoir Downwood Film Productions Tel: 07510 934299 Picture: Anthony Hontoir

PYLE & PORTHCAWL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY We have had some great presentations this month, including a wildlife talk from Jenny Hibbert. We also held Club Competition One, which is split into two sections, Prints and Digital Images, with a trophy for each. Members could enter two images into each competition.

Dennis Russ judged both competitions, and not only awarded the points, but also provided an excellent critique.

In the Print Section four prints achieved maximum points (20) from Dave Jones, Geoff Baker and Jeff Evans. The eventual winner was Dave Jones for “Ironed Out”. Four prints scored 19 points from Geoff Baker, Ken Needs, Martyn Derbyshire and Richard Craze. Three prints scored 18 points from Geoff Sherriff, Martyn Derbyshire and Richard Craze.

In the Digital Section the winner was “Little Interest” by Dave Jones. Second place with 19 points was Jeff Evans. Eight images scored 18 points for third place from David Morgan, Celia Madge, Geoff Baker, Geoff Sherriff, Glyn Edmunds, Patricia Kendrick and Richard Craze.

Congratulations to Dave for his well deserved win of both competitions.

Our programme is available at www.pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk.

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, Publicity Officer T: 01656 772831 E: publicity.officer@pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk www.seasidenews.co.uk

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What’s On Friday 29th January 2016

SUSTAINABLE WALES’S GREEN ROOM WELCOMES EXCITING POET 8pm sees an appearance by successful poet SAMANTHA WYNNE RHYDDERCH at the intimate Green Room, home of charity Sustainable Wales.

Samantha, from Ceredigion, is the author of four collections of poetry, the most recent published by Picador.

Both these volumes, Not in These Shoes and Banjo went on to be shortlisted for the Wales ‘book of the year’.

Samantha Wynne Rhydderch’s reading will be followed by an Open Mic, in which local writers are invited to perform.

For the charity, Robert Minhinnick said: “I remember when Samantha was a young and promising writer.

With her recent publications she has proved herself one of the leading Welsh poets. Today her new work is always eagerly anticipated.”

Samantha Wyne Rhydderch’s books will be on sale on the night, and there will be time to question her about her writing career.

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Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Councillor Richard Young and Mayor of Porthcawl Town, Councillor David Newton Williams attended the performance along with representatives from the Mayors’ charities.

The money was raised through a combination of bucket collections, raffle and a donation made from every ticket sold for the performance.

Guests and families were treated to a spectacular performance of Beauty and the Beast on its sold-out opening weekend with characters such as Dame Dorothy Do-It, Willy Do-It, Beauty, Pimple, Eugene, Enchantress and of course the Beast! www.grandpavilion.co.uk

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The Grand Pavilion Porthcawl Forthcoming highlights                Ballroom Dancing   Martin Bennett’s Old Classes Grav   Sequence Beginners and West Side Story Green River Band The story of rugby legend   Bridgend Youth Theatre Jazz Club Ballroom & Latin Beginners Ray Gravell   7.30pm Thursday 25 February Thursday 4 February 7-8pm Thu 18 & Fri 19 Feb 8pm Wednesday 9 March 7.30pm  9 Mawrth Nos Iau 25 Chwefror  Nos Iau 4 Chwefror 8.30-9.30pm Iau 18 & Wener 19 Chwefror Nos Mercher  2.30pm Friday Matinee / Wener               

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  The Billy Joel Songbook The Birthday Party performed by Elio Pace

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What’s On Monday

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

£2 per hour. sunporthcawl@yahoo.co.uk

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

TRINITY ART GROUP, PORTHCAWL Trinity Church, John Street, Porthcawl. 7pm - 9.30pm (also see Friday). 16+ all abilities welcome.

Professional tutor. Tel Lynn on 01656 742309.

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

5–7.30pm. Also on Tuesdays & Saturdays. Contact Anne: 01656 772725, email: swimschoolwales@ 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.

GLAMORGAN FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY, BRIDGEND BRANCH Meet 3rd Monday of each month at the Len Evans Centre, Aberkenfig.

7pm for 7.30pm. All welcome. www. glamfhs.org.uk Tel: 01656 862762.

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.

Registered Exercise Professional 07886 487853 see Facebook Porthcawl Fitness Classes.

PORTHCAWL CHORAL SOCIETY PRACTICE @ Trinity Church ‘ celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2016’ 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 Clare’s School, Newton. Beginners - 4pm - 5pm, Training 5pm - 7pm. SPECIAL OFFER: a months FREE training to new and returning members. Call Christian Whale (5th Dan) 07784 317151.

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

Tel: 01656 784991. Usual donations

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Tuesday ADULT AQUA FIT, PORTHCAWL Splashland, Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl. Starts 7pm. Classes run school term times only.

Last class: December 8, 2015. Starts back: March 8, 2016. 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 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.

Tiger Tots: 4–6yrs: 6–6.30pm; Dragons: 7–12 yrs 6.30–7.30pm; Adults: 13yrs+: 7.30–8.30pm. Tel 07788 482450 email: porthcawltangsoodo@sky.com Website : www.traditionaltsdfed.org Also on Fridays.

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 @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl. New members welcome. Secretary, Jean Ball: 01656 782917 SEATED EXERCISE & ZUMBA, PORTHCAWL @ Awel -y-Mor Community Centre Zumba 9.45am-10.45am. Seated Exercise 11.00am-12.00midday improve functional fitness, balance, chronic conditions and independence call Hannah Bowen 07886 487853.

Slimming World, Porthcawl @ Gilgal Church Hall, Woodland Ave, Porthcawl. 9.30pm. Tel Bev: 07912 172674 SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS, BRIDGEND @ Sainsburys Coffee Shop, Bridgend, 5.30pm - 6.45pm. Contact Marie on 01656 870339.

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

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.

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.

SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS, TONDU @ Tondu Cricket Club, Bridgend, 5.00pm - 6.00pm. Contact Marie on 01656 870339.

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, Porthcawl 5.30–6.30pm throughout RESERVE, TONDU school term. Ages 6–12. A fun Welsh Beginners class Wednesdays 6.30pm medium youth group. caelleucu@aol. - 7.45pm & Thursdays for students com or 07790 216312 with previous yoga experience 7pm till 8.30pm. Contact - Michele COR BRO OGWR, BRIDGEND on 07793 544 956 www.

Mixed choir @ Tabernacl Church, michelelambertyoga.co.uk Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–9pm. All welcome. 01656 784180. www.CorYOGA CLASS, PYLE Bro-Ogwr.com Mixed ability class. Pyle Life Centre.

6.30pm – 8pm. More information CROSSROADS CARE COMMUNITY ring Alan Davies on 01639 888705 CAFE, PORTHCAWL or just turn up.

Crossroads Care run a community café in Trinity Church, Porthcawl, PILATES & ZUMBA GOLD from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. All welcome!

(SLOWER), PORTHCAWL Weekly raffle, table sales and fun Pilates 9.45am (bring mat) and activities, plus information on Zumba Gold 11.00am @ Awel y Mor services available for Carers.

Community Centre. Hannah Bowen Registered Exercise Specialist 07886 CRUSE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 487853. Porthcawl Fitness Classes GROUP on Facebook. at St Theodore’s Church, Kenfig Hill.

First and Third Wednesday every month 2.00pm - 3.15pm. For further information please contact Pauline on 07771 636 319.

BRIDGEND MALE CHOIR Choir Practice, 7.30 – 9.30 pm at DRU YOGA, PORTHCAWL Oldcastle Primary School, South With experienced teacher Linda Street, Bridgend. Contact G Griffiths. Nottage Scouts Hall, Reese T.07773 170373 or www.

Porthcawl 8pm til 9.30pm - 1hr bridgendmalechoir.co.uk Winners class followed by 30 mins of 2014 Llangollen Eisteddfod Male relaxation (equivalent to 4 hours of Choir Competition. New choristers deep sleep) Please bring water, mat and visitors to the area welcome – / towel and a blanket. Facebook Dru again contact G Reese or website Yoga Porthcawl or call Linda 01656 to arrange.

Motto – “Friendship 719730 or 07795 577404. through Music”.

Monkey Music.

BRIDGEND STAMP & POST CARD Award winning music classes for SOCIETY babies and toddlers aged from Why not start a new hobby or revive 3 months to 4 years. First class an old one? Displays, sales, speakers.

FREE. Wednesday @ Heronston All levels welcome. 7.30Pm, 2nd and Hotel, Bridgend. Please book 4th Thursday every month. Gospel before attending. Other venues Hall, Oddfellows St., Bridgend. Tel and days available. Contact Emma Maureen on 01656 653753 for more 01656 649190, Vale.Bridgend@ information. monkeymusic.co.uk, www.monkeymusic.co.uk

Thursday

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What’s On

promote your club/society on these pages info@seasidenews.co.uk 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 s on Facebook. Contact Lynne bridgendsugarcraftclub@gmail.com

at Brackla Community Centre, Bridgend. www.stitchbridgend.co.uk or email: stitchbridgend@gmail.com

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 772454 / 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

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.

Zumba.com 07886 487853 Facebook - Porthcawl Fitness Classes.

LEARN TO JIVE & ROCK N ROLL, PENCOED @ Pencoed Social Club, Hendre Rd, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6TB. Class 8-9pm, record hop til 10.30pm, entrance £5. Tel: Frank 07400 080101.

Messy Church @ Gilgal Baptist Church Woodland Avenue.

5-7pm on the last Friday of the month during term time, for ALL the family.

For more info email steve@ gilgalbaptistchurch.co.uk www. gilgalbaptistchurch.co.uk

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 SEWING LESSONS, BRACKLA For all ages and abilities. 6-8pm

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SlimTONE SLIMMING CLASS, PortCAWL 10–11am at the Y Centre Porthcawl. Contact Marie on 01656 870339 for further information

Friday

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 772454 / 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 KOREAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL TANG SOO DO @ All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl.

Martial arts for the whole family.

Tiger Tots: 4–6yrs: 6–6.30pm; Dragons: 7–12 yrs 6.30–7.30pm; Adults: 13yrs+: 7.30–8.30pm.

Tel 07788 482450 e-mail: porthcawltsd@btinternet.com. www. ttfuk.co.uk Also on Tuesdays 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.

SLIMTONE SLIMMING CLASS, BRIDGEND @ Llys Faen (opposite the Quarella Road Tesco Store), Bridgend, 10am - 11am. Contact Marie on 01656 870339.

SPANISH & FRENCH FOR ALL LEVELS, CEFN CRIBWR @ Bethlehem Life Centre. Spanish 10am to 12 noon, French 12.30 to 2.30pm. For more information contact Amanda Salter 01656 650360.

TRINITY ART GROUP, PORTHCAWL Trinity Church, John Street, Porthcawl. 10am - 12.30 and 1.30 - 4pm (also see Monday). 16+ all abilities welcome. Professional tutor, Tel Lesley on 01656 772940.

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

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

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POEMS PORTHCAWL PARKRUN

THE PHOTO ALBUM

The thin and fat, the big and small, Will gather there to run, walk, crawl.

Come and join in - to the Rest, Partake with us the Parkrun test, We’ll guide you to a personal best.

Dusty old book, as the pages I turn You are there, No longer with wrinkles, all worn down with care First a bride, then a mother, This dear Grandma I knew With Great-gran and aunts, and cousins all too, You are there, oh yes, you are there.

The marshals help you with their smiles, Along the way of just three miles.

You’re sure to see a friendly face, Someone to help you set the pace, They’ll lie to you “It’s not a race!”

Whether plodder, racing snail or snake, You’ll earn an extra slice of cake.

Son, daughter, family and friend, All run together to the end A flying start to their weekend.

So log on now and print your code, Follow the mantra of this Ode. You needn’t be a at your peak, A fanatic, or fitness freak, We’ll welcome you along next week.

Will Edwards, Porthcawl

THE NEW YEAR It’s count down time its New Years eve The old year ends and now must leave, I clasp your hand and you clasp mine Whilst we await the bells to chime, Auld Lang Syne is the New Year song We sing it loud we sing it strong, There is joy and happiness everywhere With food and drink for all to share, There are parties here there are parties there There are parties almost everywhere, With a Happy New Year our greetings repeat With a shake of the hand or a kiss on the cheek, The parties continue untill early morn Daylight has broken with first New Years dawn, The back door is opened for the New Year to part The front door is opened for the New Year to start, The old year has gone, it’s been sad for some But let’s look ahead,better times will surely come, Life is to short for kindness to end So reach out your hand and welcome a friend, We bid the old year a sad goodbye As the New Year bells begin to chime.

Basil Walters, Cefn Glas, Bridgend.

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How the memories stir as I turn on the pages Of long ago joys in those now distant ages But the book’s put away for some distant tomorrow ‘till there’s none to remember our joys or our sorrow Or even to care Who was there.

But we can be there in a book being written Tis the Lamb’s book of Life, secure up in heaven Without spot, without wrinkle, our old bodies made new Youthful and joyful we’ll stand before You Who calls us to drink of the water of life Death you have conquered, and banished all strife So we’ll not fear the future, or of being forgotten We’ll be there, trusting Jesus Ever there Pauline Lewis, Porthcawl

THE LITTLE PIECE OF CRUMPLED SILVER PAPER

It was Christmas day some years ago with excitement in the air When we opened her presents and then found That she couldn’t play with them and it didn’t seem quite fair That she would always be so cruelly bound To a life without the toys that all children adore And then we heard a new sound that meant so much more A crackle from the little piece of crumpled silver paper The expensive gifts didn’t matter to this special little girl Her joy came from quite another caper As the parcels and the packaging slowly started to unfurl All she wanted was the silver wrapping paper You see, she could grasp it tight to make a funny noise instead And so it fast became a dear friend And she holds it close beside her even when she goes to bed And the lesson to be learned is, in the end…

That happiness is not always found in gifts so big and costly And often simple things can bring the joy you need Contentment is a state of mind and the choice is yours mostly To be content with what you’ve got and with every little deed Or, to always be in want and never satisfied And so for me the real belief will never taper That the truth of life is clear and very closely tied To the little piece of crumpled silver paper.

(Emily has Cerebral Palsy) John Weaver, Emily’s Dad.

Her room is not the sort of room you’d quite expect to find For a little girl whose love of life is clear No toys or games or bats or balls or fun things of that kind No bicycle or skateboard will appear But the little piece of crumpled silver paper Her room is cheerful and bright with pictures everywhere A pump to feed her through the night and a big adapted chair Though pretty dolls sit on the shelf and teddies on her bed She cannot play with them herself so she holds them tight instead And the little piece of crumpled silver paper

Email us your poem info@seasidenews.co.uk

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Sport FUNDING AND TRAINING SUPPORT Halo Leisure and Bridgend County Borough Council are continuing to show their commitment to developing sporting talent, by calling for applications to its Halo Sport Foundation scheme. The Foundation (run in conjunction with the national GLL Sport Foundation and supported by Sport Wales) gives ambitious sportsmen, women and children in the borough, crucial support for their future. It offers thousands of pounds worth of funding and free training opportunities to local people (of all ages). It is all about investing in local talent; supporting local athletes and inspiring local communities.

“As a not for profit organisation and registered charity whose primary aim is to provide the local community with active leisure facilities, we are delighted to be able to offer support through the Sport Foundation for another year,“ said Simon Gwynne, Partnership Manager. “We see it as an opportunity to put something back into the community that has supported us so well.”

Research shows 80% of these aspiring sports men and women have little funding to support their ambitions. “Many of the county’s most talented sports people struggle to meet the rising costs of competition”, said Simon “The Foundation will assist local talented athletes towards achieving their full sporting potential by helping to reduce some of the financial burden of sporting costs.”

The Sport Foundation is currently supporting 114 local sports people (able bodied and disabled) across a variety of sports including triathlon, swimming, shooting, gymnastics, table

tennis, judo, rugby, waterpolo, netball, basketball, taekwondo, athletics, rowing, surfing, canoeing, squash, tennis and football.

They use our gyms, group exercise classes, pools, racket sports courts and indoor and outdoor sports pitches to keep fit and prepare for their next competitive event.

Rising local sporting stars have until 20th February 2016 to apply for a share of the Sport Foundation support. Applications open on 20th December 2015. Application forms and supporting information can be found at www.halosportfoundation.org.uk

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REST BAY NIPPERS NEWS In November we had our club presentation night, held at the Hi Tide. A great night had by all, with well-deserved awards handed out. It is fantastic to see the club growing and all the children of all ages mixing and having lots of fun. Myself and Cheryl would like to thank all the nippers, helpers and coaches for another fantastic year and wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. If anyone would like to join Rest Bay nippers or any information please contact By email, chris.howells5@ btinternet.com Chris Howells

Est. 1983 SENIORS 02.01.16 09.01.16 16.01.16 30.01.16

Bridgend Sports (A) Alltwen (H) Tonmawr (A) CWMGWRACH (H)

2nd XV fixtures will be posted on our website and Facebook

Saturday 6th February

YOUTH 02.01.15 09.01.16 16.01.16 23.01.16 30.01.16

France v Italy Scotland v England Sunday 7th February Ireland v Wales Saturday 13th February France v Ireland Wales v Scotland Sunday 14th February Italy v England Friday 26th February Wales v France

TBC TONDU (H) Neath Athletic (A) Abercynon (A) YSTRADGYNLAIS (H)

KO 2:25pm KO 4:50pm KO 3:00pm KO 2:25pm KO4:50pm KO 2:00pm KO 8:05pm

Don’t forget members receive discounts at the bar

Ever considered volunteering? Whether you're a current player, someone who has hung up their boots or a person who has never picked up the oval ball, you could be a valued rugby volunteer. Whatever skills you can offer, we need you. Contact Tracey Williams for details.

Enrol your child in our fun-filled recreational gymnastics classes.

Places are available on a Monday and Friday evenings in the Community Sports Hall, Comprehensive School, Park Avenue, Porthcawl.

Suitable for boys and girls from 3 years old.

WWW.PORTHCAWLRFC.COM If you would like to become a member please call us on 01656 784242 or visit the website for further details. www.seasidenews.co.uk

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Sport

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GROVE GOLF CLUB CHARITY DONATION PORTHCAWL RUNNING CLUB TO RNIB (CYMRU) The Grove Golf Club presentation night was held on Friday 27th November.

During their year as Captains, the Club Captain, Neil Summers and Ladies Captain, Vicky Ford decided to combine their fundraising efforts towards one charity which they agreed would be the RNIB Cymru (Royal National Institute for the Blind in Wales). During the course of the presentation evening, a cheque for £9484.40 was accepted on behalf of the Charity by Carol Mckinlay, the Area Fundraising Manager at RNIB Cymru. The donation was made possible by events held throughout the year, including the Porthcawl Christmas morning swim, raffles, a Ladies Ascot Day held at The Grove and a very successful Joint Captain’s Charity Day. The RNIB Cymru support people with sight loss in Wales. Neil and Vicky were very grateful for all the donations and support in their efforts to raise such a large amount for such a worthwhile cause.

Vicky Ford

PCSO’S LINK UP WITH LOCAL WELSH SCHOOL PCSO’S Kyle Maiden, Richard Couch and Richard Matthews have linked in with the local welsh school in North Cornelly - Ysgol y Ferch o’r sger and arranged to coach pupils in years 4,5 and 6 after school every Thursday for football practice.

The school doesn’t have any after school sports clubs so it’s a great chance to us to link in and engage with the children whilst they have fun, keep active and learn how to be part of a team.

PCSO Kyle Maiden 55667 Pyle Police Station, Bridgend Mobile 07825503907 Email kyle.maiden@south-wales.pnn.police.uk

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If your New Year’s Resolution is to get fitter, run a race or improve your running times then why not come along on a Monday or Wednesday evening at 6.30pm to Porthcawl Rugby Club and give running or walking a go. With a range of small groups we cater for walkers, joggers, slow runners and those runners looking to improve their times.

‘Parkruns’ are now widespread events across the globe - free timed 5k runs at 9am on a Saturday to promote running, health and fitness. We are very lucky to have, what I think is one of the best ‘Parkruns’ in the world on our doorstep, and we make an effort to run the 1st park run of every month as a club. We also have a fancy dress themed run together for the Elvis Festival (picture attached). One of our members - local taxi driver Mike Davies achieved his 100th park run in the summer this year, and some fizz added to the celebrations on the day.

So, with something for everyone, why not give us a go?

Will Edwards, Assistant Coach

SWANS FANS CYCLE FROM CITY TO CITY Swansea City AFC’s charity are back in the saddle after announcing their second fundraising bike ride.

Coinciding with the Swans’ final game of the season, the #CityToCity ride will see an army of Jacks cycle in aid of The Swans Community Trust.

Spanning three days of dedication, the 190 mile ride kicks off under the shadow of the Etihad on May 12th, before culminating on the final day of the season when the Club take on Manchester City.

Charlotte Rogers, the Trust’s Fundraising Officer, said; “This is a great opportunity for our supporters to get involved, get active and raise funds. All proceeds raised will enable us to continue to deliver our health, education and youth engagement projects that aim to improve the lives of children, young adults and families in South Wales.”

With accommodation, a match day ticket, bus travel to Manchester, day time drinks, breakfast, specifically prepared meals and snacks, as well as a commemorative jersey included in the registration fee of £150, the riders will also be entitled to 15% discount on bike and kit purchases at Action Bikes Swansea.

Riders up to the challenge can register online at: www.sarnhelenevents.co.uk/city-to-city-charity-bike-ride-2016/ Deadline date is always the 15th of the month

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This year we have also enjoyed some fundraising events such as a Halloween Disco and a Rugby World Cup fund raising day. We hope to do more during the rest of the season and everyone’s continued support is massively appreciated.

We hope the boys will not over-indulge over the festive period and come back rearing to go!

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas, and Happy New Year to everyone.

Geraint Evans

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