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Thank you Dear Editor, May I through your columns offer thanks on behalf of the residents of Newton to PCSO Holly Prosser? After six years of service to the Newton community she is moving on to a new role in South Wales Police. We will miss her happy outlook and the work she has done on our behalf. Good luck and thank you. CLLR GRAHAM WALTER
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Garden refuse bags Dear Editor, Why on earth should Porthcawl residents be asked to pay £22 for garden refuse bags? I cannot take my rubbish to the tip – I have neither a car nor family to take it, as advised by the council. Please stop this nonsense. It's bad enough with pending higher fuel bills, without having to pay for basic necessities. RUTH FISHER Porthcawl
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Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to apologise to Mr Silly and Mr Highman from the museum for my response in the November addition of the Seaside News. They have indeed made me realise that I have made a serious error of judgement and I have made a fool of myself. However, after some time sitting on the wall above the harbour the other day smoking my pipe as I regularly like to do I eventually noticed that there was some work going on there. I do not know what is happening there but I look forward to the results in four or five years time, and it did inspire me with a vision though. As I sat and pondered the future of our wonderful town I had a thought. Why don’t we have a swimming pool? I am very surprised that nobody has thought of this before. It would certainly help with keeping the locals healthy instead of crowding the pubs out and it would attract visitors. It may even stop these so called ‘surfers’ from littering the water on the promenade and make them get on with a more respectable pastime. On a final note, I would like to accept Mr Highman’s kind offer to join the Museum and I promise him that next year I certainly will.
Dear Editor, I was disappointed with the tone in which Avril Lake responded to John Jenkins' previous letter. It seemed more like a vicious personal attack than a constructive response to Mr Jenkins' suggestions for the town. And, before Mrs Lake attacks me, I must say I am not a follower or fan of John Jenkins but she has gone completely over the top at what really are just 'suggestions'. It reminded me of the germs of Fascism that I and many of my countryfolk fought against in the 30s and 40s. Mr Jenkins et al. are more
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St Clare’s School A very Happy New Year to everyone from all pupils and staff at St Clare’s School! 2013 is a landmark year for St Clare’s as it is our 75th anniversary. We will be hosting a wide range of events throughout the year which we hope will be attended by pupils, parents and staff, both past and present. In order to mark our diamond anniversary, we are keen to hear from those of you who wish to share tales of your fond memories of our school. We have been a focal point of the community for 75 years, and we are looking for your photographs to help us create a display of the school’s
Happy New Year from St John’s School!
Newton Primary It is with great sadness that we announce that one of our ex-pupils has lost his battle with leukaemia. Macsen was a special boy, a lovely boy, who had a shining light about him that touched everyone who met him. He remained positive and brave to the end and as his family said, he was ‘an all round good egg’. We miss him very much. Last month, a group of pupils were pleased to attend the blessing of the Crib on the green at Griffin Park (especially as Macsen had designed it whilst a pupil here). Christmas concerts and festivities
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abounded in December and everybody enjoyed performing in front of proud mums and dads. Team Newton organised a very successful Christmas Fayre and raised in excess of £2,000 – new computers for our ICT suite have already been ordered so should be ready to use next term. And so, for the very last time, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and will have a safe, happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. There is only one more thing to say…onwards and upwards, Newton – it has indeed been a pleasure.
We enjoyed a very festive end to the term in December. Our younger pupils performed in a traditional nativity play and they also took part in a carol service at St John’s Church. All pupils from Years 4-11 also sang and participated in a second service the day after. The school’s Interact club organised and decorated a tree GILL GORE www.newtonprimary. for the Christmas Tree Festival in All Saints Church, Porthcawl bridgend.gov.uk
proud history. If you have anything that you would like to contribute to our celebrations, please contact sarah. jacobs@stclares-school.co.uk. It is also set to be a busy term for current pupils, with members of the Sixth Form preparing for a visit to Disneyland Paris, where they will attend business seminars and workshops and will also be visiting the Paris Business School. We also wish the very best of luck to all pupils sitting exams over the next few weeks. MR JOHN AGUILAR
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and they also got involved in selling Christmas decorations and running a stall at the Friends of St John’s Christmas Bazaar. This last event was a great success as ever and it is always lovely to see the sports hall transformed by beautiful decorations and stalls. The Friends raised nearly £1,000 and another £3,500 was raised at the annual Christmas Ball which this year was held at the Grove Golf Club. Pre Prep children enjoyed a trip to see Father Christmas and feed the reindeer at Cimla Equestrian Centre and all pupils and staff of the school enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch in school cooked by our fantastic kitchen team. For more details of life at St John’s in 2013 call the office to arrange a visit or free taster session. MRS C A CLINT Headmistress 01656 783404, www. stjohnsschool-porthcawl.com
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Bright Beginnings We have fantastic outside areas both at our Nottage and Tythegston nurseries; however we wanted to enhance them further and landscape them in the areas of learning. Staff brainstormed their ideas and designed their ideal gardens for the children to play and learn in the outside environment. We were thinking of seeking the help of Alan Titchmarsh, however we went one better and held a fundraising quiz night at the Hi-Tide Inn at the end of November! We had a quiz, auction and raffle evening and a good night was had by parents, carers, staff, friends
The Burrows A Happy New Year to all the Seaside News readers. We have a busy month ahead at The Burrows, incorporating our theme of Winter Wonderland. Topics include Jack Frost and stories from the books Percy the Park Keeper. January sees us also celebrating St. Dwynwen’s day, the Welsh patron saint of love. Our staff have planned exciting activities and trips to enhance the theme of Winter. This month, we begin the Bridgend Healthy and Sustainable Pre-school Scheme. The primary aim of this scheme is to promote a positive attitude to health and the environment.
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Children & young people column Brynteg consume the opposition! Well done to pupils from Brynteg Comprehensive who fought off competition from five other local schools to become Bridgend County Borough’s Young Consumers of the Year for 2012/13. The contest, held at Bridgend County Borough Council’s Civic Offices, involved teams from Archbishop McGrath, Brynteg Comprehensive, Cynffig Comprehensive, Maesteg Comprehensive, Porthcawl Comprehensive and St Clare’s School. Teams battled to answer questions on a range of issues including consumer and legal affairs, credit and finance, social responsibility, healthy living and the environment. Young Consumers of the Year is an annual competition coor-
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dinated by Trading Standards where teams of four, aged between 14 and 18, compete in a University Challenge-style quiz. Bridgend County Borough Council’s winning Young Consumers team will now represent the borough at the Welsh final of the competition, which takes place in Llandrindod Wells, Powys, next March. Brynteg will pit their wits against the best teams in Wales, for a chance to qualify for the grand final in Brighton in June 2013. The team from Brynteg Comprehensive, consisting of Ieuan Potts, Rhys Evans, Ben Evans and John Roberts, took home trophies, certificates, the Young Consumers of the Year shield and a 46 inch television donated by Sony UK Technol. MICHELLE BOWER BCBC
Happy New Year to the children and young people of Bridgend County Borough and their parents and carers. My personal wish for 2013 is that more of our looked after children (LAC) become part of a happy, supportive foster family. Over the past year, there has been a six per cent increase in the number of LAC in Bridgend County Borough so we’re working especially hard to raise awareness of fostering and remind people that foster carers come from all walks of life. We’re keen to dispel the myths that you have to be married, own your
own home or be in a relationship to foster - you don’t! We particularly need people who can foster older children. We’d also like more would-be carers for siblings as we try hard to keep brothers and sisters together. Please consider becoming a foster carer in 2013. At the very least, go along to one of Bridgend Foster Care team’s regular ‘meet and greet’ sessions for a no-obligation chat with social workers and current foster carers. The next session is Wednesday 23 January, 7–9pm at Bryngarw House. For more information about becoming a foster carer, call 01656 642674 or visit www. bridgend.gov.uk/fostering COUNCILLOR HUW DAVID
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Ysgol Y Ferch O’r Sgêr As usual the run up to Christmas was very busy at Ysgol Y Ferch O’r Sgêr. We all thoroughly enjoyed the Foundation Phase Christmas concerts, with the Early Years classes performing ‘Christmas with Sali Mali’ and Years 1 and 2 taking us on a trip around the world to learn about Christmas traditions in different countries. After all their hard work the children more than deserved their trip on the Brecon Railway to visit ‘Sion Corn’. Once again December was a very busy month for the school choir. The choir performed in the Carols in the Pavilion concert, the Christmas Tree Festival in All Saints Church and Pisgah Chapel’s Christmas carol concert. These were followed by a tour of local supermarkets, Porthcawl bandstand, McArthur Glen Shopping Centre and local care homes. Thank you very much to Mrs Dixon our
Headteacher and Mr Davies our Deputy Headteacher for all their hard work with the choir throughout the year. At the beginning of December the Junior department visited the Grand Pavilion to watch the Welsh medium pantomime Sinderela. We were inspired by meeting the characters of the Cinderella story celebrating Cinderella’s hen night in the jungle with Ant and Dec! We then turned our attentions to our own Christmas production of Sinderela, which found the traditional characters meeting the King of The World in the stable, reminding us all of the true meaning of Christmas. We hope that all the readers of the Seaside News enjoyed the Christmas season as much as us and we would like to wish you all a very happy new year. Blwyddyn newydd Dda i chi gyd! SGWAD SGWENNU SGÊR
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Last month I went out with Guide Dogs for the Blind in Bridgend to learn about the many obstacles faced by those with sight problems in navigating town centres. A large group of people, along with a number of guide dogs gathered in the library in Bridgend so that a handful of politicians, including myself, could be blindfolded, given a white stick and then let loose in the pedestrianised area. It was a humbling and rather
Blunted by overuse View from the prom It’s been a busy time for the Independent councillors since May and we have made inroads to halting our town’s decline. From rotting and missing street signs to neglected infrastructure, we are seeing results. Refurbishment of the shelter opposite Ocean View flats is underway and the Seabank shelter is next. Refurbishment of the benches outside Trinity Church is complete together with repairs to the paving at the rear of the Grand Pavilion. Esterling Drive, Fairfax Crescent, Suffolk Place, Fitzhamon Road, Lougher Gardens have had new street signs. Victoria Avenue will get street names after an absence of 14 years. Mary St, Highfield Avenue, De
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Turberville Close, De Granville Close and Highfield Close will follow. Good news too for the Green Avenue where the lumps and bumps in the road are going to be ironed out as well as repairs that are going to be made to the upper section of Park Avenue. The appalling condition of the road surface in Victoria Avenue hasn’t gone unnoticed either and it’s now been placed on the register for resurfacing. These are just a few examples of what has been achieved since May. Your Independent councillors: SEAN ASPEY: seanaspey@ yahoo.co.uk MARK DAVIES: markdavies @porthcawltown.co.uk BRIAN JONES: brianjones@ porthcawltown.co.uk GRAHAM WALTER:
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As the colder temperatures begin to make an appearance, so do common infections, which people are quick to dismiss with the help of antibiotics. We have become reliant on visiting the doctor’s surgery for yet another prescription for antibiotics. Twenty-first century medicine has dramatically improved life expectancy for many people with complex conditions and seen the development of life saving transplants and chemotherapy treatments. Nevertheless, these would not be possible without the aid of antibiotics. But with people relying on antibiotics to cure even the slightest cough or cold, or believing in the
frightening experience. Fortunately, I did not walk into any walls or other obstacles, though there were a fair number of A-boards and other street furniture to navigate around, nor did I whack anybody with the white stick. My comment afterwards was that all elected officials and officers should have to do this at least once to understand how their decisions impact on people with disabilities. My thanks to all those who organised this event and my guide who made a very effective point very well and ensured that I did not injure myself in the process. PETER BLACK AM
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misconception that antibiotics are a cure-all, is this constant use of drugs doing more harm than good? Between 1983 and 1987,16 new antibacterial agents were approved and brought to market, however between 2008 and 2012, this fell to an estimated 2-4 agents. Our ability to develop new drugs appears to be stalling. Meanwhile, antibiotics are being used more frequently. Superbugs such as MRSA have emerged and become resistant to antibiotics. We are rapidly reaching the stage where one of our key weapons against infections is being blunted by overuse. The only solution is to reduce our consumption of antibiotics. More information is available at http://ecdc.europa. eu/en/eaad/antibiotics/Pages/ facts.aspx MADELEINE MOON MP www.madeleinemoonmp.com
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Carwyn Jones AM visit to Porthcawl Y First Minister Carwyn Jones AM recently visited the Porthcawl Y. He said, "I was delighted to accept an invitation from the Porthcawl Y to have a guided tour of their fantastic new facilities at their building in John Street. The recent half a million pound transformation of the centre has provided a fully accessible, state of the art venue for a wide range of community activities and services, benefiting people of all ages across Porthcawl." In the images alongside Carwyn are the Porthcawl Y Director, Rev Colin Richards and Senior Development Officer Vicki Thomson. NATASHA HIRST
Leader’s life Happy New Year readers. We debate many subjects via these pages and I know there are some especially close to your hearts! But I’d like to widen these in 2013 and hear from even more people on even more issues. One of the ways you can share opinions on what the council does is via our Citizens Panel. The panel has been up and running for some time now but this year we’ve re-launched it and want would-be panelists to come forward. You can be part of the panel if you live in the borough and are 16 or over. We want the panel to be diverse and represent our whole borough so we’d especially like to hear from more young people and from people who rent their homes. You’ll receive three to four surveys a year about a range of issues relating to council services and policies such as street cleanliness, customer
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Deputy’s days I hope that you enjoyed the festive break and are looking forward to some of the exciting developments set to be unveiled in Porthcawl during 2013. The £3.2m Porthcawl Marina is on course to open this summer and provide 70 berths for leisure and commercial craft as well as visiting boats. Not only will this provide a welcome boost for local trade and tourism, it will also help
our efforts to establish Porthcawl as an official Water Sports Centre of Excellence. In a similar vein, new and improved facilities are in place at Rest Bay ready for the return of the hugely successful SplashUp, and there are plans for another Adrenaline festival, too. You can also expect to see more details on the revamped phase one proposals, the Porthcawl Townscape Heritage Initiative funding scheme and plans for the Jennings Building
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New vice-chair welcomes forum’s 400th member
New vice-chair of the Bridgend Business Forum, Ian Jessopp has welcomed its 400th member, Karl Schmidtke, Regional Director, Trecco Bay Resort, Porthcawl. Trecco Bay is the largest holiday park in Europe comprising of 2000 holiday homes, it attracts in excess of 250,000 guests and visitors per annum. The Bridgend Business Forum now has 440 members in total and represents businesses of all sizes and across all sectors in the Bridgend County Borough. Ian Jessopp is the Owner and Managing Director of kksolutions; a full service design and print operation with a head office and main production
unit on Bridgend Industrial Estate and a regional office and factory in Stockport. Ian has significant industry experience built over almost 30 years in the printing and associated industries. Commenting on his new role, Ian said: “I have been a strong supporter of the Bridgend Business Forum since it was established in 2008. Since then I have really seen the benefits of being part of a strong business network in the Bridgend County Borough and surrounding area. I feel very privileged to take up this new position and am looking forward to being able to support and develop its continued success." Karl Schmidtke, Regional Director, Trecco Bay said: “We are delighted to be involved with Bridgend Business Forum. The interaction and networking opportunities the forum offers are crucial in developing our business. We look forward to a long and fruitful association." NICOLA FEDYSZYN BCBC
‘Rec’ refurbishment picking up pace
Bulldozers and diggers have spent the last month removing the Rec’s ageing facilities as the £4m project is set to transform the borough’s largest leisure centre and enhance visitor experience. With works on track, phase one is due for completion by April 2013. Councillor Lyn Morgan, Cabinet Member for Wellbeing said: “I’m following the ongoing work with interest; parts of the Rec will be unrecognisable by the time we have finished.
These important redevelopment plans will put us in pole-position to provide 21st century leisure facilities. “BCBC’s partnership with Halo Leisure is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities so we hope the new facilities will appeal to current users as well as attract new ones." Customers will benefit from: • Integrated reception and café area; • Brand new 80 station gym 50% increase in size; • Three exercise studios; • Sauna, jacuzzi and steam room; • Improved access for disabled users and more. The building will become more environmentally friendly, benefitting from a 20% reduction in energy consumption. Other borough leisure centres will also receive investment, ensuring they remain accessible and fit local communities’ needs. EMMA WINKLEY BCBC
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Households in Bridgend County Borough can again have their real Christmas trees collected from their kerbside and help local charities at the same time. The seasonal scheme by Bridgend County Borough Council means residents can put out their Christmas trees for collection with their usual recycling in exchange for a minimum donation to charity. Householders simply call the council’s main 01656 643643
number at least one day before their usual collection to make a card payment and their tree will be collected on their next recycling day. Collections will begin on Monday 7 January and run until Friday 18 January. BCBC is asking for a minimum donation of £3 per tree and all money raised will be split between Macmillan Cancer Support and the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. The collections will be made by BCBC’s recycling partners May Gurney and are being funded through a Sustainable Waste Management grant meaning all donations will go to the nominated charities. The trees will then be taken to BCBC’s Highways recycling centre for chipping and composting. Alternatively, recycle your real Christmas trees at the council’s Waterton depot or one of the borough’s four recycling centres at Tythegston, Brynmenyn, Ogmore Vale or Maesteg. MICHELLE BOWER BCBC
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require description of the person/s and also their direction of travel. Operation Bentley was commenced with extra high visibility patrols being made in the area with numerous stop searches being carried out. As part of Operation Bentley the neighbourhood policing team will be working in conjunction with Trading Standards and Community Safety Team on Thursday 13th December between 9am and 7pm. We will be in the area knocking doors and asking information of any cold callers and giving reassurance and crime prevention. If you have any information you would like to give or require crime prevention advice then please contact me on my mobile number provided. PCSO 54295 LEIGHTON REES
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The healing springs of Kenfig Water is the primary source and symbol of life and because of this water sources were revered by our pre-Christian ancestors. Sacred objects, from broken swords to broken brooches were carefully placed in rivers and lakes as offerings to the gods. Water was thought to act as a transporter of knowledge from the Otherworld, rivers were used as natural boundaries and springs were believed to contain healing powers. The landscape around Kenfig is dotted with springs and many of them are said to contain special powers. For example, one spring, Ffynnon Llygad, which is situated near the castle moat, was noted
understood in a few different ways. They are: the gift of Jesus, the gift of salvation, the gift of God’s grace or the gift of the Holy Spirit. All these ultimately speak of the same thing. That God has shown us his love for us in Jesus Christ and calls us into a relationship with himself, and those who respond will know God’s presence in their lives. And as the bible says ‘taste the Lord and see he is good’. I guess my encouragement to us all would be to open the gift that God has given. You will never know how much that gift is worth unless you make it yours. NEIL HARVEY
for easing eye troubles while another spring, Pystyll-yPortland, situated to the east of the castle, had a reputation for healing fractures. A further spring, the Ffynnon Collwyn, sited behind St James’ Church in Pyle, is said to offer a cure to people afflicted by disease. In 1580 a bard, Dafydd Benwyn, visited Ffynnon Collwyn. The experience transformed him and he claimed a cure from the waters. He was moved to write a poem, extolling the spring and its virtues. His words echoed the thoughts of countless generations, stretching back into pre-history, and forward to those who still believe in the sacred nature of such springs. MANSEL JONES
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Spooky goings on? Paranormal Investigators Cymru are a small group of paranormal investigators in the South Wales area. They use scientific methods and electronic equipment to gather evidence of paranormal activity. They are looking for new locations to investigate whether it’s a business or someone’s home they are willing to undertake an
Save Morfa beach The Save Morfa group had its AGM in December. We looked back on a successful year and continued planning with confidence for an eventful 2013. Our campaign to keep open the historic right-of-way to Morfa Beach, Footpath 92 PHOTO: Glyn Kingdom (Longlands Lane), made the local and national media. We ensured that the Morfa question was a live election issue for every candidate for NeathPort Talbot Council in May. We supported the new All Wales
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investigation and share all their evidence with the client and will offer advice on what, if any, action is then required. The group can be contacted via their email address P.I.cymru@gmail.com or you can look them up on their Facebook page. So if you know of someone or if you need some help or if you want your mind put at rest regarding something paranormal, contact Paranormal Investigators Cymru. TIM BUTLER
Christmas festivities and 2012 are behind us and Porthcawl Lions look back on the year and consider what has been achieved. The club had a busy time with car boot sale parking at The Rest, book sales, coffee mornings, the May Fayre, Golf Day, Santa’s grotto and the fun run as well as helping with town events and street collections, but it has been worth it
Coastal Path, while pointing out that until the embarrassing saga of the missing link at Margam Burrows is resolved, this is not 'All Wales', not 'Coastal' and not a 'Path'. Looking ahead, we are prepared for a public inquiry, whenever it comes, and have the evidence to blow Tata Steel’s arguments for closure clean out of the water. Our photo shows Sker Beach and Margam Sands in 1969. Those who remember this scene know what we have lost, and what we can still protect.
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as in the last twelve months Porthcawl Lions have been able to donate over £7,000 to various charities. Many of the charities who have benefitted are smaller local organisations like KPC Youth and Ty Cornel and Glaze, Welsh Air Ambulance and Ty Hafan were not forgotten. Of course, all this would not have been possible without the help and support of the residents of and visitors to the town so thank you all so much from all club members. Lions though are never content and unsurprisingly hope to do even better in 2013. As well as the existing events hope to add some new ones, including a vintage fete in the summer. Meanwhile, if you would enjoy working with, helping and meeting others and also improving your social life Porthcawl Lions might be for you. If interested, please ring Don on 788583. JOHN COSSON
each month. A Happy New Year to members, friends and supporters. DR CHARLES SMITH
News from The Y Centre Welcome to the first of our regular updates from The Y Centre (Porthcawl YMCA). It’s been a very exciting first month here. Our extensive refurbishment project was completed in October, with the doors officially opening a couple of weeks later. Gavin and Stacey co-creator and Porthcawl girl, Ruth Jones, very kindly opened the new building at our launch evening in November and spent lots of time signing autographs and chatting with everyone. We’re extremely grateful to Ruth for taking time out to do that for us. The new building offers
Porthcawl U3A After all the Christmas extras, the usual group meetings, successful outings to Insole and Llancaiach, Llandaff and Phantom and a fascinating talk about early Princes and Princesses of Wales, we are taking a brief festive break. Activities resume in the second week of January when the over 30 interest groups will get going again (details in the
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Bridgend WI The Bridgend WI had a 'Victorian Christmas' themed evening on 20th December at 7.30pm. Members and visitors dressed up and enjoy a sketch preformed by committee members together with carols, mince pies and punch. In the new year we will be holding our coffee morning in Hope Church hall on 26th
January when we will be welcoming members of Pencoed WI to pass on the 90th anniversary birthday book. We will be open from 11am - 1pm, when cakes, books, plants and crafts will be on sale; visitors very welcome. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday evening 15th January at Hope Church hall at 7.30pm. when we will be making birthday cards. Visitors always welcome. THERESA BUFTON
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Hidden in the complexity of November’s Autumn Statement, there was good news for a growing minority of savers brave enough to embrace DIY pensions. Instead of irrevocably giving away at least three quarters of their pension savings to an insurance company to buy an income for life, drawdown pensioners retain ownership of their capital in the hope of receiving better returns. The Autumn Statement gave cold comfort to the retired with a modest 2.5% increase in the basic state pension, which will rise to £110.15 a week in April next year but hundreds of thousands will enjoy much bigger benefits from a welcome
A 'free' cruise? This is how he did it… Welcome to 2013 – let’s hope it’s a good year for all, in health, happiness and prosperity. New years often bring the need to get finances and arrangements sorted and planning is important for our financial wellbeing. Before Christmas I visited Denis, a healthy, well-travelled 75-year-old, and keen to discuss his ongoing finances. The
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change to Income Drawdown limits. The Chancellor said he would raise the maximum drawdown limit by a fifth. Pensioners will therefore be able to receive 20% more income from their savings if they leave their funds invested and live off the income generated by the underlying assets, rather than buying an annuity. This will raise the maximum income that a 65-year-old pensioner can receive on savings of £100,000 from the current limit of £5,300 a year to £6,360 a year before tax. Since they were introduced, about 50,000 pensioners a year have set up Income Drawdown schemes with their pension funds as opposed to buying an annuity. These schemes however will not suit everyone and it is important to look at all of the options available before
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New Year – New Start – Free Mindfulness Course I love beginnings and endings. These dualities: although they can cause some concern, there always exists a fresh opportunity to perhaps come from a position of ‘not knowing’. Watching our lives emerge from the position of ‘wait and see’ gives us the opportunity for flexibility, natural compassion and a sense of connection to our human experience. Talking about new beginnings, we didn’t know that we would be offering a free course! We have been really lucky and a charitable organisation has funded a Mindfulness Course that is free of charge. If you would like to enrol and learn about ‘Mindfulness’ please visit www.liveinmindfulness.co.uk
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The course begins on Tuesday 15th January 2013 at 12–2pm and continues for eight weeks. The course venue is at Nolton Church Hall, Bridgend. Last month saw various people come together and spend a day in silent retreat with Bhante Bodhidamma. Bodhidamma is an English Buddhist Monk from the Burmese Therevada Tradition. It was an excellent day, as always his explanations were concise, practical and wise. Within the Bridgend area there is a long standing relationship with a retreat centre known as ‘Gaia House’, based in North Devon. Every quarter a resident teacher comes to Bridgend and offers a day of high quality meditation instruction. If you would like to be included on this mailing list please send an email to the South Wales Co-ordinator Tim Blanche: blanchtimmed@gmail. com. Or visit www.gaiahouse. co.uk for further details. NEVILLE EVANS
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Mental Health’, which places combatting stigma at the heart of its work over the next 10 years. Unlike previous strategies which have focused on treatment for mental health, this one broadens its approach to recognise that mental wellbeing can be attributed by a number of factors including family breakdown, loss of job, debt or a change in role within the home, all of which can have a significant impact on an individual’s mental wellbeing. Sometimes a person’s wellbeing can be hindered for whatever reason. There are many agencies across Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot county boroughs who can help. Visit www.siaradwnni.org.uk and click on latest news and find access to a complete directory of services for mental health and well being across the age range. Do something positive this new year – don’t be afraid to help yourself or help another! JANE SAVILE BAVO
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Wonderful saviour Wonderful Saviour, perfectly formed In Mary’s pure womb, secretly named. For nine months she carried You, waiting her time; Patiently knowing the seed was Divine. The world could not know what feelings she had; She kept them inside and relied on her God Who fathered the child and protected them both By giving her Joseph, belov-ed, betrothed. By obedience and faith he took on the role Of father on earth to this new infant soul; Though born in a stable, they couldn’t have known What wonders awaited that first Christmas morn! For all through the night led by a bright star Rode men, from all races, with gifts from afar. The sky was alight with an angelic throng Proclaiming the birth in triumphant song!
My treasure The thief, you came Creeping in unawares To steal from me my love, my life, my treasure And I am left in darkness and afraid Remains for me now any joy or pleasure? But You are come You who are always near Victor o’er death, it’s You who are my Treasure And all I’ve loved is hidden safe in You In whom is joy and everlasting pleasure You too who weep Are come to share my loss And in my pain reveal Your richest treasure Shine now your light e’en in the deepest gloom My Lord, my Life, yes, e’en in pain my Pleasure
A time of reflection of old ways: Putting them aside and letting them go. Setting them free, wherever they lay: Unburdening yourself of wearisome lore. Midnight strikes and the crowd says: "Happy New Year"! to so and so. A happy rendition of "auld lang syne" raises: From amongst the crowd, friend and foe. Everybody ready with their New Year resolutions: To loose weight; stop smoking; gain promotion. Greeting the New Year, with merry salutations: Are many of the population. ANITA GRIFFITHS Pyle
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Stag’s world of rock
l–r: Sarah George, Stag, Murf and Sarah Gunn
I hope you had a good Xmas! It’s that time again when I look into my crystal ball to see what lies ahead on the music scene! Nice to see Porthcawl’s Andy Edwards still writing great songs again. Andy is perhaps best known as lead guitarist in prog-rock band 'Ezra' which has released three albums. I believe a fourth is in
the pipeline, watch this space! I also wish luck to my mate Alan Jones with his new venue in Swansea called 'The Scene'. Cardiff-based Alan found fame in the late 60s and early 70s as a member of 'Amen Corner', which had all those hits including 'If Paradise Is Half As Nice', 'Bend Me, Shape Me', 'We’ll Fly High In The Sky' and many more. Finally, 'Tales of a Supernatural Nature' did not make an Xmas release locally, as was hoped, but some of the cast reunited recently for a party (see photo). The official release date is 1st March 2013, but keep an eye on the Downwood Film Productions website for more information. Text or call me with your music news and have a Happy New Year. Cheers. STAG 07788 962028
Lake Vyrnwy At Night by Paul Rosser
Harvest Mouse by Trevor Owen
Royal Marines Association Her Majesty's Corps of Royal Marines was formed some 348 years ago as Britain's Sea Soldiers. The strength of the Corps, now some 8500 personnel including Royal Marines Reserve, is well represented by Welsh volunteers. The representation from Wales is something between 12 and 15%. Given that Wales represents but 5% of the UK population we are punching way above our weight in this elite force. Following on from service there is a very active and vibrant Royal Marines Association which by the way, additionally welcomes as members those who have served with the Royal Navy and those of the extended 'Commando' family.
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The role of the Royal Marines Association (RMA) is to maintain and promote esprit de corps and comradeship amongst all Royal Marines both general and band service, their families, past and present. The RMA is established in Branches all over the country and overseas to keep members in touch with one another. The RMA is an integral part of the "Corps Family". The Swansea Bay Branch of the RMA which covers the area from Carmarthen to the west and Llantwit Major to the east, will hold its next meeting at 7pm on Thursday 31st January at the St Helen's Suite in the Liberty Stadium Swansea. So come along and meet us and possibly join the branch. For further information please ring 01656 670224. ROGER SHEPPARD
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Great Spotted Woodpecker In The Rain by Paul Rosser
Craze. In the Digital section, first place went to Paul Rosser with 'Lake Vyrnwy at night'. Second We have had some excellent place was a tie between 'The Look Out' by Martyn presentations recently, Derbyshire and 'Great Spotted including one by Mark Woodpecker in the Rain' by Mumford. Paul Rosser. Third place went We also held our annual Club Competition One, which to David Jones with 'Bell Tower'. was in two sections, Prints Congratulations to Trevor and Digital Projected Images, and Paul for winning the with a trophy for each, and competitions and a big thank every member could enter you to all who participated for up to two images into both making it such an interesting sections. Fred Davies judged and entertaining evening. both competitions and not Full details of our programme only awarded the marks, but are available on our website at also provided a critique on pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk. We each image. welcome new members of all In the Print section, first ages and skill levels, so if you place went to Trevor Owen with 'Red Fox'. Trevor also had have an interest in photography come and join us at the second place with 'Harvest Mouse', and third place was a Rest on Thursday evenings. GLYN EDMUNDS tie between 'The Racer' and pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk 'The Singer', both by Richard
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‘Rising Stars’ shine in youth talent contest Bridgend Youth Service has held its 15th annual ‘Rising Stars’ youth talent contest at the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. Contestants gave an array of musical, singing and dancing performances. Bridgend County Borough Council Mayor Councillor Marlene Thomas officially opened the show. Youth Worker Kris Davies was compere and the judges included Britain’s Got Talent finalist Jaheen Jafargholi, Emyr Jones from Only Boys Allowed and musician Marc George. The competition has been a platform for previous winners;
Blow away those post-christmas blues. For the first time in Porthcawl, PAODS are proud to present 'Calendar girls' Written by Tim Firth and based on the Miramax awardwinning 2003 motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth, “Calendar Girls” is based on the true story of eleven W I members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund. Little did they know what
the show’s first ever winners were rock band ‘Bullet for my Valentine’. First place was presented to musician Patricia Coates, second place was dance troop ‘Contagious’ from Maesteg, and joint third place were band ‘Nihlus’ from Bridgend College and rapper ‘Endo’ from Youth Works. Councillor Huw David, Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: “This event is a fantastic way of showcasing the high standard and variety of talent of so many of our young people. It is wonderful to see that in its 15th year, the show is still going from strength to strength.” JENNY OWEN
impact their radical fundraising idea will have on their lives, friendships and community. Calendar Girls opened at the Chichester Festival ,then triumphed in the West End, and has since become the fastest selling play in British theatre history. Performances are from 17th–19th January 2013 at the Grand Pavilion at 7.30pm nightly with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets are priced at £11 with £9 concessions. Tickets are available from the Society’s ticket secretary on Porthcawl 788148 or from the Pavilion box office. BARRIE WILSON
The first event of the new year is at Ewenny Priory at 7.30pm on 18th January. We will be singing for Macmillan Cancer Support. Then on 1st February, we will sing in support of the St John’s Trust, Newcastle Hil, at Bridgend College starting at 7pm. We will share this concert with Vocelle Ladies Choir & Oldcastle Primary School Choir. In 2013, we will enter two competitions, one in Torquay of 15th-17th February, and another on the Isle of Man in October, so we are learning a number of new pieces. We are
Wild, wet and windy… Cor Bro Ogwr’s concert in November fought off the miserable weather with what a member of the audience called “their best concert ever”! At the end of the first half, the choir’s rendition of 'Y Tangnefeddywr' received a standing ovation from the audience who were delighted to hear some old favourites and two unusual pieces from the soloists, Jess Robinson and Beth Maxon, who are both studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. The second half of the concert featured the first amateur performance of Karl Jenkins’ 'The Peacemakers'. This is a
doing this under the leadership of the excellent Rhiannon Williams-Hale, our MD, supported by our superb musical team: Laura Smith, chief accompanist; Stephanie Bailey, assistant accompanist and deputy MD; and Scott Williams, organist. The choir has recently been joined by 10 new recruits, some experienced choristers, others complete beginners. We would welcome anyone, oldhand or learner, to come along to any rehearsal to listen to us and get the taste for it. We rehearse Thursdays at 7.30pm in the OCLPC, Bryntirion. Contact: Gareth Reese, Choir Secretary: 07773 170373, (01656) 862037, reesegj@gmail.com TIM O’HAGAN
work devoted to the theme of peace with rousing choruses and the opportunity for the percussionists of the orchestra to show their talents. The choir enjoyed singing with the British Sinfonietta, an independent professional orchestra which is fast gaining an excellent reputation. The choir’s accompanist, Glenn Crooks, was also there, hidden from view but as always, playing to his usual high standard. The last word comes from the choir’s conductor, Edward-Rhys Harry, who told the choir afterwards, “conducting a concert is always work - but do you know, I really enjoyed myself!” As did everyone else in All Saints Church that evening. DOMINIQUE SPEAREY
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JANUARY Winter Exhibition By members of Silures @ Silures Gallery, 40 South Road, Porthcawl CF36 3DG. Runs until Sunday 27th January 2013. Open 11am to 4.30pm weekends.
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Mindfulness for 15 Living Well FREE 8 week course in Mindfulness commencing Tuesday 15th January 2013, 12–2pm @Nolton Hall, Merthyr Mawr Road, Bridgend CF31 3NH. For more information and booking details contact: Mental Health Matters on 01656 651450, Gareth on 07960 329766 or email info@liveinmindfulness. co.uk www.liveinmindfulness.co.uk
Porthcawl Choral Society New Year, New Hobby, New Conductor. Come and join us at Trinity
Bridgend Ramblers Shed those extra pounds in an enjoyable way! In the late nineteenth century, the Victorians banned the treadmill as a form of punishment in our prisons. In the late twentieth century they re-emerged as a form of punishment incorporating speedometers and TV screens. These reincarnations, installed in health centres and gymnasia, were used as punishment not for criminals but 'self correction' after overindulgences. If you've over-indulged over
Jazz in the Stage 24 Door The Sara Colman Trio @ the Grand Pavilion @ 8pm. Tickets £8. Tel: 01656 815995 or at www.grandpavilion.co.uk
FEBRUARY Themed Exhibition By members of Silures @ Silures Gallery, 40 South Road, Porthcawl CF36 3DG. Runs until Sunday 24th February 2013. Open 11am to 4.30pm weekends
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MARCH Jazz in the Stage 14 Door The Phil Dando Sextet @ the Grand Pavilion @ 8pm. Tickets £8. Tel: 01656 815995 or at www.grandpavilion.co.uk
Church, Porthcawl. Monday 7.15–9.15pm. All voices welcome. Restarts Monday 7th January 2013. JAN BOLLAND
the festive season, fear not, help is at hand. Instead of trudging a treadmill indoors, watching a TV image of the 'open road', why not try the real thing instead. Bridgend Ramblers invite you to shed the pounds in a much more convivial atmosphere (the open air!) with plenty of conversation and encouragement. Come along on any Sunday morning to Bridgend Recreation Centre Car Park by about 9.20 and we'll help you get your regime underway. See our website www.bridgendramblers.co.uk for further details. ALLAN MORGAN
To all mums that are pregnant or breastfeeding… Please feel free to join us in any of our groups. We have one in Cornelly, Porthcawl, Ogmore Vale and Bettws, two in Bridgend please check out our website for days and times http://pipsw.wordpress.com/groups. Our groups are a way of making new friends, getting you and the baby out of the house for a few hours and if you need any breastfeeding support the other mums and Peer Supporters are there to help. We hold monthly taster sessions with a variety of businesses in the area eg Sing & Sign, Monkey Music, Boogie Beats, Mari our
Dental Advisor, Seren Fach and many more. Victoria from Sweet Pea Photography (photo above taken by Victoria) has held a sitting for babies. Clovermums has brought along her handy feeding clothing. Selina has brought along her Phoenix Cards and Mel as brought along her Usborne Books. If there are any other businesses that would like to offer taster sessions please feel free to contact us on Facebook - Parents in Partnership and Bridgend Breastfeeding. We will be in the YMCA on 10, 17 and 24 January 2013, then hoping to back to the Salthouse the last week on January 2013. Thanks lots to my dad, Mike Pritchard-Jones who has donated the money for the room hire. SAM HOWELS
Asperger’s Syndrome Support Group – Spectrum Since the YMCA opened its doors after refurbishment, Spectrum has been there every Thursday from 12.30–3pm. So far we have had very few callers and we are wondering whether this is because we are attempting to fill a need that doesn’t exist or because people are finding it difficult to attend during the day. We have considered moving the session to an evening slot, but before doing so we would like to hear
from any interested parties with your views. Please contact Sue Bridger on 01656 772534 or email her on susanmaybridger@hotmail.com so that we can make an informed decision on Spectrum’s future. SUSAN BRIDGER
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on (01656) 815995 • CREATIVE STITCHING, CEFN CRIBWR (Term time only) WEA Creative Stitching Class in Bethlehem • ANCIENT ART OF Church Life Centre. 12pm–2pm. Come BELLRINGING, PORTHCAWL and learn some new techniques and @ St. Johns Church, Newton Green, meet new people. More info: Kim 02920 Porthcawl 7.45-9pm. Email ruth.birch@ 382431, courseinfosouth@swales.wea. hotmail.co.uk org.uk • BALLROOM & SEQUENCE • CYLCH MEITHRIN, DANCING, PORTHCAWL PORTHCAWL Open Mon–Fri (EXCEPT BANK HOLS) @ 9.15am-1.15pm. Welsh Nursery at the Awel-y-Mor Centre. 2–4.30pm. Tabernacl Chapel, Fenton Place. 2+ years. Admission £2. Tel: 01656 653914 Nicola Jenkins: 07931 957668 • BELLY DANCING CLASSES • DANCE CLASSES, Beginners and refreshers @ the Dance BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio, Centre, Elm Crescent, Bryntirion Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion. Classes in (next to Filco) 6–7pm. Contact cheerleading/hip hop/jive for kids/line Linda 01656 863639/07824 874511, adult jive classes 8–9pm. Tel: 07980 elindiabellydance@gmail.com 039128 • BRIDGEND & DISTRICT • DRAGON SPORT NETBALL, CAMERA CLUB @ Nolton Church KENFIG HILL 5-6pm @ Cynffig Hall, Merthyr Mawr Rd, Bridgend, Sports Hall. Contact: Debbie 07890 7.30pm. Disabled access. Contact: 582636 info@bridgendcameraclub.co.uk • HATHA YOGA CLASSES, • BRIDGEND WARRIORS PORTHCAWL 6.30–8pm @ St KICKBOXING CLUB, Clare’s School. All levels welcome. BRIDGEND Above Codys, The Please contact Alan Davies, British Dunraven Arms Hotel, Bridgend. Wheel of Yoga teacher, on 01639 888705 Beginners: 6.30–8pm, graded • INDOOR 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL members: 7.30–9pm (times overlap). LEAGUE, MAESTEG @ Maesteg kkaw_copp@hotmail.com Comprehensive 6–9pm. Boys 13–15 • BRIDGEND U3A, BRIDGEND years. Call Phil on 07535 254290 or Every 3rd Monday @ The Mission for email philipnmorgan@sky.com the Deaf, Coychurch Rd, Bridgend, 2pm. • JOY OF LIVING Classes in 01656 656207 mindfulness meditation. Learn to calm • BUZZ SOFTPLAY (inc. messy the mind and open the heart. Every 1st play) 10.30am–1pm - BCLC Cefn and 3rd Monday of the month at Friends Cribwr www.mybclc.org/01656 745655. Meeting House, 87 Park St, Bridgend, Age 0-3. £3 1st child, subsequent CF31 4AZ. May 7th and 21st. 7.30-9pm. children half price Donation based classes/drop in basis. • CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE Suitable for beginner and experienced MORGANNWG 1st and 3rd Monday meditator of each month (Bank Holidays excluded). • JUDOKWAI, BRIDGEND @ Cefn Friendship/Social Group @ the ARC Glas, Bridgend, 07530 700243 (Andrew). centre, Bridgend, 6.30–8.30pm. Contact Juniors (6–15 years) 7–8pm. Seniors 01792 462845 or just drop in (16+) 8.30–10pm • CHESS CLUB MEETING, • KENFIG HILL & DISTRICT PORTHCAWL 7.30pm @ The MALE VOICE CHOIR Rehearsals Fairways Hotel, Porthcawl in the Choral Suite, Green Acre Motel, • CHILDREN’S DANCE CLASSES North Cornelly, 7–9pm. Tel 01656 For ages 3 to 18 years, 4–8pm @ The 740766 Dance Centre, Bridgend. 01656 652165. • KYOKUSHIN KARATE, CEFN www.dancecentre-bridgend.com CRIBWR @ Green Hall Cefn • CHILDREN’S SWIMMING Cribwr. Juniors Training: 6.30–7.30pm; LESSONS, BRIDGEND @ Seniors 6.30–8.30pm. First lesson Heronsbridge School Pool. 5–7.30pm. free. Juniors £2.50, Seniors £3.00. Also on Tuesdays & Saturdays. Ages 6–104. Beginners and improver’s Contact Anne: 07748 472481, email: welcome. Come and get fit and learn the swimschoolwales@yahoo.co.uk Kyokushin way. cckkc@hotmail.co.uk. • CIRCUIT TRAINING 6pm - 7pm, Also on Thursdays Awel y Mor Community Centre, for all • MENTAL HEALTH WELLBEING levels of fitness, all genders & all ages. GROUP @ Sarn Life Centre, Call Mark 01656 784391 6.30–7.30pm. Experienced mental • COMEDY IMPRO CLUB £15 per health issues? No referral needed, all are term. Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. For welcome, just to pop along and have a more info or to book a place, call Tracy cuppa in a relaxed and informal setting.
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• MID GLAMORGAN ACCORDION BAND, PYLE Rehearsals at Pyle Rugby Club 7–9pm. Beginners and other instruments welcome. Contact Allan: 01639 888053 or Gerry: 016567 784904 • MINI ROCK MONDAY 5–6.30pm. BCLC Cefn Cribwr www.mybclc.org/ 01656 745655. Age 4–9. £2 inc. tuck shop, drink, craft • MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, BRIDGEND Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged 3 months to 4 years. New after school class 4pm. Term time only @ St Marys RC Church Hall, Ewenny road, Bridgend. Contact Emma to book a complimentary session: 01656 649190, emma.loyns@monkeymusic.co.uk, www.monkeymusic.co.uk • OVER 50s KEEP-FIT, BRACKLA Brackla Community Centre. 10.30– 11.30am. Call Pat on 01656 785148 • PENCOED & DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETY, PENCOED @ Salem Chapel Vestry, Coychurch Road, Pencoed, 7.30–9.30pm. Mixed voices, new members welcome. Contact Helen: 01656 861481 • PORTHCAWL CHORAL SOCIETY PRACTICE @ Trinity Church 7.15–9.15pm. Mixed voice choir. New members welcome. 01656 784211 • PORTHCAWL DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB @ The Rest Hotel, 7pm. Contact Tricia: 01656 785794 • PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB 5–7pm, Awel Y Mor Community Centre. Training for Graded Martial Arts students of all ages with gradings every 3 months. FREE MONTH TRIAL FOR NEWCOMERS. Call Christian Whale (5th Dan) on 07784 317151 • PRAM FITNESS, BRIDGEND 1.30–2.30PM @ the Loft Cafe, Broadlands. Specialist outdoor postnatal exercise class for mums whilst baby enjoys a ride in their pram. Contact Sarah on 07917 276788. Email sarahdowson@sky.com • ROCK MONDAY 7–9pm. BCLC Cefn Cribwr www.mybclc.org/ 01656 745655. Age 5–8. 50p • SALSA DANCE BEG/IMP, BRIDGEND 8pm @ The Dance Centre/Labour Club Bryntirion, 01656 652165 • SLIMMING WORLD WITH DEE @ North Cornelly Community Centre, 10am. Call 07733 267369 • SNAC - SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITY CLUB, MARGAM Adult Social Night 6.30–9pm £4. Call Cheryl 01639 899666 • STREET DANCE CLASSES with the British Street Dance champions BRIDGEND:
@ Westward Community Centre, Llangewydd Rd Bridgend. 3–5yrs 4–5pm, 6–11yrs 5–6pm. More info: 07974 904181. www.popstarsdancestudios. co.uk • TAI CHI FOR HEALTH, PORTHCAWL (except bank holidays) @ Awel Y Mor Centre, Porthcawl. 10–11.30am. Eening classes at other venues. www.cobwebs.uk.net/ suntaiji • TANG SOO DO, PYLE & DISTRICT (Korean self defence). No training fee for 1st month. 5–6.30pm mixed class (also Fridays). Upstairs in Pyle Life Center contact Kyo Sa Nim Gareth Powell on 01656 659592/ 07884 295499/gareth.powell@tangsoodo. co.uk • TRINITY ART GROUP @Trinity Church, Porthcawl, 7pm. Beginners & experienced artists, 14+. Wide range of media, subjects and approaches. Also on Fridays, 1–4.30pm. Jean: 01656 783017 • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL With Carol Curtis Jones. British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Trinity Church, Porthcawl 1–3pm. Beginners welcome. 01656 773266 • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL With Carol Curtis Jones. British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Awel-y-Mor. 7.15–9pm. Beginners welcome. Tel. 01656 773266 • ZUMBA @ Labour Club, Bryntirion. 6–7pm. £3.50 per class. Dance fitness class. Come along and have fun, no need to be a dancer, it suits everyone. Everyone welcome, for further details contact Diane Ryan 07773 912728 or www.zumba.com • ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS @ Porthcawl RFC, 10.15 am with Nikki, Qualified Fitness and Zumba Instructor, insured and CRB checked. £3.50 per class. Please wear trainers and prepare to sweat! All abilities welcome
Tuesday • 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP @ Willow Beaver Colony. Ages 6–8, 4.30–5:45pm. Cub Scout Pack. Ages 8–10, 6–8pm. Cornelly Scout & Guide Hall, Meadow Street, North Corrnelly. Contact Rob on F700pff@aol.com or 01656 746564 • ADULT MUSIC WORKSHOPS, PORTHCAWL Return to music. All instruments, all levels of ability. Dust off that old guitar and come along! Rock and Arts Club, 41 John Street, Porthcawl. 7-9pm with new groups opening on other nights. £20 per month. 01656 856074 for more information • ADULT AQUA FIT CLASS, PORTHCAWL 7pm @ Splashland
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Pool, Trecco Bay Holiday Park. Classes resume Tuesday 5th March 2013. For further information call Diane 07966 529417 • AEROBICS, KENFIG HILL 6.15–7.15pm @ Cynffig Sports Hall, everyone welcome. Contact: Debbie 07890 582636. Also on Sunday 5–6pm • BELLY DANCING CLASSES Improvers @ the Dance Centre, Elm Crescent, Bryntirion (next to Filco) 6 - 7pm. Contact Linda 01656 863639/07824 874511, elindiabellydance@gmail.com • BOUNCE & RHYME SESSIONS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library, 10am (term time only). 01656 754845, www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries • BRIDGEND ATHLETICS CLUB Adult beginners and improvers jog club @ Bridgend AC track, next to Newbridge Fields, meet at 6.30pm, More info: Jon, treasurer@bridgendac.co.uk • BRIDGEND & DISTRICT BONSAI SOCIETY, PYLE 1st Tuesday of every month @ Pyle Church hall, opposite Clarke’s garage, 7pm. New members always welcomed. Secretary: 01656 742008, Chairman: 01656 742077 • BRIDGEND HOME EDUCATORS A support, educational and social group for families who are educating their children at home. Tondu Wesley Methodist Church, 10am till 2pm. See the website for more details: www. bridgendhomeeducators.org • BRIDGEND RAMBLERS A bi-weekly programme of walks between 7m and 10m. Meet at Pyle Swimming Pool, we’re gone by 9am. See www. bridgendramblers.co.uk for programme • CHESS CLUB, BRIDGEND @ the function room, West House public house, West House, Cefn Glas, Bridgend. All beginners & experienced players welcome. 7–10 30pm. Contact: kearn7@aol.com • CHILDREN’S STORYTIME, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre from 2.15–2.45pm. FREE. Tel: 01656 754850 email: pylelib@bridgend.gov.uk • CORNELLY LUNCHEON CLUB @ Cornelly Community Centre, 12.30pm. All welcome for good home cooked food, set meal £3.50 (main meal/pudding and t/coffee). Great company great food! Also on a Thursday • CYLCH TI & FI (BILINGUAL MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP), PORTHCAWL Ti a Fi Tabernacle, Neuadd Eglwys Tabernacle Church Hall, Elder Lane, Bridgend, 12.45 –2.15pm. Call Lou Stevens-Jones 07966 313609 • DANCE CLASSES, BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio Dance Centre, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion. Drama/ Tap/ Jazz/ Acrobatics/ Line/Ballet. 07980 039128 • DUPLICATE BRIDGE, PORTHCAWL @ The Rest, Porthcawl, 2–4.15pm. Varied standard of players, all abilities welcome. More info: Chris on 01656 656294 or Rex on 01656 773495, www.bridgewebs.com/rest • EXERCISE FOR THE OVER 50s @ the Newton Institute, Porthcawl. 9.30–10.30am & 10.30–11.30am. Based on Pilates. £4. Your teacher is two time Olympian silver medal winner Sue Cheesbrough. Ring 07866 313623 for
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Sarn Community Centre. 3–5yrs 5–6pm, 6–10yrs 6–7pm, 11yrs & Over 7–8pm. More info: 07974 904181. www. popstarsdancestudios.co.uk • TABERNACL MUSIC SOCIETY CHOIR PRACTICE, BRIDGEND @ Tabernacl Chapel, Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–8.45pm. Mixed Voice. New members welcome. Tel: 07974 765578 • TAI BO KICK AEROBICS, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre. 7.15–8.15pm. Male & female, all ages welcome! Kids Tae Kwon Do 6.15–7pm. Instructor Sarah Panes, Qualified Tai Bo & 2nd Degree Black Belt ITF TKD Instructor. Contact: 01656 743478 or 07773 041339 • TUESDAY CLUB Work with a range of artists throughout the year. Older people: 1–3pm; Kids (8–12 years): 4–5.30pm. £3 per session. Grand Pavilion, 01656 815995 • TUMBLE TOTS, COYCHURCH @ Williams Memorial Hall. Ages 6 months to 3 years. www.tumbletots. com/cardiff-south or 01446 500526 (times vary according to age) • WELSH LANGUAGE GROUP, ABERKENFIG @ Aberkenfig Library. Every 1st Tuesday of the month at 11.30am (no meetings in August). Tel: 01656 754820 email: abkenlib@ bridgend.gov.uk • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL with Carol Curtis-Jones, British Wheel of Yoga teacher. At Unitarian Chapel, Nottage: 1–2.30pm. Hope Chapel: 7.15–9pm. Beginners welcome. Tel. 01656 773266 • ZUMBA CARDIO WITH ZUMBA TONING (weights optional) 6–7pm Maes yr Haul Primary School, Broadlands, Bridgend (term time only). Hannah Bowen Qualified Fitness Instructor Licensed Zumba Instructor find me on facebook as Zumba Fitness - Porthcawl and on Zumba.com or call 07886 487853
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Your teacher is two time olympian silver medal winner Sue Cheesbrough. Ring 07866 313623 for more details • FOLK DANCING, BRIDGEND Penybont Welsh Folk Dancing Club meet at Coychurch Memorial Hall Bridgend at 8.15pm. New members always welcome. Tel: Sue 01656 659676 • HATHA YOGA, BRYNCETHIN All levels welcome. 7–8.30pm @ Ogmore Comprehensive, Bryncethin Campus, Bryncethin, CF32 9NA. Contact Michele: 07793 544 956, michelelambert 21@hotmail.com www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk • KEEP-FIT CLASSES, COYCHURCH Coychurch Memorial Hall 7–8pm. All levels of fitness catered for. No joining fee. Also on Monday & Friday, 9.30–10.30am • KENFIG HILL & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR Rehearse in the Choral Suite, Green Acre Motel, North Cornelly, 7pm–9pm. Come and give it a try, you won’t regret it. There isn’t a better hobby than singing! Tel: 01656 740766 • KETTLE BELL CALSSES 6–6.45pm, in Cynffig Comprehensive School’s main hall. Call Debbie on 07779 709814. • KICKBOXING CLASSES: CHILDREN FROM 5 YEARS, BRIDGEND Also on a Monday @ Jeff’s Kickboxing Gym, Dunraven Arms. 6–7pm. Loose clothing to start • LADIES ONLY FITNESS SESSIONS, SOUTH CORNELLY @ 2tone fitness, South Cornelly Trading estate. 8–9pm. Please phone Jo on 07730 676664 or 01656 670064 for more details • LIBRARY READERS’ GROUP, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre, every 3rd Thurs of the month at 7pm. Tel: 01656 754850 www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries • LIFEGUARD CLUB - POOL TRAINING, PYLE @ Pyle Pool 8–10am. Tel: (01656) 771380 for details or www.restbaylifeguards.org.uk • MID GLAMORGAN MIXED CHOIR, PENCOED (Term time only) in The Bowls Club, Pencoed from 7.15–9pm. Call Louise Baker on 01656 667451 timohagan388@hotmail.com • ORIGINAL ARTISTS ACOUSTIC EVENING Every fortnight at the Seahorse, 9pm, in aid of BOBATH Centre for Cerebral Palsy. To play on one of these evenings please contact Nikki on 07916 342370. Small fee to each act. • PORTHCAWL DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB @ Awel-y-Mor, Porthcawl, 7pm. Contact Tricia: 01656 785794. Also on a Saturday • PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB 5–6.30pm @ Awel Y Mor Community Centre, for Graded Martial Arts students of all ages/with gradings every 3 months. Call Christian Whale (5th Dan) on 07784 317151 • Porthcawl WI Every 4th Thurs @ All Saints Church, Porthcawl, 2–4pm • PREGNANCY YOGA @ Litchard Infants School, 6–7.15pm. A time for you and your baby, suitable from 16 weeks. 6–7.15pm: Pregnancy Yoga (£30 for 6 weeks). 7.30–8.45pm: Yoga Drop-in class (£4.50 per session or £20 for 5 sessions). Please contact Emma on 01656 651230 www.pure-yoga.co.uk or
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pureYoga on facebook • PYLE & PORTHCAWL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING @ The Rest 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 • READING GROUPS @ Ogmore Valley Life Centre. Last Thursday of the month, 11am. 01656 754856, ovalelib@bridgend.gov.uk. Also, Pyle Life Centre, every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm. 01656 754850, pylelib@ bridgend.gov.uk No meetings in August • ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION, SWANSEA BAY BRANCH Last Thursday of every month. Further details 01656 670224 • SENSHI DO KARATE & KICKBOXING @ Cefn Glas scouts hall. Karate: 6–7pm. Kickboxing: 7–8pm. www.senshido-wales@webs.com • SHOTOKAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL @ St. John’s School, 6–7pm. Call Phil on 07966 624 140. All welcome. • SLIMMING WORLD WITH DEE 9.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm at Pyle Parish Hall, Pyle road. Tel: 07733 267369, or just pop in! • STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL, BRIDGEND Performing arts classes, ages 3–18. Contact Helene on 01446 781454. www.stagecoach. co.uk/bridgend. Also on Friday & Saturday • TAI BO KICK AEROBICS, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre 7.15–8.15pm. Male & female, all ages welcome! Instructor Sarah Panes, Qualified Tai Bo & 2nd Degree Black Belt ITF TKD Instructor. Kids Tae Kwon Do 6–7pm. Call Sarah: 01656 743478 or 07773 041339 • TI A FI Y SGER PARENT TODDLER GROUP 9–11am. Cornelly Integrated Centre, Greenfield Terrace, North Cornelly, CF33 4LW. 07866 162440 • WESTWARD 0–4 MEET AND PLAY GROUP A stay and play facility for babies and toddlers aged 0-4. Westward Community Centre, Cefn Glas, Bridgend. 1.30-3pm. £1 donation required (includes tea/coffee) • YOGA CLASS @ Litchard Infants School, 7.30–8.45pm. General drop in class, suitable for all levels, time for you to relax, re-centre and renew. Please contact Emma on 01656 651230 www.pure-yoga.co.uk or PureYoga on Facebook • ZUMBA North Cornelly Community Centre. 8–845pm. Only £3. Join the party and zumba the winter blues away! Call Mandy: 07854 372582 • ZUMBA, PORTHCAWL 9.45– 10.45am Awel y Mor Community Centre, Wellfield Avenue and 5.30–6.30pm at Nottage Primary School, Suffolk Place. Hannah Bowen Qualified Fitness Instructor Licensed Zumba Instructor find me on Facebook as Zumba Fitness Porthcawl and on Zumba.com or call 07886 487853
Friday • ARCHAEOLOGY CYMRU ARCHAEOLOGY WALKS 10am
meeting at the Llantwit Major Train Station carpark. Looking at a wide range of archaeological sites throughout the Vale of Glamorgan. We look at Iron-Age hill-forts, medieval castles, and even sites that we just discover along the way. Walking boots and refreshments a must. More info: 07751 255725 or email: karljlangford@hotmail.com • BINGO, KENFIG HILL – after Luncheon Club. Eyes down at 1.45pm at the Talbot Community Centre, Kenfig Hill. More info: Cheryl on 01656 749754 • BOOGIE BEAT MUSIC & MOVEMENT Classes for 1–5year olds. Awel y Mor Community Centre, Porthcawl, 9.30–10.15am. To book a free trial call Nicky on 07789 688447 or email nickygreenway@boogiebeat.co.uk • BOUNCE & RHYME SESSIONS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS @ Aberkenfig Library. 10am. 01656 754820, abkenlib@bridgend.gov.uk. Also @ Pyle Life Centre, every 1st Friday of the month, 2pm. 01656 754850 pylelib@ bridgend.gov.uk • BRIDGEND FUCHSIA SOCIETY, YNYSAWDRE @ Ynysawdre Community Centre. 1st Friday of the month, 7pm. All welcome! Call 01656 661338 / 07976 430086. king-barry@ btconnect.com • BRIDGEND WRITERS’ CIRCLE, BRIDGEND @ Bryntirion & Laleston Community Hall, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion, CF31 4EF. 01656 772738. www.bridgendwriters.webs.com • BUZZ SOFTPLAY (inc. messy play) 10.30am–midday - BCLC Cefn Cribwr. www.mybclc.org/ 01656 745655. Age 0-3. £3 1st child, subsequent children half price • CHARITY PUB QUIZ, PORTHCAWL @ Seagull Pub, Rest Bay, Porthcawl. 9pm. Proceeds to local charities. • CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH AND SPANISH FOR ADULTS (term time) @ Cefn Cribwr, Bethlehem Church Life Centre. Spanish 10am–12pm. French 12.30pm–2.30pm. Call Kim: 02920 382431 or Amanda 01656 650360, courseinfosouth@swales.wea.org.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 e-mail: porthcawltsd@btinternet.com. www.ttfuk.co.uk Also on Tuesdays • MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, BRIDGEND Term time only @ Trinity Church, Porthcawl. Aged 3 months–4 years. Contact Emma for a free trial 01656 649190. www. monkeymusic.co.uk • PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS CLUB (Term time only) Classes from 4.45–7.15pm, please call for details Limited places. Register your child in our fun packed classes. Existing members guaranteed a place. Tel: 07971 476738 • PORTHCAWL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Last Friday of the month in the Unitarian Church School Room, Nottage, 10.30am. More info: 01656 783071 • SEQUENCE DANCING, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity church
8–10.15pm. £2.50. 01656 782606 • SENSHI DO ‘The Warriors Way’ KARATE & KICKBOXING, BRIDGEND @ Brackla Community Centre, Whitethorne drive, Brackla, Bridgend. 6.30–7.30pm. All levels, beginners welcome. Call 07791 412864, email bkkc@live.co.uk • SHOUT – FOR OVER 50s, PORTHCAWL 1st Friday of month. Open forum in Porthcawl to express your concerns. @ Trinity Church at 2pm. Tel: 01656 786463 • SING AND SIGN, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, BRIDGEND @ 9.45–10.45am. For more information or to book please contact Beverley on 07583 087157 or email beverleythomas@singandsign. co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk • TAI CHI, BRIDGEND @ Bridgend Recreation Centre, 7–8.30pm. Beginners welcome. John Jones, Chief Instructor. sunsdragon@hotmail.com • TAI CHI CLASS Traditional Sun Style Taijiquan. Pyle Church Hall. 10–11am. Other classes held throughout the Borough. Instructor G Lake, email: Caringspirit15@yahoo.co.uk • TANG SOO DO, PYLE & DISTRICT (Korean self defence) No training fee for first month. Junior 5yrs+ 6.30–.15pm. Mixed class 7.20–8.30pm. Advanced Class 8.30–9pm (also Mondays). Upstairs in Pyle Life Centre. Kyo Sa Nim Gareth Powell: 01656 659592/ 07884 295499/gareth.powell@ tangsoodo.co.uk • TI Â FI AR LAN Y MÔR BILINGUAL PARENT TODDLER GROUP 10am-11:30am. All Saints Church Vestry, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. Call: Lou on 07966 313609 • TIMESIGNS ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD WORKSHOPS, BRIDGEND Meet at Bridgend Train Station, 10am. Looking at the archaeological landscape, through all periods. Walking boots and flask necessary. No longer weekly – please call Karl for details on 07805 772818 karljlangford@hotmail.com • TINYTALK BABY SIGNING CLASSES, PYLE @ Coychurch Memorial Hall 10.30–11.30am. Eluned: 07877 566935, eluendw@tinytalk.co.uk or www.tinytalk.co.uk/elunedw • TWIN-KLE TWIN-KLE TWIN GROUP Bump to 4 years at Westward Community Centre, Cefn Glas, Bridgend every Friday 1-3 o’clock. Contact Samantha: 07989 873497 or Facebook Twin-kle Twin-kle Twin Group Bridgend • TWINS & MULTIPLES GROUP, PYLE @ Once Upon A Playtime in Bridgend, 10am–12 noon. Clare Roberts: 07932 972200, d.c.roberts@sky.com • WELSH KARATE UNION PORTHCAWL CLUB @ Porthcawl Community Hall, Porthcawl Comprehensive School. 6–8pm. www. welshkarateunion.org • ZUMBA @ Kenfig Labour Club. 5.30–6.30pm
Saturday • BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS, KENFIG NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE 3rd Saturday of the month,
9am–12pm. Enjoy walks with the warden, in association with Glamorgan Bird Club. Meet at the Reserve Centre. Free admission and car park. 01656 743386 • 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 • CAR BOOT SALES, BRIDGEND @ The West House Pub. 9am–12pm. Set up 8am. Cars £5/Vans £8. All proceeds to local charities. Please contact Rob & Helen on 01656 653809 • CHILDREN’S ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS, PORTHCAWL 10.30–11.45am, Crafty Little Creations @ Porthcawl RFC. Call Sue on (01656) 788420/ 07791 476882 • INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE @ Awel-y-Mor, Porthcawl. First 3 Saturdays of every month. 9am–12pm. Phone 01656 657463 to book. Free tea, coffee & biscuits • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Saturday nights @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. £2 • MEMBERS AND GUESTS OF THE RAFA CLUB, PORTHCAWL are invited to enjoy bingo at 7.30pm. Followed by live entertainment by top class artists till 11.30pm • PORTHCAWL & DISTRICT ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS @ the old Police Station Gallery, John Street. 11am–4.30pm. FREE. Also on the rest of the week • PRAM FITNESS, PORTHCAWL 1.30–2.30pm @ the Salthouse, Porthcawl. Specialist outdoor post-natal exercise class for mums whilst baby enjoys a ride in their pram. Contact Sarah on 07917 276788. Email sarahdowson@sky.com • ROCK CLUB, PORTHCAWL Music workshops for 8–16years old. Learning, training, jamming, singers, meeting new friends, playing in a band. Learn and perform regularly! All levels, guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, singers, all welcome. Book a place on 01656 786319. Rock & Arts Club, 41 John Street, Porthcawl Town/ www.rockclub.org.uk • SILURES ART GALLERY, PORTHCAWL Open every Weekend and Bank Holidays 11am to 4.30pm at 40 South Road. New exhibition each month with free admission. www.silures.co.uk • ST JOHN AMBULANCE Adults @ Trinity Church. 6–7.30pm. Call 01656 786869 for more information • STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library 2.30pm. Tel: 01656 754845 email: porthcawllib@bridgend.gov.uk • STREET DANCE CLASSES with the British Street Dance champions NORTH CORNELLY: @ Cornelly Community Centre, Heol Las North Cornelly. 3–5yrs 10.30–11.30am, 6–11yrs 11.30–12.30pm. PORTHCAWL: @ Gilgal Church Hall, Woodlands Ave Porthcawl. 3–5yrs 10.30–11.30am, 6–10yrs 11.30–12.30pm, 11–18yrs 12.30–1.30pm. More info: 07974 904181. www. popstarsdancestudios.co.uk • TAI CHI All Saints Church, Victoria Ave, Porthcawl 10am -11am. Fair LadySleeping Tiger Tai Chi. 07840 350167
Sunday • BRIDGEND RAMBLERS A weekly programme of three walks: long (10–12m), medium (7–9m) and short (4–6m). Meet at Bridgend Rec Centre. We’re gone by 9 am for long and 9:30 for medium and short walks. See www. bridgendramblers.co.uk for program. • CAR BOOT SALE, BRIDGEND @ the multistorey car park next to Aldi, 7am–12pm. 80–200 car boot stalls each week! All proceeds invested into events in Bridgend. Tel: 01656 661338 • CAR BOOT SALES at the Rest Porthcawl 6am ‘til late. Extremely popular events – really lovely family days out. Hot & cold refreshments served throughout the day from our new cafe – open daily 10am–4pm, early on car boot Sundays. Sellers £6/car and £12/van. More info: 01656 772066 • CIRCLE OF LIGHT SPIRITUALIST CHURCH, PORTHCAWL @ Awel y Mor Centre. 6pm. itstriza@talk21.com • INDOOR 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL, MAESTEG @ Maesteg Comprehensive. 11am–6pm. Adults 16+. Contact Phil: 0753 5254290; philipnmorgan@sky.com • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 5–7pm @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. Plus karaoke until late! • RED TOOTH POKER, PORTHCAWL Evenings @ The Salthouse, Porthcawl. For a chance to be in the regional finals and win big money. Or just play for fun. Tel: 01656 783380 • ST DAVID’S JUNIOR CHURCH @ St David’s Church, Florence St, Porthcawl. Term time only, 9.30–10.30am. Play games, sing songs, read stories and do craft. New group for 0–5 year olds (under 2s must bring a parent) • ST JOHN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL, NEWTON Age 3+ every Sunday, 11am–12 noon, in the schoolroom opposite the church on the green. Great stories, drawing, singing, with Janet and Bev, followed by squash and a biscuit. Come along any Sunday, we would love to see you! • SENSHI DO ‘The Warriors Way’ KARATE & KICKBOXING, BRIDGEND @ 3rd Bridgend Scouts Hall, Llangewydd Rd Bryntirion, Bridgend. 6pm till 7pm Karate and 7pm to 8pm Kickboxing/MMA. All levels, beginners welcome. Call 07791 412864 email bkkc@live.co.uk Also, Tuesdays 7–8pm karate. Beginners and all levels welcome. Call Paul Evans: 07791 412864 • SINGLES RENDEZVOUS CLUB, BRIDGEND @ the Brewery Field, Rugby Club, Tondu Road, Bridgend. For single over 30s. 8pm to midnight. Free, entry £4. Smart dress. 01656 773330 or email oursinglesclub@gmail.com
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Jordan and WKU Warriors team
Jordan Williams is a member of the Bridgend Scorpions and trains 5-6 days per week. He recently took part in the ICO World Cup Kickboxing competition held in Paris during November 2012, representing Team Wales with other members of WKU Bridgend Scorpions and Warriors. Jordan competed in the under 65kg for competitors aged under 17 category. Jordan achieved a silver medal in his continuous fight after coming 2nd. During the two day com-
petition Jordan fought a 3rd Dan black belt, a 2nd Dan black belt and a normal black belt. This means that Jordan is now ranked 2nd in the world in his category. This was an amazing opportunity and a fantastic accomplishment for Jordan who has only been kickboxing for 9 months with no prior experience of martial arts. Jordan’s parents funded the cost of the trip after being unable to obtain sponsorship for him. Jordan was able to undertake a fundraising event of his own at his school, Porthcawl Comprehensive, who also donated money to his fundraising pot. Jordan is again looking for a sponsor as he wants to continue competing and take part in the next World Cup. If any organisation would like to sponsor Jordan please email ziggycfor2010@sky.com MARK & EMMA WILLIAMS
JAN FEB 2013
Jordan Williams, kick boxer
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Congratulations Sempai Steve Thompson Achieving the level of Shodan (first black belt) in any marshal art is a major achievement. Although there’s still plenty more to learn, it’s the ultimate goal for most students and it’s also the benchmark for most people outside the marshal arts community. Anyone who has begun learning a new skill later in life will appreciate how challenging that can be. Juggling the demands of career and family with study and practice are
hard enough, but when you factor in the physical demands of karate training the task is truly daunting. Steve Thompson started K karate in his late 30s and achieved his first black belt this summer with Bridgend-based karate club Senshi Do. He showed tremendous dedication and spirit in the period running up to his grading as well as during the grading itself. Senshi Do would like to extend its congratulations to a very popular and valued member of our club, and wish him a long, successful and happy future in karate. Osu Sempai Steve! HUW PRICE
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The Halo Sport Foundation sees Halo Leisure (who run the county’s leisure centres and swimming pools) and Bridgend County Borough Council team up with national body, the GLL Sport Foundation. The Foundation aims to give ambitious sports people in the borough, crucial support for their future. It will offer thousands of pounds worth of funding and free training opportunities to local people. “Many of the country's most talented sports people struggle to meet the rising costs of competition,” said Penny Southwood, Halo’s Community Partnership Manager. “The Foundation will assist local
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Over the weekend of 24th/25th November the Student Surf Tour rolled into Porthcawl for the first leg of the tour. Lifeguards from Rest Bay Lifeguard Club provided the event safety cover but were left with a problem following the recent theft of their quad bike. Club Captain Chris Page said: "We agreed to provide safety cover for this event some time ago but the theft of our quad bike meant we had no way to get our rescue equipment onto the beach. Luckily hire firm SHB 4x4 hire who have a depot in
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Pyle heard of our plight and offered to sponsor a vehicle for the event and hired it at a subsided rate. Given what the weather was like over the weekend we really needed somewhere dry for lifeguards to patrol from and allowed us to keep all our rescue and first aid equipment at the waters edge. We are very grateful to SHB 4x4 hire for assisting us with this. Around 150 students attended the event with the contest held on Rest Bay. Although the surf wasn't particularly big it was clean which was perfect for the competition. Despite the weather the event showed off Rest Bay as a top surfing destination to students from across the UK with some travelling from as far away as Hull." If you wish to donate to the Rest Bay Lifeguard appeal in order to replace their stolen quad bike please visit http:// www.virginmoneygiving.com and search for Rest Bay. CHRIS PAGE
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