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Just minutes from the coast at Porthcawl, the Rose and Crown is a beautifully refurbished pub serving a wide selection of cask ales, wines and high quality food in informal surroundings.

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Pumas Boxing Club – refurbishment update Dear Editor, Well at time of writing the gym has been turned into a building site and has been stripped back to its 150 years old roots! Hopefully by the time the article comes to press we will have finished and the gym re-opened after a project lasting almost two years in the memory of ex-ABA boxing champion Colin Humphreys.

After seven internal walls being demolished, three ceilings torn down, two RSJs spanning 18ft plus several skips and lots of sweat it is time for the experts to take over.

Many thanks then to: David Williams for the electrics and plumbing from Reginald Moore

Appreciation Dear Editor, I was very honoured by Valerie Caddy’s complimentary comments on my suggestion of the siting of a bus station at Portway surgery when it becomes vacant.

Valerie’s flattering comments (perhaps unjustified) were greatly appreciated and I would like to offer my sincere thanks for her kind words.

It is always pleasing to have

Limited; steel works from Ockert and Phil of Nottage Forge; George Nolan kindly providing skips; Paul Hoar carrying out plastering; Karl Schmidtke and colleagues from Park Dean holidays and work from 24 hours man John Desforges – your skills and generosity are sincerely and warmly received.

Many thanks to Kelvin from BGS Plumbing Supplies, Gareth Roberts from G-Lec and Paul Williams of One Vision – sorry for Dai nagging you! In midJuly we will have a gym to be proud of once again and finally many thanks to Harris Printers (Norman, Steve, Dan and Jed) for our superb new signs.

Please come along and have a look and if inclined join! It is a superb place to get fit and if you fancy learning the boxing art as well that is a bonus.

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readers’ opinions on my views as to whether they agree with them or not. The more readers that participate the more satisfying it is, otherwise you have your doubts as to whether it is a lost cause.

I hope Valerie, that you solve your traffic problems in Philadelphia Road to your satisfaction.

I always like to put a little fire in my letters, even if the Torch did not come to Porthcawl!

JOHN JENKINS Porthcawl

Dear Editor, I would like to thank you for publishing my letter in your magazine recently, and also the people who got in touch with me. I was trying to find members of the Cook family from Brid-

Newton Residents Mast Action Group Dear Editor, Some months ago an action group of concerned Newton residents was formed, to oppose the erection of a 15 metre phone mast on the green at Aldenham Road.

Since then two public meetings have been held, and a small committee formed in order to fight the decision by BCBC planning officers to allow a mast to be sited on this unspoiled tree-lined green vista, a beautiful part of Porthcawl.

May I through your columns update further progress? To be clear the residents are not opposed to any mast anywhere.

Indeed, the committee has met with the developers acting on

gend. I had calls from past neighbours and also family, so I have been able to get in touch with a family member doing family research and pass on the various photos etc. that I had in my possession.

EA ALCOCK

behalf of Vodafone and O2. We proposed two other suitable locations, the preferred one being on Sandy Bay, this was of interest to the developer but less so to BCBC. We have also met with Suzy Davies AM, Byron Davies AM and First Minister Carwyn Jones in order to seek support.

We have also challenged BCBC’s original decision to grant permission via the Ombudsman on the grounds of a flawed process. We currently await the outcome.

At this moment in time there is nothing stopping the mast from being erected apart from goodwill shown by the developer, but we remain hopeful of securing a positive outcome.

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Proposed Wind Farm Dear Editor, Two giant 410 feet high wind turbines, almost 100 feet higher than Big Ben and similar in height to the London Eye, threaten to dominate the sky in Porthcawl. Few people are aware that planning approval has now been submitted for construction in 2013 of a wind farm at Newton Down on the edge of Porthcawl.

These wind turbines are enormous and will be visible from the Heritage Coastal Path, the harbour in the centre of town

and from almost everywhere in the town to seriously impair the beautiful protected countryside views in Porthcawl.

In addition, the visual, environmental noise pollution and shadow flicker effect will have a detrimental effect in the conservation village of Newton and Danygraig areas.

The residents of Porthcawl have campaigned successfully against the Scarweather Sands wind farm. A campaign to raise awareness of the detrimental effect of Newton Down is underway.

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Re: Nottage traffic Dear Editor, Since writing in the May edition of Seaside News, relevant to potential solutions to the traffic problems/congestion within Nottage I have had much support on this issue.

To date, not one person who has approached me personally has disagreed with my ideas on a one-way traffic easing solution. This is not author’s licence, this is a fact.

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of your magazine are hardly worth commenting on as they are so devoid of any meaningful contribution to the debate.

However, I will devote just a few lines in reply to Mr Harries Baker and to CS of Porthcawl who both had difficulty in facing facts.

Mr Bill Harries Baker it seems, takes pleasure from the inconvenience that we motorists encounter daily. His dog-in-amanger attitude would not be out of place if it were published within the pages of a textbook written by one Marquis de Sade.

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Petitions against the wind farm are available to sign at various locations around Porthcawl.

He stated that the four roads in question were used by motorists who wished to speed to other destinations. Well Mr Harries Baker as a motorist I would find it extremely difficult to speed on any of those roads as they are not one hundred metres in length.

This fact, coupled with the circular nature of West Road, the narrowness of Lougher Way, Ty Canol and Heol-yCapel, especially when cars are parked on one side of those roads, makes it virtually impossible to proceed at speed. As for motorists wishing to get to other destinations, what does he think the roads were built for?

CS’s suggestion that I should circumvent the village is ludicrous. I pay my road tax annually along with over four pound of fuel duty on every gallon I buy. Travelling further to reach my destination is absurd.

I applaud the survey carried out by Councillor Norah Clarke which came to an inconclusive end due to apathy.

Mrs Clarke says there have

been numerous investigations into the traffic problems of Nottage. Numerous investigations tells me that the need for improvements is there otherwise just one investigation would have sufficed. She goes on to say that she will pursue a traffic management solution for nottage albeit not a one-way-system.

Well, Councillor Clarke, here’s your chance to nail your colours to the mast and give us some hope with your solution, if indeed you have one.

The one thing we don’t need in this village are speed humps along the four roads under discussion. The problems of reversing upon meeting motorists head-on will still persist.

Finally, if anyone wishes to add their support to a common-sense solution which involves two of the four roads becoming one-way westwards and the other two roads becoming one-way eastwards then please show your support by contacting me via email: terrythetaff@gmail.com

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St. Clare’s School is pleased to announce details of the significant investment, made

by Cognita Schools, on facilities and provision.

In autumn 2012, pupils will start using the newly built dining hall offering a range of nutritious, balanced lunchtime options. It will also provide refreshments for children in after-school care and will house a custom-built food technology classroom.

A new multi-use outdoor space is being added for sports including netball, football, hockey etc.

Sing & Sign Sing and Sign have had exciting news that we are one of three finalists for a What’s On 4 Little Ones award this year (best developmental activity 0-2 years).

We’re lined up next to Waterbabies and Baby Sensory so fingers crossed we could win!

The awards are nominated and voted for by parents nationwide so I’m hoping that it may help raise the profile in the

This all-weather surface will supplement our existing sports fields and tennis courts and provide additional space for both curricular activities and recreational use.

The exterior of our nursery has been upgraded to mark the beginning of our extended hours, with more enhancements to come in the form of an outside learning area and additional play equipment.

From September 2012 we are extending our after-school care up to 6pm daily and during school holidays. This is an exciting development that we hope will help parents with suitable childcare to fit with their work commitments. We will also be running new bus routes from Cowbridge and Neath. For more information please visit our website www. stclares-school.co.uk SIONED HORTON-EVANS

local area when people realise how widespread baby signing is in other parts of the country.

It’s exciting news that the classes are available locally!

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We have been awarded the Investors in Families Award as recognition of the great partnerships we have built with our enthusiastic and willing parents.

Well done everyone!

We have also been presented with a Healthy Schools Award.

Family learning has once again commenced, this time with parents of class 4 pupils, learning maths the way it is taught today. Once again, well attended.

Just before the holiday, we held a party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

The dress code was red, white and blue, and each child was presented with a commemora-

Ysgol y Ferch o’r Sger The summer half term proved to be a very busy one for some of our pupils who travelled to Eryri (Snowdonia) to take part in the Urdd Eisteddfod.

Congratulations are due to Eddie Mead who came second in the cello [strings] competition and Seren Morse and Indeg Evans who were third in the Year 6 duet.

Lauren Bailey, Indeg Evans, Ewan Hough, Angharad Jones, Lleucu Jones, Martha McMillan, Eddie Mead, Seren Morse, Gwion Nicholls, Georgia Murray, Grace Richards-Hier and Ffion Wilson competed in the Cerdd dant party and in the art

tive mug, courtesy of Cornelly Community Council.

Our school choir sang at Mawdlam Church as part of the open weekend held there recently – the singing was outstanding.

We played Pyle PCSOs recently in fun football matches. Our staff won and the children’s were a draw.

The school is entered into a cricket tournament in the near future. Class 4 will be visiting Llangrannog for outdoor activities.

We have sports day, a school trip and the summer fete to look forward to – a very busy end of the school year.

A PRITCHARD

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and craft 2D design competition for year 6 Gwion Nicholls came first, as did Thomas Herbert in the Year 3 and 4 photographic challenge!

Congratulations are also due to Aiden and Ewan AitchisonHough, Ioan Evans, Indeg Evans and Ffion Wilson who played in the Bridgend County Youth Orchestra end of year concert and to Izzy Williams who has been chosen as a member of South West Wales gymnastics squad.

Good luck to Abbie Morelli, Shannon Davies and Hailie Buckley who will be participating in national street dancing competition in the O2 in London at the end of the month.

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With the current academic year coming to a close we will shortly be holding our annual prize-giving ceremony in which we celebrate the successes of our multi-talented pupils.

This will include reflecting on academic successes in both public and internal examinations, as well as achievements in national challenges such as the UK Maths Challenge and the recent attendance of Year 9 pupil Remy Rock at University of Glamorgan Masterclasses.

Many pupils learn from the range of musical instruments that are on offer and also have singing lessons. Their successes in examinations and performances both in school and in

Theatre arts As the school year comes to an end, the students and teachers at Stagecoach Theatre Arts look back at another fantastic year with a real sense of satisfaction, and excitement for what lies ahead.

Nearly 300 local children, aged 3 to 18 years attend Stagecoach each week. And the fact that so many return, year after year is testament to the enjoyment they get, friends they make and skills they learn in drama, dance and singing. Not just performance skills from specialist teachers, but skills for life. Also, because Stagecoach is the largest network of performing arts schools in the world it is well recognised and respected as part of a child’s CV. Add to that, presentations, awards, written reports, sub-

public competitions will be celebrated, for example the talented young singer Bibiana Viazzani winner of ‘Best Classical Vocal Performance’ in the South Glamorgan Festival for Young Musicians. There will also be awards presented for sports’ achievements and successes in football, rugby, cricket, netball, hockey, cross country and swimming plus other activities, and a celebration of Alicia Cooke and Charlotte Smith gaining their Welsh caps for playing rounders.

At St John’s we are proud of the community ethos of our school and recently Year 11 pupils commented on this in their exit interviews with the governors, that throughout their time at the school they have received tremendous help and support from their teachers and that they have benefited from being in the St John’s community.

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Plus, the extra opportunities to take ‘LAMDA’ acting and speech awards, group ‘Performance Arts Awards’, and professional work through the Stagecoach Agency. And there is no doubt why Stagecoach has gone from strength to strength for nearly 25 years!

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Recently children from class 7-1 attended the ‘Local Aid Schools Challenge’ at Gnoll Park, Neath.

This event, now in its 22nd year, is a multi-agency event

Newton news Who says schools wind down in the summer term?

In Newton, all sorts of activities have been going on…we celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee with a huge party (a picnic tea, as Her Majesty requested) followed by our summer fete.

Many, many thanks to Team Newton for organising the fete (and the weather!) and a massive ‘thank you’ goes to all the local businesses and organisations who supported us in so many ways like donating smashing raffle prizes and performing (the Rock Group).

We’re delighted to say that over £3,000 was raised and a jolly good time was had by all.

The Burrows July is a month of celebration, as we wish the children well, who leave us for school.

We plan a Peppa Pig party, with lots of fun games. This year we say farewell to 14 children, who go to reception and nurseries. Not all our children leave us in September; some parents have made the decision to continue their child’s education with us, until reception age. At the Burrows, we are one of the top settings in the Foundation Phase, with well trained staff to deliver it.

We are busy implementing our development plan, improving our ICT area and using our wider community. Our

aimed at helping young people with additional needs.

It was a fantastic experience for all pupils (and staff!) involved in activities involving team work, problem solving and confidence building. Favourite challenges included making a bridge to cross a river, balancing on a raft, the police assault course and the fireman’s slide!

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We’ve had two visits by Olympic torch-bearers. Mike came into assembly and told us about his very exciting time carrying the torch through Treorchy, and Carol from Latch, walked with us when the whole school (even those with little legs) did a sponsored walk to raise money for Latch – over £1,200 was raised. Well done everyone and thank you to the torch-bearers.

Later in the month we’ll hold a special Olympics Sport Day and then say ‘farewell’ to all our Year 6 pupils as they leave us for secondary school.

Good luck Year 6, I’m sure you’ll do us proud.

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pre-school staff are working hard to complete the children’s end of term reports and their Learning Journeys. These give vital information to the schools about the children’s development. Our theme this summer is the Olympic Games, with lots of activities planned, and outdoor games on the field nearby. Our parents’ open evening was a great success, with opportunities to view their children’s work, project books and displays. Another treat for our children was a visit from owls. A local charity brought beautiful owls for the children to hold and stroke...it was a very special experience.

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French Exchange trip Recently I went to stay with French families in SaintSebastien Sur Loire, along with three other sixth-form French students.

The trip had been organised by the twinning agency as it was intended to improve our French speaking skills. We only stayed there for six days but we all agreed afterwards that it felt at least twice as long.

I had never felt so far away from home, it felt like I was thousands of miles away, when in reality I was no further away than Edinburgh.

On one occasion, the Lamberts took me to Saint-

Porthcawl Primary School Once again, the school has been very fortunate with the support received from the community.

Year 5 pupils were delighted with their visit to the Gower Heritage Centre organised by the Rotary Club of Porthcawl.

The sun shone brightly when the pupils, accompanied by representatives of the Rotary Club and staff, travelled to take part in the craft activities, visit the old fashioned games arcade and see the animal farm with chicks, ducks, baby rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, sheep and horses. Our thanks go to Rotary for their generosity.

Congratulations go to our rugby team who made it to the final of the Basil George competition and despite losing in some horrendous weather conditions, gave a very good

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Nazaire to look at the old submarine yards. Showing some mercy, Alex’s father, Patrick, gave me an English audio guide, it was refreshing to hear an English voice.

We went to a French school on the Monday. French school starts at 8am and finishes at 5pm. On Tuesday I had the brain-scrambling treat of sitting through a French German lesson. On Wednesday evening we drove to Nantes airport to go back to Wales, with our new French friends waving goodbye, we boarded the plane and set of back to Britain, richer for the experience and with our French skills vastly improved.

Although we are now in the summer term, the school is certainly not winding down.

Our Year 10 and 12 students will be out on their work experience, we have sports day for all at the school, Year 7 will be enjoying their trip to Boulogne, Upper School will be enjoying their English/History trip to Terezin Concentration Camp in Prague and Year 9/10 will be visiting London to see Warhorse.

Sixth form students will be saying goodbye to their teachers and enjoying their sixth form prom at the Marriott Hotel in Swansea and the

rest of the school will also be enjoying their exciting annual summer ball.

We would also like to thank our Head Girl (Catherine Mainwaring) and Head Boy (Tomas Owen) for all their hard work and wish them every success for the future. Catherine will be studying music in Cardiff University and Tomas will be studying law in Exeter.

Finally, this year we say goodbye to Delyth Niblett who is retiring after 18 years and also to our school cook June Roberts who has been part of the furniture for over 38 years.

We wish them a long and very happy retirement.

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For the first time in two years, sports day went ahead as planned and on time! All pupils took part in a range of events and we were delighted when Simon Richardson, gold medallist at the Beijing Olympics visited the school to meet and greet the children and present certificates. It was a real honour for us to welcome him to the school.

If you ask any child from our Foundation Phase about snails or whales, they are now experts!

All pupils between nursery and Year 2 visited Swansea’s Taliesin Arts Centre to see the play based on the book that they have studied this term.

Finally, our best wishes go to our Year 6 pupils as they move to the next stage of education in the new term.

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Corneli Primary School Corneli Primary School hung up the bunting and dressed in red, white and blue to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in right royal fashion.

There were lots of fun activities to do in class including making a Jubilee ‘quilt’ and painting portraits of the Queen. Even the ‘Queen’ paid a visit, prompting Class 1 to get their best china out so she could enjoy a cream tea!

Wet grass spoiled the planned picnic so after eating indoors it was all out on the yard for

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A giant number 60 was made on the hall floor out of coins kindly brought in by the children. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, this raised a magnificent £205.50 for Velindre Hospital.

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Porthcawl Comprehensive GOODBYE AND HELLO Schools are like the seasons, different things at different times.

At this time of year we bid a fond farewell to Year 13.

Students in Year 13 are off on their journey to university and beyond. All had their ‘leaver’s mug’ at the most enjoyable leaver’s ceremony recently held in the sixth form hall. Many happy stories were recalled and swapped as seven years at school come to an end.

At the same time we say hello to the new Year 7. A new and interesting feature has been the ‘helping hands project’.

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Bridgend Christian School Sainsbury’s invite Bridgend Christian School to help with their Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.

Following very successful entertainment and assistance events at Sainsbury’s supermarket at Christmas and Easter, Bridgend Christian School were invited to provide similar entertainment and assistance over the Diamond Jubilee weekend. On each occasion, customers were heralded into the supermarket by the sounds of the Junior Choir and they gratefully received assistance with the packing of their numerous shopping bags. Indeed, many customers commented very positively about hearing Christmas carols at Christmas time. Such was the gratitude of the customers that, on each occasion, Bridgend Christian

have coordinated this project aimed at supporting the more anxious children. As a consequence of this project we are sure that all of Year 7 will arrive happy and eager to learn! The final parts of the transition projects were the transition day and disco/uniform evening.

Finally it has been another very busy and rewarding year for all at Porthcawl Comprehensive School.

Thanks for the continued and much valued hard work and support of the pupils, parents and staff.

I look forward to seeing everyone in September.

ANDREW SLADE

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School received generous financial donations for which I would like to take this opportunity to thank both Sainsbury’s Bridgend and their customers - thank you!

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Nottage Primary READING CAFÉ SUCCESS The reading café sessions held with Year 1 parents and pupils have been a resounding success. In every session there was the opportunity to share a story and then some exciting follow up activities. Everyone really enjoyed the sessions.

Thanks to all the staff and parents involved.

QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE We celebrated the Queen’s 60 year reign by having a special day of events on Friday 1st June. All the pupils and staff dressed up in red, white and blue and there was a special tea party in the afternoon.

POLICE QUIZ FINAL Six pupils from Year 6 took part in an inter-schools quiz organised by the PCSOs and came away victorious. I was very proud of them as they performed very well and beat the other schools by a clear 10 points. Well done to Eden, Sara, Amy, Charlie, Rhys and George.

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Oldcastle Primary celebrates 100 years with a time capsule

Recently, pupils, staff and guests of Oldcastle were joined by Carwyn Jones Bridgend AM for a centenary celebration.

Each class performed a presentation inspired by their favourite time and era.

Carwyn Jones then joined the children in burying a time capsule marking 100 years of Oldcastle Primary School. This was an exciting moment.

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The time capsule is to be opened in 50 years when perhaps some of our children will be watching their own grandchildren unlocking their past for Oldcastle’s 150 year anniversary celebration.

Celebrations continued into the afternoon with a Jubilee lunch and entertainment including a bouncy slide, magician and a variety of stalls.

To top it off Rob Howley brought in the Triple Crown and Grand Slam trophy for photo opportunities. A big thank you to the pupils, staff and PTFA for making it such a memorable day.

SUE PROSSER

Children & young people column I’m really enjoying my new role as Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People and it’s good to have this opportunity to talk to younger Seaside News readers and their families about local and national issues which matter to them.

Let me know if there’s a topic you want me to look at.

One of my ambitions is to visit all the borough’s schools.

At the time of writing I’m planning a visit to Newton Primary to see the new bike storage we have provided with our partners in Sustrans. It’s great to see how many pupils across the borough are now cycling or scooting to school!

And I was absolutely delighted last month to be part of the sod-cutting ceremony at Penyfai CIW Primary which

signals the start of work to create a brand new school for its pupils. I firmly believe that youngsters deserve a first class education in first class facilities and thanks to our School Modernisation Programme we are making fantastic progress towards this.

Enjoy the rest of the school term and remember to check the council’s website for details about summer holiday activities and links our pools and leisure centres.

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Building on our town centres I have recently met with the Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council.

It’s a meeting that we hold infrequently so the council’s leader and those councillors with portfolios can update me on what they are working on, and so I can put constituents’ concerns to them.

A&E threat A threat to the accident and emergency service at the Princess of Wales Hospital has emerged.

Staff at the hospital claim that it is intended to downgrade the department. Indeed, the Welsh Labour Government has openly stated that it intends to reduce the number of consultant led 24/7 emergency departments

I have been contacted by a number of constituents who are concerned that this regiment, which has an impressive history going back to 1685, is soon to be amalgamated with another regiment or even dissolved completely.

The 1st Queens Dragoon Guards is held in high regard within my region and throughout Wales. It would be a very

sad day if this regiment, with such strong roots in Welsh communities, was to be lost as part of the UK Government plans to cut the number of British troops from 102,000 to 82,000 by 2020.

Having recently returned from a seven-month tour in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province and being the only Armoured Welsh regiment, the Welsh Cavalry

have served this country well.

They attract recruits from across Wales and the borders and are one of the most experienced in the British Army.

amounts of time and energy which can and often does push carers into ill-health, financial hardship and debt. Carers are not just essential to those who rely on them, but save the economy substantial sums of money. One in eight adults are considered as carers saving the state a staggering £119 billion per year. In return, the main carer’s benefit is £55.55 for a minimum of 35 hours, just

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In fact, this is the second meeting in the past few months where the regeneration of Porthcawl town centre has been discussed between myself and councillors and officials – I consider it important enough to ask for regular updates, even though the size of the undertaking does not lend itself to moving quickly.

My view is simple – Porthcawl had and continues to have

considerable attraction as a place to visit, with two big beaches and a huge seafront area. But every tourism business is reliant upon staying trade, and that means giving people a reason to stay in the town. I see the regeneration of Porthcawl as key to that.

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News goes to print). In these times, we could all do with some good news to cheer us up.

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If this happens, serious casualties would have to be taken to Morriston Hospital which is unable to cope with the patients it already deals with.

It regularly fails to meet government waiting times targets and ambulances are backed up as they cannot discharge their patients because of a lack of available beds.

Where is the logic in sending

even more people to a hospital which is already creaking at the seams?

The Welsh Government says that changes are needed in the health service and that’s probably true.

But perhaps the best change they can make is reducing the number of managers and administrators and instead recruiting the consultants and doctors needed to keep emer-

gency services going.

I challenge First Minister Carwyn Jones to come out and fight for the retention of emergency services in Bridgend for which he is the AM. Time to put your money where your mouth is Carwyn.

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Thanks for voting Not every town can boast its own theatre but Porthcawl’s Grand Pavilion is preparing to celebrate its place as a seaside icon for the last eight decades.

Bridgend County Borough Council is proud to own and manage the Pavilion and we want YOUR help in marking this momentous birthday.

Porthcawl Marina At the time of writing, Bridgend County Borough Council is waiting for the board of Tesco to come to a decision about the retail element of the Porthcawl Regeneration Scheme.

We have informed them that the ongoing delay is not acceptable, and that a definitive response is urgently required.

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As well as a host of special activities and performances, we’re also putting on a free tea party on Wednesday 8 August for residents of the borough who are also marking their 80th birthday this year.

So if you or someone you know lives in Bridgend County and was born in 1932, please get in touch. You’ll be asked to come along, with a guest, for a 1930s-themed afternoon tea.

We’ll also need your help in blowing out 80 candles on a special Grand Pavilion cake of course.

I’m sure you’ll agree this is a lovely way to share in the Pavilion’s celebrations. And we want to ensure its future of course, so please consider booking tickets for one of its many fantastic shows by visiting www.grandpavilion.co.uk.

To book your place at the

Grand Pavilion’s 80th birthday party contact Emma Winkley on 01656 642047 to register your interest.

Whatever the outcome of this, readers can be assured that the council remains committed towards the ongoing regeneration of Porthcawl, and I’m pleased to confirm that the £3.2m refurbishment of the harbour will begin later this month.

The early stages of this complicated project will involve engineering works to the harbour walls, the creation of a new lock gate and the extension of

the breakwater wall.

With a permanent body of water inside the harbour basin, a new pontoon system will be introduced which will provide 70 berths for commercial and leisure craft, including visiting boats.

By the time that the work is completed in spring 2013, the harbour will have been transformed to become Porthcawl Marina, and together with the

Jennings Building and the leisure site north of the harbour, it will form the centrepiece of the new waterfront area - keep an eye on local media for more details.

road signs, and repairs to the cobbles in John Street. Some have already been actioned, such as the cobbles in the picture attached.

The Queens Diamond Jubilee celebration on Heol-y-Goedwig went ahead despite atrocious weather, and was a resound-

can contact your Independent town councillor via http:// www.porthcawltowncouncil. co.uk/the-councillors.html. Our telephone numbers are also on the town council website. Why not come to your next PACT meeting? Details can be found at www.ourbobby.com

is now a remarkable 107 years old.

The role of the mayor is a fascinating and varied one, and includes chairing the meetings of the Town Council. I look forward to working with all Councillors as we work together for the good of Porthcawl.

Well Street cobbles before…

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ing success with all those who braved the rain having a great time. Thanks to all involved.

One of our councillors is assisting Newton residents opposed to the erection of a mobile phone mast on Aldenham Rd. The residents are working with BCBC and the phone companies to find a suitable alternative location rather than just saying ‘no’ to any mast. In June they met with Carwyn Jones. He was very supportive and promised a further meeting. Other AMs have also pledged support.

If your residential area has problems that you think your councillor could help with, you

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bunting - to be proud of. From street parties to the lighting of beacons, from charabanc rides to firework displays, and from Punch & Judy to a United Service in the Grand Pavilion, there was something for everyone. Not even the rain could stop residents from celebrating!

I also joined the opening of the Rotary Fun Walk, welcomed

the walkers supporting the Healing the Wounds organisation, attended the Marie Curie Great Big Tea Party, and enjoyed a dinner hosted by Porthcawl Rotary, where Simon Richardson MBE was the guest speaker. I have presented flowers to two special citizens – Mrs Rose Howells who celebrated her 100th birthday, and Mrs Elizabeth Pelham who

Your Independent Councillors have had a busy first month, with 24 items referred to BCBC for action.

These include dangerous lamp posts, broken or missing

On May 10th I was once again afforded the privilege of becoming the Mayor of Porthcawl.

Since then, I have been fortunate enough to be involved in a number of events celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Porthcawl put on a range of activities - and

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COUNCILLOR MEL NOTT

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

COUNCILLOR DAVID SAGE

BCBC Deputy Leader Tel 01656 643643 www.bridgend.gov.uk

SEAN ASPEY: cllr.sean. aspey@bridgend.gov.uk MARK DAVIES: markdavies @porthcawltown.co.uk BRIAN JONES: cllr.brian. jones@bridgend.gov.uk GRAHAM WALTER:

grahamwalter@ porthcawltown.co.uk

CLLR ALANA DAVIES Mayor of

Porthcawl

Atlantic Array Wind Farm A number of constituents have been keenly following progress with the development of proposals for the Atlantic Array Wind Farm.

Following community consultation which ended last November, revised proposals have been put forward by RWE nPower, taking into account concerns over the visual impact of the wind farm and possible environmental impacts.

I am pleased to see that community engagement has influenced improvements to the proposals altering the suggested location, size and shape of the wind farm. The maximum number of turbines will be reduced from 414 to 278 and these will be spaced more widely to reduce the density of the wind farm. The turbines will be located further out to sea, vastly reducing visibility of the wind farm from the coast. In fact, nearly all of

the turbines will be situated in English waters, reducing visual intrusion for areas such as Porthcawl.

In addition to significantly increasing the proportion of renewable energy that is generated for Wales, the wind farm could bring economic benefits to Welsh ports and through employment for the construction and longer term maintenance of the development.

Ongoing environmental and engineering studies will support the continued consultation process on the revised proposals. An exhibition will be held at the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl on 1st August, providing an opportunity to learn more about the proposals and feed into the consultation.

I encourage people to take an active part in the consultation.

CARWYN JONES

First Minister

Recycling efforts don’t go to waste!

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New figures show that for 2011/12 the council achieved a recycling target rate of 54 per cent. That means the borough has achieved the 2012/13 statutory recycling target of 52 per cent a year ahead of

schedule.

It’s a remarkable performance for the authority which three years ago was the second worst council in Wales for recycling.

Then in June 2010 BCBC introduced a new initiative with partners May Gurney, bringing in recycling collections every week and a fortnightly collection for other waste.

Since then the borough has become one of Wales’s top performing authorities for recycling and has won several high-profile awards for its scheme.

Councillor Phil White, BCBC Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “What a great way to mark the second anniversary of our recycling scheme. The big test now will be to get those households who are still not taking part to join in. The future targets will be much tougher to reach and we need everyone on board to help us do this. All I can say is give it a go – it’s easier than you think.”

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Drinking and driving Speeding –who Commercial Moriah Place, High six St days was 32 mph. It also as excess are believed to drive while d end upafter in court, receive alcohol at least acould one year driving Parking – Kenfig Hill cross shows that the amount affect a person’s ability over the legallimit can contact clearly l or a finestill of up to £5,000.

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Assistant Chief Constable Nick anonymously and confidenmph limit was high and as a icers will be out in our communities looking for For regular actions Croft said: “People who drink tially on 0800 555 111.updates onresult a joint operation will be driving and endangering other road users. taken LLOYD on these and any and drive not only risk killing PCSOs NERYS ANDissues carried out by the neighbourrelated news please visit orplease seriously JON HOWE hood policing team and Go k alcohol, enjoyinjuring yourself thembut make sure you www.ourbobby.com for details.

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Fire – Fire - Fire Welsh charity gets boost from Porthcawl walkers Sunday 27th May saw volunteers walking from the Hi-Tide Inn to Rest Bay and back, to raise money for Welsh Armed Forces charity Healing The Wounds.

HTW offers support to veterans and emergency service personnel suffering with posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Blue Deltas marching band gave a display outside the Hi-Tide Inn before leading the walk out past Coney Beach amusement park with Bridge FM’s Lee Jukes and Dylan Draig, Healing the Wounds dragon mascot. Also joining in was Captain Jack Sparrow, AKA

Geordie Depp, who wowed Porthcawl with his likeness to the film star.

The team was visited by Cllr Alana Davies, Mayor of Porthcawl, who learned more about the important work Healing the Wounds does for our heroes and was supportive of the cause.

Executive Director and Founder, Kevin Richards said: “With the hard work of manager Dave Jones and the staff at the Hi-Tide, volunteers and our walkers we have raised £775.00.”

Healing The Wounds survive on fundraising events and donations alone. If anybody would like help for PTSD or would like to raise awareness and funds for the charity, they can visit the website www. healingthewounds.co.uk or call 01656 728281.

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Air Cadets from Porthcawl, Pencoed and Kenfig Hill enjoyed a visit to the Fire Section at MOD St Athan.

They were given a tour of a fire engine and a brief of what all the equipment is used for.

Then it was down to the cadets to see if they could put together a hazchem shower. Their reward was to test the shower, just to confirm they had put it together correctly, and yes they had.

The cadets were then shown how to fix up a hose to a fire hydrant and split into two teams, questions were asked on the fire brief they had at the beginning of the day. If they got the question right they were given pieces to put together the hose and hydrant setup and the winning team were allowed to operate their setup.

The visit although enjoyable, and let’s face it who doesn’t want to look around a fire engine, also had a serious side as it forms a part of the cadet’s syllabus covering health and safety.

Sgt Gould from Kenfig Hill Squadron who arranged the visit would like to thank Wing Warrant Officer Durman, Julian Smith, Sgt Adam Burman and CWO K Marke for their assistance in making the day a success.

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Cornelly’s World Famous Sportsman Horace A Ford was born in London in 1822.

The son of a solicitor he moved to South Cornelly in the mid-1840s with his wife Constantine. They lived in Ty Maen with their three sons, all of whom were born at the house, and five servants: a lady’s maid, a housemaid, a nurse, a groom and a cook.

Horace settled in Cornelly because of iron and coal and, along with his father, he established the Bryndu Iron and Coal Company. This was a boom time for coal in the area but, unfortunately, the Bryndu Iron and Coal Company went bankrupt in the 1860s and Horace retired to Bristol with his family and one servant, a parlour maid.

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Jemima’s Place Animal Trust We have been having a very busy time here at Jemima’s Place this month!

With week old baby kittens needing two hourly feeds including during the night.

We have also re-homed a number of our animals in the past month to some lovely new “life homes”.

We had a great response to our appeal to find “Marley” the Malamute a home.

He has gone to a great home with “Jinx” a female Malamute for company and 25 acres to run around in, so he’s landed on all four of his paws big-time!

We had another weekend in Pets at Home, many thanks to those of you that supported us.

We have to say a massive thank you to Martin and everyone at AutoBarnes in Porthcawl for their very generous gift of a van that we

Save Morfa beach

Porthcawl Inner Wheel Our President Liz Jones completes her year of office this month with our Hand Over Tea in the Hi-Tide.

We have enjoyed a very interesting and varied programme this year and supported many local and overseas charities.

There have been visits to the theatre, interesting talks and fun evenings, teas and coffee mornings. Porthcawl Inner Wheel was asked to host the Overseas Ralley in May – quite an honour. It took place in the Hi-Tide and we organised a really splendid day. Over 200 members from District 15

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(which covers South and West Wales) attended. Our speaker was Mr Neil Mullings from the charity ‘Feed the Children’. At the end of the day we were able to give £1,500 to this worthy cause, which is to be re-named ‘Global Hearts for Children’. Congratulations go to Eileen Thomas and Gwen Allen, who have celebrated their 80th and 90th birthdays respectively. We have also gained two new members recently and now look forward to another busy and interesting year when Mary Emment-Lewis takes over as President.

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If you have not visited Morfa Beach recently, why not re-acquaint yourself this summer?

It is accessible via Longlands Lane (past the air products works at Margam) or from Kenfig and Sker along Margam Sands.

We are taking our campaign to the all-Wales level, asking John Griffiths, Welsh Govern-

will be using as our animal ambulance; it’s going to help us so much.

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We are currently looking for volunteers to help us with the animals care, fundraising and also foster families for temporary care.

MARTIN CLOWES

Jemima’s Place Animal Trust www.jemimas-place.com ment Environment Minister, to intervene to maintain beach access. We have launched an e-petition on the National Assembly web-site, protesting at Tata Steel’s attempt to close historic rights-of-way over Margam Burrows.

Save Morfa Beach (Friends of Morfa) meets on the first Monday of each month at 7.30 pm at the Twelve Knights, Margam.

There is no formal meeting in August, but there will be events including walks and a beach party. Join our Facebook group for further information.

The e-petition can be found at http://bit.ly/JKJJtG . You do not have to be on Facebook to sign, just Google ‘Welsh Assembly Petitions’, then scroll to find the Save Morfa petition. If there is a public enquiry, it will be after September. Numbers on the petition are rising steadily, and this will form an important part of our evidence.

Please sign and spread the word!

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Churches Together in Porthcawl

Porthcawl’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations were brought together in a service of thanksgiving and celebration in the Grand Pavilion.

All the churches of Porthcawl were represented along with twenty four town organisations.

Twenty-six people presented the act of worship with readings and prayers. Young people lit six candles representing the six decades of the Queen’s

Have a clear out for KPC Youth!

KPC Youth are continuing their fundraising schemes of: • Recycling old unwanted clothes, handbags, hats, belts, bedding • Selling good quality clothes on eBay • Recycling old toner/ink cartridges • Collecting old used postage stamps So…if you are doing a clearout, and could help support KPC with any of the above, this would be really appreciated by the charity!

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reign with a short prayer, poem, or reading about the Queen and her life was said – many having been written by the children themselves.

Standards banners and flags of Royal British Legion, RAFA, Coastguards, Guides and Brownies were presented and dipped for both national anthems.

Porthcawl Town Council and the Pavilion supported the event with grants towards the costs. A retiring collection helped defray the overall costs and a small residue will be donated to the Jubilee Charities.

It was a time to remember the Queen was, and is, sustained by God as the loving Father who holds her, the Son who walks with her in good times and bad, and the Spirit which fills her and equips her for service. We can only say ‘thank you, your majesty’ and we thank God for Her Majesty’s dedication.

Through Christian eyes The book of Acts, in the Bible, is a book of what things can look like when Revival hits a community.

Picking up from last time then folks, we read in chapter 11. How God was with those who preached the good news, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. 12. Peter was in prison for preaching, and even chained, but an angel set him free. 13.

Paul points out that the good news is the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. The point is that those who believe in

him will experience the same.

14. Paul heals a man who has never walked. 15. The Holy Spirit enables people to realise that salvation is a free gift from God. 16. Paul and Silas are in prison for preaching the good news, and as they worship God he causes an earthquake and breaks the shackles off them.

17. Paul meets some people who are open to spiritual things, and tells them that it is the God who created the heavens and the earth that is the true God, that he can be known, and is close to each one of us.

We shall pick it up again next time. The message is simple though hey – God is awesome!

NEIL HARVEY

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Porthcawl Townswomens’ Guild We welcomed seven members from our Twin Guild, Mansfield Lady Oaks, to celebrate TG Together Day over a long weekend of glorious sunshine.

To St Fagan’s on Saturday to view some of the interesting buildings and on to Cardiff Bay in the afternoon. After seeing the Millennium Centre and the Senedd it was time for a trip round the bay. In the evening a Welsh choir for our visitors to enjoy as ‘Sounds Familiar’ held their annual concert in All Saints Church.

Sunday lunch was enjoyed and then a short tour round The Rest and over to Southerndown showing off our beautiful coastline. Our Mansfield friends were very appreciative and we felt we had shown this area of Wales off at its very best.

D THOMAS Secretary

More great news from the Rest On Sunday 29th July, we will be staging a Fun Dog Show & Fete in the ample grounds of The Rest overlooking the bay, 11am–3pm, as part of our 150 Year anniversary celebrations.

We are holding a wonderful day of fun and activities, with something for everyone in the family.

Bring your dog along and enter one of the many categories? From the scruffiest to the most handsome dog, or the one with the most appealing eyes - with rosettes for all winners. Also fun things for the children, face painting, balloon

modelling and many more fun activities for everyone to compete in. An array of stalls, and our now very popular café will be open for all your refreshments.

Because of this event, for one week only, we will be holding our car boot sale on Saturday 28th July.

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Y Cefn Gwyrdd Y Cefn Gwyrdd’s Furnace Festival 2012 which celebrates Cefn Cribwr’s past and present continues in July with two activities.

On Saturday July 7th Gwyrdd members will lead a walk entitled ‘Death and Disaster’.

Starting at 7.30pm at Bedford Close, join us on a walk to the north, to the Waun and Cwsc and find out how precarious life was in the not too distant past!

Saturday 14th July is the date of our annual village barbecue at Cefn Junction where we hold our 100 club draw and where a variety of live music has become a tradition!

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Once again the weather spoilt one of Porthcawl Lions main events when the strong winds and relentless rain meant that the annual Golf Day had to be cancelled.

Unfortunately it was too late to rearrange it for later this year but next year’s golf day has already been booked.

The Bob Cooke games coffee morning, which took place in Trinity Church was very successful. The money raised will go towards providing transport to enable local disabled people and carers to take part in a

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Cefn Gwyrdd’s headquarters) will be open to visitors every weekend (2pm-5pm) in August, providing an opportunity to view the latest additions to our upstairs exhibition. These are a narrow gauge quarry railway display kindly donated by Ken Newman of Porthcawl, and a oo gauge pannier and coal trucks which travel the length of the box before returning automatically. Part of this display was donated by Alan Jenkins of MIB Models of Newton who has also gave generously of his time in setting up this layout.

Alan and Ken’s contributions and ‘entertainment’ at Cefn Junction were much appreciated.

JOHN MASON

day of competition and fun in Swindon.

Club members had an unexpected treat when Mel Davies and her husband Mike came to accept a donation on behalf of TREAT Trust, a charity started

by Melanie to build a rehabilitation facility on the site of Morriston hospital. Melanie, in recognition for all her hard work, was chosen to carry the Olympic torch round part of Swansea and brought the torch along to show the club; after a photograph the torch was passed round and admired.

Probably the nearest any of us will ever come to carrying the Olympic flame!

Porthcawl Lions are presently going through a time of change so sorry but no definite news of future events, but watch this space – plenty of events to come. Meanwhile, if anyone has or knows of spare, weatherproof space that the club could rent for a modest sum please phone Don on 01656 788583.

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was packed from 10am to 5pm with people keen to witness the varied programme of Bridgend & Porthcawl Marie events. From organ music to Curie Fundraising group handbells, the sweet voices of recently held a ‘Blooming the Afan y Felin schoolchildren, Great Tea Party’ in Trinity history talks and power point Church in Porthcawl. presentations, walks up the Despite the high winds and Tower and a quiz. The parish heavy rain the public turned registers were also popular out and supported us and we with family history buffs. raised £331. The event was atThere were some beautiful tended by MP Madeleine Moon, craft items on offer and plenty Porthcawl Mayor and consort of tea and cakes supplied Alana and Brian Davies, and by the ladies. The Mothers Lord Kenfig, Lindsey Morgan.

Union Wave of Prayer was There was a large selection also celebrated and the Rev. of cakes on sale, a raffle with Dr Duncan Walker brought a prizes donated by ‘The Make frantic but enjoyable day to a up Box’ Bridgend market, Kims close with prayers. hairdressers, Bridgend, Hi-Tide, Whilst the weekend raised Rose & Crown, Porthcawl, and £1,450 for the church refurBoots the chemist, Bridgend. bishment, recently its members There was also a ‘Tea Quiz’. have raised over £500 for On behalf of the group I Motor Neurone and £250 for would like to thank all who children’s charities. helped with the event by cake ALLAN BROOKES baking, serving refreshments, donating prizes and those who RMBI Albert braved the elements and called Edward news in for a cuppa.

Our recently formed group Our residents enjoyed a fun would love to have some new packed Jubilee weekend members. If you feel you can which started with a talk on help at an event or maybe the Friday by Lilian Charles would like to become more on the Crown Jewels. involved with fundraising On Saturday we had a tree please contact the Community planting and balloon launch Fundraising office on 01792 to commemorate the day 461435 followed by a big lunch on HELEN THOMAS the Sunday which many of our neighbours in Penylan Open Weekend a Avenue attended. On the same afternoon we welcomed Garw success Ladies choir who were enjoyed The recent open weekend at by residents and their relatives.

St. Mary Magdalene Church Bank holiday Monday kicked Kenfig was an outstanding off with Rob Dee and his pearly success… king celebration to all things …from the opening concert British followed on Tuesday by on the Friday evening to the Rob Pendry who took our resispecial service on the Sunday dents on a Royal musical tour evening when harpist Jessica which celebrated not only the Chappell entertained a full Jubilee but also the weddings congregation. and coronation.

The church had also been full Our residents thoroughly enat the morning service when joyed these events and we will Bishop David Wilbourne led report on the success of our with enthusiasm equalled by strawberry tea next month. schoolchildren from Cornelly REBECCA TIMMS Junior School who sang beauti- Royal Masonic Benevolent fully.

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Vice president Rosalie Hopper welcomed the members present.

The speaker for the evening was Mr John Hanson who gave a very interesting talk on ‘Tools for Africa’. This is a charity based in the Bridgend area which helps people in seven African countries to be self reliant and was started about 30 years ago.

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Glamorgan WI Show The Glamorgan WI Show will be held in North Cornelly Community Centre and Public Hall on Saturday, 28th July, 10am–5pm.

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Jerusalem was sung and Pearl welcomed two new members to our meeting.

Our Jubilee meal went really well and the hall was beautifully decorated by Pat and family. A three-course meal was given by Lord Kenfig aka Lindsay Morgan and his wife Margaret. We had to serve the food as it arrived all ready to eat. Melon to start, cooked meats with salad and trifle to follow. We all toasted the Queen and sang the national anthem and then had a raffle, drawn by Lindsay, and the afternoon ended with a quiz.

Pearl thanked Lord Kenfig for the wonderful meal and all the effort for the Jubilee weekend.

throughout the day. Adults £2, accompanied children under 10 years free.

The theme this year is ‘Village Life’ and institutes throughout Glamorgan will be taking part in 21 classes, including baking, craft (a cooperative ‘Jubilee Street Party’

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to Africa. The men and women in these countries are helped to get the skills to succeed.

Betty Griffiths gave her report on the Annual NFWI Council Meeting at the Royal Albert Hall. It was a very full day.

Members have various outings to look forward to including a mystery tour and are busy preparing for the summer fayre to be held at Trinity Church hall on the 20th July.

The next meeting is on 12th July when the speaker will be Mr Alan Underhill on ‘Department Stores’.

Our next meeting is the strawberry tea which Jan has under control although I don’t know if Jan and Den are picking the strawberries!

Our summer walk is at Bryngarw Park so bring a picnic and pray for fine weather.

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The speaker was Phillip Davies who spoke about a funny thing that happened to him on the way to the theatre. Mr Davies really knew his stuff and had an amazing repertoire of anecdotes from his own performances in Amdram and kept us all laughing.

Betty gave the vote of thanks, remembering her days with the Porthcawl Little Theatre.

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Come and visit our family run store for one-to-one advice at our new premises: Unit 2430 Central Park, Western Avenue, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Bridgend CF31 3TY

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If you have any unwanted books, furniture, clothes, mobile phones, foreign coins, bric-a-brac or soft toys, I would gladly pick them up at your convenience to help raise money for the charity.

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National Smile Month Why a survey?

One in four of us experience mental health problems at some time in our lives.

If you were diagnosed with a mental health issue, how do you think your friends, family or colleagues would react?

How would you feel about seeking help?

As part of local developments in promoting mental health services and the work undertaken by the Siaradwn Ni – Let’s Talk Big Lottery funded project throughout Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot county boroughs, we are asking YOU to complete our survey to gain an understanding of your at-

Porthcawl Parkinson’s Support Group At our last monthly meeting we had a very pleasant morning listening to the speaker, Mr Glan Davies.

Glan talked about how in the early 1930s, as a young boy, he spent his time on his father’s farm – a small holding located six miles outside of Newcastle Emlyn. He spoke of hard times, when there was no running water, no sewerage and no electricity, and how one of the greatest assets was a stream that ran alongside the farm. He told of how the war actually improved a lot of things at the farm. He then continued his talk about his time in National Service and how, after that, he was trained to teach deaf people, and of how his job took him to Leeds.

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titudes to mental health.

The Siaradwn Ni – Let’s Talk project is co-ordinated by BAVO (Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations) and Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service (NPTCVS) to encourage positive emotional health and wellbeing for yourself or someone else.

Completion of our online survey will only take five minutes of your time and is available by visiting the home page of our website www.siaradwnni.org.uk with the opportunity to enter our free prize draw to win a set meal for two and a free night’s accommodation in Bryngarw House in Brynmenyn, Bridgend.

All responses are confidential and won’t be passed on to a third party. For further details, please call 01656 810400 or email: bavo@bavo.org.uk JANE SAVILE Bavo

National Smile Month came to Port Talbot last month.

The campaign promotes three key messages for great oral health: 1. Brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste; 2. Cut down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks; 3. Visit your dentist regularly, as often as they recommend.

Neglecting oral care has consequences. You may feel them in short term – toothache, or worse you could be feeling them 30 years later.

We believe that introducing children to the sights, smells and sounds of the dental practice at an early age will

allay any dental phobia. We encourage regular check-ups from the age of two.

For this reason, our dental team, led by our hygienist “Cruella de Viv” aimed to deliver a message of good oral health in a fun and imaginative way.

“Cruella” and her Dalmatians handed out free Smiley’s and chatted to our patients, young and old about the National Smile Month messages.

If you’re not keen on going to the dentist, or have never had good oral care yourself, don’t let your child’s oral health suffer too. It’s important to make the effort, however hard it may be.

NHS dental treatment is free for children up to 18 years old, book your child’s appointment today. For information on practices, like ours, accepting new patients, visit www. nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk or ring 0845 46 47.

ANN-MARIE HOWELLS BDS

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Information on Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome Some of you may remember Spectrum as the shop in Station Hill that sold donated goods in aid of autism.

Our purpose was to provide information on autism/aspergers syndrome and to help young people on the spectrum develop and gain confidence by giving them work experience.

Due to a change of circumstances the shop has now closed, but Spectrum lives on as an information point currently based in Trinity Church.

We are there every Thursday from 11.30am - 4pm with leaflets, books and friendly faces.

If you want information or just a general chat, call in and see us, or ring Sue Scott on 01656 740671 or Sue Bridger on 01656 772534.

SUE SCOTT

Dangers of some synthetic chemicals Groundbreaking new science reveals that the harmful effects of exposure to synthetic chemicals are passed from generation to generation via “epigenetics” causing measurable damage to future generations even if those offspring are never exposed to the original chemical.

The phenomenon of “Epigenetic Transgenerational Inheritance” (ETI) has now been demonstrated in live animals, and if the implications of this research are fully understood, it would force human civilization to radically rethink its widespread use of synthetic

chemicals in agriculture, medicine, food, construction materials, personal care products and elsewhere.

The research, led by Dr. David Crews (and including colleagues Michael Skinner, Ross Gillette and others), is entitled,”Epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of altered stress responses”and is published in the journal PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America) Learn more: http:// www.naturalnews. com/035965_epigenetics_inheritance_synthetic_chemicals. html#ixzz1vlxNA2CD SUPPLIED BY GLYN HARDWICKE

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All these books and many more are available free of charge at any Bridgend Library.Don’t forget you can renew and reserve books for yourself, or download audio books or e.books if you have a PIN number.

Book of the month:

BRING UP THE BODIES

by Hilary Mantel James Naughtie described this as “a great novel of dark and dirty passions, public and private…an exploration of what still shocks us”.

‘Bring up the Bodies’ is the

much anticipated sequel to ‘Wolf Hall’, and in it Mantel explores the destruction of Anne Boleyn.

“My boy Thomas, give him a dirty look and he’ll gouge your eye out. Trip him, and he’ll cut off your leg,” says Walter Cromwell in the year 1500.

“But if you don’t cut across him he’s a very gentleman. And he’ll stand anyone a drink.”

By 1535 Thomas Cromwell,

This month we shall be launching Story Lab our summer reading challenge on the 7 July.

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We are also holding a special Olympic themed

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“I can work, I can play At almost any time of day I can laugh, I can write At almost any kind of night.

I can sympathise, we can modernise At almost any time ‘til now We can empathise, we can fraternise We can franchise, with tea is wise.

Olympic dawn From Mount Olympus came the flame.

Lit by the Sun’s natural rays.

To our small and green Island came.

Bringing us Summer days.

Every fourth Greek year; an Olympiad.

A celebration of Godlike accomplishment.

Came to the land of the Plaid.

Also their ascent to Olympian acclaiment.

This flaming torch to light the way.

Carried by 8,000 torch bearers; over as many a mile.

By night and day it shows the way.

The flame never to extinguish over the mile.

Passing through Pyle: the flame is bourne.

Stopping at every mile - to light a new torch.

The torch to withstand high winds; is born.

Illuminating every corner niche.

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You can collect from poems I elect We all can be beautiful and peaceful With trials and tribulations But it’s OK as long as we have vacations And always make a home with me.

Home comforts left behind Savouring each sight and sound And in all the joy of fellowship Know that we’re heaven bound

The hall lies quiet, empty, still All tables lined in rows, Each seat to hold a tired soul With a mind of knowledge held.

They all troop in with ties askew Jumpers scrunched and messy, They come with laughter, voices raised While some just walk in silent.

Pencil cases in one hand Water in the other, They joke, they sit or stare in space Then write upon the paper.

The hands upon a clock move round As the minutes fly away, And eyes that focus on paper at hand Glance towards that ticking sound.

A sigh is heard across the rows This writing is quite hard, To give an answer and hope it’s right Then the pen refuses to write.

An hour stretches into two The minutes number sixty, And still some write of what they know Whilst others sit and listen.

Pens are rested, pencils sleep Rulers lie forgotten, Feet stretched out and heads on desks The work for now is done.

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Tulips of Amsterdam Parklands of pure delight God’s rainbows planted in the fields We revel in each sight Old shop in Harlem town Its secret place laid bare Its story told, lives bravely given Hid others from despair

Poems are printed with spelling, capitalisation and punctuation as supplied. Emailed poems take priority.

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Competition, which was for Digital Projected Images; each member could enter up to three images, and the winner We have had some interest- was the person who had the highest aggregate of their two ing presentations recently best scores. The winner was and some great field trips.

Glyn Edmunds, with Richard We also finally held our third open club competition Craze coming second and Paul and the annual Clyne Jones Rosser third.

We are holding the Porthcawl Trophy Competition.

Competition 3 was judged by Summer Competition and Exhibition, which is open to Guy Burgess in two sections, members of clubs affiliated Digital and Prints, with a Trophy for each. In the Digital to the Welsh Photographic Competition, the winner was Federation. It will be judged John Corcoran. Glyn Edmunds on the 15th July in the Grand Pavilion and will be followed was runner-up; Martyn Derby a week-long exhibition in byshire, Paul Rosser, Richard Craze and David Jones shared the Grand Pavilion between the 12th and 19th of August. third place.

In the Print Competition, the We will also be showing some winner was Paul Rosser. Mar- of our work as part of the tyn Derbyshire was runner-up; Grand Pavilion’s “Celebration” exhibition.

Glyn Edmunds and Richard GLYN EDMUNDS Craze shared third place.

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We were privileged to have Woody Mann all the way from New York play for us on 14th July.

He warmed up with a jazzy bluesy instrumental and took us into an Italian Waltz via Jackson Mississippi, and boy he made that guitar sing. He then did some Robert Jackson blues and told us about the Reverend Davies, a street musician who taught him to play. A film has been made about his life, called Harlem Street Singer, and he played us a song from the film, finishing the first set, with a piece called Cat Burglar.

In the second set he played some Ragtime, and told us how he was impressed by the Paul Robeson story in the foyer of the Pavilion and that he had grown up hearing him.

Stag’s world of rock

He finished off with some impressive guitar and when the audience shouted for more, gave an equally impressive encore.

Thanks to all who came and supported us, it was a truly spectacular evening.

Our next club night is on Thursday July 5th, where we have Shooting the Crow, a festival style band playing Bob Dylan, The Whole Band, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Chatham County Line etc, supported by local musician singer/songwriter Nick Ward.

For more information regarding tickets and membership please call the Box Office on 01656 815995.

LIN WILLIAMS

Thursday July 5th – Shooting the Crow, supported by local singer/songwriter Nick Ward, doors open 7.30 for 8.00 pm start

a tight three-piece. If you’re not sure what a lot of the local bands sound like, there are two brilliant YouTube sites you can go on: ‘Keef 1111’ and ‘2200 Stewie’s U Tube Channel’. Most of the bands that play around the area are Gareth Maund (right) and his stunt double featured and the film quality Stag Marks is ace, too!

Been ducking and diving Well, we have finally finished this last month in case I was filming ‘Tales of a Supernatuhanded the Olympic Torch! ral Nature’ (Episode: ‘Ghosts of Good to see my old mates Glamorgan’). We spent a few ‘Fair Warning’ on top form. I days at ‘The Prince of Wales’ used to put them on the same in Kenfig for a segment called festival bill as my band when ‘The Voice in the Dark’. LandI was on the road. And talking lord Gareth Maund played of old mates, the ‘Evil Turkeys’ himself, and I must say he’s are still packing them in. RealBafta material if ever I saw it! ly liked one of their own songs Film director Anthony Hontoir called ‘14a Gibbons Way’. It’s asked me to be Gareth’s stunt a flat in North Cornelly where double which included a few singer Ricky and his brother dangerous parts like carrying Shay (drums) were brought logs and slamming a door! It’s up. It struck a chord with me a tough job, this acting lark. as I’m from Cornelly originally, Seriously, a big thank you to and remember the flats, which Gareth and staff for looking have since been knocked down. after us.

Another band to note is BridSTAG gend’s ‘Mojomatics’ who are 07788 962028

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• Shooting the Crow Supported by local singer/ songwriter Nick Ward@ the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.

Doors 7.30pm for 8pm start

SATURDAY 7th • Fourth Annual Cornelly Carnival @ Gibbons Way, North Cornelly, 12-5pm. A great fun day out for all the family, attractions include fairground rides, loads of stalls, dog show, display arena, music, exotic animals and loads more. For info call 01656 749153/743032 • Word and Image A themed exhibition by members of the Silures Art Group @ Silures Art Gallery, 40 South Rd, Porthcawl CF36 3DG. Runs until 29th July. Open

Thank You For The Music outlasts ABBA in their prime!

You’ve seen the recordbreaking movie, taken in the smash-hit West End musical, bought the chart topping albums and singles…now ABBA fans can experience the UK’s No1 concert show Thank You for the Music.

“Now in their fabba-ulous 19th year, the superb, all-star cast have entertained the nation for longer than Bjorn, Agnetha, Benny and Frida did during the 70s and 80s!” says show producer Michael Taylor.

The world-famous live concert show features million-selling ABBA hits Mamma Mia, Danc-

11am–4.30pm weekends and Bank Holidays • Craft Fair @ Talbot Green Community Centre, Cowbridge Road, Talbot Green CF72 8SH. 9am–1.30pm.

Free entry and parking. Lots of fab stalls – something for everyone. More info: blossomevents11@aol. com or call Trace on 01443 202052 • St Johns Church Summer Fayre 12 noon. See www. seasidenews.co.uk/listings for details

TUESDAY 17th • Sing and Sign FREE taster session Looking for something new to do with your toddler? Why not try baby signing, it’s great fun and you both learn a new skill. 10am, Awel y Mor

ing Queen, Super Trouper, Waterloo and scores more.

In addition to an authentic live tribute to ABBA, Thank You for the Music also features show stealers Bee Gees Magic.

The trio, backed by a live band, perform original Bee Gees’ hits like Staying Alive, Massachusetts, Night Fever and How Deep is Your Love.

Their million-selling hits – such as Dancing Queen; Super Trouper, Knowing Me, Knowing You; The Name of the Game; Mamma Mia and Take a Chance on Me – are eternal.

ABBA’s music is as popular today as it was in their Seventies and Eighties heyday.

Thank You For The Music continues this incredible legacy.

GARY MAC

Thank You for the Music is at the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl on Friday 24th August, 2012 – 7.30pm. Tickets: £19.50 Concs: £18.50. Box office: 01656 815 995 www. grandpavilion.co.uk

community centre Porthcawl Stage 2 suitable from 14mths 2yrs approx.

Age limits are flexible for taster sessions, call 07583 087157 to reserve a place

FRIDAY 20th • Jazz in the Stage Door TJ Johnson @ the Grand Pavilion, 8pm. Tickets £7. Tel 01656 815995 or book on line: www.grandpavilion.co.uk

SATURDAY 21st • Annual Fete, St David’s Church, Laleston From 12noon–4pm. Free admission.

To be opened by Professor Laura McAllister, Head of Sport Wales (Laura is a former Wales football international). Bouncy castle, face painting, tombola. coconut shy, etc.

Trash and treasure stall and refreshments including burgers, hot dogs and Welsh cakes. A fun day for all the family. Further details at www.laleston.org.uk

SUNDAY 29th • Fun dog show and fete at the Rest Hotel, Porthcawl Fabulous family day out for you and your dog. Bring your favourite pet along for a great day – enter him, or her, in the scruffiest or most handsome category, all for fun and a really enjoyable day from 11am–3pm. Also great fun for the children - face painting, balloon modelling plus much more

Planning an event?

Let us know…

Email the details to us at: info@seasidenews.co.uk

The Grand Pavilion Porthcawl

Celebrate: Dathlwch: 80 years of the 80 mlynedd o Grand Pavilion Bafiliwn y Grand A Grand Summer Ball

1930s Tea Dance Tuesday 7 August 2pm Dydd Mawrth 7 Awst Tickets | Tocynnau £8.50

Friday 3 August 7.30pm Nos Wener 3 Awst Tickets | Tocynnau £15

Including tea and cream scone Yn cynnwys te a sgonsen â hufen

Community Open Day & Tea Party

An Evening with Only Men Aloud

Wednesday 8 August Dydd Mercher 8 Awst FREE | AM DDIM

Thursday 9 August 7.30pm Nos Iau 9 Awst Tickets | Tocynnau £22.50

Art Exhibition: Celebration

The Big Picture

Monday 13 – Sunday 19 August 10am – 9pm Dydd Llun 13 – Dydd Sul 19 Awst FREE Entry | Mynediad AM DDIM

Monday 13 – Friday 17 August 10.30am – 12pm & 1pm – 2.30pm Dydd Llun 13 – Dydd Gwener 17 Awst Free entry and everyone welcome, but children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult Mynediad am ddim a chroeso I bawb, ond rhaid i blant gael eu goruchwylio bob amser gan oedolyn cyfrifol.

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Olympic themed ‘It’s a Knockout’ set to be a winner for Ty Hafan

accordingly; as long as they are still able to complete the challenges in their country’s costumes. Prizes for various achievements throughout the day will include “Best Costume” Dress up, get wet and have great fun!

Although the competition is likely to be just as fierce as in the big event, everyone taking part is guaranteed to get wet and wild on challenges such as the Wedge and the Squeezies.

This is a great spectator event too and a real fun day out for the whole family.

Those old enough to remember will know that “It’s a Knockout” began back in the 70s and has long gone from our television screens which is probably why the Ty Hafan event has become so popular After being inspired by the journey of the Olympic torch in recent years.

Entry is £100 per team to regthrough Wales, families, ister for the event with each friends and work colleagues member being asked to raise have an opportunity to a realistic minimum of £55 in take part in a pre-Olympic sponsorship. themed event of their own All money raised on the day at the South Wales Police will contribute to ensuring that ground, at Waterton Park, Bridgend on Saturday 21 July. Ty Hafan can continue providing care and support to the Participants and spectators increasing number of children, will even be able to have their young people and their famiphotograph taken holding a lies, from across Wales, who genuine Olympic torch which was carried in the official relay are being referred to its range of services. by long-time Ty Hafan volunThe fun will start at 11am on teer Lynn Hull from Cardiff.

Saturday 21 July at Waterton Ty Hafan, the family hospice Park so now is the time to for young lives is staging its get your team of 10 together third ‘It’s a Knockout’ with a from amongst your friends definite Olympic flavour as and workmates and register at teams get to choose which of www.tyhafan.org/knockout or the 147 countries they would contact 029 2067 2060 like to represent and they can LIZ RUNDLE add to the fun by dressing up

Porthcawl Choral Society needs your help We will begin rehearsals for our Christmas performance on 14th December when we will be performing Peterson‘s Christ is Born.

Our problem begins in January when we will be in need of a new Musical Director following Barrie Wilson’s retirement at Christmas. If anyone is interested in this post or, indeed, if

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you know of anyone who may be interested then it would be greatly appreciated if you would contact the number below.

We are a small, friendly choir who put on two or three performances a year as well as supporting town events. We meet every Monday in Trinity Church from 7.15–9.15pm. We hope you can help and look forward to hearing from you.

ELIZABETH SUMNER

01656 772314

Porthcawl Male Choir

Resulting from the joint concert held recently at All Saint Church by Porthcawl Male Choir and Harrow Male Voice Choir, Mr. Owain Jones, chairman of Porthcawl choir, was able to present Doctor David Parry and Mr Roger Slennet, representing Porthcawl Foodbank, with a cheque for £600.

Doctor Parry expressed the Foodbank’s gratitude to both choirs, for the contribution which will be used to further

Porthcawl Duplicate Bridge Club

Porthcawl Bridge Club entered into Jubilee spirit on Saturday 2nd June.

Dressed in their red, white and blue they played for the annual McAllister Trophy event and also had some fun jubilee prizes.

This year’s winners are Pat Haworth & Terry Dolan. They had an extra prize of some jubilee teacakes for scoring more than 60%!

The club plays at Newton Institute every Monday and at Awel y Mor on Thursdays & Saturdays at 7pm.

New members are most welcome.

JAN Via email

the charitable work of the organisation.

Porthcawl Male Choir is currently busy rehearsing the musical programme for its annual concert which will take place at the Grand Pavilion at 7pm Saturday September 8th. This year’s celebrity guest is the popular Welsh classical singer, Shan Cothi who last appeared with the Choir at the our Silver Jubilee concert in September 2005. Shan has appeared in the West end production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and starred in the popular S4C drama series Con Passionate as the Conductor of the fictitious Cor Meibion Gwili. The drama ran for two seasons, winning several BAFTA awards and first prize in the Rose d’or awards.

Tickets for the concert are now on sale at the Pavilion booking office and from choristers.

JOHN WILLIAMS

Archaeology talk Archaeology Cymru would like to offer any clubs, groups, schools and organisations across the area a speaker to talk about the various fascinating area’s of archaeology that there are, from the Stone Age through to Industrial Revolution, Roman pottery through to medieval coins, and aerial photography through to tree ring dating.

Many amazing discoveries are made in archaeology every year, from Roman forts to medieval villages, through to Palaeolithic hand axes from thousands of years ago.

For further details please contact us at: 07751 255725, karljlangford@hotmail.com or write to: Archaeology Cymru, 82 Cardiff Road, Barry, vale of Glamorgan, CF63 2NW. KARL-JAMES LANGFORD

Senior Archaeologist Archaeology Cymru

Calling all 80 year olds!

It’s been a seaside icon for eight decades.

Now Porthcawl’s Grand Pavilion is calling on residents also born in 1932 to help celebrate the theatre’s 80th birthday.

The Pavilion first opened its doors on 8 August 1932 – the same year the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo from coast to coast and Elizabeth Taylor was born!

Exactly 80 years on, the Pavilion is hosting a free, special afternoon tea party for borough residents who are also marking their 80th birthday this year.

They will be treated to 1930’s music and entertainment, tea and cakes and will help blow out the 80 birthday cake candles.

Those attending will also be able to bring a guest with them.

If you were born in 1932, live in Bridgend County Borough and want to take part in the

free celebrations on Wednesday 8 August, please contact Emma Winkley on 01656 642047 to register your interest.

During August 2012 the Grand Pavilion will be hosting a range of activities, performances and shows to celebrate its 80th birthday. For further information visit www.grandpavilion.co.uk EMMA WINKLEY

St Johns Church Summer Fayre Summer time is upon us again, and it is time for St Johns Church summer fayre.

So why not come along and join us at 12noon on Saturday 7th July 2012 on Newton Green. Where you can listen to the church bells ring and also see the Porthcawl Ukulele Band play these are well worth watching, also this year we will have the Junior choirs of St John’s School and St Clare’s School singing and you can

enjoy a glass or two of Pimms while relaxing.

We have lots of things to suit everyone, bric a brac, cakes and refreshments, Pimms and strawberries, books, tombola, ice creams etc, raffles games and attractions for the children including, magician, bouncy castle and lots more stalls to keep you interested.

Why not enjoy a tour of the church, while admiring the display of flowers that the ladies of the flower guild will be doing entitled ‘Royal Jubilee’ See the alternative Morris Dancers from the Ancient Britton perform, while partaking of the refreshments on sale.

So come along at 12 noon and have a fun day.

BECKY WILLIS

Tuesdays and Thursdays lunch is served!

The Cornelly Luncheon Club opens its doors to all on Tuesdays and Thursdays ev-

ery week with lunch served at 12.30 in the Cornelly Community Centre.

The club offers a set menu of main meal, desert and tea and coffee with biscuits - all for just £3.50.

The lunches are prepared by a small dedicated team of volunteers.

“We offer a different set meal each time with our roast dinners proving to be one of the favourites! We regularly have 30 diners who come for lunch but we have plenty of room and are keen to welcome more people along. If anyone has a surplus of vegetable plot crops we are always happy to take them…the time for all those runner beans is nearly here!” says Diane.

The community centre provides a central meeting point for the club and gives diners a chance to catch up for a chat with friends over lunch.

For more details contact Diane (01656) 746446.

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Monday • ANCIENT ART OF BELLRINGING, PORTHCAWL @ St. Johns Church, Newton Green, Porthcawl 7.45-9pm. Email ruth.birch@ hotmail.co.uk • BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCING, PORTHCAWL (EXCEPT BANK HOLS) @ the Awel-y-Mor Centre. 2–4.30pm.

Admission £2. Tel: 01656 783344 • BELLY DANCING CLASSES with Elindia at the Newton Institute, Porthcawl. 1.15–2.15pm: beginners and refreshers; 2.30–3.30pm: refreshers and improvers.

• BRIDGEND & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB @ Nolton Church Hall, Merthyr Mawr Rd, Bridgend, 7.30pm. Disabled access. Contact: info@bridgendcameraclub.co.uk • BRIDGEND WARRIORS KICKBOXING CLUB, BRIDGEND Above Codys, The Dunraven Arms Hotel, Bridgend.

Beginners: 6.30–8pm, graded members: 7.30–9pm (times overlap). kkaw_copp@hotmail.com • BRIDGEND U3A, BRIDGEND Every 3rd Monday @ The Mission for the Deaf, Coychurch Rd, Bridgend, 2pm.

01656 656207 • BUZZ SOFTPLAY (inc. messy play) 10.30am–1pm - BCLC Cefn Cribwr www.mybclc.org/ 01656 745655.

Age 0-3. £3 1st child, subsequent children half price • CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE MORGANNWG 1st and 3rd Monday of each month(Bank Holidays excluded).

Friendship/Social Group @ the ARC centre, Bridgend, 6.30–8.30pm. Contact 01792 462845 or just drop in • CHESS CLUB MEETING, PORTHCAWL 7.30pm @ The Fairways Hotel, Porthcawl • CHILDREN’S SWIMMING LESSONS, BRIDGEND @ Heronsbridge School Pool. 5–7.30pm.

Also on Tuesdays & Saturdays.

Contact Anne: 07748 472481, email: swimschoolwales@yahoo.co.uk • COMEDY IMPRO CLUB £15 per term. Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. For more info or to book a place, call Tracy on (01656) 815995 • CREATIVE STITCHING, CEFN CRIBWR (Term time only) WEA Creative Stitching Class in Bethlehem Church Life Centre. 12pm–2pm. Come and learn some new techniques and meet new people. More info: Kim 02920 382431, courseinfosouth@ swales.wea.org.uk • CYLCH MEITHRIN,

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PORTHCAWL Open Mon–Fri 9.15am-1.15pm. Welsh Nursery at Tabernacl Chapel, Fenton Place. Nicola Gamble 07789 446407 or Nicola Jenkins 07931 957668. 2+ years • DANCE CLASSES, BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion. Classes in cheerleading/hip hop/jive for kids/line adult jive classes 8–9pm. Tel: 07980 039128 • DRAGON SPORT NETBALL, KENFIG HILL 5-6pm @ Cynffig Sports Hall. Contact: Debbie 07890 582636 • HATHA YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL 6.30–8pm @ St Clare’s School. All levels welcome.

Please contact Alan Davies, British Wheel of Yoga teacher, on 01639 888705 • INDOOR 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE, MAESTEG @ Maesteg Comprehensive 6–9pm. Boys 13–15 years. Call Phil on 07535 254290 or email philipnmorgan@sky.com • JOY OF LIVING Classes in mindfulness meditation. Learn to calm the mind and open the heart. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at Friends Meeting House, 87 Park St, Bridgend, CF31 4AZ. May 7th and 21st. 7.30-9pm.

Donation based classes/drop in basis.

Suitable for beginner and experienced meditator • JUDOKWAI, BRIDGEND @ Cefn Glas, Bridgend, 07530 700243 (Andrew).

Juniors (6–15 years) 7–8pm. Seniors (16+) 8.30–10pm • KENFIG HILL & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR Rehearsals in the Choral Suite, Green Acre Motel, North Cornelly, 7–9pm. Tel 01656 740766 • KYOKUSHIN KARATE, CEFN CRIBWR @ Green Hall Cefn Cribwr. Juniors Training: 6.30–7.30pm; Seniors 6.30–8.30pm. First lesson free. Juniors £2.50, Seniors £3.00.

Ages 6–104. Beginners and improver’s welcome. Come and get fit and learn the Kyokushin way. cckkc@hotmail.co.uk.

Also on Thursdays • MENTAL HEALTH WELLBEING GROUP @ Sarn Life Centre, 6.30–7.30pm. Experienced mental health issues? No referral needed, all are welcome, just to pop along and have a cuppa in a relaxed and informal setting.

• 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

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• MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, BRIDGEND Award winning music classes for babies and toddlers aged 3 months to 4 years. 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. Call 01656 784211 • PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB FREE beginners karate course, with 5th dan Christian Whale. 4.45–5.45pm at Awel-y-Mor Centre, Porthcawl. Just turn up or call Christian on 07784 317151. All ages welcome. Regular Training for all Martial Arts graded students of all ages 5.45–7pm • 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 • ROSEMARY CONLEY CLASSES – MOVE IT, LOSE IT, LOVE IT! 6–7.30pm Slim and Aerobics, 7.30–8.45pm Zumba (with or without slimming!). St Johns School Sports Hall, Newton, Porthcawl. Cath Tuck: 01656 745245 E: catherine.tuck@ rosemaryconley.com W: www. rosemaryconley.com. Qualified and insured instructor (aerobics/zumba/ nutrition). Other classes in your area – please call for details • ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION, SWANSEA BAY BRANCH Last Monday of every month. Further details 01656 670224 • 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.myweb.tiscali. co.uk/suntaichi • 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 • WEIGHTWATCHERS CLASSES @ Trinty Church, John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3DT, Monday 9.30am Also Bridgend Bryntirion and Laleston Community Association, Bryntirion, CF31 4DF, Monday 6pm. Warm welcome to all. For further information please call 07976 667027 • 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 CARDIO WITH ZUMBA TONING (weights optional) 6-7 pm Gilgal Church Hall, Woodland Avenue, Porthcawl. Hannah Bowen, Qualified Fitness Instructor, Licensed Zumba Instructor, find me on Facebook as Zumba Fitness - Porthcawl and on Zumba.com or call 07886 487853 • 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

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Presbyterian Church, Arlington Road, new members needed. Contact Mike Watkins on 07729 691496. Also on Fridays • SHOTOKAN KARATE, PORTHCAWL @ St John’s School, 6.30–7.30pm. Call Phil on 07966 624140.

All welcome • SLAPPINGSKINS AFRICAN DRUM WORKSHOP, BRIDGEND Workshops at Heronsbridge School, Bridgend. 6–7pm for beginners; 7–8pm for regulars. All instruments provided. Contact Aaron at www.slappingskins.co.uk • STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, PENCOED Pencoed Library. 2.30pm.

01656 754840 www.bridgend.gov.uk/ libraries • STREET DANCE FOR ADULT IMPROVERS, BRIDGEND 8pm @ The Dance Centre/Labour Club Bryntirion, Tel: 01656 652165 • TABERNACL MUSIC SOCIETY CHOIR PRACTICE, BRIDGEND @ Tabernacl Chapel, Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–8.45pm. Mixed Voice. New members welcome. Tel: (01656) 654899 • TAI BO KICK AEROBICS, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre. 7–8pm. Male & female, all ages welcome! Instructor Sarah Panes, Qualified Tai Bo & 2nd Degree Black Belt ITF TKD Instructor.

Contact: 01656 743478 or 07773 041339 • PORTHCAWL MUSIC SOCIETY (CLASSICAL) Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 2pm at the Brentwood Hotel, Porthcawl. New members welcome. Secretary, Jean Ball: 01656 782917 • SING AND SIGN, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES @ Awely-Mor Community Centre, Porthcawl, CF36 5TN. 10.45–11.30am. 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 @ Tabernacle Chapel, Fenton Place. 5.30pm–7pm. Call Gaynor 01656 788763 • STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre. 2.15pm.

Tel: 01656 754850, pylelib@bridgend. gov.uk • STREET DANCE CLASSES with the British Street Dance champions PYLE: @ Pyle Rugby Club. 5–9yrs 5–6pm, 10–12yrs 6–7pm, 13–18yrs 7–8pm. SARN: @ Sarn Community Centre. 3–5yrs 5–6pm, 6–10yrs 6–7pm, 11yrs & Over 7–8pm. More info: 07974 904181. www. popstarsdancestudios.co.uk • 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) • WEIGHTWATCHERS, PYLE @ Co-op Coffee Shop, Pyle CF33 6NU 5.15pm & 6.30pm. Lose weight & keep it off with a plan which fits into your lifestyle. A warm welcome awaits you!

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athlete. Call 07866 313623 • FILM CLUB @ Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. Please visit our Facebook • 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP page or contact the Grand Pavilion Box @ Willow Beaver Colony. Ages 6–8, Office. £4 per film or £27 for the season.

4.30–5:45pm. Cub Scout Pack. Ages • FRENCH & SPANISH CLUBS 8–10, 6–8pm. Cornelly Scout & Guide FOR CHILDREN, BRIDGEND Hall, Meadow Street, North Corrnelly.

Aged 4–11 years. A fun program all in Contact Rob on F700pff@aol.com or French and Spanish. alicastanera@ 01656 746564 googlemail.com or 07533 597229 • ADULT AQUA FIT CLASS, • GROUNDWORK ACTIVE PLAY PORTHCAWL 7pm @ Splashland SESSIONS Ages 8-12 @ Newton Park.

Pool, Trecco Bay Holiday Park. No 4–6pm. A supervised 2 hour activity Classes June 5th or 12th, 2012. For more session with trained Groundwork staff information call Diane 07966 529417 and PCSO Holly. Sports, arts and crafts, • AEROBICS, KENFIG HILL and general outdoor activities. All 6.15–7.15pm @ Cynffig Sports Hall, activities are led by the children that everyone welcome. Contact: Debbie attend.

07890 582636. Also on Sunday 5–6pm • GYMTOTS, KENFIG HILL 2–5yrs • BELLY DANCING with Elinda at the @ Cynffig Sports hall. Contact: Debbie Dance Centre, Bryntirion (next to Filco) 07890 582636 6pm: beginners and refreshers. Please • KICKBOXING CLASSES: call to book. www.elindiabellydance.

BEGINNERS ONLY, BRIDGEND webs.com Tel: 01656 863639/ 07824 @ Jeff’s Kickboxing Gym, Dunraven 874511 Email: Elindiabellydance@ Arms. 6.30–8pm gmail.com • KETTLE BELL CLASSES @ • BRIDGEND ATHLETICS CLUB Cynffig Comprehensive. 5.15–6.15pm.

Adult beginners and improvers jog club All over body workout. Interested? @ Bridgend AC track, next to Newbridge please contact Debbie on 07779 709814.

Fields, meet at 6.30pm, More info: Jon, Also on a Thursday, 5.45–6.45pm treasurer@bridgendac.co.uk • KOREAN KARATE, • BRIDGEND & DISTRICT PORTHCAWL TANG SOO DO BONSAI SOCIETY, PYLE 1st @ All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Tuesday of every month @ Pyle Church Avenue, Porthcawl, Tiger Tots 4-6yrs hall, opposite Clarke’s garage, 7pm. New 6.00-6.30pm, Dragons 7-12 yrs 6.30members always welcomed. Secretary: 7.30pm, Adults 13yrs + 7.30-8.30pm. All 01656 742008, Chairman: 01656 742077 welcome, a month training free for new • BRIDGEND HOME starters. 07788 482450, porthcawltsd@ EDUCATORS A support, educational btinternet.com www.ttfuk.co.uk and social group for families who are Also on Thursdays educating their children at home. Tondu • LADIES ONLY FITNESS Wesley Methodist Church, 10am till 2pm.

SESSIONS, SOUTH CORNELLY See the website for more details: www. @ 2tone fitness, South Cornelly Trading bridgendhomeeducators.org estate. 8–9pm. Call Jo on 07730 676664 • BRIDGEND RAMBLERS A or 01656 670064 bi-weekly programme of walks between • LIBRARY READERS’ GROUPS 7m and 10m. Meet at Pyle Swimming @ Pencoed Library, every 2nd Tuesday Pool, we’re gone by 9am. See www. of the month, 10am. Tel: 01656 754840 bridgendramblers.co.uk for programme. www.bridgend.gov.uk/libraries, Also @ • CHILDREN’S STORYTIME, Aberkenfig Library – every 1st Tuesday PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre from of the month,11.30am. 01656 754820, 2.15–2.45pm. FREE. Tel: 01656 754850 abkenlib@bridgend.gov.uk. email: pylelib@bridgend.gov.uk • LINE DANCING FOR • CORNELLY LUNCHEON CLUB BEGINNERS @ NEWTON @ Cornelly Community Centre, INSTITUTE, PORTHCAWL 7pm. £3.50.

12.30pm. Good home food for just £3.50 Make new friends, have fun & learn which includes main meal, pudding, tea/ some great dances coffee and biscuits, a true bargain!

• LINE DANCE CLASSES @ Awel • CYLCH TI & FI (BILINGUAL y Mor, Porthcawl. Everyone welcome, MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP), including beginners. 7pm start, £4 per PORTHCAWL Ti a Fi Tabernacle, person. 01639 631544 or 07770 966624 Neuadd Eglwys Tabernacle Church Hall, • PENYBONT LADIES CHOIR, Elder Lane, Bridgend, 12.45 –2.15pm.

BRIDGEND @ Bryntirion Call Lou Stevens-Jones 07966 313609 Community Centre, Bridgend, 5–7pm.

• DANCE CLASSES, New members welcome. Joan: 01656 BRYNTIRION @ the Dance 740840 Studio Dance Centre, Mount Pleasant, • POEMS AND PINTS, Bryntirion. Drama/ Tap/ Jazz/ PORTHCAWL 7.30pm, every 3rd Acrobatics/ Line/Ballet. 07980 039128 Tuesday: Lorelei Inn, Esplanade Avenue, • DUPLICATE BRIDGE, Porthcawl. All those with an active PORTHCAWL @ The Rest, interest in poetry welcome. poemspints.

Porthcawl, 2–4.15pm. Varied standard of webs.com players, all abilities welcome. More info: • PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS Chris on 01656 656294 or Rex on 01656 CLUB (TERM TIME ONLY) Girls 773495, www.bridgewebs.com/rest and boys gymnastics classes, from 3+ • EXERCISE FOR THE OVER years @ Porthcawl Comprehensive 50s @ NEWTON INSTITUTE, School, Park Avenue. Classes from PORTHCAWL 10.30–11.30am 4.45–7.15pm, please call for details. Tel: Based on pilates with instructor Sue 07971 476738 Cheesebrough – two time Olympian & • PORTHCAWL MALE CHOIR Commonwealth silver medal winning PRACTICE 7.30–9.30pm @

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weight-watchers.co.uk • 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. Hope Chapel, Newton: 1–3pm. 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

1–3pm @ ARC, Quarella Road, Bridgend.

Service user led group, providing support and information for people affected by drug and alcohol and their families. Contact Linda: 1656 763117 (Mondays only), abm.bigbridgend@ wales.nhs.uk • BRIDGEND COUNTY SHOW MEETINGS @ Bridgend Festivals Office, Cambria House, Wyndham St. 1st Wed of the month at 6.30pm. Tel: 01656 661338 www.bridgend-events.co.uk • BRIDGEND PARKINSONS GROUP Every 2nd Wednesday @ Llys Faen Community Hall, Quarella Road.

Tel: 01656 720791 • BRIDGEND YOUTH THEATRE WORKSHOPS Junior & Youth Theatre Workshops (5–25). Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays during term-time.

Backstage and design tuition, as well as performing experiences. Pre-booking essential for all classes. 01656 815995.

Email: pavilion@bridgend.gov.uk • CAFE FOR CARERS & CARED • 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP FOR, PORTHCAWL All welcome.

Silverbirch Beaver Colony. Ages 6–8, Run by Bridgend County Crossroads.

4.30–5.45pm. Cornelly Scout & Guide 12.30–3.30pm at Trinity Church, Hall, Meadow Street, North Corrnelly.

Porthcawl. Info and advice for Carers.

Contact Rob on F700pff@aol.com or Disabled access. 01656 784100 01656 746564 • CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE • 1ST PORTHCAWL SCOUT - MORGANNWG Last Wednesday GROUP Cubs (8–10½yrs) of the month. Friendship/Social Group 5.30–7.15pm. Woodland Hall, Woodland @ the Salthouse, Porthcawl, 12.30pm.

Ave. Meirion: 01656 784711 Contact 01792 462845 or just drop in • ADRAN YR URDD, • CEFN CRIBWR MOTHER, PORTHCAWL @ Tabernacl New Hall, BABIES & TODDLERS @ Cefn Fenton Place, Porthcawl 5.30–6.30pm Cribwr Community Hall 10–11.30am. throughout school term. Ages 6–12. £1.50 per child. Newborns+. 07787 A fun Welsh medium youth group.

578295 caelleucu@aol.com or 07790 216312 • COR BRO OGWR, BRIDGEND • BADMINTON COACHING, Mixed choir @ Tabernacl Church, KENFIG HILL @ Cynffig Sports Derwen Road, Bridgend. 7–9pm. All Hall. 6–7pm, 7–11yrs. £1.50. Call Debbie welcome. 01656 784180. www.Cor-Bro07890 582636 Ogwr.com • BOUNCE & RHYME SESSIONS • CORNELLY & KENFIG HILL FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, PUMAS FOOTBALL CLUB @ PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library, Cynffig Comprehensive School Girls every 2nd Wednesday of the month, Gym. 5–6pm. Ages 5–7yrs. Boys & Girls 1.30pm. 01656 754845, www.bridgend. welcome. Contact Mark for details: gov.uk/libraries 07929 969259/ nmedewar@aol.com • BOWLS, PORTHCAWL @ Griffin • DISCOVERY TOTS Baby Play, Park, from 4pm. From beginners to 10am @ Williams Memorial Hall, players with years of experience. Also Coychurch. £4 pay as you go. (multi on Sundays from 4pm and Fridays from sensory play for ages 6 wks to 2 yrs).

2.30pm. All welcome. Call Derrick on Baby Massage Courses and Alpha 01656 784149 Bugs classes also available. Contact • BRIDGEND INVOLVEMENT Helen: 01656 818727 / 07795 150602 GROUP ‘Peer support in recovery’. / info@discoverytots.co.uk / www.

Wednesday

Mike’s Oven Cleaning Services

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Juniors (6–15 yrs) 7–8pm. Seniors (16+) 8.30–10pm • KYOKUSHIN KARATE CLUB, BRIDGEND @ The Deaf Club, Tremains Road, Bridgend. Also, Fridays @ The Scouts Hall, Cefn Glass, Bridgend and Sundays @ Nantymoel Memorial Hall, Ogmore Vale. All classes 7.30pm.

Everyone welcome. Children must be over 8 years old. First lesson free. Call Jason: 07779 113273 • JUNIOR & YOUTH THEATRE WORKSHOPS, PORTHCAWL (5–25) During school term-time. Also Saturdays and Sundays. More info: 01656 815995 or pavilion@bridgend. gov.uk • KETTLE BELL CLASSES @ Cynffig Comprehensive School’s main hall. 6–6.45pm. Call Debbie: 07779 709814 • LIBRARY READERS’ GROUP, BRIDGEND @ Coed Parc, Park Street, 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1.30pm.

01656 754810 www.bridgend.gov.uk/ libraries • LIBRARY READERS’ GROUP, PORTHCAWL @ Porthcawl Library, 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm.

Tel: 01656 754845 www.bridgend.gov. uk/libraries • LINE DANCE CLASSES, PYLE 6.30pm-8pm, improver to intermediate level. Also on Thursdays (10.30am– 12noon, term time only, over 50s, total beginner to improver level, 1, 2 & 4 Wall dances) and Fridays, (2 Classes: 7–8pm, beginner to improver level, 1, 2 & 4 wall dances. Also 7–9.30pm intermediate level). Call Mick: 01656 741870 • LINE DANCING, BRACKLA Brackla Community Centre 10.30–12.

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• LUNCHEON CLUB @ Gilgal Baptist Church, Park Avenue. Lunch served at 12.15pm but come along any time from 11am for a coffee and a chat. Contact Margaret: 01656 772115 • MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, BRIDGEND Term time only at St Marys RC Church Hall, Ewenny road, Bridgend. Aged 3 months to 4 years. Contact Emma to book a free trial (01656) 649190. www. monkeymusic.co.uk • NEWTON WI, PORTHCAWL 7pm, 1st Wed of every month at Gilgal Church Hall, Woodlands Ave, Porthcawl.

Call Pearl on 01656 772657 • PIPSW BREASTFEEDING GROUP @ The Function Room, The Haywain, Brackla, Bridgend, 10-12. All pregnant and breastfeeding mums welcome. No charge. Also at The Dance Centre, Elm Crescent, Bryntirion, Bridgend on Fridays • PORTHCAWL ART SOCIETY @ The Old Police Station, John Street Porthcawl, 1.30pm • PORTHCAWL FLORAL ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Interested in becoming a flower arranger? Alternate Wednesdays at AwelMor Centre, Porthcawl. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tel: 01656 785388 • PORTHCAWL RUNNING CLUB Meeting at the Porthcawl Rugby Club at 6.30pm. Large beginners group. Further information email: porthcawlrunners@ hotmail.co.uk. Also on Fridays • QUIZ NIGHT @ Kenfig Hill Labour Club. 8pm • READING GROUP @ Coed Parc, Park St, Bridgend. Every 3rd Wed of the month, 1.30pm (no meeting in August).

01656 754810, coedparclib@bridgend. gov.uk • ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, PORTHCAWL The Porthcawl Branch meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Salthouse on the Square at 7.30pm. All welcome even if you are not ex-forces • ST JOHN AMBULANCE Older Cadets @ Trinity Church. 6–7.30pm. Call 01656 786869 for more information • SLIMMING WORLD, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity Church.

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Style arts from 7pm @ All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl. Tel: John, 01656 784991 • TABLE TOP SALE @ Griffin Park Community Centre, 10am–2pm. Coffee, tea and snacks available. Traders and crafters welcome. Phone 01656 772534 for bookings and further information • TAI CHI & NEIJIA, PORTHCAWL 7– 8.30pm, All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue. Contact Tel. 784991 • UKELELE PLAYING EVENING, PORTHCAWL @ the Seahorse pub, South Road, 8–10pm. Group playing and sing-a-long. All abilities welcome, including complete beginners. It’s free, just bring your uke if you have one (if not, we may find you one to play on the night). Also, performances made for charities. Further details: Alan Townsend on 07971 838001 • WEIGHTWATCHERS, LALESTON @ St Davids Church Hall, High St, Laleston CF32 0HP 6pm. Lose weight & keep it off with a plan which fits into your lifestyle. A warm welcome awaits you! Sharon: 07932 549988, SharonJames@weight-watchers.co.uk • WEIGHTWATCHERS, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre, 9–10am • WEIGHTWATCHERS, SARN 6–7pm @ Sarn Lifelong Learning Centre, Merfield Close, Sarn (next to Filco). A simple, healthy, sustainable way to lose weight and keep it off that fits around real life. www.weightwatchers.co.uk or phone 0845 070 4150 • YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL with Carol Curtis-Jones, British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Hope Chapel: 7.15–9pm.

Beginners welcome. Tel. 01656 773266 • ZUMBA @ Bryntirion Comp School 6–7pm. £3.50 per class. Bring a bottle of water. All abilities welcome. Qualified instructor for 15 years, teaching Zumba for 3 years. Info: Diane 07773 912728 • ZUMBA WORKOUT @ Porthcawl RFC, 7.45 pm with Nikki ,Qualified Fitness and Zumba Instructor. Insured and CRB checked. £3.50 per class. Please wear trainers and prepare to sweat!

Thursday • 1ST CORNELLY SCOUT GROUP Scout Troop. Ages 10–14, 7–9pm @ Cornelly Scout & Guide Hall, Meadow

Street, North Corrnelly. Contact Rob on F700pff@aol.com or 01656 746564 • 1ST PORTHCAWL SCOUT GROUP BEAVER COLONY 6–8yrs. 5.15–6.30pm @ Woodland Hall, Woodland, Avenue, Porthcawl. Meirion 784711; davidmann.lewis@virgin.net • AEROBICS CLASS, BRYNTIRION @ the Dance Studio, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion (next to the community Centre) 6.15–7.15pm. Call Debbie 07779 709814 • ARCHAEOLOGY CYMRU BRIDGEND 2.15pm at West House, West House Road, Bridgend. The afternoons are for anybody interested in Archaeology. At present we are looking at the period in archaeology of Alfred the Great, the Vikings and lots more. Every week we bring an artefact along, news updates, and news from our workshops every Friday. More info: 07751 255725 or email: karljlangford@ hotmail.com • AUTISM AND ASPERGER’S SYNDROME INFORMATION SESSION @ Trinity Church Porthcawl from 11.30am–4pm • BADMINTON CLUB, PORTHCAWL @ Community Sports Hall, Comprehensive School, Park Ave, 8–10pm. Range of abilities.

Enjoy competitive games in a friendly atmosphere. Call Dave Bush on 772896 or email david.39bush@talktalk.net • BELLYDANCING CLASSES, PORTHCAWL @ the Dance Studio, Mount Pleasant, Bryntirion (next to the community Centre) 5–6pm. Please call to book as places are limited. Contact Linda 01656 863639/07824 874511, elindiabellydance@gmail.com • BREASTFEEDING GROUP, PORTHCAWL @ the Salthouse, 10–12, only in term time. Claire and Carol: 07973 898219 • BINGO & SOCIAL AFTERNOON, PORTHCAWL @ Awel-y-Mor Centre, 1.45–4pm. All welcome.

• BRIDGEND CARERS, PORTHCAWL 1st Thurs of every month, 10am–1pm, Trinity Church, John Street. Advice and information for carers.

More info: 01656 658479 • BRIDGEND CHESS CLUB @ The Gilead Village Hall, Coity, Bridgend CF35 6AU. 7pm. Promoting all aspects of chess. Various club activities to suit beginners and experienced players alike.

For more info, call Ken: 07546 946513

• BRIDGEND FESTIVALS COMMITTEE @ Bridgend Festivals Office, Cambria House, Wyndham Street, Bridgend. 1st Thursday of the month at 10am. For more info: 01656 661338; e-mail: king-barry@btconnect.com www.bridgend-events.co.uk • BRIDGEND PHILATELIC SOCIETY, BRIDGEND 2nd & 4th Thursday each month @ the Gospel Hall, Oddfellows St, 7.30–9.30pm. Tel: 01656 653753 • BRIDGEND TOWN AFC Under 12s football. Training at Newbridge Fields, Bridgend. 6–7pm. John: 07800 540309 • CHILDREN’S STORYTIME, PYLE @ Pyle Life Centre from 11–11.30am. 01656 754850; pylelib@ bridgend.gov.uk • CHOIR PRACTICE, BRIDGEND Bridgend Male Choir. 7.30–9.30pm @ the OCLP Club, Bryntirion, Bridgend. Gareth: 01656 862037. www. bridgendmalechoir.co.uk • CHURCH ON A THURSDAY, PORTHCAWL (Term time only) 7.30–9pm. Informal discussion and fellowship in a relaxed setting at Gilgal Baptist Church, Woodland Ave • COFFEE MORNING/OPEN HOUSE @ Cornelly Community Church, Greenfield Terrace, 9.30–12.

Pop in to meet new friends or bring one with you and have a free cup of coffee and home made cake. Everyone welcome • COFFEE MORNING, KENFIG HILL In the vestry of Pisgah Chapel 10.30–12pm. All proceeds to local youth organisations. Call Karen: 01656 740684 • 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, BRACKLA All levels welcome. 7–830pm @ Ogmore Comprehensive, Bryncethin Campus, Bryncethin, CF32 9NA. Contact Michele: 07793 544 956, michelelambert 21@ hotmail.com www.michelelambertyoga.co.uk • HATHA YOGA CLASSES, PORTHCAWL 6–7.30pm and 7.30–9.00pm @ Tabernacle Church Hall, Fenton Place. All levels welcome. Please contact Lexi Jones on 07817 521350.

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• 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 check out www.restbaylifeguards. org.uk • MID GLAMORGAN MIXED CHOIR, PENCOED (Term time only) in The Bowls Club, Pencoed from 7.15–9pm. Call Leila on 01656 667095 timohagan388@hotmail.com • MONKEY MUSIC CLASSES After school class for children ages 3 and 4 years. 4–4.45pm at Laleston Church Hall, High Street, Laleston. Contact Emma to book a complimentary class on 01656 649190 or via www.monkeymusic.co.uk • 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. A small fee paid to each act.

• 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 • PREGNANCY YOGA @ Litchard

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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 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 • 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 Upstairs @ Pyle Life Centre, 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Call 07733 267369 • 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 7–8pm. Male & female, all ages welcome! Instructor Sarah Panes, Qualified Tai Bo & 2nd Degree Black Belt ITF TKD Instructor.

Kids Tae Kwon Do 5.45–6.45pm. 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 • YOGA CLASS @ Bridgend YMCA, 8–9.15pm. 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 • 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) • ZUMBA Qualified and experienced Fitness Instructor/Licensed Zumba, Zumba Toning and Zumbatomic Instructor Hannah Bowen 07886 487853 @ Awel y Mor Community Centre 9.45–10.45am. Wear suitable clothing and footwear, bring plenty of water, arrive early. £3.50.

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ONE MONTH FREE FOR NEW STARTERS. 07788482450, porthcawltsd@ btinternet.com, www.ttfuk.co.uk • MONKEY MUSIC FOR BABIES & TODDLERS, BRIDGEND Term time only. @ St Marys RC Church Hall, Ewenny Road, Bridgend. Aged 3 months–4 years. Contact Emma • ARCHAEOLOGY CYMRU for a free trial 01656 649190. www.

ARCHAEOLOGY WALKS 10am monkeymusic.co.uk meeting at the Llantwit Major Train Station carpark. Looking at a wide range • PORTHCAWL GYMNASTICS CLUB (Term time only) Classes from of archaeological sites throughout the 4.45–7.15pm, please call for details Vale of Glamorgan. We look at Iron-Age Limited places. Register your child in our Hill-forts, Medieval Castles, and even fun packed classes. Existing members sites that we just discover along the way. guaranteed a place. Tel: 07971 476738 Walking boots and refreshments a must.

• PORTHCAWL PARKINSON’S More info: 07751 255725 or email: SUPPORT GROUP Last Friday karljlangford@hotmail.com of the month in the Unitarian Church • BINGO, KENFIG HILL – after School Room, Nottage, 10.30am. More Luncheon Club. Eyes down at 1.45pm info: 01656 783071 at the Talbot Community Centre, Kenfig Hill. More info: Cheryl on 01656 749754 • SEQUENCE DANCING, PORTHCAWL @ Trinity church • BODY TONING - PILATES 8–10.15pm. £2. 01656 782606 (mat required) Use of weights • SENSHI DO ‘The Warriors and resistance bands optional.

Way’ KARATE & KICKBOXING, 9.45–10.45am Awel y Mor Community BRIDGEND @ Brackla Community Centre, Porthcawl. ZUMBA TEENS Centre, Whitethorne drive, Brackla, (ages 11 to 18 yrs) Term time only Bridgend. 6.30–7.30pm. All levels, 4.30–5.30pm Awel y Mor Community beginners welcome. Call 07791 412864, Centre, Wellfield Avenue, Porthcawl. email bkkc@live.co.uk Hannah Bowen, Qualified Fitness • SHOUT – FOR OVER 50s, Instructor Licensed Zumba Instructor.

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07886 487853 Tel: 01656 786463 • BOUNCE & RHYME SESSIONS • SING AND SIGN, BABY FOR BABIES & TODDLERS @ SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, Aberkenfig Library. 10am. 01656 754820, BRIDGEND @ 1–1.45pm. For more abkenlib@bridgend.gov.uk. Also @ information or to book please contact Pyle Life Centre, every 1st Friday of the Beverley on 07583 087157 or email month, 2pm. 01656 754850 pylelib@ beverleythomas@singandsign.co.uk bridgend.gov.uk www.singandsign.co.uk • BRIDGEND FUCHSIA SOCIETY, • TAI CHI, BRIDGEND @ Bridgend YNYSAWDRE @ Ynysawdre Recreation Centre, 7–8.30pm. Beginners Community Centre. 1st Friday of the welcome. John Jones, Chief Instructor. month, 7pm. All welcome! Call 01656 sunsdragon@hotmail.com 661338 / 07976 430086. king-barry@ • TANG SOO DO, PYLE & btconnect.com DISTRICT (Korean self defence) No • BRIDGEND WRITERS’ CIRCLE, training fee for first month. Junior 5yrs+ BRIDGEND @ Bryntirion & Laleston 6.30–.15pm. Mixed class 7.20–8.30pm.

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• TI Â FI AR LAN Y MÔR Age 0-3. £3 1st child, subsequent BILINGUAL PARENT TODDLER children half price GROUP 10am-11:30am. All Saints • CHARITY PUB QUIZ, Church Vestry, Victoria Avenue, PORTHCAWL @ Seagull Pub, Rest Porthcawl. Call: Lou on 07966 313609 Bay, Porthcawl. 9pm. Proceeds to local • TIMESIGNS ARCHAEOLOGY charities.

FIELD WORKSHOPS, • CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH BRIDGEND Meet at Bridgend AND SPANISH FOR ADULTS Train Station, 10am. Looking at the (term time) @ Cefn Cribwr, Bethlehem Church Life Centre. Spanish 10am–12pm. archaeological landscape, through all periods. Walking boots and flask French 12.30pm–2.30pm. Call Kim: necessary. No longer weekly – please 02920 382431 or Amanda (tutor) 01656 call Karl for details on 07805 772818 650360, courseinfosouth@swales.wea. karljlangford@hotmail.com org.uk • TINYTALK BABY SIGNING • CORNELLY ORGANIC CLASSES, PYLE @ Coychurch GARDENING SOCIETY 1st Friday Memorial Hall 10.30–11.30am. Eluned: of every month @ The Methodist 07877 566935, eluendw@tinytalk.co.uk Church Hall, Heol Fach (opposite the or www.tinytalk.co.uk/elunedw surgery) at 7pm. Angela Fennell on • TWIN-KLE TWIN-KLE TWIN 01656 661626 GROUP Bump to 4 years at Westward • KOREAN KARATE, Community Centre, Cefn Glas, Bridgend PORTHCAWL TANG SOO DO @ every Friday 1-3 o’clock. Contact All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Avenue,

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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.

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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 • NEWTON WINOS Once a month in the Newton / Dan y Graig area to enjoy a themed wine tasting evening. £10pp to cover cost of wine and nibbles. Take turns hosting the event and choosing a theme. More info: newtonwinos@ hotmail.co.uk or Cas on 07786 082864 • PORTHCAWL & DISTRICT ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS @ the old Police Station Gallery, John Street. 11am–4.30pm.

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FREE. Also on throughout 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 9–15 years old.

Learning, training, jamming, singers, meeting new friends, playing in a band.

We learn and perform regularly! All levels, guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, singers, all welcome. Book a place on 015656 786319. Sustainable Wales, 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 – 3.45–4.30pm. 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 Lady-Sleeping Tiger Tai Chi. Info: 07840 350167 • WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETING @ Coity Community Centre, 9.30 am.

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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, Bridgend, 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 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.

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Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club news Pumas Boxing News – Juniors

a row. Taking on a Scottish lad in the Semi-final Jonny boxed tight in the first round for a 2–1 lead. He forced the pace in the second before running out an 11 points to 7 winner to take him into the final. Going into the 3rd round of the final some motivational words from Head Coach Aubrey Lewis saw the super fit Pumas lad exhaust himself for the whole of the last round for a well deserved 13-9 points win.

We at the club, are all immensely proud of Jonny’s achievements this year and wish him all the best as he now prepares to enter the European Championships for the first time this year as we go to press. A report will follow next month on his progress.

Junior school boy boxer Jonny Clatworthy has been busy, winning yet another Welsh title.

Fighting at 70kg this year, he faced a tough, traveller lad from Bonymaen who he stopped in the 2nd round with a devastating display of accurate punching and ring craft.

Next up was a trip to Scotland for the chance of winning an unbelievable 4th British title in

PAUL CHAPPELL

For any information contact Aubrey Lewis on 740105 or Paul Chappell on 741039.

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President’s Day and Captain’s Day are held as two separate events. Quite right – why settle for one competition, dinner and prizes when you can have two?

David Henry is President.

Winner was newish member, Mike Considine and highlight of the event was a hole in one by former Club Captain, Glyn Lloyd (his first in over forty years of golf!).

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In each case, an excellent dinner was provided by Tracey and her staff.

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Tim Velinmanjaro As you may have guessed by now, eight of us are climbing the world’s largest freestanding mountain, Kilimanjaro this August to raise funds for Velindre Cancer Centre.

At the highest point Uhuru Peak, this dormant volcano is 19341 feet or 5895 metres tall.

There are six official trekking routes up Kilimanjaro; we have chosen the Machame route.

This is deemed to be the most scenic of routes and although steeper offers a greater success rate as the climb takes six to seven days allowing more time to acclimatise to the high altitude.

A big thank you this month goes to the New Theatre in Cardiff who allowed us to

Bridgend Hockey

With the London 2012 Olympics fast approaching, Bridgend Hockey have linked up with the Welsh governing body for the sport, Hockey Wales, to arrange two forthcoming Hockey Open Days at Pencoed Comprehensive School, aimed at players of all ages, experience and skill levels.

The first Open Day is taking place on Saturday 21st July from 12–4pm, with the second event occurring on Saturday 1st September from 10–2pm.

There will be various opportunities to allow you to start, test or develop your hockey skills, including the Hockey Wales speed test, inflatable pitch, refreshments, fun games

collect during the production of Annie by the Orbit Theatre Company; we raised an amazing £1098.16.

Now to business…we have a favour to ask! The group and all our bags need to get from Porthcawl to Heathrow and back. Are you willing to or do you know anyone who would be able to sponsor us a vehicle? Perhaps you would be happy to donate towards the cost of the transport? Any help would be greatly appreciated as we have entirely self-funded the trip to ensure all proceeds go to Velindre.

Anyone wishing to sponsor the group or discuss transport please contact Terry Jones in the fruit shop or on 07971179028. Thanks.

LOUISE PIPER-JONES

and more!

Bridgend Hockey currently run three senior men’s teams, 2 senior ladies’ teams, as well as various youth sides, all with a very good social life as well as some of the best hockey available in Wales. The men’s 1st XI are currently Welsh Shield Champions, after defending the title they won in 2011, while more recently, the men’s veterans XI won the Welsh Plate at the Welsh Veterans Championships in Swansea, held just two weeks ago, as well as returning successful from a recent tour to Prague, in the Czech Republic.

If anyone is interested in starting, continuing or maybe even ending a career at Bridgend Hockey and/or would like to attend our Hockey Open Day, visit www.bridgendhc. co.uk for more information, or email the club on secretary@ bridgendhc.co.uk RHYD COLE

Fraser Smith and Lloyd Warner

Good result for UK Mencap in Switzerland At the recent European Football Championships in Geneva, 18 teams from all over the continent competed in an event that has brought disabled players together for many years.

Selected to represent Mencap UK back in January, Bridgend Herons’ Lloyd Warner and Fraser Smith of Porthcawl and Bridgend were joined by three other Welshmen - Alan Rowe (Bridgend Herons), Michael Harrington (Neath & Port Talbot Dragons) and Scott Rohan (RCT Tigers). They joined others from teams in England to complete the Anglo-Welsh squad.

Brackla Harriers

Steve Ridout

Ian Ogilvie

Two team relay races completed during May/June, with the Rack Raid (a relatively new event for the Harriers which has 13 stages, traveling from Grosmont Castle to Castell Y Bwch) and the famous 20 stage two day event, the Castles Relay, which travels from Caernarfon Castle to Cardiff Castle.

The Brackla Harriers were

UK Mencap Squad 2012

With an excellent display of football with convincing wins over France, Italy, Switzerland and Northern Ireland, UK Mencap narrowly lost to Holland in the semi-finals to take a commendable 3rd place. The Dutch deservedly went on to win the tournament.

The squad showed immense spirit and their result was hard fought and well deserved.

A special thanks to UK Mencap coach Richard Howe, a teacher at Heronsbridge School, without his vital coaching, support and enthusiasm, none of the achievements would have been possible. A thank you also to staff at Heronsbridge for your continued support.

Well done boys, you did Wales and England proud!

DAMIAN WARNER

very proud to compete in both events and achieved a very respectable 10th place from a field of 22 teams at the Rack Raid event. The Harriers were also very pleased that they had some new members to the club competing in these events, which are of course competitive but mostly very popular amongst the runners for the camaraderie of all involved.

More details and photos can be found on www.bracklahariers.co.uk website.

Another great event that is gaining momentum is the Saturday morning Park Run. These 5K events are held every week in many cities, and allow runners of all abilities to compete free of charge in a timed 5k run. Cardiff hold such an event and once you register online you will get free timing.

It is a great way to monitor your progress and meet fellow runners from your locality.

PAUL BIGMORE

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Surf report The North Atlantic is struggling with seasons.

We’ve gone from unusually warm weather to freezing away as if the earth hasn’t properly tilted yet this year.

The sea remains a degree or so below what we’d expect, and given that such stats don’t necessarily depend on local conditions, this is clear evidence the whole of this corner of the world is still a bit confused.

When there has been swell the standard has been high, with plenty of local riders out ripping. Chris Seage, still a

Porthcawl Life Guard Club Porthcawl Life Guard Club (PLGC) held their annual nipper carnival on Saturday 9th June on Coney Beach.

Despite the event nearly being cancelled due to bad weather and an extremely rough sea the event went ahead and was a great success.

We even had sunshine in the afternoon as nine surf life saving clubs from around the area took part. Congratulations go out to all clubs and nippers (children aged 7-13) who competed. The event was eventually won by Pen-y-Bont

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stoked new dad, has been a standout, and Math Hapgood has been surfing well too. Brad Hockeridge has been bashing a few waves around in the warming conditions, and a few other notable performances have come from Julia Willis, Nathan Thomas, Angharad John and Anthony Jones, just back from a long stay in Sri Lanka. Greg Owen and Tris Davies (now recovered from his heroic attempt to descend Cefn Cribwr hill on a skateboard) were two of a few surfers who headed out for a rare session in Newton Point during the horrid storm we had in early

surf life saving club.

Don’t forget our Around the Bay Swim is on Saturday 28th July at 2pm on Coney Beach.

Registration is on the day at our club house which is the yellow building on the point.

If you are not competing why not come down and support.

We will have a BBQ running all afternoon and teas and coffees are available. You can take a look around our club house and we are always looking for new members of all ages and all abilities. Ask a member for membership details on the day.

Hope to see you there.

DAVID DAVIES

June - good work.

Days later the Rip Curl Gromsearch 2012 was held at Rest in the dropping post-storm conditions, giving some of our local surfers the chance to go up against Britain’s best. While visiting groms took each of the categories this time, it was still promising to see Porthcawl being the venue for some hot surfing – and it won’t be long before our own youngsters will be up there with them.

See you in the water.

TOM ANDERSON www.tomandersonbooks.com

Southerndown & Ogmore by sea surf report

but we’ll see.

This last month or two we have only had small surf but mostly with glassy conditions under sunset tides – Malibu conditions – and too small for any real thruster action.

The sands at Southerndown have been disappearing with the heavy rains and reappearing again as the warm summer winds, blow it back up to the top of the beach.

Southerndown’s peaks seem pretty consistent at the moment as rocks appear and disappear with the movement of the sands. The changeability of the bay is also reflected in the cliffs and their changing shape. There have been a few fresh large rock falls lately and sunbathers are warned to stay away from under the cliffs this summer again.

Play safe.

At the time of writing we await the 50 year storm that the papers and weather forecasts have been warning DAVID A BATTEN us of. www.tuskasurf.co.uk I can’t see much in the way www.housesbythesea.co.uk of a very big storm on the Atlantic Weather chart though…

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