Barry & Penarth GEM - January 4, 2018

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‘chaos’ at
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glamorgan- The worst year in ABOVE: Barry Island’s ‘Dash to the
Splash’ has been going for more than 20
gem.co.uk Judith’s life ended with years and seems to get bigger every year.
Last year the rains fell, but this year the
A LOCAL the best Christmas ever ‘dashers’ enjoyed sunshine and blue skies.
businessman Local photographer Andy Wicks
claimed there was Some of the closed machines at THEweather was foggy, not festively captured some of the key moments.
chaos on Barry Nell’s Point. Others were not in (See more pictures on pages 6 and 34).
Island on New use at Harbour Road car park. crisp and clear, on December 22, but
Judith Dutton said: “It’s like the sun
Year’s Day because unable to pay cash and park which caused a INSTALL
the ‘pay and having to get debit cards massive queue to form. is shining on me after the worst year
display’ machines out to make payments “It was worse in Nell’s of my life.”
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major car parks. is one of the biggest two working. Visitors had to with help, she has adapted her life to deal with We will not be beaten on any written
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attraction, said people and you would think the pay over the phone. lifeguards that keeps swimmers safe on Barry
were left fuming and council would get it “Some people who Island she is, among other things, a fundraiser
confused when they right. came to watch the mid- for brain-injury charity Headway.
arrived at Nell’s Point car “Only one of the four day swim missed it.” She is also a photographer, and her rugby
park and Harbour Road machines was working in CONTINUED photos are often in The GEM. Judith Dutton and
car park, with visitors the Harbour Road car ON PAGE 5 CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 her son, Leighton.
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Defibrillators SO the Labour-led Vale Council has decided to step and a takeover for the people of Barry and the ‘WE DO NOT
ramp up our Rcouncile tax bay a fdurthere 4.5 rper s’V aleL. etters
cent. This is a bitter blow to those who are It is about standing up for what I feel is best for the
in your area already struggling and will pile more financial area and a ‘Greater Cardiff’ with less of a say is not it. WANT IT’
Coun Richard Bertin,
hardship on to families.
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Cardiff. Well, my thought on this isc doon wtea recatll yt ewlaentphoonn teo fnamuimliebs.er. been allowed to go Government have a veto
more of the same? I did nAotn vo etem in afaivl oaurd odf ra emsesrg earloneL aisst yneaor,t w seu hfafdi ac i4e.8n pte!r cent increase and this as far as it has for over the project which
with Cardiff because I know this would be a backward year a 4.5 per cent, increase which clearly shows they many reasons, and people all over Barry
We reserve the right to edit all letters. We do NOT accept anonymous mail. the most important should demand them to
implement.
Crumbs! A cracker of one is that an A question has been
environmental tabled to the cabinet
impact assessment secretary by Andrew RT
was never carried Davies AM asking her to
a present for Llamau out. do just that.
Balmoral Quays Management,16 Balmoral If this permit is
QBauraryys, MPeansaornthic, CLFo6d4g e3, NMSasonic Hall, Broad VshaolOeu nlCd t ohnuaentv cbeiarl shPiasla vanelnoinneg, gbWrlaaemnlsthee dwG, iotlhvl eel iruenl mtwimeitnhatt ethe
Street, Barry, CF62 7AT approved permission to which local people will
Barry Memorial Hall & Theatre, Gladstone erect this pile of smut- not forgive.
Road, Barry, CF62 8NA emitting metal within 50 I would urge Vale
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3AS much money has so far points above and
Barry Town United AFC, Jenner Park, Barry been spent on this demand he takes action
Road, Barry, CF62 9BG monstrosity, it can be for the benefit of
Bryn Hafren Comprehensive, Merthyr Dyfan stopped. residents in the town.
Road, Barry, CF62 9YG GoTvheren Wmeelnsth may insist lettFeor rt og othoed Fmiresatsure, a
Castleland Community Centre, that the responsibility for Minister could also be
Belvedere Crescent, Barry, CF64 4JZ granting an copied in to the cabinet
Lloyds Bank, 1 Windsor Road, Penarth, CF64 environmental permit to minister for the
1YR operate the Barry environment and also the
incinerator/Biomass UK cabinet secretary.
Lower Penarth Community Association, No2 Ltd gasification unit The more letters these
Brockhill Way, Penarth, CF64 5QD lies with National people receive, the
Morrisons Supermarket, Penny Way, Barry, Resources Wales, and greater the chance of
CF63 4BA technically they are success in bringing this
Pen y Garth School, Redland Road, Penarth, right, but what they do issue to a more
not say is that the acceptable conclusion
CF64 1QN regulations governing for us all.
Penarth Bowls Club, Rectory Road, CF64 3AN such permits are quite In short: ‘We do not
Penarth Mini & Junior RFC, Lavernock Road, What a Christmas cracker. clear: they give Welsh want it!’
Penarth, CF64 3QH Government ministers Barrie V Evans,
Penarth Pier Pavilion, The Esplanade, Penarth, power to direct NRW on coordinator Barry
CF64 3AU ON December 13, 2017, I invited enough funding to have a Christmas their dAecismion.bulanFcirset G rcourpe. w
Penarth Town Council, Paget Rooms, Penarth, Llamau Barry, into Asda store for party.
CF64 2YG a Christmas get together with On arrival, all the members were treated to works its festive
The Bay Caravan Park, St Mary’s Well Bay coffee and mince pies as they didn’t have mince pies, biscuits, cake and coffee. Once
Road, Lavernock, CF64 5XS everybody had enjoyed pulling crackers, store
Dinas Powys Bowls Club, St Andrews Road, A pensioner’s manager Richard Jenkins and myself presented magic, again
DSeinleacst PCoownyvse,n CieFn6c4e 4SHtoBre, 27 Eastgate, praise for the tchraeAcmkd eayrl lGt owr arittehtvo eana ,l lao trnhgeee y oc fhr atahcdek revero.celuivnetede frrso, mop oeunred the ONamCbEu lancaeg amine,n , Mthatet andam Laaztitnieg,
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CF71 7EP vulnerable people will benefit from this donation. put in a lot of hard work to produce the
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residential care without despite the loss of rate 1914-1918–was 1916–published April The high tides listed in this week’s GEM are
the neighbours who support grants and with published by Y 2016. those in Porthcawl. It should be remembered
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wedding ring, as earlier cheerful, despite a Wales and the last Among Us. 05 Fri 08.43 10.3 21.09 10.1
in the week a neighbour difficult and unpleasant 100 Days of 1918. Dr Jonathan Hicks 06 Sat 09.27 9.9 21.53 9.6
had dropped her mobile job. The Welsh sailors of www.jonathanhicks.c 07 Sun 10.15 9.4 22.41 9.1
down the drain. Helen Walker, Barry. The Great War 1914- o.uk 08 Mon 10.59 9.0 23.32 8.6
09 Tues 11.55 8.4
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‘Selfless and tireless’ – Gay receives a BEM
A TIRELESS community volunteer in Gay served as a nurse for 33 years before retiring Ladies’ Guild, Gay has no plans to slow down.
by TIM CHAPMAN
Barry has been awarded the British due to ill-health 14 years ago. “Not yet, but I did have a rest across the
Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year “Then, after two years had passed I thought: Christmas and New Year period!” 07891 690798 or email
Honours List. ‘OkSahye, wI ceannt dtoo Bsoamrreyt hVionlgu nntoewer’ .”Bureau and picked GaVy ahlea dM bPe eAn lruenc oCganiirsnesd swaiidth haen whoasn oduerl.ighted that tim.chapman@
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‘services to older people in south Wales’. Gay explained: “I walked out and was going past are lucky enough to know her.
She was thrilled to get the news. the Age Concern shop and the café was open. “I have witnessed Gay build the Friends and
“I’ve been on cloud nine. I found out on “I saw a lady I knew and she beckoned me in and Neighbours group from strength to strength, and
NOanofdf“vi Iceate m i.qnbuceleurs dt1ieo5dn wndaehiteraeni l saI sog fto owt wah yhl eeIt ttwheera rs f rIbo ewmina gsth hheoa Cpnpoayub rinefodert, svaoilG“duT:na h‘ytLee eso runiwdngdg ote imonmplayepn on wrotwo usnnhedioete.i reDeswd ota h wsye orheuer.u twhneanrni ntt hgae rceoth fmfee ieg?Gh’to” obde wpvuroolrnvkei draeteb nalena c miinoevumasbllyue arsbi nloe f tsthheeer v ciAocemg emt ou Csnoointmyn eeh ceotrsfe tishnhe Bo mpa rortysot.
details to go to the media.” Neighbours scheme Sula Rees was there and I knew “Her caring nature and determination to tackle
Gay’s family, husband Paul, daughter Debbie and her from working at Sully Hospital. We had a chat, old-age loneliness has touched the lives of so many
grand-children Nicole, Joshua and Lexi-Mae, were going down memory lane. I started straight away senior individuals in and around the town.
overjoyed with the news. with the ‘telephone link’.” “Gay is one of the most selfless people I have the
It is just reward for the thousands of hours she has It involved regularly contacting Age Connect’s pleasure of knowing and I am immensely proud of
put in to help members of the local community. local clients to check on their needs. her for having received this honour. Congratulations
One of her early voluntary roles was as secretary Gay went on to help on the ‘Aging Well Project’ Gay!”
of Barry Hospital League of Friends. and founded ‘Friends and Neighbours’ 10 years ago. On social media people were keen to praise her
“Over a 12-year period we raised £60,000-plus for It was a follow to Barry Good Neighbours too. Sheila, Babs and Mary commented:
the hospital. We held fetes, Christmas fairs, Easter Friendship Group. “Congratulations to Gay for being honoured by the
fairs and received donations from local businesses. Friends and Neighbours meets regularly at Queen and getting the BEM medal. It is very well
Dow Corning was very supportive.” Pioneer Hall, Beryl Road, and now has 60 members. deserved.
She even persuaded West End musical star Peter Gay is also responsible for the group’s news pieces “You work so hard and put your all into
Karrie to come over from Somerset to open one published in The GEM. everything you do. We all love you for what you do
hospital fete. A proud member of Cadoxton WI and West End for us.” Gay Fifield BEM with Vale
JUDITH’S BEST-EVER CHRISTMAS MP Alun Cairns.
Highlight Park
bus service
FROM Monday, Tesco at an earlier time.
January 8, Cardiff Furthermore, the
Bus is to operate an campaign with Cardiff
extra journey to Bus and the Vale Council
to extend the 98 service
Highlight Park.
as a whole to operate all
The incoming 93 day Monday to Saturday
service from Cardiff will is ongoing with the help
depart King Square at
of the Dyfan councillors
9.15pm, named as the 98
Leighton Rowlands and
service and will follow
its normal route to Vincent Bailey.
Highlight Park. The 98 service
This extra service will operates through three
now be the first 98 major housing estates
Judith Dutton and Dipsy (centre), and other supporters of service of the day from (Buttrills, Highlight Park
Headfirst, the Velindre brain tumour appeal. King Square and will and Cwm Talwg) and is
Judith Dutton, grandchildren and her son-in-law CONTINUED Judith, her son and their sorrow to hope, which is provide an opportunity the only Barry service
collecting for Headfirst at the swim. FROM PAGE 1 family received what what that time of year is for travel to Barry not to operate all day
Casualty cut free In late 2016, Judith she called “the best all about. Hospital, Highlight Park Monday to Friday and on
featured in the paper Christmas present ever”. After the swim on Medical Centre and Saturdays.
when she and the Judith, with a faint New Year’s Day, Judith,
after collision ‘gBrorauipn yo fF brrieanind-si’n –ju ary c“Wracek h iand htehre vnoeiwces, wsaeid: winhtoo tthoeo kse tah,e t oplldu nTghee a d e
survivors who met hadn’t dared to wish for: GEM: “Please thank J
through Headway – Leighton has responded everyone for supporting
A COLLISION involving a bus “Crews from Barry, Penarth and Ely were readying to his treatment during this, including my
and lorry in the centre of Barry were in attendance and extricated one themselves for the 2017 2017 and the tumour has Brainy Friends, who
led to five people being taken casualty using a long board and cutting Barry Island Swim. decreased in size. helped with the bucket
to hospital. equipment. But this, as Judith To celebrate, Judith, collection and one – BOUTIQUE
“Crews worked closely with the points out, is not a story Leighton and others Steve Ryan – braved the
The incident took place at just paramedics on the scene to ensure about her health. from her family, and waters with me.
before 9pm on Wednesday, December clinical care was given to all five Rather, the ‘worst from Brainy Friends, “It was an amazing
27. casualties, who were then passed into year of her life’ was took part in the Barry turn-out and I am SALE
Four ambulances, a doctor, the Fire their care.” because of her son’s Island Swim on New humbled by the people
Service and police attended the scene. He added: “As a service, we would health. In January 2017, Year’s Day, raising old and young showing
South Wales Fire and Rescue like to remind all road users of the fatal Leighton Dutton was money for Headfirst, the their support. We have
Service’s group manager Christian five messaging; always wear a seatbelt, diagnosed with a brain Velindre brain tumour not finished totting up
Hadfield, who was officer in charge of never drive while using a mobile tumor. appeal. all the donations – and NOW ON
the incident, said: “The service phone, under the influence of drink or Judith said: “All year, Judith said: “Leighton people can still donate
received a call at 20.47 on December drugs and use appropriate road speeds we have had this sword is still being closely on JustGiving – but we
27, reporting a road traffic collision at all times, especially in icy and wet hanging above our monitored, but we are are over the £1,000
involving a lorry and a bus on conditions that we have experienced in heads. all positive and proud of mark.” EVERYTHING
Wyndham Street in Barry. recent days.” “Things were not him and his positive For details on how to
looking good for attitude. I have always donate to the Velindre 1/2
Leighton – he is an said odds are there to be brain tumour appeal,
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and turned 30 only last massive thank you to count/your-pages/Judith-
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who revived me and the last days before 70070 using the
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Primary School pupils take Sky Notes
the lead at National Museum
for January
by Dave Powell of Barry
Astronomical Society
W E A T H E R colours should look at sky.
permitting, January Betelgeux and Rigel. It marks another
is the month to The difference is constellation Canis
wrap up warm, get unmistakable. Major. The star is white,
Have you ever and the flashing is due
outside away from wondered where the stars solely because its light
artificial light, and come from? They are must travel through our
enjoy a Moon-free born in massive clouds of thick atmosphere.
sky when you will gas and dust and we It lies about eight light
find an abundance sometimes call these years away and is one of
places stellar nurseries.
of things to see just the nearest stars to us.
One of the easiest to spot
by looking up. is marked by the three When we view with
Familiar constellations stars that make up powerful telescopes we
such as Ursa Major lie Orion’s belt. see that Sirius is in fact a
close to the Northern With the naked eye or double star. It has a very
horizon and the main a pair of binoculars, first faint companion known
groups that dominated focus your gaze on the as a white dwarf. This is
our summer skies are three stars, then carefully an old star and, our Sun
also very low down, drop your gaze straight will, at the end of its life,
close to the north- down until you notice a become a white dwarf.
western horizon. fuzzy bright blob: this is On January 26 our
High overhead we find the Orion Nebula. On a Moon forms a triangle
A GROUPof year-6 They were given the On the rocks with Albert Primary pupils Perseus and Auriga. good night it is seen with with the Pleiades and
pupils from Albert opportunity to go behind at the National Museum of Wales. Both of these the naked eye, sometimes Hyades, and the
Primary School in the scenes of the museum constellations are close known as M42/43. It is following night it lies to
Penarth have and spend time taking an Cemetery Road to the Milky Way arm of also sometimes called the the left of Aldebaran. We
recently had the up close and personal our Galaxy and anyone sword handle, hanging will also see two full
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spokesperson described them continuing their Local councillor This would be enough may appear to flash s k y :
as an “...informative and partnership by working Leighton Rowlands told for any observer, but one different colours. This www.barryastronomical.
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was delivering what the rising above the south-
A Happy✭ ✭community had been eastern horizon and it is,
waiting on for so long. of course, the wonderful
JCP Solicitors and
“This patch of land has Cllr Rowlands says the full potential Orion.
so much potential which of the area will be realised at last. To locate it, first find
will now be realised the bright orange star Glamorgan Law merged
NewYear thanks to these upgraded short of just over £90,000 to the budget by the Vale Aldebaran, marking the
plans. meaning that only the Council, allowing work V-shape pattern of the on 25 April 2017
“The investment park would be on the centre to go ahead. Hyades cluster. Now
project that has been developed, without the The project board met look towards the left and
✭ ✭ announced will be additional community recently and agreed the slightly lower, Orion is
from pivotal in the building. new layout which will be one constellation that Our services include:
development of the area But following an submitted to the planning looks like something it is
and will provide local agreement that this was department for planning supposed to represent –a
residents with much an inadequate outcome consent. The plans could man, in fact a hunter. • Accident & Injury
needed amenities.” for the project, a further go out to tender in early The main outline of
The original plans fell £124,000 has been added 2018. tshtaer sm an mseaersk itnwgo brigthhet • Buying & Selling Property
shoulders, the left star is
unmistakable, the colour • Family & Divorce
is orange/red and goes by
the name of Betelgeuse.
SALE ✭ It is one of the • Property & Land Disputes
brightest of our naked
eye stars, and is a real
supergiant; so big, it • Rural Affairs
NOW ON would swallow our Sun
many times over. The • Services for Business
right shoulder star is
called Bellatrix and is
white. • Wills & Probate
50%OFF From the shoulder we
drop to the waist and here
we find three bright stars, Get in touch on 01446 771 742
forming the hunter’s belt
looking close together; or [email protected]
these three white stars,
PRICES FROM £10 from the left hand side,
are known as Alnitak,
Alnilam, and Mintaka.
ADINI, OLSEN, BIANCA + MARBLE, Gaze lower still and
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feet. The left foot is
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Saiph, while the right
4 Wick Road, Ewenny ✭ foot is marked by the
✭ brilliant white star Rigel.
CF35 5BL This star is about 60,000
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Vale Council Barry Dock RNLI Generous
apologises after seeks volunteer response
after
confusion at press officer
Christmas
Island car parks BARRY Dock RNLI is issuing available on the phone 24/7 to provide
its own call for help as it looks help and guidance.”
for a new volunteer press The volunteer press officer role may Day fire
take up between one and five hours a
officer to join the station team.
week, depending on operational
Martin Bowmer, coxswain at Barry activity, and can be managed around GENEROUS local people have raised
Dock RNLI, said: “Just as the RNLI the right candidate’s own
relies on volunteers to crew its commitments. over £800 to help the Mohammed family
lifeboats, we also rely on a network of Apply online at following the fire that ripped through
volunteers nationally to tell the media www.rnli.org/volroles. For further their house in Barry on Christmas Day.
and“ Ythoeu pduob lnico ta bhoauvte wtoh aht awvee dhoa.d any ipnrfoocremssa otiro vno luanbtoeuerti ngth we itha pthpeli RcaNtiLoIn, The blaze took place at Merganser Court, off
formal media or communications contact the RNLI’s Volunteering Team Thompson Street.
experience as such, or to have on 01202 663346 or The family escaped injury, and emergency
performed a similar role before, you [email protected] or for more accommodation has been found for them.
just need to be enthusiastic and willing information on the role or Barry Dock A fundraising page was quickly set up. So far, 54
to learn. The RNLI’s Media RNLI lifeboat station, contact RNLI people have dipped their hands in their pockets, and
Engagement team will provide all the Regional Media Officer Chris Cousens the total stands at £842.
training and support needed and there on 07748 265496 or Donations can be made at
will be someone from the RNLI [email protected].
gofundme.com/8zxh5m-house-fire-christmas-day.
Boulders at Nell’s Point blocked Aberthaw House Hotel’s Roof removed due
parking spaces in the car park.
‘Jumper Day’ for charity to storm damage
CONTINUED and there were large paying at Harbour
FROM PAGE 1 queues developing. Road.
With machines He went to both car He added that he was AS high winds began to buffet the south
closed, Mark said some parks and found at also amazed that 250 Wales coast, the Fire Service was called to
people wondered Harbour Road car park parking spaces were a Barry property on Tuesday to make it
wpunanohrctekiectirhentesag ri,w n ib tab urwetn ca tpahsu eefosyreep welee rtheat omNfinveaeelcl ho’wsif ne Pterhoesei ni wfntoo nuuroskrenin.eg o, fa tthe bPboloouicnlkdt eecdras ro wpffah raikct hNb yme lbel’aisgnt sraeta m1fAe.o 1.v4esadpm oa k wfelhastew nroo imot fba fnerco amme xaep pdlraaoinnpgeeerdrt:oy u isn“l ByG aliobrrobyso en sdcduroeeww tnos
if tickets are not He said a council there was a knock-on storm damage. The occupiers were taken to safety.”
purchased they could be worker told him at around the Island with
liable to a £70 fine. Nell’s Point that the visitors parking in
Mark found out machines had gone residential areas and on Got a story? Then get in
about the problem when down and they had had pavements.
htrheege s uIplsaolark nved its owit oah rocs o awurepitlhe on twoa l“soI fc srkea eitdh p:e am‘rWk uihnpeg,r .ea nddo eits sta“rtM thoes tN oefw u sY leikare oton a editotoriaulc@hg lwamithor ugasn -- egmema.iclo.uk
their dogs, and they told it say that?’” good feeling, but not
him they had parked at He pointed out that it the Vale Council. They or call 01446 774484
Harbour Road car park was unfair to those caused chaos and anger.
“It was very
Donations sought
disappointing for some
Helen (the
visitors and for local
to fund woman’s traders.” proprietor of Shampan
Mike Clogg, Vale Aberthaw House
voluntary Council operational and Whispers
manager for highways Tapas) and waiter
and engineering, said Frankie, holding the
work in India the council was aware classic carol
of recent issues relating challenge. Award winning Indian sub continental cuisine
A YOUNG Barry to the car parking A B E RT H AW Restaurant & Takeaway
woman’s New Year machines at Barry House Hotel held a EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
resolution is to go Island and apologised Christmas jumper
on a voluntary for any inconvenience day charity event in
overseas placement caused. aid of Save the 4 COURSE MEAL
in India. He explained: Children.
To be able to realise “Council officers were Regulars donated Only £9.50pp
her aim, Cuiying Ma, on site to assist people money and people took
also known as Tracey, looking to leave their part in Save the
needs to raise funds cars for the New Year’s Children’s ‘make Mon -Thurs 5.30-7pm
towards the trip. Day swim. Christmas better with a
She has just completed Unfortunately, the staff sweater campaign’.
two years of studies in present were unable to Originally, £112 was
French and economics at resolve all problems so raised between
tSGhhEee Mffi elsUdh,n ei avnhedar sdit toyla dl wTahyoesf tCou tiayrkionel geo nMin aa I vnisod lhiuaon.ptianrgy tchloe smeda cahnidn evsi switeorres DDexeetccraee mm£bb2eerr6 2w31a, 5s buatd adnaednd
harboured an interest in advised that there thanks to six-year-old
voluntary work. well as tackling other would be no parking Seth Donovan who gave
“During my time at issues like gender charges that day. back his winnings from a
university, I was equality and access to “Two of the carol game.
iennvteorlpvreids e ino rgaa nissaotciioanl edu“cI awtiiolln .be living with a mpaarckh aint eBsa irnry e aIsclha ncda rare “WAh astp oak ebsrwilolimanatn tshaiindg: 2 FOR 1
caiamllse dt o eEmnapcotwuse r pwehoipclhe hanodst fIa mwiillyl fobre 1w0 owrkeeinkgs now operational and the for a little boy to do. He
in need through with the local community council’s specialist knew there were others MON-THURS
‘enterprise in a empowering them by maintenance contractor in more need than him.”
sustainable matter’. teaching leadership skills staff are working to MAIN COURSE & POPPADOM
“Therefore, I have to create a lasting ensure others will be 5-8pm TAKEAWAY ONLY
taken a year out of difference to their local too in the near future.
university to apply to community.” “Customers are (TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY)
ISnetrevrincaet.ional Citizen plaAcesm enpt,a rTt raceoyf neethdes reminded that there are SUNDAY BANQUET
“In October, I was to raise £800 which will a variety of methods to
honoured to be selected fund the cost of the pay for parking in the 5 COURSES £9.95pp
as a volunteer overseas programme and enable council’s coastal car
with Voluntary Service them to send more parks. These include Midday - 9pm
Overseas on an ICS volunteers in the future. cash, by phone, text and
placement in a small ICS is funded by HM smartphone app, details Tel: [phone] 01446 774590
community called Government. For of which can be found 70 East Gate, Cowbridge, CF71 7AB
Jal“gIa onw iinll Inbdei a.working dEentaacitluesd or IiCnfSo,r mseaatirochn at The New Year’s day 2014 Tiffin Cup Finalist (cid:129) Certificate of Excellence (cid:129) Trip Advisor
with the rural poor on on the internet. For www.valeofglamorgan.g swim drew another
issues relating to their details of Tracey’s plans, ov.uk/en/living/Parking/ bumper crowd -
livelihoods and natural visit www.justgiving. Coastal-Car-Parking- see more pictures Certificate of Excellence
resource management as com/cyma. Charges.aspx”. on pages 6 and 34.
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A bracing start to 2018
PHOTOGRAPHS by
ANDY WICKS
Telephone [phone]
FROM near and far, from young to old,
they came in their droves to Whitmore Bay
Barry Island for the New Year’s Day swim,
and what a way to blow out the old year –
as well as the odd hangover – and welcome
the new one.
Some festive funsters came as Elvis, others as
characters from Dr Who, Tellytubbiesor The Little
Mermaid. Some donned their best Batman Y-fronts
and came as they were (eyes right).
Many braved the less-than-warm waters to raise
monies for their own chosen causes (see Judith
Dutton’s story on Page 1), both local and national.
More photographs on Page 34.
THE SULLY U3A GROUP LOOKS Tally ho! WWII Axis
FORWARD TO A VERY BUSY YEAR fighters on menu for
HAVEyou read about Sully U3A’s Paramedic in Guatemala’, ‘Wales Land of Llandough, Rhoose, Wenvoe and a number
aviation buffs
successful monthly meetings and Song’, ‘Art and the Working Artist’ and of other settlements around the Vale.
wondered what exactly Sully U3A ‘The Davies Sisters’. At a very successful Christmas social,
is? 40 Sinutlelyre Ust3 gAro oufpfse.r sT mheesme bmeerseht irpe goufl anrelayr layt mseervmebde rbs ye ntjhoey ecdo mfemstiivttee ef, oofidn iashnidn gd ritnhke ONDecember 13, the Penarth of the aircraft’ and will show pictures
The U3A is a self-help organisation. It is monthly, fortnightly or weekly intervals. enjoyable afternoon with singing carols Aviation Society held its of the aircraft and give further details,
open to all in their ‘third age’ which is Some groups develop knowledge and skill, accompanied by Rosemary Cook. Sully annual Christmas social at the such as numbers produced and how
defined not by a particular age, but by a
period in life in which full time learning a language or a musical U3A is looking forward to 2018 with Penarth Conservative Club successful the aircraft was.
employment has ceased. instrument. Other groups share ideas and optimism. when, remarked a Our engine expert Lawrence Ferris
techniques enabling members to make Chairman Dai Jones said: “We have a
qpuriaLTmlehiefaei rmcrneaoi tnitoiigsvn esi.ns o ofr o adr wisiattsirn dcost;wi oennn jsoabykemetw,e newte initsh ttnhhoee psirmoSgporlmeys ese nbgjoortyohiu ntpegas c ahacirtnievg i tamineods r else uacrrhenc inraegsa . tsipoonratsl,, ntshtuaemr tn baee xfrte owffe winne tmwer oeinnstttihenrsge asstnpidne gaw kgeer roasu rlepi nsh esodop ouinnpg. ”f otor sehpvaeodnk bienysgp a’eslr le”son.nte, r“taanin emxecneltl ewnats wneiclWle bshseya ornyno wth ajiotnhidn t ettoch hehn esilocpca iloe udtyte ?tiaf Wilse. meet
learners and the teachers, and they are all walking and lunching. There is usually no Members can re-join and pay their Thanks are given to all the on the first Friday of the month at the
Ucr3eAat ivme emanbde rsl.e isItu rep roovpipdoesrt uendiuticeast ioinn ala, mmeinmimbeurms wleovrke lo or fp lkanyo awt ltehdegire oowr ns lkeivlle, l.as aJannnuuaarly s u1b1s carti pthtieo nO altd 1 S.3c0hpomol oinn TShuulrlysd. aAyt, moregmanbiesarsti ownh oo fh tehlep eedv ewnitt.h the Penarth Conservative Club.
friendly environment. Current interest groups include: book the same time, new members will be This coming Friday, January 5, the Visitors and potential members are
Sully U3A is a charity which is run club, calligraphy, computing, gardening, welcome to join. society will meet at the Penarth welcome to attend a meeting, for a
entirely by volunteers and draws upon the knitters and stitchers, wine appreciation There is no extra cost for interest group Conservative Club at 7.45pm for small donation, to sample our
konwonw lmedegme,b eerxsp etroi enocreg aannisde skainldls opfr otvhiedier andP hcyresaictiavle awcrtiitviintgie.s include badminton, mhireem obre rcsohnipsu (moathbeler st)h. aDna it hJeo nceoss ti sosuf erso othme 8foplmlo.w M uepm lbasetr mToonnyth C’sl etamlke notns wBrililtish hospitality. Further information may
interest groups, in accordance with the croquet, ice skating, pétanque and table invitation: “Come and see what we can and American fighters of World War be found on our website
wishes of the membership. tennis. More specific learning activities offer you.” Two with a look at the opposition. www.penarthaviationsociety.co.uk,
In addition to interest group meetings, include languages, musical instruments and For specific information about Sully He will talk on aircraft from the Facebook page
the general membership gathers on the photography. U3A, email [email protected] or Soviet Union, other Allied forces and
www.facebook.com/penarthaviationso
second Thursday of each month to hear a The membership is drawn from various telephone the membership secretary, Janet, Axis fighters.
presentation from a guest speaker. Topics places, not just Sully itself. Members come on [phone]. As before, Tony will give what he ciety.co.uk and from our secretary,
covered have included ‘Living as a from Penarth, Dinas Powys, Barry, Cardiff, MB describes as ‘a layman’s appreciation Barrie Howell on [phone].
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‘Don’t buy high-powered cars for young Loved ones were
men, and fit dash cams, says police officer
remembered on
Two men jailed for causing
Christmas Eve
the death of young mother
RIGHT:
Barry Mayor Nic
Two racing when her path crossed irresponsible driver.
Hodges.
motorists were with these two ‘boy “Road traffic injuries
jailed on Friday, racers’ whose selfish, are the leading cause of CHRISTMASEve
December 22, for immature and arrogant death among people aged was a very busy
behaviour in deciding to between 15 and 29 years
causing the death of race their cars on a public and I’d appeal to parents time at Merthyr
a young mother. road resulted in such of young drivers to share Dyfan Cemetery
Jamie Oaten, 23, devastation. the responsibility of the with many people
pleaded guilty to causing “Fettah even tried to emergency services and
the death of Jenna Miller argue that he was not road safety charities in remembering loved
after his Audi A5 involved in the incident better educating our ones buried there.
ploughed into her car as but we are pleased that a young road users. The candle lighting
she left a petrol station on jury found him just as Jamie Oaten. Joseph Fettah. “I’d urge parents to event at Merthyr Dyfan
Cardiff Road, Barry, on guilty as Oaten for ask themselves whether
September 27, 2016. causing Jenna’s death by would have been proud “Joseph Fettah buying a powerful car for Chapel is now in its 11th
Joseph Fettah, 20, who dangerous driving. of. protested his innocence an inexperienced young year.
was engaged in a high- “We wish to express “Finally, we hope that throughout the court driver is really a sensible Mayor of Barry, Cllr
speed “impromptu race” our gratitude to all the lengthy prison terms proceedings, maintaining option. The staggering Nic Hodges, who
with Oaten at the time of persons who tried in vain handed down to Oaten that he couldn’t have power of the two vehicles organises and runs the
the collision, denied the to help Jenna on the night and Fettah give them the been responsible for Mrs involved in this case was event with his wife
same charge, but was as well as the many opportunity to reflect on Miller’s death as his car a significant factor
found guilty following a witnesses who the heartache and wasn’t involved at the allowing them to reach Shirley, was very
trial last month. subsequently attended devastation they have point of impact. motorway speeds in pleased to extend a
At Cardiff Crown the court trial to give caused.” “However the seconds. warm welcome to
Court, Oaten, from evidence in difficult Senior Investigating evidence clearly showed “Ask yourself how everyone who lit a
Barry, was sentenced to circumstances. Officer, Sergeant Chris that his actions in the often your loved ones are candle in memory of a
three years and nine “We also wish to thank Grey, from South Wales moments before the changing their brake
months’ imprisonment, the South Wales and Police, said: “This is a collision were pads and tyres, and loved one. Club looks for
and Fettah, from Rhoose, Gwent police forces and tragic case which has had instrumental in encourage them to He said: “Christmas
was sentenced to five the Crown Prosecution a huge impact on so contributing to the inspect their cars can be a very difficult
years. Service for their detailed many lives, particularly tragedy. Any driver who regularly for damage. time, we all really miss new treasurer
Both were also handed investigation which has those of Jenna Miller’s gets behind the wheel of “I’d also encourage the people we love who
seven-and-a-half-year resulted in a successful young sons, who will a vehicle and drives in parents to consider won't be there to share BARRY Beavers Disabled Swimming club
driFvionlglo bwainnsg. sentencing, end“ Itto’s p rocheeeadrintbgrse.aking nwoitwh ouhta tvhee irt om ogtrhoewr. up tdhied misa, nwneitrh hoeu ta nqdu eOstaiotenn, obplatciokn sb osxuecsh aans d fidttainsgh Christmas Day. is looking for a new volunteer treasurer.
Mrs Miller’s family said: that two young boys, “Jamie Oaten and putting their own life and cams which – as well as “Thank you for the This important committee role involves:
“We are still devastated through no fault of their Joseph Fettah will now the lives of other road lowering insurance kind donations of £380 producing financial reports for committee meetings;
at the sudden and tragic own, now have to grow spend a considerable users in grave danger. premiums and providing which will be split producing end of year statements; paying in
manner in which we lost up without the mum they time in prison, where I “I hope this case sends peace of mind for parents between my chosen invoices, occasionally banking money and the
our“ Sbheaeu twifausl Jaenn nean.tirely icdoomlimseidt.t edW et oa reb ritnogtailnlgy sthinec teirmeley toh orepfel ectht eoyn uthsee am osttaorrki smts eswsahgoe tfoa iol thteor –dr iwveilrls teon cboeu mraogree aywouarneg, charities, Ty Hafan and maHnaoguerms eanret offle axnib alne nbuuatl buusdugalelty o af m£1o8u,n0t0 0to. about
innocent victim and the boys up so that they devastation their selfish recognise how lethal a more cautious and more The British Heart one hour per week.
clearly in the wrong develop into decent and reckless actions have vehicle can be when in respectful of the road and Foundation.” Interested? Contact club secretary Patricia Finch
place at the wrong time young men who Jenna caused. the control of an other road users.” AS on 07517 121729 or email [email protected].
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It’s the New Year: be inspired GETTING RATTY
to create a new workspace
IN COSMESTON!
Inspired people co-working in new,
innovative flexible workspaces.
THE Vale Council’s team’s research into exploring renovation of rural buildings for
Creative Rural opportunities for bringing rural enterprise provides
Communities team is redundant and underused opportunities to expand the
inviting readers to an binutiol duisneg sf oirn bthuesi nruersasl pVuarlpeo bsaecs,k as wo“rTkshpea ecve eonftf eprreodv.ides an ideal
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Centre. landowners in the rural Vale who The event will be a networking Volunteer Group The Vale of Glamorgan talk, and new members are always
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Christmas. wide organisation – lives –especially the In support of DIAG hope, especially for perspectives and computer science, as visits from prospective pupils all year
Enjoying my new both are leading the lives of children and and all those who join those in need in our well as a vast array of extra-curricular round. For more information, visit:
role in the Assembly way in tackling young people. The ‘End me in opposing the communities. learning opportunities and one-to-one www.kingsmonkton.org.uk or call
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10 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 4th, 2018
‘Major Trauma CHALLENGE WALES
THANKS VOLUNTEERS
Network’ consultation
will be ending soon
PEOPLE are being reminded that the available for the public to review at a series of local
deadline to have their say on the public meetings across the region. The times and
venues for these events are being publicised locally
proposals to develop a major trauma through the region’s health board websites.
network for south Wales, which includes As part of the consultation period, members of
south and west Wales and south Powys, the public in the region are invited to submit their
comments and opinions on the proposals.
approaches.
The detailed proposals are contained in the public
The consultation period, which will run for 12 consultation document ‘A Major Trauma Network
weeks, will close at 9am on February 5. During the for south and west Wales and south Powys’ which
consultation period, the proposals are being made will be widely available across the region and
available to anyone who requests a copy.
More information and the proposals for
developing a major trauma network for the region
can be downloaded from
www.publichealthwales.org/majortraumaconsultati
on, where there is also the opportunity to respond on
the proposals. Some of the Challenge Wales volunteers LOCAL charity Wales but knowing that
Wills, Lasting Powers of reqPuaepsetr copies of the full document are availabfrleo mon: celebrating a successful 2017. Cthhaanlkleendg e Walietss tchreew ebdo bayt yowuansg pbeeoipnlge
Attorney, Probate and Estate [email protected]. Could you volunteers for their who had faced
GEM readers are invited to send their bereavement, personal
Disputes & Administration thoughts on these proposals to the newspaper. continued support setbacks, life-threatening
Please include full contact details and send to love a pair at a festive illness and other
WE ARE A LOCAL, WELL [email protected]. volunteers’ evening disadvantages made the
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