Bridgend & Porthcawl GEM - January 23, 2014

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SANDVILLE VOLUNTEERS HOLD SPECIAL LUNCH!
Sister Gwyneth Poacher and her team
posing with all the Sandville volunteers
present for a special lunch.
(SEE MORE PICTURES AND
AREPORT ON PAGE 4).
Call for NHS inquiry
Two brothers are
sentenced
after a patient dies
over drug sales
in Bridgend A&E
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STORY ON PAGE 10)
THEPrincess of ment at 11am, and two
Wales Hospital in hours later became sud-
Comparing Bridgend has said denly very unwell.
Despite efforts by staff to
us could that staff are resuscitate him, he later
“deeply saddened” died.
save you afterthe death of a “Prior to being admit-
man whose admit- ted to the department, the
money! tance to the A&E patient was in an ambu-
department was lance, attended by para-
medics, for over four
delayed by four hours.
We specialise in: hours, writes “The Princess of
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last Thursday, January nately, there were delays
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Pencoed WI’s MP SIGNS
varied year HOLOCAUST
LOOKING back We also have a book MEMORIAL
over2013, I was club and a walking club.
amazed at all our Our summer outing was
Pencoed WI had a great success. VOLUME
We had members tak-
done – the varied
ing part in whist, scrab-
speakers covered ble and a quiz, all TO mark
everyone’s taste. organised by Glamorgan Holocaust
Through them, we Federation, who also Memorial
visited snowy mountains held a number of other
and beautiful scenery, events which our mem- Day,
had lots of laughs with bers enjoyed. Bridgend MP
the brighter side of These included a Harmony Madeleine
dancing and learned council meeting where Moon signed
about a Victorian Wynne Evans (Mr Go the Holocaust
Christmas, Blood Compare) was the guest Harmony choir looks Educational
Banidk elsif, eD irn WMiallliaaymsi aP.rice speaker and a carol con- Trust’s Book
We celebrated our cert at St David’s Hall of
which featured a WI
10th birthday with a choir and Only Men back (and forward) Commitment
party – birthday cake in the House of Commons.
aemcnnraedjTfoa tlhgy sceae la mduln ubsedn os pc.amrhmoe cjo eglnucrgtbes a twthee AaVPbaaloolFt uuoootdnnr .P 0m0e11on66rc5e5o6 6ei8n8d6f6 oW21r12mI8,8 a19rt,i;i n ooognrr to yet more success! HHyooouTMlloonhrccgesaa puubMessoottoo pasokulsn e rr w ev(amaiebvbloeolo umrvatsse b w w)eh rhsohsaano itto d hwtu:oh ro“seirHenyk g wo e tlntihohrdoeceula edreuesixsesdttld r.yM a d otueormdr eiinondgraui rcatyhaltee
made bracelets, neck- come to a meeting as a Day, January 27, marks the anniversary of the liber-
laces, an autumn flower guest. We mee on the WHATa busy year choir, Bois Afan male Central Church invit- to have her. ation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-
arrangement and a pret- second Tuesday of the 2013 was for voice choir, at two pres- ed us to sing at their St Christmas was a very Birkenau – and is an important opportunity to
tfmyil alberozdix pw awinthh si cwohue rwe toesw. thnen mWoelnftahr ea PtH APaTelln.PcoHeIdLLIPS Hpearrfmoromneyd! Wseev ehraavle tofiongrei oc ruhasai srciitnoygn) c.o evrtesr (£th7e0 0last Dwthaheviirci dhfu’ wsn Ddasraa tyihs ecin ofgnir cesetv reot,nfts. bwNueos vywe etmirmeb eeirn ,f oaBrnl daHn aicnrom’so niny; rHeom“loIe mceanbucesortu . trhaeg ev iacltli mcosn asntidtu seunrtvsi vtoo rms aorfk t hthee day and
Help us keep concerts forcare We were asked to Harmony has helped December, we sang to join in the fight against prejudice and intoler-
homes in Kenfig sing in the Marriott many smaller charities outside Asda. Thank ance.”
Hill, Porthcawl, Hotel in Cardiff at a throughout the year to you to everyone who Karen Pollock MBE, chief executive of the
Poppy and Bridgend, Maesteg, charity ball to help raise raise money for differ- supported our money Holocaust Educational Trust, said: “We are proud
funds for the Macmillan ent causes. that Madeleine Moon is supporting Holocaust
Brynmennyn and Trust, where a consider- We accompanied the buckets; it’s very much Memorial Day. It is vitally important that we both
Clyde together Port Talbot. able amount was raised, Gleemen at last year’s appreciated. continue to remember and learn from the appalling
We have also staged and we took part in a hospital fete for the sec- Also in December, events of the Holocaust – as well as ensuring that
many charity concerts concert for The ond year running, along we sang in Trinity we continue to challenge anti-semitism and all
The GEM is in partnership with the aWnedn adcyc oMmuprpanhiye’ds other Graaisrendw aebno Turtu £s8t,0 w0.h ich witThh Ce ocrh Marietiyb icoonn.c erts CMhauersctheg, Psotargthec saqwula,re in forms of bigotry.”
Dog’s Trust to find caring homes for that Harmony attended the market; in the The success of
animals in their charge at Bridgend ‘ISLAND OF helped to raise thou- evening we sang with
rehoming centre sands of pounds Bois Afan in Cwmavon;
(Telephone:[phone]) LIGHTNING’ throughout the year. then Abergarw Care the Sandville
This year, we will be Home and Maesteg
THIS helping the Mayor’s Masonic for Central
WEEK, we TWO LAUNCHED Appeal in Bridgend at Women’s Society. MYNYDD CYNFFIG WI NEWS
are making OLD theH Haermroonnsyto sna.ng at sev- HaDrmecoenmy’bse Cr h1r8i swtmasas ON Tuesday, to the centre it is now.
a special PALS AT PAVILION eral weddings in 2013 charity concert with January 14, we had and a trip for members
appeal for WHO and now already have proceeds going to The saw ourfirst meet- to visit the Sandville
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“Poppy and Porthcawl, at 8pm, on Forward Prize for ‘best Mary’. Wendy Murphy, book us for any event We had a good pleased to accept on
Clyde are an Wednesday, February individual poem’. our MD and accompa- that you are planning or turnout of members, and behalf of the Sandville.
older pair, who 12. Music on the night nist, works hard select- would like to join, con- the meeting was chaired Tea and biscuits fol-
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ellers, and will make lovely companions for some- magic realism and wan- Midwives Annual Awards. ices are held, memory boxes and more. AM M PM M
one.” derlust”. The winners were due to be Tanneke said: “ABMU is the only 23 Thur 10.27 8.6 22.53 8.4
If you are able to offer Poppy and Clyde a Robert said: “Island of announced at a ceremony in London health board in south Wales to employ 24 Fri 11.15 8.2 23.47 8.1
home, please call 01656 725219, or pop into Dogs Lightning is set both yesterday (January 22). dedicated bereavement midwives. We 25 Sat 12.17 8.0
T4NruGst., CIto ius rot pCeonl m12apnm, P-4epnm-y, -eFvaeir,y B draidy geexncde,p CtF31 hom“Ae lason di ta cbornocaedr.n s my speTcainalniestk eb, eSrueasavne manedn tE mnfiydsw, AivBesM, Uar’es aprreo vpidaes siaonnda tee xtarbeomuet lyt hep rosuerdv iocfe owuer 26 Sun 00.53 7.9 13.38 7.8
Monday. past, when I was an shortlisted for the NMSF award for achievements to date.” 27 Mon 02.26 7.9 14.54 8.1
The spokeswoman added: “We are also appeal- enthusiastic trespasser in bereavement care. The ABMU head of midwifery, 28 Tues 03.36 8.5 16.07 8.7
ing for donations of towels and blankets, our stock Cwrt Colman. They visit families at home and in Cathy Dowling, said: “This is again an 29 Wed 04.39 9.2 17.06 9.4
has run very low in the wet and cold weather. ” “The collection con- hospital, providing support and coun- excellent achievement in being recog- 30 Thur 05.39 9.9 18.07 10.0
• Email your letters to The Editor at: cimluadgeisn awriyt hf uat usrtoe rsye to fin an stheelliirn ggr iteof p.arents to help them through nicies eodu nr amtioidnwalilvye sfo pr rtohvei dcea rteo amndo tsheerrvs-, While The GEM makes every effort to check the
[email protected] Pink Bay, when Wales is This has helped them form relation- babies and their families. To have one accuracy of tide tables, we recommend that anyone
including your FULLNAME, beset by alarming new ships with the parents to identify areas entry shortlisted would be a great putting out to sea, or walking in an area where they
ADDRESS,AND PHONE NUMBER. wpreiaatteh ecro. nHsiigdherlyin agp rpercoe-nt tphoartt cino ufludt ubree ipmrepgronvaendc ie–s s, uacsh t haiss siusp a- aincdheieevde tmo ethnet bmuitd wtoi fhearvye s ttawffo. ”is credit icco utol dt hbeei rc ulot coaftfi,o snh.ould check with a tide table specif-
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Police thank
It’s regeneration
community
recrimination time
after Maesteg
as two AMs take on BCBC!
man sentenced
THEdecision of Morrisons by PHILIPIRWIN sion of a suitable leisure facility, but the AT Cardiff Crown is committed to meet-
sPeuxopcrhetrhamcnagawerskl ,e tl agsrlteo duw p eteokt op ublle tsowhuaet reopnf bthuids,g eIt tfhoirn k2 0i1t 4i-s1 5c.l e aNr otwha tt htahte w ree gkinoonwal rwreeogguieonldne arbal teAi oMvni.sa balree aesnsouumgihn gto t haact hthieisv ea lofunlel CWouerdt nesdaoyn, icnogm“ Tmthhuiesn intiieneesvd.ess tiogfa toiounr
Bridgend County Borough AMs have assumed rather a lot.” “If it was, the council would have been January 15, Ryan is an example of dedi-
Council (BCBC) and two region- TouSriusmzy MDianviisetes,r , wsahiod itsh aSt hsahdeo ww aWs seulsrhe ivniudne dsautcehd fbayc ilditeivees lyoepaerrss awgios.h ing to pro- MHeargmuoirne , Roaodf, cwaotrekdi ngp oolnic ea coofmficpelerxs
al Conservative AMs. that BCBC must, by now, regret the con- “And a landowner’s agreement is nec- Maesteg, pleaded investigation which
waWs hdeenja t hveu dualslt soevtetlre da,g iat ilno,o kase dc aosu nifc iitl flaidnedn itniatel raegsrtes eimnveonltv reedg ianr dtihneg s tchhee mvaer.i ous etasksaersy plraecgea,r dbleecsas usoef twheh act oudnevciell ospimmpelnyt guilty to offences rpelesua ltoefd Riyna nt hMe agguuiilrtye
chiefs insisted that Morrisons had pulled She also had grave doubts that a “bog- does not own all of the land required.” relating to attempt- to the charges against
out for the same reason as Tesco had pre- standard” supermarket would provide the Byron Davies wanted to know if ed theft and him at Cardiff Crown
viously – a board level decision to cut necessary draw to boost Porthcawl’s BCBC had approached Sainsbury’s about attempting to per- Court.
back on investment in new stores. tourism trade. taking Morrisons’place, and the two AMs vert the course of “I would like to
uctqaDrwoannualrdfoeITevoens ,ihaAlr t eeidterasoMuse ds,snna eAnsewlaidi endMtth esey t arsh ,“sted !ah,i–T” ttecc o tBwla thavsolyaeioti mrs assonilbeuenon’i dp tsl otie eqhttDn ryhuemet aa iw ttvoLaes oiMfrua e k ldpisetoksye htroer erawu Bmi ntsnhasradodacsar n cshtkbs. Ske ee Tnmulhtii nezahkeilgdyeesl, sBPiwltousorhcpeir“““aidletcTWTlfhgr h hhmcpea weaeenswarw oitdretiopk hnll oau’ile gssernltt d sotdolch miu ottwdihtrsuaarlieh eailstprndi mw crp niSha o mecli aaisanhpnlenor taet bd vs nouiy iiLcnptss lee tleeai oedt .ikoo swuoencrupsf n aral ensirbnc. pe u agfprutatoer nicvtenwa isigltmdheio tiitn bincheitihngess- hrtsmlheeeasqaocvHOstuone teneent hhsy d patset - uhna paotici slf dstaofkh i:ecuin aprne“nt oed gIcadoi ni b fwhltf bFia,ehid yvrsraCde e eteaedSo rivdi uas tboob inyhnimoe d asncSMi bpa naoupgugogfreos re ynergo sIi iodhns nthoi awfgnoaedn.gau r sssm t.tu” hthoaamoi st rit ilohottoonyeft j1Mld–eiux 3crtpaeu sHhngitgmireiscu ec t eosirw er enau.eanftf no shftti rescisinl kse ac niiNe nnt oap egdvnl rpomseecoermveasi dis tobnot oueeotnnorrst. Bt“abmeTsercuRsrihitndsYsii otigsAteo neyidfNnnA a vd tBnMbhe tdOsyeepAt awiVulgGmtoebEhac U,tlea:a ii rcIol eR mnsc v pEaoweerimm.rdaoys--:- totttttwmhhhhaifei enaeaetMsm htinc,r o etkabhf t ewfelhesiortac hethcsceen e oeagronadm ls fs f csomtwcoichrrsomoiheettimamt- momspin mt beucaeusnieebursnn tsralni eiivtootscidyeef--f,
asked to pay too much to fund the associ- tious scheme is inexcusable. What we say: “It’s particularly surprising to hear 2015. grateful to them for is a deterrent to anyone
ated works that will accompany the need now from the council is some imag- Byron Davies announce that the council is Detective sergeant theirsupport. who takes part in ille-
scheme. ination and vision about how to take not going to go to the next highest bidder. Michael Maund, of the “South Wales Police gal activities.”
BCBC Deputy Leader David Sage Porthcawl forward into the 21st century.” “He may assume this, but the fact of
said: “It is only now, a full month later, Coun Sage responded: “Our entire the matter is that a final decision has yet Police appeal after
that we have received a letter explaining approach to the Porthcawl Regeneration to be made, and the council is considering
what happened. has been realistic and pragmatic. all options for how we can deliver this dog food is stolen
“The reason why the investment board “While a foodstore has never been the part of the Porthcawl regeneration.”
of Morrisons decided to pull their plan ultimate aim of the scheme, it has an The AMs have also formally asked
was not due to some perceived flaw in the important role to play in delivering fur- BCBC about progress on the re-negotia- POLICE in Centre between to contact us.
process, but because the company made a ther benefits for the town. tion of the owners’agreement.with the Bridgend are 5.30pm on Tuesday, “Have you been
decision to reduce its national capital “The plans already include the provi- Evans families appealing for infor- January 14 and offered the chance to buy
NANTYMOEL PUPILS ARE NOW mation, following a 9.30am the follow- any bags of dog food or
burglary at a pet ing morning. a pond pump?
store in Pyle Garden Access was gained “Did you see anything
THE KINGS OF THEIR CASTLE! into the site of Zoar’s suspicious in the area of
Care home Ark Pet Store by cutting Pyle Garden Centre on
through perimeter fenc- the night in question?
WITH its far- manager ing and removing about “If so, or if you have
reaching views 10 pond pumps and know anything about the
across the Ogmore nominated around 20 large bags of theft which may be of
Valley countryside, for award dcaosgh f owoads. alAsoq tuaaknetnity of acossnitsatcatn tchee t op oulsic, ep.l”ease
Nhaavnet ymmaodeel a wproiumlde ABRIDGEND care froDme ttheec ttiivlel. Sergeant Anyone with any
spot for a castle in home managerhas Chris Warner from itnelfeoprhmoanteio nB irsi dagseknedd CtoID
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school are finding Diana Purnell, of the may have any informa- 555111 quoting reference
out, thanks to a Foxtroy House residen- tion concerning this theft number 62140013913.
tial home in Tondu, is up
new addition to for the ‘My Home Life ‘Put walk and
theirplayground. Cymru’award in this
Alarge wooden play year’s Age Cymru cycle routes on
area in the shape of a Awards.
castle, complete with Age Cymru presents
13-foot high turrets, has its awards each year to the right track’
been created at the groups or people who
school thanks to have a made an out- LOCAL residents 9am–2pm on Saturday,
Bridgend County standing contribution to are being invited to January 25; Pencoed
Borough Council’s older people’s lives. give their views on Centre (opposite the war
youth offending team. Age Cymru’s chief memorial), 3pm–5pm on
how walking and
Also featuring a executive, Ian Thoma, Saturday, January 25.
wooden train that chil- Pupils from Nantymoel Primary said: cycling routes Coun Phil White, cab-
dren can climb around School’s eco committee climb on “The purpose of the should be developed inet member for commu-
board the wooden train which has
and play inside, the new Age Cymru Awards is to in Bridgend and nities, said: “This is a
been built in their playground.
play area was built by celebrate and recognise Pencoed. great opportunity for
young offenders as part the outstanding contribu- Bridgend County cyclists and walkers of
of their voluntary work. while the train is a nod probably the only way service is unique in self-esteem and confi- tions that groups and Borough Council all abilities to have their
Youth offending to the local area’s indus- that a school such as South Wales in being dence by seeing that individuals make (BCBC) is preparing to say on which facilities
workers taught 12 young trial heritage. ours could afford to have able to offer young they can achieve some- towards improving the upgrade the town’s facil- and routes should be
people aged between 15 “Before embarking equipment like this built offenders the chance to thing really worthwhile lives of older people ities, and residents can available in Bridgend
and 18 the building on this project, I spoke in our playground and I take part in skilled proj- after putting in the nec- across Wales. have their say on the and Pencoed.
skills and techniques to the headteacher at am already talking to the ects such as this thanks essary graft.” “I’d like to congratu- developments, whether “The recent success of
required to carry out the Brynmenyn Primary youth offending team to the building experi- Young offenders will late Diana Purnell on they are keen cyclists, Britain’s cyclists in the
building work and then School about a similar about some other possi- ence that the team has. soon begin work on a this nomination and wish enjoy a leisurely week- Tour de France and at last
supervised the project as wooden play area that ble future projects that “The work that has new a music studio at her the best of luck in end stroll, or want to start year’s Olympics has real-
it took shape over three had been completed could be carried out at been carried out at the court house in her category.” cycling or walking to ly inspired people to take
months. there by the team, and the school.” Nantymoel Primary Maesteg, and BCBC’s Age Cymru will be work or school. up cycling, so it’s impor-
Headteacher Alyson they were full of praise. Coun Huw David, School is of a profes- youth offending team is announcing the winner Cardiff-based social tant that we get our
Jones was delighted “Our new play area is BCBC’s cabinet mem- sional standard and, in also keen to hear from of the Age Cymru design company, ARK routes into gear by mak-
with the result, saying: a huge asset for the chil- ber for children and addition to benefiting any other community Awards at its gala dinner LAB, which is helping ing sure they are safe and
“The new play area is dren as it can be used at young people said: the school, has taught groups or schools who and awards ceremony at the council to implement accessible.”
really popular with our playtimes and as a stage “This project is an the young people who are interested in finding the Cardiff Hilton on the consultation, will be To find out more about
pupils, and they were for performances, while example of the excellent created it some invalu- out more about how February 28. hosting a series of on- the project, or to have
involved in the process in the summer we hope work being carried out able skills such as being young offenders could For tickets to this street consultation events your say on the develop-
from the start too, hav- to bring classes out for by our youth offending disciplined, how to take support their projects. event, which will be in Bridgend and Pencoed ments, visit the consulta-
ing a say on what they story times and use it as team to engage young pride in their work, and Contact Tyrone hosted by Arfon Haines to help people contribute tion pages at www.brid-
would like to see built. an outdoor classroom as people in something work as part of a team. Hughes or Kevin Reeves Davies, contact the Age their opinions to the proj- gend.gov.uk or visit one
“They voted for a cas- well.” positive. “Additionally, it has on 01656 815655 for Cymru fundraising team ect at Bridgend Shopping of the on-street consulta-
tle as the main design, She added: “This was “Our youth offending also helped with their further details. on 029 2043 1555. Centre, Brackla Street, tion events.
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Special lunch for Sandville volunteers
Adelighted Sister Gwyneth Poacher after
winning first prize of the raffle.
ABOVE: Jacqui Adams, entertainment organiser, with
the finalists of the quoits competition.
IThas become a Report and images lowed by a raffle, the
tradition that every by KEITH first prize of which was
year, Sister E MORGAN wSiosnte rb yG, wguyensest hw ahnod, it
Gwyneth Poacher wasn’t a fix! Sister Gwyneth Poacher on the left with her team, Irene Keene, a trustee,
and herstaff at the trustee, and Peggy Jacqui finished off the Gary Banks, the house manager, and Peggy Parish, the secretary.
Sandville Self Help Parish, the secretary. entertainment with a
Centre, Tôn Kenfig, They did all the serv- knock-out game of Pencoed pupils’ Jacqui Adams presenting the quoits
eonf tveorltuaninte tehres awrhmoy iwTnhages oh cfian ttghe erui nplug an wfcthea rsaw npadrro dtvhsi.ed- Q91u-oyietas rw-oiltdh Mthers w Riintnaer Rictao mPpipeetirt,i ownit hw ihnenre cr,e r9t1if-iyceaatre- oalndd M prrisz e.
support the founda- ed by the Prince of Piper walking away with fundraising Who wants to
tion, to a lunch at WKeanlefisg P.ublic House at tthifeic Cathea amnpdi opnriszhei pa fcteerr-
theF ocre tnhitsr sep. ecial lunch, teeTrsh oerne tahree b8o9o kvso lautn- sficnoarli nrogu 9n0d .p Aoinmtsa rivne tlh-e helps support build what
the volunteers were Sandville and 60 turned lous achievement con- and where?
treated like royalty. On up for the lunch. After sidering that Rita is very,
arrival, they were wel- enjoying a hearty meal, very short sighted. local family
comed with a glass of the volunteers were As with all the volun- Mrs TEvans – 5 Caerau replacement 17.5m mast
wine by Gary Banks, the entertained by fellow teers’lunches, the after- Road, Maesteg – with 4 x antenna and
house manager, and volunteer Jacqui Adams noon was finished off Change of use of ground RRUs and relocate two
were waited on by who ran a number of with the obligatory floor front room from dish antenna and feeder
Gwyneth, Irene Keene, houses of Bingo, fol- group photograph. hairdressing. cabling to cabinets.
BOOST YOUR CV WITH Mr J Lewis – 4 Ty Bryn Vodafone Ltd –
Gardens, Pencoed – Telecommunication
Kitchen extension. Mast, J Davey
VOLUNTEERING ROLE Trecco Bay Holiday Builders, Hendre Road,
Park – Land rearof 94 Pencoed – Install
IFyou have been unemployed support, befriending, mentoring, sup- Beach Road, Trecco replacement 17.5m mast
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“Through one to one interviews at its chances of getting a job, enable you to ing balcony and internal Salisbury Road,
volunteer centre in Maesteg and in a meet new people and learn new alterations. Maesteg – Single storey
range of outreach premises throughout skills.” Mr AC Lane – 15 De rear extension, loft con-
Bridgend County Borough, your skills For further details, call BAVO, tele- Turberville Close, version including front
and interests can be matched with a phone [phone]; or visit Porthcawl – Single dormers and internal
vacancy that best suits you. www.volunteering-wales.net which storey extension, rear alterations.
“Volunteering placements can range has details of volunteering opportuni- canopy and associated Ashmoore Skatepark Ltd
from working in a charity shop, admin ties in your area. works. – 8FLitchard
BCBC Children
Industrial Estate,
Directorate – Former
Bridgend– Change of
Ogmore Comp (Spout
use of vacant building to
Hill) , Abergarw Road,
Brynmenyn, Bridgend indoor skate park (D2
– Refurbish and minor use class).
Left to right: Ms S Kulpa, alterations including Vodafone Ltd – Rearof
Mr D George, Mrs A internal and external Cornelly Garage, Heol
Griffiths, Saffron Foster, doors and windows, Fach, North Cornelly–
Phoebe Crews-Rees, with reception canopy, 17.5m galvanised steel
Cerys Grifiths (front). remove classrooms and grey pole, 6 antenna and
provide additional park- RRUs and three new
YC£1Eo,m4A2pR0r -ie1nh2 et phnuesiipvrielC sS hacrth iPsotoemln arcaos ieFsdeadir ctthrouensyst’,e vqweu hbeineceth n lha aragbse lbe a etmeon od ueosnnttaa obtefl i tsmoh oetnhdee iyn iMLBnyrgryns. ndGea glTelwo, r1yk3si nAgvtoenn u–e, cMVhaeibsieg iwBnh,e t E Mtosvf.aa renossot e–f,g 5l o–2f tRM caoiilsnle-
last December. order to help Cerys be more independ- Porthcawl– Replace version and dormer
‘teGoCqr uypiTfimrfhpoiimtovshr iestydh,nee taa i f arpuC’nsuned pdcr yiithlnrs oega’sa,t et famCno rtrecr oanuhedtsas tdrft ioyifttur yiP on Cwrndiea masrlsyeatsr yup epwwnuoetpMTr rieikhnl r sev a,tay enhtn rhdeayda d ffnmMduuketnuuriddnscr:r geh Ga“. i”taTrsh piih fen pfamgirnte h kecfsf oi yfarwoot etrruhtdos e.at ”iewlrl thhsoioacrhd swsREIiinqnoiivdtugnheuil rptessos mitisn rdrtegieoeanlar elIter n .Ey–sdt qooRuuursietitvrpybeiu mareilsxleidtndeinteng- eMMDetwxxertteomee rW nnscotssholiiEiaoorsevnnnhya. t as, n eniPsnxd ge–t enrl een2c bs3osiu teoToidnlryd.e– y
School in Pencoed. much for even thinking of Cerys. She Ltd, Trewsfield Estate, Mrs J James – Land
Pupils were delighted to welcome is a very lucky little girl.” Tondu Road, Bridgend rearof 114-118 Cwrt
Cerys, along with her mother and sup- – Proposed office and Coed Park, Maesteg–
port assistant to an assembly for the Did you know workshop. Erection of one two-
cheMqur eD parveisde nGtaetoirogne., headteacher, you can read MHirgsh N Sictroelae tP,rior – 24 swtoitrhe yg abreadgreo.om dwelling
said: “The fair is an annual charity your GEM online? Pontycymmer– First Mr D Williams –Rear
fundraising event organised by pupils floor bedroom extension. of 29-34 Cwrt Pant yr
as part of their Welsh Baccalaureate bridgend- Vodafone Ltd – Awel, Lewistown–
course. Telecommunication Inclusion of land within
“I am very proud of our year-12 today.co.uk Mast, Penylan Farm, curtilage and retain gar-
pupils for all their hard work and the Aberkenfig – Install den structures.
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Gang caught Porthcawl U3A set their
ambitions for year ahead
breaking
WEread that adult ie Russian, German, connecting with the Brigade took place so to join us as our plans
into empty learning budgets Spanish, French and Porthcawl U3Anow many years ago and for the new year show
are “set to be Welsh. you can be sure that which is now a vine- that there is something
slashed by around But also playreading, alternative learning will yard. for everyone in our pro-
computing, book read- continue to be available Anyone wishing to gressive programme of
37.5 percent.” ing, philosophy, as well to you for the foresee- receive more informa- events.
cannabis Whateverthe actu- as a listener’s guide to able future. tion about Porthcawl You can expect an
al figure, it appears music and art history Monthly talks also U3Ashould telephone enjoyable learning
that, sadly, we can and appreciation. help U3Amembers to 01656 783663. experience!
expect a reduction The singalong, arts, develop their knowl- It is an excellent time CLIVE MORT
factory in the present pro- avnedry p paoinptuinlagr garso aurpes t haree eadl gane do n i nthteer emstoinstg u onfusu- ‘THANKS FOR
vision due to the conversations, story- subjects.
(COURT TOLD) financial deficit telling, and writing for This week, one of RESPONSE TO
that has to be pleasure sessions. our convenors,
addressed. Apart from the busy Elizabeth Bower, pro-
AmwitcnoohrtevGoynee nA rain Nh ctaBtGahhdanae rntyr aao y bfa tilbssolh r f fdoootackuhicskere-- oeb4aTanu0fh cdr Wegh B wl Lshaaaeeaedrrenynlmrkat.ygesni n t tfRcwaeoendoras d saa 3 dw jc2L,ahe iorawlBeedre dgwase eriufk rcoosyskr-f., tYcMtuHehasoaaeeenufm rnipcraza o e .bt”hldoiiteecsr lsue.bi ceuSw o rppgYerttrlioaeeenrur tg f atoveo urtah c snaoeer wdudare s natesdoast. gaacllootlneooPYrtwdeoinn ru tahyui tmanoievp.eue eser t dwnlo eo laalowoyronos ki ikstn o ngfaoo tro ctBifhnlroraegiKuf t Rgtarn iirgosnoorhm wuoaipnuanlesngpdd s., t gt,h L h efaeao ti t osgian dars e roaid nun eagdnlhs-ot, vCURthirukdeiEs remcasldoiiie aznuaa.ae n,b d tsaeerinyttthuad t ia whlpteaeaidsdcr te tv ia onialsf knit thdoeedn METNCTOAHL YIHL eaADlthPRdepPrEivaEtiNonA. ’SL’
pdtCalrrkauonegwnt s n a gwhraaoydw, iCnCagbr odeutehirfneft paohnroednduHedr rasee fdodiez f a, t fcuowohn rh cp oaa1r iwwrd8y aaw ssmo o usoratkn iad.1tlh 8sts0oo, WpahnirsodhD gd eacoluauvocnsidtdt i ovw sdeaoy iPrd kfwi a niohmnnue eti lhlldlyhe aupdnlafi dsoftoaer. fUTrouefhnsr Witeirhvndeaet relAre sdtsgih t.iei ane nt smh toahotfe s atthr pee arretps- bolpeuflaeftTera nnrsheioaindsn gq tuo utanraa nuelkdisxef uipsican epalfc tlowtiaerocmadney.s a i lonafr ae weptthhlloaaeesqc hp eutiahsess etnotor.tf erl yificno aitrlelel ur eaesvbstertl aneat tnetso d tohfe Mlodiuokanest atlteotorec sdat hWl paatenoloekyps s lg wee ownauenhlrodd- eBwdre iSndotg tmeotone d go.Wi tf htAoseml rwl eoednrtih’esse a drdo vgAnaiaifndtts--,
heard, writes AJ have previous convic- Adam Sharpe for Porthcawl U3Ain atmosphere at comfort- We were shown pic- gifts to our taged families in the bor-
SlaiAynrInr TeCosohtatLhnee e d Upr no ttNhewliaeAcowr eb . amsywsc eeenrnge ce ahsa riwuddagieinnfhntdg-t. tjdp£aia1aoiynl0TMne 0tshads s. e vff owiofcriret r i1srLmbte8 l u otmsrhoyugrordrledcna-eheNrt hyarde,esr egs.dlfwe ie naontogsf- Lthasoiinafmon ddLddce rewab u necoigcageofskdn’ c.s,d ta thrsaiceenakos ieisudno,en gfdtsfh beecanluhat,cn t is aenH t,a huatbahhssidheees ppettncioduaroe orutstdst v cabi.pciayedruto iebalovarfa nirfosd eaiifeclss dtl oetao hpd owpap nbot o c ywawro t desutihltranlfeyiu-l atuclaoebobsawilnsArneotnn ginlvin u onoePutfgtneoeh lPu rieyysteorh os nrtca uhtoahadre rwc ve oafaaxludaw nacnuUtmltdla. 3tgt iAhtnehaa etot-of teBtCWuhsaoretiWe lnn saYsfsuke etaoclo rlawfhetn va nh ea aCcPris,see h etN S ouaraeecirrtzvitcmecenhaaniesinldlgt ldoie,onepdrtdas ebk lro,yy-f. CAWhBorphhuiMdiprstgeaeiees r a ittnilmFn. H CMaGoos ryo wscueheg ruher cpohduf oT bantolnhaiydec- oeITfoaxuhritgiWe nshhn tei.lds e’ dI can oH fmnuoatartrltenishbl o eu ritn oito hlfi nCak netaPok r sadt hirttfooecf
when spotted by a police said they broke into what Salman, urged the court Whilst also providing tions are ever involved. Franklin Roosevelt and tion locations for gifts to Community Café
ha elfiecnocpete ra cftleimr blionsgi nogv ear wfaacsto ray diins usBeadr ryca nRnoaabdis, ttoo ddiraalw bsaecnkt efrnocme a caunsd- aa cwtiivdieti ersa ningcel uodf isnogc ivails- plaTceh ea tl eaanr ninindgiv tiadkueasl’s Jhoeslpepedh tSot aelnind tWhaotrld be Tlehfits. was the third year Christmas party.
shoe, said prosecutor Barry, but when they got added that reflectively, its to places of special own pace in a relaxed War Two and certainly that Mental Health For further informa-
Tracey Lloyd-Nesling. in, they found there was he was a man of good interest, as well as atmosphere and mem- determined how the Matters Wales have tion on free services pro-
Daniel Whelan (29) of no cannabis. character. arranging social events. bers come and go as spoils were to be organised the Christmas vided by Mental Health
Bryn Gwili, Pencoed, They fled the scene Kevin Seal for Hafiz, The organisation can they please. shared. Toy Appeal, providing Matters Wales, go to
Geraint Lodwick (22), of but the police arrived said he fell into the cate- boast that it is providing We are all sorry to Even more dramatic children and young peo- www.mhmwales.org or
Rhymney, Cardiff, Ian swiftly and carried out gory because of past con- over 35 learning, inter- read that the county perhaps was reference ple under the age of 18
Lang (36) of Rogerston, arrests. victions, where he could est groups that meet adult learning pro- to the Crimean War and years with gifts they telephone [phone].
Newport, and Judge Daniel Williams have received a three- regularly and includes gramme is currently the battlefield where the would not normally ALUN FLETCHER,
Mohammed Hafiz (26) said: “You four formed a year sentence. the study of languages under such threat but by charge of the Light receive, due to financial Mental Health Matters.
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Charity night is a big hit for the Sandville
Photos by KEITH E. MORGAN
ALL proceeds from the Twelfth Night
fancy dress ball go to the Sandville Self
Help Centre at Tôn Kenfig.
As reported in last week’s GEM, Barclays Bank,
Porthcawl, is the main supporter of the event and
matches £750 against the raffle, which this year
realised £850; a total of £1,600!
The fancy dress ball itself was, as usual, a great
success with the order of £2,500 being raised for the
evening.
The raffle draw took place on the following day
with young Cameron Beale drawing out the winning
ticket for the first prize. Believe it or not, despite the
huge odds against an identical draw result two years
on the trot, the television set was won again by Vera
and Caleb of Porthcawl.
Last week’s GEM featured a number of the win-
ners of the fancy dress competition, but there were
many more good entries, as the pictures on this page
show. ABOVE: The fearsome Vikings!
ABOVE: The Great Gatsby
ABOVE:
Cameron Beale draws out the winning ticket for
the first prize – won for the second year running,
by Vera and Caleb of Porthcawl.
ABOVE: Owen Teale, TVand film star, signing
his autograph for young admirer
LEFT: The Spice Girls.
The Sheik of Araby and the Mad Hatter
ABOVE: Sister
Gwyneth Poacher and
Owen Teale with ‘The
Sandville Scrubbers’.
LEFT:
The Yellow Peril!
RIGHT:
Which witch is which?
Sandville’s answer to Hiawatha
BELOW:
The All Blacks!
Sister Gwyneth Poacher with members of her
ABOVE: Back to the 70s and the age of flower power. family who dressed up for the event.
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NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Beatrice Hayball-Jones alongside the
section of river that runs through her
farm at Treoes in the Vale. REVIEW HAS BIG PLANS
FOR BRIDGEND COUNCIL
THEproposal to cut costs in local that Bridgend County Borough Council adopted following its recommendations
government by merging councils, (BCBC) would merge with Neath Port will inevitably have a lasting impact on
released this week by the Williams Talbot. current structures and methods for provid-
Commission, has already started a However, there is another possibility – ing services to local communities.
lively debate, writes PHILIP that of creating a very large local authority “As such, it is essential that considera-
Farmers’ union IRTWheIrNe .has been much comment on plans manadAd Se swupapon ksoeefsa mB.arnid gfoenr dB, CNBeaCt hs aPiodr:t “TBaClbBoCt, ttihoonr oouf gthhe a rnedv iaesw w’si dreec-oramnmgienngd aasti opnoss sbieb laes,
to merge Cardiff and the Vale of welcomes the publication of the Williams and that clarification is provided on a num-
claims victory Grelsaimdeonrtgsa anl r(esaedey peaxgper e1s5si)n wg ifteha rsso mofe b Veianlge Cbeoemn ma isgsrieoant rdeevaiel wo,f eisnpteecreiasltl ya nads tshpeerceu hlaas- btiemre socfa leism apnodr ttarannt siitsiosuneals arrraannggienmg enftrso mto
“swallowed” by the larger population of tion about what the future may hold for cost and implications for services and the
in dispute over CaIrnd iBffr.idgend, the situation is more com- pub“Llico csaelr vaiuctehso irnit iWesa laensd. the Welsh Local wo“rTkfhoer cceo. uncil will now be considering
plicated, because, depending on which Government Association have participated and analysing the recommendations of the
option is put forward, it could be merged fully in the review process, which has had review in closer detail while we await a
fishing rights with one neighbour, or two! a wide-ranging scope and remit. formal response from the Welsh
If the proposals are adopted, it is certain “Any changes or proposals that are Government.”
THE Farmers’ Angling Association to FUW was involved in
Union of Wales registera ‘profit a pren- objecting on behalf of a
(FUW) has claimed dre’,which would have numberof members, in
given them sole and addition to writing
a victory in its fight exclusive fishing rights directly to the Ogmore
on behalf of on the River Ogmore Angling Association
Glamorgan farmers and its tributaries. trustees and the Land
who had notices “More than 140 sep- Registry and believes
served on them by arate notices were our involvement has
the Land Registry. sbeurtv ethde ounn iloann dhoaws nneorws, hteerlpdeode se nnsout rper tohciese md.a”t-
An FUWspokesman learned the Land The FUW county
said:“The notice relat- Registry has cancelled executive officer, Glyn
ed to an attempt by the these applications.” Davies, said: “The pro-
trustees of the Ogmore He continued:“The cessing of these appli-
HHeeaarriinngg cations by the Land
Registry has cost a
great deal of taxpayers’
money and has also
caused a huge amount
of distress and angerto
TTeessttss landowners involved in
this attempt to register
a profit a prendre on
theirland.
“Even more alarm-
ing is the fact that this
is the second attempt
by the trustees of the
SSccootttt WWrrooee HHeeaarriinngg Ogmore Angling
Association to register
CCeennttrree pprroovviiddeess:: these rights, following
the first application in
2008, which was again
• The highest levels of service and cancelled by the Land
aftercare Registry.
“In light of these
• Independent Advice applications, the FUW
• 30 day trials on all hearing aids would welcome a
review by the Welsh
• The World’s finest hearing aids and Westminster
including Widex,Phonak and Oticon Governments of the
profit a prendre sys-
• Repairs and accessories to all makes
tem.”
and models One FUW member
• Home visits available who complained about
receiving a notice,
For more information,or to Beatrice Hayball-
arrange an appointment,please call Jones, said she is
“extremely glad” of the
0022992200 770077776600
support given to herby
the union and is
adamant its involve-
ment played a signifi-
cant role in causing the
failure of the attempt to
register fishing rights
on herland.
In response, the
Ogmore Angling
Association issued the
following statement:
“The association and
its lawyers are currently
considering the issues
surrounding the appli-
cation for registration of
the association's fishing
Or call into: rights.
Scott Wroe “The association is
satisfied that its existing
Hearing Centre rights continue and that
its members remain
entitled to exercise those
1 Station Approach,
rights as they always
Penarth,CF64 3EE have done.
“The association has
www.scottwroe-hearingcentre.co.uk no further comment to
make at this stage.”
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Pyle & Porthcawl photo group
WI MEMBERS
MAKE PLANS
present their annual awards
FOR NEW YEAR
PYLE& Porthcawl THE January meet- bers who sponsored her
Photographic ing of Coychurch grandson, 23-year-old
Society held its WI was held at Matthew, who raised the
annual club compe- lunchtime and pres- magnificent sum of
tition on January ident Sandra £6,000 for Velindre
16 at the Davidson welcomed Hospital by climbing
G l a m o r g a n the members and MSeoputenmt Kbeilri mlasatn yjaeraor .in
Holiday Hotel in wished everyone a The craft taster after-
Porthcawl. very happy and noons have ceased, and
The competition was healthy New Year, Scrabble afternoons will
in two sections: prints including two new now take place every
and digital projected members, June Wednesday from 1.30pm
iemacahg,e as,n wd iethv ear ytr ompehmy bfoerr ‘Blue Tit’by Humphry and iCno tyhceh Purricnhc.e of Wales,
could enter up to two Geoff Baker. Linda Jones. Member Christine
images into both sec- Prior to the business
Jones will represent
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marks, but also provided plied by those present. held in Leeds.
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accepted their loss in Inn B saw off Coychurch (ForQuiz League) Baker with ‘Blue Tit’. Wayne Thomas, taining evening, particu- this being the proceeds and the topic of guest
good spirit and duly con- Wanderers 51-44. Second place was shared ‘Preparation’by Denise larly to Denise Davies, from the ‘Supper speaker Angela Gorman
gratulated Swan. Here are your four .drofrehtuR tsenrE .4 between ‘River Sunset Davies, ‘Wave Jump’by Terry Davies and Wayne Concert’, hosted by the will be on ‘African
Tondu Railway Club specials: .noorT .3 with Reeds’by Richard Terry Davies, ‘Blue Tit Thomas, who are new Coychurch ladies mothers’. Awarm wel-
did well to beat a good 1. Which deadly snake .gnipmalC .2 Craze and ‘Beat the with Berries’by Trevor members of the club. (friends of WI). come is extended to
Mackworth Arms side often found by water .nohtyP .1 Wave’by Will Walker. Owen and ‘Serengeti GE Member Sandra guests and new mem-
46-42 and the other takes its name from that SREWSNA Third place was lunch’ by Wayne Lazarus thanked mem- bers.
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GLAMORGAN IRON HORSE SOCIETY IN
CHARITY RUN FOR AIR AMBULANCE
THE Glamorgan Iron Horse Society held
one of its regularcharity tractorruns on
Sunday, January 19, in aid of Wales Air
Ambulance.
More than 60 tractors – along with owners –
took part. It was an impressive sight as the
convoy left Tondu, crossing Coity Common,
ending up in Aberkenfig.
PHOTOGRAPHS
by GLYN EVANS
OTHER PICTURES ARE
AVAILABLE FROM THIS EVENT.
Pictures can be purchased
by contacting:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Telephone [phone]
www.ffotoimage.co.uk
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Bridgend brothers New bus service will
connect local villages
sentenced over
FOLLOWING Barry will no longer run its route to the Service Gibbonsdown and
‘meow-meow’ sales negotiations and instead Pontypridd 303/304, resulting in the Coldbrook – Service 95
between the Vale Road and Severn Avenue loss of the current will instead run via
Council and New will continue to be Monday to Saturday Wyndham Street, Court
served by service 100. evening services in the Road, Gladstone Road,
TWO brothers have been in Blaengarw and spoke to Gavin Adventure Travel, Service 95 from following areas: Weston Square and
sentenced at Cardiff by AJSICLUNA Jones, who was arrested after a it has been agreed Llantwit Major to (cid:2)Pontypridd Road in Cardiff Road between
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Edward Street, Bridgend, and They made a search and spot- mately £2,200. This will provide a be available on the coun- Schools, where the serv- continue to serve
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hours unpaid work. He was also drugs worth up to £160. He had 70 per cent burns in a fire. He As part of the 303/304 has been will still benefit from a instead return to the
ordered to pay costs of £400 and a £189 in cash. had been taking drugs to get away changes, there will also extended to Cardiff, as regular rail service pro- Merrie Harrier junction
£60 victim surcharge. The police went to an address from his problems, he added. be an earlier journey to this will open up even vision from Barry Island from Llandough
Bridgend to cater for more travel opportunities to Cardiff and Sunday Hospital and run into
BRIDGEND A&E DEATH Bridgend College stu- for passengers. bus Service 96 from Cardiff City Centre via
dents and an improved “It is particularly Barry to Cardiff. Barry Road, Cogan
service for Llandough pleasing that we have (cid:2) Barry between Barry Spur, Cardiff Bay Retail
(CONTINUED “There is a clear prob- Health Board to under- “We expect Local Hospital. been able to work with town centre and Park, Grangetown and
FROM PAGE 1) lem within our health take a full investigation Health Boards to work The Sunday service one of our local opera- Palmerston Road via Cardiff Bay.
The Welsh service and I am to understand the cir- closely with the 303/304 route will run tors to secure an exten-
Conservative Shadow extremely saddened to cumstances that led to Ambulance Trust to on a standard timetable sion to a service at a TENOVUS SAYS
MDairnriesnte Mr illfaorr AMH,e saaltidh:, stheies tlhaete scti rccausme.s”t ances of snaodw otuhtec omsueb.j eAcst tohfi s ias ensure patients are hand- aPnodrt wRiolla ndo Wwe rsut,n C voialcot tsiemrvei cwehs eins hmaordn etyo fcoorme ‘THANK YOU”
“This is the latest in a Byron Davies, the police investigation it ed over from ambulance Road and Jenner Road. by.”
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“Welsh Conservatives another hugely worrying perfect opportunity
have long called for an case within our NHS that LOCAL WOMEN ARE NOMINATED for me to give my the last 70 years, but
one thing that’s
independent Keogh-style provides further proof of thanks to our bril-
remained constant is the
inquiry into standards of the need for an independ- FOR INAUGURAL ST DAVID AWARDS liant local community support for our charity
patient care – a call ent inquiry into standards for the support they shops in the local com-
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which include Rhoose, is a finalist in the brav- received was no easy task, but ceremony at the Royal Welsh Our Sing with Us at Tenovus, a big thank
Waste removal ery category after she instinc- the people who have been cho- College for Music and Drama in choirs now support over you and a very happy
Martin Robson awaits your call! tively went to protect young- sen exemplify the reason I estab- Cardiff on Thursday, March 13. 600 people affected by 2014.
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them and a car that had lost con- “I wanted to be able to recog- with English commentary avail- through song. (Retail Area Manager,
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