Bridgend & Porthcawl GEM - January 10, 2013

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Two sought after
LIFEGUARDS LAUNCH PUBLIC APPEAL...
‘Theft of Quad rescue raid on restaurant
POLICE have
LEFT:
bike could cost lives’ launched an appeal
An e-fit image of
for information,
one of the suspects.
afteran assault and
burglary at The Paul Mason, of Bridgend
Blue Lounge CID, said: “This was a
– Rest Bay Club captain warns S t e a k h o u s e very serious assault,
Restaurant on The which resulted in the vic-
E s p l a n a d e , tim receiving hospital
treatment for her injuries.
Porthcawl, in which
LEFT; Club captain Chris Page on the Quad bike that was later stolen, a woman was of “pTehoeprlee wgearteh ear endu mobuet-r
THE theft of their £8,500 “Without the ability to reach casual- injured. side the neighbouring
emergency Quad bike has ties on the beach, or launch rescue “The incident occurred with medium brown hair, take-away restaurant and
prompted Rest Bay Lifeguard powercraft quickly, I have no doubt at around 3am on New short on the sides and we are appealing for any-
Cafrploupmbea tlth oteo lLraeiufpenlgcauhcae ratdh fesu tonantdeiro asnti.osilneng tfhoar“mt Ilneiv d2e 09s1 3a2 tf, iRlrisfetes gat iuBdasar,yd f swo auitln lRd be 2es t6a B tm ariiyss kspi.en rg- YmwFoehalaillleroe’sw s i nisnDwigdae eyr tet hh ewei dprh iresendtmu isrittbswueersod-. cwfinioragsms ts bktmehindean leosy.av fmHeitre e t a oawnng acetso o lapows.u ertHaherdee- oatthasncosetis seuwt sruh.e”sos pimno naasypi bpblreee htaeobn ldceoi nntog-
A vital part of operations, it was children, rescued six people and assist- bance, one of the burglars chinos and a slim fit T- Anyone with informa-
used as a rapid response vehicle to ed a further 17 from the water. assaulted a 44-year-old shirt which was light tion is asked to contact
reach casualties on the beach quickly, “The quad was used in a large per- woman with a bottle, coloured with a logo on DS Mason at Bridgend
and also to launch a surf rescue power- centage of these incidents. injuring her face,” a the front and a medium CID on 01656 679518, or
craft to assist people in difficulties. “We are very grateful to members of spokesperson said this blue zipped hooded top, free and anonymously via
“The club has around 200 members the community who have already week. which was open. Crimestoppers, on 0800
from seven upwards and the quad bike donated to the appeal, but still need Detectives have issued Detective Sergeant 555111.
was used to support training opera- your support, as we have a substantial descriptions of the two
tions. Without the ability to tow and amount to raise. suspects: One is described TTRRAAVVEELLLLAA
launch the safety boat to cover training “If you’re involved with an organi- as white, around 5ft 6ins
sessions, these sessions could be put in sation or company who may be able to tall, of slight build with
jeopardy,” said club captain Chris help out, please get in touch. short, dark brown hair. He S
Page. was wearing skinny fit
“We have been left devastated by “You can contact us via our face- dark jeans and a dark A
how thieves could steal a rescue vehi- book or twitter pages or by email: coloured T-shirt. He was
celres. wToo umlda kneo mt actotevresr wthoirss ev, eohuirc lien sfuorr- info“@If yreosut bwaiyslhif teog udaorndast.eo rtog .tuhke appeal, aegareldy tiwn ehnitsi elsa.te teens or L
theft. As a result, we now need to raise please visit our online fundraising The second male is
BOUTIQUE a substantial amount of money before page, www.virginmoneygiving.com also white and around 6ft- E
summer 2013 starts. and search for Rest Bay.” 6ft 2ins tall, slim build,
SALE Arson attack on HANDBAG
Maes y Felin flat SNATCHER
NOW ON
POLICE are incident which could STRIKES IN
appealing for wit- have had a tragic out-
nesses, after a “seri- come. Fortunately, the
apartment was unoccu- CORNELLY GREAT
ous” arson attack at
pied at the time and the
NOW a flat on Maes y fire only caused damage
Felin, Wildmill. to the front door. A HANDBAG off along Heol Llan.” REDUCTIONS
It occurred between “We are appealing snatcher is being The spokesman said
10pm on Friday, for any witnesses, or hunted – after a that the stolen handbag
December 28 and 9am anyone who may have womanwas robbed was white leather with UP TO
HALF on Sunday, December information regarding in Cornelly last the Coco Channel
3b0is,h w whaesn pal abcaegd oafg rauibn-st tuhsi.s” incident, to contact week. ecmonbtlaeimne do n tmheo rsei det.h aInt 50%
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PRICE! Rebecca Merchant, of or 101 or Crimestoppers after 1pm on Wednesday, described as about five
Bridgend CID, said: free in confidence on January 2. feet 10 inches tall and of
“This was a serious 0800 555111. Aspokesman said:“A broad build and wearing
30-year-old woman had a dark hooded top and
her handbag snatched as dark jeans.
PORTHCAWL RNLI she was walking at the Police are appealing Clothing, Accessories,
VOLUNTEERS junction of Heol Las and for any witnesses, or for
29 High Street, IN FLOOD RESCUE HCoeronle llLy.l an in North amnaytoionne awbiothu t atnhyis itnhfeofrt-, Gifts &Jewellery
“The victim was
to contact Sergeant
Cowbridge TsaWveOd av woloumntaene rws hfor ohmad Pboeretnh csawwepl t RaNwLayI wanadlk, iansg sahloen ga pHpreooalc hLeads Mathew Lewis at 145 Commercial Street,
01446 772471 by( Sa efea spta-fgleo w6i nfogr r itvheer fiunl lt hsteo Wry eosft Choowu ntthreyy. tLhlea nj, unhcetri ohna nwdibtahg Hweaosl Mona e1s0t1e go rp oalnicoen ymstoautisolny MAESTEG
reached her just in time). snatched by an unknown via Crimestoppers on Tel: [phone]
person who then made 0800 555111.
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Learners’ £3,500 to local Local company is
aiming to get the
mental health charity
best out of its
Left to right: female workforce!
Gayle Ford,
ACT centre
co-ordinator;
Patsy Dierden,
ACT skills
trainer; Karen
Powell, Mental
Health Matters
Wales; Tracey
Watson,
Mental Health
Matters Wales;
Andrew
Cooksley;
managing
director of
ACT Training.
A TEAM of learn- cheque to Bridgend- Health Matters Wales us to take the people lenge and really grate-
ers from ACT based, Mental Health for over two years, who use ourservices on ful that they thought of
Training has donat- Matters, which pro- with learners on the trips and provide us when it came to
ed £3,500 to Welsh vides services forlocal engagement pro- workshops and activi- making the donation.”
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received a cash home. They enable the women’s economic also got to meet lots of viding the training
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Mrs S Thompson – land Coycurch Road with to front and rear, porch, high school. their medication, Chwarae Teg, to boost industries and it was female workforce.”
at Pont Rhyd y Cyff, two car parking spaces conservatory and Students from which helps the air- confidence, unlock great to share ideas on Hayley Dunne, Agile
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yard and shed for stor- Mrs Lewis – 14 Christopher’s Court, Wales Hospital. THE League in Chwarae Teg to help tion directorat have undertaken the
age. Badgers Mead, Coity, Bridgend – The fund supports resumes next week. them ensure more Rockwool, said: Ascent programme,
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construction of new car Porthcawl – single Mr Ben Board – 133 exercise and take med- most Oscar nomina- on a numberof levels, The high tides listed in this week’s GEM are
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Claire, Gary and Diane’s
Headteacher
Martin Griffiths
Family Link with local
presents the shield
to Teyah Jones.
disabled youngsters
THREE local
Family Link carers
have been recog-
nised fortheirdedi-
cation and commit- ABOVE:Mike
ment to disabled Meredith.
children and young
people at the 2012 Primary school
Understanding
Disability Awards.
As shortlisted nomi- names award
nees, Claire and Gary
Lewis of Maesteg, and
Diane Rule of Cefn Glas
in memory of
were invited to attend the
awards ceremony which
celebrates active engage- ABOVE:
mpreonmt oatnindg c opmomsitiitvmee natt ttio- Diane Rule. an ex-governor
tudes towards people abled children can take
with learning disabilities. part in a range of activi-
They were each pre- ties within the communi- AFORMER gover- was presented in his bring things to sell at
sfwaoeninrdt ht ef odthrd eipwsirraio btvhlii enddciv neogrclt vihafei ilnmcduaretmeenns-t tpeydr;o. “sbBoaembtlweyt ehteiannkg et hmfeoamnr ,y g torhafe nustes- nwwoahrso, rMdeimiekdee m lMabstee rryeeeddairt,h, ChooMnwobiukrrei.d lgivee bdu itn was a twdhoiel ls sobc eha gogaooilin nf.ag”i rb , aacnkd t oI
bcheirl droefn /ypolaucnegm peenotps lef oofr caawraerres nceossn tionfu ed itsoa brialiistye recently at Tynyrheol gfoorvemrannoyr oyfe aTrysn –y rhheeol saiMd:r“MTeayrathin J Gonreifsfiths
varying ages and disabil- issues and the Family Primary School in was chairof governors was the first winnerof
ities. Link scheme within the the Garw Valley, when he died – and the Mike Meredith
Claire and Gary have wider community. They ABOVE: Claire and Gary Lewis, with Ruth Wignall (centre). when a new award had been passionate Memorial Shield,
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and young people includ- boys. Gary said: “We Cracker Anghorfa Sheltered school could give an “The assembly was
ipnegn deenncceo ubryag iinngc reiansdineg- pinr ovoiudre stphae rep laticmeme,e natss Show COMMUNITY HPyolues, iwngh oC goemnpelreoxu sinly amnenmuoarl yp.rize in his fmolelnotws eadn bdy a r teofurersohf-
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play and social outings. change it – being Family Hill, was one of the AND PYLE Society write, and so I suggest- MrGriffiths added:
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More faces from Porthcawl’s Christmas
extravaganza as swimmers take a dive!
SOmany people (around 900) took to the
wateron Christmas morning in
Porthcawl that there is little chance of
seeing the same old faces, so we are
delighted to publish some more!
Once again, The GEM is proud to have
published many, many more photographs of
the popularswim than any othernewspaper!
See if you reconise anyone and then turn to
page 28 for even more pictures!
PHOTOGRAPHS
by GLYN EVANS
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NEWS ROUND-UP – IN AND OUT OF CLASS
FROM PENCOED COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Friends of Pencoed cessful fundraising event everheld
Comprehensive in the school.
TO THE RESCUE! Atotal of nearly £2,200 was raised
in aid of ‘Dylan’s Dream’, a charity
STAFFand pupils at Pencoed
set up to help Dylan Morgan, a pupil
Comprehensive are very at Pencoed Primary School to achieve
grateful to the school Friends his very special wishes.
(FoPCS) for their hard work Pupils from 7-1 and 8-1 raised over
in applying forgrant funding £85 for Dylan’s Dreams by organis-
towards the fencing of the ing a coffee morning, raffle and sell-
ing wrist bands.
school playing fields. Pupils in Class LHR raised over
Atotal of £13,000 was awarded – £30 for Dylan’s Dreams by holding a
£12,000 from the reachRural Grant ‘Cake Break’.
Scheme and £1,000 from Pencoed Pupils also raised £740.24, during
Town Council. the space of one lunchtime, towards
In addition to the creation of a Children in Need. Staff, with the aid
healthier and safer environment for of some of our sixth formers, raised
users of the existing pitches, another £193.46 towards Macmillan Cancer
major outcome of the fencing will be Support at its annual coffee morning.
the development next year of an addi- The home-made cakes were particu-
tional pitch for the mini and junior larly appreciated by everyone!
sections of Pencoed Rugby Club and The English department continued
Pencoed Boys and Girls Football with their annual Readathon for year-
Club, as well as by school pupils. 7 pupils. Over the last five years,
FoPCS also recently donated they’ve collected more than £1,500
£2,500 towards the purchase of a new for the Roald Dahl Foundation. Gabrielle David won a Canon Power Shot
mini bus for the school. The sixth form Interact group also camera in a national competition.
Craig Roderick raised over £300 recently for charity.
memorial Pupils’ voice!
PUPILSfrom the school, accompa- THEfollowing pupils were recently
nied by the head and some of the elected by their peers to act as their
staff, recently planted some trees on representatives on the School
the school grounds in memory of Council.
Craig Roderick, a former pupil. It has an important role to play in
Craig, who served with the 1st school life – ranging from involve-
Battalion Welsh Guards, was killed ment in staff interviews to consulta-
while serving in Afghanistan. tion on different aspects of school
The trees were donated by the life. Congratulations to you all!
Martin family, in celebration of Year-13 – Zak Rossaye and Abigail ABOVE:Planting trees in memory of former pupil Craig Roderick.
Craig’s life, as part of the South Richards (head boy and head girl).
Wales Jubilee Woods Appeal. Year-12 – Tom Hiscocks and
‘Sense of Place’ Megan Maunder (pupil governors).
UK competition Year-11 – Jack Kaczanowski and
Rhian Bateman.
ASpart of its summerprogramme
Year-10 – Aaron Leyshon and
of events, Pencoed Comprehensive
Megan Fry.
School ran a geography and art col-
Year-9 – Liam Hiett and Grace
laboration workshop, where year-7
Shaughnessy.
pupils were given the opportunity
Year-8 – Ellis Brown and Jenna
to photograph theirschool environ-
Dyckhoff.
ment – to capture their ‘sense of
Year-7– Josh Midlane and Rosie
place’within school.
Pope.
Nine photographs were chosen to MLD Resource Base – Jessica
enter the Colliers Green competition, Phillips and Matthew Mc Phillips.
which showcases photographs from
Festive concert
many schools around Wales and
England. THANK you very much to Mrs
The competition is tough as the Rhian Jenkins, Mrs Kay Smith and
entries reach a very high standard. all the pupils who took part in the
However, in October, we were Christmas concert held at Salem
notified that three of our pupils were Chapel on December18. The kitchen staff provided a Christmas lunch for local senior citizens.
finalists; Gabrielle David, Josh East The audience enjoyed a variety of Thank you very much to Danielle Winter Sports Day was held on
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Geography teacher Sharon Davies Llanharan OAP Club. The concert ments put on an excellent display in to the joint winners, Gwenllian and
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made even more special as one of the allowing us the use of the chapel for ticularly bad, so everyone was really example, Isabelle Bushrod in year-9, made an OBE for his services to busi-
pupils, Gabrielle David was awarded the concert and the rehearsals. pleased at the high level of atten- was one of the youngest competitors ness and to charities in the Bridgend
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THISyear’s Christmas fair, organ- Club. Three of the pupils, Carrie pupils who give up their time for Mr David George, headteacher, is Colliery in Maesteg, has been the biggest influ-
ised by year-12 pupils as part of Gwyther, Megan Maunder and Tomos practice sessions, as well as the grateful to staff, pupils, and parents ence on his life.
theirWelsh Baccalaureate qualifi- Owen performed well in the competi- matches. for their continued dedication and BRIAN LEE
cation, proved to be the most suc- tion. support.
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Porthcawl RNLI to Jewellery ‘MYSTERY
stolen in
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COMFORTS
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burglary DRIVER CUT
Country flood drama
POLICE are investi- FROM CAR
gating a house bur-
glary at Heol Felin
TWO Porthcawl Cockermouth floods. capable of saving her,
RNLI volunteers When they arrived in due to the specialist Fach, Tondu, REPORTby TIM CHAPMAN
saved a woman’s Barnstable Fire Station flood rescue training between 6pm and
life – after dashing in the early hours of they have received.” 10.45pm on Boxing AMOTORISTwho previous day and don’t
tCwoho uenn ttrthyhe e atroe aW hweealspst Swdmeueapnrnledo aaynyed d mctohoi imrrlnedmip nooegnrd,t siaa t othecfe layyar MtIh heiHs asmveeelonm s etss vmadeiiradf fn:hi c“auTdlh t tirosCe sphwceruairess- Dqwuaaasyn ,s ttwiotylhe enonf. j eaw elallregrey wmcaairds -falsiipurpspewden hodennetd o hiitinss kbtmhnueoos!ut wigo hmnt,u cdhi d a bbouocutc tu crtohmato-t
hit by severe flood- roof, with a woman form. In a swollen, fast- Among the property side in Colcot Road, “The Fire Services
ing. wcaars h–e dw oitfhf thheer ropoofs iotifo na fislo wdiifnfigc urilvt etro i ns tfeleoro da,n idt thaekxeang ownaals sah abpuedrg ujnewdy- Bthaer ry, has th‘aGnokoedd csuuftf emre aonuyt apnadi nI daipdanr’tt
tPwooOrt hnc mDaewemcl ebmerbse r o2fR2 ,N tthLheeI uspnokPknoeorswtmhnca.anw lC arl ERvNaLnsI cyooof nutt rhwoela ntwht,ea tabesor athtw etah npeto sww ateyor epsulalrnereroyl u innbd oaedx s ilbwvyei rth pp aaeitstaelcernhy Staalmkeadr ihtaimn’ throwuhgho fmroyHm lOe gsS.o”PmIeT pArLesDsuAreS Hon
Lifeboat crew, were said:“When they arrived take you straight down- patterned fabric. the agonising Mr Johnson was
mobilised to Barnstable, at the scene, they were stream. The interior of the box moments while he then rushed into the
to assist the Fire Service met with a fast-flowing “I had to control the was covered in bur- waited for the University Hospital of
during major flooding in swollen river which had boat by steering it back- gundy-coloured velvet emergency services Wales for an entirely
tahreeTa D,h, eeyvo nw aenred Cimormnwedail-l bsfitreaolrdktesed na nfldiot osr odaibndagwn akadysj,sa .c a enndt wuthnaetrnidl ssI t erdeeora wcshinde edtw htahey es r liaivndetyro,, wlidiAt.hs wa emll iarsro ar qiunasindteit yt hoef thoim a frrreiev.e and cut dthife“f eIor nweena thn etp ustoert p tohousaetn fkfor rot.hme
ately called on to rescue “The man and child the trees to rescue her. costume jewellery, the The drama unfolded Fire Service and the
a woman who was hang- had been rescued, and “When we pulled her box also contained some on December18, when hospital staff at the
ing on for her life in a the woman’s location into the boat, she was more distinctive items, Mr Michael Johnson Heath – everyone was
swollen river at had been identified by a very cold, and we took including: set off from home in his great.”
Umberleigh near police helicopter. her quickly to the river An inscribed rectangu- Renault Clio for an Meanwhile, an anx-
Barnstable. “As team leader, Paul bank. lar pendent; silver rope appointment at the ious Mrs Johnson was
The men from made the decision to “I believe that if we chain; two Celtic style University Hospital of opening the door to a
Porthcawl were 46-year- launch immediately had not rescued her chains and two plain Wales – and ended with police officer.
old team leader Paul from the roadway, when we did, she would chains, one of which fea- him suspended in mid- “For a moment it
Eastment, and 25-year- through a gate leading to have soon got hypother- tured a love-spoon, a thin airby his seat belt. frightened me to death.
old helmsman Chris the river where the mia and lost her grip on gold chain with a letter Mr Johnson (73) Actually, the policeman
Missen, who were joined woman was hanging on the branch, as she had 'C' on it; a 21st Key pen- said: “I left home at was lovely and said
by Martin Blakerrowe for her life.” been in the river for dent and an 18th Key 9.45am and the inci- Mike had been in an
from Poole. Paul said “It was very around 50 minutes”. pendent.; a Celtic dent must have taken accident but was
Both Paul and Chris dark in the area, with no Mr John Abrahams, Claddagh silver neck- place at about 9.55am alright.
ABOVE: have previous experi- street lights. I could hear the chairman of chain with stone and a as I was going past “I phoned my
Martin Blakerrowe, Paul Eastment and ence in flood rescue, and the lady screaming from Porthcawl RNLI Claddagh heart ring, a Barry College. daughter-in-law Tracey
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NORTH BRIDGEND NEWS FOURlocal singers and roles.
IYENnn vy2is0ra1ow2n,dm trheenetal Group, wAoumlde slsikaeg eto f ohra avell irteeamdse rins cilnu dtheed nino rtthhe o fc oBmrimdguennitdy wnhewos dmaenectienrgs wSiilrl sAoonnd rebwe BeFlloeu r Alotkcianl ssotnu de(n1t6s,) , VeMritayt-t
which has been work- columns of The GEM: Lloyd Webberat a mam- Bartlett (16), Andrew
ing on behalf of the If you wish to submit reports on any social activity in this moth production of one McQueen (18) and Siwan Wyn
citosm simxtuhn siutyc,c ceosmsfuplleted I am very apprroeagcihonab, lpel eaansde wcoilnl teancdt emaev.o ur to include of his best-known shows. Hcoemndpeertsitoionn ( 1to7 )b be ecaat sot fifn tomuagihn
cleaning project. every newsworthy subject. Stagecoach Theatre Arts is roles!.
The projects have Contact details:CLIVE MITCHELL 25 this year, and to celebrate, This means that they will
been undertaken by vol- 1 Tyn-Y-Coed Close, Sarn, Bridgend CF32 9NQ the musical Catswill be staged also meet Andrew Lloyd
unteers including mem- TEL: [phone] at the National Indoor Arena in Webber, who is working close-
bers from Ynysawdre email: [email protected] Birmingham. ly with the production team.
elderly residents’asso- The event will involve AStagecoach spokeswoman
cCioatmiomn,u Ynintyy sCaowudnrceil and 2 It was felt that sec- plus representatives from funds were forthcoming. 4an,0 a0u0d isetnucdee notfs 1p2e,0rf0o0r.m ing to said:“The 25th anniversary
Garw Valley Angling tions of Ynysawdre are Bridgend County Trust concert Stagecoach Bridgend and promises to be a spectacular
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Ynysawdre community, sible in Ynysawdre. Friday, January 18, February 1 at 7pm.
and they took place at 4 Highlight the need sees a coach tour to The renowned
target points across for improved direct pub- Llancaich Fawr Manor, Bridgend Male Choir
Ynysawdre. lic transport services where everyone will be will be performing on
Three new projects which actually goes to greeted by servants, stage, alongside the
are already planned for areas considered essen- share folklore and cus- Vocelle Ladies Choir
2013: the first is path- tial by the residents. toms during the civil and Oldcastle Primary
way No 2 alongside the These include the war. The coach leaves at School Choir.
LTolynndfui rCivriecrk aent dC olupbp;o asnitde Ptarli.ncess of Wales hospi- 9toa mbo forko ma pHlaocpee ac hpalapceel; Mila concert
the clean- up will take 5 The need to identify phone Paula. On Thursday, January
place on Sunday, and reduce problems in Four choirs 17, at 7pm in St Bride’s
J11a02nanumoao ranyn. 1d3 f,i nstiashrtiinngg aatt twchiahel i ccbohem hisam vguieonnuietrry.a, la amnotinsgo- IiPn rWviciAtee SdC petonle ttarhseee fdRo rtioch baerd CLwlhialuln brsceah na,t fffurnadidr,a tihsienrge
The group will meet Carers’ Llangeinor’s seventh concert in aid of a local
near the cricket club and centre annual Christmas cele- charity, Grace’s Gift,
anyone interested in BRIDGENDCarer’s brations. set up to assist families
keeping the environment Centre is based at 87, This is a marvellous who have lost a child,
tidy will be welcome. Park Street, Bridgend, community event and organised by Sammie
All necessary equipment CF31 4AZ (tel 01656 Bill and Jayne Jones, of Lambert-Worgan in
will be provided by 658479). the Calfaria charity, are memory of herchild
Keep Wales Tidy. On January 14, 21 to be congratulated on Mila.
Elderly and 28 there will be the the effort they put into The concert will con-
census book Cwtch between the event. sist of a collection of the
I HAVEbeen provided 1pm and 2pm. The compère for the most talented soloists in
wabcaYsiecgeoinntteeniyhnsdoesu nadap5s w 0 rpcboo odlafyadp rn 1nuteyd0h ,c w 0 oeeco fdhorov m tierefchsgrrhmieoadi mnnhiesian- ssatas- b3echmrhee.3 utalfOwp0lrrtoiipnietnpmmy egJl,nea ,dtt nhha1seu ceo2dsal s.uieRr3ecpry0 aEoap tp1sVfeomif6drseI,t, V c tawwotEneoiddlrl kb-y eBaAethvsvrneseeoAi nnnFswemiitinn,anr onsgge, tncn w wwegMsh u aaotoirsshnfe ewRaidhs gietistsetuhuvh rweec Jostciahteffsmees swe.sas tslcShoiaanevnmTg e aiibdmcrne ekigs aeeoo , twn bosw gtneaalsh rli0.o-en7k e£w8nd50oi lf5walr onnbmd eand
tion Reach. be available to advise Welsh, Carwyn Jones, 262006. Donations of
The action plan high- carers in the community and Janice Gregory AM raffle prizes also wel-
lights the residents’con- café. Four choirs provided comed.
cerns. On January 17 (10am support: the Garw Valley Carol service
laliirsveteA1 ep, d mPrt hoeaoeuorne dppg: lr oeti fhoi nerwi tpthyhre eiiros ear tirtotehiaeesy tgMwtohri eoat1 hueCps pmait te ir)wgze tepiChlnrleies v b’soieeAcu n atdOtrtaveftiaficcviechee sof LCCPrawaidTlmfmihaear esrGi ,yac aC, e Sralôwcenrhb,d MorC aTotaeylin ionCbtnyoihsorro hinsaietrnao.rlt- EaLsetVlrraovEncigcNioee,iut nhhso oewruldeHg ahiunt hni tSet r wtc, aathrsoel
preserve and enhance Bureau to assist carers. ed with everyone singing Tyfodwg’s Church,
that sense of pride. At the centre on ‘Hark the herald angels attracted a congrega-
January 17, the staff, sing’followed by the tion of over70, and
Garw ladies choir with raised £212.80 forthe
COMMUNITY NEWS its wonderful rendition hunt’s chosen charity
of the Bette Midler hit Dylan’s dream appeal.
ST BRIDES MAJOR ‘The Rose’and ‘Thank Food bank
Your local correspondent is youT hfoern tohne smtaugseic c’.ame BETWSFood Bank
Patricia Bevan-Morgan the audience’s favourite, members would like to
[phone] the Tynyrheol Primary thank the public for
School Choir, with ‘It’s the donations of food
GREENLINKS For more details, call a magical time’and ‘I and money, which last
community bus into the library in the love those J.I.N.G.L.E. yearensured receipt of
sreineevrcteuvlruriycdn ei nibgs u rbsMua nnsoneknir ndvhgaioc ylae-, cWophrla euTScdrahecnt ehue sroddhnaama yyla lmtr hkaoeeefr ittnte hisrnenegtrcoa sook.nonednss bimlCnoew awlsTlnmisehng’d eg.eG rbian’ayu,gr dtwC h‘iAeô iwsnrw cti itaeMmhy j eeoii nibfn oiaeold-n 5tiWsnr8ii 9btneh ukeltgi eslaoderhs et roao f. y3 of9oo fofu adm –ni dlgiiess-
iLdlaaynst,w it Majofrrovmia Sfraotmur d1a0ya mo-f1 e2a ncho omn.onth ‘hRoamceh’iea’n, d‘ Bthrein fgo ohti-m the year
St Brides Major OGMORE-BY-SEA stomping ‘When the THEcompetition,
(straight through) Retired Residents saints go marching in’– sponsored by
to Tesco Association will com- followed by Calfaria Dunraven Windows,
mence their new year Singers with ‘Still was will take place in
(Cowbridge Road), session with a bar lunch the night’. Maesteg Town Hall on
Bridgend town cen- at the Watermill, There were also read- Saturday, January 19,
tre, and Princess of Ogmore village, on ings by various members at 7pm.
Wales Hospital. Thursday, January 17. of the audience. Appearing in the cate-
tahveaTri ilmabienlteaf obrilmnes a tthaionen d lofaucrare-l NcNoeEmwWe .meymebaerrs bairret hwdealy- esJoavmmeUnebnisnrf eogB rnrftoouintwneias ntwh edelhdyies, ncotl hnoRe saeevd g1Eo5ler tyroi oG1f8 rci,f owfmitihlpls e,bt iRet ohMrysed agiaganend
post office. greetings to ‘young at that Community First no Jenkins and Rebecca
FOLLOWING numer- heart’members of the longer used the building, May.
ous requests, the St Saturday Tea and Chat and therefore the finance In the category for
Brides produce market Club in the church hall to help keep the centre competitors aged 19 to
will be expanding from – Joan 93, Lilian 90 functional had ceased. 26, there will Joy
February to include a and Joe 88. He expressed his con- Cornock, Charlotte
few tables for bric-a- Congratulations and a cern as a member of the Skidmore, Jessica
brac and home-made happy new year to community, about the Robinson and Trystan
crafts. everyone. future of the centre if no Llyr Griffiths.
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system that helps a serious accident near the Bridgend Deaf Club whether a simple sign in a regional liter- Bridgend in January to
vpautielnntse rtoa cboml e- Kloirdryd ewramsi knnstoecrk. ed inTtoh ae taon dl ehaerlnp osuitg.n” language lnaenrgaubaleg e cpoautiledn gtsiv et hvueil-r ary competition. feunrttsh. er improve her tal-
municate in hospi- wthael lw, ainndds Ic rweeenn t atnhdro wugahs satTishfiysi npgro vewdo tork b, e vaenryd dig“nIitt yh aadn dto r ebsep escimt bpalec k–. moSreh et htarinu m10p0h eudn pouvbe-r BriCdoguennd L Cyno uMntoyrgan,
tal. thrown into a river Derek has stayed work- something that could be lished authors to win Borough Council’s cabi-
Derek Tune believes below.” ing with the deaf com- learnt in an hour or so – first prize at the South net member for wellbe-
it could make a huge The wall broke under munity ever since. He and should concentrate Wales Short Story ing, said:
difference to patients the impact, and some of learned sign language on simple requests, such Competition, sponsored “People might not
who have suffered a stones hit Derek as he well enough to be called as asking for food, say- by Cardiff-based Candy associate the
stroke and cannot speak. lay in the river. in as an official transla- ing that they felt cold or Books, with her entry, Community Learning in
It could also help post- He sustained severe tor when various author- hot, or that they needed a The Countess and the Bridgend partnership
operative patients who injuries to his skull and ities need such services. doctor or nurse.” Mole Man. with the council, but
have similar difficulties. to his ribs, but he was It was in 2007 that Derek said: “To keep Laura currently adult learning is an
wmiefTreo , gJeanntuh rWesree ,l lawnhidteh, a fhhoairss- rboefysf.ic cuOeerdn e(tb hywe talwso oca apl appsooselliirccsee- spoemnJeaednt. h ing elsWe elhlaanpd- itgthl ees ihmsaigpnnldese, dsI,h aodnuedcld itd hbeadet wsthianay-t Jan WellanAdB aOnVd ED:erek Tune. alientta eBrnnrdiindsgg t ewwnordi ctaionnmgd mccorueundriistteyss iwpmeeop hpoelreltp aln itkto es peLrroavuvicrieda etc hasanot
devised a simplified station was nearby) and explained: “My mother they would be especially language. Clearly, when Christopher, who is her tutor, Stephen reach their potential.
sign language, using one the other was a deaf was dying of terminal suitable for stroke a patient suffers, for studying criminology at Jenkins with inspiring “I would like to con-
hand instead of two. man. cancer, and in the later patients.” instance, a stroke, they Bristol University, and and encouraging her to gratulate Laura for her
The ‘singlehanded There is no doubt that stages she was so weak The couple have spent can start learning the Alexandra, who is doing enter the competition. success in the competi-
sign language’is essen- the two rescuers saved that it was very distress- the last few years testing sign language as part of A-Levels at Cowbridge Taking inspiration tion and wish her good
tial for stroke patients, Derek’s life, and he had ing. and refining the idea, their recovery process. Comprehensive. from overheard conver- luck with completing
who often lose the use plenty of time to think “She found it difficult and they feel that their The system is now Jan said: “I still sations, newspaper her novel.”
of one arm (hopefully a about them, as he faced a to talk and, consequent- system, based around 54 ready to be marketed, remember how difficult headlines and friends, The Countess and the
temporary condition). long period in hospital ly, it used to take her so cards, will have a wide and the work has been it was for my mother to families and strangers, Mole Manis being pub-
The simplified sys- after the accident. much time and effort to range of applications in done in their home, get across even the sim- Laura’s story is a “black lished as part of an
which is in Cowbridge. plest messages, and the comedy” intended to de- anthology of the best
tem also has the advan- Although it was possi- make herself understood hospitals and nursing All three of Jan’s point about this sign lan- stigmatise mental health competition entries, in
tage of making it easier ble to get in touch with – even if it was only a homes. daughters went to Ysgol guage is that it is very issues. It is a sequel to a both paperback and
to learn. the police officer to say simple request” In cases when doctors Iolo Morganwg and then simple. previous piece of her eBook formats.
The system is the cul- thanks, he had no way of At around the same know that post-opera- C o w b r i d g e “We feel that now we work. To find out more
mination of a 20-year contacting the deaf man. time, Jan’s 99-year-old tively, the patient will Comprehensive. need to contact the vari- Laura has been writ- about the anthology, or
interest in sign lan- Derek said: “This grandmother was also in find it difficult to talk, Jan’s eldest, Sara, is a ous groups who could ing for her own amuse- for more information
guage, and it dates back preyed on my mind and, hospital and suffered the patient can spend teacher at Pendoylan find this useful.” ment since the age of about the competition,
to a serious road acci- when I was well enough similar problems. time before the operation school, the middle one, An information set seven, but began to take visit www.candy
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Christ College goes from strength to strength!
CHRISTCOLLEGEBrecon, one of Wales’oldest and most respected Christ College will be holding theirSixth Form Scholarship Assessments on Thursday and Friday 17th
independent schools, started the academic yearwith strong growth in and 18th January and theirYear7 and 9 Entrance and Scholarship Assessments on Friday and Saturday
pupil numbers and with exciting plans both forthe current school year 1st and 2nd February. Forfurtherinformation orto registeryourinterest, please contact the Admissions
and beyond. Recent Alevel results saw 76% of all ALevel grades at A*-B Registraron 01874 615440 orvia [email protected].
with an overall A*-E pass rate of 99.5%.
These results formed the basis forpupils’successes in gaining places on a range of prestigious courses,
from Chemistry at Oxford to Philosophy at Durham and from Medicine at Cardiff to Veterinary Science
at Bristol.
The school has recently added to its already rich offering by introducing Psychology and Travel and
Tourism at Alevel and the added offerof a Mandarin activity forall ages. Anew system of personal tutor-
ing in the Sixth Form has also been introduced to ensure every pupil is mentored and guided through
those crucial final two years as they face the challenging terrain of university applications and decisions
about theirfuture.
Christ College recently unveiled a multi-million pound investment programme to celebrate its 475th
Anniversary in 2016. This will include a £2m investment forYNeuadd Goffa : Memorial Hall theatre to
create a new, dramatic and multi-function space forschool events, performances and conferences, which
will also be available to the widercommunity on its completion in 2013.
At the same time, Christ College has announced that planning is underway to establish a Junior
School.
Head of Christ College Emma Taylorsaid: "Formany years Christ College has considered opening a
juniorschool, orjuniorsection. Earlierthis yearthe school commissioned some market research into the
feasibility of extending ourteaching range below the age of 11, and the enthusiastic feedback from this
research, as well as the changing nature and shape of the school overtime, has encouraged us to make a
decision in principle to go ahead and develop plans forteaching juniorforms."
She added: "We are inviting expressions of interest from prospective parents in the nearfuture and
these will help us with ourplanning."
As well as celebrating the milestone anniversary, the developments reflect the school’s charitable sta-
tus and the commitment it is making to support the local community as much as possible. Mrs Taylorsaid
that the planned investments would consolidate the position of the school as a providerof excellent all
round education and an active participant in the community of Brecon and beyond.
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