Bridgend & Porthcawl GEM - January 19, 2017

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A PORTHCAWL young people of the the Princess of Wales Pencoed has a new defibrillator, after
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MP MEETS NEWTON WI SO the Labour-led Vale Council has decided to step and a takeover for the people of Barry and the
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
already struggling and will pile more financial area and a ‘Greater Cardiff’ with less of a say is not it.
Coun Richard Bertin,
hardship on to families.
Please keep your letters BRIEF aBnadrr ya Idndderpeensdse ntth, Veamle otfo G: lTamhoerg Eand Ciotuonrc,il.SO
Last year, we had a 4.8 per cent increase and this
year a 4a.5t pGerl acemnt,o inrcgreaanse GwhEicMh c Lleatrdly, sGhorwasi gth eHyoutshee ,L 5ab3o uEr-alesdt gVaaltee C, Couonwcibl rhaids gdeec iCdFed7 t1o ramp
are prepared to tax us to7 thEeL h iolt,r e veemn ian itlh egsee mtouegdhitoruipa ol@urt cinoudnlceinl teaxw bsy.c ao f.uurkther 4.5 per cent. This
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Cardiff. Well, my thought on this isc doon wtea recatll yt ewlaentphoonn teo fnamuimliebs.er.
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
with Cardiff because I know this would be a backward year a 4.5 per cent, increase which clearly shows they
We reserve the right to edit all letters. We do NOT accept anonymous mail.
‘Hunt sab’ responds
Members of Newton WI INreply to the letter, ‘Dismay at I did wear a faux fur hat on that Boxing Day. I
with MP Madeleine Moon dangerous hunt-sab Cowbridge’ by calmly replied to a lady heckler in the crowd who
(sixth from right). Alasdair T Forbes, I was that shouted: “She’s wearing a fur hat.”
MEMBERS of the Geothermal energy from pBeoaxcienfgu Dl paryo.tester in Cowbridge on IA r efepwlie odt:h “eIrt ’lsa dfaiekse .j”o ined in, shouting the same
Newton WI branch comments. There is a saying we are a little like
welcomed the old mines could heat froAntt onfo t htiem Ge ldaimd oIr wgaanv eH au nwt,h tihtee sbhaenent e(rb awnanse hr)e lidn sheep, if one person does a thing usually another
Bridgend MP, taut at all times. will follow, and I find this sometimes to be true and
amusing.
Madeleine Moon, Llynfi Valley homes myIs ewlfo iunl dje noopta rhdayv.e Ip huet ladn tyh eh obrasnen, erird ienr ,f rcoronwt odf, tohre As for behaviour: I protested peacefully, and this
who gave a talk on hunt then stepped from the centre of the road to the was seen by the crowds in Cowbridge on Boxing
the traditions of LLYNFI Valley property using its Change for the left hand side, to allow them to proceed up through Day. However, not everyone behaved in such a
Parliament. residents are being existing radiator system. development of new low the town. manner.
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and some of the County Borough Council 15: Caerau Development Coun Reeves added: 12 concerning engagement continuing Doesn’t anyone care
idiosyncrasies of (BCBC), and two public Trust, Woodland Terrace, “We’re proud to be Andrew RT Davies to improve, we are Please help me I pray
ParMliasm Meonot.n said: “I was enxehxitb mitoionnths .will be held M11aaCemost–ue4ngp C(mCe.rFi3 R4e 0eSvRes),, the alamrgoen gsc tahloe svei atebsitliintyg othfe AwMar’ds ccloomsumreesn itns on hooupr eufputla tkhea gt owael wbyil tlh heit AsI sIo flaactieo na naontdh ehru drtay
delighted to be invited to Former mine council’s cabinet using these low carbon Cardiff and Vale end of this flu season, in But I am looked at like dirt
smpeemakb ertso, mNaneyw otof nw hWomI wmoaryk pinogtesn itni atlhlye voaffleler ya mcoemmmbeurn iftoiers, said: “I am hdeeavte lsoopuirncge sa amndodel that University Health lGinoev ewrintmh ethnet’ sW tealrsghets. With tNhiost nmoann cyo anrtae gaito ueas sdeisease
I knew, about Parliament geo-thermal source of pleased to see that this could be rolled out in the Board. We currently have My illness is blind
and was pleased by their energy as they have innovative project is rest of the UK.” We are working hard three wards at University So I am left behind
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Pontycymmer New plaques for
Some households
to receive a ‘cut museum will keep
couple admit
in council tax’ the memory of
FOLLOWING residents completed the supplying ‘The Rest’ alive
public consultation, survey, and 62 per cent of
Bridgend County respondents were in
favour of war pensions
Borough Council
not being taken into cannabis
(BCBC) has account.
confirmed details of “Councillors also
its 2017-18 council agreed that local
tax reduction residents who return to
scheme, offering work after getting a A COUPLE from by AJ cannabis and the offences
council tax reduction Pontycymmer dealt were minor.
thousands of can, if they qualify, get in cannabis, Cardiff SICLUNA Alex Greenwood, for
households on low an extra four weeks’ Crown Court has Zoey Haydon, who is 26
incomes help council tax reduction at been told. £10 worth of cannabis. weeks pregnant, said that
meeting the cost of the same rate. He was later found on the she had recently been
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public consultation, share their views on the The convalescence home, known and 1893, thanks to land donated by
which was carried out council tax reduction to stay healthy in locally as The Rest, played a huge part the Talbot family.
between October 31 and scheme.” in the history of the town, its residents, Demolition of the more recent
December 18, 2016. To receive a council visitors to this coastal town and not ancillary buildings to the rear of The
A BCBC spokesman tax reduction, residents their own homes forgetting those who benefited from a Rest is now underway and Acorn
said: “Councillors agreed must apply to the council recuperative stay there. anticipates starting the main
with public opinion that either by calling 01656 James Groombridge, managing conversion works this summer.
war disablement 643643 or by emailing director at Acorn, said: “We are Paul Joseph, chairman of Porthcawl
pensions, war widows [email protected] pleased to have been given the Museum and Historical Society,
pensions and war G E M N O T E . opportunity to restore and commented that the museum was
widowers pensions Residents receiving the sympathetically develop this beautiful pleased to accept the plaque and
should continue not to be single person’s discount Victorian listed building so that it looked forward to working with the
included when of 25 per cent are only remains an eye-catching addition to the Acorn property group as the
calculating an applicant’s included if they qualify coastal vista. redevelopment of the Rest progresses.
income. for other council tax “We are very excited that after For information visit www.porth
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among the top
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country. INSTALL
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AS SEEN wide industry.
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communities is one of great pride for the company,
and its commitment moving forward is clear for all
to see.
“The Sony UK Technology Centre is an
outstanding facility, my thanks to the team for
welcoming me today.”
During his visit the MP was given a tour of the
facility by Mr Dalton and director of professional
services, Gerald Kelly.
AM in a visit to
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YOUR CHANCE TO SHARE THE COMMUNITY NEWS
Laleston WI THE Mayor of Mr Roger Jones, the 5. Reception: Jacob against primary schools
THEJanuary meeting Maesteg’s fund is secretary on 01656 NORTH BRIDGEND NEWS Barnes for being super from Merthyr Tydfil and
was opened by presenting an evening 861095. A message for all readers in the north of Bridgend who confident when reading Rhondda Cynon Taff in
president Dawn Storie, of music titled ‘Proud Young singers would like to have items included in the community news his books. Year-1: the Glamorgan Valleys
who welcomed To Be Welsh’ starring THE Dunraven Welsh columns of The GEM: Menna Fielder-Hobbs final for the opportunity
everyone and wished ladies’ choir Harmony young singer If you wish to submit reports on any social activity in this for good ideas about to reach the Welsh
them a happy New and men’s choir competition, organised region, please contact me. success criteria for story finals, which will take
Year. The minutes of Maesteg Gleemen. by the Maesteg I am very approachable and will endeavour to include writing. Year-2: Grace place at Sophia Gardens
the previous meeting This event takes place Gleemen is open to every newsworthy subject. Pascoe for always being in Cardiff in May.
were read and agreed. at Maesteg Workman’s youngsters aged 11 Contact details:CLIVE MITCHELL so helpful and reliable. Young netballers have
The Federation Social Club on Friday, upwards and the heats 1 Tyn-Y-Coed Close, Sarn, Bridgend CF32 9NQ Year-3: Owain Standing been lucky enough to
newsletter was February 24 at 7pm. are being held in TEL: [phone] for his great enthusiasm have three Celtic Dragon
discussed, along with Tickets are £5, available Maesteg Town Hall on email: [email protected] and ideas for our story players on hand during
other items on the from the mayor’s office Saturday, January 28 writing. Year-4: Dafydd the Bridgend county
agenda. The potential or choir members. with the finals in the Jeremy for trying hard festivals. Bethan Dyke
new resolutions for the Befriending town hall on Saturday, Emyr Wyn Jones KENFIGHill and qualification! Free all day to complete all – Celtic Dragons WA/C
NFWI campaigns were THE MHM Wales March 25. (bass/baritone), Meilir District Male Voice lunch provided. work. Year-5: Dylan from Bridgend, Kalifa
read out, considered and befriending project is These are the children Jones (bass/baritone), Choir (with guest Bridgend Sage for working hard at McCollin – Celtic
votes collected. continuing into 2017 who will be competing Angharad Kathy Davies artists) is performing Communities First Level maths. Year-6: Brandon Dragons GA/GS from
Details of future thanks to funding from in the aged between 11 – (soprano), Ellen its annual concert on 1 play work training Riddiford for reaching Trinidad and Tobago and
outings to the GFWI Caring Together, 14 section: Williams (soprano), Sian Saturday, January 28 course on January 24 his spelling targets. Stacey Peeters – Celtic
Denman College lunch Western Bay Health Megan Prance Dicker (soprano), Jessica at 7pm. Tickets are £5 and 27 from 9.15am – Netball Dragons WD/C from
aHto ttheel ,A GbFeWravI ofnas Bhieoanch aPnrodg Sroacmiaml eC taor esupport (LPoouritshec aTwhol)m, Saosphie RLuokbainszso Kn a(rsaoupdraa n(ob)a,ss), fSrotm B threi cdheor’sisters. 12pAmd.vance booking is finals Nheelwpi nZge athlaen tde ahmavse o bne tehne
show at the Nolton people 50+ living in (Maesteg), Millie Aoife O’Connell Memorial Hall, required for these EIGHTprimary court, giving tips to
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given out. mental health illness, Llangynwyd), Carys The Gleemen rehearse THEcourses listed Funding cut the Bridgend county photos with the teams.
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be held on February 2 at companionship. Baptist, C/Wales), Communities First are creative play helps child teaching staff are Haul and West Park AT Maesteg Town Hall
7.15pm in Blandy Hall For more information Martha Watkins holding a free healthy development. looking at ways they can primary schools came families with young
(Laleston gardening telephone the (Cynfig), Llinos Haf awareness event at Bridgend continue to support the top during four festivals children can enjoy a
club). Our guest speaker befriending team on Jones (Ysgol Bro Maesteg Town Hall on Communities First Level excellent maths help that held recently, with good old-fashioned
will be Dean Powell 01656 767045. Morgannwg), Tessa Tuesday, January 24 2 counselling skills he provided. runners-up Caerau, pantomime, Beauty and
with his talk on Glyn Community Webber (Porthcawl), 2017 from 10.30am – course on January 19 The following Ogmore Vale, Pencoed The Beaston Friday,
Hcoomuspteotnit.i o Tn hies ‘Valley chorus LCuhcayrl oVtitne eAnd (aPmorsthcawl), 12.I3t 0isp mfre.e to all those a3npdm 2. 3 A frreo myo u9 .i1n5tearmes –ted cwhiinld srteanr aawrea trhdes ffiorrs tt htoeir ascnhdo Molys naylsdod gCoyinngffig JJaannuuaarryy 2201 /a2t2 7apt m2p amn.d
Memorabilia’. BRACKLA (Cowbridge). living in Bridgend in learning counselling school work in 2017. t h r o u g h t o t h e f i n a l s i n C a l l 0 1 6 5 6 8 1 5 9 9 5 f o r
New members are Community Chorus The adults competing Communities First areas, skills? If so, come along Nursery: Oliver February. information and
always welcome, why welcomes new in the 19 –28 section advance booking to the accredited two- Watkins for confidently The top two teams at tickets.
not come along and join members. Rehearsals are: required by contacting day course and gain a recognising numbers 0- the finals will then go up
us? For further resumed on Robert Lewis (tenor), Jeremy on 01656
information call Diane Wednesday, January 11 Kieron Connor Valentine 643518.
on 01656 656600. from 7pm to 9pm at (counter-tenor), Rhian Cefn Cribwr
Proud to be Brackla Community Saunders (soprano), Erin Community
Welsh Cinefnortrme.a t Fioonr tfeulretphheorne Alexander (soprano), Centre
Youth Theatre is bringing
‘Fiddler’ to Porthcawl
Left to right
(back row):
Lucy Vinen,
Phoebe
Lewis,
Olivia
Hopper,
Mali
Thomas.
(Front row):
Taya
Beechey
and Iman
Rossaye.
THE Bridgend Youth Lewis and Lucy Vinen. However, emotional yet enjoyable
Theatre (BYT) is returning there is such depth in the BYT experience!’’
to the Grand Pavilion in these days that this trio will Now in its 18th year, BYT is an
alternate the roles with Elin established BAFTA award-
Porthcawl in February to Morris, Maddie Dawson and winning theatre company run in
perform another classic Jasmine Jones. partnership with It’s My Shout
musical – Fiddler on the The Jewish community also has Productions Ltd.
Roof. to contend with growing anti- BYT is an exciting youth drama
Last year’s choice of West Side Semitic sentiment threatening his organisation that offers many
Storywas very well received, and village. experiences in theatre, dance, film
many of the cast will be back The cast, with a lavish orchestra and television. Many BYT
led by Nathan Jones, tell this
again. heart-warming story of fathers and ‘graduates’ now work in the
The award-winning musical, set daughters, husbands and wives industry on a regular basis.
in pre-revolutionary Russia, has as and the timeless traditions that The show will be performed
its main character Jewish milkman define faith and family. over three days, February 23, 24
‘Tevye’ played by long term Roger Burnell, the artistic and 25. The February 23 show
member Owen Rhys Evans. director of Bridgend Youth (Thursday 7.30pm) will be an
It’s Owen’s first lead role, and Theatre and director of Fiddler On open dress rehearsal.
he is getting to grips with a larger- The Roof, had this to say about the On Friday and Saturday
than-life character whose best- upcoming production. (February 24, 25) there will be
known number in the show is, of “The cast have, yet again, been two shows on each day, at 2.30pm
course, ‘If I Were a Rich Man’. fully committed to the adventure. and 7.30pm.
Among Tevye’s worries is how Their maturity and determination Tickets can be obtained from
to marry off three of his daughters, in rehearsals has been outstanding. the box office on 01656 815995;
played by Olivia Hopper, Phoebe “We are sure you are in for an or www.grandpavilion.co.uk
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Barry analyst Marc gears up for Six
Nations challenge with under-20s
AN extended Wales days behind a bank of academy I was in opposition
Under 20 squad met laptop screens or a by GEM assisting with Wales analysis we do, the
recently in camera high up in the REPORTER Under 18 –including previews, training
preparation for gantry. But they are a three tours to South statistics and player
their Six Nations crucial component in Africa – so it was tracking with Wales
capital city region.
campaign which any modern, really good for my Under 20s is a very
Marc recalled: “I
starts next month professional sports progression.” major part of our
landed on the
and one of the key team. AMAZED approach now.”
Saturday and started
members of the As a native of After two further Marc said players
the internship on the
backroom staff was Barry who attended years with Scarlets as were getting up to
Monday.
National Academy Ysgol Glantaf in an analyst for the speed with the
“In truth, I had
analyst Marc Cardiff it was senior team, Marc information provided
little time to reflect
Carter who is from through Cardiff joined the under-20s by analysts.
from stepping off that
Barry. Blues that Marc national team on a “Near enough
plane.
Wales begin their Carter got his big permanent basis last every player will be
“I then started
Six Nations under 20 break in sports year. in an academy
working with Phil
campaign against analysis. He’s amazed at system already, so Analyst Marc Carter (left) with Wales
Davies at Cardiff
Italy on Friday, A sports how much rugby they’ll be familiar Under 20s’ head coach Jason Strange
RFC, and he brought
February 3, and then management degree me along as an intern analysis has changed with the analysis how they fit the way because we had a brilliant.
return home to play at Swansea Met had with Wales Under 20. since his first day as software. we want to play. good under 18 team “Everyone in
England a week later entailed a year of “Within six months an intern with the “The most “Overall, there’s a last year too, so we north Wales is
in north Wales at football coaching in I was offered a job in Blues. important part from younger squad this hope that talent can supportive of the
Parc Eirias on Friday, the USA, but no with north Wales “I remember my point of view is year, so a few of carry through.” game and the team,
February 10, kick-off sooner had he rugby club RGC, so Rhodri Manning letting the players those players will be Marc is which makes it a
7.15pm. returned to the UK things moved very (now Blues’ head of understand what here next year as particularly excited great home for the
Analysts like Marc than he’d been quickly.” performance they're watching, not well, which is great. about returning to under 20s.”
are rarely seen and accepted onto an Things didn't slow analysis) called me in just watching it for “Last year they had Parc Eirias next For ticket
infrequently heard – i n t e r n s h i p down for Marc. and showed me some the sake of it. an older squad and month. information, people
situated on match programme with the RGC's strong North of the equipment. “Some of them won the Grand Slam, “The buy-in from can go to the Welsh
Ogmore MP joins Atimmee ri–catnh etyie sh aadt tnhoe ca“mWerea vhiaedw oannde wagiell, bbuet i1t 8is yaemaarsz inogf abnedn etfhita t sohfo webde itnhge nexocrtehll eWnat.l eSs eheains gb etehne Rwugebyb s i Ut neion:
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all happened so fast, I constantly assessing
EVERY 10 helping the Canadian had no choice but to how new players can Who wants to build
national side adapt to
s e c o n d s learn quickly. be integrated into
new analysis
someone has “Now there’s so international squads. what and where?
software on their
a potentially much academia “From year to year,
European tour.
l i f e - behind analysis, with we could have 60 to
threatening “I was only 23 at places like Cardiff 70 per cent new faces Mike Parry –8 Gelliaur, Pencoed– to extend kitchen/dining and utility
the time, so it was an Replace existing single skin garden room facilities, including
a s t h m a incredible experience Met and the in the squad because wall with double skin wall and fenestration/general finishes
attack in the for me. An academy University of of the nature of age increase height of part of front section improvements and new canopy over
UK – often Glamorgan offering group rugby, so it is to no more than 2m. entrance door at front of the property.
triggered by role then came up at full-time degrees, really important for J and S Jones –The Old House, Stephen Foley –97 Merthyr Mawr
cold air –and Scarlets so I moved modules and Masters the coaches to Llangynwyd Village, Llangynwyd, Road, Bridgend –Approval of details
Ogmore MP back from north programmes. understand the Maesteg–Renovation and for condition 4 of P/14/563/RLX.
Wales. remodelling of public house and Mrs C Phelps –13 Ael y Bryn,
Chris Elmore “During my three “It is a huge part of players who are associated outbuildings, the Caerau, Maesteg–External lift and
recently seasons with the sport now. The depth coming through and demolition of detached and attached associated works.
joined Asthma structures and building of a new Whittington Landscape –Pandy
UK to launch their #scarfie campaign. RED CROSS FIRST AID COURSE extension to contain public bar, Crescent Playground, Pyle –
“The campaign is to promote wrapping a scarf restaurant facilities, kitchen, cellar, Creation of a pocket park on existing
loosely over your nose and mouth to warm up the air A SELF-harm first aid course runs on Monday, February 20 related ancillary accommodation and grass verge, including expansion of
before you breathe. The simple tip, could save the from 6.30pm–8pm at MHM Wales, Union Offices, Quarella four guest apartments. existing play area and widening of
life of someone with asthma,” he explained. Road, Bridgend, CF31 1JW. Mr Robert Carmody –6 Kenfig footpaths.
tas“kW caen a lplo ktennotwia lsloym saevoen el iwveisth! asthma. This simple selIft- hisa ramiminegd aant dc airnecrlsu/fdaems:i lwy hmate mtob deors i fw shoom aeroe nseu phpaos rttainkgen p esoompleet thhiantg m hiagrhmt fbuel Mperemwiss,s Kioenn ffoigr gHairlal g–e R(6emtro xs p6emct ixve MWre sAt lDderniv He,o Pldoernt h–cHawulg –o PBraonpko,s e1d3
“I’m happy to promote this work from Asthma (overdose); what to do if someone is unresponsive; how to deal with 2.260h). extension to front and rear of property
UK and I invite everyone to share their #scarfies on bleeds/burns and broken bones. Clarke Telecom Ltd –Heol y Cyw including provision of front balconies.
social media!” Contact Karen or Alun on 01656 651450 to register. Rugby Club Car Park, High Street, New roof accommodation including
Heol y Cyw –Proposed base station erection of roof dormers and change
installation. of existing hipped roof to gable roof.
Aberthin Rd, Cowbridge, CF71 7EN We think our school is fabulous Bridgend County Borough Council Works to include creation of basement
Tel [phone] But don’t just take our word for it Education Department –East of Heol area under kitchen/sun lounge area.
yr Ysgol, Tondu –Amendment to Shaun Middleton –Plot 10, land
[email protected] Visit us at our Open Evening P/16/578/BCB. north of Abergarw Farm,
Mr Behzad Ahmadi –Lluest House, Brynmenyn–Discharge of
Pantygog, Pontycymmer–Approval conditions 2, 4, 6 and 7 of
of details for condition 2 of P/16/239/FUL.
P/16/646/FUL. Mr Nicholas Martyn –4 Commercial
Mr Martyn Watts-Jones –Church Street, Kenfig Hill–Discharge of
Hall, Church Street, Aberkenfig– condition 2 of P/16/863/FUL.
change of use of redundant church Rob Jones BCBC –Area of land to
hall site; demolition of former church rear of The Oaks, Fenwick Drive,
hall and erection of two new semi- Brackla–Works to trees to include
detached dwellings. pollard ash tree and remove limbs of
Mr and Mrs Martin Hobbs –Warren oak trees.
Hill, Bryn Road, Coychurch– Mr Lloyd Richards –Plot 17, Land
Revision of approval P/15/83/FUL to north of Abergarw Farm,
include alterations to previously Brynmenyn–Approval of details for
approved detached garage, affecting conditions 2, 4, 6 and 7 of
footpath 13 Coychurch Lower. P/16/653/RES.
Mr and Mrs D Hopkins –Ty Risha Tony Heard –29 Hollyhock Drive,
Farm, Penycae, Penyfai – Proposed Brackla–Reduce overhanging lateral
kennels and cattery and temporary branches by approximately 4-5 metres
dwelling. on group of Oak trees growing
Darren Powell –4 Ramsey Close, towards the property and reduce limbs
Porthcawl –Single store rear of Ash tree overhanging the garage by
extension with a first floor sun room 3 metres.
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When Porthcawl gathered together to offer
support to the Sandville Self-Help Centre!
AS was reported in last week’s GEM,
there was a great turnout for the
Twelfth Night Gala Fancy Dress Ball in
aid of the Sandville Self Help Centre –
held as usual at the Hi-Tide Inn, in
Mackworth Road, Porthcawl.
Last week’s photographs (by Keith E
Morgan) showed a number of the winning
fancy dress entries, but there was plenty of
ingenuity and imagination on show that night,
so this page is devoted to entries who, although
they didn’t win a top prize, still put on a great
show!
All in all, it was a great example of a
community pulling together to help one of its
favourite local charities.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY
KEITH E MORGAN
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Club boosts charity Porthcawl
PENCOED Bowls Club has raised £1,600
for Y Bwthyn Newydd, a specialist palliative Townswomen’s
cancer care service based at Princess of
Wales Hospital, through donations from
Guild update
members and various events.
Members took part in fancy dress, special bowls
competitions, craft and baking sales and donated I HOPE it is not too late to was attended by many Guild members.
sponsorship for one member who went on a 180-mile
wish you all a Happy New At our meeting, David Anderson led
trek in the Himalayas.
Year! us on a trip ‘Discovering Italy’. His
For the latest stories and It may be colder now, but there is film presentations are always enjoyed.
always a warm welcome at the Among all the beautiful architecture
breaking news... Townswomen’s Guild. We invite of ancient Italy, he showed us one
visitors to come and try us out for two particular picture which made us think.
www.glamorgan- months and then, hopefully, decide to This was of the Empress Theodora
join us. who, 1,500 years ago, was a
gem.co.uk 201A7t woeu rw feirres tl ocookminmgi tatheee adm, epeltainngn inogf campaigner for the rights of women
events and outings. and girls.
We have already decided to hold Today, this work is still needed
another cream tea in August as it was around the world, especially in
so successful last year. Ethiopia, where atrocities still occur.
From left: President OJ Paton, Sarah Harris and a former
This month’s meeting started on a Our next meeting is on February 8
president, John Craxton, with a small sample of spectacles. sad note yet again, as members stood at 2pm at All Saints Church Hall, when
Lions praise in memory of Beryl Jones, a long-time Alison Westwood will demonstrate
Guild member.
‘Eclipse gift wrapping’. Before that,
Wills, Lasting Powers of maBnyer yyle arws aass soenc rethtaer yc, ocmhamirimttaene afnodr there will be a coffee morning at the
Attorney, Probate and Estate Federation delegate. She was a lovely RAFA Club on January 24 at 10.30am.
Disputes & Administration ‘Spectacle lady whose wise counsel will be Do come along and get to know us!
greatly missed. Her packed funeral DOROTHY THOMAS
WE ARE A LOCAL, WELL Free thermometers for
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•Offer home visits where necessary Bridgend Lions way, to send to Europe –a grand total
Club OJ Paton has Medico France. of 20,000 spectacles in
Please contact Brendan Sweeney. thanked the club’s During the first year, all.
Telephone [phone] ‘Spectacle Man’, he dispatched 1,400 areH thise ceoylele ccltiinoinc paotints
John Craxton, who pairs and from the end
E-Mail: brendansweeney@ has worked of June 2015 to January PHroinspceitsasl ;o Of pWtiacl eSshop
davidprosser.co.uk tirelessly since 2008 2w0a1s6 f oar twoatarld eodf 1to,950 and Gwyn Evans
3 Court Road, Bridgend CF31 1BL in his quiet manner Medico France. The Optician, Bridgend;
pursuing a great glasses are cleaned and Hope Baptist and
David Prosser & Co is the trading name of spectacle collection, graded before being sent United Reformed
DP Law Limited. albeit suffering ill- to recipients in Africa, Churches; jewellery and
watch stall at Bridgend
indoor market; local
schools, and the blood
clinic at Pontyclun.
The club’s youngest
member, Sarah Harris,
From left: Age Cymru’s Angharad Phillips, Phyllis Preece
is a great asset to the
club with her modern and WPD’s Kyle Sims with the thermometer cards.
technology knowledge BRIDGEND county borough’s them at risk of hypothermia, strokes or
Independent Land Rover and 4x4 Specialist and helps John with the older residents can claim a free heart attacks. If homes are too warm
distribution of the thermometer card to help them they are at risk of overheating.
spectacle recycling make sure their homes are The thermometer cards also carry
receptacles.
John and Sarah visit warm enough, but not too handy information from WPD about
local schools and warm, during cold weather. what to do in the event of a power cut
explain to the pupils the Age Cymru has teamed up with and how to contact them.
benefit of recycling Western Power Distribution (WPD) to They are available from Age Cymru,
spectacles that are no produce the thermometer cards, which at 37 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36
longer needed. CT show when a home is ideally heated to 3AP, or by contacting Age Cymru
between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius (65 Advice on freephone 08000 223 444.
A WEE to 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Visit www.agecymru.org.uk for more
If homes are too cold, it can put information.
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STRIKE THREAT TO 24-hour defibrillator
A POTENTIALLY
ROUTINE OPERATIONS life-saving device – Vicky Richards
a defibrillator – is tries her hand
now in place in at reviving
IN LOCAL HOSPITALS Pencoed, and is a ‘casualty’.
available 24 hours a
day.
It was installed
OPERATIONS at The union warned that not function without the very reasonable claim, in models of service recently in the Texaco
the Princess of non-emergency surgery work of assistant the hope they will go delivery this may change petrol station and
Wales Hospital idsi srliukpetleyd .to be severely tienc hnicatlh oef ficersh (oAsTpOitas)l awwea yh. avWei thb eenneg oatbialeti otno, iunn derthstea ndfiuntgu rei.s , Othuart fcoeondtrset,o rew hiinc h thies toopwenn
could be cancelled The cause of the strike sterilisation and disin- resolve a similar dispute across Wales, only in around the clock.
or postponed on the is a grading issue, with fection units. in the x-ray departments, Hywel Dda Health The defibrillator will
next two the union arguing that “They are skilled which shows agreement Board, where a different be behind the counter,
Wednesdays – if a some staff are in the professionals, decon- is possible –if the health service is provided, are and a member of staff
solution can’t be wrong pay band. taminating hospitals and board is willing. all ATOs a Band 3. will be able to hand it to
found to a pay row, A UNISON spokes- surgical instruments to a “Rather than search “We are sorry our members of the public Service NHS Trust, was within the first few
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disinfection units will not been taken seriously off by between £466 and strike action can be committed to continuing The official opening Solutions, told The should one not be
take strike action on by the Health Board. £1,879, depending on avoided.” our partnership work was performed by the GEM: “It was interesting available. The training
Wednesday, January 25 The spokesman said: their length of service in A spokeswoman for with UNISON to resolve Mayor of Pencoed, Coun to learn that the number was invaluable, so again
and Wednesday, “Operating theatres, the post.” ABMU said: “We would these concerns and have John McCarthy. of deaths from cardiac thanks to Gerard
February 1. wards and clinics could A parallel pay dispute like to make it clear that offered to involve ACAS The charity which arrest could easily be Rothwell.”
❊ with the x-ray all our staff – no matter to assist with this issue. distributes defibrillators reduced if a defibrillator Mr Hughes added:
departments has been what their role within the “In the meantime, we around Wales, is Welsh was there sooner. “Finally, we would like
resolved. health board – are valued would like to reassure Hearts, and it works with “Sometimes, the to thank all of the local
Mark Turner, and make an important patients that should First Responders. ambulance or first businesses in Pencoed
UNISON organiser for contribute to the care of strike action go ahead, Gerard Rothwell, the responder cannot get that contributed to the
❊ ABMU, said: “Hospital our patients. we will be working to national public access there fast enough. fund raising.
Treat y❊ourself toa sterilisation staff don’t “We have been ensure any disruption to defibrillation manager at “The ability to be “It wouldn’t have been
feel the health board is working with UNISON to services are minimal.” Welsh Ambulance there with a defibrillator possible without them!'”
Sparkling clean oven listening to them or develop a new job
properly understands the description for ATOs in
work they undertake. ABMU and have reached
“They are highly- agreement on the
❊ skilled technicians of majority of areas, apart
❊many years training, yet from the necessary
are treated as though they qualification.
have just walked in off “We believe the
the street. current service we
“They are extremely provide in HSDU needs
disappointed that after to have a workforce with
call 02920 291770 two years of discussions a mixture of skills at
www.ecoovencleaning.co.uk the health board Bands 2 and 3.
continues to ignore their “With changing
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