Bridgend & Porthcawl GEM - January 24, 2013

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Eastgate, Cowbridge CF71 7E OR email gemeditorial@tindle- University of the families such as the Commitment in the
news.co.uk Third Age braved Assheton-Smiths at House of Commons,
Llanberis, the Oakeleys
the freezing weather at Maentwrog and the pledging commit-
to attend the Penrhyn family in ment to Holocaust
AVRYL’S LEGACY TO January speaker Bangor. Memorial Day, and
meeting at The Rest All UK school chil- honouring those
VELINDRE HOSPITAL Hotel, Porthcawl. dren had a Welsh writing who were killed,
The rise and fall of the slate and chapels, male including 6 million
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sent to Velindre in the hope that can- in memory of Avryl. thing from fencing enclo- industrial dispute, the nation camp. Thousands of com- “Holocaust Memorial
cer will be eradicated in the future, CLIVE MORT sures and gravestones to bitter and infamous three In the weeks running memorative events will Day is an important
Tax benefit u-turn is welcome flooring in St Asaph year lockout of 2,800 up to the day, the be arranged by schools, opportunity to remember
Cathedral and roofing men at Lord Penrhyn’s Holocaust Educational faith groups and commu- the victims of the
THEWelsh nerable in society. many of whom would Boston Airport in Bethesda quarry in 1900 Trust placed a Book of nity organisations across Holocaust and subse-
Government What took Labour so have been hit by a dou- America. It has been began the slate indus- Commitment in the the country, remember- quent genocides. I
u-turn on long? This delay has ble whammy with the exported around the try’s long decline. House of Commons, giv- ing all the victims of the encourage all con-
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nine months after the make others aware of the cil tax benefit once Slate and coal have mainly unknown in south the extraordinary the latest pantomime and February 2 (matinee
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month, one of our own was contacted by a problems the RAF the Poachers themselves ‘Desert Island Island between 11am-1pm, (matinee and evening School, or at the door.
members, Terry Plenty, friend of very long recovery team had in described as ‘best for- Discs’? when the 90th anniver- performances) at Contact www.brid-
with his talk entitled standing, Mrs Marjorie getting their aircraft gotten’. 2. Which Dutch sary book will be added Blaengarw Workmen;s gendcastleplayers.org
‘Allotmenteer, Wood Evans, of Colwinston. transporter into and out Tondu Railway Club scholar who died in to before being passed
Turner and Banjo play- As I have mentioned, of the field. had a close one at home 1536 is considered the on to Pencoed WI. HIGHTIDETIMES
er’which should prove before, she had actually I very much appreci- to Mackworth Arms, the leader of the Humanist It is hoped that mem- (UNTILJANUARY24)
informative and enter- lived in the detached ate Marjorie and Mr visitors eventually tri- movement during the bers from the Penta Pen The high tides listed in this week’s GEM are
taining. house adjacent to the Thomas contacting me umphing by 48-46. Renaissance of Northern y Bont link will be pres- those in Porthcawl. It should be remembered
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‘Traumatised’ woman
Man jailed
to leave Nantymoel
after cutting
after being burgled
his throat
AYOUNG woman who moved to did not reply to any questions. The police
by AJ SICLUNA on doorstep
Nantymoel to start an independ- discovered a significant amount of the
stolen property, on which were Davies’fin-
ent life, has been forced to leave Davies stole a radio and medical equip-
gerprints.
the area afterherhome was bur- ment. When arrested, Davies said he could Miss Fuller, Mr James said, was trauma-
gled, Cardiff Crown Court has not remember what had occurred because tised by what occurred.
heard. hane dh aredl ebaeseend t aokni nbga ihl ebruoti nh.o uHres wlaatesr c hhea rbguerd- indSehpee nmdeonvte ldif et,o b uNt sainntcyem toheel b utorg llaerayd, haenr AhadP YLtrEa vmelalend whtoo by AJ and“ Bthleoroed w assp uar gteudr gloinugt
Ceri Davies (34) of Blaen Ogwr Terrace, gled the home of Laura Fuller in feelings of loneliness and isolation had Shropshire to find SICLUNA sound,” said Mr
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Prosecutor Gareth James said Davies crying. the police: “I never want to set foot in that throat eight times Said the Judge: “The session of another knife
stole property from a paramedic’s parked Said Mr James: “The intruder turned the flat again.” when he reached carrying and use of with an eight-inch blade.
car in Station Road, Nantymoel. He was place upside down. A large number of Davies was said to have convictions for what he believed knives in public must be He told the police:
spotted committing the offence by a neigh- items were taken.” 212 offences, many for theft. was herhome. deterred.” “Leave me to die.”
bourhood watch operator. When interviewed by the police, Davies Sentence was adjourned. But, said prosecutor Mr Thomas said that He said his intention
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the experience. They had had a rela- bodily harm, possessing
Aiden Murphy (51) tionship for many years a firearm, possessing an
left the scene bleeding which had broken down, offensive weapon,
profusely and gurgling. and he accused her of affray, possessing drugs
Two officers spotted having a relationship with intent to supply and
him, one of whom said with another man. possessing cocaine.
that in 18 years’service, At one time, Murphy His barrister, David
he had never come threatened to kill the Leathley, said: “He suf-
pair, and the police
across such a harrowing fered temporary instabil-
issued a harassment
scene. warning to Murphy. ity. I myself was dis-
Murphy, formerly of On November 12, he tressed to see the injury
Glasfryn Square, Pyle, travelled by car to a flat he inflicted upon him-
was jailed for 16 where he believed the self. If the police had not
months, after pleading couple lived, but it was intervened, he could
guilty to two charges of the wrong address. have died.”
possessing a bladed arti-
Murphy disconnected He said he now has a
cle for self-harm.
the electrical supply to new partner and sees his
Said Judge Neil
Bidder:“You adopted an the property and when life in a new light.
extreme emotional reac- the door was answered, A restraining order
Gareth Maund (right) with Malcolm Harrison. tion.” Murphy put a finger was issued, banning
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Previously known as
history of the Ty Newydd or ‘New
Prince of Wales pub House’tavern, the build- in its tracks by snow
in Kenfig. ing was renamed the
The event was organ- Prince of Wales in hon-
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Visitors will be able to of Wales pub has a really LEFT: M4 between Pyle and After the weekend, to cope with the more
watch the films by using interesting history that The audio Sarn had been closed, things improved, but a extreme conditions, and
a special kiosk that has covers several hundred visual advice as vehicles were stuck number of schools did even doing extra deliv-
been installed inside the years and is closely centre in the in the snowfall. not re-open on the eries to a local super-
pub. The kiosk will also Traffic diverted from Monday, citing health market whose regular
entwined with that of the Prince of
provide details about the the M4 soon became and safety fears. delivery had failed to
history of the pub and local community, and it Wales pub. stuck on the A48 In the main, these arrive.
surrounding area, other is entirely appropriate
useful websites, and that it should become the Brackla burglary: Would you like an honest, reliable,
where to find further first local venue to bene- affordable, police checked
information. fit from this scheme.” POLICE APPEAL CLEANER
Dating back to the With almost 330 Pub for your home.
16th century, the Prince in the Hub projects BRIDGEND police are appealing for Typically £10.50 per hour inc.
of Wales pub was origi- already set up around information following a burglary at a • Daily, weekly, etc.
nally constructed as a the UK, the service has house in the Brackla area between 5.30am • Insurance provided.
tnboeawnl enas htthrau lltc,ht aeuf rtneee ra wtrhbaeys o srlaiognsid-t bCenehecanor ulirenasig,t iianatges d a anbd y w hPealrypi nincogef anAdm 5o.3ng0 pthme iotenm Ts usteosledna wy,a Js aan bulaacrky 4 125-i.n ch LG • All dTomIeMsticE cleaFniOng Rund eYrtaOkenU.
dunes. licensees and communi- flatscreen television, a Wharfdale 17-inch televi- DOMESTIC CLEANING
As well as serving as ties to connect and share sion and a gold ring in the design of a belt buck-
a community meeting their experiences, and to le. 01656 [email protected]
place, a school and a work together to support Anyone with information should contact police 01443 625019 Miskin, Nr Cowbridge
market for many years, it and sustain local servic- on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 www.timeforyou.co.uk
was also a court of law es. 555 111.
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wthrei tceh oapnnr goaemssp ietshecdtast toof BridNgeOndT EMBPOOK d2i0s0Oc0on vwee etrhireeirs di no o fA fo fairlli lcs nain.ecwe Bo‘hDreoglirpgaoi ntujaigosli bhnW gs oCeraeko ksusehenrroscip ielssw ’ hotioosf If Iy oaum wviesrhy taop spurrobeamgciihot narobe, fplp eoTl erahatnses d eoG nwcEo i lMnal ntea:ync dts oemcaeiva.o lu arc ttiov iitny c ilnu dtehis
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about in the Middle writes an exclusive col- untapped reserves in nities forgetting a job Contact details:CLIVE MITCHELL
East and North ufomr nT hfreo GmE WMe.stminster subN-Soat heavrearny oAnfer ihcaa.s ben- wthielyl baree itmaupgrhotv ebda siicf 1 Tyn-Y-Coed CTloEsLe,: S 0a1r6n5, 6B 7ri2d5g3e9n9d CF32 9NQ
Africa by what efited from the exploita- ICTskills. email: [email protected]
everyone now calls tion of these resources. They will be taught
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Christmas and other towns, Timbuktu, used tries, including Nigeria, His personal wealth is Pyle Library (1.30pm- Galtry, Owain Hopkins, and Alanys Williams. Maesteg a’r Cylch.
issues intervened. It is a to express somewhere is indicative of fears that estimated to be $600mil- 4pm); Tuesdays at Betws Sion Lane, Dylan Lewis, School He also holds the posi-
bitter irony that I return far far away. It simply the conflict will spread. lion, while the vast Life Centre (9.30am- Mollie Lloyd, Erin concert tion of deputy musical
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and what we do next. the failure of the Malian region is uniting govern- people are being exploit- choir Williamson. doors opening at Men Aloud!
At the start of the government to deal with ments. ed to the advantage of THIS outstanding Mrs Pugh’s class: 6.30pm. The concert will have
week, the House of the takeover of the Taking a brief tour the few. choir, which consists of Ronnie Jones, Leila Tickets can be a number of guest artists
Ctsaahisnooesdnm i Gs tttmhaooenv oiocrenf ersfin n etwmorte aletroshvn geedti’ nessFttb riidoaceetanncilc niih-gn ncIssoooluuarttmnhhte rifcryrn ogb mpryoa urrLatp idobsi fycm atah olaevnidng anhcrooooutwu lid nmq dcup aitochuskessl eiyrb em ltgehoi iotrsone r ,ste heigtea iinos na GwpiuhnSligfco htomh fmaa Atlu isdacu ehbpn oop, rfltdi hetehrsroe suu sstghhheip- aaiehsngbe lecloopdeuo d tkb tiehnateg4wc c0feoc oehmrnoc ap8ihnra o anernixiinsdspt t e e1rirt8tioss-, CSHRSooiaucpprmhhhlaypiireoehd nrs,Fi, eB esKGaa, ratrhraceaectmiyte, , FJNEolonovTyeaaidsnah,, omP0db1uoet6csmatt5i on6Obre e f7drff,3i o c5frer3 o o0Lmthr5l ea. at nTengelhyeyve pne chncwhooioynnnigder- iWGCPnercemilllfusfbuhdirt iohntnek gne dosthrh ieeTr errr.y isswtiannge f Lrsonltymarr,
Mali, but has ended with Tuareg rebels. few headaches. Mali with all nature of con- preparations for Barry, Emily Tuck, will be the respected He has recently com-
tiAMmhnlegeigAn n heoitsrso f tit Iroaeg r w raiat fshmnir ceideta em hHkt,oh ipotnsehlutg oeaPs y gearnei.e u mse ttmsaae tik-en-- dLiTenmrih abfAepwuy lsTlaiol n,u oy sgaanew nrdeteoio ngcbt hago yf e ni ciGgrfnl lhoo aiMtcsndeetedr a ws ialwnifa.ias isn a(cntlriosounainumtkdeeneed etdo,rr bfionte youeAsi s)AgBf rahhioltc-abtkQasaoo ’cuass kHuer rs dfNia fcaperih.aerg eemrepsdrteia- scpifnouorgocmmDu boeeselueresa tm.dlg io on mfoog fuSd wcpsoh iimart hanoac dflty i htao hec iheloamd- rPSmaenlcohadhTIrsfe onh 1naoie2ernil nnwsg caotshyelo osdrobn.eid rne.s t trweedheS,ee Pnaarrtp ius1lmere0sdaaa arsmiynye FWaCBSneaaairdMtbrmeh riMnereay r y,na o, dnJDLTdC oaeiaBsaewprha renEiukm,seve a’resar, ,n n I CsCGs.aEco aebllvloalleairuslegnlsmrees:, mJBaowetfrehun iR edskoMrihgiecfnie auastnslh.snhd ie ec d a Wwiwnradeaeonc slnisd ts ho t bh raC Deo g Rorrmrnalahl muediacguiahnne-, pMdALcao leocepangnatostredditsendeoeteugr nm ir nayaaoagd ntf ud hoap iftAosit es hs rs Metcttcgsu ouur duarsRirrdviesecouosen yac toiliatanynnell
ber of lives lost is Libya as his private Another, Niger, has world’s attention on the contact the musical Evans, Olivia Herbert, coveted John Ireland opera performance at the
unknown. What is cer- army fled south as his on-going problems with small country of director, Enid-Sian Maddie Rose, Max Piano Prize. Royal Welsh College of
truaesia.nc hisi ntgh aitm thpilsic haatiso nwsi dfoe-r rtmhegeuminmi taeio wfnesild la,e nt ardak ngingugen swo ffiothr Aehailss-ttQo, raSyeo domaf ,a blwieaih nhiglae s at oac eltohnnetrge Dadjdabreosust ii,n w thheic nhe Ix tw airltli- H7si7au0ng9@h2e7hs a, oprp yoen-nomt ea.cilo 0.7eun9ki.7d 0- TAWameybelboli,ra ,B obSWbaeymb Z bz,i TwhaOo. mlivaisa, hCeoaRmdh poirafe nmh eunsisisci v aetc PuSercrnehcnootoelldy, MCauTrsdriiycfsf .taann dw aDs raremcae ntilyn
SseaphTaahrraeat nec doA uffnrroitcrmiae ,s tah oletfih rsouubg-h hgirroIeus.l pasm eimc ptelorryoerdis tthe fSaoltsrro aAi htlsa- Qvoefa eHYdeoamr.m Aeuncz.r owsse the cfuletIu.nr et,h oe uirm fmoceudsi ahteas to MGTHlEeaechmoeirewsnill t bee pegr- SJBoaehsnMnh Frsa oi snShF,u elElro,l wirJvieanarr n,aM ’sdK a Yracostlhueaalnsylgsln:,, hhCeaoavAmdins po graf e mhcpoerunnessvdiiciuvo caeutt.os Mlry, aRebhseiteaenng nWfsriaonammgleee srda’s sbaeiysna r Dctaheh ec so cefa‘r V oiReovseie ccret o6e rl0doe0sf-
northern neighbours by Tuareg to secure their It should come as no be on dealing with the forming at the and Liam Lloyd. has prepared choristers vised by S4C. He is also
the vast expanse of the control of the north. The surprise that extremist aftermath of the hostage Riverboat, the venue of Miss Handley’s class: for both small-scale one of the first recipients
Saharan desert, are feel- three main Islamists groups have gained a crisis and addressing the Caerau Athletic and Dylan Griffiths, Kiera informal concerts and of a study award from the
ing the knock-on effects groups in Mali are Ansar foothold in places where question of what our role football club, on Friday, Hill, Mya-Paige Fahey, competitions and for Bryn Terfel Foundation,
of the Arab Spring and Dine, Movement for poverty is endemic. The should or should not be February 8, at 7.30pm Morgane Chauvel, large-scale concerts in and has subsequently
tarhengecW iefma holeilfsl eo tih fst eh dt eocic o dtbaaiesst oatwaprlsephle-iaprs-. UAQMnfaareigitdcyhaa ra e(innbMd t( uhAJjeiahq oIaism)dl aa )imn.nd iW cAels-t USStioooKnmu titahshl iaSaat u, m sdStaaaujnbdo larien n d s roateannctodeorsg inanri-e iiwns e aMI pnlip aktalheir .ee i tnl oot nrt hgnaeotrt -,wt ewhrmeet ,hc aeitnr- ticRtoaya n.Trc ahiciebskleee tmaso to banrtteaeh iyen£ fe2ocd.r5l u0cbf hr aoanomrdr- CBCManrhoodianlc lmnKeyo- beRrPles irrcisiehc, JeaMo,Lr adnoBbsele,las yn, . j iBT reLAogomwacnnyk taHahcnaecdRl ol M.hmitiahplnellei snhRnieisodu y maa alc SlcstAooamd lbipueaamrn-t pcaMoweOrnTafcorChedrerSms t A oteihndthic Yslew uoryd iuetepanh rr gt.ih zB eerW sy 2ne0a l1nsi2ndh
cubreonalmrleeealaesysde h,ud etn hdaden fey ora srhrctsaaeevnsned aw lia neon fdturn baimlelt pwaTorheeseee sn deI setihlfkafeiemnmrgei cn ap crloeaew wssle iargn, hdtto, ioonff f eMpevrrsoue rgccyhrooa momnfeem ’sws e ihinsna ttttoe ht rehfe oesf sotU.tr emKr nehlooswte iw gfhanreo rraeew, wnayoh aimtt amgtotaeeyrs on B1cie0llyn0 o tnp 0pe1u6r5 p6 7i3l8s151. SSBihaoaMrbnrhiensatostn, n JEoEnveeavsna’ss , C ucLSnliaadbsllbosey:,, ndsSiiehnsmegt earnasids n a dn cduw iscri rhtehoni inrtls y o agplriteekhraeaet. SS2R0iyon1bbg2ieel rrat Tson fud t tsthctohehne oY leWAaarwrs hTaariwopdwa ryidannt,
weapons into the hands to access the great conflict resolution and seem. MRSSusan Pilcher, the Leianna-Mai Darks, accompanist of the National Eisteddfod
of groups whose inten- wealth of the region. humanitarian assistance. It is also clear that Al headteacher at Tondu Bethanie Trebble, Joseph Noteworthy, a local in 2011.
tions are malign. Mali’s problems are Into this unstable mix, Qaeda had moved on Primary School, would Humhreys, Iwan mixed choir, renowned in In 2013, Trystan will
thaNn oinw hMeareli .i sP trhioisr ttrouer nwoitt hniena ittlsy bcoorndtearisn.e Tdhe aannodt thheart fiasc tthoer insa atut rpallay ffrooumnd A af gnheawn ifsotoanth aonldd in lfhiokalvelo itnwogi ncogan cghrpiauetvpueilldast e 1tf0ho0re GSorpMifhfriitseh s. Lucas’As ndcrleawsss:, tmrhesoee naeryacr he. a fofro r rcaainsicnegr bcweeir tght u eMtostuo srrr oilsootofis nt AiOnu rsapt rhcaeolunias-
Africa. percent in theirhome- Matthew Brown, Lowri The choir’s accompa- Choir.
Who wants to build and where?
Mr M Golino – 7 Felindre allow additional time to com- driveway. garage to gym/store/playroom
Road, Pencoed – demolish mence development. Pencoed Town Council – west and new garage.
existing garage and construct Mr Gareth Sadd – 46 The of youth centre, Felindre Road, Mainline Coaches Ltd – Kings
two storey building comprising Strand, Blaengarw – proposed Pencoed– proposed multi user Head Garage, Glannant Road,
of living room and bedroom. two-storey extension to rear. games area.
Mr Jason Chadwick – New Mr Clive Torrance – 41 Maes y HD Limited – 2-10 Elder Street, Evanstown – proposed staff car
Look, 7 Talbot Street, Maesteg Wern, Pencoed– Single storey Bridgend– new retail and office park extension.
– illuminated fascia sign and extension to rear of dwelling. units. BCBC Communities
projecting sign. Tree Tops Residential Care Mr Stuart Paul – 41 Ynysteg, Directorate – Maesteg Welfare
Lloyds Banking Group – Lloyds Home – Llangeinor Road, Tondu – new external hard Park, Heol Ty Gwyn, Maesteg
TSB Bank Plc, 49 John Street, Brynmenyn – construction of standing and vehicle cross over – create wildlife and sustainable
Porthcawl– 7 internally illumi- single storey boiler room at plus external step lift. urban drainage scheme ponds
nated, 2 internally non-illumi- rear. Mrs Samantha Thompson –
nated and 1 externally non illu- Mr M Handley – Grove Ferncroft, Bridgend Road, to enhance the ecological
minated signage. Cottage, Llangewydd – Bryncethin – single storey potential of the welfare park.
Mr Kevin Lewis – 1 Lloyd detached garage (resubmission extension to side for ground Mrs R Waters – 38 St Cynwyds
Street, Maesteg – two-storey of refusal P/12/301/FUL). floor shower room and associat- Avenue, Maesteg– single storey
kitchen/bedroom/bathroom Mr J Howell – 6 West Park ed works. rear extension for disabled per-
extension. Drive, Porthcawl – dormer Nantyffyllon RFC – Blosse son.
Mrs J Gardiner – 95 Fulmar extension at front and rear of Street, Nantyffyllon, Maesteg–
Road, Porthcawl– single storey property. demolish clubhouse and con- Ford Motor Company Ltd –
extension. Mrs S Millard – 1 Corbett struct new clubhouse and pitch Waterton Industrial Estate –
Mrs Joyce Jenkins – land adja- Street, Ogmore Vale– proposed and relocate main outdoor new loading and unloading
cent to 45, Maesteg Road, first floor extension to rear. pitch. canopy and extension to exist-
Aberkenfig – vary conditions Mr A Jeramiah – 24 Charles Nantyffyllon RFC – Land at ing canopy.
attached to appeal Street, Bridgend – proposed Nantyffyllon RFC, Blosse Mr David Godbeer – Manor
A/07/2062289 to allow extra first floor extension to rear and Street, Maesteg – proposed res- Farm Cottage, Porthcawl –
time to commence development. replacement. idential development.
Executors of Mr D J Thomas – Mr Colin Morgan – Glanrhyd Mr C Kendall – 4 Dan yr amendment to P/10/688/FUL
Land fronting Waterton Lane, Heol Faen, Maesteg– convert Eglwys, Bettws – first floor flat involving extensions including
Waterton – vary conditions bungalow to four-bedroom roof extension and side exten- covered walkway to barn and
attached to P/09/987/RLX to house with double garage and sion to existing garage, convert realignment of driveway.
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Teacher is CADETS’ ST ATHAN VISIT
guilty of wine
glass assault
ACOWBRIDGEteacherfaces erately smashed the empty glass on his
the possibility of a prison sen- head. Soon after, she was arrested in
tence forsmashing a wine glass the centre of Cowbridge and told a
police officer: “I know what I did, I
overthe head of a formerpart-
glassed him. Once I threw my drink
nerin a Cowbridge pub. onto him, I smashed my glass on his
At Cardiff Crown Court, 46-year- head.”
old Julie Breed, a mother of four, She signed the officer’s notebook to
branded Byron Brinkley, her victim, a this effect.
“love rat”. But at a later interview, she claimed
Breed, of Woodland Close, the glass had smashed accidentally
Cowbridge, was found guilty of caus- whenMr Brinkley executed a “boxing
ing Mr Brinkley actual bodily harm. swerve”. She said she was shocked by
Recorder Catherine Brown said: what happened and had not intended ABOVE: Cadets from Kenfig Hill & Porthcawl, photographed by CILewis.
“She was lucky not to have been the glass to smash.
charged with wounding.” At the time, she said, she had drunk SGT (ATC) K ious stages of their dis-
She said there were aggravating fea- three large glasses of wine. Gould, along with assembly. BRIDGEND MP JOINS
tures in the case and guidelines indicat- In evidence, she said that at the civilian instructor C After an explanation
ed the starting point would be a custo- time, she was in a “dry panic” and she Lewis, took cadets of their procedures and RAIL SAFETY TALKS
diaTl hseen cteansec ew. as adjourned for report atadldkeindg: “rIu dbibdinsh’t. sIaty w I aws anso gt uailnt ya. dI mwiass- from Kenfig Hill processes, the cadets
until February 8, and Breed was sion of guilt. I panicked.” and Porthcawl on were given a further BRIDGEND MPMadeleine after being involved in a frightening
remanded on bail. Prosecutor Harry She said that she and Mr Brinkley an educational visit opportunity to explore Moon, met Transport near miss with two children. We met
Baker said that on October 29, 2011, did not discuss splitting up, and he had to eCube Solutions, an aircraft that was MinisterSimon Burns recent- the Transport Minister to see what
dBurreiendg thwee nCto wibnrtiod get hFeo odD Fuekset ivaolf, neloste .t oSldh eh esra itdh asth he eh wada sb eweinth u sposmete oannde based at St Athan npreoacreinsgs. the end of the ly to discuss the need forrail mo“rTe hcea nm beee tdinogn ew.as very productive.
Wellington pub where she saw Mr confused and in the previous three Aerospace Business The cadets thoroughly safety lessons to be offered in Mr Burns gave us a number of under-
Brinkley with his new girlfriend. weeks had sent him several text mes- Park, near Cardiff, enjoyed the visit and the primary schools. takings about what he would do to
At the time, he was a groundsman at sages which were not answered. which specialises in exploration of the air- She was accompanied by one of help to ensure the rail safety message
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The couple had had a relationship She also told the jury she was “utter- took the party on a guid- (Secretary, Civilian primary school children. cation.
for five years, but split up some time ly shocked” to see him in Cowbridge ed tour of aircraft in var- Committee) The meeting was also attended by “I will be writing to Mr Burns to
before. and added: “He hated the town and ART SOCIETY SALE representatives of First Great follow up on what we discussed and
She asked Mr Brinkley: “Who’s hated everybody there.” Western, who have assisted Mr what the next steps will be.
this? Are you seeing her?” She also denied being angry with PORTHCAWL Art Society will be holding a Llewellyn with the project. “It is vital that children understand
She said he replied, “yes” and said him in the pub and said she “wanted table top sale of reasonably priced original Afterwards the MPreported: the dangers of playing on or near rail-
they had been together for three weeks, clarification”. paintings, throughout February, alongside nor- “Geraint Llewellyn approached me way lines. Not only are lives put at
to which Breed retorted: “He was in She also said she was not jealous of mal exhibits. Gallery open Thursday, Friday for assistance in finding ways to risk, but there is also the emotional
my bed on September 27.” him being with a younger, blonde make the rail safety lesson he has trauma for drivers and rail staff and
Mr Baker said she then poured a woman. and Saturdays during February. Opening times developed reach as many children as the financial cost to the rail industry,”
glass of wine over his head and delib- AJ SICLUNA 11am-4pm. possible. He was prompted to act she added.
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Once again, surprise blanket of snow causes
disruption around Bridgend county borough
THE snow which fell in the early hours least affected, but there were majorproblems
of Friday morning (January 18) was seen north of the M4, in the Garw, Llynfi and PHOTOGRAPHS by KEITH E MORGAN
by many people as the start of a long Ogmore valleys.
weekend. On Tuesday (January 22) there were still a
numberof schools that had yet to re-open.
However, the disruption continued – it was
When the snow came down, local photog-
still causing problems yesterday (Wednesday)
rapherKeith E Morgan went out and about
as The GEM went to press – and local people
to take these dramatic images.
were soon keen to see the back of it.
(SEE PAGE 24 FOR
Porthcawl, perhaps due to the sea air, was
MORE PHOTOGRAPHS)
ABOVE: Minor roads, such as this through Stormy Down village, were very tricky.
ABOVE: Asnow-covered foreshore at Rest Bay.
ABOVE: Youngsters test out the sledging possibilities at Rst bay. The snow was deep and crisp and (not quite) even at St Theodore's Church, Kenfig Hill.
ABOVE: Getting around was not easy in Newton, Porthcawl. ABOVE: The road leading from Porthcawl to Kenfig.
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PORTHCAWL COMES OUT TO PARTY TO
HELP THE TOWN’S FAVOURITE CHARITY
REPORTAND PHOTOGRAPHS
by KEITHEMORGAN
(See more pictures on pages 16 and 23).
THIS year’s annual Twelfth Grand Pavilion; Allison and Eifion
Night fancy dress party at the Evans; Father Irvin Hamer, past chap-
Hi-Tide Inn, Porthcawl. was, lain of the Sandville Self Help Centre;
as usual, a great success. Chris Needs of BBC Radio Wales;
Roy Noble of BBC Radio Wales and
The main reception room was filled
his wife Elaine; Cathy and Neil
with revellers and the fancy dress
Poacher; Sister Gwyneth Poacher; and
turn-out was fabulous.
I will never cease to be amazed at ‘Dout Diamond’, alias local plumber
the ingenuity of people when it comes David Williams.
to designing fancy dress for this event. The evening was compered by
As usual, the prime movers were Lennie Dee and Robbie Owen.
Arthur and Marilyn Beale together Money raised during the evening,
with Dave and Patricia Jones who led as usual, will go to the Sandville Self
a team of supporters, too many to Help Centre at Ton Kenfig.
name. Last year’s party raised the fantas-
The event was held in the Hi-Tide, tic sum of £7,500p
thanks to the generosity of Geoff and Once again, the Porthcawl branch
Francesca Dower. of Barclays Bank (see photo on page
Guests and celebrities for the panel 16) was a major supporter of the
of judges were: Gillian Elisa, ‘Fairy evening, matching the sum of £750
Ffion’in the recent pantomime at the raised by the raffle.
ABOVE: The judges (left to right): Owen Teal, Cathy and Neil Poacher,
ABOVE: Owen Teal with the ‘Sandville Team’revellers. Sister Gwyneth Poacher, Allison and Efion Evans.
ABOVE: Gwyneth Poacher witl local students
who volunteer at the Sandville.
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Local church’s special nativity scene
ATthe midnight
Christmas Mass at St
Theodore’s Church, a
unique Nativity scene,
with figures approxi-
mately half full size,
was dedicated by the
Rev Jonathan Durley,
Priest in Charge, to the
memory of the late Mrs
Malvina Morgan (née
Angell), life-long
parishioner of St
Theodore’s Church.
‘A dog is
Picture by
DAVID for life’
WILLIAMS
reminds
Nativity scene on display for the carol service at Cefn Cribwr Village Community Hall on December 20.
charity
STAFFat Dogs
Trust Bridgend
took in their600th
dog forcare and
rehoming at the end
of December2012.
The charity says it is
a sad reminderthat
despite the charity’s
famous slogan, ‘ADog The unique Nativity scene on display at St
is forLife, Not Just for Theodore’s Church, Kenfig Hill, for
Christmas’, people are Advent and Epiphany.
still discarding their Picture by KEITH E MORGAN
Our 6th Form offers: dogs as if they are toys,
• especially post- Difficulty
Small teaching groups taught by specialist teaching staff Christmas once the
• novelty wears off.
A wide variety of subjects In addition, the total
numberof stray dogs
•
A high rate of exam success in relation to student potential in Wales increased Hearing?
from 9,482 in 2011 to
•
A very high level of successful university applications 10,230 in 2012, equat-
ing to a staggering 28
•
Excellent Welsh Baccalaureate pass rate – small tutor groups and a personal dogs being picked up
tutor each day by local
authorities in the
• A well equipped Sixth Form Area with Study Room and computers, plus a region, some of which
have ended up at Dogs
comfortable common room Trust Bridgend.
• A dynamic Prefect Team which organises a wide variety of events Dogs Trust Bridgend Scott Wroe Hearing
Rehoming Centre man-
• Many opportunities to take part in extra-curricular activities including work ager, Beverley Price Centre provides:
said: “We are always
experience happy to help rehome
• Independent Advice
and look afterdogs
that come into our • 30 day trials on all hearing aids
care, but the numbers
are still fartoo high. • The World’s finest hearing aids
“As we begin 2013,
we hope to see a including Widex,Phonak and Oticon
decrease in the
• Repairs and accessories to all makes
instances of straying
and dogs being handed and models
into rescue centres in
Wales and the rest of • Home visits available
the UK.”
For more information,or to
Anyone interested in
offering any of the resi- arrange an appointment,please call
dents a new home,
02920 707760
please call Dogs Trust
Bridgend on 01656 725
219 or visit
www.dogstrust.org.uk
Dogs Trust Bridgend
has dogs of all shapes
and sizes looking for
homes and, when
matching dogs with
new owners, staff will
A range of presentations including ... considera wide range
• Information on all ‘A’Level &Vocational courses of homes and circum-
stances providing that
• Details of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification they fit the require-
• An outline of the first class support provided mpreonvtisd eo ft htheem d wogit ha nad
• The vast extra-curricular opportunities available loving lasting home.
• Resources to enhance learning Or call into:
Did you
Scott Wroe
know you
Please contact the school for a prospectus can read your Hearing Centre
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YOUR CHANCE TO SHARE THE COMMUNITY NEWS
Toy appeal reward for their high standard of
behaviour, including politeness to both COMMUNITY
MENTALHealth Matters Wales staff and fellow pupils during
have thanked generous local lunchtimes last week: Jed Banwell, NEWS from
people who donated toys and Keiron Ferguson, Lucy Bowater, KENFIG HILL
gifts to their Christmas toy Callum Young, Cerys Barrett,
appeal. Charlotte Edmunds, Dafydd Jones, AND PYLE
HoTrshee yp uwbelirce hdoeulisgeh tiend C tohyatc hthuer cWh hanitde OMlual holKlarnudk ,a ndE Twaraynn MDatatvhiesw, s. Ben by Richard Sims
Asda supermarket in Bridgend hosted Class 1 with Mrs Power will be per- Telephone:[phone]
‘donations locations’for the gifts to be forming their assembly tomorrow in Mobile:[phone]
left. the school hall starting at 10.15 am. E-Mail:[email protected]
James Satchell of Satchells Hair Parents and grandparents of the
Salon, Ewenny, raised a magnificent pupils taking part are welcome to RIGHT:
£150 as a result of a raffle he organ- attend and to stay for refreshments
Mental Health Matters at Asda, one of the
ised, along with toys and gifts also after the performance.
donated to the appeal by his cus- The school has arranged a meeting ‘drop-off’points for the toy appeal.
tomers. for the Friends of Mynydd Cynffig
This is the second year that Mental (PTA) on Monday, January 28, at
Health Matters Wales have organised, 3.40pm. All parents or friends of the Aberthin Rd,Cowbridge CF71 7EN We think our school is fabulous...
the Christmas toy appeal to provide school are welcome to attend. Tel [phone]
children and young people under the Bridgend Schools Cross Country
age of 18 years with gifts that they League is holding a meeting at But don’t just take our word for it,
would not normally receive, due to Porthcawl Comprehensive School on [email protected] Visit us at ourOpen Evening
financial deprivation. Saturday, January 26, at 10am. All
All the gifts were donated to Social pupils are eligible to race.
Services, Sunnyside, Bridgend where Llys Ton Cowbridge Comprehensive School
Louise Turner, a Family Aid Support
THE Cantorium Coety Mixed Choir
worker, ensured that the children and is performing in Llys Ton, Kenfig Ysgol Gyfun YBont Faen
young people received at least one gift
for Christmas. Hill, tomorrow (Friday, January 25)
For further information on the free at 7pm; entry is £3 and all are wel-
services provided by Mental Health come. Sixth Form
Matters Wales, telephone 01656 The residents would also like to
767045, or go to their web site thank the cook for a wonderful
www.mhmwales.org. Christmas dinner, as well as the public
Pupils’ awards who support them. Open Evening
For further information regarding
CONGRATULATIONS to the fol-
the activities at Llys Ton, which is
lowing pupils of Mynydd Cynffig
located in Waunbant Road, Kenfig
JuniorSchool who were nominated
Hill, ring 01656 745666.
forimpressing the staff at the school ...take a
last week: Owain Pugh – class 1, Wellbeing Centre Tuesday 29January 2013
Luke Hamer– class 2, Chloe Knott ACTIVITIES being held by Mental closer look
– class 3, Teilan Lovelock – class 4, Health Matters, Wales at the Talbot 4.30-6.30pm
Dafydd Jones – class 5, Georgia Community, Prince Road, Kenfig
Coleman – class 6, Scott Roberts Hill on Wednesday, January 30, will
class 7. The headteachers award be arts and crafts with Valley and An open evening for students considering taking
went to Abigail Bowater– class 4. Vale from 2pm to 4pm; a quiz from
Congratulations also go to the fol- 3pm to 4pm, and the reading group their AS/A2 Level Studies or L3 BTEC courses
lowing pupils, who joined Mr Davies from 3pm to 4pm. There will also be
for a special lunch last Friday, as a a social afternoon.
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Age Concern’s BARRYCOMPREHENSIVE SCHOOLNEWS BULLETIN The GEM is in partnership
new health club Students rally to support with the Dog’s Trust to find
caring homes for animals in
AGEConcern Cardiff and Vale is starting their charge at Bridgend
a free Health and Diet Club at the Senior LATCH children’s charity
Rehoming Centre
Health Shop, 38 Holton Road, Barry,
monthly each Wednesday from 11am- (Telephone:[phone])
12.15pm, following the Keep Fit class.
Advice will be available on an informal basis Scleebaarslyti a enn wjoaysing Please give
from an adviser and you will be able to also have a
health check. himself in the Sebastian
This is the latest initiative in health advice for the snow this week!
over-50s, whether male or female. The first class is Athree-year-old a home...
on Wednesday, January 30. Lurcher, he is a
For further information, contact Nona Hexter on bright young dog,
01446 732385. who has had an
unsettled life so far.
PACT meetings
He can be anx-
BARUC PACT, Barry Island Community Centre, ious, but with a
today (January 24) at 7pm. patient and under-
LLANDOUGH PACT, Royal British Legion, standing owner, the
Penlan Road, Llandough on January 28 at 7pm. centre staff think he
STANWELL❊PACTpublic meeting will be held at will really shine. He
Stanwell School on February 1 at 7pm. would really like to
ST ATHAN PACT, The Gathering Place on Raffle organisers, Matthew David, David live with another
February 3 at 2pm. Gent and Shaun Harris, with winner Mr Davies. similar-sized dog.
❊ He is house
❊ AT the end of last term, Barry trained, and although
Comprehensive School sixth form students he doesn’t like to be
left alone for too
raised funds for LATCH, as part of their long, they think he
Welsh Baccalaureate qualification. would get used to it
Treat yourself The students planned and organised a range of quite quickly with
to a activities, including a teachers v sixth form football another dog for com-
❊Sparkling clean oven mjaar,t cbhin, gao ,r aanffdle a, gtauleesnst- tshheo-wnu.mber-of-sweets-in-the- pseacnoyn. dH ceh daensceer!ves a w(Seneokw: )Sdeobga ostfi athne!
The first prize in the raffle, a tour of the House of
Commons, was won by Mr Davies. Tel: [phone]
❊The second prize of a voucher for some healthy Mob: [phone]
fruit and veg at Jacquie’s Greengrocer, was won by
Mr Green. Mr Carter’s year-8 class were really
pleased to win the sweets!
The school has been a long-standing supporter of JANUARYTIP: DEALER
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