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THE GLAMORGAN HUNT BRINGS SEAL PUP IS
THE PONIES TO COWBRIDGE!
RESCUED...
NEARLY SEVEN
MILES INLAND!
A young seal pup
has been rescued by
‘Excuse
RSPCA Cymru in
me, can
remarkable circum-
anyone
stances – after being
show me
spotted almost
the way to
seven miles inland
the sea?’
in the rural Vale.
The organisation
rescued the pup after it
was found in a farmer’s
field in Graig Penllyn
near Cowbridge just
before Christmas.
Staff from RSPCA
Cymru believe the pup
must have reached the
field after undertaking an
extraordinary journey up
the streams of the River
Cowbridge hosted the Glamorgan Hunt twice over Thaw.
the festive period. The traditional Boxing Day event He was found
dehydrated and a little
was well attended, and more pictures from that day underweight – but is now
can be seen on page 4. undergoing rehabilitation
in RSPCA care, and is
The image above was taken by local photographer anticipated to be ready
GLYN EVANSat the second meet –traditionally held on for release in the near circumstances. “Thankfully, while the
New Year’s Day, but because hunts do not take place on future. “As the crow flies, this pup was a little thin and
Gary Lucas, RSPCA amazing seal pup was clearly dehydrated, he
Sundays, it instead met on January 2. animal collection officer, almost seven miles from seems to be doing okay.
said: “I’ve worked for the sea and must have “It is hoped, after a
The meets provided an excellent opportunity for some of the RSPCA for almost 30 reached Graig Penllyn period in RSPCA care,
THIS the younger riders to take their mounts out for a ride years, and this was my after travelling up the that he can be released,
through the streets of Cowbridge! first-ever seal rescue – tiniest of streams along with other seal
and in quite amazing possible. pups, in the near future.”
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2 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 5th, 2017
‘Happy New Year’
As a turbulent 2016 makes way for a new day
…
from Age Cymru
A Testament of Hope for peace THE year 2016 a range of issues,
was a busy including benefits and
one for Age care at home.
FOR many, 2016 will surely rank as one of the most turbulent in modern memory, with natural disasters – Cymru – Wales’ We also marked older
people’s contribution to
earthquakes, hurricanes, fires and floods –all taking a heavy human toll. largest and leading society with our annual
But the year was more indelibly marked by never-ending media images of grim global conflicts, brutal acts of charity for older national celebration Age
terrorism, and poignant scenes of fleeing masses of refugees, all confirming that 18th century Scottish poet Robert people. Positive Week, which
Burns’ bleak truism –“man’s inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mourn” –sadly, is as true today as it was The Age Cymru again saw groups across
then. Awards saw us paying the country joining in
tribute to and our celebrations.
Violent conflict in Syria, Iraq, and elsewhere dominated the world news headlines; while at home, wide divisions recognising the role of I’d like to thank all
exposed by the EU Referendum and Brexit ‘debate’ led to an unprecedented level of vitriolic abuse and invective, some of society’s unsung the companies,
bordering on enmity, between the ‘Leave’ and ‘Remain’camps, which split the country in two, leaving deep wounds in heroes who make Wales organisations,
society that may take a long time to heal. It was exceeded only by the unseemly battle over the US Presidency, which a better place for older individuals, volunteers,
has left the world’s other great democracy split asunder in its wake, even as a new year dawns. people. donors and fundraisers
We celebrated the who worked with and
However, the good news is that 2017 now offers a fresh opportunity for men (and women) of peace, both at home tenth anniversary of our gave their time and
and abroad, who truly believe in reconciliation and renewal, to give the biblical message of ‘peace on earth, goodwill Gwanwyn arts festival energy to Age Cymru in
towards men’ real substance, rather than something scribbled once a year on a greetings card…Always remembering for over 50s which saw 2016.
Albert Einstein’s wise adjunct: “Peace cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding.” 10,000 older people I’d also like to thank
taking part in arts and Age Cymru’s local
World and home leaders –at every level –should heed the inspiring words of another great man, who died for creative activities with charity partners whose
precisely these values. In ‘A Testament of Hope’ before he was assassinated in 1968, Rev Martin Luther King Jnr us in May. tireless work in
wrote: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that”. Working with banks, communities across
In a world riven by discord and strife, let this be not only a simple appeal for peace and harmony, but a challenge building societies, police Wales last year helped
that will resonate and define the new year ahead. Don John,GEM Editor ftr oa r dc ie ns g, us tt ia ln it dy a c rd o sm p a n i e s , mt h ea k l ei v ae s r eo a fl t dh i of fu es r ae nn d c se o t of
departments and the older people.
Older People’s Finally, I’d like to
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in residential centres. money. edition on Thursday, December 22, we regret there
Maybe they looked Quality care means was a mix-up.
after members of your investing in the to refugee centre’s The column for Chris Elmore, Labour MP for
family; they definitely workforce. Ogmore, was inadvertently run under the byline of
looked after people in Chris Bennett, chief Coun Neil Moore, Labour Leader of the Vale
your community. executive, Perthyn, Council. This was corrected in The GEM’s digital
Carers ensure that the Mandy Evans, chief winter aid appeal edition.
most vulnerable in our executive, Mirus Wales; Our fulsome apologies to both parties.
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meeting with THREE charities manager of the
A well known Cowbridge have received a Cowbridge branch of
councillor has been recognised share of £100,000 Yorkshire Building
in the New Year Honours List – Society, said: “I’d like to
Vale Council for her community work. fBruomild itnhge YoSrkoschieirtye seavye rya ohnueg we hthoa ncakm yeo uin ttoo
The British Empire Medal was Charitable Found- the branch to nominate a
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the tenor’s turkey hat? putting on the regular pensioners’ is.” Kaye Cheeseman,
Five generations of NFU Ladies’ carols
COWBRIDGE Church, Miskin on May NFU Ladies’ December meeting took the
Male Voice Choir 13. It will be followed by
ended its 2016 the choir making a return local family celebrate form of a carol service in Penllyn Church –
visit to Romsey for a “a big thank you to Edward of the Cowbridge
rehearsals with a
concert to be held in Benefice, for conducting the service and to
Christmas jumper Romsey Abbey on July great-great-gran Eira Philippa, who also joined us afterwards for a
evening: it was a 17. This will be great party in the Village Hall,” a
great success with immediately followed by
all members the choir’s annual – 96 years young! spokeswoman said.
entering into the concert to be held on July “The next meeting is the annual dinner on
22 at Cowbridge Leisure Tuesday, January 17, at the Grove Park Golf
spirit of the evening
Centre. Club at 7pm. A happy new year to all NFU
and a wide range of In September, the members.”
jumpers were worn. choir will be visiting
During the evening, Nerja, Spain, where it
members voted for the will give a number of
best jumper – this was Phil Insley with concerts.
won by Phil Insley (top his seasonal hat! Gentlemen, bearing in
tenor) although there was carols and an enjoyable mind that singing with a
a debate regarding what evening was had by all. choir is said to improve
would happen to his The choir will resume one’s health and
turkey hat and if it would rehearsals at Holy Cross wellbeing, why not Award winning Indian sub continental cuisine
in fact end up as his Church, Cowbridge at consider coming along to
Christmas lunch! 7.30pm on January 11 one of the rehearsals at Restaurant & Takeaway
The choir’s year was and will be looking Holy Cross Church,
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CROWDS four or five deep, around 2,000
people in total, lined Cowbridge High
Street on a gloriously crisp and bright
Boxing Day to support the traditional
meet of the Glamorgan Hunt. Some 70
riders, from youngsters on ponies to those
slightly older on their hunters, as well as a
sprightly pack of hounds – received
cheers and applause from all but one of an
enthusiastic crowd (see photo, below
right).
A protestor approached the hunt with
a message written on a banner.
Skittles helps raise funds for
the teenage cancer charity
SKITTLERSin young people with
Penarth helped to cancer and their families
raise £433.43 by and friends, don’t face it
taking part in a alone.
charity ‘skittle “We provide expert
turkey roll’ hosted care and support before,
by Pin Breaks UK during and after
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THE ST ATHAN PRIMARY The winners walked first, cancer patients
away with a turkey each
second. But we need the
in time for Christmas
SCHOOL RATED ‘GOOD’ and all of the money help of our incredible
raised will support The winners of the ‘skittle turkey roll’: Charlie Webber, Elaine supporters across Wales
IN ESTYN INSPECTION young cancer patients Reynolds, June Fackrell, Martyn Coles, Fi Lock and Rob Walker, to help us do more.
across south Wales. pictured with their turkeys for Christmas. Currently for every
Pin Breaks UK raised young person we reach
ST ATHAN Primary School the school between the whole staff the money by holding a used to support young colleges and universities. end of their lives, young there is another we
was awarded a ‘good’ rating which impacts positively on raising skittles competition each people and their Teenage Cancer Trust people can feel isolated, cannot.
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learning environment, leadership, The curriculum engages all pupils and support Teenage Cancer relies on donations and The charity funds and whole ‘experience’. make sure they don’t.”
improving quality, partnership, celebrates diversity and a range of Trust after asking all money raised by Pin builds specialist units in Teenage Cancer Trust If you would like to
working and resource management. cultures well. Facebook followers to Breaks UK will go NHS hospitals and wants every young take on a challenge of
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developing pupils’ skills.” partnership of the whole school know that the donation awareness sessions the alongside children or day, our specialist staff hello@teenagecancer
“There is effective teamwork across community.” that we’ve raised will be charity runs in schools, elderly patients at the are there to make sure trust.org
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NEW VALE DROP-IN CENTRE! Cowbridge and Llanblethian –
Victory for AN HISTORICAL MEDLEY
COWBRIDGE environment.
History Society has Deborah Fisher has a
recently launched its fascinating account of the
the military latest book entitled links between Cowbridge
and Anne Neville, wife of
Cowbridge and King Richard
Llanblethian: an ‘Hunchback‘.
historical medley. Dick Buswell examines
It consists of 14 essays the role of water in the life
veterans... about the town, its of the town over more than
surroundings and people. 700 years, noting that the
It is edited by Brian James, town council fought for
the well known historian many years in the 19th
of Cowbridge and the century to delay the supply
Vale. of piped water and a
Some of the pieces proper sewage system.
formerly appeared in the Brian James’
by GEM REPORTER society’s newsletter, but contribution is based on
thought to be so interesting his researches into the
LOCAL military veterans and their to be well worth another origins of Ramoth Chapel.
veterans are families. airing, especially for those This well illustrated and
thrilled to have David Ireland of who are new to useful addition to the
Change Step, the charity Cowbridge; others are new history of Cowbridge and
been provided for veterans which will essays. Llanblethian, is available
with a drop-in oversee the drop-in, Among this medley from all good booksellers
centre in Barry – explained: “As a result there are pieces on murder and from Old Hall. It
following a story oBfa Trrhye & G AEMthl eatritcic Bleowls aanndd hoann gianrgcsh aineo tliomgeys paansdt wgioftu ld fomra kea na ymonaer velwloiuths
in The GEM – Club got in touch with old features of the built connections to the area.
and the first me. We made a
presentation to the club,
meeting will be and they subsequently
held at Barry said they were more
Athletic & Bowls than happy for us to
meet up there.”
Club, Paget
Robert Adams is
Road, on Barry delighted that the club
Island at 10am. took the time and
In September, former trouble to get and touch
soldier Robert Adams and by its generosity.
(54), featured on The He said: “We’re very,
GEM’s front page very grateful to the club.
acpenpterael itnog b feo er sat adbrloisph-eind will“ Tbeh ea tf itrhset mclueebt ionng Robert Adams with best friend Mazey.
locally. Tuesday, January 10, “We want to see as first meeting.”
Mr Adams, who and will run from 10am many people as possible Mr Adams stressed
suffers from post until 1pm. Former there –whether they’re that the meetings were
traumatic stress disorder servicemen and women, from Barry, Penarth or more than just having a
(PTSD), wanted to see a their family members, other parts of the Vale. cup of tea and a natter.
place which would and those connected to “David Ireland is “There will be help
provide help and support the Armed Forces, are bringing some veterans for people with things
for Armed Forces’ all welcome. over from Cardiff for the like advice on benefits,
housing and social
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Biggest Ever Winter Sale Llancarfan Flower Arrangers
50
raise £800 for two charities
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AS SEEN ABOVE: Members of the Llancarfan Flower Arranging Group are
ON TV FULLY RECLINING Detroit 3&2 Seater sofas only £899 THE PAIR pictured after decorating St Cadoc’s Church for Christmas.
THELlancarfan Flower Arranging Group two Penmark members.
were kept busy making Christmas wreaths It was the first year this fundraising project was
undertaken and the group hope to make this an
for charity.
annual event, raising money for various charities
In total, £600 was raised by ladies from in the future. Thank you to those who bought a
Llancarfan for the Noah’ s Ark Appeal; in addition, Christmas wreath; orders are already being taken
£200 was raised for the Motor Neurone charity by for 2017! JK
Judge’s warning for
‘inherently dishonest’
Zante Dining Set only £299 Reclaimed Ranch Extending Table only £349 Penarth woman
A PROJECT that she generously
REPORT by AJ SICLUNA
manager with the received a 15-month
Citizens’ Advice Coast in St David’s demonstrates that you suspended sentence for
Bureau, went on two Centre, Cardiff. are an inherently fraud, committed over
shoplifting Jones went there on dishonest woman.” three years, which had
expeditions when a third occasion and He said that it had been a serious breach
subject to a was spotted by security seemed “astonishing” of trust.
suspended sentence staff and detained.
of 15 months, that She said: “It was INSTALL
had been passed stupid, what can I say,
I’ve got the stuff in my
after she was
house.”
convicted of She could not give a Integrated Skips LTD
defrauding a reason for the theft.
previous employer, Ms Wilkes said that We will not be beaten on any written
Marks & Spencer, in her previous
of £45,000, Cardiff employment, she had quotation for the Barry area.
Crown Court has been a finance manager 2017
heard. with Marks & Spencer,
Lisa Jones (36) of and over three years A HAPPY
Albert Road, Penarth, she defrauded expenses NEW
Stunning BedroomCollections from only £99 hCardo wapnp Ceaoruerdt faot rCardiff wcuorrrtehn t£l4y5 e,a0r0n0s. She YEAR
sentence after being £36,000. to all our customers
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breach of a suspended After the shoplifting,
sentence for fraud she had fully
which had been passed cooperated with the
at Cardiff Crown Court police and they had
recovered some of the
in December 2014.
stolen property in a
Sofas . Dining . Beds . Bedroom . Accessories HoJpukdignes SQtCep dheesncribed saleable condition. • All sizes available
“She is genuinely
her as: “An inherently ashamed and • Delivered & Collected MINI
dishonest woman” and
remorseful. There is a • Waste Collection Service
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depression, and she
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FINRTEREEEST theW fohlelonw shineg a dpapye,a srhede shaoiudr,s a ulsnop ainidv owlvoerdk ,240 • Domestic & Commercial MAXI
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Said the Judge: “If would have a massive
you appear in a impact on her and her Unit 12F, Atlantic Trading Estate,
www.fwhomestores.co.uk cdroiumbitn tahla cto yuorut awgialiln b, eI famHiely a.dded: “She’s Barry CF63 3RF. Tel: [phone]
dealt with so leniently.” adamant it’ll never Email: [email protected]
Unit 5, Freemans Park, Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 8TU. Tel: [phone] Prosecutor Claire happen again.”
Open 7 Days Wociclakseiso nsas iidn tOhactt oobne trw,o “YJouudr gbee hHaovpiokuinrs said: WCBa/sLtEe5 C0a0r4riGeHr Number
she stole clothing from
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Beacon lighting plaque installed Charity boxes and
festive stock stolen
to mark a double royal occasion
as burglars raid
Ewenny’s royal plaque.
a butchers’ shop
Mark Griffith Family Butcher in Dinas Powys
was targeted by thieves just before Christmas.
POPULAR Dinas and Voluntary Concern.
Powys business by GEM Most of them were full,
‘Mark Griffith REPORTER and they were taken too.
Butchers’, at It was his final day of
Uke Band strumming EWENNY to bind us together as Camms Corner, was and found the shop had trading before the festive
Community Britons and, in burgled over-night, been ransacked. break.
along for charity... Citnoo scutoanmllceimdl h eama pvoelraaqtuee cbthoeena cjrueonanlc mltiigo, hnbt iiwnndigts h aocurorss TDehcemubrers d22a yto, £ta1k,“e5Sn0t 0oa clkoan nwdg ow£rt2iht, h0b 0ec0thw awerieatnys mstoaBcnkya ge1d2d .e3l0tiopv merg,e edht e nahenawdd
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celebration beacons as one nation. thousands of donated by customers, Mark, who has traded
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jubilees of 2002 and good cheer, despite the premises when he arrived local people. the turn of events. If
2012. wet and windy early for work on Friday, This year Mark and anyone has any
Vale MP Alun Cairns weather,” the MP December 23. the staff had put out information they should
unveiled the plaque added. He said: “I got in for charity boxes for Ty contact Crimestoppers
affixed to the trig point work as normal at 5am Hafan, MS, Marie Curie on 0800 555 111.
marking the top of Tair
Croes on December 22.
COWBRIDGE
Despite the wind and
rain, Community
councillors and local
residents toasted the LADIES GYM
joint occasion with
ON Christmas Eve, shoppers nosed Reindeer’ and strumming their champagne in plastic
at Llantwit Major’s Filco store way through ‘Winter Wonderland’, flutes.
were entertained to festive ‘Frosty the Snowman’ and other Welsh Secretary Mr
music by the Llantwit seasonal melodies, the 12-strong group Cairns, paid tribute to
were much appreciated by the busy the council for JANUARY
Ukuladies and Ukuladdies. shoppers passing through the store. marking the occasion,
The band, which meets on Tuesdays Contrary to rumours circulating on pointing out that OFFER
at Bethel Baptist Church Hall, the day, the band members themselves hundreds of beacons DESIGNED
approached Matthew Hunt of Filco do not suffer from Alzheimers; they were being lit by 6 WEEKS FOR
proposing to entertain Christmas were merely collecting on behalf of the villagers throughout
swhoorpthpwerhsi le wchhailreit y. collecting for a charity, and are grateful for the Britain in celebration. FOR WOMEN THE PRICE OF 4
As Filco has identified the generous support they received. He said that he ONLY £34.00
Alzheimers Society as its charity for Ukuladies and Ukuladdies welcome would endeavour to let
support during 2016, money raised by new members including beginners. Her Majesty know of
the ukulele players also went to this Our next meeting is at 2pm on the plaque at the next
good cause: the sum of £250 was Tuesday, January 10 at the Baptist opportunity.
raised in an hour-long performance Church Hall in Llantwit Major. The MP told The (cid:129) Offering a hydrofitness workout
showing how generous Llantwit The ukulele is a social instrument – GEM: “It was a great in just 30 minutes.
people can be at this special time of the lots of fun and relatively easy to play. honour to unveil the
year. Come and join us! RS plaque and to thank (cid:129) Zumba Classes - Tuesday 9.00am,
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New Vale Rooms 4U project to help homeless Life
NEWYDDHousing Association and the Association and United Welsh to develop and both sectors. sentence
Vale Council have appointed Hazel promote shared housing options for single Rooms4U is one of five UK housing projects
Davies to manage Rooms4U, a shared households under 35. helping homeless people, or those at risk of
The common housing register in the county, homelessness, to rent a home through a new
housing project funded by Crisis UK. Homes4U, will be used to promote Rooms4U as a £150,000 fund. Commissioned by Crisis, the for Barry
The two-year project, hosted by Newydd will method of advertising and allocating shared national charity for homeless people, the Help-To-
work with partners Vale of Glamorgan Council, housing in both the social and private rented Rent funding programme could enable single
Wales and West Housing, Hafod Housing sectors, as well as develop partnerships between homeless people to end their homelessness.
man
GORCHYMYN CYNGOR THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN
BRO MORGANNWG COUNCIL
by AJ SICLUNA
(LLWYBR CERDDED CYHOEDDUS (ST NICHOLAS PUBLIC FOOTPATH No.5)
ST NICHOLAS Rhif 5) A MAN who murdered and she died 10 days
(TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2016 his ex-partner by later.
(CAU DROS DRO) 2016 On the 22nd December 2016 the Vale of Glamorgan Council in exercise of its pouring lighter fuel The prosecutor said
Ar 22 Rhagfyr 2016, gwnaeth Cyngor Bro Morgannwg, wrth arfer ei powers under Section 14) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as over her and setting that after he pushed
bwerau dan Adran 14 Deddf Rheoli Traffig Ffyrdd 1984 (fel y’i diwygiwyd) amended) made an Order the general effect of which is as described in the her alight, has been her to the floor, he
Orchymyn a fydd yn gwneud yr hyn a ddisgrifir yn yr atodlenni isod: schedules below: jailed for life at Cardiff squirted fluid over her
DC(Cayanwug’r oD Grr oBosrrco Dh Myromo)ry 2gn0a i1n r6ny"wm.g aLrl w9 yIborn aCwerr d2d0e1d7 aCcy hfeo’ie gdedluwsi rS ytn N “iGchoorclahsy mRyhnif 5 T“(TTheheme O pVoradrleae rro ywf CiGlll olcasomumroeer)g iOnatnrod Cefoorr uc 2ne0c o1iln 6S .9t tNh icJahnoulaasr yP u2b0l1ic7 Faonodt pwaitllh b Neo k n5o)wn as CR(6ra2Ioy)tw m wno anCosd fo duirrOte.Rc’tCeeddoln atnnhedalstl aanttdAe n thdpeeandr saetmth heed eriic na jluiwgrhhetdo.
Os ydych am gwestiynu dilysrwydd y Gorchymyn neu’r darpariaethau If you wish to question the validity of the Order or any provisions contained Avenue, Penarth, serve woman observed that
ynddo ar y sail nad ydynt yn unol â’r pwerau a ddyfarnwyd gan y Ddeddf therein on the grounds that they are not within the powers conferred by the a minimum of 17 years, she had suffered
ungy ceadhulilbwo uedcnn hnr ,hhe oywuw fnae .orw fynfe srcayhniwl naea wws nycatyhedndyo mds afofnu 9 ryf i IwDonyddae wdadrg f2 um0n1er7hw,y nww p nueenru todhy ocnafayissn iiâo’r’n rU Gyc oDhredcleh Ldyymdsf y,ant, aiyfnoobsruo ttr vhmueims a Apyec unwtrt opimthro iasonedn s.e ti hxu enw dgeereork uistn hfdrasos mt hn atohtt e ab n9eyteh nr eJ cqaounmiureapmrliyee d2n 0tw 1oi7tfh ta hipnep rsleyal amtotie oth noe rt o Hth tihageth a OCnroyduerrt, fmLoyuuHnrrn deme e roBinnrtaghu sn5. 4da-. yd emarit-toeldd sd2e5ec gHporeneer ed c besuanirtad non sfd ho tehnra ubtt hpoi dritydno.
ATODLEN 1 SCHEDULE 1 Prosecutor James hospital, she was taken
1. No person shall proceed on foot in the locations specified in Schedule 2 Wilson said the couple to intensive care but
1. Ni fydd unrhyw un yn cerdded ar y lleoliadau a nodir yn Atodlen 2 isod.
below. had been in a her condition
ATODLEN 2 SCHEDULE 2 relationship for 17 deteriorated and she
Lleoliad Bydd Llwybr Cerdded Cyhoeddus St Nicholas Rhif 5 ar gau years and she had a died from multiple
o’r pwynt lle bo’r llwybr yn cwrdd â'r A48 wrth grid 309364 Location St Nicholas Public Footpath No 5, shall be closed from the serious fear of fire organ failure and
174402, ac yn parhau tua’r gogledd i grid 309364 174526 point this path meets the A48 at grid 309364 174402, and because her 18-month- possibly sepsis.
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Rheswm Cynnal diogelwch y cyhoedd yn ystod gwaith adeiladu. Reason To maintain public safety during construction works. Wilson, he was subject and that since her
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Dyddiedig 5 Ionawr 2017 Dated this 5th day of January 2017 to Hpreo tesactid t heth vei ctaitmta.ck MiOch’Caeoln nMella’sth ceoru-Lnseeels,
M. E. Punter, M. E. Punter, occurred at Ms said his client had
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Barry, on August 4, actions.
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Ebeneezer’s good ‘COMMON PURPOSE
at Barry school!
FOR ALL IN 2017’
INhis elected representative ASSEMBLY Government budget is which I know will be
Christmas over the past 17 years critical and we were welcome in the care
message, our has always been to try NOTES able to announce sector and by all those
First Minister, apnudrp foinsed –a ac ocmommmonon abdefdoitrieo nCahlr fisutnmdains gwhen wseheok wtoi liln bteegnreaftiet ahse awlteh
Carwyn Jones, goal to work towards the final budget for and social care in
reflected on events with people and 2017-18 was laid on Wales.
in 2016, saying that communities in the Vale December 20 reflecting The dedication of
ttoh ethsee hfoarde: ‘brought o2f0 1OG6nl awem hooifcr tghha emn .eavneyn wts iollf tabhnuedd dgsiecstrc uluatsiinsdiy oi nno sfO , tcdhteeob bdaertare.ft tbhroosueg hwth hoo cmaere t ow mase
differences in never forget is the The vote on the final during my Christmas
opinion among murder of Jo Cox MP. budget takes place on visits to College Fields
families, friends and Jo inspired people to January 10 and it will Nursing Home and
others about the believe in her and her include an additional Orchard House in Barry
future we want for values and she by VALE AM £136m for affordable and through meeting
our country. Let’s identified our common JANE HUTT housing developments, those involved in
purpose; we will not flooding schemes and domiciliary care in the
make 2017 a year forget her inaugural (Leader of the House) regeneration projects Vale – at Golau Caredig
that unites us speech in Westminster know how important it across Wales. and the carers at Allied
around one common when she said: “We are is that we make the All of these Health Care.
purpose – to help far more united and right decisions and announcements are Of course, there will
each other lead the have more in common choices, in the key areas important for the Vale – be many New Year
llievaeds, wane dw taont to tuhsa.T”nh tohsaet wofh uicsh w dhivoides oahnfa dvp eof ilrniecasynp,c olene gswiibshliealirtteiyo wnaned wpscriihtoherm ietxyets fr laao nfodud nt dhriiesn kfgu rftohrer rtoes koeluepti oannsd wheo nwoiullr saesek
continue building a have the privilege of power. £53m of capital funding we look towards the
better Wales for all.’ serving in government, Getting this right for for housing bringing a opportunities, as well as
My objective as an locally and nationally, an annual Welsh total of £1.36bn capital uncertainties, of 2017,
Wick, windmills, and tcoo mhemlpi tdmeelinvte or ft h2e0,000 banudt wfien dc atnh ea lcwomayms osenek
more affordable homes purpose in our lives and
white, wintry walks over the next four years. communities.
An announcement of Before Christmas,
an additional £40m for Archbishop Barry
energy efficiency Morgan spoke of our
measures is also vitally response towards the
important, as is the £6m global refugee crisis.
towards homelessness He thanked those
THE last week of prevention. organisations and
term before An extra £15m to people who are
Christmas saw the support apprenticeship responding. That
programmes which will
junior pupils at response is here in the
go towards the target of
Gladstone Primary providing 100,000 all- Vale as well as the rest
School perform age apprenticeships of Wales.
their Christmas over the lifetime of this He said: “The grain
concert Ebeneezer Assembly. of the universe is with
in front of their capAitsa lw aellllo casa ttihoensse, there pcoeompplea swsihoon sahnodw love.”
families. will be additional £10m Happy New Year –
Each of the four funding for social care Blwyddyn Newydd Dda.
shows was performed in
front of a full house, SALE
with the children acting
and singing their hearts
out, telling the story of
Ebeneezer Scrooge and
finishing with the
traditional Nativity. SOME 57 stiles, five bridges Heading up through Llandow village
asecccToohnmedpy ya wenaieerr der,u fnonri nthge, by opportunity to thank families for their support athned stihx rweea lgkaetress flraoym aPheeanda rtohf aacnondadt sc,p raopssltos iuntgwgh oea d hdaoinlrasdpe issd eaectdeladedd s tmionne aewd soatrwimles UP TO
composer David George Pukka Productions for and of course the real and District Ramblers who led back to the railway line.
Harrington on the the free hire of the sound stars of the show, our joined Su G at the village of Following a request from the leader, 80%
keyboard. equipment, David pupils. Wick on a glorious frosty the overgrown pathways had been
Caroline Newman, George Harrington for “A very happy New morning underneath blue skies cleared by the Vale Council.
hweoaudltde alickhee rt,o s taaikde: “thWise habisi liintys,p tihraet ipounpaill sm’usical Ytheea hr etoad yteoauc ahlelr,”. added aannodt hebr riing htht e asnunnusahli nFee stifvoarl parOalnl elt hew ibtho ggthye gSrouuttnodn wbhroicohk raunnds
passing through the yard at the 16th
WEST FARM of Winter Walks. century Sutton House –once owned by OFF
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Mr Stefano Susanna DVM, MRCVS as the route dropped down through earned refreshing drink at the Lamb Including Silk,
Mrs Sonia Susanna DVM, MRCVS fields to the delightful old buildings at and Flag in Wick followed before the
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The long stay Panto cheque presented to Ty Hafan
patients need
Pictured left to
right: Pam
help to combat
Alderman; Darren
Payne; Matthew
boredom... Tait; Alison
Stallard, head of
fundraising,
THE Board of to share meals or Ty Hafan and Peter
Community Health activities contributed in Ballantyne.
Councils in Wales some instances to people
ha arse tpoodraty cpaullbinligs hoedn fiseoeCllaihnteagdi r. of btohree dB oarda nodf SBTaArrFaFtt fHroommes in
south Wales were in
Local Health Community Health
Boards to do more Councils in Wales the festive spirit
to alleviate boredom Mutale Merrill said: when they presented
“NHS staff should local charity Ty
and loneliness for challenge themselves and Hafan with the
older people learn from each other to proceeds from its
experiencing ensure that no one
lengthy stays in experiencing a long fundraising efforts
hospital. hospital stay finds in 2016.
themselves in a barren A series of events has
A national survey of ward environment with raised more than £12,000
older people staying in little to do and nobody to for the charity which
community hospitals talk to.’’ aims to meet all the
identified the importance The report makes a needs of life-limited
of access to books, number of children.
newspapers, crafts and recommendations Events included staff
hand held devices such including better use of successfully tackling the
as phones and tablets to technology, space on Welsh Three Peaks
enable people to keep wards for shared activity challenge and a charity golf day. “The support from ‘BULGARIA IS TOPS FOR
themselves occupied and and closer links with staff has been tremendous with everyone really
stay in touch. third sector keen to take part or support the fundraising events
Wards without space organisations. to raise as much as possible for such an amazing GREAT-VALUE HOLIDAYS’
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