The Barry & Penarth “Your ORIGINAL priceless weekly newspaper” FOR A TThhee VVaallee’’ss PROFESSIONAL lloonnggeesstt sseerrvviinngg & PERSONAL CCoommmmuunniittyy 24/7 Service SERVICE 01446 NNeewwssppaappeerr Tel: 01446 722888 407962 Established 1983 www.valefuneralservice.co.uk www.1stlinetaxis.com Weekly audited distribution (51 weeks) to 31/12/15 - 45,489 www.glamorgan-gem.co.uk THURSDAY JANUARY 5TH, 2017 (GEM Series). Audited by David Pinder & Co Ltd. Chartered Accountants. WWEE’’RREE BBAACCKK!! TThhee GGEEMM WWIISSHHEESS RREEAADDEERRSS AANNDD AADDVVEERRTTIISSEERRSS AA VVEERRYY HHAAPPPPYY NNEEWW YYEEAARR AANNDD AALLLL GGOOOODD FFOORRTTUUNNEE IINN 22001177 New drop-in centre for SWIMMERS BRRRR-AVE THE former Forces’ personnel CHILL OF THE BARRY SEA! follows GEM report... VICTORY DAY FOR VETERANS LOCAL military by GEM REPORTER veterans are ‘thrilled’ to have the meetings will former soldier Robert been provided be held at Barry Adams (54), featured on The GEM’s front page with a drop-in Athletic & Bowls appealing for a drop-in centre in Barry Club, Paget Road, centre to be established on Barry Island. locally. Judge’s warning Chilly water, warm hearts. Swimmers waiting following a story In September last year, Mr Adams, who suffers to take the plunge on New Year’s Day. More in The GEM –and from post-traumatic stress photos of festive dips on pages 25 and 27. disorder (PTSD), wanted for ‘inherently to see a place which INSTALL would provide help and support for HM Armed dishonest’ woman Forces’ veterans and their families. Integrated Skips LTD David Ireland of Change Step, the charity A project manager had been passed heard, writes AJ We will not be beaten on any written for veterans, which will with Citizens’ after she was SICLUNA. oversee the centre, Advice Bureau went convicted of Lisa Jones (36) of quotation for the Barry area. eTxhpel aGinEedM: “aArsti cal er,e sBulatr oryf on two shoplifting defrauding a Ahaldb eartp peRaoreadd , atP eCnaardrtihff, 2017 & Athletic Bowls Club expeditions when previous employer, Crown Court for A HAPPY got in touch with me.” subject to a Marks & Spencer, sentence, after being NEW We are stocking: (COONN PTAIGNEU E4)D souf sp1e5n dmedon tshens tetnhcaet oCfr o£w45n, 00C0o, uCrta rdhiafsf cooffnevniccetse do f shofoprli ftingtw. o YEAR She was also in breach to all our customers of a suspended sentence (cid:129) External Render Systems for fraud which had been passed at Cardiff Crown (cid:129) Thin Coat Render Systems Court in December 2014. 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Tel: 01446 421072 01446 737301 stole clothing from Coast in St David’s Centre, Email: [email protected] Viaduct Road, No 2 Dock, Barry, CF63 4JB Tel: 01446 700936 BROAD STREET, BARRY Card(iCff.ONTINUED Waste Carrier Number Email: [email protected] ON PAGE 4) CB/LE5004GH HIRE ASSOCIATION MEMBER 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 AN OPEN LETTER TO SO the LabouRr-led Veale Caouncdil hase decirded tso ’st ep Land a teakeovter ftor thee peorple osf Barry and the Commissioner for wish GEM readers a LOCAL AUTHORITIES rcaemntp. Tuhpi so uisr ac obuinttceirl btaloxw b yto a t hfuorsteh ewr h4o.5 a rpeer ValIet .is about standing up for what I feel is best for the WWaalleess ,A wgea ilnasutn Schcaemd sthe pNeeawce Yfuela ra nadn dp raossspuererous CHDwAoRrYIkS iwTnagMs d AaaSy ooseufr rpv paicyrea a.i sned b cuotn fdaiitri orantse sof ahyleararLerda aassdh t4y aiy. p5Pset ta oplrGreeun, r gwal tacgoeselm neihfnata ,gokm di nreaaiclg neir4eeda.p8as ns.w pey ei Gwlorl uhcEpeirciMnlh tel ic emnLletcoatrterrdelaeyrs, efssGi han oBrnawdanR scti hgiItaihEs leHFyo aunaCBtshroaedeerua r , nLya a 5 anRIdbdn3id dcoa heur Epa‘reGre-adnlsre sedBsdate et ngteVrtthra,ia nCVlet,eaeam lrC,ed iC ooftffuoo ’nG ww:c lTiaibtlmh hrh oleaierdsgs s Eagd noeed fCc iaCiotd usoFeanrdy7c, iitl1so.S nrOoatm itp. Phvsceuaalrlpmntn epser.rraosbhtleiecp tp (eoWoldpAelSer Pafrn)o,d mto ycmaogoineus ts fitirnhoiuaenten o Adwflg yicet rhW eC aoaytulimenrsgru a nwill for carers and Unfortunately, most are prepared to tax us to7 tEheL h iolt,r e veemn ian itlh egsee mtouegdhitoruipa ol@urt cinoudnlceinl teawx bsy.c ao f.uurkther 4.5 per cent. This Age Cymru Advice – where older people can sRuaptphoerr tt hwaonr kseitrtsin.g awraeg pea oidf t£h7e. 2m0 ipneimr huomur. timSeos.me• peLopelet tbeelriesv ea thned an esw-mer ias itols m MergUe wSiTth incislstu raud gbegitl tiyenrgo b ualnordw F wtUoil ltL hpoLisl eea mwdohdroer aefrisen saan lraceinaadld yh aardship ocounr ffirdeeen, tiinadl eapnedndent, llievaeds .happy and fulfilling down to dinner with We would like everyone Cardiff. Well, my thought on this isc doon wtea recatll yt ewlaentphoonn teo fnamuimliebs.er. impartial information Ian Thomas, tchoemirm fuamniitlyy ,s uthpeesrestars troea bl eL pivaiindg a Wt leaagset othfe mwiothre C oaf rtdhieff sbaemcea?u sIe d Ii dk nnAoowtn v to hetiesm iwno afuailvld o abuerd oadf b raa ecmksewsrga eradrloyneaeLr aaiss t4 y.n5e aopre,t rw sceeu nhtfa,f dii nacc ir4ee.8ans pete w!r hceicnht icnlecarerlays es haonwd st htihsey awnidth a 1d0v,i0c0e0 s eernvqiuceir ideesa oltn CAgheie Cf eyxmercuu.tive, worked to provide £8.P4l5e apseer shuopupro.rt care We reserve the right to edit all letters. We do NOT accept anonymous mail. CORRECTION svuuplnpeorratb alne dp ecoaprele t ion wcoomrkmerusn iinty y boyu rproviding Residents respond TacHroEs s Gthlea mVaolreg aannd GBrEidMg enrud nasr earesg fuealatur ricnogl usmomnes their own homes and the sector with more of our top politicians –unfortunately, in the print 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. society are treated with Lynne Hackett, head of dignity. community sector, Go to the Glamorgan They support older UNISON Cymru/Wales; people, those who are Ewan Hilton, chief THANK you The Oasis Centre in various items to and were astounded by GEMwebsite for the latest pinhdyisviicdaullayls d wisiatbhl mede,ntal EAxnenceu Htivinec, hGeoy,f aclh;ief stho em puecohp lteo in Snpeelodtst osfu rpepfourgtese tsh aend rseeefukgeeres,s /washyol uamrrive tdhoen hatigiohn qs,u baeliatuyt oiffu tlhe stories and breaking news... huesearltsh w ishsou ehsa vaen dle saerrnvinicge eWxeesctu Htivoeu,s iWnagles and and around aCsayrlduimff- saenedk ethrse iVnale, wcloitthh enso tthheinyg s tbauntd t hine. cshoaotess, agnodo db ostortosn, gwarm www.glamorgan- difficulties. Association; Llantwit Major, and the clothes were “ Our aim is to treat jumpers, some brand- They offer Adrian Roper, chief who responded to given “to those who all with respect and new trousers, plus gem.co.uk consistency of care and executive, Cartrefi an appeal for needed them, via the dignity in a boutique- plenty of cosy hats, psuropvpiodret. a range of CAlyumnr Tuh;omas, chief warm winter ‘pArottviicd Be oguotoidq uqeu’ atolity styWle ee ntovoirko fnomure nhtu.”ge scaIrnv eths ea nshdo grlto tvimese. HIGH TIDE TIMES They deserve not only Executive, Hafal. clothes. clothing, shoes, and car-loads into Cardiff I’ve volunteered there, (UNTIL JANUARY 12) W JAMES & SONS ‘THE PRINCESS OF WALES’ I’ve met people whose The high tides listed in this week’s GEM are stories are tragic, those in Porthcawl. It should be remembered STAFF WERE MARVELLOUS’ including a man who that along the coast, high tide times will vary. FUFINnOdNEeMpOeRnNdE,Ae SRnTLtAH BfOa LOmIDSSHiElEIy,D RNb1u8EEs6Ai0nRCesBsT AwROiRthYRS IWpGoEAsiMNtiTv, efEo fDleloe tdwob ipnargcok av tirode eTc eshnoemt e altGahntoede vr cde otrihudnannmtc’ etei lnvr eate:cnn wedini hvAgee.sn ds Fetahmo berb yetld hyc iluso,n sItei lbd l 9aM.m3a0eepsm tshpsoopeeo aoaiktrpr e twlaw ew a yabsaerrramomrui nt gcohgl o tgt tehthhta iehntiegrr. e, DATFEo r wi n i slTltA abinmMec 2ee,0 i n– 2B M5Ha rmtr y in , uthtees h PTliaMgitmhe r ep. o i n t HMt 24 hours personal service covering visit to the Princess of Wales Gwyn Hospital and sold the ground Thanks also to 05 Thur 10.59 8.9 23.28 8.5 Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan Hospital in Bridgend. for houses, why didn’t they spend the Julian the manager of 06 Fri 11.58 8.4 PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST carIe wreacse viveeryd hbayp tphye wstiatfhf tohne wleavredl 7o,f mmoonree yp eoonp elex twrae rwe acrodms, iknngo iwntion gW tahlaets? tohf ea C laor-goep ,t rfoorll etyh ef oloran 0078 SSautn 0001..3449 88..33 1134..1134 88..45 Tel Rhoose asunpdp tohrety m cyo ureldc onvoet rdyo i ne ntiomuge hf otro opeTrhaetiroen asr aen cda nncoe blleadtiso,n bsu ot fthe staff cdoolnleacttiionngs .the 09 Mon 02.59 8.7 15.35 8.8 (01446) 710096 Christmas. were marvellous. Annie Paine, 10 Tues 04.07 8.7 16.37 8.9 At first, I went to A & E at 1.30pm, Norman Viant Llantwit Major. 11 Wed 05.02 9.1 17.32 9.2 12 Thur 05.55 9.4 18.18 9.5 TThhee GGllaammoorrggaann GGEEMM (cid:129) Contact us... While The GEM makes every effort to check the accuracy of tide tables, we recommend that anyone putting out to sea, or walking in an area where they could be cut off, should check with a tide table Tel: 01446 774484 (cid:129) Fax: 01446 774108 specific to their location. FACEBOOK: GlamorganGEM / TWITTER: gem_news (cid:129) sport_gem We abide by the code of practice upheld by the News Submissions: [email protected] Independent Press Standards Organisation Editor Don John: [email protected] (IPSO). This contains Tim Chapman [email protected] / TWITTER @TimGlamorganGEM provisions for issues such as accuracy. 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Thursday January 5th, 2017 www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news THE GEM - 3 Popular Dinas butcher d e a J is raided by thieves BOUTIQUE just before Christmas SALE POPULAR Dinas Hafan, MS, Marie Curie Powys business by GEM and Voluntary Concern. NOW ON ‘Mark Griffith REPORTER Most of them were full, and they were taken, Butchers’, at too. It was his final day Camms Corner, been ransacked. of trading before the EVERYTHING was burgled over- “Stock worth festive break. night on December between £1,500 and By 12.30pm, he had 1/2 22 - 23, when stock £2,000 was taken, along managed to get new worth thousands of with charity boxes stock delivered and pounds and charity which were full. A tips decided to trade until box containing £500, late that day. boxes were stolen. donated by customers, Mark, who has traded Mark discovered that was also taken.” in Dinas Powys for 39 PRICE tpahrrrieeimvveeidsse ehsa awrdlh yre afniod rhe ewd ohriks stutorAkckemy tosa,nk cgeh nti hcwek eeirnteesm, sst eoafks yonefa amhrises,, cawunasdst o kdmneoevwrasss tb amyteadny MDarinka Gs rPifofwithys F waams itlayr Bgeuttecdh ebry in on Friday, December and choice cuts meant by the turn of events. thieves just before Christmas. 23.He said: “I got in for forT lhoicsa yl epaero Mplea.rk and infIofr amnaytoionne thhaesy asnhyould ‘Housing Barry Mayor’s All Clothing work as normal at 5am, the staff had put out contact Crimestoppers number All Bags and found the shop had charity boxes for Ty free on 0800 555 111. charity quiz Police appeal following one All Jewellery election THE Barry Town Mayor, Coun Charlotte All Scarves incident at the Knap Williams, will be holding a charity quiz priority’ night at Market Street Club, Barry on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 7pm for POLICE in Barry on Tuesday, December phone, and when the BARRY councillor 7.30pm, to raise money for The Down’s 89 High Street, Barry ai1rwnor6afeb-oly bkareeempaddpra -eahtoaisilosl dhi nnd e,wg oa agffs otaertr a 2aawpp0nrao,Tpol mkttrhhhoeeeeeda n rmc ta aehmadleeonneadn. al agebgs yeatkhrse edwh eathse vppaituuctTsnethimchmehepd e rvt deiein.cdf utt oitsmo ea df iw,g haheltl wanasd Rph“antroi ecuulodhsmciaicnabrtlgdee ard wB u otitelhnhrl aeotb itrinesi tsthyuhaees” SNppreyiooTcnwpehlddee a r paoenetv mdre £t n5eetiah nmpgeAe .rSsw stpirolelocr skiioanenct Aliuwodsniesth, o aca Bi arrmatfeiafoalxensi m.ta unmCd abonuf fcfseeitrx, For the lates0t s1to4ri4es 6an d7 b3re0ak8in1g1 news... the Knap in Barry. victim for spare back, before handing elections in May. For more information, contact glamorgan-gem.co.uk At about 10.40am change and to use his over £20 from his “The average house [email protected] or telephone wallet. price in the UK is now 01446 704921. Wonderful end The suspect, who more than 10 times the then ran off towards average wage, and over of year party! the skate park, is half of private renters described as white say they struggled to pay THE last meeting of was provided by Maggie and in his 20s. tIht’esi rc lreeanrt wine tnheee lda smt oyreear. the year at and the entertainment He was wearing homes that are genuinely Cadoxton (Barry) was provided by Deanno black tracksuit affordable to rent or buy. WI was a double and Co. bottoms, a light grey “We need all council celebration when What a wonderful end puffer jacket, and a candidates to put tChher mistemmabse rpsa rhteyld a tTtohh aaen kvceeodrmy f mosuri tcttcheeees iwrs fheuarle rydear. gre•yA bnaysoenbea lwl hcaop. hohoonmue speinrleigos rsainstye ts htsoe,” nt ahucemklbeer and a 25th work and all members witnessed the incident, insisted. anniversary. were looking forward to or who has any It was a memorable 2017 –Happy New information about the YOUTH night. After a short Year! identity of the suspect PROJECT meeting mentioning the Meetings are held is urged to call 101 or carol service and future every the Monday at Crimestoppers free and DELIGHT events, the members 7pm in Victoria Park enjoyed a buffet and Community Centre; anonymously, on 0800 CADOXTON Youth fabulous entertainment. contact 01446 40891. 555 111, quoting Project and team The buffet, as usual, CW reference 1600489877. celebrated their Christmas meal and cheque presentation ceremony at the Cadoxton Methodist Church on December 20. Representatives from charities and YOUR LOCAL MEDICAL organisations attended NEGLIGENCE EXPERTS the event along with Jane Hutt AM to pass on Call Now 01446 791811 cheques to those representatives from Cadoxton School, Barry Misdiagnosis, birth injuries, cerebral palsy, Beavers’ swimming club, Marie Curie, Ty missed fractures, wrong treatment. Hafan, Y-Care YMCA International along with No win - no fee, fully qualified solicitors. others. Children took part in Free Claim Evaluation. a colouring competition and received prizes and Tel: 01446 791811 certificates. A special guest arrived in the form E-Mail: [email protected] of Santa Claus and his Elf! www.NHSlawyer.co.uk Everyone who attended was given a NHSlawyer is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority free meal by the (SRA number 569027) Cadoxton Youth Project team and volunteers. 4 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 5th, 2017 Success for Five generations say ‘Happy military Birthday’ to veterans great-great-gran THIS SUNDAY CONTINUED FROM Eira, aged 96! PAGE 1 David continued: “We 8th January 2017 made a presentation to the club, and they 11.00am - 4.00pm subsequently said they were more than happy for us to meet up there.” (cid:129) 3 Fabulous Catwalk Shows Robert Adams is 12.00 midday, 1.30pm and 3.30pm delighted that the club took the time and (cid:129) Special Welcome bags trouble to get and touch *for the first 250 brides and by its generosity. (cid:129) Over 80 exhibitors He said: “We’re very, very grateful to the club. (cid:129) Bridal and Mother of the Bride “The first meeting Sales Room will be at the club on Tuesday, January 10 and (cid:129) 20% off voucher to be used at will run from 10am until *valid for 2 months after event 1pm. “Former servicemen advice on benefits, Robert Adams with (cid:129) Complimentary Day Pass and women, their family housing and social best friend, Mazey. for the Leisure Club members and those matters. Veterans and connected to the Armed their families shouldn’t Woman Forces are all welcome. suffer in silence.” ma“nWy ep ewoapnlet taos speoes asisble areM alesmo bweirlsl ionfg tthoe schlaurbe warned there –whether they’re facilities with the from Barry, Penarth or veterans. by ELLitwmeorivitntheei td y Prea-nredg riestceer ivoen loinnee b FeRfoEreE t hpela ecveent obtrhi“neDgr iapnvagir dtss oI omrefle at hvneed t Veisraalen.s wDoaIvufil dvd e Iltriekerleaa ntnosd cotohr nefatyam cctailnies judge www.eternitywithlove.co.uk ofivrsetr mfreoemti nCga.”rdiff for the ccaolnl t0ac7t9 C56h a5n7g9e 7S0t0e;p ttoel: CONTINUED Mr Adams stressed 0300 777 2259. FROM PAGE 1 that the meetings were The full address of Jones went there on a For the latest stories and breaking news... more than just having a Barry & Athletic Bowls third occasion and was glamorgan-gem.co.uk cup of tea and a natter. Club is Paget Road, spotted by security staff “There will be help Barry Island, CF62 and detained. for people on things like 5TQ. She said: “It was stupid, what can I say, I’ve got the stuff in my house.” She could not give a reason for the theft. The GEM loves five months. Ms Wilkes said that in her previous generation family pictures Eira married husband Francis in employment, she had and the latest one features 1945. The couple were originally bweiethn Ma afirnkasn c&e mSpaennacgeerr, Eira Woosnam, who lives in fVraolme amndid l-iWveadle hs,e rbeu ft omr o6v0e yde taor st.he and over three years she Boverton, on her 96th Francis worked for Welsh Water defrauded expenses birthday. and Eira worked at Southways worth £45,000. She Many of Eira’s family live in the Nursing Home in Cowbridge. Francis currently earns £36,000. Boverton-Llantwit Major area and to passed away two years ago at the age Her solicitor, Adam celebrate such a special occasion, the of 93. Sharp, said she had family had an open day for friends On Monday, this week, the family already repaid £12,000. and family at her house. were thrilled with a new arrival –Etta After the shoplifting, Pictured above are Eira (96) with was born, a new sister for Otis. It she had fully cooperated clockwise her daughter Eryl Morgan, means Eira is a great-great-grand- with the police and they aged 69; grand-daughter Alison mother twice over! had recovered some of Owens, aged 46; great-grandson The GEM joins in saying ‘Happy the stolen property in a Matthew Jones, aged 26; and great- Birthday’ to Eira and many saleable condition. great-grandson Otis Jones, just 18 congratulations! “She is genuinely ashamed and remorseful. “There is a background of depression, and she takes medication and has had counselling.” The first sentence, he said, also involved 240 hours unpaid work, which she had completed. He said that if she went to prison immediately, it would have a massive impact on her and her family. He added: “She’s adamant it’ll never happen again.” Judge Hopkins said: “Your behaviour demonstrates that you are an inherently dishonest woman.” He said that it had seemed “astonishing” that she generously received a 15-month suspended sentence for fraud, committed over three years, which had been a serious breach of trust. Thursday January 5th, 2017 www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news THE GEM - 5 Police appeal as SCHOOLS IN A FESTIVE VIDEO Barry youth (16) Cogan Primary School pupils in the video sing-along. injured in crash A Barry teenager was taken for any witnesses to contact them. to hospital with “life- They would like to speak to anyone threatening injuries” after a who witnessed the collision, saw a collision with a taxi on group of male pedestrians prior to the Tuesday night (January 3). collision who were walking along South Wales Police are appealing Barry Road, or stopped to provide for witnesses following the collision assistance, and anyone who may have that occurred at about 10.30 pm at seen the vehicle being driven prior to Barry Road, Barry, opposite its the collision and who has not yet junction with Llewellyn Street A police spokesperson said: “A given their details. white Skoda Octavia taxi was in The road was closed for collision with a 16-year-old male approximately four hours, while pedestrian who lives locally. police carried out initial “As a result of the collision, the investigations and recovered the young man was taken to the University Hospital of Wales Cardiff, vehicles. South Wales Police thanked where his condition is currently people affected by the closure for Business is SIXprimary schools from Penarth and Dinas Powys joined together to described as life threatening. At this their patience and understanding. bring the Christmas spirit to the community –by starring in a music time, it is not believed that any other Anyone with information is asked video produced by St Cyres school. vcoelhliisciloens . were involved in the to contact the South Wales Police honoured for a In the video, the pupils can be seen singing along to Slade’s famous hit “A specially-trained police officer serious collision investigation unit on ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’, which has been a festive favourite for over has been deployed to the hospital to 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously notable ‘first’ 40 years. Each primary school was filmed separately and then edited support the casualty’s family.” on 0800 555 111. Quoting ref together into one video. 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Lakeside Corner Sofa only £899 Hoburne 3 Seater Sofa only £389 FESTIVEshoppersat Tesco Penarth donated is particularly difficult for many families. We food and toiletries at the foodbank stand. were especially keen to receive items that could go Over three days, a score or more volunteers towards a proper cooked dinner. “At times, we were overwhelmed with the received supplies for people who use foodbanks. kindness of strangers. There are foodbanks Organiser Mike Grove said that he was very across the Vale which allocate three days’ grateful for so many people who supported emergency supplies to families.” foodbanks across the Vale. Foodbanks do not receive any Government He said: “The Christmas and New Year period support and rely totally on public generosity. AS SEEN Skittles fundraiser for ON TV FULLY RECLINING Detroit 3&2 Seater sofas only £899 THE PAIR Teenage Cancer Trust SKITTLERS in Penarth helped to raise £433.43 by taking part in a charity ‘skittle turkey roll’ –hosted by Pin Breaks UK at the Ex- Zante Dining Set only £299 Reclaimed Ranch Extending Table only £349 Serviceman’s Club on Windsor Road, Penarth. ABOVE, the winners of the Christmas ‘skittle turkey roll’: The winners walked away with a turkey each Charlie Webber, Elaine Reynolds, June Fackrell, Martyn Coles, in time for Christmas and Fi Lock, and Rob Walker, with their turkeys for Christmas. all of the money raised builds specialist units in make sure they don’t.” cancer in Wales? Visit will support young NHS hospitals and Fancy taking on a www.teenagecancertrust. cancer patients across provides dedicated staff, challenge of your own to org or email us at south Wales. bringing young people help transform the lives hello@teenagecancertru Pin Breaks UK raised together so they can be of young people with st.org the money by holding a treated by cancer experts skittles competition each in the best place for week for four weeks, them. which saw both ladies Traditionally treated and men’s skittlers roll alongside children or off for the highest score elderly patients at the end to walk away with the of their lives, young weekly prize. The people can feel isolated, company chose to some never meeting Award winning Indian sub continental cuisine support Teenage Cancer another young person Trust after asking with cancer. Being Restaurant & Takeaway Facebook followers to treated alongside others vote for their favourite their own age can make a EARLY BIRD SPECIAL charities. huge difference to their Clive Jones, organiser whole ‘experience’. Stunning BedroomCollections from only £99 Pin Breaks, said: “We Teenage Cancer Trust 4 COURSE MEAL were really pleased to be wants every young able to support such an person with cancer to Only £8.95pp Divans from Ottoman Beds Imperio Beds amazing local cause and have access to this only £199 from only from only £299 know that the donation specialist support, no Mon -Thurs 5.30-7pm £299 that we’ve raised will be matter where they live. used to support young Vicki Jones, local 2 FOR 1 people and their families. fundraising coordinator We’d like to thank south Wales said: “Every everyone who took part day, our specialist staff MON-THURS and look forward to are there to make sure supporting this amazing young people with MAIN COURSE & POPPADOM Sofas . Dining . Beds . Bedroom . Accessories charity during 2017.” cancer and their families 5-8pm TAKEAWAY ONLY Teenage Cancer Trust and friends, don’t face it relies on donations and alone. We provide expert (TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY) all money raised by Pin care and support before, Breaks UK will go during and after towards the maintenance treatment and bring The must have brand for your home of the specialist Teenage young people together to fw CUannivceerrs itTy rust Huonsitp itaatl sup“pMorots et aocfh aoltlh were. want SUNDAY BANQUET INTEREST Wspaelceisa,l isCt ardisftfa, fff undainndg tfhiresmt, toc baen cyeoru ngp apteioepnltes 5 COURSES £9.50 FREE supporting cancer second. But we need the homestores CREDIT achwaarriteyn ersusn ss eisns ioscnhso othlse, hsueplpp orotfe rso uarc roinscs reWdiableles Midday - 11pm Get the look... for less! colleges and universities. to help us do more. Tel: 01446 771682 Teenage Cancer Trust Currently for every 01446 774590 is the only UK charity young person we reach dedicated to improving there is another we 70 East2 G01a4te T, iCffionw Cburpid gFein, aClisFt71 7AB www.fwhomestores.co.uk the quality of life and cannot. We want to be Certificate of Excellence chances of survival for there for them all. Cancer Trip Advisor Unit 5, Freemans Park, Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 8TU. Tel: 02920 371970 the seven young people sucks. Young people aged 13 to 24 diagnosed shouldn’t have to face Open 7 Days with cancer every day. cancer alone. The charity funds and “Together we can Certificate of Excellence Thursday January 5th, 2017 www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news THE GEM - 7 WI enjoys a touch of THE ‘GIRL IN A SPOTTY DRESS’ Dickens in Gloucester AFTER a Christmas At the age of 17, she was air. The picture appeared on spread provided by working at Blackpool Pier. the cover of Picture Post, the honorary member Diane One day there was a knock at largest magazine of the 1950s HIGHLIGHT Park Westcott, and enjoyed by the changing room door, and and the photograph, as is now WI’s November all, the chairman of Barry the proprietor, asked her and termed, went global, although trip took members Men’s Forum welcomed her friend Wendy if they in those days she never to Gloucester new member John would go with a photographer, received any money at all for Quays. Williams. for some publicity the photograph. photographs. The next meeting is today A coach full of The speaker for the meeting Wearing a red and white (January 5), when Mr Brian members left Barry with was Pat Stewart, who spotty dress, her mother had Mills will be talking about its streets covered in recounted her story of how she given her, numerous shots ‘signalling’. hailstones and headed to became a worldwide icon – were taken on the beach, New members are very Gloucester Quays for quite unconsciously! before he suggested one last welcome at £2 per meeting, some retail therapy. As a young girl, she had a photograph of the two girls which includes light When we arrived we passion for dancing, starting sitting on the Blackpool beach refreshments starts at 10.15am were whisked off the lessons at three. Her mother railings. and finishes by noon. coach to the entrance to became very concerned when She said they were very The Barry Men’s Forum the Quays by one of the she was 15, because of her terrified as the drop behind meet at the Trinity guides. Some of us desire to be a dancer, she them was four metres onto the Presbyterian Church Hall, immediately took in a asked Pat’s headteacher how beach, so she was allowed to every Thursday morning. much needed coffee/tea she could dissuade her from hold onto her friend, when a For further information, break, then we explored her outrageous idea. The gust of wind blew along the contact chairman Mac Tanner the many outlets – The head suggested she promenade. on 01446 743455. famous selling mainly clothing – would soon get bored of being Afraid to let go of Wendy, PMW photo. to our heart’s content. in a stage chorus line, and her spotty dress was blown in Lunch followed in the would be best to let her try. various cafes and pizza places on offer. There was a true Dickensian affair going Hank and Steve entertain Highlight WI. on, with stall holders JANUARY dressed up suitably in On December 3, and music. Hank and Steve period costumes ,adding members gathered at the played the drums, guitar SALE atmosphere to the Church of the and banjos. The hall cobbled streets area Resurrection in Cardiff was full and the tables where they manned their to admire all the were decorated stalls all day. Christmas trees beautifully. The stalls offered decorated for the Loads of raffles carcacfetsesdo jreiewse allnedr yf,estive occOausiro gnr.o up submitted pwreorvei dgeradt ebfyu ltlhye rleacdeiievsed. 5U0p to gifGts.l o ucester Quays is twwaos t‘rteeedsd iaensd’. t he theme ‘ShOouwr mlaset tshoen wg awya tso go % situated on the banks of On December 6 we home’ and I would say the River Severn, an had instructions from that we left the hall in ibnelgaannd adso ac kb. a sSihna grpivniensgs Jmeaakne T ah oCmhraiss toinng hleo.w to gooNde xCt hyreisatrm, wase smpeireitt sa. t Off access to the Gloucester Altogether, 24 ladies Highlight Park as usual. and Sharpness Canal, took part and had a good Our first meeting of the and it has played an time arranging oranges, year was on Tuesday, important part in the candles, and fruit and January 3, in the history of shipping in the nuts to represent the committee room. area. world and the light and The main meeting fruits of the earth. will be on January 17, December 20 was our where the talk will be PACT celebration in the form ‘The Edwardian Maid’ of a Christmas party. by Debra John, meetings Food was provided by commencing at 7pm. the ladies and a good Sewing Circle meets RESIDENTS will be old-fashioned party was every Thursday able to meet very enjoyable. beginning on January 5 neighbourhood We had music between 2pm and 4pm . team members at provided by Hank and Please come along Steve and we all enjoyed and join in the fun and Aberaeron HUB, a good old sing song and companionship. Aberaeron Close, danced along to the DB Barry, every Monday between Homeless charity 10am and 12 noon. gets festive visit A police surgery will be held at Dinas Powys Library, The Murch on A VALE councillor dropped into a Cardiff Wednesday, January 11 homeless charity over Christmas to see between 2.30pm and the work they do. 4.30pm. Independent Councillor, Richard Bertin called in If residents have any issues that are affecting to the Huggard Centre to look at the shelter and help your quality of life, but that is provided and to thank the staff for their work. are unable to attend a He said he was impressed with the welcoming and meeting, contact 101 for positive environment he witnessed. non emergencies, or log Councillor Bertin said: “I was impressed with the onto: www.south- work I saw. I am glad that there are charities and wales.police.uk. services such as Huggard who are out there to help.” SSSTTTEEEAAAMMMEEEDDD UUUPPP DDDOOOUUUBBBLLLEEE GGGLLLAAAZZZIIINNNGGG??? 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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. LAlmwgybenr Ydd3rr0noo9 ssy4 sdd2torr9ood 1 ih y7ow 4ccn4yh 3fryn 1ndo. wdd yilhyrweni nny imboyly dyl d yll rwg Awy4by8rr i cai’erd r mdadry enhdey.dd B iallywdd ycdba yre c gwewrrdythrdi aegddri d Alt. 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Punter, M. E. Punter, occurred at Ms said his client had CCDyyefnpagorow Try hBdedr oAw lMrp ysor,r gGAamwnegnnywlfcôgh., eCdFd5 a 6 TAhAa.i DVTahirleee c Aotolfp rGs o lDaf mEepnoovrigtr,oa Wnnm eCneovnuotne &c. iClH, Fo5u s6iAngA. BGrlaanumndo’rs hComrees cenitn, fraecspedo nsibuipli ty tfoo r hhiiss Barry, on August 4, actions. Thursday January 5th, 2017 www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news THE GEM - 9 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 Following the road to enter Edward Turberville – more cropped VETERINARY CLINICS LTD glittering white frosted fields fields led back towards the windmill at containing sheep, a disgruntled heron Wick standing out on the horizon. flew up in disgust from a frozen pond Then, to round off the day, a well- 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 JANUARY ONLY OFFER Ctol ethmee Vnisctotonreia Cn onuorrtt.h lTohdegye wpriothg rae swsaeidt homTheew aradn njouuarln eFy.estival of Winter Cashmere and beside the railway line for a train to Walks, which has been enhanced by FOR CATS AND DOGS OVER 8 YEARS OLD pass, fields led to the stone bridge over the seasonal weather this year, draws to Mohair tops. the Colwinston brook where a a close this coming weekend. 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Programmes and www.sloancompany.co.uk hedgerows led southwards to the mill membership advice can be obtained 01446 774016 01446 794972 race near Mill Farm at Llandow for from Pam on 029 2025 5102. Like us on Facebook at lunch as clouds began to fill the skies. JOY STRANGWARD Facebook/SloanandCompany 10 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 5th, 2017 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’ charity.’’ Barratt Homes managing director Steve Williams said: “Every year the staff run a number of charity SPECIAL PROMOTION UNESCO world heritage site that gives you a taste Go to the Glamorgan events for local causes and we’re thrilled to have WHAT do you look for when booking a of the real Bulgaria. 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