Bridgend & Porthcawl T&H MORRIS EESSTT 11997744 “Your ORIGINAL priceless weekly newspaper” FFAAMMIILLYY BBUUTTCCHHEERRSS TThhee aarreeaa’’ss 38 Dunraven Place lloonnggeesstt sseerrvviinngg Bridgend CCoommmmuunniittyy Also at Megasave NNeewwssppaappeerr North Cornelly 01656 768620 Established 1983 FREE HOME DELIVERY SERVICE Weekly audited distribution (51 weeks)B to 31/12/16 e- 4a6,02u6 ty www.glamorgan-gem.co.uk THURSDAY JANUARY 11TH, 2018 (GEM Series). Audited by David Pinder & Co Ltd. Chartered Accountants. Health & fitness Pontycymer’s famous painting is heading back to National Museum ONE of the most famous paintings by a local artist is to return to its home at the National Museum of Wales in two weeks after being on show in Pontycymer. Running Away With The Hairdresser by Frances Price presents a cheque to Glenn White. Also Kevin Sinnott has been present are cocks of the north committee members Thomas on show at Studio 18, the Morley, Graham Morley, Stuart White, Tony Price and Paul Lewis. gallery that Kevin Golfers club together opened in Oxford Street, Pontycymer, last year. The painting has to battle motor always been prominently displayed in Cardiff –it is in fact owned by the neurone disease National Museum of Wales –but when Kevin staged a retrospective MEMBERS at Pyle and Kenfig continue the search for a cure.” exhibition of his work, he Golf Club recently presented a Anyone who watched the recent was granted permission cheque for £1,300 to the Motor BBC TV ‘Sports Personality of the to show it in Pontycymer. Year’ evening would have been Although the Neurone Disease Association reminded of the cruelty of Motor exhibition will continue, (MNDA). Neurone Disease. it will be without its most Running Away With the Hairdresserby Kevin Sinnott. The donation was in memory of Viewers were introduced to the famous piece in two Linda White, whose life was tragically former Scotland second row forward, weeks time. cut short by the disease. Doddie Weir, who was diagnosed Interestingly, Kevin The cheque was received by Linda’s about six months ago and who is has put on show two husband Glenn. The White family has raising money to find a cure in the earlier versions of the a strong connection with P & K, and future. painting, that give an Glenn’s brother Stuart is a member of Then, during the section of the show idea of how it all came the ‘Cocks of the North’ committee. devoted to famous sportspeople who about. Glenn explained: “The Cocks of the have passed away in the last 12 Kevin’s gallery is a North are the members who play on a months, we were reminded that the remarkable place, and Sunday morning throughout the great Springbok scrum-half Joost van marks his homecoming Wedding winter, going out in all sorts of der Westhuizen, had succumbed to the to the area. weather. disease in February 2017. Although he was not “My father Ron was a stalwart Joost conducted himself with grace, from an artistic family, member –as is Stuart. The money was determination and a lack of self pity – his painting and drawing Showcase raised during the annual fundraising qualities that were also shown by ability meant that art day, and it will go to the MNDA to Linda White. PI college in London took him away from south This Sunday GUTTER BROTHERS Wales, and London has been his home since then. January 14th However, when he returned and bought a Everything Guttering home near Pontycymer, 11am - 4pm at he looked at an empty property on Oxford De Courceys Accredited Gutter Installation Hypocloride Cleans Street and decided to create an art gallery. Manor Cardiff Residential Gutter Repair Driveways The result is a Expert Gutter Cleaning Patios stunning space, full of External Painting Roof Tiles light and the type of Tyla Morris Avenue, Pentyrch, FREE Patios Masonry gwaolluelrdy bwe htherriell eadn yto ahrativset Cardiff, CF15 9QN. admission Decking Natural Stone his or her work on Roofing Roof Cleaning display. Opening times for Jet Washing Studio 18 are Thursday Conservatory Valet and Friday, 2pm until Acid Driveway Cleaning 5pm, and Saturday, 10am until 1pm. Kevin said General Maintenance Work that it was possible to arrange other viewing • Official unveiling of New Country Cottages times, by contacting the • Special welcome bags for first 100 brides gallery on 07791 295146 • Fantastic wedding packages available or by email on mail@ FFUULLLLYY IINNSSUURREEDD UUNNIIFFOORRMMEEDD SSTTAAFFFF kevinsinnott.co.uk. PI courtesy of De Courceys Manor on the day. CONTACT US FOR BEST PRICES AALLLL WWOORRKK GGUUAARRAANNTTEEEEDD • An exclusive on the day offer• Free parking on site FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL NOW ON: Turn to Page 5 for T&Cs Apply 01656 671828 07476 270649 / 01443 267378 images of Studio 18 in For details please visit: Mob: 07794 934115 [email protected] Pontycymer, and other www.eternitywithlove.co.uk [email protected] works by Kevin Sinnott. 2 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 11th, 2018 Br Chance to join the BROADWAY CHORUS RAISES RNLI boys (and FUNDS FOR MACMILLAN girls) of summer THE RNLI is in search of new recruits to spend the summer working on some of Wales’ most popular beaches, as applications open for 2018’s beach lifeguards and face to face fundraisers. Both roles are essential in supporting the RNLI to help keep people safe by south east Wales, said: saving lives by educating providing local safety “Working as a lifeguard the public on risks at the advice to the millions of has got to be one of the coast. holidaymakers who visit best summer jobs – you Nick Evans, regional the beaches every get to call the beach your face to face fundraising summer. office for a start! But far manager, said: “A good The RNLI will be more importantly than fundraiser generally has operating a lifeguard that, you are there to to be friendly and THE Broadway Chorus Michael Plowman and pianist Liz service in partnership make sure the public relaxed, but also presented their seasonal York. The choir was in fine voice. with local councils and enjoy it in the safest energetic, able to talk to concert, Sing Christmas, to an As well as traditional readings, the land owners in the Vale, possible way. anyone and be passionate Porthcawl, Neath Port “This is a demanding about what they do. enthusiastic audience at All audience was treated to mince pies and ‘Make 2018 a year Talbot, Swansea, job requiring “We provide quality Saints Church, Porthcawl. mulled wine. Carmarthenshire, commitment, skill and a training which ensures With the choir in fine voice, the But the main reason for organising of confidence and Pembrokeshire, clear head. We’re looking new fundraisers feel soloists Samuel Weaver, Shannon Sing Christmas was to raise money for Ceredigion and for people with courage, confident and capable in Davies-Evans and Mark Llewelyn Macmillan Cancer Support, and the pride in Bridgend’ Denbighshire in 2018. determination and the the role. Developing new Evans, also rose to the occasion. total raised was £1,550. RNALtI ’tsh el iffoerseafvrionngt owfo trhke, atrbaiilnitiyn gt o adnrda wm aokne thtehier sakt itlhlse, bweaocrhk ifnogr ain n aa titoeanmal fluCtea athcceorimnep aMniamyoern tp troo vthidee rdic bhe vaaurtiiefutyl The Broadway Chorus hopes to IN her New Year needs to be a lifeguards across the UK right decision if charity –it really has to of items put together by conductor Sing Christmas once again in 2018. message, our welcoming, vibrant saved 127 lives and someone’s life is in be one of Britain’s best Mike Plowman Prime Minister location where people helped 20,538 people in danger. It is an incredibly summer jobs.” want to spend time – and 2016. Successful rewarding role.” Find out how you can Did you get some in? called for 2018 to spend money. applicants receive world- The RNLI is also make a difference and Visit www. be a year of We need affordable, class training in search recruiting face-to-face apply to be part of the glamorgan- Writer seeks memories confidence and or where possible, free acnasdu raelstycu cea, rleif etseacvhinnigq uaensd, fwuonrdkr aisers, wahloon gswidilel lhitftepssa:/v/isnugm metrejoabmss.r nli.aot gem.co.uk of National Service pcoruidnet riny. our ppaerokpilneg t oto s etanyc oau wrahgiele. atlrisfa enMgswufaeetartlr ald b Claessh u sikplddielesrlv,sv .eislRooprN inLingI lbipmilefaeapygcoihurnt agar ndtas v issvaitfitoteoa trlys praordolvewv iicidtiehne, r#FgBa/ce esbtSoouormk manesdre JaTorwcbih t ter.foonr fora mndo vreie nwesws BE1199T6406W alEl mEaneNdn RMSeeerSlmvuoiccomterae in1e t9so 4f 6oy fto ouW N1 ae9arn6trji0iooo.y nreasd:l somtfro eTbrsuehs ieeglrddoei ostnhadge Ms micmahoyopre ooh lrhastosa, nmacneeds, cbinauvnsWe itnseote m sseshneeoncsuot ,alu danr nadddgo e n anollet wwjuest in Britain aged 18 it, some hated it, few an economy that’s fit for for ourselves, but for Centenary of the Representation or over were called managed to avoid it. the future. future generations. up for two years’ Whatever your She is absolutely right In years to come, will of the People Act 1918 this year service in the armed memories, I’d love to on all counts, but I’d we be able to look our forces. hcoeanrt acfrto mm ey ouo.n 0P1le6a5s6e leickoen toom foy.cus on the csahyil dwree nd iidn athlle weye ec oanudld WWorld Waeamr waa Oarrerkn esea .lt rt hheeaa dte yn 2dw0 1eol8fl wrtwreaeocdTrmoeihrt eidetonhe n edsayw.hl loioynu ,m lhhdAeii sndsbtd o eer ywnwre. ohci nomo g senonifcs oieeudwtny ed,a rneseddo, cCmAaoramcRmrhcpemhicav eioefgnr.nont,l meyr,w sWt hhiaecl heAo sf,rs ctiahsr itkveGeedp r het weabsniy th hhat hamdea atwbonoi dtoWhs khi ef ma rrseeeo ?ty ,o oy w Iuo o uaourbmn lede m w oyerfomi cttuihao nlelrlgiiseke edaes, 8ogMPm5ro a8ral8tcihl1o.ccm2lamo, awm l0Ccl..7oo7lwm61pc eor4w, 9p8e2r8@4 pwYthaeiertBt th tsfro oaiowdrnf g n tiWeh nmnajadteu lc,te sotlstii ,okh bcneaeo p omuapfnlea djnno d,ybos. tpptoolr a omtLchueeaad tkt y’ tseaoo mu o‘cynuaaegrlks l et p’oh ,et wohaomnenp d leaae ?ng aserwteer maNrkost so maannoyth wero uld ksingonwif i2c0a1n8t Wdeodmicaetne’ds toA crhchanivgein gW thaalet.s were generous support from the Employability skills abtutsraincetisvsee sp tloac see ft ourp oynea wr oitfh cmonafkiidnegn 2ce0 1a8n da centenary that deserves to be The foundations lay back in the Heritage Lottery Fund to collect shop. pride in Bridgend. celebrated. It marks 100 years 1970s/1980s, when various and safeguard the memories of courses in Pyle It’s high time our Cllr Carolyn Webster, since women in Britain were able women historians began the major women who worked in Welsh town centre got the Welsh Conservatives, to vote in democratic elections for task of dredging out the part factories between 1945 and 1975 – KPC Youth & health and safety in the revamp it deserves. It Newcastle Ward the first time. played by women in significant women who made a substantial Community, based workplace, and a pre- That vote for women marked a community events. contribution to the economy of the in Pyle, is offering a CSCS card course on HIGH TIDE TIMES watershed. Yes, there were In 1998, they came together to country during those dark years. health and safety on cyoeanrdsi toiof nasg.e Wto ommeenn’s h2a1d atnod b teh e3r0e finosrmtru tmhee nAtarcl hiinv ec,h aa nggroinugp tthhaet fwacaes celAebnrda tinign th2e0 1c8e,n teint aryw iollf tbhee rtanoge wofa sruppdorst conOstthruecr tsiounp psoitret si.ncludes The high tid(UesN lTisItLe dJ AinN tUhAisR wYe 1e8k)’s GEM are were various qualifications. Many of history by securing the story of first time women in Britain could employability, such help with literacy, those in Porthcawl. It should be remembered women saw it as a betrayal. But women, long a neglected, often vote in a democratic election. 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Thursday January 11th, 2018 www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news THE GEM - 3 Br A good example of Three local good causes ‘waste not, want not’ receive cash from Tesco by Aldi and Emmaus THREE local groups are to South Wales benefit from thousands of pounds from Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme after a vote by the supermarket’s customers in Bridgend. Representatives from Bridge Mentoring Scheme (which supports vulnerable young people), Tondu United Football Club, and Cowbridge Community Allotments were invited to their local store to celebrate winning funding from the carrier-bag tax scheme, which is funded by the sale of carrier bags in store. As a result of the vote, The Bridge Mentoring Scheme has received a £4,000 grant to create disabled access to their garden, so wheelchair users can build raised flower beds. Tondu Football Club has received a £1,990 grant which will be spent on equipment and a training education course for their volunteers and Charles Champion (Cowbridge Allotments); Lynn Young (Tesco); Cowbridge Community Allotments has Nikki Edwards (Tesco community champion), Tondu FC players, Laura received £1,000 to enable one large Thomas (Bridge Mentoring) and Gareth Jeffries, Tesco manager. poly-tunnel to be bought, benefitting the many community groups and individuals that use the from all over the borough of Bridgend. We hope to start work on allotments. the project on January 18, when participants can plan what they Simon Charlesworth, from The Bridge Mentoring Scheme, want to plant before the garden is prepared for winter and the start said: “This project will bring together people with varying needs of the growing season in the new year.” Southerndown Local energy Emmaus Companions Andy and Marc, with the latter’s WI’s busy 2017 group is daughter, off to collect the surplus grub. The Emmaus South Wales “The community home has its own meeting in homeless Community in Cefn van, food storage facilities and all SOUTHERNDOW were royally Major for a carol Glas was picked to receive Aldi Chyogmiepnaen.”ions are training in food N WI have been entertained by the service comprising Porthcawl Bridgend’s’ surplus food when And then they waited for a decision busy for the past Porthcawl Ukulele nine lessons. 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SteileoeuBbsohnnnnUon rceevehr idSa rdorioerlTggugp royAygeittPn n anhhImoggkNd.e rr ee wAottnnhou‘oBt c cpareroLa’klse mw Et ntaco lmecb-hwW wobbluabiiuaaeastrnuhhnsilibiiente ittllysnddagyye,, stSPAaWcchpneoelfeaaonnnfcI lnakntrose ieneu usrtsi smonaSnpt,Wof crgepe yL erpe tg dsielitoeosts esnfnhnlmase oe. nhyrrbedae elGt ereCE wcr i7antf2Rar0bfefi0niru ircto1pntghrietme7aeysdyrlt,,, said: “A number of Companions – vegetables, bread, cakes and even a together with our own evening, and things Southerndown WI The first meeting will renewable energy by people who have joined an Emmaus turkey.” members, arrived in became quite would like to thank all be held on January 25 at 2030. Community home [Bridgend’s is in The Companions were reported to good time at the competitive. There was ‘Link’ WI members 7pm, in the Green Room, “The group will need Nant Lais] – and staff saw the appeal be “grateful and stunned” by the Church Hall in St a prize for the winners, for joining in these above SUSSED, 4/5 all types of motivated and were keen to be involved. We generosity of Aldi for thinking about Brides Major, for an and a wooden spoon events. They proved to James Street, Porthcawl talent as there is much to submitted our bid for the to receive any those in need over Christmas. evening of fun, food for the losers. All in be a great way of CF36 3BG. do and many ways of surplus food to feed the 20 The spokesperson said: “Marc was and entertainment. all, it was a truly getting to know each “Many community working, added the CCthhoeTrm ihsCptemoa mnsapispoo.a”nknsei sopneslri svoailnns gop owintihsteheder edo utto o tvhreear-t ehdsuaiosgpmteprierob ruttto,ot e i ngmtceolatu kdobeita nhcbgekor t xhtleoeos c ftaaohlmf e ciflhcoyoao rmrdiet fmiuetousg newr iteiyne- pofr oSvsoaidnueddtw hilcaehrgreesn , pdcloaatkwteersns, mniegOmhnto eirn a bcDloeel cdee vmewnbiiennrgt,e .trh’es ogfotrhorweurpa r db etitse tro alnofdou ktiutnhrgee gcccoarreopnauisttpieads l eiasrceinr olgoos scn a thlh teho UiwsK jo aabntrsode. simnpmfoFok@roemrss puaestitroasoinnn,a . blewcfoualnretthsa.ecort donate some of the food to other local Brynmenyn.” savoury treats, picks ‘Link’ colleagues were events. However, this isn’t yet rg.uk or visit homeless organisations, were the The spokesperson concluded by and drinks throughout invited to St Bridget’s Pam Moss and happening in Bridgend,” www.sustainablewales.or charity to be selected. saying: “Emmaus South Wales would the evening. They Church in St Brides Lyn Bailey said a Sustainable Wales g.uk/shine-light. The bidding process had, however, like to thank Aldi for selecting us to conditions attached. receive the surplus food from Aldi For more stories on charities It was essential that the chosen Bridgend during its closure over charity or organisation could collect Christmas. and local groups, visit the surplus stock from store, have “The food was so gratefully www. sufficient storage facilities for the food received and really made a difference items and have knowledge of how to to Companions and people facing glamorgan-gem. store food safely. homelessness this Christmas. “We ticked all of the requirements,” “None of the food went to waste, so co.uk A Happy New Year to all our customers! said the spokesperson. it was a win-win all round.” Last chance for HAGGIS FEAST FOR LIONS SPECIAL NEW adult education MEMBERS of the Porthcawl a first class meal in addition to the ✃ Lions Club had another busy serving of the haggis. B R I D G E N D business, English and YEAR OFFER County Borough maths, horticulture, weekend helping out at a beach It’s a tartan and black tie event, with ✃ Council (BCBC) is languages and digital clean-up on Sunday morning. lots of entertainment. Proceeds from inviting locals to drop-in sessions. Others attending included members the raffle will go to support the 10% OFF For full details on how of the Porthcawl Town Council, Porthcawl Museum. Contact Aileen learn something to secure your place, as Porthcawl First and also several for your ticket on 01656 784489. ntheew lbayt eesntr oslellinecgt ifoonr wone llv aesn umeos,r ed iantfeosr,m taimtioens rreemsidoevnintsg thoef dethberi s twoawsnh edj oaisnheodr e ains Porthcawl Lions meet on the first ✃ olefa ardnuinltg comcmouurnsietys aCnodm fmeeusn, itvyis it tLheea Arndiunlgt ac oraesstu.lt of the recent storms along our aHnid T tihdierd a Tnude swdealycso mofe t hnee wm omntehm abt etrhse. Valid until the end of January. ✃ which are available pages at The Lions are now gearing up for The club currently has 34 members, Cut out and keep! www.bridgend.gov.uk one of their major social events in the male and female, and enjoys raising adantu drv iaenrvgieo nuisn gdlosa.cyattiimoness abTnehdtuw reesndernaoy l ,o Tvueer9 stdahamey p haonntode tfooonwr Fnthr,i edwiar iytB,h Ju aarnnrrusa anSrgyue p2mp6ee.r n tast btheein Hg im Taiddee fhuanvdins gf oar ggoooodd scoacuisaels aisnp eacdt dtioti otnh etior We• Fsruepep lmy e&a isnusrtainll ga lsl etyrpveicse o •f Hflooomrien gse alse wcteiolln as: Catering for adults of 3.30pm, by calling 01656 There will be, of course, the activities. • Uplift & removal of flooring • Move furniture all levels, there are a 642729. Address to the Haggis, which will be Telephone Jim Marshall on 01656 Freephone 0800 610 2012• Mobile 07403 310 516 range of classes on offer Enrolment ends on piped into the dining room. The cost 859505 for further details. www.twenty12flooring.com [email protected] including arts and crafts, Wednesday, January 17. will be £25 per person which includes DR 4 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 11th, 2018 Br Busy time for MP Employees of Royal over festive period Ordnance Factory Bridgend (Filling Factory No. 2) arriving for work. I’D like to wish which are more often have seen the all residents a than not organised by ‘Alternative Advent’ very successful hard-working and highly awareness campaign I’ve committed volunteers. been running to help start to 2018. I hope I’d like to thank every publicise which food you all had a single person who has items – and non-food wonderful festive helped to make this products –our local food break with family Christmas a very special banks were short of in and friends. oconme amcuronsitsi easl.l Nofo ot uerven theI ’rvuen buepe nto d Celhirgihsttmedas. I’ve been pleased to the snow stopped us. with the response to this attend so many What has really struck and I would like to thank community events me this past year is the everyone who has made throughout November generosity of the public a donation to help ease and December. in helping those who are the financial burden that To name just a few: struggling. We all know Christmas can be for the Pencoed pantomime, that the use of foodbanks many families who are the carol service in is sadly on the rise and by MP Chris experiencing difficulties Glynogwr, Cefn Cribwr I’m sure that all GEM Elmore at the moment. Primary School’s readers, like myself, do My Welsh Labour Christmas Fayre, the not believe that there to their local foodbanks colleagues and I will LPalarandhea,r aCno Lytarnatheernn sthheomul din b 2e0 a1 7n.e ed for to help ensure that coonn tthine uUe Kto G pouvt eprrnemsseunrte Christmas Fayre, the However, the reality nobody went without to tackle the root causes Maesteg Christmas Tree is that they are needed this Christmas. of the stark rise in food Festival and many other and it’s so positive to see Throughout bank usage and the fantastic local events so many people donating December, you may impact of food poverty. Cycling equipment WWII arsenal led to a worth £6,000 stolen boom time for Bridgend WHAT was Wales’ biggest industrial Monmouthshire. POLICE are red-and-black 2016 YT contribution to World War Two? Most of the workers were women who had no appealing for Capra AL Comp 1 and a People in Wales raised thousands of pounds to experience of factory work and learned to handle information black-and-white 2015 sponsor warships and aircraft, and in Bridgend, this volatile, dangerous materials. Inevitably there were following the theft Lapierre Zesty – are amounted to £215,623 for HMS Urge. Across explosions. of cycling worth nearly £6,000. Glamorgan, people raised £11 per head, the fourth Some staff died, more were injured, but for the equipment worth A black-and-white highest amount raised anywhere in Wales and vast majority, the experience was enjoyable. thousands of Bstoellel n.helmet was also EnTglhainsd m. oney supported the cost of building war disJcouisns iloonc alo nh isJtaonriuaanr yM 2ik5e aCtl u7b.b3 0fpomr a nin e vCeanrinnegg oief pounds from a Officers are appealing machines, but they were not made here. House. The talk is the second in a series of four garage in Bridgend. to anybody who may One of the biggest stories of Wales in World War about the role that Bridgend played in World War Two bikes and a Two was right on the doorstep: the Royal Ordnance Two and part of a wider heritage project run by cycling helmet were have information to Factory Bridgend, commonly known as the Arsenal. Bridgend Town Council and supported by Heritage stolen from the garage of contact 101 quoting At its peak, 32,000 people were working at the Lottery Fund. a property on Maple reference 503735 or call Filling Factory No. 2 (No.1 was in Chorley), filling For further information on events and updates, Drive on December 27, Crimestoppers free and bombs and making munitions for light guns, smoke, follow the Facebook page Wartime Bridgend or get 2017. anonymously on 0800 signals and heavy shells. Employees travelled by in touch with project manager, Tracy Evans at One of the stolen cycles. Together, the bikes – a 555 111. train and bus from Carmarthenshire to [email protected]. INSTALL NEWS FROM THE www.glamorgan-gem.co.uk FONMON APIARY Integrated Skips LTD Preparing to pass We will not be beaten on any written quotation for the Barry area. a swarm of bees to a keen new beekeeper STRONG winds, With spring on the removed bees from a heavy rain and horizon and, hopefully, variety of locations in decidedly lower rising temperatures, I the past is a plus, but hope to see bees things can, and do, go temperatures are emerging from all of the wrong. All being well, confining the bees hives in the apiary and this event will prove of to their hives. in particular, from the value to our new This inclement swarm box. beekeeper. weather has allowed me As always, the Come April, the to bring down the weather will be the courses run by the swarm box from its determining factor when Cardiff Society will get • All sizes available position up in the nearby the opening of the underway and there is tree. A strip of masking swarm box bees is no shortage of people • Delivered & Collected MINI tape was secured across undertaken, their wishing to get involved • Waste Collection Service the entrance to prevent transfer to a proper hive with the beekeeping • Free surveys and estimates any occupants from will be interesting to say world. emerging and as the the least, and it is my The theory of • Labour hire to load your skip MIDI base, main body and lid intention to hand them beekeeping Part 1 and • Grab hire & Plant hire are all firmly secured as on to a beginner. Part 2 will be a hands on • 95% of our waste is recycled one unit, the possibility Hopefully, the new event. The opening and of it coming apart would beekeeper will be with the manipulation of a • Domestic & Commercial MAXI and did not happen. me when all of this takes hive of bees is not to • Council/highway permits There was plenty of place. everyone’s taste and if arranged weight to the box and Apart from acquiring you are not comfortable this signifies that there a first colony of bees, with the opening of a • Roll On Roll Off 15-50 Yards XL MAXI are stores within and, of the new beekeeper will hive, then you will never Unit 12F, Atlantic Trading Estate, course, bees. The box is become familiar with be a beekeeper. now in the apiary on a bee handling I am looking forward Barry CF63 3RF. Tel: 01446 421072 stand with the masking techniques, plus being to the start of another Email: [email protected] tape removed and a able to view what occurs season and some proper roof on it. Here when a swarm of bees is weather that will allow Waste Carrier Number it will rest undisturbed not rehoused promptly. the bees to pursue their CB/LE5004GH until warmer days Will all go to plan? pollinating activity. arrive. Who knows! Having Harold Williams. Thursday January 11th, 2018 www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news THE GEM - 5 Br Studio 18 in Pontycymer St Athan to mark 80 years – a hidden haven for art of ops with heritage centre A photograph of RAF St Athan engineers working on Gloster Meteors. PLANS to create a heritage museum at can see what MoD St Athan has achieved over its 80- MoD St Athan have been unveiled, and an year history.” appeal has been launched for any likely The Heritage Centre is part of wider celebrations exhibits owned by local people. that mark the 80th anniversary of MoD St Athan in 2018. The RAF No 4 School of Technical Training The Ministry of Defence (MoD) St Athan remains at the station and trains ground engineers in Heritage Centre project, headed up by Chief the mechanical, electrical and workshop trades. Technician Andy Brooks has begun, but needs The school was the first unit to occupy the station support to make it a success. in 1938, when it was responsible for the training of Chief Technician Brooks, originally from flight engineers for the bomber aircraft, such as the Swansea, works as the workshop’s training co- ordinator at MoD St Athan and volunteers his free Lancaster and Halifax, throughout World War II. time to bring history to life through the Heritage At its peak, 500 airmen were leaving St Athan Continued Centre. every week to replenish the devastating losses from Page 1. Andy said: “We have an extensive photographic suffered by Bomber Command. archive which has helped immensely with the Many flight engineers who trained there went on project. to receive some of the highest honours, including the An image “However, we cannot create a museum from Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Cross and one (above) of part photos alone and to truly bring it to life, we hope to Victoria Cross. of Studio 18. display models, mannequins, uniforms, flying Throughout its 80-year history, St Athan has clothing and relevant aircraft parts of the types flown played a key role in keeping the Royal Air Force Another of and maintained at the base throughout the years. flying. More recently however, the station has also Kevin “We are appealing to anyone who may have items become host to a number of other organisations such they wish to donate to contact us. Our aim is to as the University of Wales Air Squadron and the Sinnott’s honour Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel past and Welsh Government Aerospace Business Park. works (right), present and inspire the future generations to come. For further information or anyone wishing to offer entitled “ It is hoped that once the Heritage Centre is items for display, contact Chief Technician Andy ‘Flight’. complete, we can open it to visits from local schools, Brooks on (01446) 797126 or email cadets and special interest groups so that they too andrew.brooks107@ mod.uk. Below right: Kevin Sinnott. 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Facebook for latest offers & promotions. www.3horseshoespub.com co.uk facebook.com/3horseshoesmoulton 6 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 11th, 2018 Br Landmark £5,000 tally Biggest Ever Winter Sale 50 breached by Ogmore PLUS AN EXTRA % 20 Post Office customers % off off Sale Prices EVERYTHING Limited Period Only for every room at Gorgeous Furniture prices can afford everyone Ontario Collection from only £499FULLY RECLINING Hoburne 3 Seater Sofa only £389 Bossanova Collection from only£549 From left: Julie Davis, Lance Osgood (chair) Rita Osgood (treasurer). JULIE DAVIS, proprietor of Ogmore by Corner’ and provides a cosy nook in which to Sea Post Office and stores and her browse the books and share a coffee with friends. customers have recently exceeded the The new chair of the committee, Lance Osgood, landmark total of £5,000 in donations to attended the store, together with other members to Painted dining furniture fromonly £99 Reclaimed Ranch Extending Table only £349 Macmillan Cancer Support from her cwoonrgkr aftourl atthee J uclhiaer oitny .h Pere toeurt’sst awniddionwg ,a nMda croilnytnin, uailnsog collection box and the sale of second hand came along to mark the occasion books. It is hoped that the support offered by charities As part of her re-furbished premises, Julie has like Macmillan can continue to make a difference to dedicated part of the store to the memory of the late both those affected by the illness and their families. Peter Davis who founded the Vale of Glamorgan This would not be possible without the kindness fundraising committee in 2006 and worked tirelessly shown by people like Julie and her patrons. for the charity. The area has been named ‘Peter’s AS Will you nominate a local champion? DO you know a local individuals, groups or businesses www.bridgend.gov.uk to champion who deserves an who are worthy of a Mayor’s download a nomination form and award for being Citizenship Award. find out more about the awards. Organised by Bridgend County The deadline for Mayor’s neighbourly, friendly, Borough Council, the awards are Citizenship Award nominations is brave, kind, or generally open to people who live in the Friday, January 26 and the award community-spirited? county borough, as well as local winners will be honoured at an The Mayor of Bridgend County groups and businesses based event hosted by the Mayor at the Borough is asking residents to put locally. Civic Offices in Bridgend in Stunning BedroomCollections from only £99 forward their nominations of Visit the Mayor’s pages at March. CS Choral society becomes Divans from Ottoman Beds Imperio Beds only £199 from only from only £299 ‘community singers’ £299 FOLLOWING a successful Christmas become. concert in All Saints’ Church, Porthcawl We hope the change of name will attract more of Rutter carols, Porthcawl Choral singers to join us and also appeal to our audiences. Society decided to change its name to Some research suggests that singing in a group has Sofas . Dining . Beds . Bedroom . Accessories ‘Porthcawl Community Singers’. been proved to be good for your wellbeing so do This reflects a change in direction from major come and give us a try in the new year. choral works which the choir used to sing 20 or 30 Practices are weekly on a Monday evening years ago when it was a large choir, to more popular 7.15pm to 9.15pm in Trinity Church, Porthcawl. All songs, more suitable for the smaller choir it has welcome; call 784211 or 784180. Pat Parry Get the must have look for less! fw INTEREST AS SEEN FREE homestores ON TV for your Gorgeous home CREDIT www.fwhomestores.co.uk Unit 5, Freemans Park, Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 8TU. Tel: 02920 371970 Open 7 Days So, farewell then Porthcawl Choral Society and ‘hello’ Porthcawl Community Singers. Thursday January 11th, 2018 www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news THE GEM - 7 Br A report on activities in 2017 ‘Rural Watch’ meeting to by Community Furniture Aid tackle countryside crime Community Furniture Aid (CFA) is, said JustGiving’s Community Champion of the Year. A SPECIAL Rural Watch event, aimed at He continued: “Underpinning Rural Watch are aP ontsypcoymkeesrp-berassoend , regi“sate redv ecrhya ritys mthaaltl c3o5l “letWocntein oenfssu lifnlryoc mluf duignrongii ns3gh2 e thdoo ul8sae1n dcfliehlaol,ru aspnelcuse,ss andnuidmd sear3vo3eu4ds ttiapcpkilning go r rsuhreaelp wpororrbyleinmgs i s stuo ctha kea sp lafclye pleOdguer sp:ledge to you: covers Bridgend county borough and other small deliveries. next Monday (January 15) • Recognise your Rural Life. surrounding areas. “We have also been picked up by Starbucks and The Safer Vale Partnership which includes the • Investigate what matters to you. Marianne Cash, from CFA, takes up the story. Tesco’s ‘bags for help’, which will be running until Vale Council and South Wales Police, is highlighting • Connect and Engage. “We support people moving on from February. the work of the Rural Watch initiative on Monday, Your pledge to us: homelessness and poverty by providing packs that “Just think what we could do if we had more January 15, between 1pm and 3pm at Blackland • Engage with public services contain all the basics needed to set up a comfortable energetic people willing to come and join us: helping Farm Barn, Five Mile lane in the Vale. • Share your local knowledge home. people as they move on from homelessness, helping A police spokesman said: “Rural watch is a “The partnership believes that updated “From beds and bedding to kitchen items, lamps them create comfortable homes restoring dignity.” scheme in which the partnership can receive community messaging including text, phone, email, and toys; we depend on public donations and MC information on issues such as fly tipping and sheep and social media groups, as well as direct contact goodwill to help those worrying. within the communities will help them make who have nowhere else to “This event is to highlight the engagement the improvements to the service turn to when offered partnership has had with the local farming “The event will highlight, the work of South empty rented communities and organisations such as the Farmers Wales Police drones to tackle rural crime, as well as accommodation. We help Union of Wales and the National Farmers Union. Fly tipping Action Wales, and trading standards. If two to three families each “The partnership are looking to improve the way you have an issue you wish to report or discuss then week. “This is what we they engage with farmers and members of the rural this event is an opportunity for you to do just that.” achieved in 2017: community, better understand their needs and how to NB: The postcode for the event is CF5 6TQ but “We won Mayor’s deliver these improvements, especially in the area of on normal satnav systems, that postcode will take citizenship award, Pride communication.” you to Liege Manor livery stables. of Wales Award, reached Looking back at a busy year of the milestone in April of furnishing 250 houses, won Groundworks Award Mayor’s civic charity events for best contribution to environmental sustainability; a Big DECEMBER was a busy month for the Speaker Glyn Price, retired head of music at Welsh Thank You Bridgend County Civic Charity, Archbishop McGrath High School, spoke on ‘My cseerrvtiifciecsa te tfoo r othuer commencing with the ‘Nearly Christmas’ eTxhpaet,r ieanncde st haen dja zezn jgoryomuepn tf roams Lthoerd scLhioeuotle, nwanetr’e. community. dinner and presentation evening, highlights of the evening. “The charity was also arranged in conjunction with the A carol service was held on December 13 at St a finalist at the management of and staff of the Grove Mary’s Church, Nolton, conducted by Rev Canon Groundworks awards for Golf Club Restaurant, South Cornelly. Michael Komor, Rector of St Mary’s and Mayor’s Community Project of the Year. Carwyn Jones, AM for Bridgend and First Deacon Rev Dr Philip Manghan. Organist John “Our chairman, Julian Minister for Wales, was the MC for the event, and Davie and Phoebe-Ann Lewis, of the Bridgend Cash, was a finalist for grace was given by Cllr Huw David, Leader of Youth Theatre and Côr Ysgol y Ferch o’r Sgêr Choir, BCBC. In Cllr Reg Jenkins’– the former mayor – performed. year of office, the total raised was £8,228. The next event is on Sunday, January 17 for lunch Groundwork’s ‘best contribution to environmental sustainability’ winner Mr Jones disbursed the cheques to the main at the Hi-Tide Inn, Porthcawl, with guest speaker charity, the Renal Department at the Princess of BBC Wales and S4C presenter Beti George on www.glamorgan-gem.co.uk Wales Hospital, Bridgend, followed by Crossroads ‘Campaigning for better dementia care”. Tickets are Care, Bridgend, Heronsbridge Summer School £21 and further information is available from M Project and many smaller cheques to other local Major on 01656 651491 or M Thomas on 01656 charities, who received a share of the money. 871439. MM 8 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 11th, 2018 Br The drunken baker who damaged the war effort – Porthcawl News for 1918 by Ceri Joseph of Porthcawl Museum LOCAL historian Ceri Joseph of P o r t h c a w l Queens Avenue, Porthcawl. Museum continues her series on life in Porthcawl during World War One – 100 years ago. This month, she looks at January, 1918. OWING to the breakdown of Russia, the military situation was more favourable to us at New Year 1918 than one could ever have expected” – Dare’s Bakery and Hotel General Erich Ludendorff, 20,500 tons of potatoes but had consumed German Imperial 111,700 tons. The Army. reliance on locally Whereas the German imported potatoes led High Command was Lord Rhondda, National No.7 General able to increase its Food Controller, to make Hospital military strength on the a public appeal to “every Western Front, the Allies man who has a farm, a were in a weak position, garden or an allotment to as American troops had plant more potatoes and not yet arrived in huge make the country self- numbers. supporting!” However, the Porthcawlians were continued blockade by very aware that victory the Royal Navy of depended on food German ports was production as well as crippling Germany food saving. “The spade economically. and the hoe must German people were befriend the rifle and the enduring serious food bayonet.” (Porthcawl shortages, the transport News, January 10, 1918) infrastructure was Work not only breaking down, morale continued on the town’s TIR Williams remembered was at an all-time low allotments on Newton Plastirion is pictured adnedv esltorpikinesg wtherroeughout NMoetrtcaigees ,R Noeawd, RTohaed, Iwni na tdhees pwearar,t eG eefrfmoratn to Panodrt hD oinr a1 W89i8ll itaom Rse, eyset in the foreground. the country. Germany Nottage and Newton, but Naval Command had by 1901 the family had needed the war to end as new areas were also ordered U-Boat captains moved to Plastirion, The soon as possible. cultivated, such as land to sink any allied Esplanade, Porthcawl. In In January 1918, they near the Wilderness and shipping, including 1910, following the continued to plan for an opposite Hwtchwns hospital ships. death of his father in all-out attack along the Terrace. Thankfully, the ship took March 1906, his mother allied lines, with the aim On January 12, an two hours to sink, married the family of breaking through to incident regarding bread enabling the wounded doctor, Dr Herbert victory. Therefore, all making resulted in one and ship’s crew, except Sidney Fosdike. was quiet on the Western Wilfred Christian of four engineers who were In the 1911 Census, Front until March 21, Poplar Road, Porthcawl, killed in the blast, to both Ivor and his older when the Spring being summoned by Mr safely board lifeboats. sister, Ada, are found in Offensive began. William Chorley, The day before, boarding schools. Ivor Food shortages and executive officer to Porthcawl Town attended Bradfield rationing was also the Porthcawl Food Control Council’s application to College, Berkshire until main concern on the Committee. 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9 Br PHOENIX PREVAIL IN 11-TRY THRILLER Match photos by club photographer Julie Hancock, juliehancock.org THIS PHASE 2 The home side then National League 1 appeared to have settled match proved to be matters with a sixth try an 11-try thriller at from relatively young back row forward Amy the Rec. Morgan, to lead 34-17 Nat O’Shea opened going into the final five the scoring for Phoenix minutes of normal time. after 10 minutes, However, the north storming away from Walian side had other around halfway to score, ideas and finished the Leanne Burnell adding match strongly. Lucy the extras. Edwards completed her The visitors’ response hat-trick with two further was immediate, Lucy tries and with Beth Roe Edwards getting the first adding the extras at 34- of what was to be an 31 it was now anyone’s impressive try hat-trick. match. Evie Evans of the Pencoed Phoenix Phoenix loose head prop Lucy Cahill then The home support under-15s who beat the Jesters. endured some anxious drove over following final moments before sustained driving play Pencoed Phoenix were Lucy Cahill was named top Pencoed Phoenix forward on the day. from the home pack. able to hang on to a nail- Phoenix soon Bridgend Sports mini and isnccruremas ehda ltfh eSiarr aleha dP awyinthe bitiFnogr vAicbteorrgye.le, Chelsea crossing from a quick tap Simmonds Roberts and junior rugby weekly round-up penalty. Beth Row were chosen On the stroke of half- as best forward and back time Abergele got their respectively. THEfirst mini and Junior momentum. The Sports gradually every training session and game second try through twin For Phoenix, Lucy rugby games of 2018 were a grew into the game and played week in week out. 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New the Sports player of the week for under the posts. players are welcome to join the his tackling, rucking and very He was almost in for a second, squad who train every Thursday at good running, rounding off the following a similar attack with the bandstand field on Newbridge display with two tries. Will Ellis and Chloe Gant doing Fields from 5:30pm until 7pm. Under-11s: the under-11s some great work before he was Under-16s: the under-16s were continued 2018 as they finished held up short of the line. looking forward to their trip to off 2017. Having defeated From a scrum, Sports outside Treorchy. Unfortunately, the low Pontypridd at the House of Pain, half Cian John and Callum Lewis overnight temperatures contrived Sardis Road, in their final game of tried a move and, from the maul to produce a frozen pitch and the 2017, they started 2018 with a fine that followed, Tyler Burton fixture was cancelled. They victory to defeat Pencoed 38 – 7. emerged with ball to set off on a mixed in with the under-15s for The first half was a scrappy determined run, knocking over the Sunday morning training affair, typical of a derby game as defenders to score a deserved try. session. both sides failed to gain any He is a player who turns up to Steve Pilliner 10 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 11th, 2018 A new Chief Constable for South Wales Police ASthe bells rang in 2018, Matt our communities.” innovative projects to prevent crime other organisations I hope we can Jukes became the new Chief Looking ahead to future and victimisation with prevention continue to reduce the vulnerability Constable of South Wales challenges and his priorities as the central to the priorities set out in the of the public and the demands on our new Chief Constable, Mr Jukes Police and Crime Reduction Plan, Police. added: “Challenges of modern day alongside vulnerability and services.” Mr Jukes will lead Wales’ largest policing will require us to change, technology. 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