SERVICING The Cowbridge “Your ORIGINAL priceless TYRES weekly newspaper” TThhee VVaallee’’ss MOTs lloonnggeesstt sseerrvviinngg CCoommmmuunniittyy NNeewwssppaappeerr PEAKPERFORMANCE Telephone: Established 1983 01446 775775 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 THE GLAMORGAN HUNT BRINGS SEAL PUP IS THE PONIES TO COWBRIDGE! RESCUED... NEARLY SEVEN MILES INLAND! A young seal pup has been rescued by ‘Excuse RSPCA Cymru in me, can remarkable circum- anyone stances – after being show me spotted almost the way to seven miles inland the sea?’ in the rural Vale. The organisation rescued the pup after it was found in a farmer’s field in Graig Penllyn near Cowbridge just before Christmas. Staff from RSPCA Cymru believe the pup must have reached the field after undertaking an extraordinary journey up the streams of the River Cowbridge hosted the Glamorgan Hunt twice over Thaw. the festive period. The traditional Boxing Day event He was found dehydrated and a little was well attended, and more pictures from that day underweight – but is now can be seen on page 4. undergoing rehabilitation in RSPCA care, and is The image above was taken by local photographer anticipated to be ready GLYN EVANSat the second meet –traditionally held on for release in the near circumstances. “Thankfully, while the New Year’s Day, but because hunts do not take place on future. “As the crow flies, this pup was a little thin and Gary Lucas, RSPCA amazing seal pup was clearly dehydrated, he Sundays, it instead met on January 2. animal collection officer, almost seven miles from seems to be doing okay. said: “I’ve worked for the sea and must have “It is hoped, after a The meets provided an excellent opportunity for some of the RSPCA for almost 30 reached Graig Penllyn period in RSPCA care, THIS the younger riders to take their mounts out for a ride years, and this was my after travelling up the that he can be released, through the streets of Cowbridge! first-ever seal rescue – tiniest of streams along with other seal and in quite amazing possible. pups, in the near future.” SUNDAY 8th January 2017 11.00am - 4.00pm (cid:129) 3 Fabulous Catwalk Shows 12.00 midday, 1.30pm and 3.30pm (cid:129) Special Welcome bags *for the first 250 brides (cid:129) Over 80 exhibitors (cid:129) Bridal and Mother of the Bride Sales Room (cid:129) 20% off voucher to be used at *valid for 2 months after event (cid:129) Complimentary Day Pass for the Leisure Club ELLitwmeorivitntheei td y Prea-nredg riestceer ivoen loinnee b FeRfoEreE t hpela ecveent www.eternitywithlove.co.uk 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. 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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. 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Thursday January 5th, 2017 www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news THE GEM - 3 C ‘Walking bus’ NEW YEAR Charities benefit after parents hope GONG GOES residents’ to have a TO GWEN! nominations meeting with THREE charities manager of the A well known Cowbridge have received a Cowbridge branch of councillor has been recognised share of £100,000 Yorkshire Building in the New Year Honours List – Society, said: “I’d like to Vale Council for her community work. fBruomild itnhge YoSrkoschieirtye seavye rya ohnueg we hthoa ncakm yeo uin ttoo The British Empire Medal was Charitable Found- the branch to nominate a awarded to Mrs Gweneira Baty, for ation, after being charity for a donation MEMBERS of the by GEM much like to help you sCeorwvibcreisd ge taon d Lthlea nblceothmiamn.unity in nominated by dBuigri nDg ioffuerr eSnmcea®ll CMhaonngthe local community who REPORTER understand the dangers The nomination made particular people in Cow- campaign. are concerned about to our children, and hear mention of her work with young bridge. “At Yorkshire the dangers of children King, Vale cabinet of our experiences on the people and the elderly. Aberthin Village Hall, Building Society we are walking from Eglwys member for highways, ‘Walking Bus’. She is probably better known as Dogs Trust and Epilepsy committed to being at the Brewis to Llantwit confirmed a review of “We hope to work with Coun Gwen Baty, having served on Society have been given heart of our community MSaCscochr cmoghuahOuaorjeoncnonoeohi rlcstlec aii,shnl Ct. iaigDoalord nnwemerdsc e i heputncmhnor,o e dpmbthephienrmeaertnrg o uVe osnnfaikiovtt9l syreea,, tptpchChhhlraoeaeoavTu crvrereenhgoi .sn eewu KiH aootgebewinerrn loes we gd,w u. ,soib pdurhuui botalsttds nptetir dinhdtena eispgtkssyoea e htdrahee rabnetutss ysorpwooouooulurs“uut i eWcttltiidoshove ienltf lioi hdskns ,areosd evs cl tnouecho oto hatidnhooa isnanlvs.tutscer muua tshcslbalsat efi otevwr few iotehf CCi2Grne0ooEc 1SHuweMt3hinhobv/ece1 wre i ih4dled tya. fvghseoewea arsr t re,e m srwrs evohti e1htredhne9e o9m atth7Ls a a/nlmd9fnaooe8n amr2 ,yb i0tiolt 2neoryct0a whtelt0heaiina5raor erns/n 0e.c st 6oot Ti u moTnaswenchhsidneel, ABOVE: Coun Gwen Baty £sBcftCshocoa1ihrhumcg0Taoein 0nephumdDt gaegyaeie ih’gtf esi fBno wae.cnirShgeh me nt Dhrcaeieesil ac fl® ff mhte aeCrefrMreumShi ntnamoabcdnntbeeaehgt®lrldheeesl adcwCDp1hnol9ooiaadnf Swncafra meenidbttr deiibreaoer ienIlOfsdnl tuc gswtcel oe tw®eo. 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It will be followed by ended its 2016 the choir making a return local family celebrate form of a carol service in Penllyn Church – visit to Romsey for a “a big thank you to Edward of the Cowbridge rehearsals with a concert to be held in Benefice, for conducting the service and to Christmas jumper Romsey Abbey on July great-great-gran Eira Philippa, who also joined us afterwards for a evening: it was a 17. This will be great party in the Village Hall,” a great success with immediately followed by all members the choir’s annual – 96 years young! spokeswoman said. entering into the concert to be held on July “The next meeting is the annual dinner on 22 at Cowbridge Leisure Tuesday, January 17, at the Grove Park Golf spirit of the evening Centre. Club at 7pm. A happy new year to all NFU and a wide range of In September, the members.” jumpers were worn. choir will be visiting During the evening, Nerja, Spain, where it members voted for the will give a number of best jumper – this was Phil Insley with concerts. won by Phil Insley (top his seasonal hat! Gentlemen, bearing in tenor) although there was carols and an enjoyable mind that singing with a a debate regarding what evening was had by all. choir is said to improve would happen to his The choir will resume one’s health and turkey hat and if it would rehearsals at Holy Cross wellbeing, why not Award winning Indian sub continental cuisine in fact end up as his Church, Cowbridge at consider coming along to Christmas lunch! 7.30pm on January 11 one of the rehearsals at Restaurant & Takeaway The choir’s year was and will be looking Holy Cross Church, rounded off with the forward to an exciting where you will be made EARLY BIRD SPECIAL annual visit to year, which will include a very welcome? You can Southways where the visit from Romsey Male just listen, or if you want, staff and residents joined Voice Choir for a joint join in the singing! 4 COURSE MEAL in singing Christmas concert at All Hallows FRANK MAYNARD Only £8.95pp Mon -Thurs 5.30-7pm 2 FOR 1 MON-THURS YOUR LOCAL MEDICAL MAIN COURSE & POPPADOM 5-8pm TAKEAWAY ONLY NEGLIGENCE EXPERTS The GEM loves Morgan, aged 69; grand- Nursing Home in five generation daughter Alison Owens, Cowbridge. Francis (TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY) Call Now 01446 791811 family pictures aMgaetdt h4e6w; gJroenaets-g, raagnedds o2n6; pagasos aetd tahwe aayg et woof 9y3e.ars and the latest one and great-great-grandson On Monday, this Misdiagnosis, birth injuries, cerebral palsy, features Eira Omtoisn tJhosn.es, just 18 wtherielkle, dt hwe iftham a inlye wwas missed fractures, wrong treatment. Woosnam, who Eira married husband arrival –Etta was born, SUNDAY BANQUET lives in Boverton, Francis in 1945. 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Trip Advisor NHSlawyer is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority Pictured above are glamorgan-gem.co.uk (SRA number 569027) Eira (96) with clockwise her daughter Eryl Certificate of Excellence 4 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 5th, 2017 C TALLY HO-HO-HO! PHOTOGRAPHS by GLYN EVANS OTHER PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS EVENT. Pictures can be purchased by contacting: E-Mail: [email protected] Telephone 07791 228684 www.ffotoimage.co.uk CROWDS four or five deep, around 2,000 people in total, lined Cowbridge High Street on a gloriously crisp and bright Boxing Day to support the traditional meet of the Glamorgan Hunt. Some 70 riders, from youngsters on ponies to those slightly older on their hunters, as well as a sprightly pack of hounds – received cheers and applause from all but one of an enthusiastic crowd (see photo, below right). A protestor approached the hunt with a message written on a banner. Skittles helps raise funds for the teenage cancer charity SKITTLERSin young people with Penarth helped to cancer and their families raise £433.43 by and friends, don’t face it taking part in a alone. charity ‘skittle “We provide expert turkey roll’ hosted care and support before, by Pin Breaks UK during and after treatment and bring at the Ex- young people together to Serviceman’s Club support each other. on Windsor Road “Most of all we want in Penarth. them to be young people THE ST ATHAN PRIMARY The winners walked first, cancer patients away with a turkey each second. But we need the in time for Christmas SCHOOL RATED ‘GOOD’ and all of the money help of our incredible raised will support The winners of the ‘skittle turkey roll’: Charlie Webber, Elaine supporters across Wales IN ESTYN INSPECTION young cancer patients Reynolds, June Fackrell, Martyn Coles, Fi Lock and Rob Walker, to help us do more. across south Wales. pictured with their turkeys for Christmas. Currently for every Pin Breaks UK raised young person we reach ST ATHAN Primary School the school between the whole staff the money by holding a used to support young colleges and universities. end of their lives, young there is another we was awarded a ‘good’ rating which impacts positively on raising skittles competition each people and their Teenage Cancer Trust people can feel isolated, cannot. aitcwhnafeesttTpel elsgehbrccoeeh t raiiorynoe o,rgn ple ,ow wcirnhtae‘ isnlwc Oeahtaabc srEto nioinvissbnecsteg ulyrau e,nv dde eae irdnfxnaod pgsl sleepotir anewiinnedci ndinteccaigvaore etdsnaers’ynd.,, swhsttaaaes“fln flTadb ch aerseiretnd ragosstce.n h gaoa nsoneuldn r itssue ir mfionufpgl lcr yaoo tvmmininmocgsluup nshiiepvtyruee. p Ttaihlnhsade’t wwaotwonfehe fdw eeif ckkmoah llrfy ek ost n ahpra’ werwsfi o zhsabuekiyogr.i tthwwhtle ieesltraehts dk s tirscheo,oeslrle feascaunvhmpdea“rrp Wilyilootioyeeront ’skidde.n u fglwroi iktrhnhweogi sa tt2o road0 omt 1htk7oaa .znp”ikanrgt idtctashhhge eetadeh ndiqsecec u1 aveoat3seenl indtlotyo y fyt oU2soo u4ufiK rm nldv igcfpiiave hrpg aoaaenlvrno iofitdpnoyslgreed sawaoonlwoimotBnnhtehg e ac iesngnairedneg yv ec ctoe eraourren.t na mh tgmeee rdpaesket tirehns egoainr fsscouharnco“ kcutWheslde.re mn aYw’l tooa ahnulnlaen.t v .gC te o pa tnbeooce fe ptarlhceeere teaching, care, support and guidance, leads to high levels of pupil wellbeing. 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Cowbridge and Llanblethian – Victory for AN HISTORICAL MEDLEY COWBRIDGE environment. History Society has Deborah Fisher has a recently launched its fascinating account of the the military latest book entitled links between Cowbridge and Anne Neville, wife of Cowbridge and King Richard Llanblethian: an ‘Hunchback‘. historical medley. Dick Buswell examines It consists of 14 essays the role of water in the life veterans... about the town, its of the town over more than surroundings and people. 700 years, noting that the It is edited by Brian James, town council fought for the well known historian many years in the 19th of Cowbridge and the century to delay the supply Vale. of piped water and a Some of the pieces proper sewage system. formerly appeared in the Brian James’ by GEM REPORTER society’s newsletter, but contribution is based on thought to be so interesting his researches into the LOCAL military veterans and their to be well worth another origins of Ramoth Chapel. veterans are families. airing, especially for those This well illustrated and thrilled to have David Ireland of who are new to useful addition to the Change Step, the charity Cowbridge; others are new history of Cowbridge and been provided for veterans which will essays. Llanblethian, is available with a drop-in oversee the drop-in, Among this medley from all good booksellers centre in Barry – explained: “As a result there are pieces on murder and from Old Hall. It following a story oBfa Trrhye & G AEMthl eatritcic Bleowls aanndd hoann gianrgcsh aineo tliomgeys paansdt wgioftu ld fomra kea na ymonaer velwloiuths in The GEM – Club got in touch with old features of the built connections to the area. and the first me. We made a presentation to the club, meeting will be and they subsequently held at Barry said they were more Athletic & Bowls than happy for us to meet up there.” Club, Paget Robert Adams is Road, on Barry delighted that the club Island at 10am. took the time and In September, former trouble to get and touch soldier Robert Adams and by its generosity. (54), featured on The He said: “We’re very, GEM’s front page very grateful to the club. acpenpterael itnog b feo er sat adbrloisph-eind will“ Tbeh ea tf itrhset mclueebt ionng Robert Adams with best friend Mazey. locally. Tuesday, January 10, “We want to see as first meeting.” Mr Adams, who and will run from 10am many people as possible Mr Adams stressed suffers from post until 1pm. Former there –whether they’re that the meetings were traumatic stress disorder servicemen and women, from Barry, Penarth or more than just having a (PTSD), wanted to see a their family members, other parts of the Vale. cup of tea and a natter. place which would and those connected to “David Ireland is “There will be help provide help and support the Armed Forces, are bringing some veterans for people with things for Armed Forces’ all welcome. over from Cardiff for the like advice on benefits, housing and social ★★ RRiicchhaarrdd JJoonneess mtshueaffitrtee rfr asinm. 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(01446) 740235 -gem.co.uk EASY PARKING AVAILABLE MICROSUCTION EAR WAX CLINIC AND INDEPENDENT FAMILY RUN HEARING PRACTICE 6 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 5th, 2017 CL Biggest Ever Winter Sale Llancarfan Flower Arrangers 50 raise £800 for two charities PLUS AN EXTRA % 20 % off off All Sale Prices EVERYTHING EXTENDED FOR 1 WEEK Designer furniture for every room at prices everyonecan afford Lakeside Corner Sofa only £899 Hoburne 3 Seater Sofa only £389 AS SEEN ABOVE: Members of the Llancarfan Flower Arranging Group are ON TV FULLY RECLINING Detroit 3&2 Seater sofas only £899 THE PAIR pictured after decorating St Cadoc’s Church for Christmas. THELlancarfan Flower Arranging Group two Penmark members. were kept busy making Christmas wreaths It was the first year this fundraising project was undertaken and the group hope to make this an for charity. annual event, raising money for various charities In total, £600 was raised by ladies from in the future. Thank you to those who bought a Llancarfan for the Noah’ s Ark Appeal; in addition, Christmas wreath; orders are already being taken £200 was raised for the Motor Neurone charity by for 2017! JK Judge’s warning for ‘inherently dishonest’ Zante Dining Set only £299 Reclaimed Ranch Extending Table only £349 Penarth woman A PROJECT that she generously REPORT by AJ SICLUNA manager with the received a 15-month Citizens’ Advice Coast in St David’s demonstrates that you suspended sentence for Bureau, went on two Centre, Cardiff. are an inherently fraud, committed over shoplifting Jones went there on dishonest woman.” three years, which had expeditions when a third occasion and He said that it had been a serious breach subject to a was spotted by security seemed “astonishing” of trust. suspended sentence staff and detained. of 15 months, that She said: “It was INSTALL had been passed stupid, what can I say, I’ve got the stuff in my after she was house.” convicted of She could not give a Integrated Skips LTD defrauding a reason for the theft. previous employer, Ms Wilkes said that We will not be beaten on any written Marks & Spencer, in her previous of £45,000, Cardiff employment, she had quotation for the Barry area. Crown Court has been a finance manager 2017 heard. with Marks & Spencer, Lisa Jones (36) of and over three years A HAPPY Albert Road, Penarth, she defrauded expenses NEW Stunning BedroomCollections from only £99 hCardo wapnp Ceaoruerdt faot rCardiff wcuorrrtehn t£l4y5 e,a0r0n0s. She YEAR sentence after being £36,000. to all our customers Diovnalnys £ f1ro9m9 Ottomfroamn£ Bo2en9dl9ys Ifmropme roion lBy e£d2s99 cooffnSevhniecc etwes dao sff oasrlh stoowp iolnifting. SalhrHeaarepdr,y ss oraeildipc aisithdoe r£, h1Aa2dd,a0m00. breach of a suspended After the shoplifting, sentence for fraud she had fully which had been passed cooperated with the at Cardiff Crown Court police and they had recovered some of the in December 2014. stolen property in a Sofas . Dining . Beds . Bedroom . Accessories HoJpukdignes SQtCep dheesncribed saleable condition. • All sizes available “She is genuinely her as: “An inherently ashamed and • Delivered & Collected MINI dishonest woman” and remorseful. There is a • Waste Collection Service remanded her in custody overnight. background of • Free surveys and estimates depression, and she The must have brand for your home Visibly distraught, takes medication and • Labour hire to load your skip MIDI she was led to the cells, fw handcuffed, by two has had counselling.” • Grab hire & Plant hire dock officers. The first sentence, he • 95% of our waste is recycled FINRTEREEEST theW fohlelonw shineg a dpapye,a srhede shaoiudr,s a ulsnop ainidv owlvoerdk ,240 • Domestic & Commercial MAXI was fined a total of which she had • Council/highway permits homestores CREDIT £400 and ordered to completed. He said arranged that if she went to Get the look... for less! pay £340 costs. prison immediately, it • Roll On Roll Off 15-50 Yards XL MAXI Said the Judge: “If would have a massive you appear in a impact on her and her Unit 12F, Atlantic Trading Estate, www.fwhomestores.co.uk cdroiumbitn tahla cto yuorut awgialiln b, eI famHiely a.dded: “She’s Barry CF63 3RF. Tel: 01446 421072 dealt with so leniently.” adamant it’ll never Email: [email protected] Unit 5, Freemans Park, Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 8TU. Tel: 02920 371970 Prosecutor Claire happen again.” Open 7 Days Wociclakseiso nsas iidn tOhactt oobne trw,o “YJouudr gbee hHaovpiokuinrs said: WCBa/sLtEe5 C0a0r4riGeHr Number she stole clothing from Thursday January 5th, 2017 www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news THE GEM - 7 CL Beacon lighting plaque installed Charity boxes and festive stock stolen to mark a double royal occasion as burglars raid Ewenny’s royal plaque. a butchers’ shop Mark Griffith Family Butcher in Dinas Powys was targeted by thieves just before Christmas. POPULAR Dinas and Voluntary Concern. Powys business by GEM Most of them were full, ‘Mark Griffith REPORTER and they were taken too. Butchers’, at It was his final day of Uke Band strumming EWENNY to bind us together as Camms Corner, was and found the shop had trading before the festive Community Britons and, in burgled over-night, been ransacked. break. along for charity... Citnoo scutoanmllceimdl h eama pvoelraaqtuee cbthoeena cjrueonanlc mltiigo, hnbt iiwnndigts h aocurorss TDehcemubrers d22a yto, £ta1k,“e5Sn0t 0oa clkoan nwdg ow£rt2iht, h0b 0ec0thw awerieatnys mstoaBcnkya ge1d2d .e3l0tiopv merg,e edht e nahenawdd the lighting of communities together F23r,i dwaityh, stDocekce wmobrethr btiopxs ebso wx hciocnht awineirneg f u£l5l0. 0A, dtheacti ddeady .to trade until late celebration beacons as one nation. thousands of donated by customers, Mark, who has traded ahQbtiiu lrtlte hhfeeodn rTa’ sbya 9oiar0t nhtCdh tr htoheees glEoowyo“aeTdln hfsneuuy nb cw jetehrhceaotmns wkoosnef ryteo w itnhaes pbthooiMeuxvenaesrdsk ss ht doaaisdlnec odnrv a.eicdrheedad r tihhtaiyst wsccthhoaioAscci kkmca eeltsoan onksc ge,tu an tk stwehs nteeem. r”aeiek ttaesunm rtk sea fynoosdfr, iyonneaf amDrsehi,,in swaa sna dscP udoksewntvooyamwss tesa frtosem rd a bn3by9yy jubilees of 2002 and good cheer, despite the premises when he arrived local people. the turn of events. If 2012. wet and windy early for work on Friday, This year Mark and anyone has any Vale MP Alun Cairns weather,” the MP December 23. the staff had put out information they should unveiled the plaque added. He said: “I got in for charity boxes for Ty contact Crimestoppers affixed to the trig point work as normal at 5am Hafan, MS, Marie Curie on 0800 555 111. marking the top of Tair Croes on December 22. COWBRIDGE Despite the wind and rain, Community councillors and local residents toasted the LADIES GYM joint occasion with ON Christmas Eve, shoppers nosed Reindeer’ and strumming their champagne in plastic at Llantwit Major’s Filco store way through ‘Winter Wonderland’, flutes. were entertained to festive ‘Frosty the Snowman’ and other Welsh Secretary Mr music by the Llantwit seasonal melodies, the 12-strong group Cairns, paid tribute to were much appreciated by the busy the council for JANUARY Ukuladies and Ukuladdies. shoppers passing through the store. marking the occasion, The band, which meets on Tuesdays Contrary to rumours circulating on pointing out that OFFER at Bethel Baptist Church Hall, the day, the band members themselves hundreds of beacons DESIGNED approached Matthew Hunt of Filco do not suffer from Alzheimers; they were being lit by 6 WEEKS FOR proposing to entertain Christmas were merely collecting on behalf of the villagers throughout swhoorpthpwerhsi le wchhailreit y. collecting for a charity, and are grateful for the Britain in celebration. FOR WOMEN THE PRICE OF 4 As Filco has identified the generous support they received. He said that he ONLY £34.00 Alzheimers Society as its charity for Ukuladies and Ukuladdies welcome would endeavour to let support during 2016, money raised by new members including beginners. Her Majesty know of the ukulele players also went to this Our next meeting is at 2pm on the plaque at the next good cause: the sum of £250 was Tuesday, January 10 at the Baptist opportunity. raised in an hour-long performance Church Hall in Llantwit Major. The MP told The (cid:129) Offering a hydrofitness workout showing how generous Llantwit The ukulele is a social instrument – GEM: “It was a great in just 30 minutes. people can be at this special time of the lots of fun and relatively easy to play. honour to unveil the year. Come and join us! RS plaque and to thank (cid:129) Zumba Classes - Tuesday 9.00am, Kicking off with ‘Rudolph the Red- Ewenny Community Thursday at 4.00pm. 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E [email protected] 00880000 6611 22111111888 glamorgan Cowbridge Ladies Gym wwwwwwwwwww...ccclllooouuudddyyy222cccllleeeaaarrrrrr.....cccooommm -gem.co.uk Open 8.30am to 6.30pm Mon-Fri BBrrookkeenn OOrr DDaammaaggeedd WWiinnddoowwwsss??? FFFaaauuullltttyyy LLLoooccckkksss,,,, HHaannddlleess,,, HHHiiinnngggeeess?? and 9.00am to 1.00pm Sat 8 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 5th, 2017 New Vale Rooms 4U project to help homeless Life NEWYDDHousing Association and the Association and United Welsh to develop and both sectors. sentence Vale Council have appointed Hazel promote shared housing options for single Rooms4U is one of five UK housing projects Davies to manage Rooms4U, a shared households under 35. helping homeless people, or those at risk of The common housing register in the county, homelessness, to rent a home through a new housing project funded by Crisis UK. Homes4U, will be used to promote Rooms4U as a £150,000 fund. Commissioned by Crisis, the for Barry The two-year project, hosted by Newydd will method of advertising and allocating shared national charity for homeless people, the Help-To- work with partners Vale of Glamorgan Council, housing in both the social and private rented Rent funding programme could enable single Wales and West Housing, Hafod Housing sectors, as well as develop partnerships between homeless people to end their homelessness. man GORCHYMYN CYNGOR THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN BRO MORGANNWG COUNCIL by AJ SICLUNA (LLWYBR CERDDED CYHOEDDUS (ST NICHOLAS PUBLIC FOOTPATH No.5) ST NICHOLAS Rhif 5) A MAN who murdered and she died 10 days (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2016 his ex-partner by later. (CAU DROS DRO) 2016 On the 22nd December 2016 the Vale of Glamorgan Council in exercise of its pouring lighter fuel The prosecutor said Ar 22 Rhagfyr 2016, gwnaeth Cyngor Bro Morgannwg, wrth arfer ei powers under Section 14) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as over her and setting that after he pushed bwerau dan Adran 14 Deddf Rheoli Traffig Ffyrdd 1984 (fel y’i diwygiwyd) amended) made an Order the general effect of which is as described in the her alight, has been her to the floor, he Orchymyn a fydd yn gwneud yr hyn a ddisgrifir yn yr atodlenni isod: schedules below: jailed for life at Cardiff squirted fluid over her DC(Cayanwug’r oD Grr oBosrrco Dh Myromo)ry 2gn0a i1n r6ny"wm.g aLrl w9 yIborn aCwerr d2d0e1d7 aCcy hfeo’ie gdedluwsi rS ytn N “iGchoorclahsy mRyhnif 5 T“(TTheheme O pVoradrleae rro ywf CiGlll olcasomumroeer)g iOnatnrod Cefoorr uc 2ne0c o1iln 6S .9t tNh icJahnoulaasr yP u2b0l1ic7 Faonodt pwaitllh b Neo k n5o)wn as CR(6ra2Ioy)tw m wno anCosd fo duirrOte.Rc’tCeeddoln atnnhedalstl aanttdAe n thdpeeandr saetmth heed eriic na jluiwgrhhetdo. Os ydych am gwestiynu dilysrwydd y Gorchymyn neu’r darpariaethau If you wish to question the validity of the Order or any provisions contained Avenue, Penarth, serve woman observed that ynddo ar y sail nad ydynt yn unol â’r pwerau a ddyfarnwyd gan y Ddeddf therein on the grounds that they are not within the powers conferred by the a minimum of 17 years, she had suffered ungy ceadhulilbwo uedcnn hnr ,hhe oywuw fnae .orw fynfe srcayhniwl naea wws nycatyhedndyo mds afofnu 9 ryf i IwDonyddae wdadrg f2 um0n1er7hw,y nww p nueenru todhy ocnafayissn iiâo’r’n rU Gyc oDhredcleh Ldyymdsf y,ant, aiyfnoobsruo ttr vhmueims a Apyec unwtrt opimthro iasonedn s.e ti hxu enw dgeereork uistn hfdrasos mt hn atohtt e ab n9eyteh nr eJ cqaounmiureapmrliyee d2n 0tw 1oi7tfh ta hipnep rsleyal amtotie oth noe rt o Hth tihageth a OCnroyduerrt, fmLoyuuHnrrn deme e roBinnrtaghu sn5. 4da-. yd emarit-toeldd sd2e5ec gHporeneer ed c besuanirtad non sfd ho tehnra ubtt hpoi dritydno. ATODLEN 1 SCHEDULE 1 Prosecutor James hospital, she was taken 1. No person shall proceed on foot in the locations specified in Schedule 2 Wilson said the couple to intensive care but 1. Ni fydd unrhyw un yn cerdded ar y lleoliadau a nodir yn Atodlen 2 isod. below. had been in a her condition ATODLEN 2 SCHEDULE 2 relationship for 17 deteriorated and she Lleoliad Bydd Llwybr Cerdded Cyhoeddus St Nicholas Rhif 5 ar gau years and she had a died from multiple o’r pwynt lle bo’r llwybr yn cwrdd â'r A48 wrth grid 309364 Location St Nicholas Public Footpath No 5, shall be closed from the serious fear of fire organ failure and 174402, ac yn parhau tua’r gogledd i grid 309364 174526 point this path meets the A48 at grid 309364 174402, and because her 18-month- possibly sepsis. 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. Route Dctdahoituve nger tirerniinsadgius o 3ittnnh 0o gi9ssf 4h itnch2al io9lasl s f1nfouo7olrole4rott 4wpha3ae td1trhhli.yve we dvriieslrl ierobgcneet i ovaoinvfa a t thaiolae tgb eArlmied4.p 8T3o 0htroa9is r3t hyt6e e4fmo fo1ipet7olpd4ra a5atrh2cy 6c to.e ss oiOMnld’ sWCa doBhbnaerlunanagez ulhehln tekiden nr,s ee1hswt9aa 9iodfd0if r dteahM ineitsddor. sd“taeaslItlcne rhm iebae e nhdvta ,ihd chi tseii mnrm s hooiitnmsh Keplirafy eacl”est Rheswm Cynnal diogelwch y cyhoedd yn ystod gwaith adeiladu. Reason To maintain public safety during construction works. Wilson, he was subject and that since her Hyd OSu 7l .90 0Gaomrf faern dndayf d2d0 1L7lu. n 9 Ionawr 2017 tan 23.59 ar ddydd Duration Fonro Smu 7n.d0a0ya 9mth o Jnu Mlyo 2n0d1a7y. 9 th January 2017 until 23.59pm twoh iac hr ehsatrda ibneinegn omraddeer dgreeaathtl,y .he had suffered Dyddiedig 5 Ionawr 2017 Dated this 5th day of January 2017 to Hpreo tesactid t heth vei ctaitmta.ck MiOch’Caeoln nMella’sth ceoru-Lnseeels, M. E. Punter, M. E. Punter, occurred at Ms said his client had 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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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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