Barry GEM - January 1, 2014

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‘We ain’t just about All Saints was full of the festive
cheer this Christmas. See page 22
for more pictures and a full report.
singing the Blues!’
– say residents after recent TV karaoke show
A BARRY councillor has thought the programme gave the Nights is an emotionally uplifting
said he is “deeply upset” at impression that Barry was a “dead and heart-warming documentary
how the town was por- end town” with drunk people who about people who are dealing with
trayed in a recent national used bad language. some of life’s most difficult chal-
Another GEM reader, who did lenges, through the “healing
television programme,
not want to be identified, com- power of song”.
writes TIM CHAPMAN.
mented: “What a sad portrayal of Filming took place in and
Channel 4 billed ‘Karaoke Barry! I watched Channels 4’s around some of the town’s pubs.
Nights’ shown just before ‘Karaoke Nights’on the Monday Trevor Harris, landlord of the
Christmas as “a portrait of a town before Christmas: the programme Master Mariner, which was fea-
through song” that “takes a look at was first broadcast late on tured, told The GEM: “The
the thriving karaoke scene in Thursday, December 19. karaoke part wasn’t a problem, but Barry man (18) jailed
Barry”.
“The 4OD recording was 47 there was a lot of swearing and
It insisted the programme was a
minutes long but I could only bear some people will be cringing at
fair reflection of the local karaoke
to watch 22 minutes. I sent sever- what they said.”
scene and was broadcast at an al complaints to Channel 4.” Some Barry residents took to for three violent
appropriate time.
But Coun Richard Bertin, who The reader said it appeared Facebook to discuss the rights and
represents the Court ward, took scenes were fuelled by alcohol wrongs of the programme.
eloxccaelp ptiuobn sctoe niet.s portrayal of the athned te–l epveisrihoanp sc r–ew t.h e presence of avaTilhaeb lep rotog rvaimewm ea t isC hnaon nleoln g4e’sr attacks in three days
“Barry is not at all like the neg- The reader added: “Despite one ‘4OD’on-line catch up service.
ative side shown on the TVpro- particular statement in the film, I The GEM asked Channel 4
gramme. have pointed out to Channel 4, we whether it would like to respond to
“It created a false image of the do not have ‘no-go’situations in the points made by Coun Bertin AYOUNGMAN who was bleeding inside an eye, had a
town just for the programme and a Barry! and GEM readers. went on a three-day ram- by AJSICLUNA broken nose, and a broken cheek-
true picture of the town now needs “The recording did not seem to AChannel 4 spokesperson com- page of violence in Barry, bone.
to be shown. be about karaoke. It was more mented: “The programme offered has been put behind bars called at the home of Philip Evans He told medical staff he had
“I am writing to producers to about sensationalising behaviour, a fair portrayal of the thriving late in Barry Road. fallen over.
express my anger and concern of nudity, and stigmatising our night karaoke scene in Barry and for four years, nine Mr Evans, who is in his 50s, The following day, Mr Evans
the bad portrayal of Barry.” town.” was aired in a suitable post-water- months. was in his bedroom and Draper and his partner were disturbed by
One reader told The GEM he The makers claim Karaoke shed slot”. After one attack, the victim accused him of being responsible the defendant, who said he want-
was lucky not to lose the sight of for causing the split with his girl- ed to apologise.
d e Congratulations! an eye, said Judge Neil Bidder friend. He appeared to be under the
J a QC at Cardiff Crown Court. “He attacked him, threatened influence of drugs.
CONGRATULATIONS go to Mrs Morfydd He told Jonathon Draper (18): to kill him, punched him to the He left their flat and went on to
Conway of Barry, known as ‘Molly’, who “You are a violent and bad-tem- face, and struck him in the face rob David Brigham in
pered young man. You are also with his elbow.” Chesterfield Street, who was
has been recognised in the New Year’s very dangerous, capable of unpro- Draper told him: “Don’t go to walking his dog.
Honours List. voked violence.” the police, don’t grass me up or Draper, who was with another
BOUTIQUE She has been awarded an MBE “for services to Draper, who is from the Barry you’ll have it.” person, kicked him in the face
the community in Gibbonsdown”. area and was homeless at the Mr Jones said the victim’s face with a karate-style kick. He then
1 PRICE Mrs Christina Suzanne Selby from Penarth, the time, admitted charges of assault, was “a mess”. He refused to go to went on to kick him twice.
founder of Hats4Heroes, is also recognised with a inflicting grievous bodily harm, the police, but the next day was in His wallet and cash were taken.
BEM “for voluntary service to the Armed Forces in robbery, and having a bladed arti- such pain that he went to the Later, Mr Brigham identified
Afghanistan”. cle. University Hospital of Wales. the defendant as being responsi-
Actress and writer, Ruth Jones, of TV’s ‘Gavin Prosecutor Nicholas Gareth He had bruising to his face and ble.
2 and Stacey’based in Barry, also receives an MBE. Jones said that on June 15, Draper ears, cuts to the face and scalp, (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6)
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general election, our cuts to youth services; Iceland on to thank her properly, so
Conservative MP cuts to elderly services; ‘Only in the UK do we cling to the Saturday, I hope she reads this in
will do his utmost to potholes not getting The GEM!
blame all the cuts in filled; library services December14. Nowadays, it seems
local services on put at risk; job cuts; idea that one language is sufficient’ I was struggling to day-to-day lives are so
eitherthe local coun- streets not getting carry (quite a few) bags hectic – so thank you for
cil orWelsh cleaned; massive Bilingualism is a when one split and food taking the time to stop
Government – in increase in food banks to items were all over the and help me.
help the poor; homeless- pavement, as many peo- Mark Tuck,
fact, anyone except ness increases; pay ple walked past me. Penmark.
his Tory/Lib-Dem frozen; arts and leisure Many thanks to
Government at budgets slashed – coun- sign of tolerance
Westminster. cil tax increases to help the library staff
But it is a fact that fill the funding gaps!
this UK coalition Have no doubt that ITwas by pure community the library
Government has the responsibility for
imposed massive spend- these savage cuts lie in modern Wales chance that, days is.
ing cuts, which will have with the Conservative before the event, I As usual, the library
a long-term and devas- and Lib- Dem MPs in became involved in staff pulled out all the
tating impact on council Parliament. the ‘What the stops with all sorts of
services – and the public Rob Curtis, Barry Dickens...’concert on help and imaginative
will suffer as a result. (Labour councillor, IWASintrigued by mathematical problem-solving – The signs at Llandough Wednesday, disIp lloayvse.d the ‘book
Read any local news- Vale Council) Eileen Bayley’s recent you become smarter as your Hospital were in both English December18, at angel’on the Christmas
Double yellow lines letterin The GEM, brain functionality is improved. and Welsh. If that caused you Barry Library. tree and the good people
mean ‘No waiting!’ regarding bilingual signs ‘RaCpoploinr tBeuark eGr rionu hpi so nreport cyoonuf duosino’nt ,v Eeinlteuerne, othuetsni dIe s uthgegest fewC ainnc Ih epsl eoafs es ppaicnec hin a olyf tBoa trwryo gcahvaer igtieense,rous-
at Llandough Hospital. Bilingualism – with regard to the UK. The GEM to say what Breast Cancer UK and
W I must confess to being sad- advantages of bilingualism in If you truly understood peo- an absolute joy it was to the British Heart
ITHreference to the photo- dened by her attitude and lack of Welsh and English’,noted that ple’s “need to maintain the cul- be part of an event that Foundation.
graph of cars parked allegedly empathy towards the Welsh lan- bilingualism promotes tolerance ture of Wales”, as you put it, you celebrated the real I hope all those good
in The Butts, published in The guage. of other languages and cultures would not have written your let- meaning of Christmas, folk who were there
GEM(Thursday, December12), the Why the language should because “two languages gives ter in the first place. right in the middle of enjoyed the performance
arouse so much hatred and suspi- someone a wider cultural experi- With regard to the cost, well the town’s busiest shop- as much as I enjoyed
Highway Code (Revised edition 2007)is cion within Wales by certain ence, there is often a greater tol- let us get things into perspective ping area. making my small contri-
very clear– at page 115, that where there individuals is beyond my com- erance of differences in cultures, – the NHS spends over £3.5 bil- It clearly demonstrat- bution.
are double yellow lines on the carriage- prehension. creeds and customs.” lion on alcohol-related incidents ed what a precious David Alexander
way, as here, there can be no waiting at I, for one, am proud of our The majority of the world’s alone in the UK. resource and hub of the Barry
any time on the carriageway, pavement lbainlignugaugael saingdn sh earsi taa gsieg ann odf soeuer pthoapnu olanteio lna nisg uaabglee .t o O snpleya kin m thoere JBMar rJyo.nes, The problem is
Ranogde rveErvgeere.st, tmoloedrearnnc eW aanldes i.n clusivity within a UonKe ldaon gwuea gclei nisg stuof fthicei eindte.a that Community free parking!
PontyPclurn.aise for council onlBye winigs hb iIl icnoguuladl sips eaa kg iaftn,o atnhder I moCnaonli nwgeu,a tlh?e rNefoo,r eI ,c aefrftoarindl yto be group’s PARTof the carparking problem in
language at this present time. don’t believe so. Welsh is an Cowbridge arises from the fact that the
S There are so many advantages indigenous language of the UK ‘thank you’ Town Hall carpark is free – so there is
INCEmoving house six months ago, with regard to being bilingual – and should be further encour- no incentive forpeople to limit the time vehi-
I have been surprised and, at times, so let us look at evidence con- aged and allowed to blossom O cles are left there.
N behalf of Friends
embarrassed by the amount of ducted around the world. within Wales... Every time I visit Cowbridge during the daytime,
material that I have had to put out for The cognitive functions are “But Welsh is a waste of and Neighbours, I there is the usual ritual of touring around the car
recycling on a Monday morning. improved due to bilingualism. time,” I hear you decree – would like to take park, hoping to find a place or spot someone about
Without exception, everything has been taken thatM b iLlienigkuinal i(s2m01 h2a)s d aisnc aodvdeirteidve Fwroeunlcdh b, eS pfaarn imsho roer bMenaenfdiacriainl. the opportunity of thank- to Id aempa crto; nIv ainmc esdu rteh aret aad neursm wbielrl orefc coagrns iasere t hpiasr.k ed
away by the cheerful team of collectors who serv- effect on an individual’s creativi- Yes, I would agree with you – if ing Barry Town Council there semi-permanently (some, it seems, under
ice our area of Rhoose. So, to them, may I say a ty by enhancing mental flexibili- you lived in the countries where and Vale of Glamorgan Statutory Off Road Notifications (SORN)), which
hHuuggeh ‘ TJhuapnpk, you’. ty. This is so with regard to those languages are spoken! Council fortheirsupport obCvoiouuldsl yI sruesgtgriecstts tthhaet aav cahilaarbglee issp iancteros deuvceend more.
Rhoose. ‘People should pay to during 2013 and also The between the hours of 9am–5 pm, Monday to
Tinsel and turkey Glamorgan GEM forall Saturday, along the lines of: first two hours free;
have forms in Welsh’ its help during the year next two hours at £1 per hour; a further two hours
FIFTYmem- tained. Cheques were with publicity and attend- ahto £u2r?.5 0 per hour; and the last two hours at £5. per
blaedrise so’f stehcetion smeonnt etoy froauisre cdh bayri thieosld –ing WITHreference to person who doesn’t speak ingF reievnedns tasn.d Neighbours have paSrkuecrhs a– gbruatd cuoauteldd , fheoe pwefouullldy ,p pernoavliidsee lmonogre-stay
at West End Social raffles, table sales and the GEM letter English. grown immensely, and we now opportunity for shoppers and visitors to find short-
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theTirh Cish wriastsm foasll opwaretyd, by andI wpaorutyld n liigkhet .to thank pcoruoblda bbley pcuots tt om milluiocnhs b wethtiecrh theWn hpaeto pa lwe ashstoeu flodr psaoym ae fee. RoTadh,a nBkasr rayl,s foo tro o Aurb emrteheatiwn gPso.wer H(IUGNHTILTJIADNEUTARIMY8E)S
where members received the committee and mem- use in ourhospitals and ratherpetty principle. Station, Renishaw, Western Power The high tides listed in this week’s GEM are
a tin of biscuits and a bers for their support schools. Gerry Parsons, and Barry Rotary Club, who spon- those in Porthcawl. It should be remembered
raffle prize. and wish them a happy There is not a living Welsh Barry. sored our Christmas party at Beryl that along the coast, high tide times will vary.
Afantastic buffet was and healthy 2014. Road Pioneer, which enabled us to For instance, in Barry, the high point
What about the
provided by Sheila, Barbara Warburton give nearly 60 people a fantastic will be 20 – 25 minutes later.
Gloria and Steve enter- (Chairperson). party. DATE Time Ht Time Ht
Foodbanks? I must thank the volunteers, AM M PM M
W JAMES & SONS
Marlene, Gary, Andrea, Chris 02 Thur 06.36 9.8 18.54 9.7
ITis good fordemocra- £22million of EU funding for Gail, Jen, Eve, Joyce who give up 03 Fri 07.24 9.9 19.48 9.9
FUNERALDIRECTORS cy that ourMemberof Foodbanks; Ian Duncan Smith’s their time to help with the group 04 Sat 08.12 9.9 20.29 9.7
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Independent family business with the views of his con- Trust; or his Government’s Abig thank you also to Jane 07 Tues 10.33 8.9 22.53 8.6
24 hours personal service covering stituents on issues such as refusal to publish its own report Hutt AM and Alun Cairns MP, 08 Wed 11.27 8.5 23.49 8.2
Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan bus services and house into the reasons behind the who have supported us throughout
PRIVATE CHAPELOF REST buCiladni nI ags.k when he will be i–n acnreya soefd w rheilciahn Ic ew oonu lFdo boed bgalandks 2m0e1m3 b–e rasn odf l aFsrti,ebnudts n aont dleast, the Wachcuilrea Tcyh eo fG tEidMe t ambalekse,s w eev erreyc oemffomret ntod cthheact ka nthyeone
Tel Rhoose holding a public meeting to dis- to attend. Neighbours. putting out to sea, or walking in an area where they
[phone] cGuosvs earnnym oefn tt’hse t ufornllionwg idnogw: hni sof B(Loabb oBuorw pyaerrty supporter). GFraiyen Fdisf iaelndd (NCeoiogrhdbinoautrosr),, Barry. icco utol dt hbeei rc ulot coaftfi,o snh.ould check with a tide table specif-
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CALLUM’S KEEN EYE
FOR NATURE, WINS A
NATURAL RESOURCES
WALES PHOTO PRIZE
AN eight-year-old their cameras out to a
ABOVE: Rotary presented certificates to the pupils who took part in the event. Barry schoolboy variety of environments,
snapped up one of including coniferous and
Bryn Hafren’s young broadleaved woodlands,
the top prizes in a
beaches bordering wood-
nationwide photog- lands and parkland in
raphy competition, search of a winning pic-
chefs score one, two, run by Natural ture.
Resources Wales, Callum – who took
which focused on his winning image of
water swirling through
three in competition the vital relation- woodland in Margam
ship between our Park – was in good com-
woodlands and pany as the whole school
water. entered the competition
BRYN HAFREN part in the competition There are five cooked a three-course Callum Savory as part of their lessons.
Comprehensive where they had to rounds of cooking to meal very well – their received £100 worth of In the 12 to 18 cate-
School took part in cook a three -ourse find a winner. The food showed flairand high street vouchers and gory second prize (£75
The Rotary Chef meal. girls competed against creativity. a visit for all his class- of vouchers) was won by
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nology pupils took under16 years old. Wellington in hygiene and workman- land of their choice after organiser Sheena and under age category.
Cerys is off Cowbridge, and cur- ship.” he won the competition’s O’Leary said: “The com-
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Cadets on course It’s good news ‘time’...
to be assistant basic PENARTH RAFA CLUB
HAS ITS CLOCK BACK!
expedition leaders
RIGHT:
The successful RIGHT:
Cadets in front of a PC Huw
Hawk jet. Longman is
pictured at
RECENTLY, four the unveiling
Air Cadets from of the
restored
372 (Barry) clock at
Squadron success- Penarth
fully completed RAFA
together with
their assistant club secre-
basic expedition tary Tony
leader course, Parsons and
designed to devel- Shelagh
Evans who
op outdoorleader- funded the
ship skills. renovation of
As a result, Cadets the clock.
are now able to assist ing and challenging expeditions. Belgium and France.
the instructors to pre- weekend on Dartmoor, “Cadets taking part 372 (Barry)
pare the Air Cadets for as well as more local were: Toby Boss, Squadron has vacancies
adventurous training training on the hills, as Rachel Carbis, Georgia for boys and girls ALMOST12 months aftera historic wall Plassey Street, Penarth, South Wales Police
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leader; as well as plan- Corporal Toby Boss come”. Funeral Parlour. Phone Section wall clock was stolen. Following the exe- Huw Longman was invited to help celebrate the
said: “The course was 01446 747734, email
ning, leading and evalu- The Cadets are now cution of a drugs warrant at a property in occasion.
amazing. We all worked [email protected]
ating expeditions. preparing themselves
The Cadets also really hard but we still for a busy and challeng- or visit the Squadron Ethan meets ‘The Blues’ at
enjoyed it. w e b s i t e
learned about promoting This will help me to ing couple of months www.372squadron.org.
environmental responsi- train and prepare the including, flying, glid- FLTLTJASON charity night for Ty Hafan
bility; and developed younger Cadets along- ing, shooting, sport, HORTON
their navigation and side the squadron Duke of Edinburgh OC 372 (Barry)
campcraft skills. They instructors for their expeditions and their Squadron
experienced a demand- annual overseas trip to LEFT:
Talk on festive Crowds of Cardiff
Christening the Blues’fans attended
new vessel! a charity fundrais-
music through ing event hosted by
a car dealership on
the ages at December 16.
Players and fans
Barry U3A... helped raise £1,400
for Ty Hafan at the
‘ANight in with the
Amusical lucky dip restaurant at Barry Blues’event at
with a festive College, where the stu- Wessex Garages.
flavour’was a good dents ‘pulled out all One ten-year-old
prelude to the stops’to give us a Ethan Andrus from
Christmas for great time. Barry was thrilled
members of Barry Our local history to meet his heroes,
U3Awhen Clive group also enjoyed a Cardiff Blues’
Sims gave a talk, festive meal at the Fox players stars, Josh
with musical illus- and Hound, before Navidi and (on
trations, on proceeding to St right) Dafydd
Christmas music. Cadoc’s Church to Hewitt.
It covered music view the amazing
Celtic Long from the pagan winter medieval wall paint- Pat on back for the Barry
solstice being incorpo- ings of St George and
rated in the Christian the Dragon, as well as
boat joins nativity, (when in the the newly-discovered Rainbow women’s group
8th century, monks Seven Deadly Sins.
Barry yacht would chant ‘Oh The New Year
come, oh come,
Emmanuel) and now monthly meeting is on
club’s ‘fleet’ in Afghanistan when January 6, starting at
troops are entertained 2pm in the New
BARRY Yacht Club Welsh Sea Rowing by U2 performing Jerusalem Hall,
Sea Rowing took Association. ‘White as Snow’to the Barry.
delivery of their sec- Club spokesman, same melody. The speaker is Val
ond Celtic Long Boat. Roger Donkin, This musical jour- Warlow on ‘AWartime
It was purchased reported: “The new ney took us through to Childhood’.
with the aid of a grant boat was launched the Nine Lessons of For further informa-
frreocmog nSiptioornt Woafl es,t hine fsrliopmw atyh ef oYraachnt inCvluigb- cthaarto lws ea enndj oCyh trois-tdianyg le tion visit our website –
growth and develop- orating row in the Christmas festivities u3asites.org.uk/barry
ment of sea rowing outerharbour– while continued with an or ring John on 01446
around the Welsh in the channel, a force excellent lunch in the 413328. VW
coast and the enthusi- six or seven gale
afosrmm eodf the nBeawrlryy- pacursohsesd tuhpe a hbairgb osuear Did you know you can T(aHboEv e,V caelne trAe)M h, asJ acnone grHaututt- swpoomrte ann idn ltehies ucroem amctuivniittiye.s for tZhuemy bah old Ctlhaess esp opuloanr
Rowers. entranc, creating a read your GEM online? lated the Rainbow Women’s As well as supporting Thursdays between 12 and
awTahrids eyde arththee y ‘wBeerset lwahrigceh tshwe ebllo ati nhsaidne- barry-today.co.uk Ggrraonutp boyn Stphoerirts aWwaarleds oafn da wono mSuennd’sa syw aitm Bmairnrgy sLeessisiounres 1pm and Pilates Classes at
New Club’ by the dled very well.” Awards for All to support Centre between 4 and 5pm, the Leisure Centre.
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Loving tribute paid to Bill...
A ‘DEVOTED FATHER
AND GRANDFATHER’
THE family of a Dinas couple settled in Dinas “Bill was a member of Jayne, son Robert, sons-
Powys man who died Powys in 1965. the Oddfellows Friendly in-law Ben and Rupert,
in a road traffic colli- “As a young man he Society in Cardiff. He and five grandchildren.”
sion on Wednesday, followed his family tradi- had many interests and Any members of the
December 18, at tion and went to sea, hobbies which included public who witnessed the
Redlands Road, working on the trawlers singing, travelling the collision and have not yet
Penarth, have paid a and for a short time in the world as a member of a
come forward, are asked
loving tribute to him. Merchant Navy. male voice choir, garden-
to contact the Serious
William Crocker, aged “During his life, he ing, cooking and being
82, who was better had a variety of jobs. His with his family. Collision Investigation
known as Bill, was trav- final employment was as “He was a devoted Unit on 101 or
elling home at around a school caretaker and father and grandfather Crimestoppers on 0800
10.20pm when his car, a driver at Lindens school and leaves behind his 555 111 quoting number
silver-coloured Kia Rio, in Penarth. daughters Sally and 62130396544.
was in collision with a
bollard. HAYDOCK HOUSE PLANS
Mr Crocker’s family
said they were heart-bro- NEWYDDHousing Association homes. We are delighted to be work-
ken at the loss of a devot- has announced plans to refurbish ing in partnership with the Vale
ed father and grandfa- Haydock House in Barry. Council to improve the town centre.”
ther, who had many The plans involve the conversion of The Vale Council’s cabinet member
friends and was well offices to provide 15 apartments and for housing, building maintenance and
known in Dinas Powys community safety, Coun Bronwen
and Penarth. retail space on the ground floor. Brooks, said:
His family said: Paul Roberts, Newydd’s chief exec- “I am pleased that the council is
“Originally from utive, said: “Our plans for Haydock again able to work in partnership with
Lowestoft, Bill lived in House represent the next phase of our Newydd Housing Association to pro-
Cardiff from the age of work in Barry and if approved will vide 15 new good quality affordable
eight. He married Glynis supplement the recent start on site at homes in a great location near the
in 1960 and was happily the former Magistrates Court, where shops and services in Barry town cen-
married for 50 years. The we will be providing 52 affordable tre.”
Cinema returns to St Donats
WE’RE delighted to screen a carefully selected and This project has received fund-
announce that the cinema varied programme of current and ing through the Rural
classic quality films, including Development Plan for Wales 2007
is returning to St Donats
Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln show- – 2013 which is funded by the
Arts Centre in 2014, with ing on Monday, January 27 at Welsh Government and the
matinee and evening 2pm. European Agricultural Fund for
screenings once a month in Further cinema listings can be Rural Development. Did you know you can read your
found on our website www.stdo- The funding is administered by
the Tythe Barn. nats.com. Ticket prices are £4.50 Creative Rural Communities, the GEM online? barry-today.co.uk
The cinema will offer the very for advance sales and £5.50 on Vale of Glamorgan Council’s
latest in digital projection to the day. Rural Regeneration initiative.
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New Island road Barry man is given a
suspended sentence
scheduled to be
for growing cannabis
finished by 2015
ACANNABIS growerhas He bought cannabis from a
been sentenced to eight by AJSICLUNA local dealerand to save money,
months imprisonment, sus- decided to grow his own.
Anew road to Barry Island should be that the road can be built in one phase rather than pended for 18 months at When police went to his “It was not a sophisticated
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A Vale Council spokeswoman explained: “The completing the Barry Island Link Road which will and watering facilities. Interviewed, Copp said he said: “I’m not told what the
link road will run through the centre of the benefit the people of Barry and future visitors. Copp, of Michaelston Close, gave false details because he crop would have realised or
Waterfront complex, providing a much more direct “Negotiations are always complicated when we Barry, was convicted by Cardiff panicked. what it was worth. It is accepted
link to the Island from Cardiff Road. are dealing with tax-payers’money, but I’m delight- Magistrates of cultivating The drugs, he said, were for that it was solely foryourown
“When completed, it will be of significant benefit ed that we are now within touching distance of an cannabis and had been commit- his own use. use.
in terms of attracting further investment and visitors agreement.” ted to the Crown Court forsen- The court heard he had con- “You have blatantly ignored
to the Island. Richard Keogh of the Waterfront Consortium said tencing. victions for83 offences, 11 for any lesson you could have
“The loan agreements, when signed, will mean the consortium was pleased an agreement was close ProsecutorRebecca Griffiths drugs matters. learned in 2009. Here you are
Saying goodbye to aans dth heo spuemd mtheart tohfe 2 r0o1a5d. would be completed as early ssaat oMidpa ptzheddaa tC cooanpr Npin,o wvBehamor brwye.ars1 d, rpiovliincge ccaonnHnveai cbtaiislos noa t htahfdeo rsoanmepe rpaorddeduvrcioeinsusgs, athgeaC isonap mpce u lpwtriavesam tiianslesgso . ”coarndnearbeids taot
single sex schools? MAN JAILED He gave a false name and involving 19 plants in 2009 carry out 120 hours unpaid
date of birth and also provided when he had received six work and to pay costs of £340,
otherdetails which were false. months. plus a victim surcharge of £100.
THEVale Council The spokesperson (CONTINUED bodily harm and pos- Later, he confirmed who he His solicitor, Aubrey The drugs and the growing
says that a public added that most of the FROM PAGE 1) sessing drugs. was, and said he didn’t have a Sampson, said: “He has had a equipment were ordered to be
consultation exer- staff did not support the Draper denied being His counsel, Kevin licence orinsurance. difficult two-and-a-half years. destroyed.
cise has revealed idea because they were involved and accused Seal, said: “He is a trou-
tphuapti ls pianr eBnatrsr y aanrde ccthohenamcneg. ren edw aboouuldt howaf faencyt thhime“ .Tohthise r wpaesr sao n stwreiteht bpprlleeoadbs le ymosu,i nnbgdu itc mahtaiesn gwuihilttihys Magical Brecon Court
in favour of a Coun Chris Elmore, mugging with violence,” remorse. At the time of night residents face an
change to co-educa- the cabinet member for said Mr Jones. the incident, he was
tional secondary children’s services, said: The next day, Draper homeless.” of song
schooling. “I am very pleased that was found to be carrying He said he had been
Secondary education local people welcome a knife in his sock. He on drugs and alcohol uncertain 2014
is currently organised on our proposal for co-edu- said: “I’m carrying it and was not in control of at St
a single sex basis at cational schooling in for protection because himself.
BScahroryo l foCr obmoypsr aenhde nBsriyvne Ba“rrWy.e will now develop tmhee.r”e are people after offHenec easd ded: “Allw ethree David’s Brecon Court, off Barry Road – its residents
Hafren Comprehensive detailed plans for the Later he approached unplanned, not premedi- are likely to be rehoused in the future.
School for girls. The new school and will look Joseph Hartland in tated and this will be his Hall
schools share a mixed to address the concerns Barry Road, threatened first time in custody.”
sixth form. raised during the consul- to rob him and kicked Said Mr Seal: “When
The proposal would tation by some parents him to the face. It was sober, he is a completely DECEMBERwas a
see a new co-educational and staff.” when he was arrested different person.” busy month for
sscitheos.o l on the two current nowA bper soejet cutp bwoiathrd r epwriel-l tohna ht itmhe. knife was found comSamidit ttehde Juadlgl e: t“hYeosue Cadoxton WI.
A council spokesper- sentatives of both Draper was said to offences within three During the first week
son said that over 950 schools and the council, have convictions for days. You once used several members went to
people responded to the and a programme of offences including your elbow as a the Christmas concert at
proposal. work will begin to devel- assault, causing actual weapon.” St David’s Hall organ-
When the response op the proposals for a ized by GFWI.
was analysed, 81per cent change to co-educational Work to start at It was a magical night
of parents, 75 per cent of secondary schooling in of Christmas songs and
secondary school pupils Barry. Albert Primary music.
and 69 per cent of pri- The proposals are The guest artists were
mtphreaoyrpy ow sseecrdhe o ninoe lwf a pvsucophuiorls oo lf.s athide eolaxft peefruc irtnet hd2 e0tro1 4bc.eo tnhseu slutabtjieocnt IwMorPkR iOs sVeEt Mto EgNoT iinmgp, rwovilelm alesnot ss etoe the flat Odalinsdol yt hs Maeinerg no wwAilntlh os wpthoeedt s W waIhnod
ahead at Albert roofs and high level choir.
Perfections Primary School, stonework and the There was a parade of AS a new yeardawns, the eld- Theatre Royal site, although Mr
Penarth, afterplans replacement of some banners which was erly residents of a block of flats Turnball says some residents have
were agreed at a windows. colourful and emotional. in Barry face an uncertain doubts: “Alot of people are not too
DRYCLEANING &LAUNDRY meeting this week. sonA scaoidu:n“cAilt sap orekceesnpter- berTsh hea nde txht ewire eCkh mrisetmm-as future, knowing that at some keen because they are concerned about
For all clothing &curtains Preliminary work is meeting between the lunch at the Seashore stage they must move due to noise in the area when people have left
already under way and school and council offi- Grill, Swanbridge; this subsidence. clubs and pubs.”
4 ITEMS DRY CLEANED the main programme, cers, detailed plans were again was a great suc- Brecon Court comprises a small, A tenant liaison officer has been
ONLY £16.00 which is expected to agreed that will ensure cess. close-knit community of 34 flats and appointed to allay residents’fears and
Alteration &Repair Service for swtailrlt seeaer ltyh ein f othrme sepr rcianrge,- tthoe p srcohvoidoel caa gnr ecaotn etidnuu-e FFiensatlliyv, et hpe abrrtaynch 4sh0o rpe euopp lteh.e bUunilddeinr-gp iinn n2i0n0g6 whaosr kb eetno mbeatiwnteaeinn thBer elcinoens oCfo cuortm maunndi caVtiaolne
Wedding Dresses,Clothes &Curtains taker’s house brought cation to local children held its own Christmas deemed a temporary measure and the Council officers.
1100%%ooffff oonnllyy wwiitthh tthhiiss aaddvveerrtt back into use by the throughout the building party at Victoria Park Vale Council is now examining ways Mr Turnball added: “ She has been
school. programme, which is Community Centre. of re-housing residents. very good and we have been able to put
180 HOLTTeOlN: 0R1O4A4D6,B7A0R0R2Y5C6F63 4HN whWicohr iks aat ltihsete sdc bhuoiolld,- euxnptiel cttheed etaor lcyo nautitnuumen.” tainTeimd wRietyhn ao lvdasr eiendter- hadIn htahreb oauutruemd nth oef hlaospt ey etahra,t reas imdeonvtes qhuaveset itoon sg ot ob ahcekr. tOo ft hceo ucorsuen, csilh eb edfooeres
Headteacher Huw repertoire, also explain- might only apply to people in flats
Sea View Labour Club, Jones added: “I am ing the history behind where cracks had appeared, but the we get a response.
extremely grateful to some of the music. block is likely to be demolished. “Uncertainty remains because we
Dock View Road Barry, everyone for the hard There was a secret The chairman of the residents’asso- don’t know how long it will be until
Telephone [phone] work that has and will Santa and many raffles. ciation, Phil Turnball, told The GEM: people move. It could be in a few
be undertaken on behalf The winners of the “Residents have accepted that they months – or longer.”
A WARM AND FRIENDLY WELCOME TO of the whole school raffles were: Averil, have got to move. There is now a lot of Residents hope they will be com-
MEMBERS,CIU ASSOCIATES AND VISITORS community.” Carol, Cynthia, Kath, uncertainty as to where they will go. pensated for the inconvenience of
Entertainment Every Saturday night:Bingo,Raffle,Tote. saiCd:o “uIn a Cmh rpilse aEslemdo troe JCuhneer,y Bl, rLoinnwdean, ,B Jleannncyh,e, can“’St o‘i fnavre, nnto’baocdcoym hmaso mdaotvioend, yaentd. Yito ius mthoouvginhgt tshoe y lawtee rei ns eltitflee d,w ahnedn hthoepye
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8th February: ROSIEWALTERS(Band) ment that the council welcome, please contact Asolution for some residents may mended that residents should be given
15th February: THEUNKNOWNS(Band) agreed earlier in the 01446 404891. be the new Extra Care facility which is preference as social housing becomes
22nd February: BROTHERSTEVE(£3.00) year. CW under construction at the former available.
FridBaIyN/SGuOnday: FuncStikoitnt lreo aollmey asv aavilaaiblalbel ew titoh naedwva tnecaem nso.tice. isnhco“orInt avtemernm ciee wnrtciaelil n ib nte ht ahoteu at-ny Shadows T8pHmE i nS otuhteh C Woanlseesr vSahtaivdeo Cwlsu Cb,l uSbt’asn mweeellt iRnoga ids ,o Pne nJaanrtuha (rtye l1 042, 9a t2030
Thursdays: Membership available to new members. weighed by the benefits club meets 9979).
POKER NIGHT Facebook @ Sea View Labour Club fthroem sc ohuoro iln.”v estment in tenV; iussituoarlsl ya r£e3 ;w aelllc oamree w toel cpolamye (.using the club’s PA) or just to lis-
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Burglary suspect Barry Men’s Forum hears
tales of the ‘Filter Room’
sought after Dinas
ATthe last meeting said she had to return French Resistance, and that forum members
Powys incident of the Barry Men’s to Britain because of helped to repatriate should visit the new
Forum before the mass encampment many British ‘prisoners Stanmore Museum
Christmas, members of German troops in an of war’. which includes the
adjacent demilitarised The same year, she famous ‘Filter Room’.
enjoyed mince pies,
area. also joined the RAF She was invited for
POLICE in the Vale are appealing for He is described as being in his mid 20s, white, tea and coffee, before In 1940, she volun- and met numerous peo- the opening, where she
information, following a burglary wearing a grey hooded top and a black hat. forum member teered to help feed the ple who went on to had chatted with Prince
which took place at Railway Terrace in Jewellery, including rings and necklaces were Quentin Lewis pro- men who were evacuat- become famous, such Charles about the work
Dinas Powys. stolen, as well as personal documents. posed a vote of ed from Dunkirk. as Kenneth Horne and they did during the war,
The police say the incident occurred between Police conducted a search of the area, using thanks and presented When serving the Richard Murdoch. and chided him for not
1w.h1T5ehnpe me nb aturnrygd lw a2ar.3sw 5gpaasmi nd eiodsnt uv Mriab oeand pd aaantyid,o Dfdleeocdoe rtm. hbe esrce2n3e, srey,a Aroncrhy o tdhnoeeg wsst hoalone dnh atphsr eion fpfoeorrrctmye, a hsteiholioncu oalpdbt oecura.t l lt hpeo bliucreg loan- Dafo ibraonhueeq rWuueents stitncion ttthti nawngikths ttCwriooaitnovh,pi ohas, e afwrrt i fheWaonmo dhki,a liRydn egpsn rtsaeitoyeare- dto thBhurebiS t‘ ahfFieoni rl,w t tewharse hR elBooreaco tamsttlhee’ed, o toihfnfeten haDbaavoNviuientexg stt h rwwee iaeoldelp k bhe,e reGa rtt aaibolvoknioinsnk.g
on foot along Cardiff Road in the direction of 101; or Crimestoppers, free and anonymously, on efforts in providing the war, recognised her, met Dowding and about ‘The Battle of the
Barry. It is believed he ran along Sunnybank 0800 555 111, quoting reference number refreshments each and they renewed their Winston Churchill Somme’. New members
Close and into a field. 62130401762. and every week for friendship. when they went to are welcome.
the members. He returned to watch as the air battles For further informa-
‘Recycle your festive tree’ – council urges The chairman then France, had a distin- were being fought. tion, telephone 02920
welcomed new member guished career with the She recommended 594881. PMW
NEXT week, on ment and cleans- easy, all you do is away and shred- Don’t forget, if Derek Williams, before
your usual recy- ing colleagues remove the decora- ded, before being you miss your col- introducing Eileen
cling day, the John Oliver and tions and leave out composted and lection day, you Younghusband, a nona-
Vale Council will Paul Everest. your real tree turned into a soil genarian, who went on
take your real The cabinet kerbside by 7am – enhancer, which may take your tree to recall some of the
trreecey calwinagy –fo ars mevnisevimbirlboee nsrme froevnric tt ehasen,d yhwoaeuv w ed itololn tc’ath keoevp ei tnit up; mttore ahey e ftlohpr e gnyro obuwer uafas nemdeiw- tLol aenitdhoewr Barry or mslohnaeng hy aa nfdad mm inoettu esdr uepsreitoninpggl eh,er
encouraged by Coun Rob Curtis, away whole.” ly in a few years’ Household Waste life.
waste manage- said: “It is really Trees are taken time! Recycling Centre. At school, she knew
Warren Mitchell (‘Alf
Garnett’) and – not
related – George
Mitchell, who became
the bandleader in the
Black and White
Minstrel show, popular
on TVin the 1960s.
In 1938, soon after
leaving school, she was
an au-pair in France,
caring for a French
minister’s children, and
met many famous
French politicians, but
it wasn’t long before he
8 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday, January 2nd, 2014
YOUNG DANCERS RAISE £3,000 SUSPENDED
FOR CANCER RESEARCH CHARITY SENTENCE, BAN
Asparkling performance! AND A £15,000
FINE FOR VALE
FARM BROTHERS
TWObrothers who farm in comply and the situation did not
Llanmaes, have been banned improve.
from keeping animals for five “The Vale Council seized the herd of
years – afterpleading guilty to cattle on March 18-19, (2013), to pre-
vent any further suffering to the ani-
failing to care fora herd of cat-
mals and removed them to Hillside
tle. Animal Sanctuary, where they could be
In March of 2013 a team of council given the appropriate care.
officers and veterinary surgeons “Eight of the cattle were in such a
swooped on their farm. poor condition they had to be humane-
Robert and Gwyn Bassett of Brook ly put to sleep, but 92 were saved.
Photo by Laurie Golden. ‘Luxury’ otter home Farm, Llanmaes, pleaded guilty at Subsequently the Trading Standards
Arecent performance of The Nutcracker Ctoa rd3i9ff Ccrhoawrgne sC ouunrtd oenr Dtheece mAbneirm 1a8l DSeecptaiortnm 2e0n to afp tphleie Ad nfoimr aanl WOredlefar ruen Adecrt
at Barry Memorial Hall by the dancers of STAFFfrom Dow the boundary of the harmful chemicals enter- Welfare Act 2006 of causing unneces- 2006 to take ownership of the cattle,
the Moya Vahey and Ella Morgan Schools Corning recently Dow Corning ing the water system. sary suffering and failing to provide a which was granted by Cardiff
of Classical Ballet raised nearly £3,000 for joined the Wildlife industrial site. Since the 1960s otters suitable environment, diet and appro- Magistrates Court.
caTnhcee rperrefosremaarncche. was hailed a great success with TWreusstt Wofa Sleosuth and UanKdO ’astt reberi sga nga eruesnt o ucnsaeur naolifv othrees hceavanve reny bo cowaut bcnhec mefdoe ubnnat dcin ki nand p1r0i0Ta thheee c abadrr eoo tffh ocerar stat lahele.s rod polfe aapdpedro xgiumilatyte tloy evaecn“htRi nsoegbn ettrhetne mcaen dfd rt oomG: aw ofywinvn ei-Bnygae saasrn ebtdta nkw epeerpree--
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ed Aplrli zines a tlol, tah ev errayf fhlea.ppy start to the Christmas sea- JOBS CAFE LAUNCH WDoTwS WCoWrnianngd tsetaamffe fdr oump “dTephaer Vtmaleen tC obuengcainl’ s iTnrvaedsitnigga Stitnagn,d afrodls- OfTfihceer , PrCinhcriipsatiln aT raRdoinbge rtSst-aKnidnasredys,
son. RLJ THE Vale Council-led Barry Communities twoi tchriena tae saenc laurdtiefdic ipaalr ht oolft lpouwbilnicg. complaints received from the soaf iwd:i l“fuTlh aisn ihmaasl bneeegnl eac th. arrowing case
Hearing First are launching a jobs café aimed at the reserve, well away “Cattle were found kept in appalling “Despite the best efforts by this
job seekers aged 20-24 who live in a Barry from potential distur- conditions in derelict buildings with department to ensure compliance with
Communities First area to support them bance. nowhere to lie – apart from in slurry. animal health legislation, it was
into gaining a paid Jobs Growth Wales Thanks to Chris The cows were suffering from malnu- ignored by the Bassett brothers.
Tests woIrt ko ppelnasc eomn eJnatn.uary 10 (11am–1.30pm) at the Cthhea Ddwowic kC aonrndi nthge t reeasmt of tbreiti“inoDgn e,ss deperivtheey dd1 rb0ay ti oimcno paurnnodcv ieel mxohefafniutcs etrnioso,n ti.ac neds othues“ nTfeahsresm oseefr nstt.he enI c oewf feoilnulculdess tr lacitkoeems mttohit et ethdsae rnbiky-
People Business Wales Centre, Holton Road, Barry, for their enthusiastic numerous visits supported by veteri- Hillside Animal Sanctuary for aiding
when support will be offered with CVwriting, appli- assistance! VM nary surgeons, the brothers failed to us and providing a home for the herd.”
cation forms, interview technique, confidence build-
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Peace, hope and new prospects Mayor’s festive elf
costume boosts raffle
and opportunities for 2014...
THEVale of Glamorgan Mayor,
Coun Margaret Wilkinson, entered
THE view the year ahead in Assembly Athan and Cardiff ing a full review of Vale into the Christmas spirit and
Christmas the certain knowledge Airport Enterprise bus services, including dressed as an elf to encourage
and New that the plans to build Notes Zone. Alongside this assessing the impact of council staff to buy tickets forher
the new Barry Island good news for future the withdrawal of serv- Christmas raffle.
Yearbreak has Link Road have now prospects for the Vale, ices by bus companies, I It was obviously a success as the raf-
provided a wel- been confirmed, with we heard before am supporting all those fle raised just over £1,677 for the
come opportunity the announcement of Christmas that Cardiff who are making their Mayor’s charities – Age Cymru,
to ‘recharge the the £2million Welsh Airport had secured voices heard about the Dreams & Wishes and NCI at Nell’s
batteries’forthe Government loan before new routes with Cityjet, importance of bus travel Point.
Christmas. and the Vuelling offers in Barry and the Vale. Coun Wilkinson said: “I am very
busy weeks ahead This has been wel- are attracting a great Having met with the grateful for all the support I’ve received
in 2014, with con- comed widely over the deal of interest. Transport Minister and and am delighted with the amount
stituency and min- past week, with the Vale The works on Barry the Leader of the raised for my charities.
isterial responsibil- Council's agreement Town Station are pro- Council to raise these “My thanks to all the staff and coun-
ities at the fore- with the Welsh gressing apace, with the issues and concerns, I cillors for their support and to the fol-
front of my mind. GWoavteerrfnrmonetn Ct oanndso Brtaiurrmy JAbNy EVa lHe AUMTT ncoewns tprluacttfeodrm by b Neinetgwork wwiiltlh bael ll itahiossine gw chloo scealny lVoiwllain Ng acpoomlip iann iPeesn faorrt ht;h eLier dgleenyerosity –
We were blessed with confirmed, to enable the (Minister for Finance and Rail opening up new influence the future Engineering; Wilkinsons; Paul Gentile
sunshine in Barry partnership to proceed Leader of the House) opportunities for decisions about our bus the Jewellers; Izmir Restaurant in
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10 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday, January 2nd, 2014
Mayor enjoys a festive
celebration at Sunrise
THE Mayor of
Barry, Coun Claire
Curtis, attended a
festive party at
Sunrise Residential
Home, during a visit
on December 18.
Aspokesman for the
Residents’ £501
home told The GEM:
“It was our Christmas
party on the day and the cheque for British
lady mayor seemed to
have enjoyed her visit.
“We were honoured Heart Foundation
that she took the time to
come and meet our resi-
dents and the staff.” OAPs living in a whole-heartedly thank raised £223, but was
sheltered scheme everyone who con- unable to attend the
run by Newydd tributed. Special thanks presentation following a
to Sandra Rehman of recent mini-stroke. We
Housing
Coun Claire Association like to Awrhtoh usrin Dgalev-ihdasnodne Cdloyurt aalnld w sipsehe Sdayn rdercao av efruyl.l”
Curtis visits give something
residents and back, and this year PACT meetings
their families organised a raffle
during the in aid of the British CADOC PACT will now be held at Palmerston
festive season Heart Foundation C6pomm.munity and Learning Centre on January 8 at
(BHF). BUTTRILLS PACT, Philip John Community
Chris Murrell of the Room, Barry Library on January 9 at 6.30pm.
residents’association DYFAN PACT, Buttrills Community Centre,
said: “We managed to January 12 at 7pm.
raise the fantastic COURT PACT, Chilcott Room, Barry YMCA,
amount of £501. Court Road on January 16 at 6pm.
Pictured above for the Coffee and chat, The Red Fox, Penllyn, on
cheque presentation January 8 at 11am.
were Chris Murrell from Coffee and chat, Horse and Jockey pub, Wenvoe,
Arthur Davidson Court, on January 9 at 11am.
Kim Hooper and Lauren Coffee and chat, The Bush Inn, St Hilary, on
Campbell from BHF, January 9 at 11.30am.
and Muriel Thomas of STANWELL PACT, Glyndwr Hall, Glyndwr
Arthur Davidson Court, Road, on January 10 at 7pm.
too. ST AUGUSTINES PACT, The Windsor Arms
“We would like to public house on January 29 at 7pm.
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STAINFREE SAXONY AMORE
Carpet • Laminates • Cushion Floor • Karndean
£12.99 sq mtr Was £14.99 sq mtr
CELEBRATION ATTRACTIONS FASHION ROYAL TWIST 5m DEFENDER TWIST
TWIST VELOUR PILE BERBER STRIPE wide Felt Back £5.99 sq mtr
£6.99sq mtr £4.49 sq mtr Special Price £4.99sq mtr Was £15.99 sq mtr
Was £14.99 sq mtr Was £8.99 sq mtr £4.99 sq mtr Was £8.99 sq mtr (1 roll only)
(2 Rolls Only)
LAMINATES COLLEGE STAIN FREE FORTRESS
from £7.99sq mtr STRIPE BERBER TWIST TRIPLE ATLAS BERBER BERBER
10% Cash and £6.49 sq mtr CROWN 4m wide £7.99 sq mtr
Carry Discount Was £12.99 sq mtr £9.99 sq mtr from £4.99sq mtr Was £8.99 sq mtr
MALDIVES STAIN FREE Was £11.99 sq mtr While Stocks Last
SAXONY TWIST APPEAL DALTON TWIST 25 Broad Street Parade, Barry
Now £8.99sq mtr £6.99 sq mtr £4.99 sq mtr Tel: [phone]
Was £14.99 sq mtr Was £8.99 sq mtr Was £6.99 sq mtr EASY PARKING AVAILABLE