Barry GEM - January 7, 2016

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Thousands on Island for New Year swim...
QUICK DASH AND A SPLASH
RAISES CASH FOR TENOVUS
Picture by
Don Cook
THOUSANDS of people dashed for the sea at 12 there were even some
descended on Barry Island noon. Daleks! The dozens of
for the New Year’s Day Although the waters dogs –allowed on the
swim –some to take part were chilly, the swimmers beach in the winter
and some to watch. were fortunate that it months –enjoyed all the
The event raised funds wasn’t raining and
excitement, too.
for Tenovus Cancer Care temperature out of the sea
PERSONAL and was the 32nd year it was mild. Local photographer Don
Cook took the spectacular
TRAINING FACILITY haWd ittahk ecnro pwladcse o.f atmThoespreh ewraes o an ctahren divaayl and image (above) from Friar’s
BARRY ISLAND specators lining the Island businesses did a Point.
promenade and others roaring trade. (For more images of the
1 on 1 classes
urging encouragement on Lots of swimmers took day by Andy Wicks, turn to
Group classes the beach, the swimmers part in fancy dress –and page 6).
from
Call goes
2-10 clients
out to
Dietary advice
support
Weight loss
Conner’s
Muscle gain
petition
Improving
all functional THE parents of
levels of fitness Conner Marshall
for all ages are asking for
support for their
• Cardio machines • Multi-gym campaign to see
• Prowlers • Gym chains a confidential
• Battle ropes • SAQ ladders report into their
son’s tragic
• Kettlebells • Trampoline
death.
• Medicine Balls • Sandbags
They have set up
• Plyometric boxes • Punchbags an online petition
• Dumbbells • Pulley Hoist • Tyres after being
• Outdoor classes also available frustrated in their
attempts to see a
with Personal Trainer report into the
supervision of their
Austin Thomas son’s murderer.
Tel [phone] (See page 2 for
more information on
this.)
2 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 7th, 2016
Vale Mayor: ‘give SO the Labour-led Vale Council has decided to step and a takeover for the people of Barry and the Spirit of Christmas?
ramp up our Rcouncile tax bay a fdurthere 4.5 rper s’V aleL. etters
the cash to charity’ caelrneta. dTyh sistr uisg ag lbinitgte arn bdl owwil tlo p tihleo mseo wreh foi naarencial aCroeIuat n ai snR dai cbaho a‘uGrtd rs etBaaenterdtrii nnCg,a rudpi fffo’ rw withha lte Is sfe oefl ais s baeys its f onro tt hiet. HAtiVmIeN aGn dspent ewahrliyle ewveen winegre, aigna, iannd
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just have to let off can’t stay open to the 11pm and 12pm, the and are disappointed in
some steam. public after 6pm! ‘Help us break lights were ripped off the local youth of
Coun Richard Bertin The money could be the tree, totally Llantwit Major.
correctly states that the far better spent within broken, and left on Maybe, just maybe,
total cost in salaries, the Vale by giving it the ground. they will come back and
transport and hospitality straight to charity. Would you believe it? apologise!
is well over £100,000. Terry White, down the stigma The culprits returned on G P Jones,
I’m aghast that this Barry. December 27 in the Llantwit Major.
‘Figurehead only’ Veterans’ reunion
B
OTHmy husband and I agree with visit to Cairo
the opinion of Coun Richard of bowel cancer’
Bertin, especially given the figures OVER the Cairo district, as well as
he quotes. years, I have the ones mentioned
The Vale Mayor is a figurehead that is not cost- arranged for above, so I have
effective and, in these times of austerity, the money WE would like part in and thousands signed killer. Over 100 people are many veterans’ group decided to arrange a
could be put to much better use. group visit there.
Mr and Mrs A Priest, to thank all up for it again last month. diagnosed with bowel cancer visits to the Egyptian Your readers are
Barry. the local men We’d like to thank every one every day, yet over 90 per Canal Zone, and invited to join us and if
‘Sign petition who took part in of Tthheem m faonr yt htheioru ssuapnpdos rotf. csuencct eosfs fcualsleys, icfa cna ubgeh ttr eeaatreldy. sreevaedrearls ohfa yvoeu jro iGnEedM tsheenyd cfounllt adcett amiles, oIf will
Beating Bowel Cancer’s pounds they have raised in It’s vital that people us on these visits. itinerary and costs.
for Conner’ ‘fDunedcermaibsienagr dca’mpaign, sccpahnoancreistroy r ptsaoht isipeu npwtpsil ola rhnt edbl poth wteheierl bsyemcopmtoem mso, rsoe athweayr ec aonf athcet oCragIna ahnlai s vZieno gnn oterw,i pb ssut tot opI pthheaedve vAilsfTi tAh ievs i fsrroeonum,n iJounn ge r1o-u1p0.
parents’ plea by going grizzly last families and to raise quickly. received many letters Middle East Land
– month. awareness of the disease, its If anyone has any queries enquiring if it is possible Forces Association,
THE parents of Conner Marshall of meDne dceitmchb etahredir, rina zwohrsic ahnd seyamrlyp tdoimagsn, oasnids. the need for ocar nccoenrc, ethrnesr ea ibso iuntf obromwaeltion tcaoere mvai,es teiets rptiheeesc iwianla ltyrhe Cairo PSpOa lBdoinxg 9,9,
Barry, who was murdered by a grow a beard throughout the As well as raising funds and advice on our website; or Heliopolis and El- Lincolnshire,
Caerphilly man, David Braddon, in month of December, is a fun for the charity, the campaign they can call our Nurse Alamein, as well as PE11 9NS.
an unprovoked attack at Trecco Bay way for individuals or teams can help to break down the Helpline on 020 8973 0011. Moascar, Fayid and Tel Email:
Caravan Park, Porthcawl, have to raise funds and help to stigma of talking about Mark Flannagan, El-Kebir. [email protected];
There are at least five telephone 07814
asked members of the public to sign increase awareness of the bowel cancer, which is the CEO Beating Bowel Cancer, war cemeteries in the 832441.
an on-line petition asking that a disease. It’s simple to take UK’s second biggest cancer www.beatingbowelcancer.org.
‘PLEASE CHEER
Probation Service report into Two events did Good Samaritans
Braddon’s supervision should be UP MY MUM’
published in full. the Island proud! on the beach O
N Christmas Eve, my Mum came
Conner’s family say that a Serious
Further Offence Report has identified IWOULD like to over 240 runners turned IWOULD like to Cardiff, they kept my home from hospital and sadly lost
failings in the way that Braddon was say how up for what turned out to say a huge spirits up and gave up some jewellery while getting out
supervised. pleasing it was be a very successful and ‘thank you’ to their hats, scarves and of the car.
“THo idsa ptea rwene ths,a vNea bdeineen adnisda lRloicwheadr da,n sdaid: to see so many enjTohyea bnlue mevbeenrst. were everyone who came cwoaartms ,t od utrryin tgo wkeheapt wmaes whTichhe rhea vwea sv ear yn esceknltaimcee, nbtraalc vealelut ea nadn dw watec hw, oaulll dof
unable to have access to this full report. people enjoying doubtless boosted by the to my aid when I a very scary time. love to cheer her up by finding the lost items and
“Despite numerous attempts and themselves at Barry later start time of had an accident on The phone calls I we can offer a reward.
requests to managers, directors, MPs and Island on New 10.30am, allowing the beach at received from them later This happened around 5pm outside Golau
Gaawnseop“s vaweSecsaer tdhrsn slimoys a f,e p nCtnahdtore eneM ncxnaptiensslr eai as nnrmtoaeer at lcisnooo,n anmwggsee mea mrrsi et hettmnaoesdt am. aitna ov n wosyeiicethek,oi nsuogt Yttawhteteoar rnae’covstr eiDmonnatasysl ,ao wdf dhtheeden to afpemrdvrouedemvsrityti iothoohuannesvea e eelc xvrboeceencenecosinensv regepns,rle yeboda ufts ittemhdee WfCehwThrh iidtesmyat mycoosran ebsta .eBcftaoedyr e,m ay oaaflplnosp woirn eev crtehsira eyIt eermdev;cue eancishivn wegde, .rw e etrhee CsTNihataeeIrm,fe Gdnaeie nEgaayM,nro tdnt hha eeaen dh ndedae ntrswhte rea sacysnno yccsm ueain pnpofl poneller xiBtem odmraon.eta i todkhn neS,o topwrleld.ee atT.s he e caotrnet aRcotyal
honest, truthful answers and explanations excellent resort – with the turnout. family, looked after my Thankfully, nothing
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PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST weather. winter boost. Welsh NHS recently NHS the answer, or is it While The GEM makes every effort to check the
Whoever decided to Well done to all spend millions at the just poor management? accuracy of tide tables, we recommend that anyone
Tel Rhoose put on the additional run concerned. University Hospital of Coun Richard Bertin, putting out to sea, or walking in an area where they
[phone] on New Year’s Day is to John Deakin, Wales A&E? Surely, if Independent, could be cut off, should check with a tide table
be commended, because Llantwit Major. they spent money on Vale Council. specific to their location.
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Ecumenical Seven COUNCILLORS’ FEARS
OVER PUPILS’ SAFETY
sing in the New Year
DINAS POWYS
councillors have
at Dinas Powys!
pledged to do their
best to ensure the
safety of pupils
ANOTHER fine attending St
New Year’s Day Andrews School. It
concert held by the Dr Haydn Jones follows the granting
Ecumenical Seven leads the ‘Seven’ of controversial
plans to build 18
thrilled the capacity
properties at the site
audience in Dinas
of the former
Powys Parish Hall.
Bryneithin Home in
Conducted by the the village.
indomitable Dr Haydn
Jones, the band provided Both Plaid Cymru
a wide range of musical councillors Val Hartrey
delights. From ‘Cheek to and Chris Franks spoke
Cheek’ to ‘The Prayer’ against the proposals at
and ‘I will follow Him,’ the Vale Council
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CF memory of a
little girl
Anglers raise called Erin. January
£3,200 for by GEM REPORTER Sale
Ysgol Y Deri TWO vicars – one £5,000 for the charity.” nowon!
from St Athan, the Rachel is a member of
other from Swansea the clergy at Llantwit
SEVENTY-THREE Bobbett, SHS, LME, – are taking part in Major church. upto25%off
sea anglers fished Vopak, DBI, Salevon, She said: “As I live in
the Dow Sea View Lads, J&E the London St Athan and am one of
Marathon to raise the clergy in Llantwit,
Corning/Seaview Hall, S&G, Severn,
funds in memory of and my fiance lives in
Lads charity open ATEC, FLT Training, a little girl who Swansea and is the vicar Selection of Rugs.
oPfofr Cthoklder Kryn. ap and TAruatcoy c Elevaann,s C, P&MP, RVeWes, died from Sudden owfe S’vt eT bheoemna tsr yCinhgu rtcoh, Cushions by Hannah
Conditions were Autos, A 2 B Taxis, Infant Death hold fundraising events Williamson.
awful with strong Zulu Eng, Just Perfect, Syndrome (SIDS). in both areas so that we 
winds and rain. Tesco, Waitrose, Asda, Rachel Simpson and can reach more people.” Choice of Carpets
The fishing wasn’t Morrisons, CJ Travel, Sentegvaegne dB, uanreti nngo,t who are LuSlltaebvye nT rsuasitd :i s“The to match your interiors.
m18u acnhg bleerttse cr aeuitghhetr ,f iosnhl!y Ask Frank, Patrick ‘sporting addicts’, but committed to supporting Lily Flame Candles
Daley, Denis and want to complete the 26 parents who are affected
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Mickey Langford from Keens, Ewenny Rachel explained: terrible syndrome.
Barry, with 1.56kgs; Angling, Treforest “My fiancé and I are “We are running this
and third was Nigel Tiling, Reg Aspinall, training to run the in memory of Erin and Wallpapers & Fabrics byPrestigious,
Pudbrace of Cardiff, Joe Arch, Bob Radman, London Marathon in for all those people Harlequin, Ashley Wilde & Kai.
with 1.34kgs. Dave Davey, Steve April to support the affected by the loss of a
DoBwe tewmepelno ytheee sa nfrgielenrdss, Rees, Tony Gwyther Tberuresat vwehdi cfahm hielilepss who cgheniledr.o uPslleya s–e wgiev reeally Bespoke Curtain Service
and family and the and Mike Doyle. have lost a child to appreciate it! with Fitting available. All blinds-Roman, Venetian, Roller etc.
quizzers from the Thanks also to West ‘Sudden Infant Death “Neither of us can 
Seashore Grill, Sully End Labour Club, Tess, Syndrome’. particularly run – unless Recommend Kylie Minogue Bedding & Curtains.
(£450), a grand total of Natalie and Sian for the “We decided to help we are being chased by a a friend for
£3,200 was raised. spread and Phil at the them after a friend lost bear! – therefore this is a curtains or carpets Roald DahlChildren’s fabric collection
The money will help bookings. her eight-month- old fairly big deal for the & receive a gift with bedding to match.
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STUDENTS SHOW RACISM THE RED
CARD IN LOCAL SCHOOL WORKSHOP
BRYN HAFREN workshops recently, musical items including a Vale Best Kept
Comprehensive as part of their RE pop mash-up, a
students attended lessons. tarnadd iftaiovnoaulr itSep caanrioslhs . s Tonhge Village competition
the Show Racism All pupils across the Bryn Hafren Band Aid More support
year groups were given
the Red Card the opportunity to enter finale was a real
the Race Equality First showstopper that brought needed to keep
home the true meaning of
calendar competition for
Christmas.
their philosophy and
Year-13 BTEC music going in 2016
religion homework.
This year’s theme was students recently
‘We Are All One Human arranged their own
Race’. Christmas concert. The by GEM REPORTER
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discussions about various Comprehensive School take place this year. finishing and the
topics, including the showcased their talents A spokeswoman committee believes it is
causes and consequences by putting on a explained: “Since 1953, unlikely to secure
of racism, how to Christmas fair for pupils the competition has funding or sponsorship at
challenge racism, and in the school. served the villages of the the level it has received
how to develop good Pupils had to work Vale well, bringing in the past.
relationships and respect together in groups as part communities together There are sufficient
the differences between of their Welsh and promoting resources to run the
people, regardless of Baccalaureate to design a beautifully kept villages. competition for another
their ethnicity, faith, unique product that “However, over recent year, but the committee
culture or nationality. would prove popular years fewer villages have feels it is only
The school also held a with pupils. taken part in the worthwhile if more
Wear Red day and raised Stalls made and sold competition. The people are keen to help in
£118 for the Show items such as hot committee that runs the the organisation of the
Racism the Red Card chocolate, sweets, competition now needs event and if there is
charity. handmade toiletries, new members and a new increased interest from
Last week saw the wooden candleholders secretary. the many villages in the
annual Christmas carol and Christmas “There is a danger that Vale.
concert at Bryn Hafren. decorations. Year-12 there will not be a Those interested in
It is now so popular two also held many competition in 2016 attending the meeting
shows had to be competitions for the unless new people come can email the secretary:
scheduled in one evening school’s other pupils. forward to join the carole.alexander1@hot
to accommodate The event proved committee and take an mail.co.uk for further
everyone! popular with staff and active part in organising information and to let
Head of music, Mr L pupils. Many stalls sold the competition. ‘Best Kept Village
Green and Miss B Doyle out and one stall made an “If you have an Competition’ organisers
put together a musical amazing £242! The fair interest in village life in know that they plan to
extravaganza assisted by raised over £700 in total. the Vale and can commit attend.
the school orchestra, Welsh Baccalaureate Go to the Barry GEMfor the
sixth form vocal group, staff and pupils will now
staff choir and an decide which charities latest stories and breaking news...
enormous junior choir! will benefit from their www.barry-today.co.uk
Over 130 pupils hard work.
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Fancy dress, fun and frolics as thousands
head for Barry Island’s New Year swim
PHOTOGRAPHS by ANDY WICKS
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B A T M A N ,
superwoman,
daleks, penguins –
they were all there
in fancy dress as
people converged on
Barry Island for the
New Year Day
swim.
Thousands of
people attended –
most to watch, but a
hardy few to rush
into the ‘inviting’
waves. Cue a few
shrieks!
V a l e
photographer Andy
Wicks was on hand
to capture all the
fun of the day.
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Surprise, Surprise for the Cycle ride story!
AFTER Christmas fare and which tested their fitness to the full,
chaplain at lifeboat station! refreshments prepared and Through the Tyrol, despite reduced
provided by Barry Men’s Forum oxygen levels not helping and with
chairman Peter Westcott and his temperatures sometimes dropping to
wife Diane, John Rees Davies, vice zero, this did not spoil the beauty of
chairman welcomed Phil and Enid the mountains and passes, which they
Bennion to share with the were able to communicate to the
members, memories of their cycle enthralled members.
ride from Verona to Salzburg. At a cafe at the top of Falzegfo Pass,
Philip’s skills at producing they met up with members of the Tour
enchanting films of their visits, from de France in training. One tried to lift
still photography, with commentary their bikes and just raised his eyes at
and musical accompaniment, the weight of the bikes, loaded with
impressed the members. their equipment!
They had flown from Cardiff with New members are welcome. Talks
their cycles for the three-week include: Barry history, climbing
expedition, and soon after landing at Kilimanjaro, Gurkas and moon
Verona were exploring the Roman mysteries; £2 per meeting at
amphitheatre, which is still in 10.15am –noon. The Forum meets at
excellent condition and was being Trinity Presbyterian Church Hall,
Pictured (by Margaret McMillan) are: Rev prepared for a concert when they every Thursday.
Malcolm Davies, Richy Tutton (station visited. Today, Thursday, January 7, Chris
mechanic), Chris Osbourne and David After an easy ride around Lake Williams’ talk is titled, ‘The Bristol
Phillips (both deputy coxwains). Garda they then met the real challenge Barbazon’, For further information,
of 1 in 5 slope roads in the Dolomites, contact 02920 594881. PMW
BARRY Dock to the crew and other remembrance of those
RNLI lifeboat volunteers at the station no longer with us, and JANUARY SALE
station said a fond and supporting them in recalled happier times.
farewell to station chaTllheen ging timvoelsu. nteers “My favourite act as
chaplain, the surprised Rev Davies by station chaplain was to
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surprise gathering honour, which almost – on board the lifeboat,
but not quite – made the using the upturned ship’s
on New Year’s eve. modest and well-liked bell as a font,” he
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him with a
MADE EASY FOR commemorative
tankard. Stuart also
HOME RESIDENTS welcomed Rev Kevin
Lake of All Saint’s
HEALTH and Social Pharmacies and care Church, Barry, as the
Services Minister homes in Swansea, new chaplain to the
Mark Drakeford AM Tondu, Neath Port Talbot station.
recently visited Tower and Carmarthen are also Barry Dock RNLI
Hill residential home, taking part in the pilot.   lifeboat station works
in Penarth, one of 30 As pharmacists alongside other RNLI
piloting a new system, dispense prescription stations in the UK to
which uses barcode medicines, a unique save an average of 24
technology generated barcode – personalised lives every day. Over
in local pharmacies to to each patient – is 31,500 volunteers work
ensure residents generated. with the RNLI each year
receive the right Care home staff use to achieve this amazing
prescription the new system to identify result.
medicines. the resident, select the If anyone would like
The minister met right medication and to be a part of the team,
residents and staff and record its administration. either as a regular or
saw the system in action Error checking and occasional volunteer,
at the nearby Washington
data collection built into contact Julie Sanby on
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Community choir entertains
Time to act on all Vale
residents at a nursing home
flood defence projects
THE College Fields
Nursing Home in
Barry hosted a HAPPY New Year (NRW) and the Vale Council
Christmas-themed to all GEM to rebuild the culvert in
day when members readers and best Bacotvioenrt oonn t–h he agsr soeuennd n. o
from Barry wishes for the year This is a community that
Community Choir ahead. has experienced the worst of
performed songs The end of last year and flooding on a number of
the start of the new brought occasions in recent years.
and carols.
with it what seemed some of In spite of the warm words
The staff made the wettest weather we have and a number of public
everyone very welcome, experienced. meetings, Boverton is still
the songs reached back There were some waiting for the funding to be
over the ages and many particularly hot (or should I committed.
of the residents happily say wet) spots round the Vale I have been to a number of
joined in, which made that I have been worried public meetings, where NRW
for a wonderful about. Over recent years, have said it was a priority,
Dinas Windows atmosphere. there have been a number of only to see other
The choir plans to areas that have flooded all communities in Wales receive
continue singing in care too regularly. the spend.
  and nursing homes, as The television footage of Vale MP One local campaigner that
A HAPPY well as performing in the devastating impact ALUN CAIRNS I contacted this week told me
   solo and shared concerts. flooding has on families and that the delay is even more
We started back to communities reminded me of reports to our galling when he considers
 NEW YEAR   rehearsals at Crossways how local people felt when GEM readers that flood defences further
   Church, Barry, on the same happened to them. up the river led to the
  January 6. Over recent years, I Action has been taken to flooding in Boverton.
  to our 1,000s of  For information, or to recalled visits families, prevent the re-occurrence in Clearly, all projects must
 book the choir for any businesses and schools in a number of these be thought through to ensure
 customers over  e7v4e8n7t2, 4c oonrt a0c2t9 0 21045436 Bnuamrrby,e rC oofw sbmriadllgeer (vainllda gaes cwoemrem guaniniteides f. rComom am niutmmebnetrs ttho arte snoelcvees stahrey w ahcotiloen l oics atlaken
  the many years.  1359. We are on such as Llandow) across the of authorities to clear and problem, not one part of it.
 Facebook and our web rural Vale, where they were clean culverts and more The UK Government has
address is experiencing similar assessments should take made more money available
(cid:129)Windows (cid:129) Doors (cid:129) Fascia (cid:129) Soffits www.barrycommunitych devastation. place on the impact of to combat flooding, for which
oir.com. Boverton is a specific case development. Wales will receive its share.
Guttering (cid:129) Replacement Porches All at the choir wish I will return to. I will continue to monitor It now falls to the Welsh
our members, supporters The reasons for the the situation to ensure this Government to use that
& Conservatories and friends a very happy flooding in some of these work continues. money on anti flood
2016. SV areas are varied. Some were Thankfully, at the time of measures.
Call Now for a simply as a result of blocked writing, those areas I hope that on this occasion
Free, No Obligation Quotation or collapsed culverts; others mentioned had not been they do and that Boverton and
on 01446 749055 Follow The because of building in affected yet by this adverse other Vale projects don’t miss
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Cardiff Road, Barry
www.dinaswindows.co.uk Years us @gem_news dcornaicnraetgee owvhere ng rdeeevne lsoppaecress. fNraotmu rtahle R Weseolsuhr cGeso vWeranlemsent, ethxep rbeaslsliont gb othxe. ir views through
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£7,000 is collected for NFU LADIES’ PARTY TIME! PLANNING TO GET
Vale Mayor’s charities THE Vale NFU ladies held a Happy Christmas and healthy 2016. HEALTHY IN 2016?
carol service at St John’s Ann also reminded everyone that See pages 18, 19
Church, Penllyn, before the next meeting will be the 50th
adjourning to the village hall, anniversary dinner of the NFU Ladies and 20 as we present
where all members had taken on January 19 at The Bear Hotel, our health feature designed
food for a banquet and fun. Cowbridge, starting with a drinks
Chairwoman Ann thanked the reception at 7pm. to blow away those
committee for supporting her during For details, contact Ann on 01446 festive cobwebs!
the year and wished everyone a 760528. JS
Mayor’s charity fund sponsors Ken Sievewright of
KCS Transport Ltd and Mr David Johns-Powell of
Cottrell Park Ltd, are pictured with the Vale Mayor.
THE Mayor of the
‘Back the local
Vale, Coun Fred
Johnson, has hosted town centres’
a reception for
representatives of his call by councillor
nominated charities
– the RNLI (Barry PLAID Cymru has gone on for far too
Dock Lifeboat), and councillor for the long. The Vale Council
the St Vincent de centre of Barry, Coun should start 2016 by
Paul Society (Barry Ian Johnson, has admitting that these
called on the Vale
branch). Council to promote proposals were wrong,
He thanked everyone, town centres as its New would have an adverse
including Vale Council Year’s resolution – and effect on our town
staff, who had that they should start centres, and announce
contributed to the the year by officially that they are being
Christmas raffle, which scrapping plans to scrapped immediately.
raised £1,245. charge for town centre “We want to see
The Mayor’s charity car parks.
more people shopping
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