Barry & Penarth GEM - January 11, 2018

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The Barry & Penarth Florantina
“Your ORIGINAL priceless Florist
weekly newspaper”
For funeral
FORA TThhee VVaallee’’ss flowers &
PROFESSIONAL lloonnggeesstt sseerrvviinngg tributes.
& PERSONAL CCoommmmuunniittyy Asrpreacnigael dc awrieth
SERVICE
NNeewwssppaappeerr & attention.
Tel: 01446
01446730609
407962
Established 1983 ParkCrescent,
www.valefuneralservice.co.uk Barry.
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(GEM Series). Audited by David Pinder & Co Ltd. Chartered Accountants.
Health
&fitness
Could Provincial House New pen pal scheme is the
be turned into flats?
write stuff at Springbank
A 93-year-old
former teacher who
lives in a Barry care
home has inspired a
heart-warming ‘pen
pal’ scheme
involving residents
and pupils of a
nearby school.
The postman arriving
at Springbank Care
Home on College Road
causes a ripple of
excitement as they
This is how Provincial House might look, eagerly await the latest
should permission for redevelopment be given. batch of letters from
A CONSULTATION county, says it is keen to “The scheme will youngsters at Jenner
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Hafod Housing currently under way to more than £13m and infants’ school teacher.
Association, which support a full planning provided over 100 new Mother-of-two Mrs Pen pals (from left), Springbank Care Home resident Margaret Thomas with young
currently owns and application for 32 flats at homes in the Vale in the Thomas, who has letter writers Ody Moritis, Kacey James, and Gabriella Beech, all aged eight.
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long time ago’ and
The Vale Funeral Service encouraged him to keep
on writing.
“Her eye sight isn’t
‘Our family serving your family’ the best anymore and she
misses doing her crochet
Established andfamily-run work. You can tell the
letter exchange has given
with a tradition of care her a new lease of life.
She looks forward to
Serving Barry and the surrounding areas. what the children have to • All sizes available
We can take care of every detail, advise and sayR.”hian (59), a project • Delivered & Collected MINI
help you on each and every step of the way. leader with Glamorgan • Waste Collection Service
Voluntary Services, • Free surveys and estimates
Traditional/Bespoke Funerals added: “Back in Mam’s
• Labour hire to load your skip MIDI
day, children used chalk
11am - 4pm Private Chapel of Rest and slate in school and • Grab hire & Plant hire
their handwriting was • 95% of our waste is recycled
Prepaid Funeral Plans tested.
FREE ENTRY “It’s wonderful to see • Domestic & Commercial MAXI
the home and school • Council/highway permits
Selected ASurTrpiavpialolli erD rmrsi nainkd aeat nPtedan cCdkaaangnacepese osn the day HRoreseli-Dabralwe n& C aPrrriaogfeess, sMiootnoarcly •clAe Hlweaarsyes & h oetrhee rfso arv ayiloabule. ewMnracitmoinu’gsr a.s geIeta ld otehffie na pitcperrlayof vtg aelo.t”sf • Rarorlal nOgne Rdo ll Off 15-50 Yards XL MAXI
Funerals can be arranged in the comfort of your own home. A group of 10
Contact 01446 781781 (Option 2) residents are now Unit 12F, Atlantic Trading Estate,
or [email protected] Independent 24 hour service. involved in penning Barry CF63 3RF. Tel: [phone]
www.valefuneralservice.co.uk letters to children in
T&Cs Apply Years 3 and 4. In their Email: [email protected]
01446 407962 last correspondence, they
asked pupils about their Waste Carrier Number
181 Court Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 1EX favourite things. CB/LE5004GH
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2 - THE GEM BCL www.facebook.com/glamorgangem www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 11th, 2018
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SOME IN? cent. This is a bitter blow to those who are It is about standing up for what I feel is best for the
already struggling and will pile more financial area and a ‘Greater Cardiff’ with less of a say is not it. information on
Coun Richard Bertin,
National Service hardshipP olen atos efa kmeileieps. your letters BRIEF aBnadrr ya Idndderpeensdse ntth, Veamle otfo G: lTamhoerg Eand Ciotuonrc,il.SO
Last year, we had a 4.8 per cent increase and this Barry people
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up for two years’ Whatever your or lived in Barry Hughes, educationalist.
service in the armed memories, I’d love to Millands Park residents and would love to Leslie Illingworth,
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to share your memories gmail.com. has information Deputies.
wboitohk me?to I abme wrictianllge da MPoarltchoclamw Cl.owper, Northern Access Road aBbaoruryt . their lives in RBroygne r MLievreriscyk, aocfto Tr.he
‘Our sincere Please contact me via Damned.
thanks at such AN old subject I know, but one that building of the Northern Access Road, when it rains evmirgaiinl meadnian.iceormes eainrc hth@e RMoabjeorrt Tear, siGngeenre.ral
is very important to quite a few for a couple of days, the two very narrow lanes first instance. All Thomas (Dagger)
a sad time’ people. which are the only alternatives get flooded, contributions will be Wynford Rees, decorated
Just before Christmas, a notice appeared at the allowing the residents no access whatever. credited in the book. soldier in World Wars I
WElciok wnev oteouyl da Ltmrhelceoae nnenetnwtyo m irrtma eMimoseauodjsro iaarat mlA tdhoFaeuCyn tff ooorrf bEanogytIltwt o cemyoxsm p oBlpfal ritaenhiwened itlss ai Rannb eoao a auldtot Ftts hrotorofog p‘ulplageinnghdga tsl oet,h swLiesl’h a rianocnmhadd a g jehoasrae gdsVo fitnlrol oa tbmhgeaet. raaumnbdIbbt fuiwrslohaiznl lcec onaell lsmaeonce dtiaim lofsinp rfsaeo,c srtt e atorxhvnio i sscoeeeu r,rw v deihecvoleei svrn,ye eh redyoda s oyptfh i ltegiavmrle ov.sc i,es iri.tiese.,s fEodlTTlgoahhwree s J.onnJaeomsn,e ehss e adafmarema siltayesr: atenadGEc hiIwrIee.yrn nBe TarhLroylmo Byaodsy , swW.rhitietre,
huge ‘thank you’ to Rhys that they sent to the Transport Dept, Cardiff, before January We have been given no information, about of Barry Boys’ School (Baroness) political
family and friends organised. We were all 15, 2018 – with all the offices and contacts on alternative routes and the safety of such routes, as and his wife Annie journalist and Labour
for attending Rhys’ so touched by your love holiday over Christmas and New Year. large tractors and 18-wheeled lorries come up and Gwen, suffragette and MP.
funeral and for the and support –thank you. Once again, Millands Park residents, who use down these lanes at great speed. teacher; their daughter Grace Williams,
flowers and kind TAhmea Gndoau,l dJ ofhamn,ily, tahnids lreofatd o tuot aocfc tehses itnhfeoirrm haotmioens ,l ofeoepl. very vulnerable theP aeprhparopps rtiharteo udgehp ayrotmure pnut bcloiucaldti oinnf,o sromm ueso noef from GGwirlysn’ eSthc,h hoeoal d aonfd Btahreriyr comMpaorsgearr.et Lindsay
messages of support Rhiannon and Tom, The 40-plus residents, who pay all the local when this closure will take place, also the safe son Gareth Vaughan Williams, artist.
received during this and Margaret taxes, rely on this lane for access and it is the only routes we are to use until the new road is built. Jones, journalist. Sir Charles Campbell
exceptionally sad Greenwood, route to the bus stop for those who do not drive. Bernard Pope, The Romilly family: Wooley, diplomat
time. grandmother If this road is closed as a first move towards the Llantwit Major. Sir Samuel and his sons Anne James.
A special thank you to A breast check Centenary of the Representation
Canon Edwin Counsell
and Rev Alan Kettle for
conducting the funeral could save your life, of the People Act 1918 this year
service and supporting
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funeral services, well aware achievements of women history and their And in 2018, it will be
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like to thank everyone ourselves to live healthy lives a change in texture of the skin. know 2018 marks The women who march from Wales, is keep up with Archive
for their generosity. All in 2018. How about making a Breast Cancer Care is the only another significant founded Women’s kept by the Archive. events, you can visit its
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Rhys’s rare illness. breasts regularly? If you’re worried about breast health 100 years since women that. from the Heritage Not that the Archive
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We would also like to changes can be spotted quickly. Breast Cancer Care, marked a watershed. out the part played by and 1975 – women who were doing then?
say a huge thank you to Knowing the signs and symptoms London. Yes, there were women in significant made a substantial Jean Silvan Evans,
conditions. Women had community events. contribution to the Peterston-super-Ely
Barry’s badges tell tmo ebne’s 3201 yaenadr st hoefr ea gwee troe togIent h1er9 98to, thfoeyrm c atmhee HIGH TIDE TIMES
stories of glories various qualifications. Archive, a group that was (UNTIL JANUARY 18)
Many women saw it as a instrumental in changing The high tides listed in this week’s GEM are
AN exhibition of university lecturer, who betrayal. But the world the face of history by those in Porthcawl. It should be remembered
vintage enamel started to collect enamel would never be the same securing the story of that along the coast, high tide times will vary.
badges recently badges for their aesthetic again. women, long a neglected, For instance, in Barry, the high point
opened at Travellers and design qualities. fromI t wwhiacsh ath ew raitgehrstsh etod oinfttoen tdhees piseesdt,a blsitsuhdeyd, will be 20 – 25 minutes later.
Gallery, Barry The exhibition runs equal votes, equal academic discipline it is DATE Time Ht Time Ht
Station. until March 3. Opening education, equal careers, today. AM M PM M
‘Pin it on me’ times 7am to 12 noon, equal pay, began to flow The Archive promotes 11 Thur 01.39 7.9 14.08 8.0
showcases a selection of Monday to Friday on in a process that still the recognition of 12 Fri 02.48 7.9 15.16 8.2
badges from the Platform 1, Barry continues today. women in Welsh history. 13 Sat 03.53 8.3 16.18 8.4
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‘Rural Watch’ Help with putting pen to
meeting to tackle paper from retired teacher
countryside crime
Continued from Page 1.
A SPECIAL Rural Watch improvements, especially in the area of The replies came with
event, aimed at tackling rural communication.” brightly-coloured
problems such as fly tipping or He continued: “Underpinning Rural pictures of houses, food,
sheep worrying is to take place WaOtcuhr aprlee dpgleed tgoe ys:ou: toyTs haonmd apse, tsa.ged seven,
next Monday (January 15) • Recognise your Rural Life. described how he was
The Safer Vale Partnership which • Investigate what matters to you. pretty easy to please: “I
includes the Vale Council and South • Connect and Engage. like everything I do, see
Wales Police, is highlighting the work Your pledge to us: and eat!” The response
oMf ontdhaey , RJaunruaal ryW 1a5t,c bhe twineietnia 1tipvme aondn • Engage with public services ceanmjoey iwngit h hai sp icftauvroe uhriimte
3pm at Blackland Farm Barn, Five • Share your local knowledge activity – sitting in a
Mile lane in the Vale. “The partnership believes that deck chair at Barry
A police spokesman said: “Rural updated community messaging Island.
watch is a scheme in which the including text, phone, email, and social There is now a steady
partnership can receive information on media groups, as well as direct contact flow of letters between
issues such as fly tipping and sheep within the communities will help them the school which is 15
worrying. make improvements to the service minutes’ walk away from
“This event is to highlight the “The event will highlight, the work the home on Hannah
engagement the partnership has had of South Wales Police drones to tackle Street and they are
with the local farming communities rural crime, as well as Fly tipping laminated and displayed
and organisations such as the Farmers Action Wales, and trading standards. If in the tea room.
Union of Wales and the National you have an issue you wish to report or Springbank operations
Farmers Union. discuss then this event is an manager Alex Kelleher
“The partnership are looking to opportunity for you to do just that.” said: “We are keen to
improve the way they engage with NB: The postcode for the event is introduce projects and
farmers and members of the rural CF5 6TQ but on normal satnav activities that are inter-
generational and connect
community, better understand their systems, that postcode will take you to the old with the young. The write stuff: from left, Springbank residents and staff, Amanda Peacock, Linda
needs and how to deliver these Liege Manor livery stables. “Many of our Campbell, wellbeing coordinator, Margaret Thomas, Ann Richardson and Bernice
Pearl residents have dementia Jones with pupils Ody Moritis, William Thompson and Kacey James, all aged eight.
Additional bus and it is hard to know
‘where’ they are in their troubled and confused. performed a Christmas sent Christmas letters generated discussion
journey to necklaces minds but we can see The letters do seem to concert at the home, they and will follow up with about what can happen in
how happy they are when bring joy and fulfilment were keen to say hello more after the holidays. old age and how we must
missing the school choir visits. not only to Margaret, but and put a face to the “It’s not only helping care for the aged sector
Highlight Park They love meeting the all involved. They name. with their literacy skills, of our community.
after rear children and joining in certainly put a smile on Years 3 and 4 teacher but also in developing Empathy isn’t a subject
with their songs. faces.” Laura Johnson said: “At empathy for people in in the curriculum, but a
EARLIER this follow its normal route to entrance “Margaret was keen to The pupils aged seven first pupils wrote their older years. life-long skill we are
week, Cardiff Bus Highlight Park. be involved. She loves to nine know their pen introductory letters, “Some residents have delighted to help the
started to operate This extra service will forced tsaolmkientgi mtoe s peopal e bulitt tlies pwahlse nb yth efi rsstc hnoaoml ec haonidr ttehlelminsge lvreessi. deTnhtes n abthoeuyt qhaunitdew riting and twhoisb hbalys children develop.”
now be the first 98
an extra journey to
Highlight Park. sKeirnvgic eS oqfu atrhee daanyd fwroimll in Dinas Morgan Dinas Powys flash
The incoming 93 provide an opportunity
service from Cardiff will for travel to Barry POLICE Officersin braves the flooding fears
depart King Square at Hospital, Highlight Park the Vale are
9.15am designated as the Medical Centre and appealing for
98 service and will Tesco at an earlier time. information shave for follow fallen fence
following a
Horseshoes
Three burglary in Dinas Macmillan THE removal of a tree that “The tree was removed last week
Powys on Thursday, fell partially into a Dinas but there are around 50 yards of
January 4. Powys stream has led to flattened railings.
A spokeswoman said: further flooding dangers. “If they get into the stream this
Country Inn “A house on Stacey Road Plaid’s Cllr Richard Grigg told
was targeted sometime could present a perfect grid to
The GEM he was worried that the
between 11.45am and railings will tumble into Mill collect debris. Plaid has asked the
Moulton, Nr Barry 1.30pm, with thieves Stream behind St Cadoc’s Avenue county council to take immediate
smashing a patio door at
the back of the house to which could cause a build-up of action.”
Over 60s club gain entry, before helping rubbish and block the stream. He added that the fence should
themselves to hundreds Cllr Grigg said: “The steel rails
Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm of pounds worth of damaged by the falling tree are now have been made safe when the tree
jewellery. an even greater flood hazard. was removed.
Roast of the Day “Among the items
Baked Glamorgan Ham stolen were two black
Homemade Faggots ✶ ppeeaarrll nneecckklalaccees,, aa wghoiltde Morgan Roberts raised more
than £300 for charity.
Sausage, Mash & Gravy watch, two brooches
featuring a woman’s MORGAN Roberts extremely proud of
Lambs Liver & Bacon face, and silver rectangle (12) of Rhoose, who Morgan and his
Breaded Wholetail Scampi cufflinks with a Mont attends a local achievement would like
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Family praises club’s St Athan to mark 80 years
of ops with heritage centre
tribute to Rhys Gould
A VALE family time with the club and
were overwhelmed bouquets of flowers.
by tributes paid to “After the match,
Darren Robinson made
their son and
a very moving speech
brother at a special and invited the family
football match to unveil a tribute to
organised by his Rhys comprising a
friends at Llantwit framed shirt,
Major Football photograph and plaque
on the wall of the
Club. recently refurbished
Rhys Gould (31) club house.
died on October 27 last “Rhys was always
year at Charing Cross keen to share
Hospital, London, due motivational quotes
to a rare illness. with friends and family
His mother Amanda, and many of these were
father John, sister displayed on the walls
Rhiannon, younger throughout the club
brother Tom and house.
grandmother Margaret, “Specific quotes
were thrilled when were also hung on each
members of Llantwit player’s peg in the A photograph of RAF St Athan engineers working on Gloster Meteors, the first RAF
Major AFC said that changing room to operational jet-engined aircraft and the only Allied jet figher of WWII to see combat.
they wanted to hold a motivate them before PLANS to create a heritage relevant aircraft parts of the types aircraft, such as the Lancaster and
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CYNGOR TREF Y BARRI
Lleoedd Gwag ar gyfer Cynrychiolwyr
Awdurdodau Llai
Hoffai Cyngor Tref Y Barri wahodd unrhyw un sydd â diddordeb i
wneud cais i gynrychioli’r Cyngor yn Gynrychiolydd Awdurdod Llai
ar gyfer yr ysgol ganlynol:-
GUTTER BROTHERS There was a minute’s silence at the Ysgol Gynradd Jenner Park
match played on December 16.
Mae rôl Cynrychiolwyr Awdurdod Llai yn swydd wirfoddol am bedair
ethos at heart. Your blynedd a byddai disgwyl i’r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus fynychu
helped to raise an kindness is something cyfarfodydd yn rheolaidd ac adrodd yn ôl i’r Cyngor ynglŷn â’r
Everything Guttering absolutely staggering we will never forget. cyfarfodydd hynny.
£9,202.75. This “Rhys would be so Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw dydd Gwener, 2 Chwefror
AREExxceptcseriedrernedta niGtlt euPiadtalt iGeGnrutu iCtntttlegeerra InRniesnptgaalliartion HypocloriDRdreoi voCePfl waeTtaiailnoeyssss pmdsareenhisoftdef enen uaeroprweycm n hiiwceln lein i n laRltgtl ooh mo a yw mastkhht’osoeea uw tn anftaa toubr mondoikgdesf tawsooounfnau rd setc hs htoeaheh fdaeifmtm le dbhcap ytenai i oyachn.nlta. l d hWtW thenhe eoeam tli wodaahvdeirleeaeel 2Emab0rare 1rmwr8ynw. t 0oyc1nwy4n nc4nac6igeo ,lu cmnycws7iy0ly.l g4ltow9o 2vwc.3huy bkâo Mdanrese tuhA nngeieue -Pobsroi csoetei,w sD cgihrep: nrwnyyc aBhn rdgifd iSeidpwdryoidcrddeoe@gb
Patios Masonry his life. miss him dearly. Thank BARRY TOWN COUNCIL
Decking Natural Stone lik“eT hteo fasmayi lya wvoeurldy yspoeuc iaall l cefloerb rastuiocnh ina Minor Authority Representative
Roofing Roof Cleaning special thank you to memory of our lovely
Jet Washing Darren Robinson, Lee boy.” Vacancies
Conservatory Valet aLnladn tHwaity leMy ajJoern nAinFgCs, GivOinng pRaghey sa’ st otaJl uosft Barry Town Council would like to invite interested parties to apply to
Acid Driveway Cleaning committee members, £13,448 has, to date, represent the Council as Minor Authority Representatives on the
General Maintenance Work and all players past and been raised. following School:-
present for making the To make a donation, Jenner Park Primary School
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FFUULLLLYY IINNSSUURREEDD UUNNIIFFOORRMMEEDD SSTTAAFFFF football club, but a very meetings.
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Audience Local Ramblers
captivated praise restored
by talk on council footpath
Flat Holm GERAINT from Penarth and century St Curig’s for morning coffee.
District Ramblers led the first Another slippery descent in order to
walk of the year in celebration cross the deserted pitch and putt course
MEMBERS of earliest in 1737, when of the re-opening of the brought them alongside the Barry
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very detailed talk loss was the SS Rise, which is now firmly on the Golden Stairs to Marine Drive.
with illustrations by Middlesex in 1941. the definitive map and classed Walking the clifftop afforded great
Peter Sampson of In 1896, a hospital as a public right of way. views back to Rhoose Point, down
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Flat Holm, because of every Thursday at Holy to cross the Bullhouse Brook for the from Pam on 029 2025 5102.
its location, was used Trinity Church Hall, climb up a slippery sunken lane to the JOY STRANGWARD
over the years as a Aberystwyth Crescent at peaceful neat churchyard of the 13th in fine musical style
fortress to protect Cardiff 10am. The next speaker Teenage Cancer Trust
and Bristol and around will be Anthony
1860, using a line of Clement, whose topic get slice of charity cash IT was standing
defence known as the will be ‘The Mighty room only at the
Palmerston Forts at the Mustang’, the World War New Year’s Day
outbreak of World War Two Allied fighter plane.
concert in Dinas
Two, the island was New members
rearmed. welcome; contact Mac Powys. Crowds
The island has had Tanner on 01446 743455. poured into the
three lighthouses, the PG Parish Hall for an
afternoon of fine
entertainment.
The Ecumenical 7,
soprano soloist Chloe
Morgan and her
accompanist, Jane Donner und Blitz(Under
Samuel, thrilled the Thunder and Lighting)’
capacity audience with a complete with an
wide selection of music. impressive light show Dr Haydn Jones.
Wedding The afternoon started and audience
Clive and Dave of the
with ‘Castell Dinas participation
community council for
Powys’ and ‘I dreamed a The final piece was preparing the hall as well
dream’. Chloe sang a the rousing ‘Radetzky as maintaining the
Showcase wonderful selection to March’. Common and village
rapturous applause. Conductor Dr Haydn centre throughout the
Fundraising with pizza at Penarth Lawn Tennis Club. Other items by the Jones also announced year, and also thanked
This Sunday band included a trumpet that the forthcoming DP the many Dinas Powys
THE recently opened Domino’s store in Penarth helped to solo by Phil Morris – Music festival was to councillors who helped
January 14th raise £400 for its charity partner, Teenage Csuapnpcoerrt Tinrgu sPte, nbayrth ‘flSuuggealhr ornb lsuoelso’ bya nCdh rias ianncdl udthee thTere oCrcohryy BMaanlde outI to n thwea dsa y. a very
The first meeting of Lawn Tennis Club’s Murray. Voice Choir. successful start to the
11am - 4pm at annual Christmas Other pieces ranged He advised people to New Year and a lovely
De Courceys 2018 for Sully WI party. fTrroimlo gy’‘ Ant o Ampoepriuclaanr opbotsasiinb leti cakse tst haes dsoemona nads aevnennuta.l, community
Manor Cardiff PRESIDENT of competition was an item conTshiset eedv eonfi nsegveral Vpoielknanse sien cluwdailntgz es‘ Unatnedr waDs re xpeJcotneeds t o bthe ahnikgehd. AS
Sully WI, Jean beginning with ‘D’
Tyla Morris Avenue, Pentyrch, FREE Dmoewmdbienrgs, two etlhceo mfiresdt wBsehrcioictnhtd o wnaK-s Cawthuoymn mbJyoi nnLegisz,, acchtaRirviaitstyiu.e ls A inb dauidl, osfto trhee THEN laest wmeestin gf rof othme ye aCr raaffleds woerex wtono byn Sa nWdra RoImans,
Cardiff, CF15 9QN. admission meeting of the New third Jean Dowding and manager of Penarth was held on December 18 and Eileen Bishop, Veronica Lindley, Kate
Year on January 3. fourth, Margaret Murrin. Domino’s, said: “We are after a short discussion of next Miller, Lizzie Clutston and Marion
The speaker was On January 17 there so pleased to be able to Cole. The committee was thanked by
unable to attend, so a will be a bring and buy help Teenage Cancer year’s programme, the all the members for their hard work
‘Call My Bluff’ session sale, Julian Meredith will Trust in their mission to members enjoyed a buffet during the year, which had been greatly
was organised by Anne be the speaker on raise funds, educate and provided by Maggie and appreciated.
Rees and Liz Marsh, February 7 and the support teenagers entertainment by Dino. Meetings are held every third
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2018 WI resolutions first and third Wednesday
• Fantastic wedding packages available were considered and a each month in The Old Club who have helped Got a story? Then get in touch
courtesy of De Courceys Manor on the day. vote was taken by all School at 7.15pm; new us to raise these funds.
• An exclusive on the day offer• Free parking on site members to be forwarded members are always Teenage Cancer Trust is with us - email editorial@glamorgan-
T&Cs Apply to the WI Glamorgan welcome. For more a fantastic charity, and
For details please visit: Federation. information, call Liz on we are delighted to have gem.co.ukor call 01446 774484
www.eternitywithlove.co.uk The raffle was won by 02920 530 887. them as our charity
Liz Marsh, the MM partner.”
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80th anniversary Poetry, art and song Jamie Owen resigns
from BBC Wales
celebration looms competition for children
BROADCASTER Jamie Owen
CHILDREN could be part of a Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at announced on January 9 that he is leaving
for St Athan WI special national moment of the Royal Albert Hall in 2018, which is the BBC to join the international
thanks for the Centenary of the televised on BBC TV and iPlayer
broadcaster, TRT World.
First World War. every year on the Saturday before
AlbaaSdcikeas n oonoft h2Se0tr1 7Ay twehaiatrnh eWsnodmI eeldo ,og kotohedde lramoenmnedmg i-nbmsitesaarcnske de ei aongnnge e rtwm ht oeei fmrlre ibateiernmnrds ems wowwreierti hetah b atohbnuelete w WthetoerI L‘NeeTgvihoernro uSgaurhceoh u ptI na2nr0to1nc8eer, niTnchgee ’ Rwtooi tyehan lc cBohurairtraiigsthye Rofe THmhMeem Tcbohramen pQceeut ieSteiuonnn.d awyi,l li ng tihvee pcrheislednrecne fTloaAdgansyhd,i pah fete nsre iwg2n2se ydpe aroorfsfg rffaroomrn mttihneeg, fBiBnBBalCC t iWmWael aetlshe’ess
memories. history of such a great group of children and young people to pay the chance to reflect on remembrance, same day.
As well as the usual fun-packed year women. tribute to the generation of the First helping learning across a variety of TRT – part of the state-run Turkish Radio
o8f0 tehv aennntsiv, eSrts aAryth oann NWoIv ecmelbeebrr a6t.e d its catAer ebrsig ftohra nmk akyionug toth eth ee vgeonlifn gc lusob Wthrooruldg h Waa r cbreya tisvaey inegx prthesasniko n yoouf sliutebrjaetcutr e,a arreta asn di ngcelougdrianpgh y. history, and Television Corporation – is based in
A celebratory dinner was arranged enjoyable and a thank you to the appreciation and gratitude. Istanbul, and has broadcast centres in
aatt teSntd eAdt hbayn Gmoolrfe Cthluabn w40h icohf wthaes vmiseimtionrga bplree soicdceanstiso nfo.r sharing such a andT hyeo uncgo mpepoeptiltei otno siunbvmitiets p ocehtirlyd, raernt forFmosr vfiusirtt:h ewrw iwn.fnoervmearstiuocnh iannndo ceennctrey. Washington D.C., London, Mumbai,
members. The ladies also welcomed St Athan WI meets on the first and songs inspired by the events of com. Singapore, Beijing, Islamabad, Bangkok,
presidents from the other St Athan Monday of the month at 7.15pm in the 1914-18. Teresa Goodwin, and Jakarta.
groups in the Vale and welcomed back old community centre; new members Entries inspired by the theme of Royal British Legion, Mr Owen said the offer from TRT was
somIte w oaf si tas ojowyno upsa set vperneisnidge nwths.ere the are always welcome. AS ‘Thank You’ could feature in the Barry “too good to refuse”.
Concert to support refugee Anniversary winners at Barry Quasar
family to be held in Penarth IT’S going to be a very happy new year ‘laser tag’ arena’s 25th anniversary – it opened in
for three children, thanks to Barry Island 1992 – by holding a prize draw for everyone who
Quasar. held their birthday parties at the venue during 2017.
A meeting at the local “The next task is to furnish this The next fundraising event is Owner Mark Vockins decided to celebrate the On New Year’s Eve, the winning names were
Salvation Army last year house and ‘kit’ it out before their going to be at The Paget Rooms on drawn, and early this year the children were invited
resulted in volunteers asprrriivnagl;, stohmenet imtoe hgoatpheefru llsyu iinta bthlee S3pumnd –aya, gJaalnau maruys ic1a4l, costnacretirnt.g at tpor izpeesr sfornoamll yM raercke. ive their
setting up a group called clothing for the family. They will Many performers from Penarth William Knight (9),
Croeso Penarth. arrive with only a suitcase each of and Barry are giving their time Bethany Kinman (10) and
Under the aegis of the Home possessions. and talent to put on the show. Alex Wilfred (8) were
Office Community Sponsorship “The group has been There will be local children’s given to prizes totalling
Scheme, and in conjunction with fundraising since last year, musical theatre groups more than £1,000, with
Citizens Cymru, the group is inlcuding weekly soup lunches at performing, Barry Male Voice William scooping the top
wrwheahofvuireckgnhie’n e w–g o tfuoal tmdloi vwibleyea riando dsuP etes nibgoarnfrit anhtcg.e aidnm g‘ps a f–ea lnaoliocg“anhMlgt , c aahtnonuy dr sc lmuohpceupass,loi carpat e qlo tuehpivezlee n nghtir.gao vhuetp, ccwoumrirthye CCCinohhsTtmooriiiucmrrm,,k ueewntCnsii ttataynhcl ait soCnotn sht, hbo aeeianr rn, d bd loO souicanPgasgohiles rtr tcshoW.hk noeoliirrrnrlsdye, rtwbmheoiwaetotmha k rof,di mrl:al meabadn ioSl yidta aae. t rlyw Wphaeaonsrl dse o bfruo ontothdomelyer,,
The process is well documented these and £9,000 has been raised for £15 in advance at Bethany and Alex
between Croeso Penarth and the already through fundraising and www.ticketsource.co.uk/croeso- discovered that they can
Home Office and the family will donations. Penarth or call Ticket Source on return with 20 friends each
be carefully chosen. “Fundraising is crucial to the 0333 666 3366 (£1.50 telephone to enjoy the ‘party
A spokeswoman for the group success of this venture as the service fee) or pay £20 at the door. experience’ prizes.
said: “The first task was to find a family will need to be supported There will be light refreshments “All three children are
home for the family, and one has for up to two years until they are for everyone during the afternoon now planning how to make
been found in the centre of ‘on their own feet’ and can be included in the ticket price. the most of their spoils,”
Penarth. independent.” Quasar’s 25th anniversary prize draw winners. said a spokesperson.
8 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 11th, 2018
BCL
VALE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB REACHES
OUT TO ALL NEW CAMERA OWNERS
THE calendar internal competition of
allowed Vale 2017 was held, and
Photographic Club Andy Lesley was the
invited judge.
to meet only three
Members presented
times during the Andy with a record
month of number of entries of a
December. But high standard and the
those meetings club is grateful for the
definitely displayed work he put in
preparing assessments.
the variety of the
The third meeting
programme’s took the form of a quiz
content. night, in which the
At the first, families of members
neighbouring clubs were invited, although
Gwynfa and Rhondda there was a certain bias
joined in the annual towards photography.
‘Match-a-Didge’ Chairman Nick
competition, in which Craddock was thanked Don’t cross the
each club in turn for his work preparing streams!
displays a digital image an evening enjoyed by ‘Who Ya Gonna Call?’
from a predefined stock all.
which the other two The club will be ‘Scratting Apples’ by Mark Lunn. by Peter Dennis.
teams have to match. holding two ‘outreach’
The criteria for events January and the Please register your Trip to Parliament planned
matching are many and annual exhibition at Old interest on the club’s Quiz time at
varied, but this year’s Hall, Cowbridge will be website if you wish to
judge, Brian Coleman, on throughout January. attend. VALE MP Alun Cairns is The trip will be leaving from Dinas
ably manufactured On January 14 at GH running a trip to the Houses of Powys and spaces will cost £18 per Rhoose WI
possible criteria with 2pm, the club is holding Parliament on Friday, January person.
great humour, often a free session at
augmented by team Ystradowen Village www. 20. To book your place, contact Alun’s
members. All in all, an Hall for those with a The trip will include an exclusive office on either PRESIDENTJenny resolution of choice.
admirable mood-setter new digital camera and glamorgan- tour of the House of Commons and a [email protected] or Reed greeted These will be
for the festive season. limited experience who question and answer session with the 01446 748657. Rhoose WI forwarded to the NFWI
By contrast, in the want to be able to take gem.co.uk Welsh Secretary in one of Parliament’s Seats are reserved on a first come, members and to be combined
following week, the last better photographs. committee rooms. first served basis. visitors to the first nationally, to choose one
Cyngor Bro Morgannwg 2018 The Vale of Glamorgan Council meeting of the New resolution for discussion
Year on January 4. and voting at the NFWI
GORCHYMYN (DROS DRO) VARIOUS ROADS, CARDIFF The main business of Annual Meeting at
the evening was Cardiff in June.
AMRYW O FFYRDD, MAES AWYR AIRPORT consideration of the The second part of
proposed NFWI
CAERDYDD (VARIOUS PROHIBITIONS, Resolutions for 2018. Thursday’s meeting was
These were as social as members took
(AMRYW O WAHARDDIADAU, RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS TO follows: the promotion part in a four round quiz
ATALIADAU A CHYFYNGIADAU AR VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN oanf dh eadlitvhyer sbiotyd y iinm agthees (wcionnnginragt utleaatmiosn s‘ Tthoe tIhcee
GERBYDAU A CHERDDWYR) MOVEMENTS) media; the ending of Cubes’ and ‘The
female genital
(GWRTH-DERFYSGAETH) (ANTI-TERRORISM) (TEMPORARY) mutilation ; raising Daffies’! ).
awareness of modern The next meeting of
Mae Cyngor Bro Morgannwg, wrth ddilyn argymhelliad Prif Gwnstabl yr ORDER 2018 slavery in the UK; better the WI will take place at
Heddlu ac wrth ddefnyddio ei bwerau fel Awdurdod Priffyrdd dan Adrannau support for mental heath 7.30pm on February at
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gcywfanhoadradud aia dfaanuy,l iar tiasoliadd: au a chyfyngiadau yn y lleoedd ac yn ystod y dwailyl sb efr otom in thtreo dduactee opfr othhiisb iNtioontisc,e r etos tmricatkioen asn a onrdd elimr tihtaet iognesn einra tlh eofsfeec lto ocfa wtiohnicsh alibnoku t orbael thweeaeltnh andg uthme lmiveemlyb ers ocacraes ionto baes
Y1dd9oen8sf nub4yna,d orcdtlyh âfe,y rapnachgil wiler y eiat hrcra rydiutodu aena fi)rrn o cyadedrdrndbiyriyo nyd’trn a âb uA rP’irdf fhrGoarrwindf adG2s 2wgaCynnh saDoteaeetbhddladd Hufu e RsBd hardeyrl soug l yneDfeiedeurd C diboye) mTfdnrorayusdff bdiegawr rFbythfury idoardd dbdaoub aPRwnueitdhrgs udtuhluaaernti inoet gnxtoc tA ehthcpoetts i1 oep9n ot8 iwmo4fe,e urtsshs eseap fubfeoyscr ediaf ie)oe dfvd et bhbhyeei c lspoleeuwscb: t loiiocfn th h2ieg2 hCEwm oaeyf ,rt hgbeey n Racloly ac Sldae sTrsrvaeicfsfei cos fo urs be)r, didliilssneeeaasssseees, sausntcrdho kaess, erhieaoanurdst eHnatNlefre tTwaii dnyem.d ebmyb tehres graonudp
Ddrioosg edlrwoc, hrh Mwaysetsr aAuw cyor raff oDroiol gaecl ua’rr wCyydhdoioend di’,r feeilt hya df eyn cgaynsi aytne iôr lr yh wmyasrtcroia’rdau oPtohleicre c ilna sthsee sin otef ruessetrs toof bAeir apgorret eSde cwuitrhit yth aen Cd hPieufb Clico snasfteatbyl ew Sillo bueth l imWiateleds as posEsaibchly dreesmoelunttiioan. was visitors will be very
defnydd dan y Ddeddf. shown by temporary markings, physical barriers and signs in so far as such read out and members welcome; contact
Mae modd defnyddio’r pwerau uchod er mwyn cychwyn, gohirio, amrywio, use may be restricted by the above Act. used their votes on their number 01446 711384.
adfywio unrhyw ddarpariaeth unrhyw Orchymyn Parhaol neu The powers described above may be exercised so such an extent that any
ddarpariaethau'r Gorchymyn Dros Dro hwn yn ystod ei gyfnod. provision of any existing Permanent Order, or the provisions of this Latest news from
Ac eithrio, fel y darperir gan y Gorchymyn hwn: Titse mduproartaioryn .Order, may, be commenced, suspended, varied or revived during Porthkerry Scouts
Ni chaiff unrhyw berson droedio nac achosi na chaniatáu i unrhyw gerbyd, Except as provided by this Order:
ceffyl na beic fynd ar hyd, stopio nac aros ar unrhyw adeg yn y lleoliad a
nodir yn yr Atodlen isod No person shall proceed on foot or cause or permit any vehicle, Horse or 1st PENMARK The group would also
cycle to proceed, stop or wait at any time, in the location specified within the
ATOLDEN Schedule below. with Porthkerry like to thank ABC
Lleoliad Pob ffordd rhwng y gylchfan lle mae’r ffordd fynediad i’r maes SCHEDULE Scout group was Designs for some
awyr yn cwrdd â’r A4226/B4265 a’r cyffyrdd lle mae’r ddwy busy in December signage provided that has
ffordd fynediad i’r maes awyr yn cwrdd â Port Road. L o c a t i o n : Arolla rdo amdese btse ttwhee eAn4 2th2e6 /rBou4n2d6a5b aonudt wthhee jruen tchtieo nasir pwohret raec cthees stw o with decorating the been erected around the
Llwybrau cerdded (Hawliau Tramwy Cyhoeddus) Pen-marc airport access roads meet Port Road. hut for Christmas hut.
R h e s y m a u : 1Grh8wif aanure ei9ru ,y 9h gAywd, a.1 h0a, r1d5d,i a2d1a au’r, agtilaffloiarddadu g ay’fry cnygfeydniggi,a Pdeanu- hmyanr ca tR hif 2Fth1or,oo ttuopggahethothsu et( rPt hwuebiitrlh icl eR Rnegisgththrsitcs t eodf WBay-yW) Paey nkmnoawrkn N aos’ sP 9e,n 9mAa,r 1k 0N, o1 51,8 aSncodu t dPeoaslti.n g with tehxicTsi htiwen esgee ckt iownist hsa tcaltroitvt bsi taiceoksf
ddibenion osgoi peryglon i bersonau neu draffig arall sy’n Reasons: These prohibitions, restrictions and limitations are made for the Scout Post is one of planned for the young
defnyddio’r ffordd; osgoi, gostwng neu ostwng tebygrwydd y purpose of avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the the group’s biggest people, and for the adults
gbyydsydl lptieedryigg li sbye’nry ggyl snyelulti edddiigfr oâd t hseyr’nfy sggyasyeltlhtie ndeigu âa tt hdedribfyesng asey’tnh rcooandnse; catevodi dwinithg ,t ererrdourcisinmg ,o or rf orer dau pcuinrpgo thsee rlieklealtiihnogo tdo odfa, ndgaenrg oerr fwuonudlrda isliinkge etvoe nthtsa. n Tk haelyl there is a fundraising
(fel y diffinnir yn Adran 1 Deddf Terfysgaeth 2000). damage connected with terrorism (as defined in Section 1 of the outlets who helped to event at the Rhoose
Hyd: O 18.01 ar 30 Ionawr 2018 am hyd at 18 mis. the Terrorism Act 2000). sell stamps and collect Social on January 13
Duration: From 18.01 hours on 30th January 2018 for a maximum period cards and to the people where local band The
of 18 Months. who came to help with Shameless will be
Ffordd Bydd y gwiriadau ar gyfer traffig sy’n teithio tua’r de-ddwyrain
Arall o’r gylchfan gyfagos â’r Cyfleuster Cynnal Awyrennau, yna Alt Route: The diversions for south east bound traffic will be from the the sorting, and of course performing.
tua’r de-ddwyrain ar hyd yr A4226 at y gylchfan ar y gyffordd â roundabout adjacent to the Aircraft Maintenance Facility, then all the Beavers, Cubs, Tickets are £5 each
PAowryt rR aoca id’r agcw rytnhaw tyunae'rb .d e-orllewin ar hyd Port Road, i’r Maes adintir aeth csetoi ojuuntn hac lteoioannsg tw ePrioltyhr tdP Rioreorcta tRdio,o ntao ad tl hothene gAn ti hrinpe o aAr ts4 ao2nu2dt6h v twoic eeths-tveee rrrlosyua n. dabout SwchoWou idttseh loivuaetn radel dl otEhfxe y pmolouar itelh.r es athned gcraonu pb eo or botna itnheed dforoomr.
Dim ar gyfer cau’r llwybr cerdded. None for footpath closures. event would not be the If you would like to
Dyddiedig y 11 diwrnod o Ionawr 2018. Dated this 11th day of January 2018 continued success it is. know anything about the
M. E. Punter M. E. Punter Beavers and Cubs also group or get involved,
Cyfarwyddwr Amgylchedd a Thai Director of Environment & Housing took part in the contact the group Scout
Cyngor Bro Morgannwg Vale of Glamorgan Council community Carol leader on gsl@penmark
Yr Alpau, Gwenfô. The Alps, Wenvoe Service hosted by the scouts.org.uk.
CF5 6AA. CF5 6AA Rhoose Lifeguards. Colette Raymond
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VALE MP’s VIEWPOINT Festive Flyers enjoyed
their recent roaring 40
‘A year of unexpected
political turns...’
NOWwe have bade their time to be on hand to help
farewell to the those who needed them.
year 2017, I would I have no doubt many of you
will have seen reports on the
like to wish all of my
news of spikes in incidents over
constituents in the Vale of the Christmas period, with the
Glamorgan a very Happy emergency services being in
New Year! much higher demand than the
Over the festive period, High year’s average.
Street shop owners, community As we close the book on the
councils, groups and festive period and look ahead to
associations across the area the new year, it is important that
worked tirelessly to host we spare a thought for those
Christmas parties and town who work all year round to keep
celebrations for every member us safe.
of our communities to enjoy. A few weeks ago I joined
From Dinas Powys to officers from South Wales
Ogmore-By-Sea, there was a Police during a night shift in
celebration for everyone in the Barry. Following this
run up to Christmas. Vale MP experience, my already deep-
The conclusion of one year rooted respect and gratitude to
and commencement of another Alun Cairns the Police for their work was
is, for many, a time for heightened further still, as I
reflection. Speaking to Secretary of cannot overstate how hard they
colleagues during our final vote State for Wales work to protect us.
in Parliament of 2017, we reports to Often we take the emergency
remarked on how many services for granted until we
unexpected political turns the GEM readers need them, at which point they
year had taken. serve us without question or Half a dozen of the 120-odd riders that tackled the damp and dirty lanes of the Vale.
In spite of the unanticipated objection.
challenges 2017 posed, the UK negotiations in 2018. The This New Year, I would like THEannual Flyers Festive Forty featured with everyone safely finishing the course and
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Rotary Club
helps foodbank
Members of the Rotary Club of Barry
recently joined with team members of
JUNEDavies of Barry Floral Society is the Vale Foodbank to help with the
pictured presenting a cheque to Alastair collection of donations from Tesco
Leigh of Field Days Organic Innovate customers at the Tesco stores in Barry
Trust based at the Amelia Trust Farm, and Penarth.
which provides horticultural Some 200 Christmas parcels were put together.
opportunities for people with a learning Both organisations would like to thank Tesco for
disability. their assistance and the general public for their
The generous donation will buy tools and continued support which is very much appreciated.
equipment for a range of activities. Jill Osborne
TS
10 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 11th, 2018
A new Chief Constable for South Wales Police
ASthe bells rang in 2018, Matt our communities.” innovative projects to prevent crime other organisations I hope we can
Jukes became the new Chief Looking ahead to future and victimisation with prevention continue to reduce the vulnerability
Constable of South Wales challenges and his priorities as the central to the priorities set out in the of the public and the demands on our
new Chief Constable, Mr Jukes Police and Crime Reduction Plan,
Police. added: “Challenges of modern day alongside vulnerability and services.”
Mr Jukes will lead Wales’ largest policing will require us to change, technology. All of this takes place in Mr Jukes has appointed Richard
pfoollliocwe ingf orthcee refrtiormem enJta noufa ryP ete1r ddeigvietalol pc raimnde ,i nbvoetsht dinir eacrtelays insu tcehr mass ap repsseurrioe.d of continued financial Lewis as the force’s new Deputy
Vaughan QPM having served over of fraud offences and online sexual “A great deal of prevention takes Chief Constable.
the past eight years as Assistant offences but also in the everyday place on the frontline in our Mr Jukes added: “I am absolutely
Chief Constable and Deputy Chief experience of harassment, bullying communities which is why I am a delighted that Richard has been
CoHnset abslaei.d: “I’m delighted and adnigdi taalb duisme ewnshiiocnh. now often has a fpiorlmic inbge.liever in neighbourhood successful in his application to
Chief Constable Matt Jukes. humbled to succeed Peter Vaughan “We continue to reveal hidden “Addressing many of the issues on become Deputy Chief Constable.
as Chief Constable of South Wales harm and vulnerability, which means the streets of south Wales, such as the “His long-standing connections
Police and to have the opportunity to that the confidence of victims to impact of mental health, with the force and the communities
Spacious Family Caravan take the force forward is a report sexual offences and domestic homelessness and rough sleeping, of south Wales put him an ideal
tremendous privilege. abuse has increased.” lies beyond the police alone, but I am
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Sited on award winning park, Trecco Bay, our many partnerships that have force in respect of the use of active with partners and in support of his time as Assistant Chief
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