Barry & Penarth GEM - January 26, 2017

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WOMAN SUPPORTERS FLOCK TO WATCH
BARRY TOWN UNITED BATTLE TNS
IN BATTLE
FOR FAIR
PENSIONS
A Barry woman is a “We ladies of a certain
by TIM
key member of a age have been badly hit
CHAPMAN campaign aimed at by the lack of fair
making sure women transitional arrangements
are treated fairly in for the receipt of our
receiving state pension.
“My own circum-
pensions.
stances reflect that of
Kay Clarke (61) is one
many women who were
of the regional
expecting to receive a
administrators of the
WASPI action group – pension at the age of 60. BARRY TOWN UNITED were involved in what was arguably Picture by ‘Same Old Smith
‘Women Against State “When we started our their biggest game in 14 years on Saturday when they faced Photography and Video’.
Pension Inequality’. working lives there was TNS in the Nathaniel MG Welsh Premier League Cup final at
Members are no equal pay, no pre- the Cyncoed Stadium Cardiff.
campaigning against school nurseries, no tax The club faced a tough task in defeating the all-conquering north Walian INSTALL
what they argue are credits, no help with outfit, who had just come off the back of 28 consecutive victories, but the
unfair changes to the childcare, other than team, a league lower than their much-vaunted opposition, battled hard and
state pension age for willing family members, hit the crossbar through Jordan Cotterill before succumbing to a 4-0 defeat Integrated Skips LTD
women born on or after and most women gave up which hugely flattered the opposition and was very harsh on a committed
ApKrial y6 , t1o9ld5 1.The GEM: wchoilrdkr ent. o have their BaArrryo upnedrf o8r0m0 asnucpep.orters made the journey to Cardiff to give their team all We will not be beaten on any written
“We have been “I gave up the highest their backing, and were no doubt hugely proud of the effort the players, staff quotation for the Barry area.
attempting to persuade and management put in.
the government to salary and took on work A full match report is available on page 48, while SAME OLD SMITH
consider transitional to fit around my PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOwas on hand to capture the action from the
arrangements for women husband’s working day game, which can be seen on pages 35 and 43.
born in the 1950s who to make ends meet.” For Barry, their attentions now turn to promotion, and if they perform as
have been very badly CONTINUED ON they did against TNS, then few teams will be able to stop the team achieving
Kay Clarke. affected by the changes. PAGE 5 their ambition.
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2 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 26th, 2017
Performance and SO the Labour-led Vale Council has decided to step and a takeover for the people of Barry and the Tidal Lagoon
ramp up our Rcouncile tax bay a fdurthere 4.5 rper s’V aleL. etters
tangled politics cent. This is a bitter blow to those who are It is about standing up for what I feel is best for the could be a jewel
already struggling and will pile more financial area and a ‘Greater Cardiff’ with less of a say is not it.
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a Freedom of £13k. more of the same? I did nAotn vo etem in afaivl oaurd odf ra emsesrg earloneL aisst yneaor,t w seu hfafdi ac i4e.8n pte!r cent increase and this finally giving the devolved remit for the
Information request Another point is that with Cardiff because I know this would be a backward year a 4.5 per cent, increase which clearly shows they green light for the provision of training and
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council meetings. independent group. The personally, I and apprenticeships for
The council’s initial formula for the thought it was a no- local people to ensure
response was to request allocation of committee councillors’ roles and brainer. that Wales has a
that the applicant agree seats is set out in This project will not workforce ready to be
to the release of their legislation, and being only be able to generate employed on this
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Judging by the article of a group, will by law, manner, but will create Great Britain. We
in last week’s GEM, mean fewer seats for thousands of badly should not have to
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paranoia affecting our compare her attendance follows. these levels of salary? It should be noted that one entwined in the dole.
political masters at the with Coun Mahoney. It The article headlined ‘Independents claim a councillor did not claim their salary. contractual discussions. With positive
VoG Council on this is also worth saying that victory over councillors’ attendance details’ Some other items mentioned were not, I believe, These should stipulate leadership, this
issue, so a little balance high attendance doesn’t contained many examples of the variety of work requirements of being a councillor, eg: school that wherever possible, grandiose project will
may be helpful. necessarily mean useful our councillors undertake in their role. governors are voluntary posts. British-made steel is not only be a jewel in
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of performance, but is on performance when council clerk could easily list the members’ votes but would add a further provide a lifelong
anyone suggesting that is politics is, at best, ‘thank you’ without the need for more expenditure, or was the environmental benefit opportunity for its
the case? entangled in complexity, concern that this may take up a small amount of rather than importing a workforce.
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was dropped off at I wrote to Parking attached a photo of one them I counted at 2pm.
gem.co.uk ITwas good to pledged to hold a vote in the short stay unit Eye with a statement Amy Schwartz, Barry.
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about her peaceful, deliver. needed to stay overnight. charges. I repeatedly that along the coast, high tide times will vary.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS anti-hunting protest We shall wait to see if One month later, I asked them to check For instance, in Barry, the high point
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Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan the day, but she so that this barbaric, to Parking Eye, stating frightened and paid up? 27 Fri 06.09 9.3 18.25 9.3
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School ‘60s reunion is set for June 23
Jenner Park 1962.
A reunion of Birmingham, London,
former pupils of by GEM New Zealand and
Jenner Park School REPORTER France. B E S P O K E ✦ J E W E L L E R Y
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Cherry Orchard on infants and juniors, “Twenty five years
Friday, June 23 but the boys went on ago, we had a (cid:129) REMODELS
(8pm until late). to Cadoxton as seniors renunion at what was
Glenys Lockley, who while the girls stayed. then the College Inn (cid:129) REPAIRS
moved to Chester in Glenys said they and, if memory serves (cid:129) VALUATIONS
1970 and still lives had already had some me right, we had
there, and Gaynor success in tracking about 50 people.
Saunders, who lives in people down. “We are looking
Barry, are trying to “It is easier finding forward to meeting up, (cid:129) WEDDING RINGS
track people down to boys than girls having a drink and a (cid:129) ENGAGEMENT RINGS
let them know about because when the girls good natter.”
it. get married their Glenys Lockley can (cid:129) COMMISSIONS
Glenys Lockley told names change. be contacted on 01244
The GEM: “The “We already know 881947. People can
reunion is because it is that we have people also find information BESPOKE JEWELLERY WORKSHOP ✦ 4 ISLAND ROAD, BARRY
50 years since my class coming from Barry, on Facebook by
Gaynor Saunders (left) left school (1967).” Rhoose, Llantwit, searching for ‘Jenner 01446 732017
with Glenys Lockley. Girls and boys att- Bridgend, Park 1960s’.
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4 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 26th, 2017
SPEAKER GETS IN CHARACTER TO Barry cowboy Pete
TELL OF LIFE IN THE BIG HOUSE in DVD launch of
THE Highlight Magnificent Seven
Park WI
meeting on
WHEN the mighty
January 17 was
opened by president Sony Studios
Barbara Bowring, wanted a media
who summarised ‘Western exper-
the latest news. ience day’ to help
Minutes were read launch the DVD of
and members told that
our charity this year is The Magnificent
‘Riding to Save Lives’ Sevenlast week, it
THIS whose volunteers deliver
wasn’t to the High
medication, test results,
SUNDAY etc to hospitals. They Chaparral they
work out of the Fire looked , but to
Station locally.
Details of our Barry where the
29th January 2017 contribution to town’s own
11.00am - 4.00pm Pooncholi were given international award
and a charming letter Debra John (left) with WI
from the school was read member Ruth Honeysett. winning circus
(cid:129) Over 50 exhibitors out. This is a charity- skills trainer and
(cid:129) Special Welcome bwahsiecdh swche osoulp ipno Irntdia hbaevgein annin egn. d or a sbtuotctokninsg, sa sa nad s isghnin oyf performer, Pete Cowgirl –and boy –
bags including financially for orphaned She gave tips and wealth to the owner of Gamble, is based. learning the skills!
girls to be educated and inside information on the house. Footmen ‘Pecan Pete’ from ‘A
Yankee candle prepared for exactly what each accompanied the family Handful of Hats’
employment. occupation entailed. on visits to other houses
*for the first 100 brides explained: “I’ve been
Members are looking Just in case we were and enjoyed a good
(cid:129) Bridal Showcase forward to our annual considering taking up lifestyle. very fortunate to be able
new year meal at the Six employment, Phyllis Our social meeting on to compete and perform
(cid:129) Free Admission Bells in Penmark at the made it clear that the January 3 was our first around the world and
end of this month. best job was that of a in the New Year. was pleased to be asked
Our speaker was footman! Meetings: February to put a complete
Debra John, an actress Not so good was 21 at 7pm with speaker.
who enjoys dressing the being taken on as a Sewing Circle meets package of western skills
part and speaking in the tweenie, fresh from every Thursday at 2pm; together for such a
voice of an Edwardian school learning the and the afternoon prestigious event that
supervisor maid in a big ropes, they had to start meeting on the first followed the theme of
house somewhere in the work at 5am to clean the Tuesday of the month at the film.
country! Owned by rooms before the family 2pm.
Lord Crewe of Cheshire surfaced and worked All are welcome at “Our extensive
circa 1912, with a staff until the last person had the Highlight experience with TV and
of around 250, Phyllis gone to bed. Community Centre, near film work paid off and
guided us through a The footmen had their Tesco, Barry. Please after much discussion
ELLitwmeorivitntheei td y Chwewckw o.eutt eourrn wietybswitei tfhorl fouvrthee.rc doe.utakils twyhpiicchal d diadyn ’itn s etheem h toouse ubnraiifdoirnmgs a snudp psilliked with come along and join inD!B wofe f otalukgs hftr oam g rGeaoto bdunch Pecan Pete with GMB
Baby Morning Britain, MTV, presenter Richard Arnold.
Culture Trip, Radio
Timesand others how to
boxes
spin a lasso, throw a
rope, shoot and spin a
for .45, fire a Winchester,
throw a knife, crack a
Barry whip and throw an axe!
“All this was
delivered in the UK’s
TOWN councillor most authentic complete
and leader of the Western movie town,
Plaid Cymru group Laredo in Kent.
Coun Shirley “If you want to be a
Hodges has called cowboy yourself, group
on Barry Town and one-to-one training
Council to start sessions are available in
producing ‘free’ the Vale through www.
baby boxes for all ahandfulofhats.co.uk.”
newborns in Barry.
Coun Shirley Hodges
said: “I think it’s an SLATE
affordable idea –the new
HEARTHS AND
Scottish scheme cost
around £100 per box. FLAGSTONES
“I’m sure working
with local sponsors and IN STOCK
council funds that ‘Baby
Boxes for Barry’ can be
achieved, especially by
working with the SHOP
LOCAL traders.
“I want the contents of
the boxes to include
useful things for new
mothers, sourced from
local traders in the
town.”
She added: “Let’s give
all the Barry babies an
equal start in life. I would
RECLAIMED HARDWOOD
like to see the whole
council get behind the MANTLES AND BEAMS IN STOCK
idea.”
glamorgan Bridgend Industrial Estate, Princes Way, off North Road
(rear of Celtic Tyres) CF31 3AQ.
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Barry woman Barry supermarket team raises
funds in memory of colleague
in battle for
fair pensions
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Kay continued: “I
continued to do this for
many years. At one
point I had three jobs, all
of which were low paid
but fitted in with family
life.
“I was not given the
luxury of a company
pension because most of
my employers offered a
zero hours contract even
tphaoyu mghy tIa xc oanndti nnuaetido ntaol the system – now she Jane Hutt (second from left) met WASPI
insurance in the thinks the same is campaigners Kay Clarke, Celia Jones and
knowledge that it was happening to her! Sue Jarman at the Senedd recently. STAFF at Tesco on Anna Hocking, Mathew
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mmaodneth sre dbuenfdoarnet fIr omw aas ladJlaens ea ndH wuthti sthleass! ”met ppularyp aorsee-am waidthe doiff fheoruesnet gwrianpee hvearrei ettoioes! in PIet nwaartsh h.anded over by CHaorsdpiifcfe .”and the Vale www.zenithdesigns.co.uk
post I had held for 13 WASPI campaigners, smoking area and 50- When it comes to
yuj‘openbeaaKn,rb ssal.ieyi”os ,n to wug fpohisnaoeld pt ohast ahtsssua ’ tibt haeatbehvlneee i“KwcnIaai cmwtylhu pa dCsai indlgagenrl kieKgerh as tyfer, odtam otnWo d Bi AmnsaavSeriiPrdetyeI:t sftoapgcaIetic tlbhietre yicrn. atgors eppneajoorpykl efine stwkfeoenahroovmodwi c aaolerenfe,d d ewgf xrdeeiprae iehbnnraldkievels yen aw cbaaeoen dg udh rtsea ttavahtefef,
been moved so late. with me at the Senedd. beverages and food all to offer.
“I will have been The WASPI campaigners with the label of good We cater for families
denied £46,800 in have been to value. There is a busy too, with both adult and
Westminster to put their bar which enjoys the children’s menus, plus
pension payments by the
time I reach 66 and feel case and have support benefit of large screens the beauty of great
very strongly that fair from across Wales and for popular sport outside facilities and a
t r a n s i t i o n a l the UK.” coverage, and there’s a play area, within a secure
arrangements should be Among WASPI’s new open/closed function protected perimeter
in place to help us in our proposals are a room which lends itself fenced area, so you can
plight.” ‘bridging’ pension to to great live music, big feel comfortable over
Many women still provide an income for sporting events and their safety. Food is also
don’t realise that they women from the age of functions like served to these outside
will have to wait longer 60 until the new state christenings, wakes and areas.
for their state pension. pension age. They small weddings. The layout of the pub
Kay was recently talking believe any arrangement The bar is the hub of also allows for a choice
to a woman on the should not be means- community life, but of functions, ie wakes,
checkouts at Barry Asda tested and should include equally when we step birthday parties,
who did not realise what compensation for losses away from this room, a christenings or weddings.
was happening. for those women who few steps away is the Whether it be in the
Kay’s mother, have already reached lounge/restaurant, which comfort/ quietness of our
grandmother and great- their SPA. provides comfort, easy lounge area, the more
grandmother all died For women interested conversation and dining. lively environment of the
before 60 years of age, in the campaign, more is At the Glenbrook Inn, bar with open function
available at: area, or a separate sound-
and were denied the we have always provided
www.waspi.co.uk. proofed room, the choice
benefits of paying into customers with what they
is yours!
High Street traders Our sound-proofed
room is ideal for business
or social groups who
host a jazz evening want an element of
privacy. The function
room is available to hire
THE High Street Traders are top notch jazz quartet, and would like throughout the week.
hosting a jazz evening at The to extend our gratitude to both them The Glenbrook also
Borough Arms on Saturday, and the venue for their support. offers throughout the
January 28, with the Jon Crespo “The High Street shopping area was week poker evenings,
Quartet hitting the stage at 9pm, recently voted the fifth best pool table, skittles and
on what promises to be a great independent shopping area in the darts, and we have active
night of live music. whole of the UK, so we welcome the tbeea minste hreesrtee. d Sahnodu wlda ynot uto
The jazz evening will be the first of opportunity to get together and join, please ask a
many events and initiatives hosted by celebrate this amazing accolade, whilst member of staff, or call
the traders with the aim of promoting ensuring the future of the community us. We are always happy
the shopping area and raising vital events that High Street has become to oblige.
funds for on-going community well known for.” This pub is a great
focussed events, such as the artisan Tickets for the evening are available place to meet and enjoy
markets, Easter Parade and Christmas to the public at £5 each and can be good company which
Lights. purchased from The Borough Arms, balances the expectations
Leanne Wood, chairperson of the Balance the Body and Food for of all ages, and typifies
High Street Traders Association said: Thought Deli. ‘Everything a local pub
“We’re delighted to be hosting such a should be.’
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Biggest Ever Winter Sale GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
50
FOR THE FOODBANKS
PLUS AN EXTRA
% 20
% MY, oh my! Mr Harper’s letter For Mr Harper to accuse the writer of the article
(The GEM, January 12) and The GEM of political bias with such thin
off off stretches credulity! His arguments, beggars belief and is on a par with the
Department of Work and Pensions saying that their
Sale Prices argument is based on two premises. staff do not have ‘sanctions’ targets that force
Firstly, that foodbanks are claiming gift aid for people onto the largesse of foodbanks.
cash donations that they receive: There may be If Mr Harper’s argument is accepted, then we
some small cash donations to this and other are all supported by the UK Government, as we all
EVERYTHING Many items end Sunday!!! registered charity foodbanks, but the vast part of (legitimately) claim tax allowances from HMRC
their ‘income’ is based on food donations from and, therefore, we are all supported by the
members of the public and the retail trade. As far Government.
as I know, the retail trade cannot claim tax losses In response to the question raised by The GEM,
or write-offs on food donated to foodbanks. the answer is unequivocally no. If they want to be
There is no gift aid claimable on food donations precise, they should do no more than check and
Designer furniture for every room at prices everyonecan afford by the charity and, as far as I know, the state whether the organisation is formally
Government (and the Charity Commission) have registered with the Charity Commission and has to
no intention of changing the law to allow ‘in kind’ abide by its rules.
Lakeside Corner Sofa only £899 Pluto 3 Seater Sofa only £299 donations to qualify for gift aid. David Kennett,
Secondly, he states –“charities recognised by Barry.
HMRC...” Charities are not recognised by HMRC,
they are recognised and controlled by the Charity Ramblers go on a
Commission, and a charity has to file its audited
accounts with the Charity Commission, not three parks hike
HMRC.
It is for the Charity Commission to investigate
the operation of any registered charity, and it F O U R T E E N sadly, has been stolen at
AS SEEN operates under its own rules. HMRC is at least walkers, including least four times, a
ON TV FULLY RECLINING Detroit 3&2 Seater sofas only £899 THE PAIR ochnacrei trye.moved from the operation of any registered lPeeandaerrt hS aynlvdi aD, isfrtroimct dReosacde ntl edfr otmh emP enaccirsoeslys
Llandaff Fields.
News update Ramblers, set off From Pontcanna
from Cogan on a Fields and Blackweir, a
from Barry beautiful sunny but footbridge over the River
frosty morning Taff brought them to the
making pavements Secret Garden café in
Camera Club extremely slippery, to Bute Park, with its lovely
gardens and pretty
explore three of carved trees for lunch, in
DECEMBER’S detailed and very Cardiff’s well known surprisingly warm
programme at Barry thorough critique to parks prior to a sunshine.
Camera Club started every shot. circumnavigation of Continuing south past
with a visit from Tim He awarded marks and Cardiff Bay. the famous Principality
Zante Dining Set only £299 Prestige Extending Table only £399 Kepxhnhoiitfbotoigtnrea,d p hae r.w tirdaevlye-l pTforhiuMzigse hso tna wso cacfosho nlrltooeamws tse,: c lpoGsrleienlnytn-: aEflnolydCw reuforopsilssnltoigrnwe gai nmdPga,o fnfttothh deeyn i Wl Rsp eivraeaisnrtt (Sawptcharreedovriseuiso m tuo s alCyne dtnMh terwia lillte hSn qnvuiinuaeemwrews),
Tim specialises in Porter coming out on top Dunleavy Drive, after headquarters of BBC
recording derelict and with 20 points for his ‘A heading under the A4232 Cymru Wales are under
abandoned buildings and Cold Penarth Pier’. In and through construction, Taff Mead
machinery and his talk second place with 19 Grangemoor Park, the Embankment led them
featured a visit to Italy. point,s was Barbra Ely Trail led them on to across the Clarence
It started with images Archdale-Smith, with her reach and cross Penarth Road Bridge into
of asylums and hospitals, print ‘Six’ and Mike Road and then Leckwith Hamadryad Park.
followed by industrial Lewis gained third place Hill. Passing under the
units. with a shot entitled ‘The Passing colourful A4232 for the last time
The evening included Rowing Boat’. graffiti below the A4232, and entering the
images of churches, Colour print: First pathways at Sanatorium Wetlands, then
schools, residential prize and 20 points went Park led past part of the continuing through
buildings and finally to Brian Trego, for 53-acre building site, Mount Stuart Square and
shots of dilapidated Alfa ‘Holding Hands In The where 800 houses will be the very busy Mermaid
Romeos. Spray.’ Second place and created to form an urban Quay, a quick march past
The club has 19 points went to Barbra village on the former site all the sights of Cardiff
welcomed Royston Archdale-Smith for her of the huge paper mill. Bay led them across the
Packer of ‘Inner City, Rome’. Victoria Park in Cardiff Barrage and on
Pembrokeshire, who is Brian scored again as Cowbridge Road East past the Custom House
best known for his third place winner with brought them to the for their return along
outstanding wildlife 18 points for a print Kagyu Samye Dzong pavements at Penarth
work, who gave a varied entitled ‘Incoming Tibetan Buddhist Portway, Terra Nova
presentation entitled ‘My Estuary Tide’. Meditation Centre where Way and Marconi
Stunning BedroomCollections from only £99 JWoeu rwneeyre Ttrheraotuegdh t oI nsdoima’e. secTtihoen pwraosj,e acst euds uIaml, athgee bbeofootrse ewnteerrein g rteom ovvieewd AveOnnu eJ.anuary 28, meet
of the best travel most contested section. the interesting art at 9am at Cogan Leisure
Divans from Ottoman Beds Imperio Beds photography we have The winner with 20 exhibition entitled Centre for a nine-mile
only £199 from£ o2n9l9y from only £299 sfeeaetnu rifnogr maan y cyleeavresr, pWoiilnlitasm s wwitahs his ‘GFaarlelethn ‘EWmhberraec eL’ andb y andg roSuepa hAabredrc arnw aalkre a; inc onttahcet
combination of still and Tree’. Second prize and member Dr Anna Polya, Rachel on 01446 410545.
audio-visual work. 19 points was awarded to followed by morning To follow the group
Roy brought out the Barbra Archdale-Smith coffee break utilising log onto
warmth of the people for ‘Regatta;’ and third their lounge. www.penarthramblers.w
through their rituals and prize with 18 points was Heading through ordpress.com or
gave us a fascinating another success for Thompson’s Park past Facebook. Programmes
Sofas . Dining . Beds . Bedroom . Accessories insight into life in Gareth with his ‘Cecil the statue of ‘Joyance’ by and membership advice
modern day India. Not Forgotten’. Sir William Goscombe can be obtained from
John Harvey, another Throughout 2017, we John, which is a replica Pam on 029 2025 5102.
guest speaker, presented have a full programme of of the original that, JOY STRANGWARD
a talk entitled ‘A Judge’s talks, demonstrations,
Eye’. photographic Squadron reunion
The must have brand for your home As expected, John e x p e d i t i o n s ,
fw stressed the importance competitions and inter- 372 (Barry) Air Training Corps will hold a
of composition, club battles planned. reunion on Saturday, January 28 in the
INTEREST exposure, focus selection New members will be Market Street club at 7pm.
FREE abnudt abporevsee natlal ttihoen p iqcutoalriitayl maBdae rwrye lcComame.e ra Club beeInf yaosus oacriea taend ewxi-tcha dtehte, msqaulea dorro fne,m palleea,s oer choamvee
homestores CREDIT cuonnfotertnutn. ately, is theT ahriesa, meveeentisn g efvreormy 7pFmri datoy along and join us.
Get the look... for less! itnen dw htioc hf amllo sfot uml eomf btehres 9M.3il0lepnmn iuamt St FCreanntcreis, heaWdeq auraer taelrsso cbeleehbirnadti ntgh teh eM reefmurobriisahlm eHnat lol,f oounr
judge’s opinion. Porth-y-Castell, Barry Gladstone Road. This will officially open in May.
We concluded our Garden Suburb, Barry, For further information concerning the
www.fwhomestores.co.uk December programme CF62 6NX. For more reunion, search on Facebook: 372 of 1968; or
with our monthly information, visit website email [email protected].
Unit 5, Freemans Park, Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 8TU. Tel: [phone] competition night. The www.barrycameraclub.c
judge was Dave Russell o.uk and check out our glamorgan-gem.co.uk
Open 7 Days from Cardiff Camera Facebook page.
Club, who gave a RB
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Langlands Road ‘will
reopen in late March’
LANGLANDS significant number of
ROAD, in utility services in the area
Palmerston, which (such as gas and sewer
pipes), the completion of
has been closed
this phase of the scheme
since the end of has been delayed.
September, should “It is anticipated that
be open again by the Langlands Road will
end of March. reopen by the end of
Before Sainbury’s store moved in to Park Crescent in Barry, a Work is currently March 2017.”
Coun John said the
petition was organised because local residents were concerned going ahead on a flood council had been in touch
about how busy the traffic was by the roundabout and at the top prevention scheme. with local people.
of Park Crescent road opposite Romilly Primary School. Coun Gwyn John, the “Residents in the
Vale cabinet member for
surrounding area have
Is there a local visible services, been advised of the
explained that the project
timescales anticipated for
was aimed at protecting the works and the
local homes and schools, contractor's community
road safety and thanked local people liaison co-ordinator will
for their patience. continue to provide Barry National Spiritualist
“The council has been updates if there are The excavation
promoting a scheme to further changes to the work at the Church & Centre
issue you paflnroodot edtcihtn rgeo ev esrc h2io0no0 l sh ofrmothemes dounr “aFtiuotrhnteh o efr wsiconhrfkeosmr.m e a tioins Lanjugnlacntidosn Roofad Demothnrsotruagthio fnlo owf eMrse dwiiuthmship
Coldbrook catchment available at and Coldbrook Christine Day
would like to since the devastation www.coldbrookflood.co. Road East is
cina uJsuelyd 2b0y0 f7l.a sh flooding uwko.r ki ngT hcelo seClyo uwnictihl thies required to (bring a flower with you)
“Construction work on scheme Contractor, Dyer complete the Monday 6th February
highlight? this scale will inevitably & Butler, to minimise the installation of a
creasuisdee nstosm aen dd iswruep twioonu ltdo iams pactt hoins locasli grensiifdiceanntst large pipe in 7pm • £5.00 on the door
thank those affected for construction scheme Solent Road. Buttrills Road Spiritualist
their patience as we work progresses.” Centre, Barry CF62 8EF
to protect the wider
community from
flooding.
“The works at the
junction of Langlands
Road and Coldbrook
Road East are required to
complete the installation
of a large pipe in Solent
Road.
“Work is also under
way to divert a water
main in Coldbrook Road
East to enable further
phases of the scheme to
be constructed.
“Due to a combination
of poor ground
conditions and a
MP signs
In Barry the junction at Trinity Street onto Jenner Road is Holocaust
extended to give motorists joining the main road a better
view of the moving traffic. There are double yellow Educational
lines around the corners to ensure cars don’t cut Trust Book
down the field of vision.
THE latest available figures There were 45 per cent fewer LAST week, Welsh
for national road deaths shows fatalities in 2015 than a decade earlier Secretary Alun Cairns
a reduction in fatalities – but in 2006. There was a total of 186,209 MP, signed the
casualties of all severities in 2015, Holocaust
the Department for Transport around four per cent lower than in Educational Trust’s
points out that discernible 2014 and the second lowest level on Book of Commitment,
trends can only be judged over record. pledging commitment
a number of years because Vehicle traffic levels increased by to Holocaust
there are so many factors at 1.6 per cent between 2014 and 2015. Memorial Day and
Do you think more could be done to
play. prevent accidents? Perhaps you favour honouring the
One of the main topics of concern a lower speed limit somewhere. Should millions who were
flagged up by residents in the Vale to there be more 20 mph speed limits in murdered, as well as
The GEM is road safety. towns? Is there a location on the road paying tribute to the
Nationally there were 1,732 network that particularly concerns “extraordinary
reported road deaths in 2015, a you? There may be an area that you survivors who work
decrease of two per cent compared think has been improved in terms of tirelessly to educate
with 2014. This is the second lowest safety. Please send in your views to young people.”
annual total on record after 2013. [email protected].
Friday, January 27
‘Limited help for foodbanks’ will mark the
anniversary of the
IWAS so pleased to Daniel Blake, I was cannot just drop in. lciobnecraetnitorna toiof nt haen dN adzeiath
read the Rev Mike deeply saddened by the Yes, I too hope Mr camp Auschwitz-
Holmes’ letter last kind of society we live Harper never needs to Birkenau, site of the
week, in which he in (i.e. the rich getting use the foodbanks. Mr largest mass murder in
clarified the very richer and the poor Harper –please try and history during World
limited help getting poorer). see the film I Daniel War 2.
Gfooovdebrannmkes.nt offer the btheeiMinrg ab nseaynn epcfetiitoosp nsleetod ap, rpweeidth, as Bwloaukled. fIi’nmd siutre you by Escvheonotsl sa,r fea bitehi nggro hueplsd
Surely, the more they search for jobs. I worthwhile. and community
serious issue is why, as know of a young man Again, thanks a organisations across the
the fifth largest economy who waited eight months million to all the country, to remember all
in the world, we need (as he was wrongly volunteers and hard- the millions of victims
foodbanks at all? accused of co-habiting). working people who are and subsequent
Recently, I took part The whole process of doing such a valuable genocides. The theme
in a small fundraising using foodbanks is job. for this year’s
event, as having seen humiliating (people have Ms Jane Walker, commemorations is
Ken Loach’s film I to be referred) and Barry. ‘How Can Life Go On?’
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LOCAL WILDLIFE EXPERTS INSIST... Vale Public Services
‘Swansea Bay energy scheme Board publishes
must be closely monitored’ wellbeing assessment
FOLLOWING a Services Board, increasing levels of
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Thursday January 26th, 2017 www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news THE GEM - 9
JEFF JAMES REFLECTS ON 38 YEARS’
SERVICE FOR RHOOSE AND VALE
LAST week The GEM broke the news by TIM CHAPMAN services.
that long-standing Rhoose councillor and Sometimes people see council reserves running
former Vale Council Leader Jeff James met at the Memorial Hall. into millions of pounds, and wonder why those in
had decided to retire. “The new Civic Offices (on Holton Road) were charge don’t dip into them for a particular project.
tVhaelH el eoL cweaali ldlce obrm oawnmd ou aun tiy tiyena arA sa psar iVcl aoalufetn eMcri la3ly8oo ry,r e sfaerrovsme’ ns 1 ey9rev9ai0cr-se9 at1os. ohthpeeaeydn qeduw aeirnrtee r1s9p 8uo1rfp tbohysee PVrbaiunleicl eto,s fs aAGndnla nmee qoarungidpa npb eeCdc oauwmniect hitl h –ae cfuatsJueer feof f ce coxrmpislmaisi inatemndde t nohtta.ht esrosm aere o afc tthuea rlleys eeravrems aarrkee hde flodr i na
Now seemed a good time to ask him to reflect on chamber, committee rooms and civic offices.” He does think that reserves could generate more
Jeff said that being a member of an opposition income in a safe way if a more creative approach
his service and the challenges faced by local
party on a council is always a challenge because was undertaken, pointing out that a return of 2 per
authorities which are often under extreme pressures.
people sometimes think you have the authority to act cent rather than .05 per cent would be significant.
Jeff moved to Rhoose from Cowbridge at the age
on a particular issue –but power resides with the “It does not have to be too risky. The Assembly
of 12 and he has lived in the village for 60 years.
ruling party. Government could advise on this.”
conHtien ueex oprla ninoet da s tah acto uthnec ildloerc ihsaiodn b eoenn ownh heitsh emr intdo He said he never minded members of the public He said it was a good thing that Vale Council Councillor Jeff James of Rhoose.
for some time. voicing robust opinions to him. meetings continue to be conducted in a courteous
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“It was too small for the full council, but big council tax, become more efficient, or reduce support of people, and I never took that for granted.” machinery with drivers available
enough for committee meetings. The full council So will there be a tear in his eye when he attends •Suppliers of top soil •Suppliers of
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meeting there will be a tug at the heartstrings.”
THE first meeting of Friends and everyone had a fabulous time and had enjoyed their PACT meetings •3t loads away GRABit
Neighbours for 2017 went off well at visit to New Theatre to see Peter Pan. Members - £95
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their Christmas party, held at Brynhill Golf Club. For further information contact Gay Fifield on 6.30pm at Barry Town Council Offices (at the side of 01446 700535
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