Bridgend & Porthcawl GEM - January 14, 2016

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LOCAL CHOIR ENTERTAINS
Coun Sean Aspey pointing out
where the original bitumen
‘beach’ has been patched up AT THE CHEPSTOW RACES
with a tarmac repair.
Tarmac beach is
DESPITEreal concerns about the yellow
Age Cymru grant gave
weather warning at Chepstow Races, the
to be replaced
sun actually shone when Bridgend Male
festive cheer to elderly
Choir choristers entertained from the
after funding joy parade ring.
COYCHURCH 50+ particularly at Christmas.’ Under musical director Rhiannon Williams-Hale
Community Cafe has had a Age Cymru is joining forces with and accompanist Stephanie Bailey, the choir sang
winter celebration grant from older people’s groups across Wales to some traditional and lively numbers to appreciative
help combat loneliness during the
Age Cymru – as part of a punters.
winter months.
campaign to combat loneliness Victoria Lloyd, Age Cymru’s Audience numbers grew throughout the
and isolation. Director of Influencing and performance with the stands and terraces quite full
The Coychurch group used the Programme Development says: “We’re close to race time.
money to fund transport to a festive pleased to give Coychurch Community More informal singing in the Premier bar drew a
event during the winter months to Cafe this gift through the Spread the huge following, by which time the heavens had
support vulnerable older people in the Warmth campaign, to combat opened outdoors.
local area. loneliness during the cold winter Despite an accurate tip for the winner in the
Chairperson, Sarah Lawton from the months. Coral Welsh Grand National from Rhiannon, most
Community Cafe said: “We were so “Our campaign highlights the choristers did their own thing and inevitably lost,
pleased to receive this generous grant importance of looking out for older their horses probably still running! DTB
as part of Age Cymru’s Spread the people in winter and we’re delighted to
Warmth campaign. be able to support local groups with
“This gave us the opportunity to this important work.”
take members of the local community, Age Cymru works nationally and
both mobile and those less mobile, to locally through its network of
Cardiff, to enjoy the pantomime. Small independent local Age Cymru
groups like our café, rely on donations partners.  It is committed to achieving
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) he had taken a particular interest in the and the goodwill of volunteers to an age-friendly Wales where older
Coun Williams added: “The asphalt beach, and contacted the Welsh ensure that older people in our people have equal rights to respect,
has done a good job over the last 30 Government about its condition in community, continue to enjoy opportunities and the same access to
years, but as it needs increasing 2012. company and are not alone, services as the rest of the population.
maintenance to continue to function He said: “It was obvious that the
effectively, we are pleased to have the original bitumen-based material was Rotarians hand gifts to
opportunity to introduce a fresh new being broken up –it had been there for
sea defence. more than 25 years. young hospital patients
“The new design will feature a “Also, there was concern that no sea
terraced revetment in a similar style to life was to be found around the beach.
the sea defences found in other coastal There were no crabs in the rock pools
towns across the UK including and no seaweed growing anywhere.”
Margate. It was in 2013 that the consultations
The design was chosen following began on a replacement, and Coun
public consultation in 2013, and will Aspey is happy with the new structure.
be hardy enough to stand up to the He said: “I have been told that the
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MERCURY RISING IN PORTHCAWL! New man in the
The students hard at chair at Bridgend
work in rehearsal.
Business Forum
B R I D G E N D
Business Forum has
welcomed its former IAN JESSOP.
vice-chair, Ian
Jessopp, managing
director at
kksolutions, as its
new chairperson.
He has succeeded
Alison Hoy, chief
executive at Berry Smith
Lawyers, who stepped
down after just over three
years in the role.
Supported by
Bridgend County
Borough Council, the
business forum acts as a
voice for local
businesses. It represents
companies of all sizes
and across all sectors and 2016. I am looking support and advice to
currently has a forward to my term as local organisations. We
Who wants to P O R T H C A W L celebrates the life and music of membership of 663 chairperson and I look value the work which has
Comprehensive School pupils Freddie Mercury and Queen. Hit organisations. forward to offering my been undertaken to
is busy rehearsing for its next songs include ‘Killer Queen’, ‘Under Commenting on his full support to its future establish and maintain
build what show, We Will Rock You to be Pressure’, ‘We are the Champions’, new role, Mr Jessopp growth and these strong links
and where? sPtoargtehdc aawt l,t hJea nGuraarny d2 7P-3a0v.ilion, ‘mBooCrheoe.nmceisasnio nRsh astpasrotd yfr’o man dju smt a£n6y, stcaahkiadei: r o “vIoe fra mftrho edm e lBAigrlhiisdtoegdne natdos dliekveAe llitosopo mnw eHinsoth.y” Isaani d:e v“eIr’dy bperit“vwIa’etdee nsl eikcthetoe r t.op utbalkice tahnids
This is the 38th consecutive school with full tickets from £8. Business Forum. I have success in his role. I’m opportunity to wish Ian
Mr Simon Young –110 replacment rear production and tickets are now on A school spokeswoman said: “It is been involved with the sure there are lots of the very best of luck in
Bryn Road, extension. sale at the box office (01656 815995), expected that once again the school forum since its inception great things to come and his new role and look
Brynmenyn – 30 per Mr V Hughes –Land at starting from just £6. will present a fantastic show and seven years ago and I've I look forward to forward to working with
cent crown reduction, lift Abergarw Farm, This year’s crop of talented pupils tickets are likely to be sold out witnessed its growth year supporting the forum in the forum again this year
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clusters. Council –Verge in front the forum grow again Charles Smith, said: for the vice-chair
Darren Evans – 12 of 8-72 marlas Road, training programme this year and we already “One of the council’s position. To find out
Queen Street, Pyle – Environmental have a full programme of priorities is to support more about the forum, or
Brynmenyn – Two improvements to grass business events and local businesses. The to register as a member,
storey extension to rear. verge including new A LOCAL training sessions forum is in the ideal v i s i t
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Discharge of conditions features. £7,500 to the Guide Two
1-10, 12-17 of Valleys to Coast Dogs for the Blind months fun and festive magic
P/14/742/OUT. Housing Ltd – Land Association training old
The Jump Company rear of 20 Heol yr
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Waterton Industrial Mr P Payne – The Homes first sponsored a to wait a Community Centre.
Estate, Bridgend – Hollies, Court Colman, puppy 20 years ago, and year
Change of use of Bridgend – Double the donation will before
existing vacant storey side extension. support the training of a starting
wleiasruerheo uussee. into D2 VHaolulesyinsg Lttdo – CLoaansdt tLwaob-rmadoonrt hR-eotlrdie Gveorlden his
Mr H Nelms –Land at rear of 7 Heol yr called Wilson. training
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Mr J Murrant – 63 Mrs Christine Took –4 will begin when he is
Ewenny Road, The Crescent, around 14 months old
Bridgend – Remove Aberkenfig –Detached and will last for three to
detached garage and garage. nine months.
replace with a two- Mr S Taylor –9 Dan y Guide dogs can
sDtoarreloyw g ranny anneLxelo.yd DFiersrti , floBorr oeaxdtleannsidosn t–o provide years of active Be a disability
Construction Ltd – St create living space off an service for their owner
Johns Ambulance all, existing bedroom for before retiring around volunteer...
Bedford Close, Cefn elderly relative. the age of 10.
Cribwr–Create 12 flats Mr G Jordan – 37 Richard Lawson at DISABLED children who attend day. “To see everyone coming
comprising 3 x two-bed Rockfields, Nottage, David Wilson Homes Aswe begin 2016, We are particularly various programmes run by together to put on this party, giving
flats and 9 x one-bed Porthcawl – Proposed South Wales, said: “Our and the world starts keen to recruit new BCBC’s play team enjoyed a disabled children and their families a
flats in one two-storey porch and boundary symbol is a Golden to look ahead to the volunteer drivers, as festive party with parents, carers chance to have some fun among the
building. wall. Retriever so we have Rio Paralympics well as volunteers to and siblings –all thanks to support daily challenges that they may face, is
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West Street, Maesteg– from waste recycling about the Guide Dogs master many new skills Volunteer Enabling Bridgend Town Mayor, Coun volunteered their time to make this
Demolition of existing yard to repair and for the Blind and discover an Co-ordinator, David White and Mayoress Mrs party possible, set a good example of
sub-standard extension maintenance of Association, visit amazing new side to Leonard Cheshire Jaqueline White, also supported the the good deeds that can be done
and construction of industrial machinery. www.guidedogs.org.uk yourself. Disability. party and were in attendance on the within our communities.”
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CIVIC CHARITY CELEBRATES Would you walk over
WITH FESTIVE DONATIONS hot coals to help
out unwanted cats?
CAT lovers in
Bridgend are being
urged to take a
deep breath and
take on a special
challenge this
spring.
But it’s not a
challenge for the faint-
hearted – a 20ft barefoot
walk over burning hot
PHOTOGRAPHS by KEITH E MORGAN. coals! Cats Protection’s
Bridgend Adoption
Centre is on the lookout
DECEMBERwas a gave a vote of thanks to for fearless cat lovers to
busy month for the all involved. take part in a sponsored
Bridgend County On December 13, firewalk. Would you do the firewalk for
lcoal charities had an Anyone taking part Daisy, above?
Civic Charity outstanding time at the will be able to walk
commencing with Grand Pavilion Theatre, across wood embers BELOW; The firewalk challenge
an early Christmas Porthcawl for a special smouldering at 800 from a previous event.
dinner and performance of Beauty degrees –and then walk
presentation and the Beast. The away without
evening held on evening was well experiencing pain or
supported, very much injury.
December 12, enjoyed and appreciated The event, to be held
arranged in with the Mayor of the at the centre on March
conjunction with county borough and the 19, 6pm– 9pm, will
Heronston Hotel. Mayor of Porthcawl raise cash to help
The chairperson, Coun receiving donations for unwanted cats at the
Bridgend Bridge Club news Marlene Thomas, called their chosen charities centre such as 15-year-
on Carwyn Jones, AM from the performance. old Daisy, admitted due
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and Friday evenings at Support Bridgend, leader of BCBC Coun second chance in life.”
Nolton Church Hall. Bridgend Carers’ Centre, Mel Nott and Lee Jukes The fire walkers will INSTALL
Play is scheduled to Friends of Bridgend of Bridge FM. A need to provide £25
commence at 7pm so it Youth Music and other collection was taken registration fee and
helps if players arrive at local charities. during the service. agree to a fundraising SKIP HIRE
least 10 minutes early. The special guest On January 17, there target of £125 in order to LTD
On Thursday speaker, Mrs Kate will be a for a post- take part.
afternoons at 2pm, also Thomas, CVO, JP, Lord Christmas lunch at the A two-hour training (cid:129) All sizes available.
atht erNeo ltoins Chau rch gHenatllle, LGileaumteonrganant , sopfo ke Moind Hwiit-hT igduee sItn snp, eaPkoerrt hCchaiwelf sbeesfsoiroen t hwei lel vbeen gt ibvyen Delivered & Collected.
dupMliacsatteer speosisniotsn .a re now ‘eMnjyo ymeexnpte rienasc es Laonrdd SWuapleersi ntePnodliecnet, SStouuatrht fwiriellw bael koinn gh aenxdperts, who (cid:129) Free surveys and MINI
awarded but it remains a Lieutenant’. Parfitt. Tickets £2, from throughout the evening. estimates.
relaxed occasion where Mayor of the county M Major on 01656 Apart from providing
players enjoy their borough of Bridgend, 664105 or M Thomas on the ultimate challenge (cid:129) Labour hire to load
bridge. TG Coun Richard Young, 01656 871439. for thrill-seekers,
firewalking is an ancient your skip. MIDI
religious and spiritual
practice, with the first (cid:129) Grab hire & Plant hire.
recorded firewalk taking
place in India 3,000 (cid:129) 95% of our waste
years ago.
is recycled.
There are many
theories as to why it is MAXI
NOW ON! possible to walk over hot (cid:129) Council/highway
coals without pain or permits arranged.
injury – including the
poor heat conductivity of
wood, the short contact We will not be beaten on
time between the coals ANY written quotation
and feet, and adopting a for the Barry area XL MAXI
‘mind over matter’
approach.
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take part should ring the
centre on 01656 724396,
or email
[email protected]
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‘Multi-million pound flooding The Welsh
defence funding shows value Government
of everyone pulling together’
confirms that
FOLLOWING to around 17 homes GUEST and Llanmaes have witnessed the wettest cash will go
the recent and businesses and also played a vital December on record
announcemen also provide amenity COLUMN role in representing and flooding across
improvements. The their communities Wales. This is why
t of Welsh
scheme will be built and the Officers of flood and coastal risk to Vale flood
Government alongside and the Vale Council and management remains
funding of £2.9m complement an Natural Resources a key priority.”
for flood protection existing project Wales have worked The Welsh
works in Barry, I nearby in Llanmaes- hard to develop, Government defence plan
was delighted to reducing risk in the revise and promote recognises the
welcome a wider catchment.” projects for funding importance of flood
Statement from the I want to pay consideration. protection and
Minister for twrhibou htea vtoe awlol rthkoedse GoWveirthn mouern tW Beulsdhget alilkleev tihaotisoen i nschemes FthLaOt hOaDve d beefeennces by PHILIP WAnedlsrhe wC oRnTs eDrvaavtiievse As,M,
Natural Resources, hard to bring us to Jane Hutt Capital Budget cut Boverton and pencilled in for IRWIN said that improving the
Carl Sargeant AM, this important by by 30 per cent over Llanmaes and we Boverton in flood defences at
this week, announcement which AM(Minister the past five years, it have invested over Boverton was part of
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Wales’ the Minister when residents is a vital contribution of Boverton, £150million to coastal Sargeant today alleviation scheme and Boverton Road, and
announced an experienced the to the partnership we Llanmaes and the risk management announced that £1.96 those already being widen the channel
additional £4.2m of devastation of have developed Vale. from 2018. million has been delivered for Barry and immediately
funding for 2016/17 flooding of their together for the Flood protection This week we can allocated for the next Llanmaes, along with downstream.
on important flood homes and benefit of the local now extends across celebrate the impact financial year in the the enhanced scrutiny of Development of the
defence schemes in businesses. community. the Vale with the of people, Draft Budget 2016-17 proposed new scheme is being led by
Boverton in the Vale I have personally The Llanmaes £2.9m Barry scheme communities, to complete the long- developments now Vale Council, working
and Porthcawl. campaigned for this scheme has been and earlier projects businesses working awaited important flood undertaken as part of with Natural Resources
In his press day to happen revised and upgraded we have funded to together to achieve defence scheme. the planning process, Wales.
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that has suffered not only of the people Boverton. Cowbridge. Government reduce risk to around 17 tackling them.” a major piling
frequent flooding in of Boverton, but also The town and This week the announcement of homes and businesses The Conservatives operation to construct
recent years. the community of community councils Minister said that “... funding for Boverton and also provide welcomed the news, new concrete walls
“It will reduce risk Llanmaes, who were of Llantwit Major we have recently and Llanmaes. amenity improvements. with Vale MP Alun under the road before a
The scheme will be Cairns pointing out that new reinforced-concrete
Porthcawl RFC survive Trainer Debra’s built alongside and he had highlighted the slab is placed on top to
complement an existing issue in his GEM carry the highway
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to the wider catchment. delighted that this and the realignment of
THEatrocious weather having penalty right on half-time, at 17-3 but Towcester “MiCnaimrl iSsianrgg etahnet esfafiedc:ts project will go ahead at the existing walls
played havoc with the South it would take a mighty effort to turn the of flooding and keeping long last. The downstream will also be
Road pitch, this match match around in the second half. pays off hugely! our communities safe community has waited undertaken to further
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strangely windless Rest Bay. by the Alltwen coach obviously paid wife of former Flint had been in the Government investment The Men’s Shed
Porthcawl were seeking a double dividends, as they emerged resurgent leading point-to- same winner's enclosure in flood defences,
over the Swansea valley outfit, which in deteriorating conditions. point rider Paul after he had won the awareness raising as
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Porthcawl secured victory. The 17-15 visitors took heart and following a from the Vale but trained Black Narcissus, the last few decades is opens in Maesteg
scoreline in this match shows what a series of scrums near the home line, the who nows trains in which romped home a having an impact in
close match this turned out to be also. referee saw enough to award a penalty west Wales, made 12 lengths winner from making communities
The home side took the game by the try, which was converted and at 17-10, the 392-mile trip to Bobble Boru. more resilient to VETERANS in the invent and make things
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With the pitch in good condition but ballet in the mud with both sides trying Billy Bronco and David Brace, of the Llantwit First Group on to meet, share the shed and work on
likely to deteriorate quickly, Porthcawl still to play rugby but with handling landed the closing Dunraven Stud in the Vale Council, said: banter, learn new projects and activities
took the opportunity to move the ball having become a lottery. That said, National Hunt flat Pyle, landed a “Having witnessed first- skills and get which interest them.
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themselves that Porthcawl extended With 10 minutes remaining, who was racing for Point at Llanmaes in the past, I projects. are based on the theory
their lead as a dropped pass from the Porthcawl were awarded a penalty 15 the first time in Wadebridge on have long been A new ‘Men’s Shed’ is that men communicate
visitors, saw a swift move up the left- meters out and bang in front of the public. Sunday with Bob determined to do all I being set up in The Court better shoulder to
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space and drawing the cover perfectly opted to run the ball instead. from the start and restricted race and “The commitment of there are now thousands the first which
before laying on the scoring pass to The move came to grief and this partnered by Trevor Doctor Braveheart of sheds all over the specifically focuses on
full-back Joey Jones to cross and round only spurred the visitors on, as they Whelan scored by two- in the men’s open - Go to the world, including several Veterans. It’s a really
behind the posts for a great try. moved upfield with purpose, patiently and-a-quarter lengths both were ridden in Wales. exciting project and we
He also converted to make it 12-0 working the touchline and resulting in from the strongly by Byron The GEM Local veteran, Major are looking forward to
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shove Alltwen backwards fully 20 edge home. would make the long rival Big Fella Thanks, www.bridgend- share their experiences Club promoting and
metres for No. 8 Jobe Owens to A useful win for Porthcawl, if rather journey.” who finished fourth in with, so we hope that the explaining about the
pounce for the pushover try, fraught in the final moments, and the Although the Hamers the Aintree Grand today.co.uk/ shed will provide an men’s shed movement.
unconverted for 17-0, with Alltwen not visit to Tonmawr on Saturday presents think a lot of the horse, National a few years www.porthcawl- environment for this.” For more information,
really getting any joy, despite their an opportunity for another win on the he could be for sale if ago, by one-and-a-half today.co.uk Men’s Sheds Cymru e m a i l
efforts to compete when in possession. road. the price is right. lengths. describe the sheds as a mensshedmaesteg@hotm
The visitors did grab a consolation TW Half-an-hour or so BRIAN LEE place for men to think, ail.com.
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SO the Labour-led Vale Council has decided to step and a takeover for the people of Barry and the ‘HOW RIVER COULD HELP
ramp up our Rcouncile tax bay a fdurthere 4.5 rper s’V aleL. etters
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. TO BOOST TOWN TRADE’
Coun Richard Bertin,
hardship on to families.
Please keep your letters BRIEF aBnadrr ya Idndderpeensdse ntth, Veamle otfo G: lTamhoerg Eand Ciotuonrc,il.SO
yareeaL rp aarse t4p ay.a5etr ea pdrGe, rtwl oac eetm anhxta, o dui nrsa cg tr4o7ea. 8atnhEs pee Le Gwhr ihocEltei,rc Mneh tve ic enmLlnec atriaenrdla iyts,lh e sGeg hasoeenrw dmato stiu hgetgihs dheHyitoourtushipaee o,lL @u5artb 3ciono uEudrn-allceesidnlt gtVeaaawxlt ebes yC.,c Caoo uof.nuuwcrktihbl erhrai d4s .gd5ee pc eiCdrF ecd7e nt1ot. rTahmisp ALreTsHidOenUt,G IH usaually hvoisuitros rps awrkei nsege fko rto t heen csoorutr aogfe, apnodte tnhteia sl ucbutslteo smtiemr utolu lso fookr a
timSeos.m•e pLeoeptlet eberlisev ae nthed a nes-wmer aisi tlos m MergUe SwiTth incislstu raud gbegitl tiyenrgo b ualnordw F wtoUil ltL hpoLislee a mwdohdroe r aferiens aasnlrceaiaandl yhda radship extensisvheo fpa cinil iotinees oofu tt hoef ceoxmpeidnigti oinn .for a quick shopping asoromuentdh ianngd. perhaps buy
Cmwaiotrhrde iC fofaf. rWtdhWieeff le slb,a ermmceyeas?u te shIre od vuIi edgkA hnnttoho nowte nv treothhitimgeiss h iwinactso foitdualoolvn d oaew tbuddeaer i rodtace f aabtr alla le lytcm ks leweewslrtageat neraeptdrrlhso.yo onWennaeL ret aeo aisd stf4n oay . 5mneuN apiorOmle,i rtTew csb esae. enuhctarc,f de.if npaic ctr4 ei.a8aens pneoe wntr !yhceimcnhto icunlecsar ermlaysa esi hal.onwd st htihsey tstoohwwornnt, cvbeiunsittt r Ite od v iBidar miAdangkgenee ld a tafoot ltOblhoefew acte iommdu ereasa,n endr,es t fshootrefri rcctehth iawoetcn,o k uIwi lntdaog so ntkeh eatdhte wthoeTu crloadns sts eioeennm ttl hytoe a lcnaoybs etp l£u w2rc hlheeasnss,e itnhan
Street. Recreation Centre car park as an truth, it was money already
I was impressed, as always, example. spent.
Planners can’t see the by the successful structure to You pay your cash get a time Of course, there is the cost of
holding the river in check in that ticket and a voucher; the ticket the structure, which I anticipate
region; not a very picturesque you leave in your car visible to (if it was done well with style)
floods for the trees... view, but entirely structurally an attendant, and the voucher would be expensive, but we
well formed. you use to reclaim your
could pass it off as part of the
Then I went on into town to payment at the reception desk.
WHENEVER rainfall is valuable crop of different woods in 70 years, which suenet riotsu bclleeda nbsye da nayp pseiganraifniccea,nt witAhs, lIe ts’ese s iaty a Wn aHrr aSnmgietmh eonrt fmloigohdt dgeefte npcaert soyfs itte mfro, mth et htoewn
exceptional, flooding must had alleviated the flooding problem during that number of visitors. Boots Pharmacy, you would Government.
occur, but a hugely important time, had also absorbed huge amounts of carbon It led me to wonder if it allow you to claim back your Anyway, it’s just a way of
fsapceteodr wini tthh ew sheivcher tihtya to fr aflionofadliln tgr,a ivse tlhse dwveioonnxisdidoeenrf, uftohl rue stnh vseil rotoawnbimlnege. n c tl ifmora theu cmhaann gbee,i nagnsd, carnedated a wpaorut lodf bthee p roisvseirb lIe’d t op ataskseed t haantd pnaortk sientg a tp mayomree tnhta wn h£i2c ha nI dw tohueld sutsiem tuhlea ttionwg nm, oervee nsh iof pthpeeyrs dtiod
down from the hills, to swell the rivers. Every day by which such a scheme is delayed, is extend the structure enclose it shops would accumulate their their big shop elsewhere.
with a concrete roof that would vouchers, to be reimbursed by
When grassy slopes become water-logged, 100 a measure of our failure to understand the true and serve as a car park. the council. A weird idea, I agree, if it
per cent of further rain travels down the slopes as a imaginative answers to Britain’s problems. It would give access to those What does the town get? worked, other shops would be
sheet of water, arriving at the rivers, very soon We should tax citizens with too much money, streets of the town that are More money spending visitors; shouting to be in the repayment
afteTrh iits liesf tn tohte t hsek yc.ase where rain falls on wooded ienm oprldoeyr ttoo pplaayn ts atelanr imesil ltioo no tthreere sc,i tfiozre nthse w rhicohm f uwtuere bereft of visitors at the moment. the shop assisting in the process, scheme.
areas. The roots of all large plants such as trees, of our nation. I was thinking of two free would get increased ‘footfall’ Name and address supplied.
make the ground more porous to water, the flow of Rather than purchase the necessary heavy
water over the ground is hindered, the transpiration equipment as a new capital cost, we could hire PROFESSIONAL, CARING & WE’RE LOCAL
of the trees suck up some proportion of the water. present agricultural equipment, and use it as a 24/7
A much longer time elapses, between the rainfall, asset, when freed from present usage, with Manufacturers and Suppliers of Luxury Fitted Kitchens
and the arrival of that water to the river. illumination, 24 hours of every day, with shift
In past times, the Welsh hills were covered with working. EST 45 YRS
trees, which were sacrificed as pit-props to King While citizens should have work with dignity,
Coal. we should plan to work each expensive machine, (cid:129) Kitchens & Bedrooms
If we choose to plant trees of all types on the such as a bulldozer, quite ruthlessly, giving return to suit all budgets
hills, starting right now, we could be harvesting a on investment, every single hour in which it is not (cid:129) Free planing
being serviced. (cid:129) Contemporary/Traditional
Flawed offer? It is the British perspective which is at fault. (cid:129) Luxury workshops
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represent him in a negotiation if situation, but is a negative waste of money, 01446 736421
the agent has let the other side compared to spending money in order to minimise
know beforehand that he will accept tCh eN p Wrobelsetmer.m an, www.crefftkitchens.co.uk
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The sights of 2015 are captured – from Cardiff
to Bridgend, Porthcawl, Cowbridge and Barry
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Strange’s funeral in PHOTOGRAPHS
Porthcawl, to Mair’s
Walk, the Cowbridge by GLYN EVANS
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run, the Vale Show
and Lee Selby’s OTHER PICTURES ARE
trimphant return to AVAILABLE FROM THIS EVENT.
Barry, and dozens of Pictures can be purchased
other events –
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‘THROUGH THE LENS’ – A YEAR OF FUN
EVENTS CAPTURED IN SOUTH WALES
PHOTOGRAPHS by ANDY WICKS
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THE GEM’S photographers have been criss-crossing south
Wales in the last year, capturing hundreds of events, including
returning Welsh heroes, fun on local beaches, wedding
celebrations, Bonfire Night and rugby presentations.
Here are a selection by Andy Wicks.
SMALL STEPS TO BIG
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AT the start of the year, eating a healthy balanced diet is a There’s lots more online....
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from the risk of developing Type 2
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lifestyle changes and then lose Making small changes to your diet
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