Bridgend & Porthcawl GEM - January 15, 2015

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PAGE 9 PAGE 24 PAGE 26
SCHOOL’S GREEN FLAG ‘THREEPEAT’ £500K grant
will help
local charity
‘transform
lives’of the
homeless
BRIDGEND is on community and Lesley Griffiths AM
track to host the voluntary groups, as well said: “The Emmaus
first Emmaus as social enterprises, to facility will help reduce
community in bid for capital grants of homelessness in south
up to £500,000 to Wales, while having a
Trelales Primary School is raising its third Green Flag (a threepeat?) in Wales, after the
improve community life-changing effect on
recognition of the pupils’ eco-excellence. (SEE FULL STORY ON PAGE 3). Welsh Government facilities for vulnerable the people using the
stepped in and local people. service.”
CAPITAL’S FREE ‘Don’t blame ambulance awarded the charity Announcing the grant, (Continued on page 3)
a half-million
SPEECH VIGIL staff for delays... we need pound grant. Door
An Emmaus
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were taking to the streets of Paris on where homeless people
Sunday, a ‘Je suis Charlie’ mass vigil was are offered Magic
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Readers’ Parliament winding
‘Protect the
Letters Newton flood
down, but there’s life
defences’
in the old dog yet..!
‘Wales does well – SAYS AN AM
out of the
A regional Tory decision has drastic
Barnett Formula’ WHEN I was asked to start writing this WESTMINSTER AM, Byron Davies, repercussions for them.”
GEM column almost ten years ago, I says he will press Mr Jenkins said that
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The notice you printed included my tribute I realise this will not make much sense to us here there is life in the old dog yet. societies, will err on the pounds a year to
reproduced in a sensitive font. It was beautiful, and in Wales. In essence, instead of NHS England side of caution – and maintain the wall, which
exactly how I wanted it. Thank you and your team commissioning dialysis services, GP-led clinical Local AM praises may be unwilling to lend protects properties in
with all my heart, for your care and commissioning groups (CCGs) would take on the money to people Beach Road, the country
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Most GPs have on average three dialysis patients pupils across Wales, and also a small
CASTLELAND PACT LLANTWIT PACT and little understanding of dialysis commissioning, instilling a lifelong increase in walking. The
public meeting will be meeting will be held at and there is a great fear was that there would be appreciation of percentage of children HIGH TIDE TIMES
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January 19 at 7pm. 21 at 7pm. It also meant weakening the link between while providing 53 per cent to 45 per those in Porthcawl. It should be remembered
COWBRIDGE STANWELL PACT dialysis patients and transplantation teams. innovative resources cent. that along the coast, high tide times will vary.
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held at the hall in Belle quality of life, but are achieve and create a safe service. funded by the Welsh walk, cycle or scooter to 17 Sat 03.08 8.1 15.36 8.5
Vue Park, off Albert unable to attend a A patient who has end-stage kidney disease and Government, aims to school. 18 Sun 04.17 8.7 16.33 8.9
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exension of Talgarth Barn to dwelling. The first inquiry looked at the impact of the were cycling regularly to travellers.” (IPSO). This contains
Phillip Larke –89 Hookland Road, Porthcawl – Government’s 2010 Suicide Prevention Plan and school, but by the end of Sustrans now works provisions for issues such as accuracy.
Two storey rear extension, front dormer the lack of funding and reporting requirements. 2014, this percentage with 20 schools across If you have a complaint, write to us at the address
windows and internal alterations. The second looks at the availability of had tripled to 21 per Bridgend county below, left, or call editorial manager Don John on
communication support services and equipment for cent.  borough. 01446 774484. All complaints will be fully
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Grant to homeless Winter storms mean Porthcawl
charity can make is in the news once again...
a ‘real difference’
to Bridgend people
(CONTINUED Nant Lais, a former months time.”
FROM PAGE 1) s h e l t e r e d He explained that the
Lesley Griffiths accommodation in companions are required
continued: “I encourage Bridgend, and turning it to sign off any benefits,
other community groups into a vibrant Emmaus apart from housing
who want to create Community home for 23 benefit which goes to
opportunities in their formerly homeless Emmaus, and work a 40-
area and tackle both the people. hour week.
causes and effects of “We believe that we He said that getting
poverty to apply to the can make a real back into the world of
fund. difference to those work had the potential to
“We want to see affected by transform lives.
improved facilities in the homelessness; the fact In only a few years,
heart of communities, that this is Wales’ first Emmaus have been able
benefitting individuals Emmaus Community to open a string of
and families now and in makes it really special. charity shops in the area,
the future.” “We are grateful to the and these have been
Emmaus is a Welsh Government and raising funds to adapt the
homelessness charity our other funders for building in Cefn Glas.
with 24 successful their practical support When that is up and
projects in England and and confidence in us as running, the five shops,
Scotland. The funding an organisation. two in Bridgend and one
announced today will “It is also important to in Porthcawl, Maesteg
support its first project in recognise the months, and Neath, will raise
Wales – the renovation and in some cases years, funds to maintain the
of Nant Lais, a former of hard work put in by community house.
s h e l t e r e d Emmaus South Wales
accommodation block in trustees, staff, volunteers Trelales school ABOVE:
Cefn Glas, Bridgend. and supporters, which Photographers head for Porthcawl these
The refurbished has taken forward the pupils collect days when the wind is blowing, the tide is
building will provide vision of setting up an high, and the harbour light takes its usual
h i g h - q u a l i t y Emmaus community in
accommodation for 23 South Wales and turning their third battering. There is no shortage of images The Annual General Meeting of
homTheiles ss pewopillle . help trheaalti tyi.n”to an attainable Green Flag... ouGtE thMe rwe et ol ickhedo otshei sf rpoicmtu, rbeu ft rhoemre S iuns aTnhe Bridgend County Borough
residents to gain work, The grant will enable Dobbs, in particular for the wave patterns Citizens Advice Bureau
macocvoem imntood partiivoant e renatnedd Eprmopmearutys, tow hbiuchy thies AFTERputting Pupils check that Neoxnt wtheee kr,i gthhte, tbideleosw w tihlle b we hhiitgeh feora mfro. m will be held at 26 Dunraven
eventually ensure they currently owned by their energy into electrical equipment has Wednesday (January 21) through to Place, Bridgend on Thursday
calinavnde s.lsiuvpe psotratb lteh,e mfuslfeillvleeds VHEamolulmesyiansug s. Atso sooCnto aakasest seanvcionugr aelgeicntgricity, bnsceohet onino s lwu, saietnc dah reaodrue no adflf s twohehen Suntod asya y– hbouwt ist tirso, nogf cthoeu rwsien, da wliitltll eb ee.a rly JanuAarlly w 2e2lncdo mate 5.pm.
Tom Clarke, the possession, the recycling and being taught about the
director of Emmaus refurbishment will start. as ‘green’ as importance of recycling
South Wales said: Tom Clarke said: “We possible, pupils at materials such as food NO WIN
“Emmaus South Wales is think that a realistic
Trelales Primary waste, cardboard, paper
delighted to be able to timescale is to take in our
proceed with renovating first companion in 12 School in Laleston and glass. They have
are celebrating even collected
Rotary Club praise spectacles which were
their latest award
donated in support of
for appeal support from Keep Wales African Vision Aid. NO FEE!
Tidy (see photo on Cycling and scooting
page 1). are promoted as
BRIDGEND Rotary Club members and
The school has environmentally-
president Sue Cassidy have thanked picked up its third friendly methods of
residents for their generous support for the Green Flag award, in transport, and a ‘super
Christmas charity appeal, which raised recognition of its sleuth’ goes undercover
over £3,000. commitment to the to award a prize to a
The president stated that: “Without the kindness environment. classmate who has Paying rent but your landlord is
shown by a great many of our community, we would Eco touches that can ridden their bike to
be poorer as individuals and as a community. be found throughout the school. not maintaining your property?
“As a result of this generosity, we will be in a school include a plastic Bridgend MP
position to offer some important and much-needed bottle greenhouse, Madeleine Moon joined
charitable support to local organisations that find composting, bug hotels the Mayor of Bridgend We can obtain compensation
themselves in need later this year.” and a nature area. county borough, Coun
Gary Thomas, as well as for you!
BCBC cabinet members
Coun Huw David and A
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ATC Squadron looks back on a very busy year
Best
Cadet for
2014 –Cpl
Jones.
All pictures can be
seen at:
http://juliehancock.org. Lewis Shield Sportsperson
award – Cpl Wall.
AT the 2426 “I would like to thank
Pencoed Squadron all the staff who run the
Winter Ball, Simon squadron, the civilian
welfare committee who
Dring, ATC Officer
work tirelessly behind
Commanding, the scenes to make
opened the things such as this
proceedings. evening happen, the
He said: “2014 has cadets, and finally the
been a very busy year parents who help us.
for the Squadron, with “Well done to all
the 50th anniversary of involved. Not everyone
its formation and the will receive an award
prestigious award of the tonight but everyone
freedom of Pencoed should be proud of their
granted by the Pencoed personal achievements
Town Council. and the collective
“We have celebrated achievements of the
with a church service squadron.”
back in March on the “We meet on
anniversary and with the Mondays and Thursday
freedom parade at the ‘Off Green Pencoed’, at
end of November. 7pm –9.30pm. All are
“This has been over welcome to join.”
and above the usual Contact Simon Dring
actives we take part in ATC Officer
such as the Easter Commanding. e-mail:
Flt Lt Williams Memorial Shield for training camp which saw [email protected].
Outstanding Technical Achievement Award six cadets earning at Telephone:
–Cadet Young. least two qualifications 01656869024, 07833
each, summer camp, 490632 mobile.
armed forces day in AWARD WINNERS Best newcomer – Cdt Brown.
Cardiff, the Battle of Flt Lt Williams
Britain parade at St Memorial Shield for Training company
Athan and in Neath and Outstanding Technical
Armistice Day. Achievement –Cdt
“We have taken part young; Community wins a Welsh
in bag packs, book sales, Award –Cpl Jones; Flt Lt Green with Simon Dring.
RAFA and Poppy Lewis Shield Assembly contract
collections, raising Sportsperson award –
Best NCO
1,000s of pounds. We Cpl Wall; Best THE organisation The Bridgend centre – Sgt Vicker.
have seen the step-down newcomer –Cdt Brown; which runs a training offers training in
of Flt Lt Greene and Best NCO –Sgt Vicker centre in Bridgend disciplines such as
myself taking over at the Best cadet for 2014 –
has been awarded a hospitality and catering,
end of November. Cpl Jones.
contract by the Welsh childcare, retail and
Government that warehousing, customer
News from
could be worth more service and business
than £50 million over administration.
the Porthcawl the next four to six The company also
years. works with employers to
Bridge Club Itec Training provide them with job
Solutions Limited says candidates and upskill
THE Christmas Monday, January 5: the contract is an their current employees.
holidays effectively First, Gary Williams and ‘investment in the Bridgend centre
ctwloos ewde etkhse, bculutb s infocer TTorinsyh SHaauwnodretrhs; asnedc oPndat, fWcuotymunrpdeah’ naoymf’ si t Ssst ircxee eonttt hraeen rdin the msaaidn:a “gPere oSpialen sFtarentdw ae lflar Charity appeals for
tBhreind,g teh e CPlourbth cahwasl HClauTwbho urrthsd.ay, JanuaTreya m8s: cWeanTlterhese.s caocmropsasn syo,uth baa dejtvotabenr i tfca hgthaeen oycf et atohkfee gterattiinnigng A PORuTnHCwAWaLn ctheadrit yi stheomp iss asking
held its New Year’s Championship – First, founded more than 30 available. local people to give it any unwanted items
party, with the club Keith Davison, Tony years ago, has agreed a “Through our contacts that they may have around the house after
pccecMwhouaraaaAmciosrms hglvispap niormlwidee,oe ti onem tnnhssmTghu eeh ib npopcbetmp wl yrutla. fbihi sone erdetK Bef aeiotbnmitwhtyoehesl HGTPEtaAinmwelvaaardTarweenryn hlsyto- s e, yarT .W -t hhMDcwiulD,liu eolrliober Psak l dmaaa mcat–nn seyde,;n H e SttSraaMaseewt Rt,uc atoorohradrgitnrtnahaeehdndeyer,, cpsGprcatheeoadaeovermmcruv vifklseoippetkacwsrrargie mneilasseglhmn,s a nweod aner nfs tceiny os tetqtphior , vuga a austeiriinhnurnvt,ed egbieord n oj WqfpeW g lbucetlehiyaetonl ellpstgisohtlhye wafcaawialnsnsii rdtt“todehhh C ei hrinlarsoeoesv wndel.ceptneaasr glaarto dbrceufeitmolrn ee ra glp wouet lhafsjoaoe ryrtnb odefesu sr prs tassul,n aurwdncehe C“atthhTneahdhI““ naA GYres nh itgoen saaeutTetrp ’tmwrCh plitlod yyh aym maeoetsl oaafsy.r sruoety ,a aiPosktbrhu o eetwerrh ti eihChtct echohphla faerpafwirri sifnycltte ymlgocce’ uhtasa ura nts isCr h m icsahttllyenoaui e td tsteftorhse .a. oErhi psxabe evy– ce mwgu aitoe vicvn’irlneeee,yga m sri tatooh itrduaoet:t
Davison’s team. Other Monday at the employers. confidence which is supports the charity’s vital work in ensuring older
results over the (quiet) Glamorgan Holiday One of Wales’ fastest- essential if we are to people across the country can make the most of later
Christmas period were: Hotel, 7pm–10.15pm. growing companies, fulfil our primary life.”
Saturday, January 3: Visitors are welcome Itec’s other training objectives of preparing Age Cymru Porthcawl is located at 37 John
New Year’s Party –First, at any time. To contact premises are in Cardiff, people for work and Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3AP. The shops accept
Tony Haworth and Liam the club, call secretary Newport, Cwmbran, aligning our services clothing, household items, DVDs, CDs, books,
Sheridan; second, Peter Trish, on 01656785794. Llwynypia and with the needs of children’s clothing and toys – and every donation
and Sandie Jenkins. TH Caerphilly. employers.” helps.
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TWO REASONS TO CELEBRATE Police appeal over
AT PENCOED COMPREHENSIVE! Bridgend stolen car
MEMBERSof the SOUTH Wales
school’s senior Police are appealing
citizens’ club for information on Do you
enjoyed a visit to the whereabouts of recognise
see the Aladdin a car that was this man?
pantomime in
stolen in Bridgend.
Porthcawl recently.
The car, a silver
The visit was planned Renault Clio, was stolen
by year-13 pupils as part from outside an address
of their A-level travel on Maes-Y-Felin,
and tourism course. Wildmill, Bridgend at
A two-course lunch around 9pm on Sunday,
and refreshments are November 16 last year.
available at school for PC Nicola Willey
senior citizens at 12pm said: “We would ask the
every Tuesday and public to remain vigilant
Thursday during term and report any sightings
time. . of the car, registration
Mr David George, the number CP54 AKZ, to
headteacher, was also us. Similarly if anyone ABOVE: The man police would like to trace.
pleased recently to has any information
receive a £500 Marks & about the theft of the car,
Spencer gift card on or identity of the man in
behalf of the school. the CCTV image, we
Mrs Myra Jones, a would urge you to also
local resident, had won get in touch”.
a competition organised Anyone with
by The Glamorgan information is asked to
GEM–the prize to be call South Wales Police
The travel and tourism course and donated to a school of on 101, quoting
the senior citizens visit the pantomime. the winner’s choice. reference number
“We’re very grateful 1400429713.
Alternatively,
to Mrs Jones for her
Crimestoppers can be
Read your GEM online decision to give us the
contacted, free and
- just visit bridgend- ghiefrt gcarardn,d acsh iald rreesnult of 5a5n5o n1y1m1.o usly, on 0800
today.co.uk, hCaovminpgr eahtetennsdiveed,” P heen csoaeidd The stolen Renault Clio.
and follow the link
LICENSING ACT 2003
Section 17 (5)
Notice of Application for a Premises Licence
NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT
An application has been made to Bridgend County
Borough Council (the Licensing Authority) for a
PREMISES LICENCE.
To permit licensable activities which it is proposed will be
carried on, on or from the premises shown below. Details of
the application may be inspected between the hours of :
Monday to Thursday 0830 to 1700 hours and Friday 0830
to 1630 hours at Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend,
CF31 4WB or by visiting the authority’s website:
www.bridgend.gov.uk. Any responsible authority or any Mr George and Mrs Myra Jones, who donated
other person may make representations in respect of the
application, which must be submitted, in writing, to the a £500 cheque to the school.
following address before the date shown below:- Licensing
Section, Bridgend County Borough Council, Civic Offices, Sker WI turns
Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4WB.
Name of applicant:Mr Zahid Rasul/Mrs Saima Rasul
focus on care
Name and postal address of the premises: 33 Market
Street Bridgend CF31 1LJ
Sfiltmaste, minednoot ro sf pinotretinngd eedve lnict,e lnivsea bmlues aicc,t bivoixtiiensg: o(1r )w Prelasytlsin,g THE January to care –assessment
entertainment, record music, supply of alcohol, meeting of Sker WI of need in long-
p1e1r.3fo0ramma nticlle 2 o.3f 0daamnc. eR,e rfuregsbhym oer nfotso t1b1a.l3l 0maamtc htil lf r2o3m00hrs. was held recently, term care’ should
Date by which representations must be made: when Resolutions be put forward to
5Tthhis F neobtriucea rrye 2m0a1in5s. in force from and including the day were discussed at the NFWI.
after the giving of this notice to the licensing authority, length. It was The speaker for the
namely Bridgend CBC on 08/1/15 for 28 consecutive days. evening was Mrs Diana
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false decided that the John, who had worked
statement in connection with an application. The maximum resolution ‘Failing as a midwife, and she
fine on summary conviction is £5,000.
told us about her trip to
Kobe in 1990 to an
complete care solutions
international conference
attended by 6,000
midwives from 42
countries.
While in Japan, Diana
visited a number of
Exceeding your places, including
expectations...
Hiroshima and Mount
Fuji. She showed us
AWARD WINNING slides places and ended
her talk with a bow.
Quality Care at Competitive Prices We have plenty to
look forward to in the
coming months,
From simple help in the hometo 24 hour care, including a Pancake
we can help you to keep your independence. evening in
February,which will
include a Beetle drive.
Serving the Vale and surrounding areas for 14 years!
The birthday supper is
in April and a trip to
Tailor made plans to suit your individual needs and budgets. Mumbles for lunch and a
For a no-obligation assessment and quote please call us. fashion show is in May.
The next meeting will
be on February 12 at
STAFF: WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM MOTIVATED, 7pm in St David’s
QUALIFIED NURSES AND EXPERIENCED CARE STAFF. Church Hall, Nottage.
Mr Derrick Warren will
01656 863963 tell of ‘The day I burned
a million pounds’.
Anyone wishing to
Our staff have been winners or finalists of Care Forum
join us is very welcome.
Wales Awards nearly every year since its inception in 2000
Ann Vipond
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Recalling working class Local brewery that
martyr Dick Penderyn...
made world
THE Newton WI’s first meeting of 2015 celebrations to be held on January 14. The
was celebrated in style, with a soft drinks entertainment will provided by the Porthcawl
toast to welcome in the New Year. Ukulele Band. headlines over
The speaker for the evening was Ceri Joseph, who The Competition Cup for 2014 was awarded to
spoke about Dick Penderyn (the first Welsh working Gladys Medford for her imaginative items. Well
class hero). He was born Richard Lewis at Tai Bach done. A group of our members will be attending the
in 1808. He got involved with the industrial unrest pantomime at the New Theatre, Cardiff arranged by ‘Tiger’ is up for sale
in Merthyr Tydfil and was branded as one of the Shirley.
ringleaders.
This is an important year in the WI calendar as it
Penderyn, as he was then known, was falsely
accused and found guilty of stabbing a militiaman. is the centenary of the NFWI, and we look forward to
Although innocent, he was hanged at Cardiff in 1831 the new year ahead with great anticipation. For RIGHT:
aged 23 years. more information, call Pearl Mason on 01656 Here’s to a new
Preparations are in hand for the Christmas party 772657. M FREEMAN
chapter in the Vale
APPLE HEARING WILL GET TO of Glamorgan
Brewery story.
THE CORE OF YOUR PROBLEM... Dave Walbeoff and
Ian Teagle want
APPLEHearing & hearing test and demonstration at Hear your TV at a level to suit their award-
Healthcare have fully our hearing facility at the Barry you and others around winning business to
qualified hearing aid Eye Centre Opticians, or in the you. Receive mobile calls, also be in the hands of
comfort of your own home. listen to all your favourite music someone with an
audiologists and care Suppliers of the latest in and movies through your hearing enthusiasm for
advisors, who take time to miniature invisible digital hearing aids. craft beers.
talk to you, to find out aids and assistive devices, we are •This demonstration is free
what hearing system best able to show you all the different and can be done in the privacy of
suits your individual tastes types and styles available. your home, or a hearing centre
We specialise in the latest near you. Contact us on 0800 Report by TIM CHAPMAN
and needs, now and in the interactive hearing aids, which 5872318 now... You may not know
future. allow users a new world in what you’re missing! THE owners of a the Heir’, marking the
We offer free, no obligation hearing streaming connectivity. Vale brewery that royal wedding of
made world William and Kate.
headlines during “Over the years,
the Ryder Cup in we’ve developed a
2010, have put it quirky, likeable image.
up for sale. We’ve had a great run
over the last few years
The Vale of
Glamorgan Brewery has and decided to sell it on
established a fun to someone who can
reputation over its move it to the next
decade in business and level.
came to prominence “We are currently
when golf’s greatest looking for potential
tournament was held buyers for the
on Welsh soil. brewery –people who
The brewery, owned
have a passion for craft
by Dave Walbeoff and
Ian Teagle, poked beer and the desire to
gentle fun at Tiger expand the business.
Woods by brewing a “The beers are well
‘Tiger Would’ bitter – respected and the brand
referring to his much is well known locally The Queen’s Diamond Jubiee
publicised love of the but it requires a new was celebrated in Welsh pubs
ladies! shot of energy and with the ‘Still Reigning’ brew!
Dave said: “We were enthusiasm to expand
struggling for a name
further.
and Ian came up with
up with ‘Tiger Would’ “The year 2014 was
as a joke. a great one for us
“The press cottoned winning the ‘Champion
on to it and it went Stout of Wales’ award
ballistic! I made an from CAMRA.
appearance on Radio “We even had
Wales’ show hosted by someone drive down
Jamie Owen, and it from Ascot especially to
made national
buy their Christmas
headlines.”
In fact, it made beer from us as they
headlines as far afield thought our Nugget
as Canada , Australia, Golden Ale was the best
and on a US golfing beer they’d ever
blog. drunk!”
The Ryder Cup The asking price for
wasn’t the only big the brewery, which is
event to be based at the Atlantic
immoratalised with a Trading Estate in Barry,
Vale of Glamorgan
is £120,000. Enquiries
brew.
Dave explained: should be sent to 07743
“We’ve made a real 329140 or
name for ourselves in [email protected]
doing special occasion For more details on
bitters, such as ‘Still the sale, see the
Reigning’, celebrating advertisement on The brewery celebrated Tiger’s love of
the Queen’s Diamond the ladies with the ‘Tiger Would’ tipple.
Jubilee, and ‘Love is in page 33.
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‘Excuse me... Some of
our bolts are missing!’
Brynteg students hosted a tea
party for local elderly residents.
Students lay on a
party for older folk
A TEA party serving the guests and older people.
organised by South listened to any concerns The students were
Wales Police for the they may have had. regaled with stories from
charity Contact the The headteacher Mr the past. One elderly
ABOVE: Cadets presenting the Squadron polo shirt. Picture by Sgt (ATC) Peckham R. Jenkins also spoke to the lady delighted the
Elderly, and hosted
guests and warmly students with tales of her
Cancer help ONa dry but very set up around three the site by Chevron by Brynteg students welcomed them to the experiences in her time at
windy day, six years ago, and has had Technical Services studying for their school. Bletchley Park during the
in Bridgend cstaadfef tfsr oamnd 2 t1h1r7ee aa isrtceraadfty asrtrreivaimng o ffor uagnrdeeerm ae bnut swinitehs seCube. WBaccealalurseathe greTaht eo papfotertrunnoiotyn fwora so lda Streuclyo ndw aWs oarnld eWnjaory. ab lIet
MCofafeAnrciCenrg M Sa uIfpLrpeeLo rsAte lNifs- tMfShouerop rprfMiousrt,atu cgirneme ,nW”iel lraasalanle i sdm. C aSanunasgcaeenrr (SCeKCqaeuudnabefdteis gr Sov Honisl iuiRltlte)AidoFn sA,ir diorrneenis -- aucmeresaoaracutnbhintfl lieadie niad r1gfc ,ft,r0 oera0rlefl0 ostb uwpebliaeitnniringngtsgg acauolrplecoTsaktwha,p eeibird tocs a atishnnde tdeciontt csi to rthwhneewe eor fer ethste qsshucuohcsacotl eiofslisc afanudtolie otcnhtihd,e arwe tda stt hestooae atgunoneangedidend eteshrd sey traao nnaudndn dign ac tgo h netc osoe trfunb dsece thtnthoeatesrft acaafoptttmpeernrpendcaoeinodaynt. e ,  adsn pdbe ynw t aaisnl l mgwouPohcDhdo
management “We at Macmillan an aircraft servicing. aircraft. They also party for elderly
pBrroidggreanmdm toe anyonine kcannocwe r thdaiatg nreocsiesi vihnags aa dcoismmpaanntyli nbgased at voins Tiath wBe oahesi igbnhegli in7gg4h 7ta lColofa wtrhgeeod wcaerngto i natroe at,h we hmicahss iisve roefs idtehnet s Cath rthiset menads
living with cancer – huge emotional impact. MoD St Athan. Jumbo Jet which is where the seats in a term.
to help them “Around 18,000 The company was being dismantled at passenger version The students (Welsh
manage the people receive the Please support would be. Bacc and other sixth
emotional impact of devastating news that Their tour of the formers) worked hard to
they have cancer every aircraft ended with prepare the refreshments.
their diagnosis. year in Wales and they Porthcawl’s each cadet and staff When the invited
HOPE, Macmillan’s need more than medical member being given a residents arrived, they
sweillfl- mruann aatg eBmriedngte ncdo uLrsifee, hprealpct ic–al,t heemy otailosnoa l naenedd tourism – CALL ffrivoem i ntchhe (a1ir2c5rmafmt )a sb oalt wsperreea dtr eoafte dr etfore ash lmoveenltys
Centre on Angel Street financial support.” souvenir –don’t and were entertained by
ow1n2e .e3Wk0spe mdfn reosm(dsat yars1t 0infaogmr sotinxo amttuPesnet dor epglteihs ete rw piinrso hagidnrvagam nmcteoe. TcaHnEdi dateC foonrs Berrvidagtievned , Mpeiarriolina mJeennktainrsy, wmoisrsreyd, !t h Aeyft ewro bne’itn bge yfPoeerar fr-o1r1m itpnhugepi ri ls stuBdTyAEirntCgs
January 21). Contact Genette Webster is calling for improved support for the shown a couple of qualification.
“It is designed to help on 01656 867960, or tourist industry in Porthcawl. other aircraft at the Also in attendance
people affected by cancer e m a i l He recently visited the offices of the town’s site, Cdt Sgt Clarke JL was PCSO Peter
manage the day-to-day [email protected] Harbourside project with Coun Ken Watts (Con, presented their host Simpson, who assisted in
impact of their condition, g.uk. Newton) and met Mike Clarke and Stuart Bentley. with a squadron polo
learn proactive ways to To find out how you The project was founded by a Porthcawl group to shirt as a thank you
take control of their can help Macmillan, develop the area around the harbour and RNLI for permitting their
health and wellbeing in a call 0300 1000 200 or building for tourism and the local economy. Mr visit, for which all the
supportive environment v i s i t Jenkins said afterwards that Porthcawl should be cadets and staff were
and set positive goals for www.macmillan.org.uk treated on a par with other Welsh destinations. most grateful.
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YOUR CHANCE TO SHARE COMMUNITY NEWS...
Laleston WI eand the summer garden advise parents of concert ( P o r t h c a w l
L A L E S T O N party in July at Margam children in class 3 they NORTH BRIDGEND NEWS COR Meibion Maesteg Comprehensive).
Women’s Institute’s Park. will have the a’r Cylch (Maesteg and For ages 15 –18: Lucy
January meeting FebArtu tahrey n5e xatt m7.e1e5tipnmg oinn oswppimormtuinnigty thitso tergmo Ali kme etsos ahgaev ef oitre amlsl rineaclduedresd i nin t hthe en coortmhm ouf nBirtyid ngeewnds cwohlou mwnosu oldf Dhoisldtriincgt imts a4le0 thch aonirn)u aisl VCoinmepnr ehensiv(eP)o, rLthacuarwenl
opened with Blandy Hall (Laleston from January 26 until The GEM: If you wish to submit reports on any social activity concert at Maesteg Coates (Bryntirion
president Margaret Gardening Club) High February 6, at 11am in this region, please contact me. I am very approachable and town hall on Saturday, Comprehensive), Anwen
Aylen wishing Street, Laleston the WI is until 12pm every day in will endeavour to include every newsworthy subject. January 31 at 7pm. Angharad Dixon (Ysgol
everyone a happy having a Beetle Drive. Ynysawdre Leisure CLIVE MITCHELL Compere for the Llangynwyd).
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The minutes were read 01656 660384/656600. Comprehensive School comprising soprano Ellen Williams, Jessica
by secretary Diane Tynyrheol before Christmas. Welfare Hall in The local authority thanks to the generosity Angharad Morgan and Robinson, Carrie
Marshall and Primary Gethin Lewis came 15th Aberkenfig. child protection of supporters of the choir tenor David Fortey. Thompson, Meinir Wyn
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closed from Monday, and explain how the any inconvenience person is Mrs J Morgan where Winston Churchill Rhondda: Leoni Lear, Stables (Porthcawl families; 2012 51
February for a total of work will be carried out. caused during this (Deputy Head), the and Dwight Eisenhower Tamzin Williams; Miss Comprehensive); Abi families, and last year,
five months. Loren Curry, essential work and will safeguarding governors planned the Normandy Jones/Miss Mahoney’s Audsley (Porthcawl 63 families.
Residents are being programme manager for do everything possible to are Nigel Burnap and invasion in the Second class, Taf: Dylan Comprehensive); In 2014, 191.5kg of
invited to a drop-in Network Rail Wales, minimise disruption. Huw Daniel and the child World War. The event Griffiths, Joshua Payne; Matthew Daly food had been donated
session to find out more said: “We are rebuilding Residents who would protection officers are: raised £11,000 for the Mr Lewis’s class, Usk: ( B r y n t i r i o n along with £140 in
about the project, which St Brides Road Bridge as like additional Mrs C Hobbs charity. The Gleemen Mya-Paige Fahey, Amy Comprehensive); Tessa money. The volunteers
should improve traffic part of our work to information can call (foundation phase) and were able to contribute Brice- Richards. Castanera-Webber (St would like to thank
flow. provide a modern, bigger Network Rail’s 24-Hour Mrs S Roderick (juniors). £400 towards this figure Annual Clares); Layla Millar everyone involved.
betSwt eBerni dEesw Renonayd barnidd gSet, aWnadl esb.etter railway for N08a4t5io7n a1l1 4H1e l4p1li noer tohne Help make a difference this year
Brides Major on the “The bridge is coming Vale Council on 01446
B4265, will be to the end of its life and 700111. MANYpeople will be making the number of children coming into care “When a child comes into your home
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existing single lane efficient way. I apologise of a bottleneck, causing Most children and young people will children. Foster carers simply need training and full support, and receive an
traffic lights can be for any inconvenience significant delays and have celebrated Christmas and New Year patience, love, time and understanding, as allowance for their role. Child fostering
removed. caused and I’d like to frustration to local with their families but there are others well as a spare bedroom and to be over 21. allowance is not taxed, and does not count
The bridge is also thank drivers and motorists. who are less fortunate and, for many “If people are making New Year’s against state benefits.
btaehcleeacicnto tgmrii tfm ricawoaisdtieilaoldt ne b spaelinl gayanh bstfl.luy etT uhstrooee rbtheesiasCird vioeniuntgnat sl w Rwiintooh br tk uhC.se” uaarstr iewsa,e tfdhooer iitrmnacf“prfTreiocah vsienees meth etehn aetrs e awf,l oeblwucto wimt ioilesfl rfaoenasdBst eoprrinaidnsrgt,g ieac nsruedelr a vuFrinlocyase btn,e lehree a Ctdsosa a rlt eiosv,h erto hearcettr acuhgoioetum poneefc .oi clp’aslreers rpeFenooscssooitlteuuirvrt aieCog canehrs epa anetnoogd peh slaee rli epnto tdt hhceieocninikrd tilaenic fgwet ,aBh bIer otiwhduoegt ruemnldadking S23a iT(nfhsrebo umfor ys1’ts0e,ra iBmnrg-i1 dtpgemaenm)d a wonindll JJbaaenn uuaaatrryy 2207,, 2218,,
£1.9m project is jointly Vale Council cabinet vital that the work is willing to foster siblings and teenagers. fostering is right for them.” 30 (1pm-4pm) for an informal chat, and to
funded by Network Rail member for the completed on schedule, While potential foster carers don’t have Sian Carey, a foster carer, said: “I’ve answer any questions that people may
and the Vale Council. environment, said: “This unlike recent work at to be from any particular background, they been a foster carer for eight years and have about fostering.
Residents wishing to work is great news for Gileston Bends in the will need certain attributes to care for local have so far had five placements. With For more information on what it takes
find out more details both drivers and Vale where residents vulnerable children and young people. three children of my own, and my husband to be a foster carer, contact Bridgend
about the plans can pedestrians as the new have endured endless Coun Huw David, cabinet member for working full time, it can be challenging Foster Care on [phone] or email
attend a community bridge will provide not delays.” children and young people, said: “The but also very rewarding. [email protected].
Thursday January 15th, 2015 www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news THE GEM - 9
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Beth Margetson will leave a
‘gaping hole’ in so many lives
LAST week, The that, such was the
GEM had the sad inspiration she drew by CAROLINE SARLL
task of reporting the from her truly
death of Beth exceptional mother, doorstep in September tablets, the Afinitor,
Margetson of who was deemed 2013, to tell me she which the fundraising
exactly the opposite by had been refused the eventually allowed her
Porthcawl – who her local Health Board: drug and to ask me to to access. I can hear
lost her fight not “exceptional help, have been a Ffion singing ‘I
against cancer. enough” to receive a rollercoaster ride, full Dreamed A Dream’,
Beth’s remarkable life-extending drug, of downs (the regular her beautiful voice
story has been Afinitor. updates from Beth that soaring through the air,
chronicled in this In the wake of David her tumour markers with Beth watching
newspaper by Cameron’s Offa’s Dyke had risen, or that the rapt and proud, full of
Caroline Sarll, who speech last week (“the many rounds of love and buoyed by the
has written the line between life and chemo –she endured thought of a time
following tribute to death”), pre-election six – had made her “when men were kind”
her”inspiring, posturing at its best, it terribly ill), but there and “hopes were high”.
uplifting” friend. is nevertheless clear were also so many I can see Miss Tina’s
THIS is an that Beth was a “ups”. girls, elegantly dancing
trailblazer, highlighting There was the jaw- to ‘Slipping Through
article I
our small nation’s droppingly frank and My Fingers’, the
never wanted unjust deficiencies, raw interview on BBC poignant lyrics about a
to write – and one including our lack of a Radio Wales with mother letting her
which all of us who Cancer Drugs Fund, in Jason Mohammad in daughter go, taking on
knew big-hearted, a personal and September 2013, the an added resonance
beautiful, impassioned way and march on the Senedd amidst Beth’s plight.
benevolent, brave pre-empting the furore (“We made sure we I can hear, too, as
that is sure to unfold marched two the ongoing soundtrack
and, yes, battle-
over the coming abreast!”), the to this week’s grief, so
worn Beth months. The mark of a fundraising concert in palpable throughout the
Margetson, never true visionary. the Hi-Tide, compered community, Beth Beth Margetson pictured with Roy Noble and Owen Money.
wanted to read. How many of us can by Roy Noble and raising all our spirits in Photograph by Malcolm Nugent.
Sadly, after two and say we have made a Owen Money and the her controversial trip to
half years of fighting – difference in our lives? many other fundraising Hanover last June, are all going to miss she was so grateful for
to conquer her Beth Margetson did. events in and around where, ignoring the your delicious, their ongoing support.
metastatic breast From the day her Porthcawl, which Beth naysayers, she accessed inimitable sense of Beth never took
cancer and to achieve mother tied her in her attended and spoke at, adjuvant hyperthermia humour. Oh, Beth. anyone for granted.
equity for all patients pram to Llwynypia no matter how unwell treatment, not available How we are all going She was always,
in Wales –this loving hospital railings, in a she was feeling. at all in the UK (except to miss you. always grateful and
mother, wife and fight against its She impressed in some trials). Each and every one repaid kindnesses by
daughter, this feisty closure, Beth’s life was everyone she met, such “I told the clinic of us will have our own the bucketload. The
former midwife, mapped out for her as a was her charisma and staff I had made them unique, personal last text I received
qualified nurse, health mould breaker. her passion to stay some cacen!” she memories to take with from her on Christmas
visitor and lecturer, this Even though Beth alive. During the quipped one day. “I us into the future, to Day, in which she said
chapel deacon, patriot died last week, the Radio Wales tribute thought I was saying keep this remarkable she would try and sit at
(and Welsh speaker), almost daily texts I last week, Jason “cakes”, but it turns out woman alive in our the table and eat
this tireless campaigner received from her up Mohammad asked me they thought I was hearts and souls: “It something with the
and accomplished until Christmas Day, if I was surprised that giving them poo!” That was like she was family, encompassed
orator, finally passed demonstrated that she Beth had, so quickly, was Beth the Constant always wrapping her that hallmark gratitude:
away on January 6. never “gave in” to the become such a public Carer, always the arms round you”, “She “I am so blessed to
Beth has left a cancer. It simply figure. altruist, giving, not always went the extra have such good family
gaping hole. overtook her –but she My answer? Not in taking, even in her mile”. and friends”.
Not only in the lives never, ever gave up the least. Blessed with greatest hour of need. Although I knew of We, likewise, are so
of all who met her, but fighting, never the gift of rhetoric, her Beth even cooked a Beth as a child (she fortunate to have
first and foremost, in displayed an ounce of light shone even Sunday dinner and and her parents often known you, Beth. You
the lives of her self-pity and, crucially, brighter with an cakes for my mother cooked for and visited touched us deeply, and
immediate family: never gave up hope. audience in front of when I was away on my elderly also touched –and
husband Chris, 16- Beth had so much that her. She had even holiday last summer, neighbours), I have galvanised –the whole
year-old daughter, she wanted to live for – joked in the car on the despite my only really got to know nation. You taught us
Ffion and her 87-year- “I want to see Ffion go way home from her protestations that it her in these last intense all that it’s okay not to
old father, Peter, for to university, to see her first BBC interview wasn’t necessary. 16 months –and feel take “no” for an
whom Beth cared even get married and have “That Jason had better “Hush, now, Car. I’m privileged to have had answer.
in the difficult and babies”–and in her watch out. I liked that going. I want to do it”. that opportunity. That it is worth
draining last few trademark, tongue-in- microphone. I’ll be You didn’t argue with Along with her fighting every step of
weeks. cheek style “even get after his job now, just our Beth. bravery, I will the way to stay alive.
She lived her life divorced!”. wait and see!” In Hanover, I was remember that brilliant That our family and
with such passion, Beth, with nothing Beth had also talked one of her many sense of humour, her friends are our most
energy and to lose and everything about becoming a friends who flew out to unconditional kindness, valued and treasured
compassion, that it is to gain, spoke out, politician and it is our support her and Ffion the very special time in “life support”. That
hard to believe that loudly, clearly, loss that this natural (Bev, Angela, Kay, Germany (“Tell the taxi giving reaps rewards.
Beth is no longer with articulately, fearlessly – wordsmith, who could Philippa, Linda) and driver I want to buy Given six months to
us. Our heartfelt and, most importantly, turn a statistic into a was both humbled and SOSSpans, Car!”) , the live in the autumn of ABOVE: Beth pictured with a nurse
sByemthp’sa tdheievso tgeod ofuamt tioly froImns tphiere hde, atrhte. people dhreera pmit hsyo uannddbite, with uexppliefrteiedn bcye. tHheumbled pCrairvwatyen a Juodnieens,c eth we ittrhips 2th0a1t 2p, ryoogun ofsairs .o Yutoliuved in Germany, where she received
and to all who knew of Porthcawl and intelligent observations to see a still young to the BBC (Beth gave proved that it cannot be hyperthermic treatment.
and loved her. beyond took up her and disarming (but oh, woman (Beth turned 50 an update last best practice to assess
It is nothing less cause: Bridgend so welcome) honesty, the day before she left) September on Radio life expectancy, lasting legacy –in family. Rest in peace
than fitting that Beth’s College, where she will never fulfil that enduring the Wales) and our very treatment accessibility Ffion, Chris, Peter and now, Beth. Nos da.x
lasting legacy is a taught Health and hope. But it is the loss excruciating ordeal of last outing together to and indeed, life itself, your fierce fight Beth Margetson’s
daughter who has Social Care, her local of Beth the person, being heated to over 40 Cowbridge, just weeks on the basis of tables, against unfairness – funeral is on Monday,
inherited her mother’s church, Tabernacl in Beth the devoted degrees Celsius. before she died, for a graphs and charts. will, like your light, January 19. A service
fighting spirit. As Ffion Fenton Place, mother, wife, daughter, Covered in foil, the complimentary There’s that old shine on. at Tabernacl Chapel,
said in an extraordinary Balkwill’s the Chemist, friend and colleague sweat was dripping makeover in Fich and saying, “The candle You ended your Fenton Place,
live interview on BBC the Hi-Tide (and we will all mourn the onto the bed. Ramous hairdressers. that burns twice as voicemail message on Porthcawl, at 12.30pm
Radio Wales, the day countless pubs: forgive most. Uplifted to witness Even then, just the bright burns half as your mobile phone will be followed by
after Beth’s death, “My me for not mentioning Her bravery and her ongoing courage day after receiving a long” and Beth, how with an almost interment in Porthcawl
mother may be dead. you all), local drive, combined with and defiance. “I’m blood transfusion, Beth well you epitomised afterthought-style “It’s Cemetery at 2pm.
But she will never, ever businesses such as the her endless kindness, visualising the cancer donned one of her that. I can hear you, Beth”, as though the Family flowers only
be gone”. Tattoo Parlour (Beth garnered her cells popping. I’m many stylish outfits, again, in Germany, as caller wouldn’t know but donations to the
Ffion, who fought delivered one of the widespread support – imagining I’m on a sported her famous you lay exhausted on who you were. Beth Margetson
every step of the way owner’s children) and and vital funds. I can beach, soaking up the “fabulous fuchsia” the bed, still smiling As if, Mrs Foundation, which
with her beloved many, many more, still hear the laughter sun . I’m thinking lipstick and arrived and saying “I’m so Margetson. There was aims to help people
mother, has pledged to individuals and rippling through the Crete. All I need now bearing chocolates, not tired, I could sleep on a no one quite like you. whose loved ones are
keep up the fight for institutions alike. room in the Hi-Tide, as is a sprig of thyme, and only for the chicken’s lip!”. You were, indeed, suffering from serious
justice. And I have The last 16 months, she talked of Dylan the I’m like a Bernard hairdressing staff, but Now you can rest, exceptional. illness. Dress code:
every reason to believe from the day Beth dog almost getting hold Matthews turkey!”. also for the staff of this Beth, free of pain and Our thoughts and Bright clothing if
that she will do just turned up on my of her “£100 a pop” Oh, Beth. How we newspaper, to whom suffering. But your sympathy are with your desired.
10 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem • www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 15th, 2015