Cowbridge GEM - January 1, 2015

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Weekly audited distribution (51 weeks) to 31/12/13 - 42,528 www.cowbridge-today.co.uk THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST, 2015
(GEM Series). Audited by David Pinder & Co Ltd. Chartered Accountants.
WE WISH A VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND SUCCESSFUL
NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR READERS AND ADVERTISERS
Firefighters ‘Anything Rudolf can
do, I can do better!’
to get extra
payments
A grievance appeal as a whole. All
panel has concluded by GEM firefighters should be
that South Wales REPORTER treated fairly by the
Fire and Rescue service and Cowbridge
members have now been
Service should give An existing agreement awarded what is
C o w b r i d g e between the Fire rightfully theirs.” ABOVE: the refurbished children’s play area at Twt Park.
firefighters more Brigades’ Union and the Cowbridge fire station Play area gets a
compensation, Fire Service gives was the last day-crewed
after it reduced a firefighters a non- station to be
reorganisation dfievteri myeenatrasl, pina ckoardgee r fotor dSoowutnhg raWdaedle, s asF irpea rta nodf £20,000 revamp
package from five to cover increased Rescue Services’ risk
three years. travelling costs and loss reduction plan.
The compensation of potential earnings. Firefighters from all ONE of Cowbridge’s most equipment”.
package was paid as a Jo Byrne, chair of the the stations closed popular children’s The Vale Council cabinet member
rCeoswulbt ridogf e dfiorwe nsgtartaiodnin g– FsaBidU: in “TShoius th Wis alesa, bfuelflo preahckanagde sw tehraet wgoivuelnd CAowBbOrVidEg:e Ronid eBrosx oinf ga lDl aagye fso wr ethree oauntn iunal playgrounds has just been faonrd rtergaennseproarttiaotnio, ni,n nCoovuanti oLni,s pBlaunrnnienttg,
where the firefighters wonderful victory for run for five years. meeting of the hunt. Photo by Mike Wilcock. treated to a £20,000 commented: “This project has meant a
worked – from ‘day FBU members, not only The appeal hearing in (See pages 22 and 23 for more pictures). refurbishment programme. much-used play area in the heart of
crewing’ to the ‘retained at Cowbridge Fire December, overturning a The Twt play area now has two new Cowbridge will continue to be enjoyed
duty system’ (RDS). Station, but in the service previous ruling, GEM readers cradle seat swings, a timber and rope by generations of children for years to
concluded that adventure play frame, two new timber come.”
firefighters had been respond to climbing towers for children aged The council was able to offer
treated unfairly by three years and over, and four new financial support to the project after
having their non- benches. negotiating a contribution for public
detrimental package animal appeal A Vale Council spokesman said: open space improvements in
reduced from five to “The council provided £20,000 Cowbridge from Taylor Wimpey, the
three years. THE GEM would like to warmly thank our towards the project, which was developers of the Former Lower
Firefighters from readers for their response to the ‘Animal planned and delivered in partnership School site on Town Mill Road,
Cowbridge fire station Welfare Donation’ campaign this with the Cowbridge with Llanblethian through a Section 106 planning
will now receive two Christmas. Town Council, who own and maintain agreement.
further years of Joanne Eveleigh, who helped to organise the the park. The council was also able to provide
payments. campaign, said: “We have had a great response to “The town council carried out financial support to Cowbridge Rugby
South Wales Fire and our appeal and would like everyone to know that public consultation beforehand with Club through the same funding
Rescue Service said it the items collected are starting to be distributed.” users of the park, especially parents opportunity, and this was used to help
would make no further (For more on this story, turn to page 21). and children, who gave their views on provide new changing facilities earlier
comment on the matter. the preferred option for the new this year.
A H N Y
APPY EW EAR
FROM
2 - THE GEM www.facebook.com/glamorgangem www.twitter.com/gem_news Thursday January 1st, 2015
Off with the old, on with the new...for a fresh start!
AS we bid farewell to a turbulent 2014 and columns of the true human spirit –reflected in by the director general of the influential British
greet the first day of a new year that could many selfless actions and heartwarming stories Chambers of Commerce, John Langworth, who
prove even more of a political and social of ordinary men and women in our own local called on all our politicians to rise above point-
watershed, the revels are tinged with more community. scoring in the forthcoming election campaign.
nervous anticipation than usual. This is a world away from the kind of bitter He warned that –“tawdry political tactics
Many will be glad to see the back of a fractious conflicts and controversies that marked so much would deflect from the important issues facing
12 months that seemed to have more than its of last year. It is fervently to be hoped that in the UK economy.”
share of negative media headlines detailing this momentous general election year, politicians Let us pray that January 1, 2015 heralds a
natural disasters, financial deficits, funding of all parties will have learnt a lesson from the fresh start for frank but civilised, democratic
crises, foodbanks, acrimonious disputes at home, divisive, highly-personalised attacks engendered debate, focusing on real grass-roots issues that
and rising global terrorism. by the Scottish referendum that still threaten to affect us all on a daily basis, rather than dreary,
However, The GEM remains ever hopeful that disunite the United Kingdom. bipartisan confrontation for party advantage.
this new year will bring more positive outcomes To paraphrase a certain great It may be forlorn, but that at least is our
to remember on all fronts. parliamentarian: “jaw-jaw is better than war- fervent wish at the dawn of this new year.
We will, as always, continue to do our part by war.” After all, the public deserve nothing less.
presenting a more balanced picture in our That message was underlined earlier this week THE EDITOR
Great year for SO the Labour-led Vale Council has decided to step and a takeover for the people of Barry and the ‘Travellers are
ramp uRp our coeuncil atax byd a furtheer 4.5r pers’Va le.Letters
the Friends and caelrneta. dTyh sistr uisg ag lbinitgte arn bdl owwil tlo p tihleo mseo wreh foi naarencial areIat aisn da bao ‘uGt rsetaantedri nCga rudpi fffo’ rw withha lte Is sfe oefl ais s baeys its f onro tt hiet. not Romany’
Coun Richard Bertin,
Neighbours hardship on to families. Barry Independent, Vale of Glamorgan Council.SO IN this season of However, the council
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‘Fewer councillors decision –that the council were doing a great job number of abstentions. How times change! The walk from Barry Dock Offices to Rhoose
and should be left alone. “Bah,” said Scrooge, “Humbug”. Point with Weatherman Derek Brockway was very
Gone are those days of harmony when just one well supported and because of your generosity, my
will save money’ councillor disagreed with the rest. Dennis Harkus part of the project was an outstanding success.
ARECENT review of councillor emHerogwede vwerh,e tnh em gohsot scto oufn Ccihllroisrstm faaisl epdr etsoe andtdress FocuBsBaARrRrYy m emIsbelrand is the TBhriaannk Ayocout at,l lS.t Athan
correspondent numbers? criticisms of local government, the very high
(GEM letters, At a time when number of councillors in Wales, and a probable place to be in 2015! HIGH TIDE TIMES
December 18) services are cut or increase in council tax. (UNTIL JANUARY 8)
commented on the reduced, surely it is not There were some comments relating to the IAM writing to suppose it is something The high tides listed in this week’s GEM are
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any further savings? services. really is an up and which is badly needed 04 Sun 05.35 9.1 17.58 9.1
May I suggest a CP, Barry to remember! coming resort and after years of decline; a 05 Mon 06.19 9.3 18.38 9.2
looking pretty good. new ASDA store 06 Tues 06.57 9.4 19.17 9.1
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Independent family business with performance was in typical panto style, with the it easier for people to a new cinema, a cabaret specific to their location.
24 hours personal service covering main male characters played by women and the visit the resort. club and a water park.
Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan very funny Ugly Sisters and Baroness Hardup We have also seen But at least Barry Island We abide by the code of practice upheld by the
PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST played by men. developments on the is finally moving in the Independent Press Standards Organisation
The costumes were absolutely stunning, as was Eastern Shelter with new right direction. (IPSO). This contains
Tel Rhoose the singing and dancing. lighting, facilities and Coun Richard Bertin, provisions for issues such as accuracy.
What a lovely way to get into the Christmas beach huts and although Barry If you have a complaint, write to us at the address
[phone] spirit. Thank you for an amazing show. I did not support the (Independent, Vale of below, left, or call editorial manager Don John on
Susan Wilson, Barry bringing of these huts, I Glamorgan Council) 01446 774484. All complaints will be fully
investigated. If you are not satisfied with the
www.facebook.com/GlamorganGEM www.twitter.com/gem_news outcome, you may wish to contact IPSO c/o
Halton House, 20-23 High Holborn, London
E-Mail contacts:[email protected] • [email protected] • Tel [phone] EC1N 2JD. Website: www.ipso.co.uk. Tel: 0300
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Enquiries: [email protected].
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Thomson staff
are charity’s
superheroes!
Pupils head to Llangrannog!
A TOTAL of 47 pupils and five heading to practice our Formula One The next day was spent splashing in
brave teachers from Cowbridge driving skills on the go karts and flying the pool and horse riding before a
Comprehensive School ventured down on toboggans. boogie in the disco that evening.
west to the Urdd’s Llangrannog Sunday was filled with skiing and a The final day sadly arrived and we
walk to the beach for ice cream, after
camp for five days and what a the first of two Christmas dinners! had to say ‘hwyl fawr’ to the camp, but
week we had! Pupils (and staff!) enjoyed the climbing if you’d like to hear more from the trip,
Fun-filled days offered all kinds of wall and some even ventured onto the click onto
activities: we kicked off with an high ropes course, following fire www.llangrannog.blogspot.co.uk
afternoon on the trampolines before building and quad biking. BD
Search for the Llanilltud Fawr
owner of a pupils entertain
ONa cold Saturday in December, the Thomson
Charity
team on Cowbridge High Street held their annual ‘very unwell’
charity day in aid of Cancer Research UK.
This year the theme was ‘Superheroes & carols!
Villains’, but there were no villains among the Burmese cat
generous donors, and they managed to raise over CONTINUINGa
£ev7e0r0y. on eA wshpoo ksetsowppomeda nto sdaoidn:a t“e,T ahnadn kf oyro tuh etior tradition begun over THE RSPCA is
encouragement.” 25 years ago, carol urgently seeking
singers from Zoar the owner of an
‘BEWARE OF Chapel and St elderly
Mary’s Church Burmese/Siamese
THE APATHY’ braved the elements type cat found at
WHATEVERone thinks of the Darren o1n3 tDo escienmg baerro u1n2 d– HMeisokl iIns,af Hendy,
not awareFn toahwram tb tedh enivso ep loornopepm oinesn aCtl ,oi stwh lbeikrreeid lsygh etoo wu blhdeo bt ihyse tehveeAn vtvuiealrllyal ygc ofeol.drc eevde aning Pmoenmtybcelru nof b tyh ea
most important i nfluence on the town for the retreat to the Red Lion, public on
foreseeable future. where a few choruses of December 17.
If anyone thinks it is a good idea, just consider carols resulted in yet RSPCA chief
the gridlocked town before Christmas –and that is more contributions! On inspector Elaine
prior to the building of approximately another 400 the second night, after Spence said: “We are
houses. the singing was over, the appealing for
Attempts are now under way to circumvent the assembled throng were information regarding
potentially protective strategic planning and treated to mulled wine this cat, who is very unwell. We are desperate to
consultation process based on the LDP. The details and mince pies provided find her owner. It is a shame that she has not been
of this were given in a letter to The GEMfour by a local resident. microchipped. If she had, we would be able to
Together with a reunite her with her owner almost immediately.”
weeks ago from Dr Chris Pearce, revealing an
contribution of £51 from The RSPCA would like to remind people to get
attempt by the developers to shoehorn the plans
the Zoar Children’s their pets microchipped to give their lost pets the
through outside the Local Development Plan. Service, the total amount chance of returning home. STAFF and parents at Llanilltud of the first Christmas.
Nothing demonstrates better the commercial raised was a fantastic Anyone with information should contact the Fawr Primary School were All pupils sang their hearts out
imperative to drive this plan forward, regardless of £295. RSPCA inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 extremely proud of the year-1 and and the actors spoke well.
tDhre Peeffaercctes’ so nle tCteorw sburgigdegset.s Tthhaet tlhacekre o ifs rsetsilpl oanpsaet htoy, ChAapnenl ,R woahcoh o, rogfa Znoisaerd 8018. 2 pupils who performed brilliantly alsNo udresleirgyh teadn da urdeiceenpcteiso nw icthhi ltdhreeinr
and lack of awareness that could lead to Darren the event would like to Café members in their play ‘Baubles!’. show ‘A Night at the Oscars’, where
Farm being concreted over. thank all those who took Mr Potts, the school caretaker, aspects of Christmas battled it out
The battle is not lost, but if warnings are part and those who made a set of baubles to remind the for the top prize. The Santas
ignored, it will be too late. contributed to this very thank supporters children of the real story of boogied and the trees swayed, but
DB Webb, worthwhile cause. Christmas. The Nativity scene was the winning ‘Oscar’ went to Baby
Llanblethian. PF MEMBERS of community champion in also played out, reminding everyone Jesus! NF
JJoonn IIaann Llantwit Major the newly-refurbished Computer problems?
Dementia Café who Co-op store in Llantwit
meet in Bethel Major for the donation of
Baptist Church vouchers that we were Virus? Printer problems?
have thanked able to exchange for
SALE Llantwit Major some of the Christmas Internet not working properly?
party food in their store.
Lions Club for
Thanks are also
financial support
extended to the Phoenix
towards its group of players who Computer
Christmas party. entertained us admirably running slowly?
HUGE Reductions in Their kind gift also with their singing and
means that there is humorous readings and ALL COMPUTER PROBLEMS DEALT WITH
provision for further
both shops special gifts and treats poetry. The café WHEN POSSIBLE IN YOUR OWN HOME
members very much
available at different
times for the café enjoyed singing along to NO FIX NO FEE
members throughout favourite well-known
Many Shoes, Boots, Bags & Coats at 2015. songs. Thinking of a NEW COMPUTER
Our gratitude also Our continued
50% off goes to Mr Hunt at Filco gratitude goes to Bethel OR LAPTOP?
for the boxes of festive Baptist Church for their
biscuits he donated to support and kindness Let us supply everything all ready to go
cyaofué, tomoe, mtob eDrso. nnTah aanndk tmoewmarbdesr s Dine menenabtilain gc aufés We have expanded and are now based at
Reductions on Ugg, Dubarry, Cavalli, Sharon in Greggs, who to meet each Tuesday in Llandow serving Cowbridge, Llantwit and the Vale
prepared the special HD Computer Solutions
Armani, Moschino, to name but a few sausage rolls that they their comfortable hall
donated to the café once and for the use of
16 & 18 High Street Cowbridge, CF71 7AG again. catering facilities.
01446 775226 / 01446 775884 Our grateful thanks to Katherine Davies Telephone: [phone]
the manager and (café manager)
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PETERSTON’S SANTA FUN RUN ON
BEHALF OF COMMUNITY FACILITY
Photographs
by IAN DIXON
ON Sunday, December 7, Peterston-
Super-Ely village held the annual Santa
Fun Run in aid of a multi-activity area, a
development of the community
playstation project.
There were hot drinks and sausage rolls to sustain
parents and friends while the children ran round
picturesque Wyndham Park in a series of age-based
races, culminating in one involving owners and their
dogs.
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CARDIFF AND VALE BOARD REVIEW SAYS ‘YES’! Beavers’ first party
Joy as Ron gets vital
anti-cancer drug
“It’s fantastic
news... We are
so, so pleased”
by TIM CHAPMAN
THE Squires health policy and the
family from Dinas allocation of cancer
Powys were drugs in Wales, and I
overjoyed this will continue to do all I
Christmas after can to help other
their father Ron families facing similar
was given a vital challenges in the Vale.”
Ron was pleased that The GEM was able to highlight anti-cancer drug. CaArd isfpfo akneds mVaalne for
his plight and is shown with Vale MP Alun Cairns. higThhlieg hGtEedM Ron’s University Health
CATHEDRAL CANONS’ plight in its issue on Board said it was
Thursday, December unable to comment on
18. individual cases, but
PLACE IN HISTORY The family had did add: “The Health
appealed to Cardiff and Board can confirm that
Vale University Health it has considered all the
board for him to be evidence in relation to
given ‘Axitinib’, a drug the provision of this
that interferes in the
medicine.
growth of cancer cells.
“We are pleased to
On Friday, December
19, The GEM spoke to confirm that in light of
the family who said the this review it has now
board had given the approved this medicine THE 1st Llantwit Major games and had a surprise guest visit
drug the green light and for use for appropriate Beaver group celebrated its from Scout Leader Alan. All agreed
a supply was already in patients during the they had really enjoyed their first term
the house. period while we await first Christmas as a pack with as Beavers in the new Beaver group
Ron’s wife Marilyn the final confirmation a party. and are looking forward to enjoying
said she was thrilled. of the NICE decision.” The boys enjoyed playing many many more activities in the new year
From left to right, Canon Komor, “It is fantastic news.
Archdeacon Morris and Canon Preece. We can’t believe our
luck. We are so, so
HISTORY was made when chapter,” said Archdeacon Morris. pleased.”
Canon Mike Komor was “Ewenny and St Brides Major is only a Daughter Lynne
installed as a canon of small rural parish, so it feels very added: “We got a call
Llandaff Cathedral – he proud to have its clergy honoured in from my dad’s
this way.” oncologist to say
became the third of three Canon Komor was Vicar of Ewenny Cardiff and Vale had
incumbents of one small and St Brides Major from 2000 to 2005 approved Axitinib.
parish to join the prestigious before moving to his current post of There had been an
cathedral chapter. Rector of Coity, Nolton and Brackla. urgent review.
Canon Komor, a former incumbent Canon Preece was Vicar of Ewenny “We want to thank
of the parish of Ewenny and St Brides and St Brides Major from 1992 to everybody who helped
Major, joins another former incumbent 1999. He is currently Rector of Canton in our campaign and All patients are
Canon Mark Preece and the present and was installed as a canon of the the press. Dad is over
iMncourrmisb, eAnrtc,h dethaec onV oefn Meraabrglea m Ponh itlhipe catAherdcrhadle ianc Aonp ril Mofo trhriiss yeawrho was tghrea tmefouol nfo. rW the eare so welcome:
chapter. installed as a canon in 2000, took over treatment.”
“We think this must be unique in the as Vicar of Ewenny and St Brides The family have • Charge exempt NHS
wfohrmoleer Aanndg ltihcea np rCesoemntm iunncuiomnb feonrt otwf oa Mmeamjobr efrrso mof Cthaen ocnat hKeodmraol rc ihna 2p0te0r5 t.h Aeys sthtree sosredde athl atht eth craorueghout • All children
parish to serve together on a cathedral oversee the running of the cathedral. given by staff in the • Denplan (the low monthly
NHS has been
excellent. payment dental plan) We currently
Vale MP Alun Cairns
said he was delighted • Fee-per-item treatment have space for
for Ron and the Squires
new patients
family.
“To have received at the clinic!
such good news going
YOUR LOCAL MEDICAL into 2015 is very
pleasing. As well as routine
NEGLIGENCE EXPERTS “I am incredibly
grateful to the treatment we also offer:
Call Now 01446 791811 community in Dinas
Powys and the wider • Dental make-overs
Vale for coming out in
such numbers to (veneers, bridges etc)
Misdiagnosis, birth injuries, cerebral palsy, support our campaign
missed fractures, wrong treatment. to see Mr Squires • Dental implants
receive such an
important drug. • Tooth whitening
No win - no fee, fully qualified solicitors. “The local health Our friendly staff
• Anti-wrinkle treatments
Free Claim Evaluation. board has reacted in a
positive way to help are waiting to • Invisible braces
Tel: [phone] Ron, but the campaign
cannot stop here. hear from you, so • Hygiene treatments
E-Mail: [email protected] Th“eT GhEe Msu ppplaoyrte dfr oam call us on:
www.NHSlawyer.co.uk hugely important role [phone]
in raising awareness of
the problems faced by
NHSlawyer is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority Mr Squires. 14 Coychurch Road, Pencoed CF35 5NG (opposite the petrol station)
(SRA number 569027) “The case serves to
highlight the impact of
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PETERSTON GATHERS TO SING CAROLS
AND WELCOME FATHER CHRISTMAS!
Photographs
by IAN DIXON
CHRISTMAS began in Peterston Super
Ely on Sunday, December 14, when Santa
Claus and his two young assistants
switched on the lights in the grounds of
the Three Horseshoes Inn.
A large crowd of villagers sang carols
around the tree before retiring into the bar for
mulled wine and mince pies. There were also
treats from Santa for the children.
School
Production
THE performing arts
department at
Cowbridge
Comprehensive School
is staging Chicagoon
February 3 at 7pm in
the main school
theatre. Tickets on sale
from January 5 at
school reception.
Tax advice for
elderly
TAXHELP for Older
People (TOP) will hold
a free advice surgery at
Roz Couzen’s
Chiropody Surgery,
Unit 4, Commercial
House, Commercial
Street, Llantwit Major,
CF61 1RB on January
5 from 10am until
midday. No
appointment is
necessary.
To access the TOP’s
helpline, call 0845 601
3321, or 01308 488066.
Home visits can also be
arranged via this hepline
for people unable to
attend the surgery.
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CARITAS CONCERT FOR ADVENT HELPS
RAISE FUNDS FOR ‘2 WISH UPON A STAR’
PHOTOGRAPHS
by
IAN DIXON
LOCAL choir Caritas held a concert
of music for Advent and Christmas.
It was held at St Nicholas Church on
Sunday, December 14. The choir
enthralled a packed church with a
programme of classics and carols expertly
led by director Lindsay Grey.
More than £1,000 was raised in support
of the local charity ‘2 Wish upon a Star’.
Photographer Ian Dixon was on hand to
capture some images of the festive
performance.
AM’s praise for Scout posties
REGIONALAM, Andrew RT
Davies joined the Cowbridge
Scouts on Westgate recently as
they finished off delivering the
Scouts’ Christmas Post.
Despite the rain and driving wind,
young Beaver and Scout brothers Gil
and Arthur Jones and Cub James
Moran helped Andrew deliver
important Christmas cards to local
residents.
On hand to check that the young
Scout members were maintaining the
high delivery standard that Cowbridge
has come to expect was Dave Weber,
who has been the Scout Post organiser
fBoera v2e0r yLeeaards esr iEncluen ietds M inocreapnt.ion, and AndrGewil RanTd D Aarvtiheus,r JJaomneess. Moran, 8 Pound Field,
The Cowbridge Group Scout Post great Christmas tradition and has Llantwit Major, CF61 1DL
has been kindly sponsored for the first contributed much cheer to local
ever time by local estate agents Watts residents for many, many years and it Tel: [phone]
& Morgan, thanks in no small part to is excellent that a successful local
Matt Jones, the father of Gil and business in Watts and Morgan has got Follow us on Facebook/
Arthur. on board this year to lend some vital SloanandCompany
Mr Davies said: “The Scout post is a support.”
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School crossing patrol
winners are honoured
Colin Dowd
(Penarth), Emma
Foden (Barry Island),
Rob Thomas, Julie Ellis
(St Athan), Vanessa
Carlson (Barry), John
Rogers and Katie
Coates, SCP of the Year,
in front.
AT the annual
Katie Coates, School Crossing Patrol of the Year, receives her award from awards
Coun Lis Burnett and Rob Thomas, Director of Development Services.
presentation
● ❍ organised by the
❆Let Dinas Windows Keep Vale Council’s
Road Safety team,
You Warm This Winter ● the top award for
School Crossing
❅
❆ ❆ ❅Patrol of the Year
went to Katie
Coates, who patrols
● ● outside Albert
❅ Primary School in
● ❍ Penarth, and has
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13th annual concert huge
VALE MP’s VIEWPOINT
hit with Ewenny audience
Wonderful news, as
the new year promises
an economic uplift
2015HASarrived with allowance means people can
much optimism. The take home more in their own
past year has flown by, pay packet and re-invest in the
local economy.
but so much has
The regeneration of Barry
happened in Barry and Island has taken several
the rural Vale in the important steps in the past
past 12 months. year – it is long overdue.
I have a huge amount of Private sector investment has a
optimism for 2015, I have vital role to play in bringing
The Vale of Glamorgan Ensemble. vthisei tpeads td 1o2z emnso notfh bsu asninde Isses in aobno tuhte af apiorgsirtoivuen dd esviteel.o Ip amment
THEVale of and anecdote. Symphony No1 in B Concerto for two violins always taken the time to ask very pleased to see progress
Glamorgan Ensemble Performed on the flat major, and was in A minor concluded how things are at the coal face being made that will result, all
was warmly steps of the altar, followed by excerpts the first half. of the economy. being well, in the summer of
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Ensemble founder, Peter The programme sheer beauty of Telemann, as well as news, and follows a national that has positive ideas about
Fry, the evening was opened with Boyce’s interpretation. Vivaldi’s pieces by Purcell, and trend that sees a record an area that has such an
rich with song, story Handel’s Concerto number of people in is looking very healthy as important role to play in the
The Castaways celebrate Grosso in D major. employment in Britain. This is unemployment continues to Vale of Glamorgan.
Light-hearted the sort of activity that we fall significantly in the Vale of 2015 is going to be the year
Christmas music need to secure the recovery on Glamorgan. that sets us off on a sustained
Christmas at Castleland concluded, what was a firm footing. In the past 12 months, the period of growth and the
roundly agreed to have What is most pleasing is the Government has made a continuation of the long-term
THECastaways club for older cooked and served the meal and been, a wonderful sheer variety of industry in the number of business-friendly economic plan. I want to see
people living in the Vale, arranged the after dinner evening. Vale that is growing – small announcements – reform of more jobs being created,
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Castleland Drop-In Centre. Thanks to the generosity of our of Ewenny Arts and the employment landscape increase in the personal tax very happy and healthy 2015.
Twenty-ive members of the club, supporters our members had a Festival.
with ages ranging from late 70s to mid- Christmas lunch to remember.” Details of all events,
90s, were treated to lunch and a The Castaways meets every including the
concert of carols and Christmas music. Wednesday and Friday, at the forthcoming Ewenny
The event was made possible, thanks Castleland Centre, for lunch bingo and 900 celebrations, will
to grants received from Barry Town friendship. New members are always be available on the
Council Sand Age Cymru, anAd to the welcome. FoLr more informatiEon Ewenny festival web-
volunteers at the Drop-In centre, who telephone [phone]. site and facebook pages.
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KCS SUPPORT Pub quiz raises £1,000 for appeal... Photographers’
FOR TY HAFAN But Jade (17) needs nature snaps
win awards
more funds so she
can learn to walk
Jade is presented
with a cheque for
£1,000 from (left to
right) Gareth Luff,
John Dickinson, Sam
Radovic (landlord) and
Helen Embling.
THE Prince of
Wales public house
TKraenns Spoiervt,e wprreigsehnt tSs nar ,£ m1,a0n00a gcihnegq duier efcrtoomr oaf rKecCeSnt iints CoychCurhcrhis thmealds Sherwyli nEnweer forfo tmhe t h1e2 -V1a8l ec aotfe gGolraym.organ,
fundraising event to Ty Hafan’s Helen Young. charity quiz and
raffle, when a
Timberaway special guest was
Garden & Tree Services
Jade Owen, who
Qualified N.P.T.C • Competent & Insured lives in Bridgend
Trees & Hedges Trimmed • Reduced & Felled with her mum, dad
All Waste Removed. and two younger
We can do the work for you. siblings. Jade was
born with Diplegic
Free
Cerebral Palsy, and
Quotation
is unable to walk.
(trade also After taking an active
welcome) part in the quiz, the 17-
year-old was presented ground which in turn is attainable. the plan is that her
☎01446 402848 07739 389578 with a cheque for £1,000 allows them to walk The list of things to operation will be
towards her fundraising unaided. Jade draws pay for is very long, but scheduled for June –but
for a life-changing confidence from a young includes two operations, this needs the money to
STEP AHEAD ohapveera ntieoxnt ssuhme mheor.p es to laaldre aind yB hriaddg tehned o wpehroa thioans apiarrfeanretss, fao mr oJandthe’ sa nstda yh ienr be Ainn pyltahcineg. that anyone Jacob Pearucned ferro-m11 M caateesgtoegry, .winner of the
There is some hope and is now playing the USA, post-care can do will be WITH£450 of high by how the photo
Primary Tuition from the centre of world football with his friends. physiotherapy in the UK, appreciated. If you wish street vouchers up captured all the natural
excellence for this It is not possible to and a post-operation to donate, Google Jade for grabs, young elements – water, land
condition in St Louis, describe the support follow-up trip to the and go to the Tree of and air – to create a
Are you concerned that your Missouri, USA. Dr Park given to Jade by all her USA after about six Hope website to make a people aged 18 or dramatic image.
child is not making the progress performs an operation family who are totally months. donation. under were asked to In the 12 to 18-year-
called Selective Dorsal dedicated to Jade’s As you can guess this The Tree of Hope is send in their snaps olds category Sheryl Ewe
they should be? Rhizotomy (SDR), in dream of being able to does not come cheap. the registered charity showing their (17) from Atlantic
Does your child have dyslexia, wenhdiicnhg s adreea dc ut naewrvaye wthael kf.a m Tilhye mcelomsbeenress sa nodf Jeaffdoer,t oafn dh ert hfea muinlye,n hdainvge wfuhnidcihn gis lfooor kJiandge a. ft eYr othuer friends enjoying the Csnoalplepgede upin f irstth ep rizVea floer,
literacy or numeracy difficulties? from the spine to permit their devotion to the so far raised about donation will help Jade n a t u r a l her striking photo of
Step Ahead Primary Tuition can the ‘good’ nerves to cause is unsurpassed. £30,000. At least another with her dream and will environment for a friends running into the
perform more effectively. They all need help in £15,000 to £20,000 is make you one of her Natural Resources sea at sundown.
help. This improves posture achieving a dream which required. angels. Wales (NRW) photo The judges were
and allows the patients to on the face of it seems Dr Park will see Jade competition. impressed with Sheryl’s
We provide: get their feet flat on the impossible, but in reality in the UK in about April; Alison Dickinson use of natural light to
• Specialist Dyslexia Tuition. Vale Photographic Club news forI nc htihlder efnir satg ecda te1g1o royr, creSaetec oan pdo wplearcfeu l wimenatg eto.
• Tuition for children aged 5 to 12 in under, Jacob Pearce (10) Nathan Pycroft (15) from
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We are a small friendly group who meet every camera, why not consider joining? Attendance is £2 photo of a kite being Atlantic College, for her
• Individually planned programmes Friday from September to July at 7.15pm in the on the night, with membership open to anyone aged flown on a beach against explosive photo of a
• ofstudy. Ystradowen village hall (starting back January 16). 16 and above. Please note, potential members aged a cloudy backdrop. The group of friends leaping
• Tuition in a bright, well resourced We aim to arrange a varied and interesting 16-18 will need to be accompanied by a suitable judges were impressed into the air on a beach.
programme to suit all tastes and levels of ability. adult.
• Study Centre in Porthcawl. Events include presentations from guest speakers For those who wish to enter, we hold a number of Registered Clinical Dental Technicians
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All staff are CRB checked and DBS with winning entries going on to represent the Vale
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