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Festival March: Around 3000 people are expected to march through Bridgend town centre on Saturday, October 8 as part of the May 2017 Bridgend, Taff-Ely Urdd National Eisteddfod Proclamation Festival. The march will begin at 11.30am from Bridgend College making its way to the sound of brass and samba bands to Newbridge Fields by 12.15pm, where the celebrations will continue until 3pm with an afternoon packed full of free entertainment for the whole family. The afternoon will include performances from Syrcas, S4C’s Stwnsh presenters and Cyw characters, goods stalls, the Bridgend Big Band, local singer Danielle Lewis, Cpt Smith and performances by local schools, ‘adrannau’ (Urdd youth clubs) and groups. On top of all this, a range of sports activities will also be held by the Urdd Sports Department. People are encouraged to wear red, white and green on the day, and, of course, Eisteddfod 2017 goods will be for sale on the field including hoodies and t-shirts. Aled Sion, director of the Urdd Eisteddfod, said: “The support we have received to date from people in the area to the Urdd Eisteddfod’s coming of the largest travelling festivals in Europe has been fantastic. We are extremely grateful for the assistance provided by Bridgend and Rhondda Cynon Taf councils, as well as the local community, schools and groups. I look forward to a lively proclamation festival and a day of celebration. Looking ahead to May 2017.” No march is complete without banners, therefore a cash prize is being offered to the winners of a banner competition to create and display a banner on the day, which promotes the school/adran (club) and highlights the coming of the Eisteddfod. Welsh, Urdd and Owain Glyndwr banners are also welcome on the march. There will be a small number of parking spaces on the Bridgend campus, but people are encouraged to use the town’s parking facilities and walk to the meeting point on the college campus. If you are travelling by bus or minibus, suitable parking will be available near the campus. For further information, please contact Rhian Brewster 07855 453409 or rhianbrewster@gmail. com or Angharad Prys, 01248 672 107/07976 330361/angharadprys@ urdd.org
Bridgend and District local History Society: The meeting for October will take place on Wednesday, October 12 at 7pm. The society will welcome retired history teacher Mike Clubb who will entertain members with a talk on the subject of “Island Farm Camp”. The meeting will take place in the main hall at Brynteg Higher Comprehensive Ewenny Road. New members are always welcome.
Bridgend Writers’ Circle: are proud to announce that Porthcawl poet and author Jen Davies has won the Saviker trophy for the second year running. The Saviker competition consists of three pieces of writing; a poem, a short story and another piece of prose (in 2016; a memoir). It is judged externally and the prize is awarded to the writer with the best over all performance. The theme, this year was The Countryside. Local author Laura Foakes was asked to adjudicate. Congratulations to Jan! Bridgend Writers’ meet on the first Thursday of the month at Carnegie House. New members are welcome.
What’s on at Carnegie House: (Former Library) Wyndham Street for the autumn. Art Club meet every Tuesday term time, Printmaking classes, between 6.30pm-8.30pm up until October 20, French every Monday starting October term time between 6.30pm8.30pm, Spanish every Tuesday starting October 4, term-time between 6.30pm-8.30pm. Penned on the Bont Poetry Night Thursday, October 13, 7pm. Afternoon tea, Urdd Fundraising event Saturday, October 15 between 3pm-5pm. For any further details contact sharlenelewis@ bridgend.gov.uk
Bridgend Lions Club: Are holding a Charity One Day Book Sale at Westward Community Centre Cefn Glas on Saturday, October 22 between 9am-5pm. All are welcome.
Bridgend Male Choir: can next be heard at All Saints Church Porthcawl on Saturday, October 8 raising funds for an equally worthy charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care. BMC will be accompanied by Cornwall’s Four Lanes Male Voice Choir and soprano, Rhian Hughes from Maesteg. Tickets are available at the door prior to the 7pm concert start.
Newlyweds: Mr and Mrs Mel and Glenda Oglesbee would like to thank everyone for making their wedding such a joyous occasion. Particular thanks to Joan Thomas, the choir, bell ringers, flower club and Sue Hawthorn and the gang for all their help in making the day such a success. Special thanks Chris Judd for making a wonderful cake and to Rector Mike Komor and Revd. Jayne Shaw for conducting a perfect service. The day was exactly as the happy couple wanted it to be, and congratulations and lots of love from everybody in Bridgend town.
Charity Trip: A fundraising event for Bridgend Mentoring scheme in the way of a coach trip to Royal Welsh Showground Winter Fair will take place on Monday, November 28 departing from Cheapside at 9.30am and returning 7pm after the fireworks display at the showground. Bus seats are £12, the entry to the show is £15 on the day or £13 online. Contact Bridge Mentoring scheme to book your seat 07505 530567, email manuelahiett@aol.com by October 31.
Hospital Christian Fellowship service: will take place in the hospital chapel at the Princess of Wales Hospital on Friday, October 7. 3pm. Pauline Lewis from Porthcawl will lead.