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aspects of volunteering, with more than 300 registered voluntary organisations offering a wide range of opportunities to match your skills and interests.
Information stands from other local voluntary organisations with volunteering opportunities will also be at the bandstand.
For further details call Jane Savile at BAVO on 01656 810400 or email: bavo@bavo.org.uk.
Charnwood Orchestra Concert: The Charnwood Orchestra is on tour in South Wales and has concerts in both Porthcawl amd Cardiff.
They are performing here in Porthcawl on Sunday, May 28 at All Saints Parish Church in Victoria Avenue at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £8 from www. charnwoodorchestra. org.uk or from the Y Centre or at the door on the night.
MV Balmoral: The MV Balmoral is back again in the Bristol Channel and will start its programmed sailings from Porthcawl on Tuesday, May 30, sailing from the harbour at 10am with a day trip to Ilfracombe and then on to Lundy, returning at 9pm.
Tickets cost £30 for seniors (60+); £32 for adults; £16 for children (age 5-15, under 5s free) or £86 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) and can be booked online at www. whitefunnel.co.uk or call 0117 325 6200, or email balmoral@whitefunnel. co.uk.
Porthcawl Townswomens Guild: This month’s luncheon meeting was held at the of the groups that are appearing, The Cuddly Toys, Murphy’s Boat, Contraband, Slightly Dazed, Monkey See Monkey Do, Fair Warning Wales and lots more.
Wyndham Arms: The charity fundraising fun day for Y Bont and local Bridgend Down’s Syndrome Group takes place on Saturday, June 10 with a chance to win £100.
Tuesdays at 8pm is Poker Night.
Thursdays at 9pm is Quiz Night and Play Your Cards Right where you could win £100.
Wyndham Boys & Girls Club: Stan’s Funday on Sunday, May 14, went off with a bang. What a fantastic day – we had bouncy castles lots of games and plenty to eat and drink. I would like to say a big thank you to Jolly Sailor in Newton - a special day for Dorothy Thomas, the club secretary as it was her birthday and what better way to celebrate one’s birthday than enjoying a good meal with friends!
At this month’s general meeting members were asked how they would vote on the mandate at the national AGM in Sheffield in order to give Diana Richardson, the Porthcawl delegate, some guidance. The mandate under discussion at the AGM is on Fracking Regulations and there will also be a debate on the possibility of the abolition of the law regarding changing the clocks each year. For more details, call Dorothy Thomas on 772157.
Club President, Joyce Webb, presented chairwoman Diana with her 25 years membership badge and certificate. Diana has been treasurer for many years and is now chairman for a second time; co-incidentally Diana followed her mother Glennis James into the Guild.
The members were also thrilled to welcome back Debra John as the May speaker. Debra always dresses to suit the part and her tales of Welsh Myths kept everyone fascinated and amused. So much so that she has already been booked for next year!
The next meeting is on June 14 at 2pm at All Saints Church Hall when Rev Clive Williams will present an evening of Musical Entertainment.
Poetry Evening: Tracey Rhys will be reading her poetry at Sustainable all the football players, to everyone that took part, to the organisers from the Boys & Girls Club for all they done and to everyone to came and help support them from all around.
Club days and times: Monday (club) 5.30pm-8.30pm. Tuesday (bingo) 6.30pm-7.30pm (doors open at 6pm). Wednesday (club) 5.30pm-8.30pm. Thursday (club) 5.30pm-8.30pm. Friday (bingo) 6.30pm- 7.30pm (doors open at 6). Sunday – Film Club (please see Facebook or poster at club for details).
Nantymoel Boxing Club: An evening of Boxing Exhibitions on Friday, June 16 at Sarn Social Club. Doors open at 7pm boxing starts at 8pm and you pay £8 on the door. Also you can have your Wales’ Green Room, 5 James Street, this Friday, May 26. Tracey’s reading will be followed by an Open Mic for other performers, to include Peter Morgan. Everyone is welcome and tickets cost £4 at the door. Call 01656 773627.
Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society: Ceri gave the May Lecture to the usual full house and talked about Dic Penderyn the Welsh Martyr who was hung in Cardiff in 1831 for a crime he didn’t commit. The next lecture will be a dramatic talk by Debra John. Then in June there is a new exhibition on Stormy Down 1939-1945.
Porthcawl Shout: To round off the events commemorating the tragic loss of the Samtampa and the Mumbles Lifeboat 70 years ago Porthcawl Shout arranged an exceptional day at the Senedd in Cardiff. Schoolchildren and young people from West Cross School in Oystermouth, Swansea; Nottage Primary School, Porthcawl, and from Bridgend College joined with a school from Middlesborough in giving a series of high class musical and dramatic performances depicting memories of the loss. The day was a major triumph for Gary Victor, the Shout Chairman and Rev Jean Humphries who both worked tirelessly to achieve this fitting tribute.
First Minister Carwyn Jones was in attendance and was extremely generous in his praise for the event as well as for the exhibition which had photo taken holding the Lonsdale Belt, IBF or Ring Magazine Legend Belts.
Adult Community learning: Adult Community learning are offering an Introduction to Drawing course starting in April which will be held in Nantymoel Memorial Hall.
The course will be five weeks long and involves experimenting with a variety of drawing materials, techniques, and processes.
If you are interested or would like more information please call 01656 642 729 or go to www.bridgend.gov.uk/ adultlearning.
Ladies' Boxfit: The Nantymoel Armature Boxing Club meets every Monday and Wednesday for a ladies’ Boxfit.
This is on the following been prepared by Shout and which has now gone on to the Maritime Museum on the waterfront in Swansea.
Future Events: Friday afternoon June 2, sees a visit from Sue Cooper, BCBC Corporate Director of Wellbeing to the Shout meeting in Trinity Church. Sue Cooper is also chair of the Western Bay Planning Group. Members and friends of Shout may well wish to hear BCBC’s plans for the future care of older people; and people in Porthcawl will also be afforded the rare opportunity to hear news of the developments that are intendedwhich will affect our town. Then on Friday, July 7 we will have our annual visit by the First Minister Carwyn Jones. All are welcome and the Q&A session is usually fairly lively. The afternoons start at 2.30pm and all are welcome.
Find Out About Volunteering: In celebration of Volunteers’ Week at the beginning of June, Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO) will be at the John Street Bandstand in Porthcawl on Tuesday June 6 and Wednesdaym June 7, from 10am-3pm. For further details call Jane Savile at BAVO on 01656 810400 or email: bavo@bavo.org.uk.
Lions Car Boot Sale: It’s always a good sign when the Porthcawl Lions start back again with their Car Boot Sale at the Porthcawl Rugby Football Club grounds, off South Road. The Car Boot Sale will be open every Sunday until nights from 6pm-7pm with a cost of £4 each.
The club is at Bethania Row, but the entrance is at the back on High Street (opposite the Non Political Club).
Blackmill Over 50s: Blackmill Over 50s meet at The Local Community Centre on Wednesdays at 7pm, new members welcome. This is a social gathering and occasionally a trip to the theatre or a meal out is arranged.
Nantymoel Knitters Class: We are members of a Knitting Club who live in Nantymoel.
We meet twice a week at Dinam Close every Tuesday and Friday at 10am to noon.
New members welcome.
Coffee Morning: At Christchurch Chapel Corbett Street, Ogmore further notice, with an 8am start. Should you want further information then please contact Martin on 01656 786 745.
As part of Lions Clubs International Centennial celebrations, the club will be hosting an Evening with Niall Ferguson – the renowned historian, tv presenter, academic and resident of Porthcawl.
The event, at All Saint Church on June 21, promises to be an evening of topical debate in an engaging and entertaining manner.
For tickets call Martin on 01656 786 745.
Porthcawl Flower and Musical Festival: This year the festival is on Saturday, June 17, at All Saint’s Parish Church in Victoria Avenue.
This year the theme is ‘musicals’ and as always the day will be a feast of music and floral displays, enough to gladden the heart. It starts at 10.30am and continues until early evening with musical performances by local choirs and musical groups as well as flower display demonstrations and an exhibition of paintings by local artist Leslie Dearne.
This really is one for your diary and I will keep you well informed about the programme nearer the date. Admission is free but donations to the Mayor’s Charity Fund will be gratefully received; so go along for an hour or for the day whichever suits you. There will be refreshments on sale and programme.
Visit www.promoting porthcawl.com or call Sarah on 01656 782 215 for more information. Vale, this Thursday, May 25, from 9.30am10.45am.
With a cake stall, book stall, china and clothes stalls, raffle and much more. Free admission, all welcome.
Pilates Class: Held Thursdays from 6.15pm at Litchard Mission Church, Litchard, Bridgend. For beginners and intermediate.
Contact Ruth on 07786 627 335 or email ruth@ c2cfitness.co.uk
Ladies Choir: Ogmore Valley Ladies Choir now have their practice night on Mondays at: Canolfan, Bethlehem, Commercial Street, Ogmore Vale. Starting at 7pm. All are welcome - over 18 years.
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