PORTHCAWL

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Newton Pop and Beer Festival 2017: I understand that the organisers of the festival are sending out a gentle reminder to stallholders to pay the agreed charge as soon as possible. They can do this by PayPal or by calling into the Ancient Britain.

They should also remember to make sure that their Public Liability Insurance is up to date and if relevant any necessary Food Hygiene Certificates as both will be required on August 26, thank you.

Porthcawl Farmers’ Market: The market has relocated to Griffin Park Community Hall in New Road, Porthcawl, and they will be there on the last Saturday of the month from 9.30am-12.30pm.

For more information on stalls, etc, please call Mike Pett on 01656 658 963.

U3A Evening Debates: These debates all commence at 7pm on a Friday night and are all at the Y-centre in John Street. Contact Andrew on Porthcawl 784939. The latest debate is:

Friday, June 30 – This House Would Not Welcome More Grammar Schools.

Porthcawl Shout: On Friday, July 7 we will have our annual visit by the First Minister Carwyn Jones. The afternoons start at 2.30pm. All welcome.

Lions Car Boot Sale: At Porthcawl Rugby Football Club grounds, off South Road every Sunday until further notice, with an 8am start. Call Martin on 01656 786 745.

As part of Lions Clubs International Centennial celebrations, the club will be hosting an Evening with Niall Ferguson at All Saint Church on June 21. For tickets call Martin. MV Balmoral: The MV Balmoral is back again in the Bristol Channel with sailings from Porthcawl (look out for posters).

This year there will be another first – a sailing from Ilfracombe to Porthcawl has been planned for July which gives us a chance in Porthcawl to make the people of Ilfracombe welcome.

More details of sailings online at www. whitefunnel.co.uk or call 0117 325 6200, or email balmoral@whitefunnel.co.uk.