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There was a change to the original speaker as they were unable to come but Robert Evans, vice principal of Bridgend college, gave a comprehensive talk on National Security.

On Saturday, June 10, members and friends enjoyed the annual Strawberry Tea at the Langynwyd Village Hall.

Llangynwyd Village Hall Activities:

Mondays: Parents and Toddlers, from 10.15am-12noon. Contact Val Duffin on 07800 662829.

Simple Sewing Group, from 6pm-9pm for all abilities. Call Anne on 0790 460 4049 or 07904 604049.

Llangynwyd Middle Community Council meetings, 6.30pm-9pm.

Tuesdays: Tea, coffee and lunch, from 10am-2pm.

Tai-Chi, from 12.30pm-1.30pm, contact contact Gloria Lake on 079140 56553.

Tir Iarll craft group (except the 1st week of the month), from 1pm-3pm.

Singing for Pleasure group 7.30pm-8.30pm, Contact Colin Williams on 07733 592 733 .

Llangynwyd Community Association, 7pm-9pm.

The hall is also available for weekend hire, details at: www llanvillagehall.org or Facebook or call 07936 524 553.

Shiloh: Shiloh Church Llangynwyd offers activities for children and young people of school age on Mondays 6pm-7pm (Warrior Club ages 5-11 Fun, games craft and much more) Fridays 7pm-8.30pm ( Youth ages 11-16 games, refreshments and topical discussion Admission 50p).

Computer Class: At Bryn Community Centre, Bryn, held on Tuesdays, from 10.30am12noon. Contact Paul Bulmer, on 07757 016 572 or paul.bulmer@gmail. com or Gaynor Jones, on 07989 130 933 or gaynorj1@hotmail.co.uk. Bring your phone, tablet or laptop.

Sandville: The centre is open from Monday to Friday – call 01656 743 344. On Thursdays a bus picks up from Maesteg to take those who feel that they need treatment – call Tudor on 01656 731697.

Carers: Maesteg Carers now contact the centre to arrange a visit at their home, or another suitable place. The centre is at Bridgend Carers, call 01656 658479. Cards Right where you could win £100.

Ogmore Vale Primary School: Come along and join the PTA at the school this Thursday, June 22 for a cheese and wine evening. This starts at 6pm and all welcome but please can you ring the school on 01656 815640 (press option 2) and tell them you’re going to the event by 3pm on the day so that they know numbers.

Ogmore Crafting Ladies: Ogmore crafting ladies would like to thank everyone who came to support them on June 3 for a fundraising day at the Bowls Club, Ogmore Vale. They raised £500 and a cheque was presented to the Ogmore Valley Priide. A big thank you to everyone that came on the day.

Ladies’ Boxfit: The Nantymoel Armature Boxing Club meets every Monday and Wednesday for a ladies’ Boxfit.

This is on the following 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).

Ogmore Vale Community Tennis Club: Ogmore Vale has had two tennis courts, attached to the Ogmore Vale Bowling Club on Park Avenue, for several years, but are very rarely used.

We have two hard courts from which we will be Southerndown.

Community Council: The Vice Chair for the current year is Gerald Stevens.

Please contact me for full details. The next meeting will be on 10 July 10, from 7pm in All Saints Church, Southerndown.

Coffee and Chat: Join our new PCSO Angela Stone at 11am on July 27, in the Watermill at Ogmore Village to discuss any community policing issues.

Sad News: The funeral of Kathleen Nicholas from Ogmore by Sea took place on Wednesday, June 13.

Condolences to her husband Howard and family. Kathleen was a faithful member of the parish churches and a member of many organisations such as Mothers Union, ORRA, Tea & Chat and more. She will be sadly missed. Summer Soirée: Twocourse buffet and wine in Southerndown Golf Club from 7.30pm-12midnight on July 1. Entertainment by Jimmy Webb. Tickets from Parish Events Group.

St Bridget’s Church Summer Fair: This will be held in the Church Hall and Vicarage Gardens on playing social tennis every Tuesday, from 6pm-8pm and Sundays, from 10am12noon throughout the summer. We will also be running two FAST4 Tournaments each month which is a quick and exciting new format of tennis.

Social membership for adults is £25, seniors and juniors £15 for the year – this will give you full access to the club at any time. Entry to tournaments is £5. We welcome all standards and are a relaxed and social group. Tennis is a great way to get fit have fun socialise and compete anyone interested please message me back and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Call 01656 222 034 for more information or find us on Facebook.

Ladies Choir: Ogmore Valley Ladies Choir now have their practice night on Wednesdays at Are Canolfan Bethlehem, Commercial Street, Ogmore Vale. Starting at 7pm. All are welcome - over 18 years.

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.

Coffee Morning: At Christchurch Chapel Corbett Street, Ogmore Saturday, July 8. Donations and items for the raffle, tombola, bottle, cakes and nearly new stalls welcome. Vale, on Thursday, June 29. With a cake stall, book stall, China and clothes stalls and raffle, etc. It will be from 9.30am-10.45am. Free admission and all welcome.

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.

We are always looking for new members and all our efforts are to make things for charity.

If there is anyone who has any spare wool they do not want, we would be very grateful to receive it.

Wyndham Boys & Girls Club: Monday (club) 5.30pm-8.30pm. Tuesday (bingo) 6.30pm-7.30pm (doors open at 6pm). Wednesday (club) 5.30pm8.30pm. 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).

News items: Items for this column need to be sent to me by 10.30pm on Wednesdays. Contact details at top of column. lovely family occasion with a warm welcome.

Garden Party: St James Church Garden Party is being held on Saturday, July 8, from 2pm-4pm at Green Isha Farm, Wick. Admission is free.

There will be cream teas, various stalls including plants, cakes, tombola and raffle, plus children’s games and activities.

All proceeds will go to the Church Restoration Fund. Our thanks to Phil and Ann Davies for offering their garden.

Painting with Pastels: One Day Workshop with Carol Kibble at Wick Village Hall on Saturday, July 8, from 10am-3pm. Cost £35.

For information and to book a place, contact Carol on 01656 890332 or 07917 236447 or cakibble8@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/ kibbleartisty

Wick Cricket Club: Wick’s next fixture is an Away game this Friday, June 23, against Colwinston Home and starting at 6pm.

Community Council: The next meeting of Wick Community Council is on Thursday, July 20, from 7.30pm at the Sports Pavilion. £5 and, in addition to a buffet, also include an accusation sheet, information about the characters in the play, and a fun murdermystery quiz.

These can be purchased via the Bridgend Castle Players’ website, www. bridgendcastleplayers. org, Bettws Community Club’s website: www.bettwsclub. com, or via our Treasurer: treasurer@ bridgendcastleplayers. org / 07814 881445.

New location: Bridgend Castle Players have recently moved from Aberkenfig to Bettws Community Club. The main benefits to audiences will be easier access (including disabled access and facilities), larger and more comfortable ‘theatre’ space, and bar facilities. For upto-date news, please see our website: www. bridgendcastleplayers. org, join our mailing list via the Contact Us link on the website, or our Facebook & Twitter pages.

Blaengarw Workmen’s Hall: Alabama blues and soul band Debbie Bond and the Trudats will be playing hall on Friday July 14 at 8pm. Tickets £10 on the door, or £7 advance from 07884 192674

PACT news: The next PACT meeting for Llangeinor will be held at the Richard Price Centre on July 5 at 5.30pm.

The next PACT meeting for Blaengarw/ Pontycymer will be held at Pontycymer police station on July 5 at 6.15pm.

St Cein’s Church, Llangeinor: This Sunday, June 25, Ogmore Vale Male Voice Choir hold a concert at the church, at 7pm. The concert will be followed by a social in the Llangeinor Arms with refreshments. Tickets on the door, or in advance from Paul Williams on 01656 841 062.

Tynrhyheol Summer Fete: The PTFA will be holding their Summer Fete on Saturday, July 8, at the Llangeinor Football field. Tables are available for anyone wishing to have a display and cost £10. Contact Deb Davies, or email cllr. roz.stirman@bridgend. gov.uk.

Slimtone at Blaengarw: Slimtone will be celebrating 35 years of success at Blaengarw RFC this Wednesday June 21, and also at Dan Y Mynydd this Friday, June 23.