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Playschool: On the last day of term the children had a super tea party and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

St Brides School: The children going on to “big school” had a moving service followed by lots of fun and some tears.

Women’s Institute: A coffee morning held at the home of member Rhiannon in Ogmore was well attended on a dry sunny day.

Memories: It is nearly 20 years since the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and at the time of great mourning a memorial book was placed in St Bridget’s Church for parishioners to write their feelings and appreciation of her life and work.

National Open Gardens Scheme: Knightsbridge House in Llantwit Major has a wonderful Japanese garden complete with water features, pagoda and koi carp pond and will be open to the public from 11am-5pm this Sunday, August 6.

More information from ngs.org.uk.

Mothers Union: St Brides Major branch members will be having a strawberry cream tea in All Saints Church at 2.30pm on Tuesday, August 8.

Royal Mint: If you are looking for somewhere to visit during the summer holidays why not go along to Llantrisant to see how the coins of the UK are made.

Guided tours are available as well as an exhibition with many facts and items to see.

Community Council: At the recent meeting various issues were discussed, including donations to local groups, quotes for replacement signs for the commemorative trees and planning applications.

Details available from the Community Council website stbmcc.co.uk.

The next meeting is on September 11 at 7pm in All Saints, Southerndown. All welcome. Resurfacing: The Vale of Glamorgan have been carrying out highway maintenance in our area thanks to additional monies being available.

There might be some more traffic disruption to come but it is worth it to have a good road surface ready for the next winter.