ABERKENFIG & COYTRAHEN

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Aberkenfig Allotments: The Allotment Association is holding its 6th Annual Horticulture Show on Saturday, September 2, at Aberkenfig Social and Athletic Club (formerly The Legion).

After judging the display of Vegetables, Flowers and Cookery will be open for public viewing at 2 pm.

Presentation of prizes by Coun Derrick Baker of Newcastle Higher Community Council will take place at 2.30pm immediately followed by an auction of all the exhibits.

All classes in the show are open so if you are interested in exhibiting your own produce please call David Lewis 856319, Harry Chanter 723715 or Bob Edwards 720633 for an entry form.

Parc Slip Memorial: During the 1960s and 70s, coal was excavated from the Parc Slip mine in Tondu, using open cast coal mining methods.

Before that, coal was dug from the Parc Slip drift mine but in 1892, an explosion in the mine took the lives of 112 men and boys.

This Saturday, August 26, marks the 125th anniversary of the disaster, which happened at 8.20am.

Join the Wildlife Trust at the Parc Slip nature reserve and visitor centre for a day of remembrance, talks and heritage walks.

Meet at the memorial fountain, Parc Slip at 8.20am; eat breakfast at Parc Slip’s visitor centre.

An exhibition by the Parc Slip memorial committee can be seen in the Discover Room and a new self-guided heritage trail can be followed around the reserve.

A talk by Carole and John Mason, based on Agnes Owen’s reminiscence of the Parc entitled Charlie... One Man’s Story, takes place at 2pm.

Another talk – The Parc Slip Explosion by Neville Granville - follows at 2.30pm.

To book breakfast, go to a.woodhall@ welshwildlife.org or call 01656 726 992.

Quiz League: Bridgend and District Quiz League’s 45th season starts on September 4 at Tondu Railway Club with team registration and a fun quiz, which is open to all, starting at 8pm – there will also be a buffet provided.

Teams can find out more information from our website bridgendquiz.com or by email to stevekingscott@ yahoo.co.uk or by calling 01656 722 754.

Spiritual Healing: Spiritual Healing is offered each Tuesday from 6pm-7.30pm at the Ynysawdre Community Centre (at the junction of Bryn Road and Heol-yrYsgol). Call Mrs Bryant on 01656 657463 or 07890 234235.

Christian Spiritualist: The church meets each Sunday at 6.30pm at the Ynysawdre Community Centre. Call Mrs Bryant on 01656 657463 or 07890 234235.

Nazareth Chapel: Service held at 4pm each Sunday, this week led by Rev Euros Miles. For weddings and funerals call Andrew Davies on 01656 663652.

Syrna Penyfai: Sunday School for children aged four and over, held from 10.30am-12 noon for stories, singing and fun with arts and craft work.

The Sunday service is held at 6pm and is led by Miss Dorithy Evans. All welcome to the service and to refreshments in the vestry afterwards.

Coffee morning is held on Tuesday from 10am12noon and a raffle is also held in aid of local charities.

Bible study takes place Thursdays at 7.15pm and is led in turn by Mrs Marlyn James and Miss Dorithy Evans.

Call Peter David on 01656 659 856.

News Items: Please send items to the address at the head of the column by the Wednesday evening for publication the following week.

Welcome to Adare Street: Corvo Lounge, (formerly the Victoria Inn). Work began on the Vic recently and of course is now the Corvo Lounge. Bridgend Civic Trust were keen that the Victoria connection was not lost and so the Civic Society are pleased that there is a large picture of Queen Victoria inside the lounge.

Open Day: The next open day for St John’s House (former Hospice) Newcastle Hill will be held this Saturday, August 26, from 11am-3pm.

Bridgend and District Local History Society: The winter programme starts on Wednesday September 13 at 7pm at the new venue Carnegie House (former Library) Wyndham Street.

The first speaker will be Mr Allan Underhill with Images of Bridgend.

The first meeting will be enrolment evening with membership at £7 per year and visitors are welcome and fee is £2 each per meeting.

Bridgend Civic Trust: If you would like to know more about Bridgend Civic Trust contact Natalie on 01656 663041.

Hospital Service: Pauline Lewis from Porthcawl will lead the next Hospital Christian Fellowship Service this Friday, August 25, at 3pm. The service, which, as always is held in the Hospital Chapel, Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road.

Bridgend Town Council: Do you have a story to share about the town during World War II – then the Town Council would like you to take part in the heritage project.

The project, funded by Heritage Lottery fund, aims to capture oral histories and develop an archive of photographs and memorabilia of Bridgend during the war.

Come along to one of the Community Drop-in Days at Carnegie House on September 9, October 14 or November 11 between 11am and 2pm.

For further information on events and updates, contact the project manager Tracy Evans atwartimebridgend@ gmail.com.

Ewenny Air Rifle Club: The club held its AGM onAugust 7 in the Sarn Club. The chairman welcomed all members and thanked the management of the Sarn Club for their support in accommodating the range facilities.

The secretary gave his report, stating that the two teams in the club – the Hawks with 8/9 shooting members and the Eagles who have 10/11 available for match nights – neither of which were at the top of the list within the end of season league records.

The treasurer reported a slight fall in the income of the club since last year, mainly in the stock of ammunition etc being carried. It was proposed and agreed that owing to the rise in overall costs for the club in the coming year, membership fees should be increased by £15 bringing it up to £50 per year.

The chairman thanked both officers for their hard work keeping the club going over the years. The chairman pointed out that in fact the club has now been going for more than 100 years. All matches and practice shoots are free to members and anyone interested in taking up the sport of seven yard target shooting should contact Bryn Richards on 01656 650677.

Election of Officers: President – Alun Jenkins; Chairman – Basil George; Secretary – Terry Hughes; Treasurer – Bryn Richards; Captains - Ian Thomas and Bryn Richards; Safety Officers – T Hughes, A Thomas, J Hemmings; The Club Christmas Shoot will be held on 21 December starting at 7.30pm.

Club members mentioned in the list of winners in the Bridgend and District Air Rifle League report included:

Highest Senior Over 55 – Bryn Richards; B Cup Runner-up – Bryn Richards; C Cup Winner – Richard Brunsdon; Edgar Williams Cup – Ewenny Eagles.

The chairman closed the meeting and the first practice shoot was then held. Contact me for league results table at: basil@basilgeorge.com.

Report by Basil George as a raffle. For further information contact the Secretary Veronica Davies on 07748 913 219.

Cefn Junction Signal Box: The signal box will be open this Sunday, August 27, from 2pm5pm. Free admission. Unfortunately, the model rail has broken down but the kettle is still working. Why not go along for a cuppa and view the fascinating local exhibition. Huw David has offered to brew up!

Bank Holiday at the Signal Box: Entitled Rail & Retro, you are invited to take a trip down memory lane on Bank Holiday Monday, August 28, where you can check out vintage vehicles, ride on model railways and soak up local history at the Cefn Signal Box.

A ‘ride on’ train will take passengers, children and grown-ups, on trips from Bedford Road to the Signal Box.

Rail and Retro is organised by Cefn Gwyrdd, the voluntary group that saved and maintains the signal box. were free to wander the garden which is undergoing some restoration works and, visit the ancient Egyptian room and an Oriental room much favoured by the more affluent Victorians of the day.

Then homeward bound arriving back in Coychurch early evening following an enjoyable and a very relaxing and interesting day out in the Forest of Dean area. Sue Elworthy gave a vote of thanks to Sandra for organising the event.

Forthcoming diary dates:

September 5 – Monthly Meeting at Williams Memorial Hall, 7.30pm;

September 12 – Federation Quiz at the Hi Tide, Porthcawl;

September 22 – Boules Taster Day at Pontyclun Rugby Club;

September 23 – Malvern Flower Show at Malvern Showground;

September 26 – Autumn Federation Walk Dyffryn House;

October 19 – Federation Dinner at the Hi Tide, Porthcawl.

For further information on events contact Sandra on 01656 669 232.

At the next meeting on September 5 we will be entertained by the Catwg Bell Ringers. Guests and prospective new members very welcome to come along. great way to exercise, in a fun way. Sessions for adults are held on Tuesdays at 6pm and Fridays at 9.15am. £1.50 per session.

Walking Rugby: Thursdays, 9.30am for a 10am start. All ages and abilities welcome, male and female. £1.50 for 40 mins of fun followed by a cuppa and chat.

Cwtch Cynffig: For 50 years Kenfig Hill has provided a meeting place for people with disabilities and their carers and the Cwtch Cynffig project continues their good work every Thursday.

Activities include arts & crafts, chair based exercise, health and wellbeing sessions.

Morning sessions run from 10am-12.30pm and Afternoon sessions run from 1.30pm-4pm.

Each session costs £5 which include refreshments. Lunch is also provided at an additional cost of £2.50. Call the Talbot Community Centre on 01656 749754.

Bethel Community Church: At Pwllygath Street, Kenfig Hill, CF33 6ES.

Their regular meetings include:

Sundays –Evening Service 6pm.

Tuesdays – Tea & Toast 10am-12pm (free to all the community).

Tuesdays – Fellowship Meeting 7.30pm.

Thursdays – Ignite Youth 7pm.

Fridays – Kidzone for junior age group children 5.30pm-6.45pm. Kidzone is held during term time only and a responsible adult must bring and collect children.

Call 01656 85 7505 or 07923 557 287 or 07799 0448 86.

Mothers’ Union: Meet at the Parish Hall in Pyle every third Tuesday of the month at 7pm, from April – October. Call Mrs Brookes on 741077.

Talbot Community Centre: A theatre trip is being arranged to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the New Theatre, Cardiff, on Thursday, 11 January 2018. Call Cheryl Butcher on 01656 749754.

Mynydd Cynffig Primary School: Pupils should return to Mynydd Cynffig Primary for the Autumn Term 2017 on Monday September 4.

The Scout Hall: The Hall, situated just off Croft Goch Road, Kenfig Hill, is available for hire during the day and certain nights throughout the week.

It is also available for children’s parties. Call Gina on 07752 366 241.

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