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Sad News: It is with regret we report the death of Mark Hind (fondly known as Mush), of Ewenny Road, St Brides Major, who passed away recently after an illness bravely borne.

World War II Memories: Villager Alan Higgins has been sharing his experiences of serving in the Royal Navy and provided photographs, medals and letters for a recent drop-in day held at Carnegie House. We wish Alan a speedy recovery from his recent eye operation.

Harvest Service: Wick Chapel once again had a generous donation of dried food and tins for the Food Bank following the Harvest Festival

Children In Need: Indian-themed quiz with curry at St Brides Major Church Hall on 10 November. Tickets £5.

Strange Skies: On Sunday, October 15, just before the tail end of Hurricane Ophelia struck our area, the sun was bright red in the sky at around 6pm.

Then on Monday the morning began with a red glow and for many places it was as if there was an eclipse.

By 10am Cardiff had an orange sky, St Brides a mustard yellow hue and the street lights came on, while in Bridgend it became pitch black like night.

It was eerie as animals and birds fell silent while bees went back into their hives.

Friends in Aberdeen were fascinated to learn of how we were affected as they did not experience this particular phenomenon.