PORTHCAWL

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Porthcawl Townswomen’s Guild News: After their August break the PTG is back to their usual monthly meeting.

Chairman Freda told members that the Porthcawl Branch was now rejoining the Swansea Federation as the Cardiff Federation had disbanded.

She went on to say that she was pleased to tell members this as when the Branch was started over 60 years ago they were members of the Swansea federation who were glad to welcome Porthcawl back. In September PWG always celebrate Harvest with a good tea but before that started Mrs Pat Richards gave members an interesting talk all about “Tea” - it’s history, culture and social habits.

Also Mrs Judith Shawe from the Food Bank told members about how it is run and organised and needed more and more by many people. Instead of the usual Harvest stall members brought items for the food bank and they were much appreciated.

The next meeting is on Wednesday, October 9 from 2pm at All Saints Church Hall when there will be a craft afternoon. Visitors will be welcome to come and try their hand at something new. Contact Dorothy Thomas on 01656 772 157.

Porthcawl Male Choir: This year Porthcawl Male Choir held their Annual Celebrity Concert last Saturday, when the well up to strength choir under their long time musical director Mair Jones presented a well rounded programme to a packed and appreciative audience in The Grand Pavilion.

The Mayor of BCBC, Councillor Stuart Baldwin and the Deputy Mayor of Porthcawl, Councillor Brian Jones were present and the whole evening was ably compered by past mayor Councillor Lorrie DesmondWilliams.

The choir was joined on the night by an extremely versatile and talented guest quartet called Ida who brought with them a fascinating selection of operatic arias, charttopping hits and musical theatre favourites.

This time one of the first basses was missingthere was somebody in his place but it wasn’t Brian; and it was only after the show that I heard that he had passed away some months ago.

Brian Whitehead was a lovely quiet gentle man with a good bass voice and if you are wondering if you knew him, he was the polite silver haired gentleman who in his latter years served behind the counter in the Co-op and had a kind word and a pleasant approach to each and every customer.

He will be well missed in the town and in the choir and I would like to send our condolences to his wife Mair.

To those of you who missed the concert you have another chance to catch up with the choir when they put on a Charity Concert in aid of LATCH at All Saint’s Church in Victoria Avenue on Saturday, October 5t when they are joined by Polperro Fisherman’s Choir.

Finally, the Choir is holding an open day on Tuesday, October 2nd at Arlington Road Presbyterian Church (Off South Road-with the old Surgery on the corner)

Porthcawl Veterans Hub: The Veteran’s Hub offers a NAAFI Break on Saturday mornings in the Wellbeing Centre adjacent to the tennis courts at Griffin Park where veterans can meet with other veterans, raise their problems and get advice.

Sound Of Music : The Performance House Youth Group are presenting this wonderful show in the Grand Pavilion Porthcawl on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 at 7pm and with a matinee performance at 2.30pm on the Saturday. Tickets and information from the box office.

Let’s Dance: This is what the Hi-Tide in Mackworth Road have called the Charity Night they are presenting in the marquee on Saturday, September 21. There will be multi-Award winning Artists plus a fantastic Support Artist.

Tickets are £20 from the Hi-Tide which includes a meal and GTFM 107.9FM Roadshow Disco and all proceeds are going to Alzheimer’s, Ronald McDonald and Sandville S.H. Tickets and more information from the Hi-Tide.

Porthcawl RFC: Porthcawl RFC have organised a Rugby World Cup Evening for Friday, October 4 when Derek Bevan and Richard Webster will be there to guide us through the event which starts on Friday, September 20.

Tickets at £15 are available from Paul Fielding on 07768 418308 or at the Porthcawl R FC clubhouse on 01656 784242. Train Band, ticket price £15, includes buffet.

Tickets available from Michael Banks, Paula Torrence, Sue at Anturio Gifts.

Panto: This years Panto at the Town Hall will be Aladdin – staged by our very own MMTS (formally known as MAOS). Between Thursday, October 24 and Saturday, October 26 at Maesteg Town Hall.

It’s my absolute pleasure to be able to announce the cast for our upcoming panto: Aladdin - Jack Allen. Jasmine - Charlotte Lenehan.

Widow Twankey - Ross Donoghue.

Spirit of the Ring - Lisa Howells.

The Genie - Emily Jones & Katie Pritchard.

So-Shy - Olivia Castle, Ella Powys & Ellie Sykes.

Abanaza - Tony Kingsbury.

The Emperor - Tony Mullins.

The Chinese Policewomen - Bethan Skye & Sian Rees.

Wishee Washie - Nia Scourfield.

There are 2 Genies and 3 So Shys who are playing alternate performances. Tickets available via the town hall and the MMTS Facebook page.

Gleeman: The Gleemen have returned from their tour to Sidmouth in Devon.

Their performance in the Sidholme Music Room was a huge success a capacity audience were treated to a musical feast of Male Voice singing never Ben heard before in this prestigious venue.

The organisers of the event could not believe the shear quality of the Gleemen repotoire and have urged the choir to return in the future. A record amount of money was raised to keep this magnificent hall renovations going for future generations to enjoy.

Their next event is a Gala Concert in aid of their president David Brace worthy charity Prostate Cymru to be held in Maesteg Town Hall on Friday, September 27 the last choral event before it closes for redevelopment. Guests are Kenfig Hill Choir and Upper Rhondda Brass band, tickets will be out soon at £10 all proceeds to the charity.

Doors open 6.30 for 7pm start, a event not to be missed.

Ramblers: Maesteg Ramblers will meet on Sunday, September 22.

The walk will be Oxwich Bay, meeting at Maesteg car park at 9am.

It will be a 10 mile walk if interested please contact Keith Davies on 01656 731 568.

All are welcome to join and wear sensible clothing and walking boots/shoes are advised and bring a packed lunch and a drink.

Town Hall Events: There is lots going on this coming month for the children of the valley.

All tickets are available from the hall on 01656 815 995 or from www. maesteg townhall.com

Friday, September 20 - Creedence Clearwater Review. 8pm. £16.50.

Thursday, October 3 - Lunchtime Theatre: Bevin Boys. 1pm. £6.50.

Saturday, October 5- Thunder Unplugged & Unscripted - An Intimate Evening with Danny & Luke. 7.30pm. £24.50

Friday, October 11 - Ransack Dance Company presents: Murmur. 7.30pm. £12.50 / £10.50

Friday, October 18 - The Simon & Garfunkel Story. 7.30pm. £20.50 / £19.50

Saturday, October 19 - Crimes On The Coast. A Comedy Whodunnit. 7.30pm. Tickets £15.50.

Events Diary: This is for organisations of the valley, asking them to check at the Council Office’s Diary before arranging an event, so that you won’t clash with anyone else.

The diary is in the office purely for that purpose.

Special Dates: Do you have a 100th birthday coming up, or a Golden or Diamond Wedding and live in the Maesteg Town Council area?

You, or your relatives, can inform the council.

Then you can expect a special visit from the Mayor and consort bearing gifts or even a card from the Queen.

If you live in the Llangynwyd Middle Council area, then you contact their clerk of the council

MHM Wales New Wellbeing: They now meet at Maesteg Sports Centre on Thursdays from 10am to noon.

We have changed our Maesteg Hub venue and how we deliver the new service.

We are now working in collaboration with Halo Leisure.

It is an advice, support and information session open to anyone in the community to access or call in for any help around general wellbeing and mental health.

We also run short courses too.

Sewing: Do you want to learn to sew or improve your sewing skills? Classes available: Tuesday afternoons at 1pm-3pm - Sprinkles and stitches.

Tuesday evenings at 6pm-8pm - CwmCalon.

Wednesdays at 6.45pm-7.45pm - Florries.

Call Julie on 01656 810 097 or Babs on 01656 7356 22 if you wish to join.

Experienced and novice needleworkers welcome. Machine or hand sewing taught. Knitting and crotchet guidance also.

Therapy Dogs: Therapy Dogs Nationwide have a South Wales representative in Ben the Poochon. TDN is a national charity.

Our volunteers have their own pet dog, temperament tested, and always focused on caring for people in the community, so our volunteers will go to nursing homes, schools, special needs schools, hospitals, hospices, care centres and prisons, or local groups plus we offer help by working with the professional medical sector.

For more information on joining TDN or the programmes we offer please contact claregriffiths@aol.com

Clwb Maesteg: Clwb Cymraeg Maesteg / Maesteg Welsh Club. Mae’r Clwb yn rhoi cyfle i siaradwyr Cymraeg gyfarfod yn gymdeithasol a chynnal neu wella eu sgiliau iaith Gymraeg.

Mae’r clwb yn cyfarfod bob pythefnos am 7yh nos Fercher yng Nghlwb y Gweithwyr yn Stryd y Teml.

Mae rhagor o fanylion ar gael gan Lloyd Evans 07856 553 777 e-bost: Psycho1283@hotmail. com.

The club provides an opportunity for Welsh speakers to meet socially and maintain or improve their Welsh language skills.

The club meets every fortnight at 7pm on Wednesday evening in the Workingmen’s Club in Temple Street.

Further details are available from Lloyd Evans on 07856 553 777; or email: Psycho1283@ hotmail.com

Milk Deliveries: Delivered to your door in glass bottles instead of plastic, contact Steve Simmomds (delivery Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) – call 01656 712 858 or 07807 282 790.

Sewing Class: At Cwm Calon Community Hub (opposite Asda) every Tuesday from 6pm7.30pm.

Beginners and experienced sewers welcome.

Dressmaking, soft furnishing, soft toys, patchwork, quilting, embroidery, cross stitch, cushions, all expertly taught by a fully qualified instructor.

Call 01656 735 622 for more details.

This group is full at present.

Cwlwm Cwm Llynfi: The group are again eager to organise events to enhance the awareness and use of the Welsh culture, language and traditions in the area.

It is also hoped that it gives people the opportunity to use the language while socialising and enjoying the events.

The group meet every second Tuesday of the month in the council offices, Talbot Street, Maesteg and a warm welcome awaits anyone interested in joining us. For further information contact Rhian Sterio on 07861 660 970.

Rotary Club: The 70-plus year old Maesteg Rotary Club meet every fortnight on a Monday at 1pm in the Cross Inn Maesteg/ Cwmfelin.

The purpose is to discuss projects to benefit others (often in the valley) and to socialise.

They are looking for new members so they can continue to be able to help local charities as well as internationally.

Anyone, male or female, who is able to spare an hour each fortnight and would like to help in the benefit of others is welcome.

So contact Tal Harries on 01656 711 078 or 07999 8861.

Maesteg WI: Maesteg WI have an exciting programme planned for the year, and will meet on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm in Maesteg Rugby Club.

We are busy planning this year’s summer mystery trip, along with theatre trips.

This month we are going to be swishing – doing our bit to recycle clothes by swopping them with others.

We have lots planned, and welcome visitors or potential new members.

Contact us on maestegwi@gmail.com for further information.

River Care: There are two groups, who sometimes work separately and sometimes together.

One group is responsible for the community garden in Garth, the other with Resources Wales, the three-year plan to get rid