PORTHCAWL
Court Colman Road Penyfai (except summer school holidays) as follows:
Rainbows (age 5 - 7) meet Wednesday from 5.30pm-6.45pm.
Brownies (age 7 – 10) meet on Mondays from 5.30pm-7pm.
For more information please contact Pippa O’Neill on 074808 255 321.
1st Penyfai Scout Group: Scout and Guide Hall, Court Coleman Road, Penyfai (except summer):
Beavers (ages 6 to 8), meet Thursdays from 5pm-6.15pm.
Cubs (ages 8 to 10) meet Thursdays from 6.30pm-8pm.
Scouts (ages 10 to
14) meet Thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm.
Call Christine Jordan on 01656 860 831.
Play and Community Playgroup: For families of newcomers to the village of Penyfai with children from two years to four years looking to join a play group, there is the play and community play group held in the Scout hall on Court Coleman Road, Penyfai.
It is open 9.15am-3pm Monday to Friday during term time.
Call 07813 392 464 for more details.
Send Your News To: 42 Suffolk Place, Porthcawl, CF36 3EB. 01656 451844 davidn-w@homecall.co.uk
RNLI Evening Of Carols
And Readings: In All
Saint’s, Porthcawl -
This will be held this Wednesday, December 11 at 7pm. Admission free but there will be a collection on the night.
Porthcawl Rotary Christmas Tree Festival:
One of Porthcawl’s most popular Christmas
Events will be held at All Saints’ Church in Victoria Avenue between Tuesday, December 3 and Sunday, December 8, when around sixty brilliantly decorated Christmas trees placed there by schools, organisations and businesses in the Porthcawl area will be on display. Trees can be viewed between 11am and 5pm every day (Sunday, 11.30am - 4pm).
During the Festival itself, Porthcawl Rotary will be hosting the
Rotary Young Musician Competition on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm and on Thursday, December 5 they will host the 2019 Festival Concert which will include performances by the local Urdd Choir as well as by local choir
Sounds Familiar. This is on Thursday, December 5 at 7pm.
NB that entry to view the trees and to attend the Young Musician Competition and the Festival Concert is also free. Tea/Coffee and raffle tickets will be available as usual.
Rotary Christmas
Postal Delivery: Watch out for shops who have embraced the scheme which caters for the delivery of local mail ie in the CF36 area by Rotary members at a cost of 25p. Stamps and Rotary Post Boxes are available in the following shops and the scheme will continue until the last post on Monday, December 9. All profits will be distributed to local charities.
The stamps can be bought and cards posted at the following stores: DH Edwards (TV), Well Street; Walters Shoes, John Street; Greetings at Maple, John Street (formerly Jane’s); Stationery Hill, Station Hill; Lifestyle Express, New Road; Parc Stores, Cilparc; Nottage Stores, Nottage; The Potting Shed, Newton and General Stores, Rest Bay.
Please remember that cards can only be posted at the stores, and that they are only delivered to CF36 addresses.
A Christmas Fayre At Trinity: The Porthcawl Lions Club have organised a Christmas Fayre in Trinity Church hall in Porthcawl on Friday, December 13 starting at 9.30am and there will be stalls with bric a brac, books and refreshments: other charities or crafters who would like to have a table there and want more information should contact Colin on 01656 857109. Also, anyone considering joining the Porthcawl Lions and wanting more information can contact Colin on the same number.
Celebrate Burns Night:
In Porthcawl on Friday, January 24, 2020.
Tickets are now available at the Porthcawl Museum in John Street.
The Porthcawl Befriending Group: The Porthcawl Befriending Group provides free activities for lonely people and those who want to befriend them. Free tea/coffee while chatting around a table, free bingo and table games, beginners Health and Wellbeing
Tai Chi. etc. Members can bring children but regrettably no pets are allowed. Where is this you may ask?. Griffin Park Community Centre in New Road from 11am to 12noon every Wednesday. Membership is free but numbers are limited. Please contact Angie Reid for more information on 07591 217521.
Porthcawl Weekly Table Top Sale: Griffin Park,
New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DF. This is a weekly event held every Friday at Griffin Park Hall in
New Road with doors open between 8am and 12noon.
There are always stalls with Books, Games, CD’s, DVD’s and much more.
Re- freshments are available on the day and if you want a table to sell things yourself, then tables are available at £5 for the morning.
For further information or to book a table contact Jean on 07778 599 616.
Porthcawl Veterans Hub: The Veteran’s Hub offers a NAAFI Break on Saturday mornings at 11am to all ex-servicemen: It is held in the Porthcawl Wellbeing Centre adjacent to the tennis courts and bowling club at Griffin Park and is a place where veterans can meet with other veterans, raise their problems and get advice in a pleasant and convivial atmosphere.
Its Ok To Talk: Andy’s Man Club is a registered charity which provides a peer to peer support group for men with the aim of cutting the number of suicides of young men.
The group meets in Porthcawl RFC off South Road (CF36 3DA) every Monday evening (except bank holidays).
Or check out their website or talk to them on #itsoktotalk.
A Problem Shared is a Problem Halved: Just contact the C.A.L.L Helpline and there will be someone to talk to 24/7.
Call 0800 132 737 or text HELP and your question to 81066.
Porthcawl Museum And Historical Society: Santa’s Post Office is open for business, and there is now an exhibition of Toys open until Christmas.
Porthcawl Lion’s
Santa’s grotto has started, but you will have to check the posters outside the Museum to obtain details of times and days they are open.
Finally, on the Christmas front the Museum is holding a Christmas Coffee Morning with homemade mince pies on Friday, December 6th starting at 10.30am in the YMCA.
Christmas In Porthcawl:
Then a real Christmas Cracker! Next Sunday, December 8th sees a Pop-up Christmas in
John Street Market with Christmas Food, Gifts and Treats. John Street will have Street Food Stalls and Santa’s Grotto.
There will also be a
Walk about Parade with The Porthcawl Christmas Brass Band, Santa and his Elves starting at the top of John Street at 1pm. For more information on these two events go to www.porthcawlchristmas. co.uk/market
Porthcawl Community Singers Present - A Midwinter Christmas
Night: The Porthcawl Community Singers are producing their Annual Christmas Concert in All Saints Church Porthcawl on Saturday, December 7 at 7pm.
The Guest soloists are Chordis Caerlion
Harp Ensemble, Tom Williams on percussion, David Rayner- Tenor and Soprano, Ann Thomas, both of these singers are from the choir.
The Musical Director and principal Harpist-will be Angharad Edwards and the choir will be accompanied by Sheila Miles on piano and organ.
There will be a raffle and mince pies and wine in the interval.
Tickets £6 on sale at the door or from choir members.
Should you want any further information then please contact Pat Parry on 07980 198 438)
Last Night Of The Stoneleigh: A Christmas Cracker - This will be held in the Showdome at Parkdean’s Resort Trecco Bay in Porthcawl on Saturday, December 14.
It is being held to raise money for the Emyr
Owen Branch of LATCH and the resident DJ’s from the Stoneleigh Club will be there along with a Freddie Mercury Tribute Act.
Tickets are £10 and must be obtained before+hand from Chris Pugh-Bevan on 07505 721382: Terry Watson on 07402 331122 or Jerry Nash on 07789 696 252.
Dancing is from 7pm1am. in Woodland Terrace for refreshments and a visit to his Grotto.
Harmony Christmas Concert: Harmony Ladies Choir are having their Charity Christmas Concert in aid of raising money for this years charity which will be The Alzheimer’s Society.
If you would like to come and enjoy an evening of music, laughter, sherry and mince pies to help you get into the spirit of Christmas.
Please come and support us to help raise as much money as possible for this well deserving charity, this event will take place at St Davids Church, Maesteg on Wednesday, December 11.
Doors open 6.30pm7pm and tickets can be bought for £5 from choir members or contact 07983571578 tickets can also be bought at the door on the night.
Maesteg Gymnastics
Club: Would like to invite everyone to their xmas party to be held at Nanty Rugby Club on Sunday, December 8 from 5pm7pm.
Under 8s must be accompanied by adult.
Jin in the fun with party games and a disco entry £5.
With all monies raised going towards gymnastic equipment.
Ramblers: Maesteg Ramblers meet on
Sunday, December 8, the walk will be Margam Park/Brombil. Meeting at Maesteg car park at 9am.
It will be a 8 mile walk if interested please contact Keith Davies on 01656 73156807977 831 317.
All are welcome to join and wear sensible clothing and walking boots/shoes are advised and bring a packed lunch and a drink.
Soup Lunch: Christmas Soup Lunch and Grand Raffle draw, St Cynfelyns, Church Hall, Tuesday, December 10, lunch from 12noon - 2pm. entertainment from 2pm - 3pm, soup, Christmas pudding, tea/coffee with mince pies. Entertainment by Caerau Primary school choir.
Chuch Services: Parish of Llangynwyd Church services during december - Christmas Services December 2019.
Sunday, December
8 - 8.30am St Michael’s – Holy Eucharist.
Sunday, December
8 - 10am St David’s – Morning Prayer.
Sunday, December 8 - 11am St Michael’s – Holy Eucharist.
Sunday, December 8 - 6pm St Michael’s Town Carol Service.
Sunday, December
15 - 8.30am St Michael’s – Holy Eucharist.
Sunday, December
15 - 10am St David’s – Eucharist, followed by refreshments.
Sunday, December
15 - 11am St Michael’s – Morning Prayer (To be arranged).
Sunday, December 15 - 6pm St Cynwyd’s Candles by Candlelight.
Monday, December
16 - 7pm St Michael’s Mothers Union Carol Service.
Sunday, December
22 - 8.30am St Michael’s – Holy Eucharist.
Sunday, December
22 - 10am St David’s – Morning Prayer with Carols.
Sunday, December
22 - 11am St Michael’s – Sunday School Presentation.
Sunday, December
22 - 6pm St Michael’s – 9 Lessons & Carols.
Sunday, December
22 - 6pm St Cynwyd’s – Evening Prayer.
Christmas Eve - 4pm St Michael’s - Crib Service.
Christmas Eve - 7pm St David’s – First Eucharist of the Nativity.
Christmas Eve - 11pm St Michael’s – Midnight Mass
Christmas Day - 10am St Cynwyd’s Eucharist & Carols
Boxing Day/St Stephen’s Day - 10am St Michael’s Eucharist, followed by refreshments (Rev Chris Reaney)
Sunday, December 29 - 10am St Cynwyd’s Parish Service – Holy Eucharist
Christmas Church – Chapel services:
Bethel / Hope, Caerau - Sunday, December 22 at 3pm - Carol Service Christmas Eve 6pm. Christmas Eve Service
Carmel / Bethania/ Canaan, Maesteg - Sunday, December
22 at 10.30am. Carols Christmas Day 9am. Christmas Morning Service
Dyffryn, Caerau - Christmas Day Christmas Service 9.30am.
Zion, Maesteg - Sunday, December 22 at 6pm. Carol Service
St Cynfelyn’s, Caerau - Tuesday, December 10 at 12noon Christmas Soup Lunch & Concert Sunday, December 22 at 11.15am. Eucharist & Carols followed by Seasonal Refreshments Christmas Eve 11.30pm. Midnight Mass.
Our Lady & St Patrick’s, Maesteg - Christmas Eve 6pm. Vigil Mass 10pm. Midnight Mass Christmas Day 9am. Mass.
St Mary the Virgin, Garth - Sunday, December 22 at 9.45am. Carol Service Christmas Eve 7pm. First Eucharist of Christmas.
Ainon / Moriah, Llangynwyd - Christmas Eve 8pm. Village Carol Service.
Trinity, Nantyffyllon - Thursday, December 19 at 7pm. Candlelit Carol Service.
St Cynwyd’s Llangynwyd - Sunday, December 15 at 6pm. Carols by Candlelight Christmas Day 10am. Eucharist with Carols.
Ebenezer, Maesteg - Sunday, December 15 at 6pm. Carol Service Sunday December
22nd 6pm. Carols by Candlelight.
St David’s, Maesteg - December 22nd 10am. Carols Christmas Eve 7pm. First Eucharist of the Nativity.
Central, Maesteg - Sunday, December 22 at10.30am. Carol Service.
Pen-y-Bryn, Caerau - Sunday, December 8 at 3pm.Christmas Carol Service.
St Michael & All Angels, Maesteg - Sunday, December 8 at 6pm.
Town Carol Service - Sunday, December
22 at 11am. Children’s Christmas Presentation 6pm. Choral Nine Lessons and Carols.
Christmas Eve 11pm. First Eucharist of the Nativity Thursday, December 26 at 10am. St Stephen’s Day
Eucharist and seasonal refreshments.
Salvation Army, Maesteg - Sunday, December 8 at 11am. Christingle Sunday, December 22 at 11am. Carol Service Christmas Day 9am. Christmas Day Service.
Ebenezer, Maesteg - Sunday, December 15 at 6pm. Carol Service Sunday, December
22 at 6pm. Carols by Candlelight.
Parish of Llangynwyd with Maesteg - Christmas tree and choir festival
2019 – St Michaels & All Angels church, Maesteg, Thursday, December 5 to Saturday, December 7.
Throughout the festivall, as well as the fantastic display of trees, there are various stalls in both the church and crypt selling fair trade products and various craft items.
Tea, coffee and mince pies are also being served in St Michaesls crypt, raffle tickets are £1 per ticket and are on sale in the weeks leading up to and throughout the festival.