LALESTON & BROADLANDS
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Condolences: Sincere condolences to Jackie White and family on the loss of her dear husband Councillor David White who had worked tirelessly for the local community over the past years.
A very large congregation attended a Celebration of David’s life at Coychurch Crematorium on Monday March 18. Sadly David had bravely suffered ill-health for some time and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Platinum wedding anniversary:
Many Congratulations and best wishes to friends Delma and Denzil Miles of Oaklands Avenue, Bridgend, who were married at Llansantffraid Church, Cardiff on March 20, 1954 and spent their honeymoon in Bournemouth.
Celebrating their 70 years together they will be spending a short stay at Warners Holme Lacy hotel in Hereford accompanied by Delma’s brother Michael and sister-in-law Gillian.
Ron and Maureen Fahey, good friends and neighbours for many years send all their special good wishes.
Dog Fouling: It is very strange that owners train dogs to perform lots of tricks... fetching slippers, carrying mail from the letterbox, barking at the right time, etc, but fail to train them to foul in their own gardens or driveways! Residents complain that many of the dog walkers in Heol Y Bardd need to carry more than a poop scoop and should carry a hose and a bucket of disinfectant too! It’s not very pleasant to see dogs’ mess and even less pleasant to clean up before it smears someone’s pram wheels, sweeping brush, bike wheels or shoes. Perhaps these cute pets could have bags fitted similar to the horses in Italy (albeit smaller) which would save a lot of smelly mess around?
Nips And Tucks: I have been asked by several people what has happened to Nips and Tucks the sewing, alterations and haberdashery unit that was in Bridgend Indoor Market for many years before the market was closed down last year.
This excellent unit is now located at 12 Dunraven Place, Bridgend where the owner Marion will be pleased to assist all enquiries. Her contact number is 01656 668 266.
Dragon Indoor Market: Kim Whitelock welcomes you to the Dragon Artisan Indoor Market at Brackla Street. A table/stall will cost £10 per day and the venue is open from 9am-4pm Monday to Saturday. For more information please contact Kim on 07508 143 605.
Bridgend Lions Charity Book Sale: Calling all avid readers. Bridgend Lions Book Sale will take place at the Westward Community Centre, Cefn Glas, on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, from 9am-4pm.
Entrance free with book bargains galore, including jigsaws too!
Laleston Gardening Club: As we move into 2024, it is true to say that Laleston Gardening Club has hit the ground running.
The remaining sash windows were installed in January, the shop reopened on February 3 and the lecture program is in full swing.
The social calendar started on Saturday, February 10 with a lovely meal to celebrate Chinese New Year, (the Year of the Dragon). A St David’s Day Supper is planned for Friday, March 1.
A new system has been developed for the shop following the retirement of our shop manager Dennis
Roberts. Dennis had been shop manager for many, many years and had done a brilliant job.
It was decided that things had to change and the onerous job of running the shop should be shared among Committee Members.
Gavin Thomas readily accepted the position of Shop Supervisor, with responsibility for maintaining a new computer app, which records sales, stock levels and takings.
Sian James and Linda Thomas are responsible for buying and procuring stock. Store Assistants are drawn from Committee Members and a rota system is in operation.
Store helpers will still be on hand to help customers take goods to their cars, these helpers are drawn from volunteer members again on a rota system.
Members should be aware that peat based composts are now being phased out and when current stocks are exhausted only peat free composts will be available.
As far as lectures are concerned Chairman Sue gave a presentation on February 6, entitled Concorde, Queen of the skies and that was very well received. On Tuesday, February 20, Sian James gave a presentation on seed and plant propagation and we are lucky that there are two such ladies within the Club that can deliver informative talks at no cost to the speakers budget.
Chris Jones, warden of Kenfig Nature Reserve, attracted a large audience on February 12 and gave an absorbing talk on this site of special scientific interest.
At our committee meeting, Chairman Sue said she was very pleased with the way the Chinese Evening had gone, it was a very successful evening. She said the addition of Lucy Bloomfield and Heather Williams to the event team had made a huge difference and that it was a pleasure to work with them.
Lucy was to be congratulated on passing her food hygiene test and her certificate will be displayed in the Club.
Some 52 members had been treated to a delightful Chinese meal with delightful table settings and wonderful service from the events team in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. The next gastronomic experience will be at the St David’s Day Supper on March 1.
Further improvements have taken place at Cliff Cottage following the prohibition of open fires within the building – a new log effect fire has been installed in the hearth where previously we had an open fire.
The Club are extremely grateful to Richard Worgan, son of Margaret, who generously provided funding for this fire. Richard arranged the purchase and delivery from his home in Germany where he now lives. Sue has thanked him warmly and sent photos of his welcomed gift to the Club.
New wall heaters have been fitted in the main hall, one of the original heaters has been reinstalled in the old kitchen and the remaining two are shortly to be installed in the upstairs model railway room.
The new heaters and fire should ensure visitors to Cliff Cottage should never feel the need for thermals. Further improvements are being undertaken but details will be reported and can wait until another day.