LALESTON & BROADLANDS
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Sad News: Sincere condolences to Maureen Fahey of Oaklands Avenue on the sudden loss of her dear husband Ron who passed away quietly at the University Hospital of Wales.
Ron was an extremely smart gentleman in his 91st year and will be sadly missed by loving daughter Dawn, son-in-law Martin, grandson Joe, all the family and many friends.
Ron will be sorely missed by all. Funeral to be arranged in due course.
Funeral of Frieda Cole: The funeral of the late Frieda Cole, dear mum of Barbara Sherwood and her three sisters will take place at 10.30am on Wednesday, April 17 at Coychurch Crematorium. A lovely lady who will be dearly missed by all.
Bridgend Lions Charity Books Sale:
The President of Bridgend Lions
Club, Tony Rees wishes to thank all those who attended the Charity Book Sale at Westward Community Centre last weekend including
Lion members, volunteers, friends, family and non-lions, not forgetting so many avid readers who all joined together to make it a great fundraising event.
All monies raised will support local worthy charities.
The winner of the large Easter
Egg Raffle was Liam Ronam, of Broadlands. A huge Thank You is sent to the Lions’ newest member, Natalie Murphy who is a wizard at selling raffle tickets. Welcome to the club!
Please note that all donations of books must cease now until the Autumn – there will be no one at Westward to accept them on Sundays or any home collections until then.
Thank you for your patience,understanding and continued support.
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 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.
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. My thanks to Secretary, Patrick Stevens for this interesting update of the Club’s continuing hard work.
After School activities: At the Rhiw Arcade in Bridgend as follows:
Tuesdays, from 4pm-5pm: Colouring Club for ages four and up
Fridays, from 4pm-6pm: Art
Club for ages six to 14. Book via megartclub@gmail.com
Saturdays, from 9.30am-10.30am: Colouring Club for ages four and over.