The Museum of Welsh Life in St Fagans is hosting a green family fun day on June 29 - and you could travel there on a fabulous new bike. Called Ecofun, the day promises to be an environmental spectacular and all you have to do to win the prize of a child's
BARRY vet Maurice Kirk has told how he is determined to fight on after a disciplinary hearing ruled he should not be allowed to practice any more. The man described by many as 'a large and controversial personality' is appealing against the Royal College
A VALE of Glamorgan primary school has hosted a special event for young chess enthusiasts. St Bride's Major Church in Wales was the venue for one of six tournaments making up the Welsh Junior Chess Grand Prix which started in September last year. The
THE SULLY asylum seekers row has also prompted an angry war of words between two leading health experts. Cardiff Patients Council co-ordinator John Evans and Sully Health Facility Campaign Robin Williams are locked in a fierce debate. Only this week,
With reference to the future of the Knap pool. The Vale Council should have talks with the people who run the Pontypridd area. They have this wonderful park in Pontypridd called 'The Jewel In The Crown'. Since the pool closed I have taken a train to Pontypridd
A BARRY bride and groom are on their way to the national finals of a major competition. Teachers Laura Layton, 25, who is to marry Robert Sheldon, 29, of Wenvoe Terrace, entered the Wedding and Home magazine Bride of the Year contest for 2002. Having
Concerning the disappointing lack of sympathy expressed by some of your contributors, concerning the desirability of housing refugees in Sully, I would like to share with your readers the very different attitudes I have witnessed here in Central Asia.
CRAZY BEAUTIFUL (12) is a familiar story, where boy meets girl, problems rear their ugly heads, and then it's all okay in the end. Kirsten Dunst stars as Nicole, the 17-year-old troubled daughter of a wealthy congressman. Fate steps in when she's doing
A BARRY man who has been fighting the courts for nearly a quarter of a century is set to take his battle on further. Ricky Canty, 52, of Raglan Close claims he is owed over £1 million in damages and court costs since 1978. But now, as his family faces
INTERNATIONAL soccer star Craig Bellamy was forced to disappoint Penarth because he was under-going surgery in America. Cardiff-born Bellamy, a forward for Newcastle United, was due to open Jonathan Power Associates, the new independent financial advisers
THE ULTIMATE Chick Flick Soundtrack is, as the title suggests, the best album to get if you're into those smoochy lovey films branded 'chick flick'. Containing 40 classic movie themes, it kicks off with Gabrielle's Out of Reach (Bridget Jones's Diary)
50 YEARS AGO EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of June 12, 1952: Broadcasting on the Home Service programme in the "Let's Consider" series, on Monday evening, Ald Tom Yeoman, Barry, spoke on behalf of the primary school teachers. County Ald
A VITAL Barry service for vulnerable young people could fold, after an appeal to the National Assembly fell on deaf ears. Amelia Trust Farm, which works closely with disadvantaged youths, failed in its bid to have a Vale of Glamorgan planning decision
YOUNG GIRLS in the Vale of Glamorgan are being encouraged to participate in the fastest growing sport in the country. Free rugby training sessions for girls aged 10 to 13 are being offered at three of the area's clubs, and a spokesman for the Vale of
I wanted to respond to all the letters you have recently published regarding the Knap Pool. I whole-heartedly agree with most of the people of Barry, who strongly feel that the pool should be restored to its former glory. There are so many features that
HONOUR: Colcot Sports Amateur Boxers look on as young Lee Gurd receives his Youth 48kg Class A Welsh ABA vest from Vale of Glamorgan Sports Development Manager, Paul Nanji. From left, back row: Paul Nanji with Lee Gurd, Ronnie Gurd, Josh Davies, Gareth
HOW heartening to see so many decorations and celebrations for the Queen's Golden Jubilee, and this in spite of the gloomy proclamations of the media at the beginning of the year. And all, as could be expected, no council involvement from either the town
I HELPED to arrange a Jubilee street party where races and games took place in Victoria Park (Barry) on Bank Holiday Monday. At 10.30am a few volunteers took an hour to clear up six carrier bags of dog mess and broken glass (leaving us behind schedule
THE SUMMER blockbuster season is here. After all the hype, last summer's blockbusters like Tomb Raider and Planet of the Apes ended with crushing results, but this year promises to be better. Leading the charge is Spider Man, and already it seems that
REGARDING the sale of Sully Hospital. It's an absolute disgrace: for years the council has been itching to get rid of this site. I have lived in Barry all my life but we are now without an accident and emergency hospital as the Barry site only caters
Further to our letter on the state of the Knap Lido, we read with great interest that there is a possibility that Dow Corning may be able to give a grant to restore the Lido to its former glory. An offer like this should be taken up and used for the good
Thursday KR's Nightspot, Barry Island. Queen (tribute). £10 in advance. Telephone 01446 721888 to book. (Queen tribute also performing tomorrow evening). Barry Memorial Hall, Barry. Learn to Meditate, 7.30pm-9pm. Locations around Barry. Valeways Easy
A DEDICATED Barry teacher who has spearheaded the 'Save the Knap Pool' campaign is to meet the local MP for crucial talks. Former Knap lifeguard Gerwyn Pugh is to sit down with John Smith to talk about the future of the crumbling lido. The 32-year-old
FURIOUS Barry residents living on the edge of a 'rat run' have demanded action from the Vale of Glamorgan Council. Locals living in Bedlington Terrace claim motorists using their quiet street as a shortcut are heading for disaster. And they are pleading
BARRY mums and dads say they are dicing with danger every time they walk their children to school. Ysgol Sant Curig parents have lashed out at irresponsible car drivers who blatantly ignore pupils safety when they drop off children at the school gates
