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  • Sully Sports Bowls Men’s Club open day

    SULLY Sports Bowls Men’s Club launched its 2019 season with an open day last Saturday, 13th April. Chairman Dennis Austin, watched by captain Graham Brown, and a number of other members, officially opened the green by bowling down the first wood

  • Barrivale Bridge Club round-up

    BARRIVALE Bridge Club held a 32nd Birthday Teams event on Tuesday 9th April. The 1st team place was won by:- Mike Close & Kay Dyer David Thomas & Jane Brook In 2nd position the team was:- Allan Rees & Ann Richards Mike

  • Fun and egg-citement at Barry Community Tennis Club

    AN egg-straordinary amount of fun was had at last weekend’s Easter Egg hunt hosted by Barry Community Tennis Club in Romilly Park. The event was open to everyone, with on court relay games and tennis fun, as well as some courtside activities such

  • Holton win in cup thriller

    HOLTON Road Seniors continued their incredible season by booking a place in this seasons SWFA Intermediate Cup Final following a 3-2 victory over Royal Oak FC from Aberdare at Bridgend Street Stadium, Cardiff. Holton staged an amazing comeback in

  • Author uncovers grim Barry ghost story

    AN AUTHOR has delved into the Welsh Archives in search of anything paranormal dating from 1837 to 1901. Mark Rees’ research into chilling prophecies from beyond the grave, poltergeists who terrorised remote farmlands, and more than a few ingenious

  • Vale of Glamorgan Football League round-up

    Vale of Glamorgan Football League round-up The ASRS Cup Final at Jenner Park saw AFC Rhoose win the leagues oldest competition with a 2-0 victory over Island Marine. An own goal and then Ben Murphy with the decisive goal to ensure the trophy.

  • Barry and District Men's Skittles tables

    Barry and District Men's Skittles tables DIVISION 1 Bunker Boys 266 (K Jeynes 29), Geest 295 (T Hawkins, Jon Hawkins 28) KP Rejects 345 (M Dando 34), British Rail 323 (L John 36) Blue Monkey 254 (C Evans 31), Willie Wombles 272 (P Taylor

  • Barry and District Clubs tables

    Barry and District Clubs tables CRIB DIVISION 1 Wyndham Cons 7, Cadoxton Cons 8 Moors Boys 6, Rhoose Social 9 Liberals 9, West End Runaways 6 League Table Pld Pts Rhoose Social 22 185 Wyndham Cons 23 175 Liberals 22 173 Cadoxton

  • Penarth Town 2nd's win Dockers Cup

    PENARTH Town's 2nd XI played in the Vale of Glamorgan League's Dockers Cup final at Jenner Park. The opposition was Vale Madrid and having beaten them twice in the league already this season, the players and coaching staff were confident and well

  • Barry RFC get promotion boost

    A GOOD week for Barry as they recorded two bonus point victories in the last week to maintain their push for promotion. The first came with a victory at Aberdare last Wednesday to be followed by a hard-earned 34-10 win at Heol Y Cyw last Saturday

  • Police appeal as Barry woman reported missing

    SOUTH Wales police officers are urging anyone to assist them in tracing a missing woman from Barry. Rhiannon Jenkins, 25, of Barry, was reported missing on Friday, April 12, and concern is growing for her welfare. She is described as being 5ft

  • Vintage trains will dis up Easter delight at Barry Island

    EASTER Bunny trains are on track for operation this Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Managing director of the Barry Tourist Railway, John Buxton has announced the vintage trains will run each day from Friday, April 19 until Monday, April 22. Every