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Video/DVD Review: Jurasic Park III
THE DINOSAURS have returned with more bite than ever. Starring Sam Neill once again as Dr Alan Grant, Jurassic Park III (PG) kicks off when a young boy goes missing after a paragliding accident. It turns out he's been flying over Isla Sorna, a former
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Find time to fit in family fitness fun
IF EXERCISE is part of your life, then chances are it's part of your children's lives too. Active parents often produce active children for whom going for walks, swimming and playing football is the norm. Just 20 minutes of aerobic exercise a day decreases
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Our thanks
TO THE customers and staff at Tesco's Penarth who contributed to the Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal 2002, I thank you. The collection on Thursday and Friday evenings between 4pm and 7pm raised £286.76 Anita Morgan Cornerwesll Road Penarth
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Do you have time to help?
A DINAS Powys charity is organising a volunteering fair, with information on how you can get involved. Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern (DPVC) will be hosting a Volunteering Information Fair at the Parish Hall, Britway Road, on Friday, March 22, from 2pm
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Under-10's hold on against bigger opposition
Penarth U-10's v Old Illtydians On a sunny morning but with conditions still wet underfoot, Penarth faced up to a large pack from Old Illtydians. Penarth set to the task well from the start of the game, fending off strong attacks with great defensive
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Teenagers don glitter
THREE Penarth teenagers looking for fame are donning the glitter ready for auditions this weekend. Stanwell School pupils Jo Osmond, Nicola Durston and Hannah Shaw make up the dance group Glitz and are auditioning for Search For A Star 2002. The Reef-sponsored
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Why Sully?
COULD MISS Gregory let us know how many asylum seekers came to this country the same time as her grandfather - also were there 750 asylum seekers settled in any area of Great Britain with a 2,500 adult population? The people of Sully are not "ignorant
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Comedy show was surreal
IT'S A little known fact that the Welsh celebrate two days after St David's Day. But if you went to the Glee Club last weekend, that's exactly what you would have been doing. Comedian Noel Wyn James was joined by co-performers Alison Can-non and Steve
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Swift action
MY LETTER concerning the Marina was printed in your newspaper on January 24, followed by a response from the county councillor on January 31 concerning the paragraph about road cleaning. I'd be grateful if you would thank county councillor Anthony Ernest
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Yet another
I NOTE yet another charity shop (run by Tenovus) is in the process of being opened in Penarth, on a strategic corner site in the heart of the town centre. I would calculate there will be no fewer than eight charity shops in Penarth, four of them in Windsor
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Vulnerable are set for more help
THE VALE'S most vulnerable adults are set to benefit from a brand-new council initiative. The local authority has launched a comprehensive set of policies and procedures aimed at safeguarding the most needy. The guidelines, which have been developed through
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Bentley's off to the show
ONE of Penarth's most well-known dogs is off to Crufts today, and his owners are hoping for success. 'Bentley', an 11-month-old Newfoundland whose show name is 'Captain Iceman of Ebony Waters', has been taken to the Birmingham NEC by owners Richard and
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Cup magic for schools
BUDDING rugby stars at two Penarth schools were left inspired this week when the Six Nations Cup came to visit. John Huw Williams, director of Capital Rugby, brought the impressive cup to Ysgol Pen-y-Garth and Evenlode Primary last Thursday ahead of Wales
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Their decision
SIR - IN response to D Grigg's letter (News, Feb 28), I was married in the wonderful surroundings of Windsor Road URC, and have had cause to rejoice in its excellent acoustics and fine organ while leading worship there. However, I feel this does not give
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pupils ready for World Book Day
BOOKWORMS at Ysgol Pen-y-Garth are brushing up on their skills ready for this year's World Book Day. The school is one of a number in the Vale involved in the scheme which takes place next Thursday, March 14. Many will be celebrating by asking pupils
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Pupils get some vital education
PUPILS at St Cyres School are clued up on homelessness, thanks to a new scheme from Shelter. The charity has produced a guide for youngsters called Housemate, which explores housing and homelessness. Penarth Assembly Member Lorraine Barrett recently presented
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PC Game Review: Summoner
A truly epic adventure of power, magic and strength. You play the character of Joseph, a boy born with the mark of the 'Summoner', so called because in his childhood he summoned a demon to save his village. It backfired and Joseph watched those he loved
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Rudi 'Springs' into action
FORMER Penarth rugby star Rudolf Straeuli has leapt into an exciting new position as coach of the Springboks. The 39-year-old, currently touring New Zealand as coach with the Natal Sharks, beat off stiff competition from Cardiff boss Rudy Joubert for
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Parents fear for children's health
PENARTH parents worried about their children's health are again fighting plans for a phone mast just metres from another local nursery. More than 100 parents at Hazelhurst Nursery have signed a petition against a planned One2One mast at the nearby Waverley
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CD Review: The Very Best Of All Woman
JUST in time for Mother's Day, The Very Best Of All Woman is as the title suggests - full of female vocalists. It starts with Dido's smooth Thank You followed by the powerful Destiny's Child with Survivor. Also featured is Gabrielle's Bridget Jones Diary
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Maximum points are a must for Old Penarthians
Following another weekend of inactivity that was brought about by the international programme, Old Penarthians must quickly attune to the bread and butter activities that constitute their involvement in the WRU National league when they host Cardiff rivals
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Cinema reviw: The Mothman Prophecies
I doubt you have heard of the Mothman. It's been overshadowed by the likes of Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster. One night, John Klein and his wife become involved in a car accident. His wife dies soon afterwards but she managed to draw some pictures
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Anger at post shake-up
POSTAL services in Penarth could suffer because of plans to centralise the industry, a local councillor has claimed. Cllr Chris Franks, Plaid Cymru's Vale Council spokesman, said 30,000 jobs are at risk across the UK because of Consignia's plans. The
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Not suitable
AFTER THE recent protest meeting regarding the suggestion to put 750 asylum seekers in the old Sully hospital there seems to be a need for common sense and straight thinking. On a purely practical basis, it would seem there are few people who even think
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A different era
HAVING read the article concerning the comments of Diane Gregory about the ongoing Sully Hospital debate, I feel some response is necessary. Whereas inevitably there will be a certain element of prejudice in the reactions of some locals in the proposal
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Events in and around Penarth from March 7 to 13
THURSDAY St Augustine's Hall, Penarth. 8th Penarth Brownies meet term-time, 6pm-7.30pm. Girls aged seven to nine are welcome. Telephone 029 2070 2145 for further information. St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth. Yoga for health and harmony, 7.45pm-9.15pm
