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Cadets auction sales
THE Sea Cadet Unit in Penarth is in urgent need of renovation. Although some interior refurbishment work has already been done, there are several major projects such as the roof, exterior cladding and a heating system which need funding. So, in an effort
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Heads held high, despite heavy loss
OLD Penarthians found themselves engaged in a week of frantic action as they near the end of the current campaign in Division 5 South East of the Lloyds TSB National league. Wednesday's trip to probable champions Penallta was followed by a home clash
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Pheonix gymnasts leap into new home
ONLY three-and-a-half years after Phoenix Gymnastics was first launched, the club is delighted to announce that it is about to move into its own, fully-equipped, dedicated facility, situated in Rhymney Riverbridge Road (off Newport Road). This move will
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Sully conquerors in invasion of Prague
SULLY Sports RFC undertook a successful and enjoyable tour to the Czech Republic last weekend - and the highlight came when they won the rugby tournament hosted by Sparta Prague Rugby Club. The tournament games consisted of 15-a-side teams playing 20
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Mal's Memories
DO you remember the Rag and Bone man? When I was a boy the Rag and Bone man would tour the area with his horse and cart every so often, and no matter what we were doing we would drop everything to run and see him as he passed by. I can still hear his
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Sign up for marathon
IF the sight of the determined runners in this year's London Marathon has inspired you, then it's not too early to consider running next year - and raising money for Marie Curie Hospice Penarth. Hospice fundraiser Michelle Osborne begins the task of recruiting
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Therapy aims to take you back
A UNIT at Llandough Hospital has launched an appeal for local memorabilia from the 1920s and 1930s, to help with a new treatment known as "reminiscence therapy." Jo Evans, a therapeutic activities nurse on the East 7 Ward at Llandough Hospital, said:
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Schools set high standard
FOUR Penarth schools have received awards to recognise their achievements in raising numeracy and literacy standards. St Cyres Comprehensive School, Ysgol Gymraeg Pen y Garth, Ashgrove School and Cogan Primary were all rewarded for their hard work at
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Charity tackles drugs
CARE For The Family are running courses in Penarth to help parents tackle the issue of drugs. Following the assumption that prevention is better than cure, Care For The Family - a charity established in Cardiff but working throughout the UK - has developed
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Less wait at Vale
THE Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust is celebrating this week after hitting waiting list targets set by the Welsh Assembly Government. The Trust's Chief Executive Hugh Ross said: "Last year we were set challenging targets by the Welsh Assembly Government to
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Concern grows over mast plan
CAMPAIGNERS have stepped up their fight to stop a telecommunications mast being erected near two Penarth nursery schools, now that Vodafone has submitted a planning application to Vale planners. Vodafone has made an application for planning permission
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Police fine anger
ANTI-drink-drive campaigners have slammed the sentence given to a Penarth policeman who crashed a police car while more than twice the legal limit. Penarth-based Acting Sergeant Philip John Wintle, aged 32, of Llwyn Glas, Bridgend, was fined 600 and banned
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'It reminds me of old Soviet days'
A DELEGATION of Russian government officials and businessmen visited Penarth this week - and compared the Esplanade to an'old area under Soviet rule' where buildings were left'in disrepair'. Mark Proskourine, head of the delegation, said: "Penarth seems
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Fair Trade statusnot all that fair
IT is commendable that Councillor Mark Wilson (Penarth Times, April 14) wants Penarth to achieve the status of being a'Fairtrade Town'. And whilst I certainly have no objection to retail and other commercial establishments offering Fairtrade products
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Controversial stance on drugs policy
I WAS very interested to read last week's coverage of the candidates in the forthcoming election. I was particularly interested to read of the Liberal Democrat candidate's interest in drug policy. This is an area that is of great interest to me too -
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Environment first
EVERY Saturday morning until the election, a group of people who between them support a range of political parties will be outside Penarth Library with a banner which asks'Why Isn't the Environment the Top Election Issue?' Why are we doing that? At the
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Council gives green light to Fairtrade plan
PENARTH Town Council last week approved a resolution to work towards achieving Fairtrade status for the town. Cllr Mark Wilson, proposer of the motion, said: "The motion was ap-proved by full council. There has been a great deal of interest in it. "I
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Issues discussed
MEMBERS of the public fired questions on a range of contentious issues at Vale of Glamorgan Council cabinet members in a Question Time-style debate held at the Paget Rooms. Hundreds of people crammed into the hall last Wednesday to hear presentations
