56 30 1 2013-01-13T10:50:36+00:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=2673 484956 2012-12-21T17:49:43+00:00

A PORT Talbot community centre has scooped a prestigious award – for the sixth time. Baglan Community Centre was handed the “best performer” award in the civic, culture and community venues category at the APSE 2012 Awards Ceremony in Glasgow - despite competing against more than 90 community venues across the UK. And another local centre – Mozart Drive Community Centre in Sandfields - was runner-up in the “most improved performer” category. The awards are a tribute to the hard work put in by the community development team at Neath Port Talbot Council, who run the community centre services and have been shortlisted for finalist places in the awards for the past seven years. They also won awards in 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. APSE – the Association for Public Service Excellence - is a local government body working with more than 300 councils across Britain to promote excellence in the delivery of public services. The awards recognise the commitment made by staff to the delivery of consistently high quality services for centre users, and look in particular at how each entry delivers value for money, a crucial factor in the current financial climate. “The APSE Awards are prestigious accolades which those [...]

2013-01-13T10:50:36+00:00 http://www.lnpt.org/2012/12/21/top-award-for-port-talbot-community-centre/ 2013-01-13T10:50:38+00:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=2669 484957 2012-12-21T10:43:30+00:00

KIND-HEARTED students at St Joseph’s Catholic Comprehensive School have thrown a special Christmas party for more than 200 local pensioners. There wasn’t a spare seat in the school hall on the day of the party, at which the guests were treated to a buffet lunch and drinks. Sixth form students dressed in festive costumes helped to prepare and serve the food, and even did the washing up. Lunch was followed by entertainment including some festive songs, a game of bingo and Irish dancing. There was also a spot of choral carol singing, and prizes were awarded to the raffle winners, including a bumper hamper of Christmas food and treats. The party is organised by the sixth form students at the school who, every year, run a number of fund raising events to pay for the party. Under the watchful eye of head of year Arthur Gwynn, the students sent out invitations to pensioners across Port Talbot and Neath, and arranged transport to and from the school on the day. Mr Gwynn said: ‘The Christmas party provides the pensioners of the area with an opportunity to meet young people and see them in a different light. “I am always impressed with [...]

2013-01-13T10:50:38+00:00 http://www.lnpt.org/2012/12/21/sixth-formers-put-on-a-special-party-for-pensioners/ 2013-01-13T10:50:42+00:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=2659 484960 2012-12-19T11:32:06+00:00

CHRISTMAS has always been a time associated with tales of the supernatural. There is no better time for author and paranormal investigator Robert King to publish a book entitled The Ghosts of Neath that gives an insight into the spooks which seem to haunt the ancient borough. This quirky paperback should delight fans of the mysterious and the occult. Robert King has written a highly readable selection of tales from all parts of Neath, from the Victorian ghosts of the Gwyn Hall to the haunting of the Lodge cinema, where one of the ghosts literally “walked” through an usherette. His book cunningly tells of sightings of “Jersey Lil”, a woman who haunts the space between the Tower Hotel and the road along Jersey Marine. The selection of stories tells of apparitions and all manner of strange sightings that have been found still inhabiting their surreal existence, in many cases hundreds of years after their death. Observed and seen by ordinary men and women who have told their tales of the netherworld, this book attempts, with persuasive results, to inform the reader of the parallel world of the spirit. The fairy folk of the Vale of Neath who led a human [...]

2013-01-13T10:50:42+00:00 http://www.lnpt.org/2012/12/19/new-book-tells-of-towns-ghostly-heritage/ 2013-01-13T10:34:39+00:00 869 HyperlocalSite http://allingtononline.co.uk/?p=9438 482456 2012-11-25T14:35:46+00:00

Allington Parish Council is keen to provide some new play facilities at the playing field. The most recent village survey showed it to be one of our community’s top priorities. The Council would like to make a bid to the national lottery for financial support to help deliver its plans. However the lottery demands that [...]

2013-01-13T10:34:39+00:00 http://allingtononline.co.uk/allington-playing-field-young-peoples-survey/ 2011-10-10T16:47:11+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=1070 459917 2011-10-10T15:23:54+01:00

REDEVELOPMENT of the landmark Afan Lido sports complex has taken a big step forward. Work to demolish the existing building has started following the removal of asbestos from the site on Aberavon seafront. The replacement – including a six-lane, 25 metre pool, four-court sports hall, “fun” pool equipment and a learners’ pool – is due for completion in 2013. Council leader Ali Thomas said: “I am delighted to see the work start to demolish the old Afan Lido. “I would like to thank all the local members and the community for their patience and understanding to get to this point. I also thank our head of property and regeneration Gareth Nutt and his team for all their hard work. “It has been a complicated process and a lot of hard, unseen work has been going on before we could get to this stage. I now look forward to the new Afan Lido making its mark on this famous seafront.” A comprehensive public consultation has been undertaken and the views of a wide range of community groups and organisations have been taken into consideration during the initial design proposals. The consultation included an independent, in-depth analysis by the Sports Council for [...]

2011-10-10T16:47:11+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/2011/10/10/demolition-starts-on-afan-lido-leisure-site/ 2011-10-08T22:42:23+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=1068 459071 2011-10-08T21:33:12+01:00

 TATA Steel has donated £200 toward a trip to EuroDisney for children in the care of The Adolescent and Children’s Trust (Tact). Tata’s charitable donation will help fund a holiday for some of the children cared for by Tact, which is hoping to take more than 100 young people from Port Talbot and Neath on a short trip to EuroDisney, Paris.   Tact is the UK’s largest fostering and adoption charity, providing foster families or adopters for vulnerable youngsters. The organisation is relying on donations to raise £17,500 in order to book the holiday for next summer. Rosa Ashby, who was recently been awarded the MBE for her charity work, has been helping to raise funds for Tact. “Some of the children cared for by Tact have never had a holiday,” she said. “The trip to EuroDisney is much-anticipated!” Rosa has organised numerous events, including a charity night at the Aberavon Beach Hotel in August, a sponsored fun run and a raffle, all raising money for the holiday. She also runs a weekly fitness class and is organising an “aerobathon” in November to raise money for the trust. Tata Steel employees have also been involved in many of these events, [...]

2011-10-08T22:42:23+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/2011/10/08/tata-steel-helps-fund-children%e2%80%99s-wish/ 2011-09-25T10:51:24+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=1002 449733 2011-09-25T09:56:39+01:00

Port Talbot and Neath Girl Guides feature in new book on history of the Guiding movement

2011-09-25T10:51:24+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=1002 2011-09-22T20:41:15+01:00 428 HyperlocalSite tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3108500743996992101.post-7741185120857421148 448653 2011-09-22T20:03:00+01:00

Comments are invited on the City of Edinburgh Council Play Area Action Plan until 18th November 2011.   The plan aims to guide the improvement of existing play areas and to identify new opportunities for facilities across the city.  If you prefer you can fill in an online questionnaire on the Play Area Action Plan.

2011-09-22T20:41:15+01:00 http://marchmontandsciennes.blogspot.com/2011/09/what-do-you-think-of-play-area-action.html 2011-09-11T12:44:19+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=974 441039 2011-09-11T11:28:07+01:00

A prestigious new Port Talbot annual lecture has been announced, in honour of one of the town’s most famous sons – Richard Burton. John McGrath, an instrumental figure in bringing The Passion to Port Talbot, will be the first speaker at the annual lecture in honour of the screen legend. John McGrath is the Director of National Theatre Wales, and will speak about the theatre’s journey ‘from Blackwood to Brecon to Port Talbot’s Passion’. The lecture will be given next month at the Princess Royal Theatre. Aberavon MP Dr Hywel Francis is Chair of the Richard Burton Advisory Board and joint organiser of the event with Dr Daniel Williams of Swansea University. Dr Francis welcomed the event, and said, “I am delighted that this prestigious annual lecture is to be held in Port Talbot, the home town of the late Richard Burton, for the first time. I am delighted too that his widow Sally who has generously endowed the Lecture will be present.â€* This year we are fortunate to have John McGrath, Director of National Theatre Wales. No doubt he will pay tribute to the great success of Michael Sheen’s play ‘The Passion’ performed in Port Talbot last Easter.â€* Entrance [...]

2011-09-11T12:44:19+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=974 2011-09-05T10:42:39+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=946 436659 2011-09-05T10:36:30+01:00

  HERITAGE sites in Port Talbot are opening their doors this month to give people a chance to get out and about and connect with their history – and it’s all free!  The 2011 Open Doors programme organised by Civic Trust Wales features a Brunel Dock Walk and Talk, an open day at the South Wales Miners Museum, tours of Margam Country Park and an open day at Aberdulais Tinplate Works and Waterfall.   The Brunel Dock Walk and Talk is on Saturday (September 10) and comprises a guided walk round the historic dock in Briton Ferry, starting at noon from the accumulator tower and finishing at 2pm.  The same day sees the free opening of Aberdulais Tinplate Works and Waterfall between 10am and 5pm.  A week later on Saturday, September 17, the volunteer-run South Wales Miners Museum in the Afan Valley will open its doors between 10.30am and 4.30pm to give visitors an insight into everyday life in the coal mining industry.  Finally, the Friends of Margam will be running tours of Margam Country Park on Tuesday, September 6, Thursday, September 8, Tuesday, September 13, Thursday, September 15, Sunday, September 18, Tuesday, September 20, Thursday, September 22, Sunday, September [...]

2011-09-05T10:42:39+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=946 2011-09-02T10:45:09+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=942 435339 2011-09-02T10:05:58+01:00

A DEADLY day out will be taking place at a top tourist attraction in Port Talbot next month. The free event – to be held at Margam Park on Saturday, October 2 – is part of the new series of Live ‘n’ Deadly – one of the popular Deadly brand TV shows. The new series for CBBC sees naturalist and action adventurer Steve Backshall and children’s TV favourite Naomi Wilkinson head off in their Live ‘n’ Deadly trucks to a different UK location each week to enjoy amazing adventures and animal encounters. The Margam show is one of 13 60-minute programmes – 10 live shows and three special episodes. Crammed full of challenges, dares, animals and adventure, Live ‘n’ Deadly takes viewers on an interactive journey, proving TV doesn’t have to be passive and encouraging them to try new experiences for themselves. Viewers can get involved by visiting the website during the show and throughout the week, including specially created interactive content and the ever-popular Deadly Dash game. There’s also the new Deadly Dash 2, Deadly Scramble and one of CBBC’s most ambitious games ever – Deadly Planet – where viewers can track and film Deadly animals from around the [...]

2011-09-02T10:45:09+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=942 2011-08-30T12:42:43+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=938 433147 2011-08-30T11:09:39+01:00

IT’S time to dust off your walking boots and take to the beautiful local countryside! Port Talbot and Neath are part of the seventh Wales Valleys Walking Festival which includes eight Welsh counties and gets underway next week. Experienced walkers will lead guided walks across the boroughs of Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Swansea, Bridgend, Carmarthen and Merthyr Tydfil from Saturday, September 3, to Sunday, September 18.   The festival has been developed to promote the Valleys of South Wales as a walking destination. The stunning and varied local scenery provides a perfect backdrop for exploring the rich heritage of the Valleys. There’s something for walkers of all abilities, from easy to very strenuous routes. There’ll be opportunities to explore historic/archaeological sites, wander through peaceful villages, learn about local wildlife – or simply take in the views. Neath Port Talbot Council leader Ali Thomas said: “The Valleys of Neath Port Talbot are well known for their beauty, and there is no better way than to see them than on foot. “Neath Port Talbot is proud to be part of the Wales Valleys Walking Festival which is raising the profile of our Valleys to visitors throughout [...]

2011-08-30T12:42:43+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=938 2011-08-26T12:39:43+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=918 431585 2011-08-26T12:34:27+01:00

The organisers of BeachFest2011 say they are ready for any weather as they make final preparations for the three-day music festival near Aberavon seafront. There will be a large marquee covering the music, bar and seating areas at The Four Winds hotel, with organisers promising “a totally weatherproof music festivalâ€*. BeachFest 2011, which begins tomorrow, boasts a line-up of 14 bands over two days, with an ‘after party’ on bank holiday Monday. They will have a large outdoor stage and PA system. Bands include The Local Strangers, Rubix, This River, Buffalo Summer, Vertigo, The Avisi, Texas Flood, Lemon, Where Corals Lie, S.E.X, Slave Machine, The Last Ride, Carbon, Break-Out, Heavy Petting Zoo, Tabularasa, Marcus Gumms, The Side Effects, Lost in Liberty and Armonite, with more acts likely to be announced during the event. The festival starts at 12 noon each day and entry is free.

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The park is slowly nearing completion, yes I'm impatient its been tough going Hanley, Forest and...

2011-08-20T20:38:12+01:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bankeyfieldslatest/~3/QrqNJeqT6fg/tunstall-park-play-area-children-and-parents 2011-08-11T22:42:00+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=898 421661 2011-08-11T20:52:51+01:00

This weekend, TV presenter and face of National Trust’s ‘I Love Wales’ campaign Leni Hatcher will join fellow Wizard of Oz fans to follow the yellow brick trail and explore the world of tinplate at Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall near Neath. The ‘Dorothy and the Tin Man Fun Weekend’ will be held this Saturday and Sunday (13 and 14 August). Packed with activities based on the classic fantasy tale Wizard of Oz, there will also be plenty of echoes from the days of the former water-powered tin works run by the National Trust. Leni said: “I’m so excited about this event. Ever since I was a child, I’ve been a massive fan of the Wizard of Oz. And who better than Dorothy and the Tin Man to bring alive the history of the old works at Aberdulais, where real tin men used to work?! “Throughout the summer I’ve been travelling across Wales exploring the outdoors and visiting National Trust properties. To be honest, I’d never really imagined that there’d be so much to do at Trust properties. I hope that Dorothy and this fun-filled event will attract people to come and experience the wide range of activities that places [...]

2011-08-11T22:42:00+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=898 2011-08-05T00:52:49+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=889 416524 2011-08-04T23:21:49+01:00

Talented performers from across the county will be competing against each other for a cash prize and the honour of winning the coveted Neath Port Talbot’s Got Talent trophy this Saturday. After three fiercely fought heats last month, 12 acts emerged as the best of the bunch, and will now battle it out at the Seaside Social and Labour Club to take home the trophy and call themselves the county’s most talented performer. The finalists are BreakOut Band, Gwen Davies, Liam Dwyer, Mike Dyer, Jessica Eckerall, Estelle Eley, Curtis Howe, Jasmine Leigh, Glen Parkhouse, Daniel Price, Emma Watkins and Where Corals Lie. The competition is in aid of the Ty Hafan and Ty Olwen hospices, and will be compered by local fundraiser Captain Beany. The caped charity hero said he is ‘over the moon’ to be hosting the event in such a good cause. He said the competition so far had been fierce: “During the audition heats in July we had a wide variety of young and old competing. The youngest was 12 and the eldest was 86 years of age. Predominately, all the acts are singers and bands and we were slightly disappointed that there were no speciality acts [...]

2011-08-05T00:52:49+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=889 2011-07-30T10:37:39+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=884 412753 2011-07-30T08:46:36+01:00

  A VILLAGE hall in Neath is the venue for an exciting new piece of drama from National Theatre Wales, the people who brought The Passion to Port Talbot.   The Village Social – their second production in their second year, and their very first musical – will be showing at Neath Little Theatre in Westernmoor Road at 7.30pm on Wednesday, October 26, as part of a tour of village halls across the country.   This show, a surreal piece of musical theatre, has been co-created by award-winning duo Dafydd James and Ben Lewis.   Described by its creators as “The Vicar of Dibley meets The Wicker Man”, The Village Social tells the story of an apparently innocent and genteel community fundraising evening that soon descends into hysteria and debauchery.   The evening’s delights include entry into the raffle, a refreshment of your choice and a depraved orgy of blood.   John McGrath, National Theatre Wales’ artistic director, said: “Dafydd James is one of the most exciting Welsh theatre artists of his generation – he combines a unique sense of humour with extraordinary musical talent.   “Director and co-writer Ben Lewis has already proved himself an extraordinary talent too. I [...]

2011-07-30T10:37:39+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=884 2011-07-30T08:37:25+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=879 412709 2011-07-30T07:59:06+01:00

  SCHOOL’S out for summer! But if the words “Mummy, Daddy, I’m bored!” fill you with dread, there’s no need to despair. With miles and miles of beautiful countryside to explore, world-class mountain biking at Afan Forest Park, the seaside at Aberavon Beach and Waterfall Country on the doorstep, there’s no shortage of activities to keep everybody entertained – and it needn’t cost you a penny! Here’s our quick guide to the top five fun (and free) days out for all the family. 1. Get on your bike! The Afan Valley is, quite simply, a place of breathtaking natural beauty, and the perfect place for the whole family to relax and have fun! Feel free to unwind wandering through the secluded forest paths or spend an afternoon with the family cycling along the disused railway lines. Looking for something more challenging? If so, attempt one of the valley’s five world-class mountain bike trails. Combining maximum thrills with breathtaking clifftop views, the trails, covering more than 100km, are among the most popular and highly rated in the UK. Afan Forest Park was the only UK trail destination to feature in What Mountain Bike magazine as one of the ten best places to ride “before [...]

2011-07-30T08:37:25+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=879 2011-07-28T00:43:40+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=876 411074 2011-07-27T23:14:01+01:00

Water will be free at Sandfields community gym thanks to a donation from Tata Steel. The steel manufacturer has given a community grant of £500 towards the water dispenser, which will be available to everyone who uses the gym at Sandfields Comprehensive School. The gym is open to the pupils of the comprehensive school throughout the school hours and is then open to the rest of the community, adults and over 16s from 4pm. Bob Emmett is Manager of the Design Services at Tata Steel, and is a former pupil of Sandfields Comprehensive School. He said: “It is great that Tata Steel are able to help support local communities financially, to help with their health and well being.â€*

2011-07-28T00:43:40+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=876 2011-07-25T22:36:50+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=868 409333 2011-07-25T21:46:57+01:00

All ages invited to take part in scheme designed to get the whole town on song

2011-07-25T22:36:50+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=868 2011-07-18T12:58:52+01:00 64 HyperlocalSite http://lichfieldlive.co.uk/?p=24567 403957 2011-07-18T09:00:45+01:00

The world of Erasmus Darwin is set to come to life in a new performance in Lichfield. Intimate Theatre will showcase David Titley’s Meet the Darwins on July 23 and 24 at Erasmus Darwin House. The play sees five friends, including Anna Seward, Mary Parker and Dr Small, tell their tales of Erasmus through stories. [...]

2011-07-18T12:58:52+01:00 http://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/07/18/performances-to-bring-erasmus-darwins-world-to-life-in-lichfield/ 2011-07-15T16:41:36+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=803 402806 2011-07-15T15:53:47+01:00

This weekend offers two more opportunities for Port Talbot’s talented performers to get themselves spotted. The first heats for Neath Port Talbot’s Got Talent took place on Thursday, but anyone with a longing for the spotlight can also take part in similar auditions on Friday and Saturday. The Aberavon Green Stars Rugby Club is hosting the three nights, and will open on both days from 6.30pm for registration, with performances going on until late. The compere is Captain Beany. Thursday’s winners were Emma Williams, Jessica Eckersall, Micheal Dyer and Daniel Price – all singers – who will now go forward to the grand final on 6 August at the Seaside Social and Labour Club. There is no fee for entering the competition, but the winner will receive £200, with prizes of £150 and £100 for second and third places. Tickets for the final are on sale for £10, which includes a buffet, disco, DJ and raffle. For more information, contact Ann King (07545138173) or Paige King (07850241978). Proceeds from the competition will go to Ty Olwen and Ty Hafan.

2011-07-15T16:41:36+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=803 2011-07-10T20:36:46+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=793 398669 2011-07-10T19:19:07+01:00

NICKY Thomas narrowly beat close rival Garod Thomas in Sunday’s round-the-pier biathlon. The pair are lifeguards on Aberavon beach, who between them have won 10 of the last 12 pier swims. “Garod was first out of the water, and is usually the stronger runner, so we thought he had in the bag,” said event organiser Bernard Donovan. “They were neck-and-neck coming round the pier and very close out of the water, but Nicky pipped him to the post at the last minute.” A last minute sprint from the Aberavon Surf Lifesaving Club lifeguard saw him finish in first place with a time of 15 minutes and 51 seconds, just one second ahead of Garod Thomas – a reversal of last year’s result. In all, 62 entrants completed the challenging course, a task made harder by the keen offshore wind. Safety cover was again provided by Port Talbot RNLI, Aberavon Surf Lifesaving Club and Aberavon Canoe Club. There were no casualties but two competitors were assisted from the water and did not complete the race. Lindsey Lewis won the women’s race, and the Tata Steel race, which is for employees of the steel manufacturing company, was won by Mike Rose. Robert Emmett, Tata [...]

2011-07-10T20:36:46+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=793 2011-07-09T20:42:45+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=791 398392 2011-07-09T19:02:10+01:00

Hundreds of swimmers are once more likely to try their luck at one of Wales’ most challenging biathlon events: the round-the-pier swim on Aberavon Beach, which also includes a short running section. The swim takes place this Sunday, July 10. This will be the 43rd time the popular annual event has taken place, and organisers Aberavon Green Stars RFC are expecting another good tournout. It will be started at 2.30 pm by the mayor of Neath Port Talbot CBC, Cllr Harry Bebell assisted by the club president Cllr Collin Crowley and a local director of Tata Steel, which is the event’s main sponsor. Anyone interested in taking part should ensure they are a confident swimmer – the organisers have warned that participation is at your own risk. However, lifesavers and safety coverage will be provided by Abervon surf club, Aberavon Canoe Club and Port Talbot RNLI. Registration costs £5, and starts at 1.30pm in the Aberavon Green Stars RFC clubhouse. For more information, contact the swim organiser Bernard Donovan, on 01639 812 357 or 07505 141 137, or email bernard.donovan@ntlworld.com Read our full report of the race tomorrow on Port Talbot MagNet.

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Jazz, opera, theatre and dancing are among the attractions through July.

2011-07-04T08:39:02+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=762 2011-07-03T04:37:23+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=756 393519 2011-07-03T02:27:24+01:00

Take a few minutes to enjoy our colourful beach festival portfolio.

2011-07-03T04:37:23+01:00 http://www.lnpt.org/?p=756 2011-07-03T00:37:37+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=753 393498 2011-07-02T22:55:15+01:00

Thousands of people flocked to Aberavon seafront on Saturday for the twelfth annual Aberavon Beach Festival. Soaring temperatures and unbroken sunshine attracted unprecedented numbers to the event – with organisers attributing some of the success to a ‘Passion effect’. This year the festival offered a variety of events, with music, food, children’s entertainment, a climbing wall, a multi-cultural tent, craft exhibitions, a rescue helicopter display and even a re-enactment of a battle from 1812. Festival organisers, NSA, said it was their best ever event in terms of turnout and weather. “Just look around and the crowds and you can see what a fantastic turnout we’ve had,â€* said NSA Chair Gary Roberts. “I don’t think I’ve seen so many people down here on a day out for years. It’s reminiscent of the 1960s – it’s what Aberavon Beach used to look like. With all this doom and gloom at the moment it’s nice to see people smiling. You don’t have to be rich to enjoy this, there’s plenty of things to do for the whole family.â€* The sentiments were echoed by Mel Cooper, a Lifeboat press officer working for the RNLI. “It’s definitely the busiest we’ve seen it for years,â€* he [...]

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£8 Offer for Tactical Questioning this Saturday 25 June at 8pm TACTICAL QUESTIONING has received 4 stars from six leading papers and the Tricycle have just had some extra tickets released for the performance this Saturday 25 June at 8pm, … Continue reading →

2011-06-23T10:35:04+01:00 http://brilliantbrent.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/tactical-questioning-tribunal-play-special-offer/ 2011-06-17T16:38:16+01:00 883 HyperlocalSite http://www.lnpt.org/?p=704 382940 2011-06-17T16:23:21+01:00

Budding cricketers will have the chance to take a week-long skills course later this year, thanks to a cash boost from Tata Steel. The cricketing course will be run by Port Talbot Cricket Club in August, and will offer specialist coaching and training to help develop skills in the sport. Youngsters aged six to 14 will be able to take part. Ian Rees is the club’s secretary, captain of the second team, and also coaches the under nine team. “We approached Tata for the community donation to help reduce the parental contribution in paying for the week, to provide equipment and to pay for specialist coaching,â€* said Mr Rees. “It is open to anyone who is interested in playing cricket from the ages of six to 14 years of age. No previous cricketing experience is required.â€* The course has been running for more than 15 years, and attracts almost fifty children every year. Many of the youngsters go on to play cricket for clubs in the area. Port Talbot Cricket Club is based at Fenbrook Close on Baglan Moors. Originally known as Mansel Cricket Club, it has been going for more than 90 years. The club moved to their new [...]

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A new three-and-a-half mile walking trail named after Hollywood legend Richard Burton has been officially opened. Neath Port Talbot Council Leader Ali Thomas joined members of Burton’s family at the opening in Pontrhydyfen, where Burton was born. Invited guests and local groups also took part in the inaugural walk, which includes spectacular views of the Pontrhydyfen Aqueduct, where the actor was often photographed on visits home. The trail was the brainchild of MP Dr Hywel Francis. Photo by Peter Knowles

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