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Well folks I am back and I know that many of you really miss my regular column in the Guardian, which sadly closed and very quickly last month after many years as a newspaper in our area and serving Briton Ferry.
This regular column Hugh's News will appear every month with updated information each week and your news and all about Briton Ferry.
You can either email this site or visit the Briton Ferry Town Council website, which is http://britonferrycouncil.org.uk
I am updating this site today, November 19.
BRITON FERRY HOLDS UP IN STORMS
In severe storms which have lashed Britain these past weeks and more over the weekend, we have been keeping a close watch on Briton Ferry and especially the areas prone to flooding in the past in the older lower part of Briton Ferry.Heavy surface water gathered in Regent Street subway, but not serious and with deeper flooding under the Villiers Street and Church Street subway bridge.With the heavy rain and storms, tested to the limit, so far the system has held.As I have said before, if nothing had been done so far to the system in Briton Ferry we would have been under water and properties threatened.Both Neil Williams on the Briton Ferry West site and my website will be keeping a close eye on the weather and especially our town here in Briton Ferry.
ROAD AND URBAN PROGRAMME
The work on the street resurfacing programme is now complete for round one in Briton Ferry.
Of course it is good to see streets and side roads not resurfaced for many years and some well overdue work on pavements.
Streets and roads not yet resurfaced like George's Row and Wern Bank will be tackled in the next round of the programme.
Part of this programme is looking at replacing street signs worn and old and some seating at certain spots.
SUPPORT THE BUSES AND TRAINS
I know that parking is always a problem and we all know there are three cars to some houses.
Part of it is common sense when we need buses to clear on routes that they use.
Despite cuts in bus services in Neath Port Talbot from December 8, I am assured that our services in Briton Ferry will continue to run.Do support our public transport, the two bus companies, First Cymru and South Wales, Hoggans.At the same time although the service is sparse, do support the train service serving Briton Ferry both to Swansea and Cardiff and connecting to long distance services operated by Arriva Trains Wales.
LIGHTS ON FOR CHRISTMAS
The Briton Ferry Town Christmas lights will be switched on by town Mayor Hugh James and accompanied by Father Christmas and elf helpers, with the support of the old fire brigades on Friday November 20 at 6.00pm.
All local schools are taking part and singing carols, supported by Briton Ferry Silver Band.Father Christmas will be handing sweets out to the children and Santa will arrive in Briton Ferry on board a vintage fire engine or engines.The parade will start from the Community Centre at about 5.30pm and make its way up Shelone Road, Regent Street West, Llansawel Close, Villiers Street, Hunter Street, Ritson Street and onto the main road at the library to greet the many children and parents expected.The feeling of pre-Christmas glow and spirit will start up with the big switch on at 6.00pm by town mayor Hugh.This event is growing every year and important for our town and community.
BRUNEL DVD IS COMPLETED AND A NEW YEAR COMMUNITY LAUNCH PLANNED
A new DVD produced for the Brunel Dock Group has just been completed by local film producer Jason May.
The DVD is based on how Brunel was invited to Briton Ferry to undertake his project in the early 1850's by local business people.
Members of the Briton Ferry Musical Theatre and Briton Ferry Little Theatre and the support of the local library were involved.
The DVD is narrated by Hugh James.
The photo shoots really bring the best out of Briton Ferry and especially our water front area and dock and Jersey Park.
WARD BOUNDARIES CHANGE PLAN
There is a consultation document out on planned ward boundary changes across Wales, including Briton Ferry.Briton Ferry Town council and other organisations as well as the two ward members for Briton Ferry East and West have expressed their concern about a possible merger with Baglan..Frankly I don’t think this is ever going to work, Briton Ferry and Baglan are so different in many ways.I will keep you updated.
EVENTS IN BRITON FERRY
There are many organisations and events here in Briton Ferry and I will be delighted if you can give me information on the many events planned and especially over Christmas.
SCHOOLS AS WELL
I will be reporting on schools activities in all our schools and for their build up events to Christmas.
I know that all schools have various events planned and involving the community.
CREATIVE ARTS MORNING On December 8 next, Cwrt Sart Community Comprehensive School is holding a creative Arts morning at the school.Starting at 11.00am in the school library, the event will include reading special poems and the showing of a DVD that they have made.
ECO ROAD SAFETY LAUNCH AT BRYNHYFRYD
I will be attending the special road safety launch at Brynhyfryd School on Tuesday next at 10.00am.All schools will be visited by Tidy Ted and Eco and the road safety teamIn Briton Ferry.
MACMILLAN CHARITY CJHRISTMAS CONCERT
The annual Macmillan Cancer concert and one of the highlights of the calendar here in Briton Ferry takes place at Rehoboth Chapel on Wednesday December 2 at 6.30 for 7,00pmThis is for a very deserving cause and is always supported by Cwrt Sart Community School and other groups.
CAROL SINGING WITH CHURCHED TOGETHER
Churches Together in Briton Ferry is planning events to share in carol singing in two venues on Thursday December 17 at 6.00pm.They intend gathering at Brynsyriol Residential Care Home and at Ty Llansawel, Hunter Street.
FAREWELL TO SIAN FLOWER
PCSO Sian Flower will be leaving us at the beginning of December in Briton Ferry to start her training as a full time police officer and well deserved. I am sure you will all agree that Sian will make and excellent police officer as she has been as our popular PCSO in Briton Ferry.Our best to you Sian.
BRITON FERRY CALENDAR
Briton Ferry will have its own calendar for 2010, produced by the Briton Ferry Photographic Club, based at the Cyber Zone in Llansawel Crescent.The calendar, depicting 12 scenes of Briton Ferry by the club will be on sale from today at Mike’s Newsagents and the two Briton Ferry post offices.
CRIME NUMBER
Don't forget that the crime number to call rather than the emergency 999 is 101.
HUGH'S NEWS IS YOUR NEWS ON AND ABOUT BRITON FERRY
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