SOCIAL & OTHER COMING EVENTS & NEWS 
The latest Newsletter and calendar of Social events for 2011/2. 
All events are in Port Eynon Village Hall unless stated otherwise. Social Events calendar is at the bottom of the page.
Please check notice boards for details nearer the dates. Additional events that might also be of interest will be found on the opening page.

PORT EYNON AND OVERTON NEWSLETTER - AUTUMN & WINTER 2011-2012.
For news of village events past and to come.

EVENTS
The nine Flea Markets held during 2011 raised a total of £1457 for Hall funds.  At these markets Kirstine Dunthorne, assisted by Richard Morris and Jim Rafferty, sold books from the permanent bookstall to the value of £877, which was a wonderful effort. £100 was donated to the church and the remainder went to the Village Hall Rebuilding Fund.
Veronica’s Easter and August Markets once again boasted a wide and varied selection of goods for sale, largely donated by villagers. £1608 was raised for Hall Funds, so thanks to everyone who helped or donated goods. However, in order to continue running these markets and raise money for the benefit of all villagers, we are in need of URGENT help – especially on actual sales days. So, if you are able to give up some time next Easter Friday and Saturday (10.30 – 12.30) please contact Jean Higgins 390419, as your help would be gratefully appreciated.
Holiday makers and villagers, who supported and enjoyed the nine Food Fayres which were held over the summer, will be pleased to learn that the stallholders have booked again for 2012. So, more free tasters!
The sun shone for at least one day in July when the Gower Stroke Club held their annual fund raising Coffee Morning and Mini-Market. The group went on to have lunch at The Countryman.

RESIDENTS
Congratulations to:
Patrick and Carolyn Jenkins celebrating their Golden Wedding
David and Margaret Shaw on their Silver Wedding
Rupert and Helen Mathias of Overton on the birth of a baby girl, a sister for James. 
And the village welcomes three new families:
David and Sarah Friend & their children Megan, and Henry, into The Elms
James and Alison Henderson & their children Tom and Ellie, into Meadows Farm, Overton
David and Ann Norman, into The Old Chapel, Port Eynon
May you all enjoy our village life and be happy here.

VILLAGE SUPPER
The Social Committee, formed 42 years ago, decided to hold a Village Supper which could be enjoyed by all. By popular demand, this became an annual event. Our next supper is on Saturday 3^rd March 2012, 7.0 for 7.30pm. We hope it will have a Welsh theme with light entertainment. Tickets will be on sale at the end of January so watch out for the posters giving details. Come along and enjoy yourselves.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY TEAM UPDATE 
Our annual Curry Night took place in July. A delicious, freshly prepared 3 course Indian supper was provided along with a fun evening of karaoke. The evening received fantastic support from local residents and continues to be a very successful event.                                                                                      
Looking ahead... This year’s annual Halloween Party will be held on Friday 28th October, 6.30pm in the Village Hall. The festivities will begin again with the children 'trick or treating' their way through the village down to the hall. Activities, games and a free 'unlucky dip' await the lucky guests. Fancy dress is recommended to get into the spirit of things and bring a pumpkin along to enter the best pumpkin competition. Hot dogs, cakes and drinks will also be available to buy on the night.                                                      
Look out for posters on the notice boards this month advertising this year’s party! Please contact Julie Harris on tel.391699 to book your place for trick or treating. This will start at 6pm, meeting at the top of The Boarlands.
This year's Nativity Play will take place in the village hall on Sunday 18^th December. Rehearsals will be from 3.30 to 5pm every Saturday, from Saturday 5^th November. If your child would like to take part please contact Julie Harris (details below)
This year’s children's Christmas Party is on Saturday 10th December and starts at 4pm. This event is free for children from the village and accompanying adults. This year the Port Eynon Players are presenting their own version of the pantomime Cinderella. Father Christmas will be present, as usual, bearing gifts for the children. Local children will be receiving their invitations in November. Also look out for posters on the village notice boards advertising the event.                                                                                                   In the meantime if you would like any more information or would like to make any suggestions please contact Julie Harris on tel.391699 or email:juharris23@gmail.com

PORT EYNON & OVERTON VILLAGE HALL NUMBERS CLUB
The newly named “Numbers Club” has taken over from the “200 Club”. The organisers would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who has given their support to the Village Hall by becoming a member and paying the annual subscription of £10.
Each individual number is entered into a monthly draw. We’ve had two winners, so far, each winning £30:
August   - number 106, James Clancy ( Newport )
September   - number 47, Chris Hodgens (Hillcrest, Port Eynon)
Contact Mi’chal Rixson on 07792860052 if you would like to join the Numbers Club

RAISING MONEY FOR WOMEN vs CANCER
Mags and Mary Attwell invite you to spice up your life and brighten the grey days of winter by indulging in any or all of the following, in support of this charity:
Bollywood Night, featuring Bollywood Dancers from Knelston School and Indian cuisine prepared by chefs G2 and Anu from the village, will be held at Port Eynon Village Hall on Saturday 19^th November. BYO, or buy Indian beer which be on sale. Start time 6pm, with tickets costing £10 per adult and £5 for children.
Ladies Coffee Morning at 10.30am on Fri 25^th November at Port Eynon Youth Hostel, by the sea. This is a chance to have a manicure for £5 (Christine Richards from Busy Bee’s, Bank Farm) and to watch a demonstration Thai Neck and Back Massage by Sudjhai (complimentary therapist). Tickets £3.
Barn Dance & Pasty Evening - a fun-filled, family night out at Port Eynon Village Hall on Saturday 21^st January starting at 6pm. Tickets cost £10 per adult and £5 for children.
Pamper Night Chill out and relax away the winter blues, to the sound of the sea, for only £8. Sunday 19^th February at 6pm at Port Eynon Youth Hostel.
Cawl a Caws Dydd Dewi Sant Treat yourself to a tasty lunch of soup and cheese on Thursday 1^st March at Port Eynon Youth Hostel. 12.0 for a12.30pm start. Transport to the hostel is available. Tickets £5
Contact Mary on 391301 for tickets for all the above fund raising events. 

ST CATTWG’S CHURCH
St Cattwg’s Church has had a quiet period after the flurry of installing the kitchen and loo last year. We have held a handful of events making use of the new facilities: the WI came for craft sessions, though these weren’t well supported, church committee meetings take place regularly as do gatherings for coffee with the congregation after Morning Worship on the fourth Sunday of each month. During the Gower Festival, a coach-load of enthusiasts visited us and were conducted round by Hugh Dunthorne and treated to a lavish tea.
The concert given by the Burry Port Male Voice Choir, with Rachel Attwell at the piano and clarinettist Lee Motram, was a notable success and, at the time of writing, we are anticipating a visit from the Ariosa Singers, with Reuben Nicholas, to mark our Harvest Festival. Later in October a Singing Workshop will be held, hopefully to put a bit of polish on our hymn singing. There is to be a Poetry Festival on the theme of Remembrance on November 11^th at 7.30pm.
The monthly lunches in private houses for Senior Residents who live alone, have taken place as planned and been enjoyed. A couple of new hostesses have joined the roster, which is great news. We continue to be grateful to the Social Committee for subsidising the churchyard grass cutting and to the Port Eynon Players for their generous donations from the takings at performances.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING
If you are concerned about rising prices or worrying about the cost of Christmas, then make a note of this special offer. ‘Painted in Gower’, a calendar for 2012, depicts local scenes painted by members of the PORT EYNON ART GROUP. For a short time only, the calendar is being offered at two for £10 and would make an excellent gift for friends and family. Proceeds from the sale of the calendars will go towards the Village Hall Rebuilding Fund. 
Telephone: Margaret Rees 390325 
or email: pam.parry1@btinternet.com
‘Pot Luck’ is the title of the latest volume of short stories and poems written by members of the Horton Writing Group. For details of how to obtain your copy, hot off the press, telephone: Margaret Rees 390325
or email: pam.parry1@btinternet.com

ART WORKSHOP DAY
Swansea artist, Mari Hayman will be leading another interesting art workshop at Y.H.A. Port Eynon on Thursday 20^th October. Tea & coffee will be provided. BYO lunch. Cost £6. For more details contact Mari on 07961979733

‘THE WINTER CAFÉ’ is opening every Sunday, November through to March, at the Youth Hostel on the beach. Coffee, tea, cakes and homemade soup will be available from 1-5pm (nb we also have an alcohol licence). We are launching this new venture on Sunday 30^th October, when for one day only we will be open from 10.30 – 4pm. Everyone welcome!

CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
The Rector: Rev. Canon Joe Griffin 390456      
Social Committee: Jean Higgins 390419
Hall Booking Clerk: Elaine Rafferty  390826             
CAT: Julie Harries 391699
News of Residents: Margaret Shaw 390352     
Community Council: Barry Stubbings 390035
Events Team: Alison Carmen 390801
 
And don’t forget to visit Port Eynon Village web site at www.porteynon.org

MESSAGE BOARD
The RNLI SHOP is open every Sunday at the Lifeboathouse in  Horton from 9.30-12.00 noon. 

BRITISH RED CROSS practical aids for Living and Medical Loan Services offer advice and practical help. Many valuable aids cost very little, but make everyday tasks easier and safer. If you would like to know more, contact the SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR on 01554 749374 or 10639 643818, or borrow the information pack from Jean Higgins, 390419.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL. 
Clerk, Barry Stubbings 01792 390035. Current Councillors:  Steve Heard, Rob Fisher and Malcolm Isaac (Scurlage), Lynda Newland, Tim Wales and Andrew Oliver (Port Eynon), Gareth Evans (Overton and Port Eynon), Tom Roderick (Scurlage and Knelston). The Council meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm and members of the public are always welcome. See under Community Council on opening page for latest details of meetings.

PORT EYNON ART GROUP. Port Eynon Village Hall
Most Tuesdays in the year 2.00 - 5.00pm. Subscription £1 each time you attend. 
Contact: Margaret Rees 01792 390325. For more details click here.

MOBILE LIBRARY 
Boarlands, Port Eynon around 3.50pm and then
Orchard Close, Port Eynon.
Every fortnight as from Wednesday 22nd April 2009

SOCIAL GROUP - PORT EYNON & OVERTON
Newsletter: Margaret Rees mrees99912@aol.com
News of residents: Margaret Shaw 01792 390352
Volunteers and suggestions for events welcomed.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE EVENTS 
Normally advertised on Village notice boards: opposite Brook House 9the former Post Office) and by The Poplars.

VILLAGE HALL - Management Committee
Richard Morris - Chairman & Church
Julie Harris - CATS 
Peter Williams
Elaine Rafferty - Bookings
Geoffrey Hayles
Gareth Evans - Community Council
Richard Herbert
Jean Higgins - Publicity
Vacancy - Treasurer
Helen Banfield - Entertainments
Mic'hal Rixson - The Numbers Club

Our Neighbourhood Police
The Port Eynon Neighbourhood Police service is based at Reynldstone Police Station, and can be contacted on the following telephone numbers, for advice or to discuss local concerns:-
    
    PC M Williams    07805 301601
    PC P Davies        07805 301600

(As usual, to contact Swansea Police about an incident other than an emergency, ring Swansea Central on 01792 456999. In an emergency dial 999.)

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - WINTER/SPRING 2011/12
Please check notice boards for details, alterations and additional events.

Keep the Dates for Your Diary sheet handy and visit the village web site, www.porteynon.org for up-dates. Posters will show the final details.

Don’t forget that the Port Eynon Village website is for all to use. The aim is to keep you in touch with what is going on. Interesting news, anything you have done that you want to share with others, items for sale, photographs, are all welcome contributions. Contact Richard Morris, r.morris210@btinternet.com   [Back to front page]