Cowbridge Nub News round-up: Six community stories from this week

By Ellyn Wright

23rd Jan 2021 | Local News

Welcome to our weekend feature, Cowbridge round-up. Throughout the week Nub News brings you national news through a local lens and positive community stories.

Here are six stories you might have missed from Cowbridge this week…

Town councillors question purpose of public consultation after Vale Council approves Cowbridge Comprehensive expansion plans

A discussion of the Vale of Glamorgan Council's plans to build a new school building on the site of Cowbridge Comprehensive School to accommodate almost 260 primary-aged children took place at Cowbridge Town Council meeting on Tuesday.

Several Cowbridge Town councillors questioned why the consultation results had seemingly been ignored.

Cowbridge Farmers' Market to feature in BBC show

The farmers' market was filmed in October, said Myfanwy Edwards.

"We were the very last one filmed for this series," she said.

"A third of the show will be about each producer, and then a third will be about being in the market and talking to customers."

How a Cowbridge GP surgery is administering Covid vaccines

"Like any new process there's been some problems at the beginning, but we've had lots of lovely comments from patients, lots of support, and people want to come and volunteer," said practice manager Rhian Floyd.

"It has gone well so far. We have to take into consideration social distancing measures and access arrangements for those who aren't as mobile."

Should sports facilities and children's sport reopen in Cowbridge

At Nub News we want to hear your opinions, to give a voice to people in Cowbridge. We asked whether restrictions on sport should be relaxed in Wales.

Newport East MS John Griffiths has written to Health and Social Services Minister Vaughan Gething and the Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism Dafydd Elis-Thomas to voice concerns about how children's physical activity outside of school has been affected by the pandemic.

Cowbridge Mayor congratulates Rotary Club on 60th anniversary

Cowbridge's Mayor Siân Vaughan has wished congratulations and Happy Birthday to Cowbridge Rotary Club, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last week.

The club held a "Zoom Meeting" to specially recognise this occasion, albeit it is hoped that a more formal celebration can take place later in the year, when face-to-face gatherings are permitted.

Can you escape from Cowbridge Library?

Cowbridge Library has produced a virtual escape room, which can be completed by single players or teams at home.

Julia Bazley created the escape room after being inspired by other libraries and curious about the concept.

     

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