BARRY BRIEFING: Thursday, January 23rd 2020

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TODAY'S BARRY SUNRISE:

08:04

TODAY'S BARRY SUNSET:

16:46

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TODAY'S BARRY WEATHER FROM THE MET OFFICE:

Today will be mostly dry with early morning fog slowly clearing through the day. It will feel less cold than in recent days. Maximum temperature of 9 °C. Overcast.

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TODAY'S TIDE TIMES AND HEIGHT

High Tide - 05:43 - 10.50m

Low Tide - 11:54 - 2.25m

High Tide - 18:07 - 10.50m

TODAY'S MOBILE SPEED CAMERA LOCATIONS AROUND BARRY

A4050/JENNER ROAD/BARRY:

Camera Type: Mobile

Speed Limit: 30 MPH

Classification: Exceptional A4226/WAYCOCK ROAD/RHOOSE:

Camera Type: Mobile

Speed Limit: 30 MPH

Classification: Exceptional

ST BRIDES WAY/GIBBONS DOWN/BARRY:

Camera Type: Mobile

Speed Limit: 30 MPH

Classification: Exceptional ROMILLY PARK ROAD/BARRY:

Camera Type: Mobile

Speed Limit: 30 MPH

Classification: Exceptional

SKOMER ROAD/NR HOLM VIEW LEISURE CENTRE/BARRY

Camera Type: Fixed

Speed Limit: 30 MPH

Classification: Monitor A4050/COLCOT ROAD/BARRY

Camera Type: Fixed

Speed Limit: 30 MPH

Classification: Monitor

A4050/PORT ROAD EAST/BARRY

Camera Type: Fixed

Speed Limit: 40 MPH

Classification: Monitor

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TODAY'S BARRY AREA EVENTS:

Barry Business Club Networking Event at Awesome Wales:

Join us for Barry Business Club's 6th networking event, brought to you by #Barry Magazine! Barry Business Club host relaxed networking events for businesses and people who would like to connect, in and around Barry. Join us on Thursday 23rd January at Awesome Wales, 74 Holton Road, Barry from 6-8 pm. The cost is £5 on the night which includes a drink and a chance to shop and speak to other businesses locally. Whether you just want to meet new people, have a shop, work from home, have been going for years or just started, everyone is welcome to pop in for a drink, meet other businesses and do some late night shopping. The BIG Volunteering Fayre at Barry Memorial Hall:

Calling all charity and community groups, are you looking for Volunteers? Do you need extra support? Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) will be hosting The BIG Volunteering Fayre on Thursday 23rd January 2020 from 10 am – 2.00 pm at Barry Memorial Hall. The BIG Volunteering Fayre is an ideal opportunity to showcase your charity and community group to promote your volunteering opportunities. The BIG Volunteering Fayre will have a wealth of prospective volunteers in attendance so with limited spaces book today! If you represent an organisation and would like to attend our Fayre and book a stall, please contact us at Tel: 01446 741706, E-mail. January 2019's BIG Volunteer Fayre was attended by over 50 volunteering providers; with over 200 people attending; looking for a volunteering opportunity.

Wales Air Ambulance: 18 Years and Counting at Barry Yacht Club:

This evening's talk will see us finding out about the challenges that drive the success of the Wales Air Ambulance Service. Catrin Hall, WAA Community Coordinator, accompanied by Rosemary Taplin, a WAA Volunteer, will also tell us how they are gearing up to meet the demands of the 2020's. The Compass Bar will open at 7.30pm, ready for the talk to begin at 8pm. Wales Air Ambulance Charity. Heart of the Shamanic Drum at St Francis Millenium Centre:

The shamanic drum is an ancient tool of consciousness. This evening offers a beautiful opportunity to deepen your heart connection with the drum in sacred circle. No experience is necessary and there will be some drums and rattles available for you to use. If you have your own drum'rattle do bring along, bring cushions to sit on (chairs available if needed) and something to lie on for the initial Shamanic Journey to create your intention and invite what it is you most need at this time. The cost is £10 (£8 conc) Booking by paypal (family and friends) to [email protected].

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LOCAL SPORT FIXTURES THIS WEEK

Barry RFC -

• 25th January 2020 | 2.30 pm kick-off
• Barry RFC v Cambrian Welfare RFC (Home)

Football:

Barry Town -

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TODAY'S SHOWINGS AT BARRY'S MEMO ARTS CENTRE: AN EVENING WITH SHANE WILLIAMS |

Presented by Ad/Lib (Cymru) and RCT Theatres| With Phyl Harries and Ieuan Rhys. Legendary Welsh rugby player Shane Williams will share the extraordinary secrets of his illustrious career when he takes to the stage for this intimate and revealing evening. Shane Williams was a Welsh rugby union player most famous for his long and successful tenure as a wing for the Ospreys and the Wales national team. In 2008, he was selected as the World Rugby Player of the Year and since his retirement from international rugby in 2012; he has worked as a presenter on S4C and as a pundit on BBC, ITV and Channel 4. He was also inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016. This is a great evening for fans of Welsh rugby and a chance to get up close and personal with Shane, as he lifts the lid on life on and off the pitch. It also includes a Q & A, session – so if you have a burning question to put to Shane, now is your chance!

TICKETS: Full £20, Concession £18

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Waycock Roundabout, Barry:

• 20/01/20 - Ongoing
• Four-way temporary traffic lights will be in place from junction with Pontypridd Road and Severn Avenue for 6 weeks, for rising main works to be undertaken.
• Contractor: Welsh Water, Mott Macdonald Bentley, Amberon providing TM

Holton Road & Pyke Street, Barry:

• 14/01/20 - 21/01/20
• Temporary traffic control will be in place for works to be undertaken to repair the school wall from 7:30 am to 4 pm.
• Contractor: A Plant Lux

St Brides Way, Barry

• 17/01/20 - 21/01/20
• Temporary traffic control will be in place for ductworks to be undertaken outside 6 St Brides Way.
• Contractor: BT, Arvans Civil Engineering providing TM

Waycock Roundabout, Barry

• 20/01/20 - 24/01/20
• Lane closure will be in place South Bound from Waycock Roundabout to Severn Avenue from 7pm to 6am for 5 nights Monday to Friday for rising main works to be undertaken.
• Contractor: Welsh Water, Mott Mcdonald Bentley, Amberon providing TM

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: ''Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.'' - Stephen Hawking

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