BARRY BRIEFING: Wednesday, February 26th 2020

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TODAY'S BARRY SUNRISE:

07:10

TODAY'S BARRY SUNSET:

17:42

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TODAY'S BARRY WEATHER FROM THE MET OFFICE:

A cold and breezy day with sunny spells and wintry showers, especially over the hills. Parts of the country could stay largely dry, escaping the worst of the showers. Maximum temperature of 7 °C. It will turn cloudy through the evening before spells of rain and hill snow spread eastwards through the early hours. The rain could turn to sleet at lower levels. Minimum temperature -1 °C.

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TODAY'S TIDE TIMES AND HEIGHT

Low Tide - 02:27 - 1.50m

High Tide - 08:36 - 11.33m

Low Tide - 14:43 - 1.53m

High Tide - 20:48 - 11.08m

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TODAY'S BARRY AREA EVENTS: Zumba Gold at Rhoose Community Centre:

What is Zumba Gold? ... As the more mature sister of the original workout, Zumba Gold is ideal for older adults and beginners due to it's easy-to-follow choreography, slower pace and shorter class length. No experience is required and you can be any fitness level to join a class. 1:30 pm.

Glowfit with Chelle at Ten 11:

Grab your glowsticks and join me at Ten11 for my new class Glowfit with Chelle at 7 pm - exercise, dance and have fun !! Lights down low, glowsticks on ..... it's gonna be a blast !! £5 per session - glow sticks provided. Royal Naval Reserve Experience at HMS Cambria Barry:

Want to keep fit, make new friends and gain new skills in your spare time? Get a taste of life as a Royal Navy Reservist at our free Royal Naval Reserve Experience on 26th February 2020 at 7 pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure you register your interest in plenty of time. As well as learning about the different branches and specialisms of the Royal Naval Reserve, you'll get the chance to:

-Handle the latest operational weapons

-Take part in a firefighting and rope handling exercise

-Discover more about the Royal Naval Reserve during a presentation from the Unit

There will be the opportunity to mingle with serving reservists and get your questions answered.

Buds and Blooms Fairytale theme at Rondel House Day centre:

Come along and join the fun with our Fairytale themed sessions for February. Activities will include sensory play, singing, signing, stories, craft, imaginative play, parachute games, instruments, free play, puppets and lots of topic related props. There are lots of new resources to explore and experiment with as a result of our grant from The National Lottery Fund. Buds and Blooms are small, friendly groups held in care homes in Barry on a Wednesday morning and Penarth on a Thursday afternoon. The residents love seeing us and interacting with the children and it is lovely to see the relationships that are forming between the residents, children and parents/carers. Book now to avoid disappointment as spaces will be limited to ten families per session.

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LOCAL SPORT FIXTURES THIS WEEK Rugby: Barry RFC -

• 29th of February | 2:30 pm kick-off
• Barry RFC vs Treorchy RFC (Home)

Football: Barry Town FC -

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TODAY'S SHOWINGS AT BARRY'S MEMO ARTS CENTRE:

Dolittle (PG):

Robert Downey Jr. electrifies one of literature's most enduring characters. After losing his wife, the eccentric Dr John Dolittle hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure. Running time: TBC Showings: Wednesday 26 February 7 pm Tickets: £7, £5 concession, £4 U16 in advance (additional 0.50p on the door) Time Credits will be accepted on Saturday 22 February 11 am & Wednesday 26 February 7 pm

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ROAD CLOSURES BARRY: A4226 (Five Mile Lane)

• Ongoing
• A number of sets of traffic lights will be in place throughout the Five Mile Lane to allow for highway improvement works.
• Please note: All businesses within the area are open as normal and can be accessed via the opposite end to the closure.

Pontypridd Road junction with Severn Avenue, Barry

• 20/01/20 - Ongoing
• Four-way temporary traffic lights will be in place from the junction with Pontypridd Road and Severn Avenue for 6 weeks, for rising main works.
• Contractor: Welsh Water

Harbour Road, Barry:

• 26/02/20, 9.00am - 6.00pm
• Road closure will be in place for duct works from Harbour Road to junction of the Parade.
• Contractor: Arvans Civil Engineering

East Walk, Barry

• 24/02/20 - 13/03/20, 8.00am - 8.00pm
• Road closure will be in place for gas main works.
• Contractor: Wales and West Utilities

Barry Road junction, Buttrills Road, Barry:

• 24/02/20 - 13/03/20
• Temporary traffic control will be in place for gas mains replacement works.
• Contractor: Wales and West Utilities

Barry Road, Junction Main Street, Barry:

• 26/02/20

•Temporary traffic control will be in place for cabling and network works.

• Contractor: Amberon

Junction North Walk and Colcot Road, Barry:

• 24/02/20 - 28/02/20, 9.30am - 3.30pm
• Temporary traffic control will be in place ductworks.
• Contractor: BT

Cardiff Road, Barry:

• 23/02/20 - 26/02/20
• Temporary traffic control will be in place for new service works.
• Contractor: Welsh Water

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: ''A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.'' - William Arthur Ward

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