News in Barry

An autumn of tennis for all ages and abilities is on offer at Barry Athletic Tennis Club with the club hosting a special family open day on Saturday September 11th offering free tennis coaching suitable for those wanting to either give tennis a go or start playing again, through to regular players.

The club wants to make it as easy as possible to enjoy a socially distant-friendly sport, including half-price Club membership for the rest of the year.

Simone Biles, four-time Olympic gold medalist and arguably the greatest gymnast of all time, has made international headlines for quitting the team and her all-around events at the Tokyo Olympics. Douglas MacArthur famously said: "Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul." But for all the viewers who are prepared to watch on TV but not put themselves through the mental and physical sacrifice required to become an Olympic champion, you should think twice before saying Biles is a QUITTER.

Elite Athletes are under extreme pressure to perform and when something feels strange or out of place it's ok to be honest with yourself. After watching her flip, twist and fly through the air, I was in awe and sat back and thought: "I wish I could do that". As fans we like to associate ourselves with sports stars, and we see them as superhuman beings.

Barry Town United has revealed its new away kit designs for the 2021-22 season.

The football club has decided to continue wearing last year's bespoke design produced by Macron Cardiff as their home kit, as the team were unable to play in front of fans last season.

A summer of tennis for all ages and abilities is on offer at Barry Athletic Tennis Club.

From coaching sessions for children to 'rusty rackets' sessions for those wanting to either give tennis a go or start playing again, to regular players.

Penybont defeated Barry Town 1-0 on the club's return to Jenner Park.

An uneventful and goalless first-half gave way to a highly "frustrating" second.

Barry Town United has signed two new players: goalkeeper Lee Idzi and striker Rhys Kavanagh.

Idzi, from Carmarthen Town, joins the club after six and a half years at Richmond Park, all spent in the Welsh top-flight before the Old Gold's relegation last season.

Barry Town FC has bid farewell and good luck to Paul Morgan, after it announced his departure from the club to Pontypridd Town.

Barry-born Paul joined the club in August 2012 after leaving Newport County's academy, and in the eight and a half years since, he has become stalwart of the football club. He departs having made a total of 184 appearances, scoring five times.

Government minister for media and data John Whittingdale has praised Nub News for proving there is a strong demand for excellent, community-focussed local journalism.

The minister's glowing endorsement follows the expansion of Nub News into 62 towns across the country, including the launch of Hitchin Nub News in August last year.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council's Country Parks team is inviting volunteers to take part in a new project funded by the Welsh Government's Landfill Disposal Tax Community Scheme grant.

Those interested will be encouraged to search the new ponds and meadows that have replaced the park's golf course for flourishing wildlife.

Barry Town United announced the appointment of Damian Flynn as their new full time Head of Coaching and Academy Director.

Damian will also work as part of the first team backroom staff ensuring a constant link between the Academy and first team squad; whilst driving forward a new community outreach programme across the Vale of Glamorgan.