
Six local primary schools recently came together for an exciting 6-a-side football competition, sponsored by Cowbridge Rotary and held on the all-weather pitch at Cowbridge Comprehensive School.
The tournament provided an excellent opportunity for young players to demonstrate their footballing skills, teamwork and sportsmanship in a series of competitive and enjoyable matches.
After a morning of high-quality football, St. Brides Major Church in Wales Primary School celebrated a remarkable double success. The school's "A" Team were crowned champions of the Winners Cup, while the "B" Team secured victory in the Plate Competition. All players received a celebratory medal.
Congratulations to all six participating schools for their enthusiasm and commitment throughout the event, and special congratulations to both St. Brides Major teams on their outstanding achievements.
Rotary would also like to thank Cowbridge Comprehensive School for providing excellent facilities for the competition and Duncan Mottram and Nathan Nurton for organising the event.
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On a wet Monday morning before classes, the Cowbridge School Interactors, together with a group of Rotarians, assembled in the Jack Griffiths Memorial Garden at the school to erect the first Peace Pole in Cowbridge. A Peace Pole is an internationally recognised monument that displays a Peace message in multiple languages. Acting as a silent prayer and visual beacon of hope, they are planted in public spaces, schools and parks to unite people and promote global harmony.
Cowbridge Rotary is a Peace Builder Club recognised by the world-wide Rotary Action Group for Peace. The Cowbridge School Peace Pole has the message "Peace throughout the World" in English, Welsh, Ukrainian and Pashto, reflecting the languages spoken by pupils in the school. Click here for more photos.
On Monday, 18th May, District Governor Ian Hughes presented the club with a "Unite for Good" banner and certificate in recognition of the support given to Rotary's own charity, The Rotary Foundation. Cowbridge were one of only 1,520 clubs out of the 36,000 worldwide that achieved this level of support.

Hattie Osborne, a pupil from Cowbridge School, has won the Senior Southern Wales District Young Photographer Competition with her photograph of a young girl in a field. Her entry will now go forward to the national competition. The theme for the competition is "Happiness in Nature" which is reflected beautifully in Hattie's image.
The runner up in the District competition was Reuben Davis whose entry below, which was sponsored by Llantwit Major Rotary, was taken whilst on holiday in Japan.

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Young Photographer is one of many competitions run by Rotary for young people. Click the link for more details.

Cowbridge Rotary took over the Horse & Groom for an evening of Country & Western music by Christine Lee Jones. Many joined in the singing fortified by a hot dog (or two). President-Elect Caryl encourage everyone onto the dance floor. There were well supported line dance sessions led by Cowbridge line-dance teacher, Katie-Lou. The raffle was well supported and raised over £350 which was counted by Treasurer Paul and his good lady.
Club enjoyed a great fellowship evening in The Bear on the theme of "Where was this photograph taken?" Rotarians had submitted many different images reflecting their voyages far and wide. It was an opportunity to jest with the President who has recently had extended absences in the Antipodes and Asia.


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