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Hello and welcome to the May issue of the SA4 Mag. As I write this, shops, gyms, pubs etc are starting to reopen. It has been a tough year for everyone, and I am sure that it’s going to continue to be for many unfortunately, so where possible let’s all try and support the local businesses in the coming weeks and months.

these people dishing it out would be quite so quick to do it face to face with these 16 or 17 stone rugby players. I was absolutely gutted that Wales did not win the Grand Slam but I think it’s fair to say the rugby players would have been a little disappointed as well. What some people fail to see is professional rugby players and footballers, yes earn good money and have a nice lifestyle but that I am not a big gambler but every year I put £10 on Wales does not give us the right to abuse them for getting to win the Grand Slam in the rugby and this year I was something wrong in a game of football or rugby – or even seconds away from getting £500 back and a Welsh grand just being unlucky. slam. I do not think I have ever been so gutted as when France sneaked the game in the last minutes and put a People also won’t see the work that goes in behind the very harsh abrupt end to Wales winning the Grand Slam scenes with these players. It’s like when someone gets a (and myself getting £500 in the process). It was another tradesman around and says they were expensive as they level of disappointment but as an adult I did not feel the were only here an hour. That person has spent most of need to go online and give a load of abuse to the Welsh their life learning that trade that you’re paying them rugby players for losing the game. I remember thinking because you haven’t got the skills to do it. Players do not that some of these players may never win a Grand Slam or just turn up and pass a ball around for 80 minutes and if they have, may never again Or may never play for their hope for the best. They’ve put a lot more in to that game country again. Imagine the disappointment for them and than sitting in front of a tv with a beer in hand as you and then certain people think it’s ok to go online and abuse I do. I think if you are one of these people who sits in front the same players who the week later when Wales won the of a computer all day and abuses people online you really 6 nations they would be celebrating. need to have a hard look at yourself. I don’t think I would get on a bus and tell the bus driver for the duration of the Racial abuse is something that’s been seen more and journey that they were the worst bus driver I have ever more online. So much so that Swansea City took a stand seen, nor go on Twitter to do the same thing. The sad a couple of weeks back by not posting anything online for thing is these same people will be asking Welsh players a week as a way of protest. I genuinely can’t understand for photos when they see them out and about and the mindset of those people who post abuse. The world wonder why they are not in the best of moods…… has changed with the internet and will continue to do so but grown adults thinking its ok to go online and give the abuse they do is unbelievable. I do not think many of

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Have you always lived in Gorseinon? I was born in Gorseinon Hospital and I went to Gorseinon Infant & Junior Schools, and then Penyrheol Comprehensive. We were the first new year when Penyrheol Comprehensive school opened. I have a saying for you ; “Gorseinon born, Gorseinon bred, Andrew Gazzi will always be a red”. Have you ever fancied moving anywhere else or was Gorseinon always where you wanted to stay? I have always been a home bird; I have been very lucky to have travelled the world,to play and watch rugby but I am always very happy & glad to come back to Gorseinon because this where my Family,Church,Rugby club and all my friends are.

Are you still hoping after the pandemic to get back into it again next season? Being the President and helping the committee to run Gorseinon RFC perhaps my commitment will lay elsewhere.However it would be nice to play 1 or 2 games for Wales it is always said that the rugby club is the hub of the seconds if they need me for numbers.Its also becoming the community - do you think that is the case in Gorsei- much harder to sneak out of the house with my kit without non? my wife seeing me. Yes, it’s so important the rugby club, especially in these times of COVID-19 is the Hub of the community and we are hoping How strange has it been for you the last year, because that we can utilise the rugby club as a way of getting the since however long every Saturday you have been children back into sport (rugby),fitness and to become part watching rugby and probably having a couple of beers of the community again, an essential progression of the after, and for the last year obviously that has stopped? childrens development. It’s been a very, very strange year. The Gorseinon boys have all Have you always played for Gorseinion RFC? I have only played for Gorseinon at this level,however when playing first class, I played for Maesteg, Llanelli and SGIE, I played for Maesteg for 3 years, SGIE for 2 and had a couple of games down Llanelli before getting injured.So as a local side yes, I am very proud to say have only played for Gorseinon RFC. I don’t know how to put this delicately Andrew, but do you come across many people playing at your age still? No, it’s probably very stupid, when I played last year against Penclawdd and the the scrumhalf was 18, I could have been his grandfather! I am guessing you must have to keep pretty fit to be still playing: do you go for many runs and so on? What happened was my first employment after university was with Brisco Williams in Gorseinon for over 20 years and then I bought in to a business with my best mate called Diamond Holidays and after 10 years of trading, I lost the company & my best friend when the company went into administration.So it was a very hard time,going through depression and a breakdown but I used rugby and fitness to get out of that.I started training again at the age of 50 and have continued to do so ever since.I can recommend training as a way through this illness.

been talking about it,both the committee and players, can’t wait to get started again and get down the club and have a game,chat and a beer.Gorseinon RFC is a huge part of my life. Does it concern you at all that we might lose a generation of young players to Covid? I hope not, but as I said in another interview, we are looking to give the juniors free membership until at least next year, so they don’t have to pay membership, and hopefully this will encourage all the existing players to come back and new juniors to get more active into sport. Gorseinon RFC senior & junior committees are very progressive using rugby to get children into the sport of rugby, getting them active,creating lifelong friendships, and all being part of the Gorseinon rugby club family. Dan Biggar, Leigh Halfpenny, Eli Walker, Ross Moriarty and Sam Davies have all played for Gorseinon. They are all of similar ages did they all play together at the same time and did you see them coming through? Not all of them played together, Halfpenny and Dan Biggar played together in one side, Eli Walker another team with Ross and Sam playing for another team. Obviously, they contributed to the side massively because they were the best players on the pitch by far at the time.

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I would also like to mention one of my other brother-i Gareth Sparky Jones Neath RFC whom I played aga couple of times for Maesteg.He probably had the upp on all those games we played against,although I put i to Neath,s backrow of Phil Pugh,Gaz Jones,& Dai M looking out for me.We had a couple of games again other at local level later on in our careers Gorse Abercrave with me having the upperhand with my ba taking charge of the situation.

What has been the biggest change you have Gorseinon and Gorseinon RFC over the years ? Rugby in that time has turned professional, with the a that now takes place I believe it has become more de therefore more negative. The players have ch enourmously with them all bulking up to take these hi How good is it for the youngsters locally to see the by has to watch itself as a sport especially with all th likes of Dan Biggar and Leigh Halfpenny who have hits and higher tackling angles with the modern come through their club? brings.One rule I would liked changed would be the You can’t get better examples of professional rugby players height law, bring it below the armpit so you can still sto than the ones who have come from Gorseinon. are trueforcharging forward but does not allow for the head c Call They us today a FREE home visit: professionals on and off the rugby pitch.They will come down that occur regurlary in todays game.I can already h available TEL: SWANSEA: 01792coaches 359244saying we cannot stop or d thefinance club on training nights and get involved,really they will modern defensive do anything for Gorseinon rugby club.Knowing Leigh,he his aTALBOT: the ball, Good it 607426 will make the game more ope NEATH/PORT 01639 great ambassador for a professional rugby player, on and off exciting.Also07976 I have great debates in my family house w MOBILE/TEXT: 640959 the who will do anything for any local side. daughters boyfriends who argue that todays players better than yesterday players,obviously I disagree Who is the best players you have played with and players like Edwards,JPR,Gerald Davies were world cla against? and would still be world class now. The best player I played against would either be Terry Holmes or David Bishop. At west wales level Malcolm Hedges( As far as the village of Gorseinon is concerned it would Gorseinon RFC) who was understudy to Terry Homes at book to describe the changes that have taken place.H school Rugby was a very good player, and later on Wakey ( it was a great place to live then and is a great place Wake & Loughor RFC) was a quality scrumhalf. now. *CreditSteve is provided subjectCardiff to application & affordability.

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Can you see that when you have players like that coming through, I would imagine players like Biggar and Halfpenny would have really stood out? I wasn’t involved with the juniors when they were playing other coaches like Rob Steele,Rob Okelly( my brother in law) Jonathon Roberts ( another brother in law),Ian Murphy , Richard Davies coached them and they always have said these internationals had something different to the rest. I am now involved with the junior coaching, and you can definitely see players like Lee and Dan’s quality coming through. However todays rugby does not only require the X factor,dedication at a young age is hugely required. We have some lovely players now at 15, 16 and 17 years of age and a big part of their development is having the individual dedication to take it a step further . How good is it for the youngsters locally to see the likes of Dan Biggar and Leigh Halfpenny who have come through their club? You can’t get better examples of professional rugby players than the ones who have come from Gorseinon. They are true professionals on and off the rugby pitch.They will come down the club on training nights and get involved,really they will do anything for Gorseinon rugby club.Knowing Leigh,he his a great ambassador for a professional rugby player, on and off the who will do anything for any local side. Who is the best players you have played with and against? The best player I played against would either be Terry Holmes or David Bishop. At west wales level Malcolm Hedges( Gorseinon RFC) who was understudy to Terry Homes at school Rugby was a very good player, and later on Wakey ( Steve Wake Cardiff & Loughor RFC) was a quality scrumhalf.

I would also like to mention one of my other brother-in- laws Gareth Sparky Jones Neath RFC whom I played against a couple of times for Maesteg.He probably had the upperhand on all those games we played against,although I put it down to Neath,s backrow of Phil Pugh,Gaz Jones,& Dai Morgan looking out for me.We had a couple of games against each other at local level later on in our careers Gorseinon v Abercrave with me having the upperhand with my backrow taking charge of the situation. What has been the biggest change you have see in Gorseinon and Gorseinon RFC over the years ? Rugby in that time has turned professional, with the analysis that now takes place I believe it has become more defensive therefore more negative. The players have changed enourmously with them all bulking up to take these hits.Rugby has to watch itself as a sport especially with all these big hits and higher tackling angles with the modern game brings.One rule I would liked changed would be the tackle height law, bring it below the armpit so you can still stop a big charging forward but does not allow for the head clashes that occur regurlary in todays game.I can already hear the modern defensive coaches saying we cannot stop or dislodge the ball, Good it will make the game more open and exciting.Also I have great debates in my family house with my daughters boyfriends who argue that todays players are far better than yesterday players,obviously I disagree certain players like Edwards,JPR,Gerald Davies were world class then and would still be world class now. As far as the village of Gorseinon is concerned it would take a book to describe the changes that have taken place.However it was a great place to live then and is a great place to live now.

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What has been your best and worst memories for would like to play but it’s circumstances really. I am sure Leigh would love to play for Gors if he has the opportunity. Gorseinon in the rugby? The best as a player would be gaining promotion on two different occasions as captain in the old West Wales divisions. As a committee/Spectator this would be when most of the current side won the Division 2 West, gaining promotion to Division 1 West which they have been there for numerous years, a great achievement.

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My worst would be when I coached the youth rugby to the Youth cup final at the Millenium Stadium.It was the first time Gorseinon youth had ever been to a cup final.( that day and our water boy then was Leigh Halfpenny), we lost in the final to a side that fielded 4 players that had not played for that side that year,brought in from outside their squad at the expense of the current players not playing.Not something Gorseinon Rfc would allow. It was a great achievement to get to the final and to play with all Gorseinon based players.And now at least half of the team that played that day are now playing for the firsts which is great.

I know you touched on mental health earlier on and it’s been a year now where people have not been able to play sport: how important do you think getting back in to sport with the physical and mental benefits that rugby can bring?

Leigh Halfpenny seems to be heavily involved at Gorseinon RFC: do you think he would like to finish his career playing for Gorseinon for a bit? He has always said, obviously depending on his professional career which I believe he still has a good few years left,he

My earliest rugby memory was the 1973 Barbarians game in Cardiff, and it was my first international that I went up to Cardiff to watch and obviously I saw the try by Gareth Edwards who was my hero at the time.

It’s something that is developing with rugby; there are more and more children getting involved and at Gorseinon RFC, some have issues, so we do need to look at that side of it. We are lucky to have persons involved in the club with the qualifications and time to get involved. Ladies like Hayley, Anne Marie and Andrea who put together courses for junior coaches to spot any issues with youngsters, and also psychologically preparing the older juniors for what it takes to be a professional and successful rugby players,it is becoming part of the club and the development.This is definitely forward thinking so hopefully Gorseinon RFC are developing children in a safe and professional way.

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migrating Britons fleeing the Anglo-Saxon invaders in the 5th and 6th centuries, following the Roman withdrawal from Britain. The most prominent illustrations of the close relationship between Wales and Brittany are found in the biographies of the early Celtic saints, who journeyed along the western seaways between Brittany, Cornwall, Wales and Ireland spreading the Word. This period is often described as the ' Golden Age of Celtic Christianity. Welsh saints with Breton connections; Saint Samson, born 486, was the grandson of Meurig ap Tewdrig, King of Glamorgan and Gwent. He was educated by St Illtud at the Abbey of Llanilltud Fawr and is regarded as one of the foremost evangelizers of the era. He founded the monastery at Dol in Brittany. Saint Teilo, a friend of St David, who he helped establish an abbey at Mynyw (later St David). When the great yellow plague swept through Wales, Teilo took his community to the region of Cornouaille in Brittany. He later returned to Llandeilo Fawr and after the death of St. David, he became known as one of the most holy men in Wales.

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Gemini – A strengthening build up of energy which gets you wanting to make changes throughout the next few weeks. As the need to communicate, find allies and especially the new moon in your 12th house on the 11th May gives you added motivation. You are optimistic and out-going and good at negotiating with others. New opportunities tied up with career are edging closer. The total lunar eclipse falls in your close relationship zone on the 26th and this will give you a chance to sort out any long-term agreements you have made.

Scorpio – The total lunar eclipse on the 26th falls in your money zone and will give you the ability to set forth new plans for income and budgets. If you have been struggling with expenses up till now, a new opportunity comes your way. This will be a new start for you. The initiative in plans or projects to do with creativity will grab your full attention. This is something that means a lot to you personally, perhaps something you feel strongly about and you can get involved with is just around the corner.

Cancer – Mars is in your sign for the next few weeks and makes you extra assertive and good at taking action. This will give you a boost and help you stop second guessing yourself. The total lunar eclipse on the 26th falls in your daily work routines and gives you the nudge to set straight all your schedules, get yourself back onto a health and exercise plan. It will enable you to be practical about what needs doing and how to use time wisely with the ability to prioritize. New friendships and meetings are helpful.

Sagittarius – You get help and good communication from close partners, and you ll feel more connected and supported. The total lunar eclipse in your own sign on the 26th will be a turning point for you, as you can assess where you are going and weigh up projects and personal goals. You will be in the right frame of mind to make the right move and know instinctively who to trust with your plans. Mars in your joint finance zone makes you assertive and keen to make decisions. The next few weeks hold a lot of variety in work and leisure time.

Leo – Saturn transits your opposite house which is associated with close partnerships. This could manifest as restrictions or more responsibilities on your shoulders due to the relationships you have either in business or love. It may mean you need to change things a little and make them more concrete, so if you are having a relationship which has been up till now a relaxed verbal agreement, it may be time to make it legal and binding. The total lunar eclipse on the 26th falls in your creative zone which also covers romance, so this is a good time to tie for a decision.

Capricorn – This will be the right time for you to start a personal project. The new moon on the 11th in this part of your chart helps you to plan ahead. A new romance may be on the cards or something to do with family. It will be an exciting time for you that you want to whole heartedly get involved with. Mars in your opposite zone of close partnerships may bring you frustration and friction. If you need to clear the air then do so, using tact and diplomacy. Bring people on board and make your point of view very clear.

Aquarius – If you have neglected the details of a personal venture, now is the time to tie up loose ends. Saturn is in your sign so you look at things in a serious way. You find this aspect helpful if you need to deal with practicalities. Where you live, and improving on any work that needs to be done. The new moon on the 11th falls in your home zone. In your own life, and in your relationships, you wish to be upfront and honest with friends and family. This is a great time for clearing out clutter, either emotional or practical. Pisces – Emphasis on home and good communication will make you sociable. This is good as you have been trying to do too much single handed. With the understanding of those around you who care about you, things seem easier. Career objectives on the 26th with the total lunar eclipse falling in this part of your chart and give you a chance to clear your in-tray and make a new start. This is a case of out with the old and in with the new. A great chance to find the right colleagues and helpers for the work in hand. . SUDUKU: Fill in the blanks so that each row, each column and each nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through to 9.

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The village of Gowerton has a proud history for the playing of sport. The Gower Road cricket club, one of the oldest in South Wales, was founded in 1880 by Sir John Roper Wright, a local benefactor who was instrumental in the development of the Elba steelworks and thus, in bringing the process of steelmaking to the village.

Those mortgage repayments were a significant financial burden on the three clubs between the mid-80s and mid-90s. However, the vision and hard work of the committee members of all three clubs at that time, secured the ground that the residents of Gowerton benefit from today.

Sir John was also a founder member of the rugby club in 1884 and at that time he purchased the lease of a parcel of land that today forms the majority of the Athletic Ground that is now home for the Bowls, Cricket and Rugby clubs.

Gowerton Bowls Club: The Bowls club was formed in 1912 and initially played in the Welsh Private Greens league. In the 1980s, with membership on the rise they were able to form a second team and that side joined the Llanelli league.

Tennis was established at the ground in 1899 and the Bowls club was founded 13 years later. The playing of tennis at the ground has since lapsed but the other clubs continue to provide the sporting opportunities for all ages within the community that the recent pandemic has helped us to realise are so important to our physical and mental well-being.

The pavilion built in the early days of the club was starting to show its age by the late 1980s and the club demolished it and constructed the building that serves as their home today.

Three members of the club have achieved the distinction of representing Wales: S. Hurley (1931-2), W.R. Davies The closure of the steelworks in 1965 meant that the owners, (1936-46) and Cliff Williams (1979-82). Richards, Thomas and Baldwins, who had secured the The club has received the fixtures for their two leagues, ground as a result of the rationalisation of steel in 1946, sold and they get underway in late April early May. the playing fields. At that time, the sports clubs were unable to afford the £5,000 purchase price and another local This year, matches will play under a modified format and businessman Arthur Roe purchased the ground and the will be 12-a-side rather than the traditional 16-a-side to sports clubs set up Gowerton Athletic club to oversee the allow them to comply with the COVID restrictions. management of the ground. The Chairman and captain of the club is Phil Davies and Arthur Roe decided to sell it in 1984 and the Athletic club Martin Symes is secretary. purchased it, at a cost of £60,000. A grant of £20,000 was received from the sports council of Wales and the balance of New players of any age or gender are always welcome £40,000 was raised by a mortgage from a local Brewery and and anyone interested in playing can contact Martin on tied to the barrelage output of the Rugby Club over a ten mobile: 07970 674 737 or email: martinsymes0@gyear period with the mortgage repayments being met by mail.com the three constituent clubs.

Gowerton Cricket Club: With the onset of the spring, and the relaxation of the COVID restrictions the cricket club which has flourishing junior, senior and veteran’s sections is looking forward to getting out onto the pitch. The club has a rich tradition of achieving success on the field. Currently, they have 3 senior teams playing in the South Wales Cricket Association. The 1st XI play in the first division, a competition they have won on 4 previous occasions. It’s been in the cup competitions where they have enjoyed their most significant successes. SWCA league cup winners 12 times-twice as often as any other league club. Champions of Wales twice in 1993 and 2002 and most notably Haig National village cup winners at Lord’s in 1975. The village competition evoked great interest in Wales and when the team travelled to Lord’s, the iconic ‘home of cricket’ for the final in 1975, the majority of those in the crowd of 5,000 had made the journey from South Wales.

Sam Phillips (Under 9 most improved player 2020)

A photo taken at Gowerton’s quarter final Haig village game against Grampound Road (Cornwall) in 1975. Junior cricket is also strong in the village. The club has 11 junior teams from under 9 to under 19s including girls’ teams at under 11 and under 13. They also run All Stars sessions for 5-8 year olds and Dynamos sessions for boys and girls groups aged 9-11. Junior training restarts in the week beginning Monday 19th April. The first session for All Stars and Dynamos is on Friday May 7th. An All Stars session for 5-8 year olds taking place on a Friday evening. For those interested in playing junior cricket, the table below lists the teams and their managers. If you are interested in more information or playing, contact the junior organiser; Dean Mason on mobile: 07976 056 733 or email: dbmason@btinternet.com Team

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Gowerton’s most sporting players 2020: Left: Jackson Tanner (Under 9s) Right: Dylan Roseblade (Under 10s).

Photo on the left: Hardest triers: Izzy Jones (left) and Ella Drew (right) with coach Sue Davies (centre) Photo in the middle: Most Sporting Player: Lauren Mason. Right: Gowerton’s All Star who tries the hardest: Ava Williams The club also has a Veterans (Vets) team who play weekly fixtures on Wednesday evenings and select from a squad of about 20 players. The Vets were started by Robert Evans around 30 years ago. Robert was a former player who captained the team on their first visit to Lord’s in 1973, he taught in the local comprehensive school for over 30 years and was a much-respected man in the community. He sadly died in 2010 but his legacy of sportsmanship, hard work and good humour lives on both in the village and the Athletic club. Vets games are an experience and it’s an enjoyment to see the players of yesteryear plying their skills, albeit a little more slowly. New members are always welcome, and anyone interested should contact John Morris: mobile: 07971 581 945 or email: johnymorris@yahoo.co.uk The photo below shows a Gowerton Vets team in 2001.

Back row (left to right): Ken James, Mark Whittaker, Rob Samuel, Bill Sterio, Simon Rowlands, Malcolm Sterling and John Morris. Front row (left to right): Bryn Phillips, Mat Carroll, Billy Abramson, Robert Evans (cap-tain), Adam Hitchcott, Howard Rees, and Roland Davies.

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