Well it's a month today since I had my heart attack. Still reliving the scary incident and feel like I should explain what happened as not every attack is the same. I was moving bags of clothes and felt unwell so sat on the sofa and began to sweat profusely, then felt this agonising pain in my chest. Marianne rang for an ambulance whilst I writhed on the bed in pain, struggling for breath. The paramedics arrived whilst I chewed on aspirin and tried to get some pain meds in me but couldn't find a vein as I was sweating so much that no veins appeared. It was explained to me that I was having a heart attack and all they could do was to try and ease the pain whilst they transferred me to hospital. 35 minutes in the ambulance and I arrived in Swansea and was rushed into theatre where I watched the screen as they burst the clot and the pain eased. Very surreal to see it all happen in front of me. I was told that my heart attack lasted 3 hours and was lucky to be alive as these type of attacks are called widow makers. One third of my heart was damaged and I now have to take things very slowly and let my heart heal. One month on and I can only walk to the end of the road and back. I am determined to fully recover but this has been very scary for all concerned and I want to thank everyone for their good wishes. (fb)

***IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION IF YOU HAVE A BLUE BADGE*** I have just been sent notification from BCBC of a three week consultation period from today for the removal of free parking with blue badges. If you have a blue badge, or know someone who does, please share this post and ask them to email the traffic and transportation team at: traffictransportation@bridgend.gov.uk to let them know your thoughts on this proposal. Thank you. Y Gyfarwyddiaeth Cymunedau/ Communities Directorate Gofynnwch am / Ask for: Traffic and Transportation Dyddiad / Date: 1st August 2025 Dear Sir / Madam, The proposed removal of the existing concession of ‘free parking for Blue Badge users’. This letter provides notification of the proposed removal of the existing concession of ‘free parking for Blue Badge users’ to bring in line with existing carpark charges at the following Bridgend County Borough Council Car Parks (with no amendment to existing tariffs): Bridgend Tremains Road Car Park, (Plan T1784-04), Bowls Hall Car Park, Angel Street, (plan T1784- 05A), Leisure Pool Car Park Angel Street, (Plan T1784- 05A), Brackla No 3 Car Park, Brackla Street, (Plan T1784-02), The Rhiw Multi Storey Car Park, (Plan T1784-03), Tondu Road, (Brewery Lane) Car Park, (Plan T1784-06), Recreation Centre Car Park, Angel Street, (Plan T1784-05A). Porthcawl Hillsboro Place North and South Car Parks, (Plan T1784-07), John Street Car Park, (Plan T1784-08), Rest Bay Car Park, (Plan T1784-09), Salt Lake Car Park, (Plan PC1 121218/3). As part of our consultation process, we are writing to you to seek your views on the proposed removal of a concession within our off-street car parks in accordance with the Traffic Management Act 2004, Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, and the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996. If you have any observations on the above proposal, that you would like to be considered, these will need to be submitted to us within three weeks of the date of this letter, in writing (or by email to: traffictransportation@bridgend.gov.uk). Yours sincerely, Traffic and Transportation. (fb)