Porthcawl Life

31/01/2024

Want to find out about one of the most high achieving independent schools in Britain? Click the link below to find out more.

They have an Open Day on March 5th. which gives the opportunity to look around the school, absorb the atmosphere and meet the Head, staff and pupils. It provides an insight into the interaction of staff and pupils and also the relationship between the pupils and their peers.

Westbourne School

The past year has seen the roll-out of its award-winning model of academic excellence to Singapore and, in January, Westbourne College Sydney topped the rankings with its second ever cohort, ranked 1st for the highest percentage of perfect IB scores (45 out of 45 Points). Vale Life caught up with St...

15/11/2023

Sarah Gardner's new Glow Within Clinic in Porthcawl is featured in the latest edition of Vale Life magazine. Sarah makes a great cover star!

19/08/2022

Which Porthcawl business do you rate five stars, and why?

08/03/2022

Might be a little overcast but there's always a bit of spring cheer to welcome visitors.

01/03/2022

Happy St David's Day Porthcawl!

22/11/2021

Beautiful Sunday, and Monday's looking pretty good. Albeit a touch windy.

21/11/2021

Looking for a gift for the woman in your family? Divine, Porthcawl has such a huge selection, you're sure to find something for every female member of your family. Great prices too!

08/11/2021

Be a lifeline, include a gift in your will for Tŷ Hafan children’s hospice. You'll be amazed how much even a small donation can make.

Tŷ Hafan children’s hospice has provided care and support for more than a thousand children and their families across Wales since it first opened in 1999. Currently caring for around 300 children with life-limiting conditions, Tŷ Hafan provides respite care at the hospice in Sully and outreach s...

12/09/2021

Loved the colour of this canoe today. Really popped against the scenery.

12/09/2021

Serious incident. Forensics and police in attendance. Can't get on to the beach at present.

25/08/2021

Mansel's Cafe in are looking for a counter person and waiting staff. To find out more like the page and message Mansel for more info. Flexible hours. Great business. Mansel's fab.

17/08/2021

Fairways, Porthcawl are looking for a waiter/waitress. Look them up on FB.

16/08/2021

Hilary & Iain's By The Sea (Ogmore): "Due to the boys venturing off to university we have staff vacancies. This includes evenings in the week, Saturday lunchtime and Sunday breakfast and lunch. It is for front of house taking great care of our customers. Please telephone or call in to see us. 07870679963 or 01656880661."

11/08/2021

Surfers at Rest Bay by Fatma Richards. Lovely shot.

20/07/2021

Perfect weather for golfing and dolphin.
📸: Stephen Jones

11/07/2021

If you haven't tried the Sunday roast lamb at Hilary & Iain's then you're missing out.

If you love your Sunday lunch as much as we do, you'll be delighted to hear that Hilary & Iain's are now accepting bookings again as restaurant lockdown restrictions have been lifted. This quirky little sea-view cafe/bistro in Ogmore is one of our favourites and their lamb or beef Sunday roast is th...

29/06/2021

Well it would be rude not to.

21/04/2021

Surf's up!