REPORTS FOR 2004 - by Club Secretary Anna Brown

The Members of Treorchy Senior Citizens Club met at Oak Tree Hall Treorchy on 16^th December for their Annual Christmas Buffet Lunch.

Special guests for the afternoon were three members of staff from The Treorchy Co-operative Supermarket. Mr Mark Evans (Manager), Mr Rob Wilson (Deputy Manager) and Mr Winford Matthews (Grocery Manager), who presented the club with a refrigerator, a micro wave oven and a table and four chairs.

Mrs Worman thanked the guests and all their staff for their generous donations.  She told the members that this week alone the Co-operative staff had presented a hamper and a floor standing hair dryer to Ty Ross, 170 selection boxes to Rhondda Special school and Cwmparc school had been rewarded with a hamper for plates they had produced to decorate the Supermarket.  Llwynypia hospital had also received a microwave oven.

A Buffet lunch followed grace, which was said by Mrs Beryl Rowe.  Before the afternoons entertainment commenced, twenty-one members were lucky winners of the free Christmas Raffle.

Entertainment for the afternoon included Mr Alf Picken, who delighted everyone with ‘Oh!  Holy Night’ and ‘Walk with Pain in Your Heart’.

Mrs Kath Davies, accompanied by Mrs Sheila Ellis, gave a splendid performance of ‘Mary’s Child’ and ‘Christmas Night’ and the afternoon concluded with Sheila accompanying the members in a sing-along to a selection of Carols.

A vote of thanks was given to the committee by Mrs Josie Elias.

Thanks to Mrs Kath Davies, Mrs Sheila Ellis and Mr Alf Pickin for an excellent programme of entertainment.  Thanks to Mrs Beryl Rowe for the table decorations and everyone who contributed towards the raffle.  Thanks to all the male helpers who are always available to lend a hand and give support.  Finally thank you ‘Staff and Customers’ of the Treorchy Co-operative.

The Committee would like to wish everyone ‘A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2005’.

The next meeting will be at Oak Tree Hall at 2.00pm on Thursday 13^th January. 

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On Thursday 2^nd December, Treorchy Senior Citizens held their fortnightly meeting at Oak Tree Hall.  Following the usual fire drill Mrs Worman informed the members of the new Health and Safety Laws that have to be adhered to at all meetings.

Get well messages were sent to Beryl Jones, treasurer, who is still recovering from an operation.

Forthcoming events. 16^th December - Christmas Buffet lunch will take place at 2.00pm.  30^th December  - NO MEETING.

The first meeting of 2005 will take place on 13^th January.

When the afternoon’s business was concluded Mrs Worman welcomed Mrs Maureen Carpenter, who gave an excellent demonstration on flower arranging.  The theme was centrepieces for the Christmas table.

Refreshments were followed by three games of Bingo and a raffle.

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At 2.00pm on Thursday 18^th November, the Treorchy Senior Citizens Club members met at Oak Tree Hall for their fortnightly meeting. Mrs Eira Richards was thanked for organising an excellent trip to Bath on 11^th November.

After the afternoon’s business was concluded, Mrs Worman introduced the afternoon’s guest Mrs Brenda Rowe.  Mrs Rowe gave a demonstration on making Christmas bows.

This was followed by refreshments and three games of bingo.  Winners were 1. Josie Elias and Brenda Rowe. 2. Megan Crosby and Brenda Rowe.  3.  Lyndis Elliot. The Raffle was won by Gwyn Eira Latham.

Members are reminded that the Christmas buffet will take place on 16^th December.  The deadline date to secure a ticket is December 2^nd. Many thanks to Brenda Rowe for the demonstration, and to the tea ladies who stood in for Glenys, Avis and Pat.

The Next Meeting is December 2^nd when a demonstration on flower arranging will take place.

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Members met at Oak Tree hall at 2.00pm on Thursday 4^th November.  Mrs Worman welcomed two new members Mrs Sybil Rees and Mrs Pam Barker. 

Lil and Trudy were welcomed back after recovering from their illnesses and the latest update on the health of Joyce Davies and Beryl Jones is that they are steadily improving.  Emma was congratulated on becoming a great grandmother.

After refreshments were served, four games of bingo were won by 1 - Jean Toghill,  2 - Pauline Worman and Olwyn Bobbett, 3 - Kath Davies, 4 - Kath Davies.

The raffle was won by Judith James.

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Treorchy Senior Citizens Club members met at Oak Tree Hall Treorchy at 2.00pm on Thursday 21^st October.

Mrs Pauline Worman opened the meeting and welcomed Mrs Judith James as a new co-opted member to the committee.  Following the normal fire drill procedure the minutes were read adopted and signed. 

Get well wishes were sent to Beryl Jones, treasurer, Joyce Davies committee member and Trudy Alford who had recently been in hospital.  All were wished a speedy recovery. 

Mrs Worman welcomed back Glenys who had been ill and Dorothy who was still recovering from a recent accident. 

Bath Trip - November 11^th 2004. Mrs Eira Richards told the members that 55 people were expected to travel on the trip to Bath.  There was also a reserve list of people who wished to travel on the bus should there be cancellations.

Christmas Buffet. A list had been posted on the notice board giving details of the Christmas Buffet lunch.  The cost of the Lunch is £4.00.  Committee members would take bus and Buffet money during the afternoon session.

Treorchy Senior Citizens Web Site. The Treorchy Senior Citizens Web Site is now up and running.  Thanks were sent to Rosemarie Knape for doing an excellent job in setting up the pages.

When the afternoon’s business had been completed and refreshments served, Mrs Worman thanked members for their generous contributions to the afternoons Harvest Festival Service.  She also thanked Mrs Beryl Rowe for organising an excellent display of the produce brought by the members.

The service conducted by Mrs Beryl Rowe included the story of Noah and a moving account of a Jewish lady who had been in held at a German Concentration Camp.  The service ended with the singing of  “All Things Bright and Beautiful”.

The afternoon concluded with the usual three games of Bingo won by Mrs Dorothy Picken, Mrs Iris Oram and Mrs Jean Erasmus.  The raffle was won by Mrs Kath Davies.

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The members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday 7^th October for their fortnightly afternoon of social activities. 

After Mrs Worman, chairperson opened the meeting and carried out the usual fire drill duties; she welcomed Mrs Mair Latcham and Mrs Florence Brown who had been invited along as quests for the afternoon.

Get well messages were sent to, Mrs Betty Jones, Mrs Dorothy Morgan, Mrs Lil Richards and two Committee members Mrs Beryl Jones and Mrs Joyce Davies who had been hospitalised.  A speedy recovery was wished to all.

Mrs Judith James was welcomed as a co-opted member onto the committee and she was thanked for organising a very successful Bring and Buy sale on 23^rd September.

The afternoon’s entertainment, “Name that Tune” with Mr Ron Watkins at the keyboard proved to be a great success. Kath Davies’s team won the prize for naming forty-three tunes correctly.  Thanks are extended to Mr Watkins for a very enjoyable afternoon. 

During the interval, refreshments were served.  Three games of Bingo followed; winners were Gwyneira Lawthom, Kath Davies and Maude Duncan.  The raffle was won by Mrs Picken.

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On Thursday 23^rd September, Treorchy Senior Citizens held their fortnightly meeting at Oak Tree Hall. 

Get well messages were sent to, Mrs Betty Jones, Mrs Dorothy Morgan, Mrs Lil Richards and two Committee members Mrs Beryl Jones and Mrs Joyce Davies who had been hospitalised.  A speedy recovery was wished to all.

After completing the afternoon's business, three games of Bingo were won by Mrs Maureen Williams, Mrs Maureen Williams and Mrs Jean Erasmus.

Refreshments were followed by a very successful ‘Bring and Buy Sale’ organised by Mrs Judith James.

The afternoon ended with the usual Raffle, which was won by Mrs Trudy Alford.

The committee would like to thank everyone who donated items for the sale and the raffle.

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On Thursday 9^th September, Treorchy Senior Citizens Club held their first open Social event with an afternoon Tea Dance at Oak Tree Hall Treorchy. The M.C. for the afternoon Mrs Vera Williams provided an excellent selection of music and Bernice and Glan led the floor demonstrating the individual dances. 

During the interval, a buffet, provided by members, was followed by Bingo and a Raffle. The bingo winners were, Mrs Isobel Sampson, Mrs Doreen Jackson and Mrs Dorothy Picken and the raffle was won by, Maria Jones, Glenys Jones and Mal Toghill.

The committee would like to thank Mrs Vera Williams and Bernice and Glan for their invaluable expertise. Thank you also to members who contributed to the excellent buffet, the raffle prizes, and thank you Glenys Hathaway, Avis Phillips, Pat Scane and Jean Toghill for supplying an endless flow of hot tea and coffee. 

Finally, thank you everyone for making the afternoon a success.

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At Oak Tree Hall on Thursday 26^th August members enjoyed a demonstration on corsage making by Mrs Joyce Davies.  Thank you Joyce for donating three corsages for the afternoons Raffle prizes.  The lucky winners were, Mrs Betty Jones, Mrs Della Edwards and Mrs Glenys Harris.  The Bingo which followed the refreshments were won By Mrs A. Brown, Mrs B. Jones and Mrs Olwyn Bobbet.

Future events- “A Tea Dance” with light refreshments will be held at Oak Tree Hall at  2.00pm on Thursday 9^th September.  Tickets £1.00 are available by ringing 776681 or  you can pay at the door.  The afternoon will also contain the usual three games of Bingo.

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On Monday 12^th July, members and friends of Treorchy Senior Citizens Club travelled to Cheltenham and Bourton on the Water for their annual coach outing.

Thanks to the excellent organising skills of Mrs Eira Richards; the day proved to be very successful.  Thanks are extended to Mrs Joyce Davies who, with the help of Eira, Beryl Jones and Pat Scane organised the raffle. A big thank you, from the committee, to everyone who supported.

Club Meetings are now held again at Oak Tree Hall on a regular basis and everyone over the age of 55 years, male or female, is welcome to join the oldest swingers in town for an afternoon of entertainment, refreshments and Bingo.

Following the recent repairs that have been carried out at the Hall; the committee are pleased to inform the public that Oak Tree Hall is now available for hire. For all enquiries please contact the Secretary on 01443 776681.

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On the 16^th June Anita Morgan of BBC Wales recorded her radio programme ‘That’s How it Was,’ at Oak Tree Hall, Cemetery Road, Treorchy where members of the Senior Citizens Club were invited along to relate memories of their childhood. 

The evening was filled with several amusing stories and both Anita and the Club Members had an evening to remember. The programme will be broadcast on BBC Radio Wales on Sunday 18th July.

This year’s Annual Coach trip will take place on Monday 12^th July when members and friends will travel to Cheltenham and Bourton on the Water. The coaches will leave Oak Tree Hall at 9.00am.