REPORTS FOR 2006 - by Club Secretary Anna Brown 

Treorchy Senior Citizens Club members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday 19^th October.

The chairperson opened the meeting and the fire drill took place.

Sincere sympathy was extended to club member Mrs June Thomas on the death of her husband Byron. Belated birthday greetings were given to Beryl Rowe, vice chair. Members were pleased to hear that Alf Pickin is home after his stay in hospital.

Mrs Eira Richards informed the members that there will be a coach trip to Worcester on Thursday, December 7, with a ticket price of £8.50. The Christmas Buffet will take place on Thursday, December 14.  Members wishing to attend should inform committee.

The guest speaker for the afternoon was Jill Evans. Jill delighted everyone with details of her working life as a Euro MP. She told of her weekly journeys from Ystrad to Brussels and Strasburg, and of her visit to Jerusalem , Iraq , Chernobyl and many other places of interest. Beryl Rowe gave the speaker a vote of thanks for a very interesting and informative talk.

Following refreshments, the raffle was won by Isobel Sampson. The Bingo was won by Jean Kinsey, Margaret Wilkins and Jose Elias.

Our next meeting is on Thursday 2^nd November when a ‘Bring and Buy’ will take place. Slimming class is held at the Hall on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7pm. Oak Tree Hall is available for hire, please contact the secretary on 776681

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Treorchy Senior Citizens' Club members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday, October 5. 

The chairperson Mrs Pauline Worman opened the meeting and the fire drill took place.

Mrs Beryl Rowe, vice chairperson of the club, was the speaker for the afternoon. Her talk was based on her experiences during World War II. 

Beryl held her audience captive with tales of her pre-war working life at Polikoff's Factory before being called up by the Ministry to serve her country. She was then based at Coventry where she worked for Armstrong Whitley and was part of the team that built aircraft for the RAF. 

Beryl concluded her story by returning to Treorchy to live and to marry the late Ben Rowe. She continued her working life by spending the next fourteen years at Polikoff's Factory. 

Everyone at the hall agreed it had been well worth braving the elements of Thursday afternoon to hear Beryl's very interesting story. Pauline Worman gave Beryl a vote of thanks. 

Following refreshments the Raffle was won by Anna Brown, the bingo was won by Olwyn Bobbet, Val Martin and Joyce Davies. 

Forthcoming events: Thursday 19th Oct. - A travel talk by Jill Evans. Thursday 2nd Nov - Bring and buy. Thursday 16th Nov -  Burma Experiences Part II by Councillor Edward Hancock. The Christmas Buffet lunch will take place on Thursday 14th December at 2.00pm. Slimming class on Thursdays from 6.00pm - 7.00pm

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The Treorchy Senior Citizens’ Club met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday 24th August.

The chairperson Mrs Pauline Worman opened the meeting and the fire drill took place.

Birthday greetings were extended to Mrs Beryl Jones, treasurer, and congratulations were sent to Gwyn Eira Latham’s grandson Jack Latham, to Rita Richard’s grandson Ashley Richards, to Avis Phillips’s grandsons Owen and William Phillips, to Jean Toghill’s granddaughter Corryn Toghill and also to Glenys Hathway’s grandson   Nicolas Selford for all obtaining excellent results in their examinations. 

Mr John Hingott was the guest speaker for the afternoon. 

He gave a very interesting talk on the history of “ Rhondda ’s Talking Newspaper.” (Which should not be confused with “Talking Books.”)

The Rhondda ’s talking newspaper was set up in 1988 by Dr. Gwyn and Mr Hingott.  It is a charitable organisation and is run by volunteers.

In 1988, there were 15 listeners; at its peak, there were 150. 

The service is for the visually impaired and the disabled who are unable to read the Rhondda Leader.   

Anyone who suffers impaired vision or any disability that hinders their reading ability, and wishes to join the service should contact Mr Hingott on 685201.

Beryl Rowe gave Mr Hingott a vote of thanks.

Following refreshments the Raffle was won by Eira Richards, the bingo was won by Jean Toghill and Anna Brown.

Forthcoming events will include Thursday, September 7 when a Music Quiz will be arranged by Russ Willis, and at the following meeting on Thursday September 21 local Councillor Edward Hancock will speak on War Experiences.

Slimming class each week at the hall on Thursday evenings from 6.00pm – 7.00pm

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The Treorchy Senior Citizens Club members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday August 10.

Following the fire drill, Mrs Worman sent ‘Get Well’ messages from the members to Kathleen Evans who has recently been admitted to Royal Glamorgan Hospital .

Mrs Eira Richards gave an update on the coach trip to Weston on September 4.  Members wishing to travel on the trip were asked to please contact Eira before Saturday, August 19.

The afternoon’s entertainment was provided by Mrs Anne Thomas, who demonstrated her Line Dancing skills. 

Anne was successful in enticing some of the members to join her on the floor. 

Mrs Beryl Rowe, vice chair gave Anne a vote of thanks.

Following refreshments, the raffle was won by Mrs Jean Pitt. 

The bingo sessions being won by Mrs Glenys Harries, Mrs Kath Davies and Mrs Trudy Alford.

The next meeting will be on August 24, when Mr John Hingott will be speaking on the subject of ‘Talking Books’.

Members are reminded that a Slimming Class is held at the hall on Thursday evenings each week from 6pm to 7pm.

The Treorchy Senior Citizen's Club meet once every two weeks on a Thursday afternoon at 2.00pm in Oak Tree Hall, Cemetery Road , Treorchy. 

The Joining Fee at present is £3.50 per annum and anyone over the age of 55 is welcome, Male or Female.

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 The Senior Citizens Club members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday, July 27. 

After the fire drill, Mrs Worman welcomed members of the Parc and Dare Junior Band to the stage.

Jessica, Samantha, Sophie, David, Jay, Mali and Delyth, along with Musical Director Craig Roberts, Librarian Jason Davies and Band Master Mal Picken delighted everyone present with an excellent selection of brass band music.

Beryl Rowe gave a vote of thanks. 

She complemented the children on their talent and thanked them for giving up their time to entertain the Senior Citizens Club Members. 

Beryl then said she hoped they would make a return visit in the not too distant future.

Refreshments were followed by the afternoon Raffle which was won by Kath Davies.  The Bingo was won by Marion Evans and Kath Davies.

Iris Jenkins was wished belated birthday greetings having celebrated her 80^th Birthday on Wednesday 26^th July.

Members were informed the next meeting’s theme will be line dancing with Ann Thomas.

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Members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday 13^th July.

Following the fire drill Mrs Worman welcomed Mr Bebb as the guest speaker for the afternoon.

Mr Bebb had on display a wide variety of his pottery, ranging from tiny Welsh Dragons to large intricate commissioned pieces. 

He gave a very detailed talk and amazed everyone with his skills of turning an ordinary piece of clay into a desirable object. 

Mrs Bebb displayed her handcrafted needlework.

A vote of thanks was given to Mr and Mrs Bebb by Beryl Rowe, vice chairperson.

Following refreshments, the raffle was won by Beryl Rowe. 

The Bingo was won by 1 - Beryl Jones,  2 - Gwyneth Harris,  3 - Beryl Jones.

It was decided that the destination of the next coach trip will be Weston.

The next meeting will be on Thursday 27^th July when the Parc and Dare Junior Band will be performing at the hall.

Every Thursday evening from 6.00pm until 7.00pm a slimming class is held at Oak tree Hall.

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Members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday 1^st June.  The fire drill took place.

The Chairperson Mrs Pauline Worman offered condolences to Mrs Beryl Jones, Treasurer, following the death of her mother. 

Get well messages were conveyed to Gwyneth Butler and Mair Humphries who are out of hospital and making a slow recovery at home and to Jackie Morris who is still in hospital.  Everyone wishes them a speedy recovery.

Mrs Eira Richards gave members the choice of four destinations for the annual coach trip.  Tenby was the choice of the majority.

The afternoon’s speaker was Mr Brian Meadows.  Mr Meadows cave a very detailed and informative talk on Sheltered Housing.  

Beryl Rowe gave Mr Meadows a vote of thanks.

A quiz followed and Ann Barrett headed the winning team.

Following refreshments raffle prizes were won by Olwyn Bobbet and Gwyneth Harris.

Bingo winners were Marion Evans, Josie Ellias and Avis Phillips.

Forthcoming events are on 15^th June when Tom Phelps will be Reading Poetry and ‘The Treorchy WI Performing Arts Group’ will be holding a concert at Oak Tree Hall on Wednesday 14^th June & Thursday 15^th June at 7.30pm

Limited amount of tickets available, price £3.00. Contact telephone 773661 or 776681.

A slimming class takes place every Thursday evening between 6.00 - 7.00pm.

The hall is available for weekend and evening bookings. 

Contact the secretary on 01443 776681

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A Tea Dance for members and friends of Treorchy Senior Citizens Club took place at the Oak Tree Hall on Thursday 18^th May.

Mrs Beryl Rowe, vice chair, welcomed everyone and the usual fire drill took place.

The afternoon’s activities started with three games of Bingo.

Winners were 1. Joyce Evans, 2. Trudy Alford and Josie, 3. Jean Toghill. 

A raffle with 14 prizes followed.  All prizes were generously donated by club members.

The afternoon’s MC was Mrs Vera and the dances were introduced by Bernice and Glan.

Mrs Rowe gave a vote of thanks to Vera, Bernice, Glan and everyone who helped make the afternoon a success.

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Treorchy Senior Citizens’ Club held their Annual General Meeting at Oak Tree Hall,  Treorchy on Thursday 4^th May 2006.

The meeting was opened at 2.00pm by the chairperson Mrs Pauline Warman and the  Fire Drill took place

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Edward Hancock who was attending a memorial service at Parc Primary School in memory of the 28 people who died in the Cwmparc bombing raid in 1941.  Isobel Sampson also sent apologies.

The chairperson welcomed back Pat Scane and Josie Elias following their stay in hospital.

A speedy recovery was extended to Mair Humphries and Gwyneth Butler who are recovering at home following hospital treatment also get well messages were sent to  Jean Erasmus’s mother who has been admitted to hospital and Jackie Morris who  has been admitted to Llandough hospital.  

The Minutes of the 2005 Annual General Meeting were read.

Kath Davies proposed, Glenys Harris seconded and the members accepted they were a true and accurate record of the meeting.

Beryl Rowe, vice chairperson gave Beryl Jones the treasurer a vote of thanks.                           

Election of officers and committee: The secretary read the names of the members that were prepared to serve on the committee.

Mrs Pauline Worman was the only candidate for the position of chairperson.  A show of hands unanimously returned Mrs Worman as chairperson for the year 2006 / 2007

A show of hands unanimously returned the following officers and committee members for the coming year.

Beryl Jones, (Treasurer).  Anna Brown. (Secretary).  Beryl Rowe. (Vice Chair). 

Committee members - Isobel Sampson, Eira Richards, Joyce Davies, Edward Hancock and Judith James.

Mrs Beryl Rowe offered a vote of thanks to the secretary for all the hard work she had carried out over the past year. 

Thanks were also extended to all committee members who had played their part in making it a successful year.

Mrs Eira Richards announced that the Coach trip on Thursday May 11^th to Abercrave and Mumbles was fully booked.

Forthcoming events:

11^th May 06 - Trip to Abercrave & Mumbles - Eira Richards.

18^th May 06 - Tea Dance - Vera Williams.

1^st June - Sheltered Housing and Quiz - Brian Meadows.

15^th June - Poetry Reading - Tom Phelps.

29^th June - Talk on Coach Trips - Roy Davies.

13^th July - Pottery Demonstration - Mr & Mrs Bebb.

Refreshments were served followed by a raffle and Bingo.

The raffle prize of £5.00 was won by Gwyneth Harris. 

The three games of Bingo were won by: 1 - Dela Edwards. 2 - Joyce Davies and Pauline Worman. 3 - Josie Elias.

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Members met at Oak Tree hall on Thursday 23^rd March 2006. 

Following the fire drill Mrs Worman welcomed Councillor Edward Hancock back after his absence. Judith James was also welcomed back. 

Mair Humphries has again been admitted to hospital; she was wished a speedy recovery. Everyone was pleased to hear that Jackie Morris is back home after several stays in hospital.

Condolences were sent to Maude Williams on the death of her brother.

Mr Ray Williams was the guest speaker for the afternoon.  He gave a very interesting talk on the history of Pigeons. A vote of thanks was given to the speaker by Mrs Beryl Rowe - Vice Chair.

After Refreshments the Raffle was won by Avis Phillips.  The Bingo by Ray Williams, Ann Barrett and Dorothy Picken.

Next meeting is April 6^th when Kath from The Pollen Counter will be giving a demonstration on flower arranging.

The AGM will take place at Oak Tree Hall at 2.00pm on May 4^th 2006. 

Members wishing to be nominated for committee please enter their name on the form displayed on the hall notice board or contact the secretary on 776681 before 27^th April 2006.

£3.50 membership contribution is now due.

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Members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday 9^th March.

Following the fire drill, Mr John Pearce gave a very interesting talk on the history of cinema. 

He told of his experiences working in Abergorci Hall and other Rhondda cinemas. 

Following refreshments, the raffle was won by Hilda Tucker. 

The bingo was won by Gwyn Eira Lawtham, Joyce Davies and Pauline Warmon, and Eira Richards.

The next meeting will be held on 23^rd March when Mr Ray Williams will be giving a talk on Racing Pigeons.

2006 contributions are now due.

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The Treorchy Senior Citizens club Members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday 23^rd February. After the fire drill, three games of Bingo took place. Winners were Kath Davies, Anna Brown and Beryl Jones. 

Mrs Eira Richards informed members booked to travel on the coach trip to Abercrave and Mumbles on May 11^th, that the tickets will be available at the next meeting on March 9^th Price £7.00 Also the Menu for lunch at the Abercrave Inn will be available.

Following the raffle and refreshments Mrs Worman introduced Yvonne Garrard and her team of young dancers who are due to leave on Thursday 2nd March for Paris where they will be representing Wales at Euro Disney.

The young dancers delighted the members with their various tap dance routines. Thanks are extended to Yvonne and the troupe for a dazzling afternoon’s entertainment and good wishes go to them all for a successful trip to France .

The next meeting will be held on March 9^th.   The guest speaker, Mr John Pearce will be giving a talk on “The Cinema.”

Slimming Class every Thursday evening 6.00pm – 7.00pm.

Contributions for 2006 will be due in March. 

Committee and Club members wish to extend congratulations to Pauline and Don Worman who celebrate their Golden Wedding on March 3, also congratulations to Isobel and Peter Samson who celebrate their Golden Wedding on 11^th March.

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Members met at Oak Tree hall on Thursday 9^th February.

Following the fire drill Mair Humphries was welcomed back after her illness and Mary Davies was welcomed as a new member.

The afternoon’s speaker was Councillor Edward Hancock who gave a very interesting talk on his time in the army during World War II. 

Mrs Beryl Rowe gave the speaker a vote of thanks.

Following refreshments the two Raffle prizes were was won by Mrs Marian Jones.

The Bingo winners were Pat Skane, Dorothy Morgan and Kath Evans.

The next meeting will take place at 2.00pm on Thursday 23^rd February when Miss Yvonne Garrard’s dance team will be performing their dance routine in preparation for their performance in Euro Disney.

Thanks go to Councillor Hancock for his talk and for generously providing a Raffle Prize.

2006 contributions will be due in March.

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Treorchy Senior Citizens met on Thursday January 12^th for their first meeting of 2006. 

The chairperson opened the meeting and welcomed members to the first meeting of 2006.  After wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New year, condolences were extended to Mrs Josie Elias and Mrs Jackie Morris on the death of their respective husbands.

A Beetle Drive , the afternoons entertainment, was organised by Mrs Beryl Rowe.  Thanks are extended to Beryl for a very enjoyable afternoon.

Following the refreshments’ the raffle was won by Mrs Glenys Owen.  The Bingo was won by Mrs Jean Toghill, Mrs Joyce Davies and Mrs Pauline Worman, and Mrs Marion Jones.

The next meeting will take place on Thursday 26^th January when Mr Cennard Davies will be the guest speaker for the afternoon.

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