Treorchy Senior Citizens Club - Reports for 2007
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REPORTS FOR 2007 - by Club Secretary Anna Brown On Thursday, December 13, the Treorchy Senior Citizens Club members met at Oak Tree Hall for their Annual Christmas Lunch. Mrs
Pauline Worman welcomed everyone and Mrs Lyndis Elliot was thanked for
donating Christmas decorations for the hall. The committee and members were thanked for donating raffle prizes and special thanks went to Mrs Beryl Jones for organising the Christmas Lunch. Mrs
Beryl Rowe said grace and, following the lunch, the afternoon concluded
with carol singing. Members were accompanied on the keyboard by Councillor Edward Hancock. The
next meeting was scheduled for January 3, 2008 when Linda & Christine
from the Rest Hotel Porthcawl would be the afternoon’s speakers. The
senior citizens club meets fortnightly at Oak Tree Hall, which is also
available for hire. For details, please contact the secretary on 776681. * * * * * Treorchy Senior Citizens Club members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday, November 1. The meeting was opened by the chair Mrs Pauline Worman and the fire drill took place. Get well wishes were sent to Mrs Jean Kinsey, who is recovering from an operation and to Mr Mal Whitticase, who has been admitted to hospital. Mrs
Eira Richards was thanked for organising an excellent trip to Monmouth and
Ross Labels. Eira and Mrs Joyce Davies were thanked for organising the raffle and members were thanked for providing the raffle prizes. Mrs Beryl Jones was thanked for organising the Christmas lunch again this year. The
Christmas lunch will take place at Oak Tree Hall at 2pm on Thursday,
December 13. Members who wish to attend please book by contacting a
committee member. Following refreshments the Raffle was won by Mrs P Worman and the Bingo by Lil Richards, Kath Evans and Pat Scane. The
next meeting will be held on November 15th when the guest
speaker, Wendy Cane will speak about Diabetes. On
November 29 we will be having a Mince Pie afternoon with speaker Jane
Komar. The
next coach trip will be to Oak Tree Hall is available for hire - contact the secretary on 01443 776681. * * * * * Treorchy
Senior Citizens Club members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday,
September 20. Following the fire drill Mrs Worman, chairperson, welcomed the members and Mrs Mair Griffiths, a new member, to the meeting. Everyone was pleased to see that Councillor Edward Hancock had recovered from his stay in hospital and Gwyneth Davies was welcomed back after her illness. Get well messages were sent to Joan Young who has been admitted to the Royal Glamorgan hospital and to Mrs Beryl Jones who is making a slow recovery at home. Deepest sympathy was extended to Isobel Sampson on the death of her brother and to Maude Duncan on the death of her sister. Mrs
Worman thanked Eira Richards for organising an excellent trip to The
afternoon speakers were Rhian and Donna from the organisation
‘Bolder’. Bolder is an
organisation employing fully trained advice workers who help people over
60 to complete and return welfare benefit forms. Their service is free of charge in the comfort of your own home and is completely confidential and independent from all other organisations and local authorities. Anyone wishing to use the service please contact the project administrator Rhian Bartlett on 01443 778783. Beryl Rowe, vice chair, thanked Rhian and Donna for all the valuable information they had provided. Following refreshments, the raffle was won by Pauline Worman. The Bingo was won by Avis Phillips, Olwyn Bobbett and Eira Richards. Forthcoming
events were listed as follows:
A coach trip to Monmouth & Ross Labels will take place on 25th October. Slimming
class is held at the Hall every Wednesday from 6 to 7pm. To
hire Oak Tree Hall please contact the secretary on 01443 776681
* * * * * The chairperson Mrs Pauline Worman welcomed members and the fire drill took place. Mrs Eira Richards told the members that the Annual coach trip will be on Thursday 13th September the venue is Bath. Members wishing to book a seat for the trip; please contact Eira Richards before 30th August. Booked Tickets can be collected from Oak Tree Hall at 1.30pm on Thursday 6th September at 1.30pm. The afternoon programme continued with an excellent quiz organised by Mrs Anne Barrett. The winning table was headed by Anne Phillips. Beryl Rowe thanked Anne for a very entertaining and educational afternoon. Following refreshments the Raffle was won by Margaret Davies. The Bingo by Anne Phillips, Val Martin and Anne Barrett. The next meeting will be on 30th August. Mrs Worman announced that the Fête will take place at 2.00pm on 6th September and is open to members and the public. There will be a New & Nearly New Stall, A Book St all, A Bric a Brac Stall, Cake Stall and many other attractions and Bargains. Admission 50p includes cup of tea and biscuit. Slimming Club Wednesday 6.00pm - 7.00pm. Hall Hire contact the secretary on 01443 776681 * * * * * The Treorchy Senior Citizens' Club members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday, August 9. Mrs Beryl Rowe, Vice Chairperson, welcomed members and the fire drill took place. Get well messages were extended to Isobel Samson's brother and members were pleased to hear that Mrs Glenys Barrett was making a good recovery. The afternoon's speaker, Mrs
Marian Harrison, the secretary of the Upper
Rhondda 50+ Forum, had come along to invite members to participate in an
afternoon of nostalgia. The afternoon, one of four in
upper The next meeting will be held on August 23, when Ann Barrett will test members’ general knowledge with a Quiz. Following Refreshments, the Raffle was won by Mrs Rita Richards. Bingo was won by Trudy Alford, Marion Evans and Hilda Tucket. Members will be pleased to know that Mrs Rita Richards, who was taken ill during the meeting, has made a full recovery. Slimming Club is held at the hall every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm. Oak Tree Hall is available for hire, please contact the secretary on 776681. * * * * * Treorchy Senior Citizens Club members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday, July 12. The Chairperson Mrs Worman opened the meeting and the fire drill took place. Eira informed members that the next coach trip would be to Evesham on Thursday, August 2. The guest speaker for the afternoon was Mr Jim English BSc (hons) MRICS, the Director of Estates. Mr English gave a detailed talk on how the new hospital at Llwynypia, Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, had progressed since the work first commenced in November 2005. Members viewed the projected artist’s impressions of the interior and exterior of the building and viewed each stage of the work as it had progressed. Mr English ended by answering several questions put to him by members. Mrs Beryl Rowe gave Mr English a vote of thanks for giving the talk and for clarifying items that had concerned the members. Following refreshments, the raffle was won by Mrs Trudy Alford. The bingo was won by Mrs Olwyn Bobbet, Mrs Sybil Rees, Mrs Joyce Davies and Mrs Pauline Worman. Slimming class is held at Oak Tree Hall on Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm. The Hall is available for hire, telephone 01443 776681. * * * * * Treorchy Senior Citizens’ Club members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday, June 28. The chairperson Mrs Worman opened the meeting and the fire drill took place. Get well wishes were conveyed to Gwyneth Davies who is still a patient in The Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Members were please to hear that Lillian Jones had suffered no ill effects from her fall in Tredegar House. Mrs Eira Richards was thanked for organising the coach trip to Cwmbran and Tredegar house on June 20. Eira and Joyce Davies were thanked for organising the raffle and members for giving the raffle prizes. The guest speaker for the afternoon was Mr Nigel Wheeler. Mr Wheeler is the RCT Service Director for Street Care. He told members of the progress his team are making to clean up the environment. Following refreshments, the raffle was won by Mrs Josie Elias. The Bingo was won by Mrs Jean Erasmus, Mrs Josie Elias and Mrs Marion Jones. The next meeting is on July 12 when Mr Jim English will give a talk on the New Hospital. Slimming class is held at the hall on Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm. Oak Tree Hall is available for hire. Please telephone 01443 776681. * * * * * Members of the Treorchy Senior Citizens Club met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday, May 31. Following the fire drill, Pauline Worman introduced the guest speaker for the afternoon. Meiner Evans ND LL.B (Hons) Pg Dip. who is a solicitor from Merlin Phillips Solicitors of Pontypridd, gave a detailed talk on the law relating to the Elderly and Disabled. She informed members of the changes that are due to take place over the next twelve months and answered numerous questions put to her by members. Beryl Rowe Vice chair gave Meiner a vote of thanks for all the information she had provided and invited her back at a later date to keep members up to date with the changes in the law. Following refreshments, Eira Richards gave members the details of the coach trip to Tredegar Park and Cwmbran, which will take place on Wednesday, June 20. The Raffle was won by Glenys Harris. Bingo winners were as follows. First hand of bingo went to Eira Richards, the second to Gwyneth Harris and the third hand was won by Beryl Jones. Next meeting will be at 2pm on June 14. Forthcoming events include the 'Four Just Men in Concert' on June 14 at 7.15pm. Slimming Class is at Oak Tree Hall on Wednesdays from 6 to 7pm. Oak Tree Hall is available for hire. Phone 01443 776681 for all enquiries. * * * * * The Treorchy Senior Citizens Club members met at Oak Tree Hall at 2pm on Thursday, May 3, 2007 for their Annual General Meeting. The meeting was opened by the chairperson, Mrs Pauline Worman and the fire drill took place. Apologies were received from Mrs Joyce Davies who was attending a family funeral in Aylesbury. The Minutes of the 2006 AGM and the Annual Report was read by the secretary, Anna Brown. The Minutes and Annual Report were accepted as a true and accurate record. Councillor Hancock thanked the secretary for all the work she had done through out the year. The chairperson thanked Mrs Beryl Jones, the retiring treasurer, for the work she had done since 2003. Mr Paul Young, accountant, was thanked for auditing the club accounts and for his support through out the year. The following members were elected to serve on the committee for 2007 - 2008. Mrs Pauline Worman, Chairperson. Mrs Beryl Rowe, Vice Chair. Mrs Joyce Davies, Treasurer. Mrs Anna Brown, Secretary. Mrs Beryl Jones, Mrs Eira Richards, Mrs Isobel Sampson, Mrs Judith James, Councillor Edward Hancock, and Mrs Josie Williams. The date of the next AGM is 8th May 2008 Following refreshments, Edwards Hancock entertained the members with a food quiz. The Raffle was won by Margaret Wilkins The three hands of Bingo were won by Margaret Wilkins, Marion Evans with the final hand going to Margaret Wilkins and Anna Brown. Forthcoming events at Oak Tree Hall were announced as follows. On May 17, Sian Evans of Age Concern will be the guest speaker. On May 31, we will have Meiner Evans, a Solicitor specialising in law for older people. On June 14, there will be an evening of music with "The Four Just Men" an event not to be missed. The concert commences at 7.15pm and tickets are £4.00. The Oak Tree Hall is available for hire, please ring 776681. * * * * * Members of the Treorchy Senior Citizens' Club met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday, April 19. The Chairperson opened the meeting and the fire drill took place. Get well wishes were sent to Pam Barker's daughter, who is recovering from an operation, and Olwen Bobbet's son Ralph, who is also recovering from an operation. A speedy recovery is wished to them both. It was announced that the Upper Rhondda Forum would be holding their meeting at the hall on Monday, April 23. The speaker will be Barry Ledburry from Pontypridd and Rhondda NHS Trust. Beryl Rowe Vice chair asked the members to consider joining the committee. The AGM will take place on May 3. Bryn John was the guest for the afternoon. He provided much hilarity with a musical quiz. Beryl Rowe gave the vote of thanks. Following refreshments, the raffle was won by Josie Williams. The Bingo was won by Margaret Wilkins and Anna Brown, Mrs Mary Davies, Margaret Davies. Forthcoming events were announced as the Annual General Meeting on May 3, A coach trip to Abercrave and Mumbles on May 10, A quiz with Sian Jones on May 17 and Meinir Jones, Solicitor, will give a talk on Elderly Client and Community Care Law on May 31 Everyone welcome. A slimming class is held at the hall on Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm. To hire the hall, please phone 776681. * * * * * Treorchy Senior Citizens Club members met at Oak Tree Hall, Treorchy, on Thursday, April 5 for their fortnightly meeting. The Chairperson Mrs Pauline Worman opened the meeting at 2.00pm and the fire drill took place. Condolences were sent to the family of Mary Webb. Joan Young, who has recently been ill, was wished a speedy recovery. The speaker for the afternoon was Dr Masoud Ahamadi. He gave a detailed talk on the changes due to take place in the NHS. Beryl Rowe gave Dr Ahamadi a vote of thanks. Following refreshments, the raffle was won by Jean Pitt. The bingo was won by Kath Davies, M. Davies and Sybil Rees. The tickets for the coach trip to Abercrave and Mumbles on May 10, price £8.00, will be available at the hall on April 19 at 1.45pm. "The Four Just Men" will be appearing in concert at the hall on the evening of Thursday, June 14 at 7.15pm. Tickets available at the hall on Thursday, April 19, price £4.00. Contributions for 2007 - 2008 now due and can be paid at the hall on April 19 at 1.45pm. Slimming Club is held at the hall every Wednesday evening from 6pm to 7pm. To hire the hall please contact 776681. * * * * * Members of the Treorchy Senior Citizens Club met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday, March 8. The Chairperson Mrs Worman opened the meeting. Following the fire drill Mrs Worman offered condolences to Joyce Davies, committee member, on the death of her brother Ralph. Condolences were also offered to the family of Glenys Owen. Glenys was a very popular and regular Thursday afternoon member of the Senior Citizens' Club; she will be sadly missed by everyone. The secretary, Anna Brown, thanked the members for their cards and kind messages of sympathy received on the recent, sad lass of her father Richard Beynon. The guests for the afternoon were Mal Picken and Jason Davies who were at the Hall to promote their Heritage Grant, which is funded by the Lottery. Their project
'Life Divine' is aimed at increasing the understanding of the history of
the Parc and Dare Band and the history, culture and industrial development
of the Their intention is to tell the story through the development of a book,
a film and in designing an exhibition that will involve the people in the
community of Mrs Beryl Rowe gave a vote of thanks. Following refreshments, the raffle was won by Councillor Hancock. The Bingo was won by Mrs Kath Evans, Mrs Beryl Jones and Mrs Josie Ellias. A coach trip has been organised for Thursday, May 10. The venue will be Abercrave and Mumbles. Anyone wishing to travel on the trip, please contact Mrs Eira Richards. Forthcoming events are as follows - March 22, when Mr Pearce, will be giving a talk on his life in the cinema. On April 5, Dr Ahamani will talk on the changes due to take place in the Health Service. On April 19, Bryn John will provide a musical quiz. Our Annual General Meeting will be held on May 3. Slimming class at the Hall every Wednesday from 6.00 - 7.00pm Oak Tree Hall is available to rent. Please contact the secretary on 776681. * * * * * Members of the Treorchy Senior Citizens' Club met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday, January 25th. Mrs Warmon welcomed everyone and the fire drill took place. The speaker for the afternoon was Suzanne Williams, Police Community Support Officer who is based at the Ton Pentre Police station. Beryl Rowe, vice chair thanked Officer Williams for an impressive talk. The raffle was won by Councillor Edward Hancock and the bingo winners were Gwyn Eira Latham, Kath Davies and Nan Price. Due to the inclement weather on Thursday 8th February, Dr Ahamadi will now give his talk on 'Changes in the Health Service 'on 5th April. The Slimming club is held at the Hall on Wednesdays from 6.00 to 7.00pm. Enquiries about hiring the Hall should be made to the secretary on 01443 776681. * * * * * Treorchy Senior Citizens Club members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday 11th January. The Chairperson, Mrs Worman welcomed members to the first meeting of 2007 and wished everyone A Happy New Year.
Mrs Trudy Alford was welcomed back following her recent operation and Mrs
Glenys Owen, who was admitted to the Royal
The guest speaker for the afternoon was Mr Tony Melville. Mr Melville captivated his
audience with the depth of his knowledge of the history of
Mrs Beryl Rowe, vice chair, gave Mr Melville a vote of thanks. Refreshments, raffle and bingo followed. The next meeting is on 25th January when PC Suzanne Williams will be the guest speaker. Everyone over 55 years is welcome to come along and spend a pleasant afternoon amongst friends. Slimming Class is now on Wednesday from 6.00 to 7.00pm. Anyone wishing to hire the hall please ring 01443 776681. *
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