Archive News
CANCER
RESEARCH - On Monday, September 13,
the Treorchy Cancer Research Committee held a very enjoyable and
successful quiz in the RAFA club.
We
would like to thank the quizmaster, Noel Henry for his generous
support, and the landlord of the RAFA, Mr Phil Hanney, for free
use of the premises.
£220
was raised, all of which will be sent to the Cancer Research UK
Breast Cancer Appeal.
The next event organised by the Committee will be a Coffee Evening, on November 25, when the guest speaker will be Radio Wales personality, Roy Noble.
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WELSH
SOCIETY - The 45th season of
Cymdeithas Gymraeg Treorci (Treorchy Welsh Society) opens on Thursday,
September 30,
when the guest speaker will be eminent Welsh historian, Dr John
Davies who will be speaking about his award winning Book of the
Year 'Cymru - Y 100 Lle i'w gweld cyn marw' (Wales - the 100
places to see before you die.)
The
lecture begins at 7.15pm and will be held in Hermon Vestry,
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TRIPLES
CHAMPIONS - Congratulations to Ystradfechan Bowling
Club members David Summers, Chris Price and Mark Andrew Thomas who
won the Welsh Triples Bowling Championship held at Llandrindod
Wells on August 19.
The Welsh national title holders will now go on to compete against winning teams from England, Scotland, Ireland and the Channel Isles at the British Bowling contest which is due to be held Edinburgh in June 2011.
Photo: left to right - David Summers, Chris Price, Mark Andrew Thomas - Wales Triples Bowling Champions 2010
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INDOOR
BOWLS - Calling
all sportsmen and sportswomen everywhere, the new indoor bowls
season starts on Monday, September 20 at the Rhondda Sports
Centre, Ystrad.
The
Rhondda Indoor Bowls Club organizes leagues on Monday to Friday
evenings and also on Monday and Friday afternoons and has
vacancies on most days.
All
standards are catered for and for those who feel the need for
coaching, free training can be given on Friday evenings, from 5pm
to 6pm, by arrangement through Ivor John Morris on 01443 422985.
To
join, come along on the evening/afternoon of your choice and
arrangements can be made for you to play with a team on your
chosen day.
To
encourage new members, for this season, the membership is reduced
to £1.
Please remember there is no restriction on address, there are members from Maerdy to Pontypridd and Blaenrhondda/cwm to Pontyclun, so why not come along and enjoy for yourselves.
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- HISTORY
- A 15-week course on the History of Treorchy and
- The
15-week course will cover the Cwmparc bombings WW2, South
Wales and industrial change, Parc and Dare theatre, Treorchy
Male Voice Choir, Miners strikes, Population changes, Living
and working conditions, The town of Treorchy, Sites of
historical interest, Photographic workshop, Treorchy library.
- For
further info contact: 01443 741332 or 01443 775824.
- Cost of course is £26 or £10 for unwaged or OAPs.
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DIABETES
PEER SUPPORT - The Diabetes Self-Management Programme
is open to everyone with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes and their
families.
The
sessions run for 2 hours over 2 weeks and are led by people who
have Diabetes themselves.
The
group is very informal and you will be able to ask questions and
share your experiences of living with Diabetes.
The
Programme will provide you with non medical advice and the latest
information on Diabetes and Diabetes Services.
The
trained volunteer tutors will provide you with the following
information - What is Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes,
Blood Glucose Monitoring, All Wales Retinopathy Screening Service,
Healthy Eating/Cooking, Eating on a Budget, Disposal of Sharps,
What you can do to help look after your diabetes, Annual Review,
Keeping Active, Low Blood Sugars, Stress and Diabetes, Looking
after your feet, Insurance/Travel, Reducing the risk of
complications, How to get the most out of your appointment,
Information on Diabetes Services, Sources of Diabetes Information
and Support.
This
course is free and you will be given a free information pack. All
meetings are held at CwmNi,
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The next Diabetes Peer Support Group Meeting is on Wednesday, September 15 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
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The next Diabetes Self-Management Course (2 day course) will be on Mondays, October 4 and October 11 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and on Wednesdays, November 17 and November 24 from 1.30 pm to 3.30pm.
To book your place please contact Diabetes Peer Support on 01443 858099 Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm or call 01685 883246 or 07939 311645 (Mobile).
Alternatively you can contact Hayley Broad, Community Health Development Worker (CwmNi) on 01443 777536 or email hayley@cwmni.org.uk
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- PROVIDENCE
CHAPEL - Sunday
School will restart on Sunday, September 12, at
2.30pm at Providence Chapel, Ynyswen (at the top of
Woodland Terrace).
- The
Quiz Evenings will begin on Thursday, September 16, at 7pm.
- All are welcome.
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NEW
ASPERGER GROUP - There
is a new Social Group for adults with Asperger Syndrome where you
can meet others with similar life experience and be part of a
social group to do things with people who understand you.
If you are 18
years of age or over, why not come along to our first meeting, to
find out more about the group and what it can offer you at Room 3,
YMCA
Carers, family
members and friends also welcome.
For more
information please contact Caroline Wells, telephone 01443 668839
or email: caroline.a.wells@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk
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- PACT
MEETING - The next Police
and Communities Together (PACT) monthly meeting for the
Treorchy and Cwmparc areas will be held at Ty Bethania,
- All
welcome to attend this meeting. There is on street parking. We
have councillors, housing officers, local business members,
youth workers plus other agencies attending the meeting.
- Last
month’s priorities have been addressing earlier reports of
under age drinking and alcohol related youth annoyance at Cae
Mawr Industrial Estate and Ystradfechan Playing Fields and
continuing road safety issues along
- If you are unable to attend but have any matters of concern, contact PCSO Suzanne Casey on 07805 301 072.
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MEMORIAL
DAY - A memorial day will be held at Alison House,
Cwmparc, on Saturday, August 21, from 2pm until 5pm and at Cwmparc
Legion from 7pm till late.
The day is in memory of Emily Bloodworth, who would have been 16 in July, and all proceeds will be in aid of the Alison House Youth Play Project.
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- MALE
VOICE CHOIR - Cor
Meibion Cwm Rhondda welcomes new members to join their ranks.
- The
male voice choir rehearses each week on Wednesday nights at
Ton Pentre Junior School, from 7.30pm to 9pm, and perform one
concert a month on average.
- For further information, phone Glenn on 01443 688102 or just turn up at the school on Wednesday evenings.
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LISTENING
FRIENDS - Rhondda Listening Friends meet at
St John’s Church Hall, Ton Pentre, every Monday from 11am until
3.30pm.
We are
a self-help group of people who understand what it’s like to
have depression. Anything discussed will be in confidence. You can
join the group at any time during the opening hours and stay for
as long as it suits you. Tea and coffee will be available.
If you are depressed, lonely, or just need someone to talk to, then why not drop in to see us.
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- WRITING
CLASS - Ron’s writing
class will start in Ynyswen Welfare Hall on Tuesday, August 3,
from 10am to 11.30am.
- Ron
Watkins, who has had 35 novels published, will cover prose and
poetry.
- There
will be no charge except for payment of use of the hall.
- Anyone aged 18 and over who is interested in writing will be welcome.
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