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YOUTH
THEATRE - Act 1 Youth Theatre Group presents ‘Les
Miserables’ (school edition) at the Phoenix Theatre, Church Road,
Ton Pentre from Monday to Saturday,
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Curtain rises on Monday to Friday at 7.15 pm and on Saturday at 5pm only.
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Tickets for Stalls and Circle are £8 with a 50p reduction for concessions, phone 01443 430261 or 07739 765 625.
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FREE WEIGHT LOSS - A free Weight Loss Factory Session will be held at CwmNi Community Gym, Station Street, Treherbert, on Thursday, September 2, from 4pm and is a 2 hour session.
The session is entitled ‘Weight Loss Factory – Your Food Cravings Changed in 15 Minutes’ and describes a weight loss program where you eat what you want.
This program teaches you about your personal relationship with food.
Find out why you reach for your comfort food and learn how your beliefs about yourself shape who you are.
The instructor is Dave Weller who says ‘No Scales, No Points, No Sweat’.
Call in to the gym or phone 01443 778785 to book your place.
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LADIES EVENING - Ladies, you will be very welcome at Zion English Baptist Chapel, Pentre, for our ‘First Thursday’ night meeting on September 2, when Mrs Belinda Harvard of Community Health Council will give us an insight into her involvement in this council.
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We will meet for tea or coffee at 6.45pm and the meeting will commence approximately 7pm until 8.30pm.
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We look forward to seeing you.
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ROCK COVERS BAND - Dirti Minds are live at Ton Pentre Football Club on Friday, September 3 playing rock covers and some old songs with a Dirti Minds twist to them.
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TABLE TOP SALE - Rhondda Listening Friends are holding a table top sale at St John’s Church Hall, Ton Pentre on Saturday, September 4 at 12 noon.
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Please phone 01443 421638 to book a table as there are limited table spaces.
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HOLISTIC
FAYRE - A Holistic
Fayre will be held in Oak Tree Hall, Cemetery Road, Treorchy on
Saturday,
September 11,
so that members of the community can experience different types of
therapies and treatments.
A range of things will be offer, and will
cover
Doors open at 10.30am until 5pm and admission is £2 each. Workshops are £3 each.
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COMMUNITY CINEMA - ‘The Last Airbender’ (Certificate PG) will be showing nightly at 7pm at the Phoenix Community Cinema, Church Road, Ton Pentre from Monday, September 13 to Thursday, September 16.
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Admission costs are Circle £4.50, Stalls £4, Concessions and Under 14’s £3.
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Please contact the Phoenix Community Centre on 01443 425494 to book the theatre for a performance, a rehearsal or any other event.
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ROCK
COVERS BAND - Roulette rock covers band play live at Ton
Pentre Football Club on Friday,
September 17
at 7.30pm.
Tickets £3 available at the club, via the band.
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FUNDRAISER - The Duplicates will be performing at Treorchy Rugby Club on September 18, from 7.30pm till late. This is a fundraising evening for the Treorchy Rugby Youth Team.
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The Duplicates will be providing a complete entertainment package playing a wide range of popular live music together with their reknown lively Disco. Their wide range of songs will guarantee to have everyone on the dance floor for the whole night.
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Tickets are £3.50 for 18's and over, and are available from Sharon on 07860 949 641 or Bev on 07968 631 905.
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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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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,
Carer’s,
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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CHARITY
NIGHT - A
Charity Night will be held in Ton Pentre Football Club on September
24 from 7pm until
late, with fantastic acts Sound Sensation, comedian / singer Steve Saint,
Jamie Evz amazing male vocalist and also a disco.
The
evening is all in aid of Macmillan cancer support. Tickets are £4
available from the club on 01443 432813 or from Jamie on 01443 440276
or 07522 398308.
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REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS return to top of page
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- PLAY
LADIES
- Both
teams have enthusiastic and committed players with mixed experience
and abilities.
- Training
is every Monday from 6.45pm to 8.00pm
on Tylorstown Rugby Field with coaches Mark Kelland and Andrew
Thomas.
- We
always welcome new players of any ability.
- Don't worry if you have never played before, our dedicated coaching staff and friendly atmosphere will guarantee a great place to play rugby as well as a great place to have fun!
- If you are interested in joining us get in touch via email to rhonddaladiesrugby@hotmail.com or text/telephone 07545 771 107 or just turn up on a training night!
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COMMUNITY GYM - CwmNi Community Gym is open to all residents (over the age of 16) of the Upper Rhondda and offers affordable gym membership and pay-by-session entry.
The gym is situated at Treherbert Boys and Girls Club, Station Street, Treherbert, and opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 2pm to 7pm and Fridays from 12pm to 3pm.
For all enquiries please phone 01443 777536.
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WALKING GROUP - The Treherbert Trekkers meet every two weeks for local walks.
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New members are more than welcome to join. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Walks last for between 50 minutes and 1½ hours maximum depending on length of route and speed of walkers.
- All routes are risk
assessed in advance and the walks are led by trained walk leaders.
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For more information, and to register, please contact Hayley Broad on 01443 778785.
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BABY
AND TODDLERS - Mother
and baby and younger toddlers are welcome at Cylch Ti a Fi Bronllwyn
(held in the youth hall in the lane next to Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg
Bronllwyn) on Thursday
afternoons from 1.15pm to 2.45pm.
Crafts,
stories and songs and a chance for you to relax and have a chat, so come
along and find some new friends or why not bring a friend along.
For more information please contact Amanda on 07913973976 or send an email to edwards.amanda1@sky.com
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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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PARC HALL, Cwmparc.
Tel: 01443 - 776920
Other courses available - please enquire.
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YNYSWEN HALL, Ynyswen. Tel: Brian Jones 01443 - 422792 Current activities: • Sequence/Mod Dancing, Mon 2- 4.30pm • Children's Dance (Latin American/Disco/ Cheerleading) Mon & Fri, 4.30 - 6.30pm • Dog Training - Wed & Fri, 7 - 9m • Ynyswen OAP Group - Thurs, 2 - 4pm. • Line Dancing - Fri, 2 - 4.30pm. • Ladies Self Defense - Sat, 10 - 11am. • Aikido - Sat, 10am - 12pm. • Indoor Bowls (Sept to April) - Mon, Tue & Thurs evenings from 6pm.
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OAK TREE HALL, Treorchy. Tel: Pauline Worman 01443 - 773661. Current activities: • Slimming Club - Mon, 6.30 to 7.30pm and Wed, 6 to 7pm. • Litlun’s Dance Class - Wed afternoons (Limited places available - ring 773112). • Ladies Movement to Music Class - Mon 2.30 - 3.30 pm. Places available. • Treorchy Senior Citizen's Club - Every fortnight on Thurs at 2pm. |
OAK
TREE HALL - Treorchy Senior Citizens Club meets every second
Thursday
afternoon from 2pm until 4.30pm in Oak Tree
Hall, off Cemetery Rd, Treorchy.
Oak Tree Hall is also available for hire. For details please contact Mrs Pauline Worman on 01443 773661.
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PARENT AND TODDLERS - Weekly Parent and Toddlers with Major Bernie Westwood at the Salvation Army, Carne Street, Pentre, on Mondays from 9.15am to 11am.
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ENTERTAINMENT - There is an artiste in the upstairs lounge at Ton Pentre Football Club every Saturday night.
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For all enquiries, please phone the Clubhouse on 01443 432813.
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SLIMMING CLASS - Slimming World meets at St Matthews Church Hall at 6.30pm every Wednesday.
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TODDLERS - Ti a Fi Treorci is held on Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings, from 10am until 12pm, at St Matthew’s Church. Come along for fun filled activities, it’s a great opportunity to meet others mums and for your child to interact with other children. Refreshments are provided, so why not pop along or contact 07783 758757 for more information.
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QUIZ - A Quiz Night is held at Treorchy Con Club on the last Thursday of every month.
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- SILVER LINERS - Over 50’s are welcome to join the ‘Silver Liners’ who meet each week at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church in Tyisaf Road, Gelli, on Thursday afternoons from 2.30pm.
- Transport and refreshments are available and a warm welcome is extended to all.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP - Regular Sunday Worship services are held each week at 10.15am and 4.30pm at the Salvation Army in Pentre.
Regular Home League (ladies meeting) is held on Mondays at 2.30pm.
A warm welcome awaits everyone at the Salvation Army Pentre
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- COFFEE MORNINGS - Every Thursday from 10.30am to 12 noon at The Salvation Army, Carne Street, Pentre.
- All welcome to pop in for coffee, tea and a chat.
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LADIES RUGBY - Tylorstown's Ladies Rugby Team, who celebrate their 10th Anniversary this year (2009), are looking to recruit any ladies over the age of 18 who would like to get fit by training and playing rugby.
Anyone interested in joining Sharky, Bull and the girls should call Amy on 07968 914 253 for more information.
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- YSGOL GYFUN CYMER RHONDDA - If your child is in Year 7, 8 or 9 at Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda there is a Youth Club for them every Wednesday evening from 7 pm until 9pm.
- This is a chance for these pupils to socialise through the medium of Welsh and we have football, table tennis, badminton, art, dance mats, Nintendo Wii & pool, and we go on trips each term.
- We are in danger of losing this club for which we fought very hard if more pupils do not attend.
- For further information, telephone Celia at the school on 680802.
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DISCO - A 70’s and 80’s disco for adults is held at Ton Pentre Con Club every Saturday from 7pm till 12.
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- ADULTS LEARN TO SWIM - Adult learn to swim classes are held on Sundays at Bronwydd Pool, Porth.
- Beginners classes are from 5pm to 6pm and Improvers from 6pm to 7pm.
- Please contact Craig on 682817 for further details.
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COMMUNITY POLICE SURGERY - Community Support Officer Ceri Lyons holds a surgery at the Brynnar Jones Day Centre in Gelli, every Tuesday afternoon from 2pm to 3pm.
He can also be contacted on 07805 301073 for issues concerning the Gelli, Ton Pentre and Pentre areas.
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WANT2WORK PROJECT - Sessions are now being held at Ton Pentre Library on Wednesdays, from 10am to 3pm for the project WANT2WORK which is now operating in the Ton Pentre area.
If you are looking for work (full time or part time), becoming self employed, or looking for any type of training or tickets for work, we may be able to help you.
We can give advice on how much better off financially you could be in work, and discuss any financial incentives that may be available to help you return to work.
If you are receiving Incapacity Benefit, Income Support or not claiming any benefits at all we may be able to help.
The project is free, completely voluntary and comes with no obligation to join.
If you are interested contact Nigel or Angela on 07891 682604 and 07966 566704 respectively, or FREE PHONE 0800 3286370.
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HERITAGE SINGERS - The Heritage Singers ladies choir, which draws its members from both the Rhondda Fawr and Fach valleys, are resuming their weekly rehearsals, from early January, 2010 following their Christmas break.
Rehearsals will be held every Wednesday evening in Tabor Hall, Pwllgwaun, Pontypridd at 7pm to commence at 7.15pm.
New members are always welcome and it may be possible to arrange a lift.
For further information, please contact Sian Jenkins, Secretary on 01443 671357.
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- KARATE CLASSES - The Welsh Shotokan Karate Organisation holds mixed classes for adults and children aged from 5 upwards at the Conservative Club, 144 Bute Street, Treorchy.
- The Karate classes are held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6pm to 7.30pm.
- For further information, please contact Donna Thomas on 01443 432806 or on 07884 122546.
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| Treherbert Trekkers!!!
Join CwmNi’s walking group, the Treherbert Trekkers for its lead weekly walks and enjoy local scenery, get fit and have a good old natter along the way.
The group meets every Wednesday at 1.30pm at the CwmNi office (156 Bute St, Treherbert) for leisurely strolls along local routes and enjoy monthly trips out of the area.
Walks last for between 40 minutes to an hour and are a great way to meet new people, boost your energy levels and see the sights.
Individuals of all ages are welcome but children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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BINGO - Afternoon bingo sessions are held every Monday afternoon at The Phoenix Theatre in Church Street, Ton Pentre. Doors will be open from 1.30pm and the bingo will begin at 2pm.
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YOUTH
CENTRE - Treorchy
Youth Centre is situated in Horeb Street, just behind the HSBC Bank on the
Activities on offer are Basketball, Football, Darts, Table Tennis, Pool, Arts and Crafts, Weight Training, Quizzes, Dance, Cooking, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Record of Achievements, Photography, Open College Network Certificate, Trips, Disco, Residential Experience, Committee Skills, Issue Base Work, Environmental Projects and Netball.
Lauren Holmes, one of the young people who attend the centre says:
“ I have been coming to Treorchy Youth Centre for the last five years and I really enjoy it. I have an excellent relationship with the youth workers and supervisors and have met some new friends. I think people who are looking to have a good time and a laugh should come to Treorchy Youth Centre and try the experience, so I recommend coming to this youth centre.
I am in the middle of my Duke of Edinburgh Award and I have just completed my record of achievements award. I am on the Youth Committee and also represent the Youth Centre on the Rhondda Youth Forum. I have also completed my netball accreditation certificate. So you can see there are plenty of opportunities to do positive things.”
Why not come along and enjoy a free first night trial. If we haven’t got what you are looking for we will try and meet your needs. So come along and join Treorchy Youth Centre and meet some new friends and have an excellent time.
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NETBALL - On a Wednesday, Rebecca Williams is looking for a netball team to compete in competitions, with a forthcoming summer tournament to look forward to. We need more girls now and, if you are interested, please can you attend training on a Wednesday evening in the Treorchy Youth Centre.
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THE PHOENIX CINEMA, TON PENTRE OPENS 6 NIGHTS A WEEK MONDAYS to SATURDAYS Please contact the Phoenix Centre if you would like to book the venue for a performance, a rehearsal or any other event. To discuss your requirements call us on 01443 425894. |
SLIMMING WORLD - meets at Ton Pentre Football Club on Mondays at 6pm or call Julia on 773119 or 07968 478878.
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YOUTH CLUB There is a Youth Club for Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils of Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda every Wednesday evening from 7 pm until 9pm. This is a chance for the pupils to socialise through the medium of Welsh. They have football, table tennis, badminton, art, dance mats and pool, and also go on trips. For further information, telephone Celia at the school on 01443 680802. |
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB GIRLS
HOCKEY TRAINING A reminder that every Monday
(except holidays) there is a weekly Indoor Hockey Training
Session held at Treorchy & Cwmparc Boys & Girls Club (off It's aimed at girls between 7 and 15 years old, and runs each Monday at the club between 6 - 7 pm. Please note the change in the time, this is due to the coach’s other commitments, if this causes too much inconvenience to some girls, please let us know and we will see if there is anything we can do to help. The hockey is free to club members and £1 to visitors (this weekly £1 contribution also allows the girls access to all of the club facilities for the week). Equipment is provided (although bring your own shin-pads) and a trained coach delivers the training. For more info, please feel free to pop into the club on a Monday between 6 and 7 pm. * * * Girls aged between 7 and 13 years old who want to learn new things, meet new friends, or just take part in fun activities are invited to come along to Treorchy & Cwmparc Boys & Girls Club. Yes, you don’t have to be a boy to attend this club – girls can attend too! Plus there’s Tennis and Basketball coaching on a Monday, and Football Training (under 9s) on a Tuesday. Ring the Club on 07866806611 for more details. Finally, the club desperately needs VOLUNTEERS to help provide supervision, assist with tuck shop duties and generally help out with activities and clearing away. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or anyone with just a few hours to spare (even if it’s only once a month!) are invited to please contact the club to discuss how you can help. Tel: 07866806611. |
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Treorchy Community Education Centre A large building with ample parking and disable friendly. It is situated behind HSBC bank in Horeb St. There are many rooms available that would suit many groups or organisations. Phone Karen on 07791438272 to book a room or find out more details. Current activities on offer Include:
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LOCAL CLASSES - Arts Factory classes are available to everyone at an annual membership fee of £1.00 and they would like to hear from anyone who would like to undertake a training or learning opportunity.
The Arts Factory currently run a wide and varied learning for Life Programme at Trerhondda Chapel in Ferndale and for further details on current classes, or for any further information, contact them on 01443 757954 or visit their website www.artsfactory.co.uk
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WHIST DRIVE - A whist drive takes place at the Ystradfechan Bowls Club, near the Pencelli Hotel, Treorchy every Friday and starts at 8.30pm.
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BINGO - Treorchy Con Club holds bingo sessions every Wednesday night from 8.30pm. The first tickets of the evening are free.
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DANCING - Ynyswen Welfare Hall is holding a line
dancing class at 2pm
on Friday afternoons.
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DANCES - Ynyswen Welfare Hall holds Modern and
Sequence Dancing at the community hall every Monday afternoon
from 2 until 4pm. The
popular sessions are open to anyone that is interested and all are
welcome to come along and see, or even join in!
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