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FURNITURE ROADSHOW - On Thursday 25th February local charity toogoodtowaste will be bringing its stylish affordable furniture to Treorchy Boys and Girls Club. The roadshows are extremely enjoyable and offer a great day out for people who love a bargain and have an eye for true style. The furniture is classy and interesting with lots of character, and every piece offers amazing value for money.

The staff are friendly and helpful, and if you’re looking for something specific that is not displayed in the roadshow, they will not hesitate to ring through to their showrooms to see if the items are in stock. 

The great thing about toogoodtowaste is that customers can purchase stylish recycled furniture at affordable prices and help the community and the environment whilst doing so. You can contact toogoodtowaste on 01443 733600 and its friendly customer service staff will be happy to provide you with any additional information.

  • BOWLS MEETING - The Pengelli Mixed Senior Citizens Bowling Club will be holding a General Meeting in the Treorchy Con Club on Tuesday, February 28th at 3.15pm. Will all members make every effort to attend the meeting.

WITNESS APPEAL 

British Transport Police are investigating an incident involving the serious assault of a Police Officer at 8.25pm on Friday, 16th December 2005 in Treorchy. 

The assault occurred when three officers of the British Transport Police attended Treorchy railway station following reports of a drink-fuelled disturbance  amongst some 70 to 100 youths who had been gathering in the vicinity of the station. 

One of the officers was kicked unconscious during the incident and sustained a broken cheekbone. The South Wales Police were also called to assist. 

Three male youths were arrested at the scene and were questioned at Ton Pentre Police Station before being released on bail.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

THANKS - The committee members of the Paul Cook Cancer Appeal would like to thank everyone who has contributed so far to help raise funds for Paul’s treatment - which is currently unavailable to him via the National Health Service. The fundraising work is continuing locally with a variety of events, together with a door to door collection on Sundays. 

A registered charity has been formed to raise funds and anyone wishing to make a donation directly, should make their cheques payable to “The Paul Cook Fund” and forward them to the charity’s treasurer, Mr Paul Waters, c/o Gelli Post Office, 10-11 Ty-Isaf Road , Gelli, Rhondda, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK.

The next fundraising event will be a sponsored walk from Treorchy to Tonypandy on Saturday 11th February at 10am and sponsor forms will be available from Gelli Post Office for anyone who wishes to join in and help.

Paul was born and bred in Gelli, Rhondda, and has bowel and liver cancer. The fundraising committee are attempting to collect enough money to pay for the drug CETUXIMAB which will apparently enable the tumor to shrink so he can have the liver operation that he needs. THE NHS IS UNABLE TO FUND THIS DRUG FOR HIM.

  • CAMEO SOCIETY - Rhondda Cameo Society meets in the English Congregational Chapel Vestry, Ton Pentre, at 2.15pm on the last Wednesday of each month. During 2005 there were six meetings with guest speakers, three trips, two special teas, a Christmas Dinner, Carol Concert and St David’s Day celebration.

Cameo welcomes visitors and new members with its friendly motto ‘Come And Meet Each Other’.

The speaker at the January meeting was Mr Brian Davies of Pontypridd Museum who gave a fascinating account of the remarkable life of Dr William Price of Pontypridd and Llantrisant.

SURGERIES - Local Plaid Cymru Councillors hold their next monthly advice surgeries on Friday 3rd February. They will be at Cwmparc Welfare Hall from 10am to 10.50am and afterwards at Noddfa Day Centre from 11am to 12 noon. All residents are welcome to attend and no appointments are necessary. At any other time, please contact Councillor Cennard Davies on 435563 or Councillor Edward Hancock on 774785.  

  • MEETING - Ton Pentre and Gelli Boys and Girls Club will be holding a general meeting at the clubhouse on Wednesday, February 1st at 7pm.

    The meeting will be open to all interested parties.

    The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the future of the club and all are welcome to attend.

    For further information, please contact Dean Jones on 425894.

QUIZ THE GOVERNORS - Michael Grade and the team of governors who oversee the running of the BBC are in Cardiff on February 22 to explain their work and take questions.  Book a place in the audience and submit your question or watch a live webcast at http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/info/bcw/quizthegovernors.shtml

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