Archive News
JULY 2008
SUMMER ACTIVITIES - Treorchy Library will be holding the following summer activities for children.
Sporting stories and Craft session, with an Olympic theme, will be held on Wednesday, July 30 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Chinese Stencils making session to celebrate the Beijing Olympics, will be held on Wednesday, August 6 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Chinese Lantern making session will be held on Wednesday, August 13 from 2.30pm-to 3.30pm.
The two sessions in August are suitable for children over 5 years of age, so come into the library and enjoy an afternoon of fun and entertainment.
Please remember that children under 8, at all sessions, should be accompanied by an adult.
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WANT2WORK PROJECT - A new project called WANT TO WORK is now operating in the Ton Pentre to Porth area.
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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.
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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.
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If you are receiving Incapacity Benefit, Income Support or not claiming any benefits at all we may be able to help.
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The project is free, completely voluntary and comes with no obligation to join.
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If you are interested contact Nigel or Angela on 07891 682604 and 07966 566704 respectively, or FREE PHONE 0800 3286370.
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PUBLIC MEETING - A public meeting will take place at Blaenrhondda Social Club (The Top Club) on Thursday 24th July at 7 pm.
The purpose of the meeting is to disseminate the findings of a questionnaire which Fernhill Rhondda Conservation Group and local community members have undertaken. The questionnaire ascertains the community’s views on the proposed development for the Fernhill Colliery strategic site, as identified within the RCT CBC Local Development Plan and at Cofton’s (the proposed developers and landowners) recent public exhibition.
To date responses from some 300 plus questionnaires have been collated. They indicate a strong consensus of opinion towards a more leisure and tourism orientated development.
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- PENTRE GRAMMAR SCHOOL REUNION - A school reunion for all who attended the former Pentre Grammar School will be held at the Heritage Park Hotel, Trehafod on 11th October 2008 from 7pm to 12.30am. Cost £25. Contact D Dilling (Sykes), 41 Marston Close, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent ME5 9BY or email to mail@doreendilling.co.uk
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FERNHILL COLLIERY SITE BLAENRHONDDA (proposal for 800 houses) - The Fernhill Rhondda Conservation Group firmly believes the proposal to use this site for residential use is inappropriate; they believe it should be developed for appropriate leisure and tourism use.
Why not come and have a look how beautiful the Fernhill site is for yourself? Members of Fernhill Rhondda Conservation Group will be walking the area on a fortnightly basis over the next few weeks.
Anyone wishing to join us should turn up at the bus terminus at the top of Blaenrhondda at 11am on any of the following dates.
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Sun 13th Jul 2008
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Sun 27th Jul 2008
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Sun 10th Aug 2008
*Please note the group are uninsured and all participants walk at their own risk.
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Photo: Treorchy Ward Councillor Sera Evans holds her first advice surgery at Treorchy Youth Centre
SURGERIES - Treorchy Ward Councillors are holding three surgeries during the first week of each month to enable members of the public to discuss local issues with them.
On Wednesday, July 2, Councillor Sera Evans will be holding a surgery in Treorchy Youth Centre, Horeb Street, from 5.30pm until 6.30pm for over 18’s, and from 6.30pm until 7pm for under 18’s.
In addition, Councillors Cennard Davies and Edward Hancock will hold their surgeries on Friday, July 4 in Noddfa Day Centre from 10 to 11am, and afterwards from 11am until 12 noon in Cwmparc Community Centre.
There is no need to make an appointment.
The Plaid Cymru Councillors can be contacted at other times by phoning Cennard Davies on 435563, Sera Evans on 777130 or Edward Hancock on 774785.
Alternatively, feel free to contact the Councillors by email to treorci@yahoo.com
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CAMEO - The Rhondda Cameo Society members and friends enjoyed their recent visit to Penarth and Dyffryn Gardens. Congratulations are sent to Gwyneth Brown on her 96th birthday and Annie Clark on her 95th birthday.
The next meeting will be held on July 23, when names will be taken for the trip to the Welsh coast and Oystermouth on Wednesday, August 27.
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THANKS - The Treorchy District Cancer Research Committee would like to thank everybody for the generous support of their recent street collection.
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The sum of £1,261.60 was collected for this worthy cause that supports important medical research.
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Cancer Research UK helps fund the internationally renowned Children's Cancer & Leukaemia Group that co-ordinates the care of young patients at the Children's Hospital for Wales, Cardiff. Professor Alan Burnett is also responsible for running a trial at Cardiff, to improve the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia in patients over 60. The Committee aims to support these important projects.
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At the moment it is arranging a Christmas market trip to Mekalin, near Brussels, on November 27. This is reputed to be one of the best markets in Europe.For details, contact Gaynor Russ on 775292 or Marilyn Williams on 434775.
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SOCIAL EVENING - A large number of people enjoyed a social evening at Hermon Welsh Congregational Chapel on Tuesday, 17 June, when the entertainment was provided by members of Treorchy WI.
As well as a number of items by the WI Choir, ably conducted and compered by Mrs Mary Price, those present thoroughly enjoyed a variety of monologues and sketches by members of the Performing Arts Section, directed by Mrs Pauline Worman.
The sum of £340 was raised towards the church's annual Christian Aid effort.
Many thanks to all.
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