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ART DEMO - On Monday, May 15, the Ystradyfodwg Art Society welcomed the well-known English artist, Terry Harrison (pictured left) to their studio at the Abergorki Hall, Bute Street, Treorchy.. 

The demonstration evening was open to members of the public as well as members of our local art society.

Terry’s use of some special brushes, which he had helped develop, was amazing to watch throughout the evening's demonstration.  

His techniques for painting foliage, water and skies was so simple, but like everything that looks easy it takes years of practice to achieve.  

For the full report... see "Ystradyfodwg Art Society News" inside our "Art Gallery" section via our front page

CONCERT - A Celebratory Concert was held at the Park Hall Theatre, Cwmparc, on Thursday May 25, featuring The Ynysybwl Ladies Choir conducted by Rhiannon Williams-Hale, with accompanist Mary Gilmartin and special guests Cor Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bodringallt conducted by Elin Llewelyn, with accompanist Sian Thomas.

Beautiful singing was enjoyed by all, - with quality, professional performances given by both Choirs.The repertoire was extremely varies in style, suitable to many tastes and included four sections from the Ladies Choir featuring a mixture of Sacred, Welsh and Secular music as well as ‘Songs from the Shows’. All were sung expressively and enjoyed greatly by the audience.

Ysgol Gymraeg Bodringallt delighted the audience with a lovely selection of Welsh pieces, including the recent Urdd Eisteddfod test pieces ‘Glyndwr’ and ‘Can Y Draig’. All were highly prepared with the utmost professionalism. Diolch yn fawr iawn, yn enwedig i Marian Roberts, Prifathrawess.

The Concert also featured two young guest soloists from Treherbert, Gabrielle Davies and Georgia Williams. Both girls attend Penyrenglyn Primary School, Year 4, and receive Piano and Voice Tuition with the musical director Rhiannon Williams-Hale. They sang beautiful in each half of the concert and were successful last year in obtaining ‘Honours’ in their Grade 2 singing examinations and now await their Grade 3 Singing and Grade 1 Piano examinations respectively.

Thanks to all those who attended the Concert as a wonderful evening was enjoyed by all.

• CAMEO SOCIETY - At the May meeting of the Rhondda Cameo Society sympathy was extended to Jean Lewis on the recent death of her husband. ‘Get Well’ wishes were sent to Edwina Owen and Jean Vaughan’s husband George who is a patient in Llwynypia Hospital.

• The Secretary’s report was given by Megan Morris, in which she detailed coming events. The Summer Trip in June will be to Stratford-on-Avon and names are now being taken for this. Friends are also welcome to join us.

• The Guest Speaker was Glesni Jones from the Audiology Department at Llwynypia Hospital. She gave a very informative talk on all of the services available for the hard-of-hearing at all stages of life. A lively question and answer session followed. 

PRESENTATION - Treorchy and Cwmparc Boys and Girls Club hold their Football Presentation Evening for under 9’s, under 11’s & under 13’s on Thursday June 8 at the Pentre Legion from 7pm.

With a disco on the night, a plate of refreshments from all the parents would be greatly appreciated. Please come along to celebrate the boys and girls sporting achievements, and to help support the club.

• 50+ FORUM - The second meeting of the 50+ Forum for the Upper Rhondda will be held at Ynyswen Welfare Hall on June 6, from 10am to 12 noon.

• More than 50 people attended the first meeting, which had been set up in response to increasing requests from older people at the top end of the Rhondda Valley for a pressure group to address their needs.

• The first meeting was chaired by local Councillor Edward Hancock and was reported to be a great success.

SURGERIES - Local Labour Councillor John Haskins holds advice surgeries on the second Friday of the month at Cwmparc Community Centre from 12 to 12.45 and at Noddfa Day Centre from  1 to 2 pm. No appointments necessary, just turn up on the day. At other times please contact Councillor Haskins on   01443 772108.

• SURGERIES - Local Plaid Cymru Councillors hold their next monthly advice surgeries on Friday 5th May.

• 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.

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