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June 2003

OAP MEETING - An annual general meeting for Treorchy senior citizens will be held at Oak Tree Hall at 2pm on Thursday 26th June 2003. All welcome.

  • ART EXHIBITION - Ystradyfodwg Art Society hold their 34th Annual Art Exhibition in the Lesser Hall at Park & Dare Theatre, Treorchy from 24th - 28th June where over 200 paintings by local artists are displayed. *for further details see their on-line art gallery in our magazine section - look under "local societies"

TRANSPORT - A survey is underway in the Upper Rhondda to determine the local need for a Community Transport Scheme for anyone who cannot use buses and taxis and does not have their own car. Anyone interested in contributing ideas - or is interested in helping by being a driver, or helping on the committee, or who knows of someone who would benefit from the scheme etc. is welcome to contact Meurig Parry at Abergorki Commity Hall, 19A Bute Street, Treorchy CF42 6DB. Phone Meurig on 01286 - 882235 or 07979 - 997984 or e-mail him at MeurigParri@aol.com 

  • TRIATHLON - Records were smashed again at one of the top endurance sports events in Wales – the prestigious Rhondda Cynon Taf Triathlon.  A total of 120 experienced and first time triathletes pushed themselves to the limit of strength and endurance to complete the gruelling swimming, cycling and road running event.  Competitors from across the UK travelled to take part – attracting people of all ages and different abilities. The race is a credit to the great sporting tradition of our local communities. *see more competitors in our press releases from RCT Council...

SPRINT FINISH

Cyril Reynolds - bike

below - noteable competitor Ray Davies from Cwmbach, Aberdare, who has been treated for leukemia, but competed in his second successive Rhondda Cynon Taf Triathlon.

below - Anita Howells who won the super veteran section

 

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