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JUNE 2004

• SURGERIES - Plaid Cymru Councillors for the Treorchy Ward will resume their usual monthly surgeries at Cwmparc Welfare Hall from 10am to 11am, at Ynyswen Welfare Hall from 10am to 10:45am, and at Pinewood House (Noddfa), Treorchy from 11am to 12 noon, on the first Friday of each month.
• The next surgeries are being held on Friday, 2^nd July. All residents are welcome to attend and no advance appointments are necessary.
• If you would prefer a home visit at any other time, please contact Councillor Cennard Davies on 435563 or Councillor Edward Hancock on 774785.

The Brothers of the lodge raised a total of £500 which was presented to the Head Teacher Mrs Jill Evans by Brother Vernon Pearce ROH who also compared on the night. 

The entertainment for the evening was given by Dave Ritchie (an excellent male vocalist) and Phil Howe (Barry Island) an outstanding comedian. The hall was filled to capacity and all those who attended had a wonderful night.

• ART EXHIBITION - Ystradyfodwg Art Society holds their 35^th Exhibition at the Park and Dare Lesser Hall this week. Open daily from Tuesday to Friday between 10am until 9pm and on Saturday from 10am until 3pm.

  Many works of art on display will also be for sale and this year’s exhibition will include a smaller exhibit of works by the late Doreen Neely, which will be specifically sold to raise funds for Cancer Relief, in her memory. A wonderful opportunity to view the talents of our local artists, don’t miss it.

MUSIC - Cwmparc Community Welfare Association and the Bakerlite Boys present an evening of music at Park Hall, Cwmparc on Friday June 25 at 7.30pm.

“Pop Goes the Century” consists of 100 songs from 100 years in 100 mins and charts the cultural ebbs and flows of the century as it keeps audiences entertained to the last. The songs are not sung in chronological order, but the date of each song is revealed on a giant scoreboard as it comes out of the musical fabric of the show.

As the 100 minute clock ticks away, the three performers transform themselves into a cast of thousands, just letting the songs speak for themselves without mannerism or modification and despite the word “Pop” there is no guitar or drum kit to be seen.

The Bakerlite Boys have recently been described as “a musical counterpart of the Reduced Shakespeare Company” as they contrive to run the gamut of 20^th century popular music using only amplified instrumentation and three versatile voices. Tickets are £3.50 for adults and £3 for concessions. Phone 776920.

• SUMMER FETE - Ton Pentre Infants School hold a Summer Fete on Saturday 26^th June from 12 noon.

  As well as the traditional brik-a-brak stalls, bouncy castle and refreshments on offer, there will also be a crèche facility together with various games and face painting sessions. All proceeds will go to school funds and everyone is welcome to come along and join in the fun.

CAMEO SOCIETY - The Rhondda Cameo Society held its June meeting at the English Congregational Chapel in Ton Pentre. Get well wishes were sent to Mair John and Kath Richards. The Treasurer’s report was given by Betty Haytes.

Secretary Megan Morris than gave an account of this year’s forthcoming events, up to this year’s Christmas dinner arrangements. A warm welcome was given to the guest speaker Sheena Crossley, who gave a very seasonal talk on ‘Gardens of Wales’, illustrated with colourful slides.

• GYMANFA GANU - The Glamorgan Federation of Women’s Institutes will be holding a Gymanfa Gani at Bethlehem Chapel Treorchy at 7.00pm on Tuesday 15^th June 2004.  Conductors for the evening are Mrs Margaret Powell Sully W.I. and Mrs Valerie Martin Treherbert W.I.  Accompanist Miss Sioned Dutfield.

  Guests for the evening will be The Treorchy Comprehensive School Choir, conducted by Mrs Hellen May. The choir, soloists and duettists, will sing songs from the shows.  Programmes available at the door price £2.00. 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS - Local government elections were held on 10th June 2004 - with votes being counted on 11th June. Registered electors for the Treorchy Ward were listed at 5,619. (Turnout percentages will be listed here shortly)

Candidates marked * (in bold type) were elected to serve as Treorchy Ward Councillors - for Cwmparc, Treorchy & Ynyswen - for the next four years on Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.

CAR BOOT SALES - A car boot sale will be held in the car park at Ysbyty George Thomas on Saturday 5^th June from 8 am to 1pm. Cars £3. Vans £5.

Further car boot sales will also be held there on the first Saturday of each month until September and all proceeds are in aid of Ysbyty George Thomas.

• CANCER RESEARCH - Treorchy Cancer Research Committee held a 'Pink Evening' fundraising event at the R.A.F.A. Club in Treorchy to support research into breast cancer. After light refreshments (on pink dishes, of course) an auction took place.
• The number and range of items to be auctioned was unbelievable. Almost all were brand new and in their original packages. There was something for everyone and £771 was raised towards further research into breast cancer. see Local Societies for full details

QUIZ NIGHTS - Quiz nights will start at in the bar at the Red Cow Hotel each Wednesday night at 9pm from 16^th June. Entry is £1 and all are welcome.

• FUNDRAISING - Age Concern Morgannwg will be holding a fundraising race-night at the Hibernian Club on 2^nd June. The night will start at 7pm and all proceeds raised from the evening will go towards the services provided by Age Concern Morgannwg.
• Tickets are available on the night and can also be collected from Age Concern Morgannwg offices at 105 Dunraven Street, Tonypandy or 35 Taff Street, Pontypridd, with a minimum donation of £1 per ticket required.
• Races on the night are sponsored by Swift Steel of Newport, Bush Griffiths Builders’ Merchants of Clydach Vale, Mark Gilder of R & M Williams Civil Building Contractors from Talbot Green, EWS of Ferndale, Phoenix Saxton of Cardiff and Amber Electrics.
• Age Concern would like to thank all companies listed for their sponsorship towards the night.

BOWLS - Treherbert Ladies Bowling Club have moved down to Pentre park, from where they will be playing for the rest of the season. Anyone wishing to join is welcome to contact Dianne Jones on 422792.

• YNYSWEN HALL - The management committee at Ynyswen Welfare Hall would like to state clearly that the hall is not going to be closed.

The hall remains available for hire at reasonable rates and is most suitable for parties as it can accommodate bouncy castles etc.

The hall is available on Mondays and Thursday from now until September (when the indoor bowling sessions will resume) and also on any weekday morning except Monday. Contact Brian Jones on 422792 for details.

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