MARCH 2009

LADIES RUGBY - Tylorstown's Ladies Rugby Team, who celebrate their 10th Anniversary this year, are looking to recruit any ladies over the age of 18 who would like to get fit by training and playing rugby.

Anyone interested in joining Sharky, Bull and the girls should call Amy on 07968 914253 for more information.

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COMIC RELIEF

Well done to 15yr old Adam Walters of Treorchy, and friends Daniel Einon & Thomas Guy, for raising over £300 for comic relief by having their heads shaved at school.

Adam had been growing his hair for the past two and a half years - so we hope he's not feeling too cold!

Many thanks also to Treorchy Comprehensive School 6^th Form hairdressing students who did the unbelievable task at lunchtime!

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If you have any photos of fundraising efforts for Comic Relief this year - send them to news@treorchy.net

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• NEW TESCO STORE - PUBLIC EXHIBITION - Tesco has announced the intention to build a new environmental store in Treorchy and seek public opinion by holding a Public Exhibition.
• Tesco has secured land to build a Tesco food store creating 180 new jobs.
• Tesco announced it will be inviting members of the public to a Public Exhibition on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25^th of March at the Treorchy Senior Citizens Club, Oak Tree Hall, Cemetery Road, to see the plans and explain the the reasons for the location which will offer more choice and keep food expenditure and employment within the area.

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BOOKS FOR BOYS - A number of schools participate in the Only Boys Allowed scheme that aims to motivate reluctant boy readers aged 9-11 years.

The schools include the primary bases of Williamstown, Tonyrefail, Cwmlai, Tref y Rhug, Hendreforgan, Maerdy, Tylorstown and Ferndale. Numerous organisations have supported the project with free donations of reading materials e.g. The Football Association of Wales (F.A.W.), Cardiff Blues RFC, RCT Libraries, Plugged In Magazine, Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, The Football Foundation, Longleat, Liverpool FC and Celtic FC.

The F.A.W. and Cardiff Blues have also offered match tickets as incentives for the best young male performers.

If you can provide any suitable reading resources e.g. sports programmes/magazines, comics or appropriate materials on cars, animals, computer games, etc. call 01443 432186 (during school hours, preferably Mondays, 9.30am-12noon).  

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BRASS CONTEST

The Upper Rhondda Brass Band invites all brass players to their solo and quartet competition to be held at Treorchy Primary School on Saturday, March 28.

Entry forms and details can be obtained from Margaret Shewring either by email to libmns@hotmail.com or by phoning 01443 775804.

The closing date for entries is March 2.

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Photo: Upper Rhondda Brass Band