Archive News
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2008
BAND NEWS - The Upper Rhonda Brass Band competed in the Annual South East Wales Brass Band Association competition, which was held at the Parc and Dare Theatre on November 15. Thirty Brass Bands took part, competing throughout the day in different sections.
The Upper Rhondda Band came second its section, after competing against 6 other bands. This was their last competition for the year and the Upper Rhondda Band is placed second in the league for 2008.
Congratulations to all the band members, who are very pleased with this result as they have only been competing in this section for one year.
* * *
RHONDDA CAMEO - Rhondda Cameo Society held its AGM and Autumn Tea at the end of October.
Crinllys Davies is to retire in December after five years as President. She will be succeeded by Megarn Morris who will combine the role of President with that of Secretary.
The officers for 2009 will be President Megan Morris, Vice President Annie Clarke, Treasurer Betty Hayter, Minute and Press Secretary Mair John.
Committee members for 2009 will be Gwen Gough, Pam Pugh, Mona Howells and Crinllys Davies.
The guest speaker was popular Rhondda poet, Tom Phelps. He was given a warm reception by the members, who identified with his local Rhondda humour and love of words. Tea was then served, catered by the committee.
Next we look forward to our Christmas Dinner on Wednesday, November 26. Entertainment will be provided by the Harmony Singers.
* * *
BLOOD BROTHERS - Theatremask Productions will perform the play ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell at the Parc and Dare Theatre, from Wednesday to Friday, November 5 to November 7. Tickets are £6 from the box office on 773112.
* * *
CRAFT CLUB - Knitwear designer Melissa Warren holds a craft club at Lemon Blues, 73 Llewellyn Street, Pentre every Tuesday evening. For further information, phone 422266.
* * *
THANKS - Friends of Treorchy Primary School would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended the Quiz on October 10. A good night was had by all and a staggering £450 was raised, which will now be used to purchase equipment for the school. Watch this space for future events at the School and many thanks again to all.
* * *
- BRASS BAND - Congratulations to the Upper Rhondda Brass Band who came 2nd in the Third Section of the West Wales Brass Band Contest, which was held in Ammanford on Oct 4. It was a close fought placing as the City of Cardiff Band took 1st place and was only one point in front of the Upper Rhondda Band.
* * *
FAME - The Selsig Operatic Society will be performing ‘Fame The Musical’ at the Parc and Dare Theatre.
The show will run from Tuesday, December 2 until Saturday December 6, 2008, and tickets are priced at £7.50 and £8.50.
For ticket sales please contact Kay on 438053 or the Theatre Box Office which is open from 11am to 12pm and 4.30pm to 8.30pm on 773112.
* * *
HERITAGE
SINGERS
The Heritage Singers - Y Cantorion Trefadaeth (pictured left) will be performing a concert for the residents at Garth Wen sheltered housing accommodation in Trealaw on Wednesday, October 15.
The ladies choir will also be giving Christmas concerts for residents at Maes-yr-Haf, Trealaw on December 9 and at Ysbyty George Thomas, Treorchy on December 11, 2008.
The choir meet every Wednesday in St Barnabus Church, Trehafod at 7pm and commence singing from 7.15pm until 9.15pm.
New members are always welcome and lifts may be arranged if at all possible.
For full details of the choir, visit their new webpages in our Local Societies section on Treorchy.net Community Website.
* * *
* * *
Contributions are £1.50, refreshments, and time to chat with old friends and new.
Any ages welcome, including families with children, and no-one is too old to join.
We will be having fun singing songs like Downtown, Monday Monday, Songs from the Shows, Sister Act and Beatles compositions etc. and will also be singing African songs and learn Christmas ones for a Christmas performance.
Just bring yourselves along, and a mug for tea or coffee to save on washing up time!
For all enquiries, contact Faith Griffiths on 07790 152226.
* * *
- ENERGY SURGERY - An advisor from the Energy Advice Centre will be visiting Treorchy Library on Monday, October 20, between 10am and 2pm.
- With energy bills rising sharply you can have your questions answered on how you can save energy at home and elsewhere.
- Information will also be given on grants that are available to insulate your homes.
- An energy saving light bulb will also be available to visitors, free of charge.
* * *
MOVED - Peter Armitage, our friendly men’s hairdresser, (formerly opposite Spar), would like to inform his loyal customers that he has now moved to new premises at 55 Bute Street (formerly the Pet Shop) and hopes to see you all there soon.
* * *
-
SCHOOL GARDEN - Treorchy Primary school is looking for Winter Flowers, Pots or Pot Plants, Compost or Bird Tables.
-
If anyone would like to donate, please phone Treorchy Primary on 01443 773084.
* * *
PAINTING
EXHIBITION
A Painting Exhibition of local scenes by I.J. Palmer will be on display at Celfyddwaith/Artistic Work, 1 Station Road, Treorchy from Monday, October 6 for two weeks.
All works are for sale and the shop opening hours are:
Monday 1pm to 5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday 9am to 5pm
Thursday 1pm to 5pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 1pm.
If anyone has any enquiries about the paintings they can contact Heather on 01443 777147 or e-mail heathercasey@hotmail.co.uk
* * *
-
COMMUNITY CHOIR - A new community choir is being formed in the Rhondda, with their first meeting being held at St John’s Church Hall, Ton Pentre on Friday, September 26 from 7pm to 8:45pm.
-
The choir will be open to anyone and everyone and we intend to have fun singing songs like Downtown, Monday Monday, Songs from the Shows, Sister Act and Beatles compositions etc.
-
Contributions £1.50 per week. For further information, please contact Faith Griffiths on 07790 152226.
* * *
LIBRARY DISPLAY - During late September and October, Treorchy library will be playing host to a display of work by pupils from Treorchy Primary School.
In conjunction with RCT's Environmental Services department, the pupils have designed posters highlighting the anti dog-fouling campaign.
This is a great opportunity for everyone to come in to the library and view the pupils’ hard work.
* * *
-
TON PENTRE SCHOOL PROJECT - Children from Ton Pentre Junior School are carrying out a project about the 1960’s and 70’s.
-
They are particularly keen to find out about Ton Pentre and the Rhondda during that period.
-
If you have any photographs or interesting information about that period we would be delighted to hear from you.
-
The school telephone number is 01443 435436 or you can e-mail us at Admin.Tonpentrejun@rctednet.net
* * *
PACT MEETING - The next community policing PACT meeting will be held at Ty Bethania, Herbert Street on Tuesday, October 7 at 6pm. All are welcome to attend.
The current community policing priorities, determined at the last meeting, were;
- Youth annoyance, Dumfries Street, Treorchy. Over a period of time there have been problems in the street with annoyance and speeding vehicles. The council have been notified in regards to the noise issues. All the above issues will be monitored for the month and operations will be organised
- Vehicles using the one way system in the wrong direction. Complaints from residents stating that there are issues with the one way system passing New Chapel Street leading to the main road in Treorchy. Cars are using the road in the wrong direction which could lead to an accident.
Members of the public are invited to attend the next PACT meeting and help determine three priorities of concern, for attention over the next coming month by our local community support police officers.
* * *
-
PLAID WEBSITE - The Treorchy Branch of Plaid Cymru has launched two new websites which include news, planning applications received for the Treorchy Ward, information on councillor’s surgeries, profiles and contact details, as well as links to other useful sites.
-
The English language website address is www.treorchyplaidcymru.co.uk and the Welsh language version is www.treorciplaidcymru.co.uk and visitors can also move between the two languages on either website.
* * *
SURGERIES - Treorchy Ward Councillors Cennard Davies and Edward Hancock will hold their next surgeries on Friday, October 3.
They will be in Cwmparc Community Welfare Hall from 10 to 11am, and afterwards at Noddfa Day Centre, Treorchy from 11am until 12 noon.
There is no need to make an appointment in advance for any of the surgeries.
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
* * *
-
CHILD CARE - The launch day for Dylan's Den was held on Friday, September 19 in the Infants block of Treorchy Primary School between 3.15pm and 6pm.
-
For further information about Dylan’s Den (high quality after school care provision) please phone 0845 658 6568.
* * * * *
please send your news items to - news@Treorchy.net
Treorchy.net aims to provide you with an accurate news section - if you find a factual error, please let us know!
© Treorchy.net & Treherbert.info Community Web Sites 2008 www.treorchy.net www.treherbert.info