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OCTOBER
2007
CHOIR
PERFORMS AT NEW CENTRE - Cor Meibion Cwm Rhondda had a busy
time recently when they performed on two separate days in the auditorium
at the new Llwynypia Community Centre at Coleg Morgannwg.
The
Open Days organised by Llwynypia Communities First in the first week of
October were very successful, this is an excellent new facility. Within
this new centre, the auditorium is designed to seat 200 people (140 down
and 60 up) with very comfortable, roomy seats. They
have two recording studios, dance studio, conference room and meeting
rooms, which can be booked by any organisation.
Cor
Meibion Cwm Rhondda then rounded off the week with a performance at a
wedding at
St. Peters
Church
, Pentre.
They have since been enjoying a few days rest before their next
rehearsals, held weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm at
Ton
Pentre
Junior
School
. Why not come along and listen and maybe join the choir. All are welcome.
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QUIZ
NIGHT - Friends
of
Treorchy
Primary School
are holding a Quiz Night at the school on Friday, October 19 at 7 pm. Admission
is £1.50 per person and tickets can be purchased in advance from the
school and also on the night.
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Light
refreshments will be available and everyone is welcome. Please come along
and support our local primary school. Further
info is available from the school on 01443 773084
RHONDDA
CAMEO - There was a good attendance
at the September meeting, of the Rhondda Cameo Society, for the start of
the new season. The
guest speaker was Mr John Asquith who traced the origins, and development
throughout
Europe, of the ancient art of storytelling.
The
owners of great houses and castles employed professional storytellers to
entertain their guests. This oral tradition was eventually written in
“The Tales of the Mabinogion” and the Black Book of Carmarthen.
An
appreciative vote of thanks was given by Annie Clarke. The next meeting,
on October 31, will be an Autumn Tea with speaker Sheena Crossley.
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FAMILY
PARTY - On
Saturday, September 15, four generations of the Willis family met at
the Treorchy Conservative Club for a family party. The celebration
took place as the result of family history research. There
were almost 40 people in attendance, the oldest being 80 years of age
and the youngest just 2.
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As
well as ‘locals’ some of the family had travelled from as far
afield as Guildford in Surrey, Lowestoft, Malvern, Forest of Dean,
Llandrindod Wells, Swansea and Bridgend. Everyone
enjoyed an evening full of fun and reminiscing. There was opportunity
to add up to date information to the family tree and a ‘How Well Do
You Know Your Family?’ quiz.
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Our
thanks go to Anthony at Treorchy Library for his invaluable help in
researching the Willis family and the ladies at The Treorchy
Conservative Club for providing the venue.
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We
are now trying to trace the whereabouts of Marian, the daughter of
Stephen and Elizabeth Willis.
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Marian
was brought up by
Elizabeth
’s sister, Rosie Edwards, after
Elizabeth
died. Marian married Tom
Roberts and had two children, a girl and a boy.
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If
you have any information please telephone 01594 835512.
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The
Willis family, originally from Gelli, are planning to hold another
family party in September 2008. For
further details please telephone 01594 835512.
WELSH
SOCIETY - Treorchy and District Welsh Society met at Hermon
Chapel on Thursday, September 27 at 7.15pm, with Lord Dafydd Elis Thomas,
Presiding Officer of the National Assembly, as guest speaker for their
opening meeting of the season.
The
group meet on the last Thursday of each month, from September to March
each year (except for the month of December) and enjoy a wide variety of
speakers throughout.
Further
details of the society are available by telephoning 435563 and membership
for the season costs just £3.
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SURGERIES
- County
Borough Councillor Gordon M Lewis will be holding surgeries on the
second Thursday and Friday of every month.
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On
Thursday, October 11 at Pinewood House (Noddfa), Treorchy from 12noon to 1pm.
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On
Friday, October 12 at Park Hall, Cwmparc
between 11am and 12noon.
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Appointments
are not necessary.
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Any
person wishing to have a private meeting should contact Councillor
Lewis on 773058 to make an appointment.
FETE
THANKS - Friends of Treorchy
Primary School
were pleased to enjoy the best of weather during their annual summer fete
(held in July) and the day itself went very, very well. The group’s fete raised over £1500
which was amazing.
The
kids enjoyed a bouncy slide, hook a duck, tattoos and Cardiff
City
provided entertainment with their penalty shoot out. Once again we
were blessed with fabulous home made cakes and sandwiches which are always
a great success.
Children
had the chance to buy all sorts of ‘inflatables’ and punch balls
and there were a total of 6 raffle prize winners.
The
school sold ceramic pots that each child had decorated, which
were very popular.
Once
again, a big thank you goes out to everyone who supported them on the day,
and to the Friends of Treorchy for manning the stalls and making the day
another great success for Treorchy
Primary School
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SURGERIES
- Local Plaid Cymru Councillors hold their next monthly advice
surgeries on Friday, October 5.
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They
will be at Cwmparc Welfare Hall from 10am to 10.50am and afterwards at
Noddfa Day Centre from 11am to 12noon.
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All
residents are welcome to attend and no appointments are necessary.
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At
any other time, please contact Councillor Cennard Davies on 435563 or
Councillor Edward Hancock on 774785.
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