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OCTOBER 2005

THANKS - Many thanks to the estate of the late Mr Louis Hopson, a former member of the Ton and Gelli Boys’ and Girls’ Club, for the kind donation of £100 to the club. The bequest was delivered in person by Mrs Hopson and was gratefully received by all at the club.

• TORNAMENT CHAMPS - Well done to the Ton and Gelli Boys’ and Girls’ Club under elevens football team for winning the annual Treherbert Tournament recently. They all played brilliantly! And a big thank you to coach John for his commitment to the team over the past four years and best wishes to him for the future.

TESCO VOUCHERS / VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The Ton and Gelli Boys’ and Girls’ Club participates in the Tesco vouchers for sports equipment scheme and would be pleased to receive any spare vouchers you may have. Also, if you do have spare time to offer, volunteers are still badly needed.

• MEITHRIN - The formerly Treherbert-based Meithrin are pleased to announce that they have now moved to a brand new, purpose-built pre-school setting at Ysgol Gymraeg Ynyswen.

  Parents are advised to register their child now to secure a place in Welsh Early Years Education, as availability will be limited.

  The ‘Ty a Fi’ sessions, from birth to 2yrs 4mths, are held on Tues and Thurs afternoons from 1.30 to 3pm., while the Meithrin classes for pre-school children aged from 2yrs 4mths upwards are held every morning from Monday to Friday from 9.15 to 1pm.

  Please note that fathers, mothers, or grandparents etc are all also welcome to attend.

  For more details, contact Helen or Nicola on 07855 043356.

THANKS - The Treorchy branch of the Tenovus charity fundraising shops recently celebrated its 10^th anniversary. Alyson, the manageress, would like to thanks all the volunteers and members of the public for their wonderful support throughout this time.

• CAMEO SOCIETY - Rhondda Cameo Society began the new season with an enjoyable trip to Ledbury and the Weston Cider Mill at Much Marcle. 

At the September meeting ‘Get Well’ wishes were expressed for Dilys Hull who is in the Heath Hospital, Mair Jones in Llwynypia Hospital and Eurwen Morgan who has returned home. The death of original member Sarah Martin was marked by a period of respectful silence.

A current financial report was given by Betty Hayter. Details of the Christmas Dinner menu were given by Megan Morris and envelopes were issued, to be returned in the October meeting.

Crinllys Davies then introduced the speaker, Meinir Evans, a solictor who specialises in ‘Law and the Senior Citizen’, including the making of Wills, Living Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney and Care Home Finances. This useful information was much appreciated. The vote of thanks to the speaker was given by Annie Clarke, followed by tea and biscuits.

The Society’s next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 26^th when the speaker will be Alan James with stories from his Family Tree. The annual Autumn Tea will then be served. 

SPIRITUALIST - An evening with spiritualist Natalie Churchill will be held at Gelli Hibernia Workingmen’s Club on Wednesday 12^th October at 7pm. Entry is £2 and all proceeds to Ysgol Hen Felin (Rhondda Special School).

• NEXT STEPS - Is Next Steps the class for you? Every Tuesday from 12.30 to 2.30pm classes are held at Pentre Primary School. Sessions include glass painting, decoupage, card making, computer skills and many varied activities. Why not come along and make new friends and learn some new skills. Contact Val Clarke on 07799131984. 

BUFFET DANCE  - On 13^th October at 2.00pm, the Senior Citizens Club will commemorate the end of World War II with a Buffet Dance at Oak Tree Hall, Cemetery Road, Treorchy. The afternoon is funded by the Big Lottery Fund.

A chance to bring out the old WAF’s and Officers Uniforms and polish up the medals. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the fun and festivities when we’ll bring back a touch of nostalgia from the 1940’s with guest artist Chris Tucket and Treorchy WI performing Arts’ answer to the Andrew Sisters. 

Also a wartime solo from Kath Davies and Alf Picken. Raffle prizes and Bingo. Free entry for members. Non members £1.00

• COMPETITION REMINDER - Please note the closing date for all entries to our community website’s Autumn newsletter competitions (and free draw) must be received by Saturday 8^th October. Post your entries to Treorchy.net c/o The Stag Café, 204 High Street, Treorchy or phone 435440 and leave your answers and contact details, or send your e-mail to news@treorchy.net

• Many thanks to all who have joined in the fun so far – it’s always lovely to hear from you all :-)

SURGERIES - Plaid Cymru Councillors hold their next monthly advice surgeries on Friday 7^th October at Cwmparc Welfare Hall from 10am to 10.50am and afterwards at Noddfa Day Centre from 11am to 12 noon. All residents are welcome to attend and no appointments are necessary. 

At any other time, please contact Councillor Cennard Davies on 435563 or Councillor Edward Hancock on 774785. 

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