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OCTOBER 2004
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SURGERIES - Chris Bryant MP for Rhondda holds an advice surgery at 5 Cemetery Road, Porth on Friday 22nd October at 3.00pm. Due to unforeseen parliamentary business, it may be necessary to rearrange surgeries at short notice. Phone 01443 687697 for further details.
HALLOWEEN DISCO - A Halloween disco is being held at the Hibernian Club, Gelli on 27th October. All proceeds will go to the Dinas Ward at Ysbyty George Thomas.
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THANKS - The children of the late Mrs Katie Bosanko would like to thank everyone for the flowers and cards, and also for the donations of £190, which will be given to Llwynypia Day Centre for the Disabled.
Come along and see a mouth-watering display of home made cakes and sweets. There’s a hand crafted gift stall. A white elephant stall, there’s even a special stall for children. If you just need to take the weight off your feet, you can sit amongst friends and indulge in a cup of tea, coffee or a soft drink.
If you would really like to get into the spirit of Halloween you could ‘Name the Witches Cat’ get your face painted, or buy a special spell for 20 pence. The Raffle prize will be a Cake formed into the shape of a Pumpkin. So please come along there’s something for everyone.
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CON CLUB CENTENARY - Treorchy Conservative Club celebrated its centenary with an open day on Saturday 25th September 2004 when members and non-members alike were all welcome to call in and enjoy the day.
The club opened early with activities for the children -
including a bouncy castle, magician, face painting etc
- and Treorchy.net's community photographer Robert Knape was invited along to record the fun.
All members attending received a commemorative pen and free checks to use on the day and the evening celebrations consisted of entertainment by top artist Nadia with a free buffet, bingo and raffles.
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REUNION - A reunion is being planned for this December in Treorchy for those who attended Treorchy Comprehensive School and have just turned 30. If you remember names such as Graig George, Julian Bowen, Craig Williams, Adele Lewis, Sally Ann-Jones, Nathan Prygodzicz, Stephan Hall, Nathan Evans, Glen Bowen, Tina Davies and Nathan Jones etc and are interested in attending - then contact treorchyschoolreunionat30@hotmail.com or call 07903-276-074 and leave your details.
RHONDDA CAMEO SOCIETY - At the September meeting of the Rhondda Cameo Society, President Crinllys Davies welcomed members and guests, as well as several new members. Our recent mystery trip to Monmouth and Caldicot Castle was made all the more enjoyable by a rare warm summer day.
The death has occurred of former member Megan (Cook) Rees who had lately been living away.
We also sadly recorded the death of a loyal Cameo member, Margo Jones. The funeral at the English Congregational Chapel was well attended by her many friends. The meeting stood in silent respect.
The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mair John, and the Treasurer’s report was given by Betty Hayter. Secretary Megan Morris then made announcements of future events, starting with the Autumn Tea on October 27th, - would members please give in your names for this.
The guest speaker, Mr W. H. Thomas, gave a scholarly account of “Aspects of South Wales History in the 19th and 20th Centuries”, in particular politics, religion and education. An appreciative vote of thanks was then expressed by Annie Clarke.
- TREORCHY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB - The members met at Oak Tree Hall on Thursday 7th October for their fortnightly afternoon of social activities.
After Mrs Worman, chairperson opened the meeting and carried out the usual fire drill duties; she welcomed Mrs Mair Latcham and Mrs Florence Brown who had been invited along as quests for the afternoon... for full details visit our new section for Treorchy Senior Citizens' Club - see under "Local Societies"
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