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SEPTEMBER 2004

TREORCHY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB - On Thursday 23^rd September, Treorchy Senior Citizens held their fortnightly meeting at Oak Tree Hall. 

Get well messages were sent to, Mrs Betty Jones, Mrs Dorothy Morgan, Mrs Lil Richards and two Committee members Mrs Beryl Jones and Mrs Joyce Davies who had been hospitalised.  A speedy recovery was wished to all.

After completing the afternoon's business, three games of Bingo were won by Mrs Maureen Williams, Mrs Maureen Williams and Mrs Jean Erasmus.

Refreshments were followed by a very successful ‘Bring and Buy Sale’ organised by Mrs Judith James.

The afternoon ended with the usual Raffle, which was won by Mrs Trudy Alford. The committee would like to thank everyone who donated items for the sale and the raffle. A big thank you also to Judith for organising the sale, and her helpers on the stall for helping to make the afternoon a success.

Next Meetings are:

• 21^st  October - A Harvest Festival Service. Conducted by Mrs Beryl Rowe. 
• 9th November - Flower Arranging by Nicola. 
• 11^th November - Bath Coach Trip.

Members wishing to attend the Christmas Buffet Lunch on 16^th December, please come along add your name to the list posted on the Notice Board at Oak Tree Hall.

• WI BOWLS - Women’s Bowling Day was held at Porthcawl on 18^th September, with Treorchy WI winning the Competition Cup with Ann Ferguson lead, Pam Nash second, Jean Morris third and Marion Evans skip.

Also there in their capacity as members of the Arts & Leisure of the GWFI were Ann Thomas and Pauline Worman, who also gave their valuable contribution on the day. As usual, Porthcawl turned up trumps with the weather! 

THANKS - Marion of Vicarage Terrace, Cwmparc would like to thank all her friends in Treorchy who attended Peter’s funeral, and for all their flowers, cards and sympathy during her sad loss. Thanks also to the Rugby Club and RAFA Club for their bouquets to the house.

• CANCER RESEARCH - The Treorchy and District Cancer Research Committee’s now annual August Bank Holiday Continental Tour has recently returned from another successful trip. Organised on behalf of Treorchy Cancer Research by Janet Jones, a very enjoyable time was had by all.

• On Saturday we visited the medieval town of Bruges and Sunday the picturesque town of Sluis in the Netherlands with its working windmill.

• Members of Treorchy Male Voice Choir and the WI provided impromptu entertainment, which added to the evening’s enjoyment.

• A shopping stop at Cite Europe on the return journey completed an enjoyable four-day tour.

• To date, these fundraising tours have raised over £6,600 for cancer research and we are pleased to see that next year’s tour to Lille and Ghent is already virtually sold out.

• Once again, a big ‘thank you’ is sent to all supporters and contributors to this worthwhile cause. 

SENIOR CITIZENS - On Thursday 9^th September, Treorchy Senior Citizens Club held their first open Social event with an afternoon Tea Dance at Oak Tree Hall Treorchy. The M.C. for the afternoon Mrs Vera Williams provided an excellent selection of music and Bernice and Glan led the floor demonstrating the individual dances. 

During the interval, a buffet, provided by members, was followed by Bingo and a Raffle. The bingo winners were, Mrs Isobel Sampson, Mrs Doreen Jackson and Mrs Dorothy Picken and the raffle was won by, Maria Jones, Glenys Jones and Mal Toghill.

The committee would like to thank Mrs Vera Williams and Bernice and Glan for their invaluable expertise. Thank you also to members who contributed to the excellent buffet, the raffle prizes, and thank you Glenys Hathaway, Avis Phillips, Pat Scane and Jean Toghill for supplying an endless flow of hot tea and coffee. 

Finally, thank you everyone for making the afternoon a success.

Forthcoming events are as follows.

September 23^{rd -} Bring and Buy.

October 7^th - Name that Tune. 

October 21^{st -} Harvest Festival. 

• UNEMPLOYED - Dash Training offers support to all unemployed, aged between 16 and 65, offering a wide range of services including CV development, completion of application forms, writing a letter and interview techniques. They also provide all stationery, including stamps and envelopes, together with Internet access and email free of charge.

  With bases in Treorchy, Porth and Tonypandy, travel costs to and from their Programme Centres will be re-imbursed as well as interview fares. For further information, contact 01443 685711 or call into the Porth Programme Centre at 47 Hannah St, Porth, Monday to Friday between 9am - 12noon.

RED SQUIRREL - Richard Thomas of Glyncoli Road, Treorchy recently reported seeing a red squirrel in his back garden on Sunday 15th August at around 8.15am. It walked along the garden wall and had a look around for a couple of minutes before setting off back in the direction of the local Primary School. 

Richard said he thought it was a cat at first glance - until he noticed the big bushy tail - and wonders if anyone else has seen a red squirrel locally. 

• CAR BOOT SALE - A car boot sale will be held in the car park at Ysbyty George Thomas on Saturday 25^th September from 8am until 1pm, with a charge of £2 for cars and £5 for vans. This will be the last monthly car boot sale held there for this year and all proceeds go, as usual, to help benefit the long-term patients at the hospital.

BOWLS - Pengelli Ladies Bowling Club qualified for the Double Rink Finals in the Welsh National Ladies Annual Competition held at Llanidloes on Wednesday 19^th August. This year was the first time in 18 years that a Rhondda Ladies team had won through to the finals, and after a very closely contested match, the Pengelli Ladies were eventually pipped at the post by the Whitchurch, Cardiff team by only 2 points.

The ladies have also enjoyed a very successful season this year, coming top of their division in the County Evening League. New members are always welcomed at any time throughout the season. Contact Pam Nash on 422238 for details. 

Calling voluntary organisations who need money 

A Money and Advice Market will be held on Friday 10 September 2004 between 2.00pm and 8.00pm at The Rhondda Sports Centre in Ystrad. 

Interlink, a registered charity, and the county voluntary council for Rhondda Cynon Taff has organised the event for all voluntary organisations to come along to meet and hear about who might give them money.  

There is no charge to attend the event and people can come in anytime during the afternoon and after work.  For more information and to register your interest call Interlink on 01443 485337.

• Treorchy Senior Citizens - At Oak Tree Hall on Thursday 26^th August members enjoyed a demonstration on corsage making by Mrs Joyce Davies.  Thank you Joyce for donating three corsages for the afternoons Raffle prizes.  The lucky winners were, Mrs Betty Jones, Mrs Della Edwards and Mrs Glenys Harris.  The Bingo which followed the refreshments were won By Mrs A. Brown, Mrs B. Jones and Mrs Olwyn Bobbet.

Future events- “A Tea Dance” with light refreshments will be held at Oak Tree Hall at  2.00pm on Thursday 9^th September.  Tickets £1.00 are available by ringing 776681 or  you can pay at the door.  The afternoon will also contain the usual three games of Bingo.

• 23^rd September  – A Bring and Buy organised by Mrs Judith James. 

• 7^th October  ^-  Name that Tune with Mr Ron Watkins at the keyboard.

• A Shopping Trip to Bath is  planned for Thursday 11^th November  Members wishing to travel on the trip please contact Mrs Eira Richards. 

"Star Search 2004" - Heats for amateur or semi-professional entertainers will be held every Wednesday at the Pentre Legion Club, Albert Street, Pentre, Rhondda - starting from 29th September. Contestants must be aged 14 or over to take part. First prize - £750. Second Prize - £500. Third Prize - £250.  To take part - or for further information -  contact the Show Co-ordinator Neil Abber at nh9921@rncb.ac.uk or phone 01443 439941. Calls will be diverted to Neil's mobile at no extra charge to callers.

• SURGERIES - Plaid Cymru Councillors hold monthly surgeries at Cwmparc Welfare Hall from 10am to 11am, at Ynyswen Welfare Hall from 10am to 10:45am, and at Pinewood House (Noddfa), Treorchy from 11am to 12 noon, on Friday 3rd September. All residents are welcome to attend and no advance appointments are necessary.
• If you would prefer a home visit at any other time, please contact Councillor Cennard Davies on 435563 or Councillor Edward Hancock on 774785.

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