December 2008 - January 2009
- RAFA - The Treorchy Branch of RAFA would like to remind all members that the AGM meeting will take place at 8pm on Monday, January 19, 2009.
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TREK - Ex-Treorci man Rhobert ap Steffan (son of the
late Rev & Mrs Hinton of Luton St) has just returned from a
five-week visit to Patagonia, South America, during which he
trekked over the southern Andes to raise money for Mencap Cymru.
After the trek he spent time amongst the Welsh speaking population of ‘Y Wladfa’ during which he visited a town called ‘Treorcki’ and met the congregation of their Bethlehem chapel. Welsh is taught in their Treorcki school alongside Spanish - but no English!
Photo: Rhobert (in his red Owain Glyndwr top) with the congregation outside Bethlehem Chapel, Treorcki
Initially aiming to raise a target figure of £3,500 for Mencap (the charity that helps to make a difference to the lives of adults and children with learning disabilities) Rhobert has, to date, raised well over over double that amount through the sponsorship for his trek - a tremendous achievement.
For more photos of Treorcky, Patagonia - see "Your Travels" under our "Magazine" section.
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CHOIR - Côr Meibion Cwm Rhondda, together with their Musical Director Neil Topping, had a busy month in December.
On Tuesday, December 9, they took part in the Community Carol and Lessons service at St Barnabas Church, Penygraig, together with Soprano Ros Evans. Despite depleted choir numbers because of winter ailments, a very appreciative congregation attended, and enjoyed an excellent service, they also joined in with the community carol singing and sing-along. The proceeds were in aid of Shelter Cymru.
On Wednesday, December 17, the Choir held a Christmas Concert in St Peter’s Church, Pentre, where an overflowing church heard an excellent concert. The choir were joined by the Ton Pentre Infants School Choir, the Ton Pentre Junior School Choir and members of Premier Productions, Adrian Evans, Alyson Evans, Dale Evans, Davron Hicks, Julia Kennedy and Gaynor Thomas. There were congregational carols and a Christmas Carol sing-along, which was enjoyed by everyone present.
On Saturday, December 20, they held their Annual Dinner/Dance at the Golf Club in Penrhys, where everyone present, choristers, partners and friends enjoyed an excellent meal and entertainment.
On New Year’s Eve, they sang at a wedding in Sardis Road Church, Pontypridd, where they entertained the wedding party and guests.
The Choir were all looking forward to their Christmas break and will resume practise at Ton Pentre Junior School on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7.30pm.
The choir are always looking for new choristers, why not come along on a Wednesday evening to have a listen and maybe join in.
They will be busy rehearsing for their 10th Anniversary Year and especially for the forthcoming concert ‘One Day More 2’, with a selection of songs from the Musicals, which will be held at the Park and Dare Theatre, Treorchy, on Friday, May 15 and The Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare, on Friday, June 12. They will be joined for these concerts by the Ton Pentre Junior School Choir and Premier Productions.
The ‘One Day More’ concerts held in the same locations a few years ago, where a complete sell out, so make sure you order your tickets early.
Tickets are £7.00 in the Circle and £6.00 in the Stalls, and are available by post from 12 Bryn Rhedyn, Tonteg, CF38 1UG, or from Premier Box Office on 0845 2410391 or by email to premprodsareus@aol.com
Please enclose a cheque made payable to ‘Premier Productions’ with your order. Advance ticket reservations are now being taken, and will be available from both the Box Offices of Parc and Dare and The Coliseum.
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SURGERIES - Councillors Cennard Davies and Edward Hancock hold a Surgery on the first Friday of each month at Cwmparc Community Centre (Parc Hall) at 10am until 10.50am, and at Noddfa Day Centre, Treorchy from 11am until 12 noon.
- Cllr. Sêra Evans-Fear will no longer hold her surgeries at Treorchy Community Education Centre.
- From January 2009 Cllr. Evans-Fear will be holding her surgeries alongside the Treorchy and Ynyswen PACT meetings.
- Ynyswen PACT meetings are held at 6pm at Penyrenglyn Primary School on the second Monday of each month.
- Treorchy PACT meetings are held at 6pm in Ty Bethania on the first Tuesday of each month.
Any member of the ward is welcome to attend - there is no need to make an appointment.
For the latest community news and notices of developments within the council, please visit www.treorchyplaidcymru.co.uk or www.treorciplaidcymru.co.uk
Alternatively, please contact the Councillors on treorci@yahoo.com or by telephoning 777130 (Sêra Evans-Fear), 774785 (Edward Hancock) or 435563 (Cennard Davies).
The Councillors would like to wish all Ward members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i chi gyd.
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THANKS - Friends of Treorchy Primary would like to thank everyone for their support over the last year and a special thank you to all the local businesses that have contributed to raffle prizes.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
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- THANKS - Janet Price of Mirror Images Boutique would like to thank everyone for their cards, flowers and chocolates following her recent spell in hospital.
- Special thanks to mam, Abigail and Bernice for their help in keeping the shop open as usual throughout.
- Also Janet would like to say a special thank you to Betty and Kevin of Herbert Street, for all their kind help.
- Many thanks also to all customers for your kind messages and Janet is looking forward to seeing you all in the New Year when she will be back in action.
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SURGERY - Community Support Officer Ceri Lyons holds a surgery at the Brynnar Jones Day Centre in Gelli, every Tuesday afternoon from 2pm to 3pm.
He can also be contacted on 07805 301073 for issues concerning the Gelli, Ton Pentre and Pentre areas.
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- THANKS - The Friends of Ton Pentre Junior School would like to express their sincere thanks to the following local businesses for their kind and generous donations to our Christmas Raffle.
- Thanks to Fagins Ton Pentre, A Fish Called Rhondda, Evans Newsagents, Brian’s Ironmongers, Animal Instincts Petshop, Roots Florist, Julie’s Kitchen, Ton Pentre Charity Shop, Andrew Phillips Pharmacy, Phill Smith Glasses, Maindy Conservative Club.
- Also, sincere thanks to the Tesco Stores in Llantrisant, Upper Boat Pontypridd and Aberdare for their kind and generous donation towards our Santa’s Grotto.
- We very much appreciate their continuous support.
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THANKS - Many thanks to all who were able to come along and support the fundraising quiz night held at the RAFA in early December.
We had a brilliant night and raised £241 for Dylan’s Den, which provides a high quality after school care service based at Treorchy Primary School.
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- THANKS - The parents and children of the Rhondda Kids Children’s Diabetic Group would like to thanks the former workers of the former Burberry Factory for their very generous donation which was presented on Friday, November 28, at Ton Pentre Football Club.
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FESTIVAL - A Christmas Tree Festival will be held at Pentre Salvation Army in Carne Street, Pentre on Friday, December 19 at 7pm.
Decorated and brightly lit Christmas trees, kindly donated by local businesses and organizations will surround the Salvation Army Hall for an evening of Christmas music.
Come and join in the carol singing and hang personal messages on our Thanksgiving tree.
Donation/Refreshment Tickets £3.50, contact the Salvation Army or phone 436709.
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- CONCERT - Cor Meibion Cwm Rhondda together with Ton Pentre Infants School Choir, Ton Pentre Junior School Choir and members of Premier Productions, are giving a Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 17 in St. Peters Church, Pentre, at 7.15pm.
- Tickets are £4 and are available from Don Rees on 772894 and Marilyn Jones on 773460.
- Tickets will also be available on the door.
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COMMUNITY CAROLS - The community choir Faith, Hope and Harmony hold a Community Carols Evening on Tuesday, December 16 in St John’s Church, Ton Pentre at 7pm, with soloists Claire and Siona.
All welcome to come along and there will be tea/coffee and mince pies in the church hall afterwards.
For all enquiries, contact Faith Griffiths on 07790 152226.
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- XMAS BALL - A charity Christmas Ball is at Ton Pentre Football Club on Saturday, December 13. Doors open 7pm and entry is by ticket only.
- Entertainment by Touch and also a Disco and Luxury Buffet.
- Tickets are £15 from Nicola on 439323 or 07977 517434.
- All proceeds will be divided between the three charities, BETH, Rhondda Breast Friends and LATCH.
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TABLETOP SALE - A Tabletop Sale will be held at Ynyswen Welfare Hall on Saturday, December 13 from 11am to 2pm.
Table are available for hire at £5 per table.
Contact Brian Jones on 422792.
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FETE - Treorchy Primary School’s Christmas Fete will be held on Friday, December 12 at the school from 3pm until 6pm.
- A variety of stalls will be available which include Craft, White Elephant, Games, Home Made Cakes, Refreshments and of course the special grotto of Father Christmas.
- All Welcome.
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Upper Rhondda Brass Band with their guests the Tonyrefail Ladies Choir present their Christmas Concert on Friday December 12, at Gelli Comrades Club (Smokey's).
Entry is £2.50, payable on the door, with a 7pm start.
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PANTO - Act 1 Youth Theatre presents the panto ‘Dick Whittington’ at the Phoenix Theatre, Church Road, from Tuesday, December 9 to Saturday, December 13.
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Performances will begin at 7pm from Tuesday to Friday, with a 2pm performance on Saturday.
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Tickets are £6 Stalls, £7 Circle and are available from Linda on 430261 or Sue on 433164
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CHILDCARE - Dylan's Den offers high quality after school childcare in Treorchy Primary School. The club is run by enthusiastic, well trained staff, and is open every school day.
Children can attend every day or just for one day if you prefer. This facility will prove very helpful in the lead up to Christmas.
If you need to go shopping and don't want the pressure of having to pick up the kids at 3.15pm, just book them in for a session whenever you want.
Contact Dylan’s Den on 0845 658 6568.
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