Our future is safe in these caring hands
IT’S a grim time to be in politics. Uncertainty everywhere. Piles of emails from people who are angry and frightened.
Anger at Brexit, anger I don’t back Corbyn, frightened at events in Nice and Turkey.
From anger and gloom to inspiration and hope involved a short journey to Llangewydd Primary to meet the Eco Club.
The children showed me their wonderful DVD Climate Kids “Eyes of the Earth” and took me to their outdoor classroom.
Everything about the classroom is recycled from the building, erected with the help of the children and parents to the trees, owls and insects also made from used fabric, plastic and metal.
A safe home also for spiders and butterflies. Before I left they gave me a sack full of letters urging help for children living in crisis situations such as refugee camps to have access to education.
I will pass those on to Priti Patel the new Minister for International Development.
Whatever the crisis, we can be proud of our children and the inspiration and success they demonstrate.
Porthcawl Primary pupils winning a national award for building a racing car demonstrating their creativity, science, technology, engineering and maths skills.
The future is safe in such caring and creative hands.
Our job as adults is to master fear and anger and set the example for them to follow.
Making sure the world stays safe and secure for them and to listen to their calls to care for our world, care for those in crisis and pave the way for innovation and skills which will lead us into the future.
Best antidote for depression? A visit to a class of primary school children.
NODDFA Community Project: Caerau A timetable of what’s on: Monday 5pm-8pm UDC Dance; 6pm- 8pm Fitness Class.
Tuesday10am-12noon Caerau Foodbank – Vouchers Only (Vouchers can sort on Monday and Thursday 1pm-3pm from Noddfa); 1pm-3pm Bingo Club; 4pm-6pm Caerau Boxing Club; 4pm-5.30pm Kids Club (Homework and Drop In – Primary School); 6.30pm-8.30pm Youth Club (11 – 25 year old).
Both Kids/Youth Club link with Caerau Growers – Market Garden.
Wednesday: Job Club and Adult Art/Crafts; 5pm-8pm UDC Dance; 6pm-8pm Fitness Class.
Thursday 11am-3pm Sewing Class; 4pm5.30pm Kids Club (Homework and Drop In – Primary Schools); 6.30pm-8.30pm Youth Club (11- 25 year old).
Friday 4pm-5.30pm Youth Drop In; 6pm-8pm Fitness Club. Saturday free for bookings.
Sunday UDC Dance Noddfa Community Project, which is run by a group of volunteers who are on the Board of Directors and has a very experienced and qualified manager at the helm.
Both the Kids Club and Youth Club have qualified and experienced youth workers.
The local PCSO and Fire Service are providing support to a variety of projects within Noddfa.
Noddfa Community Project can be hired at very reasonable rates for birthdays, parties, seminars, training, meetings by calling 01656 738 866.
Llan Hall: The enjoyable, friendly monthly fundraising lunches (plus raffles, etc) continue on the third Wednesday of each month at 12.30pn for 1pm, alternating between the pubs in the village.
Llangynwyd Village Hall has lots to offer the community and surrounding areas.
Sessions are available for regular hire on Mondays and Fridays between 9am and 5pm.
Current activities at the hall are: Monday & Tuesday evenings - Sewing Group, Mondays 6pm-9pm & Tuesday 7p-9pm for beginners.
Tuesday morning - Tai Chi; Wednesday morning – 50+ Keep Fit – there is a new tutor, 10.30am11.30am; Thursday morning - Parent & Toddlers, Table Tennis at 5pm, Girl Guides in the evening; Friday evening Yoga.
We also serve coffee/ tea and light refreshments Tues, Wed & Thursday 10am-1pm.
Availability for weekend hire: children/family parties and fundraising events. We have new sessions – Tai Chi, as well as our established activities.
Details of groups and hire availability are on our website: wwwllanvillage hall.org and facebook or ring the booking line on 07936 524 553.
Llangynwyd Middle Community Council hold their meetings at the hall on the second Monday of the months (except bank holidays) in the coffee room at 6.30pm – members of the press and public are able to observe proceedings and may address council with community issues.
Please see LMCC website for full details: www.llangynwyd middlecommunity council.co.uk
MACmillan: Match 4 Macmillan is a new fundraising initiative aimed at anyone, any age or ability to raise vital funds for people affected by cancer.
It can be any kind of activity. All you have to do is decide on your activity, choose a date, register on line at www.macmillan. org.uk/match or register by calling 0300 1000 200
We’ll be with you will every step of the way to ensure you have a great event – if you need help with fundraising, tips on organising your event, or just want to know more about Macmillan, we’re here for you.
Sandville: There is a door to door bus service, taking people from the Llynfi valley to the lovely Sandville Court, a charitable organisation, where they can have therapy - reflexology, relaxation, hydrotherapy and much more.
The bus leaves every Thursday morning, providing it’s fairly full – there’s a small fee for the bus and all the therapies are donations only.
Tudor is the transport manager, so, to go, just phone him on 01656 731 697.
Sandville’s website is www.sandville.org where you can find out much more about this wonderful place – how it started, what it accomplishes – it even has its own beautiful chapel, or you can ring them on 01656 734433.
A number of events are held by various organisations to raise funds for this charity.
Regular events at the centre are as follows: MondayCleaning day; Therapy Registration is from 9.45am. Tuesday Self Hypnosis, Reiki, Pool Therapy on a one to one and Form therapy Homeopathy 10am2pm, Hairdresser from 10am. Wednesday – Reflexology from 10am, Acupuncture weekly 10am-2pm, Bowen therapy twice a month, Self-Hypnosis, Reiki and Pool, Face massage.
Thursday - Therapies available from 10am, Pool Therapy 11am, Reiki Therapy from 10am, Homeopathy therapy 11am-3pm, form therapy, Self Hypnosis.
Friday – Specialist day for Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Reiki Healing 11am.
Carers Support: Please note that the Maesteg Carers’ Outreach is by appointment only – ring Steve on 01656 658479. If you need help, advice, or support and he will meet you at the usual place Maesteg CAB - or, if it’s easier, he will meet you at your home.
Remember that, to get to the centre (87 Park Street, Bridgend, telephone 01656 658479, you can take the Town Rider Service, which is available to people resident within designated areas of Bridgend.
For more information on how and where this service operates and to join the scheme ring 01656 669665.
At the centre today, Legal surgery 10am12noon and Community Cafe, 12.30pm-3,30pm; Thursday, Craniosacral Therapy 9.30am12.30pm, Looking After Me Course (6) 10am12.30pm and Tai- Chi 1pm-2pm; Wednesday, Community Cafe and advance notice for Thursday next week, Mindfulness Taster Session 10am-12pm.
Dates for your diary: The Inn Nantymoel, Saturday 23 – Out A Time; Saturday 30 – Wildside; Bank holiday weekend Saturday, August 27 we have the Love Cats live.
This is a ticket event and tickets are on sale at £2.50 each with your first drink free.
The Blaenogwr Hotel Nantymoel on Saturday August 27 Bank Holiday weekend we are holding a fun day (TTBC).
Also at the Wyndham Arms every Thursday night 9pm is our Quiz and play your cards right where you could have a chance to win £100.
Coffee Mornings: Why not go along to Christchurch Chapel Corbett Street, Ogmore Vale on the last Thursday of every month.
They have a coffee morning with a Cake stall, book stall, china and clothes stall’s & not forgetting a raffle etc.
The next one will be held on Thursday, July 28, from 9.30am-11.30am.
All the proceeds go to charity. All welcome.
Nantymoel Knitters Class: We are members of a Knitting Club who live in Nantymoel.
We meet twice a week at Dinam Close every Tuesday and Friday at 10am-12noon.
We are always looking for new members and all our efforts are to make things for charities.
If there is anyone who has any spare wool they do not want, we would be very grateful to receive it.
Many thanks from all the knitting club members.
Mutts Angels: I wanted to let you know that there is a new service in the Ogmore Valley area called Mutts Angels.
They offer dog walking and pet sitting services at reasonable rates with discounts available for the elderly.
If you would like more information on this please contact Ingrid Lewis on 01656 841509 or 07790 005838.
Her email is muttsangels@btinternet. com
Your News: Please remember to send any news or information to me by 10:30pm on Wednesday night every week. Email gazette@ ogmore-vale.co.uk or ring 01656 840914.