No plan to move on with Brexit
IT is now almost seven weeks since the referendum on membership of the European Union was held but what has changed?
Some people could be forgiven for thinking that it never happened. It is true that the Pound has plummeted and that of course will affect people holidaying abroad, whether in Europe or elsewhere.
There is, understandably, some anxiety over future funding for projects in the borough as no assurances have been received that all funding up until 2020 will be honoured.
Many people will be concerned for job stability and this will have a knock on effect on the local economy as well as Wales in general.
I believe that people will need to know and understand the terms that accompany Brexit because this has never been identified by either the Leave or Remain camp.
As I have stated previously, the actual impact of either remain or leave has never been accurately described and neither has anyone given an impartial account of what the terms upon which we may leave the EU may contain. There are many people from the union working in the United Kingdom who feel very uneasy with the uncertainty of it all and many of these are in key jobs with vital skills.
It is important that people are properly informed and a meaningful timetable is set.
Despite the Prime Minister and other leading figures claiming that Brexit means Brexit, what does this actually mean?
What evidence is there that anything has been triggered in terms of clause 50?
It is incredible that despite the referendum going ahead, there is no coherent plan or methodology in place to move on with Brexit. On the other hand, perhaps that IS the plan.
Maesteg C C: The club is available for hire for parties, christenings, etc.
If you wish to hire Maesteg Cricket Club, the contacts are Ryan Parry 07712 243589 and Lyndon Horrigan 07971 94328
Latest events at the club include:
Saturday 6th August, Prosapio (Duet), club open from 7pm. Contact Lyndon Horrigan 07971 943284.
Saturday 20th August, Bad Reputation, club open from 7pm. Contact Lyndon Horrigan 07971 943284.
Saturday 27th August, Sunshine Cab Company, club open from 7pm. Contact Lyndon Horrigan 07971 943284.
Sunday 28th August (Bank Holiday), Brass Monkeys, club open from 5pm.
Contact Lyndon Horrigan on 07971 943284.
Children/Youth: We have two children’s and young people’s cultural activities in our valley plus scouts, air cadets and the Courthouse.
Maesteg Children’s Choir have exciting plans for this year, when the choir will be celebrating 30 years, so they say, ‘Why not come along and join the celebrations’.
The children are guaranteed a great time learning new songs.
They meet every Saturday in the Crypt of St Michael’s Church from 10am to 12 noon and pay only £2 a week.
Then there’s Curtain Up Youth Theatre which meets every Tuesday at Maesteg Town Hall from 4.15pm for primary school age children and 6pm for those of comprehensive school age up to 18.
They are trained to a high standard in all aspects of stage-craft – acting, mime and movement.
There is a weekly fee of £6 with an offer of £10 for 2 in the family.
Community based, the 3rd Maesteg Scout Group, began in 1959 and still going strong, meeting at the building in Llwydarth Road:
Beavers (6-8 yearolds) meet Monday 5pm-6.30pm Cubs (8-10) meet Thursday 5.30pm7pm and Scouts (10-14) meet Thursday 7.15pm9.15pm, all at £3 each week.
Activities include helping in the community; activity badges; camping; learning and investigating; fun days.
We are doing lots of fundraising at present for the group.
The 631 (Maesteg) Squadron meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings at their Upper Street HQ and welcome boys and girls aged 13 and over.
The Courthouse is in Station Street, Maesteg, and was started as a place for 16-25-year-olds to go, where they could just sit around and chat, or do various activities on offer.
Nanty M I: Need a location for your activities or events?
Why not try Nanty Library with two large halls available with vacant slots throughout the week and weekends.
For further information contact Bernard Aylward 01656 739898.
Already, a good evening with a great atmosphere is assured when you go to Nanty Miners’ Institute for a Bingo Night on a Monday and Thursday from 7.15pm (the Saturday Bingo has been suspended). As well as Bingo, there are refreshments.
Caerau Development Trst: On September 3rd – there’ll be Fun Day with a difference at CDT – more details nearer the date 11am-4pm.
Daily cooked meals from wide menu MondayFriday.
Free food available Monday-Saturday mornings.
Charity Shop open Monday-Saturday; Library, Computer suite with computer use – help available.
Craft sessions Thursday 6pm onwards; Keep fit – two sessions according to ability – Wednesdays;
Ring for more details (01656 810 225).
Music and story recording sessions Tuesdays.
Volunteers welcome in all fields.
Craft group for jewellery and card making; computer suite; various courses.
All suggestions and people welcome! Tel: 01656 810225; email caeraudevelopmenttrust @gmail.com.
They also have rooms available for hire for parties and other functions. For more details please contact the Trust on the above number/email address.
NODDFA Community Project – Caerau A timetable of what’s on:Monday 5pm-8pm UDC Dance; 6pm-8pm Fitness Class.
Tuesday 10am-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 PM: Job Club and Adult Art/ Crafts; 5pm-8pm UDC Dance; 6pm-8pm Fitness Class.
Thursday 11am-3pm Sewing Class; 4pm-5.30pm 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 telephoning 01656 738866.
Llan Hall: The enjoyable, friendly monthly fund-raising lunches (plus raffles, etc) continue on the third Wednesday of each month at 12.30pm 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 and Tuesday 7pm-9pm for beginners.
Tuesday morning - Tai Chi;
Wednesday morning – 50+ Keep Fit – there is a new tutor - 10.30am11.30;
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 of Tai Chi, as well as our established activities.
Details of groups and hire availability are on our website: www. llanvillage hall.org and facebook plus 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 Court: 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.
Carers Outreach: 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, Community Cafe, 12.30pm-3.30pm; Thursday, Tai- Chi 1pm2pm; Tuesday, Parent Carers’ Fun Afternoon with the children; Wednesday, Yound Adult Carers’ Trip to Thorpe Park and Community Cafe. Entertainment as follows:
Saturday, August 27 Bank Holiday weekend – we are holding a fun day (TTBC).
Quiz Night: At the Wyndham Arms Thursdays 9pm. Also Play Your Cards Right, where you could have a chance to win £100.
Garden Party: Well what can I say? A Big, Big thankyou to Lydia and Clive Davies, of Blackmill, for holding their annual garden party for charity last week.
Despite the rain, Lydia and Clive would like to thank everyone that made the effort to come and for giving what they could towards the charity.They raised £1,160 which will be divided between the Cardiac Ward and the Special Baby Care Ward at the Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend.
I would like to say congratulation to Lydia & Clive for holding these events at their home and for raising thousands of pounds throughout the years.
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 stalls and not forgetting a raffle etc.
The next one will be held on Thursday 25th August from 9.30am11am. All the proceeds go to charity. All welcome.
There is also a coffee morning on Friday 5th August at the Nantymoel Rugby Club from 11am-1pm in aid of the Nantymoel Parent & Toddler Group.
Nantymoel Knitters: We are members of a Knitting Club who live in Nantymoel.
We meet twice a week at Dinam Close every Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 12noon.
We are always looking for new members and all our efforts are to make things for charity’s.
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