GARW VALLEY
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Eric the Parrot: Eric has gone missing from his home in Blaengarw. He’s grey, with bright red tail feathers, and a reward if offered for his return.
Eric is very tame and likes to spend most of his time sitting on his owner’s shoulder or playing with his toys. He is very much a family pet and will come to you if you approach him slowly and hold out your arm. His family all miss him terribly and just want him home safe where he belongs.
At the moment there has only been one possible sighting but this is unconfirmed. To have an unusual bird flying around with bright red tail feathers seems odd and the owners believe that he may have been picked up.
They have distributed nearly 1,000 flyers offering a reward but as yet no one has contacted them. If anyone knows of his whereabouts or hears unusual bird noises please contact Max on 07544 254270.
Many thanks in advance.
Blaengarw Cricket Club: The club are looking for new members for the coming 2017 season. The Garw Valley club have already started indoor net practise, which is held every Sunday at Tondu Cricket Club from 2pm. Everybody welcome. Visit the Blaengarw C.C. facebook page for more information.
Garw SBGC: Congratulations to Garw SBGC football club who recently reached the W J Owen Cup Competition semi final stage. On Saturday, March 4, the Blandy side travelled to the Rich Field, Brecon where they defeated Brecon Corries 5-1 in the quarter finals.
Pontycymer RFC: The next fixture for Pontycymer Rugby Club is a trip to West Wales on March 25, when they take on Glais RFC. Kick-off at 2.30pm.
Pontycymer Over 35s Tour: On the weekend of May 20-21,Pontycymer Over 35s will be returning Newbury, for this seasons end of season tour. The squad will be based in Newbury, but will be playing Hungerford Veterans at Triangle Field on Saturday, May 20.
Any past players or supporters who are interested in booking a seat on the bus to travel to Newbury should contact the club for more details.
However, before Pontycymer cross Offa’s Dyke in May their Over 35s play a charity game against valley neighbours Blaengarw Over 35s at Lawrence Park on April 22, kick-off is at 2.30pm.
Strictly Cinema: The group’s latest screening will be The Proud Valley with Paul Robeson and others.
The original Paul Robeson’s address to miners made at the Porthcawl Grand Pavillion in 1957 will also feature as part of the programme.
The event takes place on March 28, from 11am at the Blaengarw Workmen’s Hall.
Pontycymer Rugby Club: Six Nations on the big screens – next on Saturday, March 18, when Wales play France at the Stade de France in Paris, kick-off 3.45pm.
PACT News: The next PACT meeting for Llangeinor will be held on Wednesday, March 15, at 5.30pm at The Richard Price Centre.
Valley Derby: On April 22, the big derby game between Pontycymer RFC Vetrans v Blaengarw RFC Veterans will take place.
This game has become a key talking point for the whole of the Garw Valley recently. It takes place at Lawrence Park, Pontycymer and kick-off will be at 2.30pm.
There will refreshment stalls available on the day, and after the match there will be a Grand Raffle and Auction at the clubhouse.
It is hoped the Valley Ravens mini rugby team will be playing a curtain raiser before the main event. Money raised will go to Cancer UK and prostate cancer charities.