LLYNFI VALLEY
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Charity Trek: In September 2017, Jane and Rhodri Jones, of Yr Ysfa, Maesteg, will be trekking the Inca Trail in Peru to Machu Picchu to raise money for Alzheimer's Society.
They have chosen to support this charity as they have personal experience of this terrible disease having cared for their beloved mother and motherin-law, Doreen, for six years.
Sadly, Doreen passed away in January 2015, and their trek is in memory of her. They will be paying all their own expenses for the trek so every penny they raise will go direct to the charity.
Their first fundraising evening takes place on Saturday, May 6at St Michael's Crypt, Maesteg, and will be a Celebrity Auction presided over by Auctioneer extraordinaire Tony Mullins.
MAOS Production: A Hundred Million Miracles, will be performed by MAOS at St Michael's Church on Friday, May 19 at 7.15pm. Tickets cost £7 from members, Maesteg Library or pay at the door.
Strictly Cinema: Hurry to get your tickets for High Society on the last Wednesday in May.
Tickets cost £5.50 (for film and tea or coffee and biscuits) and buy from Maesteg library 01656 815995 or www. maestegtownhall.com.or pay at the door.
Up Pompeii: From June 14 to June 16, Llynfi Valley Amateur Dramatic Society present comedy Up Pompeii. Tickets cost £6 in advance (£7 on the door) from the Town Hall and library on 01656 815 995.
Town Hall Events: Coming in May – The Searchers on Saturday, May 13, at 7.30pm with tickets at £21.
Then there's Andy Fairweather Low and the Lowriders on Saturday May 27, at 7.30pm with tickets at £27.50. Order from www. maestegtownhall.com or call 01656 815 995.
Hospital Fete: The 55th Annual Maesteg Hospital Fete takes place on Saturday, June 17 in Maesteg Market Square. Just a teaser – think Wild
Masonic Donation: Llynfi Lodge Maesteg agreed in a meeting held on Thursday, April 6 to make a donation to Mensheds of Maesteg, who are making an appeal to raise funds to purchase a defibrillator. MAESTEG WEEKLY
Maesteg C C: The club is available for hire for parties, christenings, etc. Contact Ryan Parry 07712 243589 and Lyndon Horrigan 07971 943284.
Art Society: The society meets at Maesteg College every Monday from 4pm-6pm and work is created in a variety of media.
Yoga (seated): For people with mobility difficulties – gentle exercise aims to help the release of tension from the body.
At St David's Church (opposite Asda) Mondays 10.30 am11.30am (except Bank Holidays). Cost £4 per session.
Ukelele Club: The Maesteg Ukulele Club meet every Monday (except bank holidays) at 7pm in the Cross Inn, Cwmfelin/Maesteg. For all levels of players.
Parkinson’s Support: Maesteg Parkinson's Support Group meet at Maesteg Hospital one Wednesday a month at 2pm. Contact Bernard Barns for details on 733560. Your partner is welcome to attend with you to join this cheerful group , with speakers, trips and lunches .
Men’s Shed: The Men's Shed at headquarters (The Court House in Maesteg) recently opened their new exhibition entitled Men At The Centre at Maesteg Town Hall with audio-visual displays, creative woodwork, photographs and two life sized mannequins that speak to each other. They have been producing a monthly podcast which goes out live on Celtica Radio on the last Wednesday of the month at 8pm, and podcasts are available on the Shedquarters website (https://maesteg shedquarters.wordpress. com).
The Men's Shed Maesteg is open at the Court House Thursdays from 11am–1.30pm, and regular activities include a music group, woodwork, guest speakers, painting and other activities and community events.
All are welcome, and a hot meal is cooked every week by our resident
Book Club: There's a Murder Mystery Book Club which is held at the library in Maesteg Sports Centre. A book for the month is given, you read to a specified page, ring Martyn to say who you think is the murderer, then meet to discuss the book on a Saturday morning. Interested? Contact Martyn at the Library.
Choir News: If you like to sing then join friendly choristers who come from all over the borough.
Côr Meibion Maesteg a'r cylch/Maesteg Male Voice Choir rehearse at the Celtic club on Thursdays and every other Tuesday starting at 7pm-9pm on Thursday with a 15-minute break and 7pm-8.30pm Tuesdays with no break.
Côr Merched Cwm Llynfi, the Llynfi Valley Ladies Choir rehearse at the Catholic Church – St Mary's and St Patrick's – on Wednesdays 7pm-9pm.
The Gleemen – Maesteg Gleemen Male Voice Choir rehearse at the British Legion Club, from 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays.
Harmony Ladies Choir, rehearse Mondays 7.30pm-9pm at Nanty Rugby Club.
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 – 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.
Curtain Up Youth Theatre – Meets every Tuesday at Maesteg Town Hall from 4.15 for primary school age children and 6pm for those of comprehensive school age up to 18. Fee is £6 with an offer of £10 for 2 in the family.
Scouts, community based – the 3rd Maesteg Group meets at the building in Llwydarth Road. Beavers (6-8 yearolds) meet Monday 5pm-6.30pm; Cubs (8-10) meet Thursdays 5.30pm-7pm and Scouts (1014) meet Thursday 7.15pm-9.15pm, all cost £3 each week
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 in Station Street Maesteg is open every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Plus there are dance groups of various styles – ballet with Miss Sian, based in Church Street Maesteg (near the bus station); plus Contagious; and Funk Force.
MHM Wales: Wellbeing Drop-in. Thursdays 12.30pm4.30pm at Central Ecumenical Church, Church Street, Maesteg. Plus... Over 50s Coffee Group every Wednesday 2pm-4pm at Lloyds Café, Maesteg.
Special Families: This is a family support group in Maesteg for families that have children with disabilities. There is now a youth club for special needs children and their siblings at the Court House.
It is on a Thursday, from 3.30pm-5.30pm for children under 10 years of age. From 5.30pm7.30pm for children aged over 10 years of age.
Special Families Maesteg offer weekly coffee mornings at the Court House during term time, Wednesday from 10am-12noon.
Contact Claire Edmunds on 07588 460 796 or find Special Families Maesteg on Facebook.
Credit Union: Llynfi Valley Credit Union is open for business for just £1 membership joining fee.
You'll find it at 15a Talbot Street from 9am-1pm Monday to Saturday, call 731392; or 177 Caerau Road, also from 9am-1pm, Monday to Friday, call 736267.
Food Bank: The service is kept stocked by generous people and stores in the community. When you go shopping, spare a thought for this service.
You can deliver them to Noddfa in Caerau, Peniel in Maesteg, or Caerau Development Trust via Dr Jill.
Check if you're entitled to use the Food Bank – you need a note from your doctor, the Social Services, the Job Centre or Citizens' Advice Bureau, then take it with you and hand it in. NANTY WEEKLY
Nanty Sport: Llynfi Valley Table Tennis every Friday evening from 6.30pm-9pm, at Maesteg Sports Centre. Admission is £3 for adults and £1 for children. Contact Peter Williams on 07956 608 581.
Nanty MI: Nanty Library has two large halls available with vacant slots throughout the week and weekends. Call Bernard Aylward 01656 739898.
Don't forget Bingo Night with refreshments at Nanty Miners' Institute on a Monday and Thursday from 7.15pm. CAERAU WEEKLY:
Development Trust: Daily cooked meals from wide menu Monday-Friday. Free food available MondaySaturday 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 on Wednesdays (call 01656 810 225 for details); Music and story recording sessions Tuesdays – volunteers welcome; Craft groupjewellery & card making; computer suite; various courses. Call 01656 810225 or email caeraudevelopmenttrust @gmail.com. NODDFA Community Project Caerau:
Mondays: 5pm-8pm UDC Dance; 6pm-8pm Fitness Class.Tuesdays 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.
Wednesdays: Job Club and Adult Art/ Crafts; 5pm-8pm UDC Dance; 6pm-8pm Fitness Class.
Thursdays: 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).
Fridays: 4pm-5.30pm Youth Drop In; 6pm-8pm Fitness Club.
Saturdays: bookings.
Sundays: UDC Dance Noddfa Community Project.
Call 01656 738866. GARTH WEEKLY free for
OAP Club: Garth OAP Club meet in their hall on Bridgend Road every Wednesday, from 5.30pm-7pm. Members' fee £2 then weekly subs £1. Available for hire, call Anne on 0790 460 4049 or 737323.
Social sessions: Chat over tea/coffee, bingo, card games, day trips, dining out and the occasional speaker. Call Anne on 737323 or 0790 460 4049 or Ethel on 735571. We are also now on Facebook. LLANGYNWYD WEEKLY
Llan Hall: The fund-raising lunches on the third Wednesday of each month at 12.30 for 1pm, at the Corner House.
Llangynwyd Village Hall Activities:
Mondays: Simple Sewing Group 6pm9pm for beginners to intermediate. No sessions during August. Call Anne on 0790 460 4049.
Tuesdays: Singing for Pleasure group 7.30pm9pm. First week free. No audition or experience required. Friendly atmosphere.
Wednesdays: 50+ Keep Fit, 10.30am-11.30.
Thursdays: Parent & Toddlers in the mornings; Table Tennis at 5pm, Girl Guides in the evening;
Fridays: Evening Yoga.
Coffee/Tea and light refreshments served Tues, Wed & Thursday 10am-1pm, call Colin 07733 592 713 or Linda 01656 857 233. Availability for weekend hire, details at: www llanvillagehall.org or Facebook or call 07936 524 553.
Llangynwyd Middle Community Council: The council hold their meetings at the hall on the second Monday of the months (except bank holidays) in the coffee room at 6.30pm.See website for full details www. llan gynwyd middle community council. co.uk.
Shiloh: Shiloh Church Llangynwyd offers activities for children and young people of school age on Mondays 6pm-7pm (Warrior Club ages 5-11 Fun, games craft and much more) Fridays 7pm-8.30pm ( Youth ages 11-16 games, refreshments and topical discussion Admission 50p).
Tir Iarll WI: The next meeting is on Tuesday May 2 which is the Annual General Meeting at 7pm at Llangynwyd Primary School.
Members were reminded about the lunch at the Cross Inn tomorrow Thursday April 27 at 12.30pm.
Bus Trips: A Bus trip to Paultons Family Theme Park (Peppa Pig World) on Saturday, June 17. Adults and children over one metre £38, Children under one metre park entry £14.Includes bus & park entry. Pick up Maesteg and Sainsbury's Sarn.
There is also trip to Dayton Manor on Saturday, July 29. Cost – age 4 years plus £33, age 2-3 years £20; under the age of 2 is £13. Include bus & park entry. Pick up Maesteg and Sainsbury's Sarn.
Also, Ladies Day at Ffos Las races. General admission ticket & bus £25 includes bus, access to all public areas of racecourse. Deposit £15 for general admission by May 14. Call Suzanne Talbot on 01656 739 644 or Claire on 01656 739562 or 01656 733 312.
Computers: At Bryn Community Centre, Bryn, held on Tuesdays, from 10.30am12noon. Contact Mr Paul Bulmer, on 07757 016 572 or paul.bulmer@gmail. com or Mrs Gaynor Jones, on 07989 130 933 or gaynorj1@hotmail. co.uk.
Free Courses: Bridgend Communities First run many free events, activities and courses throughout the Llynfi Valley community, visit www. commfirstbridgend. co.uk or call 01656 643 514. Call Natalie on 01656 815 193 or 07973 754 011.
New Course: Introduction to Drawing course at Cwm Calon in Maesteg.
The course will be eight weeks long. Call 01656 642729 or go to www.bridgend.gov.uk/ adultlearning.
Sandville: The centre is open from Monday to Friday – call 01656 743 344. On Thursdays a bus picks up from Maesteg to take those who feel that they need treatment – ring Tudor on 01656 731697.
Carers: Maesteg Carers now contact the centre to arrange a visit at their home, or another suitable place.
The centre is at Bridgend Carers, call 01656 658479.