LLYNFI VALLEY
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Gwyl Maesteg Festival: This year's event will be held throughout the month of June at the Town Hall.
This Saturday, June 24 – Star Search Talent Show Grand Finale with £1,000 prize money to be won!
The expert judges will be Rebecca Evans – Welsh International Soprano Grammy award winner; Nathan Wyburn – The toast artist from Britain's Got Talent and Debbie Chapman – dancer & choreographer for stage and screen.
With guest Darren Altman from Britain's Got Talent 2016, It all starts at 7pm and tickets are £6.50.
Friday June 30 – Maesteg Children’s Choir 31st Annual Concert.
The choir, with their musical director Enid-Sian Hughes and accompanist Rhian Jenkins, will sing a varied programme of well-known songs.
The popular vocal group Take Note will be their special guests with their musical director Richard Norton and the compere will be Anthony Bwye.
The special joint finale will be the choir and Take Note.
Tickets cost £7 and the concert will start at 7pm
Tickets for all events at Maesteg Town Hall are available from the hall box office on 01656 815995 or www.maesteg townhall.com and from Maesteg Library.
Maesteg U3A: The monthly meeting is next Tuesday, June 27, and the speaker is Polly Davies who will be talking about July the 4th.
Mrs Davies comes from America but now lives in the Neath area.
As well as monthly meetings, there are interest groups which are set up by members – walking (striders, sight seekers and strollers), art appreciation, music appreciation, family history, French Interludes, book club, gardening and the occasional quiz teams as well as regular monthly lunches, and quiz group.
Strictly Cinema: The regular monthly Town Hall event has musicals as the theme at present.
Next week on Wednesday, June 28, it's Calamity Jane followed by a sing-along with some of the songs from that show.
It starts at 11am and tickets cost £5.50 from Maesteg Library on 01656 815998 or at maesteg town hall.com.
Summer Fete: At St Cynfelyn's Church, Caerau on Saturday, July 1 from 12noon.
That could mean that you could have your lunch there, because their refreshments are renowned – and there's a cake stall.
Other stalls include White Elephant, fun & games among many others, plus raffles.
Raffle tickets will also be sold at Tesco.
Strawberries: The popular annual Strawberry Tea at Central Church, Maesteg, will be held on Saturday July 8 at 3pm with entertainment and a buffet. Tickets cost £3 and can be bought from church members.
Charity Concert: The concert is in aid of the Kelly Maybury appeal fund. Côr Meibion Maesteg a'r Cylch / Maesteg and District Male Choir are staging a special joint concert with Brecon Male Voice Choir at Maesteg Town Hall on Saturday, July 8.
Côr Meibion's MD will be Huw Morgan and accompanist Laura Deenik with Rhian Hughes as soloist.
Aberhonddu and District Male Choir are delighted to have been asked to participate in this concert and look forward to many years of friendship with Maesteg Male Choir.
Doors open at 6.30pm to commence at 7pm and the compere for the evening will be the very talented Ross PenhaleThomas.
Anniversary Concert: Noteworthy Mixed Voice Choir will celebrate their 10th anniversary with a special gala concert on Saturday, July 15 at St Michael's Church, Maesteg, from 7.15pm (doors open 6.30pm).
Hosted by Beverley Humphreys and featuring tenor Rhodri Prys Jones.
Tickets cost £10 in advance from 01656 737 923 or email: noteworthy@my.com.
Cancer Research: The Maesteg Branch of Cancer Research UK are receiving their Flame Hope Award at St Michael's Church Crypt, on Saturday, July 22, from 3pm-6pm. The award is in recognition of their fundraising in the community. Admission is £5 and includes sandwiches, cake and Prosecco (coffee will also be available).
Rangers U12 Football Team: Llangynwyd Rangers BGCW FC, based in Maesteg, are recruiting for an additional team of U12 players for 2017-18 season.
This age group is the current Year 6 primary pupils. If anyone would like details please contact Safeguarding Officer Maria 07854 416 132.
Rotary Club: Maesteg Rotary Club recently made a donation to the local section of the Girl Guides as part of their charity giving.
President Gwynfor handed the cheque over to Angela James District Commissioner of the guides.
Events Diary: There is a Town Events Diary at the Council Offices. All organizations are urged to enter events to avoid overlapping or clashing events, etc.
Special Dates: Do you have a 100th birthday coming up, or a Golden or Diamond Wedding and live in the Maesteg Town Council area?
You, or your relatives, can inform the council. Then you can expect a visit from the Mayor and consort bearing gifts or a card from the Queen. 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.
Ramblers: Maesteg Ramblers will meet this coming Sunday at 9am – contact 07977 831 317. Remember that you walk at your own risk.
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 – new members are welcome to join.
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.
Men’s Shed: The Men's Shed Maesteg Headquarters is open at the Court House every Thursday from 11am1.30pm. 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). All welcome, and a hot meal is cooked every week.
Murder: 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 our 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 from 7pm-9pm on Thursday with a 15-minute break and from 7pm-8.30pm on 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, from 7pm-9pm.
Maesteg Gleemen Male Voice Choir rehearse at the British Legion Club, from 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays.
Harmony Ladies Choir rehearse at Nanty Rugby Club, from 7.30pm-9pm on Mondays.
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-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
Scouts, community based – the 3rd Maesteg Group meets at the building in Llwydarth Road. Beavers (6-8 year-olds) meet Monday 5pm-6.30pm; Cubs (8-10) meet Thursdays 5.30pm-7pm and Scouts (10-14) 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 5.30pm7.30pm.
MHM Wales: Emotional 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.
Term Time Support Group Coffee Morning at Maesteg Sports centre Wednesdays, from1012noon – open to all. Term Time Saturday Activity at Maesteg Sports Centre, from 12noon2pm, members only. Contact Claire Edmunds on 07588 460 796 or find Special Families Maesteg on Facebook.
Doggy Bags: Maesteg Council Offiices on Monday to Friday between 10am-1pm have free doggy bags for dog owners to clear up the mess their animals make.
Pet Care: Holidays away, not got enough hours in the day? Llynfi Pet Care, in Maesteg area – dog walking, pet sitting and house visits throughout the day. Contact Leah Powell on 07966 351 244 or email: info@ llynfipetcare, or find them 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.
You can deliver items to Noddfa in Caerau, Peniel in Maesteg, or Caerau Development Trust via Dr Jill. 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. Call Peter Williams on 07956 608 581.
Nanty MI: Bingo Night with refreshments at Nanty Miners' Institute on a Monday and Thursday from 7.15pm.
Nanty Library also has two large halls available with vacant slots throughout the week and weekends. Call Bernard Aylward 01656 739898.
Caerau Men’s Shed: Every Friday from 1pm-3pm. Based at Noddfa Community Project, Caerau. Every man welcome over the age of 18 years. More information please call or email Phil John Secretary on 07966 614 459 or you can email: jen4phil4ever@talk talk. net.
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 for more information.
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.
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: Youth Drop In, from 4pm-5.30pm. Fitness Club, from 6pm-8pm.
Saturdays: Free for bookings.
Sundays: UDC Dance Noddfa Community Project. Noddfa Community Project can be hired by calling 01656 738 866. GARTH WEEKLY
OAP Club: Garth OAP Club meet in their hall on Bridgend Road every Wednesday, from 5.30pm-7pm.
A new craft group is starting on Tuesdays from 10am-12noon. The fee is £3 pr person and any type of craft is accepted.
New members warmly welcome. Member's fee £2 then weekly subs £1.
Available for hire, except Wednesday evenings, with easily accessible, toilets, kitchen and hall all on one level. Ideal for meetings, family parties and most groups at just £10 per hour.
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 fundraising lunches are on the third Wednesday of each month at 12.30pm for 1pm, at the Corner House.
Tir Iarll WI: The next meeting is on Tuesday July 4, from 7pm, at Llangynwyd Primary School, where Sarah Jane Evans from John Lewis will be giving a talk on Personal Styling.
At the June meeting New President Elect Alexis James welcomed members.
Reports were given on a recent trip to Leekes in Llantrisant.
Two members had visited the public affairs meeting on Back our Bees and the craft club reported on their trip to Lampeter and Myddfai.
Book Clubs gave their reports and the ramblers reported on their day out at Castell Coch.