ABERKENFIG & COYTRAHEN
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Tondu Photographs: In June there will be some special events at Wesley Church Centre, Tondu, (the Methodist Church) to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the building on June 8, 1868. Do you have any old photographs or other memorabilia connected with the church? Perhaps you were married there or have other connections? If so, then church members would like you to get in touch so that they can hear your memories and perhaps copy your photographs to put on display.
Please contact Jeff Jones by telephone (01656 662671) or email (j.jones503@btinternet. com).
Information about the various events that are planned will be given nearer the time.
Storehouse: The Storehouse Charity Shop, situated in the centre of Aberkenfig, is looking for more volunteers. If you have some time to spare come and join the friendly team who help run the shop on behalf of CAP (Christians Against Poverty). Contact Helen on 07749 291843 for more information or call in to the shop which is open Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm.
Smyrna Pen-Y-Fai: The Sunday school would like to invite the children of the surrounding area who are aged four and over to join them on Sunday morning between 10.30am and noon for stories, singing and fun with arts and craft work.
The Sunday service is held at 6pm and is led by the Rev Michael D Witcombe. All are very welcome to the service and to join us for refreshments in the vestry afterwards.
Coffee morning is held on Tuesday between 10am and noon with good company, and a raffle is also held in aid of local charities.
Bible study takes place on Thursday evening at 7.15pm and is led in turn by Mrs Marlyn James and Miss Dorithy Evans.
For more information
Spiritual Healing: Spiritual healing is offered each Tuesday from 6pm-7.30pm at the Ynysawdre Community Centre (at the junction of Bryn Road and Heolyr-Ysgol).
There is no charge for the service but a small donation to help defray expenses is appreciated.
For more information phone Mrs Bryant on 01656 657 463 or 07890 234235.
Christian Spiritualist: A Christian Spiritualist Church meets each Sunday at 6.30pm at the Ynysawdre Community Centre. For more information phone Mrs Bryant on 01656 657463 or 07890 234235.
Nazareth Chapel: Nazareth Baptist Chapel Bryncethin offers a service at 4pm each Sunday. For information regarding weddings and funerals please contact Andrew Davies on 01656 663652.
Tondu Railway Club: Entertainment this Saturday comes from excellent male entertainer Richard Morgan and great female vocalist Lanna. Call 01639 899 049.
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Become A Dementia Friend: If you are interested in helping Cefn Cribwr become a dementia friendly community visit the Dementia Friends (an Alzheimer’s Society initiative) website on dementiafriends.org.uk Hall, 10am–noon. Bettws Community Club 12.30pm–2.30pm and Pontycymer Life Centre 3pm–5pm.