KENFIG HILL& PYLE
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Cwtch Cynffig: For 50 years Kenfig Hill has provided a meeting place for people with disabilities and their carers and the Cwtch Cynffig project continues their good work every Thursday. Activities include arts & crafts, chair based exercise, health and wellbeing sessions. Morning Sessions run from 10am - 12.30pm and Afternoon Sessions run from 1.30pm - 4pm. Each session costs £5 which include refreshments. Lunch is also provided at an additional cost of £2.50. For further information telephone the Talbot Community Centre on 01656 749754
Bethel Community Church: An incredibly warm welcome awaits you always at Bethel Community Church is situated in Pwllygath Street, Kenfig Hill, CF33 6ES.
Their regular meetings include:
Sundays Service, 6pm.
Tuesdays - Tea & Toast, 10am-12pm (free to all the community), Fellowship Meeting, 7.30pm.
Thursdays Youth, 7pm.
Fridays - Kidzone for junior age group children, 5.30pm - 6.45pm.
Kidzone is held during term time only and a responsible adult must bring and collect children.
For further information please telephone 01656 857505, 07923 557287 or 07799 044886.
The Scout Hall: The Hall is available for hire during the day and certain nights throughout the week.
For further information contact Gina on 07752 366241
Memory Lane Café: Are you looking after someone who is very forgetful or has been diagnosed with dementia? Come along for a cup of tea and meet people in a similar - - Evening Ignite situation at Pyle Life Centre every Friday, from 9.30am-11am.
There will be a host of activities including singing and crafts and looking at old photographs of the area. Call Louise on 07791 891578.
Cuppa with a Copper: If you would like to chat to a member of your local police team, about any issues that may be concerning you or you would like some crime prevention advice, come along to Pyle Library on Mondays between 2-4pm.
Reading Groups: Love a good read? Enjoy lively conversation? Interested in meeting new people in a friendly and welcoming environment?
Why not join one of the many reading groups in Pyle Library.
The Night-Owls Group meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm.
The Daytime Group meets on the Last Thursday of the month at 2pm.
The Teenage Group (12-19 years old) meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
The Junior Reading Group (8-12 years old) meet on the Last Tuesday of the month.
Bounce and Rhyme meets on a Friday at 10am.
The sale will be open to the public from 10am. Bargains and advice galore.
Don’t miss it! Parking in Laleston Inn Car Park is allowed with the kind permission of landlord Arthur.
A Splashing Fun Time: Special thanks from Vice-President Lion Tony Gates to the various clubs and schools who attended the fundraising swimming gala at Ynysawdre Swimming Pool, the staff of the pool and also the generous sponsors.
Several members of the the 1st Glamorgan Baden-Powell Traditional Scouts Group accompanied by their Beaver Master Tiffany Morgan and Scout Master and Scout Leader James Morgan attended the event. Seven Wolf Cubs and five Scouts completed 197 lengths with the Beaver Master’s encouragement. The group’s meeting venue is Laleston Church Hall and its members were taking part in order to raise funds for the purchase of pop-up tents so that they can enjoy indoor sleepovers.
The Group hope they will Pop-Up soon! Beaver Master Tiffany may be contacted on email: tiffytoffeeapple@hotmail. com
New Pop-Up Tea Room: Under new management at The Blandy Hall, Laleston (alongside the church). Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and an assortment of cakes and freshly made waffles.
Open every Friday - 9am-3.30pm.
Also, unique handmade Belgian chocolate creations by Only Chocolate Aloud Ltd. Pleasant surroundings and a warm welcome. Free parking. Contact Pauline, Only Chocolate Aloud Ltd, on 07704 98 44 68
Au Revoir Natalie: Good luck and best wishes in your future endeavours to fellow columnist for many years, Natalie Murphy.
Your column will be missed but, no doubt, you will pop up in other parts of the Gazette in due course.
The Inn, Nantymoel: Entertainment as follows
Saturday, May 5 - Lost Youth.
Sunday, May 6 - Skaship Troopers.
Saturday, May 12 - Redefined.
Saturday, May 19 - Elegantly Wasted.
Saturday, May 26 - That 80’s Band.
Sunday, May 27 - Love Cats.
Also on Bank Holday weekend - Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 – it’s the “PUNK v SKA” weekend.
So if you’re not a regular to the pub please let them know if you are going so they are sure they have got enough booze in. Don’t forget this is a free weekend.
The Blaenogwr Pub: Don’t forget about the Mini Fest on the weekend of Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6.
Tickets on sale now from behind the bar and are priced at Saturday £8, Sunday £4 or buy a twoday pass for £10.
Children’s disco every Wednesday from 5pm6.30pm. £1 entry and aged seven to 14 years.
Also check out the notice board for entertainment and what’s on.
The Wyndham Pub: Why not join them on a Tuesday night for poker.
This will be every week and starts at 8pm.
Every Thursday night 9pm is our quiz and play ur cards right where you could have a chance to win £100.
Amazon Jungle Survival: A local boy from our community is trekking the Amazon jungle, sleeping in hammocks, fishing for food etc all for Dementia UK.
Stacie Lewis, of Ogmore Vale, has decided to push himself to the limit.
As someone who works with dementia residents in a care home, he sees first hand the pain and sorrow that dementia causes not only to the sufferers, but also the wider family.
He also gets to see the highs and lows of those who have dementia from early diagnosis to the end stages of life.
Through education, research and personcentred care, we can provide invaluable help to those who are diagnosed and their family and friends. Dementia doesn’t have to be the end.
Let us make memories