LLYNFI VALLEY
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Drama: It’s here - The Graduate performed by Llynfi Valley Amateur Dramatic Society, produced and directed by Alan J Flay.
It will be performed on Wednesday, June 6 through to Friday, June 8 at Maesteg Town Hall.
Tickets are available from the Town Hall and Maesteg Library 01656 815 995 www. maestegtownhall.com
Hospital Fete: Next week on Saturday, June 16 from 10am to 4pm, Maesteg Hospital League of Friends hold their annual fete.
It’s a Country & Western Day, As always, entry is free and there are numerous stalls and rides and there will also be bandstand entertainment with children’s entertainer Pick & Mix and Alex John. All proceeds go to our hospital to buy special equipment and other items to make life easier for the patients, so spend, spend, spend
Strawberries: Central Church’s Strawberry Tea is also on Saturday, June 16 at 3pm, so you can come across the bus station from the other fete to enjoy your strawberries and cream plus a buffet, Even more tempting will be the entertainment by Jason & the Argonauts. Tickets cost only £3 and are available from me or other church members, or you can pay at the door. Exhibition: Maesteg Art Society will be holdingntheir annual Art Exhibition form Tuesday, June 19 to Friday, June 22 in a different venue. It will be in the upstairs room of Maesteg Council Offices. Times – each day from 10am-3pm. If you buy a picture, you can pick it up on Friday.
Exhibition: Maesteg Art Society will soon be holding their annual Art Exhibition form Tuesday, June 19 to Friday, June 22, in the upstairs room of Maesteg Council Offices. Times – each day from 10am to 3pm. There will be a number of pictures on display, in a variety of styles and medium. If you really like a picture, you can buy it and then pick it up on Friday.
Children: Maesteg Children’s Choir’s 32nd annual concert is on Saturday, June 30 at 7pm. Rhian Hughes. Simon Mullins and Rhys Davies are our guests and Tony Mullins is the compere. With their MD Enid Sian Hughes and accompanist Richard Hurlow Norton, this year they will be performing items from ‘Annie’ and ‘The Land of Oz’, plus some pop songs including ‘Count On Me’ and ‘The Climb’. Tickets are £8 and are available from Sian or members of the choir, or the Town Hall.
Gfwyl Maesteg: Events are from Friday, June 1 to Sunday, July 1 and are held in Maesteg Town Hall, phone 01656 815 995 online www. maestegtownhall.com
For hall events’ details, see town hall below. Then for other events phone 01656 732 631 online www. maestegcouncil.org or call in the Maesteg Council Offices:
Tuesday, June 5 until Saturday, June 23 - An exhibition with art from local schoolchildren and Nathan Wyburn. Free entry, check times at the hall.
Wednesday, June 13 - Heritage Walk (a walk and talk tour of local sites) by Roy Meredith at 10.30am meet in the hall – free.
Senior Citizens Afternoon Tea in the hall, entertainment by local schools and Cor Merched.
Saturday, June 16 - Hospital Fete in the Market Square (Country and & Western Day) 10am to 4pm.
Sunday, June 17 - South Wales Classic Car (classical and modified) Show at Maesteg Celtic 10am to 4pm entry free call Tom on 07850 583 678.
Saturday, June 23 - Star Search (talent competition) The Grand Final at the hall 7pm.
Sunday, July 1 - Keeper of the Colliery Run (5k or 10k) – 11am start from Maesteg Comprehensive School, register at Maesteg Council Offices.
Town Hall Events: All tickets are available from the hall on 01656 815 915 or maestegtownhall.com
Wednesday, June 6 - Thursday, June 7 - Llvads present The Graduate, 7.30pm. £8
Saturday, June 9 - Maesteg Festival Band Night, 7.30pm. £5.50 & £8.
Sunday, June 10 - Milkshake Live, 12noon. Tickets from £14 to £52.
Saturday, June 16 - Country Superstars Experience, 7.30pm. £15 & £18 on the door.
Tuesday, June 19 to Friday, June 22 - Maesteg Art Society’s Exhibition.
Friday, June 29 - Owen Money’s Juke Box Heroes, 7.30pm. £15.
Events Diary: There is a town events diary in the council offices, accessible during office hours.
All organisations in the valley are urged to enter individual events in that diary to avoid overlap or clashing of dinners/ concerts etc in the town/ valley.
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 special visit from the Mayor and consort bearing gifts or even a card from the Queen.
If you live in the Llangynwyd Middle Council area, then you contact their clerk of the council.
Milk Deliveries: To your door in glass bottles instead of plastic, contact Steve Simmomds [delivery Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday] – telephone 01656 712 858/ mobile 07807 282 790.
Sewing Class: At Cwm Calon Community Hub (opposite Asda) every Tuesday from 6pm7.30pm. Beginners and experienced sewers welcome. Dressmaking, soft furnishing, soft toys, patchwork, quilting, embroidery, cross stitch, cushions, all expertly taught by a fully qualified instructor. Telephone 01656 735 622 for more details. The class is full at present.
Cwlwm Cwm Llynfi: The purpose of the group is to promote and enhance the awareness and use of Welsh language, culture and traditions in a social context for the benefit of residents in the Llynfi Valley and surrounding areas in partnership with other bodies where appropriate.
The group meets once a month in Maesteg council offices to plan
Rotary: Maesteg club has been running for over 70 years and meet every fortnight on a Monday at 1pm in the Cross Inn Maesteg/ Cwmfelin.
The purpose of the meetings is to discuss projects to benefit others (often in the valley) and socialise.
They are looking for new members so they can continue to be able to help local charities as well as international.
If anyone male or female who is able to spare an hour each fortnight and would like to help in the benefit of others please contact Tal Harries on 01656 711 078.
Maesteg WI: Maesteg WI welcomes new members, come along and see for yourself what we get up to. Meetings are on the third Thursday of the month at 7pm in Maesteg Rugby Club.
River Care: There are two groups, who sometimes work separately and sometimes together. One group is responsible for the community garden in Garth, the other with Resources Wales, the three year plan to get rid of Japanese Knotweed.
Both work to clear the rubbish still being dumped along the banks of our River Llynfi and planting bulbs.
Maesteg CC: The club is available to hire for parties, christenings, etc – contact Ryan Parry 07712 243 589 and Lyndon Horrigan 07971 943 284.
Ramblers: Maesteg Ramblers will meet at 9am on Sunday for the 8-mile Lliw Reservoir walk. Contact 07977 831317. All are welcome to join and wear sensible clothing and walking boots/shoes are advised and bring a packed lunch and a drink
Art Society: The society meets at Maesteg College on Mondays, from 4-6pm, and work is created in a variety of media.
Local History: Llynfi Valley Historical Society on the first Tuesday of the month in St David’s Church at 7pm.
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, 10.30-11.30am (except bank holidays). Cost £5 per session.
Maesteg Miners: The newly formed Llynfi Valley Ex-miners Group meets fortnightly on a Tuesday at 6.30pm in Maesteg Rugby Club.
All ex-miners who worked on top or underground are welcome.
For more information contact Chris Davies on 07521 906 796 or see the Facebook page: Llynfi Valley Ex-miners, Miners’ Wives meet on Thursdays at Central Church.
Ukelele Club: The Maesteg Ukulele Club meets every Monday (except bank holidays) at 7pm in the Cross Inn, Cwmfelin/Maesteg.
It is suitable for all levels of players – and new members are welcome.
Maesteg U3A: Maesteg U3A meets at Central Church on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2pm.
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, plus regular monthly lunches, a quiz group and a theatre group when appropriate.
For more information on what’s on during the month please visit our web site at: www. maestegu3a.org
Parkinson’s Support: The Maesteg Parkinson’s support group has unfortunately disbanded and are now meeting as Friends of Pendre.
The reason being Pendre is the Parkinson’s ward in Bridgend general hospital.
We meet at friends’ houses for a chat and still enjoy our meals out. We will try and continue our trips but that will depend on how many book.
Price will be paid in full beforehand with no refund on cancellation. Inquiries to Bernard Franks on 01656 733 560.
Your partner is welcome to attend with you to join this cheerful group.
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 (maesteg shedquarters.wordpress. com).
Regular activities include a music group, woodwork, guest speakers, painting and other activities and community events.
All welcome, and a hot meal is cooked every week.
The Men’s Shed is part of a national movement aimed at bringing men together in a social environment to get involved in activities that interest them.
Spirit of Llynfi: The Llynfi Woodland group meets on the first Saturday of the month.
The group has been busy installing picnic benches for families to enjoy their visit to the site.
New volunteers are welcome – contact llynfi woodlandgroup@gmail. com for details.
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.
News: If you like to sing then join our friendly choristers, who come from all over the borough.
Cor Meibion Maesteg a’r cylch/Maesteg Male Voice Choir rehearse at the Celtic with a 15 minute break and 7pm-8.30pm, Tuesday with no break.
Cor Merched Cwm Llynfi, the Llynfi Valley Ladies Choir rehearse at the Celtic Club – on Wednesdays 7-9pm.
Maesteg Gleemen Male Voice Choir rehearse at 7pm at the British Legion Club on Mondays and Thursdays.
Harmony Ladies Choir, rehearse Mondays 7.30-9pm at Nanty Rugby Club
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.
Taking To The Stage: The Llynfi Valley Amateur Dramatic Society meet at 7.30pm at the Quins on a Thursday.
They are now rehearsing for The Graduate, which will be performed in June. New members are always welcome.
MAOS: Singing and acting combined – the award-winning Maesteg Amateur Operatic Society meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7pm. They are now busy rehearsing for their next show, which will be Sister Act’ There’ll be a warm welcome for new members.
Children/Youth: We have two children’s and young people’s cultural activities in our valley plus Scouts, air cadets and the Courthouse.
New kidzone Club. The first Friday of each month, 4pm-5.30 at the Salvation Army, Castle Street.
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-noon and pay only £2 a week.
Curtain Up Youth Theatre: Meets every Tuesday at Maesteg Town Hall from 4.15pm for primary school-age children, and 6pm for those of comprehensive school age, up to 18.
They are trained to a high standard in all aspects of stage-craft – acting, mime and movement.
Fee is £6 with an offer of £10 for two in the family.
Scouts, Community Based: The 3rd Maesteg Group meets at the building in Llwydarth Road.
Beavers (6-8 year-olds) meet Mondays 5pm6.30pm; Cubs (8-10) meet Thursdays, 5.30pm -7pm; and Scouts (10-14) meet Thursdays, 7.15pm -9.15pm. All cost £3 each week.
Activities include helping in the community; activity badges; camping; learning and investigating; fun days.