LLYNFI VALLEY
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Star Search: The chosen contestants will be performing at Maesteg Town Hall this coming Saturday, June 23 at 7pm. The hall will be alight with their supporters clapping and cheering in encouragement, as each act takes to the stage. However, despite all the applause, it’s the judges who will choose the winner. Entry is £6.
Children: Next week it’s the turn of Maesteg Children’s Choir, who, with their MD and accomnpanist, will be performing their 32nd Annual concert at Maesteg Town Hall on Saturday, June 30 at 7pm. CompereTony Mullins will be introducing rhem and the guest soloists – Rhian Hughes, Simon Mullins and Rhys Davies. MD Enid Sian Hughes and accompanist Richard Hurlow Norton will lead the children in a concert which will please all the audience, including items from ‘Annie’ and ‘The land of OZ’, plus some pop songs. Tickets are £8 and are available from Sian or members of the choir, or the Town Hall.
5K/10K Run: It’s the Keeper of the Colliery run on Sunday, July 1 and you can choose the distance you wish to run.
I suppose that runners have had all the details of the run by now.
Just in case, they are available from Maesteg Town Council Offices, telephone 01656 732631 or email keepersrun@ outlook.com
Gfwyl Maesteg: Events are until Sunday, July 1 and are held in Maesteg Town Hall, call 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.
Sunday, July 1 - Keeper of the Colliery Run (5k or 10k) – 11am start from Maesteg Comprehensive School, register at Maesteg
Saturday, June 23 - Star Search (talent competition) The Grand Final. 7pm.
Wednesday, June 27 - Goodbye Christopher Robin 11am. £5.50.
Friday, June 29 - Owen Money’s Juke Box Heroes, 7.30pm. £15.
Thursday, July 5 - Dragon Fly. Lunchtime Theatre.
Friday, July 6 - Tapestry - the music of Carole King. 7.30pm. £20.50.
Friday, July 13 - Hello Cabaret. 7.30pm. £13.50.
Saturday, July 21 - Take Note “The Greatest Show. 7.30pm.£10.
An event for Y Llynfi (Library in the Sport Centre) on Thursday, July 19 - The Codfather. 7.30pm. £5.
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.
Heartfelt Thanks: Veronica McCormack would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness during her recent stay in the Princess of Wales Hospital during the loss of her dearest husband James.
Thanks to everyone who attended his Funeral and for the generous donations to the Alzhiemers Society.
Special thanks to the staff in Angelton Clinic who looked after James for seven years.
Drama: Congratulations to Alan Flay, Producer/ Director of Llynfi Valley Amateur Dramatic Society and especially to all the cast.
It was an excellent production of The Graduate at Maesteg Town Hall.
The audience must have felt the same enthusiasm as me, because they applauded every scene.
Côr Meibion: On Saturday, June 2 the choir, Côr Meibion Maesteg a’r cylch, were invited to sing at the wedding of Leah Louise Davies from Maesteg and Edward John Henry Partridge, the venue being the wonderful St Weonards Church, St Weonards, Herefordshire.
Before the service the choir sang three pieces – Rachie, the favourite Cwm Rhondda and Llanfair and then, during the signing of the register, entertained the congregation with Calon Lan, Myfanwy and finally Gwahoddiad.
The church was packed to the rafters and had wonderful acoustics which really enriched the sound of the choir.
The bride had kept the attendance of the choir a secret and her mother only found out on the Thursday before at the rehearsal and, such was the delight of the congregation, they all applauded with gusto.
Côr Meibion would like to thank the happy couple for the invitation and wish them good wishes for their future together and would also like to announce that they are always available for hire at weddings and details can be given by Phil Bevan-Jones on 07799 335 599.
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] – call 01656 712 858 or 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.
Call 01656 735 622 for more details. There is now room for two people who’d like to join, so give them a ring.
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 future events.
Anyone who is interested and would like to join us would be very welcome.
For further information contact Rhian Sterio on 07861 660 970 or email rsterio@icloud.com.
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 9-mile Porthkerry walk. Contact 01656 731568.
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 4pm-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.
There are no meetings in the summer, so they will resume in the aurumn.
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, 10.30am11.30am (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 now meet as Friends of Pendre, which is the Parkinson’s ward in Bridgend general hospital.
If you wish to join them, enquiries to Bernard Franks on 01656 733560.
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.
Côr 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.
Côr 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