GARW VALLEY
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Pontycymer Over 35’s: It was over 15 years ago when Pontycymmer Veterans embarked on their first ever over 35’s tour to Newbury. Since that initial trip over Offa’s Dyke, they have gone from strength to strength, putting in some eye catching displays against some of the best veteran sides England and Wales have to offer.
The destination has now been agreed for this season’s tour, in which Pontycymmer over 35’s will be traveling to Gloucestershire on the weekend of 1st & 2nd June, where they will face Old Cryptians Veterans at the Memorial Ground.
Pontycymmer RFC Match Report: Pontycymmer 19 - Alltwen 23
Pontycymmer recently welcomed Alltwen to Lawrence Park for this Division Three, West Central clash. By the closing stages, the game could have gone either way due to a fantastic come back from the Green and Ambers, who were 20-5 down with just 15 minutes left on the clock.
Pontycymmer’s points came via tries from skipper Scott Forester, Sean Kendall and burly wing, David Upton, with Geraint Gillet firing over a brace of conversions. Bridgend Blue Bulls star centre, Gareth Howells put in a huge performance in defeat.
Bryngarw Park Volunteers: Help make a difference by taking part in the Bryngarw Park annual river clean-up on Saturday, April 6, from 10am until 2pm. This is a great chance to don some waterproofs and see the park from the perspective of the river. Meet at Cedars Tea Room and bring a packed lunch. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Tools and training are provided for all volunteer events, and please be aware that children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Vally Ravens & Pontycymer RFC: On Saturday, March 30, Pontycymmer Rugby Club play Cefn Cribwr RFC at Lawrence Park, and the Valley Ravens under 7’s are privileged to be guard of honour on the day. Pontycymmer RFC have very kindly announced that a percentage of the programme sales on the day will go to the Valley Ravens and members will be doing a bucket collection at half time to raise funds. It’s also hoped that the Valley Ravens under 7s will play Cefn Cribwr under 7’s in a curtain raiser before the main event.
PACT Meetings: The next PACT meeting for Bettws will be on Thursday, March 14 at 2pm in the Life Centre.
Blaengarw Primary School: On Friday, March 22, Blaengarw Primary School P.T.A. will be holding an evening with top Welsh medium/ psychic, Tom Dobbs. The venue is the Top Club, Blaengarw, with doors opening at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are priced at £5 and are available from the school reception. All proceeds will go to the P.T.A. fund. Everyone is welcome to come along. Lovers: Chocolate Shop and Tea Room opening again 10am-3pm at Blandy Hall, Laleston, Bridgend, CF32 0NR (Alongside St.Davids Church) every Friday with Handmade Creative Belgian Chocolate Gifts for sale by Only Chocolate Aloud Ltd Artisan Chocolatier - for further information contact : Pauline Totterdale 07704 98 44 68 theatre or a meal out is arranged.
Nantymoel Knitters Class: We are members of a Knitting Club who live in Nantymoel.
We meet twice a week at Dinam Close every Tuesday and Friday from 10am-12noon.
We are always looking for new members and all our efforts are to make things for charity.
If there is anyone who has any spare wool they do not want, we would be very grateful to receive it.
Many thanks from all the knitting club members.
Your News: Please remember to send any news or information to me by 10.30pm on the Wednesday each week.
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