LLYNFI VALLEY

mornings have been organised for the Penyfai W I in the Pheasant Public House Penyfai. Send Your News To: Marion Rogers 01656 733417 llyngazmvr@hotmail.co.uk

MAOS Show: Tickets are on sale for Maesteg Amateur Operatic Society’s Spring Concert next week on Friday March, 22.

It’s a Journey to the Past... and Future with music from past and future and more.

Much of the music arranged by their MD Richard Hurlock-Norton.

Special Guests are Côr Cynwyd Sant.

Tickets £8/6, available from the Town Hall Box Office, 01656 733 700 and www.maestegtownhall. com

Diabetes: Join your local support session next week on Thursday, March 21 with Caerau Diabetes Group at Dyffryn Chapel in Bedw Street.

The first meeting, from 10.30am-12noon, will give you all a chance to get together , share information and to set up a group meeting programme for 2019.

Cake Stall: Please support Côr Merched Cwm Llynfi’s cake stall next week in Central Church’s coffee morning on Friday, March 22.

The choir is busy preparing to stage their annual concert in Maesteg Town Hall on Friday, April 5.

This is a big commitment for the choir and all members are grateful for all the support they receive from local businesses and the community.

Town Hall specials: Coming this month Swan Lake presented by Ballet Theatre UK on Thursday, March 28 at 7.30pm.

A stunning ballet danced to a spectacular, classical score.”

Glittering costumes, expressive dancers...a pleasure to witness a production of this calibre” –quotes from Dance Europe.

Tickets £15.50 / £12.50 from, Maesteg Library & 01656 815995 and www. maestegtownhall.com

Explosive Light Orchestra - a celebration of Jeff Lynne & ELO!

An epic night of melodic, symphonic rock classics, Saturday, March 30, 7.30pm.

Mr Blue Sky, Diary of Horace Wimp, Last Train To London Tickets £18.50 / £18 - www. maestegtownhall.com

Côr Merched: The annual concert of Cor Merched Cwm Llynfi is on Friday, April 5 in Maesteg Town Hall.

It’s an all Llynfi Valley line up this year, with Tony Mullins as compere and Rhydian Jenkins as their soloist.

Tony has been a member of Maesteg Amateur Operatic Society for a number of years and has played a variety of roles.

For many years Rhydian has participated in concerts and competitions all over Wales.

He has achieved notable success at Wales’ National Eisteddfodau, and the annual Gwyl Cerdd Dant.

He won the Under 18 solo at the renowned Llangollen International Eisteddfod.

In 2016, he was a finalist in the prestigious Urdd Eisteddfod Bryn Terfel Scholarship, held in Rhosllannerchrugog.

Town Hall Events: All tickets are available from the hall on 01656 815995 or from www.maesteg townhall.com.

Thursday, March 28 – Swan Lake – Ballet. 7.30pm.

Friday, March 29 – Star of Britain’s Got Talent Gruffydd Wyn in concert. 8pm.

Saturday, March 30 – Explosive Light Orchestra – Tribute to Jeff Lynne & ELO. 7.30pm.

Friday, April 5 - Côr Merched Cwm Llynfi. 7pm. £8.

Friday, April 12 - Martin Turner Ex Wishbone Ash. 8pm. £18.

Saturday, April 13 - Night must Fall: A Thriller by Emlyn Williams. 7.30pm. £9.50.

Wednesday, April 17 - Easter Cinema: Hop. 1.30pm. £4.50.

Thursday, April 18 - Lunchtime theatre: The Dock. 1pm. £6.50.

Friday, April 26 - Morgan & West’s Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show For Kids, 1pm. Tickets £9.50 or £8.50 for 3+ tickets.

Events Diary: This is for organisations of the valley, asking them to check at the Council Office’s Diary before arranging an event, so that you won’t clash with anyone else.

The diary is in the office purely for that purpose.

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.

MHM Wales New Wellbeing: They now meet at Maesteg Sports Centre on Thursdays from 10am to 12noon.

We have changed our Maesteg Hub venue and how we deliver the new service.

We are now working in collaboration with Halo Leisure.

It is an advice, support and information session open to anyone in the community to access or call in for any help around general wellbeing and mental health.

We also run short courses too.

Golf Club: At Maesteg Golf Club – the Sunday Lunch at Mount Pleasant Restaurant - Sunday lunches every Sunday, booking advisable.

The Quins: Bands will be at Maesteg Harlequins will change each month.

Therapy Dogs: Therapy Dogs Nationwide have a South Wales Representative in Ben the Poochon. TDN is a national charity.

Our volunteers have their own pet dog, temperament tested, and always focused on caring for people in the community, so our volunteers will go to nursing homes, schools, special needs schools, hospitals, hospices, care centres and prisons, or local groups plus we offer help by working with the professional medical sector.

For more information on joining TDN or the programs we offer please contact claregriffiths@ aol.com.

Clwb Maesteg: Clwb Cymraeg Maesteg / Maesteg Welsh Club. Mae’r Clwb yn rhoi cyfle i siaradwyr Cymraeg gyfarfod yn gymdeithasol a chynnal neu wella eu sgiliau iaith Gymraeg.

Mae’r clwb yn cyfarfod bob pythefnos am 7yh nos Fercher yng Nghlwb y Gweithwyr yn Stryd y Teml.

Mae rhagor o fanylion ar gael gan Lloyd Evans 07856 553 777 e-bost: Psycho1283@hotmail. com.

The club provides an opportunity for Welsh speakers to meet socially and maintain or improve their Welsh language skills.

The club meets every fortnight at 7pm on Wednesday evening in the Workingmen’s Club in Temple Street.

Further details are available from Lloyd Evans on 07856 553 777; or e-mail: Psycho1283@ hotmail.com.

Milk Deliveries: Delivered 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: With another year ahead the group are again eager to organise events to enhance the awareness and use of the Welsh culture, language and traditions in the area.

It is also hoped that it gives people the opportunity to use the language while socialising and enjoying the events.

On Thursday, March 14 we have an invite to the S4C studios in Carmarthen to the recording of Jonathan prior to the Wales v Ireland match on Saturday, March 16.

Tickets are free and it is hoped to arrange a bus for which there will be a charge.

On Monday, March 26 there will be a cwis with Irish Bingo held at the Workman’s Club Maesteg, which was a popular event last year.

If you like Indian food a curry night is to be held on Tuesday, April 9 in Maesteg.

The group meet every second Tuesday of the month in the Council offices Talbot St Maesteg and a warm welcome awaits anyone interested in joining us.

For further information contact Rhian Sterio on 07861 660970 and to secure places at the above events.

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda a gobeithio eich gweld dros y flwyddyn.

Rotary Club: The 70-plus year old Maesteg rotary Club meet every fortnight on a Monday at 1pm in the Cross Inn Maesteg/ Cwmfelin.

The purpose is to discuss projects to benefit others (often in the valley) and to socialise.

They are looking for new members so they can continue to be able to help local charities as well as internationally.

Anyone, male or female, who is able to spare an hour each fortnight and would like to help in the benefit of others is welcome.

So contact Tal Harries 01656 711 078 or 07999 8861.

Maesteg WI: Maesteg WI have an exciting program planned for the year, and will meet on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm in Maesteg Rugby Club every other month.

Maesteg WI have started the year off well. We had a really interesting talk on nutrition last month, and also went to the Wales Millennium Centre to see Jersey Boys.

We are having a visit from the Air Ambulance this month.

We are busy planning this year’s summer mystery trip, along with theatre trips.

Next month we are going to be swishing – doing our bit to recycle clothes by swopping them with others.

We have lots planned, and welcome visitors or potential new members.

Come along and see for yourself – we welcome visitors who can see if they fancy joining us, we’re a friendly bunch who love having a good time.

Contact us on maestegwi@ gmail.com for further information.

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 7-mile Sugar Loaf Mountain walk, for details contact 07927 386306.

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 4pm6pm, and work is created in a variety of media.

History: Change of venue – Llynfi Valley Historical Society on the first Tuesday of the month upstairs in Maesteg Council Offices at 7pm.

They next meet on Tuesday, March 5 and I give this advance notice, because the speaker and his subject are very important to Wales and our language and people may well want to spread the word around.

Gwerfyl Gardner’s subject is Education in Wales and the Treachery of the Blue Books.