EVENTS DiArY
■■Rozmogz Reborn cat rescue is holding an autumn fayre at Castleton and District Village Hall, Marshfield Road, Marshfield, Cardiff CF3 2UW, on Saturday, October 13, 1pm-3.30pm. Lots of Christmas gift ideas, bric-abrac, jewellery, tombola, kids activities, craft stall, cakes, craft stall, refreshments, raffle.
■■Parkinson’s Café CF23 is being held on Monday, October 15, 10.30am-12.30pm, at Rhydypennau Library, Llandennis Road, Cardiff CF23 6EG. People affected by Parkinson’s, their family, carers and friends are welcome. Parkinson’s Café CF3 is on Tuesday, October 16, 11am-12.30pm, at St Mellons HYB, Crickhowell Road, St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0EX. Local contact for both groups is Roger Harrison (07719669458).
■■A rock ‘n’ roll charity night plus disco will benefit autism life centres. The event at Ystrad Sports Centre is set for Thursday, October 18, 7pm. Tickets are £5 and are available at the centre or via Mandy Dickenson on 07846 202361.
■■The Flatholm Society is hosting a talk on George Kemp, assistant to Marconi, by Glyn Jones at the Kymin, Beach Road, Penarth – 7.30pm, Thursday, October 18. Donation of £2 requested to help to cover costs. There will be tea or coffee and also a raffle. For further information contact Peter Sampson – pb.sampson@ntlworld.com
■■The South Wales Postcard Club hold their autumn collectors fair at Penylan Community Centre, Cardiff CF23 5HW on Saturday, October 20, 10am-3.30pm. Dealers will be selling and buying postcards, stamps, books. Free valuations. Admission £1 (children accompanied, free).
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