EVENTS DiArY

■■ Popular Welsh marine artist Nick John Rees is returning to Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan with a new exhibition following the success of his sell-out exhibition earlier in the year. It will feature more than 40 original paintings plus a range of signed limited edition prints. Much of the work features views from along the Heritage Coast but there is also work from further afield. The exhibition is at 23b High Street until October 28 and will be open every day. For more details see www.nickjohnrees.com

■■Llanishen Baptist Church hosts a friendship hour every second and fourth Monday of the month, with speakers on a variety of topics, all adult age groups. Starting at 7.45pm, refreshments following the meeting, £2 fee per session. The next meeting is on Monday, October 22, when Mike Club will talk about the escape of German prisoners of war from Island Farm.

■■St Philip Evans Union of Catholic Mothers is holding a coffee morning on Tuesday, October 23, 10amnoon, at St Philip Evans Church Hall, Llanedeyrn Drive, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff. Tickets £2.50 or pay at the door. Event to include tombola, cake, Christmas gifts and nearly new stalls. Everyone welcome.

■■Friends of Hailey Park are carrying out conservation work on Sunday, October 28, and Sunday, November 11 (the last one for 2018). Volunteer helpers are asked to meet at Radyr Road car park, 12.45pm-1pm. All welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult). Free refreshments and tools. Tel: 07836532258.

■■Llanrumney 50+ Speakers Club meets every Tuesday morning at the John Reynolds Centre (off Ball Road), Llanrumney, CF3 5NX. From 10am to 11.45am, cost £2 including tea/coffee. Friendly welcome awaits. Tel: 029 2030 0078.

■■Welsh widows and widowers meet every Wednesday for lunch at the Three Arches, Llanishen, Cardiff, and every Saturday night at various venues across Cardiff and the Vale. Tel: 07749542858 or email friends@ welshwidows.co.uk

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