EVENTS DIARY

■■On Friday, August 2, Penarth Aviation Society will be meeting in the Penarth Conservative Club at 7.45pm for 8pm when the speaker will be noted local historian Alan Thorne who will be talking about the part Penarth played in World War II in a talk entitled ‘A Flying Visit to Penarth 1939-1945’. During the war, Penarth was under a major Luftwaffe flight path. German bombers flying out of bases in Normandy and Brittany flew towards the River Parrett and Bridgwater in Somerset, then Penarth, en-route to targets in the Midlands. There were a number of airfields in the areas surrounding Penarth and Cardiff that no longer exist, such as Wenvoe and Pengam. For those wishing to attend, there is limited seating available, so pre-booking is essential. Please contact the Hon. Secretary, Barrie Howell. Tel: (029) 21 322 385 Mobile: 07855 492 858.

■■Rhiwbina Ladies Probus meets at the Deri Inn, Rhiwbina, at 10.15am on Monday, August 5 (and first Monday of each month). New members welcome. Talk this meeting is on antiques by Roger Jones.

■■Ty Cwm, Merthyr Tydfil, hosts a summer fete on Thursday, August 8, at 2pm when there will be various stalls, games, face painting, fire engine and refreshments. Gelli Dawel, Panyffin Road, CF47 0JL. Free entry.

■■ South Wales Geologists Association is holding a family fossil hunting session on Penarth beach with Cindy Howells on Saturday, August 17, from 11am to 3pm. Turn up any time between 11am and 3pm for this free family geology day and meet experts who will be on hand to help with rock and fossil finding, identification, and explaining the local geology. No experience, or hammers, necessary, but please wear sensible footwear, and dress as appropriate for the weather. Bring your own food and drink. For further details, contact Cindy on 029 2057 3354.

■■A community café is held at St Mark’s Church, 206 North Road, Cardiff. Any time from 9.30am to ll.30am, Mondays. Soft play available for children.

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