EVENTS DiArY

■■The next meeting of the Cardiff Diabetes UK Cymru Group is the Summer Lunch on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 12.30 pm in Yates, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff. This is a chance to relax and put diabetes in perspective with a good meal, drink and great company. Everyone is welcome, diabetic or not. For further details please contact Mr Steve Sims on 029 2073 4827 or email cardiff. diabetes@btinternet.com

■■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.

■■Join us at Gartholwg Lifelong Learning Centre, Church Village, Pontypridd, on Tuesday, August 6, 2.30pm-4.30pm to hear from Angharad Lee (Leeway Productions) and Jamie Berry (Avant Cymru) about their experiences making accessible theatre. Jamie will talk about how Avant Cyrmu supports and safeguards the mental wellbeing of both artists and participants the company works with, and the company members themselves. Having recently conceived, directed and co-produced the groundbreaking production of The Last 5 Years, Angharad will discuss some of the challenges, discoveries and realisations she had as an artist as she moved from the initial idea to the first performance of this accessible musical. The event is free and there will be plenty of time for discussion and questions. BSL interpretation will be provided.

■■ The Parkinson’s Café CF14 Support Group will be meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 11am-1pm, at Whitchurch Community Centre, Old Church Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 1AD. Drop in for a cuppa and a chat. Warm welcome for new members, family and friends. Local contact Jo Taylor 07946 977509.

■■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.

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