EVENTS DiArY

The Bridgend branch of the Glamorgan Family History Society is holding the branch AGM on Monday, September 16, at the Len Evans centre off Heol Persondy, Aberkenfig CF32 9RF. The speaker will be Mr John R James, whose talk will be on memories. Doors open at 7pm with the meeting to start 7.30pm. Refreshments available – all welcome.

Parkinson’s Café CF3 is being held on Tuesday, September 17, 11am until 12.30pm, at St Mellons HYB, Crickhowell Road, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0EX. People affected by Parkinson’s, their family, carers and friends are welcome. Local contact Roger Harrison (07719669458).

A 50p sale will be held in the All Saints Lesser Hall, Victoria Square, Penarth, on Wednesday, September 18, from 2pm until 3.30pm. Entry 50p. All proceeds to charity.

St Margaret’s Church, Waterloo Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF23 5AD, will be opening its doors to the public and providing guided tours of the church and the Bute Mausoleum from 1.30pm—5.30pm on Saturday, September 21, and 2pm-5.30pm on Sunday, September 22. There will also be a quiz trail for children to take part in around the church and grounds. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy the unique views of Cardiff and beyond. Also panels displaying the history of the church will be on view together with the parish registers of births, marriages and deaths, dating back to 1731. An excellent opportunity to trace ancestors. Visitors can also enjoy afternoon teas on both days. Free admission.

Sequence dancing takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7.15pm-10pm, Fairwater Social Centre, Finchley Road, near Fairwater Police Station. A great way to meet new friends. £3 with tea/coffee. Mostly mature people, singles or couples. All welcome.

Every Tuesday afternoon in term time there is pram and pushchair for mums, pre-school toddlers and babies. Play, chat and a cuppa at Albany Road Baptist Church Hall, Blenheim Road, Penylan, 1.30pm3pm.

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