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Cwm Taf University Health Board is inviting members of the public to find out more and express their views on a range of key topics for local health services.
The Health Board will be hosting public forums over the next few weeks to cover topics including the future of their @ home services, the plans to change Paediatric, Obstetrics and Neonatal care services and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Health Board joining Cwm Taf.
Everyone is welcome to attend and let the Health Board know what is important when it comes to their health and NHS services.
The Forums will be taking place at - Cynon Valley Public Forum, Wednesday, November 28, 9.30am, Michael Sobell Sports Centre, The Ynys, Aberdare, CF44 7RP.
Parish of Aberdare St Fagan’s are holding their Christmas Fayre on Saturday, December 1 at 1.30pm at St Fagan’s Community Hall.
The annual Christmas Fayre at St John Baptist High School, Aberdare takes place on Thursday, November 29 from 6pm8pm.
This is a true community event involving our pupils local primary schools, clergy, choirs, parents, staff, charitable groups, the attendance of councillors and the AM for the Cynon Valley, Vikkie Howells.
Co-op Funeralcare Bereavement and Loneliness Group is once a month at Christchurch, East Avenue, Gadlys, Aberdare CF44 8AS at 10am.
Everyone is welcome to come along to meet new friends, refreshments – tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
It is run by Christopher Davies funeral director for Co-op Funeralcare.
lottery numbers for the draw on 23rd November were 4,5,14,18. The jackpot rolls over to next week. The total prize fund is £340. Get your tickets for next week’s draw at the Museum Shop. You can purchase a weekly ticket, a monthly ticket or a full 3 month. All proceeds are used for projects in the museum.
Colour Wheel. A colourful mixed media exhibition. Open until Christmas Eve.
A trio of artists who work in felt, silk cotton, paint and natural materials to produce paintings, prints, textile hangings and pictures and embellished embroidery.
A multicoloured feast for the eyes.
On Friday, November 30; 4pm to 9pm, and Saturday, December 1; 10am to 5pm. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine or a festive treat in our café, Marty’s at the Museum.
Christmas shopping opportunities, beautiful gifts. Visit Father Christmas in his grotto.
Festive fun for all the family.
Father Christmas will be visiting the museum every Saturday in December. Book early to avoid disappointment. £5 per child.
Bookings through our Facebook page or by email to engagement@ cynonvalleymuseum. wales
World War I and the Cynon Valley. Exhibition open until the end of December. Come and add your remembrance to our wall.
We are a small charity that works with children with additional needs and their families. For more information visit our website, www. cynonvalleypals.co.uk, find us on Facebook or call 07967 845 056 or 07875 701 847.
We have some speciality equipment that we use for our holiday playschemes and need somewhere to store it. If a local business or anyone else could help us out with the donation of a plastic outdoor shed we would be very grateful. info@new horizonsmental health.co.uk or you can call the centre on 01685 881113.
New Horizons mental health charity has a centre in Aberdare which is open at the following times:
Mondays, 4pm-8pm – Youth Project;
Tuesdays, 11am-1pm – activities, groups and training;
Wednesdays, 9am-4pm – activities, groups and training. Closed bank holidays. The team provides support and advice, talks activities such as music, art and craft, Wii, and free internet. your tickets at Rowan Tree Cancer Centre in Mountain Ash, Rowan Tree Cancer Care Charity shop in Mountain Ash or Rowan Tree Cancer Care Bridal Wear and Charity shop at Pontypridd.
All you need is four lucky numbers between 1 and 24. Tickets cost £1, and you must be 16+ to enter. The draw takes place Fridays at Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls Centre in Mountain Ash.
If you or your family have been touched by cancer and you want to have the opportunity of being taught a relaxing therapeutic craft, please join our new classes on Mondays, 1.30-3.30pm (working with felt.)
We are delighted to have Eva Leslie’s Needle Felting at our centre in Mountain Ash.
If you are interested, please contact the centre on 01443 479 369 to reserve your place.
If anyone has any unwanted clothing and/or toys we would appreciate donations to our charity shops in Mountain Ash and Pontypridd.