Pontyberem

Your Pontyberem correspondent is Keith Evans, 43 Brandyway, Pontyberem. 01269 871955. keithevans806@ btinternet.com

Tai-chi classes Chinese methods of gentle exercises are held at the Nantyglo Complex on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 2pm. Next session on May 9. All abilities welcome, including exercises performed in a seated position. Residents £3, non-residents £4.00 or

1 time credit (to a limit of six places). Further details from Lis Duffy on mobile 0797 282 6296.

Church services St John’s Sunday Cymun Bendigaid 9.30am; Wednesday Eucharist 9am. Eglwys Y Groes Sunday Mass 8.30am; Friday Mass 9.30am. Pontyberem Community Council

From 7pm, Thursday, May 9, community councillors begin their monthly meeting in the Memorial Hall conference room. After council business the chaitable trustees of the hall gather. Public attendance welcome. Disabled access available. Further deatails from the council clerk, Eryl Pellow, on 01269 871075.

Local market morning On Saturday, May 11, the monthly Memorial Hall Market takes place from 10am to 1pm. A variety of stall holders offer a range of goods from home made cakes to knitwear and assorted curios. To hire a table please contact the hall reception on 01269 871075. Library Opening times Mondays 10am to noon; Wednesdays 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm. Free internet access. DVDs can be rented. Pontyberem Over-50 Club Members next meet from 1.30pm, Tuesday, May 14, in the Memorial Hall when a ukulele group, including member Lenor, will perform popular melodies. Further details from Brenda on 870211.

Camera club Members meet on Monday evenings at the Memorial Hall from 6.45pm to 8.45pm.

Pontyberem Post Office Located in CKs it is open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm.

Environmental Group To find out more please call Yvonne on 870494.

Food item donations To assist local residents in need of support a food donations bank has been placed in the foyer of the Memorial Hall. Contributions gratefully received during opening hours.

Yoga club Participants meet in the Memorial Hall each Thursday; first session from 10.30am; second session from 11.45am.