EVENTS DiArY

■■ A special festive play event for children is taking place in Merthyr this weekend. The group, based at Theatr Soar in Pontmorlais, will be running the Christmas sessions on Saturday, with youngsters able to sing festive songs and play with different textures such as tinsel in the multi-sensory event. Santa is even set to make a special visit. Sessions start at 9.30am for babies, with sessions for toddler and older children later in the morning, and cost £4 each. For more information, visit the venue’s Facebook page.

■■Rumney Forum Christmas craft and table top sale is taking place on Saturday, December 1, from 10am2pm, at the Old Library, Brachdy Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 3BG. All are welcome, with proceeds going to Rumney Forum – Reg Charity 1166133.

■■The Parish of Llanishen will be holding a Christmas fair at 10.30am on Saturday, December 1, in the parish hall, Heol Hir Road, Llanishen, Cardiff. Entry 30p. Lots of stalls including cakes, children’s toys and games, bric-a-brac, toiletries, bottles, books and many more.

■■Beulah Christmas Bazaar is being held in the Canolfan Rooms, Beulah Road, Rhiwbina, on Saturday, December 1, 10am to 12.30pm. There will be homemade cakes, toiletries, jewellery, toys, games, bric-a-brac and various stalls. Refreshments available. Proceeds raised will go to Save The Children Fund.

■■The Parkinson’s Café CF14 Support Group will be meeting on Tuesday, December 4, 11am-1pm, at Whitchurch Community Centre, Old Church Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 1AD. Join for a cuppa and a chat. New members, family and friends warmly welcomed. The local contact is Jo Taylor 07946 977509.

■■Councillors for Cardiff’s Plasnewydd ward are Mary McGarry, Sue Lent, Dan De’Ath and Pete Wong. Weekly surgeries are held at Penylan Library and Community Centre, 10am-11am on Saturdays.

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Write to What’s On, South Wales Echo, Six Park Street, Cardiff CF10 1XR or email ecletters@walesonline. co.uk including your name, address and daytime contact number. Don’t forget to tell us where and when your event is taking place and what it’s all about.

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