13 August 09
Chartist Talks and Drama
Merthyr Tydfil Chartists Partnership will continue to celebrate the Anniversary of the Chartist Parade 170 years ago, with a free event this Saturday, 15th August from 10.30am until 1pm. The day will have talks and discussions by expert historians, plus ‘The Sentiments of August 1839’, a dramatic performance by local theatrical group, Chance Encounters. This years events comemorate the occasion when the Chartists of Merthyr paraded peacefully to Saint Tydfil’s Church, in support of the right of all men to vote. The free event will again, as with the event in April, take place at the Café Quarter, Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. For further Information please call Huw on 07968256864, Viv 01685 377883 or email Les at les.james@newport.ac.uk
Poetry in English & Welsh
The Imperial Hotel is hosting an English language Open Mike Poetry Night tonight, 13th August, with guest poet Chris Williams. There will also be a Welsh language Open Mike Night next week, Thursday 20th August, with author and poet Dewi Prysor. Future evenings also include Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch on 24th September and Gemma June Howell on 15th October. Poets, singers and acoustic musicians who would like to join in are all welcome. Both evenings are free entry, anyone wanting an open mike slot can register on the night. For further information on the English language evenings please contact 01685 725382 or Menter Iaith for the Welsh evening on 20th August on 01685 722176.
University Trips
Are you interested in visiting University of Glamorgan Campus? The Glamorgan Gates Project are running FREE trips. You could have a tour of the campus, a chat with a member of staff from a subject area you're interested in, get information on courses, information on tuition fees, a look around the library or sports centre or just a cup of coffee in one of the numerous cafes! If you're interested let Glamorgan Gates know today! They’ll add your name to the waiting list and once we have enough people we'll organise some trips. Call Jenna on 01685 729946 or call into 121 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil.
Family Fun
The Cwm Golau Intergrated Children’s Centre at Pentrebach will be hosting a Family Fun Day tomorrow Friday, 14th August, from 11am – 3pm, with art and crafts, face painting, glass painting plus lots of other activities including an exotic animals workshop, a bouncy castle, owl sanctuary, sports and much more. For further information, please contact 01685 727374.
Big V Festival
The Big Valley festival is back for 2009 with launch of the Lakeside Activity Centre at 10.30am. The festival this year will include music performances, football workshops, funfair, paintballing, rock climbing and caving and will run at the park from 11.00am - 3pm. The festival, in its sixth year is run by Communities First with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Collabor8, Countryside Council for Wales, the Summit Centre and Interreg. Some free transport will be provided. For further information please call Communities First on (01443) 413657 or the Summit Centre (01443) 710749.
Chartist Talks and Drama
Merthyr Tydfil Chartists Partnership will continue to celebrate the Anniversary of the Chartist Parade 170 years ago, with a free event this Saturday, 15th August from 10.30am until 1pm. The day will have talks and discussions by expert historians, plus ‘The Sentiments of August 1839’, a dramatic performance by local theatrical group, Chance Encounters. This years events comemorate the occasion when the Chartists of Merthyr paraded peacefully to Saint Tydfil’s Church, in support of the right of all men to vote. The free event will again, as with the event in April, take place at the Café Quarter, Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. For further Information please call Huw on 07968256864, Viv 01685 377883 or email Les at les.james@newport.ac.uk
Poetry in English & Welsh
The Imperial Hotel is hosting an English language Open Mike Poetry Night tonight, 13th August, with guest poet Chris Williams. There will also be a Welsh language Open Mike Night next week, Thursday 20th August, with author and poet Dewi Prysor. Future evenings also include Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch on 24th September and Gemma June Howell on 15th October. Poets, singers and acoustic musicians who would like to join in are all welcome. Both evenings are free entry, anyone wanting an open mike slot can register on the night. For further information on the English language evenings please contact 01685 725382 or Menter Iaith for the Welsh evening on 20th August on 01685 722176.
University Trips
Are you interested in visiting University of Glamorgan Campus? The Glamorgan Gates Project are running FREE trips. You could have a tour of the campus, a chat with a member of staff from a subject area you're interested in, get information on courses, information on tuition fees, a look around the library or sports centre or just a cup of coffee in one of the numerous cafes! If you're interested let Glamorgan Gates know today! They’ll add your name to the waiting list and once we have enough people we'll organise some trips. Call Jenna on 01685 729946 or call into 121 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil.
Family Fun
The Cwm Golau Intergrated Children’s Centre at Pentrebach will be hosting a Family Fun Day tomorrow Friday, 14th August, from 11am – 3pm, with art and crafts, face painting, glass painting plus lots of other activities including an exotic animals workshop, a bouncy castle, owl sanctuary, sports and much more. For further information, please contact 01685 727374.
Big V Festival
The Big Valley festival is back for 2009 with launch of the Lakeside Activity Centre at 10.30am. The festival this year will include music performances, football workshops, funfair, paintballing, rock climbing and caving and will run at the park from 11.00am - 3pm. The festival, in its sixth year is run by Communities First with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Collabor8, Countryside Council for Wales, the Summit Centre and Interreg. Some free transport will be provided. For further information please call Communities First on (01443) 413657 or the Summit Centre (01443) 710749.
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