15th Oct 09
Poetry Tonight
Tonight’s (Thursday, 15th October) Open Mike Night at The Imperial Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil, welcomes Herbert Williams. Herbert was born in Aberystwyth and is a highly respected poet, novelist, short story writer and dramatist. His first collection of poetry was published 1965. He worked as a journalist, then a BBC producer before becoming a full-time writer in 1979. Herbert's poems, short stories and plays have been broadcast by BBC, HTV and Thames Television. A book on his work, written by Phil Carradice, will appear in the University of Wales Press' Writers of Wales Series in 2010. Open Mike Nights are free entry. For further information, please contact column details.
Christmas Crafts
Heads for Arts will be delivering a free arts workshop in Trefechan Community Centre Monday 26th October at 3.30pm until 5.30pm around the theme of Christmas. The workshop will deliver key skills to workers/volunteers such as Christmas card making, making gift bags etc. The aim of providing this workshop is to upskill local workers/ volunteers who can then pass on their learned skills to others. To book a place, please contact Sally Mcintyre Communities First Development Officer at Trefechan on 01685 383758.
Contemporary Dance
Creative Wales Award winner Tanja Råman returns to the stage after a year-long research period, with a thrilling new dance performance: Traces, co-produced by Taliesin Arts Centre. Traces is at the Myfanwy Theatre in Merthyr College next Thursday, 22nd October at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 / £4 and are available on 01685 726000.
Merthyr Writers
To celebrate two new Library of Wales titles set in Merthyr Tydfil, Academi and Parthian Books will be holding a day of events in the town this Saturday, 17 October 2009. Glyn Jones’ The Valley, The City, The Village and Jack Jones’ Black Parade, bring alive a sense of place that is unmistakeably Merthyr Tydfil. The day will be held at the Castle Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil. Professor Dai Smith will introduce a stimulating day with Dr John Pikoulis, a walking tour of Merthyr Tydfil town led by Mario Basini and a discussion panel, including Rachel Trezise, Des Barry and Anthony Bunko. Day Tickets to the conference are available for £17.50 / £15.00 concessions for all events and buffet lunch. For more information and to book a place contact Academi on: 029 2047 2266, email post@academi.org or visit http://www.academi.org/.
Business Start Up Surgery
If you’re interested in starting your own business and have any questions you have, big or small come to this day long surgery to discover the next steps you need to take, learn more about free training available and find out about organisations that may be able to help. Wednesday, 21st October, 10am – 4pm in Glamorgan Gates, 121 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. The day is free of charge, delivered by The Welsh Assembly Flexible Support for Business. For more information or to book please call Jenna on 01685 729940.
Poetry Tonight
Tonight’s (Thursday, 15th October) Open Mike Night at The Imperial Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil, welcomes Herbert Williams. Herbert was born in Aberystwyth and is a highly respected poet, novelist, short story writer and dramatist. His first collection of poetry was published 1965. He worked as a journalist, then a BBC producer before becoming a full-time writer in 1979. Herbert's poems, short stories and plays have been broadcast by BBC, HTV and Thames Television. A book on his work, written by Phil Carradice, will appear in the University of Wales Press' Writers of Wales Series in 2010. Open Mike Nights are free entry. For further information, please contact column details.
Christmas Crafts
Heads for Arts will be delivering a free arts workshop in Trefechan Community Centre Monday 26th October at 3.30pm until 5.30pm around the theme of Christmas. The workshop will deliver key skills to workers/volunteers such as Christmas card making, making gift bags etc. The aim of providing this workshop is to upskill local workers/ volunteers who can then pass on their learned skills to others. To book a place, please contact Sally Mcintyre Communities First Development Officer at Trefechan on 01685 383758.
Contemporary Dance
Creative Wales Award winner Tanja Råman returns to the stage after a year-long research period, with a thrilling new dance performance: Traces, co-produced by Taliesin Arts Centre. Traces is at the Myfanwy Theatre in Merthyr College next Thursday, 22nd October at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 / £4 and are available on 01685 726000.
Merthyr Writers
To celebrate two new Library of Wales titles set in Merthyr Tydfil, Academi and Parthian Books will be holding a day of events in the town this Saturday, 17 October 2009. Glyn Jones’ The Valley, The City, The Village and Jack Jones’ Black Parade, bring alive a sense of place that is unmistakeably Merthyr Tydfil. The day will be held at the Castle Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil. Professor Dai Smith will introduce a stimulating day with Dr John Pikoulis, a walking tour of Merthyr Tydfil town led by Mario Basini and a discussion panel, including Rachel Trezise, Des Barry and Anthony Bunko. Day Tickets to the conference are available for £17.50 / £15.00 concessions for all events and buffet lunch. For more information and to book a place contact Academi on: 029 2047 2266, email post@academi.org or visit http://www.academi.org/.
Business Start Up Surgery
If you’re interested in starting your own business and have any questions you have, big or small come to this day long surgery to discover the next steps you need to take, learn more about free training available and find out about organisations that may be able to help. Wednesday, 21st October, 10am – 4pm in Glamorgan Gates, 121 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. The day is free of charge, delivered by The Welsh Assembly Flexible Support for Business. For more information or to book please call Jenna on 01685 729940.
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