Local author Mike Jenkins will be at WHSmith Merthyr Tydfil this Saturday 19th June, from 11am – 12pm signing copies of his latest book The Climbing Tree; a short novella aimed at teenagers. The story is set in Merthyr Tydfil, but in a not-too-distant future, where life is very different to the present day. At only 64 pages long The Climbing Tree gives rise to questions about the future of the environment, the growth in gang culture and life in small communities. A gripping, modern tale, The Climbing Tree is sure to be of strong appeal, and spark debate amongst its readers.
The Climbing Tree is available to buy from all good bookshops and online retailers. For more information, please visit www.pontbooks.co.uk
Bio-Diversity Open Mic
Tonight (Thursday 17th June) the Imperial Hotel welcomes author, poet, columnist and Academi Cheif Executive Peter Finch for a themed poetry and music open mic night focusing on bio-diversity and the environment. The event is free entry. For further information contact
Carys Solman on 01685 726251 or carys.solman@merthyr.gov.uk.
Youth Dance
Valleys Dance invite young people aged 14 – 25 years old from Torfaen, Merthyr, Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taff to audition for a place on a four day dance intensive workshop to create a dance piece which will be performed at the Eisteddfod on the 6th August 2010. Deadline to register is midday 25th June 2010. For dancers from the Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen auditions are on 3rd July 2010, at 10am - 1pm, in Pontypool Active Living Centre, Torfaen. Anyone from the Merthyr Tydfil area who would like to register to take part in the auditions should contact Gus Payne on 01685 725382. Those in the Rhymney area should contact Tony Gallagher 01495 224425. If selected to take part in the Dance Intensive, you will need to be available 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th August 2010 for rehearsals in Merthyr Tydfil College and on the 6th August for the performance at the National Eisteddfod in Ebbw Vale. Times will be around 9.30am – 5.30pm. The audition panel will consist of guest Choreographer, and representatives from Community Dance Wales and the Valleys Dance Partnership.
Welsh Festival
The annual Bedroc Welsh Festival is now in its third year. The festival starts tomorrow night (Friday, 18th June) with Menir Gwilym, Brigyn, Heather Jones and Ryan Kift live on stage. Then Bryn Fôn, Yr Ods, Y Betti Galws and Yucatan take to the stage following night, (Saturday, 19th June) at the Workmen's Hall & Institute, Bedlinog, from 7pm - 11.30pm on both nights. The price for Friday or Saturday night is £7 each or you can get a weekend ticket to cover both for the bargain price of £10.
The weekend also includes free day-time activities and performances for young children and the family, including S4C characters, Martyn Geraint, Gwenda Owen and music stages all on Saturday 19th June. The festival ends with a free folk music session and barbecue on Sunday, 20th June. Activities and events will take place at the Workmen’s Hall, Bedlinog Inn and Bedlinog Rugby Club. For further information please contact: jamie@merthyrtudful.com / 01685 725382 or visit www.merthyrtudful.com / www.cymdeithasgymraegbeddllwynog.co.uk.
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