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WHAT’S ON

Merthyr Tudful

Merthyr Tydfil

BETH SY’ ’MLAEN

Hydref 2016 October 2016

Llyfrgelloedd Cyhoeddus Merthyr Tudful

Merthyr Tydfil Public Libraries

Dowlais Library

Every Friday

4.00pm - 5.00pm

Do you care for a loved one, family member or friend

with Dementia?

Then come along to our carers support group.

Information and advice from NHS specialists, in a

confidential setting.

No appointment necessary.

Refreshments provided.

Last Tuesday of every month, beginning Tuesday

27th September in Dowlais Library

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Any questions contact Claire Ford, Dementia

Advisor on 01685 351170

New Book Club The New Chapters meet every 4 weeks on a Wednesday at

Merthyr Central Library 2.00pm - 3.00pm

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

The book club is open to anyone who loves to read various genres,

enjoys a chat with tea and biscuits!

Please contact Central Library on:

01685 725258 for the date of our next meeting!

Calling all trainers!

Merthyr Central Library

Wednesday October 26th

12.00pm - 4.30pm

Canolfan Hamdden Merthyr Tudful

Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre

Memberships

Lifestyles Active - All Inclusive at any time £36 Cash / 332.50 DD

(Discounts for duo membership, corporate members, juniors and seniors,

students and daytime users)

Lifestyles Fitness - Fitness Suite at any time £26 Cash / £23 DD

(Duo membership discounts available)

Lifestyles Aqua - Swimming and aqua classes at any time £26 Cash / £23 DD

(Duo membership discounts available)

Please note terms and conditions apply

Parc Cyfarthfa, Cestyll & Amgueddfa

Cyfarthfa Park, Castle & Museum

Breaking with Tradition by the 56 Group Wales

September 19th - October 15th

This exhibition presents work of members of the

56 Group Wales: Grwp 56 Cymru.

It shows how members are interested in working outside the

accepted traditions and forms of artistic practice. Also available during

the exhibition is the book A Taste of the

Avant-Garde: 56 Group Wales, 56 Years by David Moore.

REDHOUSE

Hen Neuadd y Dref

Old Town Hall

Digwyddiadau eraill o amgylch Merthyr

Other Events around Merthyr

October 31st

Ynysfach Engine

House

7.00pm - 9.00pm

www.merthyrscouts.org.uk

6 - 8 8 -10½ 10½ - 14 14 - 18 18 - 25

Scouting offers fun, challenge and everyday adventure to

half a million people within the UK.

Offering over 200 different activities from abseiling and archery to

water zorbing, scouting helps 6 - 25year olds grow in confidence,

achieve their full potential and become active

members of their communities.

You’re never more than 10 miles from your

nearest Scout group.

Check us out or email merthyrscouts@btinternet.com to get started!

Merthyr Aloud World Music Choir

The choir is for anyone who wants to sing!

We sing a cappella songs from around the world as well as original songs.

The choir aims to expand feelings of health,

wellbeing and happiness.

We perform at both high profile and community events and are always on the look out for new

members.

Ages range from 25 - 80.

Rehearsals - Fridays 10.30am - 12.30pm (term time)

Canolfan Soar / Theatre Soar

Merthyr Tydfil Shotokan Karate Academy

Come along and try Shotokan Karate at Dowlais Community Centre.

Established since 1981, you will have excellent tuition covering all aspects of traditional

Shotokan Karate from our excellent trainers:

Chief Instructor Martyn Humphreys and Assistant Instructor Aldo Speroni.

We aim to promote Shotokan Karate, develop health and fitness, build self-esteem and self-confidence,

personal discipline and respect.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Children 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Adults 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Contact Martyn on 07879685799

Merthyr Tydfil Indoor Bowls Club

New to bowls or looking to

improve your game?

Fun and friendly coaching facilities are available

for new bowlers, youths and charity groups

within Merthyr Tydfil and its surrounding areas.

This is a great sport for everyone and will assist

in promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Our facilities are first class,

we serve refreshments and have a large bar and

lounge area suitable

for holding events.

We promise a warm welcome to all.

For further information contact

Barrie Broad - 01685 383451 www.merthyrtydfilindoorbowlsclub.co.uk

Merthyr Tydfil WEA Branch

Autumn Term 2016,

Canolfan Soar

Tuesdays, 10:30 - 12:30

A Suggested Syllabus

Week 2 (Oct 04):

Peter Florance:

Cultural Attaché (HW)

Week 3 (Oct 11):

Colin Thomas on Film

Week 4: (Oct 18):

Merthyr Tydfil: Wider Views (HW)

Oct 25: Half Term

HW: Lead Tutor:

07968256864

huw.williams@weacymru.org.uk

Enhancing lives through leisure and culture Enhancing lives through leisure and culture

If you would like to advertise any forthcoming events, new facilities or services

or would like to be added to the email delivery list

please contact:

rhianwen.long@merthyrleisuretrust.co.uk

Manylion Cyswllt / Contact Details

Gwasanaethau Llyfrgell Merthyr Tudful

Merthyr Tydfil Library Services

01685 725258

Canolfan Hamdden Merthyr Tudful

Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre

01685 727476

Canolfan Gymunedol Aberfan a Merthyr Vale

Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre

01685 727373

Redhouse

01685 384111

Amgueddfa a Oriel Gelf Castell Cyfarthfa

Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery

01685 727371