Community Events
Date: Various See below
Event Title: Hirwaun Outreach
More Information: At Hirwaun (St Lleurwg’s Church Hall )
Every Friday 1pm – 4pm
We offer Activities which include:
- Art & Craft with Sarah
- Yoga / Relaxation techniques with Chris
Up & Coming
- Healthy Eating on a Budget (Starting 18th Feb) At St Lleurwgs Church Hall At 2-3 pm
The course will run for run for six weeks and there are six places.
We will be cooking wedges sausage casserole and tortilla toasties
To download a poster for Healthy Eating - Click Here
We also offer volunteering opportunities - All Welcome
For further information or queries contact New Horizons on T: 01685 881113 and ask for Natalie.
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Date: Every Monday 11 AM - 4 PM at St John's Church Hall, Ton Pentre.
Event Title: Rhondda Listening Friends
More Information:
Need someone to talk to?
Then why not drop in to see us?
Rhondda - Listening Friends are available.
To download a poster for the event then please Click Here.
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Date: Every Week on Wednesday 10.30 - 1pm (except 1st Wednesday of the month)
Event Title: Leisurely cycle rides
More Information: Leisurely cycle rides and cycling skills for learners in Aberdare area.
Every Wednesday, all year round!
Guided rides leave at 10.30 but bikes are available for use in park between 10.30 - 1pm (except 1st Wednesday of the month).
To download a document explaining more about the event please Click Here
Contact Information: Call Eleanor for more information on number below or email: eleanor.rothwell@sustrans.org.uk
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Date: Every Week on Thursday at 11am - 1pm
Event Title: Brighter Journey - Self help group for people affected by depression
Location: Four Seasons Activity Centre
More Information: Feeling stressed or anxious?
Why not pop along to our relaxed and informal self-help group, for a cuppa and a cake with people who have similar experiences.
Contact Information: Please contact Amy on 01443 671927 or Karen on 01443 675220
Title: Get your dogs 'chipped' by council
Location: R.C.T
More Information: DOG owners are being invited to have their pets chipped for free as part of an ongoing Rhondda Cynon Taf Council canine scheme. The council's animal shelter in Dinas will micro-chip your dog on Saturday mornings as part of the initiative to encourage more pet owners to abide by the law, which states all dogs must wear a collar and identification by law. Micro-chipping is a further step forward to ensuring the identification of an animal is discovered quickly should they go missing. The project, led by the council's Streetcare team, is designed to further crackdown on the issue of dog fouling which pervades certain communities more than others. For further details call 01443 682789 or 01685 876831
Title: Animal rescue
Location: R.C.T
More Information: We are here mostly for small animals such as rabbits, guinei pigs, rodents etc but will occasionally take in cats depending on the space we have available, I do work closely with other cat rescue charities so I could always put people forward to them, if I do not have the available space at the time. We are a non profit making rescue so donation from charities are always welcome, donations could be rabbit food, rodent food such as hamster, rat, gerbil food, guniea pig food, vegetables, bedding material such as shavings, shredded paper, any unwanted hutches, runs ect. Anything is welcome, that will help the rescues. I am also always looking for foster homes short or long term, volunteer drivers to take the rescues to their new homes or pick them up from their unwanted homes and home checkers are always needed.Our contact address is lastchancerabbitrescue@hotmail.co.uk our contact number is 01443 472877 between 9am and 5pm unless emergency
Title: Golden Lion Animal Rescue
Location: R.C.T
More Information: Golden Lion Animal Rescue is a small, independent rescue in Cynon Valley that tries to help any animal, anywhere. One of the major problems for this and any other rescue is the immense volume of unwanted and stray cats. Every day the Rescue gets at least one call asking it to take in a cat. Of course, this is an impossibility otherwise the rescue would be totally overwhelmed. Not enough people offer homes to adult cats to enable it to bring in all the other unwanted ones. Please help by: Getting any cat in your care spayed or castrated to limit the number of kittens being born. Vouchers to assist with cost can be obtained by telephoning Golden Lion Rescue. It Is Not True That a Cat Should Have One Litter Before Being Spayed. The first time a cat is aware of motherhood is when the kittens are born. It does not miss anything by not having a litter. Please consider trying to look after any stray or inherited cat that comes to you. The Rescue can help you in many ways but it cannot take in every unwanted cat. Consider giving a home to an adult cat rather than a kitten. All adult cats in the Rescue will have been spayed or castrated, also wormed and deflead before rehoming. If you are aware of a problem developing in your area with stray cats / kittens, please contact the Rescue immediately so that trapping and neutering can start as soon as possible. A female cat can become pregnant again as soon as the kittens are weaned (and the kittens themselves are sexually active at 5 - 6 months) It is vital to prevent a population explosion. If you are able to donate anything to the Rescue - dog or cat food, bedding, etc - it will be most gratefully received. Kennels and rescues everywhere are full to bursting point with unwanted dogs and puppies. One Welsh local authority pound worker said to me this weekend, the middle of January, Please come and move some of these dogs to Rescues. We don't have enough kennel space for all the dogs coming in. There are far more coming in than are being claimed or rescue. It is vital to prevent more puppies adding to this problem and coming into this world to an uncertain future. Spay or castrate - that's the responsible thing to do. If you find the cost prohibitive, contact Golden Lion Animal Rescue on 01685 810276 for assistance through Dogs Trust.
Title: Petwatch
Location: R.C.T
More Information: is a local organisation offering various pet care services. With over 12 years experience in pet sitting, basic dog grooming, 'pets to vets' and dog walking, the group is fully insured and members of the National Association of Registered Petsitters. It is recommended by Catsafe, Rhondda Animal Aid and Rhondda Cat Protection. Telephone 01443 411819 if you need assistance .
Title: Cinnamon Trust
Location: R.C.T
More Information: Dog walkers/fosterers are wanted by the Cinnamon Trust, a national charity helping the elderly and terminally ill people and their pets. Telephone 01736 757900 for details
Title: Contact the Elderly Wales
Location: R.C.T
More Information: Contact the Elderly Wales is looking for volunteers to help organise local events. The charity provides social outings for elderly, housebound and lonely people. If you want to find out more, contact Michelle Fitzsimmons on 029 2051 4996.
Title: Tripscope
Location: R.C.T
More Information: Are you a disabled person needing help with planning a journey? If so, then perhaps Tripscope can help. Call 0845 7585641 for the price of a local call and get advice and assistance with all aspects of travelling. You can also email on tripscope@cableinet.co.uk
Title: Alcoholics Anonymous
Location: R.C.T
More Information: Is alcohol a problem for you or a relative? Contact the local Alcoholics Anonymous on 01685 875070.
Title: The Last Friday Club
Location: R.C.T
More Information: On the last Friday of every month come along and listen to Acoustic Music in the Glyhafod Lounge (Cwmaman) near Aberdare Tel: 01685 8717879 Featuring local musicians playing various styles of music. If you play a musical instrument come along and join in or if you want to, just relax and listen, turn up about 9.00pm Admission is free
Date: Every Week on Thursday at 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Event Title: Mentro Allan Walking Group
Meet: Aberdare Bus Station
Bring: Bus pass / change for the bus, shoes you can walk in, umbrella if its raining. We are always welcoming new members and ideas for new places to go so please keep encouraging people to come along and give me your suggestions for different trips.
Contact: Eleanor 01443 490206 / 07887551303
See below, thursday dates for more information on walk.
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Date: Wednesday Mornings 10 am - 12 pm
Event Title: Nordic Walking Taster Sessions
Location: Meet at ST Joseph Church Cwmaman Aberdare
More Information: Call to book your place on the sessions
Contact Information: Please Contact Lee 07887 667218 or steve 01685 887120
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Date: See below
Event Title: Activities at New Horizons
For activities at our outreach centres please click here >>
More Information: New Horizons are offering several activities every week.
Below is a list of the Activity's and Training taken place in New Horizons-
Mondays
Citizens Advice Bureau 11- 1pm
Social Activities 11-3
MDF Bi Polar Group 11- 1 (monthly ) 2nd Monday
The New You (Fashion Group) 1.30- 3 (23rd may- fortnightly)
Gofal 2-4 ( Housing Advice,
Internet Cafe 3- 6
Eye to Eye Youth Counselling 4-6
Tuesdays
Mind Counselling 9.30-12.30
Social Activities 11-3
Internet Cafe 3-6pm
Relate Counselling 3-6pm
Eye to Eye Youth Counselling 5-6pm
Wednesdays
Bryncynon Courses 9.30 - 12pm
Elite Job Club 10-4pm
Cruse Bereavement Care
Carers Project 11 -1 (monthly)
Thursdays
Mind Counselling 9.30 - 12.30pm
Fads Counselling 9.30- 12.30pm
Mens Group 10-12pm
NVQ Business Administration Course 12-3pm
Walking Group with Mentro Allen 12.30- 2(Bus Station)
Gardening (in car park) 1-2.30pm
Art and Craft 2.30 4.pm
Eye to Eye Youth Counselling 5-6pm
Fridays
Self Help Group 11-1
Cycling with Mentro Allen 11-2 (sports centre)
Internet Cafe 3-4.30pm
Music Group 9-11am (fortnightly)
Saturdays
Social Activities 11- 4.30
Guitars 1-3
Diabetes Support Group11-12.30pm(monthly)
Opening Times
Mondays - 11.00 - 6.00
Tuesdays -11.00 - 6.00
Wednesdays 9.00 -5.00 ( Courses Only)
Thursdays - 10.00 - 4.00 (groups only)
Fridays 11.00 - 4.30
Saturdays 11.00- 4.30
Website
www.newhorizons-mentalhealth.co.uk
Please telephone Aberdare 01685 881113 for further information about the centre or if you would like to become a volunteer
In addition to the above social activities on a daily basis such quizzes, themed days and talks are advertised in the drop in and on the website:
www.newhorizons-mentalhealth.co.uk or follow us on facebook (groups New Horizons mental health) and Twitter
Event Title: Positive Steps Group Support
Location: The Darren Las Community Building
Days: Every Friday
Time: 1-3pm
More Information: Health,Relationships,Money, Family, these are some of the things that can effect our mental wellbeing at any time in our lives if you or someone you know are experiencing problems with mental ill heath then come along to Positive Steps Group for information and support you will be able to share experiences with others who have similar issues in a friendly and confidential setting for more information call Jill on 01443 479713 or 07795391852
Click here to download a poster
Date: 15th September
Event Title: Rhonnda Fach Ramble
Location: Ferndale Rugby Club, Rhondda, CF43 4NE
More Information: A walk taking in a Roman Camp, the Bristol Channel and The Rhondda 10.00am 4hrs walk 6 miles /9.5km If you wish to book please call 01443 838632 or e-mail : walkingfestival@thevalleys.co.uk
Date: 15th September 10.30am-3.30pm
Event Title: Powys Mental Health Alliance - A good space...
Location: Greenway Manor, (Crossgates, Llandrindod, LD1 6RF)
More Information: A good space...to connect, to create, to contribute. Come and join us for a fun day of arts workshops and complimentary therapies. You can relax in the beautiful surroundings of Greenway Manor (Crossgates, Llandrindod, LD1 6RF) and re-connect with the Alliance. We can provide transport from across Powys. If you plan to attend or have any special requirements, just contact Eleanor Barrow at eleanorbarrow@gmail.com
or on 01686 628300/ 07712 107211 - FREE LUNCH
Date: 15th September
Location: Tafran Ty Uchaf Pub, Trefil, Tredegar, NP22 4HD start Point
More Information: Another chance to visit the famous but elusive Chartist's cave. The walk will take in the Duke's Table, the Brinore tram road, prehistoric burial mounds and the Chartisit's cave. 10.am start
5.5hrs 6 miles / 9.5km If you wish to book please call 01443 838632 or e-mail : walkingfestival@thevalleys.co.uk
Date: 16th September
Event Title: Ancient Cwmbran the Cistercians Walk
Location: Greenmeadow Community Farm, Cwmbran, NP44 5AJ
More Information: The walk is a circular walk following part of the ancient route walk by medieval pilgrims. 10.00am 6hrs 12 miles / 19km
If you wish to book please call 01443 838632 or e-mail : walkingfestival@thevalleys.co.uk
Date: 17th September
Event Title: The Merthyr Story
Location: Merthyr College Car Park, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1AR
More Information: A circular route from Merthyr Tydfil College car park including Merthyr Ironworks, Joseph Parry's Cottage, and the Trevithick Trail. 10.00am 6hrs 12 miles / 19km If you wish to book please call 01443 838632 or e-mail : walkingfestival@thevalleys.co.uk
Date: 18th September
Event Title: In the Footsteps of the Chatrists
Location: Gwesty Bach Pub, Brynmawr, NP23 4AJ Start Point
More Information: This circular walk will follow part on the route taken by the Nantyglo Chartists during the Chartist Uprising of 1839. 10.00am
6hrs 7 miles / 11km If you wish to book please call 01443 838632 or e-mail: walkingfestival@thevalleys.co.uk
Date: 18th September
Location: Hapus Ice Cream, Machen, Caerphilly, CF83 8NJ Start Point
More Information: A look at our industrial past in peaceful Machen
2.00pm 2hrs 3 miles / 5km If you wish to book please call 01443 838632 or e-mail : walkingfestival@thevalleys.co.uk
Date: 23rd September
Event Title: Music In The PARK
Location: Rhondda Heritage Park
More Information: Take time out of your busy day for a lunchtime treat with Daniel & Laura Curtis who are considered as ambassadors for the conservation of the music of the Great American Songbook. Free event For more info please call 01443 682036 www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
Date: 29th September
Location: The Park and Dare Theatre Treorchy
More Information: Originally a 'timber man' from Lavant Tin Mine, Jethro will be performing armed with nothing more than a microphone, a stand and a small table with his favorite drink to hand. As he paces the stage from side to side, you’ll hear hilarious antics of rural comedy delivered to you in a warm, Cornish accent. Selling over 4 Million stand-up comedy DVD’s to date, isn’t it about time you came and experienced some serious nonsensical twaddle!! Warning Adult Material – Over 18’s Only.
£18.50 Selling over 4 Million stand-up comedy DVD’s to date, isn’t it about time you came and experienced some serious nonsensical twaddle!!Warning Adult Material – Over 18’s Only. £18.50
parkdare.rct-arts.org/en/whats-on/view/jethro/
Date: Saturday 1st Sunday 2nd October
Event Title:Vintage Engine Steam Fair
Location: Rhondda Heritage Park
More Information: 11am Full steam ahead to this annual show featuring model railway layouts, traction engines, replicas plus lots more. £3. Adults/ Child £2 www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
Date: 18th October
Location: The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare
More Information: Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, The Snow Queen. Start 7.30PM
Tickets £17 www.rct-arts.co.uk
Date: 20th October
Location: The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare
More Information: The multi-award winning comedian and host of ITV's Mark Watson Kicks Off, Dave's One Night Stand, BBC's We Need Answers, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and star of cult Radio 4 series Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better, is back on tour. The Mock the Week regular will be performing his most surprising, and funniest material. If you don't know already, come and find out why his shows at the Montreal, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh Festivals are always total sell outs. Warning over 18s only www.rct-arts.co.uk
Date: 21st October
Event Title: A Night of Dirty Dancing
Location: The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare
More Information: It's the sexiest song and dance sensation of 2011, presented by an all-star cast of West End performers belting out the unforgettable smash hits She's Like the Wind, Big Girls Don't Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and, of course, the Oscar-winning (I've Had) The Time of My Life. start 7.30pm
Tickets £15 www.rct-arts.co.uk
Date: 24th October
Event Title: The Mr Men & Little Miss Party Roadshow
Location: The Park and Dare Theatre Treorchy
More Information: The Mr Men & Little Miss are going on the road to celebrate their 40th birthday in a brand new singing and dancing Party Road show! This 90 minute show will feature the much loved characters singing and dancing along to well known children's songs.
start 2.00pm Tickets £13 www.rct-arts.co.uk
Date: 27th October
Location: The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare
More Information: Start 7.30pm Description Max Boyce is a Welsh icon. His albums have sold in their millions and subsequently he has been awarded 6 gold discs and an MBE! His album 'Doctors Papers' soared to number 1 in the album charts, the first and only comedy album ever to do so! Tickets £20 www.rct-arts.co.uk
Date: 29th October
Event Title: Mcmillian Cancer Support
Location: Taff Trail Merthyr
More Information: Join us for this scenic walk along the Taff Trail from Merthyr to Pontypridd Tickets £10 For more information or to register please call Rebecca on 01656 867 968 or email southeastwales@macmillan.org.uk
Date: 31st October
Event Title: Garden of Remembrance
Location: Rhondda Heritage Park
More Information:11-12pm Support the Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal and help make a strong visual display of poppy crosses. The launch is marked with an emotive service followed by the Last Post and dipping of standards. For more info please call 01443 682036 Free Event www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
Date: 5th November
Location: Coleg Morgannwg, Llwynypia Community Theatre
More Information: Theatremask Productions present the classic comedy by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall. Starts 3pm Tickets £7 Tickets are available form 01443 775331 (landline) - 07814 840008 or by e-mail via theatremask@btinternet.com
Date: 9th November
Location: Aberdare Theatre
More Information: Legendary former Byrds frontman and founding member, Roger McGuinn returns for a hotly anticipated solo UK tour. The Bryds' era defining songs like ‘Eight Miles High’, ‘Mr Tambourine Man’‘Turn, Turn, Turn’ and ‘All I Really Wanna Do’ became classics of the new folk rock sound. start at 7.pm Contact The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare
08000 147 111 Tickets £26.50 www.rct-arts.co.uk
Date: 9th November
Location: Aberdare Theatre
More Information: Sung in an English translation by Amanda Holden
Accompanied by the Mid Wales Opera Chamber Orchestra Artistic and musical direction by Nicholas Cleobury Directed by Stephen Barlow The doomed love-story of Cio-Cio San, Madam Butterfly and Pinkerton the American Naval Officer, Madam Butterfly is one of the best-loved operas of all time. With some of the most sumptuous opera music ever written for the stage, Puccini merges Western and Eastern music perfectly. Including the dramatic soprano aria One Fine Day, this brand new production brings to life a tragedy of love across continents and cultures in an intimate, beautiful and heart-rending production. £16.50. Early Bird £13.50 ends 21/09/201 start 7.30pm
Date: 10th November
Location: The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare
More Information: A co-production with Blackwood Miners’ Institute and RCT Theatres Supported by Arts Council of Wales Following their highly successful tour of Bouncers, Black RAT Productions join forces with John Godber to bring you a brand new adaptation of the award winning comedy Up ‘n’ Under, set in the heart of the South Wales Valleys and the competitive world of amateur rugby union For an outrageous bet, Arthur, a retired player, undertakes to train the local sevens side (who can only muster four players!) to play a match against the ‘best side’ in the Rhondda Valleys. Enlisting the help of Hazel, who runs a bodybuilding gym, Arthur is confident of a win. The boys, however, do not share his optimism! With a talented cast of some of Wales’ finest actors, this non-stop comedy is given a genuine Welsh flavour and packed with topical humour and rugby songs. £12.00 Concessions ‘Pacy, edgy and hugely entertaining’ South Wales Argus (on Bouncers)
Date: 11th November
Event Title: An Evening With Burlersque
Location: The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare
More Information: Direct from London’s West End, tantalising yet tasteful, camp and colourful, with corsets, killer heels and stockings aplenty these elegant show girls combine Parisian charm with Las Vegas glamour in one scintillating show. Comedy, magic and vocal harmony combine with couture costumes, breathtaking choreography, and a fabulous score in this good old fashioned tease - with cheeky bits.
£15.00. Girls Night Out Package – 6 tickets and a bottle of wine £90.00
Date: 19th November
Location: The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare
More Information: Join us for a night of hilarious comedy with the amazing voice of Wales’ Premier Entertainer, Mike Doyle. The British Comedy award-winning comic, West End Star & BBC TV sensation delivers a night of pure musical excellence and belly aching laughter that will refresh parts you never knew you had! Don’t miss his best show ever! Tickets £12 www.rct-arts.co.uk
Date: 20th November
Location: Rhondda Heritage Park
More Information: Join our Toy Miners on a magical, thrilling underground adventure ~ will you be lucky enough to find Santa's secret hide away? Must be pre-booked. from £4.75 special rates for schools. Saturday 24th December 2011 (16:00) Contact For bookings please call 01443 682036 www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
Date: 22nd November
Location: The Muni Arts Centre Pontypridd
More Information: Time 10.A Welsh language performance suitable for learners.Jac a'r Goeden Ffa is the traditional tale about a young farm boy, duped into buying some magic beans, and his efforts to escape the land of the evil giant who lives at the top of the beanstalk. In this brand new production, he does this with the help of the ingenuity and songs of one of Wales' best known children's entertainers – Martyn Geraint. .Please contact for more information 08000 147 111 www.rct-arts.co.uk
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