1. The Church in Wales (Anglican)
2. The Baptist Church of Great Britain
3. The Congregational Federation
4. The Methodist Church
5. The United Reformed Church
6. Undeb y Bedyddwyr
7. Undeb yr Annibynwyr
8. Egwlys Bresbyteraidd Cymru

1. The Roman Catholic Church (the Bell and the Crucifix)
2. The Russian Orthodox Church (two icons)
3. The Greek Orthodox Church (icon)

1. Sunday Morning at 9.30 (mainly adults)
2. Sunday School at 2.00
3. Family Service at 3.00
4. Monday Morning at 9.30 (Nursary or Junior Class)
5. Tuesday Morning at 9.30 (Holy Communion)
6. Wednesday Evening at 8.00 (Compline)
7. Wednesday Evening at 9.00 (Bible Study)
8. Friday Morning at 9.30 (Prayers: Taize)

1. Café - Tuesday to Friday 9.30am-2.00pm, Thursday to Saturday 7.00pm-9.00pm, Two discos every Friday evening for children and young people.
2. Launderette - Tuesday to Friday 10.00am-1.00pm
3. Nearly-New Shop - Tuiesday to Friday 10.15-2.00pm
4. Music Room - Music lessons, including piano and singing (without charge)
5. Homework Centre - Help with Homework - from 6 years old upwards. Specialist help provided for Comprehensive young people.
6. Learning Centre - Linked with Trinity College Carmarthen, Llanfair provides Courses accredited for Education and Employment. Our first student proceeds to University in September 2001.

• Basic Skills Courses
• Life Skills Courses
• Job Training

• the Schools
• the Penrhys Partnership
• the Penrhys Community Action Group
• and all who seek a tolerant, open and inclusive way of life

• Christian Aid
• Jubilee 2000
• Counicl for World Mission

• Caldey Island (with Cistercian Monks)
• Snowdonia (Rhyd-Ddu Centre)
• Carmarthen (at Trinity College)
• Monor, Hungary (Youth Twinning)

• Improve safety for pedestrians
• Improve pedestrian access to shopping and other facilities through developments such as pedestrian areas
• Decrease reliance on the car by encouraging walking for short journeys and use of bicycles or public transport where possible.

4 Mawrth/March 2000       0900-1300
21 Ebrill/April 2000      1700-2100
13 Mai/May 2000           0900-1300
3 Mehefin/June 2000       0900-1300


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• Meeting rooms and a function room available for hire
• Big Screen for watching International Rugby matches. It can also display output from laptop computers - useful for conferences
• Welsh classes for learners at all levels
• Welsh and non-Welsh entertainement, eg. poets and pints, quizzes, various bands, choir singing
  Croeso cynnes i bawb / A warm welcome to all.
  
  Clwb y Bont, 85a Stryd Taf, Pontypridd, CF37 4SL
  Tel. 01443 491 424 between 7pm and 11pm.
  
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  Tylorstown Learners Group
  
  We are a group of Welsh learners at various levels who meet in the Methodist Church in Tylorstown every Monday from 2pm to 4pm.
  
  We have no formal teacher, but the activities are organised by members themselves and include: games, reading texts, practicing sentence patterns, singing folk songs and general discussion.
  
  A warm welcome is extended to anyone who wishes to come along. We would be very grateful for fluent Welsh speakers to come along, either as guest speakers or just to join in the activities of the group.
  
  Contact: Eddy Hunt 01443 431 129
  
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  Arts Factory
  
  Mission
  
  The Arts Factory is an independent, community owned and controlled regeneration organisation that seeks to build a stronger community by: Building sustainable community enterprise teams, upskilling local people and providing high quality facilities.
  
  Values
  
  We believe that everyone, regardless of any label, has the right to: Self respect; Learn and develop; Live in a decent environment; Contribute to the regeneration of our community. We believe in the power of: Ground-up collective action; Mutuality; Teamwork; Positive attitudes.
  
  
  Arts factory operations 1999
  
  Community Enterprise
  
  Woodcraft team; Environmental Art Team; Pottery Team; Garden Centre Team; Graphic Design Team; Video Production Team; Managed Workspace.
  
  Upskilling Local People
  
  Accredited training to volunteers on Enterprise Teams - NVQs; Evening class programme
  
  Providing Facilities
  
  Open days; Meeting space; Space for worship; Youth drop-in; Advice & Guidance; Emergency contaception clinic; Community Dances; Mother and toddlers; Cinema; Exhibition space; Women's self defence; Legal advice; Workshops and demonstrations; Youth Outreach Programme.
  
  Contact: Steve Cranston, telephone 01443 757 954 9am - 5pm.
  
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  British Council of Disabled People
  
  The "British Council of Disabled People" is a national umbrella organisation for the disabled people campaigning for the rights of disabled people. Recent campaigns have highlighted the dilution of Benefits proposed in the Welfare Reform Bill and the weakness of the Disability Discrimination Act. According to BCOP 93% of employers are exempt from the requirements of the DDA.
  
  Contact: 01332 295 551 (voice) 205 580 (FAX) 295 581 (mincom)
  
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  Rhondda Talking newspapers
  
  A weekly summary is prepared on tape of the "Rhondda Leader", the local newspaper to the Rhondda Valleys. The service, including posting the tape and receiving the cassette back through the post is free to disabled people who are unable to read a normal newspaper. Although in the majority of cases this is due to visual impairment, the service can also be considered for people who can't handle a newspaper or who can understand the spoken word better than the written word as a result of a stroke.
  
  A similar service is available in Pontypridd and the Cynon Valley.
  
  Contact: 01443 435 342
  
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  Epilepsy Wales / Epilepsi Cymru
  
  A local self-help group meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 10am in the Porth Christian Centre, Porth, Rhondda. They can be contacted via the national helpline on 08457-413774.
  
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  Age Concern Morganwg
  
  "Age Concern" is a UK charity to promote the interests of older people.
  
  Age Concern Morganwg, with offices in Pontypridd offer a range of services:
  1. Hospital Discharge Scheme - to support older people after discharge from hospital.
  2. Good Neighbour Schemes in the Rhondda, Cynon, Taff-Ely and Merther areas - arranging for volunteers to visit older people in their own homes.
  3. Information and advice - benefits, Social Services, health and other issues.
  4. Home and car insurance
  Special events are also arranged from time to time.
  
  Contact: Gill Smith, Information Officer 01443 485 505 (voice) 01443 401 000 (fax)
  email: ageconcern.mg@ukonline.co.uk
  
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  University of the Third Age - Cynon Valley
  
  The University of the Third Age supports lifelong learning by older people. This is achieve through supporting a network of local groups who organise themselves based on the skills and interest of people in the group.
  
  The Cynon Valley Third Age group meets in Aberdare College the first Monday of each month. (If the first Monday is a Bank Holiday it is the second Monday.) The meetings take place in the Llewelyn suite at 2pm.
  
  There is a varied program of invited speakers. There are the following special interest groups: Poetry Reading, Music Appreciation, Keep Fit.
  
  There are combined interest groups with other U3A's in South Wales. The South Wales groups organise a regular program of walks and three annual meetings.
  
  The national organisation of the University of the Third Age maintains a website (www.u3a.org.uk) with details of groups across the UK.
  
  Contact: Dorothy Kertesz 01685 811 446
  
  
  University of the Third Age - Rhondda Valley
  
  The Rhondda U3A group meet monthly. The format of the meeting is that there is an invited speaker and a business meeting.
  
  In addition to the monthly meetings, some members take part in courses in introduction to computing and computer aided design. Some also take part in a fortnightly art class in Treorchy.
  
  There are informal lunch time meetings in various pubs and sometimes in Rhondda College.
  
  The group is open to anyone who is retired, whether they have reached normal retirement age or not.
  
  Meetings take place in the OAP Hall near the Star Hotel in Ystrad, just opposite the Ystrad Labour Club, on every third Tuesday of the month, between 2.30 pm and 4.30pm.
  
  Contact: Anne Noble 01443 440 379
  
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  Ffaldau
  
  Ffaldau (The Fold) is a new venture tobring green gardening to the Rhondda Fach.
  
  Using Permaculture methods of material and labour saving we create growing beds for vegetables and fruit bushes.
  
  Recycled wood, paper, cardboard, carpets, manure and peat free compost are the basic materials for growing our produce.
  
  Volunteers from the surrounding area build, plant and maintain the scenic gardens at Ffaldau.
  
  A New Vision
  
  We seek:
  • To provide food grown cheaply for local people.
  • To educate people in organic growing for cleaner environment.
  • To provide the opportunity to volunteer.
  • To provide the opportunity to gain employment and to raise self-esteem.
  • To improve the value of life for local people.
  
  
  We want to develop Ffaldau 2000 as an exciting Resource Centre and to develop the surrounding farmland and woodland as a Nature Trail linking to the National Cycle Network.
  
  Shared Values
  
  We are totally committed to Green Principles.
  
  We use natural materials.
  
  We will never use pesticides, herbicides, artificial fertilizers.
  
  We will provide habitats for wildlife, and in so doing promote the natural variety of species.
  
  We will engage people of all ages and abilities, and help retain skills and develop craft skills.
  
  We will promote and take part in local recycling.
  
  Where do I come in?
  
  If you have some time to spare we would love to have you volunteer with us or visit us. Your help and support is vital to the success of the project.
  
  We offer you the satisfaction of helping your local community, work in congenial surroundings, ant he opportunity to make new friends and develop new skills.
  
  Telephone: 01443 7307749 Email: Ffaldau2000@Hotmail.com
  
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  GEAR (Group for Environmental Awareness in RCT)
  
  GEAR was formed in 1994 by local volunteers to improve the environment in the Rhondda valleys. They aim to integrate the natural ecology and environment and to encourage greater awareness of the management and development of the natural environment.
  
  GEAR has been involved in a number of projects: Nant Gwyddon landfill site, Rhondda reduction bill, Mynydd Maendy bypass, creation of community woodland, and river cleaning.
  
  GEAR Web Site
  
  Contact: Cullen Morris 01443 755 320
  
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  Rhondda Friends of the Earth
  
  Formed at a meeting on 22 November 1999, Rhondda Friends of the Earth have the following objectives and interests:
  • Health Concerns resulting from the Nantygwyddon Landfill Site
  • Increasing the recycling of waste
  • Inproving transport
  • Improving the habitat for wildlife
  • Concern about pollution from the burning of plastics
  Local groups are supported with expertise from the FOE Cymru office in Cardiff.
  
  Contact: Paul Stevenson 01443 422 350
  
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  Tref-y-Rhyg Singers
  
  The Choir was formed in September 1989 under the directionof its conductor, Rosmarie Ashman. Rosmarie is also an accomplished pianist and she is the organistat her local Church. The Choir is small in comparison with most ladies choirs, considing of twenty two lady members from the Tonyrefail area.
  
  Since its inception, the Choir has performed throughtout the whole of South Wales. Nearly all our engagements are devoted to fund raising for charities or performing for local organisations such as Senior Citizens Groups, and our Annual Concert is always staged to benefit a nominated Charity.
  
  While the Choir concentrates mainly on charitable concerts, success has been attained in the field of competition, gaining first place at the Miners National Eisteddfod at Porthcawl in 1997.
  
  Mrs Heather Griffiths has been accompanist to the Choir since 1990 and is a teacher at Tonyrefail Primary School.
  
  The Choir are presently putting together their concert programme for 2000.
  
  Further details: 01443 671 363
  
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  Cambrian Male Voice Choir (Tonypandy)
  
  The Choir was orginally formed early in the 20th Century and developed to be a choir of over a hundred voices which earned itself a considerable reputation as one of the "greats" in male voice choralism. The onset of the Second World War required the choir to disband and was reformed in 1947.
  
  "Cambrian" took its name from the Cambrian Colliery, Clydach Vale, out of which most of the Choristers earned a living. Nowadays, although we have a number of retired colliers, not one of the choristers is employed in the coal industry. Instead, reflecting the changes in industry and employment patterns in Rhondda and South Wales, choristors are drawn from all walks of life.
  
  The Choir's activities are various and widespread. The Choir had sung on numerous occasions at the Festivals of 1000 voices at the Royal Albert Hall, London, has given concerts across the length and breadth of Britain and have been fortunate enough to perform concert tours in America and, on a number of occasions, Germany. the moder "Cambrian" has not abandoned the tradition of competing at Eisteddfodau at which its larger forerunner was so successful and we still compete enjoyable and sometimes successfully in male voice competitions at both local and international levels, in fact the Choir are the current Welsh Association of Male Vopice Choirs "Choir of the Year" taking first place at the competition held in Pontins, Brean Sands for the second year in succession. Cambrian had also linked with the well known actor, Glyn Houston in his production of "A Valley Man", which portrays the life story of the Rhondda born broadcaster, Gwyn Thomas and which has appeared on several occasions on television and radio. Last year, the Cambrian had the privilege of being invited to take part in a radio programme on BBC Radio 4 introduced and chaired by Robert Robinson. Several members were gathered together to discuss the rise and success of choral tradition in South Wales. It was a highly successful program which was evident from the good humour and wit, alongside the knowledge and wisdom of the choristers selected.
  
  Male Voice Choralism is often more than a hobby, it can be a way of life. Testimony to this is given by the fact that some of Cambrian's current members were also members of the pre-war choir and are still going strong with more than 50 years service to the choir. Choristers come from all age groups, however, and such breadth of membership adds a richness and variety to the choir's repertoire, which includes modern songs, ballads, the classics and the ever popular "war-horses" of male voice choralism. Indeed it is fascinating when singing some of the older pieces to hear some choristers mention that they last sung the piece thirty or more years ago. Even more amazing is that these choristers remember the words and music of the song without reference to copies. This surely must be a recommendation of the male voice tradition of learning by rote and performing in concert without copies.
  
  The Choir are currently planning a tour of Canada in the year 2001 and are busy organising fund raising concerts across Wales.
  
  Selwyn Davies, Publicity Officer, telephone 01443 433 294
  
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  Pontypridd Choral Society
  
  Founded almost 70 years ago as a church choir in Calvary Baptist Church, Treforest, the Pontypridd Choral Society is now the premier mixed voice (male and female) choir of the town.
  
  Having around 50 members, we continue the tradition of singing not only the great, popular religious works but also opera and lighter music, such as that from the London shows.
  
  We have taken part in events at the Royal Albert Hall, London; St. David's Hall, Cardiff and at the new Millennium Stadium.
  
  Our practices take place at the Historical and Cultural Centre, Pontypridd on Sunday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. and new members (no audition) will receive a warm welcome.
  
  Web site: www.pontychoral.co.uk
  E-mail: choir@pontychoral.co.uk
  
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  Graig Christian Centre
  
  The Graig Christian Centre organise a range of activities aimed at people of all ages. Their website ^www.graig-cc.org.uk lists the days and times of the meeting.
  
  In addition to religious meetings they also organise a weekly football session at the Maritime Atroturf, Maes-y-Coed starting at 18.30.
  
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  Llantrisant Gardening Club
  
  Llantrisant Gardening Club welcomes new and experienced gardeners, whether you garden at home or at an allotment you are welcome to come and exchange tips and ideas. There is a regular programme of meetings with invited speakers from Pencoed College.
  
  Meetings: Every second Monday in the Lounge of Llantrisant Rugby Club, St. David's Place, Llantrisant, from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
  
  Contact: Mr R. Palmer 01443 237 191
  
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  Gwynfa Camera Club
  
  Meetings: Every Thursday 7.15 pm to 9.30 p.m. in Model House, Llantrisant.
  
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  Rhondda Radio Amateur Society
  
  The Rhonndda Amateur Radio Society offers a warm welcome to anyone who would like to find out more about radio communication in general and amateur radio in particular.
  
  We meet weekly at the National Union of Mineworkers Club in Tonypandy each Thursday evening at 8.00 pm.
  
  We particularly welcome enquiries from schools, youth groups and indeed people of any age who would be interested.
  
  If you are interested please ring me on one of the numbers below:
  
  Contact: Trafford C. Challoner (GW4KGB) 01443 436 309 or (mobile) 0771 2480692
  
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  Model House, Llantrisant
  
  Located in the historical centre of Llantrisant, just off Junction 34 of the M4 Motorway, the Model House accomodates the workshops of a number of local craftspeople. To obtain a brochure or make an appointments to see individual artists, contact the centre on the telephone number below.
  
  Model house's craft shop is renouwned throughout South Wales by those wanting to purchase original gifts. Selected for quality by the Crafts Council of Great Britain, the craft shop is stocked with a range of ceramics, glass, jewllery and much more by top British makers.
  
  Menter Iaith (see Welsh Groups on this page) has its office in Model House. The Gwynfa Camera Club (see Special Interest Groups on this page) hold their meeting in Model House.
  
  Opening: times Tuesday-Sunday 10am to 5pm all year. Admission Free.
  
  Contact: Sue Reece, Marketing Manager 01443 237 758
  Items on this page in alphabetic order:
  
  Age Concern Morganwg
  Arts Factory
  British Council of Disabled People
  CYD (Cymdeithas y Dysgwyr)
  Cambrian Male Voice Choir (Tonypandy)
  Clwb y Bont
  Dawnswyr Cym Rhondda
  Epilepsy Wales / Epilepsi Cymru
  Ffaldau
  GEAR (Group for Environmental Awareness in RCT)
  Gwynfa Camera Club
  Llanfair Uniting Church - Penrhys
  Llantrisant Gardening Club
  Menter Iaith
  Model House, Llantrisant
  Pedestrians Association
  Person to Person Citizen Advocacy
  Pontypridd Choral Society
  RANT
  Rhondda Friends of the Earth
  Rhondda Radio Amateur Society
  Rhondda Talking newspapers
  Rhondda comunity Credit Union Limited
  Tref-y-Rhyg Singers
  Tylorstown Learners Group
  University of the Third Age - Cynon Valley
  Y Gloran (Papur Bro = "Community Newspaper
  
  
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