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Grimethorpe Colliery Band June 13th Famous ‘Brassed Off’ band and current ‘Brass in Concert’ Champions. This concert will see the record breaking ‘Kings of Entertainment’ take to the stage. Grimethorpe’s appearance at Merthyr Tydfil will be one of the bands final UK appearance ahead of their summer tour of Australia. Tickets: £15.00 Tickets available from: ticketsource or 0333 666 33 66 Further information at www.grimethorpeband.com
Fit Kidz Timetable
Monday’s Soccer Skills - 4.00pm - 5.00pm: 3 - 4 years Netball– 4.30pm - 5.30pm: 7 - 11 years Soccer Skills - 5.00pm - 6.00pm: 5 - 6 years
Tuesday’s Girls Football - 4.30pm - 5.30pm: 3 - 6 years Clubfit for Girls - 7.00pm - 8.00pm: 12 - 16 years
Wednesday’s Rugby Cubs - 4.00pm - 5.00pm: 3 - 6 years Girls Spin - 6.15pm - 7.00pm: 12 - 16 years
Thursday’s Netball Tots - 4.30pm - 5.30pm: 3 - 6 years
Friday’s Racquet Sports Spectacular - 4.30pm - 5.30pm: 7 - 14 years Friday Night Madness - 5.30pm - 6.30pm: 7 - 11 years
Single sessions £2.20. Block bookings for all Fit Kidz sessions £22.00. Progress through the stages from a Fit Kids star to a Fit Kidz Legend by learning a variety of skills - certificates will be given to every child as they pass through the stages. Badges also available from Fit Kidz Top Star level.
Enhancing lives through leisure and culture Redhouse, Old Town Hall
June 3rd 7.00pm - 11.00pm Strictly Acoustic Monthly acoustic night for performers to showcase their talents. Performers can arrange a slot on the night. £2.00 per slot Contact: 01685 384111 / [email protected]
June 4th Tenovus Read With Us Red House Café - 4.00pm - 5.30pm First Thursday of every month. A friendly bookclub for anyone who’s life has been touched by cancer. Further information: [email protected]
June 6th 7.00pm - 10.00pm Songs from the Musicals Join us for an evening of entertainment as we welcome Rhian Thomas and friends to bring us songs from the musicals. Tickets are £8 each with £6 for concessions Booking essential, call into the Redhouse or call 01685 384111
June 27th 7.30pm - 10.30pm Explosive Light Orchestra After such a great evening of explosive entertainment last autumn, this summer we’ve invited Explosive Light Orchestra to return to REDHOUSE with their ultimate tribute to the great ELO! Re-live all of your favourite ELO hits such as Mr. Blue Sky, Diary of Horace Wimp, Last Train to London, Evil Woman, Showdown, Wild West Hero, Turn to Stone, Strange Magic, Tightrope, Rockaria and many more! We welcome you to our beautiful Courtyard that will be providing the perfect venue for a night of entertainment – and a drink or two at the bar! Tickets are £15 Booking essential, call into the Redhouse or call 01685 384111
Enhancing lives through leisure and culture Merthyr Tydfil Public Libraries
Rumble in the Jungle: Bookstart Party Toddlers are invited to tumble in the jungle in our special toddler time to celebrate National Bookstart week! Crafts, games, rhymes and stories! Merthyr Library: Wednesday June 10th - 10.00am - 11.00am Treharris Library: Friday June 12th - 09.30am - 10.30am Aberfan Library: Friday June 12th - 10.30am - 11.30am
Work Club For help getting online, using computers, searching for jobs and help with CVs. The sessions are relaxed, informal and friendly and available for anyone who would like to drop in. Central Library: Every Friday - 10.00am - 12.00pm Dowlais Library: Every Tuesday - 1.30pm - 4.30pm Treharris Library: Every Monday - 1.30pm - 3.00pm Aberfan Library: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Drop-in sessions
Bookworms Books, creative writing and activities for children aged 10 - 14 Aberfan Library: Every Monday - 4.00pm - 4.30pm
Baby Bookworms Creative crafts and stories for pre-school children. Dowlais Library: Every Friday - 10.00am - 11.00am Term time only
Book Groups A relaxed and friendly discussion of this month’s book. Aberfan Library: Monday 1st June - 11.30am - 12.30pm Dowlais Library: Tuesday 2nd June - 4.15pm - 5.15pm Treharris Library: Wednesday 3rd June - 5.00pm - 6.00pm If you would be interested in joining a book club please contact: 01685 353480
Chatterbooks Taking place on the third Monday of every month, Chatterbooks is books, activities and fun for children aged 4 to 12. New members welcome. Treharris Library: Monday 15th Jun - 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Enhancing lives through leisure and culture Digital Fridays Run by Digital Communities Wales & Merthyr Tydfil Public Library Service, these drop-in sessions are for anyone who needs support to get online or use technology. The sessions are friendly, relaxed and informal. Merthyr Library: Every Friday - 1.00pm - 2.30pm Aberfan Library: Every Friday - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Homework Clubs For help with homework projects, with free print-outs / photocopies. Merthyr Library: Every Thursday - 3.30pm - 5.30pm Dowlais Library: Every Thursday - 3.30pm - 5.30pm Treharris Library: Every Wednesday - 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Knit & Natter All welcome, from beginners to experienced knitters. Bring your own wool and knitting needles! Aberfan Library - Every Wednesday - 10.30am - 12.00pm
Toddler Time Stories, rhymes and crafts for pre-school children. Parents, grandparents and child minders welcome. Dowlais Library: Every Tuesday - 10.00am - 11.00am Merthyr Library: Every Wednesday - 10.00am - 11.00am Treharris Library: Every Friday - 9.30am - 10.30am Aberfan Library: Every Friday - 10.30am - 11.30am
Community Writing Squads Creative writing for children aged 10 - 14. New members welcome. Treharris Library: Monday 1st June - 4.00pm - 5.00pm Merthyr Library: Saturday 20th June - 11.00am - 12.00pm Dowlais Library: Wednesday 24th June - 4.00pm - 5.00om
BorrowBox Winner of the 2013 ABIA Innovation Award BorrowBox has now come to your library! BorrowBox enables members of public libraries to borrow digital content – eBooks and eAudiobooks for limited periods by way of digital loans. Number 1 digital Library download solution in the British Commonwealth Elegant, intuitive and simple to use Renowned as the easiest solution for libraries to run World’s best authors and titles Unrivalled end-to-end service Multiple world firsts Best User experience ever The best eAudiobook download available in the world – all MP3 First choice for users and libraries
Enhancing lives through leisure and culture Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Opening Times:
April - September
Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 5.30pm Saturday & Sunday: 12.00pm - 5.30pm Last Admission to the Castle 5.00pm
October - March
Mon Closed Tuesday - Friday: 10.00am - 4.30pm Saturday & Sunday: 12.00pm - 4.30pm Last Admission to the castle 4.00pm
May 11th - June 19th 'Reincarnated Rubbish' – by Creative Recycling artist Val Hunt Acclaimed artist Val Hunt creatively recycles a diverse selection of throw away material. From these she creates innovative wall sculptures, free standing pieces, hats,
June 1st Mid Summers Night Dream Organised by; Taking Flight Theatre. Cyfarthfa Park
June 4th Guided Woodland Walk - Cyfarthfa Park Guided walk with the parks ranger taking in the heritage features around the park. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a lead. Children must be accompanied by an adult. First Thursday of every month: 11.00am £2.00 per person Booking Essential
Enhancing lives through leisure and culture June 13th: Reviving Rose: A seated talk about Rose Mary Crawshay Rose is one of the true forgotten figures in local history. She was a philanthropist, a scientist, an educational reformer, a female liberator, and more. Book on to this talk to find out about a person who changed Merthyr for the better. Booking essential. Starts at 2:00pm at Cyfarthfa Castle.
June 13th Charity Family Event Organised by; Street Pastors. Cyfarthfa Lake Bandstand.
June 18th: 3.30pm - 5pm Cyfarthfa Park Out of school fun! Join the heritage and volunteer coordinator for outdoor games and activities in the park. Different activities every month. Contact for further details. Booking essential - call Leanne Williams on 01685 722340
June 19th: 10am - 12pm (Cyfarthfa Greenhouses) Plant Propagation workshop Learn how to propagate plants using the method best suited to the different species. Booking essential - call Leanne Williams on 01685 722340
June 22nd: Cyfarthfa Park A Butterfly Hunt Cyfarthfa Meadows with the warden. Booking essential - call Leanne Williams on 01685 722340
June 29th: Bird Watch - Cyfarthfa Park In the woodland and around the Lake. Booking essential - call Leanne Williams on 01685 722340
Thai Culture Festival Cyfarthfa Park Come and enjoy the taste of Thailand: Thai Food and produce Buddhist Monks Dancing / Live Music Funfair And more! 1 day ticket price: Adult £5 / Children under 13 years free Advance tickets available at: www.desythai.com / 07808894719
Enhancing lives through leisure and culture Other Event’s in and around Merthyr
June 3rd LEAP - Learning and Employment Action Group Meeting Aimed at supporting individuals who have learning difficulties, to develop their skills and gain work experience. Weekly drop-in Merthyr Tydfil Institute for the Blind
June 3rd Merthyr Rising Poetry Dic Penderyn Society presents - Merthyr Rising Poetry Night with Phil Knight launching “You’re Welcome to Wales”, his new collection of poetry. The IMP Hotel
June 5th Farmer’s Market First Friday of every month 10.00am - 2.00pm Merthyr Town Centre Quality products that are grown, reared or made within a 50mile radius of Merthyr Tydfil.
June 13th Merthyr Chilli Fiesta The second Awesome Chilli Fiesta! There will be a host of a variety of the best chilli producers from around the country, selling the very best chilli products around! Penderyn Square 10.00am - 5.00pm
June 13th Open Mic Night : Bio-Diversity Celebrating Wales Bio-Diversity Week, with poetry from Emily Heinshelwood plus others. The IMP Hotel
June 27th Valley’s Walking Festival Taff Bargoed Park
Enhancing lives through leisure and culture