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4 Dear Reader, Welcome to issue number 97, the start of year nine of publishing for me - happy days! I am feeling rather good about this publishing lark and have been particularly spurred on as some of my advertisers are reporting a much stronger start to trade this year. It is welcome news after a tremendously hard few years for many small businesses. Obviously, I am hoping that the magazine is contributing to their success via reader engagement as that is one of the main reasons I produce the magazine. Equally important is the number of local people who send in articles and event information for the popular what’s on guide in the magazine. Please keep them coming in and I will do my best to print as many as possible. There are lots of events featured in this issue particularly regular meetings and organisers have told me that their listings have make a big difference to membership levels. So really I am saying thanks for your continued support of this magazine. Paul
Quiz Answers Fun Quiz
1. They are all named after film characters. 2. They can all come in a pack. 3. They all won the Eurovision Song Contest 4. They all spoke with a stutter. 5. Add a letter to the start of them can turn them into colours. 6. They can all be prefixed by “Road To” to give the titles of a series of films (starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour) 7. They are/were all blind in one eye. 8. They dropped Tiger Woods from advertising campaigns. 9. They are all fictional doctors. 10. They are the times of day when the shipping forecast is broadcast.
Published by: Local View Advertising Limited Company Number: 5717569 Registered in England & Wales VAT registration number: 935 9733 80 Editor: Paul Adamson Business Address: 2 Kidwelly Court, Caerphilly, CF83 2TY Contact Details: Tel: 02920 880378 / 07737 610177 Email: paul@mylocalview.co.uk Web: http://www.mylocalview.co.uk While every care has been taken to ensure that the data contained in this document is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.
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Regular features
Fun Quiz : Page 8 Chocolate Ripple Cheesecake : Page 10 Dr. Roger’s Gardening : Page 20 Caerphilly Miners update : Page 28 What’s on locally Pages : 38 & 40 Thought for the Month : Page 44 Local View do not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system in any form without the prior permission of the publisher. Distribution We deliver to at least 11,500 homes in Caerphilly every month including: Castle View, Hendredenny, Watford Park, Watford Farm, Glenfields, Bondfield Park, Mountain View, Lon y Llyn, Cwm Ifor, Ty Isaf, Energlyn Park, Pontypandy, Bedwas, Trethomas, 1000 homes in Machen, Castle Park, Town Centre. You can see the magazine online, get prices and deadline dates at www.mylocalview.co.uk
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Fun Quiz
Connections 1. What connects the pop groups Duran Duran, McFly and Travis? 2. What connects cards, lies and wolves? 3. Lordi, Alexander Rybak, Niamh Kavanagh and Nicole have each had just one UK top 40 hit single. What connects these singles? 4. What connects King George VI, Porky Pig and Albert Arkwright? 5. What connects the words “old”, “ink”, “range” and “lack”? 6. What connects Singapore, Zanzibar, Morocco, Utopia, Rio, Bali and Hong Kong? 7. What connects Gordon Brown, Lord Nelson, Nick Griffin and Sammy Davis, Jr.? 8. What did the companies Gillette, Accenture and TAG Heuer all do in 2009 following the acts of a famous sports star? 9. What connects Michaela Quinn, Martin Ellingham and John Finlay? 10. What connects the following times?... 12:48 am, 5:20 am, 12:01 pm and 5:54 pm? Answers Page 4
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Training for motorcyclists as deaths increase.
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, dedicated to improving standards and safety in driving, motorcycling and cycling. Best known for the advanced test the IAM has more than 100,000 members and is supported by a local volunteer network of 200 groups in the UK and Ireland. South Wales Advanced Motorcyclists are one of those volunteer groups dedicated to improving the skills – and safety – of motorcyclists in South Wales. In 2011, there was an 8 per cent increase in the number of motorcyclists killed and seriously injured, up from 5,183 in 2010 to 5,609. However, motorcycle traffic increased by only 1 per cent in the same period. How can a 1% increase in road traffic account for an 8% increase in death and serious injury? Motorcycle users, per mile ridden, are roughly 35 times more likely to be killed in a road traffic accident than car occupants.
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Police data suggests that errors and mistakes by rider’s cause 46% of crashes, so there is a clear need to help riders fix bad habits and get more on-road experience. 61% of Advanced Riders said that, not only had they avoided being involved in an accident since they passed the test, but the skills they learned also adds to their enjoyment on the road. Advanced training brings positive and lasting benefits for motorcycle riders. The vast majority of people who take IAM courses say it makes them feel safer, more confident, more attentive, more observant and more decisive in their riding. Other benefits for Advanced riders are cheaper insurance and discounts on accessories. South Wales Advanced Motorcyclists hold training courses at Harris Café, The Dance Centre, Elm Crescent, Bridgend, CF31 4EA. The course is set over six Saturdays, leading to the Advanced Motorcycling test. For further information contact the secretary 0845 2345 567 www.s-w-a-m.org.uk
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Wayne David - MP for Caerphilly
Our divided society Is social class important? Unfortunately, the answer is ‘yes’. Britain has one of the most class-divided societies in Western Europe and this explains two things – why Britain is such an unequal country and why our country is not fulfilling its potential. Over the past few years it is a fact those at the top of our society have become increasingly wealthy. There are 88 billionaires in today’s Britain and 1.5% of the population are millionaires. The scandal of huge, mind-blowingly large bonuses to bankers has highlighted the massive differences in our country between those at the very top and everyone else. Britain has traditionally been a society divided by social class. First it was the aristocracy and the peasants, then it was the industrialists and the workers, and now it is the super-rich financiers and everyone else. The divisions in our country are often the result of hereditary (the rich pass on their money to their children) and a privileged education (the rich can afford to send their children to elite ‘public’ schools which enable them to gain easy access to Oxbridge and then to get top jobs). Since the international financial crisis of 2008 our social divisions have become worse: the already rich have
become richer, while everyone else, including the poor, have been made to pay the price of the near collapse of the banking system. At the same time, there are fewer and fewer pupils from state comprehensives, especially in Wales, going to the top universities. The reasons for this are complex, but fewer entrants and applicants to Oxford and Cambridge from places like Caerphilly is most definitely not due to today’s youngsters being less bright than their predecessors. Increasingly, it seems that the route to Oxbridge is becoming more and more the preserve of the rich, whose children are given specialist tuition in schools like Eton. I believe in equality of opportunity and I am firmly against vested interests and privilege. Not only is this important to create a ‘fairer’ society, but it is also necessary if we are going to build a country which develops to the full the potential of all its people. Wayne David - M.P.
Choosing the right day care for a child is one of the most important decisions to make, and we think Abigail’s Day Nursery will meet the strictest criteria you can set for your child’s care. We provide day care for children from 6 weeks up to 5 years, as well as pre-school and afterschool clubs. With an attractive, spacious house and gardens, with bright, welcoming indoor spaces and attractive, private gardens
and play areas, it’s no wonder children enjoy being at Abigail’s. It’s convenient for parents too, being just off Caerphilly town centre, adjacent to the rail and bus terminal, and with a large car park for safely dropping off/ collecting your children. You are welcome to call in at any time; meet the people that care for our children, and experience for yourself the warm, friendly, ‘home from home’ environment.
Abigail’s Day Nursery, 1/2, King Edward Avenue, Caerphilly, CF83 1HE Tel: 02920-851046 email: manager@abigailsdaynursery.co.uk Bookings taken now for May 2014 edition. Deadline is Weds 23rd April 2014
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Abbie’s Cafe and Snack Bar New staff, expanded menu. Open All week and Saturday!
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Breakfast menu and Indoor Burger Van menu. Open Mon –Sat 8am to 10pm 9am-9pm Sunday We don’t close during the day!! Chips at any time!! Delivery available every day!! Come and try our fresh filled rolls, our Foot long Sausages, double, triple burgers and full Chip Shop Menu!!! Sunday Dial-a-Dinner in Jonnys fish and chips! £4 for a chicken or beef dinner. Both with boiled potatoes, yorkshire pudding, stuffing, gravy, peas and carrots. Collect from our shop or we delivery for an additional charge.
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Caerphilly Events Update
As we step into our busy Spring/Summer events programme, the office is hotting up as we prepare for a jam-packed season of events to keep the whole family entertained. First up, we will be putting a ‘spring’ into visitors steps as the annual Spring Fair returns to Hanbury Square in Bargoed on Saturday 12th April from 10am – 4pm. There will be a great selection of Easter themed activities on offer including a treasure hunt & crafts as well as the opportunity to see the Easter bunny hopping around the town. With food & craft stalls and lots of entertainment, this free event will make an egg-stra great family day out!
Exciting news for all the runners in the borough…
Registration is now open for the Caerphilly 10k, which will be returning on Sunday 22nd June, along with the new edition of a Junior 2k run. Its just £14 unaffiliated and £12 for both affiliated club entrants and concessions. An early bird discount of £2 will be applied to the above categories until Tuesday 22nd April. Junior entry is just £3 and corporate/community team entry is £25 per person. To sign up visit the website www.caerphilly.gov. uk/10k. Please note entrants must be aged 15 years or older for the Caerphilly 10k and 8 years or older to participate in the Junior 2k.
The next event for your calendar is the Caerphilly Food Festival, which will be serving up a treat on Saturday 10th May, from 10am – 5pm. Families will be indulged with delicious smells and sights of mouth-watering produce when gazing through the 60+ stalls on offer. The event will also feature a children’s craft marquee, a feast of entertainment and a food demonstration programme where visitors can get the inside scoop on how to make everything from a Samosa to a Cornish pasty and even watch the Great Hotdog Challenge! For further information on the event visit http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/ foodfestival
Check out our advert for a roundup of the Easter events taking place in our attractions and don’t forget to pick up a copy of the Spring/Summer What’s On Guide, which is available at various locations throughout the borough. Look forward to updating you next month. Rubecca Clinch Events and Marketing Apprentice Business Enterprise Support Team www.caerphilly.gov.uk/events | www.visitcaerphilly.com
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Cwmcarn Forest Drive Visitor Centre
Sunflower Pot Workshop Tuesday 15th April 12pm - 4pm
The Winding House
Activi-time: Easter Crafts Friday 18th & Monday 21st April 11am - 12pm
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£5 payment due at time of booking The Winding House
The Edwardians - New Exhibition Fri 18th April - Sun 20th July 10am - 5pm www.windinghouse.co.uk
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Cwmcarn Forest Drive Visitor Centre
Easter Egg Hunt Sunday 20th April 10am - 4pm
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www.caerphilly.gov.uk/events Events Hotline: 029 2088 0011 To advertise contact Paul: E: paul@mylocalview.co.uk T: 029 2088 0378 M: 07737 610177
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Dr Roger’s Gardening Surgery
It starts with a Pot! I wonder if you can relate to this situation ?
Beloved and I will be wandering around a garden centre or nursery and spot a plant we like the look of; then begins a lively discussion which centres around the fact that we have no space for the little beauty of a plant we have just seen, in our already overcrowded garden. Something will have to be dug out to make room for this potential addition … or, we could grow it in a pot. With gardens getting smaller over the last 30 years, I suspect that the ‘I don’t know where to put it’ problem is one of the most common reasons why people don’t buy plants – and so I have become a bit of a manic promoter of container gardening, you can grow a huge range of plants in pots, baskets and window boxes, and with the renewed interest in gardening from a new younger generation – growing in pots may be the only way that we can channel this new enthusiasm to bear fruit (perhaps literally?)
Take a close look at my photo – it is of a London Pub that Beloved and I visited last year; it is almost completely covered in plants in containers – wow! what a sight it was. Wouldn’t it be great if our homes and gardens had a little hint of that ‘colour crammed into every corner’ impression? (maybe your garden already does – in which case you should let me know, and maybe send me a photo). There is a new gardening initiative this year called ‘it starts with a pot’ – you can find them on Facebook. The idea is that we make 2014 and year when ‘the Pot is Hot’! The patio the patio is packed and colour is king ! Come on you can do this … even editors of local community magazines can do this …! (I think that was a challenge …?) Roger Crookes - Tel: 02920 864730 For more info – contact me at: apairofcrookes@lcsuk.net www.youtube.com/user/rogthegardener1
Caerphilly Timber Supplies Ltd
Caerphilly Timber Supplies Ltd is a family owned business specialising in the supply of timber and sheet materials to trade and D.I.Y customers across Wales.
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Installation service for Fencing & Decking available Monday to Friday: 8am - 4pm Saturday: 9am - 12pm
Unit F Park Bedwas, Bedwas House Ind Estate, Caerphilly CF83 8DW www.walestimber.co.uk Bookings taken now for May 2014 edition. Deadline is Weds 23rd April 2014
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Caerleon Child Care
Come and see what makes Caerleon Child Care so special:
Outstanding 2014 inspection report and come and visit one of our open days on the last Saturday every month. Open Mon - Fri 7.45am 6.00pm Find us inside Jump Indoor Play Centre, Llanishen
Childcare places ranging from 6 weeks old to 4yr 11 mths
• Purpose built premises, fully secure including CCTV. • Good quality food, freshly prepared daily. • Qualified Teacher and SENCO. • Music & Dance activities. • Sports Co-ordinator.
Nursery Manager Kaye Knox E: kaye@caerleonchildcare.co.uk T: 02920 763679 www.caerleonchildcare.co.uk
Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen, Cardiff CF145DU
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Opening hours: Saturday + Sunday 9:30 till 6:00 (Maximum of 6 children per voucher) Activities vary daily, please contact your local centre for details.
Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DU To advertise contact Paul: E: paul@mylocalview.co.uk T: 029 2088 0378 M: 07737 610177
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Need a Gas Man? Adrian Miles is an ex-British Gas central heating engineer with over 22 years experience in the gas industry. I offer a wide range of services: * Boiler installation specialist * Boiler breakdown repairs * Landlord certificates / Gas safety certificates * Boiler maintenance and servicing * British gas trained water treatment and power flushing engineer Fully insured ~ ACS qualified ~ Gas Safe registered.
Boiler Breakdown Cover with EHS Contracts 3 star cover for conventional boiler £147 per year or £12.25 X 12 months
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Call between 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday & 9am-1pm on Saturday for your plumbing needs! Call Adrian on 029 2085 2602 to arrange a repair or other Gas services. For Boiler Insurance call Amanda on 029 2085 2602 or 07973 790439 Bookings taken now for May 2014 edition. Deadline is Weds 23rd April 2014
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Stone Work • Block Pave Drives • Patios
Garden Walls • Retaining Walls
Examples of work available
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For FREE Site visit & Quotation call Darren on 07814 504947 or 02920 885939
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BRITAIN’S A BRIGHTER PLACE epaint R y it n u m om C f O rs ea Y 0 2 o T s – Thank MORE SCHEMES, MORE DREAMS IN 2014
Community RePaint, the UK-wide paint re-use network, helped to make Britain a brighter place last year by supporting almost 21,000 groups and individuals to transform their local environment with leftover, re-usable paint. In its 20th anniversary year (2013) householders, traders and paint manufacturers donated 410,148 litres of leftover paint to Community RePaint schemes, which then distributed 245,463 litres to community groups and individuals, saving 638 tonnes of CO2. Groups from across the country took the opportunity to pick up a paintbrush and cheer up their communities. In London, the Forest Recycling Project, which delivers Community RePaint East London, received funding from Groundwork London’s Transform programme to paint murals for capital community groups. By working with Groundwork and residents on the designs, employing local artists and making use of paint that could have ended up in landfill; they created some truly inspirational transformations! Meanwhile community artist Tariel Braisher (Taz) has been busy brushing up his skills in Todmorden. Recovering addict Taz wanted to give something creative back to his community, and with the help of conn3ct, a drug and alcohol support service, he worked with Art Official, NCS, Incredible Edible and volunteers from Halifax Youth Services to brighten up a local park with paint from Community RePaint Bradford.
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Dulux helped establish the Community RePaint network 20 years ago and has been proud to be its sole sponsor ever since. David Cornish, Global Sustainability Manager-Resource Efficiency, explained: “Bringing colour to people’s lives is what Dulux is all about. If we can do so by helping people to use paint that would otherwise be wasted, then that's an extra bonus and we are very proud to support Community RePaint in their excellent work.” “The Community RePaint network now has over 70 schemes across the UK and with three new schemes about to start at the beginning of 2014, we are hopeful of even more leftover, re-usable paint being available to brighten up peoples’ homes and communities,” said Community RePaint Network Manager Martin Pearse.
DO YOU NEED PAINT? If your community group needs paint, get in touch with your nearest scheme by clicking on www.communityrepaint.org and entering your postcode. If you are a family or individual on a low income you can also receive paint from your local Community RePaint scheme, visit the website or call 0845 180 0501 for more information. 7-9 Pentrebane Street Caerphilly Town CF83 1FR (Next to the indoor Market) Unit 21 Lawns Ind Est Rhymney NP22 5PW (Opposite the Murco Garage) Facebook.com/furniturerevivals
Do you need paint? If you or your family are on a low income and want to decorate your home . . . or, if your community group, charity or sports club premises need a coat of paint . . . Community RePaint can help! We might not have the precise shade you require,if you have something very particular in mind – but we can promise plenty of good quality paint to choose from. Simply contact your local scheme:
Or for more information visit
www.communityrepaint.org.uk
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Jeff Cuthbert - AM for Caerphilly
On Saturday, 8th March, the world celebrated International Women’s Day. It was an occasion to review how far women have come in their struggle for equality, peace and development, and it was also an opportunity to unite, communicate and mobilise for meaningful change, to challenge stereotypes and accepted norms and to encourage girls to aspire to the careers in which they are genuinely interested and have an important contribution to make. While here in Wales and across the UK many rights have been afforded to women, International Women’s Day allowed us to reflect on the fact that there are still many women across the world who are not legally allowed to own land; who are not permitted to work in certain jobs; and who experience violence at home every day. Likewise, in terms of democratic representation, the number of women elected to office at all levels has come on in leaps and bounds since women were partially enfranchised in 1918 (remember that women were not fully enfranchised until 1928). However, as a recently-published report suggests, there is still a long way to go. On Wednesday, 5th March, the report of the Expert Group on Diversity in Local Government made a series of recommendations to the Welsh Government, local authorities, the Welsh Local Government Association, political parties and elected councillors themselves. Among these recommendations were agreeing a target with political parties of 40% female candidates in winnable
seats at the next set of local government elections; this was based on a survey result showing that of members elected at the 2012 local government elections, only 28% across Wales were female. My party can rightly be proud of its track record in electing female members; from the first female Labour MP elected in Wales (Dorothy Rees in Barry in 1950), to the large number of female Labour AMs in the National Assembly for Wales (during the Third Assembly between 2007 and 2011, 16 out of Labour’s 26 AMs were female; in the current Fourth Assembly the figure stands at 15 out of 30). However, in local government at least, there is still some way to go. Across all political parties, not enough female councillors are being elected. Of the 73 elected councillors currently on Caerphilly County Borough Council, for example, only 21 are female (15 Labour; 4 Plaid Cymru; and 2 independent councillors). There will be many reasons for this but more concerted action is needed to tackle this problem of under-representation. It’s clear that we’ve come a long way since 1918. It’s also clear that there is still a lot of room for improvement when it comes to equality of representation, particularly in local government. The Welsh Government will be working hard with councillors, local authorities and all political parties to try and make sure that the number of elected female representatives is increased. International Women’s Day 2014 reminded us of the urgency of this task.
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For an informal discussion about your needs please call Leigh on 0123 4567890 or ultimatepartynight@yahoo.co.uk Bookings taken now for May 2014 edition. Deadline is Weds 23rd April 2014
Local Shuttle Services A No-Frills Professional, Airport Taxi Service
Going to the airport? Why not let somebody else do the driving so you don’t have to worry about leaving your car and paying extortionate car park charges.
ARE YOU WORRIED THAT YOUR CHILD IS FALLING BEHIND? WE HAVE QUALIFIED TUTORS, READY TO VISIT YOU AT HOME!
Full Marks Tuition is a tuition service based in Caerphilly, South Wales; with over 15 years experience. We provide private tuition in Caerphilly, Cardiff, Newport and other areas, to all ages, in a variety of subjects. Junior - Secondary G.C.S.E - AS/A2-Languages
Local Shuttle Services can supply an executive vehicle for 1 person up to 16 at a competitive price. In fact, wherever you want to go, our executive car service will make your journey a pleasant one. You can trust us to get you there and back safe and sound. For a quotation please contact us on 02920 881529 or 0781 380 3240
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We develop education in line with schools and colleges and give that extra boost that is sometimes needed.
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Caerphilly Miners Centre
On 18th March, Caerphilly Miners Centre agreed a 99-year lease for The Beeches building with site owners United Welsh. Wayne David MP, Chair of the Caerphilly Miners Centre group, said: “The signing of the lease is another significant step towards bringing the building back into use for the local community. The Miners’ Centre will be a marvellous facility. While there’s still some way to go our destination is now in sight.” So far the Caerphilly Miners Centre group has secured grants and donations of over £600,000 towards the £1 million plus cost of refurbishing the building. Ongoing commitment and support from the local community remains vital to our success in securing public funds. Preferred contractors, Newman Builders, from Ebbw Vale, hope to start work in May 2014. The first stage of their work will be to restore the roof, walls and windows of the building and make it safe.
The ground floor of the building, which should be open to the public in 12 months’ time, will provide a café, learning centre, IT suite, tutorial rooms and space for local groups to meet. Caerphilly Miners’ next Community Event – at the Twyn Community Centre on Saturday 26th April from 10 am to 12.30 pm will cover learning and schools activities and our Making History project. All welcome to this free event. Further details from Katherine Hughes, Secretary 029 2088 6569 katherine.hughes@btconnect.com Website: www.caerphillyminerscentre.org.uk
Book your FREE Childs NHS Eye Test this Half Term
Stewart Greenberg Opticians Unit 8, Castle Court Shopping Centre, Caerphilly
02920 866177 New range of Rayban Ophthalmic Frames and Sunglasses now in stock.
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Bookings taken now for May 2014 edition. Deadline is Weds 23rd April 2014
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We are a local company with over 20 years experience. We don’t have the overheads of larger Window Companies so you benefit from substantial savings. Installers of High Quality PVCu: • Windows & Doors • Patio Doors • French Doors • Conservatories We comply with Building Regulations Part L Pilkington “K” Glass used throughout
Need a repair on existing fixtures? • Broken/ Misted Glass Units • Discoloured Door Panels • Locks & Hinges replacement We also offer:
• Fascia’s | Soffits | Guttering | Downpipes
LLANBRADACH BOWLING CLUB Open Day Sunday 18th May 2014 - 10am to 4pm We are looking for new members so come and see our fantastic facilities and enjoy yourself as part of our Open day. Bowling is free on the day and we are are looking for Bowlers of all ages both young and old!
First year membership for NEW bowling members is FREE!
Social Club membership is just £5 a year
Call Ivor on 07913 330449 www.llanbradachbowls.com
To advertise contact Paul: E: paul@mylocalview.co.uk T: 029 2088 0378 M: 07737 610177
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Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile! It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Branch Manager Phil Powell feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although
that obviously helps. Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’ Cloudy2Clear service Caerphilly & the surrounding area and Phil is finding that his approach is a major factor
in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for,
which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Phil a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!
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Broken or Damaged Windows? Faulty Hinges, Handles or Locks? Want The Latest Energy Saving Glass? All Glazing Backed By Our 5 Year Manufacturers Guarantee Priority Freephone
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Nelson’s Pharmacy Nelson’s Pharmacy can save you time and trouble with your Prescription needs We can order & collect your Prescription from any Caerphilly Surgery and deliver it to your door! If you are not at home during the day we can deliver it to you at your Caerphilly Workplace
Opening Hours Monday - Friday 08:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:00 - 17:30 Save time and trouble, call us today
02920 888008 Easy parking - spaces for 150 cars right outside our door!
Nelson’s Pharmacy Nantgarw Road Medical Centre 4, Beddau Way, Caerphilly, CF83 2AX
(Close to Lidl & The Red Kite) * We can order repeat prescriptions for you
To advertise contact Paul: E: paul@mylocalview.co.uk T: 029 2088 0378 M: 07737 610177
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Paul McCarthy Painter & Decorator
Rain or Shine Landscapes
For all your decorating needs including:
Interior & Exterior Decorating Picture & Dado Rails Coving • Tiling FREE, No obligation Quotes 10% discount for OAP’s Call Paul on 02920 864619 or 0779 1142813 48, St.Christopher’s Drive, Caerphilly
Spring offers now available! Patios - Natural Stone • Garden Maintenance Decking • Fencing • Gates • Turfing Pressure Washing • Planting • Ponds • Block Paving
All work is fully insured
FREE quotes & advice Call Ben today on 029 20888839 or 07855 480541 www.rainorshinelandscapes.co.uk
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Floor & Wall Tiling Plastering Landscaping A reliable, Professional & Clean Service Wall & Ceiling Plastering Dry Lining Floor & Wall Tiling Solid Wood & Laminate Flooring PVC & Wood Skirtings Door Hanging Painting & Decorating Garden Landscaping Fencing | Patio | Decking Landscape Design Service Project Management & Installation of Fitted Bathrooms & Kitchens
Locally based in Glenfields
T: 02920 887 880 M: 07794 359 005
E: alanjrichards375@btinternet.com
Your local Manufacturer and suppliers of shed and fence treatments. • Decking Stains • Wood Preservatives • Micro Porous Stains • Wood Oils • Masonry Paint • Emulsions & Floor Paint We are off the Dual- Carriageway just before Ystrad Fawr Hospital (5 Minutes from Cedar Tree Roundabout)
Sadolin & Sandtex Stockists Premier Q Coating Unit 4 Duffryn Industrial Estate Ystrad Mynach Hengoed TEL: 01443 862948 CF82 7RJ www.premierq.co.uk
Bookings taken now for May 2014 edition. Deadline is Weds 23rd April 2014
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Quality used car sales Long established Company We offer a wide choice of vehicles Finance available • • • • • •
Part exchange welcome Low mileage vehicles 12 months MOT & 3 months Warranty Used cars purchased Wide range of cars in stock Most cars are 1 owner with history
days Open 7 ek a we
Tel: 029 2085 1444 We consider adverse credit!
Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly
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To advertise contact Paul: E: paul@mylocalview.co.uk T: 029 2088 0378 M: 07737 610177
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The Older People’s Commissioner For Wales
THE Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira and her team met with over 150 people at events in Caerphilly County Borough last year. These visits formed part of the Commissioner’s Engagement Roadshow, which met with a total of 5,400 people at 180 events across Wales over the course of 2013. In total, Sarah and her team travelled over 25,000 miles across the country.
“One of the key concerns older people in Caerphilly County Borough have shared with me is the cuts to local bus routes, which leave people lonely and isolated.
The Commissioner and her team have also visited Abbeyfield care homes in the local authority area, met with the Caerphilly Pensioners’ Association and attended the Care and Repair Caerphilly AGM in Ystrad Mynach.
The closure of public toilets, a vital community resource, is also something that many older people in the area have told me they are worried about. It is important, even in these difficult financial times, not to lose sight of the vital role services such Sarah Rochira as these services can play in helping people to get out and about, stay engaged with their local communities and maintain their independence.”
Sarah said: “My Engagement Roadshow has allowed older people to share information with me about their experiences, the things that matter most to them and the things that worry them most about growing older in Wales.
For details about the Commissioner’s work and Engagement Roadshow in 2014, visit www.olderpeoplewales.com or call Engagement Co-ordinator Josh Hayman on 02920 445038.
Engagement events have included a visit to meet members of the Talkers and Listeners Club at the Lennox Club, Bargoed and the Deri 55 Club, finding out what local issues matter to them.
Bookings taken now for May 2014 edition. Deadline is Weds 23rd April 2014
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Virginia Park Garage TEL: 029 2088 3242 Family owned Business for over 50 Years Large off road car park
Opening Times
Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 5pm Saturday - 8.30am - 12pm
Clutches
Timing Belts
Servicing
Exhausts
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MOT’s & MOT Repairs
Lost Locking Wheel Nut Socket?
Locking Wheel Nuts removed without damaging wheels
M.O.T only £40.00 FREE M.O.T RETEST (WITHIN 10 WORKING DAYS)
Melville Terrace, off Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, CF83 3HE
To advertise contact Paul: E: paul@mylocalview.co.uk T: 029 2088 0378 M: 07737 610177
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Diet club with Private Gym use
– now that’s different!
Fitness Solutions in Caerphilly have launched a Diet Club and are combining it with exclusive, private access to its gym on a Sunday afternoon.
their appearance, overall health and in some cases self esteem!
Aimed at people who would love to use a gym and weight loss centre but for, whatever reason, feel too self-conscious!
All ages and levels of mobility are catered for and you will have fun learning about gym activities in addition to nutritional advice designed to speed up your weight loss, healthily.
The Diet club runs on a Sunday afternoon at 5pm and Gym is shut to existing members!
We will ask you to keep a diary of your eating & exercise habits.
Only Diet Club members will be present!
Our Diet is based around using healthy foods such as protein, fruit and vegetables but we also offer superfast weight loss using “Body by Vi” supplements.
Our typical members are typically looking to lose large amounts of weight to improve
100% track record for weight loss so far · · · · · · · · ·
Lose weight quickly Exercise to improve health Have fun! Private Gym use Like-minded people Gain Friends Expert advice No pressure Affordable
Diet Club plus exclusive Gym use
only £5 per week
Everyone welcome – just turn up!
Please call 07725 303330 for further information and to reserve your space – you will not regret it! Unit 5, Varlin Court, Western Ind Est, Caerphilly, CF83 1BQ
07725 303330
fitnesssolutionscaerphilly@yahoo.com Bookings taken now for May 2014 edition. Deadline is Weds 23rd April 2014
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Caerphilly
Conservative Club Caerphilly Conservatives Club, in the heart of Caerphilly offers a wide range of facilities and a busy social calendar.
We Offer • Function Rooms • Live Entertainment • Sky Sports • Skittle Alley • Snooker
• Pool • Darts • Juke Box Main Bar • Bingo Thursday & Sunday Evening And Much More
New Members are most welcome. Contact us for details. Caerphilly Conservative Club 43/45 Bartlett Street Caerphilly CF83 1EF
02920883150 To advertise contact Paul: E: paul@mylocalview.co.uk T: 029 2088 0378 M: 07737 610177
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A selection of Regular Events
Regular Events
Bedwas Bridge Club, Venue: Bedwas & Trethomas Community Hall, The Bryn Field, Newport Road, Bedwas, CF83 8BJ. Every Thursday 7.00pm until 9.30 pm There’s a warm welcome to all, £2 per night, or £15.00 per term. The venue is 150 yards behind the Bedwas Working Mens Institute club, at the end of the lane. Parking is available at a car park in front of the building. Come with or without a Bridge partner. Tuition can be given to beginners if required. Contact Lynda on 02920 868137 or John 01633 440373 Caerphilly Community Chorus Venue: VanGuard Centre, Caerphilly. Time: Fridays at 7.30 p.m. Choir for ages 15+, no audition New choristers welcome in January and September. www.caerphillycommunitychorus.org.uk Caerphilly Children’s Choir Venue: Plasyfelyn Primary School Time: Fridays at 6.00 p.m. Children from school years 5 to 9 welcome. New term starts on January 10th www.caerphillycommunitychorus.org.uk Van over 50’s Club Cole Court, Mornington Meadows We meet every Wednesday between 12.30 - 4.30pm. Bingo and other prize games as well as Tea, Coffee and Biscuits. We also arrange outside Daytrips. Direct bus from Caerphilly Bus Station. Come along and meet us and receive a warm welcome. Contact Jean Cook, Treasurer on 02920 889627 Bedwas & Trethomas over 50’s Wednesday Club Venue: Bedwas & Trethomas Community Hall - Entrance rear of Workmens Hall every Wednesday Time: 1pm to 4pm Bingo Tea/Coffee/Biscuits Day Trips arranged - Come Along and have a look. A warm welcome to those that do. You can contact our Secretary, Brian Wyegold on 07932 915960
St Catherine’s Church Wednesday Drop In Venue: St Catherine’s Church Hall, Maes-y-Felin, off Mill Road, Caerphilly, CF83 3NH Time: 2.30pm to 4pm Last Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome to our wide range of talks and activities. Speakers have come from organisations such as Can Do, the local disability advocacy service and Mary’s Meals, supporting meals for children in Africa. Plans include talks from a JP and the Mothers Union and story telling and a bingo session. Refreshments and a raffle. Contact Helen Murphy on 029 2086 3221 Bardic Circle Creative Writing Group Venue: Community room at Caerphilly Fire Station, Waun Ganol Street. Date: 1st Thursday of each month Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm Bardic Circle is a group of keen amateur writers who met first at classes run by the University of Newport. We would like to invite other keen amateur writers to join us. For further details phone Alun on 02920 889 403 Caerphilly Ramblers Venue: Meet at Asda, Caerphilly Date: Sundays Time: 9.30a.m. We extend a warm welcome to all who would like to join us for walks of 8 – 12 miles throughout the South Wales Area. Meet in Asda car park, near the recycling bins. For more information go to: http://caerphillyramblers.btck.co.uk or contact John Newton 01633 440999 Creative Writing in Caerphilly Venue: OAP Hall, Park Lane, Caerphilly Date: Thursdays Time: 1pm-2.40pm Friendly and Informal writing group for all ages and abilities. Cost: No charge. contact: Lynda on 07752 508518 email: littlewritersinc@gmail.com Caerphilly Retired Teachers Association Venue: Mount Carmel Church Vestry, Pontygwindy Road.CF83 3AD Date: Last Wednesday in the month. Time: 2 pm - 3.30 pm. We extend a very warm welcome to any retired teacher to come along and join us. Our get-together includes guest speakers,refreshments,meals out and day trips. Very informal. More information from the Secretary on 02920 883722
Caerphilly Male Voice Choir Venue: Bedwas Methodist Church on Mondays and Thursdays at 7.15 pm We are always on the lookout for new choristers. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are more important than experience. Come along and listen in the first instance and see if it for you. Please confirm details with the Contact Bradley Harris on 02920881632 or E-mail: organiser before attending an event gensec@caerphillymalevoicechoir.org
Caerphilly Ladies Choir Venue :New Hall Ysgol y Castell, Crescent Road Caerphilly. Date : Every Tuesday evening in Term time. Time : 7.15 pm. to 9.15 pm. We welcome any female 16 or older to come along and sing with us.You do not have to read music.We have a broad repertoire and we give approx. 15 concerts a year. More information from the choir Publicity Officer on 029 2088 3722 or look up our website www.caerphillyladieschoir.org.uk Mount Carmel Coffee Mornings Venue : Mount Carmel Church Vestry, Pontygwindy Road. Date : Every Wednesday morning Time : 11.15 am. to 12.30 pm. Come along and meet new friends. Have a cup of tea or coffee and toast and a chat. Ring Richard on 029 2088 3790 for more information. Breakaway Club Venue: Trethomas Working Mans Club Date: Every Monday Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm Come and join us at The Ruperra for Bingo, Tea & Coffee and pleasant company. The venue is about 70 yards from the Navigation Street Bus Stop. Contact Brian on 07932 915960 Dove coffee shop Venue: Emmanuel Church, Forge Road Machen Date: every Monday and Wednesday Time: 9am until 2pm Come along and meet new friends. and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. or bring a friend along and have some time together over a cup of tea or coffee. for more information ring Yvonne on 07798538957 Guiding Light Spiritualists We meet every Friday at the Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly CF83 1JL. We have a visiting medium every week doing a clairoyance evening. We also do spiritual healing. Doors open at 7pm - we start at 7.30pm. Tea/Coffee and chat after clairvoyance. Everybody welcome. For further information call Sandra Davies on 07805 649850
Feature your community event free of charge by emailing your listing to: paul@mylocalview.co.uk
Bookings taken now for May 2014 edition. Deadline is Weds 23rd April 2014
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We are offering the following services on small plant repairs for example, Sthil saws, lawnmowers, chainsaws, mixers, wacker plates plus lots more! We also repair electrical tools such as Dewalt and Black and Decker etc. Other services available are:
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Chain / Blade sharpening Collection and delivery on all types of equipment free of charge Pat Testing Spares only supplied if needed All types of small engine repairs and services
We have a fully equipped work shop facility for any repair or maintenance which can not be carried out on your premises. We can offer a replacement machine if needed at a reduced hire price to reduce the risk of any down time.
We offer a free collection and delivery service If you are interested and would like to know more please call CPT
Office (029) 2088 5980 • Mobile 07535 540211
Email cptservices@live.co.uk
Locally based in Caerphilly (Hendredenny).
To advertise contact Paul: E: paul@mylocalview.co.uk T: 029 2088 0378 M: 07737 610177
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Even more Events
Machine Knitting Club Are you interested in Machine Knitting or would you like to learn? We now meet every Monday! Please ring Val on 029 20867942 for venue details. Phoenix Ladies Club Venue: Twyn Community Centre Date: 3rd Tuesday of each month Time: 7pm (doors open 6.30pm) We would like to invite ladies to join our friendly Club. We have varied and interesting speakers, refreshments. We also arrange a theatre visit, summer supper, Christmas Lunch. Annual Fee £10. We also support a different charity each year. A warm welcome guaranteed. Please telephone 02920887636 or 2920883764 for further information. Suter Craft & Cuppa Club. Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly Every Wednesday, 9.30am - 11.30am Everyone welcome. £2 entry to help go towards refreshments and room hire. A chance to bring & do your own crafting over a cuppa and a chat. Invite old friends to join you or come and make new friends. Got no crafts you do at present? There will be ladies providing card & jewelry making classes and scrap booking material will be available too! For more information, please contact stacey via stacey.suter@gmail.com or 07969 734999. Gateway Church Caerphilly Venue: Twyn Comm. Centre, Caerphilly Date: Sundays Time: 4.45pm - 6pm You’re very welcome to join us on Sunday afternoons where you’ll find modern worship, inspiring Bible-based teaching and a great opportunity for friendship. For more information look us up on http://www.gatewaychurchcaerphilly. org/ or phone 07719 356240. Caerphilly Women’s Institute Venue: St Helen’s Community Hall (off Nantgarw Road) Date: 2nd and 4th Weds of the month Time: 7.30pm A warm welcome to ladies of all ages who would like to come along and join us. We enjoy a good social life and our program for 2014 is full and varied. Contact telephone No: 02920 860189 Caerphilly & District Art Society We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Twyn Community Centre from 7.30pm – 9.30p.m. New members are always welcome – please call 029 20 883124 for further details.
Caerphilly & District Floral Society Venue: Twyn Comm. Centre, Caerphilly Date & time : 1st Tuesday 7-9 pm and 1st Wednesday 2-4 pm of each month (Sept-Dec & Feb-June ) We extend a warm welcome to anyone who wishes to learn how to arrange flowers in a ‘’hands – on way ‘’. Demonstration and help is given by a qualified teacher in flower arranging. For more information contact our Chairlady on 02920 866018 Bedwas Goldies Session Venue: Bedwas and Trethomas Community Hall, Bryn Field, Newport Road, Bedwas Date: 3rd Monday of each month. Time: 2.00pm -3.00pm Come along and enjoy a cuppa, a sing song and a chat with a lovely friendly group. For more information call Rachel on 07796 714816 to find out more go to www.golden-oldies.org.uk. St Catherine’s Food Co-op Date : Every Wednesday Time: 11.30am and 2.00pm we are holding the ‘St Catherine’s Food Co-op’ in St Catherine’s Church Hall, Mill Road, Caerphilly; it’s an opportunity for anyone to come along and place an order to buy affordable, fresh, local fruit and veg, priced at £3 a bag; enjoy a cuppa, chat and even a bowl of soup and a roll. Orders for fruit and veg need to be placed a week in advance for collection the following week. Tenovus Write with Us Venue: Twyn Community Centre, Twyn Square, Caerphilly CF83 1JL. Date: Every Wednesday from 12th March 2014 onwards. Join our free creative writing group for people affected by cancer. You don’t have to be a writer! You just need to be interested in writing and be willing to share your thoughts and ideas with a supportive and creative group of likeminded people. Tea and coffee provided. If you would like to know more call us on 029 2076 8850, email write@tenovus.org. uk or visit tenovus.org.uk Caerphilly OAP St Martins ward meet every Tuesday at 2pm for two hours at Neuadd Park Hall, Park Lane, Caerphilly, For events, bingo, trips etc. For further information please call Haydn Lewis 01443 820187
March 2014 - Late entry Machen Rural Market Venue: Machen Village Hall Date: Saturday March 29th Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm Come and join us at the Machen Rural Market. Plenty of food and produce, crafts and information.Contact Jan on 077370630657
April 2014
Caerphilly Community Chorus Spring Concert Venue: St Helen’s Church, Nantgarw Rd, Caerphilly, CF83 3FB Date: Friday April 4th Time: 7.30 p.m. Caerphilly Children’s Choir and special guest, Leanne Talbot. Tickets - £5, available from Visit Caerphilly, Tourist Information Centre and choristers. www.caerphillycommunitychorus.org.uk Rudry Rural Spring Market Venue : Rudry Parish Hall Date : Sunday 6th April Time : 10am-2pm Come and enjoy fabulous handmade, homemade treats and take a break in our Cafe at the beautiful Rudry Hall’s popular market. Contact Amy on 07757078004 Caerphilly WI Spring Coffee Evening. Venue: St Helen’s Community Hall Date: Wednesday 9th April Time;7.30pm Stalls,Tea/Coffee,Cakes Admission: £1.50p A warm welcome guaranteed. Bedwas Craft Fair. Venue: BTM Band Hall, 29 Newport Road, Bedwas, CF83 8AA. Date: Saturday 12th April, Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. A wide variety of local handmade crafts and goods for sale. Light refreshments available. Raffle. Free entry. Caerphilly Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Venue: Caerphilly Library,The Twyn, Caerphilly, CF83 1JL Date: Monday 14 April Time: 10.15am Cost: £1 per person Event: On the anniversary of the day it sank, Alun will give us a talk about the Titanic, illustrated with his own homemade model. Please come along and join us for refreshments. Contact: Alun or Barbara on 029 2086 2091
Please confirm details with the organiser before attending an event
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2014 Coach Tours Tel: 029 2086 9902 June 2014 Weston-Super-Mare Tuesday 10th June 2014 The cost is £15 per person and includes:
• Executive coach travel, with complimentary refreshments.
The Gower and Swansea Wednesday 25th June 2014 The cost is £14 per person and includes:
• Executive coach travel, with complimentary refreshments.
The Gower
July 2014 London and Kew Gardens Tour Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th July 2014 The cost is £99 per person and includes:
• Executive coach travel, with complimentary refreshments. • 1 night’s accommodation at a 4 star Holiday Inn near Heathrow on a half board basis (breakfast and 3-course evening meal). • Free time in London on Saturday. • Entrance to Kew Gardens and Kew Palace on Sunday.
Kew Gardens
The Royal Welsh Show, Builth Wells Tuesday 22nd July 2014 The cost is £39 per person and includes:
• Executive coach travel, with complimentary refreshments. • Entrance to the show.
Other current availability includes:
• Clarks Village (8th April, £16) • Scotland (20th-24th April, £299) • Happy Days, Cardiff New Theatre (1 May, £33.50) • Malvern Spring Show (11th May, £32) • Amsterdam (16th - 18th May, £199)
Show The Royal Welsh
For more information on any of the above and all our other tours and daytrips in 2014, ring us or visit our website. www.besttravel.org.uk 029 2086 9902 e-mail: best.travel@btinternet.com BEST Travel: Principal Office: 4 Denbigh Court, Caerphilly CF83 2UN Partners: Barbara & Alan Donovan
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Thought for the Month
Surprise Surprise! If there is one thing we can learn about God from Easter – it is that He is full of surprises. Despite Jesus warning, on several occasions, that He would have to suffer, die and on the 3rd day rise again; when it all happened over those 3 incredible days 2,000 years ago – none were more surprised than his closest friends, with whom he had made special efforts to explain what was about to happen to him. They just didn’t get it so, how different are we? I can find myself shaking my head in quiet dismay at the apparent ‘stupidity’ of Peter, James and John – feeling quite smug at my ease of believing with all the historical evidence we have been brought up with via respected historians and the Bible. But actually, just like those early disciples, we often only believe what we have been brought up to believe … what feels comfortable and ‘normal’ to us.
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We so easily package our beliefs, or lack of them, into a nice acceptable ‘religious box’; which we bring out and somewhat awkwardly open up at weddings and funerals – or perhaps Sunday mornings if we are really keen! But are we prepared to be surprised, shocked even, by this God of the Bible? Because for us, and those early disciples, the news keeps on getting more and more surprising and exciting. Resurrection Sunday, the arrival of the Holy Spirit for everyone a few weeks later, more miracles even after Jesus had gone, impossible situations turned around, good news for everyone not just a chosen few – people should be amazed by what they see happening in and through the church. In fact, it might be worth us asking ‘if our God doesn’t surprise or shock us – is he really God?’ Roger Crookes - rogercrookes@lcsuk.net
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St. Cenydd Road Presbyterian Church Trecenydd 1906 - 2014 Warmly invite you to their services during Holy week
Palm Sunday April 13th 11am Morning Service with Dr Timothy Cross inc Junior Church 2.30pm Sunday School 6.15pm Dr Timothy Cross
Good Friday April 18th 10.15pm Rev Geoffrey Smethurst inc Communion with Mr Morgan Leigh Refreshments afterwards
Easter Sunday April 20th 11am Morning Service with Rev Geoffrey Smethurst inc Junior Church 2.30pm Sunday School 6.15pm Rev Geoffrey Smethurst inc Communion with Mr Morgan Leigh All ye that pass by to Jesus draw nigh Lamentations 1 v12
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