Merthyr Valleys Homes helps Cefn Coed and Trefechan over 50s Dance and Leisure Group to go from strength to strength.
Merthyr Valleys Homes have awarded The Cefn Coed and Trefechan over 50’s Dance and Leisure Group with an annual sponsorship of £1596 for the next three years to hire a room and dance instructor for their weekly dance sessions.
The monies were given under the Merthyr Valleys Homes, tenant led, Grant and Sponsorship scheme. The purpose of the schemes are to assist local communities to develop and thrive, which will contribute towards improving the quality of residents’ lives. Fran Bevan, Chair of the Panel commented: “We are delighted to be able to secure the future of a group that gives so much to the community.”
Sandra Greenway, a member of the group said: ‘After being diagnosed with complex partial seizures (a mild form of epilepsy) I was looking for something to do and a family member who also had health concerns suggested that we both join the dance group. We receive a warm welcome and we can both forget our problems and enjoy the company of others. Now Thursdays are a day to look forward to. Since attending I have seen an improvement in health’
Recently members from the group have also had the opportunity to take their bronze level part 1 ballroom dance qualification and were awarded their certificates at a special awards evening at the Cefn Coed Social Club.
The Cefn Coed and Trefechan Dance and Leisure group welcomes new members and meet weekly on Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm at Cefn Coed Community Centre for dance sessions covering sequence dance, salsa, ballroom plus much more. Regular social dances are also held in the local community.
If your group needs a grant or sponsorship contact the Regeneration Team on 01685 727818 or log on to www.mvhomes.org.uk for an application pack.
