Charity Walk and Cycle Event - Sunday 3rd July 2011

Charity Walk and Cycle Event is being held in support of the Mayor's Charity Macmillan Cancer Support.

The roman trail - 20 mile mountain bike ride - a historical, challenging and scenic route along the route of the roman run. Test Yourself against the elements

Brecon to Merthyr Tydfil leisure Centre starts 12 noon from Silver Street Brecon

or if you would prefer to walk or cycle along the Taff Trail starting at 12noon from the Ffynon Dwyn, Pontsticill.

Both will end at the leisure centre, where there will be a varity of activities available such as:
cycling
nordic walking
tropical animals
environment man
Tydfil the tortoise
live entertainment
fire engine, plus many more.

Entry forms and sponsor forms are available on www.merthyr.gov.uk or from the Mayor's office on 01685 725320

Keep yourself safe from Auto crime

Bedroc - Mehefin 17,18,19 June 2011

Welsh Music Festival to be held 17th, 18th and 19th June 2011. For more information please contact 01685 373770 or 01443710653

Bilingual or Welsh Courses

Cwrs Blasu'r Sbaeneg - I ddechrau ar nos Lun, Mai 16 am 6.30pm yn Soar, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tudful, CF47 8UB. 8 x sesiwm wythnosol o 2 awr
Spanish taster course through the medium of Welsh - Starting Monday evening, 16th May 6.30pm in Soar, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil. 8 x 2 hour weekly sessions

Cwrs Hanes Menywod Merthyr - I ddechrau ar nos Fawrth, Mai 17 am 6.30pm yn Soar Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil. 8 x sesiwn wythnosol o 2 awr
Merthyr Women's History Biligual Course Suitable for Welsh Speakers and non Welsh Speakers alike - starting Tuesday evening May 17th at 6.30pm in Soar, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil. 8 x 2 hour weekly sessions

Cost (ar gyfer un cwrs 8 sesiwn) £22.40 i bobl sy'n gweithio dros 16 awr yr wythnose. Am ddim i bawb arall
Cost (for one course of 8 sessions) £22.40 for people who work more that 16 hours a week. Free for everyone else

Cysylltwch a Greg Snelgrove ar 01685 722176 neu greg@merthyrtudful.org am fanylion pellach, neu i gofrestru eich enw.
Contact Greg Snelgrove on 01685 722176 or greg@merthyrtudful.org for further details, or to register your name.

Global Village Merthyr Tydfil - Pentref Byd Eang Merthyr Tudful

Free Event celebrating diversity through, Art, Music and Dance. 22nd May 2011 at Cyfarthfa Park from 11am - 5.30pm

Digwyddiad rhad ac am ddim yn dathlu amrywiath gyda Chelf, Miwsig and Dawns Mai 22ain 2011 ym Mharc Cyfarthfa o 11yb tan 5.30 yp

Performers include/Perfformwyr yn cynnwys
Lleisiau Pontmorlais Welsh Choir
Blue Lotus Dance Group
Gambian Artists Pa Modou Sowe
Thai Dances
Nigel Mason "the didgeridoo man"
Baba Deep Martial Arts Group
India Dance Wales
Native Canadian Hoop Dance
Bobby Singh

and others / ac eraill

Why not come along and bombard your senses with music, dance and food provided by the world community.

Dewch draw a rhowch wledd i'ch synhwyrau gyda cherddoriaeth, dawns a bwyd o'r gymuned ryngwladol.

www.merthyrglobalvillage.co.uk

Gentle Exercise for over 50s - Cancelled

The gentle exercise for the over 50s which was due to held on Thursday 17th May 2011 5pm at Trefechan OAP Hall has had to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please accept our sincerest apologies for this. There are however a number of similar activities being run in the borough, which are listed below:

Georgetown Boys & Girls Club, Dynevor Street,
Merthyr Tydfil
Armchair Aerobics
May 17, 2:00 PM - May 17, 3:30 PM
Introductory sessions into armchair aerobics led by
the local Exercise Referral Team. These sessions are
designed to show that anyone can improve their
fitness regardless of age or ability!
Booking Required.
Contact: Clair Houston 01685 353945
clair.houston@vamt.net

Treharris Library, Perrott Street, Treharris
Book your Exercise
May 19, 10:00 AM - May 19, 10:45 AM
Come and try out various exercises. Some are easy
and gentle, others are a little more strenuous. They
are all ones your GP says will do you good.
Booking Required.
Contact: Lynne Carlick 01443 410517
resources.librarian@merthyr.gov.uk

People First Charity Race Night

People First is holding their charity race night on Friday 27th May from 7pm to 11pm at Cefn Coed Rugby Club. Tickets cost £5.00 (including buffet and disco) and are available on the door.