48th Annual Trefechan and Cefn Coed Gardeners Show

This years 48th annual Trefechan and Cefn Coed Gardeners Association show was opened by Professor Mansel Aylward CB. Unfortunately the number of entries was down this year due to the inclement weather we have experienced, however the show was well supported as usual by the local community. We hope to experience better weather next year as we head to our fiftieth anniversary show.

Presentation Cups details:

H. Besley Cup – Most First Prizes in Show – John Gough
C. Lewis cup – Open Class Vegetables – John Gough
Merthyr Express Cup – Open Class Flowers – Joy Evans
A.S. Thomas Cup – Open Class Dahlias – Dr Chakrabarti
P.M. Phillips Cup – Open Class Chrysanthemums – David Rees
I. Hamilton Cup – Members only Vegetables – John Gough
Ken Davies cup – Members only Flowers – Roy Meyrick
W.J. Jones cup – members Only Roses – John Curtis
A. Driver Cup – Most 1st Prizes in Novice Classes – Sandra Stevens
Mr & Mrs D.N Davies Salver – Open Class Domestic – Margaret Price
H. Samuel Cup – Open Class Knitted / Crochet – Phyllis Jenkins
F> Berry Cup – Best Exhibit Table Decoration – Margaret Price
Geoffrey Phillips Cup – Best Exhibit floral decorations – Joy Evans
Beginners Cup – Best Exhibit Floral Decoration – Joy Evans
Mary John Cup – Miniature Decorations – Margaret Price
Trefechan and Cefn Cup – Petite Arrangement – Joy Evans
Association Cup – Most 1st Prizes in Members Flowers and Vegetables – John Gough
W.J Morgan Cup – Most 1st Prizes Members Only Vegetables – A. Morgan
Noel Rogers Rose Bowl – Best Exhibit Open Class Dahlias – Dr Chakrabarti
W.F. Barlow Cup – Best Exhibit in Flowers and Vegetables – Open –
A. Morgan
Bryn Price Cup – Best Vegetables in Show – A. Morgan
Cefn Hotel Trophy – Best Exhibit in Vegetables Sections – A. Morgan

If you are interested in entering next year's show or would like to come along to our meetings and find out what else we do, please contact the Communities First Team

Have you experienced homophobic hate crime?

We hope not…..
but Stonewall Cymru has produced a Guide on how the Criminal Justice agencies respond to homophobic hate crime – we hope this will encourage you to report homophobic hate crime and increase your understanding of how criminal justice agencies can work with you to stop homophobic hate crime.

If you would like a copy of the guide, please drop into the Communities First Office or email us. All enquiries will be treated as confidential.

The Guide was launched by Stonewall Cymru, Richard Brunstrom Chief Constable North Wales Police, and Brian Gibbons Welsh Assembly Government Minister for Social Justice, Local Government and Equality.

Community Safety Day

Residents of Trefechan came together on the 20th August for a community safety day, thanks to funding from and the support of the Trefechan Communities First Partnership. Despite the terrible weather, over 150 residents (adults and children) attended the event.
A range of advice agencies were in attendance to give advice to residents on community safety. Agencies who attended the event were Safer Merthyr Tydfil, Trading Standards, South Wales Fire Service, Drug Aid, Safe and Sound Project, Care and Repair and the Police.
Tydfil the Turtle also made a special appearance at the event to raise awareness of road safety with the children.
Various other activities also took place on the day with pick-n-mix circus providing circus skills workshops, a bouncy castle and outdoor games.
“ The event was organised to raise awareness of support available to the community around community safety. Despite the weather we were extremely pleased with the attendance at the event and would like to thank all agencies who gave up their time to support our event. A great day was had by all and it was a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together and discuss any concerns they may have”

Macmillan Coffee Morning

We are holding a coffee morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support on Friday 26th September 2008 at Trefechan Village Green Cafe from 10.30 am - 12.30pm.
Please come along and enjoy a cup of coffee / tea with a delicious cake or two !!! and partake in our raffle in order for us to raise as much money as we can to support Macmillan fund their vital cancer services.
We look forward to seeing you all on the day

Energy Advisory Surgery

The Energy Advice Centre will be in Trefechan Community Centre on Friday September 5th from 12noon until 1pm offering information on housing insulation and grants, energy efficiency which will help you save money on your bills and free energy saving lightbulbs.
The surgery is free and open to all to attend
*no appointment needed*