Come along for an early morning woodland walk to greet the rising sun and celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day 2011.

An expert from the British Trust for Ornithology will be on hand to help identify the birds and their calls.
The entrance to Gethin Woodland is on the A470, at the Pentrebach roundabout. Turn right at the Forestry Commission sign and follow the track up to the car park.

This is a Free Event. No Need to book.

For further information: carys.solman@merthyr.gov.uk or 01685 726251

Mental ill health can affect people of all ages and from all backgrounds. The Rhondda Cynon Taf Mental Health Partnership has organised events across the County Borough during RCT Mental Health Week.

In an exciting initiative this year, they are working with the Council’s Library Service to offer a “living library” – and you can call into library branches and talk to people about how they have coped with their own mental health issues.

There will also be a chance for people to learn about the organisations in Rhondda Cynon Taf that can offer support and advice.

The week gets underway on Saturday, October 9 with “Walk a Mile for Mental Health” through Pontypridd. There will be a samba band and the event will have a carnival feel. All are welcome to join the walk, which meets at the bowling club in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park at 11am.

Other events include:

* New Horizons Open Day: New Horizons, Aberdare. Thursday, October 14. Find out about the charity’s work in promoting good mental health.

* Activity Day – Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare. Friday, October 15, 10am-3pm. Aimed at carers, but all are very welcome. Have a go at Nordic walking, orienteering and other less strenuous activities. Includes a guided “Walk a Mile for Mental Health” through the Country Park.

7 p.m. Wednesday October 6th 2010

Hirwaun Village Hall

YOUR OPINION MATTERS!

Macmillan Coffee Morning in Hirwaun at Hirwaun Village Hall

Thursday 23rd September 2010

10am to 12 noon

Every mug will help improve the lives of people affected by
cancer

Bydd pob paned yn helpu i wella bywydau pobl sy’n cael eu
heffeithio gan ganser

There were bears of every size being cuddled by the kiddies… and adults!

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Trefoil members enjoyed a picnic followed by a campfire style sing-along.

A practice session for their big date at the Coliseum Theatre on 20th October, 2010 at 20.10. This date in their diary is very important as members of Guiding in all parts of the country will be renewing their Guide Promise

More news on Girl Guiding available from Aberdare Trefoil Guild

Free computer lessons.

Back by popular demand, Martyn Lyons will be available to help with all your computer enquiries between 10am – 12 noon on Mondays.

Whatever your needs, whether it’s basic computer skills to surfing the net come along and ask Martyn.

Tuesday 27th October 2pm – 3.30pm Hirwaun Reading Group Meeting.

Our lively group meet on the last Tuesday of the month to discuss the month’s chosen book plus put the world to rights!

Don’t worry if you haven’t read this month’s book, come along for a coffee and listen to what the others thought of the book.

Thursday 29th October 2.30pm – 3.30pm Half Term Stories and Crafts.

Come along and listen to stories and make a skeleton puppet.

Children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by a parent/ carer.

August 5th at 6.30pm

September 2nd at 6.30pm

October 7th at 6.30pm

November 4th at 6.30pm

December 2nd at 6.30pm

All welcome.

For an opportunity to find out how police and partners worked on these priorities, please attend the next meeting and also discuss new issues.

It’s your village, have your say on how it’s run.

Monday mornings Computer Lessons, 10am until 12 noon.

Free classes in a relaxed atmosphere and learn at your own pace, Martyn our computer teacher is with until July 20th before finishing for the summer holidays.

Toy Library Visit Wednesday mornings 1st, 8th and 15th 10am until 12 noon.

Summer Reading Game… This summer, become a Quest Seeker and sign up for three special tasks – Firebird Rising, Mountain Mission and Dragon’s Lair.

All you have to do is read two books for each mission – it could be storybooks, fact books, picture books – the choice is yours. When you finish all three missions you receive a
medal and certificate and dragon model and you have completed the quest.

Please note that from August 17th until 17th September the library will be closed for refurbishment. A mobile service will be provided whilst the library is closed.

Free Computer Lessons, Had a new computer, or just need help learning to use the one you’ve already got?   Then come along on Monday mornings for free classes in a relaxed
atmosphere and learn at your own pace, 10am – 12 noon.

Talkabout Team, Surestart Mother and Toddler Stories and Craft Sessions, Wednesday mornings 10am – 12 noon, May 20th.

Bargains galore!! Children’s Book Sale 26th until 29th May, sale of ex library stock.

All Hirwaun resident past and present may give evidence that the space has been used for 20 years.

Please supply photographs if possible.

Tuesday 12th may- Friday 15th May, 2009 10-5pm

Evening Wednesday 7pm

Location – At Hirwaun Village Hall, High Street, Hirwaun, See Map here.