 MAY 2008 EVENTS
(Within 10 miles of Oakdale)
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Centenary events can be found HERE
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Gelligaer Historical Society Meeting
Wednesday 30th April 2008
7:30pm
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson
Gelligaer Historical Society meeting to consider range of historical topics.
For further details please telephone Terry McCarthy on 01443 833318
Exhibition of Antique Quilts
Fri 2nd - Mon 5th May 2008
10:00am
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson
Exhibition of Antique Quilts - Most of these treasures are normally only on
view at the HQ of the Quilt Association in Llanidloes, added to these are
some local contributions displayed in the Barn and Education Centre.
Learn about antique quilts from local celebrities, mini-workshops talks and
demonstrations and buy from the traders for a nominal fund raising fee in
support of the Quilt Association organised by Ystrad Mynach Quilters.
Admission to Exhibition only £2.00. Normal Admission prices to visit the
Manor House includes admission to the Exhibition.
For further details please telephone: 01443 412248
Spring Fayre and Table Top Sale
Saturday 3rd May 2008
11:00am - 4:00pm
Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly
There will be a Spring Fayre and Table Top Sale in aid of Hope Rescue at the
Twyn Community Centre including Bric-a-brac, tombola, games, dog and cat
items, refreshments and Hope Rescue information.
For further details please telephone: 07870 455810
May Day Parade
Sunday 4th May 2008
1:00pm
Parc Cwm Darran, Deri
Family funday with music and art based activities. Free entry.
For further details please telephone: 01495 235881
Company of Chivalry
Sun 4th - Mon 5th May 2008
11:00am
Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly
Firing of the mighty siege engines and a display of life in the 14th
century retinue of John Plantagenet.
For further details please telephone: 029 2088 3143
May Day Revels
Monday 5th May 2008
10:00am
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson
Dancing, games and activities for children around the maypole.
Group offer £17.00 (2 adults & 2 children)
For further details please telephone: 01443 412248
Men’s Breakfast in Neilo’s Diner
Saturday 10 May
Oakdale’s churches are hosting a Men’s Breakfast in Neilo’s Diner
at 8am on Saturday 10 May. The event features a special guest
speaker – Phil Davies, former Commercial Director of Newport Rugby
Club, who will talk about his greatest conversion – to Christianity!
Tickets for the breakfast cost £3 from the Diner, but are selling fast.
Samuel Munoz & Jose Guerola
Saturday 10th May 2008
7:15pm
Siloh Christian Centre, Ystrad Mynach
Tonight's duo are from Spain and make their first appearance in this country.
Their programme will be something entirely new for us, including music from
their own country with its colourful and unique rhythmic quality.
Membership £30 (for all concerts) New members may join at any concert
Individual concerts at the door £5.50 Senior citizens £5.00 Students £2.00
For further details please telephone: 01443 812217
Walk-in-Caerphilly
Saturday 10th May 2008
7:00am
Parc Penallta, Hengoed
There are routes of 28 miles or 16 miles for fitter and more experienced walkers,
and a fun walk for families around Parc Penallta. The walks will lead you across
the spectacular valleys landscape of the county borough, through woodland,
farmland and across open moorland. You will be treated to some fantastic
views towards the Brecon Beacons National Park, over Cardiff Bay and the
Bristol Channel.
To book your place on either of these walks, please contact Phill Loveless
on 01495 235881 before Friday 18th April.
Green Park Visual Arts Festival
Sunday 11th May 2008
Starts at 11:00am
Waunfawr Park, Crosskeys
Environmental Visual Arts Festival with free hot air balloon rides, solar
powered cinema, theatre, music and dance workshops.
For further details please telephone: 01495 222605
Big Mac's Wholly Soul Band
Sunday 18th May 2008
Starts at 7:00pm
Maes Manor Hotel, Blackwood
Live music with Big Mac's Wholly Soul Band. Bar meals available between
7:00pm and 8:00pm. Special discounts on room rates. Tickets £8.00.
For further details please telephone: 01495 220011
Oakdale Community Centre – Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 21 May
All residents of Penmaen Ward (Oakdale, Penmaen & Woodfieldside)
are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Community Centre,
to be held 6.30pm Wednesday 21 May in the Centre, Penrhiw Avenue.
The Centre’s Management Committee will report on what they have achieved
in the last year, and you can vote for four people to join the committee.
Thursday 22 May
Concert in Oakdale ‘Stute’
There is a bus going to St Fagan’s on Thursday 22 May (leaving village 3.30pm)
for a concert by the Cwmbran Singers at 7.30pm in the original Institute.
Tour of the Museum & Tea included.
Tickets are £5 from Oakdale Newsagents.
Art in the Park
Sat 24th - Sun 25th May 2008
10:00am
Parc Penallta, Hengoed
Art activities and exhibition of the art for the park.
For further details please telephone: 01495 235881
Bow to Trebuchet
Sun 25th - Mon 26th May 2008
11:00am
Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly
A display of arms and armour in the medieval period.
From the longbow to the mighty trebuchet the Company of Chivalry and
the Bowmen of the Rose will demonstrate their use.
For further details please telephone: 029 2088 3143
Antiques & Collectables
Sun 25th - Mon 26th May 2008
10:00am
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson
Antiques Fair - Organised by Amber Fairs in the Barn and Education Centre.
On display will be a diverse range of quality antiques and collectables
including: post cards, stamps, cigarette cards, militaria, pin cushion dolls,
Victorian cake decorations, vintage and modern jewellery, Victorian and
Edwardian glass, fine porcelain, pottery, furniture, clocks, books,
Murano and Swarovski jewellery.
Free event.
For further details please telephone: 01443 412248
Local Police meeting
Tuesday 27 May
The next ‘Police and Communities Together’ (PACT) meeting will be held at
6.30pm on Tuesday 27 May in the Community Centre. Your chance to hear
how the police have responded to the priorities you set them at the January
meeting, and to guide them for the next few months.
Local Police Website
Military Matters
Tue 27th - Fri 30th May 2008
10:00am
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson
Arms and armour of the 17th century. Younger visitors can learn pike
drill and take the ‘Kings Shilling' to join the army.
For further details please telephone: 01443 412248
Art Workshop for Children
Wednesday 28th May 2008
11:00am
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson
Bargoed Arts Society are running this free event for children to discover
and develop their artistic skills. Children must be accompanied by
an adult.
For further details please telephone: 01443 412248
Gelligaer Historical Society Meeting
Wednesday 28th May 2008
7:30pm
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson
Gelligaer Historical Society meeting to consider range of historical topics.
For further details please telephone Terry McCarthy on 01443 833318
Croeso Club Coffee Morning
Every Thursday
9:30am - 11:30am
Cefn Hengoed Youth Centre
Activities for people of all ages including arts and crafts, first aid, beauty,
feel good classes, book club and much much more! Tea and coffee 20p,
with a free raffle every week!
For further details please telephone Sandra on: 07969 51
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