Hilltop Sport & Social

The club presents a double tribute evening, featuring the unique talent of Shaun ‘Meatloaf’ Maloney and Rachel ‘Cher’ Williams. Early bird tickets are only £6.00, £7.00 on the door on the night. Supporting our guest talents will be the New Addition Disco. The evening will be compared by master of ceremonies Mr. Malcolm Evans. Also other evening activities include bingo and tote.

Cream Tea Fair

Augusta House in Augusta Park, Victoria is a respite care home for those with learning disabilities; the house is currently fund raising to help provide those who visit the house a better stay. So the house has arranged a cream tea fair on Sunday July 13 at Augusta House.

Car Boot

A Car boot sale will be held in Ebbw Vale College car park on Saturday July 12. Sellers are advised to arrive between 9.00 and 9.30 before the sale is opened at 10.00. £5 per car, all proceeds to a local charity.

I’d do anything?

Ebbw Vale Showstoppers present "Oliver!” featuring Bradley Long as Oliver, Briana Paine as the Artful Dodger, Rhys Lewis as Bill Sykes, Beth Jones as Nancy and Hywel Dowsell As Fagin. Starting Wednesday, July 2, and running till Saturday, July 5, curtain up at 7:00pm prompt, at the Beaufort Ballroom & Theatre . Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment pleas call 01495 302955. Adult: £6.50, Concessions: £5.50

Reach Out and Touch Romania

As readers of the Gazette are aware from the last few week, local charity ‘Reach Out and Touch Romania’ has recently completed a trip to Romania to help set up a retirement home and nursery school. Both projects are up and running and the charity has committed to regular support. The charity is now planning another visit to the country focusing on equipping the Nursery School and providing help to underprivileged children in outlying villages.
”We need either donations of fuel or funds to purchase the fuel to get us there with the equipment” Mr. Gareth Jones, charity organiser, said recently, whilst out collecting. If you are able to help, visit the charities website www.romaniagifts.co.uk or call 07973306907

Class of ’62 School Reunion

Former pupils of Ebbw Vale Grammar School class of ’62 are holding a reunion at the Ebbw Vale Welfare Club on Saturday June 21. Starting at 7.30pm for more information about the event and tickets call Maria on 01495 309007.

The Feeling Good Project

The Feeling Good Project are looking for volunteers to be trained up as both walk and cycle leaders to lead walks and cycle rides in the Ebbw Vale and Tredegar areas. The training is free and will take place in the local area. For more information please ring The Feeling Good Project on 01495 712071/712060 or email Jason at Jason.jones@feelgoodproject.org

SLIC Training

SLIC training is offering a three hour basic first aid course, being held at the Catholic hall opposite the multi-story car park in Ebbw Vale, on Saturday 12 July starting at 10 am. All candidates will receive a first aid manual, and a certificate. There are only fifteen places on the course and the course costs £12.00 per person. For more information telephone SLIC Training: 07840 475990

I’d Do Anything?

Ebbw Vale Showstoppers present "Oliver!", featuring Bradley Long as Oliver, Briana Paine as the Artful Dodger, Rhys Lewis as Bill Sykes, Beth Jones as Nancy and Hywel Dowsell As Fagin. Starting Wednesday, July 2, and running till Saturday, July 5, curtian up at 7:00pm prompt, at the Beaufort Ballroom & Theatre . Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment pleas call 01495 302955. Adult: £6.50 , Concessions: £5.50

Walking for Health in and around Ebbw Vale & Tredegar

Going for a walk is an easy way to improve your health and get away from the stresses of life. Improve your health the free and easy way with the Feeling Good project.
Join their next gentle walk around Bedwellty Park, Tredegar on Thursday 5th June 2008 from 12.30pm—1.30pm. Please meet by the Morgan St entrance or book a place on our mini bus from Ebbw Vale and Tredegar (please ring for details)This walk is suitable for all ages and abilities.
For more details, contact Jason Jones at the Feeling Good project on 01495 712071 or email jason.jones@feelgoodproject.org
The feeling Good Project are looking for walks in the Ebbw Vale area especially walks starting near or around the town centre, if any one has information on walks that may be suitable please contact Jason Jones on 01495 712071/712060 or email me on Jason.jones@feelgoodproject.org

Julie McGuire School of Dance

Congratulations to the pupils and students of Julie McGuire who were all successful in passing recent IDTA dance examinations in Tap, Ballet, Theatrecraft and Freestyle! Maintaining the schools' 100% pass rate the results are outstanding with the majority gaining Honours(85-90%) the lowest mark awarded being Highly Commended 83%!!! The results will be posted in the schools at Beaufort Hill Welfare Hall Ebbw Vale, Ystrad Deri Community Centre Tredegar, LAC Adult Education Centre Abertillery when the new term begins week commencing Monday 2nd June. Look out for the pupils performing in festival park(tenovus cancer research)Scouts Fun and Fete day and good luck to the'Freestyle hip hop team' competeing at Abergavenny Eisteddfdd. For further details of lessons and classes please telephone Miss Julie on 01495 723713

Exercise and Activities in Rassau and Garnlydan

The Rassau & Garnlydan Communities First Partnership Board have been able to secure through working in partnership with Age Concern and the local community groups, a programme of activities open to all community members free of charge. The activities vary from information workshops, to indoor bowling, games days, & Computer & crafts sessions.
The dates, times and venues for these session are as follows: 9th June Garnlydan OAP Hall for Nintendo WII exercises and games from 3.30pm-5pm, 17th of June Rassau Community Centre for Arts & Crafts from 11am-12.30pm, 23rd of June Garnlydan OAP Hall for Information Workshop on trading standards 3.30-5pm, 8th of July Rassau Community Centre for Chair exercise from 11am – 12.30pm, 14th July Garnlydan OAP Hall for Arts & Crafts from 3.30pm – 5pm, 11th of August Garnlydan OAP Hall for Tea Dancing from 3.30pm – 5pm.
All members of the community are welcome to attend and all are free of charge and we look forward to seeing you there. If you require any further information contact Jill or Annette on 01495 312780.

RSVP Concert

RSVP Reminiscence concert to be held at the Beaufort Ballroom on Tuesday 24th June starting at 7pm. Music from the 40s with a buffet included in the price - £5.00 Tickets are available from the Info shop ebbw vale. Telephone Maureen 01495 353113