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Programme and Events 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n

December<\/h2>\n

We finished 2025 with a very enjoyable Christmas \u00a0lunch at the Little Crown in Wainfelin<\/p>\n

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From November 25 to December 10 we\u2019re participating in 16 days of activism to end online violence against all women and girls. \u00a0We\u2019re raising awareness of this in our area by displaying orange wreaths at \u00a0Greenmeadow Golf Club, Cwmbran Library and Congress Theatre, Croesyceiliog Hub and Pontypool Leisure Centr\u00a0<\/span>St. David\u2019s<\/span> Charity <\/span>Shop, Old<\/span> Cwmbran, <\/span>Llanyravon Church and Tasty Wasty<\/span> Food Hub and Llantarnam Grange. \u00a0We\u2019ll be having a coffee morning at Pontypool Leisure Centre where we\u2019ll also be having a stand displaying more about 16 days of activism.<\/span><\/p>\n

To start this time at our November meeting our speakers Amy Jones and Kelly Squires from Cyfannol. \u00a0Amy explained how the Drop-In service support women in Newport who may be suffering from sexual exploitation and Kelly told us about their Children and Young People support service.<\/p>\n

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This month is \u00a0Breast Awareness month and to show our support we invited to our monthly meeting on 13 \u00a0October , Samantha Holiday from Maggie\u2019s cafe \u00a0Velindre with the theme of the meeting to wear or bring something pink. \u00a0We had a raffle and donated the collection to Maggie\u2019s cafe.<\/p>\n

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We had a fun Murder Mystery fundraising evening by a group of actors from Abergavenny called \u2018Dai Laughing\u2019.<\/p>\n

On the 27th we visited the Grange University hospital where we were welcomed by the chaplains Jen and Andy and we put together ladies, men\u2019s and children\u2019s toiletry bags. \u00a0Some to go to patients on the wards and some to the houses on site where parents of the children in hospital can stay.<\/p>\n

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Marian has also been busy visiting the Tenovus charity shop in Penarth to donate another 20 comfort cushions made by SI Cwmbran members and friends whilst Sallie gave 30 comfort teddies to New Pathways to support clients.<\/p>\n

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After our break in August our speaker was Sammy from Age Connect in Pontypool. \u00a0Sammy explained the services they offered with particular regard to people with dementia. Sammy thanked us for all the donations we had given over the years from our sales of pre-loved jewellery and the latest we donated went to a music and movement class for people with dementia.<\/p>\n

To raise Club funds we had stalls selling jewellery, scarves, coats and apple as well as a stall for donation of tins to the Croesy Food Hub.<\/p>\n

At the end of September we had the great news that our Grange Hospital Partnership Project came second in the regional Programme Action awards.<\/p>\n

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August<\/h2>\n

Although we don\u2019t have a business meeting in August we are still busy. \u00a0We held a very successful coffee morning hosted by Jen. \u00a0As well as delicious cakes, coffee and tea, we had a sales table and raffle which raised \u00a3529.<\/p>\n

Pamela was busy delivering comfort teddies and twiddle muffs to Hope GB, an autism charity supporting individuals and families.<\/p>\n

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whilst Marian has been busy delivering comfort cushions to Maggie\u2019s cafe, Velindre.<\/p>\n

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July<\/h2>\n

The speaker at our meeting was Dr Bablin Malik, the CEO of Sight Cymru. \u00a0The Charity, which is based in Pontypool, \u00a0supports the welfare of people who are severely sight-impaired and impaired.<\/p>\n

Rosemary met with Jennie Edwards, who has replaced Carole at the Grange as our contact and gave her:<\/p>\n

40 large incontinent pants<\/span><\/p>\n

2 teddies and comfort squares <\/span><\/p>\n

1 premature baby dress and hat<\/span><\/p>\n

3 bonnets<\/span><\/p>\n

70 sleeves for cannula tubes<\/span><\/p>\n

For our social activities we had a very enjoyable boat ride on the canal with a delicious afternoon tea, organised by Jen and Mary.<\/p>\n

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On the 28th July we had a coffee morning by the beautiful Llandegfedd Reservoir.<\/p>\n

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June<\/h2>\n

The start of June saw us continuing with donations as Carol, the chaplain at Llanfrechfa Grange collected the following from Rosemary:
\n604 nappies of various sizes<\/p>\n

22 knitted hats for premature babies<\/span><\/p>\n

8 knitted little teddies in blankets<\/span><\/p>\n

2 knitted teddies without blankets<\/span><\/p>\n

100 bendy straws<\/span><\/p>\n

Various toiletries<\/span><\/p>\n

pyjamas<\/span><\/p>\n

May<\/h2>\n

Our mee<\/span>ting was followed by 30 minutes of chair yoga led by Kate. <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>This was <\/span>both informative<\/span> and relaxing for members. It was also appropriate as it is <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u2018World Health Month\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

This has also been a month of donations as Marian visited the Tenovus charity shop in Penarth to donate 20 Comfort Cushions which had been made by SI Cwmbran members and friends. The cushions can be used for clients using the Tenovus Mobile Screening Units. \u00a0At our coffee morning at Age Connect we presented a cheque from the proceeds of the selling of pre-loved jewellery as well as donating 6 twiddle muffs.<\/span><\/p>\n

April<\/h2>\n

Was the month of our AGM which saw our outgoing Presidents, Paddy and Sallie receiving a big thank you for all the work they have done over their years in office and welcoming in President Ann.<\/p>\n

March<\/b><\/h2>\n
The 2nd March was our 45th anniversary and we celebrated by having our annual lunch at Greenmeadow with 76 members and guests. \u00a0This was also a happy opportunity to present long service awards <\/span>to<\/span><\/h5>\n

Edith Price, a founder member of our club, 45 years , Joyce Jarrett, also 45 years , Kay Touhig 40 years , Ann Hodgson<\/span> 30 years and \u00a0Marian John 30 years . \u00a0Sadly Marie another long serving member couldn\u2019t be with us today.<\/p>\n

That is a total of 190 years of service and volunteering, serving and making a difference in the community.<\/div>\n

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8th March saw us at the annual International Women\u2019s\u2019 Day event at the Riverfront theatre in Newport.<\/span><\/h5>\n

February<\/h2>\n

The end of February saw an early celebration of St David\u2019s Day, 1 March, at Llantarnam Grange for a coffee morning. \u00a0We were pleased to welcome Helen, again, who knits the lovely Welsh dolls and some of our character teddies.<\/p>\n

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We are always pleased to have new members and if you want to know more, join us for a coffee morning or just have an informal chat over a cup of tea or coffee \u00a0please click on the button<\/p>\n

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