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Are you interested in becoming an adult
leader or an army cadet?
We have local Army Cadet Detachments in Rhoose,Barry and Penarth,you
can contact us on Cardiff 029 20390992 this is our Company office.
Army Cadet - have you got it?
12 - 18 years old? Handle a real challenge? Got enthusiasm, stamina,
courage and mental strength? Want to go there and do it? Then you want
to join the Army Cadets.
The Army Cadets is demanding - sometimes challenging and rewarding.
You get back far more than you put in; confidence, assertiveness,
bravery, leadership, new skills and unique experiences. The ACF is
serious fun too.
Contact us at our battalion office;
Glamorgan Counties Army Cadet Force
(5th Cadet Battalion The Royal Welsh)
TA Centre
Heol West Plas
Litchard
Bridgend
CF31 1PA
Interested? Call Us Now! 01656 663144
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Astronomical
Society
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Cardiff
Astronomical Society was founded in July 1975 by Dr Bob Owens and Dave
Powell at an out of London meeting of the British Astronomical
Association held at Dyffryn Gardens. They are both still members today
as the Society continues to develop its activities supported by a very
active and enthusiastic committee.
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For further details please
open PDF
Document.
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www.cardiff-astronomical-society.org
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| Cardiff
& Vale of Glamorgan Orchid Society |
Cardiff
& Vale of Glamorgan Orchid Society - we meet at Highlight Park
Community Centre, Barry on the 2nd Saturday afternoon in each month
from 2.30p.m. until 4.0p.m. For further information people can contact
me as Secretary or our Chairman and the relevant telephone numbers
are:
Sec. Mrs.
J.M. Lewis, 01446/403970 email: aeranthes@yahoo.com
Chairman:
Mr. T. Cumming: 01446/738472
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| Cowbridge
Amateur Operatic Society |
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Established
in 1968, CAOS have entertained the Vale of Glamorgan with musicals,
operettas and concerts, achieving an enviable reputation for the quality
of their productions. Rehearsals take place at 7.30pm on a Tuesday night
at Y Bont Faen School. Click
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Croquet Club |
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Dyffryn Croquet Club play
association croquet in the South West Federation and are based at
Dyffryn Gardens. New members are welcome at any time and coaching can be
arranged. The club provides all equipment but flat soled shoes must be
worn. Contact secretary@dyffryncroquet.org.uk
or Visit our Website at www.dyffryncroquet.org.uk
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Girlguiding Vale
Division, as part of a worldwide Movement, enables girls and young women
to develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually in order to
take an active and responsible role in society.
So
– if you’re aged 5 to 65 years and want to have fun and friendship
– JOIN US!
If
you fancy a challenge that’s hugely rewarding we have plenty of
opportunities for adult volunteers
Contact:
Wendy Hinton, Division Commissioner on 01656 648783 or
e-mail:
wendyhinton@hotmail.com
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Llantwit
Major Archery Club
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Llantwit Major Archery Club We meet between 7-9pm
on Wednesday evenings at Llantwit Major Leisure Centre. New members are
welcome but they must be 17 years of age or older. Coaching is available
for beginners. We are predominantly a field archery club although target
archers are welcome. If you are interested in having a go at this most
ancient sport or are an experienced archer living locally and seeking a
club, please come along on Wednesday evenings or email me more details.
email: enquiries@wfaa-archery.co.uk
Website
Click Here
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Llantwit
Major Art & Craft Group
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The Llantwit Major Art &
Craft Group was formed in 1971 by local artists to promote and encourage
all forms of Art and was later extended to include Crafts of various
kind.
Meetings are held at
7:30pm on the first Friday of each month, except January and August,
normally in the Llantwit Major Pensioners Centre. A varied program of
speakers and demonstrations, both Art and Craft ( including our A.G.M in
October and our Grand Christmas Draw in December), is arranged for these
meetings by the Committee with new ideas welcomed from members.
Visitors are welcome to
attend the monthly meetings on payment of a fee which can be deducted
from the same year's subscription should the visitor later to decide to
become a member.
In the Summer an Annual
Exhibition of members work is held. After a private preview evening,
with an Official Opening, the Exhibition is opened to the public for
eight days and many members make their work available for sale.
Monthly Newsletters
giving up to date details of events are delivered free to members,
usually by hand with those living outside our delivery area paying a
contribution towards postage.
If you
wish to join the Group please contact our treasurer Mrs Mary Turner,
Heddfan, Llanmaes, CF61 2XR - or come along to one of our meetings. We
look forward to seeing you. Trisha Pippin. President.
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Llantwit
Major Bowls Club.
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Llantwit Major Bowls Club is open every day
from April to the end of September from 2pm until dusk. We
have two mens teams, one ladies team and one junior team, we also
provide coaching for both juniors and adults. Regular social activities
are also undertaken, any interested parties can obtain further
information from the club secretary.
Dave Johnes 01446 793927
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Llantwit
Major Boxing Club.
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The Llantwit Major Boxing Club has
relocated to a squash court at the towns Rugby Club.
We have twelve stations in our new
gymnasium, with quality bags, balls and wall pads, we also
have a 16 foot floor boxing ring.
The Senior Coach is Tony Meakin who is
an Ex RAF Sergeant Physical Training Instructor.His
specialities is boxing, being 6 times RAF Champion and 3 times,
Combined Service Champion.RAF & CSBA Coach he is also a
qualified Judge and Provisional Referee.He has also been a Welsh
Boxing Coach on two occations
The other Coaches are Mike Dixon, Mark
Canning and Kevin Darch..
New menbers are very welcome to try this
nobel art of boxing. Come along to one of the following training
nights. Schoolboys and Girls,9 to 13 years, Monday 5pm to 6pm, 13
to15 years Wedneday 5pm to 6pm 16 years and above and Senior Male
and Female 6pm to 730 pm,Monday Wednesday & Friday
If you would like more imformation
contact Tony Meakin 01446796784 Mobile 07949828408 email anthonycharel007@aol.
com.uk. or Mike Dixon 01446710527, Mobile 07970394966.
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Llantwit
Major Cavaliers Cricket Club
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Friendly
club open to all ages 7 up and all abilities, based at
Windmill Lane
. We provide youth cricket at U-9/11/13/15, senior cricket in the Welsh
Cricket Conference, midweek and friendly fixtures. Please call Tim Bunce
794654 for more information. Website
Click Here
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Llantwit
Major and District Darts League |
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Darts is thriving in
the area, the League has over 300 players who enjoy a game that can be
as friendly or competitiive as you like. The league operates two
divisions, on Mondays and Tuesdays during the Winter Season, and a
Summer League on Tuesdays. For Further
Details visit our Website by Clicking
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click here to View their Website.
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Llantwit Major Grasshoppers - Country
Dance Club for children.
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Named
after famous Welsh Folk Tune the Llantwit Major Grasshoppers is
a country dance club for children founded in 1996. We meet each Monday
evening in term time in the comprehensive school hall at 6,30 until
8pm. The children learn country and folk dancing from all over Europe
with an emphasis on dances from Great Britain. Our aim is to have fun
and enjoyment whilst learning to work as a team. We are strictly non
competitive and never enter formal competions believing folk dancing
is for fun. We try and dance at various events throughout the year and
the team has a reputation for enthusiasm and always having live music.
Dancers and musicians are welcome so give me a ring on 01446 750752.
Steve Hyde
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Llantwit Major Horticultural
Society.
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The Society is an active society with over 300 members who for a
membership fee of £5 per year enjoy monthly meetings held in the LLantonian hall the last Wednesday in the month at 19:30 hours,
when we have a variety of speakers on all matters pertaining to
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The society organises two or three trips per year to various gardens/shows around the country as one day events.We also have our
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In August each year we hold the Flower and Vegetable show that
comprises of 80 classes of entries covering, vegetables, flower,decorative and novices sections, childrens classes and home baking,
wine, beer, spirits and liquors making plus preserves. All entries are are judged by the National Vegetable Society or Royal Horticultural
Society judges.
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Llantwit Major Judo Club
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Llantwit Major Judo Club are a highly
successful British Judo Council club based at
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Llantwit Major Leisure centre.
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The club has a long and
distinguished history, producing both Welsh and British championship
medal winners.
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If you are interested in
learning Judo, come and say hello, your first lesson i free.
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For additional please visit
our website by clicking
here
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Llantwit Major Junior
Football
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Llantwit Major Junior
Football Club run teams from under 8s to under 17s and all coaches are
FAW qualified.
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To learn more visit the
under 13s web site by clicking
here.
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Llantwit Major Lacrosse
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The club currently practices
on a Friday afternoon during the school lunch time, so at present it is
limited to students of the secondary school. We have also started
playing in the primary schools, our plan is to expand these programs to
after school practices.
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That way anyone
interested could come to start training. We will be entering the Welsh
Mixed Lacrosse league this Spring. We are always interested in more
players, and especially coaches or volunteers that want to get
involved.
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The version of the
game we are playing is a non-contact, mixed gender sport, our hopes are
that in the future we will be able to branch out into the women's
(limited contact, stick - stick only) and men's (stick and body contact,
very fast and physical) versions of the game.
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We can be contacted by email
rk_wallace@yahoo.com
or phone (07792) 583004
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Ryan
Wallace, Local Development Officer, Welsh Lacrosse Association
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Llantwit Major &
Cowbridge Lions
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Contact Names - Ray Wilson - President
01446 793457
Keith Brown - Secretary 01446 793804
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We run and participate in a number of fund
raising events throughout the
year with 100% of the money raised going mainly to local charities and
other good causes. Throughout the year we also organise a number
of social events for club members and their families.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in the Boverton Castle
but please contact one of the names above or any other member of the
Lions before attending.
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www.llantwitmajorandcowbridgelions.org.uk
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Llantwit
Ladies Guild raises funds throughout the
year for the lifeboats. Events include a coffee morning, a
house-to-house collection, a flag day, and showcase Christmas Supper
held in St. Donat’s Castle.
Chairperson
is Mrs. Caroline Leonard, who can be contacted on (01446) 793697.
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Llantwit
Major Pantomime Society
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Llantwit Major Pantomime Society has been in its
present form for over 25 years providing light hearted entertainment for
the people of Llantwit Major and surrounding communities. The
society puts on two shows per year, the annual pantomime usually around
the end of January or the beginning of February and a Summer Show in
June. In addition to this we occasionally provide entertainment at
other functions.
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Llantwit
Major and District Pool League |
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Major and District Pool League play pool on Wednesday evenings between
other Local Public Houses and competitions are organized on a regular
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Llantwit
Major Round Table
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Please Click on the links
below to find out more information:-
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Details
on the Round Table Association.
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Details
on Llantwit Major Round Table.
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Llantwit Major Shotakan
Karate Club
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Simon Dodd took over in November 2007 and is
one of the youngest instructors in the Vale.
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However, he is highly experienced and has been involved in the club for the last 11 years.
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He has recently become WKU senior. Kata champion (competition held 17th February 08).
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It is a non profit making club and welcomes people of all ages and abilities.
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The club meets on Wednesday and Friday at Llantwit Major Leisure
club
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The cost is £3.00 per session. More details can found by
Click
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Llantwit
Major Stitch'n Bitch Group
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A “Stitch ‘n Bitch” is just a
group of knitters and crocheters who get together on a regular basis to
stitch and, well, you know. All Stitch ‘n Bitch meetings are open to
the public and are free of charge.
The Llantwit group meets on Mondays at 7pm. We include
knitters, crochet-ers, an embroiderer and even a rugger. Whatever
takes your fancy is fine with us! If you don’t know how to knit
or crochet, and you’d like to learn, come along and someone will be
more than happy to help you get started. We always have spare
needles, hooks and bits of yarn to practice on. We share ideas,
patterns and usually bring a few books to give you ideas and
inspiration.
We have a glass or two of wine, or a cup of coffee, and generally break
up about 9 o’clock, or whenever we finish the tricky bit we’ve just
started…the younger members of the party usually then go on to either
the Swan or the White Hart and us oldies go back to the fire and a nice
cup of coccoa before bedtime!
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For further details please contact:- lzmillward@yahoo.com
http://llmstitchnbitch.wordpress.com
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Llantwit
Major Taekwondo
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Tuesday's 17-17.30 Little Tigers ages 3-6
yrs, 17.30-18.30 Taekwondo Juniors/adults 7yrs + @ Llantwit Major
school gym.
Saturday's 10-11 am Taekwondo Jumior/Adult
7 yrs + @ llantwit leisure center
For further details
please visit www.innerspirit-martialarts.com
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Llantwit
Major Town Twinning Association
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Twinning between
Llantwit Major and the beautiful sea-side town of Le Pouliguen in
Southern Britanny has flourished for 24 years since its foundation in
1982. The towns take turns in hosting groups of residents each year and
families entertain the visitors in their homes.
New members most
welcome. Contact Chairperson Diane Smith.
Telephone 792169
E-mail <
di.smith1@btinternet.com>
Website:-
www.llantwitmajor-twinning.org.uk
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Llantwit
Major & Vale Cycling Club.
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The Llantwit Major & Vale
Cycling Group enjoy steady Cycling in good company and the time to enjoy
our surroundings. No one gets left behind on our runs as the group
generally proceeds at the pace of its slowest member or frequently stops
to re-group. Any cycle is suitable although one with several gears is an
advantage. The Club meets every Sunday throughout the year and on
Tuesday Evenings from April to September. If you require any further
Details then please Email
me or visit our website by
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Major Music |
Major Music is a youth music
charity offering musical opportunities to young people in Llantwit
Major, Cowbridge and the rest of the Vale of Glamorgan. It provides
music tutoring, vocal coaching and mentoring amongst many other
things. We meet every Tuesday evening between 1900h and 2100h at
Llantwit Major Youth Centre. For further information, please contact info@majormusic.net
telephone 01446 792141 or check out our website
www.majormusic.net
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Ogmore
Angling Association |
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Primarily a game fishing Association, the
waters we control contain Salmon, Sea Trout, Brown Trout and Grayling.
Members may fish for these species using a variety of techniques
including Fly Fishing, spinning and bait or worm fishing. For further
details visit:-http://www.ogmoreanglingassociation.com
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Wales newest rugby club we will be running
rugby side's aged from 6 upwards based out of Rhoose village in the
vale of Glamorgan.
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Rhoose
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Training on Monday,
Wednesday, Friday Evenings between 17:45 & 19:15.
Venue- Grounds of Rhoose
Social Club.
For Further Details
contact Rhoose on (01446) 710081
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Rotary
Club of Llantwit Major |
The Rotary Club of Llantwit Major was
founded in 1981 and strives to embody the Rotary International motto of
Service above Self. The 30 or so club members are drawn from many
different business areas and professions. The club is involved in many
community, national and international projects, but members still manage
to enjoy themselves through fellowship.
See our website at http://tiny.cc/llantwitrotary
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Slimming
World Llantwit Major & Rhoose |
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Rhoose
Celtic Way Community Centre, Celtic Way
Mondays at 6:30pm
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Llantwit Major
The Old School, Wine Street
Tuesdays at 5:00pm or 6:30pm
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For further details please contact Helen (01446) 750738
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St John Cymru Wales
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Following
the establishment of the division in the summer of 2007 the group has
developed considerable. Newly joined members have been given full First
Aid training, adding to the safety of their friends, family and the
general community. They have also had the opportunity to provide first
aid cover at a variety of events from local, community organised fetes
and fun days to rugby matches and concerts at the Millennium Stadium.
The division are now looking for new members in order to expand. If you
would like to become part of our 4,500 strong membership, helping your
community whilst being equipped with life skills such as first aid
training. Call Matt Jackson on 07900111160. Alternatively you could attend our next divisional meeting
at 6pm – 8:30pm on Tuesdays at Llantwit Major Fire Station.
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Taekwondo -
Llantwit Major Leisure Centre
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Wales Taekwondo is a Self
Defence Martial Art and is located in Llantwit Major Leisure Centre on
Mondays 6-9 pm and Fridays 7-9 pm.
This Martial Art is for all ages and enjoys bringing the local community
together. Master Jones is the Welsh Coach and Captain for our
Welsh Team and has trained for over 12 years under Master Leon
Shakespear. For any further information on the above, please
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"Ty Hafan is
Wales' own children's hospice located at Sully. Its key purpose is to
improve the quality of life of the children, their mums,dads and the
whole family, when the child suffers from a life limiting / terminal
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Vale of
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The Vale of Glamorgan Bridge Club
meet every Monday evening at Cowbridge Rugby Club 7.00.p.m.
We are affiliated to the Welsh Bridge
Union , East Wales Area and join in a number of local, national
and international competitions. For all enquiries please contact Brian
Swain,
Chairman, on 01446 773596.
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Vale Photographic
Club |
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The
Club draws members form Llantwit Major and across the Vale. Members meet
weekly on Friday Evenings at Ystradowen Village Hall 7.30p.m. It is open
to all persons interested in photography at whatever level of
competency. Unlike a number of other clubs in South Wales we encompass
both traditional film and digital images. Anyone
interested should contact the Chairperson Mr Cled Lewis on 01446 793685
or the Vice Chair Mr Mike Davies on 01446 774697 or just turn up to a
meeting.
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Vale
School of Dance |
Cowbridge, Rhoose, St Athan
Classes held in Ballet, Tap, Dancercise and Street/Jazz for Children and
Adults. Starting from 2 1/2 yrs.
01446-774449
WEBSITE: www.thevaleschoolofdance.co.uk
email: nerissajju@hotmail.co.uk
Nerissa Usherwood ANATD Hons, LNATD Hons, Maj Ex ISTD
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Vale Wine
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The Vale Wine Circle, established more
than a third of a century ago, is basically a wine appreciation group.
Members enjoy talks, tastings, social events, visits and other diverse
activities.
Meetings are held on the first
Tuesday of each month, at 8pm in the Llantwit Major Leisure Centre.
New members are welcome: contact the
Secretary, Brenda Youde, telephone 01446 796763, or the Chairman,
Geoffrey Harding on 01446 792041.
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