News & Events
Previous Events
MARCH 09 -Our new Website (www.cancersupport-rct.org) will be launched on Monday 30th March at the Centre. Guests will include the Mayor of Pontypridd, local politicians, business men, supporters of the charity and some representatives of the Wales RFU team.
Christine Chapman AM and Rhian Dash viewing the new wesite.
Paul McCloskey, Chairman of Cancer Care Society and Dr Ian Marshall, Director of Cancer Care Society with Rhian Dash to support the day.
APRIL 09 -The Croeso Singers are organising a concert to raise funds for the charity. The Concert will be held at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Mountain Ash on April 24th. The Entrance fee of £5 will include refreshments with tea/coffees and Welsh cakes. Please contact the Centre for tickets.
APRIL 09-Supporter Julie Groves has decided to have her head shaved and the fringe dyed pink for Cancer Support (Cynon Valley) RCT. The sponsored event will take place at Mad Images Hair Salon (opposite the Jeffery’s Arms) on the 8th April. Please contact Andrew Gricappizzi at Mad Images on 01443 479489 if you wish to join in.
APRIL 09 -The Croeso Singers are organising a concert to raise funds for the charity. The Concert will be held at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Mountain Ash on April 24th. The Entrance fee of £5 will include refreshments with tea/coffees and Welsh cakes. Please contact the Centre for tickets.
MAY 09 - Matthew Burns is organising a “90s” music evening at the Cwmamman Hall/Institute on the 23rd May. For more details, please contact Matthew on 07966071534.
MAY 09-Voted ‘Favourite Charity’ by shoppers at Aberdare Tesco. The charity Chairperson, Mrs Pauline Sims MBE and Rhian Dash, Dr Richard Walker were presented with a cheque and gifts. Thank you to everyone who voted for us!
The new extension at Tesco Aberdare is opened by Robert Jones International Rubgy Player.
JUNE 09 -The Charity Manager, Mrs Rhian Dash and family spent the day at The Queens Garden Party, Buchingham Palace. ‘The invitation was a lovely surprise for all of us, it was a special day to be nominated to attend the Queens Garden Party, thank you to everyone who thought of nominating’.
Rhian Dash, Charity Manager and familiy enjoy the day at The Queens Garden Party.
JUNE 09 -Thorn Hotel, Abercynon, Charity Evening for Cancer Support (Cynon Valley) RCT. Admission Free with raffle tickets for sale. Entertainment, Gary Waghorn, Osian Hedd/Nicotine Blonde.
JUNE 09 -Aberaman Band Club, Variety Show. Tickets £5
Mr Ron Hancock presents a cheque to Neil Dash, Treasurer of cancer Support (Cynon Valley) RCT. The Members and Commitee continue to raise funds for the Charity.
JUNE 8th -14th - Carers Week. Our carers had the opportunity of making designer greeting cards and various gifts.
Activities of card making at Cancer Support Centre during Carers Week,
AUGUST 09 -The Mountain Ash Annual Parade is being held on Saturday, August 15th. Please come along and support the charity and enjoy a fun day.
OCTOBER 09 - Our Charity Golf day will be held this year at Aberdare Golf Club on Sunday 4th October. The entry fee is £100 for a team of 4. Please contact Richard at the Centre for more details.
Aberaman Band Club Charity Evening in aid of Cancer Support (Cynon Valley) RCT, The Star Team entertainers, over 25 costume changes. Tickets £5
Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls Charity Evening in aid of Cancer Support (Cynon Valley) RCT. Tickets £6
We will be having another auction of various items donated to the charity, including some very collectable sports memorabelia. The date for this has not been set, but watch this space. If you have any items that you would wish to donate for the auction, please contact the Centre.
NOVEMBER 09 -The Cancer Support Charity Art Exhibition held at Aberdare Museaum and Art Gallery, Aberdare. All work on display can be viewed by the public throughout the week from September 2nd - 5th. The Exhibitioned was opened by The High Sheriff Of Glamorgan, Mr Anthony Williams JP, MBE and The RCT Mayor Robert Smith and his console Margaret Smith supported the day along with dignatories and supporters of the charity.
DECEMBER 09 -The ‘Tree of Remembrance Service’ held at St Margaret Church, families placed hearts on the tree in memory of loved ones. Thank you for the continued support of the Church and for the families who attended.
Forthcoming Events
FEBRUARY 2010 - Aberdare Inner Wheel and Aberdare Rotary Charity Evenings. Cancer Support one of the chosen chrities for the year. The event takes place at Green Street Chapel. Tickets £4. The programme will feature music to suit all tastes including songs from the shows.
March 2010 - Charity Evening at the Tamarind Indian Restaurant. 2 course meal for £10.95, Sunday March 21st, 5.50pm for 6pm. Come along and join us on the evening. To reserve a place contact the cancer centre on 01443 479369.