Entertainment return to the Gwyn Hall

The Melyncrythan AOS  Neath ,return to the Gwyn Hall Theatre after 6 years after refurbishment £4,000,000 and then the rebuilding of the Gwyn Hall Theatre £7,000,000 following the fire that burnt it to the ground. The show runs after the Gwyn Hall Theatre re opening on 8th March.  The show runs 12th -17th March 7pm also a Saturday Matinee 2.15 pm 17th March. A not to be missed smash hit Broadway musical comedy that that became a West end hit and earned a Evening Standard award for best musical.

Tickets available from Eira Jenkins 01639 635302 or any society member £12 concessions £10
Colin Wear
on behalf of E, Ann Wear MAOS Secretary 07773132997         01656740246

Details submitted by the Society.

 Wanted - a Nifty Pianist

A item on Cllr.Janet Dudley's website says that a pianist is wanted for the Waunceirch Owain Glyndwr Nifty Club that meets on Wednesday afternoons.   Prior to Christmas a choir was formed, which was so successful that they went around several retirement homes to entertain and give out Christmas gifts.

Looking ahead to the future it is thought that with a keyboard player to provide the backing, the choir could bring more happiness to others.  If anyone could help perhaps they could phone Cllr.Dudley on: 01639 635908.

Read how the Nifty Choir brought happiness to others at Christmas time

Another reader writes in about 'What's On'

 We are starting a new women's sports team in Neath Port Talbot called Roller Derby a full contact sport and wondering if you could help us by putting something in your news section as we are just starting out.

Our first training session is this sat 10-12 in Hengwrt Barn, Briton Ferry and then every sat there after, it would be great to get some local support.

Thanks Hazel NPT Roller Derby

Readers repond through our READERS LETTER page

Let's Save the Empire

Cllr Tony Wyn-Jones of Bryncoch South has started the ball rolling with the Empire building in the Rope Walk, Neath.

Cllr.Wyn-Jones shares the view of many residents that the building would make an ideal community centre - something that is sadly missing in Neath's town centre.   The fact that the building is near a densely populated area makes it an attractive location to benefit many residents.

Another thought is that the building could accommodate Neath's own community radio station, in addition to providing some much needed jobs.

Will a caring Labour controlled council support the idea?  With council elections in the month of May, it could be a testing time!

A reader writes:

I am enquring if you have a Whats on section.  I am starting a Tai Chi class in Neath at the Victoria gardens on Sat 7th Jan at 11am -12. £3 a session.

I am wondering if you can help?

Empire Demolish Application

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NPT Council Planning Department has received an application from Coastal Housing Swansea to demolish the Neath Empire Cinema/Bingo Hall and replace it with 12 social housing flats.

Many residents think that this building could be put to better use to serve the residents of Neath.   Some suggestions include a fitness centre, a youth cutural and entertainment centre or a multi-purpose community centre.  These uses would be ideal in the densely populated area with residents living within walking distance.

The community as a whole could benefit from this ready made building as opposed to owners of just 12 flats.

There is an opportunity for residents to oppose this building application on the council website.

You can read more about the Empire from the item in the MENU.

New Website for South Bryncoch

A new discussion website has been created for the residents of Bryncoch South.   The area covers Waunceirch, Caewern, Rhiwlas, Fernlea Park, Rhyddings and surrounding areas.

One objective is to allow candidates for the May 2012 council elections to have they say in a democratic way for residents to form their own conclusions.

There are four candidates for the two seat ward.

www.bryncochsouth.co.uk

November ... More Photographic Updates

The society's website has been updated with more efforts from members.