ABERTILLERY MALE ORPHEUS  

 A REPORT from Malcolm Williams

THE last month of 2007 and what a month it's going to be we started with four concerts.

The first of December started in Llangynidr with the three Welsh tenors it was well attended as all tickets sold three weeks before.

The choir started with four numbers then the tenors sang a medley of both Welsh and English

The last spot of the first half was back to the choir.

After a short break the second half took on a Christmas flavour both singing Christmas carols the Orpheus first then the three tenors back to the Orpheus for the final spot.

That done it's on to Tuesday and two concerts at Sheltered housing.

We do this every year and it is much appreciated.

Saturday the 8 we are part of the mass choirs in memory of Peter Law in Ebbw Vale.

No time off as Friday sees us at Llanhilleth for the re-opening of the Workman’s hall.

Still no time to take a breath as Saturday we are off again to Maerdy.

Still no end yet two more to come 23rd the carol concert at St Michael's Abertillery a day to do charismas’ shopping and the last concert of the year at the Celtic manner for a Christmas eve concert .

I’m sure every one would like to thank the choir for the hard work they have put in on a very full years concerts; thank you all

YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVES

ABERTILLERY and District Crime Prevention Partnership met on 15 November to discuss Youth Crime Prevention Initiatives. 

Nigel Collins co-ordinator of Communities First Abertillery Ward gave a presentation on projects which aim to provide opportunities for training and learning new skills for local youths. 

These youth initiatives aim to involve and enthuse the youth of Abertillery and the wider community: 

Tools for Future project where 10 pupils of Abertillery Comprehensive School leave the school for two days a week to undertake vocational training in the Automotive, Construction and Environmental routes. 

It is in its second year with more schools interested in its delivery.

Free running training (Jumps) which is run out of the Stute and is open to 11 – 25 year olds and consists of two coaches providing essential guidance and training in how to safely negotiate any obstacles by means of diving, jumping, rolling and creative manoeuvring.  It has been running for 6 weeks on a Tuesday between pm6-7.30pm, admittance is free.

Tillery TT, which is also run out of the Stute on a Tuesday and Thursday between 4pm-6pm.  It is open to over 14 year olds and is free. 

There is a Wii, a PS3, lads mags, girls mags, refreshments -all for you to try your hand at. 

Anyone over 17 that attends more than 4 sessions will have the chance to take the Pass Plus training for free,

This will enable successful participants to obtain substantial discounts on their car insurance. 

Anyone who attends will be offered support in looking for volunteering, training, education or employment if they wish with numerous agencies such as Careers Wales, Jobmatch and Working Links there to offer the support.

The Crime Prevention Partnership has undertaken to give financial support to these projects

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TODDLERS

STICKY Fingers Parents and Tots meet at the Scouts Hall on Mondays and Fridays 9.30 til 11.30.

Cost is £1 per child including toast and drink for child and tea/coffee for parents/grandparents.
Everyone welcome.

Pop along or contact Amanda on 213243/07866110639

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JUI JITSU

The Blaentillery workman’s in Cwmtillery are now holding Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling nogi/gi classes on a Thursday 6.00pm-8.00pm and Saturday 1.00pm-2.30pm.

All welcome male/female come along to get fit, self defence, or be part of a competition team. For more info contact Greg on 07737562751.

Also being held are Muay Thai classes that offers self defence or sport at amateur to professional level.

These classes are on Wednesday 6.00- 900 and Friday6.00-8.30.

For more info contact Lee on 07816269772.

Why not go along and give it a try?

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