January 2004

Saturday 3 January SI Carmarthen Marianne Haycock of S.I. Carmarthen is holding an 'At Home', 6pm to 8pm. Cost is £5.00 per head. If anyone is interested please could they contact Marianne on 01994 231178 so that she has an idea of numbers. The address is Marianne Haycock Penllwynplan House Meidrim Carmarthen Thursday 8 January Ascot Trip Remember to send deposit to SI Port Talbot if you want to go to Ascot. Details are shown under 15 June 2004 entry below.

February 2004

Friday 6 February - SI Swansea A Concert in aid of Friends of Multiple Sclerosis will be held at St Benedict's R.C.Church, Sketty, Swansea at 7.30pm. Coffee will be available in the Church Hall after the concert. Tickets (price £5) can be obtained from Mrs Sue James, Telephone number 01792 201511. Saturday 7 February - Regional Meeting Meeting at Jarvis International Hotel, Phoenix Way, Swansea at 10am. Tuesday 17 February - SI Tenby A social Quiz Night "Thinking Caps On" at 7pm. All clubs are welcome to join in the fun. from Friday 27 February - SI Aberdare Between Friday 27th February and Monday 1st March the club will be repeating its always very successful Daffodil Festival. All proceeds will be donated to local charities. Events will be held at the Green Street Methodist Church, situated at the top of Canon Street, Aberdare, between the old Town Hall and the Library. Details have been circulated to clubs by email. Friday 27 February - SI Port Talbot Cheese and Wine Evening at The Four Winds Hotel, Aberavon at 7pm. The speaker is 'Super Jim' of S4C TWORI who will talk about old Welsh porcelain from Swansea, Llanelli and Nantgarw. This will be followed by a Mini Auction. Tickets are £6.50 which includes a glass of wine. The proceeds of the evening are for SNAC (Special Needs Activity Centre) in Port Talbot. Saturday 28 February - SI Cardiff and District A very special concert to be given by Cardiff Ardwyn Singers organised by SI Cardiff in aid of local charities at Eglwys Dewi Sant, St Andrews Crescent, Cardiff at 7pm. Tickets are £8 and available on the door on the night. Tickets also available from club president Jeanette Taverner (Tel 029 2062 0350) or Pauline Owens (Tel 029 2037 1062).

March 2004

Monday 1 March - SI Cwmbran A Friendship Evening with SI Cwmbran, Abergavenny and Newport. 7.30pm at Greenmeadow Golf Club. Choice of meal from the Bar Menu. There'll be a quiz and entertainment provided by SI Newport. Saturday 6 March - SI Neath Annual dinner. Monday 8th March INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Tuesday 9 March - SI Carmarthen An auction of Art, Artefacts and Promises at Savanna's in Lammas St. Carmarthen. Be there at 7pm for viewing, the auction begins at 8pm. Please come along to support a good cause and buy yourself something really useful! Sunday 14 March - SI Cwmbran Annual Luncheon at Greenmeadow Golf Club Cwmbran, 12.30pm for 1.00pm. There will be a choice of menu, a welcoming drink and a glass of wine with the meal. Cost £15.50. Friday 26 March - SI Cardiff Annual Dinner at The Copthorne Hotel, Cardiff, 7.30pm for 8pm. Cost £30 to include wine with the meal. Guest speaker will be Chris O'Meara, Chief Executive of Cadwyn Housing Association. Please send reservations no later than 8th March to Secretary Pauline Owens, 26 Gelligaer Gardens, Cathays, Cardiff CF24 4LT - telephone 029 2037 1062. Sunday 28 March - SI Port Talbot Annual Lunch at The Aberavon Beach Hotel.

April 2004

Saturday 3 April - SI Tenby Cancellation for the Grand Charity Concert by the Kenfig Hill Male Choir. Due to poor ticket sales the club regrets that this event will not take place. Sunday 18 April - SI Barry President's Luncheon at the Mount Sorrel Hotel, Barry. 12.30pm for 1.00 pm., cost £18 to include a glass of wine with the meal. Guest speakers will be Peter Finch: poet, author of 'Real Cardiff', and chief executive of the Welsh Academy: Topher Mills, performance poet; and Councillor Anthony G. Powell, chairman of the Vale of Glamorgan Council. Please send for reservations by 10th April to Mary Edmunds, 5, Porth y Castell, Barry CF62 6QA telephone 01446 735378 Friday/Saturday 23-24 April 2004 Regional Friendship/Study Weekend. Venue The Ivy Bush Hotel,Carmarthen. Replies should be sent to Mrs Brenda Scourfield, Oaklands Farm, Nantycaws Carmarthen, Telephone 01267 235638. Please let her know by Friday 9th April 2004 whether or not a member of your club will be attending. Tuesday 27 April - SI Llanelli A Concert Evening with The Hywel Girls' Choir, The Hywel Boy Singers, Cor Meibion Dyffryn Aman and soloists Daphne Edwards, Louise Jacob and Craig Stock. To be held at The Parish Church, Llanelli at 7.30pm. Tickets £6. Proceeds in aid of Ty Hafan Hospice for Children, Cardiff. Tickets and further information from President Jean Hywel, Telephone 01554 772979 or Secretary Molly Rees, Telephone 01554 773486.

May 2004

Saturday 8 May - Regional Meeting Meeting at Jarvis International Hotel, Phoenix Way, Swansea at 10am. Sunday 9 May - SI Milford Haven Annual Charity Lunch at Wolfscastle Country Hotel. Carwen Wynne-Howells will be the speaker. Her talk "Accepting the Challenge" will, of course, include the latest on her University Challenge experiences. The lunch is in aid of Arthritis Care in Pembrokeshire. Tickets £14.50 of which £2.50 goes to the charity. Reply to Ann Leney, 1 Grassholm Close, Milford Haven by 24th April (Telephone 01646 693150). Sunday 23 May - SI Swansea A special 'Soroptimist' Service at Tabernacle Chapel, Morriston, Swansea at 10.30am. All welcome. Wednesday 26 May - SI Abergavenny A talk from Bronco Lane about expeditions to Everest and Antarctica that he has lead. It will be a very entertaining evening. The talk will be given at The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny at 7.30pm, price £2.50. Thursday 27 May - SI Port Talbot A Beauty Evening at Afan College Margam, Port Talbot. Proceeds in aid of Meningitis Trust (Wales)

June 2004

July 2004

Saturday 3 July - SI Aberdare Strawberry and Fizz Garden Party at Tanglewood, Llwydcoed, Aberdare at 2p.m. Tickets are £5.00. For further details and directions, please contact Christine Griffiths on 01685 872774. Saturday 3 July - SI Barry Special fund raising evening at Carol and Gareth Evans' home, Barry at 7pm An 'Indian Supper' on behalf of National Autistic Society Cost £12 to include a choice of meat and vegetarian dishes (first drink included). For further information please contact : Fundraising and Social chairperson -Mrs Margaret Rees at 01446 746664 by Friday, June 25th. Saturday 3 July - SI Brecon A sponsored Canal Walk along the Monmouth Breconshire canal, ( nice & easy ). Starting at Brecon Theatre at 10 a.m. to Llangynidr, for tea and cake. All are welcome. The walk is approximately 12 miles. Sunday 4 July - SI Tenby Cream Tea at home of Margaret Hughes commencing at 3pm, in aid of Air Ambulance. Saturday 10 July - SI Carmarthen Presidents Hilary and Sue invite you to a Charity Strawberry Tea with fun croquet and a floral demonstration 'Flower arranging for Gardeners' by President Sue. To be held at President Hilary's home Sguborwen, Station Road, Nantgaredig at 3pm. Tickets £5 in aid of 'Hope and Homes for Children'. Please reply by 4th July to Cynthia Jones, Parciau, Bronwydd, Carmarthen (telephone 01267-253243)or email Hilary Allman. Sunday 11 July - SI Bridgend A Hog Roast at Erw Graig, Merthyr Mawr, Bridgend at 12.30pm. Tickets £12.50. This is a fundraising Charity Event in aid of Y Bont - a centre for babies and children with disabilities. Tickets from Mrs Carys Brown, telephone 01656-650685 and Mrs Anne Hughes, telephone 01656-720813. Raffle, tombola and Bar and vegetarian alternative. Additional parking at Bridgend YMCA car park with a shuttle bus in operation. Wednesday 14 July - SI Barry An event at Amelia Trust Farm, 5 Mile Lane, Barry at 7pm. Come and visit this working farm and educational centre and enjoy a Tour and Supper. Cost of ticket £5.20. Supper will be quiche and salads. For further information and to book your place contact Fund raising and Social Secretary Mrs Margaret Rees 01446 746664 by Wednesday 7th July 2004. Thursday 15 July - SI Cwmbran A Skittles Evening at the County Hall, Cwmbran. Saturday 17 July - SI Cardiff Summer Fete at Weir House,1 Heol Isaf Radyr in aid of the Make-a-Wish Foundation, 2pm to 5pm. The Foundation grants last wishes to children with terminal illnesses. There will be stalls and games, a treasure hunt and lots of other amusements. Entry (includes a strawberry tea) £3.50 for adults, £1.50 for children. Sunday 25 July - SI Pembroke SI Pembroke are hosting a Concert performed by Pembroke and District Male Voice Choir at 8pm in St. Mary's Church, Pembroke. Tickets £3 available from members or on the night. A varied programme excellently performed. Wednesday 28 July - SI Cardiff Friendship Evening with games and quiz in aid of Wateraid.

August 2004

Saturday 14 August - SI Cardiff Coffee Morning at the home of Chris Forster (7 Duffryn Crescent, Peterstone-super-Ely), 10am to 12 midday. Small entrance fee. Stalls and raffle. In aid of our Mauritius Nurseries, in conjunction with SI Ipsae Mauritius. Saturday 28 August - SI Cardiff Event Cancelled. The club regrets the cancellation of their Barbecue due to lack of response.

September 2004

Saturday 4 September - SI Newport Event Cancelled. A Friendship Tea was to be have been held in the Graig Community Centre, Bassaleg, Newport. The club regrets taking this decision due to lack of support. Saturday 18 September - Regional Meeting Meeting at Jarvis International Hotel, Phoenix Way, Swansea at 10am. Saturday 18 September - SI Cardiff Coffee Morning at the home of Marilyn Martin (14 Heol Cefn-Onn, Lisvane), 10 a.m. to 12. Small entrance fee. Stalls and raffle. In aid of Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. All enquiries to Pauline Owens on 029 2037 1062 (eve) or 029 2050 3331 (day) Sunday 19 September - SI Barry & District Put on your wellies and bring your friends to join in with a Beach Clean at Jackson's Bay, Barry. Please be there at 3pm. Sunday 19 September - SI Milford Haven Marine Beachwatch. Meet at Sandy Haven at 2pm. Monday 20 September - SI Newport & District Social Evening (commencing at 7.30pm) at the Holiday Inn, The Coldra, Newport Speaker: Jackie Mosedale, Federation Extension Officer, will be giving a talk on her time in India and visiting Indian SI Clubs - including the chartering of a new club in India. Cost:£8.50 Please contact: Pat Rodway Tel: 01633-274154 Thursday 23 September - SI Cwmbran A fundraising evening with a Harvest Supper and a demonstration at The Garden Centre, Llangibby. Thursday 23 September - SI Cardiff A Virgin Vie Pampering Evening at 7.30pm in aid of general charities. Lovely skincare, makeup and bath and body products to die for. You will have the opportunity to try everything and perhaps have a facial or makeover too. The address is: Briarwood, Pwllmelin Lane, Llandaff, Cardiff. Please note that the venue has changed from that previously listed. Call Pauline on 029 2037 1062 before September 20th. Friday 24 September - SI Swansea A Trivia Quiz to raise money for local charities to be held at 7.30pm at Rostellar’s Suite, The Red Lion Hotel, Morriston, Sway Road – opposite the Fire Station. Teams of no more than six. Prizes and a raffle. Entry £4 per person. Friday 24 September - SI Port Talbot Charity Dinner at The Aberavon Beach Hotel, Port Talbot in aid of Neath & District Friends of Swansea Samaritans. 7pm for 7.30pm. Cost £15 (wine not included). Entertainment with members of Clydach Operatic Society. Saturday 25 September - SI Barry & District A Special evening event of music and songs from the top musicals and composers by well known musical group OCTAVE. To be held at The Parish Hall, Dinas Powys, near Barry. 7.30pm start. Tickets £6 each to raise funds for the National Austistic Society. Refreshments and a raffle. Contact telephone number 01446 746664. Sunday 26 September - SI Haverfordwest The club will be holding their Charity Lunch in aid of Air Ambulance Wales at Alltyrafon Hotel, Wolfscastle, Haverfordwest. 12.30 for 1.00pm. Tickets £15 each. Guest speakers are Gillian Lisa, a key actress on the Welsh serial “Pobol y Cwm”, and a representative from Air Ambulance Wales. Your form and cheques, made payable to SI Haverfordwest and District, should be returned by 20th September to Mrs Pat Barker, Swales Music Centre, 2-6 High Street, Haverfordwest SA61 2DJ.

October 2004

October - SI Cwmbran A fundraising Fashion Show in conjunction with Marks and Spencer. Date to be announced. Sunday 3 October - SI Tenby 49th Anniversary Lunch at the Park Hotel, North Cliff, Tenby, 12.30pm for 1pm. The cost of the meal is £18 (including a drink). Guest speaker will be Pearl McCabe who was responsible for the wardrobe department at the BBC. Reply by 25th September to Mrs Eiona Aston, 25 Flemish Close, Tenby SA70 8L, telephone 01834 871362. Saturday 9 October - PROGRAMME ACTION Wales Programme Action Study Day at Aberavon Beach Hotel, Swansea Bay. Topic for the day will be 'Focus on Food'. 10.40am welcome from Tegwen Evans, Chair PAC Wales. Final date for registration is Monday 4th October and names and cheques should be sent to Mrs Anne Dunne, Hollytree Cottage, 2 Cardiff Road, St Fagan's CF5 6EA. Sunday 10 October - SI Brecon Annual club President's Lunch. Sunday 10 October - SI Pembroke Annual Charity Lunch at The Cleddau Bridge Hotel, Pembroke Dock 12 for 12.30pm. Proceeds in aid of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Pembrokeshire. Guest speaker will be Kathryn Morris, Director of Finance and Human Resources at S4C, also a judge at Welsh Woman of the Year. Tickets are available from Doris Richards, telephone 01646 684686, cost £16. Wednesday 13 October - SI Tenby Charity luncheon. Sunday 17 October - SI Cardigan Annual Luncheon to support the charity 'Changing Faces' which enables people to face disfigurement with confidence. Guest speaker will be eminent plastic surgeon Mr David Davies FRCS. Venue is the award-winning Coracles Health and Country Club at Cenarth near Newcastle Emlyn. 12.30 pm for 1pm for a special buffet lunch. £18.50 per person (which includes £5 for the charity). Contact club secretary (telephone number 01239 654445) by Friday 8th October. Sunday 24 October - SI Port Talbot Church Service- United Nations Day Thursday 28 October - SI Tenby As SI Tenby are not attending Conference this year we thought we would hold a luncheon to benefit our chosen charity, Welsh Air Ambulance. The lunch will be held at the DeValence Pavilion, Tenby 12pm to 2pm. Tickets are £6.50 and can be ordered by phoning our President on 01834 811345 or Judy Brew on 01834 843903. 28 - 31 October SIGBI Conference SIGBI Conference in Bournemouth. The theme was Peace and Tolerance. Click on link above for reports on the main speeches and daily events from the SIGBI website.

November 2004

Friday 5 November - SI Cardiff SI Cardiff are spending the day at the glorious Westonbirt Arboretum, soaking up the autumn splendour. There are still a few places remaining on the coach. They would love to welcome members of other Clubs on the trip. The cost of the coach is £10. They will be stopping in Tetbury for lunch. The entrance cost for Westonbirt is £5 adult, £4 senior and free for RHS members. Leaving Cardiff at 10.30 a.m. Please contact Pauline on 029 2037 1062 for details. Friday 12 November SI Brecon Blacktie dinner and Pig Racing Saturday 13 November - Region Post-conference Regional Welcome Party for new President Helen Nicholls at Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Phoenix Way, Swansea at 7.30pm. Cost £25. Send names and cheques to Dinner Secretary, Mrs Pam Edmunds, 5 Harries Avenue, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA15 or telephone 01554 773684. Saturday 13 November - SI Cardiff Coffee Morning in St Fagan's, in aid of Barnardo's Marlborough Road Project. Wednesday 17 November - SI Tenby Fashion Show at the Regency Hall Saundersfoot at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 and include refreshments. Proceeds will benefit our President's charities. The clothes to be shown are from T P Hughes, our local department store and New Look. Tickets are available from President Jan telephone 01834 811345 and Secretary Judy telephone 01834 843903 Saturday 20 November - REGION Regional Council and Programme Action Meetings at Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Phoenix Way, Swansea. Wednesday 24 November - SI Cwmbran A Concert at the Congress Theatre, Cwmbran in aid of charities. Thursday 25 November United Nations INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. Tuesday 30 November - SI Port Talbot Pre Christmas Coffee Evening with Music and Verse. The Abbots Kitchen Margam.

December 2004

Saturday 4 December - SI Brecon A Carol Night with supper. Thursday 9 December - SI Swansea Christmas Concert with Skewen Chorale and Ynystawe Primary School Choir at Moriah Chapel, Ynystawe (next to the Millers' Arms pub). Commencing at 7pm. Proceeds in aid of President Rhian's charities - Cardiac Unit at Morriston Hospital and the Cancer Research Unit at Singleton Hospital. Friday 10 December UN Human Rights Day and International President's Appeal Day Saturday 11 December - SI Carmarthen Victorian Christmas Evening at the Drovers' Arms, Lammas Street, Carmarthen at 7.30pm. Mulled wine and a very festive menu. Costume preferred...carols... recitals...magician...fun! Spaces are limited so please send cheque for £20 per person to Mrs Brenda Scourfield, Oaklands Farm, Nantycaws, Carmarthen SA32 8EU, telephone 01267 235638. Saturday 11 December - SI Cwmbran Christmas Dinner. More details to be announced. Saturday 11 December - SI Milford Haven International Night. Speaker will be Alison Sutherland "Children affected by war in Sierra Leone'. Wednesday 15 December - SI Cardiff SI Cardiff invites all South Wales' Clubs to their Christmas Fete. Fabulous buffet, seasonal music from their choir for the evening, stalls (including jewellery, gifts, Christmas crafts, Christmas produce), bran tub, and raffle. The evening will be in aid of the club's charities for the year. 7.30pm at Aberdare Hall, Corbett Road, Cardiff. £10 for supper to include a glass of wine. Further details from Pauline Owens on 029 2037 1062.