Meetings and events in Blaenavon

BLAENAVON OVER 50’S FORUM: Angela Lewis reports as follows: The May meeting of Blaenavon Over 50’s Forum was held at Blaenavon Workmen’s Hall. Chairman Mrs. Phyllis Roberts welcomed everyone, apologies for absence were given and the previous months minutes read and passed as a true record. Alyson Ayland of Age Connect asked for two volunteers to attend as delegates for various meetings in Gwent and Anita Styles and Sheila Brown offered to be delegates and this was accepted. Vice Chair/Secretary Angela Lewis gave details of the next trip to Weston on May 30 and gave out details of a trip to Sidmouth in July. All members had thoroughly enjoyed a trip to Wells in April. Treasurer Avril Bartlett gave a financial report and explained that as the Lottery money was nearly spent for this year a new application would be made in August.  The speaker was “The Goat Lady”, namely Nick and Sally Prewitt from Abersychan, who gave a power point presentation on their rearing of Anglo- Nubian goats and of the many products they obtain from them namely their production of Goats soap which is very effective for people suffering from skin conditions such as excema due to its high Vitamin A content. The also produce milk and cheese from the goats and they deliver in the area regularly. As an added extra they brought along a three week old kid goat who the members were delighted to meet. Nick and Sally were thanked by the Chair for a very interesting afternoon. Refreshments were served, thanks were given to Shirley and Christine of  The Workmen’s Hall for all their help.The raffle was won by Gerald Harper and the meeting closed. Next meeting Tuesday June 6 at 2pm, new members are welcome.