Brynawel, Cwmfelinfach, Wattsville, Wyllie, Ynysddu and Gelli Groes.

Last day for pupils: It's time to hang up the satchel, put away the pencils and banish the books for a few weeks - yes, it's the end of the school year and the two primary schools in the valley celebrated their pupils achievements with song, laughter and tears for those who will be moving on to new schools.

Cwmfelinfach Primary School held a special leaving concert for the parents of the children who will be leaving to go to local comprehensives from September.

The Year Six pupils were the stars of the show and they shared their precious memories of the school with parents and friends and there was not a dry eye in the house. Year 6 is shown with head teacher, Mrs Arthur and teachers Mrs Wheeler and Mrs Coles.

Ynysddu Primary School invited a special guest to their end of year celebrations.

Irene James, AM for Islwyn, attended their concert for the presentation of £500 to the school and £50 to Caitlin Murphy for winning the competition Read a Million Words.

The literacy initiative was set up by the Welsh Assembly to encourage children to read by getting them to collect' words they see around them with the aim of hitting the one million mark.

Irene was also invited to meet with the allotment committee and as a keen gardener was able to talk quite knowledgably about their vegetables.

She also was very pleased to be presented with a bag of delicious, fresh produce to take home with her.

Fun at the fete: A hot, sunny afternoon brought out the crowds for Sardis Chapel's summer fete.

Visitors were bale to enjoy a performance by Oakdale Silver Band in the chapel's courtyard of Sardis Chapel as well as various exhibitions.

These included prime examples of arts, sugar craft and digital photography.

Organisers wish to thank exhibition tutors Tony Davies,(art) Lynda Trew (sugar craft) and Steve Dimmick (digital photography) for the displays of work by people who attend classes at Sardis There were also a number of stalls selling various items and the Sardis Ladies were kept very busy throughout the day.

Thanks to Ron Probyn, conductor of Oakdale SIlver Band, and the band members, who played brilliantly, and gave the listeners two hours of real pleasure.

Wendy Roberts, of Sardis, wishes to say a big thank you to all the people who worked so hard, and to all the villagers who supported to make the day and helped to make the fete such a pleasant and successful one.

The day raised a grand total of £926.86 for church funds.

People enjoyed it so much, they have already asked for a repeat next year - hopefully it will deliver another great result.

Ynys Hywel: Do you want an unusual birthday venue for your adventurous youngsters?

Why not give Ynys Hywel Activity Centre in Cwmfelinfach a ring.

They provide mountain biking, climbing, abseiling or adventure walking and much, much more.

For up to date information and booking details phone Ynys Hywel on 01495 200113.

Care Home: The residents of Craig Y Trwyn Nursing Home are not resting after their very successful fete that was held recently.

Steve, the home's entertainments manager, a concert by Forget-me-Not Productions who performed a show called Through the Decades.

It was based around the 30s, 40s and 50s so the residents could take a trip down memory lane and were able to sing-a-long with songs ranging from Vera Lynn, to Elvis and Buddy Holly.

Steve is looking forward to arranging lots of events throughout the rest of the year.

Our Kids in First with New PM!! Thomas Mellor and Adam Lewis from Cwmfelinfach and Heidi Jones from Ynysddu were among a group of Pontllanfraith Comprehensive pupils who went to visit Gordon Brown (pictured below) at Number Ten Downing Street as part of their school media course.

Local MP Don Touhig arranged the meeting and said they were the first school to interview the new Prime Minister since he took office and he had warned the Prime Minister he was in for some tough questioning.

Thomas said they asked questions on current affairs and Mr Brown was very pleasant to talk to.

What's On: Monday - Bingo at the Black Prince 9pm start.

Friday evening - Karaoke at the Black Prince, Ynysddu.

Friday evening - Disco and Karaoke at the Pioneer, Cwmfelinfach.

Friday evening - Free Juke Box all night at the Ynysddu Hotel.

Saturday evening - Steve Bevan vocalist at the Progressive Club, Ynysddu.

Sunday - Live artist and Karaoke at the Black Prince at 7pm.

Sunday - the Pioneer, Cwmfelinfach, Quiz at 8pm followed by Karaoke Sunday - 3pm to 7.30pm at the Ynysddu Hotel Win a Gallon promotion.