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Mayor's Charity Golf Day

Location Aberdare Golf Club
Date(s) Friday 19th April 2013
For more information and to book contact 01443 424123
Times: 10am til 5pm
Following the success of the past few years, Mayor Cllr Doug Williams has once again teamed up with Aberdare Golf Course to offer a day of golfing, competition, fun - and charity fundraising.
The day will once again be in aid of the Mayor's Charity Appeal, which this year supports, Cystic Fibrosis Trust,
Prostate Cymru and Cardiac Rick in the Young.
Format for the day:
· Pairs competitions best stableford score to count on each hole
· Refreshments at the half way house
· Two course meal following the round of golf
· Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd pairs
· Additional prizes for the longest drive and nearest pin
· Full handicap will apply (maximum shot allowance 21)
· Presentation 6.30pm
· Tee off times to be confirmed
The cost for the day is £80 per pair and includes all of the above.

 

Aberaman's Tanith Williams is crowned Miss Charity Inspiration

AN ABERDARE teenager is all smiles after winning a beauty pageant and also raising money for a charity.
Tanith Williams, 16, from Aberaman, took part in the Miss Charity Inspiration competition held in Newport where she claimed the top spot.
Tanith, who is a student at Merthyr College, said: "I am studying media at present but in my spare time I enter beauty pageants.
"I was thrilled when I was crowned Miss Charity.
"It was amazing feeling to be presented with a crown and sash.
"I had great support from my boyfriend Nicholas Smith and his friends Luc Riden and Andrew Ellis who helped me raise £200 for Ieuan the Lion charity by having their legs waxed.
"I would also like to thank all the other people who donated money for the charity."
Tanith said she has had lots of help from her mum Natalie who was crowned Miss Majestic at a holiday camp in Barry Island.
"I am so pleased to be Miss Inspiration charity and I am looking forward to making appearances and helping out with other charities."

I want to make every woman feel beautiful

A YOUNG fashion designer who secured an internship with one of London's most talked about designers, has been shortlisted for two accolades in a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating Welsh fashion.
Angela May Fairbank, 23, from Cwmbach, has been nominated for Best Welsh Designer and Best Small Fashion Business in the Welsh Fashion and Beauty awards, which will be held at the Vale Resort and Spa on March 8.
The event, which is organised by the founders of children's charity The Joshua Foundation, celebrates excellence in fashion and beauty by recognising individuals who have shown "extraordinary creativity, determination, dedication, courage and entrepreneurial skills", something which Angela has continued to do since her graduation in 2011.
Taking inspiration from nature, colour and patterns, Angela creates detailed printed dresses that have caught the eyes of some the industry's most well respected names.
Straight from gaining a first in her fashion textile design degree, Angela managed to land an internship with one of the brightest and most celebrated new designers in the fashion industry, Mary Katrantzou, someone who Angela says is a huge inspiration to her.
Since returning from London, Angela has been concentrating on her next project which is designing a dress for the winner of Miss Cymru International 2013, Claire-Louise Catterall.
During the past few months, Angela has been working closely with Claire-Louise to design a dress for her to wear in competitions in Chicago in July.
For the young designer, the thought of having her dresses travel across international waters is exciting. "It's amazing that they're going to be seen by someone in America. I'm over the moon," she said.
As well as designing for Claire-Louise and the 2010 Miss Wales winner, Courtney Hamilton, Angela has set her sights on arranging fashion shoots with local photographer, Carla Anne Morris, as well as a fashion show at Aberdare Girls' School as it celebrates its centenary year.
The fashion shoots, which will showcase some of Angela's newest creations, will hopefully take place in the Brecon Beacons.
"I go on a lot of bike rides and take some photos of the beautiful scenery that we have around here. I'm very much inspired by nature and I think the Brecon Beacons will be a beautiful backdrop to showcase my designs."
A true Valleys girl at heart, Angela also believes it's important to celebrate the creativity that comes out of our home towns.
"There is so much talent in the Valleys, whether it be music, art or fashion and I think it's important to work closely with other creatives in the area.
"Just because we're not from a fashion hub like London, doesn't mean our designs are any less amazing."
The Pant-Yr-Cerdin pupil also spoke of how important she feels it is to allow every woman to feel beautiful: "It's difficult in this industry to stand alone sometimes but I do feel it's important to not stick to a particular type of model. I want to make every woman feel beautiful so it doesn't matter what size they are."
With her goal being showcasing a collection at London Fashion Week, Angela said: "Dressing the likes of Katherine Jenkins and Leona Lewis would be amazing. They have made a name for themselves through incredible talent and that's important to me."