What's On (From Penarth Times)

What's On

Events in and around Penarth from Thursday, December 20, 2001 until Wednesday, December 26, 2001

THURSDAY

* Plassey Street, Gospel Hall, Penarth. Coffee morning 10.15am.

* Penarth Leisure Centre, Penarth. Gullyvers Adventure Play Centre, Monday to Friday 9.30am until 7pm. Saturday and Sunday 11am until 6pm. Two to 10 years olds, 50p per session. Tel: 02920 700717.

* Penarth Leisure Centre, Penarth. Creche - from three months to seven years old. Monday to Thursday 10am until 1pm. Friday 9.30am until 1pm. From £1.60 a session. For bookings and information telephone the main reception on 02920 700717.

* Penarth RAFA Club, Windsor Road, Penarth. Join the club for a game of Whist at 2.30pm.

* National Museum and Gallery Cardiff. Various exhibitions. Telephone 029 2039 7951

* Hairworks, Windsor Arcade, Penarth. Physic readings by Lynne Lauren between 10am and 4pm. Telephone 02920 213701.

* Day trips to Flat Holm Island. £10 adults, children (five and over) £5. Telephone 01446 747661.

* Trinity Church, Penarth. Whist Drive held between 2.30pm and 4pm. New players needed, first and third Thursday in month.

* Penarth Baby and Toddler Support (BATS). Coffee session 10am to noon. Parents, babies and pre-school welcome. Call Rachel on 029 2070 6058.

* St Augustine's Church Hall, Albert Road, Penarth. Yoga for stress release with Merle McCarthy, BWY dip, YHRC, 10am to 11.30am. Telephone 029 2071 1261.

* Stanwell Road Baptist Women's Fellowship. Meet at 2.30pm. All ladies welcome.

* The Lower Penarth Community Centre, Penarth. Step Aerobics at 7pm, Step Easy 8pm and Step and Tone.

* Ysgol Erw'r Delyn, St Cyres, Penarth. Ladies Keep Fit moderate pace, 7pm to 8pm. Ceinwen Jackson, BEd, MA telephone 029 2070 5384.

* Conservative Club, Penarth. Line dancing for beginners, 6-7.30pm. Telephone Ruth on 07967 804469.

* Penarth Sea Cadets, Stanwell Crescent, Penarth. 7 - 9pm Thursday and Tuesday, boys and girls 10 -18. Telephone Lt Larson on 029 2039 4373.

* Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Woodland Place, Penarth. Legs, Bums and Tums, 8pm to 9pm. Telephone Dena on 029 2051 3209.

* Albert Road Methodist Church, Penarth. Slimming World 6pm. Telephone Jo on 01446 404897.

* Trinity Church Rooms, Woodlands Road, Penarth. Penarth Society host an open meeting, commencing 7.30pm.

* UHI, Cardiff. Cardiff Astronomical Society present - Observing Sessions. Start 7.30pm - 9.30pm (alternate Thursdays from September). Telephone 029 2055 1704.

FRIDAY

* UCI - showing this week - Atlantis, cert U; Harry Potter, cert PG; Kiss of The Dragon, cert 18; Spy Game, cert 15; Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, cert 18; The Others, cert 12; Zoolander, cert 12; Ghosts of Mars, cert 15; Bandits, cert 12; 51st State, cert 18; Riding In Cars With Boys, cert 12; Christmas Carol - The Movie, cert U; Code Unknown, cert 15; The Lord Of The Rings, cert PG; For ticket prices telephone 0870 010 2030. Kids' Club is on Saturdays and an adult can go free with every child's ticket purchased at £1.85. Show starts at 11am.

* The Glee Club, Cardiff. Top comedians appear, disco follows. Telephone 0870 2415093.

* Penarth Baby and Toddler Support (BATS). Coffee session, Mondays and Fridays, 1.30pm to 3.15pm. Parents, babies and pre-school children welcome. Telephone Rachel on 706058.

* St Luke's Church, Elfed Avenue, Penarth. Tea dance from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Admission 50p per person includes refreshments. All welcome. Enquiries Laurie or Margot Burdge telephone 020 2070 3260. Penarth past still continue to meet weekly, for venue call Joan on 029 2070 7482 or Sheila on 029 2070 6617.

* Stanwell School Gym, Penarth. Traditional karate - seniors 7pm to 9pm. Information from Jonathan on 029 2053 1303.

SATURDAY

* Town Quay, Penarth. Water bus trips on 'Cygnet' sailing daily, calling at Mermaid Quay. Telephone 029 2048 8842.

SUNDAY

* All Saints' Church, Victoria Square, Penarth. A festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, service begins 6pm. A warm welcome extended to everyone.

* Holy Nativity Church, Windsor Road, Penarth. A service of nine lessons and carols, start 6pm. All are welcome. Esplanade, Penarth.

* Lifeboat Shop, winter opening times are Wednesday, Saturdays and Sunday afternoon 2pm-4.30pm. Christmas cards, calendars, diaries and gifts on sale.

* Cosmeston Country Park. Walks. For times and theme telephone 029 2070 1678.

* Penarth Christian Spiritualist Church, OAP Hall, Arcot Street. Melsa Dowdell - Barry.

* Albert Road Methodist Church Community Centre, Penarth. Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 8pm.

MONDAY

* All Saints' Church, Victoria Square, Penarth. The First Eucharist of Christmas (Midnight Mass). Service begins at 11pm.

* Penarth Christian Spirtualist Church, OAP Hall, Arcot Street, Penarth. Christmas Eve Carol Service.

TUESDAY

* All Saints' Church, Victoria Square, Penarth. Christmas day services at 8am (unsung Eucharist) and 11am (family Eucharist with carols).

WEDNESDAY

* We are not aware of any events scheduled for today, but can we take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas