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thanks! diolch! RAFT APP The fact that we have the ability to put on this fantastic event at all is largely down to our many sponsors, supporters and volunteers, without whom the event would be very different. Their backing of the event and belief in what RAFT represents is absolutely key to creating what we believe is just the beginning of a pretty special event in the heart of the Rhondda. Mae'r ffaith ein bod ni'n gallu rhoi ar y digwyddiad gwych hwn o gwbl yw oherwydd ein noddwyr, cefnogwyr a gwirfoddolwyr, ac ni fyddai'r digwyddiad yn wahanol iawn iddi. Mae cefnogaeth y digwyddiad a'r gred yn yr hyn y mae RAFT yn ei gynrychioli yn hollbwysig i greu yr hyn a gredwn yw dim ond dechrau digwyddiad eithaf arbennig yng nghanol y Rhondda. Download our Rhondda Arts Festival app to see what s going on throughout the week. You can download it right now for iphone and Android from the app store. The app includes scheduling info, ticket booking, maps and more. Lawrlwythwch ein rhaglen Gwyl Gelf Rhondda i weld beth sy'n digwydd trwy gydol yr wythnos. Gallwch ei lawrlwytho ar hyn o bryd ar gyfer iphone a Android o'r siop app. Mae'r app yn cynnwys amserlennu, gwybodaeth, archebu tocynnau, mapiau a mwy.

HERE WE GO! DYMA NI! Welcome to the first ever Rhondda Arts Festival in Treorchy RAFT! Whether you live in the Rhondda or you are visiting for the first time, we hope you have a great time and thoroughly enjoy what s on offer. The Rhondda has always had loads of great artistic talent. We ve produced superb actors, artists, sculptors, musicians, singers and writers galore. We want our Festival to provide a great showcase for that local talent. But we also want people of every age across the whole of the Rhondda and South Wales to have the chance to see the very best the world has to offer in music, comedy, poetry, books and art. That s why we are delighted that Jools Holland, Marc Almond, Leslie Garrett and Only men Aloud will be performing at the Park and Dare and there will be great line-ups at the Lion, the Pengelli, High Street Social and Hot Gossip. On Saturday the school will be hosting choirs, bands, artists, a great crafts fair and Sub Zero will have a pop-up one-day-only ice cream parlour. This is just our first year and we are enormously grateful to RCT and to our many sponsors. Next year we hope to put on even more events and really set the Rhondda alight. So put it in your diary. Have a great time. Chris Bryant MP Chair of RAFT Croeso i Ŵyl Gelf gyntaf Rhondda yn Nhreorci - RAFT! P'un a ydych chi'n byw yn y Rhondda neu os ydych chi'n ymweld am y tro cyntaf, rydym yn gobeithio eich bod chi'n cael amser gwych ac yn mwynhau'r hyn sydd ar gael yn drwyadl. Mae'r Rhondda bob amser wedi cael llawer o dalent artistig gwych. Rydym wedi cynhyrchu actorion, artistiaid, cerflunwyr, cerddorion, cantorion ac ysgrifenwyr gwych. Rydyn ni am i'n Gŵyl ddarparu arddangosfa wych ar gyfer y talent lleol hwnnw. Ond rydym hefyd am i bobl o bob oed ar draws y Rhondda a De Cymru i gyd gael y cyfle i weld y gorau sydd gan y byd i'w gynnig mewn cerddoriaeth, comedi, barddoniaeth, llyfrau a chelf. Dyna pam yr ydym wrth ein bodd y bydd Jools Holland, Marc Almond, Leslie Garrett a Only men Aloud yn perfformio yn y Parc a Dar - a bydd yna gyfresau gwych yn y Lion y Pengelli, High Street Social a Hot Gossip. Ddydd Sadwrn bydd yr ysgol yn cynnal côriau, bandiau, artistiaid, ffair crefft gwych - a bydd gan Sub Zero parlwr hufen iâ am y dydd yn unig. Dyma'r flwyddyn gyntaf yn unig ac rydym yn ddiolchgar iawn i RCT ac i'n noddwyr niferus. Y flwyddyn nesaf rydym yn gobeithio rhoi hyd yn oed mwy o ddigwyddiadau a gosod y Rhondda i ffwrdd. Felly rhowch hynny yn eich dyddiadur. Cael amser gwych. Chris Bryant AS Cadeirydd RAFT

location LLEOLIAD The name of Treorchy is indelibly linked the World over with the famous Treorchy Male Voice Choir, and indeed this town, the only one in the Rhondda ever to host the National Eisteddfod, can truly claim to be the cultural capital of Fawr and Fach, with the award- winning Parc & Dare Brass band, a Choral Society and the Parc and Dare Theatre all based in the town. The broad high street stretches for nearly a mile along the valley floor and is filled with small shops selling every conceivable product. There are craft shops and carpet shops, upholsterers and butchers and bakers and boutiques all vying for space with the banks and building societies, solicitors and cafés. Treorchy High Street is awash with colour, charisma and charm. All around Treorchy the mountain ridges rise above 1500 feet and there are spectacular drives across to Bridgend and Port Talbot and across the Rhigos Mountain to Hirwaun, giving spectacular views from the Bristol Channel and Exmoor to the Brecon Beacons. Come visit Treorchy for the Rhondda Arts Festival and see for yourselves - you won t be disappointed! Mae enw Treorci wedi'i gysylltu'n annatod o'r Byd gyda Chôr Meibion Treorci enwog, ac yn wir gall y dref hon, yr unig un yn y Rhondda erioed i gynnal yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, honni ei fod yn brifddinas diwylliannol Fawr a Fach, gyda band Parc a Dar Pres, Cymdeithas Gorawl a Theatr Parc a Dar sydd wedi'u lleoli yn y dref. Mae'r stryd fawr eang yn ymestyn am bron i filltir ac mae'n cael ei llenwi â siopau bychain sy'n gwerthu pob cynnyrch a ystyrir. Mae siopau crefft a siopau carped, clustogwyr a chigyddion a phicwyr a dillad i gyd yn pleidleisio am le gyda banciau a chymdeithasau adeiladu, cyfreithwyr a chaffis. Mae Stryd Fawr Treorci yn gyflym â lliw, carisma a swyn. Yng nghylch Treorci, mae'r gwastadeddau mynydd yn codi dros 1500 troedfedd ac mae gyriannau ysblennydd ar draws i Ben-y-bont ar Ogwr a Phort Talbot ac ar draws Mynydd y Rhigos i Hirwaun, gan roi golygfeydd godidog o Fôr Hafren ac Exmoor i Fannau Brycheiniog. Dewch i ymweld â Threorci ar gyfer Gŵyl Gelf Cwm Rhondda a gweld drosti eich hun - ni fyddwch chi'n siomedig!

venues LLEOLIADAU Park & Dare Treorchy Comprehensive School High Street Social The Lion Inn The Pencelli Treorchy Library Hot Gossip Treorchy RFC Lili Wen Florists venues lleoliadau

TIMETABLE AMSERLEN TUESDAY 26TH DYDD MAWRTH 26FED Dance Back to Broadway 7pm Parc & Dare Tickets available from / Tocynnau ar gael o Treorchy Comprehensive School WEDNESDAY 27TH DYDD MERCHER 27FED launch of local writers anthology 2pm Treorchy Library Free entry / Mynediad am ddim Rhondda rips it up featuring lesley garrett 7pm Parc & Dare Tickets available from / Tocynnau ar gael o rct-theatres.co.uk THURSDAY 28TH DYDD IAU 28FED lloyd langford simon emanuel noel james 7pm The Lion Comedy Club / Clwb Comedi Hosted by Drew Taylor Tickets available from / Tocynnau www.raft.cymru Dance Back to Broadway 7pm Parc & Dare Tickets available from / Tocynnau ar gael o Treorchy Comprehensive School wam on tour 7-9pm Treorchy Library Tickets / Tocynnau 3 THE EMINENT AUTHORITY ON WELSH ART Peter lord From 6pm High Street Social Please book your table in advance / archebwch eich bwrdd ymlaen llaw Mr Masons Band & Guests 7pm The Pencelli Exhibitions WI Craft Group at Lili Wen Thursday Bagsy at High Street Social Thursday - Saturday Travel Photos at Rhondda Coach Travel Monday - Saturday FRIDAY 29TH DYDD Gwener 29FED Jools holland and his rhythm & blues orchestra 7pm Parc & Dare Tickets available from / Tocynnau ar gael o rct-theatres.co.uk Pre-theatre burger, GIN BAR & entertainment From 5:30pm High Street Social Please book your table in advance / archebwch eich bwrdd ymlaen llaw Luke doherty 7pm The Pencelli Free entry / Mynediad am ddim

FRIDAY 29TH DYDD Gwener 29FED saturday 30TH Dydd sadwrn 30FED craig Campbell steffan evans rob hughes 7pm The Lion Comedy Club / Clwb Comedi Hosted by Drew Taylor Tickets available from / Tocynnau www.raft.cymru Acoustic act KIETH TRENDELL 3pm The Lion Free Entry only men aloud 7pm Parc & Dare Tickets available from / Tocynnau ar gael o Treorchy Comprehensive School Art & craft fair 11am - 4pm Treorchy Comprehensive Art & Craft Stalls / Workshops Matt Langleys Entertainment Subzero Pop Up Rhondda Radio Acoustic ACT LAURENCE LEWIS 6pm The Lion Free Entry gin & tapas with entertainment from sion tomos owen From 5:30pm High Street Social Please book your table in advance / archebwch eich bwrdd ymlaen llaw bigfeat 7pm The Pencelli LIVE MUSIC john mouse HOLY CACHE TWIN SIBLINGS 7pm Treorchy RFC Tickets available from / Tocynnau www.kmiyh.co.uk/tickets Sunday 1st Aug Dydd Sul 1af Awst Acoustic act SAMUEL COUCH 6pm The Lion Free Entry live band THE REPLICAS 9pm The Lion Free Entry Art Exhibitions Health Hub Dance Activities Book Talks Acoustic ACT SION REES 2pm The Lion Free Entry tony law col howarth the death hilarious 7pm The Lion Comedy Club / Clwb Comedi Hosted by Drew Taylor Tickets available from / Tocynnau www.raft.cymru NATHAN CATON chris choppin christian steel 6pm The Lion Comedy Club / Clwb Comedi Hosted by Drew Taylor Tickets available from / Tocynnau www.raft.cymru

TUESDAY & THURSDAY DYDD MAWRTH A DYDD IAU Cyflwyniad Ysgol Gyfun Treorci o DANCE BACK TO BROADWAY An evening of song and dance Park and Dare Theatre, Treorchy Presented by Treorchy Comprehensive School. Cyflwynwyd gan Ysgol Gyfun Treorci This musical spectacular is packed with all your favourite smash hits from all your favourite Broadway and West End musicals. Mae'r sioe gerddorol hon yn llawn pob un o'ch hoff fras o bob un o'ch hoff gerddi Broadway a West End. Tuesday The 26th June / Dydd Mawrth 26 O Fehefin Thursday The 28th June / Dydd Iaw 28 O Fehefin Tickets available from: www.rct-theatres.co.uk Tocynnau are gael: www.rct-theatres.co.uk Box Office: 0800 0147111 Tickets: 7 / 8 / 9

Welsh National Opera presents an uproarious comic entertainment This tongue in cheek entertainment has been created for your delectation by the illustrious Ms Elena Langer (composer and suffragette) and the inimitable Ms Emma Jenkins (librettist and suffragette). WEDNESDAY DYDD MERCHER It is our great pleasure to take you on an unforgettable journey through the life and adventures of that unsung heroine of the Welsh Suffrage movement, Margaret Haig Thomas, the Viscountess Rhondda. This thigh-slapping romp through the world of suffrage and song is told through the lens of music-hall and fittingly sports an all-female cast and creative team. The audience will be guided through the story by our very own Emcee (Lesley Garrett) following the escapades of Lady Rhondda (Madeleine Shaw) and her brave battalion of suffragettes as they fearlessly takes on Peers, politicians and post-boxes in their struggle for women s rights. Crëwyd yr adloniant tafod yn y boch hwn er eich pleser gan y disglair Ms Elena Langer (cyfansoddwr a swffragét) a r dihafal Ms Emma Jenkins (libretydd a swffragét). Mae n bleser o r mwyaf gennym fynd â chi ar daith fythgofiadwy drwy fywyd ac anturiaethau arwres anhysbys mudiad y Swffragetiaid yng Nghymru, Margaret Haig Thomas, Is-iarlles Rhondda. Mae r daith fywiog a doniol hon drwy fyd etholfraint a chân yn cael ei hadrodd drwy gyfrwng y neuadd gerddoriaeth ac yn addas iawn, menywod yn unig yw aelodau r cast a r tîm cynhyrchu. Tywysir y gynulleidfa drwy r stori gan ein Emcee ni (Lesley Garret) ac mae n olrhain anturiaethau Lady Rhondda (Madeleine Shaw) a r fyddin ddewr o swffragetiaid wrth iddynt ymgiprys yn eofn ag Arglwyddi, gwleidyddion a blychau post yn eu hymdrech i sicrhau hawliau i ferched. Featuring Lesley Garrett Wednesday The 27th June / Dydd Mercher 27 O Fehefin The Park & Dare Theatre / Theatre Y Parc Ar Dar 7:30 Start / Dechrau am 7:30 Tickets available from: rct-theatres.co.uk / Tocynnau are gael: rct-theatres.co.uk

LLOYD LANGFORD LLOYD LANGFORD Hosted by Drew Taylor Hosted by Drew Taylor Lloyd Langford is a stand up comedian, writer and also an actor of incredibly limited range. He recently won Celebrity Mastermind and also won the Best Show Award of Leicester Comedy Festival 2018. He's the regular co-host on Rhod Gilbert's Radio Show. You may also have heard him on The Unbelievable Truth (BBC Radio 4) or seen him on Q.I (BBC 2) or in TK Maxx (Nationwide). Mae Lloyd Langford yn gomediwr, ysgrifennwr a heyfd yn actor. Yn ddiweddar enillodd Celebrity Mastermind a enillodd Wobr Sioe Gorau Gŵyl Comedi Caerlŷr 2018. Ef yw'r cyd-gynhaliwr rheolaidd ar Sioe Radio Rhod Gilbert. Efallai y byddwch hefyd wedi ei glywed ar The Unbelievable Truth (BBC Radio 4) neu ei weld ar Q.I (BBC 2) neu yn TK Maxx. Supporting Acts Simon Emanuel & Noel James The Lion 7pm start Thursday 28th June / Dydd Iau 28 o Fehefin Tickets 15 www.raft.cymru WAM ON TOUR Showcasing Words, Arts, Music WAM events are an initiative of the Workers Gallery, Ynyshir and are held regularly on the first Thursday of each month at the Gallery. Featuring Poetry from the inimitable Mike Church. Music from emotive singer/songwriter Paul Rosser. Poetry and Satirical Cartoon from Treorchy s Sion Tomos Owen. Mae digwyddiadau WAM yn fenter o'r Oriel Gweithwyr, Ynyshir ac yn cael ei cynhelir yn rheolaidd ar y ddydd Iau cyntaf pob mis yn yr Oriel. Yn cynnwys barddoniaeth o Mike Church, gerddoriaeth gan y canwr / caneuon emosiynol Paul Rosser a barddoniaeth a Cartwn Satirig o Sion Tomos Owen Treorci. Treorchy Library / Llyfrgell Treorci 7pm - 9pm Thursday 28th June / Dydd Iau 28 o Fehefin Tickets 3 / Tocynnau 3 Tickets available on the door / Tocynnau ar gael wrth y drws THURSDAY DYDD IAU JAM NIGHT - MR MASONS BAND Come and enjoy a jam night with Mr Mason s House Band & Guests. Dewch i fwynhau noson jam gyda Band Mr Mason. Pencelli Hotel 7pm - 9pm Thursday 28th June / Dydd Iau 28 o Fehefin Free Entry / Mynediad am ddim

Local Artists and Photographer Exhibition High Street Social, Treorchy We are also running a display in the Cafe of local artists and photographers to celebrate their work. Rydym hefyd yn cynnal arddangosfa yn y Caffi o artistiaid a ffotograffwyr lleol i ddathlu eu gwaith.. The Eminent Authority on Welsh Art High Street Social, Treorchy 6:30pm We are excited to annouce we have the eminent Authority on Welsh Art Peter Lord coming for an evening to share his knowledge on the history of Welsh art. High Street Social, Treorci 6:30pm Rydym yn gyffrous i ni bai bod gennym yr Awdurdod blaenllaw ar Gelf Gymreig Peter Lord yn dod am noson i rannu ei wybodaeth am hanes celf Gymreig. WI Craft Group Exhibiton Lili Wen, Treorchy Come and see some of the craft work that our Woman Institution have put together. All of their faboulous collection will be on display. Lili Wen, Treorci Dewch i weld peth o'r gwaith crefft y mae ein Women Institution wedi ei lunio. Bydd eu holl gasgliad ffug yn cael eu harddangos. Travel Photo Exhibition Rhondda Coach Travel, Treorchy Come visit Trevor James exhibition which wuill be in Rhondda Coach Travel. Dewch i ymweld ag arddangosfa ffotograffiaeth Trevor James.

FRIDAY DYDD GWENER Craig Campbell The Lion - 7pm start Hosted by Drew Taylor / Wedi'i gynnal gan Drew Taylor Friday 29th June Dydd Gwener 29 o Fehefin Tickets - 15 Find yourself a comfy lap and settle in for an evening of hilarity as Canada's furriest friend disgorges all your favourite spittle impregnated cultural furballs- retching his own: (why the hell do your coffee shops close at 6pm!!!?? You don't even like coffee!?? This isn't your call to make!!) onto your favourite comfy tea-sipping slippers. Dewch am noson llawn hwyl sydd yn sicr i godi hysbrydion. Mae eint ffrind o Ganada yn siwr i gael pob aelod o r cynulleidfa yn chwerthin. Peidiwch a golli mas ar y digwyddiad hyn - bydd yn un i gofio! Supporting acts Steffan Evans and Rob Hughes Friday The 29th June / Dydd Gwener 29 O Fehefin The Lion / Y Llew 7:00pm Start / Dechrau am 7:00pm Tickets available from: www.raft.cymru Tocynnau are gael: www.raft.cymru

FRIDAY DYDD GWENER Yn cynnwys / Featuring GILSON LAVIS A'r gwestai arbennig / With special guest MARC ALMOND Cantorion gwadd / Guest vocalists RUBY TURNER, LOUISE MARSHALL & ROSIE MAE The King of boogie woogie, Jools Holland is a genuine British Legend. Famed for his exhilarating live shows featuring a thrilling mix of boogie-woogie, swing, jazz and R&B, his incredible 20 piece band and guests with show-stopping vocals, this legendary show is guaranteed to be the highlight of your year and ours too! Soft Cell frontman Marc Almond has sold over 30 million records worldwide; his list of hit songs includes Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, Touch and Tainted Love. Mae Brenin y boogie-woogie, Jools Holland, yn eicon gwirioneddol i Brydain. Mae'n enwog am ei sioeau byw cyffrous yn cynnwys cymysgedd o gerddoriaeth boogie-woogie, swing, jas, a Rhythm a'r Felan. Gyda'i fand o 20 o gerddorion, a chantorion gwadd â lleisiau syfrdanol, mae'r sioe yn sicr o fod yn uchafbwynt eich blwyddyn! (A'n huchafbwynt ni hefyd!) Fel canwr blaen y band Soft Cell, mae Marc Almond wedi gwerthu dros 30 miliwn o recordiau dros y byd i gyd; ymhlith ei holl ganeuon ysgubol mae Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, Touch a Tainted Love. Friday The 29th June / Dydd Gwener 29 O Fehefin The Park & Dare Theatre / Theatre Y Parc Ar Dar 7:30pm Start / Dechrau am 7:30pm Tickets available from: rct-theatres.co.uk / Tocynnau are gael: rct-theatres.co.uk

FRIDAY DYDD GWENER Pencelli Hotel 9:30pm Friday 29th June / Dydd Gwener 29 o Fehefin 3pm start THE LION Come and enjoy live music from the Pencelli Hotel from 9:30pm as we have UK Blues federation, Act of the year winner 2018 - Luke Doherty Dewch i fwynhau cerddoriaeth fyw o Westy Pencelli o 9:30 p.m. gan fod gennym ffederasiwn Blues y Deyrnas Unedig, enillydd o Deddf y Flwyddyn 2018 - Luke Doherty. burger and entertainment High Street Social 5:30pm Friday 29th June / Dydd Gwener 29 o Fehefin We have a great evening planned on Friday, a burger and entertainment night. Come down and try one of our special burgers, you will not be disappointed. 6pm start Mae noson wych wedi cael ei gynllunio am nos Wener, noson byrger ac adloniant. Dewch i lawr a cheisiwch un o'n byrgyrs arbennig, ni fyddwch chi'n siomedig. 9pm start

SATURDAY DYDD SADWRN Yn cynnwys / Featuring VIKKI BEBB & CALLUM HOWELLS Back by popular demand, the Classical Brit Award winners are ready to thrill you with their unique blend of traditional and contemporary music. Expect an electrifying atmosphere where the hairs on the back of your neck tingle as pitch perfect harmonies and soaring voices create an astonishing wall of sound that breathes new life into Welsh hymns and folksongs, Opera and Musical Theatre favourites through to Swing and Pop anthems! This very special concert is part of Rhondda Arts Festival Treorchy a week of events and activities celebrating creativity in the Rhondda. Yn ôl oherwydd y galw, mae enillwyr Gwobr y Brit Clasurol yn barod i ch gwefreiddio gyda u cymysgedd unigryw o gerddoriaeth draddodiadol a chyfoes. Cewch ddisgwyl awyrgylch drydanol lle mae r blew ar gefn eich gwddf yn ysu wrth i harmonïau gyda thraw perffaith a lleisiau n codi i greu wal o sain anhygoel sy n rhoi bywyd newydd i emynau Cymraeg a chaneuon gwerin, ffefrynnau o fyd Opera a Theatr Gerddor ac anthemau Swing a Pop. Mae r cyngerdd arbennig yma n rhan o Ŵyl Gelfyddydau Rhondda yn Nhreorci - wythnos o achlysuron a gweithgareddau sy n dathlu creadigrwydd yng Nghwm Rhondda. Saturday The 30th June / Dydd Sadwrn 30 O Fehefin The Park & Dare Theatre / Theatre Y Parc Ar Dar 7:30 Start / Dechrau am 7:30 Tickets available from: rct-theatres.co.uk / Tocynnau are gael: rct-theatres.co.uk Simon Davey Office 01443 570030 Mobile 07471 140755

BOOK TALKS TRAFODAETH LLYFRAU Colin Parsons: Writing a Supernatural Novel in The Rhondda Valley Treorchy Comprehensive - 12:00pm Rhodri Morgan: A Political Life in Wales and Westminster Treorchy Comprehensive - 10:00am Julie Morgan AM and Kevin Brennan MP discuss Rhodri: A Political Life in Wales and Westminster, the political autobiography of Rhodri Morgan. This book was posthumously published, accounts the political life of the father of Welsh devolution is delivered with the fluency and with that was so characteristic of the man himself. Hi I'm Colin R Parsons, and I write children's and adult fiction. I was born on November 8th 1960 in the Rhondda Valley in South Wales. The R. in the middle of my name stands for, Ryan, given to me by my grandfather. I've always enjoyed writing from a kid. I was never any good at maths or science, but writing felt more natural. I was a member of Tonypandy library growing up (and still am today) but I wasn t an avid reader. Instead I'd listen to audiocassettes of H.G.Wells - The Time Machine and, The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I'd lay in bed, headphones on, when I was supposed to be sleeping. Rhodri Morgan: Bywyd Gwleidyddol yng Nghymru a San Steffan Ysgol Gyfun Treorci - 10:00 am Mae Julie Morgan AC a Kevin Brennan AS yn trafod Rhodri: Bywyd Gwleidyddol yng Nghymru a San Steffan, hunangofiant gwleidyddol Rhodri Morgan. Cyhoeddwyd y llyfr hwn yn ddamweiniol, a chyfrifir bod bywyd gwleidyddol dad datganoli'r Gymraeg yn cael ei gyflwyno gyda'r rhuglder a chyda'r un mor nodweddiadol o'r dyn ei hun.

Colin Parsons: Ysgrifennu Nofel Supernatural yn Nyffryn Y Rhondda Ysgol Gyfun Treorci - 12:00 pm Hi Rwy'n Colin R Parsons, ac rwy'n ysgrifennu ffuglen i blant ac oedolion. Cefais fy ngeni ar 8 Tachwedd 1960 yng Nghwm Rhondda yn Ne Cymru. Mae'r R. yng nghanol fy enw yn sefyll am, Ryan, a roddwyd i mi gan fy nhad-cu. Rwyf bob amser wedi mwynhau ysgrifennu gan blentyn. Nid oeddwn byth yn dda mewn mathemateg na gwyddoniaeth, ond roedd ysgrifennu'n teimlo'n fwy naturiol. Roeddwn i'n aelod o lyfrgell Tonypandy yn tyfu i fyny (ac yn dal i fod heddiw) ond nid oeddwn yn ddarllenydd prin. Yn lle hynny, byddwn yn gwrando ar gasiau sain o H.G.Wells - The Time Machine a, The Lost World gan Syr Arthur Conan Doyle. Byddwn yn gosod yn y gwely, clustffonau ymlaen, pan oeddwn i fod i fod yn cysgu. Everywoman - One Womans truth about speaking the truth Treorchy Comprehensive - 2:00pm If you're thinking, "Jess, who?" then I'm glad that there was something about "Everywoman" and "truth" that caught your eye. Or you might know me as that gobby MP who has a tendency to shout about stuff I care about. I have been called a feminazi witch and a murderer, and been threatened with rape. So, speaking the truth isn't always easy, but I believe it's worth it. And I want you to believe it too. The truth can be empowering, the truth can lead to greater equality, and the world would be incredibly boring if we let all of those people who allegedly know everything, say everything. By demanding to be heard, by being doers not sayers, and by daring to believe that we can make a difference - we can. Everywoman - Gwirionedd un fenyw am siarad y gwir Ysgol Gyfun Treorci - 2:00 pm Os ydych chi'n meddwl, "Jess, pwy?" yna rwy'n falch bod rhywbeth am "Everywoman" a "truth" a ddaliodd eich llygad. Neu efallai y byddwch chi'n fy adnabod fel yr AS gobby hwnnw sydd â thuedd i weiddi am bethau yr wyf yn poeni amdanynt. Fe wnes i gael fy alw'n wrach feminazi a llofrudd, ac wedi fygythiad o drais. Felly, nid yw siarad y gwir bob amser yn hawdd, ond credaf ei fod yn werth chweil. Ac rwyf am i chi ei gredu hefyd. Gall y gwir fod yn rymuso, gall y gwir arwain at fwy o gydraddoldeb, a byddai'r byd yn hynod ddiflas os byddwn yn gadael i'r holl bobl hynny sy'n honni eu bod yn gwybod popeth, yn dweud popeth. Trwy fynnu bod yn cael ei glywed, trwy fod yn gefnogwyr nad ydynt yn siaradwyr, a thrwy glywed y gallwn ni wneud gwahaniaeth - gallwn ni wneud hynny.

SATURDAY DYDD SADWRN The Lion - 7pm start Hosted by Drew Taylor / Wedi'i gynnal gan Drew Taylor Saturday 30th June Dydd Sadwrn 30 O Fehefin Tickets - 15 A lot of Law's earlier material featured tales of his time-travelling exploits in the company of his sausage dog, Cartridge Davison. Cartridge is the eponymous "Dog Of Time" from his Edinburgh show of the same name, and has appeared with Law on ITV's Comedy Cuts TV show. Time travel has featured less in Law's sets of late, but still makes an appearance. Notably in his podcast with John-Luke Roberts, The Tony Law Tapes. In 2002 he was a regular panellist on the Channel 4 comedy quiz show Does Doug Know?. He also appeared in a series of television adverts for Gala Bingo and has had TV exposure on Edinburgh & Beyond and Comedy Cuts. Roedd llawer o ddeunydd cynharach yn cynnwys chwedlau am ei hamser yn teithio yng nghwmni ei gŵn selsig, Cartridge Davison. Cartridge yw'r "Cŵn Amser" eponymus o'i sioe yng Nghaeredin o'r un enw, ac mae wedi ymddangos gyda Law ar y sioe ITV's Comedy Cuts. Mae teithio mewn amser wedi ymddangos yn llai yn setiau'r Gyfraith o hwyr, ond mae'n dal i ymddangos - yn enwedig yn ei podlediad gyda John-Luke Roberts, Tapiau Tony Law. Yn 2002 roedd yn banelwr rheolaidd ar y sioe cwis comedi Channel 4 Does Doug Know? Ymddangosodd hefyd mewn cyfres o hysbysebion teledu ar gyfer Gala Bingo a mae wedi cael sylw teledu ar Edinburgh & Beyond a Comedy Cuts. Supporting acts Col Howarth and The Death Hilarious Saturday The 30th June / Dydd Sadwrn 30 O Fehefin The Lion / Y Llew 7:00pm Start / Dechrau am 7:00pm Tickets available from: www.raft.cymru Tocynnau are gael: www.raft.cwymru

SATURDAY DYDD SADWRN Art & Craft F A I R TREORCHY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL We are proud to announce that we have an Arts and Crafts fair for the community to come and visit on Saturday! Our family orientated fair is perfect for a day out and will involve plenty of dance and sports activities for people of all ages. Rydym yn falch o gyhoeddi bod gennym ffair Celf a Chrefft i'r gymuned ddod i ymweld ar ddydd Sadwrn! Mae ein ffair teuluol yn berffaith ar gyfer diwrnod allan a bydd yn cynnwys digon o weithgareddau dawns a chwaraeon i bobl o bob oed. THE TREORCHY MALE CHOIR Performing at 12pm Yn perfformio am 12pm Come and taste the delicious, award winning brand of ice cream Sub Zero. Sub Zero will be having a stand at the school so you can enjoy their tasty flavours! Dewch i flasu'r brand blasus o hufen iâ Is Zero. Bydd Sub Zero yn cael stondin yn yr ysgol er mwyn i chi fwynhau eu blasau blasus! Art Exhibition & Workshops Stalls & Activities Health Hub Broadcasting Live

Health Hub Hwb Iechyd Workshops from : Mens Sheds Welcome to our woods Welsh Hearts Come visit our health hub to see organisations such as Valley Steps, Welcome to our woods, Welsh Heart and Alzeihmers Society for your wellbeing. Dewch i ymweld â'n canolfan iechyd i weld sefydliadau fel Valley Steps, Croeso i'n coedwigoedd, Cymdeithas Calon Cymru ac Alzeihmers am eich lles. COME HAVE SOME FUN WITH MATT FROM 11AM DISCO DANCE PRIZES FACEPAINTING TATTOOS & MUCH MORE DISCO DAWNS GWOBRAU PAENT WYNEB TATTOOS & LLAWER MWY SOUTH WALES LEADING ENTERTAINMENT SPECIALISTS

TICKETS www.kmiyh.co.uk /tickets 5 SATURDAY DYDD SADWRN Treorchy Rugby Football Club 7pm Saturday 30th June / Dydd Sadwrn 30 o Fehefin JOHN MOUSE Ton Pentre born singer songwriter perfroms with his band promoting his critically acclaimed recent release Replica Figures. HOLY CACHE Rhondda stalwarts Holy Cache are the newest and most exciting incarnation of former members of Mixalydia. TWIN SIBLINGS Twin Siblings is the solo project of Treorchy born Jake Healy who has perfomed with New Cowboy Builders and guested with Future of the left. JOHN MOUSE Perfformiwr canwr canwr yn Nha Pentre gyda'i fand yn hyrwyddo ei feirniadol y datganiad diweddar clod "Ffigurau Replica". HOLY CACHE Rhondda stalwarts Holy Cache yw'r ymgnawd newydd a mwyaf cyffrous cyn-aelodau Mixalydia. TWIN SIBLINGS Twin Silbings yw prosiect unigol Jake Healy a anwyd yn Nhreorci sydd wedi proffilio â hi New Cowboy Builders a gwestai gyda Future o'r chwith.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY DYDD GWENER A DYDD SADWRN BBQ-BAR-LIVE MUSIC Everybody Welcome! The Lion - From 12pm Friday 29th June / Saturday 30th June Dydd Gwener 29 o Fehefin Dydd Sadwrn 30 o Fehefin Make your way to The Lion on Sunday. There will be live artists and a BBQ for everyone to enjoy. Gwnewch eich ffordd The Lion ar Ddydd Sul. Bydd artistiaid byw a barbeciw i bawb eu mwynhau. INCLUDING LIVE MUSIC YN GYNNWYS CERDDORIAETH FYW FRI SAT Keith Trendell 3pm Samuel Couch 6pm The Replicas 9pm Sion Rees 2pm Laurence Lewis 6pm

SATURDAY DYDD SADWRN BIG FEAT Pencelli Hotel 9:30pm Saturday 30th June / Dydd Sadwrn 30 o Fehefin Rock and roll, rhythm and blues. Original music from Wales, Bigfeat put on a rip-roaring live show that'll leave you with tired feet, a full heart and a head full of tunes you won't be able to get rid of. Rock a roll, rhythm a blues. Mae cerddoriaeth wreiddiol o Gymru, Bigfeat yn rhoi sioe fyw rhyfeddol a fydd yn eich gadael â thraed blinedig, calon lawn a phen llawn alawon na fyddwch yn gallu cael gwared â nhw. JODIE DANIELS Hot Gossip 3pm Saturday 30th June / Dydd Sadwrn 30 o Fehefin Come and enjoy live music in our shop from the excellent Jodie Daniels. He will be performing from 3pm so make sure you get here early to get a seat. Dewch i fwynhau cerddoriaeth fyw yn ein siop gan y Jodie Daniels rhagorol. Bydd yn perfformio o 3pm felly gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod chi'n cyrraedd yma'n gynnar i gael sedd. PRE THEATRE DINNER High Street Social from 5.30pm Saturday 30th June / Dydd Sadwrn 28 o Fehefin Come down to High Street Social for the Pre Theatre dinner before Jools Holland. After the performance, Sion Thomas Owen will be giving us some late tales and songs. Dewch i lawr i'r Stryd Fawr Cymdeithasol ar gyfer y cinio Cyn Theatr cyn Jools Holland. Ar ôl y perfformiad, bydd Sion Thomas Owen yn rhoi rhai hanesion a chaneuon hwyr i ni.

The Lion - 6pm start Hosted by Drew Taylor / Wedi'i gynnal gan Drew Taylor SUNDAY DYDD SUL Sunday 1st July Dydd Sul 1af o Gorffennaf Tickets - 15 Nathan Caton s charismatic and laidback style of stand-up has seen him quickly establish himself on the comedy circuit. Regarded as one of the best young comics in the UK, Nathan s award winning combination of personal and topical anecdotes has led to appearances on BBC1 & Live at the Apollo, BBC2 s Mock The Week, Channel 4 s Comedy Gala, The Superhuman Show, and It Was Alright in The 70 s, BBC Three s Russell Howard s Good News, BBC Radio 4 s Now Show, News Quiz, BT Sport s The Football s On, and his hit BBC Radio 4 sitcom, Can t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing as well as his ever growing podcast, Nathan Canton s Football Forum. Mae arddull carismatig Nathan Caton wedi ei weld yn sefydlu yn gyflym ar y cylched comedi. Wedi'i ystyried fel un o'r comics ifanc gorau yn y DU, mae cyfuniad gwobrwyol Nathan o anerchiadau personol a chyfoes wedi arwain at ymddangosiadau ar BBC1 a Live in the Apollo, BBC s Mock The Week, Channel 4 s Comedy Gala, The Superhuman Show a It was alright in the 70s, BBC News's Russell Howard's Good News, BBC Radio 4's Now Show, Cwis Newyddion, BT Sport s The Football's On, a BBC Radio 4 Sitcom Can t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing, yn ogystal â'i podlediad Canton s Football Forum. Sunday The 1st July / Dydd Sul 1st O Gorffennaf The Lion / Y Llew 6:00pm Start / Dechrau am 6:00pm Tickets available from: www.raft.cymru Tocynnau are gael: www.raft.cwymru Supporting acts Chris Chopping and Christian Steel

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