The Friends of Insole Court
We are pleased to have secured grant of £500 from the Aging Well and Engaging Programme for people aged 50+, towards the costs of establishing the group and paying speakers. However,as we need to pay rent to the County Council for the room, we will be asking for a contribution of £1 each time you attend.
This group is open to all FIC members and we are always pleased to see some new faces. Remember the aim of the group is to support the aims of FIC. So if you would like to keep up-to-date with FIC activities, developments and events and could maybe assist from time to time as opportunities for volunteering grow, then put Wednesday morning in your diary and come and join us. We start at 10am unless otherwise stated. A more detailed programme of speakers and topics is available below and will also be displayed on the notice boards in High Street and at the top of Insole Court’s Chestnut drive. The Court has tea and coffee available, also the library facility (which is also looking for more volunteers to expand opening times) and it is suitable for people with disabilities.
Date |
Event |
April 14th |
"Sir William Goscombe John, Sculptor and Patron" Elaine Davey – (The Victorian Society) |
April 21st |
“A Tale of Two Towers” Audrey Griffiths A child’s view of history while growing up in a mining village. |
April 28th |
"Long Term Care planning: Myths vs. Reality" Gareth Chalk Blackstone Partners and South Wales Echo columnist |
May 5th |
"Cowbridge Physic Garden" Rebecca Exley |
May 12th |
"A Career in Cardiff’s Parks" Mike Clarke – (Former director of Parks) |
May 19th |
"Defunct Industrial Equipment and Antique Trinkets" Ceri Thompson (Coalfield Curator - Big Pit) |
May 26th |
"Cardiff - Coals to the World " Alan Thorne |
June 2nd |
"Industrial Heritage through Art" Brian Davies –(Director, Pontypridd Heritage Centre) |
June 9th |
"Don’t Slam the Door" Rev. Anne Swann – Assistant Chaplain, Cardiff Prison |
June 16th |
"Celebration of Wales" Walter Jones – Retired head of education St. Fagans |
June 23rd |
"Bring and Buy Sale" & "Bring and Share Picnic" In aid of 50+ group funds |
June 30th |
"Insole Heritage Interpretation Project" "Where are We Now ?" |
*This programme is flexible and subject to change.
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Yvonne Apsitis |
Volunteers’ Liaison Officer Email: yvonneapsitis@btinternet.com |