It is now nine months since we heard we had been unsuccessful in our bid for Heritage Lottery Funding and the money we as a community had raised for partnership funding must now be spent very prudently on repairs and restoration work.
   The Hall has been re wired and essential work has been carried out on the drains. Radiator covers and polycarbon window guards have been fitted to comply with Health and Safety regulations. An access audit has been carried out to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act.
  During the summer holidays work will commence on the roof and gutterings and if no major problems are uncovered during this work , we will have sufficient money to re render the exterior and paint the outside of the Hall prior to the onset of winter.
   However our pot of money will then be severely depleted and we have insufficient funds to restore the interior and carry out the alterations needed to comply to the Disability Access Audit
   We are a small group of eager volunteers who meet approximately 3 to 6 weekly to fill in forms for grants and arrange various fundraising events. Over the last year we have had concerts, quizzes, a  Beetle Drive, Autumn Fayres, regular Coffee mornings, Strawberry teas, Carol singing, BBQs, Grand raffles, Mile of Pennies and much more.
   We would like to welcome new members to this group from the community with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Many different groups of people use the Parish Hall Creigiau from Mothers and Toddlers to Creigiau Companions, from Youth Clubs, Brownies, Guides, WI to Sunday Worship. It is our Polling Station and our Blood Transfusion Centre and we want this hall to be  pleasant for you all to use.
   If you or one of your family has used the Hall and would like to help

Saturday, 2^nd July
A concert of Classical Song, Opera Arias and Songs from the Shows by Elisabeth Toye of Creigiau in St Catwg's Church, Pentyrch. Tickets, £6 and £4 concessions at the door or by telephone 029 20892010.

Sunday 17^th July
Barbecue at the Church Hall, Creigiau at 1.00 pm. Tickets £6 from 029 20891765 or 029 20890074.

Saturday 17^th September
A concert by the Royal Air Force St Athan Voluntary Band at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall, Pentyrch.

Saturday, 5^th November
St David's Church, Groesfaen holds an Autumn Fayre at 2.00pm in the Parish Church Hall, Creigiau.

Saturday, 11^th December.
A Christmas Musical Evening with members of the Welsh National Opera Company and Friends at 7.30pm in the Parish Church Hall, Creigiau.

The Good News Coffee Mornings continue on the third Saturday of the month at 10.00am to 12.00 noon in the Parish Church Hall, Creigiau.
   Everyone very welcome.

Further details of these events may be obtained from the Rev. John Binny, The Vicarage, Pentyrch. Telephone: 029 20 890318.