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Dramatic Success! The Canolfan's Drama Group perfformed their first production last Thursday (24th January) to over 80 members of the public, and then again on Friday to more than 80 school children. 'Marw Dros yr Iaith' (Dying for the Language) was co-written by Dianah Bianchi and the Group and highlited negative attitudes to the Welsh language and the inadequate provision of Welsh language services. Thank you very much to all involved, especially Raymond Illes and son for the loan of a coffin! 01/02/2008 Disco Dancing Nearly 50 children from Ysgol Rhydygrug had the chance to show off their dancing skills last week when Dj's Penbwl and Jamtew visited the school. There was lots of fun and a dance competition as the world famous Dj's provided the nights soundtrack. Thank you very much to Mrs Nuttall and Rebecca Lancaster for helping to make the night a success. 11/10/2007

World's biggest band play Merthyr Sibrydion, one of the Welsh language rock scene's biggest bands played The Great Escape last week, their first time in Merthyr. The night was a packed out success with the crowds up dancing to the bands catalogue of hits. We look forward to next year when the Menter hope to atract other big name acts from the SRG (Dafydd Iwan is confirmed for the 1st March) 23/11/2007 School of Rock! Over the past six weeks pupils of Rhydywaun have been turning it up to 11 and following in the footsteps of Jack Black. The Canolfan's Ysgol Roc is an opportunity to play and learn with other musicians with everybody having a chance to jam whatever your abilities. The Ysgol Roc will continue every Monday night between 6-8p.m. free of charge and anyone is free to join us. 30/08/2007