Monday Club Conversations

Welcome to Monday Club. There's an end of term feel in this, the last episode in our season of Conversations in Isolation.

It's July 2020. Social distancing measures in the UK are starting to ease and the members of Monday Club are discovering new ways to meet. 

Anne, Carol, Bron and Diane reminisce about their school days, as we approach the end of the school term. They also invite you to come along to their live, virtual, Monday Club meetings - find out how by listening to this episode.

Grateful thanks to Beddau and Tynant Library and to Sophie West, for setting up our FaceBook page. 

Welcome to Monday Club Conversations.

It's been fourteen weeks since the UK entered a period of social distancing measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The members of Monday Club have been unable to meet in Beddau and Tynant Library, in the South Wales valleys, so they've been sharing their conversations through this podcast.

This episode features Mary West, who has some interesting recipes to tell us about and some perspective on life in the town of Llantrisant during the lockdown.

We're also joined by Mary Pearse, who has exciting news of an opportunity to buy original artworks by a celebrity, to raise funds for a local charity.

Take a look at the Monday Club FaceBook page for links and information.

Please remember to check the government website for any advice about keeping yourself safe from Covid-19.

Thank you

Welcome to this conversation with the members of the Monday Club.

We usually meet at a small library in the South Wales valleys, but since everyone in the UK is observing social distancing measures to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, we can't meet in person.

We're sharing our conversations as a podcast so you can keep up to date with what's happening and, hopefully, feel a little less isolated.

In this week's conversation, Rhian tells us how Afon Dance are keeping their families connected remotely, and Sophie West joins us, to share some exciting news about our new Facebook page.

We hope you enjoy our conversation.

Join us on the new Facebook page - you'll find it by searching 'Beddau Library's Monday Club'.

This episode of Monday Club Conversations was recorded at the end of week 10 of the social distancing measures put in place, in the UK, to slow the spread of Covid-19, the coronavirus.

The members of Monday aren't able to meet in person, so they are sharing their chat and laughter through their podcast.

This week, Anne and Carol welcome Olwen back to the podcast along with special guest, Dave Richards.

Dave leads the popular art activities for club members. He tells us how he's been keeping busy while shielding and how he's managing to find deliveries of his favourite foods! 

Welcome to Monday Club Conversations in Isolation.

This episode was recorded on Friday 15 May, the end of week eight of the social distancing measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 the coronavirus.

When Monday Club members meet at the library, we enjoy the presentations we get treated to from our local talent. While we can't meet in person, we can share the talent on our podcast! 

We are delighted to share this conversation with Karen and Rhiannon - the daughter and granddaughter of Monday Club Chair, Bron. Listen in to find out about their trip to Base Camp, Everest; to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes at some television favourites and to get the latest on Rhiannon's eco-friendly flowers business, Blue Hill Flora.

If you need advice about staying safe at this time, visit the Government website, gov.uk/coronavirus.

Welcome to a special edition of Monday Club Conversations in Isolation.

This episode was recorded on Friday 8 May, as the UK celebrated the 75th Anniversary of VE day. 

We talk about memories from the first VE day and the active service some of our members saw in the years after World War II. There are accounts of street parties and other celebrations and tales of bunting disputes with neighbours.

Sit back with a cup of tea and listen in to our discussion, for a sense of community through this period of self-isolation.

If you need advice about staying safe and protecting yourself from the coronavirus, COVID-19, please visit the Government website, that's gov.uk/coronavirus

Welcome to the sixth episode in our Isolation season.

It's May 2020. Here in the UK we're observing the social distancing measures required to slow down the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus.

Monday Club is not currently able to open its doors to members. We're keeping the spirit of the club alive, and the community connected, through our podcast.

This week, Monday Club member Diane joins the conversation, along with podcast regular, Olwen. The conversation is hosted by Carol and Anne. 

Listen in for tips on the best (and least crowded) walking routes around Beddau and Tynant, and to find out why music is so important to our guests.

If you need advice about how to stay safe, please refer to the government information available online at gov.uk/coronavirus

Welcome to the fifth episode in our Conversations in Isolation season.

It's April 2020. Here in the UK we're observing the social distancing measures required to slow down the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.

Monday Club is unable to open its doors to members for a little while, but we're keeping the spirit and community of the club alive through our podcast.

This week, we're very happy to welcome Monday Club member, Jen, and Rhian, of Afon Dance, to the conversation. There's also a visit from special guest, Noor.

Listen in if you want to know how you can get involved in Rhian's dance classes at a distance; how to eat an avocado in isolation and which cartoon characters our guests would most like to hang out with.

We hope our conversations help you feel a little less isolated.

If you need any advice or guidance about social distancing measures then please visit the government website, gov.uk/coronavirus

Thank you

Welcome to the fourth episode of Monday Club Conversations in Isolation.

It's April 2020. Here in the UK we're observing the social distancing measures required to slow down the spread of coronavirus, COVID-19.

Monday Club is unable to open its doors to members for a little while, but we're keeping the spirit and community of the club alive through our podcast.

We're delighted to be joined by Olwen, who brings us up to date with the situation in Spain, and Bron, who has something special to celebrate. We chat about some of the characters from our past, as well as the circumstances of our present. There's also a special guest appearance from Helen, our Library Secretary and Trustee. We wanted to express our thanks to Helen for everything she does for the Library and for the members of Monday Club.

We hope our conversations help you feel a little less isolated. 

Welcome to the third episode of Monday Club Conversations in Isolation.

It's April 2020. Here in the UK we're observing the social distancing measures required to slow down the spread of coronavirus, COVID-19.

Monday Club is unable to open its doors to members for a little while, but we're keeping the spirit and community of the club alive through our podcast.

This week's episode features Mary and Tony Morris, who both make an important contribution to Monday Club. Listen in to find out more about what they do. You'll also hear a review of the current National Theatre at Home production; some tips on keeping in touch with your loved-ones and some perspective on what life is like for those who have to stay at home.