TaffMog - South Wales

West Area

Unfortunately the Noggin for August was cancelled due to so many people being on holiday so it was ‘all quiet on the Western front’ this month.

Bridgend Area

The Taffmog outing on the 13^th August met at 10:30am at the Forage café and farm shop just outside Cowbridge. Although somewhat surprised that there were 18 of us and we had not pre-booked, they managed to seat us all in a cool air-conditioned annex next to the main cafeteria for which we were grateful, as the weather was hot and sticky.

After drinks, 7 Morgans and a posh tin top left at 11:30 for a scenic drive through several small villages, over the Bwlch, through Treorchi, Treherbert, and over the Rhigos mountain road where the group stopped at the viewing area. This is where we found out that one of our group who remains anonymous (Denis) had decided to take an alternative much longer route via scenic Port Talbot. Not only had Denis and Liz left the Forage café later than the rest of us as Denis was talking to a couple of strangers, but when they finally set off Denis must have gotten fed up with following directions from Liz as instead of carrying straight on when going over the Bwlch he decided to turn left!

We all eventually left the viewing area at 1:00pm for a short drive to the Ty Newydd Country Hotel where we were also joined by two others who live only a few minutes drive from the hotel. We all had a good lunch and natter until 3:00pm when we all went our separate ways. Many thanks to all who joined us.

The moral of this story, Denis, is that you must always listen to your wife. Denis is also no longer allowed to talk to passersby even if they are admiring all the Morgans ????

Details of future Bridgend Area Noggins are below.

10^th September - Dyffryn Gardens for coffee and Porthcawl for lunch
8^th October- details TBD
12^th November- details TBD
10^th December- details TBD

Usk Area

Again a very good number of people attended the Usk Noggin on the 19^th August, at the Chainbridge Inn to where we welcomed John for the first time who travelled all the way from Rhayader (over an hour away) to join us! As for the West area, other than the Noggin, August has been a quiet month due to holidays.

The dates for forthcoming Usk Noggins are below. All will be held at the Chainbridge Inn (NP15 1PP) starting at 7pm. As always, all are welcome!

16^th September
21^st October
18^th November
16^th December

Although not great for driving, the recent rain has been gladly welcomed in helping with the wildfires in the area. Taff Mog thoughts go out to everyone across the country that have been affected by these.

Glenda Bragg

Taffmog Centre Scribe

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