TaffMog - South Wales

West Area 

Just a short update this month. On Thursday 22nd October the group returned to the Bird in Hand pub for what was a quiet Noggin with only 8 people attending. Again the food was excellent, and Jeremy Clarkson’s beer was still on tap. The pub was quite busy, but Thursday seems a better night than the weekend when there is often live music and the carpark gets filled up early. 

During the evening some options for our Christmas Noggin were discussed. The venues were checked for availability and the Cawdor Hotel in Llandeilo was selected. It is a new venue for the group but seems to have a decent reputation. It unfortunately coincides with the Usk December Noggin so apologies to those who were looking to attend both. 

As is normal, the group were the last to leave the pub!

Bridgend Area 

The Noggin on Thursday October 8th started at The Royal Mint and was the last planned scenic drive for this year so it was good to see the usual people in attendance, along with Nick and Sarah from West Wales who joined us for the first time, and Peter who came to show us his 2020 Plus Six which was a replacement for his old Plus 8. Unfortunately Peter was only able to do part of the run before returning home but we hope he is able to join the group more often over 2027.

Lunch at Grove Golf was enjoyed by all

The November Noggin is on Thursday 12th at Grove Golf Porthcawl, CF33 4RP, with lunch at 1.00 pm.

The Grove Golf has also been booked of the Christmas meal on Thursday 12th December. Details for this will follow shortly.

Usk Area 

October has been a quiet month. 24 members attended the Usk Noggin on the 21st October at the Chainbridge Inn. As usual everyone had a great time, albeit with some good-natured arguing over who would get the last gammon steak on the menu! Again a very healthy and consistent number of attendees since Q2 this year which is hoped will continue into 2027.

With us now firmly heading toward Christmas there are only two Noggins left this year, as below. The Noggin on the 17th December is the Christmas meal with set 2 course or 3 course menus. £10 deposit is required in advance with food orders required 1 week before hand. Both Noggins will be held at the Chainbridge Inn (NP15 1PP) starting at 7pm. As always, all are welcome!

• 18th November

• 17th December

Glenda Bragg, Taffmog Centre Scribe

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