What's On (From Barry And District News)

What's On

EVENTS IN AND AROUND BARRY FROM THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9

Thursday

* Broad Street, Barry. EZE Bar - Barry's latest and most sophisticated bar for the over 21s. Dress code - smart/casual. Telephone 01446 722561 for opening times.

* Locations around Barry. Valeways Easy Walking Scheme - for programme details telephone 01446 749000.

* Old Paget Inn, Barry Island. Fun night until 2am, free entry before 11pm.

* YMCA, Barry. Line dancing for intermediate dancers 7.30pm-9.30pm. Contact Ruth on 02920 707591/07967 804469.

* Hairworks, Windsor Arcade, Penarth. Psychic readings by Lynne Lauren between 10am and 4pm. Telephone 02920 213701.

* The Ship Inn, Barry. Quiz Night.

* Acropolis II, Barry Island. Karaoke and cocktails with Gaffer - 8pm-2am

* Slimming World. Niki's at the Castleland Community Centre, Barry. Starts 10.15am. Telephone 01446 740394, or Anita at 6pm at Highlight Park Community Centre, Barry, on 01446 406618.

* Triassic Towers, Barry Island. Open 11am until 7pm daily, (for mums and toddlers).

* Holm View Leisure Centre, Barry. Keep-fit classes for both sexes, starts 6.30pm. Contact Wendy on 01446 700258.

* National Museum and Gallery Cardiff. Various exhibitions. Telephone 029 2039 7951.

* UHI, Cardiff. Cardiff Astronomical Society present - Observing Sessions. Start 7.30pm -- 9.30pm (alternate Thursdays from September). Telephone 029 2055 1704.

Friday

* Cadoxton Conservative Club, Barry. Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan fund-raising event. Tickets from the Tynewydd Centre, 29 Tynewydd Road, Barry, on telephone 730792, at £2.50, start 8pm until late.

* United Reformed Church Hall, Windsor Road, Barry. Barry Camera Club, Battle with Merthyr & Rhiwbina, at Rhiwbina, meet at 7.30pm. Telephone Mike Lewis on 01446 737246.

* Acropolis II, Barry Island. Big night with DJ Jake.

* Old Paget Inn, Barry Island. (Two floors) 60s, 70s and 80s karaoke disco upstairs, 90s-2001 music downstairs, free entry before 11pm.

* Merry Friars 2 (Mf2), Barry Island. Classic Friars Night for over 21's.

* The Glee Club, Cardiff. Top comedians appear, disco follows. Telephone 0870 2415093.

Saturday

* The Dolphin Bar, Barry Island. The original and best - DJ Matt.

* Acropolis II, Barry Island. Ultimate party night!

* Merry Friars 2 (Mf2), Barry Island. 'Let's go round again' 70s, 80s and 90s music as well as the grooviest of today's chart-topping tunes. Free entry before 11am. Strictly over 21s.

* Water bus trips on 'Cygnet' sailing daily, calling at Mermaid Quay. Telephone 029 2048 8842.

* Old Paget Inn, Barry Island. (Two floors) 60s, 70s and 80s karaoke disco upstairs, 90s-2001 music downstairs, free entry before 11pm.

Sunday

* Cosmeston Country Park. Walks. For times and theme telephone 029 2070 1678.

* Upstairs at Railway Club, Broad Street, Barry. Rick's popular Rock 'n' Roll Medicine Show, plus bands. A great Sunday night out!

* Barry Island and Penarth Pier. Brass bands play between 2.30pm and 4pm. (Every Sunday).

* The Ship Inn, Barry. 70s' night. Anyone in fancy dress enjoys a free drink! Happy hour 8pm-9pm.

* Acropolis II, Barry Island. Live music throughout the afternoon, plus coverage of all sporting events on Sky.

* The Glenbrook Inn, Dobbins Road, Barry. Pub quiz 2pm all welcome. Happy hour 5-7pm.

Monday

* Buttrills Old Gospel Hall, Barry Road (close to Cemetery Road, Tynewydd Hill junction). The Vale of Glamorgan Brass Band meets every Monday evening from 7.30pm-9.30pm. Learners from 7pm. Telephone Debbie Lewis on 741693 for information .

* Holm View Leisure Centre, Barry. Keep-fit class for both sexes, starts 6.30pm. Contact Wendy on 01446 700258.

* Captain's Wife, Sully. Charlie Chalk Fun Factory for nought-to-seven-year-olds. £1 entry for three years and over. Opens from noon until 8pm.

* Jolly Roger's, Holton Road, Barry. Open from noon to 6pm daily for nought- to-11-year-olds. Admission £1.50.

Tuesday

* Triassic Towers, The Upper Hall, 3-10 Esplanade Buildings, Friars Road, Barry Island. South Wales LeRoc, modern jive dance classes, every Tuesday at 7.30pm.

* Windsor Road United Reform Church, Barry. Folk dancing between 7.30pm-9.30pm. Contact Terry Puncher on 01446 735098.

* The Ship Inn, Barry. Jamming night. All welcome.

* Holm View Leisure Centre, Barry. Slimming World with consultant Mark at 6.30pm. Contact 01446 409404.

Wednesday * Leisure Centre, Barry. Dip 'n' Dance, 8-9pm, for further information telephone the centre on 744770.

* St Paul's Church Hall, St Paul's Avenue, Barry. American line dancing 10am to 11am. Contact Annette Bracey on 029 2059 4518.

* The Ship Inn, Barry. Slimming class starts 6.30pm. Telephone Sheriah on 01446 420241. (Creche available).

* Barry Library. Under-5s' Storytime. 2.30pm - 3pm. Come along and join the fun!