Events in and around Barry from Thursday, April 25 until Wednesday, May 1 2002

THURSDAY

Barry Memorial Hall, Barry. Learn to Meditate, 7.30pm-9pm.

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. Physic 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. Telephone 01446 406618.

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

St David's Church Hall, Colcot, Barry. Keep fit classes for both sexes, starts 6.30pm. Contact Wendy on 01446 409284.

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

The Admiral Pub, Barry. Disco, karaoke until midnight.

FRIDAY

Broad Street, Barry. EZE Bar - Barry's latest and most sophisticated bar for the over 21s. Dress code - smart/casual. Open 6pm-1am. Telephone 01446 722561.

United Reformed Church, Windsor Road, Barry. Barry Camera Club Annual Dinner and Awards meet 7.30pm.Telephone Mike Lewis on 01446 737246.

United Reformed Church, Windsor Road, Barry. Baruc Art Group meet 10am-12noon. New members welcome. Telephone M Morgan on 738384.

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

UCI - showing this week - Monsters Inc, cert U; Gosford Park, cert 15; Oceans Eleven, cert 12; 24 Hour Party People, cert 18; Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, cert U; Ali G IndaHouse, cert 15; Kate and Leopold, cert 12; Queen of the Damned, cert 15; Bend it Like Beckham, cert 12; Collateral Damage, cert 15; Ice Age, cert U; Crossroads, cert PG; For ticket prices telephone 0870 010 2030. Kids Club is on Saturdays, and an adult can go free with every child's ticket purchased at £1.85. Shows start at 11am.

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 21s.

The Admiral Pub, Barry. 80s disco until 12 midnight.

SATURDAY

EZE Bar - Barry's latest and most sophisticated bar for the over 21s. Dress code - smart/casual. Open 6pm-1am. Telephone 01446 722561.

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

Acropolis II, Barry Island. Ultimate party night! The voice of Wendy Kane - comedy and vocal, and DJ Jake.

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

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 Admiral Pub, Barry. 50s, 60s, 70s disco until 10.30pm.

The Ship Hotel, 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

Barry Mosque, Holton Road, Barry. Free computer course for women, 10.30am-12.30pm. For further information telephone Jayne at the Workers Educational Association on 02920 552277.

Ship Hotel, Harbour Road, Barry. Karaoke, 8pm-11pm. Regional monthly cash prizes.

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

St David's Church Hall, Colcot, Barry. Keep-fit class for both sexes, starts 6.30pm. Contact Wendy on 01446 409284.

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

Jolly Rogers, Holton Road, Barry. Open noon to 6pm daily for 0 to 11 year-olds. Admission £1.50.

YMCA, Court Road, Barry. Slimming World with Niki at 6.30pm. Telephone 01446 740394.

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.

The Borough Arms, High Street, Barry. Slimming World with Joanne at 6.30pm. Telephone 01446 404897.

St Francis Millennium Centre, Park Road, West End Barry. Gentle Way To Do It Exercise & Relaxation Class, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Telephone 01446 743375 for more details.

St Francis Millennium Centre, Park Road, West End, Barry. Wellbeing Friendship Group, men/women 25 to 100. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Telephone 01446 743375 for more information.

WEDNESDAY

Holm View Leisure Centre, Skomer Road, Barry. Aerobic Classes 7pm-8pm. Telephone Avril on 01446 404203 for details. (Also class on Thursdays 10am-11am).

Barry Mosque, Holon Road, Barry. Free sewing course for women, 10am-2pm. Telephone Jayne at the Workers Educational Association on 02920 552277 for further information.

Glenbrook Inn, Dobbins Road, Barry. Happy hour 5 to 7pm, live music 9pm.

Leisure Centre, Barry. Dip 'n' Dance, 8-9pm, for further information telephone the Leisure 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.

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