A Fistful of Stories:

🎙️"Roll up your sleeves & get stuck in"

In our latest episode Our very own Stephanie McNicholas in conversation with fellow creative Dave Edwards. Compiled & written by Andy Phillips

Roving reporter Dave Edwards Once his mothers little pride & joy grew up in Nantymoel. Dave is reputed to have tried 32 Jobs without success before settling as a reporter. Over the years Dave has worked on various publications such as Rhondda Leader & Pontypridd Observer.

Amongst the myriad of things they discussed Dave announced that back in the day "You could walk into any pub in the Rhondda and come away with a fistful of stories"

Now enjoying his retirement Dave is a regular member of Pontypridd Men`s Shed where he is affectionately known as `Scoop`. Today he still keeps his quill well dipped in the dark ink. creating articles for "Ponty Pages" under the pseudonym `The Rhondda Lip`.

Dave also enjoys compiling a regular weekly quiz whilst his 3rd wife Stella loves to bake delicious corned beef pies.

Another of Dave`s bright ideas was his contribution was to come up with the very apt name for our warm hub.

🎙️Shed & Breakfast:

It is a social activity that occurs every Monday in Taff Meadow Community centre Treforest. A warm hub during winter months (December / March). It is a place where free food & drink are offered along with various games, quizzes, digital devices, WIFI etc.

Where everyone is encouraged to make new friends, & learn new skills. Pontypridd Men`s Shed provides a safe space in order to facilitate conversation where people feel at ease to chat! openly about their worries & concerns. Everything is Free! although donations are always freely accepted & is open to everyone to attend.

Dave is also an avid participant within the Creative Design Studio, Trallwng. Where we produce regular community Podcast production:

Would you like to get involved in Podcast Creation Free! access to Community Groups charities. Do you have an interesting topic or idea?

Do you have an exciting story to tell? Want to learn how to create your own Podcast? Want to raise Awareness for a particular brand, cause or concern?

For more information & Advice contact Andy today on 07708 251 268

Email: Pontypriddmenshed@gmail.com Appointments & tours available upon request...