The Five Villages - Brynawel, Cwmfelinfach, Wattsville, Wyllie, Ynysddu.

Credit Union can help you save: Credit Unions are financial co-operatives owned and managed by the members who use them.

A collection point for one has been set up in Cwmfelinfach Community Centre on Monday mornings, it follows directly after Mothers and Toddlers Group and will run from 11.30am to 12.30pm.

Jaki Southgate of Caerphilly Credit Union said: "Credit unions are not-for-profit organisation and exist solely to serve their members.

"This means low cost loans are available to those who join and save regularly and are a safe alternative to people saving or borrowing for anything, especially Christmas."

The Welsh Assembly Government is encouraging the public to make greater use of credit unions and the Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations supports the idea because unions are non-profit making organisations.

Approximately 80 per cent of credit union staff are specially trained volunteers and there are three credit unions in Caerphilly County Borough, so you are never far from one.

All credit unions offer collection point facilities. For more information call the Credit Union Helpline on 0808 1 45 45 50 or the Wales Co-operative Centre on 02920 554955.

Credit unions are regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

News from Alexandra Court: Iris Bennet celebrated her 90th birthday in February at Alexandra Court, Ynysddu.

Iris is the court's longest-staying tenant and was the first to move into her flat when the complex opened.

All her family and friends had a lovely party in the communal room to mark the occasion.

Best wishes from the complex for Pat and Gwyn Morgan for their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Pat and Gwyn have been regular visitors for many years to the Wednesday afternoon bingo sessions and also to the many social events.

Ynysddu Primary says goodbye to teacher: Ynysddu Primary School will be saying goodbye to Gwin James who will retire at the end of this term on March 30.

Mrs James has taught at the school for many years and all the children and staff at the school wish her well in her retirement.

The school joined in the Comic Relief fun when everyone had to wear big clothes for Red Nose Day.

There was a special Red Nose Assembly and the children made biscuits and buns and sold them to staff and visitors.

They collected £200 for Comic Relief.

Cwmfelinfach Primary Red Nose Fundraising: All the children wore red for Red Nose Day and had a special assembly where there was lots of fun and games.

They raised a total of £221 for Comic Relief Construction of Day Centre in Wyllie: The construction of a new day centre specially designed for people with Autism is well underway.

The centre is being built by the United Welsh Housing Association in conjunction with Social Services.

It is located on Glanhowy Road, opposite the Post Office. Despite this being in the centre of the village, the contractors have made every effort to minimise disruption to the neighbours and ensure any mud from the site is cleaned up.

Cwmfelinfach Residents Association: Make a note in your diary for Friday, March 30, at the Community Centre, when the residents are holding the ever popular Quiz Night featuring their own very professional quiz mistress, Hannah.

Breakfast club at Bethal Chapel: For all those who do not want to get their own breakfasts on Monday mornings, why not go along to the Breakfast Club at Bethal for a cup of tea, toast and chat?

They are open every Monday at 9.30am and are sure to give you a warm welcome.

On Monday evening there is Kids Club for four to 11-year-olds.

There are lots of activities, games and songs to keep the youngsters occupied.

What's On this week: Thursday Ynysddu Hotel - Free Pool all night from 7.00pm (Over 18's only).

Friday Black Prince Ynysddu - Karaoke.

Saturday Progressive Club Ynysddu - vocal entertainer Nicola George.

Sunday Black Prince Ynysddu - Karaoke