The Talley Community Amenity Association (TCAA) is a charitable limited liability company registered at Companies House and with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It exists to promote facilities for recreation and leisure activities for 
the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Talley, particularly the provision of public amenities and public woodland. The Association is run in accordance with its “Articles of Association” by a team of Trustees. These are elected from among the members at the Annual General Meeting held each September. The Trustees hold regular meetings, to which all members are invited. Although only Trustees may vote at these meetings, members are free to speak and raise any concerns they may have or any other relevant topic they consider worthy of consideration by the Trustees.
Any local resident may apply to become a member. Residents may become an Individual Member or a Member representing an organisation to which they belong. Many local organisations are represented among the membership, including Capel Esgairnant, Cymdeithas Cwmdu, FUW, the Luncheon Club, Providence Chapel, St Michael’s Church, Talley CP School, Talley History Society and Talley Tigers. If YOU want to see improved leisure facilities provided for Talley, why not join us? Membership is free and all we ask is that you support the Officers and other Trustees by attending the Annual General Meeting and as many other meetings as you are able, as well as enjoying the facilities that TCAA provides.
Current Officers and Trustees
Following elections at the Annual General Meeting held in September 2010, the Officers and Board of Trustees for the coming twelve months will be :
Chairman Roger Pike
Vice Chair Celia Parsons
Secretary John Rees
Treasurer Peter Knott
Trustees Darin Cleverly
John Morgan
Stephen Upson
vacancy
Main Projects
Current Plans for the three main projects are outlined below -
Talley Woodlands. Thinning work by the Forestry Commission has been completed and all signposted routes are free to roam. Children from the school have been active making bird boxes and will soon be attached to selected trees in advance of the Fun day in July.
Community Website. TCAA now owns two website addresses – www.talley.org.uk and www.talyllychau.org.uk – both of which will be developed in the coming months. It is intended that one should be in English and the other in Welsh. Members of local clubs and organisations are encouraged to contribute to the website content.
Land Purchase Fund. A Social Activities Sub-Committee has been appointed to arrange suitable fund-raising activities. Initially they will consider the establishment of the adopt a tree; scheme with particular emphasis on involving Talley School. Members of the Sub-Committee are – Stephanie Day (Co-ordinator), Sarah Gray, Janine Roberts and John Rees.
Contact Details
For further information about the Talley Community Amenity Association or to become involved with the work of TCAA, please contact the Secretary, John Rees, Abbey View, Talley, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 7YR
Telephone 01558 685459
e-mail johnreestalley@btinternet.com