Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Caerphilly poet’s book launch to raise money for Alzheimer’s charity

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 09:16, Monday November 25th, 2019.
Last updated: 09:20, Monday November 25th, 2019
The artwork of the poetry book, which has been written by Kelvin Smith, from Caerphilly

A Caerphilly-based poet will be launching his new book at the Municipal Club concert hall in Caerphilly town centre.

Kelvin Smith’s book, called Why Do I look like the milkman, Mam?, will be launched at 5.30pm on Thursday, November 28.

The launch event will be held to raise money for the charity BRACE – Alzheimer’s Research, in memory of Caerphilly boxer Don Braithwaite BEM, who passed away in 2017 aged 81 after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

There will be a bar with free tea and coffee at the event.

Mr Smith, who released a children’s poetry book earlier this year, called Poo-etry for Kids, said there will be “adult humour” at the event.

Kelvin Smith

Latest News

  • Health board worker receives BEM for work tackling loneliness and isolationWednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Steve Tandy will become Wales' new coach from September
    Tandy announces Wales’ Six Nations squadWednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Anthony Parsons has been recalled to prison
    Criminal wanted back in prison after breaching release conditionsTuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Rhian Bowen-Davies will become Wales' new older people's commissioner in September
    More support needed for older people struggling financially – commissionerTuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Mariam Kamish (front, with megaphone)
    Library campaigners vow to continue ‘fight’ against closuresTuesday, January 20, 2026
  • US President Donald Trump
    First Minister urges PM to ‘stand firm’ in face of Trump tariff threatsTuesday, January 20, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Morgan Jones Bowling ClubThursday, January 15, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, January 8, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, December 11, 2025
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, November 27, 2025
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.