Aberdare in Blossom

Today we found a ‘fragrant hotspot’ ready to blossom near Rock Grounds.

Fragrant Aberdare - Flowering Cherry Tree

It looks like a Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata). In Japan this tree is called Sakura and only blooms for a few brief days. The Japanese go to parks, shrines and temples and hold flower viewing parties known as hanami. Hanami festivals celebrate the beauty of sakura, and for many, it is a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful view.

We in the Valleys take our beautiful parks and countryside for granted. The trees that help our planet breathe and the natural landscape which helps sustain us are laid waste by developers.

Why not discover your own local beauty hotspot today ?


Tragedy Waiting to Happen in Penderyn

A car crash in the village of Penderyn narrowly avoids hitting children on the school run.

Parents express anger… they claim they have repeatedly written to Police and other Agencies.

Penderyn Car Crash near School

Full Story on Penderyn Online


Welly Week in Aberdare

Welly Week is a national campaign that everyone in the UK can get involved with. Forget your kitten heels, ditch your brogues, put your wellies on and join us in going Welly mad!

Welly Week in Aberdare

Welly Week is organised by Garden Organic to raise funds to help educate and inspire people about organic gardening, farming and food for a sustainable future for ourselves, our children, our environment and our planet.

During Welly Week everyone is invited to host a welly walk or wear their wellies to work and celebrate all that’s good about organics!

Welly Week in Aberdare Find out more about Welly Week events and how to get involved.