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One of Aberdare’s oldest Chapel is now on the market for sale.
Ebenezer Chapel in Trecynon – originally built in 1811 – is now on the market for sale.
The property comprises a large detached two storey Grade II listed Chapel Chapel constructed in the 19th century, with graveyard at the side.
The last burial at the premises was over 50 years ago, therefore, the graves may be exhumed, subject to necessary approval.
The sellers are asking for offers in excess of £30,000.
See more photos of the Chapel in the Gallery.
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It’s a definite COLD NOSE ALERT in Aberdare… and cold paws too.
Snow showers ‘whitening up’ Aberdare this afternoon.
Photo by Kyle Kesselring. Photo Licensed Under a Creative Commons License. See copy here.
Fifty years ago to the day (25th November, 1959) the
Aberdare Cancer Research Committee had their first meeting.
To celebrate the ‘golden’ occasion the members attended a presentation and buffet evening at the Gloucester Arms in Aberdare.
An evening of reminiscing on the fun and the work of the committee over the years, and a reunion of members who had not met for some time.
In recognition of their commitment members were presented with brooches appropriate to their length of service.
Enjoy the exclusive photos from the event here.
Cwmaman Music Festival 2009 is on its way folks. Oh yes, the 2nd annual music shindig will be bigger and better even than last years amazing cultural weekend.
Cancel all plans for the last weekend in September 09 because there’s only one place you wanna be. Yep, once again Cwmaman will extend a welcome to music fans everywhere and showcase the excellent talent on offer around the valleys and beyond, following the success of last year we have a surprise headline act.
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HELEN MYALL spoke to the Central Glamorgan Trefoil Guild members at their County A.G.M. on her ‘GOLD trip to Eqypt’. Helen supported her thoroughly interesting talk with photographs and a carousel on a large screen. Her experience after being selected as one of a team of six girl guides to work in Egypt on the exciting GOLD scheme had involved fundraising for the trip, personal expenses and for equipment. She had to attend workshops to familiarise with the area she was to visit, etc.
GOLD (Guiding Overseas Linked with Development) provides members of Girlguiding UK with opportunities for personal development through participation in community development projects overseas, using the medium of guiding. Development projects vary and could include anything from teaching English as a foreign language to setting up and running a business skills training programme. On return to the UK, participants bring back and put into practice what they have learned to their own community.
News story via Aberdare Trefoil
In celebration of the centenary of The Poetry Society UK A
berdare Poetry Society will hold an Alun Lewis Evening with a lecture by Dr John Pikoulis and readings of a wide variety by Jan Price.
On Thursday 19th September 2009 between 7pm – 10pm.
There will be an open mic slot and refreshments will be provided.
Places are limited – please ring to book.
Telephone Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery on 01685 886729
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Four Men in a Tunnel in Aberdare… Taken during a very heavy downpour whilst volunteers with Sustrains were out on a Cycle Route signing and maintenance ride on the Cynon Trail.
Photograph by Dave Sewell and taken from the Aberdare Flickr photography group, join and share your own Aberdare photos today.
Country and bluegrass music will be served up at the next ‘Songs and Scones’ concert at the Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare. The shows are targeted at older people, who can enjoy a scone and cuppa while listening to performances from Welsh musicians. Bluegrass/Country duo Ginge and Cello Boi will entertain at the next concert on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 1pm.
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A group of youngsters from Aberdare will be taking part in their first ‘sea open dive’ in West Wales later this month, after qualifying at a young age to dive anywhere in the world.
The four youngsters will take the plunge at St Brides after receiving expert tuition in diving as part of a new scuba diving course, Discover Scuba, at Aberdare Pool.
The scuba diving course was developed from a larger sub aqua programme introduced at Aberdare this Easter as part of the Welsh Assembly Government Free Swimming Initiative.
Run by qualified PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructor) instructors from A1 Unisex Divers, Discover Scuba is aimed at youngsters aged 10 to 16 and Bubblemaker is aimed at children aged eight upwards.
Jean Davies, Swimming Development Manager for Rhondda Cynon Taf, said: “We are very pleased with the success of the sub aqua programme, especially the opportunity for younger children to try scuba diving, which was an instant hit.
“The course covers both theory and practical sessions, and as well as increasing fitness and ability in the water, it develops confidence and is a lot of fun.
“We had so many youngsters coming along, we are hoping that the scuba diving will develop into a regular term-time club.”
Instructor Sue Fryer who has organised the sea open dive explained: “There are lots of benefits for the children who take part. They have fun and games during training which is the best way to learn, they make friends and they overcome any fears they may have about the first breath under water.
“They will spend all day diving, having picnics and enjoying the underwater world that lies ahead of them, knowing that they will then be qualified at a very young age to dive anywhere around the world as a PADI diver.”
Following on from the successful sessions at Aberdare Pool during the Easter and Whitsun holidays, sub aqua will again take place during the summer holidays.
For more information phone Aberdare Pool on 01685 874252
Story via Aberdare News
A snooker club based at Aberdare Swimming Pool’s building is producing the stars of the future. Members of the 147 Club – who practice at the snooker hall in The Ynys – recently netted a string of wins in the Cynon Valley Snooker League 2008-9.
147 A Club players Danny Williams, Colin Williams, Ian Griffiths, Darren Baker and Dale Roberts were named division two champions at a presentation evening in Aberaman. Colin and Danny Williams were also runners-up in the doubles tournament. 147 C players Duane Jones, Daniel Norris, Delme Norris, Nicky Driscoll, Ieuan Jones and Christian Godden were division one champions.
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FOR MOST OF US, HOLIDAYS ARE AN EXCITING TIME. HOWEVER, BLOOD SUPPLIES ARE CONSTANTLY NEEDED. WITH YOUR HELP HOSPITALS CAN BE SUPPLIED WITH THE 600 DONATIONS THEY NEED EVERY DAY. IN THE EXCITEMENT OF YOUR HOLIDAY PREPARATIONS, PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO GIVE BLOOD BEFORE YOU GO!
You never know when you might need us.
Be a horizontal hero – GIVE BLOOD SAVE LIFE!
The Welsh Blood Service will be in Aberdare on Friday 10th July at the Function Room, Michael Sobell Sports Centre, Ynys, Aberdare from 10.00am until 4.30pm
The friends and family of Dean, a much loved man from Morgan Street, Gadlys, Aberdare, came together today to bid their last farewell in a Service of Thanksgiving.
Dean died suddenly at only 35 years old.
Many, many people came to the Service at Llwydcoed Crematorium.
The Lord is my Shepherd and All Things Bright and Beautiful were chosen as hymns; and two of Dean’s favourite songs by Queen were played.
Ydych chi’n chwilio am rhywle lle gallwch fynd am “glonc” yn Aberdar tra bod y plant yn chwarae’n ddiogel mewn naws Cymraeg ?
Ydych chi, neu rhywun chi’n adnabod yn ystyried addysg Gymraeg i’ch plant neu eisiau gwybodaeth am eich Cylch Ti a Fi neu’ch Cylch Meithrin lleol. Croeso i chi ddod clybiau anffurfiol newydd i rhieni ardal Rhondda Cynon Taf. Rhedir gan Menter Iaith Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Mae Clwb Cloncan yn rhedeg yn wythnosol ar hyn o bryd yng Nghanolfan yr Urdd, Stryd y Gwynt, Aberdâr sy’n cael ei chynnal rhwng 1.30 a 3.00 bob Dydd Llun
Os hoffech mwy o fanylion am eich Clwb Cloncan lleol, cysylltwch â Vicky Pugh ar 07500 878289 neu swyddfa’r fenter ar 01443 407570.
An exciting new exhibition of lively and fun drawings by one of the foremost artists in Wales, has gone on show at the Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery.
Delineavit by Manchester-born David Alan Atkins who now resided in Miskin, includes a vast selection of cartoon-type works of art inspired by his fascination for the genre.
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BE AN ABERDARE HERO – GIVE BLOOD – SAVE LIFE!
The Welsh Blood Service need to supply sixteen hospitals in south, mid and west Wales with a staggering 600 units of blood every day. To continue to supply the hospitals with the blood they so urgently need, your support is vital and will make a difference.
You never know when you might need us.
Please see listed below forthcoming session(s) in your area. If you are able please could you advertise these sessions, it would be very much appreciated. If they miss their regular session it would be very much appreciated if they ring us on 0800 252266 to find an alternative session.
Friday 30th January 2009
Function Room, Michael Sobell Sports Centre, Aberdare
10.00am – 4.30pm
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