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Embracing Festive Cheer and Garw Memories Welcome to the Winter 2023 edition of our newsletter! As we immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of the festive season, we’re excited to bring you a delightful collection of seasonal items, heartwarming stories, and a glimpse into the rich local history of Garw Valley. In this edition, we’ll explore…
The Garw Valley Heritage Society is pleased to announce that the Richard Price exhibition will be available again to the public at Carnegie House, Wyndham Street, in Bridgend, CF31 1EF on Wednesday and Thursday, 18 and 19 October.
Please find our spring newsletter. We have had a busy few months as you will read!
Here are the accompanying presentations for the Richard Price exhibtion.
By Don Macivor During the 1930s the Pontycymmer Refuse Dump, was more commonly known as ‘The Ash Tip.’ This was located just below Park St, and the Bowling Green & Tennis club. All kinds of refuse was dumped there daily, but it was mainly ashes from all the coal fires in use at the time,…