Winter 2023 Newsletter

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…

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Open doors event – Tabernacle

The Garw Valley Heritage Society, in conjunction with CADW’s Open Doors events, will be holding an exhibition of Garw Life through the ages. Photographs, maps, articles and artefacts will be on display, together with a non-stop projection show of people and places. VENUE: Tabernacle chapel vestry in Meadow Street Pontycymer, CF328HG TIME:   10am- 4pm FREE…

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Cadw Open Doors Event

The Garw Valley Heritage Society, in conjunction with Calon y Cwm, will be holding a Cadw Open Doors event at the William Trigg Centre (Dan y Mynydd) next Saturday September 10th.                                                   …

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Taffy

by Alun Rees Taffy is a Welshman,Taffy is no thief.Someone came to Taffy’s house,And stole his leg of beef. Taffy made no protest,For he does not like a row.So that someone called on Taffy once again,And stole the bloody cow! They have stole his coal and iron,They steal his water too.They try to steal his…

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