Exhibition in Blaengarw

The Garw Valley Heritage Society will be holding its last WW1 exhibition for this year in the Hall at Blaengarw on Wednesday15th and Thursday 16th 10am-4pm, and Friday17th October 10am -1pm.

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Digital Bridgend, and what it means for Bridgend’s Heritage

With more and more people owning smartphones and tablets, and being able to use these devices to access all sorts of information, Digital Bridgend has been set up in the County to provide users with exceptional opportunities to engage with our heritage. The project, funded by resources from Bridgend County Borough Council, the Heritage Lottery…

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Have you visited our exhibition yet?

As part of the country-wide commemmorations to mark the start of the First World War, the GVHS has arranged exhibitions of posters, photographs, artefacts and medals, including personal letters and stories of those who went from the Garw to serve in the war. Exhibitions have been held in Bettws, Bryngarw House, Braich-y-Cymer and Pontycymer, and…

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