The Garw Valley Heritage Society’s Autumn 2025 newsletter is now available, full of local stories. Step back in time with Gerald Jarvis’s memories of the Garw carnivals, from joining a jazz band around 1967 to the incredible community-made floats, which included a life-size Moby Dick. Read about Alwyn Furley’s discovery of an ancient quern stone in the Garw river and the mystery of its origins. We also share the poignant history of the 1917 Duchy Colliery disaster, where a training exercise turned tragic due to faulty breathing equipment. Plus, get updates on our recent activities and save the dates for upcoming events like the Fun Palace on October 4th and Santa’s visits in December. We hope you enjoy the read!
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