Annual General Meeting (AGM) Garw Valley Heritage Society
We are pleased to invite all members and supporters to our upcoming Annual General Meeting. The AGM will precede our normal meeting and will cover our annual review, financial statements, and the election of officers and trustees. Meeting Details: Agenda Summary: Download the Official Notice: We look forward to seeing you there!
Open Day at the Tabernacle Chapel — Saturday 26th September
Join us for a Cadw Open Doors event at the Tabernacle Chapel, Pontycymer on Saturday 26th September, 10am–4pm. Free entry, with organ music from Graham Holcombe, recitals from Megan Marshall, refreshments and an exhibition on the Garw’s history.
Autumn Newsletter 2026 is here!
Our Autumn 2026 newsletter is here! Inside: the Daniel James plaque comes home to Blaengarw, the story of the Tabernacle Chapel, memories of St Theodore’s Church, a tribute to artist Kevin Sinnott, and Aberfan recollections 60 years on. Read online or download your copy.
Tabernacle Chapel & Vestry Survey
Please help us by completing this survey prepared by Garw Valley Heritage Society on behalf of the Trustee and members of Tabernacle chapel, Pontycymer.
In Memory of Kevin Sinnott
The Garw Valley Heritage Society has heard this week of the sad death of Kevin Sinnott, renowned artist who amongst his many achievements has supported us with lending his paintings for display on our newsletters, and for the Glamorgan Family History Society journals.