There is a PACT meeting this Thursday at the Cwmaman Top Club it’s a bit early at 4 PM. If you have issues with the police or council that affect you in the Abercwmboi Cwmaman Godreaman and Aberaman areas, why not come along and share your problems?
Apparently It was only a matter of time until there was an accident at the junction of Aman Street! https://www.facebook.com/groups/614266229152367
Re: Request for a Community Hub in Aberaman
I am writing to formally request the establishment of a Community Hub for the residents of Aberaman, whose community building, the Aberaman Workmen’s Hall & Institute, was tragically destroyed by fire on 30th October 1994. In the 30 years since, no replacement has been provided, leaving the community without a central space for meetings, events, and essential local services.
During the same period, several other areas have received community hubs, including:
Abercwmboi Community Hub
Cwmaman Community Centre
Canolfan Winter Hub in Cwmaman
Penywaun Community Centre
Hirwaun Community Centre
Fernhill & Glenboi Community Centre
Canolfan Pennar Community Hub
Penrhiwceiber OAP Hall
Cynon Linc in Aberdare
These hubs offer essential facilities such as meeting rooms, cafes, computer suites, and event spaces, which have greatly benefited their communities. Unfortunately, Aberaman remains underserved despite being equally deserving of such a facility.
Historically, Aberaman Workmen’s Hall & Institute was a cornerstone of the community, providing spaces for leisure, education, and events, including two billiards rooms, games rooms, committee rooms, a library, a lecture hall, a large auditorium, and even swimming baths. Now, all that remains is an empty space where this proud building once stood.
I urge you, as one of the three councillors representing the Aberaman Ward, to raise this matter at the next meeting with RCT Council and advocate for the establishment of a Community Hub in Aberaman. While financial constraints are often cited, significant capital spending has been allocated to other projects, such as the costly demolition of a sound building in Pontypridd to create a garden and café next to an existing public park.
I intend to raise public awareness of this issue through AberdareOnline and hope to receive your prompt response regarding the steps you will take to address this long-standing community need.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Below take from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
When the Hall was destroyed by fire in November 1994 it left a significant gap in the lives of the people of Aberaman
The movement to build a Public Hall and Institute in Aberaman began with a public meeting at Saron Chapel in 1892. However, following a number of setbacks, it was fully fifteen years later on 2nd October 1907 that the ceremony to lay the foundation stone took place. And it was not until 14th June 1909 that the hall was officially opened by Keir Hardie MP.
The architect of the hall was Thomas Roderick of Aberdare and the builders John Morgan and Son. The hall was built at 171 Cardiff Road, a site previously occupied by the Aberaman Reading Institute, because of its proximity to the commercial centre of Aberaman at Lewis Street. When opened the hall could boast of an impressive list of facilities, including: 2 Billiards Rooms, 2 Games Rooms, Baths and a Swimming Pool in the basement; a Committee Room, Lending Library, Reference Room and Lecture Hall on the Ground Floor; and a main auditorium with seating for 1,800 people plus gallery on the first floor. Those who campaigned to have the hall built hoped it would act as a social and cultural centre for Aberaman. It is obvious from the vast number of activities that took place in the Hall during its history that it satisfied this role.