Thrive Renewables plc, a UK-based renewable energy company, has announced the upcoming construction of Abergorki Wind Farm on Mynydd Maerdy, above the Rhondda Valley, which is expected to start in 2026.As part of the project, Thrive has committed to a Community Benefit Fundproviding £50,000 annually for local projects, with an advance payment of£100,000 at the…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to share an update on the ongoing War Memorials Digitisation Project, with five newly digitised memorials now live on the RCT Our Heritage website – bringing the total to six. The following memorials are now available to view online: Launched in November 2023 as part of a £200,000 programme of investment,…
Philtronics, a leading Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) based in Aberdare, has beennamed SME of the Region at Make UK’s Regional Manufacturing Awards, recognising itsoutstanding growth, innovation, and community impact.The company has also received the top award in the Developing Future Talent category forits commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineers and technicians.Since its founding…
Two women have rebuilt an essential community building after receiving a £50,000 grant. Denise Roberts and Helen Rodrick can continue their work transforming Pentre Comrades Club thanks to a substantial grant from the Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund. Sat in the Rhondda Valley, the club has been an important institution for the area…
Volunteers from the Caerphilly Miners Centre have once again been recognised for their incredible efforts in creating handmade blankets for people in need across the community. Now in its eighth year, the blanket project has grown from a small group producing just 14 blankets to more than 100 each year, made up of around 2,500…
Yr Ieuan Ap Iago, a Wetherspoon pub in High Street, has been awarded a platinum grading byinspectors. The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of ‘away from home’ toilet provisionacross the UK. Loo of the Year Awards inspectors made unannounced visits to thousands of toilets at sites across theUK, in order to judge…
