Taken from FB: So, it’s with a heavy heart that I will be closing down this group. I have had such ups and downs and more probably more downs, and with my mental illness at its worst, I have decided to step away from looking after the environment and the estate. When things get to…
A range of ciders, including traditional apple ciders, perries and flavoured ciders, will be available atYr Ieuan Ap Iago in Aberdare, during a 10-day craft cider festival. The pub in High Street will host the festival from Friday 27 June to Sunday 6 July inclusive. The ciders include; Barn Screecher (Hunts), Moonshine Rum & Raisin…
In celebration of National Beer Day, Best New Bingo Sites has uncovered where in the UK pub culture is still going strong, and where it’s at risk of drying up. Using the latest government data, the analysis ranks over 300 local areas by the number of pubs per 100,000 people, revealing the places where a pint is…
The school, which opened its outdoor space ‘Den Darllen’ last year, has now installed outdoor seating and fencing, whilst a totem pole of school values has been put in place after the school council carried out comprehensive work to revisit the values. Pennant Walters supported the school with Den Darllen to the tune of £3,000…
This week (2nd – 8th June) Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM) is celebrating Volunteers Week 2025, an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. Volunteers are an integral part of our organisation. They provide benefits which are above and beyond those supplied by…
The Pencelli Hotel in Treorchy is thriving following its recent grand reopening! With the new owner having received important help from officers to secure funding and provide support for the building’s refurbishment, the Council is reminding businesses that support and grant opportunities are available to access. The former public house at Pencai Terrace had been…
The Nature Networks Fund has awarded a grant of £250,000 to Blaenau Gwent Council to fund a project to help understand the value and connectivity of ecosystems across Gwent and the benefits they provide for both people and nature. https://www.monlife.co.uk/outdoor/green-infrastructure/gwent-green-grid-partnership/ Blaenau Gwent Council will work in partnership with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and in collaboration…
Who remembers when the car show used to be held at the Ynys Sports Fields and you didn’t have to pay Rev your engines as the Classic Car Show returns to Rhondda Heritage Park Museum on 28th June. The event offers a fantastic time for all the family, with the chance to see pristine classic cars…
A body has been found in the search for Steven Smith who was last seen on Tuesday, May 20 in Penrhiwceiber, Mountain Ash. Formal identification has yet to take place, but Steven’s family have been informed. We would like to thank everyone who shared our missing person appeals and the volunteers who assisted with searches…
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism, Sport, and North Wales, Gareth Davies MS, has renewed his call for Kneecap to be removed from the Green Man Festival lineup following the announcement that a member of the group has been charged with terror-related offences. Mr Davies previously wrote to the festival’s Chair and Managing Director, Fiona…
