Jac’o The North. Let’s start by going back to this post I wrote last December and scroll down to the section headed ‘The left betrays Wales, again’. What I tried to explain was the recent history of the Tower Colliery site since deep mining finished in January 2008. I wrote that the closure was followed by a…
A letter has revealed that the Welsh Labour Government’s environment minister, Lesley Griffiths, refused to meet protestors from the group Extinction Rebellion, who brought Cardiff city centre to a standstill two weeks ago. According to a letter sent by the minister, the protestors originally wrote to Ms Griffiths on 29th May regarding the climate emergency…
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 SECTION 119 PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER FOOTPATH 21 ABERAMAN The above order, made on 29 July 2019 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert the public footpath as described in the Schedule to this notice and shown in the order map. …
Addoldai Cymru invites everyone to a Cream Tea where locally made sandwiches, teas and cake will be available for local people and visitors, and an opportunity to visit this fascinating building, which is not normally open to the general public. Hen Dŷ Cwrdd will open to the public between 12.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m….
It would appear that there was full intention to dispose of the Craig Y Llyn Car Park, land on top of the Rhigos, it was removed from sale after the attempted disposal was publicised on AberdareOnline amongst the community most affected. The ‘administrative error’ is a later concocted excuse for why it was advertised…
AN AWARD-WINNING Welsh care provider is offering free advice to the elderly and their carers to help keep them cool this month (July 2019) as the heat wave continues across the county. Abacare, which provides care services across Wales, says it is vital people appreciate the dangers associated with over-heating and dehydration, and act…
We are very pleased to announce the Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales is now open for applications. Comic Relief and Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW) recognise the great work that community led organisations do across Wales and want to help organisations to build their own capacity in a sustainable and impactful way. Two types of grants…
Over 40,000 people have already enjoyed the stunning National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, since it re-opened for the 2019 season – travelling from as far as Devon, Essex and Oxfordshire. 40,000 people have already enjoyed the Ponty Lido, No kids have enjoyed the Aberdare Park Paddling Pool since 2014. As the long Summer holidays begin,…
Welsh Water is reminding people of the dangers of swimming in reservoirs as the school summer holidays begin and temperatures soar. Every year, a small number of people attempt to swim in reservoirs across Wales, putting their lives, and the lives of others, at risk. The dangers of swimming in reservoirs include: Dangerous…
The Holiday Hunger Playworks Pilot, announced by the Welsh Government, will allow community and play work settings in Wales to extend their food provision in areas of deprivation. It’s hoped that the pilot will support some of the poorest communities in Wales. School holidays can be a particularly challenging time for families, especially those who…
