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3 Mar 2010 Blue Plaque For Historic Chapel
Blue Plaque For Historic Chapel
A Blue Plaque has been unveiled to commemorate the first Independent Chapel established in the Rhondda Valleys.
3 Mar 2010 Go full circle around Pontypridd!
A new circular walk taking in the delights of the countryside around Pontypridd has been officially launched.
28 Jan 2010 Blue Plaque Honour For Film Star
Blue Plaque Honour For Film Star
One of Wales’s greatest film stars has been honoured by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council with the unveiling of a Blue Plaque on the house where he was born.
Priorities : Photographic Exhibition - Glenn Edwards
27 Jan 2010 Priorities : Photographic Exhibition - Glenn Edwards
A photographic exhibition opening at Rhondda Heritage Park Gallery this week examines peoples’ wants in Africa and in Wales when confronted by the simple question… What is the most important thing in your life?
27 Jan 2010 Wellie boot planters have a spring in their step!
Wellie boot planters have a spring in their step!
People of all ages found a new use for wellington boots when they took part in a ‘wellie planting’ day at Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare.
World Famous Band Celebrates Blue Plaque
15 Dec 2009 World Famous Band Celebrates Blue Plaque
A world champion brass band has been honoured with a Blue Plaque to commemorate its 125 years of celebrated music making. The internationally-renowned Cory Band received the distinction from the Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf at a special concert performance which brought its anniversary year to a thrilling climax.
20 Nov 2009 Blue Plaque Honour For Pendyrus Choir
Blue Plaque Honour For Pendyrus Choir
The internationally-famous Pendyrus Male Choir is the latest distinguished recipient of a Blue Plaque in honour of its major contribution to creating Wales’s image as the Land of Song. The Rhondda-based choir, which was formed 85 years ago, has spread the tradition of Welsh choral music around the world and yet still remains very much at the heart of the community where it originated
Blue Plaque Honours Champion Cyclist
20 Nov 2009 Blue Plaque Honours Champion Cyclist
A Blue Plaque has been unveiled in memory of a proud son of Aberaman who was known as the Champion Cyclist of the World.
13 Apr 2009 Aberdare tour guides
tour guide Lyndon in Aberdare
Visitors uncover Aberdare's history with new guides
James 'Jimmy' Murphy Blue Plaque
1 Apr 2009 Football Hero Honoured
A Rhondda footballing hero who played a crucial role in rebuilding Manchester United following the fateful Munich air disaster, has been honoured in his South Wales Valleys hometown.
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