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Free Days Out 2012
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Individuals, schools and colleges are welcome to attend a range of Free afternoon talks and events taking place at Rhondda Heritage Park, Nr Pontypridd in 2012.
Here's what's available for the forthcoming months ....
• St David's Day ~ Music @ the Park ~ Thursday 1st March 12.15 – 1.15pm
Join us for a relaxing lunchtime performance with harpist, Jennifer Jones and enjoy a traditional welsh themed menu throughout the day.
Free Admission ~ Special 2 for 1 lunch offers when you book a table for lunch ~ for reservations please call 01443 682036
• Afternoon Talk ~ The 1856 Cymmer Colliery Disaster - presented by The Friends of Insole court, Llandaff
Wednesday 7th March 1.30pm – 4.30pm
The explosion in Insole's pit in Cymmer on 15th July 1856 was the first on the coalfield to take more than a hundred lives, The inquest, held in the Butchers' Arms, Pontypridd, sent the manager and overmen to be tried for manslaughter. Their acquittal left a legacy of bitterness which was remembered in the community for more than a generation.
James Harvey Insole began building, his mansion in Llandaff in the year of that dreadful event.The Friends of Insole Court have distilled the press reports of the Coroner's Inquest into a three-hour re-enactment in which members of the audience are invited to take part either as members of the public or as witnesses.
There is a break during the proceedings to coincide with one of the several adjournments that occurred
Free Admission & Refreshments – please reserve your place in advance 01443 682036
• Music @ the Park ~ Friday 30th March 1-2pm ~ take time out of your busy day for a lunchtime treat with Dan & Laura Curtis ~ back by popular demand who are considered as ambassadors for the conservation of the music of the Great American Songbook in the UK
Special 2 for 1 lunch offers when you book a table for lunch ~ for reservations please call 01443 682036
• Antiques Valuation Day ~ Tuesday 3rd April 11am – 3pm
Join Robert and Carol Pugh of Towy Antiques Fairs to find out more about your antiques and what they may be worth.
Pottery, porcelain, glass and collectors items welcome - regrettably we are unable to accommodate larger items and furniture.
Free Admission
• Afternoon Talk ~ commemorating the Centenary of the sinking of the Titanic presented by historian Ray Davies
Wednesday 4th April 2pm – 3.30pm
Free Admission & Refreshments – please reserve your place in advance 01443 682036~ Special 2 for 1 lunch offers when you book a table for lunch ~ for reservations please call 01443 682036
• Cadburys Stars v's Stripes Day –Thursday 5th April
In association with Groundwork, Cadburys Spots V Stripes aims to get people across the nation playing games in the run up to the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games are suitable for adults & children.
Free admission
• Music @ the Park ~ Friday 27th April 1-2pm ~ take time out of your busy day for a lunchtime treat with clarinettist Ray Driscoll – at just 45minutes long, it's a perfect opportunity to lose yourself in some great music.
Special 2 for 1 lunch offers when you book a table for lunch ~ for reservations please call 01443 682036 .
Free Admission
• Afternoon Talk ~ Wednesday 2nd May 2pm – 3.30pm
The Crawshays of Cyfarthfa Castle presented by Curator Scott Reid
Free Admission & Refreshments – please reserve your place in advance 01443 682036~ Special 2 for 1 lunch offers when you book a table for lunch ~ for reservations please call 01443 682036
• Family History Day Saturday 19th May 11am - 4pm ~ Whether you are interested in local history or researching you family tree - this is a great place to start
• Green Dayz ~ Sunday 20th May 11am - 4pm join Groundwork for a family fund day out ~ it's a fantastic and enjoyable way to learn more about crafts and the countryside.
Free admission
• Rhondda Rotary Club Charity Book Sale ~ Friday 25th – Sunday 27th May 10am – 4pm daily
Books for all ages and interests from as little as 20p. Books – old and new, tapes, magazines, comics and loads of sheet music, plus DVD's- a fantastic opportunity to bag a bargain and support a great Local Charity .
Free Admission
Advance bookings can be made by contacting Reception on
01443 682036.
A full events listing for 2012 can be found by visiting our web site www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
Heritage Park Exhibitions
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To kick start 2012 we’ve two exciting exhibitions being launched at 2.30pm on Saturday 14th January to which you and your guests are invited.
The first exhibition comprises of colourful creations by Pontypridd-based ‘art-quilt maker’ Anne Smith who was the first British artist to win the prestigious biennial Quilt National competition in the USA.
Her quilt, Calon Lan, inspired by the old Welsh hymn was judged Best of Show in 2009 out of almost 1,000 entries from all over America and 13 other countries. The quilt has toured the USA for two years and has arrived back from Ohio in time to be included in the exhibition.
Anne’s interest in textiles started at school, where she was the only student to study embroidery. Her interest has, over time, become a personal project called ‘The Painterly Quilt’, which involves a Fine Art approach to Craft. Her work is part planned, part improvised, combining the vitality and movement of abstract painting with the slow pace and craftsmanship of quilt making.
This touring exhibition, initiated by Cynon Valley Museum, was shown at the Interceltique Festival in Lorient in August 2011.
New Profile: Landscapes in Yarn Melissa Warren
Also being launched is a profile of work by textile artist and designer Melissa Warren who has lived and worked in the Rhondda Valley since 1990. She is constantly pursuing ideas to develop her passion for yarn and yarn manipulation in ways other than knitting.
Her current collection, mostly inspired by landscapes, has been created using yarn wraps, a technique which she particularly find accessible. Several pieces of Melissa Warren’s outdoor textile pieces were displayed as part of the Inside
Out sculptural exhibition at Rhondda Heritage Park last summer.
The exhibitions will be opened by 2012 Eisteddfod selector Gareth Griffiths. RSVP on 01443 682036 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Boys
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The annual reunion of former Penygraig and Treorchy Boys Club players of yesteryear is set for Ton Pentre FC on Friday, December 2, 7pm.
2011 marks the silver anniversary of the event and there are always a few surprise visitors on these evenings that mark a golden era of 50's and 60's socccer.
However, a trio of stalwarts of the 25 years of soccer socialising have passed away in recent years; and, these sad losses must be acknowledged. Therefore, it is a fond farewell to Dai Conn, Davie John Roberts and John Davies who will be sadly missed by family and friends.
There are also special mentions to Clive Owens and Haydn Ivens who are a couple of old boys that are central to the organisation of the evening; and, on December 8 these long term friends both mark their 75th birthdays. For details of the 2011 get together call Clive on 01443 438385 or Haydn on 01443 436949.
GTFM Rockshow
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This week, the second part of the review of the rockshow year of 2011 (part two) with highlights, interviews and the music from the year gone by.
We'll have interview segments with Don Airey, (pictured) Black Country Communion,, Fish, The Darkness and Chickenfoot and Ozzy Osbourne amongst others.We reveal the rockshow album of the year as well!
E-mail the programme at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
WHITE CHRISTMAS
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Saturday, November 19 has a busy schedule of festive events in Tonypandy. 'The Victorian Christmas and Lantern Parade' day programme includes: 10am, market, funfair, performances and workshops; 1-5pm, Santa's Grotto; and, 5.30pm, lantern parade and Christmas lights switch on.
There are also craft sessions and festive flower workshops at Tonypandy Library on the Saturdays of November 12 and 19, 10am-12noon, 11am-1pm, 11am-12noon and 12noon-1pm. The sessions will lead to the creation of an everlasting candle arrangement with scented cinnamon and oranges everlasting door wreaths with festive ribbons and pine cones. The cost is £2.50 per session. Call 01443 430532 in advance.
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