LED Greenhouses, Aqua/Hydroponics and Wind Farms
Windmills waste 80% of their energy transporting the electricity to the National Grid for distribution. It is a Socialist method
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“Just Paint” at Studio 18
Studio18 will be hosting a new Exhibition “Just Paint” on October 28th through to November 24th. The exhibition will feature
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Jordon’s Beauty Salon
A new Beauty Salon arrives in the Garw Valley, Pontycymer, and is ideally located next door to Bev’s hair salon
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Studio 18: MY CHERRY BOMB
Sue Williams is an Artist and a Lecturer at the University of Wales who focuses on issues relating to sexuality
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Bridgend Road Rejuvenation Project
This rejuvenation project started in September 2017 and by accident. I was on my way out to do a litter
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Dyslexia / Visual Stress acetates
Neil Allcock, who runs TheGarwValley.org, discovered dyslexia / visual stress acetates whilst volunteering as an adult reading coach with Forest Read
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Parvo Canine Health Campaign
TheGarwValley.org was able to launch this Canine Health Campaign due to the generosity of our Patreons. At the end of
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Kevin Sinnott: Reflections on a life in painting
On Sunday December 3rd 2017 Kevin Sinnott will be hosting his third exhibition at Studio 18 which will coincide with
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Pontycymer Labour Landslide 2017
Neil Allcock was a last minute entry into the Pontycymer Community Council Election. His motivation was to reverse the Community
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Andre Stitt talk at Studio 18
Excellent talk by Andre Stitt about his new exhibition “Astro-Civics” at Studio 18 (usually home to Kevin Sinnott). He talked
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Andre Stitt Exhibition at Studio 18
On Saturday 9th September (14:00 – 17:00) Andre Stitt will be launching his exhibition at Studio 18, Oxford Street, Pontycymer.
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The Billionaire Boy
https://www.facebook.com/events/1805061949813832 “Heartbreak Productions, together with Mr Spud and his son, Joe, would like to invite you to a garage sale
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Pontycymer Paint Day Challenge II
The second Garw Wombles “Pontycymer Paint Day Challenge” was another great success. We had to do a lot of weeding
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“The Wind in the Willows” comes to the Garw Valley
https://www.facebook.com/events/1821896178076262 “Join the boat-loving Ratty, the sensible yet curious Mole, wise old Badger and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they
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Pontycymer Paint Day Success
The Garw Wombles “Pontycymer Paint Day Challenge” was a great success. The bus stop now looks amazing. Thanks to Rod
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National Meadows Day!
https://www.facebook.com/events/169716440302136/
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Family Cycle Fun Day
On Sunday 25th June Bridgend Rotary club will be running the Family Cycling Fun Day Event 2017 in aid of
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The Last Garw Valley Carnival?
On Saturday 24th June the Garw Valley Carnival promises fun, activities and a great day out for all the family,
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Pontycymer Paint Day Challenge
Great news. The Garw Wombles recently contacted Rod Shaw, Borough Councillor, with the offer of painting the bus stop shelter
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Love2Walk the Garw Valley
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The Garw Railway Spring Open Day
The Garw Railway Spring Bank Open day was a great success. A fun event with slush puppies, raffles, a newly
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The Revival of The Garw Wombles
One of the most common concerns for people of the valley is the litter. In an effort to clean up
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