- Waste Land/Hill crest view Cwmtillery. -- Jo Tucker, Wed, May 16 2007, 12:09:57
I was just wondering does anyone know what the plan for the land where the upside down houses used to be?
I have asked the council once again and all they say,there might be private developers using the land. I have lived in hill crest view all my life and would like to see either a park for the children or maybe a community hall put there. This i have talked about to the council, all they say is that they havent got the money to spend for something like that. I just dont know what to think anymore about the council and what might happen to hill crest view. It seems to be going to the dogs in cwmtillery. Does anyone feel the same?
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- Re: Waste Land/Hill crest view Cwmtillery. -- Derek Thomas, Mon, May 21 2007, 6:00:14
- Re: Waste Land/Hill crest view Cwmtillery. -- nana sue, Tue, Jun 17 2008, 16:22:33
- Re: Waste Land/Hill crest view Cwmtillery. -- Derek Thomas (Coal Tips Gone), Thu, Jul 10 2008, 15:40:16
- Re: Waste Land/Hill crest view Cwmtillery. -- Jo Tucker, Sat, Jul 19 2008, 23:48:07
- Re: Waste Land/Hill crest view Cwmtillery. -- Derek Chunky Thomas (Long Time), Mon, Jul 21 2008, 1:07:21
- Re: Waste Land/Hill crest view Cwmtillery. -- Derek Thomas (The Valleys), Thu, Jul 24 2008, 2:58:04
- Living in Cwmtillery -- Sam Standerwick, Mon, Feb 04 2008, 21:39:30
Hi, firstly what a useful website, thanks! We currently live in Newport and we are house hunting from Abertillery along the Heads of the Valleys road as far as Tredegar. We're looking for fresh air, countryside and a more community feel than where we currently are (generally a better lifestyle). Is Cwmtillery a friendly place for newcomers? Is there any advice anyone can offer us? Thanks in advance and we may be neighbours soon!
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- Schoolmates Gelli Crug leaving date 1962 -- dorothy Padfield, Sun, Jan 01 2006, 21:45:35
I am looking for old schoolmates that left Gelli Crug in 1962. My last form was 4e and Arthur Hill (the music teacher) was our form teacher. I played netball and was also a prefect. I lived in Gwern Berthi Road Cwmtillery.
I am now living in Birmingham and have for the pass 32 years. Please get in touch
Regards Dorothy
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- Re: Schoolmates Gelli Crug leaving date 1962 -- Derek Chunky Thomas, Mon, Jan 02 2006, 1:47:12
- Re: Schoolmates Gelli Crug leaving date 1962 -- Dorthy Padfield reply for Derek Thomas, Mon, Jan 02 2006, 10:42:28
- Re: Schoolmates Gelli Crug leaving date 1962 -- gwyneth york nee chapman, Tue, Jan 17 2006, 11:48:45
- Re: Schoolmates Gelli Crug leaving date 1962 (NT) -- Gwyneth Chapman, Tue, Jan 17 2006, 18:27:30
- Re: Schoolmates Gelli Crug leaving date 1962 -- Gwyneth Chapman, Tue, Jan 17 2006, 20:39:17
- Re: Schoolmates Gelli Crug leaving date 1962 -- jackie morgan (nee perry), Wed, Aug 01 2007, 10:55:18
Re: Schoolmates Gelli Crug leaving date 1962 -- aaron edwards [hedgy], Sun, Nov 18 2007, 14:44:53
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Traffic speed around or roads -- Les, Sun, Jun 01 2008, 20:29:48
Is the traffic speed around Cwmtillery increasing to a dangerous level? and if so should we have speed calming devices and a lower speed limit in the area, you can cast your vote by going to the front page of the site OR
leave your comments on the message board.
Let us know your feelings on this issue
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- Coity Mountain -- Ian (Happy), Sun, Jul 13 2008, 18:31:56
I was wondering why areas of the Coity mountain appear stripey when looked at from Mynnyd James.I was walking up there and around the reservoir on Thursday.It's the 1st time for me even though I've lived in Abertillery all my life(nearly 50 years)sometimes you can't believe the beauty you have on your own doorstep!!
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- family tree -- George and Alice Sparey, Wed, May 28 2008, 22:19:55
I would love to find any thing out to do with my family.
George and Alice Sparey were my grandparents,I know hey lived in six bells and left for Kent around 1930.They had 2 girls Kathleen and Mavis.Alices maiden name was Stingemore.Any thing will help.
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73 new houses -- Jason Gray (uhh ohh), Mon, Jun 09 2008, 15:26:46
hello everyone. I have recently been told about the plan to build 73 new house on the mountain side behind Hill Crest View and Valley View (where i live). I knew that this was looked into in the early 90'sbut was told the plans were rejected (?). I am only 20 years old but i grew up playing on the mountain with friends and walking with my family and i feel it would look just as bad if not worse than the wind turbines that were considered last year.The amazing views would be destroyed along with the small community character that Cwmtillery has. Also, essecially during heavy rain the water that runs down the mountain behind my house is quite unnerving so surely the houses planned will suffer from it even worse? If anyone knows more about this or is planning to fight against this please email me.
thank you
Jason
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- tovey /powells -- debbie tovey, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 0:08:39
iam looking for toveys and powells from abertillery my uncle john was a miner he had two brothers bryan and donald
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- Cwmtillery Website. -- Christine Steers, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 22:10:56
My Grt Grandmother was Jane Hill nee Hunt. Her brother, Thomas Hunt was killed in the 1876 pit explosion, so I was looking for info about Cwmtillery. The site, and the picture albums, is brilliant and interesting and makes Cwmtillery seem a nice place to live. Thanks and Best Wishes to everybody. Christine.
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- family search -- sons of enoch davies could be cousins?, Sat, Jun 28 2008, 22:15:34
am trying to find sons of enoch davieswhose aunt florrie"was my biological mother any information would be appreciated.
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- PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES -- F F I N D A N C E, Tue, Jun 10 2008, 11:24:29
PROFESSIONAL DANCE COMPANY BASED IN ABERTILLERY CAN PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS WISHING TO CAPTURE MOVING IMAGES.
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- abertillery -- Paula Smith, Fri, Feb 23 2001, 22:31:20
Hi My family all come for Cwmtillery. I now live in Australia. My mum is Esme Meredith, now Smith. She lived in upper gwastod terrace Cwmtillery. She was always with Ann
Russell. My grandfather Melville Meredith worked in Cwmtillery Collery, the
manager was called the white hunter. It is nice to see photo's of the area, as I've never been back. Paula Smith - Australia
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- Glynmaws Street? -- Phil Brooks, Thu, Apr 12 2007, 23:42:21
My Ancester, Ernest Solomon Brooks, left Bath, Somerset between 1901 and 1911 and married in St Michaels Church, Abertillery on the 4 August 1912. He worked locally (as a Stitcher?) until he returned to Bath in 1929. I assume a stitcher was a reserved mining occupation as he did not serve in WW1 and had children locally in 1914, 1917. However his address at the time of his marriage appears to be 53 Glynmaws Street, Abertillery. Does anyone know if "Glynmaws" Street is right as I cant find any trace using Streetmap/Google etc - Any help would be very much appreciated.
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- judiths hairdressers -- jim (remember), Mon, Jan 15 2007, 23:24:25
does anyone remember the good times with judith at the hairdressers at gwasted terrace
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- Labrador Wanted -- Sue Lewis, Wed, May 28 2008, 8:39:48
I am looking to give a loving home to a Labrador. Please can you contact me if you know of any? Thank you.
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- Free range eggs -- Sue Lewis, Wed, May 28 2008, 8:23:08
Does any one know of a farm where I can buy free-range eggs please?
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- message removed -- Les, Fri, May 23 2008, 17:13:59
Hi.
Would Derek Chunky Thomas, Beryl and Dave Fry drop me an email so I can explan why I have removed the last Message please.
regards
Les
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- Jimmy Edwards -- Pearl, Mon, May 19 2008, 12:12:32
Haven't seen anything from Jimmy Edwards on this site lately. Just wondering if he is still well.
Pearl.
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- Llanarch padarn -- bert dixon (joyful), Tue, Apr 29 2008, 13:48:57
i am 81 and was born opposite south wales inn. my parents family by the name roach kept the pub at that time. when i was a few weeks old we moved up to top rows. which had a lovely community spirit. as i got older my brother bill used to take me up to Llanarch padarn we used to visit three families; the welch family the taylors. and a lady by the name of mrs tillings very happy memories.
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- does anyone know me -- ken jenkins (jenkins), Sat, Apr 19 2008, 15:05:35
do anyone remember me? i work in tom evans in church st. from1946 to1950 befoe that i attened gelli grug school i lived gwastod ter, cwmtillery
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Abertillery Museum -- Pearl, Sat, May 03 2008, 16:14:16
Well folks,
This week I had the pleasure of visiting the Museum in Abertillery. What a smashing place!It was so interesting to see all the items which bring back many memories of my childhood.I was greeted by friendly faces and was able to buy a cuppa and some biscuits for just 35p. (unbelievable)I would like to say to anyone who hasn't been, to go along. You will be in for a treat! WELL DONE to Don,Peggy,Roy and everyone else for doing such great work.
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- James Snook,sons Charles and Walter -- Joan Snook/ Elderton, Thu, Mar 13 2008, 16:37:46
Are there any members of a Snook family left in Cwmtillery
The family as I know consisted of James born 1868 in Midsomer Norton Somersetwho was a Miner. He moved to Cwmtillery in 1910 (I'm guessing the date). The only bit of address I have is Zion House, East Side, Cwymtillery.
He had 2 sons Charles and Walter plus other children. That is all I know apart from the fact that there was a descendant of his who lived in Cwmtillery in 1962.
James would be my great uncle.
I have always wondered about mining in Wales as I was born in a Mining area in Yorkshire.
If there are no members of this family living in Cwmtillery I'm hopng someone will know something of them.
I have enjoyed reading the e-mails on this site and found it refreshing to know that there are helpful people willing to share what they know.
I'm also looking forward to a visit to the Valley in April.
In hope - Joan
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- Re: James Snook,sons Charles and Walter -- Phyllis Hilliard (Bevan), Tue, Mar 18 2008, 23:28:53
- Re: James Snook,sons Charles and Walter -- Phyllis Hilliard (Bevan), Tue, Mar 18 2008, 23:37:20
- Re: James Snook,sons Charles and Walter -- j.williams, Wed, Mar 26 2008, 15:35:09
- Re: James Snook,sons Charles and Walter -- Eileen snook, Wed, Apr 16 2008, 16:38:04
- prices - cwmtillery -- nichola, Sun, Mar 23 2008, 11:23:53
Hi, does anyone remember my mum Gillian Dixon (nee Price) of Gwerberthi road. Parents were Edgar and Rosie (nee Donaldson). Siblings are Mary, Paddy, Kathleen, Gwyneth and Michael. I am trying to trace the family tree and came across this site, so thought i'd see if anybody still remembers them!
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- Great Win For Wales -- Derek Thomas (Great win for Wales), Sun, Mar 09 2008, 5:32:24
Just watched the game,it was a bit delayed over here in Canada.I thought Wales had a very good game plan.The team as so much more belief in itself now.I'm sure the People of Wales must know how much of an impact Gatland and Edwards as made to this Welsh Team.Good Luck against the French.
Regards A VERY PROUD WELSHMAN Derek Chunky Thomas
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Re: Great Win For Wales -- Les, Sun, Mar 09 2008, 8:52:13
- Great Win For the Bluebirds too -- Martyn, Mon, Mar 10 2008, 7:35:50
- Re: Great Win For Wales -- Derek. Thomas (Grand Slam is Ours), Sun, Mar 16 2008, 0:51:34
- Re: Great Win For Wales -- derek thomas, Sun, Mar 16 2008, 13:17:34
- Re: Great Win For Wales -- Derek Thomas (Grand Slam), Sun, Mar 16 2008, 21:10:21
- Re: Great Win For Wales -- Dave and Gill Weaver-nee Young (Jubilant!), Sat, Mar 29 2008, 3:17:59
- Re: Great Win For Wales -- Derek Thomas (Great Year for Welsh Sport), Mon, Apr 21 2008, 1:53:30
- Can anyone help with the following search -- Les, Thu, Mar 21 2002, 20:38:35
This email was sent to me and I was wondering if anyone can help with this search
Many thanks
Les.
"hi there, just reading through your message board and noticed that derek & hilary mentioned Len Sargent. Do they have any more information , did he live at 26 brookside row, was he married to katie ann. also looking for family name perrott roy, jim, vi, ruby, joan, i think joan might still be alive".
all help much appreciated many thanks
chris mitchell
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- Re: Can anyone help with the following search -- Dave, Fri, Mar 22 2002, 1:00:06
- Re: Can anyone help with the following search -- mair, Sat, Apr 27 2002, 18:49:29
- Re: Can anyone help with the following search -- Jackie Morgan (nee Perry), Tue, Apr 15 2008, 14:33:44
- Re: Can anyone help with the following search -- Phyllis Hilliard (Bevan) (len sargent), Wed, Apr 16 2008, 13:45:52
- James Snook - sons Charles and Walter -- Joan Snook, Sun, Apr 06 2008, 16:45:16
Thanks Jeff
This is a positive lead which I will explore.
Joan
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Ron Watkins - Cwmtillery Colliery Manager late 1940's to early 1950's -- Simon Divall (searching), Thu, Dec 06 2007, 18:43:29
Any in formation on or did you know Ron Watkins - Manager Cwmtillery Colliery late 1940's to early 1950's
Sadly he passed away aged just 66 in 1984 - I still miss him, he was my much loved grandfather. Would absolutely love to hear from anyone who can remember him or has any info at all about him from that time?
Simon. Sdivall@aol.com
Thank you.
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- Re. James Snook and sons Charles and Walter -- Joan Snook/Elderton (Thanks Phyllis), Mon, Mar 24 2008, 18:58:31
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- Nurse Solaway -- les, Tue, Mar 26 2002, 22:32:15
On the Characters of Cwmtillery past worthy of remembrance page I am trying to collect info about Nurse Solaway.
Apart from living on crook hill with her sister and the image of her as a Mary Poppins look a like,complete with bike,I am running dry of help.
Any one with an input to this jolly and important person will be welcomed.
Les
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- Re: Nurse Solaway -- Freda, Sat, Mar 30 2002, 1:04:07
- Re: Nurse Solaway -- Lesley Butcher, Thu, Apr 11 2002, 20:37:13
- Re: Nurse Solaway -- Marcia, Sun, May 05 2002, 20:08:29
- Re: Nurse Solaway -- brian preece (eckles) (joyful), Sat, Mar 22 2008, 23:12:02
- Tracing family history -- Carole (curious), Wed, Jan 23 2008, 14:55:05
Hi, I hope someone may be able to help me find out more about my family history and if the house I was told my Great grandfather built is still stands in Cwmtillery.His name was Albert Edward Baynton and he was born in 1876, he was married to Martha nee Wallace, (born 1881). I have a photograph of them outside a house called Ty Dany Coed, the one he was said to have built.Does anyone recognise the name of the house? or know anything about Albert or Martha? There is no street name unfortunately for the property.
I would be grateful for any information, thank you,
Carole
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- ancestry Hoskins -- gill, Fri, Mar 14 2008, 9:22:34
Tracing Hoskins/Phillips family originally Blaina then Powell st Abertillery.Sarah born 1872 Blaina Henry(husband) born 1871 Blaina - children Lizzie,Martha,Edith,Frank John Evelyn.
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- Family tree -- Colleen D Williams, Sat, Mar 08 2008, 22:02:56
Trying to find documents on family-marriage cert for Isaac Williams and Sara Jane Rodgers married May 20, 1872 at a Parish church in Llanhilleth. Isaac born 12/24/1851, Sara born 10/20/1851. Info on Stephen Williams buried at a church in Blaina. Relatives born in Cwntillery--Mary Ann (Polly) Williams born 2/1/1873, Elizabeth Emma Williams, b 7/14/1874, Henry Williams, b 10/24/1877, William George Williams, b 7/13/1879. These are brothers and sisters of my great grandfather, Arthur John Williams
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- Happy Birthday -- Mary, Wed, Mar 05 2008, 21:49:44
To Dorothy Padfield
Happy 61st have a great time
Love Mary
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- St David’s Day coffee morning -- Les, Mon, Feb 25 2008, 18:12:54
The Abertillery and District Museum will be having a St David’s Day coffee morning this Saturday 1st.
There will be a cookery demonstration of welshcakes, musical entertainment, and a cake sale. Tickets £1 including tea/coffee and welshcake.
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- old friends -- teddy williams, Sun, Feb 24 2008, 14:12:19
cock and chick sschool-gelli crug. I worked at howard's bakery-cwmtillerypit -the pork butchers =three of the cinemas and Ralph's bus garages 1943/44plus Rees's bakery before going up tp Cheltenham starting my catering career.Names I remember are johnny hatton -roy meek -jimmy cole walter wells and anyone who might remember me.
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- Family History -- Marianne Harvey, Thu, Feb 14 2008, 9:33:38
Is there anyone researching the James family of Cwmtillery, especially Benjamin James born abt 1901 or the family who lived at 4 Brookside Row and later moved to Alma St Abertillery by 1901 they were John and Ellen James nee Fisher
Help please these are my brick wall
Marianne
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- Searching for Chinnock -- John Chinnock (Help), Fri, Feb 22 2008, 19:51:09
My G.G. grandparents,William Chinnock and Anna Maria nee Hawkins, moved from Frome, Somerset, England around 1838 to Blaina or Nantyglo. Their oldest son John stayed behind when family moved to Port Talbot area Glamorgan, Wales. John's daughter, Ellen married Harry or Henery Jones son of David Jones. Would appreciate it if there are anyone who can help me contact any members of this family. Ron Chinnock Virginia Beach, Virginia USA
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- No one has to suffer chronic back pain (cardiff drs will sort it) -- sue laidlaw, Sun, Feb 17 2008, 21:27:29
Minimally Invasive Microsurgery Available
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Conventional spine surgery involves making long incisions, forceful muscle retraction for prolonged time and removal of normal tissues like ligaments and bone to approach the area of pathology. Often, these surgeries are done under prolonged general anesthesia.
Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery involves
• use of very small incisions
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The advantages include:-
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o patient mobilized very early
o early return to work
o prevents complications associated with prolonged bed rest.
These techniques are equally applicable in the cervical and lumbar spine.
The consultants offering this procedure at Spire Cardiff Hospital are:
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For further information on microsurgery or any other procedure offered at Spire Cardiff Hospital call 029 2054 2504 or alternatively email sue.laidlaw@spirehealthcare.com
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- Does anyone know Ann -- David Gummer, Wed, Oct 03 2007, 23:31:18
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me?
I am looking for Ann maiden name Gummer, I am her half brother and would love to get to know her.
All I know is that she got married and had children and am pretty sure she lives or lived in the Abertillery/Cwmtillery area. She would be in her 40/50s now.
If anyone has any information at all please let me know.
Thanks in advance
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- Cheryl's News Pages -- les, Mon, Feb 04 2008, 19:28:50
As a Tribute to Cheryl and all her hard work creating and updating the News section on this site, I would like to continue updating those pages. With your help we can continue to fill those pages and keep all our readers up to date with the News from around the area. The pages Cheryl spent all her spare time updating are: News; Business Friends; Church and Chapel News; What's On; Congratulations; Lost and Found and Thank You's.
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abertillery women's support group 1984/5 -- patrick jones, Fri, Jan 25 2008, 11:00:19
hello i am writing a play about llanhilleth institute and the surrounding communities to celebrate the opening of the new institute and i am aware that there was a miner's support group in 1984/5 and found a book written by jill miller based on members of that group's stories it is an amazing and inspiring book which moved me to create a scene in the play based on the women's voices and lives and i am trying to trace any members of that group to see if i could interview them or indeed if they wish to be involved in some way in the scene based on their important contribution to the community- my numberi s 01495 271194 or email above- thank you
patrick jones
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- Cheryl Morris -- Mike Callaghan, Fri, Jan 25 2008, 22:10:00
Saturday, 26 January 2008
Les
I was saddened at the death of Cheryl Morris. Although not knowing her I always read her columns as it seemed to bring closer connection to home, it represented things that happened around town and she appeared to me as a caring person A very sad occasion for her family and for us as readers and will be sadly missed by all on the Website
Mike Callaghan
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- William and Margaret Jelly -- william Jelly, Thu, Jan 24 2008, 3:48:17
I saw Ann Roberts photos and story of her grandparents who happen to have the same name as myself and my wife. I guess were related!
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60th -- Pearl, Wed, Jan 16 2008, 21:04:15
Hi there,
I would like to wish everyone,on this web site who like myself will be the big 60 this year. Happy Birthday!
Pearl.
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- Everyone Welcome -- Kath, Mon, Jan 21 2008, 1:10:16
"Cwrw a Chlonc" (Beer and Chat)
Every Thursday evening from 7pm
Abertillery Indoor Bowls Centre
Welsh learners and speakers
of all levels are very welcome.
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- Family tree -- George, Thu, Jan 17 2008, 18:06:11
I am researching my family tree and have found my ancestors on the 1871 census living in Cwmtillery, their address is given as DIRECTOR OFFICE CWMTILLERY D.W.C.C.H No 85. Anyone knows what this means. Their are other families living at 86, 87, 88 etc. Any information on these addresses would be appreciated.
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- Abertillery Venture Scouts -- Ian, Sat, Jan 12 2008, 19:00:00
I am looking to contact anyone who was in the Abertillery Venture Scout Unit in the mid to late 1970's the leaders at the time were Fred Hatton and Mike Rosser with the objective of arranging a re-union.Would also like to hear if anyone has access to the mebership records for this period.
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- WARFIELD -- Manawydan, Wed, Jan 09 2008, 9:09:26
156 Squadron Lancaster MK III JB711 GT-W
F/O N J WARFIELD DFM [Pilot]
Sgt T E Rees
Sgt J Hill
Sgt F J Manley
P/O R R Stain DFM RAAF
F/S F H Morgan
F/S R N V Daniel
Aircraft took off at 0035 RAF Warboys. Lost without trace 24/25th December 1943. All are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.
F/O Warfield had flown previously with 142 Sqn and P/O Stain had served with 460 Sqn and their DFM's had been Gazetted on 11 August 1942 and 10th September 1943 respectively.
Three of the crew came from Wales where F/S Daniel had won his Welsh cap in Association football.
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- Fancy a trip to the National Museum Cardiff -- Les, Sat, Jan 05 2008, 9:34:52
MUSEUM SOCIETY TRIP NATIONAL MUSEUM CARDIFF
Saturday 26th January 2008 Cost £6.
Full guided tour of the art (Lowry Painting of Six Bells) and archaeological galleries (Red Lady Skelton)
For further details Contact Mr. Roy Pickford 01495 213377 Or The Museum 01495 211140
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- Cwmtillery -- Derek & Hilary Overfield, Fri, Jul 20 2001, 22:08:51
Calling all Cwmtillerians - especially 1944-1958. I was brought up in the village (before moving to Six Bells and then Abertillery and than marriage (1970) to Hilary Briscoe(Royal Lane). Hilary and I have many memories of Cwmtillery and of the people who lived there. Gwynn's Shop, Red Brick Chapel (and West Bank)the PO and the Padfields, St Pauls and Bill Thay .. Royston Sterry, Keith Sutclifffe, Alan Green .. Len Sargent, who taught piano (his father was winder at the colliery). People who were in the First Aid Room at the collery - Bill Redfern, Harry Wiltshire ... memories come flooding back. We would be delighted to make contact with anyone who remembers either/both of us.
Derek & Hilary Overfield
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- Re: Cwmtillery -- Bill., Sun, Jul 29 2001, 5:12:13
- Re: Cwmtillery -- Lesley Butcher, Sat, Aug 11 2001, 13:14:10
- Re: Cwmtillery -- Ann Bath, Sun, Aug 20 2006, 11:47:34
- Re: Cwmtillery -- Dorothy Padfield, Sun, Aug 20 2006, 16:15:03
- Re: Cwmtillery -- Roger Amos, Sat, Jan 20 2007, 18:55:33
- Re: Cwmtillery -- john morris, Wed, Sep 26 2007, 19:46:39
- Ancestors -Mapps,Light, Dixon, Dando,Watkins -- Davydd Mapps, Tue, Jul 18 2006, 7:53:35
My Grandfather -Charles Mapps born 1869- emigrated to Australia from the Cwmtilley area in the 1890's.His mother was Annie Mapps (nee Light)1846-1893 ,his father John Jones Mapps (1839-1874)and his stepfather Robert Woodman Dixon.His 2 step sisters were Jessie Dando - had a daughter named Doris born about 1898 and his other stepsister - Sarah Watkins (husband John Pugh Watkins)-had a daughter named Glyon Watkins about 1906.
My grandfather died in the Spanish Flu Epidemic in Lithgow, NSW, Australia in 1918.
I would like to hear from any of the Mapps,Light,Dixon,Dando or Watkins families who may have the above connections.
Thank you,
email:davyddmapps@bigpond.com
Davydd Mapps
1902/ 1 Peak Avenue,
Main Beach,
Queensland, 4217
Australia
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- Re: Ancestors -Mapps,Light, Dixon, Dando,Watkins -- Iris Tamburri, Sun, Jan 07 2007, 1:27:09
- Re: Ancestors -Mapps,Light, Dixon, Dando,Watkins -- Davydd Mapps, Thu, Jan 03 2008, 8:57:30
- New Year -- Cheryl, Tue, Jan 01 2008, 11:50:16
Happy new Year to all. I wish you a healthy,happy and peaceful 2008.
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- the paul family -- kay paul ( maiden name) (hopeful), Tue, Jan 01 2008, 11:26:21
Im trying to trace my family tree, i remember the Paul family in Six Bells . Kay came to my parents golden wedding celebrations in newport in 1985.I remember Aunty Nell and Uncle Tom. I lost touch with Kay and would like to get back in touch again, hopefully to continue the family ties. Kay would know me as Tricia, with brothers Donald, Glyn and Richard. I remember Nell and Toms house being somewhere near the pit. Can anyone help me. last address i have is 16 aberbeeg rd, abertillery.
happy New year to everyone back home .
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- Merry Christmas -- phyll Hilliard (Bevan), Sat, Dec 22 2007, 21:53:59
Thank you Les for the site its lovely to feel close to home
i wish everyone in cwmtillery & abertillery a merry christmas & all the best for 2008
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- Happy Xmas -- pearl, Sun, Dec 09 2007, 16:52:46
Hi There
May I be the first to wish all on this cracking Web site a Merry Xmas and a happy new year.
Cheers Pearl
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- Well you are the first....so many thanks and best wishes from the cwmtillery wesite duo. (NT) -- Les, Sun, Dec 09 2007, 18:37:38
- Re: Happy Xmas -- Cheryl, Tue, Dec 11 2007, 16:10:39
- Re: Happy Xmas -- Dorothy Padfield, Thu, Dec 20 2007, 22:18:34
- Re: Happy Xmas -- Cheryl, Fri, Dec 21 2007, 12:16:28
- merry christmas -- robert hughes, Sun, Dec 16 2007, 6:43:24
just like to wish everyone a merry christmas in cwmtillery . im still in mississippi and seeing pictures of the place all snowy brings back fond memories
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- Photo request -- John White, Fri, Feb 01 2002, 18:32:21
Hi everyone - it is great to see that Cwmtillery has its very own website - congratulations Les!
Iwas born and brought up in Tillery Road (next door to the Henleys)and went to Nantyglo Grammar School from '47 to '53.
As it no longer exists,I am trying to find a photo of the school as it was,so if anyone can help I would be most grateful.My dad worked in Cwmtillery colliery all his life and everything on this site brings back lots of memories.
Thanks and Best Wishes everyone.
John
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- Abertillery Museum Christmas closure period... -- Les, Wed, Dec 05 2007, 19:45:49
The Museum will be open on Saturday 22nd December 2007 but will then close until Tuesday 8th January 2008. The lecture programme starts up again on Wednesday 6th February with a film show of 'A Visit to Italy' by Harry Vagg, but there is a coffee morning on Saturday 12th January when one of the producers of 'Coalhouse' will be coming along to talk to us.
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- Family History -- Diana Griffiths (Does any one remember?), Mon, Dec 03 2007, 15:42:49
Am trying to trace two sets of the Daniel family, namely Henry and Martha and John and Anne Daniel who lived in Cwmtillery in the late 19th. The Daniel family originally lived in Blaenavon. Also that of Maggie and Jame Stokes and their daughter Rosie. Any help would be much appreciated.
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- Abertillery Technical School 1946-49 -- Donald Smith (Curious), Fri, Oct 12 2007, 17:29:16
After several appeals it seem nobody of my school time are around or available to recall past times or progress through the years.Winter 1947 we played our version of Ice hockey in High Street Six Bells in front of Mrs George Daggers house.1949 Abertillery RFC started a colts team.Anurin(Tye)Lewis played before "GOING NORTH" later. John Lentil(Onion) broke his right arm, became ambidextrous at table tennis and batting at cricket on Warm Turn Tip,causing argument when changing from right to left hand to hook over the short boundary. I have a class photo to anyone interested
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- Abertillery Chat Room (25/11/07) -- Mike, Sun, Nov 25 2007, 9:21:47
Does anyone know why the `Chat Room` on the Abertillery site has been suspended?
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- Glyn and Pam Dawkins -- Carolyn, Thu, Oct 14 2004, 14:31:34
Nice to hear you are back in Abertillery Maria did tell me but I forgot but almost everyone I spoke to today knows you're home, the Dawkins charm is still evident.
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- Album 16 -- Les, Sun, Nov 18 2007, 9:11:01
Phot added to Album 16 is Hilda pitts wedding and on the photo it is Vernon greenough , Hilda pitt,agnes pitt,Rhoda Williams nee board , stan Williams....
Question would anyone knows of what happened to james Williams stan Williams brother
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- Looking for John Meredith. -- Margaret Ganderton, Sat, Nov 17 2007, 20:11:06
Can I leave a personal message for someone who I know used to contribute to the site, please?
John, your name is up on the map as living in Padstow. (Sydney, Australia)I did contact you a couple of years ago then lost all my email (and computer!).My grandparents were your uncle and aunt from Six Bells. If you would like to get in touch please use the email address.
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- Lancaster Street -- mark orton, Mon, Feb 19 2007, 15:29:07
Looking for info on John and Sarah Jones and family who lived at 31 Lancaster Street c1917. Also after info on Charles and Eliza Milkins and family who lived at 8 Lancaster Street c1917.
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- Everyone Welcome -- Kath, Wed, Nov 14 2007, 13:56:57
"Cwrw a Chlonc" (Beer and Chat)
Every Thursday evening from 7pm
Abertillery Indoor Bowls Centre
Welsh learners and speakers
of all levels are very welcome.
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- REUNION -- Cheryl, Wed, Nov 07 2007, 15:58:05
The 22nd annual reunion of the Dunlop Semtex Engineering Department will be held at the Brynmawr Rugby Club on Friday the 30th November 2007 at 7pm.
All ex employees are welcome
Refreshments will be provided
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- WELSH DAY -- Cheryl, Wed, Nov 07 2007, 15:52:29
Abertillery Welsh Day School "Ysgol Undydd Abertyleri". It's being held at the Abertillery CEC on Saturday 17th Nov. Bookings need to be in by no later than Wed 14th due to catering arrangements. Contact and booking arrangements can be made on 01495 355895 / 355896.
There is also a "Cwrw a Chlonc" (Beer and Chat) group every Thursday evening at Abertillery Indoor Bowls Centre (the old leisure centre) with Jeff Dyke from 7pm. Welsh learners and speakers of all levels are welcome. It's a great opportunity to practice their Welsh and meet other learners at the same time.
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- Rose Heyworth colliery 1910 -1955 -- Jack Higgins, Sun, Oct 28 2007, 13:44:32
Does anyone remember the fitter, Jack Higgins who worked at Rose Heyworth until 1955? He lost some fingers in an accident in 1948 and retired at the age of67 in 1955. He lodged with the Lewis family of Blaenau Gwent Rows before he married my grandma, Margaret Jukes in 1934.I am trying to trace his early life.
Thanks
Lynn
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- Heartland Vintage Festival -- David Griffiths, Fri, Oct 26 2007, 13:41:01
We are giving everyone advance notice that the annual Welsh Heartlands Vintage Festival will take place over the weekend of 19-20th April 2008 at the Blackwood Civic Centre & Park, Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly.
We would like to invite everyone to come down and enjoy what is surely the Best two day vintage motoring event in South Wales, we especially invite anyone with an old car or motorcycle or other type of vintage motor, machine or item of equipment to enter it and let others enjoy it.
We have a dedicated website at www.welsh-transport-festival.co.uk
If you do not have internet access, then there will hopefully be over 500 exhibits, a two day live music programme, a two day Land Rover Off-Road Show, a two day military vehicle rally with mock battles,vintage fashion shows, celtic wrestling bouts and more......
Please pass the word around....we are wanting to raise a lot of money for the Wales Air Ambulance.
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- windfarm -- john, Tue, Oct 16 2007, 7:43:14
Anyone know the latest on the windfarm issue, I noticed that the mast has gone from the top of the mountain?
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- cwmtillery website -- daisy, Fri, Oct 05 2007, 18:46:26
Enjoyable and informative site.
best wishes from ebbw vale message board
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- Bert Jones known locally was 'Cocker' -- Marie, Mon, Sep 10 2007, 8:29:44
Im just wondering if any body still living in Cwmtillery &
Abertillery knew my grandfather Bert Jones his name known locally was 'Cocker' he worked at Cwmtillery pit all of his life apart from the war period.
He married Getrude May Jones. They were the last people
to leave the old west bank. I am trying to form an extensive family tree and have done well with
regards to my Nan (Gertrude) but Bert has been a problem...his mother was Sarah not sure of his father's name but I do know he had brothers who were Jack, Joe, Ivor (who immirgrated to New Zealand) and Ron, Im not sure if they had any sisters but the 'boys' were well known especially in the 'Glasgow' etc...Bert was also in the Army and was in the Abertillery Harriers, he loved a game of Skittles too.
I would love to hear about Bert's family especially his mum & dad and also his mother's maiden name.....look forward any info you have
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Re: 73 new houses -- nana sue, Fri, Jun 20 2008, 10:30:01
mMZXNHDUMZsUyoiCD -- lsmfugvs (lbzlPUTPeS), Sat, May 31 2008, 11:11:31
Re: Photo request -- George Attwood (retired but happy), Mon, Dec 17 2007, 22:03:40