- Re: Medallion Upholstery Ltd -- Hilary, Sun, Dec 11 2005, 14:02:56
I am trying to find some fabric used by the above company for recovering cushions on two settees. The colour is green and the name on a tag on the settees is Virginia
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- WALES 11 TO ENGLAND 9 -- CAROLYN, Sat, Feb 05 2005, 22:19:25
WE VALLEY FOLK CELEBRATING TONIGHT
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S.C.A.M -- Cheryl, Sat, Feb 05 2005, 21:05:16
HAVE you any comments to make on the proposed windfarms in our area.?
If so then go along to the Workmen's Institute (Division Street)on February 24 at 7pm and make your views know.
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Searching -- Cheryl, Sat, Feb 05 2005, 21:03:02
SUSAN and Mike Vaughan travelled over from Merthyr to Abertillery last weekend to try to research their family. They are looking for information or photos of Company Houses in Llanhilleth and information on John James, his wife Margaret and sons, John and William along with daughter Malisa If you have any details please let me know.
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- WIND FARM PLANNING APPLICATION -- Glenda, Tue, Dec 21 2004, 19:01:31
Just in case anyone fails to read the Gwent Gazette this week, Pennant have resubmitted the planning application for the proposed wind farm above Cwmtillery/Blaina. The notice for the application is dated 14 Dec and people have 21 days to object - how convenient that the local authority closes for the Christmas/New Year hols this week and doesn't reopen until 4 Jan - the date by which objections must be registered!
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They should have done this in the new year and give people the chance to respond (NT) -- john, Thu, Dec 23 2004, 8:33:02
- Re: WIND FARM PLANNING APPLICATION -- Martyn, Thu, Dec 23 2004, 9:15:14
- Re: WIND FARM PLANNING APPLICATION -- NEMESIS, Fri, Dec 24 2004, 10:11:40
- Re: WIND FARM PLANNING APPLICATION -- NEMESIS, Thu, Feb 03 2005, 8:40:40
- Memories of Sylvie Davies -- David, Fri, Sep 17 2004, 15:12:59
My Great grandma Anyone who remembers her, or has stories of her would be greatfully appreciated.
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- Updates -- Roger, Tue, Jan 25 2005, 1:02:57
I just looked on the downloads and there are still xmas pictures?
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- looking for any mapp family -- sharon, Sun, Sep 26 2004, 16:51:54
hi i,m looking for some information on the mapp family my nanna and grandfather lived in south wales my nanna,s name was marguretta bell and my grandfather was herbert mapp my nanna is now buried in cwmtillery on the mountain overlooking the mine her last wish was to go home to south wales any information no matter how small would be gladly appreciated thanks sharon
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Happy new year from Australia -- Elwyn Thomas, Mon, Jan 03 2005, 9:44:11
Its 34c outside Just came back from the beach.
All the best to all old friends from all in Adelaide.
From
Jenny Smith nee Goodway & Alan Smith. Terry Taylor and Joyce. Elwyn Thomas & Doreen Thomas nee Gwillym.
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Abertillery Comprehensive School -- Cheryl, Tue, Jan 18 2005, 18:39:27
Abertillery Comprehensive School have got through to the final 5 entries and if they are lucky they will win a special needs biodiversity garden to be used by all the school, around a 1000 pupils in total.
To win this project they need to get the highest vote by the public. They are the only entrant from Blaenau Gwent so your vote will count for Blaenau Gwent.Let's get behind them all we can
Votes can be cast on the website www.reddragonfm.co.uk through clicking on the Project X link and voting for project 5. Or votes can be made by text by texting Project x 5 to 80974.
If you can think of anyone who may vote for them please let them know. the winners are announced live on red dragon radio on monday 24th jan 2005 on their breakfast show.
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- TSUNAMI DISASTER -- Cheryl, Tue, Jan 04 2005, 18:30:07
Following a recent phone call with Mark Edwards, he and I have decided to hold a concert to aid the appeal.
The concert to aid the Tsunami Disaster Appeal is to be held at the Dolls House on Friday January 21.
Tickets will be available from Thursday from me at the shop priced at £3.00.
Local band "High Spirits", and other local artists have already offered their talents to help this appeal.If you can help in anyway please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
Whether its selling tickets, donating for raffle prizes or selling raffle tickets, or any other way, we will be pleased to hear from you.
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- Bristol buildings -- Laura Evans, Tue, Jan 11 2005, 1:11:05
Please can you give me any information about Bristol buildings. I believe it was either in Blaina Gwent or Cwmtillery
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- where was LAFOD Y LIWYD to in cwmtillery -- chris, Thu, Nov 25 2004, 19:49:48
does anybody know where a house called LAFODY Y LIWYD was in cwmtillery back in 1923 a mr Arthur hall lived there but nobody seem's to know where that house was . does anybody know.? if so then please let me know.
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- Windfarm -- Les, Wed, Jan 05 2005, 22:53:39
S.C.A.M are holding a rallying meeting to organise themselves in protest against this planning application.
St Peters Church, Blaina, at 7.30pm on Tuesday 11th 2005 .
Support is essential and all that are apposed to this Windfarm development are welcome.
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- 2005 -- Jan Dench, Sat, Jan 01 2005, 12:40:53
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
Also thank you Les ! great site.
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- Merry Xmas And Happy New Year -- Brian R.Anderson, Fri, Dec 24 2004, 16:37:17
To One And All In Cwmtillery and Area
Wishing You All The Very Best For Xmas
And For The New Year 2005....
Keep Up The Great Site best Regards
Brian (bunny) Anderson
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- Season's Greetings Cyfarchion y tymor -- Carolyn, Wed, Dec 22 2004, 21:13:54
To all online in Cwmtillery and visiting ex-pats.
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- Seasons Greetings from Vegas. -- Vegas Morleys., Wed, Dec 22 2004, 18:59:39
Seasons Greetings to all in Cwmtillery and the Ex Pats.
Hilda & Ken Morley.
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- Your Photo Spot. -- webmaster, Sat, Dec 11 2004, 10:41:57
Due to the lack of updates to this section of the site, I will be removing the link from the front page over the next few days. The photo already sent in will still be available via a link on the Downloads/Archive page.
I would like to thank each and every one of you who took the time, taking and sending in your photos.
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- Blaentillery Farm -- Jill, Sat, Jun 19 2004, 15:36:15
Does anyone know if Blaentillery farm still exists and any knowledge of the Lewis family who once lived there.
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- Re: Blaentillery Farm -- Walker, Mon, Jun 28 2004, 16:07:18
- The Blaentillery Farm is located on the eastern side of the valley, over looking the Dingle and Nuns wood. It is the largest working farm in the valley and is a high class Boarding Kennels (see Business section). It was only a few year ago when it received its electricity power from the national grid, prior to that it was supplied via a Generator. The remains of the original Blaentillery Farm can still be found further north into the valley along side the river. (NT) -- les, Thu, Jul 01 2004, 9:38:59
- Re: Blaentillery Farm -- blaentillery farm, Tue, Dec 14 2004, 19:54:30
- Merry Christmas -- Derek Chunky Thomas, Sat, Dec 11 2004, 20:47:44
I would like to wish all my family and friends a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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- Re, Blaentillery School. -- Trevor Gardner, Sat, Sep 06 2003, 13:52:05
I cant remember the year but I remember clearly watching as Blaentillery School burned.We stood at the back of Winifred Terrace and watched as the flames came through the roof and shot high into the air. I went to Cock and Chick then on to Gelli Grug When "Jasper Downs" was Head master. His brother was the Kid Catcher and between him and Parsons the Bobby we kids didnt get away with much. I remember Bobby Parsons used to flick our legs with the end of his cape, just in case we had done something.Which we usually had. And the Kid Catcher dragged me back to school more than once, he would appear from nowhere and grab you.
I also remember the open day at Cwmtillery Pit Head Baths when everyone looked the place over, one of my Aunts turned on a shower tap and got wet. the bloke in charge was (John the Baths)and he had a rigid set of rules that we all obeyed.if you broke a rule he would ban you for a week from using the Baths.
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- Re: Re, Blaentillery School. -- Albert Williams, Tue, Aug 10 2004, 22:24:45
- Re: Re, Blaentillery School. -- Martyn, Wed, Aug 11 2004, 8:45:35
- Re: Re, Blaentillery School. -- Lesley Butcher formally YOUNG, Fri, Aug 20 2004, 12:57:12
- Re: Re, Blaentillery School. -- Carolyn, Sat, Aug 21 2004, 1:41:12
Re: Re, Blaentillery School. -- elwyn thomas, Sat, Oct 09 2004, 7:14:21
- Christmas celebrations -- Joy, Thu, Nov 11 2004, 13:03:16
Does anyone know if there are going to be any sort of Christmas celebrations in or around the town over the build up to the holiday, if so what and where?
They do a lovely one up Brynmawr on the square so was wondering if Aber/Cwmtillery would be doing anything similar and I saw two houses full up with Xmas lights yesterday allready (can't believe it).
Joy
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- gummers in curre street -- dai, Sun, Nov 14 2004, 19:26:03
hi there im doing my family tree,and looking for anyone who can remembers any gummers that they knew.my father is colin,his father was billy and they lived at number thirteen curre street in the forties.im hoping to go back even before then but dont where to really start.any help or info would be really appreciated.
all the best,dai gummer.
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- xmas pudding -- Alison, Sun, Nov 14 2004, 1:33:47
Has anyone ~ lady or gent got a good Christmas pudding recipe for me as I have lost the one I had and would like to make a real traditional type one with lots of fruit or is it a bit late now.
Alison
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- christmas lights and safety -- June S, Fri, Nov 12 2004, 22:50:19
I was reading the message regarding the christmas lights, on one of the messages and was wondering what others think regarding all these lights on in the house and the safety factor, I know of one or two houses that leave them on all night as on going out early in the mornings they are still on, I know if I had all those lights on there is no way I would leave them on all night, and some of these people have little children and have these lights on in their bedroom windows, I really think it is a dangerous practice, what does anyone else think? also some of them are really cheap and you never know if they become faulty.
June S
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- Unintelligent people -- Kath Griffin, Mon, Nov 08 2004, 2:48:54
People with a low mentality who cannot add any real substance to a debate usually come back with very low unintelligent sarcastic remarks, which shows their upbringing of lack of manners and a lack of education they are usually stupid people who cannot string more than four words together as they find it a little too difficult.
Kath Griffin
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- Re: Unintelligent people -- Anne, Mon, Nov 08 2004, 19:05:29
- Re: Unintelligent people -- Kath Griffin, Mon, Nov 08 2004, 23:57:49
- Re: Pardwn! -- Cariad, Tue, Nov 09 2004, 0:17:52
- Re: Rydw i'n dod o Iwerddon! (NT) -- Mick, Tue, Nov 09 2004, 0:19:42
- Re: Unintelligent people -- Carolyn, Tue, Nov 09 2004, 1:26:34
- Bonfire Cwmtillery -- Anne, Sun, Nov 07 2004, 18:26:46
I hope that when Kath Griffin was walking her dog by the lakes she took a pooper scooper with her.
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- Fireworks -- Annoyed, Sat, Nov 06 2004, 16:26:21
Whilst I by no means wish to stop people enjoying the fireworks at this time of year I felt compelled to write concerning my views after Thursdays organised event around the lakes.
The event itself was fine - it was the traffic management surrounding it that got my goat. You could hardly move around the slip road near westbank and access was so tight if emergancy services were needed, i.e. due to a fire breaking out, i'm convinced it would have been difficult for vehicles to get through the mess.
It was a clear but cold night - has everyone become so reliable on cars that they have to bring them everywhere. I reiterate I don't wish to stop people enjoying themselves but a little consideration for residents who don't wish to participate in the event would not go amiss (personally i had work).
There were enough police in the area - but them seemed to do little as usual and just wanted a nice easy night once more. Cwmtillery's own little piece of traffic chaos.
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- Roberts Row -- Robert Atkins, Sat, Nov 06 2004, 16:51:26
Hi there, does anyone know why Roberts Row was called that?
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photos -- marilyn thomas, Wed, Oct 27 2004, 18:44:31
The photo taken in the pub is the Highbury and the one bar patron, not the Elvis Costello look alike, is Don Phillips, lived on Gladstone Street, wife Millie, son Ralph.
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- the gummer family -- david gummer, Sat, Oct 23 2004, 9:55:17
hi im doing the family tree and would love to hear from anyone who can remember my father colin his brother malcom,my grandmother olive and grandfather wilfred or any other gummers.my father was born in 1935 so any one with any info would be much appreciated. thx david gummer.
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- Congratulations -- Carolyn and Clive, Fri, Oct 15 2004, 21:45:38
Many congrats Counllr Gillian and Roger Clarke on the birth of your first Grandchild a baby girl, 5 lbs 10 ozs, Elizabeth. Our love to Jay and his partner.
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- Tracing Relatives -- Douglas Greenow, Tue, Oct 05 2004, 21:56:34
Tom Greenow lived from 1872-1940 and not 1972 as previously stated. Sorry
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- Abertillery Piranhas link -- Mike Brecon, Tue, Oct 05 2004, 11:23:08
Hi Les ... thanks for including Abertillery Piranhas swimming club web site in your links .. one question for you ..do you remember Ann Lawrence in Gelli Grug secondary school at the same time as you?
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- looking for an old friend -- cyril parsons, Wed, Jul 21 2004, 19:40:40
my father roy davies is lokking for a childhood friend cyril parsons. he would now be about 70 years old and was the son of the local bobby. can any one help?
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- Jim Owen Memorial Ground -- Shiney Shilling, Mon, Sep 13 2004, 21:20:55
When is the groundwork surrounding the Jim Owen Memorial Ground going to be completed? At the moment it is like a building site and has been since started.
At the moment it is an eyesore and an embarrasment to the people of Cwmtillery!!!
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- Where is Llanerch Padder, Cwmtillery? -- Alison, Sun, Sep 05 2004, 15:46:25
Please could somebody tell me where is/was Llanerch Padder in Cwmtillery. Thanks.
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- Cwmtillery Colliery -- Alison, Wed, Aug 25 2004, 16:17:08
I have just discovered that my great great great grandfather may have been a manager or under manager at Cwmtillery Colliery sometime between the 1860's and 1891 when he died. His name was John Grant Wiltshire of Palace Row, Cwmtillery. Does anyone know how I could find this out? Thank you for any help offered.
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- Cwmtillery -- Linda Baynham, Mon, Aug 02 2004, 14:11:08
Please could anyone help. I am trying to trace my Husbands Gt. Grandmother Rachel Edwards Born c. 1873 in Cwmtillery. Could anyone tell me what registration district it would have come under at this time. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Many Thanks
Linda Baynham
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- Re: Cwmtillery -- Carolyn, Mon, Aug 02 2004, 21:33:55
- Re: Cwmtillery -- Linda Baynham, Mon, Aug 02 2004, 22:22:29
- Re: Cwmtillery -- Carolyn, Tue, Aug 03 2004, 16:25:35
- Re: Cwmtillery -- TC, Fri, Aug 13 2004, 20:04:34
- Re: Cwmtillery -- Carolyn, Fri, Aug 13 2004, 21:37:47
- Not sure what these comments are aimed at, but I would like to add, anyone’s constructed input to this site is gratefully received. As it seems to be directed toward a particular person, I would like to add the following. As the webmaster I cannot thank Carolyn enough for the support she gives to this website. It is her time and she has chosen to use some of it to help the local websites and the people who use them and I’m sure each and every one of those people is extremely grateful. I have a list as long as my arm of people who have spent their time collecting information which has helped build this site to where it is today and I thank all of you. Cheryl has taken on a huge challenge in designing and updating the news and museum sections, while Carolyn helps as an information provider. Thank you both. (NT) -- Les, Sun, Aug 15 2004, 12:34:27
- Re: Cwmtillery -- Linda Baynham, Mon, Aug 23 2004, 14:10:38
- Re: Cwmtillery -- Alison, Tue, Aug 24 2004, 13:13:43
- Wind farms Blown out -- Les, Sun, Aug 22 2004, 10:37:33
News of the World 22nd August 2004
Ministers are to scrap plans to build hundreds of giant wind farms across the country.
The move follows a huge pubic backlash – led by Prince Charles who called them an “horrendous blot on the landscape.
Instead they are looking to wave technology – harnessing the power of the sea – to produce electricity at half the cost of wind.
Hope the Council are reading this?
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- The Institute, Division Street -- ALISON, Sat, Aug 21 2004, 11:18:20
Would anyone happen to have an old photograph dating back to the 1920's (give or take a few years) of either a boxing team or a male gymnastic team (that trained using clubs??). The team trained at the Institute on Division Street and my great grandfather was a team member. His name was Walter Harris. Thank you for any help offered.
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- Cwmtillery Carnival -- Les, Wed, Jul 07 2004, 22:01:41
Cwmtillery Carnival will be held on the 28th August, Venue Jim Owen Memorial Hall Cwmtillery and surrounding areas between 10 am to 5.30 pm. Also, load of fund raising events are being held, and will hopefully receive your support the next few weeks.
I will be loading a new page to the site in the next few days with loads of information on the event.
Question,
What was the exact date of the last carnival held in Cwmtillery? We think it's about 30 yrs ago, but it would be nice to find some memorabilia and exact dates from the last event.
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- C A B -- Cheryl, Sun, Aug 15 2004, 11:22:23
The Citizens Advice Bureau will no longer be operating here in Abertillery for the forseeable future due to lack of volunteers.
The CAB provided a wonderful service and will be sadly missed here in Aber.
Further info as I get it.
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- Happiness is Wimberry shaped! -- jan, Sun, Aug 08 2004, 12:46:48
Visited yesterday, struck out on hunt wimberries in Abertillery shops. Had no idea by the way that almost everything closes Saturday afternoon! This is our busiest shopping day in the South. Cwmtillery next stop, no luck at first then my cousin whom we visited asked on of the neighbours and his grandson had been picking them at 7 am. 6lb of wimberries later, one very satisfied customer.
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- Wimberry -- Jan Dench, Fri, Jun 18 2004, 21:27:02
When is the time for wimberries? I realise this may seem an odd question, but it has been 30+ years since I last had one of my nan's freshly cooked wimberry pies and I often long for the chance to taste it again. Nothing else has ever come close to it.I remember as a kid we use to climb to the top of the mountain to pick them and carry them down to West Bank for my nan to make into a pie.
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- Its brill to see your name back on the message board Jan, hope things a fine with you. The mountain side is still full of Wimberry bushes and I think they will be ready for picking in 2 to 3 weeks time. Will let you know what the pie tastes like. (NT) -- les, Sat, Jun 19 2004, 13:09:16
- Re: Wimberry -- Keri, Tue, Jul 06 2004, 23:29:56
- Re: Wimberry -- jan dench, Thu, Aug 05 2004, 13:03:26
- LOST BRIDESMAIDS -- ALISON, Wed, Aug 04 2004, 20:42:45
I am trying to trace two sisters originally from Aberbeeg and believed to be living in the Abertillery/Cwmtillery area. They are Alma and Margaret (nee Watson) and would be in their 70's by now. They used to work with my mother Jean Coleman (nee Dixon) at "The Nylons" factory about 50 years ago. They were both bridesmaids to my mother 49 years ago and I would love to surprise my Mam and Dad by finding them in time for their Golden Wedding Anniversary next year. If anyone knows them please could you get in touch. Thank you.
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- MESSAGE -- kenneth Jenkins, Wed, Jan 07 2004, 10:51:03
LOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON MY OLD MATE ROY COMBSTOCK HE USE TO LIVE IN WOODLAND TERRACE, OR ANY OLD FRIEDS
I I USED TO LIVE IN GWASTOD TERRACE ROY &DENZIL DAVISE ALSO LIVE THERE
I ALSO WORK AT TOM EVANS JEWERLERS IN ABERTILLY
I LIKE YOUR WEB SITE VERY MUCH FOR A SMALL VILLAGE
KEN JENKINS
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- looking for -- mike walker, Fri, Feb 27 2004, 14:02:31
lost touch with my cousins john & jeff williams use to live on crook hill.john now in brynmawr i think jeff still in abertillery ( father) uncle jack use to play the piano i think it was the top hat club sadly jack & auntie lil now passed away ( well done on your web page great job)
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- Quiet -- Shiney Shilling, Fri, Jun 04 2004, 6:49:07
All is quiet at the moment, on the Cwmtillery front.
Where are the heated discussions of a week ago?
Where is Little Witchets mother gone?
Can somebody start a discussion.
I look forward to joining in.
Shiney Shilling.
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- Roy and Val Jones and Family -- Richard Griffin, Fri, Oct 05 2001, 11:36:08
Roy and Val Jones lived in Cwmtillery and Roy was "Roy the Pump" at Cwmtillery Colliery. They were my close friends in the years 1960-1962, but alas, contact has been lost. They had several children: Lynette, who married Tony Wheatley and moved to Chepstow, Royston, Jenny, Dawn and Alvin. They moved from Cwmtillery to Attlee Avenue, Abertillery. If anyone knows of them (presuming they are still alive) I`d be so pleased to hear. I have lived in Denmark for the past 23 years. Regards, Richard Griffin.
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- Exam Spell -- Laura, Wed, May 26 2004, 23:45:48
Well, what an unfortunate number of sarcastic people frequent these two sites.
Firstly to Shiney Shilling, speaking of getting one's head stuck in a book - please take your own advice and check out the spelling of "shiny".
Secondly, with reference to the people belittling the revision spell:
Ask a Welsh girl who - oh my! goes against the grain of so many people's depressing outlooks on Wales - who has eleven GCSEs, four A levels, is studying at one of the country's top three universities, who speaks four languages and plays three musical instruments. Yes, ask me, who has taken dozens upon dozens of exams. And I'll tell you this, when exam day arrives, after all the revision and practise is done, what do I have on my desk or in my pocket? Some little token, some mascot, scrap of paper with "good luck" scribbled on it, anything to give me the frame of mind to do my best.
And if someone wishes to offer a confidence boost to exam candidates - something for them to tighten their fist around, something to remind them they've studied all they can and now they WILL do well, then who are any of us to mock that?
And if it is a load of old rubbish, then saying so on a friendly, community website does nothing but make ourselves look small and pessimistic. Just the attitude that fails so many examinations.
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- An End to Car Parking in alma Street -- John, Mon, May 17 2004, 18:01:03
The police have just been carrying out a leaflet drop through our letterboxes, informing all residents that as of May 17th, the police will not be tolerating any parking on the double yellow lines at the top end of Alma Street. Regular patrols will be carried out day and night, and the standard fixed penalty fine will be placed on anyh car found parked on that stretch. Anyone who knows the area is all too well aware that there is simply nowhere else to park their car safely. yes, there is an area of ground behind the Mount Pleasant, but it is far from safe. The residents approached the council some time ago in an attempt to remove one set of double yellow lines so that cars could be parked along one side of the road...All to no avail. I know for a fact that there is not one car owner who is willing to park their car on the ground behind the Mount, as the risk of damage to and even torching of cars there is extremely high. The residents have had to tolerate young inconsiderate drivers regularly speeding along alma Street, yet the police and council don't appear to be interested in that in the slightest. The leaflet does state however that any comments can be made to the council with regards this matter, and I'm sure there will be a goodly number doing just that.
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- RACING PIGEONS -- KATH, Thu, Mar 11 2004, 1:53:08
Hello
Just a thought, being a pigeon fanciers wife would it be possible to get a link to your message board to start a 'racing pigeon' forum as I am sure there are quite a few 'pigeon fanciers' out there who would contribute eg: lost birds and birds for sale and the latest shows, race results etc.
Just a thought but wasn't sure who to contact regarding the idea.
Kath
Abertillery
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- DO WE WANT A WIND FARM -- les, Tue, Aug 05 2003, 20:29:35
HAVE YOUR SAY HERE....
A PLAN for a £25m windfarm on mountains between Blaina, Blaenavon and
Abertillery would see a £4m `sweetener' shared among communities affected by
the scheme.
The proposed Pendragon Windfarm would power 25,000 homes in Blaenau Gwent -
and the £4m `green dividend' would boost community schemes.
Windfarm operators Pennant Wind Energy Ventures plan to give communities
between £150,000 and £200,000 a year for 20 years from electricity sales.
Pennant says that the site on Mynydd James, Cefn Coch, and Coity mountains
is ideal for energy production and can easily accommodate the proposed 20 to
30 turbines of just under 100 metres in height.
Pennant Wind's managing director, Dale Hart, said: "We are a Welsh-based
company and we propose to share the benefits of this project with local
people."
He added the £4 million could rise to £8 million if projects qualified for
match funding from elsewhere.
The money could go towards schemes such as:
* New nature reserves and bird-watching facilities.
* A green energy education centre for local schools.
* Improved footpaths, walkways and cycle routes.
* New works of public art.
* A weather station.
Pennant will now distribute leaflets to all households in Brynmawr, Blaina,
Nantyglo, Cwmtillery, Abertillery, Six Bells and Llanhilleth, asking people
for their views on how the green dividend may best be used. Pennant admits
some of the turbines would be visible. And some residents' groups fear the
giant turbines will be an eyesore and spoil the famous Cordell Country
Trail.
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- Re: DO WE WANT A WIND FARM -- Phil Small, Thu, Aug 07 2003, 9:41:53
Re: DO WE WANT A WIND FARM -- karen allen, Fri, Aug 08 2003, 11:58:30
Re: DO WE WANT A WIND FARM -- W/B, Wed, Aug 13 2003, 21:35:50
- Pennant Wind Energy Ventures has delivered more than 15,000 leaflets to the communities around the area that surrounds the proposed wind farm site, say the “Campaign” & “Gazette”, this would includes Cwmtillery. Has anyone in Cwmtillery received one of these leaflets, because I have talked to quite a few people and no one seems to have received one? Has anyone received this leaflet yet, let us know. Good website which contains further info on windfarm tubines http://www.sw-ag.org/ (NT) -- les, Wed, Sep 10 2003, 12:53:04
- Looking at the photo in the Campaign we could also end up with a large network of permanent maintenance roads between each wind turbine not to mention the roads required for the construction vehicles. Frighten I say. (NT) -- les, Wed, Sep 10 2003, 12:56:46
- Re: DO WE WANT A WIND FARM -- JOHN A LEWIS - ABERTILLARY, Mon, Sep 15 2003, 20:11:36
- It's already started, An anemometer on a pole hass been sunk into the top of the mountain and is about 80 to 90 feet high. The pole itself does not take up much space, but the four anchor stations, which are used to secure the pole, takes up an area nearly the size of a football pitch. Speak now before its to late (NT) -- John, Wed, Oct 08 2003, 21:21:32
- Re: DO WE WANT A WIND FARM -- Ian, Sun, Oct 12 2003, 23:48:08
- Re: DO WE WANT A WIND FARM -- M.J.D., Tue, Oct 14 2003, 17:30:50
- Re: DO WE WANT A WIND FARM -- M.J.D., Fri, Oct 17 2003, 20:00:56
- I have just added to the "Windfarm Page" another letter sent into the local paper, its worth reading.I have also added to that page a poll so you can vote if your for/against the windfarm. I will run the poll for the month of November (NT) -- webmaster, Sun, Nov 02 2003, 16:28:21
- Dixon family, Cwmtillery -- Alison Roberts, Tue, Apr 27 2004, 18:39:46
I have recently been trying to trace the Dixon side of my family from Cwmtillery, without much success as I am new to this hobby. I have, however, made huge steps in finding many branches of the tree. This is mainly thanks to Cheryl and Carolyn Ellis who have been more than helpful. I would like to thank them and everyone responsible for the upkeep of this site. It has been essential in my quest and I am very grateful for the advice and time they have spent in chatting to me. A wonderfull site. Thank you all.
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- Hill Street Penybont -- Mike, Fri, Apr 02 2004, 17:11:48
My wife (Ann) lived at the bottom end of Hill St. Penybont as a youngster and now the street no longer exists (its under the Comprehensive school) she was wondering if anyone had any pictures of the street.
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- To All In Cwmtillery And Area -- Brian R.Anderson, Fri, Apr 09 2004, 23:39:57
Happy Easter To One And All
I Wento Gelli Crug Secondary School From 1961-1964
Deliverd Meat For Bill Grindle Butchers On church Street
and Before Coming To Canada Worked at Turner Shoes In The
Old Arcade Abertillery....
Regards Brian
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- Dix Family -- Julie Porter, Fri, Mar 12 2004, 17:12:24
Looking for info on the Dix family originally from Bradford On Avon, Wilts. Moved to Abertillery in the late 1890s.
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- Wind farm photos -- webmaster, Sat, Mar 27 2004, 16:22:29
The British Wind Energy Association website is the place to look if you would like to see the size of the equipment and vehicles used in the construction of a windfarm. These two web addresses show photos of the cranes used in the erection and a 56 ton lorry carring two blades of a turbine.
http://www.bwea.com/media/photo/abw/rgb/blades.jpg
http://www.bwea.com/media/photo/powergen/rgb/OutNewton-Construction.jpg
If you have trouble finding the photos, just drop me a email.
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- Your site and Hale Photo's -- Daphne Hughes, Fri, Mar 26 2004, 21:25:04
Hello,
I just wanted to say what a lovely site you have. I was recommended it by Gill Whitty so I could view the Hale family photo's but have enjoyed browsing the whole site.
I am related to the HALE family who's ancestors were from Somerset where the name was originally HEAL. My branch of the family kept the spelling HEAL and migrated to the County Durham Coal Fields.
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- Dixon family -- Mrs A.Roberts, Sun, Feb 08 2004, 15:33:14
I have just started tracing my family tree. Does anyone know of the Dixon family from Cwmtillery. My grandfather was Sidney Dixon and would be around 99 years old if he was alive today. Thanks for any help.
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- Re: Dixon family -- Cheryl, Thu, Feb 12 2004, 20:36:18
- Re: Dixon family -- Alison Roberts, Fri, Feb 13 2004, 17:04:43
- Re: Dixon family -- Alison Roberts, Fri, Feb 13 2004, 17:06:48
- Re: Dixon family -- Carolyn Ellis, Mon, Mar 22 2004, 19:23:00
- The Arcade - Many Thanks -- Kevin Halligan, Tue, Mar 16 2004, 12:25:59
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank the shoppers of Abertilley for their patience during our renovation work on the Arcade. I would also like to thank the traders in the Arcade (particularly Cheryl from 'This & That')for their help, assistance, kind words and refreshments. The job has over-run considerably but is almost finished. We are now just waiting for the installation of a disabled lift which will allow wheelchair access to the 1st and 2nd floor offices. The ground floor shops and 1st floor offices are fully let, just leaving 80 square metres on the 2nd floor.
Once again, many thanks.
Kevin Halligan
Top Service (Holdings) Ltd
Tel: 07973 444 059
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Re: WIND FARM PLANNING APPLICATION -- NEMESIS, Sun, Dec 26 2004, 18:52:51
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Re: DO WE WANT A WIND FARM -- Malcolm Reid, Fri, Oct 24 2003, 13:42:59