Photos of Hirwaun Remembrance Parade via Hirwaun Online
Just a quick reminder…
Enjoy Photos of the Hirwaun Remembrance Sunday Parade in the Photo Gallery section.
Thank you to everyone who contributed.
Click here to See the......
Live Boxing Day Music at the Cardiff Arms via Hirwaun Online
Fed up of Turkey. Mince Pies, and the same old television repeats?!
Then get down to the Cardiff Arms on Boxing Day evening for Live Music from Warren & Co. Rock/Rock n Roll!
The Cardiff Arms has a late bar for the occasion, so why not get out of your chair and walk off the winter blues [...]...
Nebo Chapel Remains Un-Sold via Hirwaun Online
Nebo Chapel - one of Hirwaun’s most notable landmarks - remains un-sold.
Surveyors Rowland Jones of Swansea confirmed this week that Nebo Chapel was not sold during the tender process and so is now available by private treaty.
For further information contact Rowland Jones Chartered Surveyors on telephone number (0)1792......
Research on Havard Family Of Hirwaun via Hirwaun Online
Dewi Lewis is researching his family history and has written to us enquiring about Hirwaun and the Havard Family …
I have been researching my wife’s family history.One side of the family included the Havard family.
I have gone back as far as Morgan Havard born 1808 at Hirwaun. His son Thomas Havard was also [...]...
Railway Records for Hirwaun via Hirwaun Online
Bruce Baxter is researching his family history and has written to us enquiring about Station Records for Hirwaun …
My Great Grandfather Olive Hugh Thomas was born in Hirwaun on 10th January 1855 and his father was David Thomas Station Master. His Mother was Martha Lewis who may have been born in Merthyr Tydfil on 31 [...]...
Hirwaun Village Fights Back… Again via Aberdare Blog
A Public Meeting will be held in Aberdare on Thursday 9th October 2008, at the Sobells Sports Centre.
At the Meeting Rhondda Cynon Taf Councillors will decide on the new Gloucesters & Ironworks site planning application.
All Welcome.
A Planning Application has been re-submitted to the local Council. The plans are for 130 houses to be built on the Hirwaun Gloucesters and old Ironworks site. This area is much valued and used by the community as an area for recreation and leisure and home to an abundance of wildlife and flora.
Councillors voted to refuse planning permission in July 2008.
Local Council Planning Officers are trying to persuade Councillors to change their minds and approve this application, despite overwhelming objections from residents over the last 3 years.
The... Villagers Urged to Make a Stand at RCT Planning Meeting via Green Drinks Rhondda Cynon Taff » Green Drinks Rhondda Cynon Taff
Residents of Hirwaun village near Aberdare are invited to attend a Council Planning Meeting to demonstrate that they want a say in the future of Hirwaun Village.
The Meeting is at 5pm on Thursday 9th October 2008 at Sobells Sports Centre, Aberdare.
At the Planning Meeting R.C.T. Councillors will be deciding on the Gloucesters/Ironworks site planning application which will have a huge effect on the village of Hirwaun.
A company called Piper Homes want to build 130 houses on the Hirwaun Gloucesters and old Ironworks site. This area is much valued and used by the community as an area for recreation and leisure and home to an abundance of wildlife and......
Come and Fight for your Hirwaun Future via Hirwaun Online
You are invited to a Public Meeting to show Hirwaun residents want a say in the future of Hirwaun Village.
The Meeting is at 5pm on Thursday 9th October 2008 at Sobells Sports Centre, Aberdare.
Where R.C.T. Councillors will be deciding on the Gloucesters/Ironworks site planning application which will have a huge effect on the life of [...]...
Public Inquiry in Hirwaun on Windfarm via Hirwaun Online
A Public Inquiry will be held by the National Assembly’s Planning Inspectorate into a planning application for a series of wind turbines near Hirwaun
The application, submitted by Pennant Walters Ltd. is for the erection of nine wind turbines, an anemometer and associated infrastructure and buildings on land south of the A465 in Hirwaun at Hirwaun [...]...
Bethel Chapel History Launched via Hirwaun Online
A new book has been launched to celebrate the history of a much-loved chapel in the Cynon Valley.
Elfed Davies from Gadlys, Aberdare, who is a member of the Hirwaun Historical Society organized the launch jointly with the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Libraries and Museum Service.
The launch of The History of Bethel Chapel took place at [...]...
Top Entertainment at the Cardiff Arms Hirwaun via Aberdare Blog
Don’t Miss the Mercurymen gig at Cardiff Arms pub in Hirwaun this Friday 26th September.
Recently signed to Sony BMG, Mercurymen Jinder, Gavin and Simon are on the road promoting their debut album Postcards from Valonia.
This promises to be a very special gig. Catch them at the Cardiff Arms Hirwaun on the only Welsh date of their UK tour.
The Cardiff Arms was taken over by Julian and Annie Barfield a year ago. After a massive investment and complete refurbishment, the pub is making a mark for quality food, drink, entertainment.
Click here to visit the official Cardiff Arms...... Another Day of Chaos on Main Aberdare Road via Aberdare Blog
Another day of chaos on the main Aberdare road leading north from the town…
Drivers experienced long delays today on the the A4059 road between Aberdare and Hirwaun due to a traffic collision.
A local grandmother driving home narrowly escaped with her life after being shunted from behind by a lorry.
Closure of the Llwydcoed by-pass road last week due to subsidence problems has seen an enormous increase in traffic on the A4059, leading to traffic tailbacks from Hirwaun to Trecynon during peak hours.
Local residents today expressed their concern that a fatality is inevitable unless Rhondda Cynon Taf Council re-open the Llwydcoed road as to matter of urgency to ease traffic congestion.
Click on the thumbnail to see larger photographs... Teaser for the Mercury Men at Cardiff Arms, Hirwaun via Hirwaun Online
The Mercury Men are coming to Hirwaun playing the Cardiff Arms on Friday 26th September.
Recently signed to Sony BMG, Mercury Men Jinder, Gavin and Simon are on the road promoting their debut album Postcards from Valonia.
More details on the Cardiff Arms Hirwaun gig to follow.
Here’s the guys on You Tube :
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Hirwaun girl joins the Royal Ballet School via Hirwaun Online
Hirwaun ballet dancer Katie Thomas is celebrating after winning a place at a prestigious ballet school.
The 10 year old has been a pupil at the Mandy and Shirley Morris Ballet School in Aberdare for 7 years. Katie and a fellow pupil Amelia Hancock (Cardiff) have been awarded one of a handful of places on [...]...
Events for August at Hirwaun Library via Hirwaun Online
Informal Mum and Toddler meetings, monday mornings throughout the summer holidays 10.15am - 11.30am
Stories and Crafts sessions thursday 8th Aug Chinese Dragon Puppets 2.30pm - 3.30pm (suitable for children aged 4yrs and over).
Stories and Crafts sessions thursday 14th Aug Chinese Lanterns 2.30pm - 3.30pm (suitable for children 5yrs and over).
The Thursday Morning Police Clinic has [...]...
Hirwaun Mothers’ Union Visit National Assembly via Hirwaun Online
Plaid Cymru AM Chris Franks welcomed the Hirwaun Mothers’ Union to the National Assembly in Cardiff Bay.
Over 500,000 visitors have visited the National Assembly last year, according to the latest report by National Assembly for Wales Commission.
Chris Franks said: “I was very pleased to welcome Hirwaun Mother’s Union to the Senedd. More and more citizens [...]...
New Planning Application Angers Hirwaun Villagers via Green Drinks Rhondda Cynon Taff » Green Drinks Rhondda Cynon Taff
Despite having their planning application rejected last year by the Local Council and losing an Appeal via the Welsh Assembly, developers continue in their attempt to over-develop at Hirwaun in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
A new Planning Application is being considered. A Site Meeting on 1st July 2008, see the full story here on Hirwaun......
Show you Care about Hirwaun Future via Hirwaun Online
The Gloucesters Site in Hirwaun is once again under threat from developers despite currently being the subject of a village green application
Developers have re-submitted plans to build 130 houses on the site which is much valued and used by the community as an area for recreation and leisure and home to an abundance of wildlife [...]...
Hirwaun Village Green Application Needs Your Support via Hirwaun Online
An application has been made to R.C.T. Council to register the whole of the Gloucesters and Ironworks Site as a Village Green.
Village Green status would protect the site so that Hirwaun residents could continue to use the area for recreational and leisure purposes.
In order to meet the criteria for Village Green/Common registration it must be [...]...
Hirwaun Local Election Results 2008 via Hirwaun Online
Ballot Results for Hirwaun in the Local Council Election 2008 were confirmed late this morning after the Official Count at Michael Sobells Sports Centre, Aberdare :
Clive Griffiths (Communist) 40 votes
Karen Morgan (Plaid) 804 votes
Bill Myring (Labour) 441 votes
Therefore Karen Morgan has been duly elected County Borough Councillor for Hirwaun.
Good luck to Councillor Morgan in her [...]...
Stand Up for Hirwaun on May 1st via Hirwaun Online
Hirwaun Online has always had an ‘open-door’ for news from across the Community
We have published Hirwaun news for the Community since 2005 and we are proud to print a contribution from the Plaid Cymru Candidate for the Local Council Elections, Karen Morgan, a candidate who will stand up for Hirwaun…
May 1st 2008 is council election [...]...
Photos from the Macmillan Walk 2008 via Hirwaun Online
Photos from the start of the Macmillan Walk 2008 are now available in the Hirwaun Photo Gallery.
There was quite a turnout this year and a loud splash of colour on parade in the middle of......
Don’t Panic… The Aliens Invading Aberdare Are Friendly via Aberdare Blog
There is no need to panic, the green-haired ‘aliens’ currently walking from Hirwaun via Aberdare to Abercynon are friendly!
And they are raising lots of hard cash for Macmillan Cancer Care Support as part of the annual Macmillan Walk.
Please feel free to liberate all spare change in your pockets, purses, piggy banks… it’s all for a good...... Local Support for Macmillan Walk for Charity via Penywaun Online
The Macmillan Walk takes place today … all ten miles from Hirwaun Rugby Club to Abercynon.
Hundreds of people met at the War Memorial in the centre of Hirwaun for the official start.
Walkers then embarked in stages.
The familiar tooting of horns and cheers of support can be heard as the walkers pass Penywaun hill.
This [...]...
Windfarm Plans for Hirwaun - Have your Say via Hirwaun Online
There is only one week left to Have your Say on the Windfarm Plans for Hirwaun …
The Application to build giant Wind Turbines across the Cynon Valley was rejected by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council in April 2008. The Developer appealed against that decision and this Appeal is being heard via the Welsh Assembly’s Planning [...]...
Live music at the Cardiff Arms, Hirwaun via Hirwaun Online
Friday the 2nd May 2008, marks a first night for live music at the new look Cardiff Arms Hotel.
The band ‘Red Eye Fly’ (with a guitarist from Hirwaun) will be performing on the Friday night of the Bank Holiday.
The evening will start at 8pm ish.
Both Julian & Annie, the owners of Cardiff Arms, look forward [...]...
Do you qualify for Home Energy Grant ? via Hirwaun Online
Grants of up to £2000 towards cost-cutting home insulation are on offer for qualifying households.
The initiative is being promoted by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s specialist Home Energy Officer as part of an ongoing campaign to provide affordable heat and “green” measures for families.
Those who have children under the age of 16 and are in receipt [...]...
Friday is Fish Day in Hirwaun via Hirwaun Online
Commencing Friday 2nd May 2008, Hirwaun Cafe & Chippy will be opening for the summer season on Friday nights (last orders 8.00 pm).
Lee & Emma are looking forward to greeting existing and new customers in the Cafe on Friday nights to enjoy a cooked supper without the hassle of the cooking and the cleaning up [...]...
Yet more Grot at Hirwaun Industrial Estate via Aberdare Blog
Out of sight out of mind at Hirwaun Industrial Estate… we photograph the informal landfill site.
Building and household waste, electrical equipment such as fridge and vacuum cleaner, clothes, you name it, it’s being dumped in this corner of Hirwaun Industrial Estate.... Meet your Hirwaun Candidates for May 1st Local Council Election via Hirwaun Online
The Electoral Registration Officer for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council confirm that Nomination Papers have been received for the forthcoming Local Council Elections on May 1st 2008.
The following people will stand for election as County Borough Councillor for Hirwaun :
Bill Myring (Labour)
Clive Griffiths (Communist)
Karen Morgan (Plaid......