PONTY PEOPLE: David Sercombe (Mount Elim)
This month I spoke with David Sercombe about his time in Pontardawe. David will be well known as a former RE teacher in Pontardawe and […]
OLDEST MYSTERY IN PONTARDAWE
I received the three ‘Around Pontardawe’ books for Christmas. One thing in the books, which I had already understood from speaking with Clive Reed is […]
DULAIS VALLEY SUPER-SCHOOL
A group of parents in Neath Port Talbot have called for unity over Council plans to close schools in the borough. “No community school is […]
Police, Protestors, Pontardawe Schools & Covid
An estimated 200 local people attended a socially distanced public display objecting to the closure of 3 primary schools in Pontardawe. Police were in attendance […]
Pontardawe People: Clive Reed
Clive Reed is a well-known and respected historian here in Pontardawe. During these Covid times I was unable to meet up with Clive but we […]
LESS TEACHERS LIKELY – PONTARDAWE
The new proposed primary school in Pontardawe may see kids walking up to 2 miles to school. With less teachers and possibly poorer Estyn reports. […]
SWANSEA VALLEY & WELSH INDEPENDENCE?
We have seen a surge in support for Welsh Independence in recent months. Something which appeared a pipedream not so long ago is becoming a […]
PONTARDAWE ‘HIGHEST COVID RATE IN WALES’
Pontardawe has had 100 positive cases in the last week. Its case rate of 813.7 cases per 100,000 is currently the highest in Wales. Year […]
Shop Clydach This Christmas
It has been a difficult year for everyone. The community has rallied around each other to keep people safe and it continues to do so. […]
SHOP PONTARDAWE THIS CHRISTMAS
It has been a difficult year for everyone. The community has rallied around each other to keep people safe and it continues to do so. […]