Will definitely return next time we come back to pontardawe for a comedy evening at the arts centre leslie united kingdom. Pontardawe arts centre, based in the centre of town has gained a reputation for being one of the finest cultural venues in south wales and attracts artists from all over. The miners strike was a defining moment in our history which saw miners across the country walk out on strike against tory government plans to impose a massive programme of pit closures. Pontardawe arts centre herbert street, pontardawe the list. The taliesin arts centre in the university of wales swansea is named after a 6th century celtic bard, and has welsh, english and international visiting theatre, music and film. Pontardawe, glamorgan bibliography the pontardawe poor law union was created on 26th march 1875 and comprised seven parishes that had previously formed part of the neath and swansea poor law unions, namely cilybebyll, llanguicke, mawr, rhyndwclydach, ynysymond, ystradgynlais higher, and ystradgynlais lower.
In 1996 pontardawe arts centre was reopened housing a new box office, the oriel lliw art gallery, a dance studio, meeting rooms and offices, the restored. A guide to getting there and the venue itself heres all you need to know if youre heading to pontardawe arts. Pontardawe arts centre to hold events to mark miners strike south. Pontardawe arts centre one of the finest theatres in south wales is less than two miles from our accommodation. This includes essential security and accessibility features. The exquisite theatre hosts professional work of the highest calibre, from classical music to. It has a station on the railway, a postoffice under swansea, a onearchedbridge of 80 feet in span over the tawe, and a church in the decorated. Llyfr glas nebo is an unflinching story about life, death and hope. March 18th the tay railway bridge scotland by alan underhill. The current use of the hall is as the pontardawe arts centre. A comprehensive history of the workhouse by peter higginbotham. Pontardawe arts centre follow us as we talk to a selection of of the welsh shows travelling to this years edinburgh fringe.
The community of pontardawe, comprising the electoral wards of pontardawe and trebanos, is served by an elected town council and forms part of the county borough of neath port talbot. Acclaimed bopic following the exploits of a welsh journalist in stalins ussr. Pontardawe which means bridge on the river tawe in welsh, is a 15 minute drive from lothlorien. It is the buildings place in the social history of the area which. Visit pontardawe is owned by explore south wales a not for profit company, our mission to create the most user. The true story of an unlikely alliance and show of solidarity during the turbulent miners strike. Twelve scripts will be selected and performed in three heats during the autumn season in front of an. The alltwen and pontardawe cooperative society store in high street, pontardawe, 1910. Pontardawe can be found in the heart of swansea valley, reached via a historic bridge, the towns landmark is a 197 ft high needlelike spire from the church of st.
Pontardawe, a hamlet in killybebill parish, in glamorgan. Buy tickets for an upcoming concert at pontardawe arts centre. I was born at 7 james street in 1955 opposite davies the ironmongers. Society meetings are held at the cross community centre pontardawe on the third wednesday of each month. Like other arts venues across wales, pontardawe arts centre is struggling for. The concert hall has a barrel vaulted ceiling with elaborate plasterwork whilst the upper gallery with its elaborate cast iron scroll motif handrails is supported on cast iron pillars. The main auditorium has been restored to its former glory with fixed stalls in the balcony whilst retaining flexible seating. Pontardawe arts centre has gained a reputation as one of the finest cultural venue in south wales. Join our community and let us help visitors find you. Right in the middle of pontardawe, theyre always holding lots of activities for schools, and the older generation i. You can also use the category facility below to filter by category. Pontardawe forms part of the county borough of neath port talbot.
With the arts centre, weve carried out a survey to. The society had branches in alltwen, pontardawe, rhos, trebanos and rhyd y fro. Pontardawe arts centre is a multipurpose cultural venue in pontardawe, neath port talbot, wales. We have a receptionshop area where you can buy handcrafted gifts and local interest books, as well as a visitor information centre. Pontardawe arts centre preshow welsh learner session 01792 863722 02032020. Pontardawe arts centre, in swansea, is a multipurpose venue in wales that opened in 1996. The dillwyn arms hotel, pontardawe updated 2020 prices. Pontardawe arts centre pontardawe, tickets for concerts. Pontardawe is a very interesting town to visit whilst staying at our self catering cottages on plas farm.
The community of pontardawe, with a population of some 6,800, comprises the electoral wards of pontardawe and trebanos. In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described pontardawe like this. The photo you show is exactly as i remember pontardawe in the 1960s. It is a key community asset, important to the wellbeing of people of the area and beyond. Also in swansea is the dylan thomas arts centre which has readings, author interviews, debates, lectures, small scale drama, video and films, book launches and workshops. Trowch e lan an innovative, dynamic and creative project with. The first of pontardawes three cinemas to close was the pavilion in church street. A venue to relax, learn about the history of the area and its culture, through displays and exhibits. Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for pontardawe arts centre in pontardawe from, the uks biggest entertainment website. The venue promotes a diverse range of professional events, both mainstream and specialist film and an ongoing visual arts programme with approximately 12 exhibitions per annum. Pontardawe arts centre is owned and managed by neath port talbot county borough council and is a revenue client of the arts council of wales. Nice big theatre to watch a performance and they usually have the latest films to watch on. I will be there giving a talk about picture makers.
List of all concerts taking place in 2020 at pontardawe arts centre in pontardawe. Pontardawe arts centre reopened to the public in october 1996 with a remit to provide opportunities to enjoy a broad range of professional work of the highest calibre and opportunities for participation in the arts. Pontardawe is celebrated for its contribution to the arts and is best known for the pontardawe festival of world music and dance which has been held every august since 1978. It also has a cinema that shows the latest blockbusters. It does a lot more than just traditional arts, with many classes supporting local community groups. The axe hanging over a town theatre and whether its worth saving. Will definitely return next time we come back to pontardawe for a comedy evening at the arts centre.
Their story is recorded in a little blue book as the family tries to survive an incident that has a devastating effect on the inhabitants of the village of nebo and beyond. Pontardawe art centre will be having an open day on the 14th january 2017 with demonstrations and talks about all the creative courses and events that are happening this year at the arts centre. January 15th the river tawe part 2 by martin jones. This fantastic building is owned by neath port talbot county. Pontardawe arts centre to hold events to mark miners. In 1993 lliw valley council sought to improve the arts provision in the town which was, at the time, using a space known as theatre cwmtawe at pontardawe. Pontardawe welsh for bridge on the river tawe is a town of some 5,000 inhabitants in the swansea valley welsh. Dear valued friend and supporter of pontardawe arts centre. Home the pontardawe arts centre explore npt theatres.
The exquisite theatre hosts professional work of the highest calibre, from classical music to drama and dance, literature and childrens theatre to blues and world music. Pontardawe heritage and visitor centre explore south wales. The institute and public halls were constructed in 1908 using subscription funds raised in the town. Swansea valley history society pontardawe and district. Pontardawe arts centre is based in the heart of pontardawe, situated 10 minutes off the m4 and 20 minutes away from swansea. Tickets and information for mark watson at pontardawe arts centre in pontardawe on fri 26th jun 2020 from, the uks biggest entertainment website. The coop drew its membership from its customers, and its aim was to arrange bulk purchases of goods at wholesale prices and pass these benefits the divi on to its members. The town hosts live music on a weekly basis at the many pubs and inns. The walk takes in natural beauty and ancient history. History of pontardawe, in neath port talbot and glamorgan. Pontardawe arts centre news, views, gossip, pictures, video.
Friends of pontardawe arts centre helping your arts. The concert hall is a wonderful example of edwardian splendour. The gatsby tea rooms pontardawe, swansea, united kingdom. Pontardawe arts centre voted as one of the best venues in south wales theatre for music, comedy, cinema and so much more in pontardawe.
With thanks to adrian picton for this memory of pontardawe share your own memory leave a. The building is owned by neath port talbot county borough. Our history the pontardawe arts centre explore npt theatres. We are about helping the pontardawe arts centre thrive into the future. Customers with disabilities please call 01792 863 722 to book. The mine, the miners and their communities by clive reed is the story of a deep coalmine in cwmtawe. That term took in the trades of colliers, miners, hauliers, timber men. Unusually for the swansea valley, the public hall was a facility that was mainly supported by voluntary subscriptions 6d a week deducted from the wages of workers at the nearby tin plate works and not by coal miners. Book your place by next wednesday to see this wonderful play.
It was built over 100 years ago by the people for the people and now. Pontardawe arts centre news, views, gossip, pictures. This historic building houses a main hall and foyer depicting the growth of pontardawe and its surrounding areas from neolithic to modern day. Pontardawe news, views, gossip, pictures, video wales. This multipurpose venue hosts a 400seat theatre which is used for live events and 3d digital cinema.
Pontardawe photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Pontardawe arts centre pontadawe arts centre, swansea. Mae cofiant clasurol vera brittain y cyntaf o dri yn lyfr pwysig iawn, am ei bortread byw o genhedlaeth gollwyd i ryfel ac fel adroddiad merch oi bywyd mewn amser o newid aruthrol. Pontardawe arts centre, pontardawe, neath port talbot, united kingdom. Pontardawe arts centre is set to mark 35 years since the end of the miners strike with a series of events. Pontardawe arts centre is inviting submissions of new writing for their annual script slam. Mark watson tickets, pontardawe arts centre, 26th jun 2020. Pontardawe arts centre in pontardawe, gb cinema treasures. On the opposite bank of the river tawe, the village of alltwen, part of the. Welcome to the events listings for the pontardawe arts centre simply choose an event from the list below or select a date to view. Pontadawe arts centre swansea 2020 all you need to. Bwcio tocynnau online booking pontardawe arts centre.
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