This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page There will be cup fever across Wales as clubs from Division 1-5 go into battle in the WRU National Cup competitions There will be teams from all five of the regional leagues in the WRU Division 1 Cup quarter-finals this weekend Division 1 East Central will be strongly represented with St Joseph’s Abercynon and Rhydyfelin all making it through to the last eight All three teams have to travel to try to keep their hopes alive who are currently sitting in fourth place in Division 1 West Central St Joseph’s head north to meet unbeaten Caernarfon while Rhydyfelin have to head west to face Hendy who won the Division 3 Cup in 2023 when they pipped Vardre 34-27 They currently top their league and triumphed 46-41 at Llanishen in the last round © 2025 Content Copyright Welsh Rugby Union Sheppard’s Pharmacy in Abercynon has been running a dedicated weekly clinic to help people to stop smoking pharmacies have supported smokers to quit through a variety of different methods including providing direct support and advice and advising on and providing nicotine replacement therapies over the counter Participating pharmacies have also collaborated with partners such as Help Me Quit to better support smokers wishing to stop smoking The Sheppard’s Pharmacy team has gone one step further They have been running a smoking cessation clinic every Wednesday providing dedicated time and place for smokers looking to quit to access support and advice Smokers can drop in any time during the day The pharmacy team also offers weekly one-to-one sessions to smokers The clinics and the sessions add to and enhance the traditional smoking cessation services provided by the team To date the clinic has supported nine people represenings an increase on previous numbers The pharmacy team believes that the drop-in clinic model has attracted the majority of the people currently attending a pharmacy technician that supports the clinic said: “The clinic enables myself and the team to focus on supporting people to stop smoking getting to know those attending and offering them more dedicated time free of distractions I feel that the clinic has also helped my own professional development as I’m always trying to improve my knowledge of methods to help smokers wanting to quit “People attending the drop-in clinics have said that they feel more comfortable accessing the service knowing that an extra member of staff is dedicated to supporting them They don’t feel that they are imposing on the pharmacy team This was really interesting as we hadn’t previously considered that the public felt that asking for help to quit smoking could be an imposition to staff or that this was a barrier to accessing smoking cessation services “I think that these dedicated clinics are extremely positive and I’d love to see them available more widely.” Jason Caroll,Principal Pharmacist – Community Services said: “Pharmacy teams work at the very centre of our communities providing NHS services and expert care to the whole population Smokers accessing support are up to 300% more likely to successfully quit Thousands of people have stopped smoking with support from their local community pharmacy “The clinic model being used by this Abercynon pharmacy team enables them to offer further support and dedicated time to help smokers who want to quit It is fantastic to see this pharmacy team developing innovative and accessible services for people in the local community.” If you would like to find out more information on how to quit smoking, please visit: https://www.helpmequit.wales/what-choices-are-there-for-me/ Cookies are small text files saved on your phone tablet or computer when you visit a website These cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas The website cannot function properly without these cookies and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences Consent for some third party cookies can not be automatically revoked Please follow the link below if you want to opt out of them We may use third party tools such as Google Analytics and similar to help us anonymously measure how you use our websites This allows us to make improvements based on our users\' needs These tools set cookies that store anonymised information about how you got to the site A dispersal order was issued for the Nant-Y-Fedw area of AbercynonPolice in a Welsh town have been given extra powers to deal with youths causing anti-social behaviour ahead of bonfire night The move was made in connection to an incident involving an "unsafe bonfire" A dispersal order was issued for the Nant-Y-Fedw area of Abercynon late on Monday night 24 hours before fireworks displays are expected to mark Guy Fawkes night Superintendent Michelle Conquer said: “South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have advised that the bonfire was not safe, and that there has been a suggestion from the local community that it contained items that could be harmful, we are therefore asked members of the local community to leave the area in order that the fire service could deal with the situation for everyone’s safety” The dispersal order, which was granted under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, applies to those aged 10 years and over and will be in place for 48 hours from 5pm, Monday November 4, to 5pm on Wednesday November 6. It will cover the area as shown on the map. The police have pointed out that the order means anyone aged 10 to 16 years of age will be subject to the legislation and will be removed to their home address or to a place of safety. Officers will also have the power to seize any property which officers suspect is being used to cause anti social behaviour. A statement from the force said: "Officers will have additional resources and will be conducting high visibility patrols in the community to reassure the public and deal with any issues to ensure that residents remain and feel safe." Cynon Valley Organic Adventures have added a spark of magic to their five-acre piece of land thanks to support from Transport for Wales (TfW).  Ychwanegu mymryn o hud i safle cymunedol Abercynon received funding from TfW for the creation and development of a ‘magical fairyland railway garden’ They also offer accredited learning to suit all needs corporate volunteer days and regular community activities and events.   created and used by young people attending the site a moon gate and an outdoor learning space known locally as the ‘hobbit house.’ Across the site wildlife boxes have been installed and funding has also helped with the development of a bee project for schools and young people in the area Supporting physical and mental health and well-being engaging with young people and schools and providing opportunities to connect with nature and the surrounding landscape was the driving force behind this idea.  said: “We rented the derelict land in 2018 with a view to helping people improve wellbeing through education and engagement in nature Five years on we own the land and have some amazing partners that support our work and help us to thrive.  “Thanks to the funding and support from Transport for Wales we have been able to expand our work with the local schools Our hobbit house will be the base for our classes and we’ve built our sensory and magical gardens The funding has also been utilised across the whole site with new fruit trees being planted and our orchard and Celtic wildflower area being created.” TfW Heritage and Sustainable Impact Manager added: “We were thrilled to have the opportunity to work in partnership with Cynon Valley Organic Adventures to develop this magical-themed green space running alongside both an active travel route and railway line - a first for our network in Wales Collaboration with communities we serve is deeply important to us and it enables us to deliver a shared legacy in which transport positively contributes to our communities and environment now and in the future.”  managed by the Heritage and Sustainable Impact Team and delivered by Community Rail With materials donated to the group by the Craidd Alliance The site will also be a confident traveller destination for TfW.  Not a Journalist? Please visit our contact page Transport for Wales (TfW) is continuing to move forward with the building of the South Wales Metro with major works being undertaken across the Core Valley Lines (CVL) Cau'r llinell rhwng Abercynon a Merthyr Tudful From Tuesday 11 October to Thursday 3 November 2022 the railway line between Abercynon and Merthyr Tydfil will be closed to allow heavy engineering works to take place as part of preparations for the introduction of brand-new electric tram-trains During this period TfW will be operating a rail replacement bus service calling at all stations on this line The 25-day closure will allow engineers to carry out complex work including the completion of the remaining foundations and the steel post installations for Overhead Line Equipment new track works for switches and crossings at Pentrebach and Quakers Yard further work to construct the new platform at Quakers Yard line speed improvements and devegetation across the line Major blockades help reduce the need for night working as much as possible reducing the need to disturb line-side neighbours overnight The investment in the Metro will significantly improve connectivity providing access to jobs leisure and other opportunities for the people of Wales The project has been part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through Welsh Government More information about Metro is available on our website including a blog article answering some frequently asked questions about the Metro transformation work Message Invalid character found in the request target [/detail.cfm?i\u003d9397] The valid characters are defined in RFC 7230 and RFC 3986 Description The server cannot or will not process the request due to something that is perceived to be a client error (e.g. Note The full stack trace of the root cause is available in the server logs The schoolteacher was one of nine winners at this year’s Credit Unions Awards By InYourArea Community · 28 October 2020 Delyth Williams of Smart Money Cymru Credit Union presenting the award to Sharon Rees Williams A schoolteacher from Abercynon has received a prestigious award for her devoted fundraising efforts in aid of children in Gambia Sharon Rees Williams was announced as the winner of the Member Making a Difference category following a nomination by Smart Money Cymru Credit Union that Sharon visited a school in Mansa Maru When she returned home she shared her experiences with the children in her class at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Abercynon Sharon said: “I was amazed when I visited the school in Mansa Maru at how large the classes were and how little resources they had to teach all of these children “As a teacher I see how children’s lives can be changed through education When I saw the children in Gambia and how the teachers were working so hard to provide an education for them in such difficult circumstances The children in Abercynon started to raise money by holding a bake sale and other activities Sharon also knitted daffodils to sell to friends and family and saves the money earned from these activities via Smart Money Credit Union who send it to the Western Union Bank in Gambia free of charge “I had great difficulty in transferring the money to Gambia through my own bank,” Sharon added Smart Money Cymru were able to provide this service effortlessly and have been a great support “I’m delighted with this award – but really its for the children more than anyone else because they deserve to be recognised for their kindness in helping others.” Sharon was one of nine winners of this year’s Credit Unions Awards which is sponsored by Engage with support from the Welsh Government Shine a spotlight on your neighbourhood by becoming an Area Ambassador Click here to learn more! LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} a large pond and a number of allotment spaces which grow food for a foodbank A rustic cafe and solar powered compost toilet have been built The transformation has been led by the Green Valley Wellbeing Group for its Green Valley Conservation and Heritage project The site now provides an ideal environment for helping people improve their wellbeing and employability skills through gardening and spending time outdoors The project has forged relationships with local community groups schools and organisations that care for children with special educational needs They are also accepting social prescription referrals from GPs Director Janis Werrett says: “I’ve seen massive changes in children being outdoors to the point that they don't recognise the person they used to be I’ve seen massive changes in children being outdoors Director of Cynon Valley Wellbeing Group “After spending years in school and being excluded from the mainstream when they come here they realise that they do have skills.” The project was shortlisted for a National Lottery Award in 2021 If you query is regarding our application portal, please contact our support team We urge you to read our privacy policy which gives you more control over your information and clearly explains how we use it © Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund The feeder pipe between Abercynon and Quakers Yard was damaged by storm Dennis By InYourArea Community · 21 September 2020 Submitted by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council will begin important work from Monday September 21 to advance the scheme to replace the storm-damaged Feeder Pipe footbridge located between Abercynon and Quakers Yard The footbridge spans the River Taff between Tram Road Quakers Yard and the footpath leading to Alexandra Place Abercynon – and it sustained severe damage during storm Dennis in February 2020 The structure and footpath were necessarily closed with immediate effect to ensure safety The structure was further damaged by a fire shortly after Storm Dennis The council has since removed a significant amount of debris that had collected against the bridge and appointed a specialist contractor which carried out a thorough inspection of its condition The council has appointed S Evans and Sons as the contractor responsible for carrying out this work A detailed inspection of the original feeder pipes will then be undertaken the design and planning for a replacement bridge will continue – incorporating the feeder pipes if it is possible to do so The council continues to work closely with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council on the scheme leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and cabinet member with responsibility for highways and transportation said: “The council recognises the local importance of Feeder Pipe footbridge and has committed to replacing the bridge following damage from Storm Dennis You can make a general enquiry by contacting our headquarters on 01443 744800. 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Elga Kitchener came to Wales as a Kindertransport refugee to escape Nazi Germany The Kindertransport (German for "children's transport") was a rescue effort that took place in the months before the outbreak of WWII Elga's aunt Dinah would be caring for her in Abercynon until the family could be reunited in Wales But Elga never met her sister Judis and she never saw her mother Elga's uncle Siegfried died in the Litzmannstadt Ghetto on 11 September 1942 Before coming to the decision to send Elga alone to Wales her parents Charles and Ruth Kitchener had been writing to relatives in America and the UK Jews needed affidavits - statements written on oath - in order to leave Germany This was one of the bureaucratic hurdles facing German Jews who were trying to emigrate The US Holocaust Memorial Museum said the list of hurdles Jews faced when trying to leave the country was "overwhelming" Charles and Ruth sent a letter to their relative Frank Hoffman in America in the hope of receiving an affidavit a spelling mistake in Elga's name meant that the one they received was invalid Elga's daughter Shirley said this must have been "heartbreaking" for the family Shirley said her mother had always spoken about the trauma of the Holocaust I was aware of my grandparents and what had happened in Nazi Germany left her a number of letters from the WWII period Shirley said she was aware of them even as a child She said her mother used to read through the letters from time to time "The letters and her memory was all she had from her past." when Jewish people were sent to gas chambers they were asked to write a final letter to their family They could only write 25 words and the wording overseen by officials The letter below was sent to Elga from her relatives Some of the words are obscured but the visible text roughly translates as the following: Antisemitism in Wales: Jewish leaders call for change after rise in abusive behaviour her mother gave her some words of advice before she entered the school gates: Remember you’re Jewish and be proud that you’re Jewish but be careful who you tell "Holocaust Memorial Day is a time we can remember the atrocities that can occur but there’s also hope that we will never discriminate against our fellow human beings again "It is a time for me personally to recall all the lives that were torn apart and all those who perished during the Holocaust I pray that never again should we witness such atrocities anywhere in the world." Surviving the Holocaust: A victim's story I fear with the rise of antisemitism being reported in Europe... I’ve always known there has been antisemitism but there has to be hope that it will be wiped out and won’t be given the power to take any more lives. Tributes have been pouring in following the death of the former Abercynon RFC secretary, Mid District treasurer and WRU Board member Gordon Williams earlier this month. He died on 6 July at the age of 76 and was still highly active on the rugby administration front as the long-serving treasurer of the Mid District and the Rhondda and East Glamorgan District RU. Born in Abercynon in 1947, he became Head Boy at Mountain Ash Grammar School before joining Abercynon RFC as a back row forward. He played for many years at the club before moving into administration to give back to the game he loved. “I knew Gordon for more than 40 years and our careers almost mirrored each other’s. We both played for our local clubs and once we had hung up our boots, we joined the committee,” said Rob Butcher, one of the current Mid District WRU Council representatives and a recent chair of the WRU. “He became fixture secretary and then secretary at Abercynon, in 1971. He then took over from George Morgan as one off the Mid District reps on the WRU in 1987. He sat on the WRU’s board for a decade and made a massive contribution. “He was always very passionate about the game and never accepted the demise of the Celtic Warriors as Welsh rugby’s fifth region. He campaigned long and hard for a professional rugby team to be set up in the valleys. “He worked tirelessly as the treasurer of the Mid District and held the post for more than 30 years up to his death. His is going to be a very hard act to follow because he was so involved in almost every aspect of the workings of the Mid District.” When the Mid District set-up a Trust to honour the memory of the former WRU President, George Morgan, in 2008 for the ‘Young Player of the Year’ in the area, Williams became the treasurer. He was heavily involved in the organisation of the annual dinner and golf day to raise funds for the Trust. “At the dinner we always add someone to the Mid District Hall of Fame. Neil Jenkins was the first player to be honoured in such a way and Matthew Rees and Gethin Jenkins have also been added,” said Butcher. “We broke with tradition six years ago by adding Gordon’s name to mark his immense contribution to rugby in our district. It was a very popular choice because he really was held in the highest regard by so many people.” Earlier in the year he was at Sardis Road to hear Nigel Walker and Ieuan Evans make their pitch for support to additional reforms to the governance of the WRU. That was an issue that was very close to his heart and it was a topic he raised with Evans in another meeting only a few weeks ago. “Gordon was a great servant to Welsh rugby who made a huge contribution to the game he loved. He was a loyal clubman at Abercynon RFC, a long-term treasurer of the Mid District and an invaluable member of the WRU general committee,” said Evans, the WRU chair. “His on-going concern for the welfare of the WRU stretched long into retirement and he was one of the first to arrive for our roadshow visit to Pontypridd to explain the need for constitutional change. He worked hard on trying to modernise the WRU over a long period of time and always strived to make a difference.” An accountant by trade, he was a director of his own company and leaves a wife, Ann. The WRU offers sincere condolences to Ann, her family and the many friends of Gordon Williams. Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1NS © 2025 Content Copyright Welsh Rugby Union, Statistical Data © Opta Kelly Egan decided to offer her services via social media after her 93-year-old grandmother was left waiting three hours for an ambulance after suffering from chest pains It comes at a time when the NHS is facing sustained pressure due to "unprecedented demand" over the winter period coupled with industrial action across the health workforce has not been trained as a paramedic and accepts that her service comes with a risk "It's worth the risk if I can save somebody's life." In November, ITV Wales cameras spent time with ambulance workers who spoke of a demoralised workforce as they battled with long handover delays and pressures across the service. Since then, paramedics and other ambulance service staff have staged walkouts in England Wales in a dispute over pay, with more strikes announced for later this month. Kelly highlighted the "stark difference" that she has experienced in ambulance waiting times between 2017 and now when she was treated for septic shock The ambulance quickly arrived to take her to hospital where she was treated "If the ambulance hadn't arrived in 14 minutes I wouldn't be here to tell the story today," she said "It's so important to me now because I think if this situation happened now it's a completely different story." Kelly experienced the "stark difference" just a few months ago when she called an ambulance for her grandmother after noticing her legs had turned black She later developed chest pains and Kelly said the call was escalated but was still told she could be waiting another hour "I was sitting there for an hour not knowing if she was having a heart attack because she was unresponsive." Woman drives grandad to hospital 'strapped to plank of wood' Ms Egan since took to social media to offer her services to her local community asking anyone in need of emergency transportation to contact her "Some people don't have access to a car "If somebody needs to get to a hospital just for people to know that there's somebody out there that can take them I'm happy to be that person," she said Ms Egan said some people have told her she shouldn't have to do it but said she wants to help in any way she can She stressed the importance however of calling 999 first in an emergency Chief Executive of the Welsh Ambulance Service said: "We're grateful to anyone in the community who is offering assistance to those in need "We would always encourage anyone who's got a serious injury or illness to call us on 999 The pressure across urgent and emergency care has been well-documented for many months now "That leads to delays in our emergency ambulances in handing over patients at the emergency department and our inability to respond to patients in the community which of course we are sorry for." Running a rugby club is no easy task and Abercynon Rugby Football Club is no different to any other club in Wales a youth team and seven junior teams the volunteer workforce is essential to the ongoing operation of the rugby club who provide rugby to over 100 children from the local community The club has recently held two very successful events by running a family day which was followed a week later when hosting a rugby festival organised entirely by volunteers and utilising the support available from the WRU where the commitment of this workforce was clearly evident “We are a committed group of individuals at Abercynon who want the club to be at the centre of the community,” commented Cerys Conway Club Safeguarding Officer who worked with the WRU Club Operations team to maximise support of the events “I attended the WRU Natwest Creating a Sustainable Club workshop alongside other volunteers and this workshop gave us the direction we needed to improve on events we were planning to run It gave us vital information about Join the Beat and generally about how volunteering is supported by the WRU Club Operations Team.” Cerys Conway is one of many women who lead the way in volunteering at Abercynon Rhiannon Price volunteers as Mini & Junior secretary and for each event the club were able to mobilise some 15 female volunteers as well as the coaches grandmothers and sisters who just want to help out on the day,” commented Rhiannon “This is a huge benefit to people like myself and Cerys because we’re not left doing all the jobs We also understand that some people can’t commit to regular volunteering so we welcome everyone as a volunteer for as little or as much commitment as they can give.” they are now aware that there is support from the WRU and we want clubs like Abercynon to continue their great work by accessing the support we are offering This club has accessed Join the Beat on several occasions attended the club workshop and are clearly capable of running great community events The volunteers at Abercynon are delivering an excellent service just through their passion for rugby.” Since the beginning of the 2013/2014 season the WRU Club Operations team has actively supported over 200 clubs through a variety of different recruitment and retention initiatives Eighty-five clubs have accessed Rugby Emergency Aid Training whilst 46 club events have been supported by the Join the Beat Programme with a series of events receiving support over the summer starting with the Burry Port RFC Rugby Festival on the May Bank holiday Any club wanting support should contact the Club Support team via email clubopsupport@wru.co.uk or telephone 02920 822438 Email: info@wru.wales Telephone: 02920 822 000 and respected member of the local community" Credit: South Wales PoliceThe family of a woman who died in a collision in Abercynon have paid tribute to her as a "loved and respected" member of her community Teresa Griffiths, from Mountain Ash lost her life following a road traffic collision on New Road The road was closed in both directions at the Abercynon roundabout following the crash Teresa's family have described her as an "amazing" person who will be "sadly missed in all corners of Mountain Ash." They said: “The loss of Teresa to all of us is immeasurable "She was all of these but so much more and respected member of the local community “Through her various roles as a carer in the community to her job within the local Rugby Club and being voted captain of the Women’s Skittle team she will be sadly missed in all corners of Mountain Ash generous and true friend to those who were lucky to be in her circle She was loyal and protective of those she loved and they were in turn blessed to have such a true friend in their lives deeply missed and the cherished memories we all have of her as a family we would like to thank all the staff at both Prince Charles Hospital Merthyr and particularly at the University Hospital of Wales Poly Trauma Ward who were just amazing in the care and compassion they showed Teresa “We find some comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. Carmarthenshire News Online Local and National News for Carmarthenshire Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email THE Welsh Government has heralded France as ‘destination numéro un’ for Welsh food and drink exports at a gastronomic celebration… Dame Nia Griffith is calling on former Road Chef employees to make sure that they respond to the latest… TRANSPORT for Wales has named two new trains after the home cities of Wrexham Football Club owners Ryan Reynolds and… A police investigation is underway after the body of Vietnamese national Tinh Van Tran was found near Whitehall Golf Club in Abercynon on Tuesday 2nd December Police investigating the death of Tinh Van Tran have released an interpreted video message in the hope that it will encourage people in Vietnam to come forward The speed of online content means our appeal can reach any corner of the country in seconds so we really hope that his family or somebody who knows them Tinh Van Tran’s fully clothed body was found by a member of the public along a road which leads off the A4054 towards Whitehall Golf Course on Tuesday and that those responsible wanted him to be found They also believe they know about how he died Police say there was no effort made to conceal the body of Tinh Van Tran that was discovered in Abercynon on Tuesday 2nd December South Wales Police have released a photo as part of the investigation They hope it will assist them with their inquiries and tracing his family Tinh Van Tran was discovered fully clothed - a coat had been carefully placed over his top half There was no effort to conceal his body which had been laid just off the road We do not believe he died at that location and think that those who put him there wanted him to be found I would like to make a direct appeal for those involved to come forward a dark and light grey striped Hugo Boss polo shirt white Adidas trainers and a brown and black check scarf when he was found Tests are still being carried out to determine his exact cause of death Police have identified a body that was discovered on waste ground in Abercynon on Tuesday South Wales Police say the man has been identified as Tinh Van Tran The body of the man was found near the A4054 towards Whitehall Golf Course Police say Mr Van Tran was 5ft 5 and was wearing a black puffa jacket dark and light grey striped Hugo Boss polo short We need to establish his movements leading up to his death – where he was living and what he was doing “We believe he may well have had links to the surrounding area so hope that somebody knows something and will come forward Tinh Van Tran’s body was discovered by a member of the public at around 7pm on Tuesday 2nd December On Thursday an appeal was made for the occupants of four vehicles seen in the area on the day the body was discovered to come forward Police say they have managed to identify the occupants of the red car and white van but are continuing their appeal for the occupants of a silver Fiat and a dark Volkswagen Transporter to come forward Police are appealing for the occupants of four vehicles to come forward after a man's body was discovered in Abercynon on Tuesday Officers are appealing for information after a man's body was found on wasteland in Abercynon Lechwyn Hall Hotel or from Abercynon to Nelson might have information The area is particularly popular with dog-walkers At this stage we are treating the death as unexplained We are in the very early stages of an investigation and want to hear from anybody who was in the area at all yesterday to give us a call They may have valuable information without even realising it An investigation is underway after a man's body was found near a golf club in Abercynon yesterday evening The discovery was made by a member of the public on wasteland near Whitehall Golf Club on the A4054 at seven o'clock South Wales Police say the death is being treated as "unexplained" and are waiting for the results of a post-mortem The man has not yet been formally identified Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.