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Tag: Llanbradach

“There was no other option”: School set to close in Llanbradach

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Thursday, July 6, 2023

Cwm Glas Infants School in Llanbradach has made the difficult decision to close as of July 2024, blaming a lack of funding and dwindling pupil numbers.

Footbridge destroyed three years ago will be replaced, TfW insists despite delays

Monday, July 3, 2023Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Tynygraig footbridge, which provides a vital pedestrian link over the Rhymney railway line in Llanbradach, will be replaced, TfW has said.

Meet the school supporting its community through the cost-of-living crisis

Sunday, June 11, 2023Sunday, June 11, 2023

A school which has opened a ‘community cabin’ to help support parents and teach children eco lessons has been praised for its efforts.

Community centre’s support for food bank “making a massive difference”

Monday, March 6, 2023Monday, March 6, 2023

Volunteers at Llanbradach Community Centre have been collecting food donations for the Parish Trust, which runs a food bank in Trethomas.

Schools get share of £500 thanks to community calendar sales

Wednesday, February 22, 2023Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Cwm Glas Primary School and Coed y Brain Primary School have both been given £250 from the proceeds of an annual community calendar.

“I’m really proud to be a boy from the Brad” – ex-resident makes £10k donation to bluebell fundraiser

Thursday, February 2, 2023Thursday, February 2, 2023

Granville Wise was born and brought up in Llanbradach, before moving away as a teenager. Now aged 83, the village he still calls home holds a special place in his heart.

Campaigners have more time to save Bluebell Woods after sale delayed

Monday, January 30, 2023Monday, January 30, 2023

Bluebell Woods campaigners staged a protest outside the auctioneers selling the land on Monday morning, and were invited in for a coffee and a chat.

Llanbradach man, 96, jailed after killing pedestrian with car

Friday, January 27, 2023Saturday, January 28, 2023

A 96-year-old man, who was warned to stop driving because of poor eyesight, has been jailed for hitting and killing a pedestrian.

Residents to protest over Bluebell Woods sale outside Paul Fosh Auctions offices

Friday, January 27, 2023Friday, January 27, 2023

Campaigners who want to see a woodland brought into community ownership are set to protest outside the auctioneers selling it on behalf of the landowner.

Waste site reopens after car fire

Friday, January 27, 2023Friday, January 27, 2023

Trehir Civic Amenity Site has reopened after a car caught fire on the road leading to it.

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