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Tag: Upper Rhymney Valley

Historic 150-year-old chapel which closed last year given new life by local charity

Tuesday, January 9, 2024Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Helping Hands Cancer Self-Help Group has taken over Beulah Chapel in Rhymney after it closed its doors in March of last year. 

Proposed Blaenau Gwent wind farm would be partly in Caerphilly County Borough

Thursday, January 4, 2024Thursday, January 4, 2024

A proposed wind farm that would partly be in Caerphilly County Borough is to be considered by Blaenau Gwent councillors.

Damaged Twisted Chimney is the most expensive public artwork built since 2008

Wednesday, January 3, 2024Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The Twisted Chimney is the most expensive of all 32 pieces of public art installed across Caerphilly County Borough since 2008. 

“Whatever happens in the den, stays in the den”: The group improving men’s wellbeing

Friday, December 22, 2023Friday, December 22, 2023

Phil Williams runs the Upper Rhymney Valley Men’s Den, a space where men can relax, teach and learn new skills or just have a chat.

Dealer who played “leading role” in cannabis and ketamine supply jailed

Thursday, December 14, 2023Thursday, December 14, 2023

Connor Sainsbury, 21, or Brynhyfryd, Pontlottyn, has been jailed for three years and eight months.

Three weeks left on £17m Rhymney school merger consultation

Wednesday, October 18, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The council has proposed moving two existing schools – Ysgol Y Lawnt and Upper Rhymney Primary – onto a purpose-built new campus.

Church runs a special kind of poppy appeal as Remembrance Sunday approaches

Thursday, September 28, 2023Thursday, September 28, 2023

With the Remembrance season quickly approaching, Fr Darren Lynch is keen to ensure St Tyfaelog’s poppy display looks as good as new.

“Robust” approach to anti-social behaviour so Rhymney residents have “better quality of life”

Saturday, September 2, 2023Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Much has been made of Rhymney being a place overwhelmed by antisocial behaviour – but moves are being made to improve things.

“Not an easy journey”: support group for ALN families provides guidance and community

Saturday, September 2, 2023Thursday, November 23, 2023

Kayleigh Burridge set up Teddy’s ALN support group to help families on their own journeys because of her own experiences with her son, Theo.

Primary school receives impressive Estyn report

Tuesday, August 22, 2023Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Upper Rhymney Primary School was inspected by Estyn and received positive feedback about its atmosphere, supportive staff and headteacher.

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