Aber Valley Heritage

16/06/2026

We were delighted to welcome a group of pupils from St Cenydd Community School to Aber Valley Heritage.

A group of 12 pupils and 5 teachers made the walk to Senghenydd, where they spent a good hour exploring the museum and learning more about our local heritage.

Afterwards, they headed up to the garden for a picnic lunch before getting stuck in and helping us tackle some of the w**ds around the heathers.

The pupils worked really well, showed great teamwork, and were a pleasure to have with us. We’d be more than happy to welcome them back anytime!

Thank you to everyone involved for a lovely visit, we hope to see you again soon. 🌿👏

14/06/2026

🌿 Thank you to our wonderful volunteers! 🌿

A huge thank you to everyone who helped w**d and care for the Memorial Garden today. Your hard work, time and dedication are truly appreciated, and your efforts help keep this special place looking its best. 💚

A big thank you to our helpers:

🌱 Julia, Elinor and Gwenni Baker
🌱 Garmon, Fflur and Pablo
🌱 Jayne and Matthew Bevan
🌱 Leanne Pearson
🌱 Andy Jenkins
🌱 Garry Lee

We’d also like to thank our Aber Valley Heritage volunteers for their continued support:

🌿 Andrea
🌿 Phil
🌿 Ronnie
🌿 Ken
🌿 Lindsay

Thank you all for giving your time and making a real difference to our community. 👏

Aber Valley Heritage 💚

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

The Aber Valley Heritage Group would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Senghenydd Sirens on an incredible achievement!

Securing a second consecutive treble-winning season is a remarkable accomplishment, and to add promotion to the top tier makes it even more special. Winning the league and two domestic cups once is impressive, doing it again demonstrates the dedication, talent and determination that this team has in abundance.

We are immensely proud to have such outstanding ambassadors representing our area. The Senghenydd Sirens continue to inspire not only through their success on the rugby field but also through the example they set for women and young girls across our community. They show what can be achieved through hard work, teamwork and belief in your abilities.

Congratulations to everyone involved with the club on this historic season. You have done Senghenydd and the wider Aber Valley proud, and we wish you every success as you take on the challenge of top-tier rugby.

🏆🏆🏆 Congratulations, Sirens!

07/06/2026

28/05/2026

A huge thank you to the Men’s Shed for once again coming to the rescue and supporting the community.

Not only did they paint the fence, clean the stonework, and clear w**ds and other debris from around the Windsor Colliery Memorial, they also kindly supplied us with two compost bins for our garden.

Amazing work and community spirit from a fantastic group of volunteers, your help is truly appreciated by everyone at Aber Valley Heritage Group. 👏

If you’re interested in joining the Men’s Shed Group, they meet at the YMCA every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 12pm. New members are always welcome. Make a difference 😊.

25/05/2026

A huge thank you to Dan The Render Mason for beautifully re-staining the statue in our Memorial Garden.

We’re incredibly grateful for your hard work and generosity in helping keep our Memorial Garden looking its very best. Thank you again, Dan!

24/05/2026

Today we at the Aber Valley Heritage remember the men and boys lost in the 1901 Universal Colliery disaster in Senghenydd, one of the many tragedies that shaped the history of the South Wales coalfield.

Their lives, courage, and sacrifice remain an important part of the heritage of the Aber Valley and our mining communities. We also remember the families and rescuers whose lives were changed forever by this devastating event.

As we reflect on this day, we honour not only those who perished, but the resilience and strength of the community that endured unimaginable loss.

19/05/2026

💦🌞 Splash-tastic news everyone! 🌞💦

The wait is almost over… 🎉

Our Splash park in Senghenydd will be OPEN this Saturday from 12 noon until 5:30pm!

And even better we’ll be open for the rest of the week too (weather permitting ☀️🌦️).

So grab your swimsuits, towels, and biggest splashes, and come make some amazing memories with us! 😄💦

We can’t wait to see you all!

14/05/2026

The Aber Valley Heritage Group would like to say a massive thank you to all the members of the Men’s Shed Group for their incredible hard work at the Senghenydd Splash Park. 👏☀️

The team took on a mammoth task, repairing the fence, re-cementing the posts, cutting and edging the grass around the paths, and cleaning the splash pads. Their dedication and community spirit have helped ensure the Splash Park is ready for local children and families to enjoy when the sunshine arrives! 🌿💦

Your hard work is truly appreciated and makes a real difference to our community.

If you’re interested in joining the Men’s Shed Group, they meet at the YMCA every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am–12pm. New members are always welcome!