Lunchtime Concerts - Free Admission
Blackwod Miners Institute boasts an unrivalled free program of lunchtime
entertainement. All concerts last for approximately one hour.
Everyone is welcome.
Services for Disabled Customers
The 'Stute has a range of services to ensure your visit is enjoyable.
If you have any special requirements, please do not hesitate to call the
'Stute. A detailed access leaflet is available on request, please phone
the Box Office for a copy on 01495 227 206.
Cinema
Phone the Box Office on 01495 227 206 or our Cinema info line on 01495 229129
to see what exciting flicks are coming up.
Valleys Roots Series
Valleys Roots is a joint promotion between Blackwood Miners Institute,
Pontardawe Arts Centre, The Borough Theatre Abergavenny, Theatr Bryceiniog
and The Beaufort Theatre and Ballroom. Between them, these venues are
committed to bringing the very best in folk/roots and world music to the
valleys of South Wales.
Arts Development
Caerphilly County Borough's Arts Development team are based at the
'Stute and work throughout the County Borough, encouraging participation
and developing interest and enjoyment in the arts. For further information,
contact Kate or Margaret on 01495 224 425.
Caerphilly Mountain Countryside Service
Taff Gorge Countryside Centre
Heol y Fforest
Tongwynlais
Cardiff CF4 7JR
Telephone/Fax: 029 2081 3356
Background
The Caerpyilly Mountain Countryside Service was set up in 1979 to work to
protect the countryside to the north of Cardiff. Itis funded and run by a
partership of Caerphilly County Borough Council, Cardiff County Council and
Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council.
The Countryside service aims to:
enhance peoples enjoyment of the countryside and to increase leiusure
opportunities by improving and waymarking footpaths and bridelways, providing
a guided walks programme, and an information and interpretation service.
improve the quality of the landscape in the countryside by carrying out
work such as repairing dry stone walls, woodland management and pond restoration
provide a conservation and education service to youth, school and community
groups
The Countryside Service works with volunteers, community groups, colleges and
schools to achieve these aims. If youare interested in working with us to
improve your local environment please contact us at the address above.
Can I manage that walk?
To give you a better idea of the effort needed to complete the walk
the number shown after the title means the following:
1b - easy (no experience needed)
2b - moderate
3b - some effort needed
4b - strenuous
5b - very strenuous (experienced walkers only)
What to bring?
Wear walking boots or shoes and bring waterproofs. On day long walks carry
your food, drink and waterproofs in a small rucksack.
Holiday Hotspots
Throughout the schoold summer holidays we are running activity days for
families. Just turn up at the meeting place either in the morning or
afternoon. You can stay all day but the morning's activity is repeated in
the afternoon. Please remember all children must be accompanied by an adult.
The best thng about it is that it's free! If you want to know more please call
(029) 2081 3356 for details.
Future Programmes
Walks for everyone is published twice a year. To receive future copies and to
help the Countryside Service to save money please send a S.A.E. marked
WFE to the address given above>
What you need to know
Walking is the best way to explore your local countryside. Join us on one of
the walks and you will discover beautiful scenery in areas steeped in history.
Many of the walks give you the chance to learn more about the countryside.
Our family fun events will certainly brighten up your day! The walks are
designed to appeal to everyone and include short rambles and all day hikes.
The Leaders
The walks are chosen and led by experienced local walkers. We also use
experts to lead wals as well as Countryside Service staff. Someone will
always be there to meet you at the start. We do, however, reserve the
right to cancel the walk or alter the route in foul weather.
Getting to the Start
Many of the walks start near to public transport facilities, so if you don't
drive and you don't live near the start, you can still join our walks.
Please check local timetables for details.
If you are driving please try to share your car with other walkers and please
don't leave anything valuable in your car.
Garwnant Visitor Centre
Cwm Taf
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 2HT
Tel. 01685 723 060 or 01685 384 060
Garwnant is situated just off the A470, 5 miles north of Merthyr Tydfil. It
is well signposted from the A470.
Public transport to Garwnant is provided by Stagecoach: 01633 266 366.
Buses run from Merthyr or Brecon eight times a day each,
Monday to Saturday and twice each on Sundays. Ask the bus driver to stop
at Garwnant.
Access for all. Garwnant has a disabled access track and disabled toilets
on site. If you have any further enquiries please contact us.
Rangers / Centre staff retain the right to call of the event if the weather
is inclement, and to refuse participation of any people not properly equipped.
Cadw is the Government Agency which looks after the built heritage of Wales.
It's mission is to protect, conserve and promote the appreciation of the
built heritage of wales, on behalf of the National Assembly for Wales.
Cadw's events programme serves to inform, educate and entertain, and brings
the built heritage to life.
The Brecon Beacons National Park has some of the finest landscape in Wales.
Its 519 square miles were designated a National Prk in 1957. These walks
and activities have been designed to help you discover thiw wonderful
countryside
around you. On Summer Sundays and Bank Holidays from May 28 until
September 3 there is a comprehensive network of special Beacons Bus services
which will h elp you access many pats of the park from many areas of South
Wales.
Classification of walks:
Easy - taking it at an easy pace, suitable for new walkers.
Moderate - some ascent involved, steady pace.
Energetic - some steep ascents, good for improving fitness.
Strenuous - several steep ascents, good level of fitness required.
For further details, contact the National Park Information Centre on
01873 853254.
A summer of festival events continuing into the autumn.
Carnival - Flower Show - Craft - Sport - Music
For further details contact the Tourist Information Centre 01792 464602
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