List of Active Miners' Welfare Schemes in the South Wales Area
Current Miners' Welfare Schemes:
Abercrave & District Miners Welfare Institute Recreation Ground
| Background & History: Abercrave and District Miners Welfare Hall was opened on Saturday 27th October 1928, it was established as a recreational facility for local mineworkers and their families. |
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| The Main Entrance | The Function Hall | The Bar Area |
| Location: | The Hall is situated on Tanyrallt Road, beside the school fields. |
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•Main Concert Hall •Bar & Lounge •Training/Meeting Rooms •Stair Lifts •Offices •Kitchen |
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•WI meetings •Whist Club •Guides/Brownies •Cavers •Choir •Historical Society •The Sleeping Giant Foundation |
| Governance: | Charity Commission Scheme |
| Registered Charity Number: | 523652 |
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Contact Details: Abercrave & District Miners Welfare Institute & Recreation Ground Tan yr allt Road Abercrave Powys SA9 1XA |
Telehone Details: Main: 01639 730216 Office: 01639 730338 |
Abercwmboi Workmens Hall and Institute
| Background & History: Abercwmboi is based between the towns of Aberdare and Mountain Ash. In 1914 permission was granted for a hall and library to be erected, the hall lately became a cinema and bingo operation whilst the institute building housed a library, reading rooms and a billiard room. In 1968 the trustees of the building decided upon operating a licensed bar trade in order to boost revenue for the upkeep of the buildings. Two years later a fire damaged parts of the welfare hall. |
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| Location: | The Hall is situated on the main road running through the village of Abercwmboi. From the southern end of the village, approaching from the town of Mountain Ash the hall is approximately 100 metres inside of the village boundary. |
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•Main Hall •Bar & Lounge •Games room •Training/Meeting Rooms |
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•Social Club •Christian Society |
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Governance: Friendly Society,
Registered Number: 2207A |
Contact Details: Abercwmboi Workmens Hall and Institute Bronallt Terrace Abercwmboi Aberdare CF44 6BP Main: 01443 472378 |
Abertillery Workmens Welfare Institute
| Background & History: | Originally constructed for the local colliers the welfare hall was destroyed by fire, the hall was then rebuilt in the fifties. |  |
| Location: | The Hall is situated on Division Street, with its main entrance situated on Powell Street in the centre of Abertillery. |  |
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•Main Concert Hall •Lesser Hall •Training/Meeting Rooms •Disabled Access •External Lift |
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•Bingo Club •English Lessons •Youth Club •Communities First |
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme
Registered Charity Number: 524312 |
Contact Details: Abertillery Workmens Welfare Institute Division Street Abertillery Gwent NP13 1EF 01495 212602 |
Ammanford District Miners Welfare Association Public Hall and Library
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Background & History: The public hall and library was erected in the 1920's. The layout of the site consists of two buildings, the institute building and the cinema building. The first to be built was the larger cinema building, located to the rear of the smaller Institute building. The Institute housed the reading rooms, library, committee rooms, games rooms and public hall. Both buildings were conceived from the very beginning for the purposes of recreation, education and self-improvement. |
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Facilities: •Bar/Lounge •Concert Hall •Games Room •Training/meeting rooms •Kitchen •Heritage centre |
Location: The public hall can be found in Ammanford town centre. |
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User Groups/Activities: •OAP group •Parlour game teams •Old time dancing •Line Dancing •Bingo •Martial Arts •Advice & Information surgeries |
Governance: Registered Charity
Registered Charity Number: 523880 |
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Contact Details: Ammanford District Miners Welfare Association Public Hall and Library 13 Wind Street Ammanford Carmarthenshire SA18 3DN Main: 01269 592395 |
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Related link: http://www.terrynorm.ic24.net/ammanford%20miners%20welfare.htm
Bancffosfelin & Crwbin Public Hall & Institute
Neuadd Gyhoeddus Bancffosfelen a Chrwbin (Bancffosfelin & Crwbin Public Hall & Institute)
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Background & History: The charity was originally registered in April 1963, although originally set-up for the benefit of the local mineworkers of the area, the charity has now widened its objects so that the whole community can benefit from its facilities. In 2003 the trustees of the hall were successful in applying for grant funding to refurbish the hall, making it more suitable to meet the modern demands of the local community. Location: The hall is located on the northern end of the village of Bancffosfelin as you head towards the village of Crwbin on the B4306. |
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Facilities: •Concert Hall •Training/meeting rooms •Kitchen •Disabled facilities •Car park |
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User Groups/Activities: •Childrens group •Community Contact Point •Eisteddfod •Pony Show Club •OAP Club •Macmillan Coffee Mornings •Community Council Meetings •Council Training Events |
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme |
Registered Charity Number: 524015 |
| Objects of the Charity: 'THE PROVISION OF A PUBLIC HALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS (AND IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, SUCH OF THE SAID INHABITANTS AS ARE MEMBERS OF THE MINING COMMUNITY) OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS' | |
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Contact Details: Neuadd Gyhoeddus Bancffosfelen a Chrwbin Awelfryn 57 Heol Y Banc Bancffosfelin Llanelli SA15 5DH 01269 870658 |
Bedlinog Workmens Hall and Institute
| Background & History: Bedlinog Miners Welfare originated in 1919, under the auspices of the friendly society act, the local mineworkers of the area constructed an institute hall and building along with recreational facilities. Modern day, those facilities now include a bowls green and a pavilion, along with a multi use games area (tennis courts, etc.). In recent times the welfare has undergone constitutional reform, and a new charity has been set up to replace the friendly society. The charity has been registered with the charity commission. A new trading subsiduary will also be set up to handle any trading activities on behalf of the charity. |
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| The Main Enterance | The Bowls Pavillion |
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Facilities: • Main Hall • Bowling green • Tennis courts (Multi Use Games Area) • Car park |
User Groups/Activities: •Bowls teams •Community First Activities |
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| The Tennis Courts | The Bowling Green |
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Governance: Registered Charity
Registration number: 1138941 |
Contact Details: Bedlinog Workmens Hall and Institute Garth Terrace Bedlinog Treharris Mid Glamorgan CF46 6TF Main: 01443 710763 |
| Location: The Hall is located near the river, as you enter the village having passed the rugby ground, the hall can be found on the second turning on your left at the end of Garth Terrace, just past the church house. Accessible car parking can be found at the rear of the hall. | |
Brynamman Public Hall and Institute
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Background & History: Building work on the new Brynamman Cinema started in 1924 with seating for around 1,100 people. It was furnished throughout with tip up seats upholstered in old gold corduroy. The stage was built 20ft by 60 ft and had 4 dressing rooms below. A lounge was situated below the library it contained 12 armchairs and 3 settees where the miners could relax or play cards around the several oak game and card tables therein. There was also a billiard room above the library. The opening ceremony was held on 15th May 1926. The cinema started with silent films until the 1930's, then the "talkies". Today it also puts on live shows. Location: Brynamman Public Hall and Institute can be found in Upper Brynamman |
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The Main Hall |
Facilities: •Cinema/auditorium •Snooker/games room •Lounge/meeting rooms •Kitchen |
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User Groups/Activities: •Mothers & toddlers group •Theatre groups |
The Auditoriom |
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Mothers & Toddlers |
Governance: Charity Commission Scheme
Registered Charity Number: 523882 |
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Contact Details: Brynamman Public Hall and Institute Station Road Brynamman Amanford Carms SA18 1SF
Box Office: 01269 823232 |
The Snooker Hall |
Website: www.brynammanpublichall.co.uk
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Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall and Institute
| Background & History: In 1906 a group of local men from the local collieries began the welfare movement in Caerphilly, they established a welfare organisation within the town that soon expanded to include a cinema building, snooker rooms and a theatre. These recreational activities lasted for the larger part of the century, until the 1990's where upon it was decided, with the consent of the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation that the cinema building would be sold and the monies invested into the main hall, located in Castle Street. | |
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Contact Details: Caerphilly Workmens Hall and Institute 20 Castle Street Caerphilly CF83 1NY |
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| Location: The Hall can be found in Castle Street in central Caerphilly, the hall overlooks the castle and its grounds. |
Facilities: •Meeting/training rooms •Main hall •Gymnasium (leased out) |
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Governance: Friendly Society Registration number: 151SA |
User Groups/Activities: •Bingo •Gymnasium •Tattooist •OAP club |
Carway Miners Welfare Recreation Ground & Social Welfare Centre
| Background & History: In 1930 a large area of ground was conveyed over to the local mineworkers for recreational purposes. The land was intended to be used for football, cricket, tennis and a childrens play area. The association in Carway also managed to secure funds to build a welfare hall in the centre of the village. Modern day the grounds are on long-term lease to local sporting associations whilst the hall is till very much in the hands of the local community through a group of local volunteers entrusted with its running. | |
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Carway now has a new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA). It was opened by the new Member of Parliament Jonathan Edwards. The MUGA enables the people of Carway to play five a side football, tennis, netball, basketball, and other games/sports, recreational training and play that offers them a facility that is on their doorstep and free to access at any time. The MUGA is available for hire to others outside the village at a small fee that will go to the maintenance of the MUGA. It has easy access for the disabled to use and has floodlighting for night use. It gives the people of Carway the opportunity to have exercise in a safe environment, away from the dangers of road traffic, where families can enjoy playing games/sports together. It will also contribute to the health, wellbeing and social development of the people of the village. |
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Facilities: •Training/meeting rooms •Kitchen •Main Hall •Offices |
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User Groups/Activities: •Mentre cwm gwendraeth •Youth club •Aikido •Dance classes •Bands •Biking Club •Over 50’s club |
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Location: The hall is situated on the main road running through the village, the building itself is stand alone and has ample car parking space to its front and sides. Governance: Charity Commission Scheme Registered Charity Number: 524016 |
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Contact Details: Carway Miners Welfare Recreation Ground & Social Welfare Centre Carway Kidwelly Carms SA17 4HT |
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Coelbren Miners Welfare and Memorial Hall
| Background & History: In 1924 land, originally part of Colbren farm was conveyed to colliery workers living in the village of Colbren. The plan was to erect a memorial hall which was to be held in trust for the social well-being, recreation and conditions of living of the local colliers. In 1937 the Miners Welfare Fund granted monies to the association for the purpose of erecting an hall and instituite for the local inhabitants with restrictions upon the hall being used for gambling or the sale of alcohol. The restrictions upon the sale of alcohol was later removed. | |
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme
Registered Charity Number: 233870 |
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User Groups/Activities: •Exercise classes •Adult education •Football club •Dance classes •Coffee mornings |
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Facilities: •Lounge •Main Hall •Kitchen •Changing facilities •Recreation ground •Childrens Play Area •Car Park |
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Contact Details: Coelbren Miners Welfare and Memorial Hall Bachgwreiddyn Coelbren Neath SA10 9NB Main: 01639 701543 |
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Location: Approaching Colbren from the Glynneath direction on the A4221, Colbren will be signposted, turning right onto Onllwyn Road, you will then approach a 'T' junction. Another right turning takes you onto Cefn Byrle Road leading into Heol Eglwys, the second turning to the right takes you onto Station Road where you will find the approximately 70 yards on, on your left-hand side. |
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Cwm and Llantwit Workmens Hall and Institute
| Background & History: In 1932 a lease was granted to local men working in th mining industry for the purpose of erecting a welfare hall and institute, at the time there were restrictive covenants put in place in respect of the sale of intoxicants, during the 1950's these restrictions were removed. In 1960 the lease was surrendered and after a negotiation process between the national coal board, the ministry for eductaion and the miners district welfare committee the freehold for the property was entrusted to the Welfare Hall and Institute trustees. | ||
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Facilities: •Lounge/Bar •Main Hall •Games room •Meeting/training rooms
User Groups/Activities: •OAP Groups •Bingo •Snooker/Pool/Darts teams |
Governance: Charity Commission Scheme
Registered Charity Number: 524181
Location: The Hall is located on Parish Road on the main road (B4595) running through the village of Beddau. It is situated directly opposite the medical centre. |
Contact Details: Cwm and Llantwit Workmens Hall and Institute Parish Road Beddau Pontypridd Mid Glamorgan CF38 2DA 01443 202412
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Cwmaman Public Hall and Institute Limited
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Background & History: The Institute was established in 1868 originally as a reading room, in a rent-free house donated by the Cwmaman Coal Company. Very soon a library was added, providing a place where local people could read books and children could be educated. Local-working men had ambitions to create a much-needed Institute and a campaign to raise funds to establish a suitable building began. In 1884, a committee of officials at Cwmaman Colliery started a scheme whereby a half penny in each pound was deducted weekly from the wages of workmen at the colliery and the movement to establish a purpose-built Public Hall & Institute was born. In March 1892 Lord Aberdare opened the current building. It provided the village with a new complex, including a public hall with seating for some 700 people, reading rooms, a billiards room and a caretaker's cottage. During the 20th century, the fate of the Institute was inextricably linked to the demise of coal mining in the Cynon Valley. With the closure of local collieries from the early 1960s onwards, the Institute found it harder to raise local funding and commitment. The fabric of the building began to deteriorate during the 1960s and 1970s, while at the same time, membership of local groups and societies grew and there was new interest in maintaining the building as a community centre for Cwmaman.
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Facilities: •Function rooms •Conference rooms •Meeting/training rooms •Gymnasium •Cinema |
User Groups/Activities: •Martial arts •Aquarists •Astronomy •Brownies •Cinema •Computers •Crib teams •Christian Brethren group •Theatre/Drama Group •Embroidery/Knitting •Football Club •Guides •Silver Band •Keep Fit •Darts/Skittles •Sewing •Library •Dancing •Literacy & Numeracy Class •Operatic Society •P.A.L.S. disabled group •Pantomime Society •Pool •Rainbows •Sewing •Silver Band •Snooker •Terelsa Children's Dance School •Watercolour Painting •Welsh •Women’s Institute •Yoga
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Location: The Hall can be found as you travel into the village of Cwmaman on Fforchaman Road.
Governance: Charitable Incorporated Company
Registration Number: 1073304
Contact Details: Cwmaman Institute Alice Place Cwmaman Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taff CF44 6NY Tel: 01685 887100
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Cwmcarn & Abercarn Library & Institute
Facilities:
•Lounge
•Games Room
•Concert Hall
•Community Garden
User Groups/Activities:
•Gardening club
•Mothers & toddlers
•Karate
•Youth Club
•Dance
•Snooker
•Barnados
•Residents Associtaion
•Local Assembly Member
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Contact Details:
Cwmcarn & Abercarn Library & Institute
Newport Road
Cwmcarn
Nr Crosskeys
Gwent
NP11 7LZ
01495 270014
Cwmdare Miners Welfare Hall and Recreational Ground
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Background & History: In 1924 land was conveyed to a welfare organisation for recreational purposes, this followed on from an earlier conveyance of land from 1920 which gifted land adjoining the local school ground. The land was designated for the erection of a welfare hall and building with strict provisions set in place which related to the restriction of sale of alcohol and gambiling on the site. In 1956 the local council, in partnership with the welfare trustees entered into an agreement for the build and maintenance of part of the welfares land for a childrens play area. In 1961 the restrictions on the sale of alcohol were lifted and the origins of the present day social club was born. Today the buildings and land are still held in charitable trust, whilst the 'club' is utilised to generate income for the charity to continue fulfilling its objectives.
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Contact Details: Cwmdare Miners Welfare Hall and Recreation Ground Cwmdare Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taff CF44 8UA 01685 882012 |
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Facilities: •Lounge/Bar •Function room •Games room •Meeting room •Car park •Enclosed bowls green |
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User Groups/Activities: •OAP group •Darts/Snooker/Bingo
Governance: Charity Commission Scheme
Registered charity number: 524152 |
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Location: The hall is located on the main road road running through the village of Cwmdare, as you enter the village on 'Cwmdare Road' the hall can be found as you drive up the hill on the left hand side. There is a break in the rows of terrace houses and the hall is clearly visible. If you travel past the school, you've gone too far! |
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Cwmgwili Miners Welfare Association
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Background & History: In 1920, land was conveyed to reprersentatives of local mineworkers for the build of a modest miners welfare institute building in the village of Cwmgwili, this also comprised several acres of adjoining land to use for recreational pursuits. In the sixties, the trustees at the time purchased additional playing fields to expand the welfares land title, whilst around the same time the local trustees also entered into agreement with Carmarthenshire County Council for the sale of land for the public benefit. More recently the association has also worked with the local council in relation to the childrens playground.
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Governance: Charity Commission Sheme
Registered Charity Number: 523889
Location: The hall is located in the centre of the village. Taking the Cwmgwili turn off, off the A48, you enter the village via Heol Y Deri, approximately 100 yards into the village you will find the welfare association on youir right-hand side.
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Facilities: •Community Hall •Childrens Play Area •Recreational Field
User Groups/Activities: •Football Club •Birthday parties •Polling Station |
Contact Details: Cwmgwili Miners Welfare Association Cwmgwili Crosshands Nr Llanelli Carms SA14 6PA 01269 845399 |
Cwmtwrch Miners Welfare Hall
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Background & History: Known locally as Upper Cwmtwrch welfare Hall, the historical origins of this charitable scheme date back to the ninteenth centruy and pre-date modern miners welfare by some considerable time. Records show that in 1895 Lord Tredegar leased a land parcel from his estate to a delegation from the local mining industry for recreational use. This land was later conveyed and a freehold granted in the 1920's. The welfare association was also gifted a large parcel of land that was to become known as the local rugby ground. Records indicate that this land was transfered over to the local rugby club in the latter end of the twentieth century for use as a recreational ground only.
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme Registered Charity Number: 233916 |
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Contact Details: Cwmtwrch Miners Welfare Hall Heol Gwys Upper Cwmtwrch Swansea SA9 2XQ |
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Facilities: •Meeting/training room •Concert Room •Kitchen |
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User Groups/Activities: •Dance group •Choir •Chidrens activities •Coffee mornings |
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Location: Located in Upper Cwmtwrch on the left hand side of the main road (Heol Gwys A4068), the hall is located next to the public house.
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Ely Valley Miners Welfare Association
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Background & History: Ely Valley Miners Welfare Association originated in the 1920's when recreation lands were conveyed over to representatives of the local mining industry. In January 1929 the association achieved charitable status, with the registration number 524254, a status which it still holds.
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Facilities: •Lounge/Bar •Function room •Car Park •Bowls green •Football Field •Tennis Courts •Multi Use Games Area
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User Groups/Activities: •Football clubs •Bowls Club •Disabled Activity Group •Gardening Club •Rugby Club |
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme Registered Charity Number: 524254
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Objects of the Charity: 'THE PROVISION OF AN INSTITUTE AND RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS (AND IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, SUCH OF THE SAID INHABITANTS AS ARE MEMBERS OF THE MINING COMMUNITY) OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.' |
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Contact Details: Ely Valley Miners Welfare Association Mill Street Tonyrefail Rhondda Cynon Taff CF39 8AE 01443 670387 |
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Location: The Association is situated at the southern end of the village of Tonyrefail, just off the busy A4119 bypass.
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Fernhill Workmens Hall & Recreation Ground
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History: Miners welfare in Fernhill and Blaenrhondda started back in 1908 when the Earl of Dunraven entered into a lease arrangement with local colliers for the erection of an institute and buildings, by 1953 the land had become freehold property. In the latter part of the decade the local trustees embarked on measures to remove the restrictions relating to the sale of alcohol, and the Blaenrhondda 'Social Club' came into being. In 1962 the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation (CISWO) gave its consent to the extension of the premises and provided 1/3 of the funding required on the provision that the local trustees raised the remaining 2/3. The trustees were successful in obtaining the funding necessary and improvements and an extension were made to the existing building. |
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Location: The hall is located at the end of Chapel Street, heading towards the northern end of Blaenrhondda, along Brook Street turn right into Chapel Street, at the end of this street the hall and institute building is located. |
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Facilities: •Lounge/Bar •Function Room •Games Room •Kitchen •Meeting/training rooms |
User Groups/Activities: •Advice & Information •Keep fit •Community Associtaion Group •Darts/Snooker/Pool Teams •Indoor Bowls team |
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme
Registered Charity Number: 524119 |
Contact Details: Fernhill Workmens Hall Nr Chapel Street Blaenrhondda Treorchy RCT CF42 5SE 01443 771325 |
Fleur De Lys Institute
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Background & History: The building was originally named the Pengam, Fleur De Lys District Library and Institute, it was originally constructed as a two storey building which housed a library, reading rooms and billiard hall. Later the institute had a third storey constructed upon it, up until recently this was used to house a boxing club. In more recent times the friendly society which run a bar trade from the building fell victim of economic circumstance and ended up having to close their doors. Not wanting to lose the building, the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation set about trying to re-introduce the building into the community, effectively setting up a charity made up of local people to run and promote the building for the use of the inhabitants of the surrounding area. Thus far the trustees have been able to secure monies from various funding pots to secure money for the exteior of the building such as windows as well as a new heating system. They have been successful in welcoming community groups to the hall and hope to build on this success in the coming years. |
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Location: The Institute building is located on the high street running through the main shopping street in Fleur De Lys. |
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Facilities: * Meeting/Training Rooms * Function Room * Bar facilities |
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Governance: The charity is governed by a declaration of trust dated 6th October 2009. It has the charity registration number 1136292.
Contact Details: Fleur-De-Lys Institute, High Street, Fleur De Lys, Caerphilly |
User Groups/Activities: * Dance Classes * College Classes * Football * Birthday Parties |
Garn Yr Erw Welfare Association
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History: The hall was built in the early part of the century after a 99 year lease arrangement was signed by representatives in the local area in 1928. The hall was purportedly built to seat over 350, whilst also providing a meeting room and a billiards room |
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| The Welfare Hall | The Main Hall |
| Governance: Charity Commission Scheme | Registered Charity Number: 524326 |
| Location: The Hall is located on the Garn Road (B4248) |
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Facilities: •Community Hall •Games Room •Kitchen •Training/meeting room User Groups/Activities: •Childrens Activities •Snooker/Pool/Table Tennis •Bingo |
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Contact Details: Garn Yr Erw Welfare Association, Garn Road, Garn Yr Erw, Blaenavon, Torfaen NP4 9SE |
Grovesend Miners Welfare Scheme
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Background & History: In 1936 representatives of the Grovesend Miners Welfare Scheme entered into a lease arrangement on land with the aim of building an institute, library and hall building upon them with monies granted to them by the miners welfare fund. In proceeding years this leasehold land became freehold and is now entrusted to the local welfare halls trustees. The original lease came with restrictions on the sale of alcohol and gambling on the premises. In latter years these restrictions were also removed and the site now houses the miners welfare 'club'. |
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| Location: Located between the villages of Gorseinon and Pontardulais, Grovesend is a small village located primarily off the B4296. Heading north from Gorseinon towards Pontardulais the welfare hall can be found on Plas Road, a right turn at the end of Coalbrook Road. | |
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Facilities: •Lounge/Bar •Concert Room •Games Room •Meetings Room |
User Groups/Activities: •Cricket Club •Dance Classes •Line dances •Table Tennis •Childrens Activities •Guides/Brownies •Football Club •Farmers Market |
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme
Registered Charity Number: 524171 |
Contact Details: Grovesend Miners Welfare Scheme Plas Road Grovesend Swansea SA4 4WG 01792 892194 |
Llandybie Public Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground
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Contact Details: Llandybie Public Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground 85 Ammanford Road Llandybie Ammanford Carms SA18 3YF |
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Facilities: •Concert Room •Games Room •Meeting Room •Kitchen |
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| Governance: Charity Commission Scheme | Registered Charity Number: 523895 |
Markham & District Miners Welfare Society
| Background & History: In 1928 trustees of Markham Village and District Welfare Association were granted the freehold to lands formerly forming part of Berthllanllwyd Farm, erecting a Hall, Library and Institute with monies granted by the Miners Welfare Fund. The scheme originally consisted of two buildings both of charitable nature, the main hall housed a cinema whilst there was also an institute building, both buildings still exist today and are held in charitable trust. The cinema eventually closed in the latter part of the sixties as the country was gripped by recession and the operation was no longer viable. In 1968 the main hall, supported by CISWO (via grant funding) was extended and the building was redeveloped, a year prior with CISWO's help the trustees of the association had made successful claims to remove restrictions relating to the sale of alcohol on the premises. An application was made to the registrar of friendly societies and members of the association formed a trading arm for the charity commonly referred to as 'Markham Miners Welfare Club'. | |
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| Location: The main institue building fronts onto the main road running through Markham,the B4511 (Aber-nant Road). However, the main hall is located off Bryn Road with ample parking to the rear of the building. | |
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Facilities: •Lounge/Bar •Concert Room •Games Room •Meetings/Training Rooms •Kitchen |
User Groups/Activities: •Snooker •Theatrical groups •Scouts •Knitting Club •Creche
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Governance: Charity Commission SchemeCharity Registration Number:239438
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Contact Details:Markham & District Miners Welfare Society Bryn Road Markham Blackwood Gwent NP12 0QE 01495 220575 |
Nantyffyllon Institute (Norths Memorial Hall)
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Norths Memorial Hall |
Contact Details: Nantyffyllon Institute (Norths Memorial Hall) Bangor Terrace Nantyffyllon Maesteg Bridgend CF34 0HU 01656 737370 |
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The Main Hall Downstairs |
Facilities: •Concert Rooms •Games Room •Meeting/Training Rooms •Creche •Kitchen •Gym |
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The Hall Upstairs |
User Groups/Activities: •Youth Club •Keep fit •Advice and Information centre •Mothers and Toddlers •Bingo Club •Dog training classes •Religious meetings •Sunday School •Welsh Education Authority |
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The Hall's Garden |
Governance:Charity Commission Scheme
Registered Charity Number:524127 |
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Location: Heading north from Maesteg on the A4063 (High Street), turn right onto Heol Tywith, the hall is located on the right hand side approximately 100 yards beyond the turning. |
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Newbridge (Celynen Collieries Institute & Memorial Hall)
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Background & History: In 1898 a group of local miners formed a committee with the aim of finding accommodation to develop social and welfare activities for themselves and their colleagues. In 1908 the finance was found to build on the modern day site, whilst in 1924 the Memorial Hall was built adjacent to the Institute. Together the buildings provided a picture house, dance hall, billiard tables and reading rooms. More latterly it housed a social club that eventually closed down its operation due to economic circumstances, at this stage a public meeting was held and the ‘friends of the memo’ were formed to re-invigorate the building back into community usage.
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Location: The Newbridge Institute and Memorial Hall is a wonderful building, centrally located within the town, just begging to be put to good use. There is a small car park adjacent to the building, plus ample parking in the surrounding streets. The main access can be found on Meredith terrace, whilst Disabled Access is available at the rear of Ty-Llwyd place.
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Facilities: •Concert Room •Bar •Training/meeting rooms •Kitchen
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User Groups/Activities: •Dance / Drama / Singing classes •Weight Watchers •Employment services •Keep fit •St Johns Ambulance •Yoga •Drama •OAP groups |
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme
Registered Charity Number: 244723
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Contact Details: Celynen Collieries Institute & Memorial hall Memorial Hall High Street Newbridge Gwent NP11 4FH
Office: 01495 243252
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Nixons Workmens Institute
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Background & History: In 1897 the trustees of Nixons workmens institute and library signed a 998 year lease with the desire to erect an institute building on the site. In the 1920's the trustees were also assigned recreational land, commonly known as Bryn Ifor Park, however in years to pass this land was then transfered over to the local authority with restrictions upon use so that it could only be used for recreational purposes and not for site development. The bowling green and pavilion still bear the name of 'Nixons' to this day. The main building which stood on Oxford street housed a theatre, reading rooms and a swimming pool, but common with a lot of these large buildings in the South Wales coalfield the costs to maintain and run this building grew to large and the parcel of land on which it stood was sold off in 1987. The smaller building, though sizeable itself, housed to the rear was still very much in operation and is still running today as a charitable concern.
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The original Institute building
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Facilities: •Lounge/Bar •Concert Room •Car Park |
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The modern day hall
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User Groups/Activities: •Pigeon fanciers •Childrens Dance •Dance Classes •Bingo •Darts |
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Location: The ‘Nixons’ is located at the southern end of the town centre of Mountain Ash, as you approach from the Penrhiwceiber direction you will come to a roundabout, head straight on, the Nixons is situated immediately after the Garden of Rememberance on your left. A small lane heads up the hill to the facility, which is clearly visible from the main road, and our car park.
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Contact Details: Nixons Workmens Institute Oxford Street Mountain Ash Mid Glamorgan CF45 3HD Tel: 01443 472430
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Governance: Charity Commision Scheme
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Registered Charity Number: 524196
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Onllwyn & District Miners Welfare Association
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Background & History: The association first came into being in 1923 when the then trustees were granted a 999 year lease on condition that they fence off and level the leased land. In 1934 the trustees were able to negotiate another 999 year lease on an adjacent parcel of land and extend the recreation ground. Then in 1955 consent was sought to build a recreation hall and uot buildings in conjunction with the objects of the association. This became the present day building. |
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Facilities: •Lounge •Concert Room •Kitchen |
User Groups/Activities: •Womens institute •Pony Show Club •Darts/Quiz Teams •Choir |
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Location: The hall is located on the A4109, the main road running through Onllwyn. |
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Governance: Friendly Society
Registered Number: 140 SA |
Contact Details: Onllwyn & District Miners Welfare Association Wembley Avenue Onllwyn Neath West Glamorgan SA10 9HL 01639 700398 |
Penrhiwceiber Workmens Hall & Institute
| Background & History: Penrhiwceiber Workmens Hall and Institute has its origins at the turn of the century, land was conveyed to the organisation as far back as 1892, under the Friendly Society Act of 1896 the trustees registered their society on 2/6/1900. The society held leasehold and freehold ownership of several parcels of land which included a library and reading room. Sources suggest that the current hall located at 33 Penrhiwceiber Road was built before the turn of the century in 1888, before it was refurbished around 1990. In early 2011 the Hall held the 'Penrhiwceiber Film Festival'. The event was attended by Hollywood actor Martin Sheen. | |
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Facilities: •Cinema •Concert Room •Games Room •Training/meeting rooms
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User Groups/Activities: •Play Scheme •School •Advice and Information Centre •Communities First •Police •Amateur Dramatics •Bingo •Art Classes •Computer Classes •Diabetics Support Group •Health Forum •OAP Club •Snooker |
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Contact Details: Penrhiwceiber Workmans Hall & Institute 35 Penrhiwceiber Road Penrhiwceiber Mountain Ash RCT CF45 3SP |
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| Location: Located at the end of the main terrace running through the village centre, the Hall is approximately 150 yards passed the Clock as you come through the village from the southern direction. |
Governance: Registered Charity Charity Registration Number: 1133618 |
Penybank Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground
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Background & History: Penybank Welfare Hall was established in 1946 as a public hall for use by the inhabitants of the surrounding area, the land was originally part of Pontyclerc Farm. After successive grants from the miners welfare fund and from CISWO the trustees decided to revert to model mining trusts and subsequently applied to the Charity Commission for a new scheme. In 1969 the recreation ground attaching to the scheme received monies from mining trusts to redevelop the sporting fields. This land has more recently been leased out to the local R.F.C.
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Facilities: •Community Hall •Kitchen User |
Groups/Activities: •Martial Arts •Urdd Singing and Dancing Groups •OAP Club •Band practice
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme |
Registered Charity Number: 251632 |
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Contact Details: Penybank Welfare institute and Recreation Ground 18 Maes Y Dail Penybanc Ammanford Carms SA18 3TL |
Location: The hall is located on the main road running through the village (A483). |
Penygroes Memorial Hall & Institute
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Background & History: The charity originated in 1928 when over 6 achres of land was leased to the scheme for 999 years. The original intention for the charity was to build a hall and institute building which would house a library, a reading room and a hall which could seat approximately 450 people. There was also to be a recreation ground which was intended for a cricket pitch, football pitch, bowling green, tennis courts and childrens playground. In recent times the hall has secured monies for a complete rebuild and refurbishment. |
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Facilities: •Community Hall •Games Room •Creche •Kitchen |
User Groups/Activities: •Keep Fit classes •Computer Suites •Indoor Bowls •WI meetings •Weightwatchers •Womens Guild •Ysgol Meithrin |
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Location: The hall is located just off the B4297 (Waterloo Road) |
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme |
Registered Charity Number: 524025 |
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Pontrhydyfen Miners Welfare Scheme
| Background & History: The welfare scheme was covenanted parcels of land in 1930 for an institute building and a plot of land adjacent to the river bank, thought to be the land which now houses the bowling green and pavillion. In 1950 the then trustees were also conveyed the Rhyslyn field which is now home to the local Rugby Club. In recent times a new community centre has been erected on the land in the centre of the village. | |
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The Community Centre |
The Bowling Green |
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The Gymnasium |
The Rhyslyn Field |
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Location: The Rhyslyn field can be found off of Station Road whilst the Community Centre, Blue Scar Club and the bowling green are all situated off Queen Street (B4287) on the main road running through the village. |
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Facilities: •Community Centre •Blue Scar Club •Rhyslyn Fields •Gymnasium |
User Groups/Activities: •OAP group •Bowls (men and women) •Bar games •Rugby Club •Gym |
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme
Charity Registration Number: 524222 |
Contact Details: Pontrhydyfen Miners Welfare Scheme 12 Lewis Street Pontrhydyfen Neath Port Talbot SA12 9TH |
Pontyates Welfare Association
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Background & History: Pontyates miners welfare originated at the beginning of the twentieth century, in 1915 a parcel of land was conveyed to the then trustees of the hall. It has been reported that the hall at that time could seat 250 people, there were also dressing rooms, a billard room, a library and a reading room. In recent times the hall has has a refurbishment, there is a library funded by the local authority plus a community cafe on site.
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Facilities: •Community Café •Library •Creche •Kitchen •Community Hall •Meeting/raining rooms •Community garden •Heritage Walks |
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User Groups/Activities: •Ladies Section •Mothers and toddlers •Dance •Whist Club •Bingo •Library •Guides and Brownies |
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme
Registered Charity Number: 228339
Location: The hall is situsted at the lower end of the village of Pontyates on the B4309 (Heol Y Meinciau). |
Contact Details: Pontyates Welfare Association 12 Heol Y Meinciau Pontyates Llanelli Carms SA15 5TR |
Resolven Miners Welfare Public Hall & Institute
| Background & History: Resolven Miners Welfare Public Hall and Institute was first entrusted the land on which the current institute stands in 1925. The site was firstly leasehold land, with a 99 year tenure, over the passage of time this has become freehold. Over the years the hall has housed a cinema and theatre on its first floor, with performances being held in front of capacity audiences numbering approximately 750. The ground floor has been home to a games room, including billiards and snooker, a reading room and more recently a licensed bar which was first set-up during the early sixties. |
The lounge and bar areas inside the building.
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•Bingo •Pool/Snooker/Darts/Quiz Teams •CISWO Social Group |
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Resolven Miners Welfare Public Hall & Institute Neath Road Resolven Neath West Glamorgan SA11 4AH |
Seven Sisters Miners Welfare Society
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Background & History: Seven Sisters Miners Welfare first came into being in the early part of the twentieth century. There was a declaration of trust signed in 1926 when the welfare society became entrusted with the first of four parcels of land situated around the village. At various stages in its history the welfare has been responsible for recreation ground, including the rugby and football grounds situated in the village, swimming baths and a cinema site. However, due to the economic environment these parcels of land have either been sold off or transferred to other community groups so that they can still be held in trust by community minded individuals. In 1964 CISWO approved a grant so that the bowls pavillion could be extended for wider community purposes. This pavilion was originally a Colliery Officals Institute but was extended to incude a stage, hall, changing room and toilets.
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Facilities: •Lounge •Community Hall •Garden Area |
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User Groups/Activities: •Darts/Pool Teams •Slimming Club •Line Dancing |
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Governance: Charity Commission Scheme
Registered Charity Number: 524444 |
Contact Details: Seven Sisters Miners Welfare Society Heol Y Felin Seven Sisters Neath West Glamorgan SA10 9BN 01639 700293 |
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Location: The welfare hall can be found on the main road (A4109) Golwyg Y Bryn running through the village of seven sisters.
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Tylorstown Welfare Hall & Institute
| Background & History: Tylorstown Welfare Hall dates back to the early part of the twentieth century, in 1933 the trustees of the friendly society which operates the building signed a conveyance and trust deed for the land on which the hall sits. | |
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Location: Tylorstown Welfare Hall is situated on the main road running through the valley, East Road (A4233). |
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Facilities: •Concert room •Bar •Games Room •Training/meeting room |
User Groups/Activities: •Job Club •Mothers and toddlers •Community contact point •Bingo •Deaf Club meetings •St Johns Ambulance •Citizens Advice Bureau •OAP Club •Snooker/Pool |
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Governance: Friendly Society |
Registered Number: 149SA |
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Tylorstown Welfare Hall |
Contact Details: Tylorstown Welfare Hall & Institute East Road Tylorstown Rhondda Cynon Taff CF43 3DA |
Wattstown Social Welfare Centre
| Background & History: The original site for the old Institute was part of Fir Bach Farm and was originally leased to the then trustees for a term of 99 years in 1909. During the sixties the local trustees decided that the current premises were too small and decided that to fund the purchase of a new building (the National Colliery Group Offices) they would sell off the existing plot by which time had become freehold. Consent was sought and given by CISWO along with grant funding in order to assist in the purchase of a new property. | |
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Facilities: •Lounge/Bar •Concert Room •Games Room •Meeting Room |
User Groups/Activities: •OAP Club •Bingo •Indoor Bowls •Skittles/Darts/Quiz Team •Fishing Club |
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Location: The existing building can be found ijn Bailey Street, Wattstown.
Governance: Charity Commission Scheme
Registered Charity Number: 524239 |
Contact Details: Wattstown Social Welfare Centre Bailey Street Wattstown Rhondda Cynon Taff CF39 0RA |
Ynyswen Miners Welfare Hall
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Background & History: The original hall was located on the same site as that of the present day hall, on land originally leased to the local trustees in 1933. In 1959 CISWO approved the building of a new hall and provided grant funding towards the 'new-build'. This building became known locally as the 'coffin' and has been a mainstay of the community in Ynyswen and the surrounding area ever since. |
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Facilities: •Community Hall •Kitchen •Car Park |
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User Groups/Activities: •OAP Activities •Indoor Bowls (men & women) •Dogs Club •Dancings classes (Adult & Junior) •Line dancing |
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Contact Details: Ynyswen Miners Welfare Hall Ynyswen Road Ynyswen Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taff CF42 6EB |