Glyncochs Very Own Groundforce

Following the complete success of the DIY project ‘Changing Rooms’, the participants were so motivated that they have since decided to form in a similar project, but this time concentrating on improving eachother’s gardens. As no project like this is currently in existence, Glyncoch Communities First are supporting the group by providing courses that will cover each aspect of gardening. The group have already attended an edible gardening/garden design course and a fencing course and are soon to acquire further skills such as decking and strimming, ready to yet again work productively as a team to improve eachother’s gardens.

Glyncoch Still Growing

In our previous newsletter, we reported on the flagship gardening project that had just been opened by Jane Davidson AM and Christine Chapman AM at Cefn Primary. Following a frosty and therefore quite unproductive spell during the winter (Although this didn’t stop the pupils growing their own vegetables and water cress in class), the project is now in full flow with two polytunnels structures now erected, one already being used as a learning base for the pupils where the children themselves are now growing their own vegetables to be used in their school diners. Read more...

Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen - Watch out!

During February and March, eight local residents participated in the now annual ‘Changing Rooms’ Project. The project involved a two-day intensive DIY training course and a one-day course of interior design, followed by the participants then receiving £100 each to go on a shopping trip to purchase materials to improve one room of their home. Read more...

Glyncoch Youth Survive The Elements

Our youth members have recently had a busy few weeks over the Summer holidays. Funded by a grant to tackle arson within the area, a film written and starring our youth is currently being made. More on this will follow shortly, once the film is completed and hopefully, it will be available to view on this site. Read more...

Glyncoch Multicultural Festival

As everyone in Glyncoch knows by now, the festival that took place on Saturday 15th July turned out to be an amazing success and a credit to everyone from Glyncoch. With the weather 100% on our side, residents of all ages enjoyed activities such a sumo wrestling, jousting, go-carting and archery amongst other things. Read more...

Cefn Primary Go Gardening

MORE GREEN FINGERS IN GLYNCOCH!

In addition to the recent gardening project with Craig Yr Hesg Primary, Cefn Primary have recently started a very similar project thanks to assistance from the Glyncoch Communities First Partnership and an excellent opportunity provided by the volunteers that run the Fernhill polytunnel project. Read more...

Volunteers Of The Year!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Glyncoch Community Centre volunteers have won the Interlink Volunteer Award for their services to children and young people. Read more...