Commemorating the Parc Slip disaster
An underground explosion and it’s devastating impact killed 112 local men and boys at the Park Slip colliery on 26th August 1892.
Every year, on the anniversary of the disaster, members of the local communities come together to commemorate the loss, with a short public service, held at the memorial at Parc Slip nature reserve.
Join the service this Saturday, 26th August, it is always held at about 8.15am, at the approximate time of the explosion. All are welcome.
V2C free fun activity afternoon for children at KPC
A free afternoon of arts, crafts and fun activities for children will be held by Valleys to Coast to celebrate its 20th birthday.
Taking place on Thursday 24th August, 1pm-3pm at KPC Youth Community Centre in Pyle, each child will leave with a back to school goody bag and cake. Activities include
- Face painting
- Personalise a pencil case
- Design a trinket box
- Make your own badge
- Decorate a cupcake
- Party Games
- Community Pantry
- Refreshments
- Skate park open
- Outdoor gym
- DJ
- Money Matters
Pop-up cafe at Cefn community pub
This week’s pop-up café in the Anvil lounge of the Three Horse Shoes, Cefn’s Community Pub, run by volunteers, has been postponed until Wednesday 30th August, at 10.00am – 1.00pm.
Anyone can drop into the monthly pop-up cafe for a cuppa and a chat.
Huw David
County Borough Councillor for Pyle, Kenfig Hill & Cefn Cribwr
Edendale Court
Cefn Road
Cefn Cribwr
Bridgend
CF32 0AH
Office Tel: 01656 643225
Email: [email protected]
