Gwynfi Miners Community Hall
Gwynfi Miners Community Hall is the heart and soul of the twin villages of Aber | Blaengwynfi and the home of Gwynfi Heritage Trails. Details of the new Heritage Centre, currently in development at the Hall, can be found below
Gwynfi Miners Community Hall opened in 1901 and was fully funded through the subscriptions of local miners. When the collieries closed however, its trusteeship passed on to the local council
In 2012, after over 110 years of continually serving the community, Neath Port Talbot Council gave notice of closure of Gwynfi Miners Hall. At the same time however, it agreed to support any local group willing to keep it open for the benefit of the community.
Residents in and around Aber | Blaengwynfi duly formed a registered charity (no. 1154423) to support and protect the Hall for the community and future generations, and are now leasing the centre to preserve its history and keep the heart of the community alive
Gwynfi Miners Community Hall opened in 1901 and was fully funded through the subscriptions of local miners. When the collieries closed however, its trusteeship passed on to the local council
In 2012, after over 110 years of continually serving the community, Neath Port Talbot Council gave notice of closure of Gwynfi Miners Hall. At the same time however, it agreed to support any local group willing to keep it open for the benefit of the community.
Residents in and around Aber | Blaengwynfi duly formed a registered charity (no. 1154423) to support and protect the Hall for the community and future generations, and are now leasing the centre to preserve its history and keep the heart of the community alive
Gwynfi Heritage Centre
With the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Welsh Government Cultural Recovery Fund, Gwynfi Heritage Centre is currently being established in the "Clydfan Centre" at Gwynfi Miners Community Hall.
Featuring a newly located library space, IT facilities with dedicated heritage workstation and tea & coffee facilities, the centre will be a space where local residents and visitors alike can explore the library stock, enjoy a cup of coffee and explore the village's heritage and trails in detail, either via the dedicated workstation or on your own devices, via our free wifi service
A date for the official opening of the newly rebranded centre will be made available soon. In the meantime, if you have digital images of the villages and community, please contact us at gwynfiheritagetrails@gmail.com
Featuring a newly located library space, IT facilities with dedicated heritage workstation and tea & coffee facilities, the centre will be a space where local residents and visitors alike can explore the library stock, enjoy a cup of coffee and explore the village's heritage and trails in detail, either via the dedicated workstation or on your own devices, via our free wifi service
A date for the official opening of the newly rebranded centre will be made available soon. In the meantime, if you have digital images of the villages and community, please contact us at gwynfiheritagetrails@gmail.com
Additional Miners Community Hall Facilities
In addition to the Heritage Centre, Gwynfi Miners Community Hall currently offers a wide range of sporting activities for the community and visitors, including:
- a 23.5m x 9.7m sports hall available for hire, which is suitable for football, basketball, netball or other games and sports
- a full-size boxing ring with modern training facilities
- a fully equipped gymnasium with a large selection of cardio vascular machines, weight resistance machines and free weights
The Library facilities are open to members of the public and feature free internet access, plus two meeting rooms, which are available for private hire
The smaller space is suitable for a maximum of 20 people seated, while the larger space has capacity for 50 persons seated and can be used for workshops, meetings, cinema screenings, and small functions
Tea & coffee and basic kitchen facilities are also available, and the Hall also has free wifi available throughout the building
Gwynfi Miners Community Hall hosts a regular series of activities including weekly coffee mornings, regular cinema screenings and more!
For further information, visit www.theworkmenshall.co.uk
- a 23.5m x 9.7m sports hall available for hire, which is suitable for football, basketball, netball or other games and sports
- a full-size boxing ring with modern training facilities
- a fully equipped gymnasium with a large selection of cardio vascular machines, weight resistance machines and free weights
The Library facilities are open to members of the public and feature free internet access, plus two meeting rooms, which are available for private hire
The smaller space is suitable for a maximum of 20 people seated, while the larger space has capacity for 50 persons seated and can be used for workshops, meetings, cinema screenings, and small functions
Tea & coffee and basic kitchen facilities are also available, and the Hall also has free wifi available throughout the building
Gwynfi Miners Community Hall hosts a regular series of activities including weekly coffee mornings, regular cinema screenings and more!
For further information, visit www.theworkmenshall.co.uk
