Christine Gittins

Profile Exhibition

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Call for Artists for Sculptural Show

Brian and Wendy Henley, co founders of Out Yer Tree, are working in conjunction with the Rhondda Heritage Park on an exciting indoor and outdoor contemporary art exhibition at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery in Trehafod

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Mad Hatters Easter Tours

Join the Mad Hatter for an action packed surface tour of fun, games and storeytelling

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New Gallery Exhibition

'All The Fun'

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Up and Under

Exhibition to coincide with

the 6 Nations Rugby Tournament

Talented artists Rianna Lane and Brian Davies (former Welsh international player) launch an exhibition of paintings to coincide with the 6 Nations Rugby Tournament at Rhondda Heritage Park on Saturday 5th February.

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Appeal to Voters

Rhondda Heritage Park has been chosen by the 'Rough Guide' author Mike Parker as one of the top 50 Valleys Essentials - i.e. unmissable attractions, eateries, events and scenic walks across The Valleys - full details are attached

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Level One - Cafe Culture

If you've not visited us lately you'll be surprised by the changes currently underway.  Rhondda Heritage Park is being transformed into a light, bright, airy space with a cool contemporary feel.  Our new furniture has arrived, we've a brand new menu so the next time you visit us we hope you'll take time out for coffee, lunch or afternoon tea.

We've also been developing our range of contemporary arts & crafts, so if your looking for a unique gift idea, we may well have what you are looking for.  We have exclusive pieces from almost 40 welsh makers including jewellery, textiles, glass, ceramics, hand turned wood, original artworks, hand signed limited edition prints..... and lots more!  Visit us for free.  Open Tuesday - Sunday 9am - 4.30pm

 

Rhondda Heritage Park’s
Garden of Remembrance 2010

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Exhibition marks 100 years of the Girl Guides

A special exhibition celebrating the centenary of Girl Guiding can be seen at Rhondda Heritage Park, Trehafod, until early November.

Image attached shows Deputy Mayor of RCT, ( ex-girl guide) Cllr Sylvia Jones

Full details of the exhibition are also attached

To celebrate the dedication of all those involved in the coal industry and their contribution to the fortunes of Cardiff, a piece of Rhondda coal has been unveiled at Cardiff Castle.

The coal was hewn from the seams at Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Trehafod, now the site of the Rhondda Heritage Park.

Full details are attached

 

An exhibition of imaginative works that fall within the ever-expanding definition of ‘print’ has opened at Rhondda Heritage Park’s Level One Gallery

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Innovative ceramic vessels based primarily on movement, and the

immediate response the human body experiences to music, are

currently on display at Rhondda Heritage Park.

 Full details are attached

 

An amazing autumn is promised at Rhondda Heritage Park when the popular tourist attraction hosts a season of special events for all the family

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True Life Story - The Sinking of the Laconia - Rhondda Heritage Park , Trehafod. Wednesday 20th October 2-4pm

The afternoon talk is free of charge 
please book your free place in advance on 01443 682036

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A great weekend for all the family is promised at Rhondda Heritage Park this weekend when the popular tourist attraction hosts its annual Vintage Transport Festival - full details are attached

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On Friday 24th September from 10am to 2pm, the popular heritage attraction nr Pontypridd hosts a range of free activities with all money raised going to Macmillan Cancer Support

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An event to celebrate the works of renowned author Alexander Cordell, which forms part of the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Tonypandy Riots takes place at Rhondda Heritage Park, nr Pontypridd  this month.Rhondda Heritage Park gets crafty for charity this month in support of Macmillan Cancer Charity.

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Rhys Davies (1901-78)

A display of work by one of Wales' most distinguished prose-writer ever to be produced by the Rhondda has recently
been opened at Rhondda Heritage Park, Nr Pontypridd

Rhys Davies Information

The Open Art Summer Show is the highlight of the gallery calendar
and attracts artists from across Wales -

full details are attached

 

AFTERNOON TALK
How Does Your Garden Grow

 

Professor Dai Smith Lecture

A lecture to commemorate the centenary of the Tonypandy Riots of 1910 takes place 
at Rhondda Heritage Park Pontypridd.

 The afternoon lecture entitled 'A Rhondda Carnival: Riots and Writers' will be presented by Professor Dai Smith  on Wednesday 7th July at 2pm

 Dai Smith

Open Art celebrates its 15th Anniversary

 With submissions weekend just a few of weeks away, artists are reminded that entries for Rhondda Heritage Park's  annual Open Art Competition will be received on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th July.

Who Do You Think You Are?

 
Have you ever wondered what your great grandfather did for a living, or where he came from?

Answers to these and many more questions can be found next month when Rhondda Heritage Park hosts a Family History day.

 

FREE DAYS OUT IN 2010 

FROM COAL TO CHORUS

Re-ignite the Welsh tradition of singing with the Welsh National Opera and Rhondda Heritage Park on a free one-day community singing workshop

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Rhondda Heritage Park, nr Pontypridd, is pleased to support the
Macmillan Rhondda Walk once again.

The popular tourist attraction, Nr Pontypridd is urging people in the Rhondda to pledge to walk 11 miles on Saturday 12 June 2010 -
full details are attached 

Lewis Merthyr Community Singing Day

Re-ignite the Welsh tradition of singing with the Welsh National Opera and Rhondda Heritage Park on a free one-day community singing workshop

Family History 

If you've ever wondered how to get started researching  local or family history, then Rhondda Heritage Park is the place to be next month - full details are attached 

 Boyce Zone Exhibition

Gallery Exhibition ~ Keith Foster

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EASTER CHOCOLATE MINE

 
Young@ Art Winners 2009 

 

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Santa Arrives at Rhondda Heritage Park

 Free Days out for Half Term

 Garden of Remembrance

A thousand crosses will be displayed in Rhondda Heritage Park later this month to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our  our freedom.

 In support of The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal there are plans to create a commemorative Garden of Remembrance at the Trehafod tourist attraction

full details are attached

 

Young@art Competition 2009

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Fibre Art Wales exhibition - 'Journeys'

Alison Mercer

Lisa Porch     Bethan Ash      

Open Art Exhibition Winners 2009

Family History 

Rhondda Heritage Park goes FREE in September

Petrol Head Fest/
Vintage Transport Festival

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Exhibitor Entries / Transport Festival

Transport Festival 2009

A great weekend for all the family is promised at Rhondda Heritage Park next weekend when the popular tourist attraction hosts its annual Vintage Transport Festival .....full details are attached

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