A memorial service for the miners that lost their lives in Universal Colliery disasters of 1901 and 1913 will take place on Monday 14th October 2019. It will take place at the National Mining Memorial...Read More
We were recently visited by the family of John Jones aged 30 who came originally from Shropshire, and was killed in the 1901 explosion at the Universal Colliery. John, his wife Alice and their three c...Read More
We have very many visitors to the Heritage Museum and Garden from all over the British Isle as well as overseas. Some just to find out about our history and to pay their respects to our past and there...Read More
CCBC tells us that it will be between 9:30am and 3:30pm. One section of the closure is starting from the junction with the mountain road (Tram Road) above Universal Villas. The other section is starti...Read More
If there is any family member with a connection to those men who were killed during the working life of the Windsor Colliery OR those who wish to commemorate men or even themselves if they also worked...Read More
British Summer Time starts on Sunday 31st March 2019. This means the Welsh National & Universal Memorial Garden located in Commercial Street, Senghenydd CF83 4GY will now be open 9:00am – 5:45pm...Read More
Volunteers are urgently needed to help out at with the running and maintenance: Community Centre, Gwern Avenue,Senghenydd CF83 4HA The Welsh National and Universal Mining Memorial, Commercial Street, ...Read More
The Committee Members of the above are pleased to announce that Councillor Lindsey Whittle has agreed to become their new Chair. The post became vacant after the untimely death of Jack Humphreys under...Read More
Aber Valley Heritage Group have a new website. Welcome! Please keep checking back for the latest news, our most recent projects and up to date information on opening times and events being held at the...Read More
It is with a very sad heart that we have heard of the quiet passing of our Chairperson for Aber Valley Heritage, John (Jack) Humphreys. He has given so much of his time and life to our valley, and som...Read More
