Drone Survey

Drone Survey

The Society has now started a new project to investigate the archaeology of Mynydd Twmbarlwm and the Scheduled Ancient Monument at its summit. The aim…

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Les' Workshop 16/03/2018

Les’ Workshop 16/03/2018

Saw Horse and Shave Horse The third in the series of Countrycraft Workshops by Les Murphy –  this time learning how to make a couple…

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Les' Workshop - b/w

Les’ Workshop – b/w

Wattle Fence and Gate – in Black and White You may have already seen the post about our day in Les’ Workshop on making a…

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Book of Walks for Sale

Book of Walks for Sale

Western Valley Walks … and more… A collection of walks in and around the area of the Western Valley of South Wales We are very…

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Xmas Excess Walk 2017

Xmas Excess Walk 2017

Twmbarlwm Xmas Excess Walk 2017 Wednesday 27th December 2017 This year Maggie Thomas planned to lead this walk not only for CTS members but also…

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Christmas Walk 2017

Christmas Walk 2017

The Twmbarlwm XMAS EXCESS Walk Wednesday 27th December 2017 Don’t wait for January 1st to start a New Year’s Resolution! Start your resolution early. Shake off…

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Tump Quiz 2017 - WINNERS

Tump Quiz 2017 – WINNERS

The Twmbarlwm Annual It’s Nearly Christmas Tump Quiz …and successful launch of Twmbarlwm Honey Ale What a fab night last night was, with a great…

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Twmbarlwm Beer Launch

Twmbarlwm Beer Launch

Brand New Local Beer To Be Launched at Crosskeys RFC on Monday 27th Nov. 2017 Twmbarlwm Honey Ale, produced by Llanhilleth based Tudor Brewery, is…

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Twmbarlwm Honey Ale

Twmbarlwm Honey Ale

The following article appears in the Nov/Dec 2017 issue of The South Wales Directory: The Legendary Taste of Twmbarlwm Mynydd Twmbarlwm, the iconic mountain of…

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Stick Making with Les - 11/11/2017

Stick Making with Les – 11/11/2017

A few CTS members attended an enjoyable and interesting day on Saturday 11th November when Trustee Les Murphy held a Stick Making Masterclass. We spent…

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Just a Quick Note - 20/09/17

Just a Quick Note – 20/09/17

This is a copy of the eNewsletter sent out to all members Some details updated 3rd October 2017 (highlighted in red) Hello Folks, So that…

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Penyrheol and Cwm Lickey Walk

Penyrheol and Cwm Lickey Walk

We had a great walk around Penyrheol and Cwm Lickey yesterday led by trustee and Commoner Les Murphy. Les has led similar walks for us before…

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Hot Cross Bun Walk 2017

Hot Cross Bun Walk 2017

GOOD FRIDAY – 14th April 2017 Be part of the tradition… It has long been local tradition for people to get together and walk to the…

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AGM 2016

AGM 2016

CYMDEITHAS TWMBARLWM SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held at Crosskeys RFC, Pandy Park, Crosskeys, Gwent. NP11 7BS On Monday 7th November 2016. 6.45pm for…

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Tump Repairs

Tump Repairs

A few repairs have been done to sheep scrapes and eroded areas around the Tump at the instigation of Cadw in conjunction with the Commoners.  …

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JQN – 10-11-16

JQN – 10-11-16

Just a Quick Note                 10th November 2016 Hello Folks, As you know we had our Annual General Meeting last Monday. It was another low…

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JQN 26-08-16

JQN 26-08-16

Just a Quick Note                   26th August 2016 Hello Folks, It’s here again – this coming Sunday (28th August) is our usual litter pick /…

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JQN 21-06-16

JQN 21-06-16

Just a Quick Note                     21st June 2016 Hi Folks, This coming weekend is the last Sunday of the month and therefore our monthly Litter…

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JQN 27-05-16

JQN 27-05-16

Just a Quick Note                      27th May 2016 Hi Folks, Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the last Sunday of the month and therefore…

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The Queen's 90th Birthday Beacon

The Queen’s 90th Birthday Beacon

The Queen’s 90th Birthday Beacon Mountain Top Beacon to Celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday Thursday 21st April 2016 Well, I think we can call this…

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