Society and Culture

Oakdale Village Oakdale Village- Community website with history of the village, genealogy, gallery, news, forum and information on local organisations and activities. Right from the Start Right from the Start- Organisation aiming to protect children in the borough and provide them with opportunities to thrive. Provides details of the services offered, parenting, th… Universal Colliery Senghenydd Universal Colliery Senghenydd- Provides a history of this colliery with photographs, including information on the mining disasters of 1901 and 1913. Bethel Evangelical Church Bethel Evangelical Church- Based in Nelson. A reformed evangelical church. Activities, directions, history and beliefs. The Ruperra Conservation Trust The Ruperra Conservation Trust- Trust set up in an attempt to purchase and conserve Ruperra Castle and which now owns and manages Ruperra Woods. Provides information on the Trust,… Island Farm POW CAMP 198 Island Farm POW CAMP 198- World War II German POW camp and site of the biggest escape attempt in Great Britain. Includes newspaper reports, prisoner biographies, description of th… The Bridgend Conservative Party The Bridgend Conservative Party- Provides information on elected representatives and candidates. Gilead Chapel, Coity Gilead Chapel, Coity- Provides a history of the chapel and information on the village hall, news, events, services and meetings. Newcastle Castle Newcastle Castle- Photographs and information on the castle and its history. Bridgend Valleys Railway Bridgend Valleys Railway- Overview of restoration work. Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend- Site dedicated to the town of Bridgend in South Wales, and its role during the second world war when it housed a prisoner of war camp and a large … Bridgend Society of Friends Bridgend Society of Friends- Information about the Quaker Meeting in Bridgend. Includes a brief history of Quakerism; an introduction to Quaker beliefs and principles; times of me… Bridgend Liberal Democrats Bridgend Liberal Democrats- Information on Lib Dem activity at all levels. The Official Kenfig History Website The Official Kenfig History Website- A resource for learning about local history in the Kenfig and surrounding areas including information on the past, present and people of the a… Coity Castle Coity Castle- History and current condition. Chartists' Cave Chartists' Cave- Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council provides a photograph and information on this natural cavern and its historical connections. Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen Liberal Democrats Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen Liberal Democrats- News, campaigns and contact details from Lib Dems in Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen. Bryn Oer Tramway Bryn Oer Tramway- Wikipedia providing a photograph and information on this tramroad constructed in 1814 to connect the Bryn Oer coal patches and Trefil quarries with the Brecknock… Gwent Hills and Vales Methodist Circuit Gwent Hills and Vales Methodist Circuit- Details of the Methodist churches serving Gwent. Includes maps, news, staff and preaching plan. Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust- Provides an archaeological advisory service to public and private bodies and maintains the regional Sites and Monuments Record. The Contractu… Lodge Saint John Crofthead No. 374 Lodge Saint John Crofthead No. 374- News, syllabus, location, officers, history, FAQ, contact and links. Located in Fauldhouse. Family and Community Development West Lothian Family and Community Development West Lothian- Independent charity supporting children and families through community based projects. Includes information about funding and activi… West Lothian Grapevine Twinning Association West Lothian Grapevine Twinning Association- Established to foster friendship, hospitality and understanding between West Lothian and the city of Grapevine in Texas, USA. Lodge Saint John Stoneyburn No. 1186 Lodge Saint John Stoneyburn No. 1186- Masonic Lodge; includes office bearers, history, meetings, pictures and contacts. The Yellow Teapot Club The Yellow Teapot Club- Charity which runs a club for children with additional support needs or a disability. Includes information about volunteering or donating. Disability West Lothian Disability West Lothian- Highlighting services available in the area for disabled people. Information and advice, transport, access and computers. VisitScotland: Genealogy in the Outer Hebrides VisitScotland: Genealogy in the Outer Hebrides- Advice on tracing your roots back to the Hebrides, includes history of Hebridean emigration, personal case studies and links to oth… Ui Church Ui Church- History of St Columba’s (or Ui) Church, a 14th Century ruin sitting within its own Cemetery near Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Details of the intricately carved stone… Alasdair Allan MSP Alasdair Allan MSP- A regular update on the life and press releases of the MSP for the Western Isles. Nicolson, Angus Nicolson, Angus- The thoughts of a former councillor.