As a group, members of Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum highlight, share and celebrate the rich local heritage of Blaenau Gwent. The group consists of able and committed members who meet monthly in Tredegar library. This page highlights who they are, what is discussed in the minutes and their current projects.
3rd MONDAY every month in Tredegar Library
10.00 – 11.00am Tredegar Library
2nd THURSDAY every month in Bedwellty House, Tredegar
£18 (price includes a buffet lunch)
SATURDAY 18th October, Tabor Chapel Brynmawr
Click on the ticket to book a place.
Chair
Treasurer
Martyn became involved with the Forum thanks to his late father, Peter Morgan Jones.
His infectious enthusiasm for all aspects of history, especially regarding the area in which he lived rubbed off on him. Plus, as a Tredegar boy, with a great affection for the Valleys he wanted to maintain links with his hometown. He has a passion for the wonderful and significant industrial history and archaeology of the Blaenau Gwent area.
Vice-Chair
Journal Editor
Rodger was brought up in Ebbw Vale and spent much of his life working at the Ebbw Vale steel works.
He has worked as a lecturer in Archaeological fieldwork and Practice, spent 5 years as a geophysical specialist for SiteScan Archaeological, as a field archaeologist for Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust, (GGAT), Church & Site Archaeology and CADW among others. is an active member of several history and archaeology societies and is a practitioner of the ‘Chartered Institute for Archaeology’. His studies included Welsh History and its sources, manuscripts, maps, etc, Archaeology, Industrial Archaeology, Local History, Landscape History and Archaeology. His MA (Wales) focussed on the history of Milling in Gwent and he has written several ‘historic’ walks for the surrounding area.
Secretary
Sub-Journal Editor
Janet worked as a librarian for Tredegar library and Local Studies Librarian for Blaenau Gwent.
Since leaving Blaenau Gwent she has been employed by Monmouthshire County Council. Janet is particularly interested in genealogical research and has her own business where she may be hired to research family history.
Website Administrator
Social Media
Carolyn worked as a Literacy teacher for pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties.
Since retiring, she has focused on her interests of walking and local history. She has developed the website to make the work of Forum members easily accessible to the public.
Will I need to pay a membership fee?
We do not charge a membership fee. If you are interested in local history and would like be involved, then just come along to one of our meetings or talks, and you will be made to feel very welcome.
Where do your meetings take place?
We meet in one of the rooms upstairs in Tredegar Library. (NP22 3PS) MEETINGS start at 10.00am and last for an hour.
When do your talks take place?
Why not pop along to one of our interesting FREE TALKS? They take place in Bedwellty House once a month and last for about an hour. We hold a raffle and have a pop-up shop. Refreshments in the Orchid House tearoom are always a nice addition, either before or afterwards.
Where can I buy your publications?
Our SHOP opens its doors at all of our FREE MONTHLY TALKS. It offers a chance to browse our publications and not pay for postage on any item you buy.
We welcome new participants. If you are interested in local history and would like to join us please make contact through any committee member, through the Contact form below or just come along.
You don’t have to attend the committee meetings to help us. We would welcome volunteers to help in a variety of ways, particularly at the monthly Talks. The number of people attending these has grown significantly in recent months and we could do with another pair of hands to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. Please let us know if you think you could help us in this way.