Pontnewynydd

Pontnewynydd

Pontnewynydd is a predominantly working class suburb of Pontypool, Torfaen in Wales.

Location

It lies in between Pontypool 'proper' to the south and Snatchwood to the north.

Amenities

There is a small selection of shops and a car repairs garage. The current population is 1527 (49.5% Male, 50.5% Female) with an electorate of 1,174.

It should not be confused with Pontnewydd in nearby Cwmbran.

The local Pontnewynydd Sports & Social Club has recently ended a very long association with The Royal British Legion. Membership applications has soared since this happened and is looking forward to being the premier entertainments centre in the village. Trevethin AFC who play their football (soccer) in the village, and who head their division, use the Club as its base.

Notable Residents

The poet Myfanwy Haycock was born in the village in 1913. Dame Gwyneth Jones was born locally in 1937.

External links

* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3035760 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Pontnewynydd and surrounding area]


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