Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff
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Ferndale (Welsh: Glynrhedynog, or Trerhondda) is a small town located in the Rhondda Fach valley of the South Wales Valleys. Neighbouring villages are Maerdy and Tylorstown.
The population of Ferndale is about 7000.
Ferndale is perhaps most famous for being the birthplace of Welsh actor Stanley Baker.
In Darran Park Woods in the village, there is a beautiful lake called Llyn y Forwyn, which in English means "The Maiden's Lake." There is a legend surrounding the lake.[1]
Ferndale, like Maerdy, was a coal powerhouse, but now factories stand where the mines once did.
One of the community cornerstones is the village rugby club - Ferndale RFC - home to arguably the Rhondda's most ambitious rugby setup. The playing and membership facilities are second to none, and it is also home to the popular "Sir Stanley Baker Lounge", the opening of which was honoured in a BBC Radio special in 2006, and was attended by Sir Stanley's widow and family. BBC Wales is filming in the rugby club in November 2007 for the 2nd series of the BBC Wales program 'Coalhouse'.
In a recent documentary, Griff Rhys Jones traced his mother's family roots back to Ferndale, and visited several areas and buildings that his mother used to frequent, namely his grandparents old greengrocers' shop, and Trerhondda Chapel.
Ferndale is home to up-and-coming light welterweight boxer Barrie Jones.
The Welsh language is also on the increase in Ferndale after the village's language was changed to mainly English during the industrial revolution, as the English moved to the Rhondda Valleys (where Ferndale is) in search for jobs in the coal mines. A Welsh school is situated near the picturesque park where the lake is, therefore the school is called 'Llyn-y-Forwyn.'
The Welsh translation of "Ferndale" as Glynrhedynog is controversial. The village was originally known as "Trerhondda" and a number of buildings still carry the name. Older Welsh speakers prefer to use "Trerhondda" over the Council-designated "Glynrhedynog". It doesn't help that "Glynrhedynog" is strictly speaking a mis-translation "Fernydale".
Recent 'Ferndale' Stories on Rhondda Cynon Taff Online
Rhondda Cynon Taff Online » » Ferndale
- Summer Fun at Ferndale Festival
The summer is here and hopefully the sun will get his hat on for the one and only Ferndale Festival. This free event promises to be a musical spectacular and is all set to take place on Saturday 28th June from 11am to 4:30pm in Ferndale’s picturesque, Darren Park. This annual free event will play host [...] - Ferndale’s regeneration takes shape
Work has begun on a new car park for Ferndale, as part of the town’s ongoing regeneration.A much-needed car park is being developed in the vacant site in Lime Street, with approximately 40 spaces to be created.
It is hoped that, when completed, the car park will ease the current congestion problems in the town and [...] - Ferndale Fish & Chip Shop Closed
RCT Council Public Health and Protection Officers have been forced to close down a Ferndale fish and chip shop with immediate effect after discovering a cockroach infestation. The staff discovered the insects in the food preparation area of Margaritelli’s in 49 High Street during a routine inspection on Monday (January 14) and served a Hygiene Emergency [...] - Children help Ferndale park bloom
Thousands of daffodils will bloom in a Ferndale park next spring, thanks to the efforts of local children. Pupils and teachers from Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn y Forwyn and Darran Park Primary School planted 4,000 bulbs in Darran Park with help from staff from Rhondda Cynon Taf Parks and Countryside department and local councillor Annette Davies [...] - Ferndale’s regeneration steps up a gear
Ferndale’s regeneration continues, with work on the town centre and Darran Park beginning early next year.As well as being identified as a key town centre for investment by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Ferndale has also secured £1m of funding from the Heads of the Valleys initiative.
As a result of the cash injection, consultation took place [...]
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