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16 Dec 2009 Exciting news for Cyfarthfa Park
Cyfarthfa Park
Looking for things to do in Merthyr Tydfil? Well, look no further! Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is pleased to announce that on Wednesday 21st of October 2009, planning permission was granted to develop new Leisure and Tourism products in Cyfarthfa Park.
Heart and Soul of Wales
29 Oct 2009 The Valleys - Heart and Soul of Wales campaign is launched
A marketing campaign has been launched to position The Valleys as the Heart and Soul of Wales, building on the investment in the region to date and helping shape future plans to boost the local economy for years to come.
5 Sep 2009 Wales Valleys Walking Festival
The Walking Festival is now a firmly established event in the walking calendar. This year, there is even more on offer to tempt walkers of all abilities, from walks for the serious enthusiast, looking to stretch themselves whilst basking in the breathtaking beauty of the Valleys scenery, to shorter walks suitable for the less experienced and for all the family.
Parc Taf Bargoed
13 Aug 2009 Welsh Rugby's Tom James to open Parc Taf Bargoed Activity Centre
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's Regeneration Department are delighted to announce the opening of Parc Taf Bargoed Lakeside Activity Centre will take place on Wednesday 26th August 2009 at 10.30am
6 Aug 2009 Wales Valleys Walking Festival Coming Soon!
Wales Valleys Walking Festival Coming Soon!
The Walking Festival is now a firmly established event in the walking calendar. This year, there is even more on offer to tempt walkers of all abilities, from walks for the serious enthusiast, looking to stretch themselves whilst basking in the breathtaking beauty of the Valleys scenery, to shorter walks suitable for the less experienced and for all the family.
Wales win the Rivers International Fly Fishing Championship
24 Jul 2009 Wales win the Rivers International Fly Fishing Championship
Anglers from around the UK arrived in Merthyr Tydfil during June 2009 for an event that highlighted the ‘environmental transformation’ of the Heads of the Valleys area.
21 May 2009 Tourism boost to the County Borough
Parc Taf Bargoed
EXCITING developments of two parks within Merthyr Tydfil are in the pipeline thanks to a cash injection into the area.
Canoe Championship
28 Apr 2009 Parc Taf Bargoed Hosts Universities Canoe Championship 2009
For the last ten years Cardiff University have organised the Universities Canoe Polo competition, with previous competitions being hosted by Atlantic College and Cardiff Bay.
24 Feb 2009 Merthyr Tydfil hosts European visitors as COLLABOR8 Project Kicks-Off
COLLABOR8
Both Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and Brecon Beacons National Park joint hosted a 5-day meeting between COLLABOR8 project partners and entrepreneurs.
Closure of the Tourist Information Centre
6 Jan 2009 Closure of the Tourist Information Centre
Please be advised that due to an extensive refurbishment programme, the Tourist Information Centre (TIC) in Merthyr Tydfil will be closed from Monday 12th January 2009.
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