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- 17 Maw 2010 Parc Taff Bargoed Canoe Polo Competition
- 15 Maw 2010 British Tourism Week 2010
- 25 Chwef 2010 Cyfarhfa Park - Cutting of the Sod
- 16 Rhag 2009 Exciting news for Cyfarthfa Park
- 29 Hyd 2009 The Valleys - Heart and Soul of Wales campaign is launched
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- Thursday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 20°C (68°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
- Friday: light rain, Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 17°C (63°F)
- Saturday: white cloud, Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F)
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- 17 Maw 2010 Parc Taff Bargoed Canoe Polo Competition
- Following the success of last years event at Parc Taf Bargoed, the venue again hosted the Universities Canoe Polo competition organised by Cardiff University over the weekend of 27/28 February 2010.
- 15 Maw 2010 British Tourism Week 2010
- This event is taking place as part of British Tourism Week 2010, a national event which is raising awareness of the size, value and importance of Britain’s £114 billion visitor economy. More information about BTW can be found at www.britishtourismweek.com.
- 25 Chwef 2010 Cyfarhfa Park - Cutting of the Sod
- Thursday, 25th February 2010 saw the official ‘cutting of the sod’ ceremony at the site of Cyfarthfa Park’s new development project. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has identified Cyfarthfa Park as one of the key tourism drivers in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough.
- 16 Rhag 2009 Exciting news for 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.
- 29 Hyd 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 Medi 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.
- 13 Awst 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 Awst 2009 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.
- 24 Gorff 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 Mai 2009 Tourism boost to the County Borough
- EXCITING developments of two parks within Merthyr Tydfil are in the pipeline thanks to a cash injection into the area.
