About this Event
About the event
The Three Valleys Community Rail Partnership are pleased to invite you to attend a free session at Taff Rocks, working with both Taff Rocks and Invest Local Ynysowen. Across the UK are events throughout 2025 to celebrate 200 years of the railways.
We were ahead of the game in Merthyr - to celebrate the world’s first railway journey in 1804 by Richard Trevithick, on the 21st February 2025, the Three Valleys Community Rail Partnership are holding a walk about the local history of railways in the area.
We would love you to come along to the community session in Aberfan on Tuesday 18th February 2025 and paint some themed rocks with us. These will then be shared out in Merthyr on the 21st February and along the Trevithick Trail as part of the celebration. It is also a great way to try a session at Taff Rocks.
Taff Rocks are the hosts of this event and will be facilitating the workshop.
On the day, provided for you will be:
- Rocks, of course
- Acrylic pants / pens
- Guidance
- Refreshments
From Trevithick's steam train to Thomas the Tank Engine, from the Orient Express to Flying Scotsman. From steam to electricity and everything in between!
Our rocks: We do not take our rocks from the local area, we purchase them. All painted rocks eventually return to nature and do not harm the envirionment.
The paints: Acrylic paints are non-toxic, they don't taste nice, but they won't harm you, the envirinment or wildlife.
A little about us:
Three Valleys Community Rail Partnership – we are working across Merthyr, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Cardiff to connect communities to their railways.
Taff Rocks – A small, creative arts charity based in Aberfan and serving the whole of Merthyr Tydfil
Invest Local Ynysowen - The Invest Local is a programme of funding and support for 13 communities across Wales. Invest Local Ynysowen covers the communities of Aberfan, Merthyr Vale and Mount Pleasant.
Limited spaces available:
There are a maximum of 24 spaces available, which must be booked in advance.
We understand that life happens and sometimes you cannot attend when you've booked. if this is the case, please cancel your reservation to open the space for someone else. How to do this will be included in your confirmation email.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Former Smyrna Chapel, Smyrna Chapel,, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
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