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Ashley House, Croesyceiliog, Coed Eva, Llantarnam, St Dials, Blaenavon, Garndiffaith, New Inn, Abersychan, Trevethin and Griffithstown youth clubs are the statutory Youth Clubs in the County Borough of Torfaen, South Wales. The County Borough of Torfaen in South Wales extends from its border with Newport to Blaenafon, close to the edge of the Brecon Beacons. Its two principal towns are Pontypool and Cwmbran. Pontypool is the centre of local government in Torfaen, the borough council having its home in the civic centre in the heart of the town. Pontypool park is a green oasis in this former industrial mining town. The Park is the home to Pontypool rugby club, an excellent leisure centre complete with pool and hydroslides and a superb dry ski slope. There are five statutory youth clubs in the district surrounding Pontypool. In 1999 Cwmbran celebrated 50 years as a designated new town in which time it has grown from a small village into a modern town which boasts one of the largest pedestrianised shopping centres in South Wales. It has excellent recreational facilities which include three leisure centres, each with their own swimming pool and sports hall. Cwmbran stadium is an international standard athletics stadium and has been the host of many major events. The town has three large comprehensive schools and five statutory run youth centres. |
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Go to the links page for further information about Torfaen, Cwmbran and local places of interest. |
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