39K views · 164 reactions | It's been 35 years since the closure of Cwm Colliery in the south Wales Valleys. The pit, in Beddau near Pontypridd, was once at the heart of its local community, employing around 800 men. It was closed in 1986 - a year after the UK miners' strike - following a decline in the coal industry. This is what remains of the site today ⬇️ | WalesOnline | Facebook

Rangers, you made history! 💚 This year’s Parkside Day celebration made history with a record-setting 1,188 donors supporting our community. Thank you to our volunteers, our advocates, and our many supporters. We are so thankful to everyone who made this amazing milestone possible. | University of Wisconsin-Parkside

13 reactions | All of us at the Old Colliery would just like to to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating at our Schools out for Summer disco on Friday 睊☀️ A special thank you to Connie Seaward for putting on an amazing show ! We had such a great night and hope you all enjoyed it too ☺️ We have lots of plans for the rest of the year and can’t wait to enjoy them with you all … | The Old Colliery | Facebook