Our part is to receive His Word, no matter the circumstance, no matter the time - we must hold it fast, yielding ourselves fully and to the upmost limit. The hospital is a 20-minute tram ride away and the pharmacy is at the end of my street. At the Liberation market youll find local vendors from France and Italy selling good quality fresh and organic products. For starters, Mesa makes the list for top places to live, and for good reason! There are still chemical and other industries in towns nearby. But I can tell you the Syndic is making a killing off of overcharging owners, and getting kickbacks from the suppliers. Ive been leaning more toward smaller, quieter, medieval villages in the areaany suggestions for the best of these to live in? It was on the back of the boom in coal and iron that brought people into the valley, creating the town of Maesteg. Learn how your comment data is processed. Arizona is always warm. Some people do feel the valley has been by both Bridgend council and Welsh Government. Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences! [8], The origins of the present-day community in the Llynfi Valley date from the late 1820s when the area's considerable coal and iron ore resources were developed on an industrial scale for the first time. Audrey Lewis, 86, recalls how her father suffered terrible injuries while working at the colliery. There are a disproportionate amount of bands in Maesteg for the population, there are a lot of bands per capita., He starts to chat about an open mic night at a pub called the Bird in Hand. Im only 10 minutes away from anything, really. Dayna, Thank you for the response. We are about 50 year old hipsters but would like some peace outside of the tourist area.. At the turn of 1900s it was a grocers called Davies Grocers. Whether you love Garlic, Onions or organic items, there are festivals to attend. The Welsh national anthem Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau was first performed in Maesteg, in the vestry of the original Capel Tabor which is now Maesteg Workingmen's Club. Almost as if to say, Im in the South of France where all the greats were, thus my art, too, is great. The Cambrian/Llynfi Works attracted investment capital from a number of prominent figures of the early Victorian period, including the poet William Wordsworth, who was a Cambrian shareholder in the early 1840s, Sir Felix Booth, the gin distiller, and the writer and radical politician, Dr John Bowring. Plasnewydd School, near the town centre, is one of the biggest primary schools in the Llynfi Valley, with just over 400 pupils, and is an eco-school. Nice? [13] During that period of acute poverty and large-scale unemployment, the population of the Llynfi Valley decreased by almost a third as many left the district to seek employment in the new light industries growing up in areas such as West London and the English Midlands. I love Italy and Greece, but both have their downfalls and it depends on whether you need to work or not. Only a month ago police seized 500 cannabis plants , worth 350,000, growing inside at Caerau Progressive Club and Institute 10 minutes walk up the road from the chapel. The main archaeologists were doing the bigger dig and she was up there in her Indiana Jones hat and dirty neck scarf dusting off what they were uncovering. Jobs are another big problem. It was a street-paved-with-gold kind of thing. Within seconds they have found out who you are and where you are from, as they laugh and joke. There just appears to be no need for customer service. Two decades living across the pond has not even dented Debbies lovely thick Valleys accent. We practise all year and then once a year will compete with other groups in Bridgend. Waiters make a standard wage, and tips are called, Pourboire, or translated as, to drink. Tips are so you can have something to drink at the end of your shift, not to pay your mortgage! Fight the Good Fight. Suburb of New York City, NY,5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars. Two train stations are within 15 minutes from me. while staying as close to the coast as possible? I find artists appear to latch onto the success of the famous, impressionist artists by means of location. Hi Dayna, thanks for your comment. The lack of green spaces, air pollution, noise, and low . Its going up a hill so many of the apartments/homes may have a seaview. Steve is an example of something that is very common in the valley a commuter. This is simply the lights in the hallway, making sure the security phone downstairs works, the cleaning lady who does 5 floors with one bucket of water and the Syndics charges Highway robbery, run by old Italian/French mob families. Nearby Phoenix suburbs Gilbert, Tempe, and Chandler have . In 2011, Maesteg had a population of 20,612. Unable to recall what day it is on he shouts: Hey Aishia! The B4625 in both directions is closed this morning from the M4 J44 in Llansamlet to Gwernllwynchwyth Road. Maesteg is beautiful. The state can also pose some downsides as homeownership is expensive, winters are harsh, and there is minimal entertainment. If you want authentic, you need to go further west toward Provence. As the spring day goes into evening you do see some of these youths that people had been talking about. Mallorca is lovely but cool/cold in the winter. You simply need to check your calendar and go. Services are operated by Transport for Wales and run directly to Cardiff Central via Bridgend. Thames Valley Police was called to . Police have put a cordon in place while officers deal with the aftermath of a robbery in Berkshire. Hope that helps. Then theres theHoney Festival in Mouans Sartoux, the Nice Carnaval, the Menton Citrus Festival, the Nice Jazz Festival and Jazz at Juan-Les-Pins. Now owned by the town it is the process being reinvigorated. View menus and photos, read users' reviews and search by cuisine, price, location and restaurant close to you. Maesteg Market was situated at the ground floor level of Maesteg Town Hall and offered a variety of goods until the final stallholder left in 2018.[16]. BTW, I was JUST looking at Italian property websites. Maesteg has a tradition of music and theatre. Lisa Marie Presley arrives at the NARM Music Biz Awards Dinner Party held at the . The art scene in the South of France is well known. Is it hard to make friends in Nice for Americans? Any advice? The iron industry in Maesteg continued, with varying degrees of success, until wrought iron making was replaced by the manufacture of cheaper, mass-produced steel during the 1870s. What night is the jam night in The Bird?. Beaten with hammers and forced to eat pictures of dead relatives, the victim of 'one of worst ever domestic abuse cases' tells her story. In common with the rest of Wales, the town has two official languages, English and Welsh. The oldest is Maesteg RFC founded in 1877, while Maesteg Harlequins RFC were formed in the 1920s. The drive from Nice to Monaco and beyond that winds around the Mediterranean is just staggering. Over there you go grocery shopping and it takes 20 minutes. To fix the problem, he convinced the city to set off a cannon ever day at noon to remind her it was time to come home and make his lunch. In America people would keep themselves to themselves and say its not their problem. When asked if the number of choirs is over five he said: You have to be joking, youve got the male voice choirs then mixed choirs, the womens choirs and childrens choirs. I have a friend here who was looking up in that area for the exact same reason. Plus from Genoa its easy to shoot down to the Cinque Terre and Portofino. Thank you for the advice! John Bowring lost his capital in the trade depression of the late 1840s although the iron company continued trading. The stretch along the Cote dazur is truly stunning landscapes and manicured gardens. Nice has a couple of good fresh vegetable markets. 07/05/2013 at 9:22 pm. The six collieries in the valley gradually closed between 1928 and 1985 taking with them the jobs for life, security and supply chains that brought prosperity. This is not to say that there are not successful business in Maesteg. You will be at the mercy of the buses along the Cap-de-Croix to get you into town. She was described as 'the most influential individual in the history of Welsh-medium education' by Iolo Wyn Williams in his book 'Our Children's Language: The Welsh-Medium Schools of Wales, 1939-2000'. Our children were four and six. Check Century21 agency. One example of this is the Iced Cake Parlour. Maesteg /mast/ is a town and community in Bridgend County Borough, Wales. Property market: 184,509 for a semi-detached property : Airport access: Closest airport is Cardiff (19.9 miles) Broadband: 47.0mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) Community: Crime: 2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Bridgend) . The ages range from kids aged 10-11 to one of the founders Doug Dixon who is 94.. Why is it based in the centre of Cardiff? Now, in 2020, Im finding the demographics of Old Town Nice once again changing, and it doesnt feel safe. The Pros of Living in Arizona. My own grandparents are a mix of Irish and English. I find it all fascinating, and by doing so, you are also a part of the history of what is uncovered. This means that the businesses there are both very good at what they do and are innovative. Please advise me, we want to move to the French Riviera or Italy next year. There are two comprehensive schools in Maesteg. What do you think about it? Everyone is thrilled but there is one little problem: every property or location we mention to SIL is met with either "oh that's posh" or "oh you don't want to live there". [12] However, as the Llynfi site could not be adapted for the production of steel, iron making ceased in the Maesteg area in 1885. The music scene in the pubs is particularly vibrant, he immediately starts talking about when he returns to the secluded booth with two cappacinos. "I ended up. Players, ex-players and coaches revealed the extent of steroid use within the game and the extreme lengths used to cover it up. In 2011, Maesteg had a population of 20,612. By the early 1920s there were over 7,000 miners at work in the valley. I have family there so need to head back in the next year greatly appreciated and love your articles ian, Hi Ian, Im so sorry for the delay. Michael said: From the turn of the 20th century there were English, Irish and Italians. [2] The English translation of Maesteg is 'fair field'. Nice is now my primary home and I have a different perspective. Hi Nathan, thanks for getting in touch. It is the Maesteg version of the Alps.. Just one stop on the bus before St. Paul, you have the Fondation Maeght where you find one of the most important private collections of modern and contemporary art. I was 22 when he had the accident, he survived, my father was a gentleman.. Her two elder children still live in the States, in Alaska and Atlanta, but her youngest daughter moved to Maesteg, aged 14, after growing up in the Sunshine State. There are the national French trains, and theres a Thello Line that will take you from Nice to Milan in about 4 hours. If you buy a property and want a comfortable retirement, you'll probably need around 1,100 a month per person, although couples won't need to double this amount. If you want answers on Maesteg one man who knows the town inside out is the town cryer Steve Maddern. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. As you duck into a shop doorway you are greeted by a middle aged woman holding a small black dog that looks almost comically terrified. Thank you again. After a few minutes they are joined by several other women. Dont kid yourself. For example, Llwydarth, the home of the influential Powell family, was a centre for writers and poets in Glamorgan in the 17th century. Have heard great things about property for renting or buying in both Spain and Portugal. He is very happy to chat and chooses the venue the Wetherspoons on Maesteg High Street. Yes, its located in France, but its not French. I pay $1500 a year for my upkeep. There are so many local festivals in Nice and along the Cote dAzur. I love taking taking day trips from Nice to Italy on the train. Fortunately, I pulled out of that purchase and found a place in Nice, instead. At its peak Caerau Colliery employed 2,400 men, but following its closure in 1977 the area (as well as the valley in general) has been plagued by high unemployment. You can easily sign up for a cell phone in Nice. Youll find Americans there, but they may not be the type you want to associate with. They have interesting temporary installations throughout the year and the foundation is in a beautiful, woodsy setting with lovely, sculpted gardens. The breadth of his shoulders is second only to that of his thick moustache. The nearest settlement was the village of Llangynwyd located on the hillside about two miles south of the present-day town centre of Maesteg. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Hope that helps. Ward Statistics for the upper Llynfi Valley (Caerau, Maesteg East and West, Llangynwyd). No, with a few exceptions, Wales is an inexpensive place to live and the value for money is excellent. Who wants to sit in Grandmas house feeling sorry, said landlord Dai Morgan, as he shakes you (very) firmly by the hand. By comparison with similar areas in England, the property is cheaper and the cost of living is low. Id suggest use Nice as a base and then explore some of the smaller towns nearby, like Villefranche-sur-mer, Beaulieu, St Raphael, Juan les Pins, Cagnes sur mer. Its an oxymoron here. And you can forget someone coming over to ask if your overcooked burger is just right. Then when you want to cancel something, it has to be done by registered mail, which you have to pay extra for. Services run to Bridgend, Swansea via Port Talbot, Caerau Park, Llangynwyd and Cymmer. Its cool to hear the local folks in my neighborhood still speak a local dialect that is a mix of French and Italian, and the street signs are in French and Nicois. an association football team founded in 1945[23] and affiliated to the Football Association of Wales. 7d 2. So easy to find good places to eat: lots of sushi, Chinese food, diners, etc. Or have relations who did. Llynfi is not like other valleys, something its residents will proudly point out to you. Theyll come back at the end of the meal to gather your plate. Why have I stayed? In 1958 we moved in, he said while sitting in lounge of the White Hart pub. Absolutely smashing area. The old track was removed in 2007 during the land reclamation project. 11% (1,867 out of 20,702) of the town's population speak Welsh with 27.9% of 3-15 year olds speaking the language. Margaret Thatcher closed the coal mines and we had two young children. Doesnt matter if you have enough cash for the year, it might not be accepted. As 55-year-old Nige chats about the area you can hear his passion for the valley. There are a few shops, grocery stores, boulangerie, and a variety of Dr offices since its near Clinique Le Source. Anti-social behaviour is the minority. This is not to say that it is only the new, social-media-based businesses that are doing well. For me, I love it I do. While I love the location in Nice, Im beginning to question whether living in Old Town Nice continues to suit me. The Mediterranean Sea needs little introduction. A friendly hello and a smile is the rule, not the exception, in Maesteg. Have a nice weekend. Growing up in Wisconsin, we had cold winters, but at least we had sunny days! What we have is pride in our area, he said when asked how he feels when the town receives negative publicity. You look down at Bridgend and it has not got that community feel., Not only did Amer Hussain have to endure horrific sexual abuse over many years, he also had to deal with the reaction of his community when he brought his abusers to court. The neighbor proceeded to throw down a glass of something himself. The area also over to Camogli and Santa Margherita are quite nice. I love this place. Your email address will not be published. Why? The views from Eze Village are just incredible. She was so flabbergasted that a foreigner would receive treatment at such a cheap cost. Id stay midway between where you need to be and the center of Nice. The town is also served by three local newspapers: The Glamorgan Gazette, published weekly, has its main office in Bridgend, but prints news related to Maesteg; The Gem, formerly The Recorder, a free weekly, printed in Cowbridge, and The Llynfi News, a free monthly paper, based in Maesteg. The influx of Italians into the town led to it becoming a cafe in 1913 when it was taken over by the Belli family. This was a problem the first time I came to Nice in 1997. Theres yet another market vendor on the right side that has a lot of vegetables in bowls for $1.10. Best of luck! He told me that Arnold Schwarzenegger attended in 1971 and sat at the very table we are at now. Thank you for the post! The present stations were reopened by British Rail in 1992. A bit more west and you switch into Bridgend schools territory. Historically a part of Glamorgan, the growth of the town started with the opening of ironworks in the 1820s, and 1830s. I seriously wanted to go up there and help them dig up everything! The inexperienced would think it was because of his role but it is not- that is just the way it is here. Once a coal mining area, the last pit closed in 1985. I have lived in Wiltshire, Northern Ireland and Australia and can honestly say I have never been anywhere like here. The community of Maesteg had a population of 17,580 in the 2011 census and includes Nantyffyllon. Maesteg has a rich tradition of singing, especially in choirs. Maesteg lies at the northernmost end of the Llynfi Valley, close to the border with Neath Port Talbot. We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Rugby league is also played in the town with South Wales Scorpions playing in the 3rd tier, Championship 1. 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