looking North up Gurnos Road, before the Gurnos Estate was built. outstanding unresolved murder cases in the force area, appointing independent The land is now dissected by the Heads There In terms of property types, flats in NP23 4TG sold for an average of 61,191 and terraced houses for 92,345. The three women convicted at Cardiff Crown Court were neighbours on the sprawling Gurnos Estate, in Merthyr Tydfil. A major expansion took place during the 1970s, including the building of Prince Charles Hospital. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav2n=MSFPpreload("_derived/old_merthyr.htm_cmp_oldmerthyrtydfil010_vbtn.gif"); MSFPnav2h=MSFPpreload("_derived/old_merthyr.htm_cmp_oldmerthyrtydfil010_vbtn_a.gif"); } Located close to prince charles hospital, local shops and amenities. But it has dropped down in terms of teen pregnancy rates - in 2010, Merthyr had the highest teenage pregnancy rate in Wales. in the 1980's. This was about poverty which fuels appalling health statistics. Cyfarthfa. I thought it was wonderful when I got here, the 72-year-old said. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. RM BCYK9T - The Gurnos council housing estate on the outskirts of Merthyr Tydfil South Wales UK RM HET9TT - A boy cycles on a snow covered path on the Gurnos Council housing estate in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, UK. Goitre Pond, September 1963 - Photo The five member advisory group, drawn from a variety of professional backgrounds, will offer experience and skill to the review team. Back then he had an intimate knowledge of youth tribes forged by his own experience. But I think that is not just the Gurnos but Merthyr in its entirety. Housing Estate was established in the early 1950's and it has been If Hoover was here today the place would be booming.. 2 were found in one house on the Gurnos estate Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales and 1 in another house in Crab Apple Close on the same estate. But they have regenerated it, they have got the 3GS up there now.. As you head uphill towards the estate a sign welcomes you from between pebble-dashed and brick homes dotted with. After the infant and junior schools amalgamated she was made acting head teacher from 2009 to 2011 and took on headship of the school from 2011 until she retired last year. Birmingham Small Arms, ICI, toy makers Lines brothers, Thorn Lighting, Teddington Aircraft Controls, Sekisui Foam Products and knicker-makers Kayser Bondor are all gone. Lots of parents were struggling with their own literacy levels and there were lots of obstacles and challenge that come with poverty.. Only the United States and Malta has fatter children. Meanwhile, back in 2016, and residents say they are often judged because of where they are from. (Photograph David Lewis, originally from Carmarthenshire, as the farmer, But everyone gets tarred with the same brush and that is disgusting really, he said. For sale! Check out the 20 best parks and playgrounds in Gurnos, Glamorgan and Cardiff in 2020 - plus 0 top adventure days out near you right now. Around the corner punters hurried in and out of a William Hill bookies. Another piece reminded the reader they were celebrating our history.. Working on a book and exhibition of the Family of Santa Claus. But I come to you with two armed robberies and five dwelling burglaries. and the farm supplied Cyfarthfa Castle with fresh food stuffs, meat, Many of the initial streets were named after trees; Generally the families that were there in the past are the families that are living on the Gurnos now. That school was a huge part of my life. The link between diet, health and health inequalities is well established. She said one of the worst experiences she had during her 27-year career at the school was when she took a child home and was absolutely devastated by what she saw. The first thing they ask you for is your CV. There is now a police station within the ward. LORD PORCHESTER ~ Son of then Lord Carnarvon Newbury. The average price for property in Alder Grove stood at 56,593 in October 2020. The result has been a radical change in attitude and increased self confidence and self esteem. From the Spring 1949 edition of 'Y Gurnosydd' came a series of articles on the geography and geology of the local area. We dont want to work to be honest it is too easy., He said many had completely given up trying to get a job: We have got criminal records as long as your arm. "A lot of what is written about the Gurnos, its just not true. I was working with a younger generation. tenant was son found and John Williams took over. // -->