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Main Community Section
Kenfig.org local community group serves the initial communities of Kenfig, Maudlam, North Cornelly, South Cornelly,
Pyle, Kenfig Hill, Cefn Cribbwr, Stormy Down and Margam Village.
The adjoining communties of Porthcawl and Bridgend
together with Port Talbot are also supported due to their close proximity, historical connections and due to the
information being made available to all through the medium of the Internet. [ Location Guide ]
Why this website incorporates the above areas?In medieval times Kenfig was awarded the status of a Borough. The Kenfig Borough or Old Bro Cynffig
included old Kenfig, modern Kenfig, Maudlam (Mawdlam), much of North Cornelly, Marlas, Pyle and some of Kenfig Hill.
[ Learn more about Medieval Kenfig ]
The Local CommunitiesThe Kenfig Community section outlines the history within these communities as a whole.
Outlining... Education,
Local Pubs, Inns & Alehouses,
Local Crimes & Punishment,
What the Newspapers Said,
Sports & Pastimes, right through to
Local Business and Travel History
throughout the area.
The Community section also outlines local charity events such as
The Annual Gambo Race and The Annual
Cricket Match ( New House Barbarians V Pyle RFC Zimbabweans )
We have set up Kenfig.org News Group to encourage the learning and sharing of knowledge and information on
all aspects of the Kenfig and surrounding areas. We welcome topical debates and would like to encourage members
of the local communities to add their own experiences and help with the overall Kenfig.org website.
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History around the Area
St. Theodore's Church Vicarage
End of an era after 125 yearsBeing demolished for yet more housing in Kenfig Hill (May 2007) the vicarage has served the community for more than 125 years.
Known locally as 'Bryn Eglwys' it was probably erected in 1882 before the church of St Theodore's alongside was built in 1889.
St Theodore's Church Vicarage [ Learn more ]
Education
Throughout Kenfig and surrounding areas, leases, wills and other legal documents were being signed by
local inhabitants as far back as the mid 17th century - furthermore, these signatures weren't only from
particularly well-to-do families that had been sent away to be educated, but from the local peoples of the area as well.
In a deed dated 1659 relating to a house called Ty Mawr - now known as Haregrove farmhouse, there was mention of
a room called "The Skoole". [ Learn more about The Skoole ]
Bando or Bandy
During the 18th and 19th century the game of bando was played with curved ash sticks and balls of stuffed leather
on the Kenfig Sands between the river mouth and Sker rocks.
Bando was particularly popular in Glamorgan and was similar to the modern game of hockey
where the teams used clubs to strike the ball towards a goal.
In 1817, some 3,000 people turned out to watch a match between Margam and Newton Nottage. Learn of
'The Margam Bando Boys' and the Margam Volunteer Rifle Corps.
Exclusive to Kenfig.orgLocal Genealogy - Trace your Family Tree (A unique database of local family history) [ Genealogy Section ]
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Religion Home |
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Maudlam Church built c.1255 |
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St James Kenfig built c.1147-1154 |
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St James Pyle |
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St Theodore's Church & Vicarage Kenfig Hill |
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Pyle Calvinistic Methodist Chapel - (Capel-y-Pil) |
SPORTS & PASTIMES
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Pyle Marlins Octopush Club |
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A Retirement Special
David Edwards, landlord of the New House Inn, North Cornelly, has recently retired
from the pub which has been in his family for several generations.
Kenfig.org wish Dave & Rickey well for the future in their retirement - We also wish
Anthony & Emily Wilkinson great success with their new venture in taking over the pub.
New House Inn retirement special [ Learn more ]
New House Inn [ Official website ]
Glen Rosa Café (Betty's Café)
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Glen Rosa Café (Betty's Café)
Demolished for yet more housing in April / May 2007, this prefabricated wooden / corregated tin roof
buiding in North Cornelly was an important part of Cornelly's community throughout the ages.
The Glen Rosa Café was once a meeting place for the local Women's Institute, a Sunday School and
Political meeting place in North Cornelly.
Witness the Glen Rosa's demolition [ Learn more ]
Exclusive to Kenfig.org
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Annual Gambo Race
The Gambo Race traverses a route from the Prince of Wales Inn, Kenfig through North
Cornelly towards Pyle RFC.
Aimed at encouraging local community spirit together with raising monies for local
charities, the Gambo Race has taken on a Carnival Type Atmosphere with each yearly event
captured for posterity exclusively here on Kenfig.org
Exclusive World Coverage [ Annual Gambo Race ]
The 2007 Gambo Race [ View Complete Event ]
Easter Bonnet Parade
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Easter Bonnet Parade
Organised in advance of August Bank Holiday's Annual Gambo Race, an Easter Bonet Parade and competition
was held at the Cornelly Arms on Easter Sunday, 08 April 2007.
Aimed at encouraging local community spirit together with raising monies that will be added to
the Annual Gambo Race Fund to be distributed to local good causes later in the year, the Easter Bonnet Parade
attracted a substantial following.
The 2007 Easter Bonnet Parade [ View Photos ]
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