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Sean Pursey from Maesgwyn Street, in Aberavon, has created a website on the Plaza Cinema to try and kick start its regeneration.
The 17-year-old is now appealing to the community to have their say on what they would like to see the building used as in the future, which he hopes will help put pressure on the council to move forward with any development plans.
Neath Port Talbot Council confirmed in January that it had bought the 1950′s art deco cinema which closed in 1999, and that it would be part of its plan to regenerate Port Talbot town centre.
Derelict
Sean’s website, which was launched last week, brings together all the information he has collected over the past year about the derelict cinema.
“I did some research on the Plaza last year and I just became really interested in its history,” said Sean, who is studying photography, physics and maths at Neath Port Talbot college.
“I just thought that if I could bring all the information I had together with some photographs, videos and get the public to put their opinions across, we can try and push it forward.”
Sean, who had help with the history and old pictures from former Plaza boss Alex Jones, said he hopes the council starts repairs on the front of the building as soon as possible.
“I’d like the council to begin repairs to the fabric of the building urgently particularly the front area which is protected by listing, before a new use is decided,” he said. “It would be nice if it was used for something to do with the arts or something relating to film and drama. Something that involves the community.
“After all it did inspire Anthony Hopkins.”
In a previous statement, the council’s head of regeneration, Gareth Nutt, said: “It is the council’s desire to see the cinema once again, returned to productive use.”
A council spokeswoman added: “As and when the council comes forward with proposals a full public consultation will be carried out.”
The website can be found at www.plazaporttalbot.co.uk
Posted in News, Press Coverage, Specials on 25. Jan, 2011
2011 is upon us, and Senior citizens in Port Talbot once more have the opportunity to join the thousands of ‘Silver Surfers’ already online!
Glan Afan Comprehensive School in the town, has been providing free Silver Surfers sessions to senior citizens in the community since 2007, which have been a massive success, and the group have even won numerous awards for all their hard work!
The Silver Surfers project at the school encourages the young and older generations to interact and learn new skills – Pupils from the school give up their own time to volunteer with the group and teach new things to the senior citizens.
During the sessions, the ‘Silver Surfers’ are taught how to use the mouse and keyboard, how to write letters, create greetings cards, send e-mails, find old friends on Facebook, shop on the web, read the news, and gain confidence in using the computer alone. More recently, the group have started courses in Word Processing and Digital Photo Editing.
Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome to come along and learn something new – whatever their current knowledge of computers is!
According to Ofcom, around a third of parents and grandparents have been tought or encouraged to surf the internet by a child aged 13-16 and Silver Surfers spend more time online than any other age group. So why not join them?
Contact Luke on (01639) 618334 for more information, and to join the group!
Posted in Specials on 07. Jan, 2011
Arriva Trains Wales Club 55 is back due to popular demand!
With Club 55 you can travel anywhere on the Arriva Trains Wales Network for just £15 return. To get this great deal all you need is proof that you’re 55 or over.
There’s something for everyone on the network whether you want to go shopping in Manchester, have a city break at The Sleeperz Hotel in Cardiff, visit a National Trust property, Portmeirion Village or if you’re feeling brave, visit the children in university. Rail Travel has never been this easy.
How can I buy my ticket?
Please note: Club 55 tickets will be available to purchase from 7th January.
Who can get a Club 55 ticket?
Anyone aged 55 or over can buy a Club 55 ticket. You are required to carry proof of age when you travel to validate your ticket..
Which routes can I travel on?
Club 55 is available for travel between any two stations on the Arriva Trains Wales network. A supplement may be paid to upgrade onto the First Class service running between Holyhead and Cardiff. Click here for the Network Map.
If you wish to travel beyond the Arriva Trains Wales network, an ‘Add-On’ fare may be purchased for selected routes. Click here for more information.
When can I travel?
You can travel between 9th January and 9th April inclusive.
You can travel anytime at the weekend and on any train Monday to Friday apart from those arriving into Cardiff Central, Birmingham New St, Manchester Piccadilly or Liverpool Lime St / Central before 9.30am. Please see Terms and Conditions.
You cannot travel on:
4th February and 12th March to Cardiff.
15th – 18th March to Cheltenham Spa.
Do I need to book in advance?
No. You can purchase your Club 55 ticket on the day of travel.
Is the ticket subject to availability?
No.
Not sure where to go? Click here to be inspired.
Click here for the Club 55 Network Maps
View the Club 55 Terms and Conditions here
Visit Arriva Trains Wales website for more info!
Posted in News, Press Coverage, Specials, Videos & Interviews on 19. Jun, 2008
Joseph Devries and Olive were in London today, promoting the BT Internet Rangers campaign and Glan Afan’s Silver Surfer group. Joseph was invited to London together with his mother, Vanessa, and one of Glan Afan’s Silver Surfers, Olive, by British Telecom because of the hard work he has put in, together with the rest of the team, with the school community group. They spent the day conducting interviews with various radio stations including the BBC and The Wave.
Click on the links below to play the files.
1. BBC Radio Oxford
2. The Wave
3. KCFM
4. IRN
5. Orchard FM
11. BBC Radio Stoke
Posted in News, Press Coverage, Specials, Videos & Interviews on 05. Oct, 2007
Glan Afan Silver Surfers group has appeared on National television. Hannah Emerson-Thomas from ITV’s Wales Tonight came along and interviewed the group. See the video below!
