He had redundancy from the coal mines and we just went for it. He is very happy to chat and chooses the venue the Wetherspoons on Maesteg High Street. Wales' first every Welsh-language nursery was opened in Maesteg in 1949. And France has some wonderful ski resorts. I only know the Vale side of things. Figures from the police.uk website show that there were 21 reports of anti-social behaviour in Maesteg West in February this year, up from 12 the same month in 2018. Maesteg is a town and community in Bridgend County Borough, Wales. I have been researching and I thought we would love the Liberation neighborhood. Youll find Americans there, but they may not be the type you want to associate with. We do bowls, dancing, throwing Velcro balls to stick on a wall. In particular for people my age but also parents and grandparents about what employment prospects that are for younger people in the community. Studying abroad is one thing. I was in luck. We do a kind of Olympics for old people. I usually put annual reminders in my calendar so I follow up on which festivals are on and when. Cerddin Brewery 20 Bars & Clubs By nickg716 South of France it is. 27.9% of 3-15 year old spoke Welsh, 8.6% of 16-64 year olds spoke Welsh with the lowest proportion being among the over 65s at 5.3%.[17]. Theres always something going on. We call ourselves the carbon-friendly brewery, Dai said. The architecture of these buildings is amazing. If residents have questions regarding road repair or information on roads that are in need of repair (including potholes), please contact the Borough Office at 717-691-3310. So I would definitely agree with you that the proximity to Italy is a really big selling point! I swear the post office is in cahoots with these companies as they just feed off one another. It cant be that hard to answer right? It had been a horrendous time. I was suffering from a severe lack of sunshine in London, to the point I originally bought a place in Southern Italy. Hi Maureen I wanted to ask since you have traveled so much where else would you live if given the choice in the Mediterranean? Unbeknownst, Visit the Greek IslandsContents1 Visit the Greek Islands2 Which are the best Greek islands to visit?2.1 Is Greece an island?2.2 Greek Islands Map3 Visit Crete Island for its beaches4 Vacation. Nicely cooked beef have a nice taste. I have attended a variety of gallery openings, but I find some of the art stifling, provocative, and on the verge of being perverse. 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. Recently there has been a spike in antisocial behaviour in Maesteg. As time goes on, the art scene has morphed. I was worried that the bureaucracy in Italy would make me hate it, like I hate France, sometimes. Restaurants? My hometown had a few beautiful, historical homes, but that doesnt compare to the 300-year-old building I live in. When Ken died the service was held at the chapel and Shirley says she has found unwavering support from the community through their love and activities. It was once a dangerous area, then cleaned up, and now again, feeling a bit dangerous. Sitting inside the chapel it is hard to believe that just outside its beautiful brick walls is one of the most deprived areas in Wales. There are two mixed choirs, Noteworthy mixed choir, and Take Note contemporary vocal group, the most untraditional of the Maesteg choirs. In a way, this place tells the history of Maesteg as much as the town hall. I love looking at the skinny lemon trees with huge lemons hanging on them. I needed people wondering how were doing. Maesteg is also on the fringes of the broadcast area of the Swansea local radio stations The Wave and Swansea Bay Radio. I love France but the climate in Paris is not for me. Due to the buoyant coal industry and the success of the new factories during the years 195075, the population of Maesteg and district stabilised at about 20,000, roughly the figure today. Growing up in Wisconsin, we had cold winters, but at least we had sunny days! And it fails. It's . While dining at a restaurant in Taormina where my friend Tony is a waiter, I casually mention my interest in taking some Italian cooking classes. Rugby league is also played in the town with South Wales Scorpions playing in the 3rd tier, Championship 1. Have a nice weekend. This used to be the playground of Picasso, Chagall, Miro, Matisse and many other famous artists. That is whats so lovely about it.. I have the most wonderful circle of friends that you could ever hope to have.. Yes, its located in France, but its not French. The make-up of the council as of June 2019 is 9 Labour and 8 Llynfi Independents members. It would be a bus hop down to the port or you could even walk. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. This hits on problem that you hear again and again in Maesteg trains. The streets were dimly lit and there was crime, theft, drug addicts generally unsafe. There are numerous galleries where you can see their pieces. Some people do feel the valley has been by both Bridgend council and Welsh Government. A tragedy happened in our lives and when it happened it changed my life. Just tonight I witnessed a restaurant manager below me get into an argument with my heavily pot-smoking neighbors. All the quotes came in around $50,000. John Bowring lost his capital in the trade depression of the late 1840s although the iron company continued trading. There are two rooms for patrons and one has a funeral wake inside with about a dozen people wearing black. This is the story drugs, rugby and a very Welsh problem. The chapel itself is a classic rural Welsh chapel the last remaining of several in the area. Any advice? We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Historically a part of Glamorgan, the growth of the town started with the opening of ironworks in the 1820s, and 1830s. Maesteg Tourism Skyline Isaf; Maesteg Guest House Maesteg Holiday Homes Maesteg Holiday Packages Maesteg Flights Maesteg Restaurants Maesteg Attractions Maesteg Travel Forum There are two comprehensive schools in Maesteg. Soho. Theyre brilliant. There are still chemical and other industries in towns nearby. Out of nowhere Alishias head pops round from a neighbouring booth: Thursday. I would have hoped for a sabbatical year there, now that the virus is reducing so much my working hours with little profit for the company (retail) I work for. What night is the jam night in The Bird?. Its particularly unnerving in restaurants and bar where Im used to servers going over the top to ensure they get a good tip. Speaking at Wetherspoons on one of the busy Thursday curry nights he said: In 2006/2007, the Revlon site close down which employed close to 1,000 people. La Reserve Restaurant Nice, France built into the rocks. A hail storm breaks out and large stones start falling. I need to see peoples lip when I speak and the phone is the worst for my language confidence. Whats the cost of living in Nice France? Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. As the jobs have dripped away from the town, more and more people are forced to search for work elsewhere. There are also two ladies choirs: Cor merched Cwm Llynfi (Llynfi Valley Ladies Choir) and Harmony Ladies Choir. With the creation of more jobs in the Bridgend and Port Talbot districts, the Llynfi Valley gradually became a residential area, a process which speeded up with the terminal decline of the coal industry during the period 1977 to 1985. I ended up missing the reasons I left! For many years after the Second World War the local coal industry employed well over 2,000 workers and new jobs were created in local Government-built factories and in new industries in the Port Talbot and Bridgend journey-to-work areas. Maesteg Tourism Maesteg Hotels Maesteg Bed and Breakfast Maesteg Vacation Rentals Maesteg Vacation Packages Flights to Maesteg Corner House Inn; 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. It was originally funded by local miners through a weekly levy which also built libraries in each sub area of the Llynfi Valley and the hospital. 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. Industrial remnants include many canals, old dock areas, old mills (brick buildings several stories high), and terraced housing (brick houses that share a wall with next door). [18] Until recently, there had been a majority of Labour members for over forty years. I have lived in the same house for the last 84 years, she said. This will cover us for expenses on top of what the government will pay for standard services. So easy to find good places to eat: lots of sushi, Chinese food, diners, etc. These Syndics are like old mafia families that have been manage a racket for centuries because they have! One of those foreigners is Shirley Lloyd, 84, who has lived in Maesteg for 17 years but is originally from Wiltshire. Located around 15 miles north-east of Canterbury on the Kent coast, Margate is an iconic seaside town with a rich historic and cultural heritage. I walk 4 minutes to the beach. In the mid-Victorian period there was a flourishing export trade to Southern Italy and Turkey for example, rails were exported to the United States and Llynvi "Navy Quality" No.3 Cable Iron was highly regarded by the makers of Admiralty-tested anchor chains. After his Llynfi venture, John Bowring became British Consul in Canton, China, and was Governor of Hong Kong 185459. One is on the Cours Saleya in Old Town, which is parallel to the Promenade des Anglais. A public memorial service for Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, will take place on the front lawn of Graceland at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22, in Memphis, according to a statement shared with ABC News. Deep in the northern fringes of the Brecon Beacons an old farmer is keeping an isolated, beautiful chapel going. Despite its humble appearance the pub is successfully swimming against the tide. I suppose the question is what are you looking for? A guy came in recently who competed in an amateur bodybuilding in the 1970s that was in the town hall. Maesteg Tourism Maesteg Hotels Maesteg Bed and Breakfast Maesteg Vacation Rentals Maesteg Vacation Packages Flights to Maesteg For one, I dont like the telephone, and if I do need to speak in French on the phone, its usually with some service provider like the phone company or electric company. Maesteg. Theres always Airbnb and in this climate you might find a great place at a cheap price. Living in Nice France you have plenty of reasons to eat healthily. I lived in the area (VFSM) about 30 years ago for language school when I got a job transfer to Paris from USA. an association football team founded in 1945[23] and affiliated to the Football Association of Wales. They care for each other and they care for their environment. There is an international airport that caters to low cost flyers and Milan is only a bit over an hour on the Thello. We are very competitive. Everybody in Maesteg will know people who work there. A valley which was, in relatively recent history, a few disparate farms now holds around 22,000 people. People didnt go into Old Town at night because it was dangerous. They have a branch right on the road that goes from Nice to Villefranche. For example, Llwydarth, the home of the influential Powell family, was a centre for writers and poets in Glamorgan in the 17th century. The colliery company was led by the remarkable Colonel North, the "Nitrate King" and, some years later, in 1900, another company led by Sir Alfred Jones of the Elder Dempster shipping line also developed collieries in the valley. 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. Fortunately, I pulled out of that purchase and found a place in Nice, instead. 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. I do spend a lot of time in here, he laughs as he settles himself opposite you. Why? I need a small circle of close buddies and a social life to be happy. The pupils of Ysgol Cynwyd Sant continue their education at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd, and the pupils of St. Mary's and St. Patrick's pursue their secondary education in Archbishop McGrath Catholic Comprehensive School, located in Brackla, a few miles to the south. The B4625 in both directions is closed this morning from the M4 J44 in Llansamlet to Gwernllwynchwyth Road. Why is it based in the centre of Cardiff? Lots to do as you say solo, but I like to meet and socialise. This means that the businesses there are both very good at what they do and are innovative. We take it all to the recycling centre in Maesteg. Those who know me, know Im a big believer in angels and fate, and that may have been a reason how I ended up living in Nice France by the Bay of Angels. The Mediterranean Sea needs little introduction. She said. The best vendors in my opinion are down Roassal Street, where youll find an Italian vendor at the end and a North African one next to them. My husband was a coal miner. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life. #46 of 64 restaurants in Maesteg. Type Caerau into Google and it will bring up stories of deprivation, unemployment and drugs. Remember, Nice was Italian until 1860, and there are a lot of Italians here, but now its a mixture of Italian/French, North Africans from Algeria and Tunisia, and tourists. There are many churches and chapels in the Maesteg area, several of which have been converted into flats because they are no longer used in their religious respect. Hobbies and healthcare will add to this cost slightly. The Italians introduced coffee culture into the valley.. And living in Nice makes you appreciate it even more. [12] However, as the Llynfi site could not be adapted for the production of steel, iron making ceased in the Maesteg area in 1885. I had someone in here last week who would come from for Llanelli because theyve seen our cakes on Instagram.. 00:00 58:30. As you enter the town proper you are greeted by narrow streets with cars parked on both sides. It is a very in vogue story at the moment but we have been doing it for a long time. Unfortunately it has a poor reputation for crime. Trento. There is little that is authentically French about Nice. You need someone more technical than me to explain it to you. Corfu has a bit of Greek mob mentality. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. It took months to convince the people at the heart of swinging in Wales to tell their stories. That may seem like a strange question. 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. You can still enjoy the lovely Nice cafe culture even when the weather is crisp. You can do a search for appartement a louer Nice and see what you come up with. While working he fell down a 20ft well and was covered in boiling oil and water. Its an oxymoron here. Required fields are marked *. Maesteg Town Council has seventeen representatives covering the four electoral wards of Maesteg East (5), Maesteg West (5), Nantyffyllon (3) and Caerau (4). During his association with the Maesteg district he campaigned in Parliament for a decimal system of coinage and was largely responsible for the introduction of Britain's first decimal coin, the florin or two shilling piece (now the ten pence piece). In America people would keep themselves to themselves and say its not their problem. You can be sure of that. 2 Living in Nice France - The Cons. Transport here is really reasonable, and usually reliable, except when theres a strike. Living in Nice France Pros and Cons. The Nook by Afan Valley Escapes. I dont know whether its the trees, the colors of the buildings, the color of the sea or what. This was the Dyffryn Llynfi and Porthcawl Railway (DLPR); it was extended to the Coegnant district near the head of the valley in 1830. 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 2011 census reported that 11% of people over the age of 3 spoke Welsh. Over there you go grocery shopping and it takes 20 minutes. Two decades living across the pond has not even dented Debbies lovely thick Valleys accent. The art scene in the South of France is well known. What we have is pride in our area, he said when asked how he feels when the town receives negative publicity. The staff is said to be attentive here. But those things don't necessarily translate into more prosperity for the average Ohioan in a state whose median household income ($61,938) is 10.3% less than the nation's ($69,021). I felt like I was on a year-long vacation when living there. Absolutely smashing area. [2] The English translation of Maesteg is 'fair field'. I love taking taking day trips from Nice to Italy on the train. Why have I stayed? The music scene in the pubs is particularly vibrant, he immediately starts talking about when he returns to the secluded booth with two cappacinos. It would be nice to meet you. This is where Im at, at the moment. 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. A friendly hello and a smile is the rule, not the exception, in Maesteg. Cimiez is quiet leafy, and some refer to it as the cemetery as its very residential and quiet. 7d 2. Maesteg is home to Maesteg Park A.F.C. Primary wise most are also really good, the village schools naturally smaller and I'll be biased and say friendlier. Hello and thanks for your wonderful insight, we were considering moving from Paris (although were expats here) what would be the safest area and good with young teenagers, I was looking around the Port, I hate driving so was aiming for something walking or tramway to everything. The tram and bus are around the corner. There is a friend of mine who is in a band called King Kraken. Having previously worked in healthcare in Cardiff Steve knows the city well. For starters, Mesa makes the list for top places to live, and for good reason! Recently, we are asked to buy into a supplemental healthcare insurance, kind of like in the US. The average cost of a one-bedroom detached house in the city is 244,854. All of this is dismissed when people run down the town.. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The original Maesteg railway station was situated a few yards west of the terminus that is there today. Hi Justyna, Thanks for your comment and for reading the blog. And yet this is no ghost town. Maesteg /mast/ is a town and community in Bridgend County Borough, Wales. Its not nice when people think Maesteg is a bad town because it just isnt. In 2011, Maesteg had a population of 20,612. The second time I went skiing, I was in Chamonix by Mont Blanc, and that resort area is so incredibly beautiful. Thank you for the post! Thank you so much for your efforts. A friend of mine was on an archaeological dig a few years ago, where she was uncovering pieces of the old, original chapel. Opposite the hall there is a cafe Cafe 21. Hope that helps. Depending on your visa situation, it may be difficult to get a rental because they want to see an employment contract. Well, the misses was too busy gossiping daily with the other British women that shed forget to prepare lunch for her husband. Just three weeks ago a pensioner in her eighties arrived at a station in the valley and was so intimidated by the gang youths she opted to stay at home. 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". The primaries in the area work as feeder primaries so most children move onto Cowbridge if they are in the central and western Vale. 7d 2 1. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Theres usually a Sunday morning coffee meetup attended by people of all ages. For over a decade this band of volunteers have been removing plastics from the river. 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We are going to be moving to France at some point and looking at Nice. com and look at the activities in and around Nice. Those morons in the shops are there to sell and theres no after care. My biggest challenge with the French language is using the telephone. It doesnt matter if you are at the post office, the bank, in a shop, at a restaurant or bar. Best Dining in Maesteg, Bridgend County: See 1,248 Tripadvisor traveller reviews of 35 Maesteg restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more. Like the US. People knew you had gotten in trouble before your parents knew! His smile is infectious and it is clear he has no issue getting people to hear ye. Maesteg Mid Glamorgan, Wales Maesteg Mid Glamorgan, Wales. The oldest is Maesteg RFC founded in 1877, while Maesteg Harlequins RFC were formed in the 1920s. If you need to visit the doctor, it will cost you around $25 for a visit. We are moving to Nice next year and cant wait! Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I wont be making that promise again! The market is there, youre close to the train to head to Cannes or Italy if you want, and the newly renovated Old Provence train station-come eatery/hangout is now open. The hospital is a 20-minute tram ride away and the pharmacy is at the end of my street. They have won the Welsh Cup three times and the first division of the South Wales Cricket Association on seven occasions, including a record four times consecutively. The maritime grade coal powered the ships that went round the globe. And Nice is a relatively safe place to live. If you want to raise your family in a quiet place in Italy, then perhaps few places in Europe are better than Trento. Or have relations who did. Restaurant menu Frequently mentioned in reviews Maesteg Children's Choir hosts many concerts throughout the year, and Curtain Up Youth Theatre has been performing musicals since the turn of the millennium. I love the water so Im considering Nice. And spend a lot of money!. It is the Maesteg version of the Alps.. I took my mom to the emergency room 10 years ago and they charged her $25, plus we had to get some medicine which cost $16. Hope that helps. After a few minutes they are joined by several other women. Follow the Llynfi river down the valley from the chapel towards Maesteg town and you begin to see why people love living here. There you can post your interest in booking for a few months and if someone has a room theyll let you know. Brad. Its the roots of Nice. Driving down the A4063 in April you can see the true beauty of the area. We take a least a trailer load of rubbish every other week, sometimes two. Living in Nice France will make you realize how much you love the mountains and outdoors. Unable to recall what day it is on he shouts: Hey Aishia! The Cross Inn is one of the first places you see as you approach the town. All of this is on a volunteer basis. Great blog. However, as the area depended to such a large extent on the coal export trade, it was seriously affected by the trade depression of 192838. I have visited many times but would love to hear from anyone living in places such as Mountain Ash, Merthyr Tydfil, Ebbw Vale, Abertillery, Tredegar, Aberdare, phillipstown, Trealaw, Ferndale etc or any of the rural villages around Newport and Cardiff. But all wrapped up, its just so frickin beautiful. Communities like this dont just happen. During the mid-1880s with the closure of the Llynfi Works and its associated collieries, the Maesteg district, with a population of about 10,000, faced an uncertain future. I really appreciate it! Some of the vegetables may look at bit manky, and some are perfectly fine. There are a few empty shops, and the mix of charity shops, Cash Generator and bookies tells its own story. Remains of the original station are still there behind the Asda Store, including the platforms and the bridge joining the two platforms. The race will be available to watch on multiple online platforms such as GCN+, Eurosport Player and Discovery+. In common with the rest of Wales, the town has two official languages, English and Welsh. Their prices are the best in the market and the quality is super. Thank you for this valuable information. Its fine if you live outside of Old Town because its not that loud. The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Maesteg, December 2022 - Sluurpy Margaret Thatcher closed the coal mines and we had two young children. Introducing themselves, one woman laughs and says: I am a foreigner here, I am from England., One of the companions laughs and adds: I am a foreigner too, I am from the Rhondda!. The state can also pose some downsides as homeownership is expensive, winters are harsh, and there is minimal entertainment. Great produce at local market. Our Father is faithful, no matter the circumstance, no matter the time. It really is. As he goes up to the bar to grab a cup of coffee he is waylaid twice by people he knows. The more time you spend in the Llynfi Valley the more you realise that Nige is right, the sense of identity is in the veins of people here. We remove all manner of stuff out of there - even bedding. Snow-capped peaks from an early-spring fall contrast against the first buds appearing from trees along with thousands of daffodils. Or is there another place in the French Riviera better for this kind of business? Thanks love, Steve replies with a smile. A woman in a Peugeot turns her car into the middle of the road to deftly reverse into her drive, a feat made all the more impressive as she is holding a cigarette in her mouth as she maneuvers. 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