Barry Thomas.From Lincoln Ex Tonypandy
This story brings back so many happy times growing up in the Rhondda.I moved to Lincoln 21 years ago with my new wife who I met at a disco at the top club Clydach,.I now work for HM prison Lincoln have two grown up sons and live in the country,but I will always be a Vally boy...
Rose RIM, Eltham, Melbourne, Australia
My grandfather JOHN ROBERTS was born on Coity Farm near Blaenavon in 1872 & migrated to Australia. He talked about THE RHONDDA, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL,THE OLD COUNTRY & BACK HOME all the time. I drove into Blaenavon in 2000 & felt an overpowering of emotion. HIRAETH is a wonderful word.
Gareth Lush-Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Born in Dinas. I lived with my Nan for the first 6 years of my life. Used to go to Craig Ddu School. Love to come home when I can. It is like having a big Cwtch when I walk in either Penygraig, Trealaw or Pandy. My dog is named Pandy. He gives me a big Cwtch everyday. Gareth
Joan Everall, Reading
Well I moved to Reading about a year ago and I miss Wales and intend returning when I retire! All my family are there and I am up and down the motorway every month!
Nicky Coleman, Cheshire
Reading this made me feel that I was having a bit cwtch. Every time I go back I feel I am going home, even though I haven't lived there for about 40 years. Thank you for evoking the memories that are never too far from the surface.
Ian now in Las Vegas
Pentre boy that needs a big cwtch after reading this...spot on.
Thomas John Davies, Treorchy, Rhondda
Well hiraeth is a great word. I lived in the place you showed in the opening shot called Pontygaith Street, called Margaret Street. Worked for years in a mine called Cwtch, real name National. Had many a great time with the men there now living over the mountain in Treorchy. But very proud to say that I am from the Rhondda. Thank you for showing this story.
