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Aberdare Voices - Terrence Burchill shows off one of his Boer war medals

Aberdare Voices

Pupils from Blaengwawr Comprehensive School have been out and about talking to characters in their home town. Find out what makes the people of Aberdare tick - listen to their views online.


Medallion Man

"When I get a medal, it talks to me."
Terrence Burchill

Football Crazy

"We'd like to start winning games."
David Tombs

Hoodies Aren't Bad

"We get a bad name, but it's not all of us."
Jamie V

Going Underground

"It was good camaraderie down the pits." Mansel Pittard

Advising Teens

"We've been involved with kayaking, climbing."
Julia Rees

Hospital Help

"I started Equip Wales in memory of my father."
Linda Sheldon

Canine Company

"I like walk Poppy up the country park."
Sian Steffy

Working The Box

"We've gone from strength to strength."
Simon Davey

Building Community

"The local people are real characters."
Gary Foreman

School Dinners

"I've introduced 33 healthy options."
Steve Walters

Rennaisance

"It's good that people are coming in."
Kelvin Harrison

Accessible Aberdare

"Our biggest aim was to remove the cobbles."
Richard

Creature Comforts

"We play the seagulls' voices."
Dr & Barbara Mahmud

Retail Therapy

"I imagine it'll be a good 2006."
Gareth Cleaton

Cleaning Up

"It's a pity we've got so many pound shops."
Patricia Lee

Disco Divas

"It helps them with their confidence."
Robert Moore

Improving Aberdare

"I'd like Aberdare to change in the job sector." Joanne Bunney

have your say

Do you live in Aberdare and surrounds? Over the next few weeks, BBC Wales will run projects and broadcast from the region. If you'd like to find out how you can get involved, email hereforyou@bbc.co.uk or phone 08703 500700.




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