Pontypool Web Guide
Here's our pick of some of the most useful and entertaining websites from or about the town. If you know a website worth including, get in touch
This is Pontypool
http://www.thisispontypool.co.uk
In depth coverage from publishers of the Free Press newspaper.
Pontypool Online
http://www.pontypoolonline.co.uk
A guide to the town, including photogalleries, a forum, and local history.
Pontypool RFC
http://www.pontypoolrugby.co.uk
The famous rugby club, now returning to prominence in the Welsh Premier Division.
Torfaen Council
http://www.torfaen.gov.uk
A bilingual guide to most of your local authority services in the area - education, social services, housing and more.See also www.pontypooltown.info
Pontypool Community Council
http://www.pontypoolcommunitycouncil.co.uk
One of Wales's largest community councils, serving around 37,000 people with grassroots public services.
Webster
http://www.webster.uk.net
A community portal for and by the people of Torfaen to share news and information about local groups and organisations.
Pontypool Museum
http://www.pontypoolmuseum.org.uk
A bilingual guide to one of the town's main tourist attractions.
Visit Torfaen
http://www.visittorfaen.co.uk
A visitor's guide to the area, covering Pontypool, Blaenavon and Cwmbran.
Japan Ware
http://www.japanware.org
A history of the highly decorative, varnished tinned products which brought fame to Pontypool in the 18th century.
Torfaen Jazz Society
http://www.torfaenjazz.org.uk
Promoting gigs every Friday night at Sebastopol Social Club.
Pontypool Jazz
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brenda.obrien1/ppjazz/
Local talent and visiting stars one Saturday a month at the Comrades Club.
Jazz in the Park
http://www.pontypooljazzinthepark.org.uk
A popular long running festival featuring a host of big names and local talent in the first weekend of September. NB The 2008 event was cancelled due to stormy weather.
Pontypool Golf Club
http://www.pontypoolgolf.co.uk
With a course overlooking the town, the club celebrated its centenary in 2003.
Pontypool Glyn Pits
http://www.pontypoolglynpits.co.uk
Celebrating the history of coal mining locally, including an impressive selection of old photographs.
Coleg Gwent
http://www.coleggwent.ac.uk
A guide to the college's Pontypool campus can be found in the "campuses" section of the website.
Siluria
http://www.siluriabellydance.co.uk
Bellydance classes and workshops by Pontypool-based teacher and performer Rachel Jones.
Hog & Hosper
http://www.myspace.com/hogandhosper
Pub and music venue specialising in local rock bands and DJs.
Welsh Dobermann Club
http://www.welshdobermann.co.uk
Based in Pontypool, this organisation helps and encourages good ownership, offers advice for owners with problem dogs, and helps rehome unwanted Dobermanns. They're also involved in staging dog shows.
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