Gorseinon
Gorseinon is a town in south west Wales, near the Loughor estuary. It was a small village until the late 19th century when it grew around the coal mining industry. It is situated on the Swansea/Carmarthenshire border, around 7 miles from Swansea city centre.
Prior to local government re-organisation in 1996, the town of Gorseinon was administered as part of the Lliw Valley district. Since 1996, Gorseinon has been governed by the City and County of Swansea council and falls within the Gorseinon ward.
Education
Penyrheol Comprehensive School is where 90% of 11-16 year olds go. The school's main building was destroyed by arson, in 2006.The school will have a brand new building in September 2008. The fire destroyed most of the school where pupils lost work and GCSE coursework. Additionally the town is home to Gorseinon College, a tertiary college that provides further education and adult learning.
Sport and leisure
Gorseinon is home to one of Britain's largest carrier pigeon societies. The Pigeon Institute of Gorseinon was founded by Gregory Moorlock in 1863. Gorseinon's local rugby team is Gorseinon RFC while Garden Village FC of the Welsh Football League play on the outskirts of the town in Kingsbridge. Gorseinon hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1980.
Famous citizens
It is the birthplace of British Tory politician Michael Howard, former Welsh rugby union captain Richard Moriarty and actor/comedian Keith Allen.
External links
- Gorseinon Community - Forum to discuss Local Issues
- Gorseinon history
- Gorseinon CRU - History
- Gorseinon History Archieve Society
- BBC My Town Site
- Gorseinon Rugby Football Club
- Gorseinon Judo Club
- Garden Village Football Club
- Location of Parc y Werin
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