Riverside Star Party

Riverside's first star party was well attended and a great success.

Ian Glendenning gave a fascinating and well illustrated talk on the Solar System.

The weather wasn't particularly good but still allowed everybody ample opportunity to use the three astronomical telescopes to view the moon.

Our next Star Party will be on February 7th.

New from Riverside !

Starting next week

Every Monday

Coffee Morning

Start the week in style.

Drop into Riverside for a refreshing cup of tea or coffee.

Each week we aim to have a display or demonstration for your entertainment.

10 am – 12 noon, voluntary donation.

Every Wednesday

Ramble with Riverside

Wednesday walk with the Riverside Ramblers

A gentle, level circular walk from the Riverside. Children and dogs welcome. Normally between 1 and 2 hours duration. Free.

Meet at the Centre at 11 am.

Sunday stroll with the Riverside Ramblers

First Sunday in every month starting in December.

A (slightly) longer and more challenging circular walk starting from the Riverside at 9.30 am..

Details will be posted here the week before.

Children and dogs welcome. Free.

Halloween

Shrieks of laughter and screams of delight filled the air at the Riverside on our Halloween night. A ghostly walk in the dark was followed by various games and crafts.

Werewolves, witches, hobgoblins and other fearsome and frightening creatures invaded the Centre and demolished huge stocks of hot dogs and ghoulish snacks.

Great fun was had by all and the staff survived to organise another day.

Introduction to Hedge laying

Local craftsman Ceri Jenkins of JED Hedgelaying provided the tuition for the second set of people who wanted to learn the rudiments of the 5000 year old craft of hedgelaying.

Everybody learnt a great deal and Riverside hope to put on more courses in the future.

Pontardawe Historical Walk

Riverside's Lynne Lewis took a group on a historical walk from the Riverside Centre along the canal up to the remains of an original Swansea Valley canal barge, then down into the heart of Pontardawe.

How the area has been transformed from an agricultural area with water driven flour mills to a heavily industrialised area with chimneys dominating and polluting the landscape before changing  into its current post industrial village feel.

On our return we were treated to a display of original Ynysmeudwy pottery by local historian Keri Thomas. The quality, diversity and beauty of this work was quite staggering.

Art Exhibition

A new exhibition by Mair Eleri has opened at the Riverside and will be on display throughout October.

Don't  miss the chance of seeing Mair's work.

Riverside Dog Show

Great fun was had by all in spite of the weather.

Over 150 people and nearly 100 dogs attended the show''Go to our Facebook page to see more photos.

http://www.facebook.com/Riverside.Centre.Arena.Pontardawe