What is Ffrindiau Tyleri?
Ffrindiau Tyleri was set up in 2010 by Communities First in Blaenau Gwent to promote cultural events in Abertillery, Cwmtillery and the surrounding area. It is run by a group of volunteers from the area who put on free street events in the town.
We put on 4 events a year, in Spring, Summer, Hallowe’en and Winter when Father Christmas comes to town. Our structure is set out below and as you can see, there is room for anyone who has even a small amount of time to give.
- Officers – Chair, Treasurer and Secretary
- Trustees – representatives from the Museum, The Met, Ebenezer Chapel, the Scouts, Abertillery businesses and members of the public.
- Volunteers – extra people who turn up on the day and make it all happen.
- Funding – we keep our costs to an absolute minimum but have had grants and support from Abertillery & Llanhilleth Community Council and Blaenau Gwent Council
Officers
There are 3 essential officers positions and these are elected at the AGM in January.
Current officers are:
- Chair: Nick Simmons
- Treasurer: Gill Phillips
- Secretary: Rob Phillips
Trustees
The trustees support the officers and attend meetings to decide on the detailed organisation of events.
Current Trustees are:
- Nick Simmons
- Gill Phillips
- Rob Phillips
- Elizabeth Ewers (The Museum)
- Keith Chaplin (Ebenezer Chapel)
- Stephen Overton
- Michele Overton
- Mireille Paul
- Des Ward
- Gary Oakley
- Sally Oakley
Volunteers
The events could not happen without our brilliant volunteers.
Thank you for turning out in the cold and the heat and the wet and the dry – and hardly ever complaining!
Aberfest Street Events in Abertillery! 