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Cordell Country

Celebrating the author who brought the people of south Wales to life!

Cordell took his inspiration from the people and the places of South Wales. Cordell Country will help you discover the locations and landscapes which touched him, so that you too can hear his characters, the 'voices of those lost people calling on the wind'.

Cordell Festival 2010

The 2010 event will take place at Rhondda Heritage Park, Porth, and it will be part of the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Tonypandy Riots - when "locked out" miners clashed with police in the town. Find out more about the events leading up to this at the Rhondda Cynon Taff site.

The Valleys - Heart and Soul of Wales

The Valleys website helps you explore all aspects of The Valleys - why not have a go at "How Valleys are you?" - the VQ test!

Go explore Cordell country! The area that inspired Cordell

Alexander Cordell, (1914 - 1997) was the author of Rape of the Fair Country, the best-selling novel which made the iron town of Blaenafon famous.

Valleys Walking Festival 2010

The Valleys Walking Festival runs 4 - 19 September - and has walks for everybody. From gentle walks to discover Bats to challenging walks with fantastic views from Cwmcarn Forest Drive. Click here to download the full programme.

Tonypandy 2010

Keep in touch with the plans to remember the Tonypandy Riots of 1910 and the coal mining industry of the Rhondda at Tonypandy 2010.

Count Down to Mini Saga Closing Date

Entries are rolling in - and there are now less than 4 weeks to the closing date for this years writing competition! You just need to write a 50 word Mini Saga on the themes of "Community" or "unbelieveable" - for full details of the 2010 competition click here.

Follow the new Cordell Blog

For up to date information on Cordell Country events and news - take a look at the new Cordell Fan Club Blog.