Brynamman

Ynys Dawela Nature Park is situated to the west of Brynamman, in the upper reaches of the Amman Valley. Its northern boundary is the Brecon Beacons National Park, and the river Amman, fringed with ancient oak woodland, forms its southern boundary. The park covers an area of 39 acres (15.8 hectares) and was once a working farm. The meadows dating from this period now support some scarce flowers, such as the Whorled Caraway and Meadow Thistle, and other wildlife, such as the marsh fritillary butterfly and dormice. The park has a range of important habitats supporting a diverse assemblage of plant and animal life. The wet grasslands, marshy ground and ponds are particularly important to amphibians, like newts, frogs and toads. The site narrowly escaped opencast mining, before Dinefwr Borough Council secured its future by purchasing it from British Coal. Since then the park has been developed for recreational and educational use. The park is managed by Carmarthenshire County Council and supported by volunteers. ==Tregib Arms==

The Tregib Arms in Brynamman was built 1860. The first-ever union branch to look after the needs of Welsh anthracite miners was started in the public bar in 1891. The original certificate can be viewed in the lounge bar. During the 1930s Welsh middleweight boxing champion Tommy Davies was a regular customer; his photo can be seen in the main bar. == Notable people ==

• Rees Howells (1879–1950), founder of The Bible College of Wales. • Richard Roberts (1884–1970), Anglican clergyman, Archdeacon of St Asaph • Jack Elwyn Evans (1897–1941), rugby union and professional rugby league footballer • Ieuan Williams (1909–1964), cricketer, right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper • Delme Bryn-Jones (1934–2001), Delme Jones; baritone singer • Roy Noble OBE (born 1942), writer and radio and TV broadcaster • Huw Ceredig (1942–2011), actor • Dafydd Iwan (born 1943), singer and politician, president of Plaid Cymru • Alun Ffred Jones (born 1949), politician, former TV producer, writer and director • Jac Morgan (born 2000), professional rugby union player ==Gallery==

File:Black Mountain Centre Brynaman by Aberdare Blog.jpg|Black Mountain Centre in Brynamman File:Brynaman Public Hall and Cinema by Aberdare Blog.jpg|Brynamman Public Hall and Cinema (2008) File:Brynamman West Station 1929506 df602e8f.jpg|Brynamman GWR railway station (1962) File:Brynamman East Station 1929493 c3b2829e.jpg|Brynamman LMS railway station (1962) File:Gibea Chapel Brynamman by Aberdare Blog.jpg|Gibea Chapel (2008) ==References==