Pontnewynydd

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Pontnewynydd is a predominantly working class suburb of Pontypool, Torfaen in Wales.

Location
It lies in between Pontypool 'proper' to the south and Snatchwood to the north.

Amenities
There is a small selection of shops and a car repairs garage. The current population is 1527 (49.5% Male, 50.5% Female) with an electorate of 1,174.

It should not be confused with Pontnewydd in nearby Cwmbran.

The local Pontnewynydd Sports & Social Club has recently ended a very long association with The Royal British Legion. Membership applications has soared since this happened and is looking forward to being the premier entertainments centre in the village. Trevethin AFC who play their football (soccer) in the village, and who head their division, use the Club as its base.

Notable Residents
The poet Myfanwy Haycock was born in the village in 1913. Dame Gwyneth Jones was born locally in 1937.

Pubs/Bars in Pontnewynydd: The Bridge End Inn Hanbury Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool NP46QN 01495 769333 The Forge Hammer Hanbury Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool NP46PL 01495 740082 The Horseshoe Inn Hill Street Pontnewynydd Pontypool NP4 6NL 01495 762188 Masons Arms Hill Street Pontnewynydd Pontypool NP4 6NL 01495 753500 Plas-Y-Coed Inn Pontnewynydd Pontypool NP4 6UE 01495 762505 Royal Oak George Street Pontnewynydd Pontypool NP4 8PA 01495 758378

Places of Worship in Pontnewynydd: Sharon Full Gospel Church 7 Park View Freeholdland Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Gwent NP4 8LP 01495 753561

Schools/Colleges in Pontnewynydd: Pontnewynydd Primary Lower Leigh Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool NP4 8LQ 01495 763930

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