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  Aberavon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aberavon is a town in Wales, United Kingdom.
Aberavon is also the name of an electoral ward and a community of Neath Port Talbot county borough, and it is also the Welsh name for Port Talbot.
Aberavon village hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1932 and 1966.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aberavon   (302 words)

  
 Aberavon - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
ABERAVON, a contributory parliamentary and municipal borough of Glamorganshire, Wales, on the right bank of the Avon, near its mouth in Swansea Bay, 11 m.
It has a station on the Rhondda and Swansea Bay railway and is also on the main South Wales line of the Great Western, whose station, however, is at Port Talbot, half a mile distant, on the eastern side of the Avon.
There are also iron, steel and tinplate works both at Cwmavon and at Port Talbot, which, when it consisted only of docks, was appropriately known as Aberavon Port.
10.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AB/ABERAVON.htm   (349 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Aberavon (constituency)
Aberavon is a parliamentary constituency of south Wales, on the right bank of the river Afan, near its mouth in Swansea Bay, the original village of Aberavon or Aberafan nowadays being a district of Port Talbot.
The Aberavon constituency stretches from the Bristol Channel in the south to the upper end of the Afan Valley in the north and from Kenfig Dunes in the east to Crymlyn Burrows in the west.
Aberavon is seen as a Labour heartland constituency.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Aberavon-(constituency)   (522 words)

  
 John Morris, Baron Morris of Aberavon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Morris, Baron Morris of Aberavon, KG, PC, QC (born 5 November 1931), was a UK Labour politician.
He represented Aberavon as its Labour MP from 1959 until 2001, when he was succeeded by Hywel Francis.
He was created Baron Morris of Aberavon and made a Knight of the Order of the Garter in 2003.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/John_Morris   (361 words)

  
 BBC - South West Wales Surfing - Aberavon Beach Guide
Not only did i recieve verbal grief from several locals in the water but when i got out my windscreen had been waxed with a 'locals only' sign and my car keys had been removed from their normally safe hiding place and were never to be seen again.
The water in Aberavon is cleaner than everyone thinks and once it gets the blue flag I think it will become a crowded alternative to LLangenith, it will be a disapointment to the locals me thinks.
Aberavon is the most slated beach in Wales with a reputation for all sorts of rubbish.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/southwest/sites/surfing/pages/aberavon.shtml   (2862 words)

  
 Fixtures&Results : Rygbi Pontypridd Rugby - Official Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Aberavon were driving hard into the Ponty midfield, putting the Valleys team under considerable pressure, the first ten minutes of the game being high on tension but remaining scoreless.
Aberavon reverted to their favoured tactic of driving mauls to gain ground, but Ponty responding with a snap counter attack, Rhys Shellard racing towards the opposition line, but pulled down just short.
Aberavon were now being hounded off the ball by Ponty’s aggressive tactics, a turnover in possession allowing winger Richard Fussell to break away, arcing in behind the posts for a well taken try, converted by Flanagan.
www.ponty.net /fixtures_and_results/detail.php?result_id=1013157&scoreboard_id=18610   (824 words)

  
 A Physician for Aberavon
The church secretary had heard of the young doctor who was intent on preaching and had felt a strong urge to invite him to preach at Aberavon.
Immediately, it seems, the Doctor fell in love with the place and the people, and felt definite guidance that this was the place to begin his ministry.
By 1908 there was a church membership of 40, but then came a period of blessing and within two years the membership had increased to 90.
www.mlj.org.uk /emw_mag/article3.htm   (808 words)

  
 Aberavon: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
Between Aberavon and Swansea, where collieries were...y-cwrt Furnace in 1712, erected the Aberavon forge in 1717, and his son Bussy...
As I researched the candidates backgrounds, only the agent at Hywel Franciss office in Aberavon, a seat held by Labour for the past 79 years, seemed to have a real interest in what he was talking about and a proper understanding...
Its not as if Aberavon has been entirely free of true blues...Saturday, we went to watch Neath play Aberavon, having had a pint or two to prepare...
www.questia.com /library/encyclopedia/aberavon.jsp?l=A&p=1   (861 words)

  
 Dr Brian Gibbons AM - Welsh Assembly Member for the Aberavon constituency
I would like to thank the people of Aberavon for this privilege, and I look forward to serving the constituency for the next four years.
We have miles of sandy beaches in the south of the constituency at Aberavon and Crymlyn Burrows, while a short journey away are the mountains of the upper Afan Valley.
Aberavon is also an industrial area incorporating both traditional industries such as steel, to the new generation of businesses that are beginning to locate on the Baglan Energy Park.
www.briangibbons.co.uk   (309 words)

  
 Aberavon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Aberavon is a parliamentary constituency of south Wales on the right bank of the Afan near its mouth in Swansea Bay the original village of Aberavon Aberafan nowadays being a district of Port Talbot.
The valley of the Afan which only three miles long was from about 1840 a place of much metallurgical activity in tinplate and engineering works (now mostly down).
From 1832 it belonged to the Swansea parliamentary of boroughs uniting with Kenfig Loughor Neath and Swansea to return one member; it acquired its own MP the most to hold the constituency having been Ramsay MacDonald.
www.freeglossary.com /Aberavon_Constituency   (223 words)

  
 Aberavon Harlequins Youth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
It was thought that the Aberavon Harlequins originated as the Excels RFC and played their games on the field that existed where the Boroughs Tinplate works was later built and now is the site of the Local Authority Depot.
With big neighbours Aberavon just two miles away and Taibach two miles further on, the Quins were determined to be the third WRU team in Port Talbot.
Aberavon Quins youth are pictured wearing they’re new kits, they are designed specifically to cater for the individual and are made to measure.
www.thequinsrfc.com /NewsBoard.htm   (2807 words)

  
 ABERAVON KITE CLUB
Aberavon's beach popularity with Kiting sports is growing fast, enthusiasts of the sport are finding that Aberavon beach has such a lot to offer.
The main purpose of the Aberavon Kite Club is to have local contacts available to run a Club open to all near and far.
A collection of local Aberavon based rules are needed and all local beach restrictions must be adhered to.
www.aberavonkiteclub.co.uk   (583 words)

  
 Wales Rugby League
Aberavon hit back straight away as Paul Morgan intercepted as stray pass and ran 90 metres to score in the corner.
Aberavon were able to run back down the field with a dangerous attack only for Morgan¹s kick to be too long for Jones.
Aberavon now trailing by one point attacked fiercely and Roger Howard was just unable to cross the line.
wales.rleague.com /game.php?id=12826   (912 words)

  
 Welsh Rugby League
The side is always looking for new players however, and if you would like to play for Aberavon contact their managers by clicking here.
Aberavon scored a crushing 66-14 victory at Sardis Road, Pontypridd, over a Valley Cougars team that have got their act together very well this season and were threatening to be the Fighting Irish's play-off opponents in a fortnight...
With the Bridgend Blue Bulls and Aberavon Fighting Irish having secured first and second place respectively all eyes will be on who can claim that all important third spot and a play-off with Aberavon for the right to face Bridgend in the Welsh Final...
wales.rleague.com /clubs/aberavon.php   (462 words)

  
 Aberavon - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "Aberavon" at HighBeam.
Aberavon hit by Dax demand; Aberavon 28 Dax 41.(Sport)
Aberavon pack too many guns for brave Uwic; BT DRAGONS TRUST YOUTH LEAGUE: Aberavon 30 Uwic 10.(Sport)
www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-A1beravon.asp   (275 words)

  
 Dr Brian Gibbons AM: About the Aberavon Constituency
It, and the neighbouring Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies of Neath, constitute the County Borough Council of Neath Port Talbot.
Aberavon is in the Welsh EU Objective One area.
It has topped the Division on two occasions and there is a continuing sense of injustice that this has not led to an automatic promotion to the very top flight.
www.briangibbons.co.uk /constituency.htm   (629 words)

  
 Newport 16 (9) Aberavon 19 (9)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Newport came out with more determination in the 2nd half but their pack was never able to dominate the Aberavon 8 and all they had to show was a try by debutant winger Nathan Williams after a kick and chase converted by Dixon.
Aberavon soon replied with a try by fullback Liam Gadd who ran through a host of poor tackles to score under the post.
A conversion and a penalty by Davies put Aberavon 19-16 in the lead.
www.blackandambers.co.uk /NewsArticle.aspx?n=344   (237 words)

  
 Aberavon v Rumney 19.04.2003
Rumney found Division One title favourites Aberavon in ruthless mood at the Talbot Athletic ground but were fully in contention for long periods of the game.
Andrew Thomas collected a hat-trick of tries for Aberavon with Kristian Owen and David Hawkins getting two each, their side clocking up a total of twelve touchdowns in the game.
Although the eventual score line shows a heavy defeat the boys can hold their heads up as Aberavon, for the majority of the game, knew they had a battle on their hands.
www.rumneyrfc.co.uk /reps/aberavrum.html   (328 words)

  
 Environment - Aberavon Beach Bye Laws
As part of the Aberavon Beach Seafront Regeneration Strategy, the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council intends to apply for a Seaside Award with the view to ultimately applying for the Blue Flag Award, subject that is, to water quality standards improving.
To achieve either of these awards, it is considered necessary to extend the area of Aberavon Beach covered by the existing by-law prohibiting dogs from May to September.
The area of Aberavon beach to the west of the end of the promenade will be available for owners who wish to exercise their dogs during the aforementioned period.
www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk /aberavonbeach   (336 words)

  
 GENUKI: Aberavon - chapels database
Tabernacl, Aberavon; The Rev Hugh Owen of North Wales was responsible for the building of this chapel in 1824.
The Rev Richard Morgan was minister of Tabernacl, Aberavon in 1872.
Methodist Chapel (Welsh Calvanistic), Aberavon, Pontryddefen and Taibach 1858/9 (4)
www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/wal/GLA/Aberavon/Chapels.html   (1009 words)

  
 Welsh Rugby Union : Changes At Aberavon
Aberavon's director of rugby Chris O'Callaghan resigned from the post after a club training session and team manager Eddie Jones has departed with him.
He often led Crawshays Welsh and played 96 games for Aberavon and made 135 appearances for Bridgend as a lively flanker.
He chose new coaches during the summer with Kevin Hopkins, the former Swansea and Wales centre and Swansea, Ebbw Vale and Wales Under-21 for the backs and powerful Mark Jones, the Neath, Ebbw Vale and Pontypool lock/No 8 as forwards coach.
www.wru.co.uk /2_4938.php   (334 words)

  
 icWales - Wizards with stand late Newport rally
A neck injury suffered midway through the second half by Aberavon prop Paul Breeze, requiring hospital treatment, caused the lengthy delay.
And Aberavon were in control once hooker Chris Wells was driven over for a 32nd-minute touchdown.
Aberavon: Tries - D Griffiths, C Wells; Con - J Davies; Pen - J Davies; Drop goal - D Ryan.
icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0500rugbyunion/0200news/tm_objectid=15338280%26method=full%26siteid=50082%26headline=wizards%2dwith%2dstand%2dlate%2dnewport%2drally-name_page.html   (476 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Rugby League | Aberavon and Cougars reach finals
Hill went over for his second on 15 minutes but the Tigers lost the ball straight from kick-off after a knock-on and Aberavon's resulting pressure was rewarded with a Mike Healy try.
Aberavon kept in touch when Lee Williams grounded just two minutes later.
Torfaen retained their 13-point advantage after Scott Bendon scored in the 37th minute but Aberavon hit back with an excellent Mark Burke try just before the half-time whistle.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/sport1/hi/rugby_league/4748405.stm   (559 words)

  
 aberavon south wales uk europe surf spot, photos, WannaSurf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Aberavon picks up as much swell as gennith perhaps more if the direction is right
Aberavon has the reputation of being really bad for localism.
Not exactly the tropics and the water is nasty but the wave can more than make up for it.
www.wannasurf.com /spot/Europe/UK/South_Wales/aberavon   (320 words)

  
 Aberavon Beach Hotel, an Other Accommodation in Swansea, South Wales. Search for South Wales Other Accommodations.
Aberavon Beach Hotel, an Other Accommodation in Swansea, South Wales.
The Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel is a modern hotel situated in a residential area close to M4, convenient for the Neath and Port Talbot commercial and industrial areas as well as just seven miles from the center of Swansea.
Aberavon Beach Hotel is in Swansea, South Wales
www.information-britain.co.uk /showPlace.cfm?Place_ID=10171   (312 words)

  
 GSD starting surf academy at Aberavon beach April 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
GSD is hoping to offer residents of Neath Port Talbot and beyond the opportunity to learn and improve their personal ocean/surf skills from April 2005.
Simon Jayham went on to say, "I believe that with the combination of Aberavon, Caswell and Llangennith, we are looking at an exciting prospect for future Swansea and Neath surfers.."
GSD's surf academy offers professional surf coaching to all, the surfing equipment is provided free of charge and operates all year round.
www.surfersvillage.com /news.asp?Id_news=15534   (242 words)

  
 Forces-of-Nature | UK Beach Guide | Aberavon (Port Talbot)
This may be one of the reasons why it never gets busy with holdaymakers, even in the height of summer, despite having all the usual amenities.
Aberavon is a two mile long sandy beach which is signposted from junction 41 of the M4.
Facing SW, it is best for windsurfing in SE or NW winds, which are cross-shore, but it is possible to sail here in almost any wind direction.
www.forces-of-nature.co.uk /dbdriven/beachguide/beachguide.php?action=display_location&loc_id=34   (443 words)

  
 Visitor questions for Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel Hotel Swansea Wales Great Britain
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This service is provided by airport-accommodation.co.uk, we are not the hotel Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel this is not a facility for contacting the hotel direct.
www.airport-accommodation.co.uk /forum-best_western_aberavon_beach_hotel-217134.htm   (379 words)

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