The longtime friends who have played a big part in the life of Bryncrug for half a century
Last month, Delyth Williams officially opened a community cafe in Bryncrug's former primary school - exactly 60 years after her late husband, Les, took up the position of headmaster there. Joining Delyth to snip the red ribbon was Maureen Robertson, who taught alongside Les at the school. Caffi'r Hen Ysgol (The Old School Cafe) is situated in the very classroom where Les used to teach, while his headmaster's office is now the cafe kitchen. It was a poignant, nostalgic moment for Delyth and Maureen, but a happy, hopeful one too: both have fond memories of the school, and both are delighted that the opening of the cafe marks another new chapter in the building's 90-year history. The two women, now in their 80s, have been great friends since they met when Maureen moved to Bryncrug more than 50 years ago. They have also played a big part in the life of the village over the decades - starting a Merched y Wawr group, singing in the Bryncrug-based ensemble Parti Min y Marian...
