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Birthplace of hymn Cwm Rhondda saved by fundraising drive
Local NewsFebruary 12, 2026 at 3:29 PMNational

Birthplace of hymn Cwm Rhondda saved by fundraising drive

By Steven MorrisThe Guardian - UK News

Supporters raise £73,000 to secure future of Welsh valleys chapel where beloved hymn was first sungThe Welsh valleys chapel where the beloved hymn Cwm Rhondda – also known as Bread of Heaven – was first sung is safe in the hands of local people after a successful fundraising campaign.A community group has taken ownership of Capel Rhondda in Hopkinstown, near Pontypridd, after raising more than £70,000. Continue reading...

Supporters raise £73,000 to secure future of Welsh valleys chapel where beloved hymn was first sung

The Welsh valleys chapel where the beloved hymn Cwm Rhondda – also known as Bread of Heaven – was first sung is safe in the hands of local people after a successful fundraising campaign.

A community group has taken ownership of Capel Rhondda in Hopkinstown, near Pontypridd, after raising more than £70,000.

Continue reading...