Coaltown Journal

EXPLORING THE SOUL OF THE VALLEYS: A JOURNEY OF HISTORY

The exhibition "The Valleys" celebrates the profound impact of the South Wales Valleys on artists from around the world since the 18th century. From Ammanford to Pontypool, the exhibition features ...

LOLFA: COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

Introducing Steff, the visionary behind Lolfa, a unique café inspired by the vibrant cafe culture of Spain and infused with a Welsh touch. We had the pleasure of chatting with Steff about his insp...

From Tennis Courts to A Blooming Oasis: The Journey of Betws Community Garden

We were welcomed to Betws Park (a stone's throw away from our Ammanford Roastery) to partake in one of their volunteering sessions. It was truly inspiring to see students from Coleg Sir Gar being w...

A TOUR AT THE ROASTERY WITH THE EUROPEAN COFFEE TRIP TEAM

We had the privilege of hosting the European Coffee Trip team, and we’re excited to share the incredible experience we had with them. Their visit was an opportunity for us to showcase Coaltown Roa...

COFFEE & CONVERSATION WITH NICK THE SIGN PAINTER

Here at our Coaltown Coffee, supporting local craftsmen and women isn't just a choice; it's a commitment to revitalising our post-industrial town and fostering a vibrant local economy. Today, we're...

Coffee & Conversation with Melin Tregwynt's James Lamb

Melin Tregwynt is a wool mill based in the remote woods of Pembrokeshire, producing Welsh wool blankets, cushions, clothing, accessories and bags. There’s been a mill on the site since the 17th cen...

Meet the Family: Melin Tregwynt

Welcome to our fourth episode of Meet the Family, our series where we shine a spotlight on some of our wholesale customers.      Melin Tregwynt is a wool mill based in the remote woods of Pembrokes...

Meet the Family: Blŵm Cardiff

Welcome to our third episode of Meet the Family, our series where we shine a spotlight on some of our wholesale customers.      Blwm opened in March 2022, after a year-long process of getting the l...

Coffee & Conversation with Leia Morrison

Leia Morrison is a 23 year old photographer, based in and working between both West Wales and London.  She caught our eye after working with Hiut Denim, a brand we absolutely love and who we felt s...

Meet the Family: The Warren, Carmarthen

Welcome to the second episode of our Meet the Family series, where we shine a spotlight on some of our wholesale customers. We caught up with Deri from The Warren to explore the space, learn about ...