Coaltown Journal

A Story of Pride and Solidarity

“This is a fundamental part of our history, of LGBT rights and of working people’s rights. We are not two separate communities; we are the same.”—Mike Jackson, co-founder of LGSM. What do miners...

5 Ways to Celebrate St David’s Day

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus—Happy St David’s Day!  Those of us who grew up in Wales will know how important St David’s Day is—for many, it meant a half-day at school as well as an opportunity to get toget...

The New White Gold—Alternative M*lk

Some people are allergic to cow’s milk, some don’t use it for environmental or moral reasons and some just don’t like the taste. No matter the reason, the fact is, more and more people are picking ...

Llaeth Beynon Milk Dispenser

We’re so excited to announce that our Llaeth Beynon milk dispenser is finally here! After months of planning, our industry-first milk fridge is here; offering unhomogenised dairy milk from just 8 m...

A Christmas Story By Coaltown Coffee – Part 2

Pull up a chair, grab the popcorn and your favourite Christmas Jumper—this one’s a blockbuster! This was filmed in-house with zero budget just like last year, putting on our best Spielberg impres...

Reopening guide: How to Prepare your Espresso Machine and Grinder

From Captain to Colonel: Tom Moore's legacy of inspiring the Nation.

Captain (Now Colonel) Tom Moore... there isn't much we can say that hasn't already been said, a true example of how one person's actions can bring about unmeasurable good in the world. His unwaveri...

How to make a protective mask using your left over coffee bags

Just like everyone across the world, we have been trying to do our bit to help fight the covid-19 pandemic. What we've learnt is that little actions can make a big difference.  Some of our clever s...

The People Behind Foundry Road – Piero Mariani

  Pierio is a legend. His fabrication shop in Capel Hendre, Ammanford is not only a workspace, but a treasure trove of antiques and heritage items. We have worked with Piero for a very long time;...

The People Behind Foundry Road - TRJ

As we are approaching the opening of our roastery, we wanted to celebrate the local trade and crafts people who helped make our new home a reality. In our first post, we look at TRJ, a family-run A...