Hwb y Gors

After Cwmgors primary school closed in 2015 following years of community protest, Awel Aman Tawe saw an opportunity to breathe new life into this beloved local building. We purchased the school in 2018 and have spent the past five years lovingly renovating and transforming it into Hwb y Gors – a pioneering low carbon arts, education and enterprise hub that will serve our community for generations to come. We’re thrilled to announce that we’re nearly ready to open our doors!

Our Energy Advice Team, Community Transport Team, and Arts and Education Team will all be relocating to Hwb y Gors very soon, bringing together our services under one roof to better serve the local community.

For more information go to our dedicated Hwb y Gors website: www.hwbygors.cymru

Hwb y Gors

For more information go to our dedicated Hwb y Gors website: www.hwbygors.cymru

We have worked hard to keep the much-loved features of the school and developing a community café, co-working studios and enterprise spaces, a community electric transport scheme, a hall and education facilities and community garden. Local people have been involved in its recreation, not only in decision-making but also in making stained glass windows, ceramic tiles, and a 10 metre-long heritage quilt in memory of the school.

Hwb y Gors has 90kW of solar on the roof and a 50kW ground source heating system. The external walls are covered in cork insulation and finished in traditional lime.

For more information go to our dedicated Hwb y Gors website: www.hwbygors.cymru

Hwb y Gors

Hwb y Gors

News

We’re Recruiting!

Hwb y Gors – the latest film

Meeting our Community

Hand Knits from all over the UK donated to Rhynew

AAT’s Energy Team at a home near you!

Hwb y Gors – We’re Recruiting!

Nel joins us for work experience

Stitch Club