Pontnewynydd
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Pontnewynydd is a predominantly working class suburb of Pontypool, Torfaen in south east Wales.
[edit] Location
It lies in between Pontypool 'proper' to the south and Snatchwood to the north. There is a small selection of shops and a car repairs garage. The current population is 1527 (49.5% Male, 50.5% Female) with an electorate of 1174.
It should not be confused with Pontnewydd in nearby Cwmbran.
The local Pontnewynydd Sports & Social Club has recently ended a very long association with The Royal British Legion. Membership applications has soared since this happened and is looking forward to being the premier entertainments centre in the village. Trevethin AFC who play in the village, and who heading their respective divisions, use the Club as its base.
[edit] Notable Residents
The poet Myfanwy Haycock was born in the village in 1913. Dame Gwyneth Jones was born locally in 1937.
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