About Dinas Powys
Although still known to
'locals' as the Village, Dinas Powys is the fourth largest
community in the Vale of Glamorgan with a population of 8,790. The origins of the
name Dinas Powys are unclear although the Welsh word "Dinas"
means fortress or stronghold. The village has the remains of a
Norman castle, and the parish church of St Andrew's dates from
the 12th century.
The population had
remained static at about 300-400 until the second half of the
19th century when there was an influx into this thriving rural
community, including a big contingent from the West Country.
The growth of the coal industry saw the first passenger train
arrive in Dinas Powys on Sunday, December 20, 1898 and
thereafter the population increased rapidly. The £160 proceeds from
the sale of a corner of the Common to the Barry Docks and
Railway Company were used to upgrade the green in the centre
of the village, known as the Twyn. The work cost a total of
£190 and General Lee made up the shortfall. The War Memorial
was built in 1935.
Dinas Powys is a
thriving community with a multiplicity of voluntary
organisations and social groups for residents to enjoy, as
well as a variety of sports clubs. The Common, a large area of
open space administered by Dinas Powys Community Council, is a
popular recreation area, and organised sport is also played at
Parc Bryn-y-Don and Murch Playing Field.
CDPO
Concert Venue -
The Parish Hall,
Britway Road,
Dinas Powys
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CDPO Rehearsal
Venue -
The Lee Hall,
Britway Road,
Dinas Powys |
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More local information about Dinas
Powys is available on the new community website to be
found at
http://www.dinaspowis.co.uk/
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