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Rhondda

American  
[ron-duh, hron-thah] / ˈrɒn də, ˈhrɒn ðɑ /

noun

  1. a city in Rhondda Cynon Taf, in southeastern Wales.


Rhondda British  
/ ˈhrɔnða, ˈrɒndə /

noun

  1. an urban area in S Wales, in Rhondda Cynon Taff county borough on two branches of the Rhondda Valley : the area developed into a major coal-mining centre after 1807: the last coal mine closed in 1990. Pop (Rhondda ward): 4690 (2001)

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Etymology

Origin of Rhondda

After the river of the same name, of uncertain origin; possibly connected to older Welsh rhawdd (unrecorded) “to relate, say” (compare modern Welsh adrodd ), with the implied sense of “babbling” or “noisy”

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Experts believe the potential is huge in valleys such as Rhondda, and thousands of streams could make villages and towns energy independent.

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Plans are set to be submitted to Rhondda Cynon Taf council that would pave the way for Cambrian United's home to have its energy provided by power from nearby stream, the Nant Clydach.

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"There's enormous potential. We did a study which identified 20 potential hydro sites in Rhondda Cynon Taf alone," he said.

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As the Rhondda valley is blessed with a landscape carved by powerful streams, Williams believes micro-hydro systems could benefit communities across the area.

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Speaking to Bronwen Lewis on BBC Radio Wales, she reflected on travelling from Ynysybwl, Rhondda Cynon Taf, to London for auditions in the early stages of her career.

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