Our members should have already received an email to register for our popular Thursday Zoom talks in the Autumn but just in case you missed it, our talks are:

• 30 September - The Rise of the Mediaeval Gentry of Glamorgan: Steven David
• 14 October  - Cranes, Chains and Chimneys - Dismantling the southern chimney stack at Ruperra Castle in 2018: Ross Cook of Archiodomus
• 28 October - The Dutch Connection – The Careers of some Mediaeval Morgans: Pat Jones-Jenkins
• 11 November - Industry in the Heads of the Valleys and the Birth of the Town of Tredegar: Huw Williams
• 25 November - Lady Llanofer and Her Battles for Her Symbols of Wales: Dr.Celyn Gurden-Williams.

If you would like to attend but are not a member, why not become one and help us secure a future for this important monument. The Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust membership community is open to everyone. It is an easy and inexpensive way for you to support the work of the Trust and help us save Ruperra Castle and surrounding buildings and gardens by campaigning to secure them to use for community benefit. By becoming a member, you can play your part in trying to ensure a better future for our precious local heritage. Find out more about the benefits of membership and how to apply

This event is fully booked - we are sorry for any disappointment this may cause. Please only use the link to register if you would like to be added to the waiting list in case of any cancellations. 

Ruperra Castle has played a big part in the history of South East Wales but is currently a ruin at risk of collapse.  Join the Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust at Ruperra Home Farm to find out more about its interesting past:

• Walks to take in views of the Castle*
• Marcher Stuarts re-enactments including musketry
• Archery – have a go or just watch the display
• Talk by historian Paul Busby
• Refreshments organised by the Rudry Ladies
• Information stands - books and DVDs about the Castle on sale.

The event is free - spaces are limited and booking is essential 

*Please note that you can’t visit the Castle as it is privately owned and a dangerous ruin. The walks will take in views of the Castle.
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This project has received funding through the Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government.