Medieval History
Medieval peasants and popular family events at a South Wales beauty spot could be among the latest victims of public sector spending cuts.
Events and jobs at Cosmeston Medieval Village are under threat as part of cost-cutting plans which the Vale of Glamorgan council says will save more than £60,000.
The proposed cuts at the heritage project, which is next to Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, are part of a council-wide programme of savings.
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Medieval History
Cuts threat at Cosmeston
Medieval peasants and popular family events at a South Wales beauty spot could be among the latest victims of public sector spending cuts.
Events and jobs at Cosmeston Medieval Village are under threat as part of cost-cutting plans which the Vale of Glamorgan council says will save more than £60,000.
The proposed cuts at the heritage project, which is next to Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, are part of a council-wide programme of savings.
Click here to read this article from WalesOnline.co.uk
- Friends Of Cosmeston Medieval Village Pledge To Set Up Charity
Friends of Cosmeston Medieval Village held their first public meeting ? and pledged to set up a registered charity to operate activities at the village. Held on May 16 at the Lower Penarth Community Centre on Brockhill Way, around 40 people attended,...
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Archaeologists concerned about the future of Cosmeston Medieval Village have been joined by Penarth Assembly Member Vaughan Gething, in calling on the Vale Council to think again on its proposals for the site. As previously reported, the council identified...
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