Treforest is a village in the south-east of Pontypridd, in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
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11 Facts About Treforest
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Treforest extends from immediately south-east of Ynysangharad Park, where the A4058 link from the A470 joins the A473 Broadway, all the way to join the Tonteg ward in the south.
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Treforest is known for its association with the University of South Wales, originally established as the Newport Mechanics Institute in the 1840s, the campus in Treforest was established as the School of Mines in 1913.
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Treforest is home to association football team Treforest FC : this mid-sized Club currently runs teams from Under 8 level to Seniors.
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Treforest has a purpose-built stadium and club facilities with two bars.
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Treforest has been an electoral ward to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council since 1995, electing one county borough councillor.
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Treforest is a community ward to Pontypridd Town Council, electing three town councillors.
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Treforest is the birthplace of singer Sir Tom Jones, who was born on 7 June 1940 at 57, Kingsland Terrace.
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Composer Morfydd Llwyn Owen was born in Treforest, and educated at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
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Treforest wrote hymns, choral music and orchestral works, often inspired by Welsh literacy and folk songs.
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