John On The Rhondda

On 17 October 2026, a hundred former pupils of Porth County Grammar School for Boys came together for a reunion atPenrhys Golf Club in the Rhondda. John Geraint Roberts had the honour of addressing them after dinner. This is what he said...

As a Blue Plaque is unveiled in her honour, John remembers the contribution to Rhondda life of a remarkable woman - and how, as a teenager, he had the privilege of learning about the Valley's history directly from her.

A tribute to my friend - Welsh rock icon Mike Peters of the Alarm, who has died aged 66.

Introducing an evocative 'soundscape' commissioned from John Geraint by the Rhondda Heritage Park Mining Museum to accompany a photographic exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of the start of the 1984-5 Miners' Strike.

A (very) brief history of the Rhondda - outlining whens, whys and wherefores of the valley that fuelled the world and inspired the Rhondda Heritage Project.

Launching a year-long festival of heritage programmes on Rhondda Radio, Creative Director John Geraint explains the vision behind the project.

Introducing a new book... 'Up The Rhondda!' by John Geraint, published by Y Lolfa and available at ylolfa.com or from any good bookshop

The first Storytelling Workshop for the Rhondda Heritage Project took place in an iconic Rhondda location, as Creative Director of the project, John Geraint, explains...

Announcing a major National Lottery Heritage Fund grant enabling Rhondda Radio to build a Heritage Trail through both Valleys, and to broadcast a year-long 'festival' of history programmes. There's a training scheme upskilling local people so that they can contribute their stories too.

It's finally arrived - the 100th episode! But John Geraint Roberts' plans for it have been disturbed by a disturbing dream...