AN Amman Valley library is among the latest recipients of funding for its heritage project.

Y Lolfa GCG Community Library is among six recipients of funding from the Community Heritage Fund run by Neath Port Talbot Council.

Also receiving funding is Saron Chapel, Canolfan Maerdy, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tyle’r Ynn, The Llangiwg Trust and The Friends of Neath Abbey Ironworks.

Y Lolfa GCG Community Library will be using the funding to create a leaflet with information and maps about local heritage.

Canolfan Maerdy will use its funding for a digital storytelling project and developing a heritage archive.

Saron Chapel will be using the money to work with residents and an artist to create a stained glass window for the chapel.

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tyle’r Ynn will create artwork and an exhibition based on local heritage sites with the funds and The Llangiwg Trust will use its funding for a series of talks on heritage, art, culture, wellbeing and nature as well as to improve accessibility to St Ciwg’s Church.

The Friends of Neath Abbey Ironworks will use the funds and involve the community in an archaeological excavation.

The fund is part of the Heritage NPT project which has been made possible by donations from the National Lottery Heritage Fund which can be applied to by charities, not-for-profit organisations, schools, heritage groups, community groups, town councils and ministry areas.

The aim is to help those groups engage with local residents and deliver local heritage based projects. Heritage NPT also provides training and events to help heritage groups become more sustainable for the future.

It is the third round of funding to be given out. In the first round, Pontardawe Heritage and Visitor Centre was given money to create a project called In the Footsteps of David Thomas – the Father of the American Anthracite Iron Industry which will be a travelling exhibition going around libraries and schools in the Neath Port Talbot area.

Pontardawe Town Council was also given funding in the first round to create a street art project to bring Pontardawe’s history and heritage to life.

The second round of funding saw Awel Y Mor Primary School create an oral history project and heritage trail, whilst Bro Noddfa Newydd Ministry Area used funding to work with a stained glass expert and draw inspiration for its own inter-generational arts and crafts project.

Neat Antiquarians used funding to create a centenary edition book and host a series of community outreach events including an exhibition and workshop.

The Ty Banc Canal Group was also given funding to improve heritage and biodiversity signage along the canal, with an interactive element.

Cllr Cen Phillips, the council’s cabinet member for nature, tourism and wellbeing, said: “Thanks go to National Lottery players and the National Lottery Heritage Fund for making the Heritage NPT project and Community Heritage Fund possible.

“It’s wonderful to see so many community projects taking shape thanks to the council’s new heritage fund – it’s part of the council’s overall aim contained in its destination management plan, culture strategy and draft heritage strategy to preserve and celebrate our rich culture and heritage.”