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By Rob Jones It was a new school and a fresh challenge for World of Words i.e. www.worldofwords.education as the autumn term led to sessions in Hafod Primary School, Trehafod. It was a rewarding experience for the school. The skills of World of Words worked wonders during the weekly sessions and the introduction of quality […]

By Rob Jones World of Words – WOW was delighted to arrange for the visit of acclaimed author Claire Fayers to Cwmclydach Primary School. Claire read from her book Welsh Giants, Ghosts & Goblins and an attentive audience were on their best behaviour. Many great questions came from the floor and an interactive session further lit […]

By Rob Jones A beautiful afternoon tea for two is on offer at my favourite cafe in the borough – Bradleys in Aberdare. Just come in from there on a second visit this week and it is a lovely venue whether sitting inside in the lovely, comfortable settings or outside on the neat plaza. The teas […]

By Rob Jones What an inspiring afternoon for World of Words as the author C.J. Delahay was our guest at Cwmclydach Primary School. The esteemed writer gave up her valuable time to travel from Barry, speak to years 5 and 6, take a multitude of questions and then give four free copies of her books. We […]

By Rob Jones 2025 was another challenging but rewarding year for World of Words. There are many more children and families who have benefited and as well as those at Cwmclydach Primary School and Ton Pentre Junior School there was also a new crowd from Hafod Primary School plus those parents and offspring who attended sessions […]

By Rob Jones WOW has had a special visitor at a few schools. Tony Smith is a talented mechanic who has built cars and motorbikes. He is also an acclaimed photographer. Tony brought together his skills and showed an array of pictures featuring the locality, further afield, sport and a collection of vehicles. The guest […]

Within 2025 World of Words has given out a range of prizes to its children and their families. From gifts such as books, magazines, toys, certificates, rulers, pens, a chance to meet a lot of guests who have come to school to speak and more there has been an array of free admission to events […]

by Rob Jones Rob Jones of World of Words was welcomed on to the Rhondda Radio Heritage Hour show fronted by DJ David Arthur. Rob was given the chance to discuss the work of WOW and put across the message about the importance of literacy and the joy that can be gained from reading and […]

by Rob Jones What a phenomenal afternoon at Cwmclydach Primary School. World of Words organised for a chat from vet Rhys Thomas of the Treforest Veterinary Clinic, De Winton Street, Tonypandy. Rhys kindly obliged and he also brought along nurse – Jody and his own faithful canine chum – the lovely border terrier, Nessa. Years […]

by Rob Jones It is many thanks to Mia of Dwr Cymru for attending a World of Words instigated visit to Cwmclydach Primary School. Mia spoke with years 4, 5 and 6 and then did a specific session with the older children and tomorrow she will return to work with the younger crew. The knowledge […]