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Donation cements relationship with Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary

July 8, 2021
A donation of 60 bags of cement has reinforced a long-standing relationship between Tarmac’s Aberthaw Cement Plant and the Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary in the Swansea Valley.
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Cement donation helps long-established Barry charity farm make improvements

May 12, 2021
A donation of more than 70 bags of Blue Circle cement has helped Barry-based Amelia Trust Farm make site improvements, ready for its return to normal opening now that Covid-19 restrictions in Wales are being lifted.
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Tarmac’s Aberthaw cement plant plays role in UK first for sustainable plastic packaging

March 16, 2021
Tarmac’s Aberthaw cement plant is playing an important role in a UK first for sustainable plastic packaging. Tarmac has become the first major cement manufacturer in the UK to move to 50 per cent recycled plastic in its packaging with the rollout of new all-weather, fully recyclable bags.
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How to ‘bee kind’ this February – bee hotel giveaway

February 18, 2021
This February Tarmac is spreading the simple message ‘bee kind’ to help raise awareness of the UK’s declining bee population, which is having a hugely negative impact on the environment.
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Tarmac launches apprenticeship opportunities for Aberthaw in 2021

February 4, 2021
As the UK celebrates the 14th National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February), Tarmac announces it is offering two apprenticeships at its Aberthaw site in 2021.
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Tarmac team boosts Christmas charities

December 9, 2020
The team at Tarmac’s Aberthaw cement plant has joined forces to give a goodwill boost to several seasonal charities.
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Kits for Kids – Island Marine FC U6 kitted out

December 19, 2019
Barry’s Island Marine FC Under 6 team has received a sponsorship boost from Tarmac.
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Using recyclable material to make art!

November 4, 2019
What happens when two 1-tonne grinding balls shear in half? Our team not only work to fix the issue, but then put on their creative caps and turn this recyclable material into works of art.
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Lifesaving defibrillator installed at Rhoose Point

October 31, 2019
Tarmac’s Aberthaw Cement Plant has supported and contributed to the installation of the fifth defibrillator across the village of Rhoose.
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Club ‘bowled over’ by local support

October 1, 2019
Barry Romilly Bowling Club has been ‘bowled over’ by a donation from Tarmac’s Aberthaw Cement Plant.
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