Welcome to Ar Ben y Byd
Ar Ben y Byd
In the heart of Tonyrefail...


...an elegant coffee shop,
helping our community to thrive
Opening Hours

Croeso gynnes to Ar Ben y Byd at 30 Mill Street in Tonyrefail.


It is a refined spot to take the weight off your feet and relax with a sumptuous coffee, a tasty snack, excellent wifi and a warm, warm welcome.

Dewch i mewn!

Ar Ben y Byd, Mill Street
Happy, welcoming staff

This shop is special for a number of reasons, one of which is that this venue is owned by Yr Efail CIC with the aim to boost and reinvigorate the local economy.

The people of Tonyrefail have come together to create a place to support the area in a number of ways:

Menu, Ar Ben y Byd
Dispensers for zero waste shopping

Opportunities

The venue will be available for small community groups to utilise for sessions of their choosing, whether it's knitting, board games, Welsh conversation, book clubs or whatever else there may be demand and opportunity for. Just have a conversation with one of the directors and we will check the diary. Keep an eye on our events page to see what you would like to attend.
A busy launch day in Benny's
A photograph of the team celbrating the opening day

About us

Ar Ben y Byd is a profit-for-purpose business, run by Yr Efail Community Interest Company. Yr Efail CIC is a collaboration between the Tonyrefail and District Chamber of Trade and Tonyrefail Community School with the purpose of creating profits to be invested into the regeneration of the area. This group is already organising events to show off the best of Tonyrefail, and is excited to get going on more!



Your Yr Efail Directors:

Martin Barron

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Martin Barron, has a driven desire to help promote and regenerate Tonyrefail where he lives and works. He has always had a passion for the community and how he can help try and make a difference. Martin strives to work with all agencies in the community. He sees it as a great opportunity for all multi agencies to come together and make real change. Martin lives with his partner, Marcella, has 2 children (Josh and Meg) who are both set up in their own homes, 2 grandsons (Ollee and Enzo) and 2 dogs (both called Henry). Family time is important to him and he loves being part of their lives.

Alison Jones

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Alison is Business Manager in Tonyrefail Community School which transitioned to a 45 million pound 3-19 super school in 2018. She has set up and represents Tonyrefail Community School in Yr Efail Community Interest Company and works in partnership with local businesses, helping to set up Tonyrefail and District Chamber of Trade, creating enthusiastic partnerships whose main objective is to regenerate the high street of Tonyrefail. Although still in its infancy the school and the group has accomplished positive community events and has been judged to be exemplary in their community engagement journey and have been awarded the ‘Calon y Gymuned’ or ‘Heart of the Community’ award.

Jennie Williams

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Jennie has been a local business owner since 2019, running a bespoke design agency, MooJoo Designs, from her home studio with her husband. She has over 20 years of experience in education - providing adult education, primary teaching and consulting work. She is active in the business community, regularly being a member of the panel in pitch nights to advise and support new and developing businesses. She provides tuition on topics such as video content creation and growth mindset. She has facilitated extended business courses during Welsh Ice’s 5-9 training schemes and is also the link between the Chamber of Trade and the school Digital Leaders. She is currently secretary of the Tonyrefail and District Chamber of Trade and donates many hours to supporting the area, including recently being an important part of organising Tonyrefail’s first Music Festival, encouraging visitors to Tonyrefail and its businesses.

Visiting Ar Ben y Byd is a perfect way to support your local community, whilst making the most of the opportunities it provides for your work, family and play time.

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