Oakdale Workman's Institute, now at the National History Museum, Cardiff (If you can't see a clock above, please download the free Flash player plug-in from Adobe)

Thanks for visiting the Oakdale village website. From its early days Oakdale, Wales, has easily attracted new residents who have been drawn to this 'model village' with its unique lay out, thriving industry and magnificent surrounding scenery. Generations of village people have contributed hugely to the industrial, commercial, artistic and sporting life of the Sirhowy Valley and beyond. I hope this site will give you at least a flavour of what it's like to live here. Glyn Hale