The Aberdare Shotokan Karate Club has been in existence since the Michael Sobell Sports Centre opened, having had a number of instructors in its long history. It is one of the oldest Shotokan Karate Clubs in South Wales and the second 'valleys' club to be established

Mountain Ash and District Choral Society is one of the oldest mixed choirs in South Wales with its roots dating back to 1964. As the name suggests, although based in Mountain Ash, we draw members from as far afield as Cardiff, Merthyr and Glynneath. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday evening (during school term time) in Bethania chapel vestry in Phillip Street, Mountain Ash. Although we currently number more than 70 members, we’re actively seeking new members, particularly tenor and bass voices.