Cynon Linc Community Hub

Age Connects Morgannwg (ACM) is proud to operate Cynon Linc, a vibrant and welcoming community hub in the heart of Aberdare. A place for all, Cynon Linc plays a vital role in the lives of thousands of people across the Cynon Valley and beyond.


A building with deep roots in the community

For more than 150 years, St Mair’s was a fixture of daily life in Aberdare. The church first opened its doors in November 1864, built to serve the Welsh-speaking Anglican congregation, and remained at the heart of the town for almost a century.


Following its demolition in 1963, the site was redeveloped as the St Mair’s Centre, becoming a much-loved day centre for older people and continuing its long tradition of community support. For many, St Mair’s remains rich with memories – from games of snooker in the back room to grand Christmas dinners enjoyed together year after year in the main hall.

From day centre to inclusive community hub

The journey to transform St Mair’s Day Centre into today’s Cynon Linc began in 2015, when Age Connects Morgannwg started working with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and the Big Lottery Fund to explore redevelopment options. This work grew into a wider partnership involving Cwm Taf University Health Board, third sector organisations, and the local community.


In August 2018, ACM took over the running of St Mair’s in preparation for a major refurbishment. The aim was to create a bright, modern, and welcoming space that the local community could be proud of, and that would attract visitors and organisations from across the Cynon Valley and further afield.


Construction work began on 17 August 2020, with M and J Cosgrove Contractors Ltd appointed as the building contractor. The building was designed by Ongl Interior Design and Oriel Design, and the refurbishment was completed 12 months later. Cynon Linc officially opened to the public on 4 October 2021.

The renovation project was made possible with support from a number of funding bodies, including The National Lottery Community Fund, Dunhill Medical Trust, Pen y Cymoedd, and the Welsh Government Integrated Care Fund.

What’s inside Cynon Linc

Cynon Linc is home to several organisations, including Age Connects Morgannwg’s head office, located on the first floor. We also operate an over-50s information point, providing advice and support to help older people live healthier, more independent lives. At the heart of the building is the Hyb Kitchen and Coffee Shop, offering quality tea and coffee, healthy light bites, and full meals, with a discount available for those aged over 60.


Cynon Linc is also home to:

  • Blossoms Early Years, welcoming children aged 6 months to 5 years
  • Maendy Surgery
  • Simply Nails
  • Twisted Willow
  • Community banking facilities


Together, these services help make Cynon Linc a lively, multi-generational space that supports health, wellbeing, and connection.



Find out more

To find out more about Cynon Linc, visit www.cynonlinc.org.uk