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Music festival in Maesteg raises £12,000 for charity in memory of a couple who died in a plane crash

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A ROCK festival in Maesteg has raised £12,000 in memory of a couple who died in a plane crash.

Party In The Park at Maesteg Welfare Park raised funds for the Garnwen Trust, which was set up in memory of Alex Collins, from Maesteg, and Bethan Jones, from Porth, who were both aged 22 when they were killed in the Thai air crash in 2007.

The music festival featured several bands including Plush, Dan The Whale and Idle Talk.

Alex's dad Richard Collins said it was an amazing fundraiser.

"We raised £12,000," he said. "It was quite incredible.

"We had a great day. The weather was extra special so people wanted to come out."

The trust is currently raising funds to build a multi-purpose residential unit in Afan Forest Park.

The specially-designed log cabin will enable groups of up to 12 disabled and able-bodied people to enjoy short breaks in the park.

Mr Collins added: "Hopefully this cabin will be built this September."


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