New beginnings for Beany

Port Talbot’s very own caped crusader is enjoying sea views after closing his Baked Bean Museum and moving into a new home in Sandfields.

Captain Beany was ‘born’ in 1991 and since then has raised over £100,000 for local charities and worthwhile causes in our communities.

His Baked Bean Museum which opened in 2009, attracted not only locals, but visitors from across the world, with the attraction named as the best tourist spot in Port Talbot on Tripadvisor. The commitment of running the museum for 13 years and the pending redevelopment of his block of flats meant Captain Beany decided it was time to close the doors on the attraction earlier this year.

Not only did Captain Beany’s museum wow visitors from all over the globe it also featured on several TV programmes.

But, the attraction was actually his home, a modest 2-bedroom flat in Sandfields and after opening the doors to the public in 2009, he now felt the time was right to start a new chapter, especially with renovation works due to start.

He said:
“I have lived here for over 30 years, and I was delighted when I heard my block was due to be renovated. We knew we wouldn’t be able to stay in our homes while the work was being carried out, but with new homes already built as part of the work I’m so pleased to have been offered a new flat.

“The views are out of this world, the sun is shining here today and you just can’t beat it. So, with all my museum items now with Heinz and the Museum of Brands in London it’s time for a new chapter, literally!

"Once settled in I will start writing my first book, 'Bean there done that (got the tattoo)' and what better place to do it than here.

"The flat is fantastic, bright and spacious and all this new technology helps make things a little cheaper, which is a lovely bonus. I’m delighted.”