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Countdown to Christmas with Pontypridd Town Council’s Christmas Cracker Event!  Join in the festive fun in Pontypridd town centre this Christmas with a host of free events and activities organised by Pontypridd Town Council. Christmas celebrations begin with Pontypridd Town Council’s Christmas Cracker on Saturday 26th November, from 2pm – 7pm. Organised by Pontypridd Town Council in partnership with Your […]

Pontypridd Residents will have plenty to enjoy this August Bank Holiday weekend with a fun-filled family event planned by Pontypridd Town Council – its biggest event yet. A variety of activities and entertainment are lined up for Pontypridd Town Council’s Summer Fun Day which will take place in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park on Saturday, August

A local walking group established by Ellie Johnson completed a 12-hour walkathon, raising over £2,000 in the process! It was a warm day on the 30th of April when Ellie and her team set off. The route started at Cilfynydd Rugby Club and formed a loopto Cilfynydd Memorial, Llanfabon Hill, Llanfabon Pub, back down to

On the 16th of May, a new L shaped bench was unveiled in Coed-y-Cwm, by two local councillors, Amanda Ellis and Tony Burnell. Both councillors were instrumental in obtaining the funding via Ynysybwl and Coed-y-Cwm Community Council. We spoke with Barri Williams who played a big part in the project. “The bench has received a

A FORMER Pontypridd RFC player who has been battling Multiple Sclerosis for 25 years will always treasure his memories of playing for the Sardis Road club, writes Dave Edwards. Paul Knight was capped five times for Wales and also played for the Barbarians in a highly successful playing career. Playing at tight head prop, Paul

An exciting new community project has been launched in Treforest under the banner “Pontypridd Men’s Shed” Formerly known as the “Dewi Sant Men’s Shed” the Treforest based project was formed when the Dewi Sant members were finding it increasingly difficult to continue. Dewi Sant Men’s Shed spokesman Dave Edwards said: “Following the death of Paul

Pontypridd’s new social group brings members of the community together to make new friends, socialise and keep fit. Forever Friends Ponty’ is a socialising group started by Ellie Johnson from Cilfynydd during lockdown. Ellie started this group as she had recently taken up walking around her local area and thought others would like to join

You may remember a feature in our December Edition where Olwen Griffiths of PontypriddChiropractic Clinic announced her intention to give back to the Stroke Association. This was apersonal mission for Olwen following on from a brain injury she had suffered in 2019. Olwen’s recovery was supported by the Stroke Association every step of the way.

75 Taff Street has been home to several businesses over the years including, Giles Sports,Halfords, Sports Direct & The Wales Air Ambulance Charity shop. Officially opened on 16th October 2021 by Carl Thomas, Pontypridd Town Mayor and TownCouncillor following renovation, it’s now your local home of high-end fashion. Kings & Queens Clothing was established by

It was a big day for Elyn Boutique Ltd of Church St, Pontypridd, at the Best of WelshWedding Awards 2021 at the Manor Hotel Crickhowell. Through attention to detail, hard work and dedication they were awarded: Best New Business 2021 – WinnerBest Florist 2021 – Runner up We’re sure you’ll agree, for such a young