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Bus Timetable Changes for Rhondda Cynon Taf
Changes “on the buses” have led to a series of important travel amendments that passengers need to be aware of. The variations to services have arisen as a result of an earlier decision by Veolia Transport Cymru to withdraw a local service and to surrender a number of routes it operated on behalf of Rhondda Cynon [...]
Summer Kids Fun at your Local Library
Wet weather hasn’t damped the spirits of Rhondda Cynon Taf schoolchildren because they’ve been having plenty of fun at their local library. A total of 23 local libraries will hold a series of classes including Chinese Dragon Puppets, which is suitable for children aged four and over, along with Chinese Lanterns and Chinese Stencils which are [...]
Dancing in Ponty Park
An exciting dance production comes to Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd, on Monday, August 11, 2008. Rhondda Cynon Taff Community Arts, in partnership with Community Dance Wales, is bringing dance to the park through the spectacular work of Motionhouse, one of the most exciting dance theatre companies in the UK. Motionhouse fuses images, action and dynamism [...]
Pontypridd Bridge in Lights
A bright future for Pontypridd is secured thanks to a new lighting scheme for two of its oldest and most famous structures. Established artist Lulu Quinn has been commissioned to deliver a major monument illumination scheme for Pontypridd. The iconic William Edward’s Bridge and the Brunel Viaduct have been chosen as the two landmark structures in the [...]
Essential Works as Pontypridd Regeneration continues
ESSENTIAL pre construction investigative work to drive forward the regeneration of Pontypridd town centre has begun. This preparatory work to identify underground supplies is critical to any successful town centre scheme and must take place in order to secure future funding for investment in the area. Work began in Mill Street on July 28 and could [...]
Summer disability sports opportunities
Children with disabilities can take part in a range of free sporting activities - including swimming and canoeing - during the summer holidays in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Aberdare Swimming Pool is offering free swimming for children with disabilities through the holidays from 10.30-11am. Days vary - so anyone interested in attending will need to contact the [...]
Get reigned into Mayor’s Harness Parade
Horses and carriages from across the UK will be travelling to Rhondda Cynon Taf this weekend for an annual Mayoral event. The Harnessed Horse Parade is one of the highlights of the civic calendar, providing exciting family entertainment that also raises money for the Mayor’s selected good causes. This year is the 3rd Harnessed Horse Parade and [...]
Council Oppose BT Phone Box Removal
Further consultation will follow a reaction by residents, supported by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, to oppose the removal of over 30 public phone boxes across the county. Following British Telecom’s announcement that it intends to remove 34 phone boxes, the Council is acting in line with guidance from communications watchdog Ofcom to determine whether it wishes [...]
Bus Service Changes In Pontypridd
Bus Services will be altered for a short period in August due to the temporary closure of Graig Yr Helfa Road in Pontypridd. For up to five days from August 18th the road will be closed between 8.30am and 4pm and this will result in changes to the normal public transport services. Veolia Transport service 17 will [...]
Public Transport Changes In Blaenllechau
Temporary road closures will take place in Blaenllechau on August 18th and 19th, causing some minor disruption of the regular bus service in the village. Long Row and Baptist Square, Blaenllechau, will be closed both days from 7.30am to 6pm. The Stagecoach service 171 will only operate as far as Blaenllechau Post Office to pick up and [...]
Book Worms Celebrate Library Schemes
Whoever said libraries were dull and boring never lived in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Throughout the past few months, youngsters have been thrilled with all the exciting schemes on offer thanks to Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Libraries and Museum Service. With a wealth of information at their finger-tips, schoolchildren were able to not only enjoy the many books [...]
Archers Aim for September Event in RCT
Athletes from 29 countries will head for Rhondda Cynon Taf for the World Field Archery Championships in September. The competition is officially launched in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd, on September 1 with competition heats held at Glyncornel Archery Centre, Llwynypia and St. Fagan’s, Cardiff, hosting the team and individual finals. Representatives from the following countries [...]
Major Rhondda Cynon Taff Road Reconstruction Planned
Almost £1million of major works to reconstruct a busy highway in the county borough will take place throughout the summer. The A4119 between Parc Erin and Coedely roundabouts will undergo reconstruction works from Monday July 28th and will take up to eight weeks to complete. The £950,000 project is jointly funded by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and [...]
Green Flag Award for Ponty Park
Pontypridd’s Ynysangharad War Memorial Park has won the prestigious Green Flag Award for the fourth year running. The award is the national standard for quality parks and green spaces, recognising excellence in the management and delivery of service within the Parks sector. Ynysangharad Park is one of only 19 sites across Wales to achieve the honour [...]
Teeing off at Golf in Ponty Park
More than 300 children from primary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf had a chance to try out their golfing skills at a special event in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd. Golf in the Park - for children aged seven to eleven - offered the youngsters a chance to try golf for the first time. The day [...]
RCT Council Apologise for Missed Refuse and Recycling Collection
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council today apologised for any disruption caused to refuse and recycling collection due to the recent strike action on 16th and 17th July. This strike action has now ceased and normal collection services will be resumed. Your collections will take place on the usual collection days next week. Alternatively you may [...]
Book Sale at Aberdare Library
Aberdare Library are holding a grand book sale on Monday July 21st at Aberdare Library Aberdare Library will have a whole host of old stock to sell from the shelves – and all of them at affordable prices. The sale will continue for the rest of the week. Non-fiction books are being sold for £1 each, fiction [...]
New Celtic Trail Cycle Route opens near Tonyrefail
The Cwm Ogwr Fach section of the Celtic Trail between Tonyrefail and Blackmill was officially opened by Bridgend AM Carwyn Jones. The attractive traffic-free route near the entrance to Lakeside Farm Restaurant on the A4093 forms part of a trail stretching across the breadth of Wales. The five-mile section follows the former railway line and parish road, [...]
Fabulous Free Summer Activities in RCT
Children across Rhondda Cynon Taf can enjoy a fun-packed summer - whatever the weather - with a fantastic range of free activities on offer in local leisure centres and swimming pools. Youngsters aged 16 and under and their families can enjoy free swimming and organised pool activities and free indoor activities including football, squash and netball [...]
Tasty Weekend at Big Welsh Bite
Food, glorious food will be on the menu in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd, at the fabulous Big Welsh Bite from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3, 2008. The three-day Welsh food, agricultural and lifestyle show gives people of all ages the chance to visit food and craft stalls and sample and buy local produce. [...]