What a way to end 2023.
The festive celebrations in Pontyclun kicked off with our
light switch on, and what a lovely evening it was. The atmosphere was wonderful
and the 200 + attendees all joined in with the carols, while the younger ones
had a great time playing in the “snow”.
Friday the 1st, saw the Twmpath in the marquee in
Heol Yr Orsaf. The evening was to raise money for the Eisteddfod and was
organised by Groesfaen Gwyrdd, they raised a fantastic £500. Well done to all
the organisers and volunteers.
Saturday the 2nd was the annual Christmas Fayre and wow was
it a cold one. The event opened with Pontyclun being officially recognised as a
town. Our thanks to Alex Davies-Jones MP, Joel James MS and RCT Council Mayor
Cllr Wendy Lewis for attending and presenting Pontyclun Town Chairman Wayne
Owen with the confirmation plaque. It was wonderful to share this momentous
occasion with so many people.
The 80 stalls had a vast array of gifts and treats for
everyone and the 2000+ visitors appreciated the mulled wine, hot food, and
drink to keep them sustained as they shopped to their hearts content. There
were so many smiling faces, and it really was fantastic to see so many people
enjoying the carols, the bands, and the fabulous singers. Santa saw lots of
smaller visitors in his grotto, and they were all given a festive treat to take
away and enjoy. Thank you to all the stall holders, visitors, volunteers, and
performers that made it a wonderful day. See you all again next year.
The Oompah Boyz brought a bit of fun and frivolity to
Pontyclun on Sunday. If you were lucky enough to attend, I am sure you can
confirm they were almost as fantastic as the Councillors in the traditional Bavarian
costumes. Thank you to them all for putting on a great night.
The festive events continued with the beautiful Nativity
trail at Bethel, the Santa Fun Run, Carolling at the Rugby club; in Groesfaen
and of course the Knightmare before Christmas Quiz. Whatever you took part in,
we hope your December was full of fun, love, and a perfect ending to what seems
to have been a very busy year for everyone.
As we creep into the New Year, may we take a moment to wish
you all plenty of happiness and good health for the New Year and may it be
filled with adventure and growth.
January sees a much slower pace although it doesn’t
completely stop for Llantrisant Folk Club who have the following events on at
Pontyclun Athletic Club:
Wednesday
January 3rd - Song & Music Night.
Wednesday
January 10th - Song & Music Night.
Wednesday January
17th - National Eisteddfod Fundraiser with Calennig Arbennig, and Bethan Nia.
Wednesday
January 24th - Song & Music Night.
Wednesday
January 31st - Nick Hart
Thank you
again to all who keep on supporting your local Town Council and making our
events so fantastic, Pontyclun really is the best place to live.
