It’s our Birthday month Pontyclun…. We are 175 years old in June and we are planning a big birthday party, where everyone is invited. Officially it’s our Picnic in the Park event, but we’re making it bigger and better. The 14th June, will see Pontyclun Park turn into the ultimate birthday bash, with cake, delicious food, plenty of refreshment stalls, the first ever Pontyclun’s Got Talent show, a Tug’o’War challenge, all your favourite sport and charity stalls, a historical photogallery, music, choirs, dog show and the finale will be a Rainbow Run, organised by the Friends of Pontyclun Primary. The fun starts at 12pm, free entry for all and this will be one you definitely do not want to miss. Further details available on our social media www.facebook.com/PontyclunCC
While we are talking about events, we would very much like
to extend our heartfelt thanks, to everyone who got involved with our May VE 80
commemorations and celebrations. We were particularly pleased to see so many
people come out and attend our commemoration at the War Memorial where we
dedicated 3 new names.
The atmosphere and attendance in the park were phenomenal and yet again you blew us away with all your support. Thank you to the local shops and neighbours along Cowbridge Road who decorated and added a very celebratory feel driving through the town.
Pontyclun RFC will be holding their annual Ciderfest again
this year. A fantastic live music and BBQ event. Tickets are available from the
bar and more details available on their socials.
Over the last couple of months, we have been aware about the
comments being made around policing and not seeing any officers or PCSO’s in
our area. We had the local policing team call into the office at the beginning
of May to assure us, while they are not on foot, they are doing regular patrols
of the area in vehicles. If you do have any non-urgent issues, please still
call 101 and 999 if it is an emergency.
19th to 25th May, will see Pontyclun turn
Blue for Dementia Week. Arc Wales are running a series of wonderful activities
throughout the week, including the very touching and beautiful Memory Tree,
outside Café 50. Well done to the organisers and everyone who took part in raising
the awareness and profile of dementia and how it affects care partners and
those living with this disease.