Pontyclun, having a great time this summer dispite the weather

Summer holidays have begun and that means its just over 3 weeks until our food festival, excitement is building. We can smell all the delicious treats on offer already. The festival takes place in the Heol Yr Orsaf Car Park, and we have nearly 40 stalls offering their delights this year, along with music, face painting and lots of fun for all the family. Event starts at 12pm, and there will be parking in the Football Club and Y Pant, so please follow the car parking signs and be respectful of the community when parking so as not to cause issues for residents living close the venue.

Urban Markets will be holding their annual Family Fun Day in the Park in July. Thank you to all the team for coming down to Pontyclun and putting on such a great day.

We have had lots of volunteering for litter picks over the last few months, so big thank you to Men’s Shed Pontyclun, as always, Pontyclun Road Runners, Luna Holistic and Pontyclun Brownies. Volunteering to help keep our community clean and tidy is very much appreciated. If you have a group or are an individual who would like to get involved, please contact our Community Engagement Officer on community@pontyclun-cc.gov.wales

Our Walking Rugby Team held their annual Festival at Pontyclun RFC at the end of June. Huge thank you to all the teams that travelled down and joined in the fun. It was a fantastic day, and the atmosphere was amazing, from supporters and players. If anyone would like to join in, we train twice a week – Monday evenings (6.30 at the Rugby Club) and Wednesday mornings (10.30 at Pontyclun Park). All ages and abilities welcomed.

Planning is under way for our Christmas Fayre, and we have a couple of spaces left. If anyone would like to take part, please do get in touch on the email address about or by calling 01443 238500. We are hoping to have even more stalls than usual and are always looking for new and exciting things to bring to the community.

The council offices will be working with a skeletal staff during the summer holidays so if you do need to get in touch regarding anything please bear with us.

Llantrisant Folk Group have a full programme over the next few weeks at Pontyclun Athletic Club:

Wed July 24: Truckstop Honeymoon - Hollerin' banjo, doghouse bass, witty songs.

Wed Aug 7: Les Barker Tribute Night - A mirthful evening as we remember Les.

Wed Aug 14: Song & Music night with Showcase: Wynford Jones & Geoff Cripps - Heartfelt songs of Valleys life.

Wed Aug 21: Gaudy Orde - Delightfully daft combo.

Wed Aug 28: Eilidh Steel & Mark Neal - Sizzling Scottish melodies and songs.

Wed Sept 4: Jake Leg Jug Band - The authentic sounds of Prohibition era America.

 

All that’s left to say, is have a fantastic summer and let’s hope the sun starts shining. See you all at the Food Festival.

“Any day in August is better than a day in January” – Keith Vik