On 8 May 2025, we mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day, with the peoples, families and communities of our great nation coming together to unite and celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe that so many millions paid the ultimate sacrificed to achieve it.
VE Day 80 is not only a tribute to those who fought for the
freedom we all enjoy today, but also a powerful reminder of the resilience and
unity that have defined our country ever since. We will be commemorating and
celebrating this historic anniversary with our VE Day event, taking place on Monday
5th May. The event will start with wreath laying and a service
at the Cenotaph at midday, we will then move into Pontyclun Park, where we will
have Military re-enactment vehicles and other exciting items, a free Military
assault course for the whole family to take part in, music, games and food and
drink. We would like everyone to be part of this reflection and celebration, so
please come along and enjoy the activities. Further details can be found on our
social media page or on our website https://pontyclun.net/ve80-pontyclun/
Our event calendar is full this year and we will be
following up VE80 with our very own historic celebration as PONTYCLUN turns
175!
In true fashion, we will be having a Big Birthday Bash in
Pontyclun Park on Saturday 14th June from midday. Expect lots of fun
for all the family, including the first ever Pontyclun’s Got Talent, Talent
Show, entry forms are available on our website. There are two categories, under
14’s and over 14’s, so if you can sing, dance, play, perform or just have an
unusual skill we want to see you. There will be food, drink, games, music and
so much more. This will be a birthday party you do not want to miss.
In other community news, Café 50 will be re-opening for our
lunch service from Wednesday 23rd April. The new caterers are the
team behind Flavours, Pontyclun will be providing the same service you have
come to know and love, along with a very similar menu. You may even recognise
some of the faces. We hope you will offer the team all the support you gave the
previous one and we look forward to welcoming you all back. The council have
always promised to do their best to support this vital service in our community
and recognise how much of a lifeline it is for so many. We are excited to
welcome the new team and look forward to making more wonderful memories with
them along with our old and new customers. Good Luck to them all.
As always if you have any questions, queries or suggestions
for your community please drop us an email on community@pontyclun-cc.gov.wales
- “May
is the most beautiful month of the year, a month alive with warmth colour.
...”—Fennel Hudson
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