It’s finally the school summer holidays, although the
temperatures the last few months have meant it has felt like the middle of
summer for a while now.
Not enough to stop us working hard at organising our Third
Annual Food & Drink Festival. It’s one our favourite events of the year and
we are so excited that we have our fantastic regulars along with a whole host
of new sellers joining us for this fabulous event. We currently have 40 stalls
booked in, bringing you an array of cuisine and drinks from around the world.
With an aim to get bigger and better each year we are adding
fairground rides and other entertainment for kids this year, including facepainting
and sand art for our budding David Hockney’s.
Music – well GTFM will be with us all afternoon playing a
selection of family favourites so there will be something for all.
A full list is available on our website www.pontyclun.net We can’t wait to see you
all again.
With the food festival in mind, please be aware that the
Heol Yr Orsaf car park will be closed from Friday 22nd August until late
Saturday 23rd August. Heol Yr Orsaf will be accessible for residents
only and we do ask that no one parks in front of private houses or causes an
obstruction for the people who live there. We will have parking available in Y
Pant for visitors to the event.
For something different to do why not come to Pontyclun RFC
on 9/10 August and cheer Wales’ players as they compete in the Pétanque Home
nations championships. The event will feature about 250 of the UK’s best players
and should be an enthralling event.
Over the last few months we have had so many volunteers,
litter picking in our community. From school age children who litter pick
weekly or for Welsh Bacc credit, Men’s Shed who do it every month come rain or
shine, community groups, retired people and just members of our community who
want to make a difference, so we would like to take this opportunity to thank
them.
Since the changing of the bin schedules, we have seen an increase
in the amount of litter on our streets, people like these are the ones who are
not just complaining about it, they are doing something about it and helping to
improve our community. We are we are very grateful for their continued support.
If you are an individual or a group that would like to get involved with litter
picking, please let us know. We keep a record of where litter picks take place
and the areas where it seems to build up, so we can feed back and ensure that they
are covered. Give us a call on 01443 238500 and we can help with the loan of
equipment and safety items.
Whilst we are talking of volunteers if anyone wants to help
with any of our Community events please contact us on 01443235800 if you can
give up a few hours on a Saturday.
I know it seems early but perhaps a short mention of some of
the things that are happening later in the year would be worth it – just so you
can mark your calendars
Starting in October we aim to launch a quarterly artisan market
in Pontyclun. This will be on the last Sunday of Oct/Jan/Apr and July. See our
socials nearer the date for more information.
The Rugby club’s fireworks night will be Friday 7th
November another superb day in the Pontyclun calendar
On a more sombre note we will be commemorating Remembrance Day
in Pontyclun, Miskin and Groesfaen on the 9th November
The Christmas festivities will begin on the 22 November with
the lighting of the tree and our main Christmas fayre will be on 6th
December, in Heol Orsaf as usual.
“August is the slow, gentle month that stretches out the
longest across the span of a year. It yawns and lingers on with the light in
its palms.” — Victoria Erickson
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