Summer is round the corner and we are getting our party hats on

 

As we head into the summer months, there’s plenty happening in our wonderful community and we’re looking forward to seeing residents out and about enjoying everything Pontyclun has to offer.

One of the highlights of the summer will be our much-loved Picnic in the Park, taking place on Saturday 13th June from 12pm onwards. This fantastic community event promises an afternoon full of fun, food, music and activities for all ages. We would like to say a huge thank you to Elizabeth Law for kindly sponsoring the event this year.

To round off the day in spectacular style, there will be a Colour Run at 4pm, courtesy of the wonderful Friends of Pontyclun Primary School. We know many families are already excited for this colourful finale, and more details will be shared very soon — so keep an eye on our social media pages and noticeboards.

We also want to take a moment to thank all of the amazing volunteers and Welsh Baccalaureate students who have been helping keep Pontyclun looking its best over the past few weeks. Their efforts litter picking around the streets, parks and public spaces have made a real difference and are hugely appreciated by the whole community. It’s fantastic to see people of all ages giving up their time to help care for the area we all share.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering locally, now is a great time to get involved. There are lots of different ways people can help within the community — from events and environmental projects to supporting local activities and groups. Whether you can spare an hour or more regularly, we’d love to hear from you, so please do get in touch with the Town Council to find out more.

Looking ahead, there are more dates for the diary too! Our popular Food Festival will return on 29th August, bringing together delicious food, local producers and plenty of community spirit. Before that, families can also enjoy the Fun Day in the Park on 1st August, which is always a brilliant day out for children and residents alike.

Finally, we would like to thank our local police teams for continuing to stay on top of inconsiderate parking, particularly around sports fields and schools. Their support in helping keep roads safer and access clear for everyone is greatly appreciated.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe, happy and busy summer in Pontyclun, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!