As the days
get longer and the weather starts to improve, we're looking forward to a busy
and exciting summer here in Pontyclun, with plenty of opportunities for
residents to come together, have fun and celebrate everything that makes our
community special.
First up is
our annual Community Picnic in the Park on Saturday 13th June.
This much-loved event is always a fantastic day out for families, friends and
neighbours and this year was no different. There were community stalls,
children's activities, games, entertainment, food and drink vendors, and plenty
of opportunities to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Pontyclun
Park. The return of the Colour Run ended the day in spectacular style! Thank
you to the volunteers of Friends of Pontyclun Primary for organising such a fun
activity for all the kids.
Our popular Artisan
Market returns on Sunday 19th July, bringing together a wonderful
selection of local traders, producers, crafters and makers. Whether you're
looking for handmade gifts, delicious local produce, sweet treats or something
unique, there will be plenty to browse and enjoy while supporting small local
businesses.
The summer
fun continues with an Inflatable Fun Day on Saturday 1st August
in Pontyclun Park. Expect giant inflatables, obstacle courses, activities for
children and plenty of laughs for all ages. It's the perfect way to keep the
youngsters entertained during the school holidays.
Food lovers
should also make sure they mark Saturday 29th August in their diaries
for our annual Food and Drink Festival. This event continues to grow
each year and will showcase some of the very best food, drink and artisan
producers from across the region. It's a great opportunity to discover new
flavours, meet local producers and enjoy a fantastic day out in the heart of
the community.
Away from
our events programme, we're also excited that thanks to Dulux and VIY, we have
a fresh new look for our much-loved community hub, Cafe 50. The Council
is continually exploring improvements to the facility to ensure it continues to
meet the needs of local residents and will for years to come. As part of this
refresh, there will also be some other new changes coming. We will keep you
posted.
As always,
none of these events and projects would be possible without the support of our
volunteers, community groups, local businesses and residents. Thank you for
helping make Pontyclun such a vibrant and welcoming place to live.
We look
forward to seeing you throughout the summer!
Llantrisant
Folk club activities
Wednesday
July 8th: SParky Samba Showcase. Participating in a Samba percussion band has been shown to
be a therapeutic activity for those in the Parkinson's community. SParky
Samba Cardiff, has brought the rhythms that are fundamental to both Parkinson's
and Samba into a mixed performance of percussion and spoken word. The
result has drama, humour, honesty and can be loud! It offers a mainly positive
glimpse of life with Parkinson's. Collection buckets will be shaken.
Wednesday
July 15th: Mark
Dowding. Songs and stories from Lancashire.
Wednesday
August 12th: Sherburn, Bartley, Sanders. Soul-stirring songs and witty banter.
Wednesday
August 26: We Mavericks (Oz/NZ). Soulful harmonies and driving rhythms.
All other
Wednesdays are Song & Music Nights featuring local singers, musicians
and poets.
At Pontyclun
(Institute) Athletic Club, Palalwyf Ave, CF72 9EH. 8.30pm start.
