Summer is here! hooray

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.