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Green Garden of Brynnau Unveiled
Last week Brynnau Primary School and the community got green fingered as they came together to celebrate the development of their community garden. Pupils, parents and other volunteers from the community were involved in the design of the garden, which will now enhance the local environment. The garden will make a lasting improvement to the local [...]
Air Quality Assessment in Rhondda Cynon Taff
A public consultation is underway in Rhondda Cynon Taf to determine the air quality of the county borough. The Council has a statutory duty to monitor air quality in its area and periodically report on it to the community and statutory bodies. The duty applies to seven pollutants found in outdoor air: • Carbon Monoxide • Benzene • 1,3 Butadiene • [...]
The Rat Pack is Back in RCT
The Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Councillor, Margaret Davies is inviting you to attend, what is promised to be, the night of the year. This event aims to transport guests back in time to the good all days of swing in a celebration of the magical sound of the late Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and [...]
Get Out More and Enjoy RCT!
Why not take advantage of a week of events this spring, aimed at getting people out and about more and enjoying Rhondda Cynon Taf’s beautiful countryside. From Saturday, April 18 to Friday, April 24, 2009 you can enjoy horse rides, a bird watching walk or a short countryside stroll and other events. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council adopted [...]
Plaid Cymru back Rhydfelen pupils in name-change row
Plaid Cymru Assembly Member Bethan Jenkins will this evening join protesters who oppose the name-change from Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen to Ysgol Gyfun Gartholwg. The South Wales West AM will be attending the event outside Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has angered parents and pupils alike, who want the name to remain the same. Speaking [...]
Have a Slice of the Big Bite
Do you produce beautiful breads, wonderful wines or mouthwatering marmalades? Then the organisers of this year’s Big Welsh Bite Festival would like to hear from you! The annual food and agricultural festival is being held from Friday, July 31- Sunday, August 2, 2009 in Ynysangaharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd, and organisers are inviting local food and [...]
Urban Beekeeping Talk
Cardiff Vale and Valleys Beekeepers are holding a talk on Urban Beekeeping at Llandaff Parish Village Hall on Tuesday 10th March at 7.30pm. Cardiff Vale and Valleys Beekeepers is a friendly association promoting the craft of bee keeping and the benefits of the products within the hive, to the public. They meet in Llandaff Village hall on [...]
Everybody Salsa in Rhondda Cynon Taff
Ever fancied trying salsa dancing? Now’s your chance, as salsa dance classes get underway in the Park and Dare Theatre, Treorchy, next month. The weekly classes cost just £2.50 and will be held every Wednesday from 7-9pm in the theatre’s lounge bar from March 4-March 25, 2009. The classes are supported by Bro Dysg and delivered [...]
Abercynon A4059 Sunday Road Closures
Motorists are being warned of further closures of a section of the A4059 at Abercynon between the Quarter-mile Bridge junction and the A470 Abercynon Roundabout, due to work being carried out by the Forestry Commission in Wales. The Commission is removing unstable trees from the hillside above the main road and will set up a mobile [...]
Fire at Tonypandy Community College
A Rhondda Cynon Taf Council spokesman said: “The Council can confirm that there has been a fire overnight at Tonypandy Community College. Council staff are currently visiting the site to asses the extent of damage that has occurred and set the plan in motion to ensure that educational provision is restored as soon as possible. Once the [...]
Pickwick Papers in Aberdare
European Arts Company bring their production of Dickens’ The Pickwick Papers to The Coliseum in Aberdare on Thursday 12 March at 7.30pm. Expect duelling, elopement, bribery, fisticuffs, mistaken identity, near drowning, and finally, imprisonment for debt! This is the orignial and ultimate roadtrip – funny, intriguing, imaginative. Follow the haphazard and often farcical journey of Samuel Pickwick [...]
Award for Young Pontypridd Hockey Umpire
A young hockey umpire from Pontypridd has received a prestigious award for her outstanding contribution to the sport. Katie Perry, aged 16, of The Common, was presented with the Higgins UK Youth Award Certificate of Commendation from the Hockey Writers’ Club, at the Women’s National Indoor Finals. WHU President, Anne Ellis presented the award. Katie, who attends [...]
Trealaw Road Temporary Closure
A road in Trealaw, Rhondda will be closed to traffic for eight weeks due to essential works to be carried out on the sewerage system by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s contractor Morgan Est PLC. From Monday March 9th to Friday April 24th 2009, a section of Trealaw Road in Trealaw will be closed to all traffic [...]
New Youth Arts Plan for Rhondda Cynon Taf
A new Youth Arts Plan for Rhondda Cynon Taf - focusing on how to create more opportunities for children and young people to take part in the arts - will be launched this Spring. The Youth Arts Plan: Inspiring Creativity will be launched at the Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd, on Wednesday, March 4, when talented young [...]
Ponty Welcomes Taffy Fest
The Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd, plays host to a wide range of performances and events on Saturday, February 28, 2009 - to celebrate Wales and Welsh culture on the eve of St. David’s Day. The cast list for Taffy Fest includes RCT-based talent such as famed storyteller Megan Lloyd; harpist and singer Bethan Nia (who [...]
Severe Weather Expected For Rhondda Cynon Taff
Another night of severe weather is expected across the county borough with snow showers and widespread ice due to sub-zero temperatures. Heavy rain is expected later today, turning to snow on high grounds. Further snow showers are expected across the county borough and strong winds will cause drifting and blizzards in some areas. Overnight temperatures are likely [...]
RCT Road Closures - 9th and 10th February 2009
The three mountain roads of Y Bwlch, Rhigos and Maerdy will remain closed this evening, as they are not being treated with salt. The situation will be re-assessed on Tuesday morning (February 10th) and they may be opened, but motorists need to take extreme caution if they decide to use any of these routes and [...]
RCT Mountain Roads Remain Closed
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has decided that the three main mountain roads in the county borough will remain closed tonight (Thursday, February 5th). Following heavy snow fall in parts of the county borough last night, further snow is expected this evening, some of which may also be heavy on higher grounds. Today main routes in Rhondda Cynon [...]
Llantrisant Community Arts Festival 2009
A community-focused festival celebrating the arts in and around Llantrisant gets underway this month. Llantrisant Community Arts Festival, which runs from Wednesday, February 18-Saturday, February 28, 2009, aims to involve people of all ages. Activities planned over the ten days include visual arts, music, dance, literature and performance. Events will take place all around the town in [...]
RCT School Closures - 5th February 2009
A total of 136 schools are closed today (5th February) as a result of heavy snow and severe weather warnings across Rhondda Cynon Taf. As of 11am, the following venues were closed or are preparing to close: Primary Schools • Abercynon Infs • Aberdare Town CIW Primary • Aberllechau Primary • Abernant Primary • Abertaf Primary • Alaw Primary • Blaengwawr Primary • Brynna Primary • [...]