Bereaved couple Kieve Lenihan and Geraint Harvard wanted to do something positive in memory of their baby boy Macs who was born in April 2017. Now other parents who lose a child will be able to spend precious time making memories, thanks to the purchase of a special ‘Cuddle Cot’ for Prince Charles Hospital in…
On Saturday 7 July, Macmillan Cancer Support celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Macmillan Rhondda Walk, and we’re looking for help from your readers to make this year’s walk the best yet! This year we’ll be walking for Y Bwthyn – a £7 million specialist care unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant. The eight-bed unit…
As many as one in six adults struggle to read, and one of the main aims of Quick Reads is to encourage those reticent readers to pick up a book and give it a go. These short but compelling books, packed with big stories, are the perfect way to develop a love of reading. …
Over the last few days, the Council has undertaken the biggest snow clearance operation in decades. Council staff worked around the clock in shifts, 24/7, clearing the main network as a priority, followed by footpaths, town centres, the three mountain routes Bwlch, Maerdy and Rhigos Staff from other Council departments were drafted in to assist…
This year, Dementia Awareness Week is changing to Dementia Action Week. It will take place from 21-27 May 2018. While raising awareness and offering support will always be important, we must go further to create change in communities. During Dementia Action Week, we’ll be asking everyone across the UK to unite with us and take action. Whether big…
The damage to the pipes in the school has now been rectified and we are able to open the school to pupils tomorrow. Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience caused by these unforeseen events. The school inspection will go ahead from tomorrow through to Friday and the planned meeting for parents with members of…
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has gone above and beyond over the past few days during the severe adverse weather. It is thanks to the amazing dedication of our staff and the generous support of other organisations and individuals that we could keep services going as much as…
ABERDARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Monday 5 March 2018 Due to damaged water pipes caused by the inclement weather I am sorry to report that there will be no running water in Aberdare Community School tomorrow. Consequently, the school will have to remain closed tomorrow, Monday 5th March. ALAW PRIMARY SCHOOL Monday 5 March 2018 School…
The Council is currently ploughing and clearing the main network as a priority and are advising all motorists to avoid travel today (Friday, 2 March). There are varying levels of snow on roads across our County Borough, from a few inches in some areas to several feet in others due to drifting snow. Some routes…
As with many local services your pharmacy may not be providing the usual service during this treacherous weather. Some pharmacies may have a reduced working day or be closed. Please check the list on which pharmacy is open but please be aware that the situation can change at any time so we suggest you ring the…
