May 2018

Wales; the land of song, daffodils, sheep, rolling hills, Gareth Bale, a baked bean museum and so, so, so much more!     Wales; the land of song, daffodils, sheep, rolling hills, Gareth Bale, a baked bean museum and so, so, so much more! This stunning new hardback picture atlas book, published by the award…

The Welsh Books Council has announced the winners of the 2018 Tir na n-Og Welsh-language Awards at the Brecon and Radnorshire Urdd National Eisteddfod at Builth Wells.   Challenging children and young adults with a variety of reading opportunities The Welsh Books Council has announced the winners of the 2018 Tir na n-Og Welsh-language Awards…

Primary school pupils have tested their knowledge of the Highway Code in Rhondda Cynon Taf’s annual road safety quiz – a fun, educational way to help them to stay safe as pedestrians, cyclists and car passengers. The Council’s Road Safety Team, along with South Wales Police and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, hosted the…

Natural Resources Wales is asking people to be alert for flooding as heavy rain is expected to affect South Wales throughout Thursday evening into Friday. This could cause flooding from drains, ditches and small streams to affect roads and potentially affect homes. There is also a risk that localised downpours could cause smaller, faster responding urban rivers to…

Genealogy is a captivating hobby that not only brings the past alive, but also informs you of your place in the present: how did you come to exist? You may be surprised to discover the influence that your ancestors have had on your life in the present day. And you may even learn a cool…

Dear Editor,    Scouting set me on a path to becoming an astronaut. Where will it take you?   Volunteers' Week is 1st – 7th June and I would like to pay tribute to each and every one of the amazing volunteers who support the Scouts in Aberdare. Every day of the week these volunteers are helping…

Stark warning to fly tippers as local litter lout is fined over £800 for blighting the County Borough. Fly tipping, littering or allowing your dog to foul in a public place will not be tolerated in Rhondda Cynon Taf and the Council will use all measures available to catch those responsible for blighting its towns…

Voter registration for the Welsh Youth Parliament has opened online. The Welsh Youth Parliament is now allowing young people in Wales to register to vote in the Welsh Youth Parliament elections in November. Registration is via an online form and young people have until 18 November 2018 to do so. On 05 November 18, those…

‘MAINTAIN WEEKLY REFUSE COLLECTIONS’ Labour in Rhondda Cynon Taf already has a strong track record of investment to improve our environment. A Labour controlled Council will protect and maintain weekly refuse collections and will not following the example of neighbouring Plaid Cymru & Lib Dem controlled Councils who have adopted fortnightly collection of waste. Weekly…