Addoldai Cymru invites everyone to a Cream Tea where locally made sandwiches, teas and cake will be available for local people and visitors, and an opportunity to visit this fascinating building, which is not normally open to the general public. Hen Dŷ Cwrdd will open to the public between 12.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m….
It would appear that there was full intention to dispose of the Craig Y Llyn Car Park, land on top of the Rhigos, it was removed from sale after the attempted disposal was publicised on AberdareOnline amongst the community most affected. The ‘administrative error’ is a later concocted excuse for why it was advertised…
AN AWARD-WINNING Welsh care provider is offering free advice to the elderly and their carers to help keep them cool this month (July 2019) as the heat wave continues across the county. Abacare, which provides care services across Wales, says it is vital people appreciate the dangers associated with over-heating and dehydration, and act…
We are very pleased to announce the Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales is now open for applications. Comic Relief and Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW) recognise the great work that community led organisations do across Wales and want to help organisations to build their own capacity in a sustainable and impactful way. Two types of grants…
Over 40,000 people have already enjoyed the stunning National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, since it re-opened for the 2019 season – travelling from as far as Devon, Essex and Oxfordshire. 40,000 people have already enjoyed the Ponty Lido, No kids have enjoyed the Aberdare Park Paddling Pool since 2014. As the long Summer holidays begin,…
Welsh Water is reminding people of the dangers of swimming in reservoirs as the school summer holidays begin and temperatures soar. Every year, a small number of people attempt to swim in reservoirs across Wales, putting their lives, and the lives of others, at risk. The dangers of swimming in reservoirs include: Dangerous…
The Holiday Hunger Playworks Pilot, announced by the Welsh Government, will allow community and play work settings in Wales to extend their food provision in areas of deprivation. It’s hoped that the pilot will support some of the poorest communities in Wales. School holidays can be a particularly challenging time for families, especially those who…
It’s Rhondda’s turn for the ever-popular Emergency Services Family Fun Day.South Wales Police and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, with the help of many partners, are putting on a day of fun for all the family this Thursday (July 25).There will be incredible displays from our police dogs and their handlers, and from the…
RCT Council in 2014 closed Abercynon Gwernifor Lee Gardens Aberdare Cwmaman paddling pools Ynysybwl was never closed, Abercynon Gwernifor Lee Gardens have reopened thanks to volunteers a new school was built on the Cwmaman Pool site and the paddling pool was demolished Aberdare Park paddling pool is the only pool not to reopen in the…
Aberdare Park celebrated 150 years over the weekend and on Monday 15 July ITV Wales did a report from Aberdare Park included was an interview on the Paddling Pool that featured strongly in the report with the interview with local Councillor Ann Crimmings who is a member of Friends of Aberdare Park. Previously there…
