Diary

Mark M. Rees MCHs.
STATE REGISTERED CHIROPODIST
Sunningdale, Coychurch Road, Pencoed
EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
Telephone 01656 860509
Tracey Anscombe
Childminding
CSSIW Registered Childminder based in Llanharry
Part of RCT Quality Assurance Scheme
Part and Full Time Vacancies Term Time Only Contracts Available
www.llanharrychildcare.co.uk
07701022210 / 01443 230636
Pontyclun
What a Christmas in
Pontyclun!
So many people in
Pontyclun gave their
energy and enthusiasm to
making Pontyclun a wonderful
place to be this Christmas.
The Lights
The dazzling lights are
provided by Pontyclun
Community Council
working with local business,
‘Floodlighting and Electrical
Services’ . The ‘turning on’
occurred amidst the wildest of
storms but cancellation never
occurred to the people of
Pontyclun. Thanks to efforts of
the Management Committee
(Maureen, Julie, Pauline,
Denise) we celebrated inside
the Community Centre with
Pontyclun School Choir,
Cantorion Pontyclun and
brilliant local band ‘Half Tidy’.
The volunteering spirit of
Pontyclun was represented by
the numerous stalls. Café 50
provided refreshments. Huw
and Glyn marshalled the car
park like a pair of drowned
rats. Thanks to Dave and the
local police. Thanks to the
local ‘First Responders’ and
Ann who provided first aid
cover. Thanks to Sheila and
the cast of the Robin Hood
pantomime who provided
our celebrities. Thanks to
Santa’s reindeer. Thanks to
Community Council staff Cath
and Darren.
Pontyclun School Choir
returned to perform with
equal panache at the turning
on of the PAG Christmas tree
lights later in the month.
Pontyclun Pantomime
The production of Robin Hood
by the St Paul’s Players was
a hilarious masterpiece of
local theatre. Every member
of the cast, young and less
young, excelled in bringing
us the story of local people
coming together to bring
down the dastardly Sheriff
of Brynsadler. Sheila’s script
was, as always, full of wit and
proper pantomime morality
– good folk triumphing
over autocratic power.
Sylvia produced and Maddy
directed. We always enjoy
Jenny’s musical direction and
piano playing. The rock ‘n
roll finale should have been
transferred to the Windsor on
a Saturday night. Next year
the players will be performing
‘Christmas Carol’. Any aspiring
Scrooge, ghost or Tiny Tim
should go to see Sheila at
Giles Gallery.
(See cover picture)
Primary School Concerts
We attended Christmas
concerts at both our local
primary schools: Ysgol
Llantrisant and Pontyclun
Primary School. Dedicated
staff are giving our young
people a confidence in their
musicality which they will
enjoy throughout their lives. It
is a joy to behold.
Ysgol Llanhari Musical
The cast at Ysgol Llanhari
were brilliant in returning us
to the styles and sounds of
the 1980’s – some of us have
never left. A show from this
school is unique in that it
combines the talents of 3 year
olds and 19 year olds. Thanks
to staff members Angarad
Rees-Jones and Cai Hywel.
Mae’n amlwg bod gennym
lu o ddisgyblion talentog
sy’n haeddu cryn glod am eu
perfformiadau gwych!
Blown Away
Unfortunately , the RCT wind
and brass band were unable
to play at the turning on of
theChristmas lights because
of the abysmal weather. They
will be back outside the
Bute’s Hoof and Hop next
year. In the meant time they
are always looking for new
members . They rehearse once
a week at Pontyclun Primary
School. Contact Beryl Giles if
you are interested: gilesb56@
gmail.com
Cefn yr Hendy Public Meeting
23 January
The large area of open land
which runs through the
middle of the new houses
on the Hendy has been
finally transferred to your
RCT Council after decades of
negotiation. This is now your
land – 24 acres of species
rich ancient woodland, old
hedgegrow, grasslands, old
iron ore workings.
Working with the officers of
RCT Council we all now need
to discuss how we can best
manage this land so that
wildlife can prosper and we
can enjoy it.
You are all invited to a
meeting at 10.00
am on 23 January,
2016, at the
Welsh medium
primary school on
the Hendy. There
will be a short
presentation and
lots of discussion
as you share
your thoughts
along with a cup
of tea or coffee.
There will be
an opportunity
to walk the land if you are
feeling fit (bring your mac and
wellies!). See you there.
Dragon Savers
Dragon savers is a community
savings and loans cooperative
working in Rhondda Cynon
Taff. There are three branches
in RCT, including the Pontyclun
branch, and together they
have 5000 members, £2
million in savings and a loan
commitment of more than £1
million.
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Café 50
THE SOCIAL CENTRE
FOR PEOPLE AGED OVER 50
AT HEOL YR ORSAF, PONTYCLUN
DAILY FOOD AND DRINKS
Lunches at £4.00 for choice of Main Meal, Dessert
and Cup of Tea or Coffee (12 to 1.30 pm)
Morning Coffee Tues & Fri (10.30 am to midday)
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Monday 10-12 Craft Group
Tuesday 10.30 Mature Movers
Tuesday 1.30 Quiz with Gwyn
Thursday 10-12 Yarnmongers
Friday 10.30 Laughing Wellness