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Big Book Borrowing Boost for RCT
Library users in Rhondda Cynon Taf can now enjoy even more great reads – as they can borrow more books at one time. Adult and junior library members are currently entitled to borrow up to eight books and three audio-visual items at any one time, except for the registered visually-impaired, who may reserve and borrow all [...]
First in Wales to join iTunes Uni
The University of Glamorgan has become the first university in Wales to join other world-class universities on iTunes U. iTunes U is a dedicated area of the iTunes Store that offers free audio and video content from leading education institutions. Users can download content that interests them onto their personal computers, iPod or iPhone. Launched today, March [...]
Wales’ First Female Vice-Chancellor Appointed
The University of Glamorgan announced today that its new Vice-Chancellor is to be Mrs Julie Lydon – the first woman to hold a Vice-Chancellorship in Wales. Mrs Lydon will replace Professor David Halton who retires next year after 5 highly successful years in the role during which time he led the University through a period of [...]
Swine Flu Update for Rhondda Cynon Taff
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is once again issuing advice and information on swine flu – as the return to school leads to the reporting of a number of cases. The Council is following national guidelines when it comes to the management of the situation and is keen to once again raise awareness and offer support as [...]
Big Welsh Bite Festival 2009
The Big Welsh Bite annual feast of Welsh food and drink at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park will be held from Friday, July 31-Sunday, August 2, 2009 on the park’s tennis courts. Most activities and stalls will be undercover, so people of all ages can come along whatever the weather and enjoy what’s on offer. There’ll be [...]
Boreau Coffi yn Rhondda Cynon Taf
Mae nifer o barneriaethau Cymunedau’n Gyntaf o gwmpas Rhondda Cynon Taf wedi dechrau cyfres o foreau coffi i ddysgwyr Cymraeg ac i Gymry Cymraeg sydd yn byw yn yr ardaloedd. Ar gyfer y rhai sydd yn dysgu’r iaith, mae ‘na diwtor anffurfiol yn bresennol i arwain sgyrsiau, ateb cwestiynnau ac yn y blaen. Mae’r boreau [...]
Rhondda Walk 2009
Macmillan Cancer Support are thrilled to announce the new Rhondda Walk 2009! This brand new 11 mile walk, co-organised by Macmillan and Jeff Cowland, who originally thought of the walk and is a Rhondda Cynon Taf Council employee, will take place on Saturday 5 September 2009 starting by Treherbert Rugby Club at 9am, and finishing at [...]
Book Early for Great Show Deals in RCT
Rhondda Cynon Taf Cultural Services has just announced its fantastic Autumn 2009 season coming up at The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare, The Muni Arts Centre Pontypridd and The Park & Dare Theatre, Treorchy, and if you act quickly you could grab yourself a great deal. There are lots of Early Bird tickets available, which means you get [...]
Ystradyfodwg Annual Art Exhibition
The Ystradyfodwg Art Society will be holding their Annual Exhibition in the Lesser Hall of the Parc and Dare Theatre from Tuesday 7th July to 11th July. The opening times are 10am until 9pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am until 4pm on Saturday. There will be £1 entrance fee. A raffle will be running all week of [...]
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 [...]