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Concern at Aberdare Leader Office Closure
Plaid Cymru Assembly Members Leanne Wood and Chris Franks have hit out at job cuts and the closure of the Cynon Valley’s Leader office in Aberdare by Media Wales. Valleys based AM Leanne Wood said: “My thoughts are with the workers who have lost their jobs; I sincerely hope that they can find alternative work soon. I [...]
Don’t Miss the Aberdare Reindeer Parade
Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Christmas events season gets off to a flying start with a reindeer parade through Aberdare town centre on Thursday, November 20, 2008. Around 6,000 people lined the streets of the town to watch last year’s winter parade – and this year families can enjoy the Christmas lights switch-on, a Santa’s Grotto, a visit [...]
Snow White & Seven Dwarfs at Coliseum
It’s panto time again! Returning to the Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare, the Owen Money Theatre Company bring the magical family pantomime Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs to the stage from Friday, November 28 to Sunday, December 7. Get ready for the ultimate fantasy adventure as the Wicked Queen tries her hardest to woo the Prince away [...]
Santa Appeal in Aberdare
It’s time to once again volunteer to donate one of the greatest gifts you can this Christmas – via Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Santa Appeal. Staff across the authority are currently working hard to ensure no child misses out on a festive gift this year, by inviting residents to donate a present. All they have to do [...]
Aberdare STARS class helps Children to Shine
An activity group held at Michael Sobell Sports Centre, Aberdare, is helping children with delayed motor skills to shine. The Shining STARS classes are held every Monday from 5-6pm for children aged four-11 who are autistic, have dyspraxia or Downs Syndrome. The 45-minute exercise sessions are designed to help children grow in confidence and improve their [...]
Makeover for Dare Valley Country Park
Work is set to begin this month on a £1million improvement programme at Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare. A new glazed reception/tourist information area will be created, the cafe and kitchen area updated and public conveniences improved, as the Country Park is developed as a tourism gateway. Caravan provision will be expanded from 25 to 35 [...]
More car parking for Aberdare
Motorists and town centre shoppers can now take advantage of the convenient additional parking provision in Aberdare. Due to demand for more accessible, affordable parking, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has extended the existing Duke Street pay and display facility by 43 spaces. Major work is now completed and the venue is open for use, already proving popular, [...]
Penrhiwceiber Poets Corner
Penrhiwceiber is a village full of poets – and they know it! To celebrate National Poetry Day a host of elderly friends gathered at the newly refurbished local library to read their favourite poems to each other. Every three weeks a group of disabled and older people visit Penrhiwceiber Library to choose their books thanks to a [...]
Early Bird Swim Sessions at Aberdare Pool
Swimmers who like to make an early start to their day can head for Aberdare Pool, where Early Bird swimming sessions are now available. The sessions are every weekday from 6.30am-9am and cost £2.25 for adults, with discounts available. Little Dippers swimming sessions for parents and babies are also being held on Mondays from 5pm-6pm and [...]
Public Inquiry on Aberdare Wind Farm
A Public Inquiry will be held by the National Assembly’s Planning Inspectorate into a planning application for a series of wind turbines near Aberdare. The application, submitted by Pennant Walters Ltd. is for the erection of nine wind turbines, an anemometer and associated infrastructure and buildings on land south of the A465 in Hirwaun at Hirwaun [...]