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Friday 30 July 2010
The dedicated people who keep our local sports clubs running have been honoured at the first RCT Community Sports Awards.
Find out how you can eat well and improve your health at this weekend's Big Welsh Bite food festival in Pontypridd.
A book of poems and stories written by schoolboys has been published by Rhondda Cynon Taf Libraries.
Thursday 29 July 2010
Rhondda Cynon Taf Mayor Cllr Simon Lloyd will be guest of honour at the annual Mountain Ash family fun day on August 21.
A unique centre that is run for people who want more information on substance misuse issues is running its own programme of 'Big Bite' activities this weekend.
A national survey of Libraries services in Wales is being undertaken and your views on local services are being sought.
If you work locally in Community Arts, Rhondda Cynon Taf Arts Development Unit would like to hear from you.
Young people across Rhondda Cynon Taf have been commended in a first-of-its-kind ceremony that is now set to become an annual event.
Talented children got their dancing shoes on for an extravaganza to mark Pontypridd YMCA's centenary.
Wednesday 28 July 2010
Talented children and young people who have been learning and honing their performing skills thanks to the opportunities offered to them by Services for Young People's E3+ provision have taken to the stage.
An Open Day is being held on Saturday (July 31) for first-time buyers who would like to own a brand new home in Rhydyfelin for under £90,000.
Fun in the sun was the name of the game when the community of Mountain Ash came together to Kick Start the summer.
Creative pupils have been given support from the community for their idea to create a 3D model village in the heart of Ferndale, as part of the town's regeneration.
The Church Village Bypass is set to open in September - two months ahead of schedule.
Headteachers found themselves swapping places with their pupils as they were awarded for their achievements at the annual retirement and commendation ceremony.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has won a prestigious award for its scrutiny work which focuses on child poverty and the plans in place to address the issue.
Tuesday 27 July 2010
A new County Borough Councillor has been elected for Cymmer.
Monday 26 July 2010
The world came to Dare Valley Country Park this month for a multi-national, multi-cultural, multitude of fun!
Talented young people took to the stage for the Tonyrefail Summer Dance Extravaganza this month.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is offering free counselling sessions to carers of all ages across the County Borough.
International stars and local talent entertained the crowds on the second day of Ponty's Big Weekend yesterday.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Theatres are celebrating after being named as one of eight core venues for Wales that will continue to be funded by the Arts Council of Wales from 2011 onwards.
Thousands of people headed for Ynysangharad War Memorial Park to enjoy Ponty's Big Weekend on Saturday, featuring top boy band JLS.
Friday 23 July 2010
Pottery, cooking, digital photography, yoga and more are all on offer via the exciting Learning Steps programme to offer community education for adults with learning difficulties or disabilities.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's specialist Young Carers Assessment and Development worker was on hand at the Teddy Bear's Picnic to provide support to those who need it the most.
Work continues to introduce a new zebra pedestrian crossing in Cwmparc.
RESIDENTS in Rhondda Cynon Taff are reminded to shred confidential waste following reports of suspicious activity.
The Alarm's Mike Peters has kicked off an extraordinary season of charity action, performances and fundraising involving Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Community Safety Partnership is continuing its work to introduce a Designated Public Place Order in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd.
Brynna pupil Conner Knox will always feel a sense of pride when he passes the new, eco-friendly housing development in his neighbourhood - for he chose its name!
Move over Reading, Leeds, Glastonbury and the like - there is a new stormin' annual festival in town!
Pupils and their parents have been learning about the benefits of walking to school as part of a campaign by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Road Safety Unit.
Rhondda Cynon Taf's School Crossing Patrols were treated to an awareness-raising day recently.
Thursday 22 July 2010
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and their contractors Costain are holding a unique and exciting day as residents and visitors to the county borough will be able to become a part of modern history when they walk the £90million highway.
Carers of all ages from across Rhondda Cynon Taf are invited to attend a free information morning next month.
Tuesday 20 July 2010
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and South Wales Fire and Rescue have joined forces to put the brakes on issues that endanger the safety of young cyclists.
Budding young gardeners have been helping to put the finishing touches to an important regeneration scheme in their town.
Pupils from Ynysboeth Infants School dressed to impress at a special tea party to mark the end of term.
The World Cup made a return to Cardinal Newman School this month as part of a successful fundraiser.
Miskin's Llew and Anne Miles had a Diamond day when Rhondda Cynon Taf Mayor Cllr Simon Lloyd gave them a surprise visit for their anniversary.
Schoolchildren have been learning in a fun and informative way about staying safe, especially as pedestrians.
A road safety scheme is being introduced in Abercwmboi by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council following the call of local residents.
Monday 19 July 2010
Beat the school holiday boredom and find out more about what is on offer for you and your family at the next Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Open Day!
Singing sensation Sophie Evans has traveled back in time to the Tonypandy Riots of 1910 for her latest television appearance.
EIGHT tonnes of scrap metal including a tonne of crushed beer kegs, a large amount of electrical cable and two drain covers have been seized by police in Rhondda Cynon Taff in an operation to target metal thefts.
Pupils and staff at Penrhiwfer Infants School marked the end of an era in style with a garden party this month.
A staggering 80,000 households are set to be included in Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's pioneering food waste recycling scheme which is currently being introduced throughout the county borough.
Over 30 residents who secured employment and essential work experience via an ongoing initiative to remove people from the dole queue have received commendations for their work this week
A £508,000 highways reconstruction and resurfacing programme is about to begin on one the county borough's main artery roads thanks to the commitment of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council to continually improve its highways infrastructure.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has secured the funding needed to transform future education and community provision in Abercynon.
Those who buy alcohol for the underage could find themselves fined, prosecuted and even banned from their local shops and pubs.
Schoolchildren have been learning in a fun and informative way about staying safe, especially as pedestrians
Schoolchildren have been learning in a fun and informative way about staying safe, especially as pedestrians.
The licensee of a Mountain Ash pub that failed to heed repeated warnings about the volume of noise it was generating and the subsequent upset it was causing to the community has been prosecuted.
Church Village Bypass contractors Costain, turned their construction skills to gardening to provide a groundforce-style makeover for the Littlefolk Playgroup in Church Village.
Friday 16 July 2010
A brand new gym opens its doors at Pontypridd YMCA this month.
Students from two Rhondda secondary schools are working with an acclaimed singer-songwriter to create music to mark the centenary of the Tonypandy Riots.
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