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Crime Crackdown in Aberaman
Action to tackle the unacceptable and disproportionate levels of crime, disorder and fear of crime in Aberaman has begun. Partners have hit the streets to carry out environmental improvements to repair damage. increase safety, reassure residents and assess the installation of crime reduction measures such as CCTV. Officers worked to remove graffiti and chewing gum, check street [...]
Nos Galan Races a Spectacular Success
Around 10,000 people turned out on New Year’s Eve for the Nos Galan Races at Mountain Ash – and they were delighted to discover Olympic legend Linford Christie was special guest at the event’s 50th anniversary. Christie – Europe’s greatest ever 100m sprinter - was the mystery runner at the 2008 Nos Galan in Mountain Ash. [...]
Send for the Aberdare Clowns
Clowns from Aberdare Trefoil Guild recently joined a Christmas dinner and sleepover at the Cardiff Caeglas Guide Activity. The theme of this year’s sleepover was the CIRCUS. Most of the Trefoil Guild members were clowns, but there was a super ’strong man’ from Gwent and also a lion tamer. The ladies from [...]
Christmas Tree Recycling in Aberdare
Aberdare people are being encouraged to take their Christmas trees to local supermarkets for recycling in the New Year, instead of putting them out with the household rubbish. Staff from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s recycling team will be on hand at recycling points at Tesco, Aberdare, on January 7th 11.30am – 1pm Trees will be taken away [...]
Get Set for Nos Galan Races
Runners of all ages have already signed up to take part in the Nos Galan Races on New Year’s Eve in Mountain Ash – and organisers are hoping many more will register for the event in the coming weeks. The Races held annually in December 31 honour legendary runner Guto Nyth Bran and follow a 5km [...]
Aberaman Street Cleaning Planned
A major street cleaning exercise is planned for Aberaman this week as part of an ongoing programme of works by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. Cleansing teams will be in Aberaman on Thursday December 11th with a range of equipment that will help tackle chewing gum, graffiti and of course litter. The street “blitzes” were launched almost four [...]
Abercynon (Nantyfedw) Flooding Investigation
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is committed to undertaking a full investigation into the extensive flooding that occurred in an area of Abercynon earlier this year. Following heavy rainfall in September, houses in the Nantyfedw area of the village suffered flooding damage and residents were forced to evacuate their homes. The Council is currently undertaking a full investigation [...]
Stuart Cable & Great Cwmaman Outdoors
Pupils at Cwmaman Infants School can now experience the great outdoors, within their own school grounds, thanks to the lottery funded “Awards for All” project. Stuart Cable, who is an ex-pupil of the school, officially opened the new ‘outdoor’ classroom last week (December 2nd 2008). The new facility has now created an outdoor learning environment to [...]
Be a Hero in Aberdare - Give Blood
Some patients need regular blood transfusions and without these they would not be able to spend Christmas at home with their families and loved ones. The demand for blood never ceases - Please make that extra special gift for Christmas. BE A HERO - GIVE BLOOD - SAVE LIFE! Please see listed below forthcoming session(s) in your area. [...]
Thousands Flock to Mountain Ash Parade
Around 3,000 people enjoyed the winter parade in Mountain Ash on Tuesday (December 2, 2008). People of all ages flocked to the town centre on a bitterly cold night to see the town’s Christmas lights switched on, after Santa arrived on a sleigh pulled by six reindeer. Children enjoyed visiting Santa’s grotto and funfair rides, and festive [...]