Everything you need to know about the Pontypridd Christmas Lights Switch On event
James Payne • Nov 16, 2018
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Pontypridd Town Council's Christmas Lights Switch On event takes place this Saturday, here's all the information you need ahead of what will be a great day with lots of festive fun for the family!
Santa's Grotto
Come along and see Santa in his Grotto between 12.30pm and 5.30pm near the Fountain on Taff Street Pontypridd! Theres lots more to enjoy during the day including the return of the Snow Globe, ice rink and plenty of childrens rides! There will also be plenty of stalls to look at including Cortile Coffee.
Main Stage
Pontypridd Town Council will be joined by GTFM on the main stage from 2pm along with the Phoenix Singers, More than
a Song Community Choir, Sarah Brown, Akeem runner up of this year’s Big
Brother and Daniel the winner of this year’s Kids Voice! The Christmas Lights are expected to be switched on at 5.45pm followed by a pyrotechnic display!
The Polar Express live on Mill Street
Dark Skies Cinema in
association with Pontypridd Town Council will be showing an all family Christmas Movie 'The Polar Express' on their mammoth 35ft x 18ft
screen as part of the Christmas Lights Ceremony and Fireworks in
Pontypridd! https://www.facebook.com/events/1578373488931524/?ti=ia
Direct Questions to Pontypridd Town Council https://m.facebook.com/PontypriddTownCouncil/
The film begins at 4.15pm so get yourself there early to ensure you have space to sit and enjoy the screening!
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ORDER - Pontypridd Town Centre
A temporary road closure is expected to operative from 9am - 8pm on 17th November 2018.
Taff Street - from it's junction with Crossbrook Street through to High Street and its junction with Sardis Road (including Penuel Lane, Gas Road, Temperance Place, Market Street, Church Street and Mill Street)
Alternative route - From the northern side of the closure, proceed via Crossbrook Street, Gelliwastad Road, Catherine Street, Sardis Road Gyratory and Sardis Road to the southern end of closure.
Businesses opening late
Costa Coffee Pontypriddwill be open till 8pm on Taff Street, check out their new range of Christmas drinks & cakes!
Vodafone Pontypridd will be open until approximately 7pm, check out their great deals on mobiles, home broadband & business broadband plus more!
Hope Rescue Charity Shop & Dog Friendly Cafe will be open late, check out their Facebookpage for more details.
If
you're business is opening late tomorrow please let us know so we can
share on Your Pontypridd social media - contact
james@yourpontypridd.co.uk
Parking in Pontypridd
Long Stay Car Parks
All long stay car parks in Pontypridd will be £1 all day tomorrow. These car parks include Berw Road, Sardis Road, Millfield & Goods Yard!
Gas Lane Car Park
Gas Lane is a short-stay car park, primarily used by shoppers and visitors, and as such have higher charges to try and deter long term parking in these locations. Maximum stay of 4 hours
Charging hours 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday - Saturday except bank holidays.
| Up to an hour |
Up to two hours | Up to three hours |
Up to four hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50p | £1.00 | £1.50 | £2.00 |
Pontypridd Catherine Street car park will be open from 7am - 7pm
| 1 hour | £0.80 |
| 1 to 2 hours | £1.20 |
| 2 to 4 hours | £2.50 |
| 4 to 6 hours | £5.00 |
| 6 to 12 hours | £8.00 |
| Earlybird | £3.00 |
NCP Goods Yard Car Park is a 24 hour car park, prices are as follows:
| 1 hour | £0.80 |
| 1 to 2 hours | £1.20 |
| 2 to 4 hours | £1.80 |
| 4 to 24 hours | £3.00 |
We hope everyone has a fantastic day, for updates during the event check the Pontypridd Town Council Facebook page and our Facebook page! Tag us into your photos from the event with the hashtag #PontySwitchOn
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WE’RE HIRING: BUSINESS CRIME REDUCTION PARTNERSHIP CO-ORDINATOR
Take a look at everything happening in Your Pontypridd this Halloween and half-term break!
Bravery, innovation, leadership, selflessness: just some of the attributes that were celebrated last night with the return of the annual South Wales Police Awards last night. The awards, held at Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, recognised officers, staff, volunteers and partners who have gone above and beyond for the force and the communities served by South Wales Police. The Taff Neighbourhood Policing Team which serves the community of Pontypridd, were nominated for two awards - the Police Community Support Officer of the Year Award & the Police and Crime Commissioner Exceptional Problem Solving in Partnership Award. The Taff team were successful in securing both awards, a major achievement for the town's local Policing team. The first award for the Taff Neighbourhood Policing Team went to PCSO Hannah Lowe who was described as the "Heart and soul of Pontypridd town" - Hannah Lowe, who is committed to tackling crime and disorder and is an integral part of initiatives including Pontypridd Outreach, a Halloween trail and a building painting project. Please see the video below from South Wales Police Twitter page showing Hannah's reaction to receiving the award:
