Everything you need to know about the Pontypridd Christmas Lights Switch on event!
James Payne • Nov 15, 2019
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Pontypridd Town Council
's Christmas Lights Switch On event takes tomorrow, here's all the information you need ahead of what will be a great day with lots of festive fun for the family!
Fountain Area
Come along and see Santa in his Grotto between 12.30pm and 5.30pm near the Fountain on Taff Street Pontypridd! (50p donation to the Mayor's Charity Appeal) There's lots more to enjoy in the Fountain Area
- Santa's Grotto - opens 12-5.30pm - 50p donation to the Mayor's Charity Appeal
- Synethic skating rink (Free admission)
- Large Snow-globe (Free admission)
- GTFM roadshow
- Face painting
- Childen's entertainers /characters
- Skating Snowmen/Snowlady
- Stilt Walkers (Ice Prince/Princess)
Stage Area (Opposite Tesco Express) Taff Street - be entertained by GTFM and local artists and of course a very special guest will be joining us at 5.00pm on the stage!
2.00pm - Games & entertainment with the presenters of GTFM
3.00pm - Kaci - (local artist)
3:30pm - Pontypridd Community Choir
4.00pm - Welcome from Pontypridd Town Mayor
4.05pm - Laura Power (local artist)
4:30pm - Ella Thomas - Voice Kids Runner up
5.00pm - Father Christmas will arrive
5:10pm - Sarah Brown (local artist)
5:30pm - Christmas Card Winners presentation
5:45pm - Switch on the Christmas lights
5.50pm - Pyrotechnic Show
6.00pm - The event ends!
2.00pm - Games & entertainment with the presenters of GTFM
3.00pm - Kaci - (local artist)
3:30pm - Pontypridd Community Choir
4.00pm - Welcome from Pontypridd Town Mayor
4.05pm - Laura Power (local artist)
4:30pm - Ella Thomas - Voice Kids Runner up
5.00pm - Father Christmas will arrive
5:10pm - Sarah Brown (local artist)
5:30pm - Christmas Card Winners presentation
5:45pm - Switch on the Christmas lights
5.50pm - Pyrotechnic Show
6.00pm - The event ends!
Mill Street Turning Circle:
- 4.00pm - Outside cinema this year we are showing the Christmas film "Arthur Christmas" so bring your own seats and wrap up warm- limited to 300 spaces! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Strictly no alcohol.
The winners of this year's Christmas Card Competition will be switching on the Christmas Lights at approximately 5.45pm (depending on the weather!)
There will be a Mobiloo sited by Iceland for the duration of the event
There will be no Stagecoach '99' bus service through the Town Centre for the duration of the event
Photographs of the event will be taken to be used on the Town Council website and social media pages
No alcohol
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ORDER - Pontypridd Town Centre
A temporary road closure is expected to operative from 9am - 8pm on 16th November 2019.
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
St Vincent open until 7pm
KooKoo Madame open until 6pm
St Vincent open until 7pm
KooKoo Madame open until 6pm
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 Council owned car parks in Pontypridd will be £1 for all day parking 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 |
NCP Car Parks
Pontypridd Catherine Street car park will be open from 7am - 7pm
| 1 hour | £1.00 |
| 1 to 2 hours | £2.00 |
| 2 to 3 hours | £3.00 |
| 3 to 4 hours | £4.00 |
| 4 to 5 hours | £5.00 |
| 5 to 24 hours | £8.00 |
(NCP's Early Bird price is available when you park between 07.00 - 09.00 and exit before 18:30 on the same day. For shorter stays between 07:00 - 09:00 our standard tariff is still available. Please press the assistance button at a pay station so we can adjust the cost of your stay)
NCP Goods Yard Car Park is a 24 hour car park, prices are as follows:
Up to 30 mins - £0.50p
1 hour - £1
1 hour 30 minutes - £1.50
2 hours - £2
2 hours 30 minutes - £2.50
3 hours - £3
3 hours 30 minutes - £3.50
4 hours - £4
Public Toilets
Pontypridd Bus Station - The Public Toilets are open Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00, disabled toilets are open 24/7 to anyone with a Radar Key.
Up to 30 mins - £0.50p
1 hour - £1
1 hour 30 minutes - £1.50
2 hours - £2
2 hours 30 minutes - £2.50
3 hours - £3
3 hours 30 minutes - £3.50
4 hours - £4
Public Toilets
Pontypridd Bus Station - The Public Toilets are open Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00, disabled toilets are open 24/7 to anyone with a Radar Key.
We hope everyone has a fantastic day, for updates during the event check the Pontypridd Town Council Facebook page. Tag us into your photos @YourPontypridd
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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:
