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'Shop Local' is the message to the public

CYNON Valley residents are being urged to "Shop Local" as part of an on-going campaign to support local businesses, regenerate town centres and protect the environment.
Traders in Mountain Ash have joined forces with Rhondda Cynon Taf council's town centres team to launch the initiative this week.
"Shop Local is about celebrating and promoting the unique and attractive features of Mountain Ash," said mayor Simon Lloyd.
Council cabinet member Paul Cannon said: "Mountain Ash remains a key strategic town centre for us, and much work continues in terms of investment to ensure it is an attractive place to do business. However, the millions of pounds invested in regeneration and transport infrastructure have to be accompanied by a concerted effort to celebrate what the town has to offer."

MP Ann fights to keep court open

CYNON Valley MP Ann Clwyd has taken her fight to save Aberdare Magistrates Court to the top.
She has met with Clare Pillman, the Welsh director of HM Regional Court Service, to plead the case for the retention of the town magistrates and county court facilities.
Consultation on the closure proposals is on-going and people can make their views known up until September 15.
"I have been assured that a decision will be made by Christmas," said Ms Clwyd.
The MP said she stressed that as Cynon Valley was a low income area, public transport difficulties and cost of travelling to attend court at Merthyr Tydfil was a major concern.
"I also feel that Aberdare has lost too many services recently and the magistrates court is play an important part in the identity of the area, " she said.
The Cynon Valley MP said she had received a number of letters of objection to the closure proposal, including one from the South Wales branch of the Public and Commercial Service Union.
Ms Clwyd said she was also concerned that the court closure would have a knock-on effect on the Aberdare Children's Contact Centre, which was a charity housed in the court building.
"This is an important service helping some 76 families at present - and it might have to shut down if the court closes," said Ms Clwyd.
Contact centre manager Carol Peeke said: "The closure of the law courts would not only be a great disadvantage for the people of Aberdare who will have to travel further to access court services, but it will also mean the loss of a valuable children's service to the community. We would welcome any support."
The MP is urging residents to send in letters of objection to the Aberdare Law Courts closure proposals.
They can be sent to her office at 6 Dean Street, Aberdare CF44 7BN and she will forward them to the appropriate body.

£63,000 makeover for Gwernifor Park

A CHILDREN'S play area in the Cynon Valley has been given a major makeover thanks to £63,000 in grant aid.
Darran Las Communities First, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Darran Las Environmental Group joined forces to secure the funding from the Welsh Assembly Government's Heads of the Valleys scheme for Gwernifor Park.
Situated on the Brynifor estate in Mountain Ash, the park has been a favourite spot of all ages for many years.
And the grant money has enabled a significant revamp to the popular play area, including the repair and improvement of the children's paddling pool, tennis courts, fencing, seating and pump house.
New bins have been installed.
But most important to local children is the new play equipment, which has been chosen by members of the Darran Las Communities First Playscheme.
They were approached by Communities First and shown design boards of the equipment available.
The children voted on what they would like to see in the park and are now enjoying a new swing set and climbing frame.
The majority of the work in the park is now complete and the project will be completed by the autumn.
Coun Andrew Morgan, chairman of Darran Las Communities First, said: "Gwernifor Park is an extremely popular location for local people, especially parents and children.
"The children at the playscheme have loved getting involved in the design of their new play area, but are looking forward even more to spending quality time outdoors in a park that has received work and investment for their benefit."
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council cabinet member Robert Bevan said: "In these difficult financial times, it is vital that we, as an authority, join forces with the community to secure the external funding opportunities that allow schemes such as this to happen.

Aberdare Camera Club
would like to extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to come along to their Wednesday meetings at Green Street Methodist Chapel, Aberdare, starting at 7.30 pm.

St. Elvans bellringers meet every Friday night 7.30pm - 9.00pm at St. Elvans Church Aberdare. Anyone from 9 to 90 willing to try the ancient art of CAMPANOLOGY is welcome!
Further detailed information available on http://uk.geocities.com/campanologywales/



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		What's On Communitywise 'Shop Local' is the message to the public CYNON Valley residents are being urged to "Shop Local" as part of an on-going campaign to support local businesses, regenerate town centres and protect the environment. Traders in Mountain Ash have joined forces with Rhondda Cynon Taf council's town centres team to launch the initiative this week. "Shop Local is about celebrating and promoting the unique and attractive features of Mountain Ash," said mayor Simon Lloyd. Council cabinet member Paul Cannon said: "Mountain Ash remains a key strategic town centre for us, and much work continues in terms of investment to ensure it is an attractive place to do business. However, the millions of pounds invested in regeneration and transport infrastructure have to be accompanied by a concerted effort to celebrate what the town has to offer." MP Ann fights to keep court open CYNON Valley MP Ann Clwyd has taken her fight to save Aberdare Magistrates Court to the top. She has met with Clare Pillman, the Welsh director of HM Regional Court Service, to plead the case for the retention of the town magistrates and county court facilities. Consultation on the closure proposals is on-going and people can make their views known up until September 15. "I have been assured that a decision will be made by Christmas," said Ms Clwyd. The MP said she stressed that as Cynon Valley was a low income area, public transport difficulties and cost of travelling to attend court at Merthyr Tydfil was a major concern. "I also feel that Aberdare has lost too many services recently and the magistrates court is play an important part in the identity of the area, " she said. The Cynon Valley MP said she had received a number of letters of objection to the closure proposal, including one from the South Wales branch of the Public and Commercial Service Union. Ms Clwyd said she was also concerned that the court closure would have a knock-on effect on the Aberdare Children's Contact Centre, which was a charity housed in the court building. "This is an important service helping some 76 families at present - and it might have to shut down if the court closes," said Ms Clwyd. Contact centre manager Carol Peeke said: "The closure of the law courts would not only be a great disadvantage for the people of Aberdare who will have to travel further to access court services, but it will also mean the loss of a valuable children's service to the community. We would welcome any support." The MP is urging residents to send in letters of objection to the Aberdare Law Courts closure proposals. They can be sent to her office at 6 Dean Street, Aberdare CF44 7BN and she will forward them to the appropriate body. £63,000 makeover for Gwernifor Park A CHILDREN'S play area in the Cynon Valley has been given a major makeover thanks to £63,000 in grant aid. Darran Las Communities First, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Darran Las Environmental Group joined forces to secure the funding from the Welsh Assembly Government's Heads of the Valleys scheme for Gwernifor Park. Situated on the Brynifor estate in Mountain Ash, the park has been a favourite spot of all ages for many years. And the grant money has enabled a significant revamp to the popular play area, including the repair and improvement of the children's paddling pool, tennis courts, fencing, seating and pump house. New bins have been installed. But most important to local children is the new play equipment, which has been chosen by members of the Darran Las Communities First Playscheme. They were approached by Communities First and shown design boards of the equipment available. The children voted on what they would like to see in the park and are now enjoying a new swing set and climbing frame. The majority of the work in the park is now complete and the project will be completed by the autumn. Coun Andrew Morgan, chairman of Darran Las Communities First, said: "Gwernifor Park is an extremely popular location for local people, especially parents and children. "The children at the playscheme have loved getting involved in the design of their new play area, but are looking forward even more to spending quality time outdoors in a park that has received work and investment for their benefit." Rhondda Cynon Taf Council cabinet member Robert Bevan said: "In these difficult financial times, it is vital that we, as an authority, join forces with the community to secure the external funding opportunities that allow schemes such as this to happen. Aberdare Camera Club would like to extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to come along to their Wednesday meetings at Green Street Methodist Chapel, Aberdare, starting at 7.30 pm. St. Elvans bellringers meet every Friday night 7.30pm - 9.00pm at St. Elvans Church Aberdare. Anyone from 9 to 90 willing to try the ancient art of CAMPANOLOGY is welcome! Further detailed information available on http://uk.geocities.com/campanologywales/

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