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Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Gang Warfare
And this has caused a bit of apprehension, even fear.
There were Teddy Boys always fighting together,
There were Mods and Rockers in parkas and leather
There were beatnik types with hair full of roses
And then punk rockers with pins in their noses.
And though they are older, they are still fighting
Though now its for safer roads and better street lighting.
They’re fighting to keep rubbish off our greens
And they fight against boredom for all of our teens.
They’ve earned their colours, or that’s what is said
And now they’re all in Jenny’s Gang and they’re all dressed in Red.
Our local council, a lovely bunch of blokes
Decided to have a game, to play a little joke.
They cancelled all the buses across to Coedylan
And nominated a safe route, a cunning little plan.
This has helped the police out in a strangely effective way
'Cos now they know exactly where the pervs will go to play.
And there no longer is a problem with teens who're overweight
The bullies take their lunch before they’re near the school gate.
And they tell us teenagers just don't do exercise
At Coedylan Comprehensive that's just a pack of lies.
To avoid bullies and perverts, the kids are all running
And what is surprising, (it's practically stunning)
Is the council has now provided a pool
And the children are able to swim into school.
Bato
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
COMMUNITY WEBSITE
Friday, September 08, 2006
SOCIAL CLUB NEWS
Saturday, August 26, 2006
CONGRATULATIONS LEE AND TEESHA
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
CANCER RESEARCH WALES
This is just some of the team from Glyncoch Social Club that helped to raise over a thousand pounds during the recent Activity Day for Cancer Research Wales' "Million Mile Challenge".
Saturday, August 12, 2006
SOCIAL CLUB SUPPORTS RUGBY CLUB
Friday, August 04, 2006
PACT PRIORITIES FOR AUGUST
THIS Month's PACT priorities were decided at a meeting in the Community Centre on Wednesday evening.They are:
- Extra Signage and enforcement of one way system in Porcher Avenue
- Youth Annoyance on the Tarmac area at the rear of Ty Gwyn School
OPEN LETTER FROM JAMES YON
James Yon has been visiting Glyncoch Christian Fellowship Church for the last couple of months. He wrote the following letter in appreciation of his time spent in our community.
To the community of Glyncoch:
Hello my name is James Yon and I have been living in Glyncoch since June 9th. I came over here with a group of Americans to be a volunteer church worker. I have been living with David and Sylvia Carr and have been working with the church Glyncoch Community Christian Church. I have also been helping out with the community centre on Thursday nights with the youth and have been training with the rugby team on Tuesday nights. There are some things that I would like to share with you all about what I have experienced this summer living in your community.
I really have enjoyed being apart of your community this summer with the warm welcoming and acceptance that you gave me when I arrived. The community centre opened their doors and allowed me to work with the youth on Thursday nights. There I was able to get to know the youth by hanging out with them. We played games like rugby, ultimate Frisbee, rounders, cricket, and football. The youth in Glyncoch have a lot to offer. I found that the music program that they put on was fantastic. The girls did a great job being on stage for the first time and the boys were great singing their song. I was pleased to see a huge turn out of the community coming to see their performance. The youth workers are great. They take a lot of time out of their schedules to spend time with the youth, giving so much of their hearts and it is truly paying off.
Another area that has blessed me has been the Rugby Club. When I arrived here, the one thing that I wanted to leam to do was to play Rugby- Welsh style. I asked David Carr if he knew of anything that I could attend where I could leam and he said the Rugby Club. When I got there I was thinking that they would not let an American play or train with them; but they did! Lee, the trainer/coach, allowed me to experience true Welsh rugby. It has been such an amazing summer and it's going to be really hard leaving this wonderful community. The reason that I am writing this article is to let the rest of Pontypridd know what an amazing community Glyncoch really is. I have heard negative stories about the community being filled with violence and have been given looks of caution when I tell people where I'm living. However, I have found the community to be a very pleasant place to be. I've walked around Glyncoch several times at night by myself, without ever being scared for my life. The community in Glyncoch is something special. After building relationships with the people, I now have car horns blown at me while people give me the 'thumbs up'. I have youth yelling out my name when I walk by their houses, just to say hello. The rugby club continues to teach me about true camaraderie, something that is evident in the community as a whole. I hope that by writing this article, people outside of the community will view Glyncoch in a different light. I am truly an outsider living in this community, getting to see this place as it truly is. This group of people are now family to me. Thank you to all who have allowed me to live, to work and to play in Glyncoch. I will never forget this summer and I hope that I will be able to come back for a visit.
James Yon
Friday, July 28, 2006
TOOGOODTOWASTE ROADSHOW
LOCAL furniture recycling charity toogoodtowaste will be hosting a furniture display at Glyncoch Community Centre on Wednesday August 23, where stylish quality furniture at bargain “toogoodtomiss” prices will be available from 11am to 1pm.
toogoodtowaste is Rhondda Cynon Taf’s most effective furniture recycling charity and since its establishment in 1995 has helped to reduce waste to landfill, improved the work skills of its many volunteers and trainees, and helped thousands of people in need throughout the community.
Driven by a passion and determination to improve its service to the local community, the charity’s affordable reusable furniture can now be purchased by all members of the public with discounts, special packages and free delivery available to customers on qualifying benefits.
By opening to all, employees, trainees and volunteers hope to generate more income to tackle community issues more effectively, as well as creating a greener Wales by encouraging more people to choose recycled. Opening to all will help the charity improve its training facilities for volunteers, and channel more money into providing free furniture packages to families and individuals living in poverty.
toogoodtowaste your local charity…working with the community for the community! For further information contact its friendly customer service staff on 01443 733600 / 01685 733600.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
FESTIVAL ON LINE
Monday, July 17, 2006
GLYNCOCH FESTIVAL
Friday, July 14, 2006
"SHE'S NOT GETTING ANY YOUNGER" SAYS DONNA
GLYNC FACTOR
Saturday, July 08, 2006
HELP FOR THE ELDERLY
THE VALLEY'S OLDEST DJ
Thursday, July 06, 2006
GLYNCOCH ON LINE
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
SAM TRASK GETS HIS HAIR OFF
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
SI SEES THE LIGHT
SI Lloyd has been asking the council to remove 4 Leylandii that have been blocking his light and his views across to Cil common for years. In their usually efficient way, RCT haven't been exactly speedy in their response. In the time he's been waiting these trees have doubled in height, cutting out even more of his light.
Now at last thanks to the efforts of 4 local men- Phil Ogburn, Carl Mitchell, Roger Rowsell and Dave, he can see the mountains across the valley and enjoy the sun on his face again.
Sunday, July 02, 2006
KARAOKE ALLSTARS
Saturday, July 01, 2006
PONTY BUFFS BEAT RHONDDA
After 10 years as South Wales Area Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (Buffs) Quiz champions, the Rhondda province finally submitted to Pontypridd and District. The Ponty team which included 2 Glyncers- captain Mal Mardon and Paul Simmonds together with Phil May and Tony Hughes won the closely contested competition by a mere 3 points. They will now travel to the All South Wales finals on July 15 in Neath. WATCH THIS SPACE.
Friday, June 30, 2006
ALEX AND IEUAN'S BIRTHDAY
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
COMMUNITIES FIRST
1: Priorities to improve Glyncoch
2: Play Areas for Children
and
3: Local Policing.
Come along and have your say.