2010
Events
From Park to Pit - Ramble through the Rhondda this June for Macmillan
Rhondda
Heritage Park, nr Pontypridd, is pleased to support the Macmillan Rhondda Walk
once again.
The popular tourist attraction is urging people in the Rhondda
to pledge to walk 11 miles on Saturday 12 June 2010.
The Rhondda Walk, now
in its 2nd year, sets off from Tynewydd Park, Treherbert continuing down the Rhondda
Valley through Treorchy, Ystrad, Tonypandy and Porth before finishing at the Rhondda
Heritage Park.
Nicola Newhams, Business Development & Events Manager
at the Rhondda Heritage Park added, "Rhondda Heritage Park is delighted to
once again support the Macmillan Cancer Charity Walk. This is our second year
of supporting such an important charity and we would urge anyone out there to
get involved - no matter how small - every effort can make a huge difference".
Debbie
Jones, Fundraising Manager, said "The Rhondda Walk raised an incredible £7,000
last year for people affected by cancer and their families in the area. This year
we hope to attract an even larger number of people to get together, put their
walking boots on, have fun and get healthy, and at the same time raise even money
to help local people living with cancer".
So come and get involved with
the Rhondda Walk now! Register for only £10, and you will receive a fundraising
pack in the post, together with a t-shirt and goody bag on the day. For more information,
or to register, please contact Helen Ashcroft on 01656 867968, email hashcroft@macmillan.org.uk
or register via our website at www.macmillan.org.uk/walks.
FREE DAYS OUT IN 2010
Individuals, schools and colleges are welcome to attend a range of Free afternoon talks and events taking place at Rhondda Heritage Park, Nr Pontypridd in 2010.
Here's what's available for the forthcoming year……..
" Growing English
Roses with Mike Thompson, Rhondda Rose Society
Wednesday 12th May 2-4pm
"
Family History Research and your local library
Wednesday 2nd June 2-4pm
For
many people their local library is the first place they visit when beginning research
into their family tree. Nick Kelland will explain how the Family History Resources
held in the local studies collections of Rhondda Cynon Taff Libraries can help
your research
" Lewis Merthyr Community Singing Day
Saturday 19th
June 10.30- 4.30
Join us and the Welsh National Opera on a free one-day
community singing workshop and learn from the professionals while having fun with
family, friends and neighbours.
No previous singing or music experience is
required. Participants should be 13yrs and over (u16yrs must be accompanied by
a adult). Places must be pre-booked and you will be required to stay all day
"
Professor Dai Smith Lecture - 'A Rhondda Carnival: Riots and Writers'
Wednesday
7th July 2pm-4pm
" Growing and Using Herbs with horticulturist, broadcaster and author Sheena Crossley Wednesday 4th August 2-4pm
" Gardening
Made Easier with Sheena Crossley
Wednesday 8th September 2-4pm
"
Cordell Festival
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September
11am - 4pm Daily
Join us in celebrating the works of the renowned author Alexander Cordell(
1917 - 1997) in particular 'This Sweet and Bitter Earth' as we commemorate the
Centenary of the Tonypandy Riots of 1910 .
This FREE two day event features
music, theatre, tours, Welsh crafts and food plus lots more
" September - Open Doors. Free admission to Rhondda Heritage Park every weekend this month as part of the Open Doors Scheme. Please reserve your underground tour in advance
" Glimpses of 20th Century America by Gareth Gill, RCT Museums Education Officer. Wednesday 6th October 2-4pm
Places must be booked in advance by contacting Reception on 01443 682036. All afternoon talks include complimentary refreshments .
A full events listing for 2010 can be found by visiting our web site www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
Further
Information:
Nicola Newhams, Business Development & Events Manager
01443
682036 / 680932 Email nicola@rhonddaheritagepark.com
Watch this space for details of forthcoming events.
