Trehafod Community Garden
Pontypridd Town Council • August 13, 2021

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Trehafod Community Garden

Saturday 31st of July saw the launch of Trehafod Community Garden, the project has been developed and coordinated by a team of volunteers from the local community whose aim is to offer therapeutic horticultural activities and education to both able bodied and disabled community members. Working with the Direct Services team from Pontypridd Town Council they have been able to rejuvenate a green space on the site of the old Farmers Arms. A number of raised beds, which are accessible to wheel chair users have been built, and also a serenity garden has been created for members to enjoy a time for relaxation and reflection. Cllr Lyndon Bengough, Deputy Mayor of Pontypridd Town Council and Peter and Pauline Trivett from the Community were invited to officially open the garden. The event was well attended with Councillor Gareth Capel on hand to help with a very successful raffle which raised funds for further development. Entertainment was provided by Howard Griffiths of GTFM. Volunteer coordinator Andy Phillips said, “this has been a real Community effort and I can’t thank all involved enough” he added “We are always on the lookout for new recruits and anyone who would like to volunteer to help can by either Phoning 07708251268 or emailing on Trehafodgarden@mail.com”

Trehafod Community Garden

Saturday 31st of July saw the launch of Trehafod Community Garden, the project has been developed and coordinated by a team of volunteers from the local community whose aim is to offer therapeutic horticultural activities and education to both able bodied and disabled community members. Working with the Direct Services team from Pontypridd Town Council they have been able to rejuvenate a green space on the site of the old Farmers Arms. A number of raised beds, which are accessible to wheel chair users have been built, and also a serenity garden has been created for members to enjoy a time for relaxation and reflection. Cllr Lyndon Bengough, Deputy Mayor of Pontypridd Town Council and Peter and Pauline Trivett from the Community were invited to officially open the garden. The event was well attended with Councillor Gareth Capel on hand to help with a very successful raffle which raised funds for further development. Entertainment was provided by Howard Griffiths of GTFM. Volunteer coordinator Andy Phillips said, “this has been a real Community effort and I can’t thank all involved enough” he added “We are always on the lookout for new recruits and anyone who would like to volunteer to help can by either Phoning 07708251268 or emailing on Trehafodgarden@mail.com”

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