Graig Community Centre reopens its doors at the end of this month (April) following an extensive refurbishment to make it a welcoming and accessible place for all.
The running of Graig Community Centre was taken over by Pontypridd Town Council in January when it signed a 21 year lease for the building.
The community centre has been closed for several years and the town council plans to transform its future use with a wide-range of community-focussed activities, in keeping with Pontypridd Town Council’s vision to improve the lives, health and well-being of everyone who lives and works in Pontypridd.
The town council secured funding from the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund – RCT Community Fund to carry out key renovations to the building.
A special series of events organised by the town council will take place to mark the reopening, including a free family community event.
Community Partnership organisations are invited to view the renovated facilities on offer at an open day on Thursday April 25th between 10am to 1pm.
On Saturday, April 27th a free family fun day is taking place at the centre, with a host of activities on offer for everyone. Pontypridd radio station GTFM will be providing entertainment and broadcasting from the event and Growing Space Pontypridd will be putting on nature-based activities, encouraging learning through play. Sports, family games and refreshments will also be on offer.
Graig Community Centre’s family day takes place from 10am to 1pm and entrance is free.
A volunteer drop-in session is taking place from 4pm to 6pm on Monday, 29th April and on Saturday, 9th May a Wellbeing Morning will take place from 11am – 1pm, in partnership with RCT Together and Interlink.
Graig Community Centre will be open for bookings from May onwards. Bookings can be made by contacting Pontypridd Town Council.
A special visit by Pontypridd’s Mayor, Councillor Desmond Paul and Councillors Jayne Brencher and Eleri Griffiths, who represent the Graig area took place last week to recognise officially the completion of the renovation works.
Councillor Jayne Brencher told us…..
“The Graig Community centre is finally reopening after much needed refurbishment and local residents are thrilled to have this vital facility back at its heart.
We are excited to re-engage with residents and local groups to provide a safe space for young families, older residents and young people with events celebrating the people of the Graig. It’s your centre! We are listening.”
Councillor Eleri Griffiths added……
“It’s wonderful that Pontypridd Town Council has been able to reopen the centre and is investing in the Graig community.
I look forward to seeing the centre flourish and hope it will be a focal point for activities once again. I am keen to see something for everyone from the youngest to the eldest members of the community, and look forward to getting involved with the plans for the future.”
The centre will offer the community of the Graig a place to connect and socialise, with many events and activities throughout the year, including friendship groups, community coffee mornings and advice sessions along with youth and children’s activities.
The local community is encouraged to be involved in the centre and to shape its future in partnership with Pontypridd Town Council.
For more information, to volunteer as a Graig Community Connector or for Graig Community Centre bookings you can get in touch via email: [email protected] or call 01443 490740
