Pontypool Community Council

28/08/2026

Got your GCSE results and off to college or sixth form?🎉
Here’s something to make the move a little easier - you might be eligible for £40 a week through the Education Maintenance Allowance.
EMA helps cover everyday essentials like travel, lunches and study supplies so you can focus on this next chapter.
Find out more including how to apply here: https://www.gov.wales/cymru-student-support
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27/08/2026

Pontypool Community Council are delighted to sponsor Mums & Daughters Fitness Classes, starting this September and delivered by Shelite Fitness Personal Training.

These fun and engaging sessions will take place in Pontnewynydd and are a fantastic opportunity for mums and daughters to get active together, improve fitness, and support their wellbeing.

📍 Location: Pontnewynydd
📅 Starting: September
⚠️ Booking is essential
📞 For bookings and further information, please see the contact details below.

We look forward to welcoming you to these exciting classes!

26/08/2026

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are actively seeking volunteers to join their Volunteer Car Service Driver and Community Welfare Responder (CWR) programmes, helping patients across Wales receive the support they need within their local communities.

Can you help?

24/08/2026

Starting the 8th September Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum will be hosting a Memory Cafe!
Full details below...

21/08/2026

Proud to attend the Torfaen Summer Play Provision Awards 2026, well done to all the Play staff and volunteers for providing a fabulous summer of fun Chwarae Torfaen Torfaen Play 👏 👏

20/08/2026

We need your ideas!

If you're a business or community group in Pontypool, Torfaen or from further afield, we have some spaces in our market that we need your ideas and help with on how they could be used.

If you have 3 minutes, please complete the below short survey. All responses appreciated!

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/PontypoolIndoorMarket/

20/08/2026

Notice of Election Pontypool Community Council Abersychan and Cwmavon

Nominations close at 4pm on Friday 11 September 2026. If contested, the poll takes place on Thursday 8 October 2026. / Rhaid cyflwyno papurau enwebu erbyn 4pm ddydd Gwener 11 Medi 2026. Os bydd mwy nag un ymgeisydd, cynhelir pleidlais ddydd Iau 8 Hydref 2026....

Nominations close at 4pm on Friday 11 September 2026. If contested, the poll takes place on Thursday 8 October 2026. / Rhaid cyflwyno papurau enwebu erbyn 4pm ddydd Gwener 11 Medi 2026. Os bydd mwy nag un ymgeisydd, cynhelir pleidlais ddydd Iau 8 Hydref 2026.

20/08/2026

GCSE results day is here 💛 Congratulations and well done to all 👏

It can feel like a huge moment for your child, and for you too. Whatever their results look like, there are many positive paths they can take next.

Sixth form, college, training, apprenticeships and work based routes can all help them grow, try something different and move forward.

If you want clear guidance or support, Working Wales is here to help your family understand every option.

Visit https://workingwales.gov.wales/how-we-can-help/post-16-options-and-support to find out more.

20/08/2026

🎄🎅 CHRISTMAS CAVALCADE - SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER 🎅🎄

Join us for a magical day of festive fun!

✨ Meet Santa
🎁 Christmas Market Stalls
🎶 Live Music
🎠 Funfair Rides
❄️ Christmas Activities
🥁 Parade featuring the Piping Hot Band
🎆 Laser Countdown to the Christmas Light Switch-On

Bring your family and friends and celebrate the start of the festive season with us!
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19/08/2026

New Adult Book Club at Pontypool Library!
Full details below...

New Pontypool Adult Book Group Tuesdays 5:45pm to 6:45pm

Every four weeks, start Date TBC.

Call Pontypool Library on 01495 766160 or speak to staff if you are interested in joining!

Grŵp Llyfrau Newydd i Oedolion ym Mhont-y-pŵl Dydd Mawrth 5:45pm i 6:45pm

Bob pedair wythnos, dyddiad dechrau i'w gadarnhau.

Ffoniwch Lyfrgell Pont-y-pŵl ar 01495 766160 neu siaradwch â'r staff os oes gennych ddiddordeb i ymuno!

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