I've decided to dedicate a blog to my experiences of living in Pontypool and it's current local issues. Mostly I want to concentrate on what is positive about the town and what projects, businesses and enterprises are being undertaken by the Community to regenerate and create a great local spirit.
The problems that face Pontypool are not unknown, some towns have overcome them, whether completely or partially. I personally don't have all the answers but I have ideas and enthusiasm. I also have a little spare time here at the moment.
For my first post I'd like to introduce a volunteer group set up to help improve and look after Pontypool Park, arguably one of the best assets the town has. I would suggest under utilised at present, I have heard tails of health and safety hurdles but I don't know the details so I'll leave that there!
These lovely people meet on a regular basis and clear areas and plant additional trees and bushes. They have their own website and a facebook:
http://www.pontypoolparkfriends.org/
Facebook
Both of these links can give you a great deal of information regarding their activities.
They are currently looking for help in the following areas:
Adminstrative Tasks
If you love your local park then join them for weekend fun!
The problems that face Pontypool are not unknown, some towns have overcome them, whether completely or partially. I personally don't have all the answers but I have ideas and enthusiasm. I also have a little spare time here at the moment.
For my first post I'd like to introduce a volunteer group set up to help improve and look after Pontypool Park, arguably one of the best assets the town has. I would suggest under utilised at present, I have heard tails of health and safety hurdles but I don't know the details so I'll leave that there!
These lovely people meet on a regular basis and clear areas and plant additional trees and bushes. They have their own website and a facebook:
http://www.pontypoolparkfriends.org/
Both of these links can give you a great deal of information regarding their activities.
They are currently looking for help in the following areas:
Adminstrative Tasks
- Advertising
- Promotion and recruitment
- Planting
- Clearing
- Dry stone walling
- Litter picking
If you love your local park then join them for weekend fun!
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