Heledd Fychan Canol De Cymru - South Wales Central

We had a lively and interesting discussion last night with Denise McQuade, Consul General of Ireland in Wales, and her team.

The connections between both of our nations go back centuries, and remain important to this day.

Such an honour to attend the Kinship Care week event at the Rhondda Heritage Park Hotel today organised by Rhondda Cynon Taf Kinship Support Group.

September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, and I was deeply honoured to have been invited by Latch the Welsh Children's Cancer Charity, to witness first-hand their incredible work at Wales’ Children’s hospital.

Local pharmacies and their teams play such a vital role in our community, It was great to visit Knights Parkgate Pharmacy in Pontypridd this morning to see first hand the important work they do, providing essential medications and offering expert health advice.

The recent Rhondda Cynon Taf National Eisteddfod held in Ynysangharad Park was undoubtedly a resounding success, with many people saying that it was the best ever Eisteddfod. I agree! 

So many people from across the county borough played a key role in this, from fundraising to preparing bunting and signage, volunteering during the week, putting on complimentary events, ensuring public transport links worked efficiently, as well as promoting everything Rhondda Cynon Taf has to offer. I’d like to say a huge thank you to each and every one of them. It was a community effort, and we put on a show that we can all be proud of.  

I had a great time visiting the Treorchy RFC as part of WRU Fit, Fed and Fun programme this past Monday! It was fantastic to see everyone enjoying a healthy meal and engaging in fun, physical activities. Huge thanks to the WRU Community and their partners for making such a positive impact during the summer holidays.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has announced the permanent closure of the Taff Vale surgery branches in Ynysybwl and Cilfynydd. This decision, made on the 25th of July, has been met with significant opposition from local residents and Plaid Cymru councillors Amanda Ellis, Paula Evans, and Hywel Gronow, as well as Regional Senedd Member Heledd Fychan.

Os ydych yn byw yn lleol neu'n ymweld â Phontypridd ar gyfer yr Eisteddfod sydd yn dechrau penwythnos nesaf, mae fy nhîm a minnau wedi creu canllaw i rai o’r bwytai a’r caffis lleol yn y dref. Pa rai yw eich

Whether you live local or are visiting Pontypridd for the Eisteddfod which starts next weekend, my team and I have created a guide to some of the local restaurants and cafes in the town. Which ones are your favourites?