Christmas in Pontyclun
There is always plenty going on at Christmas in Pontyclun. The shops come alive with great Christmas decorations, the town centre is buzzing with visitors. So why not join us at one of our community events this year.
The information below will be updated as we receive more information so come back nearer the time for more details
If you are arranging a Christmas event and would like us to mention it on these pages please drop the Council a line.
Pontyclun Christmas Fayre
The Pontyclun Christmas Fayre is the highlight of our festivities. Organised by the Community Council and featuring 75 stalls, food trucks, activities and games. Music is provided by local Choirs and bands and a selection of great Christmas music for all to enjoy.
The Fayre is on Saturday 7th December, opening to the public at 1.30pm till 5pm in The car park at Heol yr Orsaf; The Community Centre and Cafe 50.
With a large marquee full of stalls and the indoor venues this is perfect for all the family, young and old, whatever the weather brings.
Entry is free, however if you would like to bring a donation to help support the local Food bank then we would be very grateful.
If you register for the fayre at our Eventbrite site we can send you updates and information to your inbox
We have had lots of great help this year from the North Pole and Santa will be at our grotto, so get your kiddies ready to see him at the Fayre. The Council is funding the grotto so entry will be free, with a small token gift for each child.
For those with Pets Hope Rescue will be running a Santa Paws photo stall for Dog pictures and if your child wishes to have a go at driving Santa’s sleigh his elves will be offering some lessons whilst they are here.
More information about the fayre includng traders and parking will be published here over the next few weeks.
Dont forget, while you are here please make the most of your visit and pop into the great shops, cafes and restaurants we have in Pontyclun
For more information follow the links below.
Christmas Lights
The Christmas lights go on in Pontyclun shortly after Remembrance day and give the shopping area a great festive feel ahead of the Christmas season. They will be on until the new year.
Lighting the Christmas Tree
The Community Christmas tree will be lit up at 5pm on Saturday 23th November.
The ceremony will be at the War Memorial in Pontyclun with the St Paul’s players doing a sketch from Cinderella ahead of their Panto the following week.
We also have Sally’s Angels choir to lead a few Christmas songs and there will also a number of refreshment stalls.
Each year we ask local children to make the decorations for our Tree at Giles gallery and we thank the Pontyclun Primary School PTA for doing this for us this year.
There will also be a Christmas Tree in Groesfaen and Ynysddu and the Tree opposite the Ivor in Brynsadler will be lit again this year
Pontyclun Santa Run
Come along on Sunday 15th December and join Pontyclun’s very own Santa Run.
Now in its 9th year its sure to be a great event – suitable for all ages and abilities
Starts at Pontyclun rugby Club at 10am (Registration from 9am) . More information on their website
Community Christmas singing
If you fancy a bit of a Christmas singalong then in addition to the Christmas tree lighting we have 3 other festive singalongs.
17th and 21st December at Pontyclun RFC
On the 17th in Groesfaen there will be carols around the Christmas tree arranged by Groesfaen Gwyrdd. From 7pm
Christmas quiz
The Pipeworks bar will be holding their annual Christmas Quiz in the Marquee at Heol yr Orsaf on the evening of Friday 6th December
More details and tickets can be obtained from the Pipeworks.
Hope rescue Christmas fair
If you did not not quite finish your Christmas shopping at our main fayre on 8th December then pop over to Heol yr Orsaf on Sunday the 8th and join Hope rescue for a Charity fair with a different range of stalls and activities
Pontycluns Pantomimes
This year St Pauls Players present “Snow White” at St Paul’s church hall, Pontyclun.
Come along and join in the fun and follow their adventures at 7.30pm on the 25/27 or 29th November. Tickets available from Giles Gallery (cash only)
Pontyclun RFC are showing Jack and the Beanstalk on the 28th December at 2pm. Contact the Rugby club for details
Pontyclun Institute & Athletic club also have their annual New Year’s day Panto on 1st jan at 2pm – Rapunzel. Contact them for more details
Bethel Church Nativity Trail
Each year Bethel Church transforms the woods at the back of the Church into a glorious sparkly festive scene, following the Nativity Story along an illuminated trail that runs through the forest.
This year its open on the weekend of 7/8th December (5-8 Saturday; 4-7 Sunday) come along and enoy this special family treat, as well as some festive activities and refreshments!
Christmas Cinema
Come to Cafe 50 on Saturday 21st December to enjoy a wonderful Christmas adventure looking back through one’s life to see what might have happened
Doors open 9am
Christmas charity concert
Sally’s angels community choir are holding a Christmas charity concert at St Paul’s church on Wednesday 11th December at 7pm. More details and tickets at Eventbrite