DIG FOR VICTORY!
Pontypridd Town Council • May 26, 2023

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WW2 Pillbox Preserved for Pontypridd


Pontypridd Town Council is the proud recipient of a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to create WW2- style, ‘Dig for Victory Garden’ at Berw Field allotments. Pontypridd Town Council workers uncovered a pillbox dating from 1940 on the site, which would have been one of many situated along the Taff Valley in preparation from possible invasion by Germany during the Second World War.


It is hoped that the pillbox and the garden will be visited by schools, community groups and others interested in the history and heritage of Pontypridd for years to come.


Pontypridd Town Council Chief Executive Tony Graham said, “On discovering such an incredible piece of local history we decided to help preserve it and also to use it as an educational aid for future generations. We are passionate about ensuring that the history of our area can be enjoyed by both our local community and visitors from further afield and we hope that people enjoy visiting the site and learning about Pontypridd.”


With the support of the National Lottery Players, Pontypridd Town Council has been able to create a Dig for Victory Garden, install an Anderson shelter, and build a ty bach (outhouse) at Berw Field allotments. The pillbox is one of very few along the Taff that survive which makes it of  important historical interest.


The project has been funded by the 15-Minute Heritage Fund grant programme which was run by Cadw – the Welsh Government’s historic environment service and The National Lottery Heritage Fund in Wales.


Pictured

Outgoing Town Mayor, Cllr Lyndon Bengough and National Heritage Lottery’s Moe Horikawa.


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COMMUNITY AND OUTDOOR INITIATIVES OFFICER (PRIMARILY BASED AT MEADOW STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN) 34 hours per week Actual Salary: £25,058 (based on NJC SCP 11 FTE £27,269 pa) This post is funded until 31 st March 2026 after which a decision will be made on retaining the role subject to funding. Following recent staff changes, the Town Council wish to recruit an energetic Community Engagement and Outdoor Projects Officer who will work closely with the Community Development Manager and her team to implement our community engagement and outdoor project plans primarily based at our award winning Meadow Street Community Garden but also assisting at our various assets across the Town Council area. This role will be crucial in continuing the work of establishing the Town Council as a key anchor organisation within the area and ideally will develop or community engagement strategy as part of the Council’s Forward Development Plan (which is available on our website). This role will be important in continuing the development and success of the Community Garden and taking the learning from this project to other projects. The right candidate for the post will be creative, knowledgeable in this area, enthusiastic and be excited to work with us to expand and enhance our community offering and help support, grow and expand this project, dealing with community groups and the public and initiating other forward facing projects and events. If you feel you meet the requirements, then please contact us. There will be an opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Please apply using the application form answering all questions and addressing the job description and person specification in detail. The application form should be submitted along with a covering letter and no CVs are required. The closing date for applications is 9.00am Monday 24 th March. To apply please visit: Latest Staff and Casual Vacancies For further information please email info@pontypriddtowncouncil.gov.uk or telephone: 01443 490740.
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