New Accessible Allotment Opens in Pontypridd
Pontypridd Town Council • March 2, 2022
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A new accessible allotment has been opened by Pontypridd Town Council to provide a space for residents to enjoy the pleasure of gardening and time outdoors in nature.
The allotment in Berw Fields, Trallwn is the first of its kind in Pontypridd and features accessible raised beds, wheelchair-friendly widened pathways and a compost toilet.
The plot has been purposely built with accessibility for wheelchair users at its heart and has been funded by a Community Lottery grant and by the Town Council. Town Clerk and CEO of Pontypridd Town Council Tony Graham said,
“Allotment gardening is a very rewarding pastime and can contribute greatly to the quality of people’s lives both mentally and physically. Unfortunately, it is all too common that allotments are not accessible spaces, so we are delighted to make the facility at Berw Fields a site for everyone to enjoy.”
The allotment’s first volunteer gardener Carol Baker has begun planting at the site, and it is hoped that other green-fingered Pontypridd residents will soon be joining her.
For information on the Berw Field Allotment contact Pontypridd Town Council on 01443 490740 or by email at: info@pontypriddtowncouncil.gov.uk
Mayor Councillor Carl Thomas pictured with resident Carol Baker and volunteer Kym Hodson at the newly created wheelchair access allotment at Berw Fields, Trallwn, Pontypridd.
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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.