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Accommodation
Heritage Park Hotel, Coedcae Road, Trehafod Telephone 01443 687057 After School ClubE3, is an after school club for youths throughout the Rhondda, held at Porth County Community School contact Rhian Fossey for further details E3+, is for youths between 16 and 18 all are welcome, if you have an interest contact Porth County School for more details. BandLewis Merthyr Brass Band Chamber of TradeChairman: Ian Howells. Howells Newsagents 51 Pontypridd Road, Porth 01443 682507 Secretary: Phil Howells, Howells Newsagents 51 Pontypridd Road Porth 01443 682507 Treasurer: Ian Morgan, Occassions 36a Hannah Street Porth 01443 687704 WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE FUTURE OF PORTHCommunities First Cymmer Ward Communities First 01443 682945 Ynyshir Communities First 01443 686610 DentistThe Goodwin Partnership, 21 Grawen Street, Porth 01443 682258 Disabled ParkingThere is ample disabled parking within Porth Town Centre, we have 3 car parks with dedicated parking spaces and there are disabled parking bays within Hannah street (the main shopping street). Hannah Street has recently undergone a facelift to allow easier access for wheelchairs throughout the town. Doctors SurgeryPont Newydd Medical Centre, Aberrhondda Road Porth telephone 01443 688886 Porth Farm Surgery, Porth Street Porth telephone: 01443 682579 Internet Hot SpotMurco Petrol Station, North Road, Porth Local Councillors, A.M. & M.P.Cllr Margaret Davies 01443 684114 Cllr Julie Williams 01443 682428 AM Leighton Andrews 02920 898376 MP Chris Bryant 01443 687697 Major Attractions
Rhondda Heritage Park, Trehafod, Porth, Telephone 01443 682036 Major Brands Available within Porth Porth has many major high street brands available which include: Corgi, Airfix, Canon Cameras, Minichamps, Wrangler, Levi's, Sulk, Mayorel, Lily Rio, Sarah Louise, Country Cradles, Penthouse Carpets, Bond Worth, Cormar Carpets, Goodacre, Nairn Vinyl, Toshiba, Basildon Bond, Humbrol Paints, RC2, Staedtler, Parker Pens, Tempus Books, Ordnance Survey Maps, Lloyd's Pharmacy, Barclays Bank, Lloyds TSB, HSBC, Halifax Bank, New Look, Thomson's, Thomas Cook, Raleigh Bikes, Swarovski Crystal, Supadrug, A4e, Get Connected Mobile Phones, Willow Tree. Services Available within PorthCarpet, Greetings Cards, Newspapers, Children's Clothes, Children's Nursery, Butcher, Jewelry, Bedding, Accountants, Estate Agents, Solicitor, Hairdressers, Pet Supplies, Pharmacies, Shoe Shop, New Look Fashion, Fresh Take Away Food, Betting Offices, Job Centre, Cafes, Mobile Phones, Bedroom Shop, Kitchen Shop, Curtains, Florist, Cobblers, Hardware, Men's Clothes, Travel Agent, Banks, Chamber of Trade, Police Station, Train Station, Bus Depot, Bars, Clubs, Pubs, Library, Car Sales, Tools. PACTPartnership and Communities Together Porth has an active PACT group who meet on the first Tuesday every month at the United Reform Church, Pontypridd Road, Porth. meetings start at 6.30pm. All are welcome. Our objectives set by the meeting currently have a 90% completion rate. Police StationManned Monday – Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm telephone 01443 743647 Porth ShopsOpening Times : The majority of businesses open six days a week, however there are a few shops that trade 7 days a week. Generally open between 9.00am and 5.00pm Half day for some shops is Thursday although there are a number of shops who now stay open. Public TransportPorth has both bus and train stops within 20 yards of the main shopping area. For time tables please see Stagecoach Buses and Valley Lines Train Timetable. Schools
Porth County Community School, Cemetery Road, Porth
Ysgol Gyfun Y Cymmer, Graigwen Road Porth Sport in PorthBasketball See E3 project Bike Trak, A new Bike Trak has recently opened in Trehafod This is free to use but beware the children police it themselves and they are a credit to out town. Bowls Bronwydd Park, Porth Cricket, Porth Cricket Club Darts, See E3 project Fishing Rhondda Fishing Club, offering excellent fishing in the River Rhondda stocked with Trout. (Licence required available from Howells Newsagents, Porth) Football Porth AFC Rugby, Porth Harlequins, The Welfare Ground Llwyncelyn, Porth http://www.porth-harlequinsrfc.co.uk/ Motorsport,South Wales Automobile Club meet every Wednesday from 8.00pm Swimming, Bronwydd Swimming Pool Table Tennis, see E3 project Mini Rugby, Porth Harlequins Mini Rugby training every Wednesday at Llwyncelyn Welfare Ground from 6.00pm. Children from 6 to 16 are welcome contact the Porth RFC Club House on 01443 681066 Tourist InformationTourist Information is available from: Rhondda Heritage Park, Trehafod. Howells Newsagents, Pontypridd Road, Porth. Where to EatCafe India, Indian Restaurant and Take Away, 75 Hannah Street, Porth 683221 Colliers Arms, Glynfach Road, Glynfach, Porth Dylans, (The Old Post Office) Porth Street, Porth Empire Cafe Pontypridd Road, Porth Iby's, Hannah Street Porth. Mr. Chippy,Hannah Street, Porth Mr. Ho, Chinese Takeaway, Hannah Street, Porth Real Food Hannah Street, Porth The Golden Grill, Porth Street, Porth The Llwyncelyn Hotel, North Road, Porth The Thai Elephant, Trebanog Road, Porth The above locations are where you can sit and have a meal, there are many other take aways available within the town centre. These include: Chinese, Cantonese, Indian, Traditional British, etc.. Youth ClubsCymmer Youth Centre, held within Ysgol Gyfan Y Cymmer, Graigwen Road, Cymmer, Porth. Open between 7.00 - 9.30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Open 6.30 - 9.00 Friday. This is normally a Junior Night. Minimum membership, 11 years of age. Activities include Pool, Darts, Table Tennis, Basketball, The centre aims to provide a friendly, welcome safe envioronment wher young people can gather to meet friends, play games become involved in sport and receive information on issues that affect young people. E3 Porth County Community School from 2:45pm to 5:15pm E3+ Porth County Community School from 5:45pm to 7:45pm |
