Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Mayor, Councillor Simon Lloyd, has added the Pontypridd War Memorial Appeal to his official charities for his Mayoral year.
Cllr Lloyd, who jointly launched the Appeal back in October with Pontypridd Town Mayor, Cllr Gwen Williams, has made the decision in recognition of the importance of the Pontypridd War Memorial project.
It is customary each year for the Mayor of the County Borough to formally designate one or more charities, for which they will raise money during their year of office. Cllr Lloyd has already selected Marie Curie, the Cynon Valley Cancer Support Group and the Christian Lewis Trust, which all support people affected by cancer, and The Royal Corps of Signals who look after veterans in hard times.
There is currently no memorial in Pontypridd listing the names of all those from the town who lost their lives in the two world wars and subsequent conflicts. Rhondda Cynon Taf and Pontypridd Town Councils are working with the Royal British Legion to establish a monument in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park displaying Pontypridd’s Roll of Honour.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Mayor, Cllr Simon Lloyd, said:“From the First World War onwards, over 1200 people from Pontypridd have given their lives serving their country so that we all may live in freedom and the project to erect a memorial listing their names is a very worthy one and deserving of support.
“That is why I have decided to add the Pontypridd War Memorial Appeal to my charities and hope that we can raise as much money for it as possible.”
How you can Donate to the Appeal:
There are several ways in which you can support the War Memorial and Roll of Honour for Pontypridd.
- Online by visiting the War Memorial Appeal Pages| or make a donation direct through the “Pay-It” section
- Over the telephone by calling 01443 681081
- By making a cash donation at any of the Council’s four One4All Centres
By cheque made payable to “Pontypridd War Memorial Appeal” and sent to Pontypridd War Memorial Appeal, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Ty Bronwydd, Bronwydd Avenue, Porth, CF39 9DL
Both Councils recognise that ensuring the list of names to be included in the Roll of Honour is an extremely sensitive issue and a provisional list will be published soon, enabling the public to provide information on any additions or amendments that may be necessary.
