Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Royal British Legion Host First-Ever Festival of Remembrance in Pontypridd

Strategic Insights -

This year, for the first time, the Festival of Remembrance will take place in partnership with the Royal British Legion at Y Muni, Pontypridd on Sunday, November 2nd. The event, which aims to show support for Armed Forces personnel past and present, will feature performances by talented young schoolchildren, a soloist, and standard bearers from the Royal British Legion. The program includes the Cardiff Military Wives Choir Caerdydd, Y Pant school choir, and Tylorstown Band, accompanied by soloist Heather Jones. The event will also feature a remembrance service led by Reverend Charlotte Rushton from St Catherine's Church, Pontypridd.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Festival of Remembrance, held in partnership with the Royal British Legion, will take place at Y Muni, Pontypridd on Sunday, November 2nd.
  • The event will feature performances by the Cardiff Military Wives Choir Caerdydd, Y Pant school choir, and Tylorstown Band, accompanied by soloist Heather Jones.
  • Heather Jones is a talented singer-songwriter from Pontypridd who has performed at prestigious venues and has a musical theatre background.
  • The event will also include a remembrance service led by Reverend Charlotte Rushton from St Catherine's Church, Pontypridd, and will feature standard bearers from the Royal British Legion.
  • The Festival of Remembrance aims to show support for Armed Forces personnel past and present and will be a formal and poignant event to pay tribute to those who have, or are, serving the country.

Statistics:

  • The event will take place at Y Muni, Pontypridd on Sunday, November 2nd from 6:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm).
  • Tickets are priced at £10 and are available to purchase online or by calling the Box Office on 03300 554488.
  • Free parking is available at all Council car parks in Pontypridd.

Sources:

  • "For the first time, the poignant and important event, held in partnership with the Royal British Legion, will take place at Y Muni, Pontypridd on Sunday, November 2nd."
  • "Rhondda Cynon Taf Council" [Note: No specific source provided; accessed via news release]
  • "Royal British Legion" [Note: No specific source provided; accessed via news release]
  • "The Choir: Military Wives with Gareth Malone"
  • "Military Wives", starring Kristen Scott-Thomas