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The Town and Trade of Tonyrefail

The history of Tonyrefail and District Chamber of Trade dates back to at least the early 1900s, where they would meet at ‘The Institute’ on the square.  Old newspaper reports detail matters raised to include a cattle pen being erected near the railway, and the widening of the square.   The Chamber appears to have ceased meeting before the end of the 20th century, although there is documented evidence Tonyrefail businesses are mentioned in minutes of the Gilfach Goch and Porth Chamber of Trade meetings.

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If your business is in Tonyrefail or the local area , or your customers are focused in Tonyrefail you can join #tonlife in the Tonyrefail and District Chamber of Trade.

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Our Journey

Take a step into the journey of Tonlife – We will continue to do whats right by the community which is marked during our milestones below.

24/08/22
First Meeting

We held our first meeting

04/12/22
Christmas Event

Community Christmas event was held at Tonyrefail Community School

17/12/22
Christmas Party

Chamber of Trade first Christmas party was held in Tonyrefail Rugby Club

08/01/23
Went Social

The I :heart Ton Facebook page was created

13/03/23
Sustainable Waste Shop

The New Life Community Church on Mill Street became the temporary home to a sustainable/zero waste shop

01/04/23
Music

Tonyrefail music festival took place

23/05/23
Chamber Bank Account

Yr Efail Community Group CIC was incorporated and the Chamber Bank Account was opened

07/06/23
Ton Lottery

The ‘Ton Lottery’ idea was proposed as an idea in the Chamber meeting

13/09/23
First Lotto Draw

The very first ‘Ton Lotto’ was drawn at Ar Ben Y Byd

04/12/23
Christmas Event

Community Christmas event was held at Tonyrefail Community School

10/12/23
Treasure Trail

Tonyrefail Treasure trail took place

15/12/23
Website Meeting

 Project leads met with developers to discuss launching a website

16/12/23
Christmas Party

Chamber of Trade second Christmas party was held in Tonyrefail Rugby Club

21/12/23
The Backroom

The aptly named ‘The Backroom’, a locally sourced Welsh produce bar, opened at the back of Ar Ben Y Byd

18/01/24
CCTV Meeting

CCTV installation plans were discussed between Chamber Members and the Community Council with a view to make a decision by the end of March, funds permitting

12/02/24
New Project Manager

Chamber meeting was held at The Backroom where multiple project updates were given.  A new project manager was appointed.  SPF funding ideas were also put forward to The Chair.

28/02/24
Lotto Winner

There was one winning ticket in the Ton Lotto, scooping a prize of £7,225

07/03/24
Chamber Funds

There is currently £20,772.52 in The Chamber of Trade bank account which will be used for community regeneration and events.  There is also  £2,026.00 in the Lotto prize fund.

07/03/24
Website Development

Project leads finalised the first draft website content to be proposed to Chamber members at the next meeting on 11 March 2024.

15/03/24
CCTV Installation Plans

Project leads met with the CCTV company and agreed areas for installation.  The planned start is June 2024.

20/03/24
Lotto Winner

There was one lucky winner who scooped a cool £2,825!

15/04/24
Business Waste Recycling

Plans to recycle business waste begun

20/04/24
Tonyrefail Music Festival

The Music Festival was funded and organised by the Tonyrefail Chamber and the Tonyrefail Lotto. This was the second music event supporting local musicians and encouraging the community to visit the Tonyrefail Businesses and getting to know each other.

01/05/2024
Lotto Winner

There was one winning tickets scooping a prize of £3,774

26/05/24
Family Fun Dog Show

Wild Tails hosted Tonyrefail's first Dog Show in support of Hope Rescue, raising £2173.95.

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