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I have thought long and hard about posting this extremely personal information online. I have not taken this decision lightly.
It is with deep, incredible sadness and distress that I post the following........
I am doing this for awareness and because the ‘justice’ system and the Police have let me (and others) down catastrophically.
I have to get some justice and closure, to try and heal and to recover from the almighty hell I have faced.
On the 26th April 2019, I made a formal disclosure that ☆☆☆ ROBERT WITCHELL☆ ☆☆ my biological ‘father’ had sexually abused me from the age of 12 years old to 16/17.
It took all the strength and courage I had to take this step....
I believed in the justice system, I was naïve to think that they and the police would help me to hold ROBERT WITCHELL to account.
ROBERT WITCHELL was CHARGED with ☆☆☆ 9 counts of r**e of a child ☆☆☆
The first trial was September 2020; - on the 2nd day, there was a disagreement regarding some evidence and ROBERT WITCHELL dismissed his defence team which meant that the trial could not continue.
The next trial was June 2021. The jury were unable to reach a verdict. I was devastated. ROBERT WITCHELL IS
☆☆☆ GUILTY of CHILD ABUSE ☆☆☆
The jury could not reach a verdict, but that does NOT mean he is innocent.
He is NOT - he destroyed my life.
I now suffer from hideous anxiety and complex PTSD. I live my life thinking about what might have been if ROBERT WITCHELL had not r**ed me repeatedly.
I swore on oath; - on the Bible, when I gave evidence - I was HONEST through the entire, hideous process.
I would NEVER have gone through the hell of 1 trial, let alone 3 If I was lying.
I have NEVER lied; - I have NO reason to.
☆☆ ROBERT WITCHELL R***D ME when I was just a child. ☆☆
WITCHELL destroyed me. I recall thinking what is happening, is this normal? I was terrified, I remember being in horrendous pain and not able to tell anyone.
When I gave evidence on oath, I had to endure the trauma of re-living the horrific incidents, the feelings of helplessness, the hideous pain, the uncontrollable fear, the trauma, being scared out of my mind.
I wanted so desperately to tell someone, I wanted so badly for him to stop hurting me.
.... I was in turmoil and absolutely terrified. WITCHELL told me If anyone found-out, the most precious thing in the World would be taken away...... “My mother would kill him and I would have no-one”.
ROBERT WITCHELL repeated those threats and I believed him.
I was a child, I was in turmoil, upset and so confused.
I remember being confused and upset, trying to hide the horror from everyone, believing that no-one must ever find out.
I thought why does it hurt so much? Is this what’s supposed to happen between a father-daughter? I was a small child. WITCHELL hurt me laying on top of me, his weight on me.
I suffered cystitis all the time when I was a child, ROBERT WITCHELL made me bleed, I was always sore.
ROBERT WITCHELL took my childhood away from me and destroyed my ability to be happy as an adult.
I have severe anxiety and PTSD. I live my life thinking about what I might have been if it had not happened.
I have nightmares of him on top of me, waking up in terror seeing his face, shaking, bathed in sweat and crying, believing it is happening again.
When I was 17 I went to Cardiff Royal Infirmary to get HIV & STD tests because ROBERT WITCHELL was constantly boasting about all the women he was with.
HIV was a death sentence back then, those of you old enough will recall the hideous advert with the black tombstone.
I see that tombstone in my nightmares with ROBERT WITCHELL standing next to it. I wake up in fear thinking I’ve died of HIV.
The next trial was September 2021.
I gave evidence a third time, re-living the pain and trauma; crying whilst I was giving evidence.
I was scared because ROBERT WITCHELL was in the courtroom again, but at the same time I was determined to hold him to account and to make him see all the suffering he caused and the jury to see I was honest.
I did everything I could to hold ROBERT WITCHELL to account, to make him face the punishment he deserves, but the justice system ☆☆ FAILED ☆☆
The jury could not reach a decision a second time.
The Police did not get all the evidence that was required; - they FAILED to follow up enquiries and get statements etc - ☆ they FAILED, the Court FAILED and the CPS FAILED ☆
Those who know me know I was born and brought up in Gilfach Goch.
My family on the maternal side are good, honest, lovely people.
Those who knew my wonderful grandparents; who were well respected in the small village, know that I was brought up well. I was a much loved only child and grandchild.
I could have been anything I wanted to be, my life before me.
After ROBERT WITCHELL abused me, I became withdrawn, naughty, isolated.
I couldn’t cope, I did not know how to reach out for help, I didn’t know how to put into words what was happening to me.........I was lost.
I became rebellious and I argued with my mother. ROBERT WITCHELL even took my relationship with my mother away from me.
It has taken me 35 years to realise it was not my mother’s fault, it was not mine…… It was the CHILD ABUSER and evil, sick monster that is ROBERT WITCHELL.
ROBERT WITCHELL is a danger to women and to Children everywhere (he is an alcoholic and he is violet to Christine Jones; his partner….... I was told this by Christine’s daughter via FB messenger]
The Crown Prosecution Service have decided that they will NOT have a 3rd trial because they don’t believe it is serious enough.
How more serious can it get than a child ra**st???
They have let a child ra**st walk free with no consequences. This Is ‘justice’.
It was absolute horror being r**ed as a young girl and the CPS say it doesn’t meet the criteria for another trial???
I cannot explain how broken I am; - how horrendous it has been fighting the pain, having to cope with 3 trials because I was so determined that the child ra**st should get the punishment he deserves.
I trusted the system to give me justice, to help me re-build, to give me peace, they ALL FAILED abysmally.
How do I move on, find closure, heal when you have fought a long battle alone and not been supported?? How do I find closure knowing ROBERT WITCHELL has got away with ruining my life?
☆☆ EVERYTHING I have said to the police, the CPS, the courts and on here is the TRUTH, absolutely the TRUTH ☆☆
I am also posting this for awareness – to ensure that you know to keep your children safe - ☆☆☆ ROBERT WITCHELL LIVES IN TONYREFAIL ☆☆☆ and because I desperately need everyone to know what has happened and what ROBERT WITCHELL did to me.
The Police stated that there were no other victims that they know of, but I do not trust them.
I do not believe that a child abuser commits these heinous crimes in isolation. Is there a history, has WITCHELL done what he did to me to someone else??
This is so very hard because I feel horrifically guilty for almost hoping there is another victim, for even thinking it. I would never want anyone to go through what WITCHELL put me through, never in a million lifetimes, but, if another victim comes forward it would validate what I said and make it more likely that WITCHELL will face the punishment he deserves, to rot in hell/prison, I don’t care which.
♡♡♡♡ I finally want to say to survivors everywhere, you are so strong for merely waking up everyday and facing the World when it is the very last thing you want to do........... please keep trying to find peace in your lives. You are all so strong & brave. I wish every one of you all the very, very best. Please hold on; - there is always hope, please never give up ♡♡♡♡
The following quote that has become my mantra; - helping me to stay a little positive –
‘You become unstoppable when you realise how to turn your pain into power’.
For everyone’s information – I have checked this post with my solicitor, he has had sight of it and confirmed that I am not breaking any laws and I can go ahead and post
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/raise-money-for-legal-expenses-for-judicial-review?fbclid=IwAR0jbsWEGd-x0SYeArc-lxFhjCFnuQUi6Sz-bB4N5IYkpwZ-fwxpENPmVms
Do I need to book for Monday and how much is it per person please to bowl?
Thank you in advance
Scenes from the series were filmed in RCT including in the Rhondda Bowl and in various locations across South Wales.
Please can anyone tell me if you need to book for 1 game of bowling? I've tried ringing and also messaged but not had a reply and was hoping to come this Thursday
A family friendly bowling centre with 14 bowling lanes, which has a bar, diner and arcade to provide fun for the whole family.
Operating as usual
09/12/2021
Photos from Rhondda Bowl's post
18/05/2021
Good evening all!
The Rhondda Bowl will be open to the public Thursday 20th May at 12.00🤩
Come and check out our newly revamped centre and enjoy an afternoon/evening full of fun, drinks, and great food💃🏻🍔🥤
Did you know we have a 5 star food hygiene rating? ⭐️😃🍟
❗️Please ring in advance to book a lane -
01443 672 672❗️
You must adhere to current guidelines by entering the bowling alley with a face covering on (unless medically exempt) and ensuring a 2 metre distance with those not in your bubble.
As per previous posts in Sept 2020 - Staff will instantly disenfect and sanitise all balls, tables and seats after use.
There are also hand sanitizer stations placed throughout the centre.
A full list of guidelines will be explained over the phone when bookings are taken ☎️
See you all soon 🎳
Rhondda Bowl
Hi to all our facebook friends, Just to clarify things, Our new opening times are Thursday to Sunday 12midday till 7pm last booking will be 6pm. unfortunately outside of these times there will not be anyone to answer your telephone calls, so call after 12 on the days we are open please.
There will be strict covid-19 guidlines that MUST be obeyed. Hand sanitising points will be available around the building, and staff will instantly disinfect and sanitise all balls,tables and seats after use.
Bowling will be available ONLY to those who book their lanes, this must be done only by telephone bookings,from midday onwards by calling 01443672672. Bowling will be charged at £24 per hour per lane for up to 6 people this will normally be enough time for a total of 6 games bowling at a normal pace,. A full list of guidlines will be explained on the phone when bookings are taken. you will be advised to wear white soled trainer style shoes, otherwise you will be issued with sanitised bowling shoes and sterilised disposable socks.
We will be operating a waitress service to the designated lane tables, customers must not come to the bar for service as they will be refused.We will be offering a limited diner menu.
Social distancing must be observed at all times, there will be a controlled one way direction flow around the building where possible.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO UNDER 16'S WILL BE ALLOWED UNLESS BOWLING WITH AN ADULT. This is to protect customers against small groups of juniors loitering around the building which is against the guidlines imposed for social distancing.
We reserve the right to refuse admission
The new guidlines from monday 14-9-2020 are that face coverings (masks) must be worn in indoor public places. this applies when entering The Rhondda Bowl. They may be removed while bowling at your lane, but MUST be worn when going to the toilets and moving around the building including the arcade. they may also be removed when drinking or eating as long as you are social distancing from anybody outside of your bubble.
Hi to all our facebook friends, Just to clarify things, Our new opening times are Thursday to Sunday 12midday till 7pm last booking will be 6pm. unfortunately outside of these times there will not be anyone to answer your telephone calls, so call after 12 on the days we are open please.
There will be strict covid-19 guidlines that MUST be obeyed. Hand sanitising points will be available around the building, and staff will instantly disinfect and sanitise all balls,tables and seats after use.
Bowling will be available ONLY to those who book their lanes, this must be done only by telephone bookings,from midday onwards by calling 01443672672. Bowling will be charged at £24 per hour per lane for up to 6 people this will normally be enough time for a total of 6 games bowling at a normal pace,. A full list of guidlines will be explained on the phone when bookings are taken. you will be advised to wear white soled trainer style shoes, otherwise you will be issued with sanitised bowling shoes and sterilised disposable socks.
We will be operating a waitress service to the designated lane tables, customers must not come to the bar for service as they will be refused.We will be offering a limited diner menu.
Social distancing must be observed at all times, there will be a controlled one way direction flow around the building where possible.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO UNDER 16'S WILL BE ALLOWED UNLESS BOWLING WITH AN ADULT. This is to protect customers against small groups of juniors loitering around the building which is against the guidlines imposed for social distancing.
We reserve the right to refuse admission
Rhondda Bowl
Hi to all our facebook friends, we have some great news.Our new opening times are Thursday to Sunday 12midday till 7pm last booking will be 6pm. The Rhondda bowl will re-open at 12midday Thursday 6th August 2020, but there will be strict covid-19 guidlines that MUST be obeyed. Hand sanitising points will be available around the building, and staff will instantly disinfect and sanitise all balls,tables and seats after use.
Bowling will be available ONLY to those who pre-book their lanes, this must be done only by telephone bookings,from 11am Tuesday 4th August onwards by calling 01443672672. Bowling will be charged at £24 per hour per lane for up to 6 people NO MORE. A full list of guidlines will be explained on the phone when bookings are taken. you will be advised to wear white soled trainer style shoes, otherwise you will be issued with sanitised bowling shoes and sterilised disposable socks.
We will be operating a waitress service to the designated lane tables, customers must not come to the bar for service as they will be refused.We will be offering a limited diner menu.
Social distancing must be observed at all times, there will be a controlled one way direction flow around the building where possible.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO UNDER 16'S WILL BE ALLOWED UNLESS BOWLING WITH AN ADULT. This is to protect customers against small groups of juniors loitering around the building which is against the guidlines imposed for social distancing.
We reserve the right to refuse admission
Rhondda Bowl
Hi to all our facebook friends, we have some great news.Our new opening times are Thursday to Sunday 12midday till 7pm last booking will be 6pm. The Rhondda bowl will re-open at 12midday Thursday 6th August 2020, but there will be strict covid-19 guidlines that MUST be obeyed. Hand sanitising points will be available around the building, and staff will instantly disinfect and sanitise all balls,tables and seats after use.
Bowling will be available ONLY to those who pre-book their lanes, this must be done only by telephone bookings,from 11am Tuesday 4th August onwards by calling 01443672672. Bowling will be charged at £24 per hour per lane for up to 6 people NO MORE. A full list of guidlines will be explained on the phone when bookings are taken. you will be advised to wear white soled trainer style shoes, otherwise you will be issued with sanitised bowling shoes and sterilised disposable socks.
We will be operating a waitress service to the designated lane tables, customers must not come to the bar for service as they will be refused.We will be offering a limited diner menu.
Social distancing must be observed at all times, there will be a controlled one way direction flow around the building where possible.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO UNDER 16'S WILL BE ALLOWED UNLESS BOWLING WITH AN ADULT. This is to protect customers against small groups of juniors loitering around the building which is against the guidlines imposed for social distancing.
We reserve the right to refuse admission
Rhondda Bowl
Hi to all our facebook friends, we have some great news.Our new opening times are Thursday to Sunday 12midday till 7pm last booking will be 6pm. The Rhondda bowl will re-open at 12midday Thursday 6th August 2020, but there will be strict covid-19 guidlines that MUST be obeyed. Hand sanitising points will be available around the building, and staff will instantly disinfect and sanitise all balls,tables and seats after use.
Bowling will be available ONLY to those who pre-book their lanes, this must be done only by telephone bookings,from 11am Tuesday 4th August onwards by calling 01443672672. Bowling will be charged at £24 per hour per lane for up to 6 people NO MORE. A full list of guidlines will be explained on the phone when bookings are taken. you will be advised to wear white soled trainer style shoes, otherwise you will be issued with sanitised bowling shoes and sterilised disposable socks.
We will be operating a waitress service to the designated lane tables, customers must not come to the bar for service as they will be refused.We will be offering a limited diner menu.
Social distancing must be observed at all times, there will be a controlled one way direction flow around the building where possible.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO UNDER 16'S WILL BE ALLOWED UNLESS BOWLING WITH AN ADULT. This is to protect customers against small groups of juniors loitering around the building which is against the guidlines imposed for social distancing.
We reserve the right to refuse admission
04/08/2020
Rhondda Bowl
Is this really acceptable? nearly every morning there is litter scattered outside the Rhondda Bowl. We are getting fed up with it, so, we are now sending pictures to the local authority and will prosecute anyone found leaving litter outside the bowl. also we will post pictures of the offenders on our facebook site in order to name and shame.
04/08/2020
Is this really acceptable? nearly every morning there is litter scattered outside the Rhondda Bowl. We are getting fed up with it, so, we are now sending pictures to the local authority and will prosecute anyone found leaving litter outside the bowl. also we will post pictures of the offenders on our facebook site in order to name and shame.
Hi to all our facebook friends, we have some great news.Our new opening times are Thursday to Sunday 12midday till 7pm last booking will be 6pm. The Rhondda bowl will re-open at 12midday Thursday 6th August 2020, but there will be strict covid-19 guidlines that MUST be obeyed. Hand sanitising points will be available around the building, and staff will instantly disinfect and sanitise all balls,tables and seats after use.
Bowling will be available ONLY to those who pre-book their lanes, this must be done only by telephone bookings,from 11am Tuesday 4th August onwards by calling 01443672672. Bowling will be charged at £24 per hour per lane for up to 6 people NO MORE. A full list of guidlines will be explained on the phone when bookings are taken. you will be advised to wear white soled trainer style shoes, otherwise you will be issued with sanitised bowling shoes and sterilised disposable socks.
We will be operating a waitress service to the designated lane tables, customers must not come to the bar for service as they will be refused.We will be offering a limited diner menu.
Social distancing must be observed at all times, there will be a controlled one way direction flow around the building where possible.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO UNDER 16'S WILL BE ALLOWED UNLESS BOWLING WITH AN ADULT. This is to protect customers against small groups of juniors loitering around the building which is against the guidlines imposed for social distancing.
We reserve the right to refuse admission
Hi to all our friends, as you all know we have been closed since 20thMarch, but as soon as we get the nod we will be opening under strict social distancing rules. When this will be we do not know yet, but as soon as we do we will give you a list of our new opening times.
In the meantime, have you thought this could be a great time to think about a new challenge in life? Why not set up in a new business venture, either alone, or as a partnership with a few friends. You could be the owner of your own Family entertainment centre, on your doorstep, freehold with the security of planning for houses as back-up.
Interested? email us at [email protected]
22/03/2020
Rhondda Bowl
12-3 today at the Rhondda Bowl entrance, also branded pint glasses 50p each or 3 for £1
From Midday Today (Sunday 22nd March) Bring your Empty Milk bottles to the Rhondda Bowl For Take Away Lagers Ciders and Bitter.
Also Selling Branded Pint Glasses 50p Each
or 3 for £1.00.
22/03/2020
12-3 today at the Rhondda Bowl entrance, also branded pint glasses 50p each or 3 for £1
After considerable thought to reassure our customers after the Prime Ministers suggestion, Not to make unnecessary travel or to visit public places. We would like to reiterate that we are very much still open for business. It is Purely your choice to visit leisure venues.
However we would like to stress that Should you choose to visit The Rhondda Bowl. We are disinfecting Tables, Door Handles, Toilets, Floors, Glasses and our Kitchen Facilties to the highest possible standards.
We have antibacterial soap available in our toilet facilities and hand sanitiser behind our bar. Also Fresh glasses are used for every drink.
Our business employs many local people and your custom helps support them and their families.
We hope you continue to support us. Whilst wishing everyone to stay safe.
The Rhondda Bowl will be closed every Monday from 13th January 2020, this will not include Bank Holiday Mondays which we will be open 12 till 6 as before.
Good morning all and hope you have all had a lovely christmas.
Just to let you all know that we are open New Years Eve until 5pm and the lanes are filling up quite quickly so if anybody is looking to take the kids bowling during the day time I would suggest you book asap.
03/12/2019
Rhondda Bowl
18/11/2019
Well done to the bowlers in our Thursday Night Doubles league on 17th oct. 7 teams, 13 games over 200.
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And people ask why we get annoyed with the situation of parking in our private car park and we get idiots like this parking and ruining our landscape. Anthony Simons
09/10/2019
Rhondda Bowl
tickets from reception, HURRY selling fast
09/10/2019
tickets from reception, HURRY selling fast
As from Thursday 12th September, W.Meats will be trading in our carpark at The Rhondda Bowl Tonyrefail, to coinside with this the Diner in the Bowl will be open from 9am To serve hot drinks, bacon rolls sausage baps, and any breakfast items you may fancy, pop in and see.
Due to an important maintanence schedule, the Thursday league has been postponed for tonight 1st August and will resume as normal next Thursday 8th August
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| Tuesday | 10:30am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 12:15pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 11:15am - 9:30pm |
| Friday | 12:15pm - 11pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 11pm |
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