Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Coronavirus test centres to open over Christmas

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 14:21, Tuesday December 22nd, 2020.
Last updated: 14:21, Tuesday December 22nd, 2020

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that matters

From just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member today

A coronavirus testing centre has been set up at the former Aldi car park in Rhymney
A coronavirus testing centre has been set up at the former Aldi car park in Rhymney

Coronavirus test centres will be operating across Caerphilly County Borough over Christmas.

The temporary walk-in test centres will be based in Bargoed, Pontllanfraith and Rhymney.

Where are the test centres?

Former Aldi car park site on Old Brewery Lane, Rhymney – NP22 5ET

Bargoed Library – CF81 8QR

Former council offices, Pontllanfraith – NP12 2YW

Residents will need to bring proof of address with them to get tested at the mobile test sites.

The test centres are operated by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Symptoms of coronavirus include a new continuous cough, high temperature and a loss of taste or smell.

The test centres will be available to Caerphilly County Borough residents only.

Residents will not need to book an appointment for a test.

However, coronavirus tests can be booked online to be taken at home. Visit obv.sr/c19test to book a home test.

When are the coronavirus test centres open?

Wednesday, December 23

9am – 12.30pm – Rhymney

2pm – 4pm – Bargoed

Thursday, December 24

Thursday, December 24

10am – 12.30pm – Rhymney

2pm – 4pm – Bargoed

Friday, December 25

11am – 3pm – Pontllanfraith

Saturday, December 26

11am – 3pm – Pontllanfraith

2pm – 4pm – Bargoed

Sunday, December 27

10am – 12.30pm – Pontllanfraith

2pm – 4pm – Bargoed

Monday, December 28

11am – 3pm – Pontllanfraith


Sign-up to our daily newsletter


Support quality, independent, local journalism…that matters

From just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts.

Become a member today

Google

Latest News

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council's headquarters in Tredomen
    Council braced for rising temporary accommodation costs and school budget deficitsTuesday, July 7, 2026
  • Pauline Kennedy, Logan Greening, and Steve Davies during the audio recording
    Schoolboy and pensioner team up for audiobook tackling lonelinessTuesday, July 7, 2026
  • Gwent Police officer
    Man arrested and car seized after BB gun reportsTuesday, July 7, 2026
  • From left: crew managers Adrian Cummings and Robert Buckley, group manager Darren Cleaves, watch manager and chief drone pilot Kev Dite, watch manager Luke Davies, and watch manager Tristan Bowen
    Firefighters awarded medals after Venezuela earthquake rescue missionTuesday, July 7, 2026
  • hospital stock image
    Welsh Government orders early winter NHS planning after “tough” year of delaysTuesday, July 7, 2026
  • Welsh ICE secures £50,000 investment from Valleys entrepreneurTuesday, July 7, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Hollybush RFCTuesday, June 16, 2026
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Cefn Fforest Miners Welfare HallFriday, June 12, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, June 11, 2026
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Cross Oak Inn, OakdaleFriday, June 5, 2026
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.