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The sun shines on Cowbridge Tennis Club’s 24 Hour Fundraiser
Cowbridge tennis club’s major fundraising event of 2022 was a huge success thanks to everyone who took part in, supported and donated to the 24 hour on-court event, which was held from Friday 29th April to Saturday 30th April and raised over £2,000 towards improvements to the club’s facilities.
Are you looking to promote your new group, service or organisation?
Dewis Cymru is an online website that contains useful information on various health and wellbeing services in your local area. It is essential to keep updated with the latest information and showcase your new group or COVID-19 secure services.
Let's keep the natural world unspoiled - sign up today for The Big Plastic Count
That’s why I’m writing to you today, to invite you to take part in The Big Plastic Count – the UK’s biggest ever investigation into household plastic waste. It kicks off next month and all you’ll have to do is count your plastic waste for one week, from 16 to 22 May. I’ll be joining in – will you?
Job Vacancies with Mac Media Academy Cymru
Parenting Workers – 1 x Cardiff and 1 x Swansea
Atlantic College students support community gardens
Some students from Atlantic College help out at our community garden project at CF61 last week.
Qualia Law Community Interest Company
Free legal advice and support for
neurodiverse people
Recycling Furniture from Cardiff Business School
Recently many of Cardiff University’s Business School offices have undergone refurbishment. We have a large selection of office desks, tall filing cabinets, under desk filing cabinets, computer chairs and whiteboards, which are all in excellent condition.
Warning as scammers target £500 support for unpaid carers
The Welsh Government is urging residents who are unpaid carers to be alert for a new scam.
Ukraine Appeal and Directory of Help
The situation unfolding in Ukraine has been heart-breaking to watch. This is a list of organisations providing immediate support to the emergency situation where you can make a donation.
Play - Have Your Say Survey For Adults
Now is the chance for parents, carers and other adults to have their say on playing in the Vale. We want to know whether they think children and young people have the time and space they need for playing and hanging out. Complete our online play survey. Closing date is 8th April.
Cardiff & District RAYNET assists Cardiff Council Emergency Management unit
Cardiff & District RAYNET, a group of Radio operators who provide volunteers and specialist communications equipment for incidents, emergencies and community fundraising events across Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Council areas, were tasked by Cardiff Council Emergency Management unit to provide operators and equipment to assist with Storm Eunice.
GVS Gardening Project Update
The gardening project volunteers from Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) continues to excel and make a huge difference to CF61 and Illtud House in Llantwit Major. The dedicated volunteers have recently been working on the seating and planters in the shared courtyard at Illtud House, where tenants of the building can enjoy the outside space.
Vacancies for Local Authority (LA) Governors – Spring 2022
Applications are invited from those wishing to be considered for current Local Authority (LA) school governor vacancies. The LA Governor Appointments Panel will consider on the basis of the contribution applicants can bring to a school in terms of their skills and experience. Closing date is no later than Thursday 17 March 2022 at midday.
Opportunity to Tender for Health and Safety Consultancy for GVS
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is looking to commission a Health & Safety Consultant to undertake Health and Safety Assessments on all of our buildings. The closing date for this opportunity is midday, 4th March 2022.
Council partners with GVS and Age Connects to tackle loneliness and social isolation
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is working with Glamorgan Voluntary Service (GVS) and Age Connects to help tackle the issues of loneliness and isolation.
Draft Public Participation Strategy
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has recently published its draft Public Participation Strategy for consultation. The draft Strategy details the actions that will be undertaken by the Council to encourage and enable all stakeholders (those that have an interest or stake in an issue, such as individuals, interest groups, communities) to take part in the decision-making process and to have their say.