This is the fourth and final chance to bid for this fund which lets communities apply for funding to take ownership of assets at risk of loss, including community centres, sports clubs, pubs, open space, or any other asset at risk of closure.

When: April 10th 2024

Where: Barry Memorial Hall. CF62 8NA – FREE parking available

Time: 10am and 6pm

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) latest Spring editions of GVS’ e-Vista magazine and Sustainable Funding News are now available to download.

GVS’ Design Service extends to pull-up banners, PVC banners, magazines, leaflets, event programmes and lots more.  GVS’ Printing Service continues to efficiently meet the needs of its service users. From April 2024, GVS has introduced a small price increase to the service along with a minimum printing charge of £10.00 per print job. 

A parliamentary event was held on Monday 4th March to celebrate the first anniversary of the formation of The National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA), hosted by Founder and Honorary President Anthony Mangnall MP (Totnes & South Devon).

Local Councils have been working together to encourage electoral participation, particularly in under-represented groups. Part of this work has been to create videos to show what electors can expect at a polling station, and to hopefully make election day a more inclusive experience.  

Mae ProMo Cymru yn falch iawn i gyhoeddi lansiad Rhaglen Cynllunio Gwasanaeth Digidol arloesol - siwrne chwe mis i rymuso a chwyldroi gwasanaethau pum sefydliad trydydd sector yng Nghymru. 

ProMo Cymru is thrilled to announce the launch of a ground-breaking Digital Service Design Programme – a six-month journey to empower and revolutionise the services of five third-sector organisations in Wales. 

Legal rules for trustees when deciding whether to accept, refuse or return a donation.

The Vale 50+ Forum are hosting their first ‘Have Your Say’ social event of the year on Thursday 21st March from 2-4pm at YMCA Barry, and everyone is invited.

GVS and the Vale of Glamorgan Council are involved in the development of a new networking group to promote and raise awareness of community activity taking place in Barry.

This e-mail is to inform you that as of the 5th of April, I am standing down as Coordinator for Vale Baby Basics after seven and a half years. We are currently looking for a replacement, via the Trustees at Coastlands and with support from Baby Basics UK.

The Government-backed Energy Company Obligation (ECO) aims to help eligible households install energy efficiency solutions at no cost to you(1) thereby reducing energy bills and improving the warmth of residents’ homes.

In March 2021 the Vale of Glamorgan Council introduced Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) regarding dog fouling and controlled alcohol zones to several public open spaces. The purpose of a PSPO is to restrict persistent anti-social behaviour in public spaces.  

Monday 5th February 2024, 10am - 12pm

Barry Library

What3Words Campaign launched in partnership with the VOG Council Glamorgan Heritage Coast Team, NHS, National Coast Watch Institute & Coast Guard, RNLI and community partners to assist walkers and families out enjoying the Vale coastline

ASC Accredited Training, Room Hire and in need of extra office space East Cardiff/St Mellon?

Date & Time: Every Thursday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: The Pod - Golau Caredig, Broad Street, Barry CF62 7AZ

Date & Time: Tuesday 30th of January 2024 10am to 12pm

Location: The Pod - Golau Caredig - Broad Street, Barry CF62 7AL

The closing date for comments is the 21st January 2023.