FREE sleep conference and training programme for professionals in Wales working with children with developmental disabilities, Global Developmental Delay and /or disabilities.

A problem shared can make it easier to solve … Join us for this in person workshop to meet colleagues from across your Local Authority to discuss your service delivery problems and explore if others have experience of the same challenges. Is there potential to tackle your issues together?  Date & Location:  17 May, 9:30 – 12:00 in Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU

Time: Saturday 13th – Friday 26th May. Venue: Coaltrains Coffee Shop and Gallery, Barry Train Station. Vale of Glamorgan. Members of the public are welcome to attend the opening on Saturday 13th May, 11am-1pm. There will also be a workshop held on Wednesday 18th (please pop into Coaltrains for details).

Gemma Lelliott yw Cyfarwyddwr Cymru ar gyfer y Gymdeithas Trafnidiaeth Gymunedol ac mae'n gweithio i gefnogi Cymdeithasau Teithio Cymunedol yng Nghymru trwy ddarparu gwybodaeth, eiriolaeth, hyfforddiant a chynnal lle i aelodau ddod at ei gilydd.

Gemma Lelliott is the Community Transport Association’s Director for Wales and works to support Community Travel Associations in Wales by providing information, advocacy, training and holding space for members to come together.

Are you an unpaid carer, looking after someone who lives in the Vale of Glamorgan? Vale of Glamorgan Council Carers Services are holding an event for unpaid carers on 30 March 2023 at Barry Memorial Hall between 1pm and 6pm

Come along to Sight Cymru’s free webinar, Understanding Charles Bonnet Syndrome, on Thursday 23rd March 2023 from 11.00 - 12.45pm

Women Connect First annual International Women’s Day event taking place on Monday 13th March, 2023 at City Hall, Cardiff.

As part of the Vale Council’s Warm Spaces initiative, funding was secured to put on free events and activities at Cowbridge and Llantwit Major Libraries. Libraries have always been warm, welcoming spaces with access to free Wi-Fi, computers, study areas, books, and other resources and so are ideally placed to offer a Warm Space to the residents of the Vale.

The Knap Art Group has a mix of students from total beginners, to those who have enjoyed painting for a few years. We have a course structure that covers a range of topics to keep you inspired, although it is always flexible depending on each students need and abilities. We aim to create an uplifting atmosphere of learning focused on well- being and fun! All welcome.

On the 24th March, the Llantwit Major Chamber Music Festival returns to St Illtud’s Church for what promises to be an outstanding set of four concerts, happening over three days. The Festival was founded in 2019 by local Welsh cellist Ben Tarlton and aims to provide world class concert experiences on the community’s doorstep, showcasing some of the most remarkable and exciting classical performers in the UK music scene.  

GVS would like to talk to parents, carers and organisations that work with children and young people. We would like to get your views on what the revised Welsh Government’s Child Poverty Strategy should include.

On Thursday 16th March, 2:00pm – 4:00pm in the Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, the Vale 50+ Strategy Forum will be hosting a Have Your Say Event focused on the cost of living. The event aimed at older residents will have a number of stalls provided by local partners providing advice and support on a range of topics linked to the cost of living, tailored to older people. Everyone is welcome to attend and share the event with anyone else who they think would like to come along.

These FREE, one-hour webinars give attendees the opportunity to reflect on their own situation and consider future needs, and provide helpful signposting and information on work, wellbeing and finances that will allow them to make informed choices, become more confident and resilient, and take action to create a positive future for themselves.   

GVS would like to talk to parents, carers and organisations that work with children and young people. We would like to get your views on what the revised Welsh Government’s Child Poverty Strategy should include.

If you would like to share your experiences and thoughts come along give your point of view. Your views will be forwarded to Welsh Government and will help shape the future. Light refreshments will be provided.

We have arranged two FREE engagement sessions in the Vale of Glamorgan – one in Llantwit Major and the other in Penarth.

Free Health and Wellbeing Fayre on Tuesday 16th May 2023, 10am - 5pm at Barry Memorial Hall, Gladstone Road, CF62 8NA

Are you an unpaid carer, looking after someone who lives in the Vale of Glamorgan? Vale of Glamorgan Council Carers Services are holding an event for unpaid carers on 30 March 2023 at Barry Memorial Hall between 1pm and 6pm

Sight Cymru are a charity that provide services to those with sight loss. Our services include clubs and groups, wellbeing services, IT support and much more. We have three clubs that meet within the Vale of Glamorgan to help support those with sight loss on a weekly basis.

Tickets: £15 per person (booking fee applies). Ticket price includes Tea & Cake.

The event in Fontygary Leisure Centre on the 14th February 11am – 1pm will be a warm space for everyone to come along, have a free warm drink, connect with one another and find out more about the local support available, particularly for older people.