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Murch Bowling Club - Open Day
Murch Bowling Club, Sunnycroft Lane, Dinas Powys is holding a mixed Open Day on Saturday 13th April from 2pm.
Join the Carers Wales team as we celebrate Active April 2024
Join the Carers Wales team as we celebrate Active April 2024, by taking in some sea air and getting a little light exercise. When: Friday 26th April, 11am Where: Whitmore Bay, Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan Meeting Time: 10:30am, Marcos Café, Barry Island
Join a new networking group to promote community activity in Barry
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.
Meet the Funder – Sport Wales
GVS has arranged a Meet the Funder session with Sport Wales, which will take place on the 9th of April from 10am until 11am. Join us and learn about Sport Wales, including information about their funds and priorities.
Sully and Lavernock Community Library Book Sale
The Book sale will be held at The Old School, South Road, Sully, CF64 5TG from 10.00 -12.00 on Saturday 17th February. The books are sold at the bargain price of 50p each or 3 for £1.00! Jigsaw process vary but only £1 to £2.
GVS Launches FoodShare Pantry St Athan
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is delighted to have launched an expansion of its existing FoodShare project in St Athan. The project, which already runs at the CF61 centre in Llantwit Major every Thursday, will now be running fortnightly at The Gathering Place in St Athan on Wednesdays.
Highlight Tai Chi
Highlight Tai Chi meet every Wednesday at 6 - 6.15 until 7.15 at Highlight Community Centre, for Tai Chi, a gentle exercise to promote health, wellbeing and balance.
Barry Male Voice Choir is Recruiting!
Barry Male Voice Choir Open Rehearsal is on Thursday 2nd February 7.30-9pm at the Holy Trinity Church, Aberystwyth Crescent, Barry CF62 7EH
The Biggest Volunteering Fayre comes to the Vale of Glamorgan
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is hosting the biggest Volunteering Fayre to hit the Vale of Glamorgan on Wednesday 24th January from 10am – 2pm at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry.
Coed Tree Planting 2024 in St Hilary
Do you like to make the world a greener place? Come plant trees at Coed Hills CF717DP this winter! Dates: Jan 13th & 20th, Feb 24th & 25th, Mar 2nd
Opportunities galore at GVS’ Big Volunteering Fayre
Over 40 local community organisations and charities will be teaming up with Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) to offer volunteering opportunities on Wednesday 24th January from 10am – 2pm at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry.
A life-changing event that’s happening in Barry
Over 40 local community organisations and charities will be teaming up with Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) to offer volunteering opportunities on Wednesday 24th January from 10am – 2pm at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry.
With the start of a New Year, why not try something new or different
Have you thought about getting involved in volunteering?
Barry Community Choir Christmas Concert
When: Sunday, 17th December at 3pm; Where: St John's Methodist Church, Breaksea Drive, Barry Island CF62 5TR; Tickets: £8 which includes refreshments (pay on the door, cash or card); Contact: Sheila 07932 523415
Information Session: Fatigue & Arthritis
Thursday – 14th December 2023 Online via Teams 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. Join us for a talk on fatigue and ways to help manage it. There will be an opportunity for questions.
Youth Work Wales - engagement sessions
We are holding a series of short online ‘drop in’ sessions which we’re calling The Empower Hour for youth workers and youth support workers over the next few weeks to discuss some aspects of our proposals to strengthen the legislative framework for youth work.
Free Carer Me Time well-being online sessions and training for December & the New Year
Our Me Time sessions are a series of online activities to support your wellbeing, run by Carers Wales but open to carers across the UK.
Free Six week courses (Seated Tai Chi / Health Improvement / Therapeutic Music & Song Writing)
These courses are specifically for people with Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. There are limited places and people should only book if attendees know they can attend all 6 sessions, but they can book more than one course if wanted.
Free event at CF61, Llantwit Major on Wednesday 6th December 2023
Join us for a free event to celebrate the Vale of Glamorgan joining the World Health Organisation’s Global Network for Age Friendly cities and communities. All welcome!
Festive Farm Fun Day 2023
Amelia Trust Farm, CF62 3AS Multiple dates and times. Join us for a day filled with festive cheer, and help us raise money for our small charity.