As Bro Radio celebrates 15 years of serving the Vale of Glamorgan, the local radio station has announced that its bringing back its Community Awards to celebrate everything great about living, working and visiting the County it serves. Nominations for Bro Radio's Community Awards are open until 11:59pm on Friday 3rd May 2024.

A Workplace Champion can be a vital link for working carers, signposting them to the support they need.  Find out more by joining our online session on Thursday 23rd May at 12:30pm

WHAT - Horatio's Garden Wales Private Tour
WHEN - Tuesday 7 May 2024, 10-11:30am
WHERE - Horatio’s Garden Wales at the Welsh Spinal and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre in University Hospital Llandough, Penlan Road, Llandough, Penarth, South Glamorgan, CF64 2XX

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, 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

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.

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.

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.

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 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 Open Rehearsal is on Thursday 2nd February 7.30-9pm at the Holy Trinity Church, Aberystwyth Crescent, Barry CF62 7EH

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.

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

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. 

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. 

Have you thought about getting involved in volunteering?

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

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.

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.

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.