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Forest Bathing at Cwm Talwg Nature Reserve
FOREST BATHING will be held on the first Sunday of each month at 10.30am at Cwm Talwg Local Nature Reserve. Meet at the entrance to the wood opposite the Cwm Talwg Pub, Severn Avenue Barry.
Free commercial printer available for collection
Commercial photocopier (mono and colour) surplus to requirement which is available for any charitable organisation that would benefit from having it.
Call for new members as Barry Community Choir reunites after virtual rehearsals
Members of Barry Community Choir have reunited for rehearsals and we are looking to expand the Choir so that we are able to perform again.
WCVA Futures Exercise Survey 2021 Voluntary Sector Strategic Planning
Live Future Planning survey open for the voluntary sector
GVS attends Great Get Together at CF61
The Great Get Together is an initiative inspired by the late Jo Cox designed to bring people together to celebrate what they have in common.
Barry Beavers Disabled Swimming Club returns to swimming sessions!
Saturday 5th June saw the Barry Beavers club members celebrate their much awaited return to swimming at Barry Leisure Centre, since March 2020.
Sustrans launch free e-bike and e-cargo bike lending library
Are you a small business, community organisation or charity looking for ways to increase your mobility around the town? This summer we are launching our free e-bike and e-cargo bike lending library.
Vale 50+ Strategy Forum Monthly bulletin
The June 2021 edition of the Vale 50+ Strategy Forum’s monthly bulletin is now available.
Third Sector Digital Support
ProMo-Cymru has put together a short survey to learn about the kind of digital support the third sector may need and the experience of using digital since the COVID pandemic.
Woody’s Lodge – A support hub for veterans and their families
Woody’s Lodge signposts and refers veterans and their families to different organisations across Wales. If you come across a veteran who needs specialist support we can help please contact us
Learning lessons from the community-led response to COVID-19 in Wales Survey
We are pleased to let you know that the volunteers survey: Learning lessons from the community-led response to COVID-19 in Wales Survey has gone live today, and will be open for 6-8 weeks (until w/c 7th July).
Glamorgan Voluntary Services gets animated!
GVS to launch its first animated information film for people thinking about volunteering. Developed by Video Production and Animation Studio Yolk Creative, GVS will be promoting the film in the run-up to Volunteers Week from 1- 7 June 2021.
Organisations working in the Vale are being asked to help shape GVS’ future
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is making plans for shaping our future services and the local Third Sector is fundamental to what we do. We would value your views and would be grateful if you would take the time to complete our short survey to help us with our planning.
A new form of Tennis that everyone can play is coming to Cowbridge
Walking Tennis is starting at Cowbridge Tennis on Wednesday, May 26th from 10.00 - 11.00. Walking Tennis is a new form of tennis that is inclusive and can be played by anyone who can walk and hold a racket.
Ten reasons why our invaluable support can make a difference
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is a registered charity and umbrella organisation representing the interests of voluntary and community organisations in the Vale of Glamorgan.
GVS aspiring to improve its services by launching a new website
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) launched its new website recently to better serve its member organisations, local Third Sector and partner organisations.
Tackling Climate Change – The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Project Zero consultation
The Vale of Glamorgan Council will be holding online focus groups regarding their Climate Change Challenge Plan.
Vale 50+ Strategy Forum’s monthly bulletin
The April 2021 edition of the Vale 50+ Strategy Forum’s monthly is now available.
To view the bulletin, please click here