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Strengthen your organisation and influence the future at the GVS Member Engagement event
GVS is inviting member organisations to a free special engagement event designed to strengthen your organisation, amplify your voice, and enhance the collective impact of the Third Sector across the Vale of Glamorgan.
Boccia - Memory Cafes
Boccia – a dementia focused project what started last year in Barry in which a variety of Dementia focused organisations were provided training and equipment to deliver Boccia to the attendees of their Memory Café’s (a Paralympic sport similar to bowls).
Golden Pass Scheme
This project offers Vale residents aged 60+ the opportunity to access eight free sessions of sport and physical activity in their community.
Valeways Strollers - Friendly Session
In support of Carers Active Together, on 15 April 2026, we are proud to be hosting a carer friendly session... Valeways Strollers
Vale on the Move Info Booklet
This pack is designed to provide information to young people and families around why physical activity is so important throughout childhood and into adulthood, and provides links to lots of virtual activities to accompany some activity ideas in the booklet:
Borrow and Be Active
Do you want to be more active at home / in your local park/green space/beach/garden?
Under 16’s swim for free
Did you know your local leisure centre (Barry, Penarth or Llantwit Major) offer FREE under 16 swims.
Streetfit with Vale Sports Team
Get moving and feel great – these videos make it easy to stay active at home or in your local area.
Free holiday and community activities
Vale Sports & Play: Projects, events, taster activities and opportunities
Carers active together
On 15 April 2026, Carers UK is leading the biggest day of physical activity for carers: Carers Active Together!
Save the Date – GVS AGM and Strategy Workshop
The morning will bring together stakeholders for our Annual General Meeting, including a guest speaker, followed by an important and collaborative strategy session.
Carers Wales: Free Online Sessions for Unpaid Carers
Carers Wales Me Time sessions are designed to inform unpaid carers of their rights and support their wellbeing. Please see the full schedule for April and May.
Meals on Wheels UK project
Meals on Wheels UK are launching a new UK-wide report on Meals on Wheels service provision, predicted demand, and unmet need across all 374 local authority districts, and are delighted to invite you to a webinar presenting the findings.
Carers Wales Online Sessions: Me Time
We’re pleased to share our upcoming calendar of free online training, wellbeing, and information sessions, all designed specifically for unpaid carers.
Vacancies for Local Authority (LA) Governors – Summer Term 2026
Applications are invited from those wishing to be considered for current Local Authority (LA) school governor vacancies. Closing date is midday on Tuesday 5th May 2026.
Cultural Fusion: The Welsh Government & Wales Tamil Sangam proudly present a beautiful cultural fusion – From St David’s Cymru to India
The St David’s Fusion Celebration has truly been a one-of-a-kind pilot project, bringing together the rich traditions of Wales and India in a vibrant and meaningful way.
Caniad Vale Drop In
Caniad is a lived experience involvement service, working alongside the Health Board to ensure that people with lived experience of mental health challenges (and carers) can shape and improve services through co-production. We are currently running our first Vale drop-in session…
Free Lunch & Learn Webinar: Tuesday 14 April 12-1pm
How to say thanks with a Big Lunch this Volunteers’ Week
Help Shape Services for Children Aged 0-5
Are you a parent, carer, non-birthing parent or oraganisation in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan? Your voice will help shape future support. Takes 5 minutes, closes April 6th.