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Energy Saving Trust Foundation is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the next round of its Youth Climate Action Fund
Grants of up to £40,000 will be available to fund youth-led projects in Wales focused on climate action.
Consultation on the proposal to establish a new school building for St Richard Gwyn Catholic High school
Proposal to establish a new school building for St Richard Gwyn High school and increase its capacity from 813 places to 1,050 places from September 2025. The consultation period runs from 5 September to 17 October 2023.
People in Wales reminded how they can help stop the spread of respiratory infections
As schools prepare to return, Public Health Wales are supporting the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Chris Jones, in reminding people to stay at home and avoid contact with others if they are unwell and have a high temperature.
International Overdose Awareness Day 2023.
Today (31st August 2023) is International Overdose Awareness Day – the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.
Meet the dedicated team at Barry Mass Vaccination Centre
Barry Hospital has been home to the Vale of Glamorgan’s sole Mass Vaccination Centre (MVC) since 22nd April, 2023. While the location of the centre is relatively new, the team behind the scenes certainly isn’t.
People in Wales reminded how they can help stop the spread of respiratory infections
As the summer draws to a close and schools prepare to return, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Chris Jones, is reminding people to stay at home and avoid contact with others if they are unwell and have a high temperature.
NHS Bursary extended in Wales with access to full maintenance loan amid cost of living crisis
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed Wales will extend the NHS Wales Bursary scheme to eligible healthcare students studying in the 2024-25 academic year, and allow them to access the full amount of maintenance loan in addition to the Bursary.
Don't miss our virtual event on Oct 7th! Join Running Community Dog Walks for expert insights into dog behaviour and connections
Saturday 7th October 2023, Online via zoom, 12:00 – 17:00
The 2023 Golden Pass programme is now OPEN!
The Golden Pass is aimed at inactive adults aged 60+ and aimed at supporting them to become active.
Not long until Cowbridge Music Festival 2023!
15th-24th September 2023. Just two weeks from now, the 2023 Cowbridge Music Festival will be in full swing! Roderick Williams and Iain Burnside will have launched the festival with their opening concert, and BBC Radio 3 will be setting up to record Trio Gaspard's performance.
Free online training and well-being information sessions on behalf of Carers Wales in September
Carers Wales have a calendar of free online training and well-being/information sessions coming up for carers in August and September.
Calon Chorus community singing sessions
Calon Chorus community singing sessions will return after a summer break on 7th September 2023.
Vacancies for Local Authority (LA) Governors - Autumn 2023
Applications are invited from those wishing to be considered for current Local Authority (LA) school governor vacancies. The LA Governor Appointments Panel will consider on the basis of the contribution applicants can bring to a school in terms of their skills and experience. Closing date for the receipt of completed application packs is no later than Wednesday 27 September 2023 at midday.
Survey: Cost of living impact on fertility patients
Fertility Network UK is looking at the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on fertility patients and they will release the data during Fertility Week 30 Oct – 5 Nov 23. We know the current situation is affecting already struggling fertility patients and we feel it’s vital to find out more about this, so we can make sure patients are supported as much as possible.
Forget Me Not Chorus – Calon Chorus
The regular Calon Chorus community singing sessions will return after a summer break on 7 September. Calon Chorus is open to anyone who has loved and lost someone with dementia.
Cymru versus Arthritis Info Session: Gadgets and Adaptions
Wednesday 27th September 2023
Online via Teams 10.30am to 11.30am
Job Vacancy at Befriending Networks - based in Wales
Vacancy for a Membership Development Worker (Wales) part-time – 21 hours per week. The Closing date for applications is 4th September 2023.
The Coastal Capacity Building Fund
The Coastal Capacity Building Scheme is funding local projects in coastal areas in Wales and bringing together partners to tackle the climate emergency.
UK SAR Volunteer Training Fund
Grants will offer support to UK Search and Rescue (SAR) organisations towards the training costs of their operational volunteers to support UK Search and Rescue (SAR) organisations with the training costs of their operational volunteers.