West Wales Friends of Palestine hold 27th Vigil in Carmarthen
Last Saturday West Wales Friends of Palestine held their twenty seventh Vigil calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. This time they held a washing line with fourteen items of children’s clothing across Guildhall Square- 14,500 children have been killed…
Great Western Railway names train after Princess Royal
Great Western Railway has named a train after HRH The Princess Royal in recognition of her support for more than 300 charities, organisations and military regiments in the UK and overseas. Representatives from a host of those organisations joined guests…
School boy to take on 5k in memory of Aunty
Rowan Nickerson, 12, from Pembrokeshire, is taking on the Long Course Weekend 5k road race in memory of his beautiful Aunty Sharon. The event, which takes place on 23rd June 2023, will be Rowan’s first ever 5k road race. Rowan…
Over half of people in Wales walk to improve their mental health, survey shows
A new survey commissioned by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, has found that over half of the population (53%) who walk say they do so to improve their mental health and happiness. Other reasons included “to get…
Girlguiding Cymru launches new Active Adventures badge in partnership with Sustrans
Sustrans Cymru is proud to have partnered with Girlguiding Cymru to help encourage future generations of young people to walk, wheel, and cycle more. A new Active Adventures badge will give young people in Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, and Rangers…
Culture Secretary visits Caerphilly Castle to view £10 million investment progression
Culture Secretary, Lesley Griffiths has visited to Caerphilly Castle to see how a £10m investment at one of Wales’ finest historic sites is progressing. The project will be key in heightening the experience of visitors and is part of a…
Fund to support Food & Drink festivals across Wales opens for applications
A fund to support food and drink festivals and events across Wales opens for applications on Wednesday 1 May. The small grant scheme supports festivals and events to add value to the industry in Wales whilst improving visitor access to…
Aberystwyth Cemetery and Crematorium marks 30th anniversary with open day
Aberystwyth Cemetery and Crematorium is issuing an open invitation to those living in the surrounding communities to visit and help mark its 30th anniversary. The site is hosting a community open day on Saturday 18 May between 10am and 12…
Care & Repair Cymru launches new ‘Older not Colder’ service with £1.3m funding
Care & Repair Cymru has launched a Wales-wide service aimed at reducing the impact and severity of fuel poverty on older people. The Welsh charity’s ‘Older Not Colder’ service will see a team of Home Energy Officers working to support…
Welsh charities set to share in £1.5 million fund to support communities and environmental causes
TWO Welsh charities that help inspire young people through science education and help those living with cancer to access financial support are among those chosen for support from the ScottishPower Foundation this year. Some of the most forward-thinking and progressive…