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I am writing to draw the attention of your readers to the ever-growing and urgent need for more foster carers in your area. Sadly the number of children entering the care system continues to rise, with a particular shortage of foster carers for young people aged 10-17 years old. I was fortunate to spend part of my childhood with foster families who gave me a sense of belonging, stability and security – something I passionately believe all children and…
People in Wales take longer to research finance options for phone contracts than they do to find the best car finance or mortgage, a new survey from BMW Group Financial Services has found. Around three quarters (74%) of those questioned admitted to taking up to two months to research finance options for their phones, compared with under half (39%) who spent the same time looking for their mortgage. The survey also showed that 54% of people in the…
This June we are calling on people to wear an RNIB Sooty Badge to show support for people with sight loss. Our favourite TV teddy bear has helped RNIB, the UK’s leading sight loss charity, to raise money since the 1960’s and during June, for the first time ever, specially made Sooty badges will be available. But we need volunteers to help at our UK-wide RNIB Sooty Badge collections. Can you spare some time? Visit rnib.org.uk/volunteering, email [email protected]…
One of the UK’s foremost aid charities working for the eradication of poverty in the world, has announced that its new Head in Wales is Huw Thomas. His responsibilities at Christian Aid will include providing leadership to the team in Wales, developing and implementing key policies and contributing to the organisation’s strategic vision. Welcoming the appointment, Bishop John Davies, Chair of Christian Aid Wales’ National Committee, said, “Huw brings with him a wealth of leadership experience in both the…
National Maritime Charity Calls On Volunteers to Visit its ex-WW2 Sea Mines May 2015 Seventy years after they were used in the defence of Britain’s coast and harbours a national maritime charity is on the lookout for budding adventurers to visit its red sea mines which are now used as charity collection boxes. The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society is calling on volunteers to circumnavigate the UK to complete a mine to mine challenge, by visiting all fifty mines situated around…
Enjoy an Italian themed 2 course supper with a glass of Prosecco on the most beautiful lake in Cardiff with gorgeous views with artists from Welsh National Opera serenading you during the evening. At The Terra Nova, Cafe Monday June 13th situated on Roath Park Lake, Lake Road West, Cardiff 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £25.00 each Proceeds to Welsh Hearts – The Heart Charity for Wales To book contact Welsh Hearts on 02920 786521 or email fundraising@ welsh hearts.org. ww.welshhearts.org/events
National Launch Colin Jackson’s ‘Sanlam Go Dad Run 2015’ 5K for men and boys In aid of Prostate Cancer UK Father’s Day Bute Park, Cardiff, Sunday June 21st, 10.30am www.godadrun.co.uk Former World, European and Commonwealth 110m hurdles champion and Olympic silver medalist Colin Jackson was joined by many famous friends this evening at the Malmaison Hotel in Charterhouse Square, London when he launched his 3rd annual Sanlam Go Dad Run 5K’s for men and boys. This year the Cardiff…
Creepy crawlies turned to culinary delights on streets of Welsh capital 3rd June 2015 – Rentokil’s award-winning pop-up “Pestaurant” is hitting the streets of Cardiff today, offering a culinary experience with a creepy crawly twist. Two years after the pest control brand first tickled the nation’s taste buds by serving curried crickets in Central London, Pestaurant’s popularity has seen the event go well and truly global. Today, on the second annual ‘Global Pestaurant Day’, Rentokil’s pest control heritage will be…
To celebrate Bike to School Week 2015, Halfords is offering a free one-hour Gear-UP! Bike Workshop for schools in Wales on 10th and 17th June. The sessions teach pupils in their final year of primary school basic bike maintenance. Held in schools by Halfords colleagues, the free workshop is the ideal way for school children to learn all about cycling safety and how to keep their bike in tiptop condition. The session also aims to help children develop their confidence…
On the 25th and 26th May a great big Shaun the Sheep flocked to The Hayes to take up residency for a couple of days for a big city adventure in Cardiff. Each day a pair of fluffy Shaun ears was given for the first 100 kids who came down to see Shaun, along with activity sheets and other entertainment. Shaun’s adventure to Cardiff was in anticipation of the DVD release of the critically acclaimed SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE…
