Molton Brown believes that as a community, we must do our best to contain and delay the spread of COVID-19; and as a brand, the health and wellbeing of its customers and teams is an absolute priority. As such, it has worked swiftly and decisively to introduce several ways to help people during this time of crisis. A key part of the relief effort has involved sending much-needed bottles of hand lotion to NHS staff across the UK – including…

The new ‘Kids Hub’ will feature educational tools, and games featuring iconic children’s characters New educational plan launched each week – starting with Maths The first pack can be downloaded from the following link: DOWNLOAD The Royal Mint has launched an interactive ‘Kid’s Hub’ to help entertain and educate children at home –  with the help of coins you’d find in your pocket The free resource is available on The Royal Mint’s website and provides a host of quizzes, games and educational tools…

The coronavirus pandemic is a confusing and troubling time for us all. As people across the UK follow government advice to stay at home, many are worried about the impact this could have on some of our more vulnerable members of society who might already be feeling isolated and alone.   It is perhaps an especially challenging time for the 121,000 blind and partially sighted people across Wales. Many rely on regular face-to-face connections with family, friends and key workers…

After three weeks of home-schooling, the Easter holidays will feel rather different this year – for children and parents. Former primary school teacher Catherine Lynch of leading education resources and lesson plan providers PlanBee has a selection of easy-to-do, fun activities to enjoy at home. They will keep children occupied and having fun while teaching them about this important celebration   The real meaning of Easter Easter is a Christian festival but it can be easy for children to think…

Pictured (left-right) session leader Carol Pegler and Goldies Cymru Programme Leader Rachel Parry at the recent launch of its 200th venue with a Sing&Smile FUN session in a community pub.   Singing leaders from the much-loved Goldies Charity are keeping in regular touch across England and Wales with hundreds of isolated lonely people.   Goldies was forced to cancel all its 220 sessions last month but in maintaining contact with its older folk through a variety of online options. The charity…

Young people with complex needs associated with autism are progressing well at a specialist school and residential service in Cardiff thanks to ‘positive and calming classroom routines that maximise learning’, according to a new report. The latest annual Estyn monitoring inspection at Ty Coryton shows that pupils are supported to form ‘trusting relationships with staff’ and ‘respond positively to the caring and inclusive ethos of the school’. Ty Coryton was also praised for ‘strongly’ promoting values of ‘tolerance and respect’, and for supporting its…

  THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE The Not Forgotten launch FREE entertainment show for care homes and the vulnerable across the UK   With the world now in isolation, we need to ensure those who are already isolated, lonely, and vulnerable are not forgotten, nor are they allowed to languish in the difficult weeks ahead.  We need to be looking out for our family and friends, but also for those in our community who are alone. With this in…

Now in its fourth year, leading off-grid energy supplier, Calor, is once again calling on worthy rural community projects of all shapes and sizes to enter its Rural Community Fund for 2020 and be in with the chance of securing grants from its £85,000 fund pot. Calor is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year and is marking the milestone by making this year’s investment bigger than ever before, with a grand total of £85,000. The competition, which closes on 9th…

Older people’s charity, Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale, continues its long-standing commitment to supporting vulnerable and isolated older people living in our communities amidst the coronavirus outbreak.   Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis pledged £1 million to be made available to fund urgent small charity coronavirus poverty relief for which the charity immediately applied but additional funding is needed.  As this local charity works hard to reach out not only to the 1000 plus vulnerable older people on its…

On a normal day Chapter would welcome hundreds of visitors – for exhibitions, film screenings, theatre performances, gigs, educational events or to chat to friends and colleagues over a coffee. The closure not only impacts the arts centre’s future and their ability to offer a wide range of artistic activity for the public, it also reverberates across the many artists, freelancers, businesses and organisations who are based within the building. Chapter is proud to generate 82% of their own income…