A research project based at Aberystwyth University is offering free online training to frontline practitioners across the United Kingdom dealing with cases of domestic abuse among older people during the current coronavirus lockdown. Based at the Centre for Age, Gender and Social Justice in the Department of Law & Criminology, the Dewis Choice project has been delivering face-to-face training on domestic violence and abuse in later life to almost 6,000 practitioners from the statutory and the third sector for the…
Local Welsh pub, Rummer Tavern, is organising weekly online concerts to raise funds for local charity and children’s hospital, Noah’s Ark. Every Sunday, Aaron Sullivan-Bisset, operator at Rummer Tavern, will be performing and streaming live gigs which can be watched via the pub’s Facebook page – providing the local community with musical entertainment and giving them the opportunity to donate money to the local children’s hospital. The news, which comes after the Government requested the closure of all pubs,…
With the country in lockdown, and people isolated in their own homes, many have taken to social media to suggest that now might be the right time to write that novel, or screenplay that’s been on your bucket list for years, but… where to start? We asked Fran Poletti, published author, screenwriter and lecturer at MetFilm School to give us her top tips. What elements go together to make a great story? What are the necessary ingredients? I always start…
Lewis Martin Court, a specialist nursing and residential home for disabled adults in Cardiff, received a visit, early March, from local AM, Vaughan Gething. Residents had the opportunity to chat with Mr Gething, the AM for South Cardiff and Penarth who also serves as cabinet secretary for health and social care in the assembly, about their experiences of living with disability. He also took part in an arts and crafts session run by Creative Mojo. Lewis Martin Court is…
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…
