Alzheimer’s Society Cymru staff, supporters, volunteers and people affected by dementia marked this year’s Dementia Awareness Week by uniting against dementia with Glamorgan County Cricket Club. The squad met on Thursday 18 May, before the start of training for their match against Nottingham, to mark the Club’s commitment to become Dementia Friendly. The team at The SSE SWALEC, including Glamorgan players, Stadium staff, security and other partners, have committed to make as many Dementia Friends as possible over the next six months…
Teachers, Student Midwives, Activists, Scientists, Theatre Directors, Entrepreneurs and Employers from across Wales have all be shortlisted as finalists for this year’s Womenspire Awards ahead of the celebration on 21 June at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. Chwarae Teg received over 300 nominations across the 12 categories recognising the extraordinary achievements many individuals and organisations have made in leading equality in their industry such as business, arts, sports, STEM, rural and education. The finalists were announced on social media through Chwarae…
Join the #WalkersWave for the chance to win tickets to the UEFA Champions League Final Reading, 19th May 2017 – In a bid to unite fans and celebrate the world’s most watched annual sporting occasion that is the UEFA Champions League Final, Walkers as Official Sponsor of the UEFA Champions League is creating the world’s most inclusive and immersive #WalkersWave. Rendering of the #WalkersWave dug out on Queen Street Screen shots of Walkers ambassador Gary Lineker leading fans in…
Here is a video of Bettsy playing tennis at Penarth Windsor Tennis Club Action on Hearing Loss Cymru reports that there are 575,500 people in Wales who are deaf or who have hearing loss. Feedback from deaf tennis players across Wales suggests that due to the format of the game, tennis can be a lot easier to participate in compared to other sports. Talking about the benefits of hearing the ball on court, Wimbledon champion Andy Murray said: “It helps…
Welsh competitors selected to represent the UK in the world’s largest international skills competition have been recognised for their achievements at a celebratory event in the Senedd. Four members of Team UK, who will travel to the WorldSkills final in Abu Dhabi this October, along with one of last year’s EuroSkills Squad members, were presented with gold and platinum medals of recognition at the event, which was also attended by Dr Neil Bentley, Chief Executive of WorldSkills UK. Joseph Massey,…
Almost two thirds of people (61%) with no direct experience of epilepsy are not confident of helping someone during a seizure More than a quarter of people (26%) with a family member with epilepsy would not feel confident of looking after them during a seizure Household names including actors Kerry Howard and Jennie Jacques and footballer Leon Legge, talk about their experiences of epilepsy A new poll has revealed that there is a worrying lack of public confidence…
On Saturday 20th May 2017 Revolution Cardiff is celebrating the completion of their biggest ever (£400k!) rejuvenation project with a PARTY! The renowned bar and restaurant will be hosting ‘The People’s Party’ throughout the day. During the afternoon, there’ll be face-painters, caricaturists and more, for the whole family to enjoy, and – come evening – you’ll be able to get your hands on complimentary food and drink samples, alongside great live entertainment in the luxury clubroom. To join the guest list…
Projects will use the funding to support children and young people living in areas of deprivation in Cardiff BBC Children in Need has committed a total of £19,913 in new funding to two local groups working with disadvantaged children and young people across Cardiff. This latest boost from the Charity’s small grants programme brings the total invested locally to more than £1.5 million. Recipients of the funding include Pentrebane Zone which has received a grant of £10,000 to provide a woodwork-based…
In celebration of Wales being proud hosts of the 2017 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final –Thursday 1 June, the search is on for the Voice of Wales. A social media campaign will encourage entries from people throughout Wales, from young to old, to record themselves singing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau and post on Facebook www.facebook.com/VoiceofWales2017 using the hashtag #VoiceofWales. There is a fantastic prize of 4 tickets plus an official match ball to be won. The best and most original videos…
Community groups in Wales are being invited to enter an award scheme which last year gave out £1,500 to the region’s good causes. Three Wales based community groups were amongst those celebrating at the end of last year after local supporters helped them secure £1,500 of funding from Skipton Building Society’s Grassroots Giving Scheme. The winners were chosen by public vote after being shortlisted from almost 1,000 community organisations across the country. Now in its fifth year,…
