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Vale council could seek private sector partner to improve leisure facilities - 19.03.2010

Working in partnership with the private sector could be the future for leisure centres in the Vale of Glamorgan.

 

'Room in the Park' for exhibition on cinema history - 18.03.10

The history of Barry’s last cinema, the Theatre Royal, is covered in an exhibition of memorabilia, photographs, posters and pictures at ‘The Room in the Park.

 

Vale Council Cabinet Member for Leisure and Tourism Cllr Anthony Ernest samples the new ‘Ghost Rider’ software on the Trixter bikes at Barry Leisure Centre.Fit ‘ghosts’ at Barry Leisure Centre - 19.03.10

It may be the wrong time of year for all things spooky, but there are ghostly goings-on at Barry Leisure Centre thanks to new state-of-the-art exercise equipment.

 

Partnership structures aiming to reduce NEET numbers - 18.03.10

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is stepping up its support for initiatives aimed at reducing the numbers of local young people not in education, employment or training.

 

Vale of Glamorgan Council’s new household waste recycling centre Vale of Glamorgan - 18.03.10 

The Vale of Glamorgan Council cabinet has approved the construction of a new household waste recycling centre.

 

Cabinet saves free school transport for post-16s - 17.03.2010

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has today (17 March) decided to continue to provide free school transport for over 16s.

 

Could you help organise community events in St Athan? - 16.03.2010

Community-spirited volunteers are being sought to help organise two popular family events in the Vale of Glamorgan.

 

Pubwatch picPartnership promote training for staff of licensed premises - 15.10.03

The responsibilities of alcohol retailers have been the focus of a special training course sponsored by the Safer Vale Partnership.

 

Inaugural meeting of Vale of Glamorgan Twinning Association - 15.03.10

A new organisation fostering links between the Vale of Glamorgan and its twin and friendship towns holds its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, 31 March.

 

Vale 'Tidy Towns' celebrate second year of success - 15.03.10

Groups and organisations across the Vale of Glamorgan are being reminded of a great opportunity to access funds to help improve their communities.

 

Genesis 2 launches in the Vale - 11.03.2010

An event was held at Barry Library recently to celebrate the launch of the Vale of Glamorgan Genesis 2 project – a new scheme led locally by the Vale Council that will help unemployed people in the area return to work or training.

 

At the heart of women's arts - from left: Vale Council arts development officer Tracey Harding; Women's Arts development officer Emily Hinshel-Wood; Professor Teresa Rees; cellist Lucy O'Connor; Women's Arts development manager Rebecca Spooner; Iron Maidens' Dilys Jackson, Women's Arts Chair Gwyneth Price.Art Central celebrates International Women’s Day 2010 - 11.03.2010

Art Central, the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s exhibition space, paid host to nearly 100 guests on 8 March at the official opening of the Women’s Arts Association and Iron Maidens exhibition - part of celebrations for International Women’s Day.

 

Vale’s kitchen waste recycling scheme reaches a third of residents - 11.03.2010

Twenty thousand households - just over a third of the area’s residents - are now covered by the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s kerbside kitchen waste recycling scheme.

 

Vale Council supports schoolgirl’s cricketing ambitions - 11.03.2010

With preparations for the new cricket season well underway, a 16-year-old Cowbridge schoolgirl has the backing of the Vale of Glamorgan Council as she aims to catch the eye of England talent spotters.

 

Popular park hosts 'Easter Egg Quiz' - 11.03.2010

There’ll be more fun in a popular Cadoxton park when it hosts an ‘Easter Egg Quiz’ on Good Friday, 2 April.

 

Works underway on Vale of Glamorgan's first bus lane - 05.03.2010

Construction of the first bus lane in the Vale of Glamorgan - on Cardiff Road between Eastbrook (Dinas Powys) and the Merrie Harrier (Llandough) - commences this week (beginning 8 March).

 

Sign up now for the LifeStyle Porthkerry Plod - 05.03.2010

Runners of all abilities are invited to sign up now for this year’s LifeStyle Porthkerry Plod.

 

Chest expands community sport and activity in the Vale - 04.03.2010

More than £42,000 has been invested in community sport and physical activity in the Vale of Glamorgan during the last year thanks to a special grants scheme.

 

Vale libraries closed 9 March - 03.03.2010

All libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan will be closed on Tuesday 9th March 2010 for the installation of a new computer system.We apologise for any inconvenience.

 

Fit Vale fundraisers show a lot of heart - 03.03.2010

Leisure centre users in the Vale of Glamorgan have shown a lot of heart by tackling a fitness challenge to raise £489 for charity.

 

The bronze memorial bust of Gwynfor Evans in Barry LibraryUnveiling of 'home town' memorial to Gwynfor Evans - 03.02.2010

One of Barry's most famous sons has returned to his home town.

 

Bouncy castles and circuit training at Holm View Leisure Centre - 03.03.2010

New exercise sessions for the whole family are now on offer at the Holm View Leisure Centre in Barry.

 

Penarth Leisure Centre helps Vicky become one of Real Radio’s ‘biggest losers’ - 03.03.2010

All of the staff at Penarth Leisure Centre would like to congratulate local mum-of-two Vicky Dimond for being crowned one of ‘The Biggest Losers’ in a Real Radio weight loss challenge.

 

Memorable images of Barry Island in its heyday - 02.03.2010

The history of Barry Island, from Victorian times to the Eighties, is featured in a new and extended photographic exhibition mounted by town resident and historian Tom Clemett at ‘The Room in the Park.’

 

Final countdown to Sport Relief Mile at Barry Island - 02.03.2010

The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile at Barry Island is just two weeks away, with Sunday, 21 March, set to be an unforgettable day.

 

Cutting a ribbon to mark the official opening of the new Safer Vale headquarters in Barry, TV presenter Jonathan Hill was joined by, from left: Vale councillor Anthony Ernest (chairman of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service), Superintendent Liane James (South Wales Police), Vale councillor Paul Church, Safer Vale Partnership chairman, and Alun Billinghurst, head of public protection, Vale Council.New community safety headquarters in Barry - 02.03.2010

TV presenter Jonathan Hill has joined residents from the Vale of Glamorgan to officially open the new Safer Vale headquarters in Barry.

 

Five-Mile Lane clean up by 'Magnificent Seven' - 02.03.2010

A tonne of litter has been removed during a major clean up on one of the Vale of Glamorgan’s major roads.

 

Barry to become Wales’ latest Strategic Regeneration Area - 02.03.2010

Jocelyn Davies AM, Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration has announced that Barry is to become the seventh Strategic Regeneration Area (SRA) in Wales with a £9 million investment from the Welsh Assembly Government.

 

February

 

Talented badminton player Ellen Mahenthiralingam is being supported by the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Sports Academy Scheme Vale Council rallies behind rising badminton star - 24.02.2010

A rising star of Welsh badminton is aiming to reach the pinnacle of her sport with a helpful volley from the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

 

Hour-long swimming lessons at half the price - 24.02.2010

Parents won’t have to dig into the deep ends of their wallets so much this spring as many children’s swimming lessons at the Vale of Glamorgan’s leisure centres are now half price.

 

Refurbishment for Vale public conveniences - 24.02.2010

Public conveniences at key locations in the Vale are benefiting from renovation works carried out by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

 

Council information day to help residents with financial squeeze - 23.02.2010

If your finances are being squeezed at the moment then the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s money information day is just the thing for you.

 

Are your finances being squeezed?Making it easier for you to talk to us - 22.02.2010

Getting in touch with the Vale of Glamorgan Council is set to become even easier as we expand the way residents can access our information and services.

 

New organisation to foster twinning links - 19.02.2010

Residents and organisations across the area will be invited to apply for membership of a new organisation fostering links between the Vale of Glamorgan and its twin and friendship towns.

 

Free entry to Dyffryn Gardens to celebrate St David's Day - 19.02.2010

The major tourist attraction of Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum celebrates St David’s Day by opening to the public free of charge on Sunday, 28 February.

 

Popular art classes at Victoria Park - 19.02.2010

Victoria Park, Cadoxton, will once again be the venue for a series of popular ‘Painting in Watercolours’ classes.

 

Take a pew for advice on health and safety issues - 17.02.2010

Individuals responsible for places of worship in the Vale of Glamorgan have swapped hymn sheets for information leaflets.

 

Vale of Glamorgan residents are inspired by libraries - 15.02.2010

Four lucky winners from the Vale of Glamorgan have each won £50 in the local round of the first ever national libraries competition - 'Express Yourself.'

 

Greenlinks project set for spring launch - 15.02.2010

Volunteer drivers are being sought for a new community transport service being launched this spring. From left: Jane Wade, operational manager - property services; Ron McLean, Davis Langdon Project Manager, Margaret Evans, headteacher at Cowbridge Comprehensive; Mark Wusthoff Carillion Contracts Manager.Cowbridge Comprehensive scheme is an example of Excellence - 10.02.2010

A major Vale of Glamorgan Council schools scheme has become a ‘demonstration project’ highlighting best practice in the construction industry.

 

Energy-saving bollards for the Vale-10.02.2010

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has recently started the installation of solar-powered bollards on its traffic islands as part of ongoing measures to reduce energy consumption.

 

Prosiect Gwyrdd Focus Group Established - 09.02.2010

As part of the ongoing campaign to engage with the public, Prosiect Gwyrdd will be holding the first focus group next week, with a selection of residents from across the five authority areas.

 

Penarth teenagers ‘on guard’ for extra sport - 09.02.2010

Fencing, dodgeball and futsal are among the non-traditional sports that are attracting secondary school pupils in Penarth to take part in extra-curricular activities thanks to the innovative 5x60 scheme.

 

Your bridge needs you! - 09.02.2010

You helped win the funding for it and even picked its name, now the Pont y Werin Bridge or ‘People’s Bridge’ is once again calling on the public for their help.

 

Further expansion of Vale Council's kitchen waste recycling scheme - 04.02.2010

The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s successful kitchen waste recycling scheme is being extended to encompass the whole of Penarth and its surrounding area from Monday, 1 March.

 

Discover the underwater world, whatever your age - 04.02.2010

A special sporting grant is helping young snorkellers take the plunge with Barry Sub Aqua Club, and they can take inspiration from one club member who is still making a splash at the age of 89.

 

Vale of Glamorgan Council enforcement officers and ‘Scoop,’ the team’s mascot, visited a special assembly at Ysgol Gymraeg Sant BarucWelsh medium schoolchildren champion clean streets - 04.02.2010

A number of streets around a Welsh medium primary school in Barry have been targeted by Vale of Glamorgan Council enforcement officers following complaints about dog fouling from children.

 

'Positive Images' at Victoria Park -04.02.2010

Work by members of the Positive Images Camera Club is featured in the latest exhibition at The Room in the Park, Cadoxton.

 

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Art Central - 03.02.2010

A host of oriental activities are set to take place at Art Central, the Vale of Glamorgan Council's exhibition space, as part of celebrations for this year's Chinese New Year.

 

Inspiring village renewal and development in the Vale of Glamorgan - 02.02.2010

A scheme offering support for renewal and development plans in Vale of Glamorgan villages now has a maximum available grant to £500,000.

 

Improvements at Cowbridge Old Hall gardens - 02.02.2010

Work has started on a £37,000 project aimed at reviving an important garden area near the centre of Cowbridge.

 

Vale of Glamorgan schools again rise to the green challenge - 02.02.2010

Christmas cards and Yellow Pages directories have been pouring into Vale of Glamorgan schools in conjunction with two popular recycling initiatives.

 

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