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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.
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.
Partnership 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.
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.
Unveiling 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.
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
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.
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. 
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.
Welsh 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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