Latest news - May 2008
Pupils committed to environment -
15/05/2008
An environmental project, in which young students have enjoyed a
leading role, has been officially unveiled at a Barry school.
'Chest' holds the key to improving sporting
opportunities - 15/05/2008
Fourteen Vale-based clubs and organisations are benefiting from
a special funding package.
Young tennis stars set a high standard -
13/05/2008
Three Vale primary schools have progressed through to the South
Wales regional finals of a national mini tennis competition.
'School of the Year' cup for Erw'r Delyn
gymnasts - 13/05/2008
A team of gymnasts from a Penarth school is celebrating an
impressive haul of 11 awards at Welsh national championships.
Regulations on reporting workplace accidents -
13/05/2008
Local businesses are being reminded of their legal
responsibilities relating to the reporting of workplace
accidents.
Pictures chosen for 'twin towns' souvenir booklet -
13/05/2008
Three pictures of scenes in and around Barry Island have been
selected by the public for a 'twin towns' souvenir booklet.
Free country dance taster session -
13/05/2008
"Country Dancing to Traditional Music" has been added to the
list of music and dance activities promoted by the Vale of
Glamorgan Council adult and community learning service.
Awards for Vale's sporting personalities -
09/05/2008
An annual awards ceremony has again recognised and rewarded
talented sportsmen and women from across the Vale of Glamorgan.
Grant boost to green waste recycling service -
09/05/2008
A company handling green waste for the Vale of Glamorgan Council
has been boosted by a grant from the Welsh Assembly Government.
Youngsters enjoy a fantasy netball festival! -
07/05/2008
Twenty-seven teams from Cardiff and the Vale entered the Primary
School Fantasy Netball Festival 2008
Surgery as part of conservation areas review -
07/05/2008
As part of a review of the conservation areas of Llancadle,
Llantrithyd, Porthkerry and Rhoose, a special surgery has been
arranged by the Vale Council.
Enthusiastic group enjoy visit to the zoo -
07/05/2008
Hundreds of parents and carers of babies have benefited from a
Vale of Glamorgan based fun workshops programme.
Students celebrate successes - 07/05/2008
Certificates have been presented to students who have attended
courses run by the Vale of Glamorgan Council's community learning
service.
Major investment works delayed - 07/05/2008
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is assuring customers that the planned
investment work to help alleviate potential incidents of flooding
in the Barry area is still on track - despite a delay in starting
work.
Hello flower!
- 07/05/2008
National Compost Awareness Week, 4 to 10 May, is the perfect
opportunity for smiling sunflowers Cameron and Chloe to help launch
a new schools art and recycling project!
Sign up now for football courses -
07/05/2008
Two new fun football initiatives - a six-week coaching
centre (14 May-25 June) and half term courses (27-30 May) -
have been organised by the football arm of the Vale Council's
sports development team.
Karate club trio's medal-winning performances -
07/05/2008
A Vale of Glamorgan karate club's new section for youngsters
with disabilities and special needs has enjoyed further success on
the competition scene.
'Older and Bolder' at Art Central -
07/05/2008
Celebrating the achievements of older learners, a special
exhibition is being staged at the Art Central (Town Hall, Barry)
from 9 May to 9 June.
Public can help develop partnership plan -
07/05/2008
Public consultation is being viewed as a key element in the
development of a plan focusing on the delivery of services for
children and young people in the Vale.
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