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Inspirational fitness stories at Penarth Leisure
Centre - 03.07.2009
Four regular customers at Penarth Leisure Centre are among the
six winners of a Vale of Glamorgan Council competition to discover
the local people who have the most inspirational or interesting
fitness stories to tell.
A
Byrd's Eye View - 01.07.2009
Barry-born artist Charles Byrd is returning to the town almost
80 years after he left to showcase a special exhibition of his
works at Art Central.
June 2009
Delivering to the Vale - 30.06.2009
Residents of the Vale are being given the opportunity to voice
their opinions to the Vale of Glamorgan Council about its community
strategy.
Castleland Ward set for “Renewal Area” status -
30.06.2009
Vale of Glamorgan Council cabinet members have
agreed to declare the Castleland Ward in Barry a “Renewal
Area”.
Certificated achievements for parents at
Holton - 29.06.2009
Parents of children at Holton Road Primary School, Barry, were
pleased to be presented with certificates recently after completing
a range of valuable qualifications.
Cowbridge pupils have the winning wicket for kwik cricket-
29.06.2009
Pupils from Ysgol Iolo Morgannwg in Cowbridge have taken a Vale
of Glamorgan Kwik cricket festival by storm, stumping rivals from
20 other local primary schools.
Free compost for Vale residents -
26.06.2009
Locally based company Cowbridge Compost Ltd are offering Vale
residents the chance to collect free compost once a month to use on
their own gardens.
Local school gets high-tech accolade
26.06.2009
Children at Dinas Powys Infants’ School in Vale of Glamorgan are
at the forefront of using information and communications technology
to enhance their work, and that’s official!
Straight talking from Vale Trading Standards
25.06.2009
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s trading standards department has
issued a warning about the dangers of buying counterfeit ‘ghd’ hair
straighteners.
Flying saucers of the sporty kind seen in the
Vale of Glamorgan 25.06.2009
There will be plenty of sightings of flying saucers in the Vale
of Glamorgan now that a frisbee golf course has been set up in the
grounds of one of the county’s secondary schools.
How
good is your hand washing technique? - 25.06.2009
Primary school children in the Vale of Glamorgan have been
finding out just how effective they are at washing their hands
thanks to a joint initiative between the Vale of Glamorgan healthy
schools team and the council’s environmental health officers.
New Easyline
classes at Barry Leisure Centre - 22.06.2009
It will be EASY to look great this summer now that new EASYLINE
classes are starting at Barry Leisure Centre.
Exciting
new bike simulator classes at Barry Leisure Centre -
22.06.2009
Perfect for any rainy days this summer, new Trixter bike
sessions for teenagers are starting at Barry Leisure Centre.
Vale founder of bardic druids honoured -
22.06.2009
On 20 June, the man who invented the Welsh order of the bards,
the Gorsedd, 200 years ago was honoured with a plaque unveiling in
London's Primrose Hill - the place the first gathering of the
Gorsedd was held.
Flying the
flag to support our Armed Forces - 19.06.2009
Specially-designed flags will be raised at the Vale Council’s
Civic Offices on Monday, 22 June in celebration of the first Armed
Forces Day.
Art Central plays
host to Barry College arts showcase - 17.06.2009
An exhibition showcasing the creative talents of final year art
and design students from Barry College has gone on show at the Vale
Council’s Art Central gallery.
KIDSOUT
day on the beach at Barry Island - 17.06.2009
Over 700 children have been treated to a day at Barry Island for
the Rotary Club’s annual KIDSOUT day.
Beach Volleyball on offer for sporty Vale
pupils - 17.06.2009
With Barry Island fast becoming Wales’ top venue for first-class
beach volleyball, it has also played host to local school pupils
who are getting to grips with the game thanks to the Vale of
Glamorgan Council’s 5x60 scheme.
Vale of Glamorgan Council’s trading standards
warn against ‘bogus traders' - 16.06.2009
Residents living in the Vale of Glamorgan are asked to be
vigilant as bogus traders are targeting the area.
Double delight as the Vale is awarded two Blue Flags
- 16.06.2009
The Vale’s Whitmore Bay (Barry Island) and Penarth Marina have
each been awarded a prestigious Blue Flag for their high quality
standards.
Free summer entertainment at Barry Island -
16.06.2009
Open-air theatre, street dancing, live music and crowd-pleasing
comedy acts are among the highlights of an exciting free programme
of entertainment in store at Barry Island this summer.
New campaign aims to inform older people on
the risks of food poisoning - 16.06.2009
People over the age of 60 are more likely to take risks with
‘use by’ dates than younger people according to new research
findings published today by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
New
beach wheelchairs at Barry Island - 16.06.2009
All-terrain beach wheelchairs are now available at Barry Island,
giving even more visitors the chance to get on to the sand at
Whitmore Bay to enjoy the Blue Flag beach.
Traffic issues at Trinity Street up for
discussion - 15.06.2009
The Vale Council is to hold a public exhibition for local
residents and interested parties to give their opinions on a number
of proposed new traffic schemes for Trinity Street.
Seb Coe praises Vale's 5x60 scheme -
10.06.2009
The man at the helm of bringing the world’s largest sporting
event to the UK has paid a visit to active youngsters in the Vale
of Glamorgan as they celebrate getting the Sports Council for
Wales’ 5x60 programme fully up and running in all eight
comprehensive schools.
Taff trail charity cycling challenge -
10.06.2009
Over a dozen staff from the Vale of Glamorgan Council have
raised £3,263 for the Brain Research Trust and the Holme Towers /
Marie Curie Hospice in Penarth after completing a charity bike
ride.
New martial arts club for people with
disabilities - 10.06.2009
A new karate, kick-boxing and self-defence club for people with
disabilities and additional needs has been launched in Penarth.
Vale residents urged to ‘refuse or reuse’ carrier
bags - 09.06.2009
The Vale Council is delighted to be working with a new ‘green’
group, set up to encourage Vale residents to reduce the use of
plastic carrier bags.
Redevelopment of St Cyres School moves a step
closer - 09.06.2009
Plans for the redevelopment of St Cyres Comprehensive School in
Penarth have been given the green light after Vale of Glamorgan
Council cabinet members agreed a recommendation for additional
funding.
The Vale celebrates National Childcare Week -
04.06.2009
The Vale of Glamorgan’s Family Information Services team is
taking to the road this week to offer free tips and advice on
childcare in celebration of National Childcare Week (6-13
June).
JRSOs get together to celebrate annual
achievements - 04.06.2009
The third annual Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO) get-together
saw over 60 Vale primary school children, along with their teachers
and helpers, attend to celebrate their achievements over the past
year.
Penarth and Cowbridge libraries go wireless -
04.06.2009
Library users at Penarth and Cowbridge libraries can now use
their own laptops to access the internet following the installation
of new wireless technology.
Tennis festival treat served up for Vale
youngsters - 04.06.2009
The Vale of Glamorgan’s first ever tennis festival for children
with disabilities and additional needs has been held at Penarth
Lawn Tennis Club.
A new voice for Penarth youngsters -
03.06.2009
Young people in Penarth have a new vehicle to promote their
views thanks to the creation of the town’s very first youth
council.
A hat-trick of new skills for football mad
youngsters - 01.06.2009
A group of boys from Barry have been improving their numeracy,
literacy and football skills after ‘signing’ for premier league
giants Arsenal!
May
Preparatory work for new Cowbridge health centre
starts - 29.05.2009
Preparatory work for the new Cowbridge Health Centre has
started.
Have your say on coastline future -
29.05.2009
Vale residents are to be given the opportunity to comment on how
the land surrounding the Severn Estuary should be managed in years
to come.
Bid success sees plans for new-look Rhoose
library - 29.05.2009
Rhoose Library will be receiving a £70,000 face-lift thanks to
funding secured by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
New ‘Vale Sport’
magazine - 28.05.2009
A new free magazine has been launched by the
Vale of Glamorgan Council which aims to encourage local residents
of all ages to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
New martial arts club for people with
disabilities - 27.05.2009
A new karate, kick-boxing and self-defence club for young people
with disabilities and additional needs is being launched in
Penarth.
Wanderers set on path to attracting new junior
cricketers - 21.05.2009
As part of a drive to attract new junior players, five members
of Barry Wanderers Cricket Club have completed a special Dragon
Sport training course organised by the Vale of Glamorgan
Council.
Vale swimmers rise to
the Swimathon 2009 challenge 20.05.2009
Swimmers of all ages made a splash at Barry leisure centre by
taking part in Swimathon 2009 - the world’s biggest fundraising
swim
A new buzz
for Dyffryn Gardens - 20.05.2009
After many decades of absence, new bee hives are being
established at Dyffryn Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Smashing success for Evenlode! - 19.05.2009
Pupils from Evenlode Primary School in Penarth have proven to be
the Vale of Glamorgan’s top tennis aces by winning six out of nine
events in a county-wide primary schools championships.
Safer Vale helps ‘kerb’ antisocial behaviour
at Barry Island - 18.05.2009
The Safer Vale Partnership, via their community engagement
group, has funded an initiative to reduce instances of antisocial
behaviour at Barry Island's Harbour Road car park.
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