Press releases from April 2008
New arrivals at Cosmeston Medieval Village -
30/04/2008
The reconstructed 14th Century village of Cosmeston is another
step closer to presenting an authentic view of life in medieval
Wales.
Praise for Porthkerry Plod -
30/04/2008
Nearly 200 runners lined up for this year's Lifestyle Porthkerry
Plod to emphasise the increasing popularity of the annual
event.
Vale soccer stars sign Cardiff City
Academy contracts - 30/04/2008
Two young Vale of Glamorgan footballers are embarking on a new
chapter in their sporting careers.
Gibby Rangers pod for Pencoedtre Park -
30/04/2008
Packed with free play, sports and arts opportunities for
children aged five to 14, a special pod arrives at Pencoedtre Park,
Barry, in May.
Sports people can learn how to safeguard and
protect children - 30/04/2008
Safeguarding and protecting children is the focus of a workshop
being offered to Vale of Glamorgan sports people.
'Holiday Greek' course at Cowbridge College -
25/04/2008
A 'Holiday Greek' language course is being run by the Vale
Council adult education service at their Cowbridge Community
College.
Forum for family and friends of people with an
illness or disability - 25/04/2008
A new forum has been set up in the Vale for family and friends
of people with an illness or disability.
Youngsters make tonnes of difference to the
environment - 24/04/2008
Local schoolchildren have shown their support for a greener Vale
of Glamorgan by recycling 14.1 tonnes of old Yellow Pages
directories.
Merchant Navy exhibition at Art Central -
24/04/2008
'Uprising' against Lord of Cosmeston -
24/04/2008
Cosmeston Medieval Village promises a great fun day out for all
the family when it hosts a "Welsh Uprising and Battle" event on
Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, 4-5 May.
Schoolchildren have designs on public art
project - 16/04/2008
Pieces of public art inspired by local schoolchildren are being
installed as part of the ongoing improvements to Barry's main
shopping street.
Vale council taking hard line on unplanned
road works - 16/04/2008
The council is taking a hard line against companies undertaking
unplanned road works.
Orienteering routes open at Porthkerry Country
Park - 14/04/2008
New orienteering routes have been set up to help explore the
much-loved Porthkerry Country Park in Barry.
Penarth tennis club hosts successful open day -
14/04/2008
A tennis club open day has proved a big hit thanks to the
enthusiastic support of a group of junior members.
Penarth centenarian celebrates birthday -
14/04/2008
A special birthday celebration marked with flowers from the Vale
Mayor.
First aid qualifications for football team -
14/04/2008
The Vale Mayor has presented certificates to members
of Penarth Town AFC after they successfully completed a First Aid
course.
Barry celebrates Town Hall centenary -
14/04/2008
The Town Hall in Barry will celebrate its centenary this month
and the Vale Council will be laying on some fun activities to mark
the building's special 'birthday'.
Extravaganza celebration for Dragon Sport -
14/04/2008
Youngsters from three Vale primary schools have enjoyed a
fun-packed day of sporting activities as part of a special Dragon
Sport Extravaganza.
Listen to the Vale Council's website -
14/04/2008
You can now listen to this website as well as read it,
thanks to an innovative ‘voice’ feature.
Fun football courses for youngsters -
14/04/2008
Bookings are being taken for two new fun football initiatives at
the Colcot Sports Centre in Barry.
Still time to enter the 2008 LifeStyle Porthkerry
Plod - 11/04/2008
Local and visiting runners will be under starter’s orders on
Sunday, 27 April, for the annual Porthkerry Plod.
Rhoose club's bowls
taster afternoon - 11/04/2008
Keen to attract new members of all ages and abilities, the
Rhoose Bowls Club has hosted a free taster afternoon.
Excellence Wales Award for Alleygates -
11/04/2008
The Vale Council has earned an Excellence Wales Award for
its part in rolling out a highly successful crime prevention
scheme.
Merchant Navy Association in 'Freedom' parade -
09/04/2008
The Merchant Navy Association (Wales) will exercise their right
to march through Barry on Saturday, 19 April.
Local celebrity returns to community centre
for birthday celebrations - 09/04/2008
Barry comedian and entertainer Stan Stennett joined the birthday
celebrations at the Gibbonsdown Community Centre, thirty years
after he officially opened the centre.
Special theme to Barry centre's Saturday
workshops - 09/04/2008
With a 'celebration and wedding' theme, a series of workshops
have been organised by the Vale Council's Barry Community Learning
Centre.
Brain injury awareness week - 09/04/2008
'Headway Cardiff', one of the Vale Mayor's chosen charities, is
keen to raise awareness of the problems encountered by people with
'acquired' brain injuries.
Crackdown on misuse of community recycling
sites - 04/04/2008
The Vale Council is set to get tough on irresponsible users of
its community recycling sites.
Fresh look at "No Cold Calling" zones -
04/04/2008
The possibility of introducing 'No Cold Calling' zones in the
Vale of Glamorgan is to be the subject of a fresh report.
Vale Council warns of clothing appeal scam -
04/04/2008
The council’s trading standards team is warning kind-hearted
residents not to make donations to bogus charity collectors
operating locally.
New course for sports coaches - 02/04/2008
A new Sportscoach UK course has been organised by the Vale
Council's sports development team in conjunction with the area's
District Sports Council.
"Innovative support" for teenager with severe
learning difficulties - 02/04/2008
A single parent mum has praised Vale of Glamorgan Council social
services for its "energetic and innovative support" of her teenage
son with severe learning difficulties.
Rugby star goes back to school - 02/04/2008
Promising Welsh U21s and sevens rugby starlet Dafydd Hewitt
recently went back to school in Llantwit Major to present
certificates to keen young rugby players.
All-weather sports pitch praised by specialists -
01/04/2008
Specialists have praised the excellent standard of a very
popular all-weather sports facility in Barry.
Vale tourist information centres open their doors -
01/04/2008
The Vale of Glamorgan Council tourist information centres at
Barry Island and Penarth Pier are set for another busy season.
Expansion of secondary schools sports scheme -
01/04/2008
The 5x60 scheme, helping transform the playing fields and sports
halls of Vale secondary schools, is to be expanded.
Extra courses in community learning summer
programme - 01/04/2008
A range of extra courses have been added to the summer
programme.
Local children "get out and play" -
01/04/2008
Persistent rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of a group of
children and adults in a 'Get out and play' event.
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