Press releases for June 2008
Record numbers for annual art exhibition at
Palmerston Centre - 27/06/2008
A record number of people took part in this year's annual art
exhibition at the Palmerston Community Learning Centre in
Barry.
Tesco Express move on to Barry town centre site in
July - 27/06/2008
The start of development work on a new Tesco Express store in
the centre of Barry in July will lead to the closure of a temporary
car park.
Llantwit Major mummers' play rediscovered -
27/06/2008
A new adult learning course is being organised which it is hoped
could lead to the re-enactment of a mummers' play last performed in
Llantwit Major nearly 70 years ago.
Gallery receives £13,000 boost - 27/06/2008
The organisation behind the Washington Gallery in Penarth has
been awarded a £13,000 grant by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
Enjoy some fun football this summer -
27/06/2008
Local youngsters looking for something to do in the summer
holidays can enjoy some fun football.
Council warning after bogus telephone call -
27/06/2008
Vale Council trading standards officers are alerting members of
the public to a potential fraudulent activity.
Pottery and digital photography workshops -
23/06/2008
Local people are invited to get creative at pottery and digital
photography workshops that are being held at the Palmerston Centre
in Barry on Saturday, 28 June.
Energetic and enthusiastic road safety officers -
23/06/2008
Some 56 children from 11 Vale of Glamorgan primary schools have
enjoyed one of the biggest events in the Vale Council’s road safety
unit calendar.
So much
summer fun at Barry Island - 20/06/2008
Fun for all the family is promised through a wide range of free
events at Barry Island this summer.
Llancarfan youngsters roar into Welsh finals -
20/06/2008
Young hockey players from a Vale of Glamorgan primary school
have qualified for the all-Wales finals of a Dragon Sport
competition.
'Happy Homes' event will be full of advice -
20/06/2008
A 'Happy Homes' event will be held in Barry on Friday, 4 July to
provide advice on home safety, energy efficiency, maintenance, and
other issues affecting your home.
Play time
at 'The Pod' - 20/06/2008
A former shipping container is the base for a popular new play
project that has been launched by the council in Pencoedtre Park,
Barry.
Charity
run helps youngsters gain mayor's awards - 17/06/2008
A sponsored charity run at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park has
helped a group of local youngsters earn a special award.
Certificates for Vale Opening Learning Centre
students - 17/06/2008
As one of his final engagements, Vale of Glamorgan Mayor
(2007/08) Cllr Clive Williams hosted a summer presentation awards
function for the Vale Open Learning Centre.
Active youngsters reap the awards -
17/06/2008
Participation in a range of activities has earned special awards
for a group of young people attending Llantwit Major Youth
Centre.
Safer Vale Partnership backs Neighbourhood
Watch Week - 17/06/2008
The Safer Vale Partnership is throwing its support behind
National Neighbourhood Watch Week (16 - 20 June).
Test your child’s car seat for free -
17/06/2008
Parents and carers in the Vale and Cardiff are being offered a
free opportunity to check their babies and toddlers are safely
strapped in as part of an ongoing campaign highlighting the dangers
of ill-fitting car seats.
Loveparks week -
13/06/2008
Love your local park and look after it – that was the message
from the council's parks and grounds maintenance team to residents
ahead of 'Loveparks' week, 14 – 22 June.
Reminder to dog owners as part of Poop Scoop
Week - 13/06/2008
Vale of Glamorgan dog owners are reminded to clean up after
their pets as part of this year's national Poop Scoop Week.
Last call for Vale village entries -
13/06/2008
The organisers of the annual Vale 'Best Kept Village'
competition have issued a final call for entries.
Cast your vote in Farming awards -
13/06/2008
A Vale farm is on the verge of becoming the first ever
winner of the Nature of Farming Award.
Real Radio's ‘World Tour of Wales’ comes to Barry
Island - 13/06/2008
As part of their ‘World Tour of Wales’, Real Radio will be
broadcasting live from Barry Island on Thursday, 19 June.
Vale council will work with Cardiff to help
build Pont y Werin - 09/06/2008
The Vale Council has said it will do all it can to help Cardiff
Council build the Pont y Werin over the River Ely.
Food safety fun sessions for local youngsters -
09/06/2008
The council is backing an annual food safety awareness
initiative with fun sessions at local play schemes.
St Helen's success in hockey tournament -
09/06/2008
Youngsters from across the Vale produced a high standard of play
during the annual Activate hockey tournament for local primary
schools.
Advice on moving goods safely - 09/06/2008
The public protection department of the Vale Council is
supporting a project aimed at reducing injuries and ill health
arising from the movement of goods.
Vale's CASH grants to local councils -
09/06/2008
Seven of the area’s town and community councils are to benefit
from a CASH handout by the Vale Council.
Vale babies wanted for real nappy calendar -
09/06/2008
Waste Awareness Wales is reminding parents that there is still
time to enter their competition - a search for Wales’ most
adorable babies to star in a new ‘Real Nappy Calendar.'
Top green gifts for Fathers' Day! -
05/06/2008
The Vale Council is urging everyone to think further than ties
and socks and, instead, consider a gift that’s unique and
waste-free for Fathers' Day (15 June).
Fourth time lucky for Llansannor -
05/06/2008
It was fourth time lucky for a Vale of Glamorgan primary school
in the area's annual road safety quiz competition.
Trust's £10,000 grant to church hall project -
05/06/2008
An improvement project at a Penarth church has been boosted by a
charitable trust grant.
The Vale Council backs ‘Tidy Wales Week’ -
02/06/2008
The Vale Council and ‘Keep Wales Tidy’ are encouraging residents
to work together to help clean up local neighbourhoods as part of
‘Tidy Wales Week’, 23 – 29 June.
Vale's
top gardeners - 02/06/2008
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has launched Vale in
Bloom, its annual search for the area’s top gardens.
Fresh look at conservation areas -
02/06/2008
Residents and businesses in Dinas Powys, Michaelston le Pit,
Llanmihangel, Llandow, Colwinston, Llangan, and Aberthin are being
invited to share their thoughts on the conservation areas within
the seven villages.
Help make the Vale a plastic bag free zone -
02/06/2008
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking the support of
residents in its bid to make the area a plastic bag free zone.
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