Press releases from March 2008
Directory of activities for young people -
31/03/2008
A special directory providing young people in the Vale with
information about a wide range of activities has been updated and
improved.
Top Easter bonnets at day centre -
31/03/2008
The Rondel House Day Centre hosted another successful Easter
bonnet competition.
Council disappointed as trader keeps alcohol
licence - 31/03/2008
The Vale Council licensing authority are disappointed that a
trader has been allowed to keep their licence, even though the
shopkeeper has repeatedly sold alcohol to youngsters.
Ducking and diving dodgeball fun for girls! -
20/03/2008
Girls from three Barry secondary schools have thrown themselves
into an inaugural Vale of Glamorgan girls-only dodgeball
tournament!
Bryn Hafren pupils go the extra mile for Sport
Relief! - 20/03/2008
Twenty pupils and teachers from Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School
in Barry rose to the challenge of running the Sport Relief Mile in
Cardiff on Sunday, 16 March.
On the ball for local Vale charities -
20/03/2008
A charity football match organised by the Vale of Glamorgan
Council's football academy staff has raised more than £330 for two
local charities.
Leisure memberships for youngsters from
disadvantaged areas - 20/03/2008
Young people from disadvantaged areas in the Vale will benefit
from a £10,000 grant that will give them a year's 'FreeStyle'
membership to get discounts at the Vale Council's leisure
centres.
Vale council contact centre ready to take your
enquiry - 17/03/2008
Vale residents now only have to remember one telephone number
for all council services - 01446 700111.
New Pelican Crossing on busy Penarth road -
17/03/2008
A new Pelican Crossing has been officially opened on the busy
Windsor Road in Penarth.
Redevelopment plans for Cowbridge Comprehensive
School - 17/03/2008
The Vale Council and Cowbridge Comprehensive School are working
very closely together in order to deliver a £21.5 million
re-development of the school.
Get involved in the National Year of Reading -
17/03/2008
A number of events and activities highlighting the importance of
reading and literacy will be taking place throughout Vale libraries
to mark the 'National Year of Reading'.
New zebra crossing at St Andrew's Major Church
in Wales Primary School - 17/03/2008
A new zebra crossing has been officially unveiled outside a Vale
primary school to make children’s journeys as safe as possible.
Photographic exhibition focuses on life in centre
of Barry - 17/03/2008
Life in the centre of the Barry over the last quarter of a
century is the focus of a new photographic exhibition opening this
month.
Redevelopment plans for St Cyres Comprehensive
School - 17/03/2008
The Vale Council and St Cyres Comprehensive School are committed
to working together as the planning of the new re-developed school
commences.
Free
fun days over Easter - 17/03/2008
Various venues across the Vale of Glamorgan will be hosting free
Easter play sessions.
Exciting new play facilities at Cadoxton park -
14/03/2008
Local schoolchildren have helped the Vale of Glamorgan Council
celebrate the long-awaited completion of new play facilities at one
of Barry's most prestigious parks.
Author helps youngsters develop writing skills -
14/03/2008
Talented young writers from the Vale of Glamorgan are continuing
to develop their skills with the help of real life authors.
Ground-breaking reed bed recycling facility -
14/03/2008
A ground-breaking project for recycling waste material from
highways gullies has been officially opened in the Vale of
Glamorgan.
Extracare housing will be of big benefit to older
people - 14/03/2008
Social services issues were top of the agenda when a leading
Welsh Assembly Government member made a fact-finding visit to the
Vale Council.
Charitable trust grant for Barry church -
14/03/2008
Proposed building improvements at St Helen's Roman Catholic
Church in Barry have been boosted by a charitable trust
grant.
Easter eggstravaganza at Dyffryn Gardens -
14/03/2008
Bouncy castles, face painting and story telling will be just
part of the Easter fun for families at Dyffryn Gardens.
St David's Day storytime - 10/03/2008
Special bilingual storytime sessions were held for local
children at Cowbridge and Llantwit Major libraries to celebrate St
David's Day.
Alleygates initiative extended to new areas of
Barry - 10/03/2008
The highly successful Alleygates initiative is set to be
extended to new areas of Barry following a major European funding
boost.
New course for sports coaches - 10/03/2008
Sports coaching methods and communications will be the focus for
a course taking place on 10 April in Barry.
Vale
Woman of the Year - 10/03/2008
Denny White has been awarded the prestigious title of Vale
Woman of the Year 2008 in a glittering awards ceremony.
Easter at Cosmeston Medieval Village -
10/03/2008
It's nearly spring and time for Cosmeston Medieval Village to
prepare for yet another busy season.
‘Chips or Champs’ - 07/03/2008
Welsh rugby star Adam Jones promoted the benefits of a healthy
lifestyle to youngsters when he visited Llantwit Major Rugby club
for a special 'Chips or Champs' event.
Top table tennis tips - 07/03/2008
Young table tennis enthusiasts at a Barry school are benefiting
from expert tuition
Thanks a
million! - 07/03/2008
A record one million-plus cards have been recycled from the Vale
thanks to the area's schools and local communities.
Crowd barrier for soccer pitch - 07/03/2008
A football pitch at the Barry Sports Centre has been enclosed to
allow its use for high profile fixtures.
Community Chest funding package -
07/03/2008
Thirteen Vale-based clubs and organisations are celebrating a
special funding package of nearly £10,000.
Tourist information centres open daily from
Easter - 06/03/2008
The tourist information centres at Barry Island and Penarth will
operate daily from Easter until the end of September.
Charity football match at Jenner Park -
05/03/2008
Two local charities will benefit from a special football match
staged at Barry's Jenner Park Stadium.
Consultation on extension of Alleygates scheme -
05/03/2008
Consultation is due to start shortly on the proposed extension
of the successful Alleygates scheme in Penarth.
Aranka
all set for marathon effort - 05/03/2008
Cowbridge Leisure Centre fitness instructor Aranka Pratt will be
running the London Marathon next month in aid of multiple sclerosis
charities after being inspired by two of her most loyal
customers.
New home for portrait of Barry composer -
03/03/2008
The County Library in Barry is the new home for a copy of a
portrait of Barry's most famous composer Grace Williams
(1906-77).
Bright outlook for Community Centre -
03/03/2008
The Celtic Way Community Centre in Rhoose literally has a bright
new outlook after the centre was awarded a grant to have new
windows installed.
Public exhibition on Barry Centre study -
03/03/2008
A public exhibition is being held following a 12-month study of
more than 1,200 homes and over 250 businesses in the central area
of Barry.
Vale Mayor commends Community Centre volunteers -
03/03/2008
Volunteers who run Community Centres in the Vale of Glamorgan
have been commended at a special reception (right) hosted by the
Vale Mayor.
Dragon Sport enthusiasts share new ideas -
03/03/2008
A group of Vale of Glamorgan-based sports enthusiasts have been
sharing new ideas and good practice.
Bowl up for a free taster afternoon -
03/03/2008
As part of a drive to attract new members, the Rhoose Bowling
Club has organised a free taster afternoon.
Getting active with functional exercise -
03/03/2008
Vale of Glamorgan Council leisure centres are offering new
functional exercise classes.
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