Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan: Citizens Advice - Military Moves Made Easy - Advice on Relocation

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Vale of Glamorgan: Vale Family Compass - Have your say on childcare in the Vale

 

Vale Family Compass - Have your say on childcare in the Vale

We want to hear from parents and carers about their experiences of childcare.

• Can you access the childcare you need?
• What’s important to you when choosing childcare?
• What makes childcare difficult to access?
• What could be better?

Your feedback will help us understand what childcare is like for families across the Vale and identify where there are gaps, challenges or opportunities to improve.

Complete the survey here

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Vale of Glamorgan: CardiffMet Widening Access - Free Accredited Teaching Adults course at Palmerston Learning Centre in Barry

 

Cardiff Metropolitan University:

Free Accredited Teaching Adults course (Level 3, 10 credit module) at Palmerston Learning Centre in Barry.

The course will run every Tuesday evening 5:30-8.30pm, starting 13/10/26 until 01/12/26 (break for half term)

This is a 10-credit level 3 accredited course that aims to develop the knowledge and skills for those interested in the rewarding profession of teaching adults. The course explores the roles and responsibilities of adult education tutors, effective teaching and learning methods, and diverse learning styles. It raises awareness of the essential skills needed to be an effective teacher of adults and to motivate students. Students will create a portfolio and deliver a presentation for assessment at the end of the course. The course also provides a progression route to the PCET teaching course.

Please click the link for more information and to enroll: 

https://cardiffmet.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWAB1DuPSmR13I9

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Vale of Glamorgan: Parent Line available in the Vale of Glamorgan to contact the school nurse for confidential advice & support

 

Vale Family Compass:

Did you know you can text your school nursing team? They can help with a wide range of health problems including sleep, eating, toileting, behaviour, bullying and puberty.

Simply text 07312 263 178 to speak to them today!

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Oeddech chi'n gwybod y gallwch anfon neges destun at eich tîm nyrsio ysgol? Gallan nhw helpu gydag amrywiaeth o broblemau iechyd gan gynnwys cwsg, bwyta, mynd i’r toiled, ymddygiad, bwlio a’r glasoed.

Anfonwch neges destun at 07312 263 178 i siarad â nhw heddiw!

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Milford Haven: GET AFLOAT! - Join our Junior Sea Cadets!

GET AFLOAT! - Join our Junior Sea Cadets!
Aged 9-11yrs? Join either of our Tuesday or Thursday section Junior Sea Cadets.
Our Junior Sea Cadets have wonderful training opportunities, based right here in Milford Haven!

🔴 Red Module Badge - Experience a safe and fun learning environment at the Unit, learning all about the Unit, how to wear your Uniform properly and learn how to march!
🔵 Blue Module Badge - Get afloat with us learning how to Row, Sail, Kayak & Windsurf, all in a safe way with our experienced and qualified instructors, upon our beautiful waterway!
🟡 Yellow Module Badge - Immerse yourself into our community, visiting lots of different organisations, museums, community groups and get a real sense of what Milford means!
🟢 Green Module Badge - Venture into the great outdoors, learn all the basic skills to be safe and enjoy our amazing outdoors!

There's so much to take part in - get in touch!
recruitment@milfordhavenscc.org.uk
https://www.sea-cadets.org/milfordhaven/get-in-touch
01646 695443

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Chepstow: Join the Army Cadets at Beachley Barracks

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Action, Adventure, Fun & Friendship. For a life changing experience, join the army cadets! If you are aged 12 - 18 years of age, join us on Tuesday evenings 7 - 9 pm.

For further information call 01873 813756,

Email: gwentandpowysacf@fca.org.uk or visit the website by clicking here.

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Brecon: Pinnacle Housing Surgery on Wed 16 Sep 26 at IBS Community Centre, Brecon

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Wales: Open Doors - Free entry to various historic sites & landmarks across Wales during September

 

Open Doors - Join the national celebration of Wales’ built heritage!

This September, more than 200 of Wales’ historic sites, landmarks and hidden gems will offer visitors free entry, events or guided tours.

It’s all part of Open Doors — Wales’ annual contribution to the European Heritage Days initiative, which invites heritage organisations, private owners, local authorities and others to open their doors or offer activities to the public free of charge during September.

Funded and organised by Cadw, the ever-popular festival of Wales’ built heritage will this year, encourage Welsh residents and visitors alike to explore some of the country’s lesser-known and smaller-scale sites ― several of which are usually closed to the public.

For more information, visit the Cadw website here

To view all Open Door events, click here

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Barry: Free Event - Barry Youth Takeover on Sat 26th Sep at Barry Leisure Centre

 

Vale of Glamorgan Council:

Free event from Vale of Glamorgan Council for young people aged 11+ in Barry!

Barry Youth Takeover is taking place at Barry Leisure Centre on Friday 26th September, 6:30–8:30pm — and it's completely FREE!

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St Athan: Youth Club at The Gathering Place, St Athan every Thursday

The Gathering Place: 

Youth Club at The Gathering Place – Every Thursday! 

We're delighted that the Vale Youth Service is running a Youth Pilot Project at The Gathering Place, St Athan.

Every Thursday (term time only) 6:00pm – 8:00pm

We often hear that there isn't enough for teenagers to do locally. This is a fantastic opportunity to change that—but for services like this to continue, they need to be used and supported.

If you have a young person who would benefit from attending, please encourage them to come along, get involved, make new friends, and help show that youth services are valued in our community.

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Chepstow: Pinnacle Housing Surgery on Tue 13th October in the Welfare Office Building, Beachley Barracks

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Haverfordwest: ESS Vacancy in Haverfordwest

Job Title: Head Chef

ESS - Defence
£35,141 per annum
Location: Cawdor Barracks, Haverfordwest
Full Time
40 Hours per week

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Chepstow: ESS Vacancies in Chepstow

Job Title: Chef

ESS - Defence
£15.16 per hour
Location: Chepstow
Full Time
37.5 Hours per week

Job Title: Catering Assistant

ESS - Defence
£12.76 per hour
Location: Chepstow
Full Time
37.5 Hours per week

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Brecon & Sennybridge: ESS Vacancies in Brecon & Sennybridge

Job Title: Chef Manager

ESS - Defence
£34,900 per year
Location: Infantry Battle School, Brecon
Full Time
40 Hours per week

Job Title: Chef De Partie

ESS - Defence
£14.76 per hour
Location: Brecon
Full Time
40 Hours per week

Job Title: Catering Assistant

ESS - Defence
£12.71 per hour
Location: Sennybridge
Part Time
25 Hours per week

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Cardiff: ESS Vacancy in Cardiff

Job Title: Chef

ESS - Defence
£14.43 per hour
Location: Cardiff
Full Time
35 Hours per week

Click here for job description & to apply.

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St Athan: Children’s Free Craft Event – Autumn Pompom Monsters on Sat 3rd Oct at the Paul Lewis Community Centre

St Athan Community Council: Children’s Craft Event – Autumn Pompom Monsters

St Athan Community Council is pleased to invite children to our next Children’s Craft Event on Saturday 3rd October 2026 at 11.00 am at the Paul Lewis Community Centre.

Come along and make your very own pompom monster in a fun seasonal craft session.

Saturday 3rd October 2026
11.00 am
Paul Lewis Community Centre
Free to attend
Maximum 20 children
Booking required
Parents/guardians must stay throughout
Light refreshments included
For information and a booking form, please contact:

clerk@stathancommunitycouncil.gov.uk

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Vale of Glamorgan: Free School Meals Scheme for Pupils in Years 7 & 8 - Vale of Glamorgan

Vale of Glamorgan Council:

From September, pupils in Years 7 and 8 living in households receiving Universal Credit will be able to apply for the Welsh Government’s expanded Free School Meals scheme, following the removal of the income threshold.

This is the first phase of a wider rollout to other secondary school year groups

Check the eligibility criteria and apply for Free School Meals

Remember, the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals and the School Essentials Grant are different. If you need help with the cost of school uniforms, equipment or other essentials, you can also check whether you're eligible for a School Essentials Grant

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Barry: Vale Learning & Careers Fair on Wed 23rd Sept 26 at Barry Library

 

Adult Learners’ Week Learning & Careers Fair on Wednesday 23 September 2026, from 10:00am to 12:30pm, at Barry Library, Barry. The quiet hour will be from 10:00am to 11:00am.

For more information visit the Vale of Glamorgan Council website & Vale Employability Facebook Page.

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Brecon: 1:1 Employment Mentoring Support across Powys

Brecon Town Council:

The 'Communities for Work Plus' Programme (CfW+) supports people to get into work.

Employment Mentors working across Powys are providing 1-1 mentoring support tailored to the needs of each individual. They can provide support with:

• Employability skills, including help with CV writing, job applications and interview preparation
• Confidence building
• Sourcing work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Finding suitable job opportunities
• Funding for training for specific qualifications such as Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), Food Hygiene, Security Industry Authority (SIA)

Find out more here

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Haverfordwest: Stay and Play Sessions starting back on Friday 11th September at Cashfields Community Centre

Stay & Play sessions will start back Friday 11th September
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

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