Chepstow: Save the Date & call for Volunteers! Chepstow Fun Festival event - 3rd - 5th July 26

Join us for a fun-filled weekend for the whole family at the Chepstow Fun Festival! An event celebrating Welsh culture, food, music, dance and the Welsh language. With activities and entertainment for all ages, everyone is warmly welcome.

Call for volunteers!

We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help make the festival a success. All are welcome — no previous experience or Welsh language skills required.

3–5 July 2026
Chepstow

St Athan: Citizens Advice Drop-In for the military community - last Tuesday of every month at the HIVE, St Athan

 
Citizens Advice Drop In - last Tuesday of the month starting on Tuesday 29th July 25 at the Wales HIVE Hub, 2 Rook Close, St Athan, CF62 4NA.

Next drop in date: Tuesday 27th January 26

No appointment necessary.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: New Junior Choir for children aged 5 - 8 launching in January 2026 at Brecon Cathedral

For further information, or to register, please contact at Assistantdom@breconcathedral.org.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Barry: Get into Construction Information Session - Mon 26th Jan at The Pod, Barry

 

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Vale Communities for Work Plus:

Thinking about a career in construction?
Join us at The Pod for an exciting Construction Information Session - find out about the different jobs out there, the industry, how to get your CSCS card, and what funding / support we have available to help you get started! 💪

Monday 26th January 2026
From 10am onwards
Click here to book on: https://forms.office.com/e/H2WUYugnY1
Please bring your right to work document with you to the session

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Pembrokeshire: FREE mental health workshops for 11 - 18 year old's starting Sat 24th Jan with Mind Pembrokeshire

FREE mental health workshops for 11 - 18 year olds
Starting on Saturday 24th January 2026 from 5:30-7pm
For six weeks to 28.02.26
A set of six empowerment workshops where we’ll cover

• emotional, mental and physical techniques
• to build resilience, confidence and self-worth.

16 spaces available
To book:
Email: Michelle@pcmind.org.uk or
Call/ Message 07304 034 076

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Chepstow Wassail and Mari Lwyd on Sat 24th Jan

Chepstow Mari Lwyd is an annual tradition and spectacle in Monmouthshire, held every year in the Welsh border town of Chepstow.

Come to Chepstow this January and enjoy one of the most interesting traditions in Wales, the annual New Year Wassail and Mari Lwyd procession. It's sure to be a spectacle as different Morris groups parade their traditional Beasts and Mari's through the town alongside dancing, singing, music and good cheer. Hosted by the Widders Border Morris.

For timetable of events and more information please click here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: Anchor Re-dedication Ceremony on Tue 27th Jan at The Old Quay, Haverfordwest

Rededication Ceremony – 30th Anniversary of US Naval Facility Brawdy

Haverfordwest Town Council:
Haverfordwest Town Council invites you to a Rededication Ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the closure of the United States Naval Facility at Brawdy.

The anchor, presented to the Town Council in 1996, commemorates twenty-two years of service and symbolises the enduring friendship between our communities and allies.

Former personnel, their families, and all those with an interest in the history of Brawdy are warmly invited, as well as members of the public. If you know anyone who might like to attend, please share this invitation.

Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | Time: 12:30 pm | Location: The Old Quay (the anchor is located at the far end of the car park), Quay Street,

All inquires to townclerk@haverfordwesttown.co.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Pembrokeshire: Young People's Litter Sign Design Competition

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A great opportunity for young artists to design a sign to keep children’s parks litter free.

See Chwarae Sir Benfro / Play Pembrokeshire poster on how to enter above.

Find inspiration by organising a litter pick in your local park. Kits are available for all ages from the Town Council’s offices on Quay Street (open 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday. Contact townclerk@haverfordwesttown.co.uk to book

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Barry: Parent, Baby & Toddler Yoga - 6 sessions at Castleland Community Centre, Barry

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Fonmon: Job Vacancies at Fonmon Castle

Fonmon Castle: 

We’re Hiring – Join Our Team!

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, confident people to join us in a range of part-time positions. We have a variety of roles available, including:

• Actors / performers
• Shop assistants
• School trip assistants
• And other guest-facing and support roles

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A performing background
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience working with children
• Welsh language skills (especially welcome, but not essential)

Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box — full training is provided. What really matters to us is a positive attitude, great energy, and a willingness to learn.
Think you’d be a good fit (or know someone who would)?
📩 Drop us an email with your CV and a short introduction about yourself.

Email: info@fonmoncastle.com

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Stop-Motion Animation Workshop on Fri 20th Feb at Y Gaer, Brecon

Stop-motion animation workshop

In this workshop, you'll get hands-on and learn how to plan, build, shoot and edit your own stop-motion movies using the frre phone app 'Stop Motion Studio' (please download this app to your phone before the session).

Age guidance: 7+ years
y Gaer
Friday 20 February, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Free

To book your place please visit Eventbrite: http://tiny.cc/xaux001

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

St Athan: St Athan Veterans Hub Meeting - Sat 31st Jan at St Athan Golf Club

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: Creative Club at The Edge Youth Centre on Thursdays

 

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Wales: Careers Wales are Recruiting - Various Locations across Wales - Closing Date: Mon 26 Jan

We're recruiting!

Do you enjoy working in partnership with businesses and employers?

We're recruiting four full time Trainee Business Engagement Advisers/ Business Engagement Advisers to help us raise learners' awareness of the changing nature of the world of work.

Locations:

• Blaenau Gwent/Caerphilly/Torfaen
• Monmouthshire/Newport
• Merthyr Tydfil/Rhondda Cynon Taf
• Cardiff/Vale of Glamorgan

If you're passionate about informing, inspiring and motivating young people about their career opportunities, this could be the role for you.

Interested? Find out more and apply

Applications close midnight 26 January.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

St Athan: Vale Youth Service - Looking to open a new Youth Club in St Athan, survey open.

 

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Valeyouthservice want to open a new club in St Athan!
Find out more below:

Mae Gwasanaeth Ieuenctid y Fro yn ystyried agor clwb ieuenctid newydd yn Sain Tathan!
Darganfyddwch fwy:

Complete the 2 minute survey here.

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Vale of Glamorgan: Volunteer Drivers Required - Foodshare Pantry

Foodshare Pantry Llantwit Major:

We are looking for volunteers to help us collect surplus food from supermarkets across The Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend. Our drivers are absolutely crucial in helping us to prevent food waste and support our local community by improving access to affordable, good food. Our St Athan and Llantwit pantries support between 70 and 100 households a week and have become a leading example of food pantries, not only in Wales but across the UK.

You will need to have your own car, own insurance and a full licence but we can reimburse fuel expenses. Our team of drivers collect from stores on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings on a shared rota so you don't need to commit to every week but we really need more people to help share the load! If you think you might be able to help us at all please get in touch. 

Contact:
Tel: 01446 741706
Email: nicola@gvs.wales 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Design your own Welsh Lovespoon at Chepstow Castle on Sat 24th & Sun 25th Jan 26

Sat 24 Jan - Sun 25 Jan 2026
10:00 - 15:00

Chepstow Castle

Design and draw your own Welsh lovespoon at Chepstow Castle for St. Dwynwen's Day this January.
Discover the meaning and symbolism behind this ancient Welsh custom.

There is no additional charge to take part in this craft activity and you do not need to book tickets. Normal admission prices apply. Click here for more information.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Free Baby Massage Sessions at IBS Community Centre on Mondays

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Pembrokeshire: West Wales Wild Watch - January 26 dates

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Milford Haven: Volunteering RNLI Vacancy - Launching Authority, Closing Date: 8th Feb 26

Volunteering RNLI Vacancy - Launching Authority

Angle, Pembrokeshire
Variable with weekly requirements
Team Lifesaving Operations
Responsible to Lifeboat Operations Manager
Responsible for Station personnel in the absence of the LOM
Closing Date 08-02-2026
Reference V21098

Angle Lifeboat Station (Milford Haven) is looking for a volunteer to join the existing team in the role of Launching Authority.
This role will help us save lives at sea by carrying out the day to day management of the lifeboat station to ensure a permanent state of readiness for service.

For more information and to apply please click here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.