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April 9, 2025
Brecon: May Half Term Workshop - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat - Booking now open
When: 27th–29th May (Half-Term)
Groups & Times:
Minis (ages 4–6): 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Main (ages 6–16): 10 AM – 4 PM
What to Expect: Three days of singing, dancing, and drama in a vibrant, friendly atmosphere. Students will bring songs and scenes from Joseph’s colourful story to life. We can’t wait to see their creativity shine in full Technicolour!
Don’t miss out – spaces are limited, so book early to secure your child’s spot. Early booking is highly encouraged!
To book or find out more:
Email: theatreworkshopcymru@outlook.com
Message us on Facebook or Instagram
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Cardiff: Quiet Hours Sessions at Buzz Parks, Cardiff & Easter Themed Sessions - Fri 18 & Fri 25 Apr 25
'Quiet Hour' sessions are specifically designed to be as sensory friendly as possible | Mae sesiynau 'Awr Tawel' wedi'u cynllunio'n benodol i fod mor synhwyraidd gyfeillgar â phosibl
- No flashing lights | Dim goleuadau sy'n fflachio
- No music | Dim cerddoriaeth
- Reduced capacity | Llai o gapasiti
An Easter themed session on Friday 18th April | Sesiwn ar thema'r Pasg ar ddydd Gwener 18 Ebrill.
A regular morning Quiet Hour on Friday 25th April | Awr Dawel bore arferol ar ddydd Gwener 25ain Ebrill
www.buzzparks.co.uk/cardiff
02920 099899
cardiff@buzzparks.co.uk
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Barry: Barry Town United Family Fun Day at Jenner Park, Barry on Sat 19 Apr
This exciting event takes place alongside our match against Briton Ferry, making it the perfect day out for families and supporters alike
Mae'r digwyddiad cyffrous hwn yn cael ei gynnal ochr yn ochr â'n gêm yn erbyn Briton Ferry, gan ei wneud yn ddiwrnod allan perffaith i deuluoedd a chefnogwyr fel ei gilydd.
Jenner Park Stadium | Stadiwm Parc Jenner
Family Fun Starts: 11:30am | Hwyl i'r Teulu yn dechrau: 11:30am
Kick-off: 12:45pm | Cic gyntaf: 12:45pm
Gates Close: 4:45pm | Gatiau'n cau: 4:45pm
Book your tickets here
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Cardiff & the Vale of Glamorgan: Free eight week Get Cooking Course across Cardiff & the Vale
Get cooking, a free 8-week course | Get cooking, cwrs 8 wythnos am ddim
Sessions are run once a week for two hours each and groups are starting soon in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Mae sesiynau'n cael eu cynnal unwaith yr wythnos am ddwy awr yr un ac mae grwpiau'n dechrau yn fuan ym Mro Morgannwg.
Click here if you would like to refer yourself to Get Cooking
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Brecon: Free 8 week wellbeing programme, starting in May at Y Gaer Museum, Brecon
Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or additional needs?
Contact Cymru is offering a free 8-week wellbeing programme starting in May in Brecon. Sessions run on Thursdays from 11am-1pm.
Our series of workshops are fun and supportive and will help you to build confidence, manage stress and make positive changes.
Comments from our last set of participants included:
'Don't be afraid'
'It's positive and I felt like I achieved something'
'I've met others who understand'.
To sign up or learn more, please click here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
St Donats: St Donats Castle Summer Fayre - Sun 08 June 25
St Donats Castle Summer Fayre | Ffair Haf Castell Sain Dunwyd
When: Sunday 8 June 2025 | Pryd: Dydd Sul 8 Mehefin 2025
Time: 10am - 6pm | Amser: 10am - 6pm
Where: St Donat's Castle, Llantwit Major CF61 1WF |Ble: Castell Sain Dunwyd, Llanilltud Fawr CF61 1WF
Entry Fee: £13 per car / £3pp on foot | Ffi Mynediad: £13 y car / £3 y pen ar droed.
Book tickets here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Chepstow: The Blue Wig Gig at the Riverside Bandstand, Chepstow on Sun 27 Apr
'BLUE WIG GIG ' - SUNDAY APRIL 27th- 12 noon - 7PM
Just over 2 weeks to go until the annual 'GIG WIG ' event comes to RIVERSIDE BANDSTAND - CHEPSTOW !!
Always a fantastic event - fun for all the family: bouncy castle, games, tombola, food, bar, balloon lotto, prizes, plus all day live music from some fabulous local bands.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Wales: MOD Civil Service Vacancies in Wales, Closing dates: Various
Ministry of Defence
Location: St Athan Medical Centre, MOD St Athan , Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 4WA
Salary : £36,530
Closes : 11:55 pm on Tuesday 15th April 2025
Environmental Manager & Deputy Establishment Fire Focal Point
Ministry of Defence
Location: St Athan
Salary : £29,580
Closes : 11:55 pm on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
DIO - Senior Quantity Surveyor
Ministry of Defence
Locations are: Catterick Garrison, Yorkshire and the Humber, DL9 3LR : Brecon, Wales, LD3 7EA : Brampton, East of England, PE28 2EA : Telford, West Midlands, TF2 8JT : Whittington, West Midlands (England), ... see the job advert for full location information
Salary : £44,590
Closes : 11:55 pm on Monday 28th April 2025
St Athan: MOD Civil Service Vacancies, Closing Dates: 15 & 23 April 25
Senior Mental Health Social Worker
Ministry of Defence
Location: St Athan Medical Centre, MOD St Athan , Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 4WA
Salary : £36,530
Closes : 11:55 pm on Tuesday 15th April 2025
Environmental Manager & Deputy Establishment Fire Focal Point
Ministry of Defence
Location: St Athan
Salary : £29,580
Closes : 11:55 pm on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
April 8, 2025
Vale of Glamorgan: VOG Council Careers: Contact Centre Information Session on Wed 09 Apr 25
Join us for an exclusive Contact Centre Information Session where you’ll hear directly from the hiring manager about what it's like to work in this fast-paced environment, get top tips for interviews and applications, and receive 1:1 support to help you apply with confidence!
Click the link to book on: https://forms.office.com/e/aXw0tvZQqG
Wednesday 9th April
10:30am – 11:30am
The Pod, Golau Caredig, Barry, CF62 7AZ
With 5 live vacancies available, this is your chance to take the first step into an exciting new role!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
April 7, 2025
Vale of Glamorgan: A soft plastics recycling trial is coming to the Vale of Glamorgan
A soft plastics recycling trial is coming to the Vale
If you live in Dinas Powys, Penarth, Llandough, Sully, or surrounding areas, you will be among the first in the UK to trial kerbside soft plastics recycling.
What you need to know:
- If you live in the trial area, we will deliver a roll of blue sacks and an information leaflet to your doorstep from Monday 07 April
- From Monday 21 April we will start collecting your soft plastics with the rest of your recycling
How it works:
- You will be able to recycle a range of soft plastics, including wrappings and bags – you can find a full breakdown of what can and cannot be recycled on the leaflet or on our website
- Your blue sack containing your soft plastics should be tied and placed inside your blue plastic & metals recycling bag for collection on your usual collection day
- Your soft plastics will be turned into new products like bags for life and bin bags at a UK facility
- This Welsh Government-funded trial will run for nine months – we’ll update you on what happens next before it concludes
Take a look at our FAQs for more information: www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/SoftPlastics
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Newport: Volunteers Needed at The Dolman Theatre. Come and join our team!
Come & join our fantastic team of volunteers here at the Dolman Theatre! Do you have a spare few hours a week to help here at the theatre?
Did you know that our theatre is run by an incredible team of dedicated volunteers? Thanks to their passion and hard work, we’re able to keep the magic of theatre alive here at the Dolman!
We are currently recruiting for the following:
- Front of House Stewards
- Bar staff
- Box office assistants
- Stage Crew
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
April 3, 2025
St Athan: AWS Volunteer Community Workers Required - St Athan
To view the full advert please click here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Llantwit Major: Spring End of Term Activities at Llantwit Major Library
Phone to book the library or join us for our drop-in sessions.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Caldicot: Easter Egg Hunt at Caldicot Castle 18 - 21 Apr 25
The Easter Bunny went for a walk last night through Caldicot Castle with his eggs. On finishing the walk they discovered that the eggs had all fallen out of the basket, and is very upset. Can you help find the eggs for a reward?”
Dates: From Good Friday to Easter Monday (April 18th to April 21st 2025)Times: Two sessions available (arrive any time within these sessions), the sessions run from: 11am – 12pm or 2pm – 4pm.
Cost: £4.50 per child (includes an Easter treat which is NOT chocolate or food based)
Click here for more information.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Monmouthshire: MonLife - Free Swimming Sessions for Under 16's
Under-16’s can also enjoy a free swim at your local MonLife Active Leisure centre during the following times:
- Chepstow Leisure Centre: Saturdays from 3:30pm – 4:30pm
- Abergavenny Leisure Centre: Sundays between 11.00am – 12.00pm
- Monmouth Leisure Centre: Saturdays between 3:30pm – 4:15pm
- Caldicot Leisure Centre: Saturdays between 11.30am – 12.45pm
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.