Vale of Glamorgan: Vale Family Information Service - Summer 2025 Activity Programme

Family Information Service Launches Summer 2025 Activity Programme

From free drop-in sessions, library activities and sports camps, there’s lots of activities for families and children to take part in this summer.

Working in partnership with organisations across the Vale, the FIS team have put together a calendar of events suitable for children and young people up to the age of 25, alongside a number of family activities.

The Council’s Libraries, Youth Service and the Healthy Living Play and Sports Teams are all offering several free events for children and teens to participate in during the school holidays. There are activities that include free or low-cost craft and story events across all Vale libraries, as well as free multi sports sessions, playschemes and play rangers, throughout the Vale.

Wales: Free Webinars - AI for Everyday Life - A Practical Introduction for Military Families

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Want to finally understand what all the AI fuss is about?

This free 3-part webinar series is just for wives, spouses and partners of serving military personnel (Living or based in Wales) – whether you're a total beginner or just a bit AI-curious!

Join us for AI for Everyday Life – A Practical Introduction for Military Families

Delivered online (via Teams) by an award-winning digital educator who makes tech feel easy and empowering.

Tuesdays – 8th, 15th & 22nd July
1:00pm – 1:45pm (each session)
Completely FREE – limited spaces!

What you'll learn:

Webinar 1 – What is AI & how can it help me?

• Discover what AI actually is (no techy talk!)
• Try out fun tools to help you with everyday life
• Learn the PREP method to get better results from AI

Cardiff: Armed Forces Community Karting Championship in Cardiff on Tue 15 July

Date & Time: Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:30 - 15:00 BST

Location: TeamSport Go Karting Cardiff, 11 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 1PT

Working in conjunction with TeamSport, the UK’s No.1 Indoor Karting Provider, Veterans and the Armed Forces Community have the chance to battle it out and have some karting fun.

The winner will earn a spot in the fun final in Birmingham, where they’ll race for the title of "Veterans Karting Champion 2025". The ultimate champion will secure a coveted seat at the 2025 Karting Race of Remembrance.

This event is only open to members of the Armed Forces community; Veterans, Service personnel, and their families.

Visit the Mission Motor Sport website here for more information.

To book tickets please click here.

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St Donat's Bay: Volunteer to be a National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) Watchkeeper based at UWC Atlantic College

 

VOLUNTEER TO BE A NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION (NCI) WATCHKEEPER AT ST DONAT’S BAY

NCI St Donat’s Bay is keeping a special lookout this summer – searching for the next intake of volunteer watchkeepers.

The station, based at UWC Atlantic near Llantwit Major, is the eyes and ears along the coast to help keep people safe. Working with search and rescue teams including the RNLI and HM Coastguard, NCI St Donat’s is crewed by a team of volunteers from the local community, staff and students from the College.

Open during daylight hours, it’s aiming to expand to 7 days a week with the help of more volunteer crew. New recruits will receive full training in nautical knowledge, search and rescue protocols and a range of skills required to meet the high standards of HM Coastguard and the RYA.

Llantwit Major: Chatterbooks at Llantwit Major Library for ages 7 - 12 on 15 July 25

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Vale of Glamorgan: The Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show returns to Penllyn on Wednesday 13th August

About The Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show

The Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show returns this August!

With over 20,000 visitors each year, the show returns to Penllyn on Wednesday 13th August.

Now the largest one day event in the Vale of Glamorgan, the day features - livestock and horse showing, with over 200 Trade Stands on the main field, the Food Court, selling produce, most of which has been grown or made in the Vale, along with a Shopping Mall and a large Craft Fair!

For ticket prices and all the up to date show information visit the show's website.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Free courses for spouses of Serving Personnel - Community Centre at IBS, Brecon

 

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The Family Foundation are providing free accredited and non-accredited courses for the spouses / partners of regular and reservist serving personnel.
Taking place at the community centre at IBS, Brecon.

Next Course - Monday 14 July 25 - Mental Health First Aid Level 1 

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Chepstow: Bands on the Bandstand Summer Dates

 
Bands on the Bandstand is back!

We’re excited to announce the Bands on the Bandstand 2025 line-up!

Join in every Sunday from 2:30pm–5:00pm by the Riverbank in Chepstow for free live music in a stunning setting.

Bring a picnic, grab a deck chair, maybe pack a flask—and soak up the sounds of summer with great music and even better views.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Wales: FREE Webinars for Spouses & Partners of Serving Personnel - AI Webinars delivered by The Family Foundation

Free Webinar Series for Spouses and Partners of Serving Military Personnel, including Reservists, in Wales

We’re living through a digital revolution – and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is right at the heart of it. But you don’t need a tech background to benefit. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or completely new to it, this three-part webinar series is designed to help you understand, explore, and make the most of AI in everyday life.

For more information please click here.

To register please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Chepstow: Sunrise Social for under 18's during the summer at the Drill Hall, Chepstow

Sunrise Social – Free Breakfast & Activities This Summer!

Chepstow Town Council and Drill Hall, Chepstow are proud to launch Sunrise Social, a brand-new free breakfast and activity club for local children and teens, every weekday from 22 July to 29 August, 9:00–11:00am at The Drill Hall!

• Activities will change daily
• Nutritious breakfasts for kids – all free
• Tea, coffee & pastries for parents (available to purchase)
• Adults must accompany children – all ages welcome!
• Pre-booking helps us plan - www.drillhallchepstow.co.uk

Wales: Careers Wales - Career Checker for Young People in Years 10 & 11

Career check is a useful tool for a Careers Adviser to learn more about your child and the individual support they need

All young people in Wales are offered a guidance interview before the end of Year 11

Learn more about the support we offer to young people in years 10 and 11.

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Wales: Welsh Government - Get help with school costs

From 1 July, families in Wales could get £125 per child through the School Essentials Grant to help with costs for the new school year. 

Check your eligibility: https://www.gov.wales/get-help-school-costs

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Brecon: Mental Fitness for Dads at Brecon RFC on Wed 16 July 25

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Vale of Glamorgan: The Creature Chronicles across various Vale of Glamorgan locations - Summer 2025

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About Creature Chronicles 'Tales from the Vale'

As the waves lap the shore of the cliffed coastline and the breeze swirls and spirals through the treetops, the creatures of the Vale spring to life. Scurrying and scampering ripple through the landscape, but who could be making these sounds?

This Summer, it’s time for creatures great and small to share their treasured tales with human kind. Make sure you’re truly listening - for some of these species may need a little help.

The Creature Chronicles is a collection of stories developed and designed by Louby Lou’s Storytelling, to share the important tales of endangered species who reside in the Vale. Suitable for families, a series of pop up events will be taking place across the six weeks holidays for you to enjoy and engage in. The collection includes a mixture of outdoor theatre performances, walkabout acts and promenade storytelling trails, across some of the Vale’s most beautiful landscapes.

A number of events will need to be booked due to limited capacity, whilst others will be freely roaming for you to enjoy. Tickets for the bookable performances will go live on the 14th July at Creature Chronicles - Ticket Source.

For more information about The Creature Chronicles click here

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Brecon: Dyfed-Powys Police Vacancies

For more information on careers with Dyfed-Powys Police please click here.

For Dyfed-Powys Police Vacancies please click here.

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Chepstow: The Chepstow Society - Town Walks 2025

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Haverfordwest: Bingo in aid of the Mayor's Charities - 30 July 25 at Haverfordwest Cricket Club

Haverfordwest Events - Join the Mayor for a night of Bingo on 30 July.

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Brecon: Smart Money Cymru Drop in sessions - Tuesdays at The Guildhall, Brecon

Smart Money Cymru Community Bank is now running drop-in sessions at The Guildhall in Brecon, bringing services back to the town.

Where: The Guildhall, Brecon. LD3 7AL
When: Tuesdays between 1pm and 3pm
No appointment needed – just pop in!

Whether you'd like to open a savings account, apply for a loan, get help with your account, or simply chat with a friendly face about your finances, Smart Money Cymru is there to help.

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Vale of Glamorgan: Free Baby Groups in the Vale of Glamorgan

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Vale of Glamorgan: Vale Youth Service Summer Programme for 11 - 17 year olds

 

Vale Youth Service - Check out our plans for this Summer! Get in touch with us for more information!
Tel: 01446 709308
Email: valeyouthservice@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

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