Taking control of your life with Parkinson’s
On Thursday 8 November Parkinson’s UK Cymru is holding a free Taking Control day for people with Parkinson’s and their families at Haverfordwest Leisure...
Haverfordwest Street Stall shows support for People’s Vote on Europe
Street Survey in Haverfordwest shows many want a People’s Vote (second referendum) on EU Membership
Pembrokeshire for Europe held a street stall on Saturday, 1...
Beti urges people to unite against dementia at Welsh Memory Walks
Dear Editor,
Across Wales over 45,000 people are living with dementia and 850,000 are affected UK-wide.
Dementia is now the UK’s biggest killer, with someone developing...
Artificial intelligence and electronic health records could help suicide prevention efforts
Each year around 800,000 people across the world take their own lives, leading to a huge impact on family, the community and health professionals.
Unfortunately...
Totally Misleading Title On Local Councillor’s Pamphlet: The Title Says It...
The West Wales Chronicle have received several complaints throughout the duration of the day regarding a current news style pamphlet that is circulating Llanelli...
NSPCC Cymru comment on Rhian DeSouza
An NSPCC Cymru/Wales spokesperson said: “As a head teacher at a primary school De Souza held a position of great responsibility over children. She...
Parents pay back-to-school bill with loose change and kids’ savings
PARENTS IN WALES BATTLE BACK-TO-SCHOOL STRESS
MUMS and dads in Wales are battling the stress and soaring cost of back-to-school shopping by hunting for loose...
Summer fun for RCT young carers
Summer fun for RCT young carers
• Margam Park Go Ape, Cardiff Bay speedboating among trips courtesy of funds raised by former Mayor of RCT,...
Number of contacts to Childline in Wales regarding exam results worries...
Childline delivered 43 counselling sessions to children from Wales in the past year due to exam results stress
1,298 counselling session delivered...
Schools service volunteer preparing for half marathon test with charity run
The Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon returns to the city’s streets on Sunday 7 October
The NSPCC is the lead charity partner for Wales’...
HISTORIC 2,018 MILE CYCLE CHALLENGE HEADS TO WEST WALES
MILLIONS OF PATIENTS, 500 YEARS, 2,018 MILES – CELEBRATING THE RCP’S INCREDIBLE HISTORY
TUESDAY 14TH and WEDNESDAY 15TH AUGUST will see RCP president-elect Dr Andrew...
Breakfast DJ preparing to ‘Run the Diff’ for children’s charity
Breakfast DJ preparing to 'Run the Diff' for children's charity
The Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon returns to the city’s streets on Sunday 7 October
...
NSPCC Cymru brings ‘PANTS’ campaign to National Eisteddfod
The NSPCC will be talking to parents at the National Eisteddfod in Cardiff this Thursday (9 August) about how to teach their children to...
NSPCC Cymru/Wales comment on sentencings of John Ryan-Guess and Dean Roberts
An NSPCC Cymru/Wales spokesman said: “Ryan-Guess and Roberts committed a series of appalling and grave offences against young children, including rape in the case...
NSPCC Cymru comment on the Welsh Government’s consultation responses to the...
An NSPCC Cymru spokesperson said: “The NSPCC has long campaigned for children in Wales to have the same protection against assault as adults.
“The Welsh...
CALL THE MIDWIFE STAR JENNY AGUTTER, CALLS ON WELSH RESIDENTS TO...
Dear Editor,
Family breakdown, mental health issues and abuse in the home are just a few of the causes which lead to young people...
Never Mind the Business is Back!
• Action for Children’s ultimate music quiz returns for second year
• Tables available to book now for October Swansea fundraiser
Action for Children is...
National Lottery Award hat-trick for Bridgend
Local Authority
Organisation
Summary of what the grant will be used for:
Blaenau Gwent
CoedCae Interact Club
CoedCae Interact Club will run a design school during the summer holidays...
SAMARITANS PROMOTE EXTENDED HOURS OF WELSH LANGUAGE LINE AT NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD...
Samaritans are promoting the extended opening hours for their Welsh Language Line at this years National Eisteddfod, as they increase the level of support...
Cannoedd o dedis yn gofyn ‘A oes croeso?’ –...
At this year’s National Eisteddfod in Cardiff Bay the Welsh Refugee Coalition will offer each child that visits their stall a soft toy; a...
NSPCC Cymru statement on sentencing of Jordan Lightfoot
An NSPCC Cymru spokesperson said: “Child sexual abuse can have devastating effects on victims and it’s important that the two boys in this case...
Pembrokeshire for Europe Launch in Narberth
SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF PEMBROKESHIRE PRO-EU CAMPAIGN
Pembrokeshire for Europe was launched on 27 July at Bloomfield House, Narberth when over 30 people attended the meeting...
Complex needs service joins the campaign against plastic waste
Complex needs service joins the campaign against plastic waste
People attending the Council’s complex needs day services have joined the battle against plastic waste by...
Greens: New Zealand’s paid domestic violence leave will “liberate women out...
Greens: New Zealand's paid domestic violence leave will “liberate women out of cycle of abuse”
Green Party of England and Wales deputy leader Amelia Womack...
140 years of serving communities across Wales marked at Eisteddfod
EISTEDDFOD-goers can come and learn about The Salvation Army and the work it has been doing in communities across Wales for the last 140...
NSPCC: Wales rugby legend’s support helps appeal hit £2m landmark
Wales rugby legend's support helps NSPCC appeal hit £2m landmark
Sam Warburton helps NSPCC Cymru / Wales hit fundraising milestone
Services benefiting...
10-year-old Alisha’s marathon 50k swim, run and ride raises £1,500 for...
10-year-old Alisha’s marathon 50k swim, run and ride raises £1,500 for Action for Children
A 10-year-old girl from Port Talbot has literally gone the extra...
Wales: letter to the editor
Dear Editor,
Dementia is the 21st century's biggest killer and in Wales there are 45,000 people with the condition.
Last week Alzheimer’s Society revealed that a staggering two and...
Jenkins Bakery raising money for Cancer Research UK
Jenkins Bakery raising money for Cancer Research UK
by Robert Lloyd
Staff at Jenkins Bakery shops in Llanelli and the rest of South West Wales are dressing...
‘Fund for All – Urdd Summer Camps ’/‘Cyfle I Bawb’...
The Urdd is launching a new campaign to ensure that some of the most deprived Welsh children and young people will be able to...
NSPCC Cymru comment on Ieuan Jones sentencing
An NSPCC Cymru spokesperson said: “Jones was handed a position of trust and responsibility over children which he abused appallingly to carry out these...
Double donation helps car supermarket chairman mark his two unforgettable days
Trade Centre Wales’ chairman Mark Bailey donates £60,000 to Childline’s One Unforgettable Day initiative
The scheme involves a donation to the counselling service...
NSPCC Cymru concern over children left home alone during summer holidays
NSPCC Cymru concern over children left home alone during summer holidays
Last August 849 children were referred by the NSPCC Helpline to social...
JCVI recommends HPV vaccination is extended to boys in Wales to...
Today the JCVI has announced its recommendation that the HPV vaccination is extended to include boys. There is already a vaccination programme in Wales...
Summer Gas Safety Warning
SUMMER SAFETY WARNING: GAS APPLIANCES NEED REGULAR CHECKS
* MORE SITES IDENTIFIED FOR HAVING UNSAFE GAS APPLIANCES IDENTIFIED IN THE SUMMER THAN AT WINTER.
* GAS...
NSPCC Cymru comment on the legislative programme statement – removal of...
An NSPCC Cymru spokesperson said: “The NSPCC has long campaigned for children in Wales to have the same protection against assault as adults so...
The Progressive Catholic Church Says That Autism Services Should Be Rolled...
The Progressive Catholic Church notes that much work has been undertaken in recent years to improve autism services and support for people with autistic...
Eating disorders lead to nearly 170 counselling sessions for children in...
Eating disorders lead to nearly 170 counselling sessions for children in Wales
Childline counselling sessions relating to eating disorders total 168 for youngsters in...
Books translated and prescribed to help tackle dementia in Wales
A new chapter in the fight against dementia in Wales has begun, with the launch of Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia providing...
NSPCC’s Pantosaurus drops into Llangollen Eisteddfod to help keep children safe
Wednesday, 4th July
Hundreds of schoolchildren have seen a musical performance with a difference at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod while learning how to keep...
NSPCC’S ‘PANTOSAURUS’ APPEARS AT LLANGOLLEN EISTEDDFOD
Hundreds of schoolchildren will see a musical performance with a difference at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod while also learning how to stay safe.
Pantosaurus...
Pen pal scheme to bring generations together launched in Wales
CALL FOR NURSERIES, SCHOOLS AND CARE HOMES TO TAKE PART IN NATIONWIDE PEN PAL INITIATIVE
New scheme aims to partner children and care home residents...
A magnificent £10 million raised by Matalan for the NSPCC
Fourteen years of fundraising for the NSPCC has this month seen Matalan break through the £10 million barrier.
The Liverpool based out-of-town retailer with 227...
Up, up and away – thrill of a lifetime for Action...
• Cambrian Flying club fly youngsters around the South Wales coast thanks to Aviation without Borders
• ‘Best thing I’ve ever done,’ says Bridgend...
Byte Night Golf Day tees up £4,135 for Action for Children
Byte Night Golf Day tees up £4,135 for Action for Children
Byte Night Wales has held a charity golf day in glorious sunshine at...
: Let’s clear the air about cars #CleanAirDay statement from Sustrans...
Today is Clean Air Day. 66 years on from the Great Smog of London, it should be an occasion when we celebrate efforts we’ve...
Crimestoppers looks to ‘Cut the chance of being hurt by knife...
The independent charity Crimestoppers is running a new campaign in South Wales to help deter people from carrying knives on the streets.
The rise of...
RESEARCH: STONEWALL CYMRU REVEALS COMING OUT AT WORK STILL A PROBLEM
STONEWALL CYMRU REVEALS COMING OUT AT WORK STILL A PROBLEM
* A THIRD OF LGBT EMPLOYEES IN WALES (34 PER CENT) HID OR DISGUISED
THAT THEY...
The Charitable Bookings Signature Dish Collection
The largest, smallest cookbook collection in the world!
David Johnstone has surprised again with his unique collaboration of 1,500 leading chefs from an outstanding 1,500...
