Category: News
A busy year for World of Words
by Rob Jones (World of Words fundraiser, tutor and administrator) 2019 has been another busy year for World of Words with sessions at Ton Pentre Juniors, Cwmclydach Primary, Parc Primary, Rhondda Housing Association, Tonypandy...
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LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LEFT TO VOTE FOR AN AMAZING TEACHER IN SOUTH WALES
People in South Wales have until the 22 November to nominate an outstanding education professional...
Read MoreHundreds of learners graduate with the Open University in Wales
Monday (4th November), at the Wales Millennium Centre, over 350 students graduated from the Open University in Wales, in what is one of the university’s annual highlights. Most have studied part-time, often balancing this with...
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Please sign, share and support tinnitus sufferers
by Rob Jones Tinnitus is the bane of my existence as it hurtles around my neck, shoulders, ears...
Read MoreMORE YOUNG PEOPLE NEEDED TO FUTURE-PROOF CARE WORKFORCE IN WALES
More young people are needed to join the care workforce in Wales if it is to have enough workers to meet the challenges of the future. Only around 11 per cent of the social care workforce in Wales is under 25, while 32 per cent...
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No deal Brexit would be a catastrophe for “most vulnerable people” in Rhondda Cynon Taf
A no deal Brexit would be a “catastrophe” for vulnerable people needing care and lead to more care...
Read MoreTonypandy News August 28
BINGO MASTERS BREAKOUT BBC Wales is filming a new TV show at Judges Bingo Hall, Tonypandy and would love to hear any memories or see any old photographs you might have of the hall. Maybe you attended a wedding, dance event,...
Read MoreSportswear company set up to raise awareness of mental health
A 22-year-old from Caerphilly has set up a sportswear company to help raise awareness of mental health and is donating 10% of his yearly profits to mental health charities. Ellis Smith, in his final year of Business Management...
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Please help World Of Words to help others
by Rob Jones What an academic year it has been for non-profit literacy and well-being project...
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Nick Cave – peerless pearl
by Rob Jones The truly honourable Nick Cave eventually arrived on Taff turf. The Australian icon...
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50 years of The Open University in Wales celebrated with unique historical display
Yesterday The Open University in Wales (OU) hosted a special reception to celebrate its 50th year,...
Read MoreFAW Trust move the goalposts for girls’ football
To celebrate the Women’s World Cup, the Football Association of Wales Trust (FAW Trust) are putting on seven FAW Trust Football Festivals across Wales in June and July to provide girls and their families the opportunity to try...
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