The green light is go.  Community centres will be able to reopen on 20 July.  Don’t press the red panic button!  Get that risk assessment completed.  Some basic and simple measures will cover most venues: Limit numbers and social distance Put up signs Have plenty of cleanser and PPE (mainly masks) at the entrance and other places, esp. toilets / […]

Come and Join the REALLY BIG Listening Project Zoomathon We are now contacting all groups, those that have been active through Covid-19 and those who have not as part of the REALLY BIG Listening project and holding three open community and voluntary sector Zoom meetings to share what has worked well during C19, what are the challenges going forward, and […]

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A few week’s ago we told you all about the success of our Kindness in Lockdown project, and how we hoped to turn the co-produced poem that was created into a video celebrating all things Cwm Taf Morgannwg.  Well…. that video is now becoming a reality and we want YOU to be part of it! We recognise that one of […]

Men’s Sheds Cymru – Wellbeing and Community Inclusion Survey Men’s Sheds Cymru have been working to help establish and develop Men’s Sheds throughout Wales since 2014. During this time, the Men’s Sheds movement in Wales has grown from 0 to almost 70 groups. The Men’s Sheds Cymru project is approaching the end of its second round of Big Lottery funding, […]

Community Coordinators Bulletin July For more information contact: Lucy Foster – Rhondda email: lfoster@interlinkrct.org.uk Mobile: 07580 865938 Deanne Rebane – Cynon  email: deanne.rebane@vamt.net Mobile: 07580 869983 Karen Powell – Taff Ely email: kpowell@interlinkrct.org.uk Mobile: 07580 869970 Claire Williams – Merthyr Tydfil email: claire.williams@vamt.net Mobile: 07580 866547

Invitation to share a case study on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic Gathering and sharing case studies is essential in demonstrating the difference volunteers and voluntary organisations make to people’s lives.  We would welcome your participation in sharing your experiences through the lockdown and plans for moving forward  into recovery Case studies can illustrate how the third sector and […]

Bryn Sion Baptist Church Story Bryn Sion Baptist Church has been operational in the heart of Trecynon since 2004. In March 2020 when Covid-19 lockdown first began, in my role as Wellbeing Coordinator for Cynon North, I approached the Church to find out whether they were providing support to people in the local community. I spoke with Ian, the Minister, […]

Covid-19 Updates from the Welsh Government Health https://gov.wales/written-statement-health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-wales-amendment-no-6-regulations-2020 https://gov.wales/health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-wales-regulations-2020-amended https://gov.wales/health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-wales-amendment-no-6-regulations-2020 Covid 19 Update (recent developments) https://gov.wales/written-statement-covid-19-update BAME https://gov.wales/complex-and-long-standing-disadvantages-exposed-coronavirus-pandemic-report-finds Pilot Programme – early signs of Coronavirus https://gov.wales/pilot-programme-measure-coronavirus-prevalence-waste-water-treatment-plants 21 Day Review https://gov.wales/deputy-chief-medical-officer-advice-21-day-review Shielding https://gov.wales/guidance-shielding-and-protecting-people-defined-medical-grounds-extremely-vulnerable-coronavirus-0 General Ease of restrictions https://gov.wales/first-minister-announces-further-steps-to-unlock-wales Review of lockdown measures https://gov.wales/written-statement-review-lockdown-measures-and-health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-wales-0 Travel https://gov.wales/15-million-covid-proof-travel https://gov.wales/written-statement-funding-local-sustainable-transport-measures-response-covid-19-0 https://gov.wales/local-council-sustainable-transport-measures-allocation-funds Childcare https://gov.wales/protecting-staff-and-children-coronavirus-childcare Retailers https://gov.wales/retailers-coronavirus-guidance Creative Industries https://gov.wales/creative-industries-guidance-phased-return Press https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-53116542

The Older People’s Commissioner in relation to safeguarding older people during Covid-19. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant concern and disruption for us all. But for older people at risk of or experiencing abuse, and those who have been the victims of crime or targeted by criminals, the recent months will have been incredibly difficult. Many older people throughout Wales […]

Men’s Sheds Cymru Check out the Men’s Sheds Cymru Newsletter Shared Times For more information, contact Men’s Sheds Cymru directly by using the contact details available here Shared Times pdf download Shared Times Welsh pdf download Re-engage Here is information about Call Companions, a free telephone service aimed at tackling loneliness and isolation, where you are matched with a Companion […]

As we start to find out what the ‘new normal’ will be, we are looking at how we help you prepare to return after lock down.  There is currently a range of guidance out there for those providing activities such as retail and childcare, but not for community and youth settings – so if you come across any, please share. Non-essential […]