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Across the Ages for Poppy Appeal Band Concert
A first class Royal British Legion poppy-appeal fund raising concert was recently held at the Pontycymer Leisure Centre with multi-generational attendees and participants. Organised by the Garw Branch of the Royal British Legion and Norman ‘Dixie’ Dean, the event saw superb performances from a combination of choirs including – schoolchildren’s choirs (of Blaengarw, Bettws, Ffaldau[…]
Wales must be a global leader on tackling single-use plastics
Former UK Environment Minister Huw Irranca-Davies AM will call on the Welsh Government to be a global leader in tackling single-use plastics, in a debate today in the National Assembly for Wales. He will argue that just as Wales took the lead in the UK in introducing the successful carrier-bag levy, which led to a[…]
Ogmore AM and MP Give Local Businesses A Boost!
Local Ogmore duo Huw Irranca-Davies AM and Chris Elmore MP are calling on small businesses to get in touch with them in the run up to Small Business Saturday. Following their successful campaign to blow the trumpet for local businesses last year, Chris and Huw are asking new small and medium sized enterprises to get in touch with them. Small Business Saturday falls[…]
Caerau Shedders show off their displays at Open Day
An Open Day event held at Caerau Development Trust, home of Caerau Men’s Shed, welcomed people to meet Shed members and to view their displays of art, photography and woodwork. The popular community group aims to promote men’s health and wellbeing through social interaction and practical activity allowing members to share their wealth of skills[…]
‘Our Valleys, Our Communities, Our Stations’ – Valleys Taskforce comes to Ogmore
As part of a series of regional community events, the Welsh Government’s Ministerial Taskforce for the South Wales Valleys held a public event at Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen in Tondu providing local residents an opportunity to hear about future transport plans and to put forward their suggestions on local travel arrangements. Organised by Transport for[…]
Ogmore AM helps celebrates 25 years of National Lottery Community Funding
A photographic exhibition held at the Senedd, celebrating 25 years of National Lottery community funding in Wales, saw 25 national charities and community groups selected to join in the celebrations with the support of National Assembly Members. The community groups shared stories about their funding awards and demonstrated how this much needed funding has allowed[…]
Ogmore AM Helps Raise Awareness of Heart Valve Disease
‘Heart Valve Voice’- the UK’s dedicated heart valve disease charity, held an awareness event at the Senedd where Assembly Members were tested for a heart murmur with a stethoscope – which in adults can indicate a problem with a heart valve. Assembly Members were joined by patients and clinicians who shared their experiences of heart[…]
Huw Irranca-Davies Joins Citizens Advice Cymru to Celebrate 80th Anniversary
Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies sponsored a Citizens Advice Cymru event in the Senedd as the organisation celebrated its 80th anniversary. Citizens Advice was formed the day after the outbreak of World War II, and initially helped people deal with the impacts of war, and the huge changes it brought to their daily lives. While[…]
Crowds Gather to ‘Cycle on the Senedd’
Hundreds of people descended on the Senedd to take part in the annual ‘Cycle on the Senedd’ lobby event to promote greater use of cycling in daily life and to encourage more investment in cycling infrastructure as outlined in the Welsh Government’s ground-breaking 2013 ‘Active Travel Act’. Organised by the National Assembly’s Active Travel[…]
Ogmore AM ‘wears it pink’ for ‘Breast Cancer Now’ Fundraiser
Breast Cancer Now’s annual ‘wear it pink’ campaign helps fund vital life-saving breast cancer research and provides life-changing support for those affected by the disease. A recent event at the Senedd saw Assembly Members adding a splash of pink to their usual attire in support of the campaign which has raised over £33 million since[…]
Raising a Cuppa in the Senedd for Macmillan’s Coffee Morning
Macmillan Cancer Support were at the Senedd this week to promote their flagship fundraising event, the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – now in its 28th year. Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies was one of the many supporters who attended the event to help promote and highlight that Macmillan Coffee mornings are upon us and being[…]
Accessible Cycling for all as E-bikes show the future of cycling
Electrically assisted bikes (E-bikes) are sweeping across Europe and are finally starting to gain a hold in the UK. Just like ordinary bikes you have to pedal to make them go but they also have an electric motor to make pedalling easier. This means they can bring huge benefits for people with mobility issues or[…]
CONCESSIONARY TRAVEL CARD REPLACEMENT Q&A
What’s Happening! You’ll be able to apply for your new-style Concessionary Travel Cards, which replaces your current bus pass, from Wednesday 11 September 2019. All current green coloured bus passes will still be accepted and are valid until 31 December 2019. Residents are advised not to panic but to apply for their new-style card in[…]
£194 Million Investment into Railways Stations in Wales
Great news for rail travellers in Ogmore and across Wales, as Welsh Government Economy and Transport Minister Ken Skates introduces Transport for Wales’ £194 million investment plan to improve all 247 railway stations across Wales over the next 15 years. The ‘Station Improvement Vision’ highlights what customers and communities can expect to see at their[…]
Cycle driven smoothies and bike maintenance tips at new Community Hub
Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies joined the children, staff and volunteers of Nantymoel Boys’ and Girls’ Club at the new community hub to take part in a free bike skills and maintenance session. Demonstrations showed how to keep a bicycle in tip-top condition – (including a cycle-driven smoothie-maker!) along with basic puncture repairs and bike[…]
Multi-million pound funding boost for Maesteg Town Hall
Following the announcement Huw said: This is a wonderful boost to an iconic valleys venue, taking it forward for new generations to use and enjoy and giving a major boost to the town of Maesteg and surrounding valleys. This has been made possible only through a really strong partnership led by our cultural trust Awen[…]
‘School’s Out’ for Food and Fun at Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen
Following last year’s success and supported with Welsh Government funding, Bridgend County Borough Council’s ‘School Holiday Enrichment Programme’ (SHEP) has been rolled out for another year at Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen and Cynffig Comprehensive School. The school-based programme provides advice and education on nutrition and cooking, and fun-filled activity and enrichment sessions whilst also helping[…]
Evanstown and Gilfach Goch Fun Runners On Fine Form
Ogmore AM Huw Irranca-Davies and MP Chris Elmore have congratulated the participants of the annual Evanstown and Gilfach Goch community fun run. Runners braved slightly inclement weather to complete this year’s course around Evanstown and were cheered across the finish line by local residents, members of the Gilfach Goch Community Council and the Ogmore AM[…]
A Purrfect Welcome at Bryncethin’s Cat Protection Centre
The staff, volunteers and feline members of Bryncethin’s cat sanctuary provided a warm welcome to Welsh Government Minister Lesley Griffiths AM and Huw Irranca-Davies AM during a recent visit to the Adoption Centre. Following a tour of the ever-expanding venue, and after meeting many of the extremely well-behaved felines, the group had an opportunity to[…]
Fertile Land For Growers In Sarn
Ogmore MP and AM, Chris Elmore and Huw Irranca-Davies, have praised the Heol Y Mynydd Community Allotments and Garden Society for their efforts in making the project such a local success story. Huw and Chris met with local residents at the society’s open day and had a good look around the vast array of produce[…]
Fantastic News on Llanharan GP Surgeries
Huw Irranca-Davies AM and Chris Elmore MP are are delighted to have been informed by Pencoed Medical Centre that they will be expanding their GP surgery provision in Llanharan from the start of September. This is wonderful news for the local community, and we’d like to thank the Practice Manager and clinicians and staff at Pencoed[…]
‘Cake and a Climb’ to celebrate ‘Spirit of Llynfi Woodland’s’ Community Green Flag Award
The dedicated volunteers and organisers of the ‘Woodland Group’ celebrated in style with a ‘cake and a climb’ to the site of the iconic ‘Keeper of the Colliers’ after helping the ‘Spirit of Llynfi Woodland’ win their first prestigious Green Flag Award. Located on the eastern slopes of the upper Llynfi Valley, the Community Woodland[…]
It’s a ‘Brave New World’ for Llanharan’s Dragon Studios
Dragon Film Studios in Llanharan have a major coup as NBCUniversal begins production of their new series ‘Brave New World’ at the Pencoed studios with head-line stars. Based on Aldous Huxley’s groundbreaking 1932 novel, the series will also be filmed on location in and around South Wales and other parts of the UK. Exciting news[…]
£6.7 million Investment Will Transform Former Pencoed Primary School Site
A ground breaking ceremony has signalled the start of a new housing development in Pencoed which will deliver 40 much-needed affordable homes on the site of the former Pencoed Primary School. Hafod, Bridgend County Borough Council and Bridgend based contractor, Jehu Group are working in partnership to redevelop the site which will help to meet[…]
Exciting Times Ahead for the all new Bryncethin RFC Community Centre
Following a major revamp via Bridgend County Borough Council’s Community Asset Transfer Programme, the Bryncethin RFC Club House has been transformed into a top-class community hub to serve the club and wider community. The opening of this modern club-house and versatile community hub is a tribute to the passion and willingness of Club members and the[…]
Is Your Business Ready for Brexit – Deal or No Deal? If not, you’re running out of time
The UK is due to leave the EU on 31st October – with or without a deal – and the Welsh Government has published important advice for businesses to prepare via a ‘5 point check-list’ which asks: If you are an importer or exporter, you’ll need an Economic Registration and Identification (EORI) number. Get an[…]
Celebrations as Treetops Care Home mark 30 year milestone
Treetops Care Home, based in Brynmenyn marked their 30 year anniversary at their annual ‘Open Day’ recently held at the Home. Management, staff and residents of the privately owned home gave a warm and friendly welcome to everyone who attended their anniversary celebrations which was also attended by the first and original matron of Treetops[…]
Ogmore AM and MP Help Judge Annual “Y Bont Bake Off”
Huw Irranca-Davies and Chris Elmore, the local AM and MP for Ogmore, took time out from their Parliamentary duties to help judge Y Bont’s annual Bake Off competition. Y Bont is a Bridgend-based charity working to support children with disabilities to reach their full potential. The Ogmore duo joined several new judges this year, including[…]
Breaking the Barriers – Support for Welsh Government’s call to end pavement parking
Motorists who park on pavements with no consideration for the safety of pedestrians or cyclists could soon face action as the Welsh Government announce plans for an expert group to look at ways of clamping down on illegal parking across Wales. This follows the recent announcement of the Welsh Government’s to change the default speed[…]
Top Ramblers from all over UK visit Ogmore
Senior representatives of Ramblers GB – the major campaigning organisation for walking – came from across the UK to visit the hills and valleys of the Ogmore constituency, and were blown away with the beauty of the scenery and the warmth and passion of local people for their countryside. The Chair, Chief Executive and full[…]
Exciting New ‘Project Skyline’ shows ‘How To Build A Valley’
Project Skyline is a ground-breaking study looking at what would happen if local people were handed the means to shape their own environment. Working with three pilot valley communities, Treherbert, Ynysowen, and Caerau, along with NRW and the local authority the study looks at how to make this happen. Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies hosted[…]
Vernon Hartshorn OBE MP Exhibition Launches in Y Llynfi Library
Staff from Awen Cultural Trust have celebrated the launch of the Vernon Hartshorn OBE MP exhibition being displayed at Y Llynfi Library. Alongside Huw Irranca-Davies AM, Chris Elmore MP, Mayor of Maesteg, Steve Smith, and the Chair of Garw Valley Community Council, Sorrel Dendy, representatives from the organisation were proud to open the exhibition on[…]
Fun in the Sun at Y Bont’s Sponsored Walk
In true Y Bont style, young ‘Y Bontees’ along with their families, friends and carers had a great day in the sunshine at the charity’s annual sponsored walk this year held on National Children’s Day. An important part of the local community, Y Bont provides care to young disabled children whilst also supporting their families.[…]
Nantymoel Pupils Lobby Local MP and AM on Plastic Waste
A delegation of pupils from Nantymoel Primary School have called on their local AM and MP to take action to tackle single-use plastic waste. Meeting with the pupils at the MP’s constituency office in Pencoed, Huw Irranca-Davies AM and Chris Elmore MP were presented with a letter detailing their plans to turn the tide on[…]
Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen yn barod ar gyfer Cwricwlwm Sgiliau Newydd/ Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen All Set for New Skills Curriculum
Gwahoddwyd Huw a Gweinidog Addysg Llywodraeth Cymru, Kirsty Williams, i Goleg Cymunedol y Dderwen i weld y gwaith arloesol sy’n cael ei wneud gan y disgyblion a’r staff ar y cwricwlwm newydd – ‘Cwricwlwm i Gymru’. Yn dilyn yr ymweliad, dywedodd Huw: “Roedd cyffro ac angerdd y staff a’r disgyblion yn ysbrydoledig ac roedd y[…]
Huw Supports Ogmore’s First ‘Great Get Together’
The Great Together is inspired by the late Jo Cox MP who was killed in 2016. Her family and friends came up with the initiative of holding annual get together weekends to reject divisive politics and simply bring our communities together and celebrating all that unites us. Organised by Chris Elmore MP and his team,[…]
Bridgend Ford Engine Plant Closure
Following the announcement Welsh Government Minister for Economy and Transport Ken Skates, along with Ogmore representatives Huw Irranca-Davies AM and Chris Elmore MP, on site at the Bridgend plant, after having spent some time chatting to members of the workforce, listening to their concerns and offering their support. FORD BRIDGEND – EMERGENCY QUESTION IN SENEDD[…]
More Innovative Housing for Ogmore
Valleys to Coast and modular building specialist, Wernick Buildings are delivering eight new modular homes in Sarn and Tondu, after being awarded funding from Welsh Government, and supported by Bridgend Borough Council. Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies and Welsh Government Minister for Housing Julie James visited the Tondu site to see the firm’s construction techniques[…]
Tea & Cake Delight at Pencoed Mothers’ Union Fund-Raiser
Ogmore representative Huw Irranca-Davies AM enjoyed tea and cake whilst supporting Pencoed Mothers’ Union annual fund-raising event held in St David’s Church, Pencoed. The Mothers’ Union have a caravan sited on Trecco Bay, Porthcawl, which they offer to families in need who may otherwise not be able to get away and have a holiday. The[…]
Ogmore AM supports Dogs Trust ‘Pawlicy Priorities for Wales’
Animal welfare charity, Dogs Trust, visited the Welsh Assembly to discuss their priorities for Wales with Assembly Members including Huw Irranca-Davies AM. With 21 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland, including one in Bridgend, the charity cares for around 15,000 dogs each year. They never put a healthy dog down and in the last[…]
Busy Day at the Senedd for Young Carer Oliver whilst shadowing Local AM
Welsh Youth Parliament Member and young carer Oliver Davies, spent a very busy day being ‘educated outside of school’ whilst working alongside Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies at the National Assembly for Wales. Taking time from his caring responsibilities, Oliver eagerly took advantage of an opportunity to work with the Ogmore AM to gain valuable[…]
Local AM Supports Welsh Government’s Decision to Declare a Climate Emergency
My contribution to the Climate Change Debate in the Senedd The declaration sends a clear signal that the Welsh Government will not allow the process of leaving the EU to detract from the challenge of climate change, which threatens our health, economy, infrastructure and our natural environment. The announcement draws attention to the magnitude and[…]
20mph ‘Should be the Default Speed Limit for Residential Areas’
Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies has welcomed comments from the First Minister, that speed limits of 20mph could be introduced in all residential areas in Wales. The announcement builds on the hundreds of millions already invested by the Welsh Labour Government, to provide 20mph zones in many parts of Wales. First Minister Mark Drakeford said this[…]
Young Travellers Enjoy Discounted Bus Travel Across Ogmore
Young travellers in Ogmore and across Wales have been making the most of discounted bus travel with the ‘MyTravelPass’ travel discount scheme. Recently improved with enhancements from the Welsh Government the scheme now offers up to a third off bus fares for all journeys taken by young people aged between 16 and 21. Proving popular[…]
AM invited to see Garth Primary pupils ‘BEEing’ environmentally friendly
The Reception Class at Garth Primary School invited their local Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies to their school fair showcasing all their hard work and efforts to be environmentally friendly by tackling plastic pollution. The primary school pupils told their AM how they’d been learning about oceans and sea creatures this term and were worried that[…]
Official Opening to Celebrate new Pencoed Primary School
The new Pencoed Primary School opened its doors last September and is among the six new schools built locally within the last five years under the Welsh Labour Government’s school modernisation programme. The new two-storey building is built on playing fields off Penprysg Road, a stone’s throw away from the school’s old site. It contains[…]
Ogmore MP and AM’s Annual Advice Day Reaps Reward for Local Charity
Less than three weeks after Ogmore MP and AM, Chris Elmore and Huw Irranca-Davies, held their third annual Funding Advice Day, one local organisation has already emerged as an early success story. Western Power Distribution (WPD), who attended this year’s event as a funding provider for the first time, have allocated funding to a group which[…]
Huw Launches ‘Pit Bottom to Parliament’ Exhibition Portraying Ogmore’s First MP
A miners’ leader, trade unionist and politician, Vernon Hartshorn OBE MP was the first collier to become a Cabinet Member during the early 20th century. South Wales Miners’ Museum based in Afan Argoed, launched an exhibition depicting the fascinating story of the very first MP for Ogmore to celebrate his life and the significant contribution[…]
Afternoon Tea celebrations for ‘Ty Ynysawdre’ residents in their new home
‘Ty Ynysawdre’, is a brand new extra-care facility based in Ynysawdre built in partnership between Linc Cymru and Bridgend County Borough Council, helped by Welsh Government funding. It provides support to meet people’s individual needs, while they live independently in their own homes. With 25 extra care apartments and 15 residential beds for people over[…]
Anti-Social Behaviour Incidents in Maesteg
Due to the recent spate of incidents in and around Maesteg, a dedicated operation to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town centre has been established. This includes increases in high-visibility patrols of police and PCSOs in and around the town. Local police have also been working closely with residents and businesses to make sure that[…]
New Welsh Medium Primary School Unveiled in Bettws
Two new schools built as part of a £10.8m million educational investment into the southern part of the Garw Valley, now provides the village of Bettws and surrounding areas with a new primary school and more recently a brand new Welsh medium primary school. The Welsh primary Ysgol Gynradd Gymraed Calon Y Cymoedd (Heart of[…]
Huw Welcomes Cefn Cribwr Primary School Pupils to Assembly
As part of an educational visit, pupils and staff of Cefn Cribwr Primary School recently visited the National Assembly to develop an understanding of how decisions are made and to further develop an understanding of being ethically informed citizens. Following a tour of the Senedd and visiting the Chamber, the group also met up with[…]
Huw Joins Rockwool UK to Celebrate 40 Years of Business Success
Rockwool UK’s base in Heol Y Cyw Bridgend has played a pivotal role in the South Wales business community since 1979 with their production of sustainable volcanic rock insulation products. Offering a full range of high-performing products for the construction industry and as part of the national Rockwool UK, they have become the UK’s leading[…]
Bonnets Galore at Llanharan OAP’s Annual Easter Bonnet Parade
In spectacular style and as expected, this year’s Llanharan OAP’s annual Easter bonnet parade once again produced some exceptional designs of bonnets at Llanharan Rugby Club. With a great turnout, the fun event, (of course without any underlying competitiveness!) saw bonnets and costumes this year, ranging from bizarre to traditional in great style. This year[…]
Huw Visits Innovative Local Food Producer with Welsh Government Minister
Samosaco, based in Pontyclun is a leading producer of a range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free Indian products. Starting out as a small family-run business in Toronto before moving to Wales, they have the only purpose-built samosa making factory in Wales. Now providing the finest range of products to some of the biggest food[…]
Older People’s Commissioner Pops in to Cefn Cribwr Young at Heart
Cefn Cribwr Young at Heart, a long established popular over 50’s group, run by Enid Lloyd and hard-working volunteers, welcomed a distinguished guest to one of their latest meetings. At the request of their local AM Huw Irranca-Davies, who is a regular visitor to the group, the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales was invited to[…]
Excitement Grows with Outline Planning Permission Granted for Proposed Afan Adventure Park.
AFAN ADVENTURE RESORT UPDATE from Huw Irranca-Davies AM and Dave Rees AM Plans for an Afan Valley Adventure Park take a step closer this week as Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council grant outline planning permission for the long-awaited adventure complex. Aberavon’s Assembly Member, David Rees, and Ogmore Assembly Member, Huw Irranca-Davies, will[…]
Another Successful Ogmore Funding Advice Day
This year’s Ogmore Funding Advice Day, organised by Huw Irranca-Davies AM and Chris Elmore MP and held at Maesteg Celtic Club, saw the biggest ever turnout of funders, local groups and organisations. A deluge of organisations from all parts of the Ogmore constituency attended seeking out advice and funding opportunities from the many funders present[…]
A Big Welcome for Pontycymer’s Men’s Shed
As the Men’ Shed Movement steadily grows across Wales, its success is clearly seen in the flourishing Sheds continuing to pop up across Ogmore. Under the umbrella of the Men’s Sheds Cymru Association, the movement has now been officially constituted as a Cooperative, owned wholly by its members, enabling them to sustain and grow. Residents[…]
Assembly Members Try Out Deposit Return Machine
Wales’ leading marine charity has taken a deposit return machine into the Senedd giving Assembly Members the chance to see how a deposit return scheme (DRS) could work, and the impact putting a value on bottles and cans could have on reducing plastic pollution in Welsh seas. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) drop-in event[…]
Ogmore Valley Celebrates Newly Refurbished Nantymoel Boys & Girls Club & Community Centre
In the heart of the Ogmore Valley, the beloved ‘Mem’ (Nantymoel Miners’ Memorial Hall) has undergone a £350,000 transformation following joint working from Bridgend County Borough Council, Nantymoel Boys & Girls Club, local community groups and many others. Revamped to become a prime community hub and heritage centre with full disabled access, it will also[…]
Anwen Care Home Celebrates National Award Success with Charity Donation
A dementia centre in Ogmore Vale which is in the running for a top national design award after a multimillion pound revamp is celebrating with a charity donation to help others battling the condition. Anwen Care Home, in Heol Pant-Yr-Awel Ogmore Vale, has won a place in the final of the prestigious Pinders Healthcare Design[…]
Local AM & MP visit Welsh Water work in Ogmore Vale
Ogmore AM Huw Irranca-Davies and Chris Elmore MP got to see first-hand what goes into upgrading a sewer system when they visited Welsh Water’s sewer upgrade work in Ogmore Vale. The local representatives were able to see how the company’s £3.3 million investment project will improve the performance of the wastewater network, especially in stormy[…]
Fly-Tipping Fixed Penalty Changes Approved
Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies AM wants residents to be aware that people who give their waste to someone “in good faith” who then fly-tips – could face a fixed penalty notice of up to £300. A Welsh Government report suggests that 60% of fly-tipping incidents originate from domestic households and is often the result[…]
Ogmore AM urges local business to prepare for Brexit
Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies has urged local businesses to prepare themselves for Brexit and seek advice from Business Wales’s Brexit Portal. Business Wales is a free service that provides impartial, independent support and advice to people starting, running and growing a business in Wales. With regional centres across the country, they offer a mixture[…]
Garw Valley Hosts Winter OlympAGE
Bridgend County Borough Council’s successful series of OlympAGE events held throughout the county borough provide socially active sporting activities for older residents and people with learning and physical disabilities. A range of accessible activities such as boccia, bounce ball, target throw, badminton and shuffleboard to name a few are offered. The latest Winter OlympAGE, held[…]
AM Welcomes Live Fear Free Campaign
Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies has backed a powerful Welsh Government campaign to help people identify controlling behaviour in relationships. Coercive control is when a person with whom you are personally connected with, repeatedly behaves in a way which makes you feel controlled, dependent, isolated, humiliated or scared. The Government’s new ‘Live Fear Free’ Campaign[…]
Cwm Ogwr Shedders Welcome AM to Ogmore’s Newest Men’s Shed
As a big supporter and regular visitor to Men’s Sheds now seen across Ogmore, Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies was invited to visit the new Cwm Ogwr Men’s Shed in Ogmore Vale. Again starting from humble beginnings, the newest addition of Men’s Sheds in Ogmore shows positive signs of success much seen in their neighbouring partner[…]
Christmas Stars in Ogmore
With the festive season upon us community groups across Ogmore have again excelled in producing many excellent Christmas parades, fetes, fayres for us all to enjoy. Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies has been out and about attending some of the varied events in village halls, churches, vestries Christmas tree festivals and Christmas lights parades to[…]
AM signs up to White Ribbon Pledge
Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies has joined with thousands of others to support the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (White Ribbon Day). Beginning on 25th November, White Ribbon Day marks the first of 16 days of community campaigning action events held across the country. The campaign urges people to wear[…]
No Shave December – You and Your Beard Can Help
With more than 23,000 men diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK every year, it has become the third most common cancer in men. However it shouldn’t be as it is treatable and curable, especially if diagnosed early. Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies is encouraging people to support Bowel Cancer UK’s ‘Decembeard’ fundraising campaign by[…]
‘Choose Well’ this winter and help our NHS
With the onset of winter and the increase of cold weather ailments, Ogmore Assembly Member Huw Irranca-Davies is asking Ogmore residents to help the NHS by choosing correctly the health service they need for their illness or injury. This winter’s NHS campaign ‘Choose Well’ encourages residents to plan ahead and check out the campaign website[…]
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