Six people looking to enter the creative sector have taken part in Caerphilly Council’s ‘All Sewn Up’ scheme, designed to teach how to master sewing techniques.
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‘The system is failing to understand and support children’s unique needs’
South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones talks about the “real struggles” facing children with ALN and their families in this blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Council’s festive food bank appeal returns for 2024
Last year, the appeal raised more than £13,000, which was given to food banks across Caerphilly County Borough.
Wales Air Ambulance launches Christmas appeal with help of Caerphilly boy
Ioan Watts, who was in a coma for three weeks after suffering a head injury two years ago, is hoping to raise more money this Christmas for Wales Air Ambulance.
Christmas celebrations begin and Cheesy Bingo. What’s on this weekend and beyond
Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.
Wales Care Awards recognition for boss hailed as an ‘inspiration’
Rachael Hawkins, 43, has been working in the social care sector for 24 years, and has now been recognised at the Wales Care Awards.
Knitted trauma teddies donated to fire service
The bears, knitted by 87-year-old Priscilla June Davies, will be handed to children affected by emergencies to help calm and reassure them.
The WWI hero who escaped prison and made it home
Children from White Rose Primary School have been learning about the heroic deeds of a WWI soldier who made a daring and successful escape from a German prison camp.
Group supporting the growth of Welsh language recognised at awards
Caerphilly’s Welsh language initiative, Menter Iaith Caerffili, has won a national project of excellence award for their Welsh childcare service in the area.
Alarm over Wales’ domestic violence ‘epidemic’
Domestic violence against women and girls is the scourge of Wales and a national emergency, Senedd Members warned.