The cash comes from the Welsh Church Fund, which was set up with proceeds and assets following disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales in 1920.
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New plans submitted for church and seven-bed HMO in former school
Plans for a new HMO and church in Newport have been resubmitted after council planners rejected an initial bid.
School holding its annual ‘Walkies for Autism’ dog walk
Pupils and staff at Risca Comprehensive will be walking two miles later this month to to raise money for the school’s Autism Spectrum Condition centre.
Backing for new data centre on city’s steelworks site
Plans for a “modern, energy efficient” data centre on part of a former steelworks site in Newport have won the city council’s approval.
New 25-metre mast approved despite concerns around local impact
A new telecommunications mast has been approved in Rhymney despite local concerns about its visual impact and its proximity to nearby homes.
Police appeal as robber recalled to prison
Shaun Davies, 33, from Aberbargoed, was released from prison on licence – but has since been recalled after breaching the conditions of his release.
Cricket clubs takes part in 25-mile walk to raise money for youth teams
Two Caerphilly County Borough cricket clubs have taken on a 25-mile walking challenge to raise money for their youth teams.
Caerphilly Food and Drink Festival returns to town this weekend
The annual Caerphilly Food and Drink Festival is back this weekend, bringing more than 80 stalls to the town centre.
Padel courts among proposals for new ‘sport and leisure hub’
A developer has set out plans to convert a Cwmcarn warehouse into a leisure attraction, with padel courts among the proposals for the space.
More than just ‘old man’s marbles’: The ladies’ club proving bowls is for everyone
Club members want to dispel stereotypes about the sport “being for old men,” highlighting how the sport can offer a sense of community and improve mental and physical health.