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Tag: Sparrows ALN

Critics rail against plan to shut ‘indispensable’ leisure centres

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

A crowd of protesters gathered outside the council headquarters to voice their opposition to the local authority’s money-saving proposals.

“A lifeline”: The value of leisure services for disabled children amid ongoing funding struggle

Saturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023

For children across Caerphilly with disabilities, it can be difficult to find a club that caters to their needs.

Parents want more services for children with disabilities

Friday, March 17, 2023Monday, March 20, 2023

More services for children with disabilities are desperately needed in Caerphilly County Borough, according to concerned parents.

New ALN support group comes to Rhymney

Friday, February 24, 2023Friday, February 24, 2023

Kayleigh Burridge is starting Teddy’s Support Group for children with additional learning needs this April in Rhymney.

Community comes together to help raise £1k after funfair fails to show up to fundraiser

Tuesday, August 9, 2022Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Ystrad Mynach Park Fundraiser raised £1,000 for multiple charities on Sunday – despite some rides and a hot dog van not turning up.

Family fun day returns for third year in aid of child disability groups

Friday, August 5, 2022Friday, August 5, 2022

Ystrad Mynach Park Fundraiser returns for a third year this Sunday in aid of child autism and disabilities groups Sparrows ALN and Valley Daffodils.

Playgroup for children with autism and their families comes back stronger after lockdowns

Monday, December 6, 2021Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Sparrows ALN was set up in 2018 for children with autism and learning disabilities – now it is back bigger than ever following lockdown.

Parents help deliver autism school places

Wednesday, January 13, 2021Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Parents have been praised for their role in making sure schools remain open for children with additional learning needs.

Caerphilly gets spooky for Halloween

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Residents across Caerphilly County Borough have been getting into the spooky spirit this Halloween.

“As awareness of autism grows, so does the requirement to help those voluntary groups who support children and adults with autism”

Friday, October 11, 2019

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly AM Hefin David talks about the return of the Number 25 bus and Autism support groups.

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