Please see below some information on Object-Based Reminiscence Training sessions that are being  hosted for free at a number of museums over the coming months for anyone who supports a person/people living with dementia.

Objects are wonderful and powerful tools for stimulating conversation, prompting recall of lived experience and triggering memory.

When

St Fagans National Museum of History (Cardiff, CF5 6XB) on 12^th August from 10am – 3pm 

National Waterfront Museum (Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD) on 19^th August from 10am – 3pm 

National Museum Cardiff (Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NP) on 26^th August from 10am – 3pm

Big Pit (Blaenafon, Torfaen, NP4 9XP) on 3^rd September from 10am – 3pm 

Food and drink

Should you wish to join us, refreshments will be served 30 minutes before the beginning of your session

A light lunch will also be provided

How to book

Booking is essential. To book a space, please get in touch with us by emailing mims@museumwales.ac.uk or phoning 029 2057 3418

Should travel be a barrier to you participating, support is available and can be discussed.

For more information, or to discuss any concerns you may have about joining us, please get in touch by emailing mims@museumwales.ac.uk or phoning

029 2057 3418

Please see links below regarding two new grant programmes which are now available for any local community groups and activity providers.

Physical Activity Grants

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/grants-physical-activity-providers

Marginalised Communities Grants

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/physical-activity-grants-marginalised-communities

Tenovus Cancer Care 

have the following job vacancies

IT Support Officer / Swyddog Cefnogi TG

Salary: £28,000

Hours of Work: 35 hours a week

 Closing date and Interview: Job closes on the 17^th August with Interviews to be held on the 21^st August in our Cardiff Head Office

Trading and Buying Assistant – New Goods/ Cynorthwyydd Masnachu a Phrynu – Nwyddau Newydd

Salary: £9,200 per annum

Hours of work: 14 hours per week across Monday – Friday, with some of these hours being worked on a Friday, supported by flexible working

Closing date and Interview: Job closes 14^th August with interviews to take place online on the 21^st August

Please click on the link below to apply

https://www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/work-with-us

Do you work with children and young people in RCT, Merthyr Tydfil or Bridgend?

On the 1st September 2025, we will be implementing the first phase of our regional Exploitation Strategy. The second phase of the Strategy will focus on safeguarding adults from exploitation.

This sets out our commitment and priorities to prevent and protect children and young people at risk of exploitation and serious violence.

We are committed to working in collaboration with children, young people, their families and professionals.

When developing the Exploitation Strategy, we have worked in partnership, developing practitioners’ guidance, toolkits and safety plans with a clear focus on disruption.

 These will be available on the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Safeguarding Board’s website soon.

Exploitation is Abuse and nobody can consent to be exploited. All children and young people have a right to be safe and protected from harm.

Together we can make a difference.

If you are worried about a child, young person or adult at risk, speak to your agency’s designated safeguarding person or your local safeguarding team.

If you have immediate concerns, you should always contact Police on 999.

If you have any questions, please contact ctmsafeguarding@rctcbc.gov.uk

We are offering members the rare opportunity to rent office space within the Voluntary Action Centre, and our annual cost is extremely competitive in order to support the Third Sector.

What we offer:

• Bright, accessible office space in the heart of the town centre
• Competitive rental terms
• High-speed internet available
• Utilities and cleaning included 
• Meeting rooms available at discounted rate
• Shared kitchen facilities
• Welcoming reception area
• Networking opportunities with other voluntary and community organisations

Make your organisation feel at home in a space designed to support the third sector!

The space itself is 43 m2, offering a large office with a small office/meeting room and storage cupboard.

To find out more or arrange a viewing contact Laura Johnson on 07340 055617  or email her at laura.johnson@vamt.net