2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. As it was in 1945, the heart of the VE Day 80 commemorations and celebrations will be in our communities. 

To support this momentous anniversary,  the Monday May 5th Bank Holiday has been officially dedicated to community celebrations ahead of the main anniversary on May 8th.

The /together Coalition (which works to build kinder and better connected communities) is calling on schools, organisations and communities right across Wales to come together in celebrating our Second World War veterans. This is a unique opportunity to learn once more from their experiences. 

Join the Great British Food Festival on Monday 5th May!

It could be as simple as cooking up a curry or a BBQ to a street party or Big Lunch extravaganza – whatever you choose to do, now is a good time to start thinking about how you can get together and share food to celebrate our Second World War victory, together. 

Take part in the VE Mail letter-exchange

Every schoolchild across the UK is invited to join in learning from and connecting with a living Second World War veteran ahead of the anniversary. If you are a school or youth organisation, sign up today to request a letter from a Veteran to be sent to your children and young people.

A range of activities and useful resources aimed at schools and communities can be found on the /together website.

We want to hear what your organisation, community or school is doing to mark this special occasion. Please let us know by contacting the Wales Outreach Team at wales@together.org.uk

We are delighted to share this invitation to the next Dementia Friendly Heritage Event

on 29 and 30 April 2025.

This two-day event is taking place at St Fagans National Museum of History.

Tickets are free, spaces are limited!

Booking link: Dementia Friendly Heritage Network Tickets, Tue, Apr 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Meet the Funder – Tesco Stronger Starts

11^th April 2025 at 11am via Teams

Tesco Stronger Starts is open to charities and community organisations to apply for a grant of up to £1,500.

Grants will be awarded to schools, voluntary or community organisations (including registered charities/companies), health bodies (e.g. Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), NHS Hospital Trust, Foundation Trust), Parish/Town Councils, local authorities and social housing providers.

This list is not exhaustive and there will be many other types of organisations that will be funded.

Applications are open to all local good causes, but we are currently prioritising helping projects that support children’s food security and health, and local store nominated good causes.

To secure your place at the session contact

karen.vowles@vamt.net

Bowel Cancer Awareness month is in April

They say knowledge is power, so this April we’re asking everyone to share important information about bowel cancer. Will you help #PassItOn?

This year, we’re using the power of stories to raise awareness and we’re asking people to share their story to our story wall to help others.

We have put together a toolkit for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month where you’ll find social media graphics, videos and posters that you can use to spread the word to your friends, colleagues and customers.

If you have any questions, please get in touch at communications@bowelcanceruk.org.uk.