Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have a Food Poverty Grant available to voluntary and community organisations for local community projects tackling food poverty and food insecurity.
Guidance Notes and Application Form are here. Closing date is 13 January 2020.
Monday, 16 December 2019
Tuesday, 10 December 2019
Men's Shed Calon Las
Information in relation to new project commencing at Calon Las. First session Wednesday 11-12-19 10 am - 1 pm. More information available
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Monday, 9 December 2019
Prestigious Award for Romani Cultural and Arts Company
The Romani Cultural and Arts Company proud - RomArchive wins prestigious award
Paris, 29 October 2019 – The winners of the 2019 European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, Europe’s top honour in the field, were celebrated with the Grande Soirée du Patrimoine Européen at the recently restored Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. On this occasion, Plácido Domingo, President of Europa Nostra, announced the 7 Grand Prix laureates. The Grand Prix winners were selected by a jury of experts and the Board of Europa Nostra from among this year’s 25 winning achievements.
Under the category ‘Research’ the RomArchive – Digital Archive of the Roma won the prize. RomArchive is an international digital archive for Romani arts – a growing collection of art of all types, complemented by historical documents and scholarly texts. The archive enables the Roma to reclaim and form the narrative around their community.
Isaac Blake led a team of academics and researchers in collating appropriate items and artefacts for the RomArchive. While “hegemonic” archives have almost exclusively portrayed Roma in stereotypical ways, RomArchive focuses on their self-representation: New narratives will emerge, reflecting the heterogeneity of the Roma’s diverse national and cultural identities. The wealth of their artistic and cultural production – tightly interwoven with that of Europe as a whole, centuries old, lively and varied to this very day – will become visible and publicly accessible. This way, the project seeks to counter persistent stereotypes and deep-seated prejudices. RomArchive is thus addressed not only to Europe’s largest minority, but also to Europe’s social majorities.
Isaac Blake, Director of the Romani Cultural and Arts Company says: “I am very proud that we were key leaders in the RomArchive and developed a significant contribution through our Dance Archive. This is a far-reaching piece of work.”
Nick Capaldi, Chief Executive of the Arts Council of Wales says “Culture is strengthened by the diverse experience and creativity of all sections of contemporary society. In spite of globalisation – perhaps because of it – we find ourselves living in an increasingly fractured society where all too often we can seem small‑minded, mean‑spirited and ill at ease with ourselves. The RomArchive initiative provides an important and timely reminder of the dynamism of the Roma traditions. A tolerant and fair society recognises the creativity of all its citizens. We warmly recognise this celebration of the creativity and identity of an often ignored community.”
Jane Hutt, Deputy Minister and Chief Whip and whose work covers the Romani community said, “Congratulations to the Romani Cultural and Arts Company for the excellent work they’ve undertaken in Wales and across Europe in the development of RomArchive. Promoting the works of Welsh Romani’s such as Howell Wood is an excellent way of showcasing the contributions of the community. The arts help us to celebrate diversity and break down feelings of distrust, ignorance and prejudice; they have a vital role in creating a fairer, more equal and more tolerant society.
“Last June, Welsh Government published its ‘Enabling Gypsies, Roma and Travellers’ Plan which seeks to tackle some of the fundamental injustices faced by these communities. The publication of this Plan reinforces our commitment to improving equality, providing opportunities and narrowing the gaps experienced by Gypsies, Roma and Travellers across Wales.”
Europa Nostra’s press release: https://www.europanostra.org/2019-grand-prix-winners-announced/
RomArchive Dance section: https://www.romarchive.eu/en/dance/
Paris, 29 October 2019 – The winners of the 2019 European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, Europe’s top honour in the field, were celebrated with the Grande Soirée du Patrimoine Européen at the recently restored Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. On this occasion, Plácido Domingo, President of Europa Nostra, announced the 7 Grand Prix laureates. The Grand Prix winners were selected by a jury of experts and the Board of Europa Nostra from among this year’s 25 winning achievements.
Under the category ‘Research’ the RomArchive – Digital Archive of the Roma won the prize. RomArchive is an international digital archive for Romani arts – a growing collection of art of all types, complemented by historical documents and scholarly texts. The archive enables the Roma to reclaim and form the narrative around their community.
Isaac Blake led a team of academics and researchers in collating appropriate items and artefacts for the RomArchive. While “hegemonic” archives have almost exclusively portrayed Roma in stereotypical ways, RomArchive focuses on their self-representation: New narratives will emerge, reflecting the heterogeneity of the Roma’s diverse national and cultural identities. The wealth of their artistic and cultural production – tightly interwoven with that of Europe as a whole, centuries old, lively and varied to this very day – will become visible and publicly accessible. This way, the project seeks to counter persistent stereotypes and deep-seated prejudices. RomArchive is thus addressed not only to Europe’s largest minority, but also to Europe’s social majorities.
Isaac Blake, Director of the Romani Cultural and Arts Company says: “I am very proud that we were key leaders in the RomArchive and developed a significant contribution through our Dance Archive. This is a far-reaching piece of work.”
Nick Capaldi, Chief Executive of the Arts Council of Wales says “Culture is strengthened by the diverse experience and creativity of all sections of contemporary society. In spite of globalisation – perhaps because of it – we find ourselves living in an increasingly fractured society where all too often we can seem small‑minded, mean‑spirited and ill at ease with ourselves. The RomArchive initiative provides an important and timely reminder of the dynamism of the Roma traditions. A tolerant and fair society recognises the creativity of all its citizens. We warmly recognise this celebration of the creativity and identity of an often ignored community.”
Jane Hutt, Deputy Minister and Chief Whip and whose work covers the Romani community said, “Congratulations to the Romani Cultural and Arts Company for the excellent work they’ve undertaken in Wales and across Europe in the development of RomArchive. Promoting the works of Welsh Romani’s such as Howell Wood is an excellent way of showcasing the contributions of the community. The arts help us to celebrate diversity and break down feelings of distrust, ignorance and prejudice; they have a vital role in creating a fairer, more equal and more tolerant society.
“Last June, Welsh Government published its ‘Enabling Gypsies, Roma and Travellers’ Plan which seeks to tackle some of the fundamental injustices faced by these communities. The publication of this Plan reinforces our commitment to improving equality, providing opportunities and narrowing the gaps experienced by Gypsies, Roma and Travellers across Wales.”
Europa Nostra’s press release: https://www.europanostra.org/2019-grand-prix-winners-announced/
RomArchive Dance section: https://www.romarchive.eu/en/dance/
Monday, 2 December 2019
FareShare Cymru Fund - Closes 15 January 2019
https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/fareshare-cymru-fund/#.
T he fund aims to support charities
and community groups that help to mitigate the risk of food poverty for
vulnerable people. The fund is particularly keen to support organisations that
utilise food as an enabler and deliver additional services that support and
address the underlying causes and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
The Fund aims to help build the capacity of community organisations that utilise food and support the development of new and existing projects such as pantry’s, community cafes and lunch clubs, and improve their resilience for the future.
The grant can be used to purchase capital equipment that will increase the capacity of organisations in the third sector to store, utilise, prepare and provide food. It can be used to purchase items such as fridges, freezers, cool/insulated bags, chill plates, thermometers, work surfaces, racking, cooking equipment etc.
All spend must be able to be completed in February 2020.
The Fund aims to help build the capacity of community organisations that utilise food and support the development of new and existing projects such as pantry’s, community cafes and lunch clubs, and improve their resilience for the future.
The grant can be used to purchase capital equipment that will increase the capacity of organisations in the third sector to store, utilise, prepare and provide food. It can be used to purchase items such as fridges, freezers, cool/insulated bags, chill plates, thermometers, work surfaces, racking, cooking equipment etc.
All spend must be able to be completed in February 2020.
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Let's Talk Culture - Our Cwm Taf Morgannwg
We invite you to join a (free)
community workshop being organised by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
on either Tuesday 10th December (Princess of Wales Hospital,
Bridgend) or Wednesday 11th December (Prince
Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil) called 'Let's talk
culture' – Our Cwm Taf Morgannwg
You will be sharing important feedback with us of what a good healthcare experience looks and feels like for you, and importantly how you think it could be improved.
This is a priority conversation for our organisation. We would like to encourage as many of our patients, service users and local residents to get involved as possible - to help us to improve the services we provide for you and how we deliver your care.
You don’t need to be a current patient to book a place on the workshop. It is open to everyone living across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg locality who would like to share (optional) thoughts, healthcare experiences and ideas for change.
You may for example decide to participate as the representative voice for a family member or friend, or perhaps you provide support to groups of service users who access our local healthcare system. Everyone is welcome.
What can you expect from attending?
You will be sharing important feedback with us of what a good healthcare experience looks and feels like for you, and importantly how you think it could be improved.
This is a priority conversation for our organisation. We would like to encourage as many of our patients, service users and local residents to get involved as possible - to help us to improve the services we provide for you and how we deliver your care.
You don’t need to be a current patient to book a place on the workshop. It is open to everyone living across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg locality who would like to share (optional) thoughts, healthcare experiences and ideas for change.
You may for example decide to participate as the representative voice for a family member or friend, or perhaps you provide support to groups of service users who access our local healthcare system. Everyone is welcome.
What can you expect from attending?
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There will be up to 90 patients and staff in the session;
- The session is 2 hours long;
- Everything you say will be anonymous and confidential;
- You will have an opportunity to talk about what makes a positive and negative difference to your experience of care;
- You will be invited to discuss changes that would make most difference to you.
How to book your plac
You
can register via this link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-dates-added-lets-talk-culture-in-your-shoes-patient-registrations-tickets-71252535251
Weston Charity Awards 2020
A major charitable foundation is urging small charities in
Wales not to miss out on the chance to benefit from a year of leadership
coaching from a team of business mentors along with £6500 funding. The Garfield
Weston Foundation launched the Weston Charity Awards in Wales two years ago and
wants more charities to apply this year. No charity is too small to be
considered. Selection is based on their readiness to work with a team of
mentors on cracking their biggest challenges to put their charity on a
sustainable footing long into the future.
The Awards celebrate and support
great frontline charities working in the fields of community, welfare and
youth. Run by the Garfield Weston Foundation with Pilotlight, who facilitate
the coaching programme, charities with incomes under £5 million in Wales
(including those with much smaller incomes) can apply from 2nd
December 2019 until 10th January 2020. Charities can get one step ahead by
familiarising themselves with the relatively quick application form at www.westoncharityawards.org
.
Monday, 25 November 2019
New fund to distribute grants of £100 to £1,000
The National Lottery Community Fund have launched a brand-new fund to distribute
grants of £100 to £1,000 to fund ideas that bring people together during The
National Lottery's 25th birthday year.
How and when to apply
It's a really easy online application
which is accessed at www.CelebrateNationalLottery25.com
www.Dathlu25LoteriGenedlaethol.com
The application window is just two
weeks, so please encourage people to apply quickly. It closes at 2pm on
Friday 6 December.
Who can apply
There's no need to be part of a formal group to apply. Applicants
just need to be in a group of two or more to apply.
We're particularly keen to hear from people who haven't received funding
from The National Lottery before.
What you can apply for
We're looking to fund events, activities, or item costs, between £100
and £1,000 that will bring people together between 1 February and 18 November
2020. That could be a pensioner's club hosting a bowls tournament, a
school's PTA organising a cinema trip or a group of neighbours gathering for a
tea party.
Thursday, 14 November 2019
Environment and Green Spaces Network - the way forward
You may be aware that VAMT supports and Environment and Green Spaces Network which is a virtual network and meets annually. Members of the Network are seeking views on how it could move forward. If you or your organisation would like to get involved, please contact ian.davy@vamt.net to be added to the mailing list.
A link to the survey is below:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GreenSpacesFuture
A link to the survey is below:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GreenSpacesFuture
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