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Dementia Friendly Golf Session Available!

Published: 1 July 2026

Are you caring for someone living with dementia and looking for a new way to help them enjoy the outdoors? Join BAVO and Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club for a FREE dementia-friendly golf taster session in a relaxed, welcoming environment. 📅 Wednesday 15 July | 🕐 1.00pm – 3.00pm During the session, you’ll have the […]

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Community Groups Receive Technology Boost Through Social Value Partnership

Published: 30 June 2026

Today BAVO welcomed the pathology service at Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) and Roche, who have been working together on a social value initiative aimed at supporting local communities through the donation of reconditioned laptops. BARC Family Centre, based in Maesteg were thrilled at the donation – “It’ll help us expand the support we’re developing for […]

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Upcoming events...

Dementia Friendly Golf Session Available!

15 July, 2026 – 15 July, 2026

Are you caring for someone living with dementia and looking for a new way to help them enjoy the outdoors? Join BAVO and Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club for a FREE dementia-friendly golf taster session in a relaxed, welcoming environment. 📅 Wednesday 15 July | 🕐 1.00pm – 3.00pm During the session, you’ll have the […]

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Upcoming training...

Bitesize: Trustee Roles & Responsibilities

2 July, 2026 – 2 July, 2026

📅 Date: 2 July⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM GMT💻 Location: Online OverviewSuitable for new trustees, and existing trustees as a quick refresher/update! Important InformationAlthough this training is FREE, it is heavily subsidised by the Shared Prosperity Fund. If you are unable to attend, please provide notice at least 36 hours before the start […]

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Understanding Harmful Sexual Behaviours

7 July, 2026 – 7 July, 2026

 Date: 7 July Time: 10am – 12:30pm Location: Online Join this awareness session run by Lucy Faithfull Foundation. At least one third of all sexual harm against children and young people is carried out by other children and young people. This session will help you understand healthy, age-expected sexual behaviour, understand when behaviours can cause harm, and […]

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