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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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DBS Disclosure Eligibility Workshop

3 November, 2026 – 3 November, 2026

 Date: 3 November Time: 11:30am – 13:00pm Online Working with staff or volunteers? Learn how DBS checks help protect vulnerable groups and support safe recruitment. This FREE session will cover: ·       The benefits of DBS and your organisation working together ·       The different levels of DBS check ·       Eligibility, when a volunteer or employee is eligible for […]

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