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Trustee Week Celebration

Published: 3 September 2026

Join us to celebrate Trustees’ Week 2026! Whether you’re an experienced trustee or new to the role, join us for an afternoon of networking, learning and all things good governance. It’s a great opportunity to: 🤝 Meet and connect with fellow trustees 💡 Hear from our guest speakers 📢 Get the latest updates from The […]

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Bryngarw Wellbeing Walk

Published: 19 August 2026

Come and join us for a peaceful, dementia friendly wellbeing walk at Bryngarw Country Park! This ranger-led walk follows one of the park’s accessible routes, offering a gentle way to enjoy nature, connect with others and spend more time outdoors in a supportive environment. The walk is open to anyone affected by dementia, whether you’re […]

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Upcoming events...

Bryngarw Wellbeing Walk

16 September, 2026 – 16 September, 2026

Come and join us for a peaceful, dementia friendly wellbeing walk at Bryngarw Country Park! This ranger-led walk follows one of the park’s accessible routes, offering a gentle way to enjoy nature, connect with others and spend more time outdoors in a supportive environment. The walk is open to anyone affected by dementia, whether you’re […]

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Meet the Funder is back for 2026!

BAVO’s Meet the Funder event is back for 2026! Looking for funding for your organisation or community project? This is your chance to meet the people who make funding decisions. Join us for an afternoon of networking, inspiration and practical advice as you meet a wide range of regional and national funders face to face. […]

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Upcoming training...

Bitesize: Trustee Roles & Responsibilities

10 September, 2026 – 10 September, 2026

📅 Date: 10/09/26⏰ 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 time. […]

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Food Safety Lvl 2

24 September, 2026 – 24 September, 2026

📅 Date: September 24⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM GMT📍 Location: BAVO Office, 112/113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DL Important InformationAlthough this training is heavily subsidised by the Shared Prosperity Fund, failure to attend or provide notice at least 36 hours before the start time will result in your organisation being liable for a […]

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