Five housing associations – Adra, Cartrefi Conwy, ClwydAlyn, Grŵp Cynefin and North Wales Housing have teamed up, to promote the importance of community and Welsh culture at this year’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd – which takes place 23-29 May at Anglesey Agricultural Showground.
ClwydAlyn, a St Asaph based housing association, has raised over £8,000 for St Kentigern Hospice, following a year of fundraising initiatives organised by its Sports and Social Committee.
In Flintshire, a four-day workshop at a supported living scheme for young people experiencing homelessness has equipped five young residents with enhanced life skills and a better understanding of how to maintain positive mental health.
A conference which aims to educate employers on how best to support staff with autism returned to Wrexham University on 19th March.
National Supported Internship Day (NSID) is a nationwide celebration of supported internships in the UK. It was created and launched in 2023 by our employability partner, DFN Project SEARCH.
Held annually on 27th March, the aim of National Supported Internship Day is to raise awareness of supported internships and the excellent interns whose experiences in workplaces help to inspire confidence, build skills and shape futures!
Following a recent poster campaign organised as part of the Suicide Prevention Under-served Communities group, partners across Denbighshire and the local community came together along to support talented Rhyl artists, Freya Rees, 19 and Kenny Bond, 58. Their artwork formed part of a thought-provoking exhibition of original pieces, designed to inspire conversations around the importance of mental health awareness.
Social homes provider ClwydAlyn has partnered with Transport for Wales on a new scheme to install cycle hangar units across several of its residential developments, helping residents to access secure, weather-proof storage for bicycles and other essential items.
Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government Jayne Bryant met with ClwydAlyn’s Head of Development and Growth Penny Storr, to see first-hand how recent Welsh Government Social Housing Grants of over £30 million have shaped the much-needed development of 183 affordable homes in Flintshire.
As the redevelopment of Penrhos Polish Village progresses, confirmation has recently been announced that the scheme, classified as ‘Extra Care Housing’, will offer 24/7 care support, with immediate help on hand, should residents require assistance.
A friendly and welcoming creative writing group in Rhyl, is proving that it’s never too late to put pen to paper. Based at a central Rhyl independent living community, the ladies-only group meets up to write, share and connect.