Heledd Fychan Canol De Cymru - South Wales Central

From 13 April to 17 July 2026, schools across Wales will take part in the next Sport Wales School Sport Survey – a vital opportunity for children and young people in Years 3–11 to share their views on sport and physical activity. With every school invited, this year’s survey will help build the most detailed picture yet of: How active young people are What sports and activities they enjoy What barriers might be holding them back

Race Equality First have launched their Welsh Government–funded opportunity designed to support confident, credible and well prepared future leaders across Wales. The Representing Wales leadership programme helps participants develop the skills, resilience and insight needed for political and public life.

It was great to meet members of Glo i Natur Community Interest Company at the Cwm Tips in Beddau on Monday and discuss its importance for wildlife — and the wider value of coal spoil sites across South Wales. We talked about their ongoing work to restore flower-rich grasslands for the Small Blue butterfly and other species, as well as their upcoming volunteer habitat management days and planned visits from local primary schools.  The Cwm Tips site is an example of the wonderful work that Glo i Natur does in preserving the precious biodiversity at these sites and has a remarkable wealth of unique wildlife, which includes over 600 invertebrate species, and over 50 bee species and rare pollinators.    The work done also contributes to ensuring the safety of our old sites, so that we safeguard communities across Wales from the threat posed by our mining legacy.