Vale Play Development Team

07/04/2026

More fun to come this week 🐰🐣🌞🌷

Open Access Playscheme (ages 5–14):
📅 Wednesday 8 April
🕙 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm
📍 Palmerston Community Learning Centre

Playful Libraries Family Craft Session:
📅 Thursday 9 April
🕥 10:30am – 12pm
📍 Llantwit Major Library

Family Play Session:
📅 Thursday 9 April
🕑 2pm – 3:30pm
📍 The Gathering Place St Athan

Playful Libraries Family Craft Session:
📅 Friday 10 April
🕑 2pm – 3:30pm
📍 Barry Library

No need to book onto any of these sessions, just turn up and play 🥳

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Mwy o hwyl i ddod yr wythnos hon 🐰🐣🌞🌷

Cynllun Chwarae Mynediad Agored (5–14 oed):
📅 Dydd Mercher 8 Ebrill
🕙 10yb – 12yp & 1yp – 3yp
📍 Canolfan Ddysgu Gymunedol Palmerston

Sesiwn Grefft Teuluol Llyfrgelloedd Chwareus:
📅 Dydd Iau 9 Ebrill
🕥 10:30yb – 12yp
📍 Llyfrgell Llantwit Major

Sesiwn Chwarae i’r Teulu:
📅 Dydd Iau 9 Ebrill
🕑 2yp – 3:30yp
📍 The Gathering Place, Sain Tathan

Sesiwn Grefft Teuluol Llyfrgelloedd Chwareus:
📅 Dydd Gwener 10 Ebrill
🕑 2yp – 3:30yp
📍 Llyfrgell y Barri

Dim angen archebu ar gyfer unrhyw un o’r sesiynau hyn, dewch draw i chwarae 🥳

Vale Family Compass Vale of Glamorgan Libraries Vale Sports Development Team Vale of Glamorgan Council Cyngor Bro Morgannwg The Gathering Place St Athan fans Beautiful Barry

24/03/2026

Join the Easter fun with Vale Play Team! 🌸🐰

We have our registered Open Access Playscheme for ages 5–14, plus Family Play Sessions and Playful Libraries sessions for families during the holidays.

✅ Free to attend
📍 Sessions across the Vale of Glamorgan: Barry | Penarth | St Athan | Llantwit
📅 Sessions running throughout the Easter holidays
⏰ Morning & afternoon times available
🎨 No booking needed – just turn up and play!

Please share to help spread the word 💚

Ymunwch â hwyl y Pasg gyda Thîm Chwarae’r Fro! 🌸🐰

Mae gennym Gynllun Chwarae Mynediad Agored cofrestredig ar gyfer oedrannau 5–14, ynghyd â Sesiynau Chwarae i’r Teulu a sesiynau Llyfrgelloedd Chwareus i deuluoedd yn ystod y gwyliau.

✅ Am ddim i fynychu
📍 Sesiynau ledled Bro Morganwg: Y Barri | Penarth | Sain Tathan | Llanilltud
📅 Sesiynau’n rhedeg drwy gydol gwyliau’r Pasg
⏰ Amseroedd bore a phrynhawn ar gael
🎨 Dim angen archebu – trowch i fyny a chwaraewch!

Rhannwch i helpu i ledaenu’r gair 💚


Vale Flying Start Vale Sports Development Team Vale of Glamorgan Council Vale of Glamorgan Libraries The Gathering Place St Athan Friends of Belle Vue Park, Penarth

13/03/2026

What an inspiring day we had yesterday! ✨

Celebrating the monumental impact Playing Out has made globally, to improve the opportunities children across the world have to play out on their own streets, in their own communities. 🌍

Thank you for a wonderful day, and to all the support you have given so many people, creating a more playful world for everyone. 🫟

If you live in the Vale and are interested in closing your road for the purpose of play, please email streetplay@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 📧

Am ddiwrnod ysbrydoledig gawson ni ddoe!✨

Yn dathlu’r effaith aruthrol y mae Chwarae Allan wedi’i chael yn fyd-eang, i wella’r cyfleoedd sydd gan blant ledled y byd i chwarae allan ar eu strydoedd eu hunain, yn eu cymunedau eu hunain. 🌍

Diolch i chi am ddiwrnod gwych, ac i’r holl gefnogaeth rydych chi wedi’i rhoi i gynifer o bobl, gan greu byd mwy chwareus i bawb.🫟

Os ydych chi’n byw yn y Fro ac yn awyddus i gau eich ffordd at ddiben chwarae, anfonwch e-bost at streetplay@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 📧

25/02/2026

Join us for a FREE Family Play Session at Porthkerry Park, Barry 🌳
📅 Thursday 5 March
⏰ 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Enjoy creative, hands-on activities including:

🔥 Outdoor Fire Workshop Ignite Unlocking Potential ltd
♻️ Junk Modelling Re-Create / Ail-Greu
🛞 Loose Parts Play Seren in the Community
🎨 Playful Pebbles & Play Packs Vale Play Development Team

No booking needed – just come along! Rain or shine ☀️🌧️🎪

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Ymunwch â ni am Sesiwn Chwarae Teuluol AM DDIM ym Mharc Porthceri, Y Barri 🌳
📅 Dydd Iau 5 Mawrth
⏰ 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Mwynhewch weithgareddau creadigol, ymarferol gan gynnwys:

🔥 Gweithdy Tân Awyr Agored
♻️ Modelu Sbwriel
🛞 Chwarae Rhannau Rhydd
🎨 Pecynnau Chwarae a Cherrigyn Chwareus

Nid oes angen archebu – dewch draw! Boed law neu hindda ☀️🌧️🎪

17/02/2026

🎉 Join us for A Play Friendly Vale!
A day dedicated to play, connection, and community.

📍 Porthkerry Country Park
📅 Thursday 5 March
⏰ 10am – 3pm: Conference for play-minded professionals
⏰ 3.30pm – 5pm: Play session for families ✨ No booking needed – just turn up and play!

Let’s celebrate the power of play together 💛

👉 Professionals can book their place online now: https://forms.office.com/e/cBfBdCmYHH

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🎉 Ymunwch â ni am Gwm Chwarae-Gyfeillgar!

Diwrnod wedi'i gysegru i chwarae, cysylltiad, a chymuned.

📍 Parc Gwledig Porthceri
📅 Dydd Iau 5 Mawrth

⏰ 10am – 3pm
Cynhadledd i weithwyr proffesiynol sy'n meddwl am chwarae

⏰ 3.30pm – 5pm
Sesiwn chwarae i deuluoedd ✨
Nid oes angen archebu – dewch draw a chwaraewch!

Gadewch i ni ddathlu pŵer chwarae gyda'n gilydd 💛

👉 Gall gweithwyr proffesiynol archebu eu lle yma:
https://forms.office.com/e/cBfBdCmYHH

09/02/2026

🌞🌳 FREE February Half Term Play Sessions 🌳🌞

✨ Open Acess Playscheme (Ages 5–14) ✨
📍 Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Barry
🆓 Free to attend – registration required
📦♻️🎨🎪🌷

✨ Family Play Sessions ✨
📍 The Gathering Place, St Athan
📍 Belle Vue Park & Community Centre, Penarth
🆓 Free to attend
🌼🔎🖍️🧩

🍎🍐 Our sessions are all funded by the Welsh Government’s Playworks Holiday Project, and delivered by Vale Play Team. Healthy snacks available at each session 🍊🍌

If you've never been to our sessions, you can complete a Community Play Registration Form online https://forms.office.com/r/nac45wNYHw 📝

🌞🌳 Sesiynau Chwarae Hanner Tymor Chwefror AM DDIM 🌳🌞

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✨ Cynllun Chwarae Mynediad Agored (Oedran 5–14) ✨
📍 Canolfan Ddysgu Gymunedol Palmerston, Y Barri
🆓 Am ddim i fynychu – angen cofrestru
📦♻️🎨🎪🌷

✨Sesiynau Chwarae i'r Teulu✨
📍 Y Man Ymgynnull, Sain Tathan
📍 Parc a Chanolfan Gymunedol Belle Vue, Penarth
🆓 Am ddim i fynychu
🌼🔎🖍️🧩

🍎🍐 Mae ein sesiynau i gyd wedi'u hariannu gan Brosiect Gwyliau Playworks Llywodraeth Cymru, a'u cyflwyno gan Dîm Chwarae'r Fro. Byrbrydau iach ar gael ym mhob sesiwn 🍊🍌

Os nad ydych erioed wedi bod i’n sesiynau, gallwch lenwi Ffurflen Gofrestru Chwarae Cymunedol ar-lein yma:
https://forms.office.com/r/nac45wNYHw 📝

25/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Vale Play Team!
Thank you to all the children, families, and partners who’ve made this year so special. We hope your holidays are filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of play. 🎅🎁
We look forward to seeing what 2026 brings ✨

🎄✨ Nadolig Llawen gan Dîm Chwarae’r Fro!
Diolch i’r holl blant, teuluoedd a phartneriaid sydd wedi gwneud y flwyddyn hon mor arbennig. Gobeithiwn y bydd eich gwyliau’n llawn chwerthin, llawenydd a digonedd o chwarae. 🎅🎁
Edrychwn ymlaen at weld beth mae 2026 yn ei gynnig ✨

05/12/2025

🌿 Outdoor Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 Training! 🌿
Are you a Playworker, Forest School Leader, Childcare Provider, or someone who works with children outdoors? This accredited QCF Level 3 course delivered by the wonderful Ignite Unlocking Potential ltd will qualify you in both Outdoor First Aid and Paediatric First Aid — essential skills for keeping children safe in adventurous environments.

📅 Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 January
🕘 9am – 5pm
📍 Palmerston Community Learning Centre

💷 Funding available for eligible settings!
📩 Places are limited — to secure your spot, contact the Vale Play Team:
playwork@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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🌿 Cymorth Cyntaf Pediatrig Awyr Agored – Hyfforddiant Lefel 3! 🌿
Ydych chi'n Weithiwr Chwarae, Arweinydd Ysgol Goedwig, Darparwr Gofal Plant, neu rywun sy'n gweithio gyda phlant yn yr awyr agored? Bydd y cwrs QCF Lefel 3 achrededig hwn a gyflwynir gan y cwmni gwych Ignite Unlocking Potential ltd yn eich cymhwyso mewn Cymorth Cyntaf Awyr Agored a Chymorth Cyntaf Pediatrig — sgiliau hanfodol ar gyfer cadw plant yn ddiogel mewn amgylcheddau anturus.

📅 Dydd Sadwrn 17 a Dydd Sul 18 Ionawr
🕘 9am – 5pm
📍 Canolfan Ddysgu Gymunedol Palmerston

💷 Cyllid ar gael ar gyfer lleoliadau cymwys!
📩 Mae lleoedd yn gyfyngedig — i sicrhau eich lle, cysylltwch â Thîm Chwarae'r Fro:
playwork@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Vale Childcare Providers/Grŵp Darparwyr Gofal Plant y Fro Vale Family Compass

26/11/2025

We had a great time at St Helen's Christmas Fayre last night! Thanks to our friends Seren in the Community for bringing the snow and Christmas cheer! We have another three weeks of after school family play sessions running before Christmas! 🎄🎅🎁❄️

Cawson ni amser gwych yn Ffair Nadolig Santes Helens neithiwr! Diolch i'n ffrindiau Seren am ddod â'r eira a hwyl y Nadolig! Mae gennym ni dair wythnos arall o sesiynau chwarae teuluol ar ôl ysgol cyn y Nadolig! 🎄🎅🎁❄️

12/11/2025

Tomorrow! || Yfory!

We're excited to collaborate with The Vale of Glamorgan Council on this new initiative, which kicks off this Thursday at The Gathering Place St Athan! Keep the kids busy on a wet and windy afternoon at a family play session and warm space!

Remember, it's your local community centre, use it or lose it!

07/11/2025

🥳 Family Play Sessions are coming next week!

We’re excited to announce our new After-School Family Play Sessions, running in three local schools thanks to Shared Prosperity funding.

These sessions offer families the chance to enjoy a variety of fun, engaging play activities together, with a warm meal provided for everyone who attends.

If you’re a family from any of these communities, we look forward to welcoming you next week.

PLUS… thanks to Warm Spaces funding, we’re also launching an after-school Family Play Session at The Gathering Place, St Athan.
👉 Thursdays, 4pm–5:30pm — everyone welcome!

To help keep these sessions running beyond the current funding, we will soon be seeking community volunteers to become Community Play Champions. Full training and support will be provided.

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🥳 Mae Sesiynau Chwarae i'r Teulu yn dod yr wythnos nesaf!

Rydym yn gyffrous i gyhoeddi ein Sesiynau Chwarae Teuluol Ar ôl Ysgol newydd, a gynhelir mewn tair ysgol leol diolch i gyllid Rhannu Ffyniant.

Mae'r sesiynau hyn yn cynnig cyfle i deuluoedd fwynhau amrywiaeth o weithgareddau chwarae hwyliog a chyffrous gyda'i gilydd, gyda phryd o fwyd cynnes yn cael ei ddarparu i bawb sy'n mynychu.

Os ydych chi'n deulu o unrhyw un o'r cymunedau hyn, edrychwn ymlaen at eich croesawu yr wythnos nesaf.

HEFYD… diolch i gyllid Mannau Cynnes, rydym hefyd yn lansio Sesiwn Chwarae Teuluol ar ôl ysgol yn The Gathering Place, Sain Tathan.
👉 Bob dydd Iau, 4pm–5:30pm — croeso i bawb!

I helpu i gadw'r sesiynau hyn yn rhedeg y tu hwnt i'r cyllid presennol, byddwn yn chwilio am wirfoddolwyr cymunedol yn fuan i ddod yn Hyrwyddwyr Chwarae Cymunedol. Darperir hyfforddiant a chefnogaeth lawn.

Vale of Glamorgan Council Vale Family Compass The Gathering Place St Athan Group Parents of Jenner Park Oak Field Primary

03/11/2025

🌟 We did it! 🌟

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that our open access play setting has been rated “Excellent” in all areas following our recent inspection! 🙌

This amazing result celebrates the passion and commitment of our playworkers, who create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space where children can freely choose, create, and explore through play. 💛

A huge thank you to our brilliant team, our children, and our local community — this achievement belongs to you all! 🛝✨

📄 Read our full inspection report here:
👉 https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory/service/SIN-00013819-CCXH

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🌟 Llwyddiant! 🌟

Rydym wrth ein bodd yn rhannu bod ein lleoliad chwarae mynediad agored wedi'i raddio'n "Ardderchog" ym mhob maes yn dilyn ein harolygiad diweddar! 🙌

Mae'r canlyniad anhygoel hwn yn dathlu angerdd ac ymrwymiad ein gweithwyr chwarae, sy'n creu gofod diogel, cynhwysol ac ysbrydoledig lle gall plant ddewis, creu ac archwilio yn rhydd trwy chwarae. 💛

Diolch yn fawr i'n tîm gwych, ein plant, a'n cymuned leol - mae'r cyflawniad hwn yn perthyn i chi i gyd! 🛝✨

📄 Darllenwch adroddiad llawn ein harolygiad yma:
👉 https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory/service/SIN-00013819-CCXH