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Welcome to the April 2010 issue of the WSA e-newsletter.
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Possible sponsor for a local rugby/football team
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Positive Weather Solutions are interested in sponsoring a local rugby/football team for the next season, 2010/11. They are also willing to consider other sports, regardless of age or sex, and are looking to sponsor kit... more
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| The UK Government has issued new guidance on the way their vetting and barring scheme will apply to those who have regular contact with children or vulnerable adults... more |
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BBC awarded Commonwealth Games rights
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| It has been confirmed that the BBC has been awarded the UK broadcasting rights for the 2010 Commonwealth Games... more |
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Volunteering in Wales Fund extended to 2011
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The Welsh Assembly Government has confirmed continued support for the Volunteering in Wales Fund managed by WCVA. Organisations are therefore invited to apply for funding to support projects in 2010/11... more
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Recent survey shows cheating is common place on school playing fields
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According to a recent survey undertaken by the Marylebone Cricket Club and the Cricket Foundation, Cheating is common place on school playing fields, with more than half the children surveyed witnessing unfair play in every game they play... more
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Rhyl cycling scheme receives £500,000 boost
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Work on a new £1m cycling facility in Rhyl is set to get under-way thanks to a grant of £500,000 from the Welsh Assembly Government towards the construction costs... more
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Welsh mums get on the ball with summer football coaching courses
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The Welsh Football Trust and McDonald's have announced the introduction of a series of football coaching courses designed specifically for Welsh mums this summer... more
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Water sports in the Brecon Beacons receive a cash boost
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A project to encourage more people to fish, canoe and kayak in the Brecon Beacons National Park has received a cash boost of £100,000. The park has appointed an officer to oversee the scheme, and a new Beacons Splash Project website is to be created to advertise the opportunities for water sports for visitors and local people... more
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Under Working Time Regulations holiday may only be taken in the leave year in which it is due, but this appears to conflict with European Union Law, which permits holiday to be carried over if illness prevents an employee from taking it in the leave year in which it is accrued... more
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Ryder Cup boost for Welsh tourism
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| Alun Ffred Jones, the Welsh heritage minister, has revealed that there has been an 11% increasing in golfing visitors due to this year's Ryder Cup in Newport... more |
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Club closer to achieving dream thanks to Welsh football initiative
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Denbigh Town is reaping the benefits of being part of a new joint venture between the Welsh Football Trust and Football Association of Wales (FAW) to improve grounds in Wales... more
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Funding 4 sport Website is Launched
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The Funding 4 Sport website was set up to provide a One Stop shop for Sports Clubs, Local Authorities, Governing Bodies of Sport, University students and all those interested in sport, play and physical activity development... more
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Consultation on proposed Welsh Language (Wales) Measure
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Legislation Committee No. 2 of the National Assembly for Wales are consulting on the Proposed Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2010... more
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Dragons secure new regional training facilities
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Newport Gwent Dragons have secured new regional training facilities at Newport High School... more
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Great Britain's table tennis performance director resigns
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Steen Hansen, Great Britain's table tennis performance director, has resigned following a cut of more than 50% in Table tennis funding for London 2012... more
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The 2010 Charity Law Conference
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This year’s WCVA Charity Law Conference will be held on the 20th May at Cardiff City Stadium and aims to make it easier for groups to understand the law and how it can affect funding... more
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Coed Talon Bowling Club benefits from the Welsh Assembly Government Aggregates Levy
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Coed Talon Bowling Club, based in Pontybodkin in Flintshire, is currently completing a new build project funded by the Welsh Assembly Government Aggregates Levy. The Club is constructing a new Clubhouse and Community Facility to serve both the needs of the Bowling Club and the village community... more
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What a difference a test match can make
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After successfully hosting its first test match in July 2009, Glamorgan County Cricket Club (GCCC) has reported an operating profit of £1.6m and turnover of £11.6m for the year ending 31 December 2009... more
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GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grants 2010-2011
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The Welsh Assembly Government has made £420,000 available to support projects that will bring about a step change in the number of young people volunteering and the diversity of volunteers... more
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The Mars Refuel Drink Fund
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The Mars Refuel Drink Fund has been re-launched, and between the 1st March - 31st May 2010 the fund will be giving away £10,000 every month... more
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