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garn lakes, blaenavon (2) (3) by jacob davis

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🏳️‍🌈2024 PRIDES 🏳️‍⚧️ BALCHDER 2024 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Again, here's a schedule of the Prides that will be happening in Wales this year! Eto, dyma amserlen o'r digwyddiadau Balchder yng Nghymru blwyddyn 'ma!

  April/Ebrill: 20 April/Ebrill - Pride in Aberystwyth/Balchder yn Aberystwyth @prideinaber (Instagram, Facebook + https://www.prideinaber.co.uk/)

  May/Mai: 12- Colwyn Bay Pride Bae Colwyn @togetherforcolwynbay 18 - Swansea Pride @swanseapride (Insta, FB + Twitter) +18 -Balchder Machynlleth Pride @balchder_mach_pride (Insta + FB)  

June/Mehefin: 1 - NPT Pride, Port Talbot @nptpride (Insta, Twitter + FB) +1 - Torfaen, Pontypool Park https://www.torfaenpride.co.uk/

+1 - Bridgend Pride 13-16 - Pontardawe Pride @pontardawepride (Insta + FB) 15 - Barry Pride @barry.pride (Insta, Twitter + FB) +15 Pride Caerffili @pridecaerffili (Insta + FB) +15 Llandeilo Pride @llandeilo_pride (Insta + FB)

+15 Rhyl Pride, The Bodfor (The Bodfor FB)

16 - Cowbridge Pride @cowbridgepride (Insta + FB) 22 - Big Queer Picnic @bigqueerpicnic (Insta, Twitter + FB) +22 - Pride Cymru, Cardiff @lgbtpridecymru +22 - Flint Pride (Flint Pride FB group) 23 - Ystrad Pride Picnic (Ystrad Pride FB) 29 - Abergavenny Pride @abergavennypride (Insta + FB)  

July/Gorffennaf: 6 - Hay Pride @hay.pride  https://www.haypride.com/ 13 - Llanelli Pride @llanellipride (Insta + FB) 20 - Monmouth Pride Trefynwy @monmouth.pride.trefynwy (Insta + FB) +20 - North Wales Pride Balchder Gogledd Cymru @northwalespride (Insta + FB) +20 - Pembrokeshire Pride @pembspride (Insta + FB) 27 - Wrexham Pride Wrecsam (FB + Twitter) +27 - Brecon Pride Balchder Aberhonddu @breconpride (Instagram)

August/Awst: 3 - Glitter Pride @glittercymru (Insta, Twitter, Facebook) 10 - Caldicot Pride @caldicotpride (Instagram) 17 - Merthyr Pride @merthyrpride (Insta, Twitter + FB) 23rd-25th - Cardiff Trans Pride @transpridecardiff (Insta, Twitter + FB) - CANCELLED until 2025

31 - Balchder Caerfyrddin / Carmarthen Pride @carmarthenpride (Insta + FB)

  September/Medi 7 September - Pride in the Port Newport @prideintheport.newport (Insta, Twitter, FB) 28 September - Tywyn Pride (Facebook)  

Let me know if I've missed any! Do click through to the individual Prides' pages for more details - they also may need more support! Gad i fi gwybod os mae unrhyw un ar goll! Ac edrychwch ar dudalennau'r digwyddiadau Balchder am fwy o fanylion - efallai mae angen cefnogaeth arnynt!

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CATHERINE'S STYLE FILES - 2017

22 FEBRUARY 2017 || The Duchess of Cambridge visited Action on Children's Multidisciplinary Intervention Service (MIST) in Torfaen and Caerphilly Family Intervention Team (FIT) in Caerphilly during a day visit to Wales.

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The Princess of Wales' Year in Review: March

March 1st - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Wales and carried out a number of engagements. They started their day at Pant Farm, before visiting Abergavenny Market. Later, the couple visited the Hwb Torfaen before finally planting a tree at Blaenavon World Heritage Centre for The Queen’s Green Canopy

March 3rd - The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, held a Centre for Early Childhood Meeting at Kensington Palace. On the same day, the Duchess of Cornwall's Reading Room released a post sharing Catherine's top five children's books: The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, Stig of the Dump, Charlotte's Web, the Katie Morag series, and Feelings

March 8th - The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, held a Centre for Early Childhood Meeting at Kensington Palace

March 9th - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Patrons of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, received Lord Hague. That afternoon, William and Catherine visited the Ukrainian Cultural Centre

March 14th - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Commonwealth Observation Day service at Westminster Abbey

March 17th - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge presented shamrocks to the Irish Guards on St Patrick's Day

March 19th - On behalf of HM Queen Elizabeth II in her Platinum Jubilee year, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge departed from Royal Air Force Brize Norton for Belize, arriving at Philip S W Goldson International Airport. Later, the couple met with Juan Antonio Briceño (the Prime Minister of Belize) and Rossana Briceño (his wife)

March 20th - William and Catherine visited Che’il Mayan Chocolate Factory, before attending a festival of Garifuna culture at Hopkins Football Square. Later, the couple met marine conservation experts at Hopkins Dock

March 21st - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Caracol Natural Monument Reservation. Later, they attended a training session of the British Army Training Support Unit Belize in the Chiquibul Forest. That evening, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a Reception to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Cahal Pech ruins

March 22nd - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge departed from Philip S W Goldson International Airport, and arrived at Kingston Norman Manley International Airport, where they were met by - amongst others - Kamina Johnson Smith (Representative of the Prime Minister of Jamaica). After that, Wiliam and Catherine met with the Governor-General of Jamaica and Lady Allen at King’s House. Finally, they attended a Sports and Cultural Event at Trench Town Culture Yard

March 23rd - William and Catherine met with Andrew Holness (Prime Minister of Jamaica). The couple - in their role as joint Patrons of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - visited Shortwood Teachers’ College, where Catherine gave a speech. Later, they visited Spanish Town Hospital, before visiting the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute. Finally, the Cambridges attended a dinner to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee given by the Governor-General of Jamaica

March 24th - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Commissioning Parade for the inaugural Initial Officer Training Programme at the Caribbean Military Academy. They then departed Norman Manley International Airport before arriving at Lynden Pindling International Airport, where they were greeted by Sir Cornelius Smith (Governor-General of the Bahamas). William and Catherine later visited Philip Davis (Prime Minister of the Bahamas) and his wife

March 25th - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Sybil Strachan School, where Catherine gave a speech. They then attended a celebration for key workers at the Garden of Remembrance, before visiting Parliament Square. William and Catherine then participated in a Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta, before attending a reception at the Baha Mar Hotel to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

March 26th - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Daystar Church, before unveiling a memorial at Memorial Garden, to commemorate those who lost their lives in Hurricane Dorian. William and Catherine later visited a beach area in Abaco to meet local stall holders. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Grand Bahama Children’s Home. Before finally, in their roles as joint Patrons of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visiting Coral Vita, winners of the 2021 Earthshot Prize. The couple departed Lynden Pindling International Airport for the UK that evening

March 27th - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Royal Air Force Brize Norton

March 29th - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, attended the Service of Thanksgiving for The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey

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Lords Vote

On: Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill

Lord Moylan moved amendment 13, in clause 2, page 3, line 32, at end to insert – “30D Statement on the impact of the Act on rail freight target The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 is passed, make a statement in each House of Parliament outlining how the Government’s plans to achieve a 75% increase in the volume of rail freight in the United Kingdom by 2050 are affected by the provisions of that Act.” The House divided:

Ayes: 69 (85.5% Con, 10.1% XB, 1.4% , 1.4% Bshp, 1.4% Green) Noes: 124 (87.9% Lab, 9.7% XB, 2.4% ) Absent: ~636

Likely Referenced Bill: Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill

Description: A Bill to make provision for passenger railway services to be provided by public sector companies instead of by means of franchises.

Originating house: Commons Current house: Lords Bill Stage: Report stage

Individual Votes:

Ayes

Conservative (59 votes)

Agnew of Oulton, L. Bellingham, L. Berridge, B. Booth-Smith, L. Borwick, L. Bridgeman, V. Camoys, L. Colgrain, L. Courtown, E. Cumberlege, B. De Mauley, L. Deben, L. Effingham, E. Evans of Rainow, L. Fookes, B. Fuller, L. Garnier, L. Hannan of Kingsclere, L. Harding of Winscombe, B. Harlech, L. Hodgson of Abinger, B. Hodgson of Astley Abbotts, L. Holmes of Richmond, L. Hooper, B. Howe, E. Jackson of Peterborough, L. Laing of Elderslie, B. Lawlor, B. Leicester, E. Lingfield, L. Lucas, L. Mackinlay of Richborough, L. Magan of Castletown, L. Manzoor, B. Markham, L. McInnes of Kilwinning, L. Monckton of Dallington Forest, B. Moylan, L. Moynihan of Chelsea, L. Murray of Blidworth, L. Norton of Louth, L. Owen of Alderley Edge, B. Reay, L. Roberts of Belgravia, L. Scott of Bybrook, B. Sharpe of Epsom, L. Shinkwin, L. Shrewsbury, E. Strathcarron, L. Strathclyde, L. Sugg, B. Taylor of Holbeach, L. Trefgarne, L. Trenchard, V. True, L. Vere of Norbiton, B. Waldegrave of North Hill, L. Wyld, B. Young of Cookham, L.

Crossbench (7 votes)

Alton of Liverpool, L. Craigavon, V. Fowler, L. Kerr of Kinlochard, L. Londesborough, L. O'Loan, B. Peel, E.

Non-affiliated (1 vote)

Cooper of Windrush, L.

Bishops (1 vote)

Canterbury, Abp.

Green Party (1 vote)

Bennett of Manor Castle, B.

Noes

Labour (109 votes)

Adams of Craigielea, B. Alli, L. Armstrong of Hill Top, B. Ashton of Upholland, B. Bach, L. Bassam of Brighton, L. Beamish, L. Berkeley, L. Blackstone, B. Blake of Leeds, B. Blower, B. Boateng, L. Bradley, L. Brooke of Alverthorpe, L. Browne of Ladyton, L. Bryan of Partick, B. Campbell-Savours, L. Carter of Coles, L. Chakrabarti, B. Chandos, V. Chapman of Darlington, B. Coaker, L. Collins of Highbury, L. Crawley, B. Cryer, L. Davidson of Glen Clova, L. Davies of Brixton, L. Donaghy, B. Drake, B. Falconer of Thoroton, L. Faulkner of Worcester, L. Goldsmith, L. Grantchester, L. Hacking, L. Hannett of Everton, L. Hanson of Flint, L. Hanworth, V. Harris of Haringey, L. Haskel, L. Hayman of Ullock, B. Hazarika, B. Healy of Primrose Hill, B. Hendy of Richmond Hill, L. Hendy, L. Hermer, L. Howarth of Newport, L. Hunt of Kings Heath, L. Jones of Whitchurch, B. Keeley, B. Kennedy of Cradley, B. Kennedy of Southwark, L. Kingsmill, B. Kinnock, L. Knight of Weymouth, L. Lawrence of Clarendon, B. Lennie, L. Leong, L. Liddell of Coatdyke, B. Liddle, L. Lister of Burtersett, B. Livermore, L. Mann, L. McConnell of Glenscorrodale, L. McIntosh of Hudnall, B. McNicol of West Kilbride, L. Mendelsohn, L. Merron, B. Mitchell, L. Morgan of Drefelin, B. Murphy of Torfaen, L. Nye, B. O'Grady of Upper Holloway, B. Osamor, B. Pitkeathley, B. Ponsonby of Shulbrede, L. Prentis of Leeds, L. Prosser, B. Ramsey of Wall Heath, B. Rebuck, B. Reid of Cardowan, L. Rowlands, L. Sahota, L. Sawyer, L. Shamash, L. Sikka, L. Smith of Basildon, B. Smith of Cluny, B. Smith of Malvern, B. Spellar, L. Stansgate, V. Stevenson of Balmacara, L. Symons of Vernham Dean, B. Taylor of Stevenage, B. Thornton, B. Timpson, L. Touhig, L. Tunnicliffe, L. Twycross, B. Vallance of Balham, L. Warwick of Undercliffe, B. Watson of Wyre Forest, L. Watts, L. Wheeler, B. Whitaker, B. Whitty, L. Wilcox of Newport, B. Winston, L. Winterton of Doncaster, B. Wood of Anfield, L.

Crossbench (12 votes)

Aberdare, L. Bew, L. Bilimoria, L. Boycott, B. Butler of Brockwell, L. D'Souza, B. Freyberg, L. Hampton, L. Jay of Ewelme, L. Loomba, L. McDonald of Salford, L. Ravensdale, L.

Non-affiliated (3 votes)

Austin of Dudley, L. Livingston of Parkhead, L. Patel of Bradford, L.

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Cwmbran teen told she had 'good cancer' died from treatment

Donna Dunn Emily and her family were reassured her cancer was not life-threatening, but she died from complications When Emily was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, doctors told her it was a “good cancer” to have – but she died aged 18 because of the side effects of treatment. Her mum Donna Dunn from Cwmbran, Torfaen, said there were “huge holes” in support for blood cancers in Wales, while…

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TORFAEN - LABOUR

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Llanhilleth windpower project assessment finds several potential negative impacts #WLS

A wind farm planned for a mountain and which would stretch across two Gwent boroughs could have a number of potential negative impacts, an assessment has found. An examination of plans for an eight-turbine development at Mynydd Llanhilleth by Torfaen Borough Council’s planning department has identified up to eight potential negative impacts should it go ahead. They range from potential noise issues impacting nearby residents and the visual impact of the turbines – that would measure up to 180 metres . . . https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2024/01/09/llanhilleth-windpower-project-assessment-finds-several-potential-negative-impacts/

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sunset in pontnewydd (2) (3) by jacob davis

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Llandegfedd Reservoir Complete Guide

Llandegfedd Reservoir Complete Guide

Llandegfedd reservoir is a great place to explore the outdoors, with over 400 acres of water, woodlands and grasslands to discover. The rolling landscaped countryside of Monmouthshire and Torfaen is beautiful to walk through, and the reservoir is owned and cared for by Welsh Water. It’s a great place to visit if you’re looking for a peaceful place to relax or take in some fresh air, and it’s also…

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Lords Vote

On: Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill

Lord Moylan moved amendment 5, in clause 2, page 2, line 15, after “Regulations” to insert “or by the competitive award of a contact in the form of a concession to a private sector entity”. The House divided:

Ayes: 95 (90.5% Con, 7.4% XB, 1.1% , 1.1% DUP) Noes: 138 (87.0% Lab, 10.1% XB, 2.2% , 0.7% Green) Absent: ~596

Likely Referenced Bill: Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill

Description: A Bill to make provision for passenger railway services to be provided by public sector companies instead of by means of franchises.

Originating house: Commons Current house: Lords Bill Stage: Report stage

Individual Votes:

Ayes

Conservative (86 votes)

Altrincham, L. Ashcombe, L. Bellingham, L. Borwick, L. Cameron of Chipping Norton, L. Camoys, L. Carrington of Fulham, L. Clarke of Nottingham, L. Colgrain, L. Courtown, E. Crathorne, L. Cumberlege, B. De Mauley, L. Dobbs, L. Dundee, E. Effingham, E. Elliott of Mickle Fell, L. Evans of Rainow, L. Fookes, B. Fraser of Craigmaddie, B. Fuller, L. Garnier, L. Geddes, L. Goldie, B. Goodman of Wycombe, L. Hannan of Kingsclere, L. Harlech, L. Hodgson of Abinger, B. Hodgson of Astley Abbotts, L. Holmes of Richmond, L. Hooper, B. Howe, E. Hunt of Wirral, L. Jackson of Peterborough, L. James of Blackheath, L. Jopling, L. Laing of Elderslie, B. Lamont of Lerwick, L. Lancaster of Kimbolton, L. Lansley, L. Lawlor, B. Leicester, E. Lingfield, L. Magan of Castletown, L. Mancroft, L. Markham, L. McInnes of Kilwinning, L. Mobarik, B. Monckton of Dallington Forest, B. Morris of Bolton, B. Moylan, L. Moynihan of Chelsea, L. Murray of Blidworth, L. Naseby, L. Neville-Jones, B. Norton of Louth, L. Owen of Alderley Edge, B. Penn, B. Pickles, L. Pidding, B. Polak, L. Porter of Spalding, L. Risby, L. Roberts of Belgravia, L. Rock, B. Sandhurst, L. Scott of Bybrook, B. Sharpe of Epsom, L. Shinkwin, L. Shrewsbury, E. Stedman-Scott, B. Stowell of Beeston, B. Sugg, B. Taylor of Holbeach, L. Trefgarne, L. Trenchard, V. True, L. Vaizey of Didcot, L. Vere of Norbiton, B. Verma, B. Waldegrave of North Hill, L. Williams of Trafford, B. Wolfson of Tredegar, L. Wrottesley, L. Young of Cookham, L. Younger of Leckie, V.

Crossbench (7 votes)

Butler-Sloss, B. Chartres, L. Craigavon, V. Dannatt, L. Mair, L. Peel, E. Somerset, D.

Non-affiliated (1 vote)

Livingston of Parkhead, L.

Democratic Unionist Party (1 vote)

Dodds of Duncairn, L.

Noes

Labour (120 votes)

Adams of Craigielea, B. Alli, L. Amos, B. Anderson of Swansea, L. Armstrong of Hill Top, B. Ashton of Upholland, B. Bach, L. Bassam of Brighton, L. Beamish, L. Blackstone, B. Blake of Leeds, B. Blower, B. Boateng, L. Bradley, L. Brooke of Alverthorpe, L. Browne of Ladyton, L. Bryan of Partick, B. Campbell-Savours, L. Carter of Coles, L. Chakrabarti, B. Chandos, V. Chapman of Darlington, B. Coaker, L. Collins of Highbury, L. Crawley, B. Cryer, L. Davidson of Glen Clova, L. Davies of Brixton, L. Donaghy, B. Drake, B. Dubs, L. Falconer of Thoroton, L. Faulkner of Worcester, L. Foulkes of Cumnock, L. Giddens, L. Golding, B. Goldsmith, L. Griffiths of Burry Port, L. Hacking, L. Hannett of Everton, L. Hanson of Flint, L. Hanworth, V. Harris of Haringey, L. Haskel, L. Hayman of Ullock, B. Hazarika, B. Healy of Primrose Hill, B. Hendy of Richmond Hill, L. Hendy, L. Hermer, L. Howarth of Newport, L. Hughes of Stretford, B. Hunt of Kings Heath, L. Jones of Whitchurch, B. Jordan, L. Keeley, B. Kennedy of Cradley, B. Kennedy of Southwark, L. Kingsmill, B. Kinnock, L. Knight of Weymouth, L. Lawrence of Clarendon, B. Lennie, L. Leong, L. Liddell of Coatdyke, B. Liddle, L. Lister of Burtersett, B. Livermore, L. Mandelson, L. Mann, L. McConnell of Glenscorrodale, L. McIntosh of Hudnall, B. McNicol of West Kilbride, L. Merron, B. Mitchell, L. Morgan of Drefelin, B. Morris of Yardley, B. Murphy of Torfaen, L. Nye, B. O'Grady of Upper Holloway, B. Pitkeathley, B. Ponsonby of Shulbrede, L. Prentis of Leeds, L. Prosser, B. Ramsey of Wall Heath, B. Rebuck, B. Reid of Cardowan, L. Rowlands, L. Sahota, L. Sawyer, L. Shamash, L. Sikka, L. Smith of Basildon, B. Smith of Cluny, B. Smith of Malvern, B. Snape, L. Spellar, L. Stansgate, V. Stevenson of Balmacara, L. Symons of Vernham Dean, B. Taylor of Stevenage, B. Thornton, B. Timpson, L. Touhig, L. Tunnicliffe, L. Twycross, B. Vallance of Balham, L. Warwick of Undercliffe, B. Watson of Invergowrie, L. Watson of Wyre Forest, L. Watts, L. Wheeler, B. Whitaker, B. Whitty, L. Wilcox of Newport, B. Winston, L. Winterton of Doncaster, B. Wood of Anfield, L. Woodley, L. Young of Old Scone, B.

Crossbench (14 votes)

Aberdare, L. Butler of Brockwell, L. Carlile of Berriew, L. Hampton, L. Hayman, B. Jay of Ewelme, L. Kakkar, L. Kerr of Kinlochard, L. Kidron, B. Low of Dalston, L. McDonald of Salford, L. Ravensdale, L. Singh of Wimbledon, L. Walker of Aldringham, L.

Non-affiliated (3 votes)

Cashman, L. Patel of Bradford, L. Uddin, B.

Green Party (1 vote)

Bennett of Manor Castle, B.

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The six places in Wales where virus cases are still growing

The six places in Wales where virus cases are still growing

Six areas of Wales have seen a rise in Covid cases because the begin of October, The an infection price throughout Wales as a complete was 531.7 cases per 100,000 folks primarily based on the seven days as much as October 10 – down from a determine in extra of 600 firstly of October. WalesOn-line has in contrast Public Health Wales knowledge to see the places in Wales where the virus is spreading…

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Llandegfedd Reservoir  |  by Matthew Watkins

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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) by jacob davis

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(3) (4) (5) near st dials road, cwmbran