A new Welsh language initiative, Nerth Dy Ben, (translation: Strength of Mind) set up by six friends, is today (4 February) launching a new single and website, sharing ideas and inspiration about healthy minds in rural Wales. Nerth Dy Ben, a volunteer-run project, aims to give individuals a platform to share positive experiences, in Welsh,… Read More…

Cadwyn Clwyd (Rural Development Agency) is looking for individuals to join Local Action Groups in North East Wales (Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham).  The Local Action Group has the responsibility of overseeing and guiding the distribution of over £7.7 million of LEADER funding in rural areas.  LEADER is a fund to explore innovative new approaches and… Read More…

Following a review by Welsh Cycling of Ruthin Town Council’s feasibility and business case study that was carried out by LK2, an independent specialist company, Welsh Cycling have confirmed their selection of Ruthin as the location for a proposed North Wales Outdoor Velodrome, based on the selection of a site at Glasdir and their desire… Read More…

We’re recruiting a full time Finance Support Officer.  For further information contact admin@cadwynclwyd.co.uk or 01490 340500

The Brenig Wind Ltd panel are pleased to announce that the following 11 groups have been offered the Brenig Wind Ltd Community Benefit Fund Grant (round 3: August 2020) Applicant: Canolfan Uwchaled Description: Refurbish a coffee bar and kitchen storage area Grant Amount: £9,587.29 Applicant: Clocaenog Playground Project Description: Replace damaged playground equipment Grant Amount: £8,935.22 Applicant: Nantglyn Community Council Description: Install… Read More…

TRANSFORMING their business models ensured local food and drink producers and hospitality venues survived the Coronavirus lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most challenging periods in the country’s history, but it has also led to a sea change in attitudes and innovation. Driven by community concern and health and safety requirements, firms… Read More…

FOOD and drink businesses have stepped up to the plate and met a surge in demand for fresh produce during lockdown. Taste North East Wales praised local food, drink and hospitality firms for diversifying and changing business models to better serve their communities since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. From home deliveries to online… Read More…

This guidance has been developed by WCVA in consultation with Welsh Government.  Foreword  This guidance is for community centres based in Wales to provide you with a brief overview of how to prepare for restarting your services when it is permissible to do so. At the time of writing, community centres must remain closed subject… Read More…

The second annual Blasu/Taste North East Wales event was to be held in October after a successful debut in 2019 saw more than 30 businesses and 400 visitors take part in a series of activities over 40 days. Organised by Clwydian Range Food and Drink and Llangollen and Dee Valley Food and Drink, with the… Read More…

A team of life-saving volunteers who have worked alongside Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics during the coronavirus crisis are celebrating a wind-powered cash boost worth more than £3,000 to fund new emergency equipment. Denbigh Community First Responders (CFRs) who normally donate their spare time to attend 999 calls and administer emergency medical care, have stepped up… Read More…