Press Releases

Ysgol Bro Morgannwg pupils quiz their local MP

By catrin on February 16, 2012

Ysgol Bro Morgannwg recently invited Alun Cairns MP to their version of Question Time as part of their Welsh Baccalaureate studies.

The Vale MP was grilled by some 60 pupils from Year 12, about his role as an MP, how he became interested in politics and what does a usual work day involve when up in Westminster.    Read more →

Welsh week at Ysgol Dewi Sant in Llantwit Major

By catrin on February 16, 2012

Alun Cairns MP for the Vale of Glamorgan recently visited Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant, in Llantwit Major during their preparations for ‘Welsh Week’ at the school.

The new Welsh medium primary school in Llantwit Major is staging a Welsh Week from Monday 27th February where it opens its doors to the local community with a variety of different events.  Read more →

Clean Energy Project delivered in Kenya by Ysgol Iolo pupils

By catrin on February 9, 2012

 

Ysgol Iolo Morganwg recently celebrated a milestone in the scheme to deliver a Clean Energy Project at their twin community of Endonyiosidai in Kenya. As part of the ‘Wales for Africa’ initiative the Cowbridge Welsh medium primary school has established a Gold Star Community link with the remote Masaai speaking school, supported by the purposely created Moses Project Charity. Read more →

Maslin Park rugby post campaign team celebrate

By catrin on February 9, 2012

 

Alun Cairns MP joined three local schoolboys as they celebrated their successful campaign that led to the installation of rugby posts in their local park in Barry Island. Mr Cairns met the youngsters at Maslin Park for a practice kicking session over the new posts. Read more →

JustTextGiving platform for charities in the Vale

By catrin on February 9, 2012

Alun Cairns MP has pledged his support to a not for profit scheme that allows registered charities and individuals to raise money for charities via text message.  A few Barry and Vale based charities have already started to use the service.

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