First Minister launches 2018 programme of events to mark centenary of the First World War


First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, recently launched Programme 2018, which outlines First World War centenary commemoration activities this year. Programme 2018 is the latest in the Welsh Government’s series of annual Cymru’n Cofi o Wales Remembers 1914-1918 brochures, which highlights events and projects of Welsh interest, taking place in Wales and further afi eld throughout the year. It also includes a range of articles written by partner


organisations on commemorative plans and historical events. The launch coincides with the First World War Partnership Day 2018 held in the Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay on 30 January This year’s focus will be the centenary of the Armistice on Sunday 11 November. The National Service of Remembrance will take place at the National War Memorial in Cardiff in the morning to be followed by another commemorative service later in the day. This year also marks the centenary of the Royal Air Force. The centenary itself will be marked by special events, activities and initiatives throughout 2018. Wales will play a part when the National Aircraft Tour comes to Cardiff City Hall Gardens from the 16th – 20th May 2018. Other events will be held across Wales enabling the public to engage in the centenary. These activities follow on from an event held at Llanystumdwy on 12 January to mark the centenary of Prime Minister David Lloyd George’s role in the formation of the RAF. Other key events include 14-18 NOW, the UK’s cultural programme for the First World War centenary, launching their project Now the Hero / Nawr yr Arwr, as part of Swansea International Festival in September. To fi nd out more about events happening around Wales in 2018, go to www.walesremembers.org


MP meets VIPs (Very Important Pooches)


Member of Parliament for Islwyn, Chris Evans, visited Dogs Trust Bridgend recently and was greeted by plenty of waggy tails from dogs looking for their forever homes. Mr Evans was given a tour of the rehoming centre and met a number of dogs currently awaiting their forever homes, including Teddy Bear, a three-year- old Newfoundland. Speaking following the visit, Rachel Burr, Dogs Trust’s Campaigns Offi cer for Wales, said: “We were delighted to welcome Chris to Dogs Trust Bridgend and it was fantastic to hear his interest in our ongoing campaigns. It was a great opportunity to show him the work we do for the dogs in our care and we were able to discuss our priorities for dog welfare in Wales, particularly our concerns about dog breeding practices and the illegal importation of puppies from Central and Eastern Europe.” Chris Evans MP, commented: “I really enjoyed my visit to Dogs Trust Bridgend and it was a privilege to see the wonderful eff orts of staff at the rehoming centre who work so tirelessly to ensure all unwanted dogs are cared for so well. “We were also able to discuss the charity’s concerns for the welfare of dogs across Wales which I fully


The Red Dragon Centre supports the Great Daffodil Appeal


Chris Evans MP, Dogs Trust’s Campaigns Manager for Wales Rachel Burr and Teddy Bears


support.” Up to 80 dogs can be cared for in the rehoming centre at any one time and in the last year Dogs Trust rehomed more than 700 dogs in Wales alone.


WHAT’S ON


The Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay will be hosting an array of children’s activities this half term to raise money for the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2018. On Thursday 22 February the Red Dragon Centre will transform into a fl oral fi esta with fl ower workshops, face painting and the chance for visitors to meet character tributes of Upsy Daisy from In The Night Garden and Fifi from Flower Tot Garden. Budding artists will be invited to join in the free drop-in workshops between 12pm and 4pm where they can get crafty and create their own daffodil windmills. All activity will be free, but donations will go towards Marie Curie. Hannah Leckie, Marie Curie community fundraiser for Cardiff and the Vale, said: “Chances are, we all know someone who’s been affected by a terminal illness. And it’s heartbreaking that not everyone gets the care and support they need to live their fi nal days with dignity, in the place they want to be. Our nurses care for people in our Penarth hospice and in their own homes, providing one-to-one care and support for family members. And we’re always here with expert information, guidance or just a shoulder to lean on. “Every daffodil helps us care for more people – this is what makes the Great Daffodil Appeal so important.” For further information about the Red Dragon Centre, visit www.thereddragoncentre.co.uk.


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information about the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2018, visit www.mariecurie.org.uk.


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