Please come along and help with the litter picking in Old St. Mellons area, a joint venture with St. Edeyrn's Village.
We are meeting at 10:30am at the Spar in Church Road - St. Edeyrn's Village on 5th May 25
When & Where is it?
Wed 16 Apr 2025 11:30
Ty'r Winch pub, restaurant and guest house, Tyr Winch Road
Old Saint Mellons
Cardiff
CF3 5UW
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The Commissioner is working for a Wales that leads the way in empowering older people, tackling inequality and enabling everyone to live and age well, and she is keen to hear from as many older people as possible from across Wales as she develops her Strategy and Work Programme, to help shape the action she will deliver.
Completing the Commissioner’s QuestionnaireCompleting the Commissioner’s QuestionnaireIt’s really easy to complete the Commissioner’s Questionnaire in a number of ways:You can download a copy of the Commissioner’s Questionnaire or complete it online here: www.olderpeople.wales/haveyoursayCompleted digital copies can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. paper copies can be returned to:FREEPOST Older People’s Commissioner for Wales,Cambrian Buildings,Mount Stuart Square,CardiffCF10 5FLOlder people can also share their experiences with a member of the Commissioner’s team over the phone by calling 03442 640 670.
We are really keen to hear from individuals and families about their experiences of accessing emergency care, and would appreciate it if this information could be shared amongst your networks please. If you are also aware of any groups that we can attend to speak with people, please let us know also as we would be more than happy to arrange an initial meeting and attendance.
There are different ways we can collect peoples’ stories. It might be:
- A video recording of you talking about your experiences
- Attending one of our Public Forums – Details can be found on our poster and stakeholder letter.
- By completing any of our online surveys looking at 111, WAST, Emergency Primary care services and emergency respite care. Links can be found on the poster and the stakeholder letter
– please contact the Llais team if you would like to receive paper copies of these surveys.
If you are interested in being involved and sharing your experience with us, please do get in contact with us on 02920 750112 or replying to this email, and we can arrange a suitable day and time for staff to meet with you, either online, at our office, at home or somewhere neutral. We completely appreciate how emotional and sensitive this may be for you, and we will ensure we will support you as best as we can.
FINAL - Getting care quickly project CYM - Jan 25
Press Release: New Pavilion Completed at Ty’r Winch Playing Field
Old St Mellons Community Council is pleased to announce that the new pavilion at Ty’r Winch Playing Field is now in place.
The pavilion has been delivered by Ashdown Construction Group Ltd and marks the completion of a long-standing community project. Old St Mellons Community Council has worked hard over a considerable period to bring this facility forward and, although the project has been challenging at times, Councillors are delighted to see it completed for the benefit of the local community.
The new pavilion will be available to hire for children’s parties and other suitable community use, providing a welcome facility at Ty’r Winch Playing Field.
The project has been made possible through the use of Section 106 monies, helping to deliver an important improvement for residents and visitors to the playing field.
Old St Mellons Community Council would like to thank Ashdown Construction Group Ltd, Project Manager Mr Steve Knapton, all contractors involved and everyone who has worked hard to help bring this project to a successful conclusion.
Old St Mellons Community Council warmly invites residents and members of the community to attend an open day at the new pavilion on Saturday 20th June at 3pm. We look forward to welcoming everyone to see the completed facility and celebrate this important addition to Ty’r Winch Playing Field.
Green Flag flying at Ty’r Winch Playing Field
Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year’s Green Flag Award winners – the international mark of a quality park or green space.
Ty’r Winch Playing Field has achieved the coveted Green Flag Community Award in recognition of its high environmental standards, cleanliness, safety, and community involvement.
Old St. Mellons Community Council has once again received this prestigious award and we are very proud to be winners again and continuing to provide excellent facilities and commitment to delivery great quality green space for our community.
180 community managed green spaces across the country have met the high standards needed to receive the Green Flag Community Award.
Now in its third decade, Green Flag recognises well-managed parks and green spaces in 20 countries around the world.
In Wales, the awards scheme is run by Keep Wales Tidy. Lucy Prisk, Green Flag Coordinator for Keep Wales Tidy said:
“Free access to safe, high quality green space has never been more important. Our award-winning sites play a vital role in people’s mental and physical well-being, providing a haven for communities to come together, relax and enjoy nature.
“News that a record number of community managed green spaces in Wales have achieved Green Flag status is testament to the dedication and hard work of hundreds of volunteers. We’re delighted to be able to celebrate their success on the world stage.”
A full list of award winners can be found on the Keep Wales Tidy website www.keepwalestidy.cymru
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Council’s coronation event receives funding boost from Welsh housebuilder
A Community Council in Cardiff has received a cash boost towards its community coronation event in May.
Old St Mellons Community Council has bagged £1,000 from Persimmon Homes East Wales through the housebuilder’s Community Champions scheme, which donates up to £50,000 a year to good causes across Wales.
The funding will be used by the Council to host a Children’s Coronation Tea Party in honour of King Charles Coronation on Sunday 7th May.
Chair of Old St Mellons Community Council, Cllr Dianne Rees, said:
“We’re thrilled to receive this generous donation from Persimmon Homes East Wales, which will help support our Children’s Coronation Tea Party in honour of King Charles’ Coronation on Monday 8th May.
“It’s a once in a lifetime event and these funds will also allow us to give each child attending a Coronation mug.
“It promises be a very special event for the children with a special tea and an entertainer and a memorable occasion for all involved.
“Persimmon has a significant local presence in our area with its St Edeyrns Village development and we are delighted to receive their support.”
Victoria Williams, Sales Director at Persimmon Homes East Wales, said:
“We’re delighted to be able to support the Council and the local community with this money for its special Coronation event next month.
“Persimmon’s Community Champions initiative is all about supporting the communities where we build, and our presence in the area only continues to increase through our delivery of much-needed new homes for local people at St Edeyrns.
“We would like to wish Old St Mellons Community Council and local families attending all the very best for the Coronation Tea Party next month.”
Persimmon Homes is currently building quality new homes at its St Edeyrns Village development. For more information, visit www.persimmonhomes.com.
To find out more or to apply for Community Champions funding, visit https://www.persimmonhomes.com/community-champions-2023
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