Barry Island, Volunteers Week, Aberthaw Power Station, Barry Pride & the Barry Island Food Festival

The Vale this Week

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 - 54 minutes

On the latest edition of the Vale this Week with Oliver Perry.Nathan speaks to Louis Ross from Barrybados, who has raised concerns about safety on Barry Island following recent anti-social behaviour during the recent hot weather. Oliver will be joined by South Wales Police Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Inspector Huw Tyler, to talk about its work across the coastline, and their response to concerns raised by residents and visitors.This week is Volunteers Week, and we'll hear from Kris at GVolServices about the voluntary opportunities available at organisations across the county. CCR Energy, the company behind the transformation of Aberthaw Power Station into a hub for sustainable energy innovation and community development, is inviting members of the local community to be part of its Aberthaw History Campaign over a series of events which continue this weekend. With a busy weekend of events in Barry, we'll hear about what's going on at Barry Pride in Central Park, and Barry Island Food Festival on the Promenade and Gardens.All that, plus a round-up of sport including two big departures from Barry Town United, a round-up of the week's top local news stories and what's going on in and around the Vale of Glamorgan