Episodes
In the latest edition of Vale This WeekNathan spoke to Cllr Dennis Clarke about concerns over proposals to convert a planned community space at a former Barry pub into additional flats.Jasmin found out more about a new app, which is aiming to connect people through shared interests.Mike spoke with Motion Control Dance, who are up for a top Welsh charity award for their role in championing diversity.And Angharad has all the gossip from the Child of Wales awards in Swansea.Listen again via bro radio dot fm, or search Vale this week where you get your podcasts.
In the latest edition of Vale This Week:🏃 We look ahead to Sunday's Cardiff Half Marathon, speaking to the organisers and some of those helping to raise over £4 million for charity.🛒 Hubbub Charity Shop by Ysgol Y Deri celebrates its 1st year operating on Stanwell Road. Nathan will catch up with Stacey Long, the lead behind the project.📚 Jasmin speaks to former Miss Wales Finalist Hope Shakespeare about the loneliness pandemic, which she says is facing students.All that, plus a round-up of local news, events, sports and more for the Vale of Glamorgan.
On the latest edition of Vale This Week:🗳 Ask Your Returns, as we put your questions to Vale of Glamorgan MP Kanishka Narayan about everything from AI, cost of living, Hospitality, local transport and more.🌊 Oliver will talk to Brian, the founder of a campaign working to bring a Tide and Time Bell to Whitmore Bay, to celebrates it maritime history and being the second-highest tidal range in the world.💪 Mike speaks to Gavin Bilton, one of the World's Strongest Men, ahead of the Giants Live Wales event taking place in October at the Vale Sports Arena.All that, plus your usual round-up of news...
On this edition of the Vale This Week, we talk to Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend MS Sarah Cooper Lesadd, after she announced her defection from Reform UK to Plaid Cymru yesterday. The team will hear about her decision, and her response to those who say she should step down.Independent Rhoose Councillor Samantha Campbell joins the team, ahead of a Vale Council planning meeting tomorrow, which could see up to 300 houses built in the Village - she’ll share her concerns, and those of the 55 residents who’ve objected to the plans.Oliver will hear more about how a Community Cinema has gone year-r...
On this edition of the Vale This Week:We head to Castleland Street in Barry, where a blue plaque was unveiled in memory of Gordon Yeo, the only Welsh Dam Busters. We’ll hear about his touching story and what led to the plaque being placed.As we head into the darker nights, we’ll be joined by Crime Reduction Tactical Officer, Deborah Elwood, to talk about the things we can all do to keep ourselves safe at home.On Saturday, Glamorgan Archives will open its doors for you to find out more about its work to protect and discover local history. Jasmin will find out more about the event.And a local...
On the latest edition of The Vale This Week from 7pm We'll catch up with Nick Millington, Route Director at Network Rail, ahead of a series of consultation events in Dinas Powys next Wednesday, around the recent closure of the Brookside Level Crossing. Jasmin will speak to Rhian Diggins about Glamorgan Archives upcoming open event, where you can find out more about its work in preserving items of Welsh History. Nathan will speak to Nick and Georgia from Media Academy Cymru about a new project in Barry that aims to create new, early preventive measures for young people, and its work to addre...
On the latest edition of Vale This WeekPublic Health Wales is offering vaccinations to children under 5 in Barry, amid the ongoing Hepatitis A outbreak; we'll put your question to consultant epidemiologist Dr Chris Williams. Many students will be feeling nervous ahead of tomorrow's GCSE results; we'll hear from Careers Advisor TJ Stables about some of the next steps and options. Ceilia will speak with Ceri and Emma about this Saturday's Paintworx Graffiti and Street Art Festival taking place in Central Park. Rhiannon will find out more about the Pre-Loved Projects Autumn School Uniform Even...
On the latest edition of the Vale this Week,The Equality for Our Girls campaign will take its message to Parliament next month, calling for greater opportunities for girls in football across Wales. Reporter Jasmin has been finding out more.Later this month, Round Table member Dan Whyte will be walking from Billericay to Barry, covering over 190 miles for the mental health charity CALM. Oliver Perry spoke to Dan this week about his history with the Round Table and his reasons for undertaking this charity walk.Nathan talks to Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show organisers Sarah Fenner and Hel...
On the latest edition of Vale This Week from 7pm: We'll hear from the Route Director of Wales and Borders for Network Rail about the recent emergency closure of the Brookside Level Crossing in Dinas Powys, including the safety risk assessments that led to the decision. The Vale of Glamorgan Council is currently engaging with residents over the future of the Colcot Sports Centre and Buttrills Playing Fields sites. We'll speak with Leader Lis Burnett about what they're hoping to achieve. With temperatures set to rise once again, Calon Hearts Screening & Defibrillators UK Charity has warned ab...
On the latest edition of The Vale This Week A by-election is set to take place next week in the Baruc Ward in Barry, on the Vale of Glamorgan Council. We’ll sit down with four of the six candidates standing to find out more about them and their views on some of the key issues impacting residents.A dance charity in Barry has been recognised by Paralympics GB in its Everybody Moves scheme. We’ll find out more about the work of Motion Control Dance Studio, in helping everyone have a chance to dance. Cardiff Airport has backed a campaign to make sure young people going abroad with friends are s...
On this week's edition of the Vale This WeekNathan heads to Dinas Powys to find out about concerns about the closure of the village's last remaining post office, with one Councillor behind a petition to save the Post Office.Jasmin finds out about calls for urgent support from the Vale Foodbank, which has seen donations drop by 28% in the last three years. Ruby finds out more about a campaign by Amelia Trust Farm to double its donations to support its educational work with young people during Small Charity Week.Celia speaks to Age Connects Cardiff and Vale about its calls for more volunteers...
On the latest edition of the Vale This Week:🌊We’ll be joined by Vale of Glamorgan Council leader Lis Burnett to discuss the Council’s recent18 commitments for the year ahead, including the latest on plans for Barry Waterfront and where things stand with the former Wilkinsons Store on Holton Road.🚗 With many of us heading on summer journeys, one organisation has warned about some of the biggest hidden road safety risks this summer, including incorrectly fitted child car seats and illegal, or dangerously worn tyres. We’ll hear from Janis James MBE from Good Egg Safety and Stuart Lovatt, Chair...
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, ...
🛬We took a trip to Cardiff Airport, as the first-ever transatlantic flight in 20 years took off to Toronto last Saturday. We’ll hear from the chief executive of the Airport Jon Bridge, and Welsh Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy Adam Price, about what this new route means for the Welsh economy and the years to come.📣It feels like the election was yesterday, but the Senedd is on a break, just two weeks into its seventh term. We find out what the MSs do during the recess, and what it means for you.☀️Yesterday (Tuesday) was the hottest day recorded in May in Wales with t...
On the latest edition of the Vale This week🗳 The team will meet one of the newly elected MS’s for Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg - Sarah Rees, finding out about her time since being elected on May 8th and how she plans to engage with the local communities which she serves.💩 Over 50 protests took place across the UK on Saturday, as part of the Surfers against Sewage campaign - calling on more to be done by Water companies and the government, to improve the quality of waterways. Rhiannon Williams headed to one of those protests on Barry Island.🎸 With a growth in people making music locally, Beacons...
On the latest edition of the Vale This Week.Oliver Perry sits down with the newly elected MS for Caerdydd Penarth and Wales Green Party Leader Anthony Slaughter in the Senedd gallery,Following the party’s historic victory in last week’s election.Chris Birch talks to Paul Mellin about the latest productionby Penarth Operatic and Dramatic Society, as they present We Will Rock You at the Paget Rooms up to 16th May.Mike Fowler looks ahead to Sunday’s Barry Island 10k, whichwill now be followed by live music as Gwyl Fach Y Fro Music Festival takes place on Saturday and extends into two days. Nat...
The Wales Community Radio Network (WCRN) has produced and distributed a special election programme ahead of the 2026 Senedd Election, offering listeners across Wales an accessible and informative guide to the political landscape.The programme has been created by Bro Radio in the Vale of Glamorgan and is presented by WCRN Chair Nathan Spackman, bringing together voices from across the political spectrum in Wales. Two versions — a 60‑minute and a 90‑minute edition — have been produced to give stations flexibility in scheduling.Both versions feature contributions from leaders or senior represe...
On this edition of the Vale This Week, we put questions to candidates from the six main parties standing in the Caerdydd Penarth constituency in May's Senedd Election.
On this edition of the Vale This Week, we put questions to candidates from the six main parties standing in the Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg constituency in May's Senedd Election.
On this edition, Ruby will speak with representatives from charity Llamau, as it says that a lack of suitable accommodation options in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan is putting vulnerable young people at significant and immediate risk.The Vale has another Designated Bathing Water, after a campaign led by local residents in Rhoose. I’ll speak to Cath Evans about the Fontygary Bay Bathing Water Campaign.Jasmin will speak to representatives of Barry Soroptimists, after they have worked with other groups, to create new booklets to help women who have experienced abuse and those thinking abou...
On the latest edition of the Vale This Week, Oliver has been out in Penarth, finding out about some of the key issues facing voters ahead of the Senedd election in May. Nathan sits down with Vale of Glamorgan MS Jane Hutt, who retires after 27 years serving the constituency. Andy Glyde from Bowel Cancer UK will join us to talk about new stats that say one third of eligible people in Wales don’t take up the opportunity for Bowel cancer screening. Celia will hear more about the work of the charity Platform, which is based near King Square in Barry, and is extending its service by providing a ...
On the latest edition of the Vale This Week, ahead of the Senedd election in May, Oliver talks to Wales Green Party Leader and Caerdydd Penarth candidate Anthony Slaughter, about the growth in support for the party and their plans, should they form part of the next government. Age Connects Cardiff & the Vale has warned that the future of its befriending service could be in doubt. The charity supports over 100 local older people, with demand continuing to grow. Nathan will speak with the charity's Chief Executive about the challenges facing the charity.Chris Britten, who's dedicated 15 years...
On the latest Vale This Week:With the countdown on to the Senedd elections on 7th May, Oliver Perry has been out in Barry finding out about some of the key issues facing voters. We’ll also hear from Huw David – second list candidate for Welsh Labour in the Penybont Bro Morganwg constituency, about some of the issues facing the party.Barry Action for Nature are continuing their calls for the Old Harbour site in Barry to be designated as a local nature reserve. We’ll hear from Rob Curtis about the area and why it’s a site of significance for nature.Penarth Pier Pavilion has announced that its...
On the latest edition of the Vale This Week:With an increase in Council Tax of 6.5% passed on Monday, the team will hear from Council Leader Lis Burnett about its budget for 2026/27 and ringfenced funding for youth provision and rural bus services.We'll get an update on plans to create a veterans' wellbeing garden at the rear of the Health Hwb on High Street in Barry, including a local company offering its time and materials at a reduced cost to deliver the project. Do you remember Rick on the Roof? A short film sharing the story of Rick and the local community is being shown this weekend a...
On the latest edition of the Vale This week, we hear from a campaign group concerned about potential future developments at Waycock Cross in Barry, and what they feel is a lack of time to respond effectively to the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s replacement local development plan.We’ll reflect on Barry Town United’s first major cup win in 26 years – after they beat two time, consecutive winners TNS in the MG Cup final on Saturday.We talk Waggy Walks, with an event taking place on Sunday, to support the work of Charity Hope Rescue.And if you love Doctor Who or Red Dwarf, you’ll want to hear abo...
The Vale This Week is back, with your top stories across the Vale of Glamorgan.We speak to St Athan Councillor Steve Haines about the village being left out of a recent investment announcement in Welsh train infrastructure, as well as the latest on plans for a feasibility study with Vale of Glamorgan Council.Have you ever wondered what’s happening with the Tall Ship in Barry Docks? A group of volunteers known as the Good Pirates are working to make it sea-ready, as a force for positive change. Poppy will speak to the Captain of the project, Locky. Nick is heading out of the studio and on To...
In the latest edition of the Vale this Week, we head to Barry Island to find out about some of the new businesses opening. We'll talk to recently opened Barry Island Fish and Chip Company and Little legends Playhub ltd who are working on opening soon, as well as long-standing Barry Island traders Barrybados and Fun Harbour Barry Island. Poppy will find out more about a music festival that’s taking place in person in Penarth, but online to increase access to live music for those living with long-term illnesses, organised by Daring to Dream - The Emotional Health Charity. We hear about a Rota...
On the latest edition of the Vale This week, we speak to Shereen Williams MBE about new polling by Boundary Commission Cymru, which states 51% of people in Wales lack confidence that they have the information they need ahead of the Senedd election in May.Poppy chats with Dot Williams from the Butterfly Conservation group about work to support the conservation of the High Brown Fritillary Butterfly in the Western Vale.Six months into her role, we'll speak to Barry Town Council Chief Executive Rachel Honey-Jones about the council's work and plans for a heritage centre, celebrating the town's ...
On the latest edition of the Vale this week, we caught up with the chair of Barry Plan for Neighbourhoods, David Stevens, and Vale MP Kanishka Narayan about recent developments, and spoke to some of the organisations looking for new volunteers at the GVS Big Volunteer Fayre.We got an update on development at the Memo Arts Centre and heard about rebuild plans at Penarth Athletic Club, after a devastating fire in December and got the latest on financial issues at some Vale schools.
On this weeks edition, if you're looking to volunteer in 2026, we'll speak to Janine from Gvs Volunteering about their Big Volunteer Fayre next week at Memo Arts Centre.Tami from CUBE Community United Barry 4 Everyone tell us about their Information Day on Friday, as the organisation looks to connect people with local advice, help and support.We’ll hear about ambitious plans by Barry RFC, to install a 3g pitch at its reservoir field site and its consultation with the local community.We’ll hear from a local young person, who’s backing calls for a smartphone ban in schools, similar to one int...