In October, a group of beginners took up the challenge of getting back onto a bike after many years. Some had not cycled due to health reasons, some due to lack of opportunity or confidence. After an initial assessment and a bit of confidence building, all cyclists were off, and taking in the beautiful autumnal …
On 8th September ACE Communities First funded an induction day for all 116 Year 7 pupils to go to Glamorgan Cricket Club at the SWALEC. The aim was to bring all the pupils together in a fun and inspiring environment to help them settle into their new school and make new friends. A range of …
ACE has received a grant to spread the word about smart meters amongst vulnerable energy consumers. It is one of just 18 national and regional organisations to receive a large grant from the Smart Energy GB in Communities fund. Every home in Britain will be offered a smart meter by their energy supplier, at no …
Action In Caerau & Ely wins Smart Energy GB in Communities grant. Read More »
Rhaglen Llwyodraeth Cymru ydy Cymunedau am Waith, a chefnogwyd gan y Gronfa Gymdeithasol Ewrop (ESF) yn gweithio’n agos gyda Chymunedau’n Gyntaf a’r Adran Gwaith a Phensiynau (DWP). Mae’r rhaglen yn ganmoliaethus â gweithgareddau Cymunedau’n Gyntaf trwy ddarparu cefnogaeth i unigolion sydd yn ddi-waith o fewn Clystyrau i ddychwelyd i’r byd gwaith, ac yn ymgysylltu â’r …
ACE has received a grant to spread the word about smart meters amongst vulnerable energy consumers. It is one of just 18 national and regional organisations to receive a large grant from the Smart Energy GB in Communities fund. Every home in Britain will be offered a smart meter by their energy supplier, at no …
If you have passed by the Dusty Forge on a Wednesday evening at 7pm, you may have heard music, laughter and singing from our exciting Bouncefit Class. Our lovely instructor Bethan Jones has very kindly given taster sessions to the community, free of charge, for people to come and have a go! Once inside, the …
A two thumbs up event, complete with: an outdoor performance of Romeo and Juliet; face-painting; arts and crafts; a BBQ and don’t forget the Montague and Capulet Ducks. ACE / Communities 1st were supported by Taking Flight Theatre for this year’s Shakespeare’s production of Romeo and Juliet, a romantic tragedy ‘between two households in fair …
This Year’s Secret Event – Another successful Secret Event had by all! Read More »
In the May of 2016 Action in Caerau and Ely and the Safe Foundation embarked on another adventure, this time to Masinagudi in the Tamil Nadu province of India. The trip was to take nine young people from Cardiff, of which eight were from Ely, Caerau and Fairwater, to teach younger children within the local …
Local volunteers embark on adventure to India! With ACE & Safe Foundation. Read More »
You may have heard about the welfare reform changes that started in 2013, which saw the introduction of the Under Occupancy Charge (Bedroom Tax) and the Benefit Cap. Now, further changes are planned from late 2016-2017. Many existing benefits are due to be replaced by a new benefits system called ‘Universal Credit’ (UC). Universal Credit …
ACE / Communities First are looking for volunteers to assist with the setting up and running of a number of youth provisions at Fairwater, Pentrebane, Caerau and Michaelston Areas. If you volunteer with us, you will receive; basic Youth Work training, develop new skills all within a youth provision setting and earn Time Credits. The …
