Vale Poppy Appeal Volunteers have raised over £10,000 Monday, 6 November, 2023 Well done to our Poppy Appeal volunteers who have raised over £10,000 across the Vale so far. I popped by to thank some of the volunteers in Barry. Thank you RBL Poppy Appeal, Barry and Area.
Lamppost poppies now up in Rhoose Friday, 3 November, 2023 Lamppost poppies now up in Rhoose! Thank you to AFC Rhoose and Fonmon Castle - Home of Jurassic Wales for providing them. Poppies down Fontygary Rd, Stewart Rd and Station Rd. Thank you to Cllr William Hennessy and Cllr Gillian Bruce for their help too!
Putting Up Poppies with St Athan RAF Cadets Wednesday, 1 November, 2023 Fantastic afternoon putting up poppies on lampposts with St Athan RAF Cadets ahead of Remembrance Day. Keep an eye out across St Athan and the surrounding areas for the display. Thank you 2300 (St. Athan) Squadron Air Cadets We will remember them.
Alun Cairns Hosts Public Meeting With Local Residents in Rhoose Friday, 13 October, 2023 Earlier this week, I spoke at a packed public meeting on local bus services in Rhoose. Residents raised concerns around a number of issues such as the need for newer buses and the… Impact of 20mph speed limits Impact of Welsh Government bus funding cuts
Barry Chosen as One of Four Welsh Towns for New £20 Million UK Government Investment! Sunday, 1 October, 2023 This is something I have been working on for some time and am delighted to announce… As part of our long-term commitment to Barry, I am determined to work with the community to ensure it is spent on projects that will make a difference.
Fantastic Macmillan Coffee Mornings! Friday, 29 September, 2023 Fantastic Macmillan Coffee Mornings in St Athan & Barry today. Lovely to join so many in supporting such an important cause.
Vale MP Supports St Athan Clothes Bank. Friday, 29 September, 2023 Paul Carr, father of Cal who runs the clothes bank (both pictured) commented" "Thank you so much for Mr Alun Cairns for supporting Cal and his team. Mr Cairns was instrumental in getting the garage so as the clothes bank could start, we thank you for your continued support."
I Welcomed Local Veteran Champions to No.10 Downing Street. Thursday, 28 September, 2023 Huge congratulations to Teresa and Roy Goodwin on being recognised at the 10 Downing Street Reception. Their work in supporting UK veterans and those that have served alongside our forces in countries like Afghanistan is incredible.
Vale author Felicity Mae from St Athan championed by the Prime Minister! Tuesday, 19 September, 2023 Felicity Mae is set to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s youngest person to publish a book series and sell 1,000 copies. There are just over 100 copies to go!
Alun Cairns Hosts Eagleswell Meeting with Residents Friday, 15 September, 2023 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹’𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘄𝗶𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲. Today, I visited the site and met with around 40 local residents to discuss their concerns since my last public meeting.
