It was fantastic to spend a day with Grand Avenues last week, considering which elements of the programme have gone well so far and how we can build on them as we go into the next phase.

Pleased to welcome Probation Service Wales/ Gwasanaeth Prawf Cymru Head of Ops, and Head of Cardiff & Vale PDU to St Vincent's Centre, Ely Bridge yesterday to see Grand Avenues in action.

Another inspiring day visiting local projects in Ely and Caerau @hiGranAvenues. I always look forward to visiting and listening to probation colleagues and community leaders about the difference Grand Avenues is making.St Vincent's Centre, Ely Bridge Action for Caerau and Ely HMPPS in Wales / HMPPS yng Nghymru

Our team of probation practitioners and community partners have been journeying with the wonderful Cormac Russell over the past few months, discovering more about Asset Based Community Development. Insightful, thought-provoking and challenging! Thanks Cormac!

Inspirational talk between Nathan and Raihan about St Vincent's Centre, Ely Bridge Men Changing Lives Group open.spotify.com/show/1rWKw9UZE… #changinglives #findoutteaboysname #loverespectandfriendship

Wonderful to welcome Matt Grey, Executive Director for Reducing Reoffending HMPPS, to the Grand Avenues project in Cardiff today.

Excellent day visiting our HMPPS teams working on rehabilitation at the Grand Avenues project & HMP Prescoed - including their working farm to upskill prisoners. Thanks to the dedicated staff for their work to protect the public.

Our SRO, Sian Hibbs, takes to the stage to introduce Grand Avenues to partners at our HMPPS in Wales / HMPPS yng Nghymru showcase event. Sian

The latest issue of the Probation Service Change Bulletin has been published. You can read more about the Permanent Secretary's visit to HMPPS in Wales / HMPPS yng Nghymru here: gov.uk/government/pub…

open.spotify.com/episode/2XpFyn… It's out Episode 1 What is St Vincent's Ely Bridge? St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales) St Vincent's Centre, Ely Bridge

Get to know our peer mentors on episode 2 of our SVP podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/6Aqdha…

Thank you HMPPS in Wales / HMPPS yng Nghymru & Grand Avenues for funding the SVP Ely Bridge Podcast, bringing unity to our community. Giving a voice to the voiceless, shining light into dark places. Helping to transform people & communities though wisdom, humility, encouragement & powerful stories.

We’re St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales) national conference to talk about Grand Avenues & the important role of faith & community groups in supporting people on probation. Amazed by the sheer number of members involved in prison visiting, chaplaincy, supporting resettlement & much more besides!

It was a pleasure to welcome @HMPPSCymru_ED back to St Vincent's Centre, Ely Bridge yesterday to meet valued partners in Ely & Caerau and to hear about the difference Grand Avenues is making to people on probation and their families.

Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgam Community Payback team working hard at Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau Gardens Ely helping to transform the vastly overgrown outdoor space to restore and regenerate the gardens for the children at the school and local community to enjoy. #givingback

Congratulations to Scott, who has been awarded the High Sheriff Certificate for his voluntary work with Grand Avenues project in Cardiff. Scott was nominated by ACE for his work supporting offenders to access vital support and engage in positive activities👏

Llongyfarchiadau i Scott, enillydd Tystysgrif yr Uchel Siryf am ei waith gwirfoddol gyda phrosiect Grand Avenues yng Nghaerdydd. Enwebwyd Scott gan ACE am ei waith yn cefnogi troseddwyr i gael cymorth hanfodol a chymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau cadarnhaol 👏.

Cardiff Community safety partnership event today - good representation and presentations from HMPPS in Wales / HMPPS yng Nghymru Cardiff & Vale Unpaid Work Grand Avenues Thomas Horton Diolch bawb

Fantastic to spend time with the Grand Avenues team and partners today. Proud to see how the project continues to innovate and grow. I particularly enjoyed spending time with Steve ACE at Diana Gardens (even if it was raining) Thomas Horton