Thursday 25th March, Stephens and George Charitable Trust are hosting a virtual, Easter Educational Festival. With thousands of children from 17 #MerthyrTydfil schools participating. Our aim is to raise aspirations and life chances of young people. Comisiynydd Plant | Children's Commissioner Wales

Well done to 2 of our Year 3 students, Chloe John and Sophie Keep Sophie Keep for helping to organise the UK's largest Children's Easter Festival 2021. Thank you to Stephens & George charity for hosting them Steve & George #USWplacement #ChildrensBooks #MerthyrTydfil

Session 2 of our #springintoaction festival is well underway with author Karla Brading

Session 3 Mike Church and Osian Grifford

Easter books are getting ready to be hidden around #MerthyrTydfil over Easter holidays. This event will be the biggest #Educational #Easter Hunt in the UK. We will keep you posted for clues where to find these books... you will be 'hopping mad' not to join in.

Our 4th Session of #springintoaction Easter Educational Festival is live with school children. Author Dan Anthony is reading from one of his fantastic books. #merthyrtydfil

Thank you to all the children and schools who attended our first virtual #Easter Educational #Festival #Springintoaction We also thank our #authors, presenters, hosts, funders and IT wizards. Special thanks go to Sophie Keep and Chloe John for organising this amazing festival.

Merthyr Schools Virtual Event 23rd April with author and broadcaster Roy Noble is booking fast. Walking with Bamps

We have an amazing project that we will be launching in June. We are so excited and delighted with this project that started back in 2020. Keep your eyes peeled for more information... but here is a mini sneaky peek.

‘If children are getting less time to play outdoors in an adventurous way, this may have an impact on their mental health and overall well-being.’ Says Professor Helen Dodd For more info about the British Children’s Play Survey findings, go to: theguardian.com/society/2021/a… #RightToPlay #Play

Take a look at the brilliant video below created by our Changing Minds Wellbeing Ambassadors with the artist @btaylorbeales as part of our partnership with Literature Wales A big well done/da iawn to all involved! vimeo.com/529281975

Only 25% of children receive professional support when it comes to mental health. Thank you Kate, Louise and Caroline for discussing how to help children when it's needed. "We must look after our mental health, just like we look after our physical health". #TEDxUSW2021

As we approach the end of the academic year and get close to final submissions, remember to look after yourself. Stress and anxiety are inhibitors to learning - so take breaks, get fresh air and reach out for support when you need it.

We all have the power to make a difference to the lives of children. 💚 Retweet if you agree!

Volunteers Volunteers #Volunteers Needed at Dowlais Community Centre. Cafe, book shop, gym, garden etc. Call us for more information.

How exciting, it's Book Launch day for Scarers and Carers. A new book written in collaboration with eight young carers from Merthyr Tydfil. You can buy via eBay store for £5 (plus P&P) ebay.co.uk/itm/1941792588… #booklaunch #bookbirthday #youngcarers #merthyrtydfil #carersweek

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek. We've appointed an Officer for Tackling Loneliness & Isolation in Cwm Taff who will be driving this agenda and convening a third sector befriending network. Want to be involved? Get in touch! Interlink RCT Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board @mtcbc @CllrChrisDavies

There is still time to join our ‘My First Job’ corporate networking event tomorrow at 9:30am. Sign up here - zoom.us/meeting/regist…