Mark Drakeford AM
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Victoria Park Splash Pad opens
- June 24, 2016
- Posted by: Mark Drakeford AM
- Category: Cardiff West News
No CommentsMark had fun visiting the fantastic new Splash Pad in Victoria Park. He went to the official opening with local Canton Councillors Cook, Elsmore and Patel, and the Lord Mayor. Most importantly, also in attendance were dozens of local school children. It was lovely to see them shrieking and dancing away. Splashing under the giant bucket
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Congratulations to Cardiff West winners of Volunteer Awards
- June 10, 2016
- Posted by: Mark Drakeford AM
- Category: Uncategorized
I was really privileged to be able to attend the 2016 Wales Volunteer of the Year Awards today, organised the WCVA. All really inspiring winners, of all ages across Wales, doing great things for our Welsh communities. The judges told me the most difficult decisions were to leave anyone out at all. It was heart-warming
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Cardiff City FC Foundation wins £35k grant for education programme
- June 7, 2016
- Posted by: Mark Drakeford AM
- Category: Cardiff West News
Mark was delighted to hear about the success of Cardiff City FC Foundation in winning a public vote to gain funding for setting up an interesting and important education programme to help people from disadvantaged communities in South Wales. Cardiff City FC Foundation is a charity in Cardiff West. It has been successful in winning £35,000
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Visiting Wales’ first Fuel Bank
- May 23, 2016
- Posted by: Mark Drakeford AM
- Category: Cardiff West News
My heart goes out to anyone struggling to afford food. For those who can’t afford food, clearly paying energy bills can be tough too. So, I warmly welcome the news that the Trussel Trust Cardiff Food Bank are now offering a Fuel Bank, to offer energy credit to people in need of it. Many food
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Fairwater Community Hub a success
- May 20, 2016
- Posted by: Mark Drakeford AM
- Category: Cardiff West News
Mark was impressed by the facilities on offer at the new Fairwater Community Hub, which he visited today. Mark commented: “This Hub builds on the success of Hubs in other communities, such as Ely and Caerau in Cardiff West. They have become important resources in the community, and people in Fairwater will now be able