Word From The Third

Hearing from Llinos Parry from the Stroke Association talking about their work, how they support people and their families with the affects of a stroke, and how Emmerdale's Marlon is increasing people's knowledge of the subject.

Hearing from Chris Daniels who's wife sadly passed from getting Bowel Cancer and his story of how he was supported by Bowel Cancer UK, and the amazing fundraising effort too.

Torfaen Voluntary Alliance's, Patrick Downes welcomes back Sarah Livingstone from the Regional Partnership Team to speak with People First about their thoughts on the Liberty Protection Safeguards. Hear their thoughts on the this episode.

Catching up with some of the winners of TCVA 2021, including Daniel Crandon, Sabrina Cresswell, Matt Cummins and Briony Powell.

And getting ready to celebrate more amazing volunteering across Torfaen with TCVA22 giving us another opportunity for #TorfaenSaysThanks later in 2022.

On this edition you'll hear more about Pontnewydd Male Choir, their history and if you fancy becoming a member

Hearing from the newest member of TVA, Naomi White, the Opening Doors - Connecting Torfaen Development Officer, and hearing more about the projects and community venues she's been supporting.

We recently attended the Workman's Hall in Blaenavon as part of Healthy Blaenavon's event - Your Voice, Your Blaenavon.

On this edition, you'll be hearing from Bron Afon, Citizens Advice, Communities For Work Plus, Torfaen Library Service, Community Connectors, Gwent Police, The Office of the Gwent Police & Crime Commissioner, and Healthy Blaenavon.

Listen to learn more about the support they give in Blaenavon and all across Torfaen

Hearing about the work that Head4Arts do across Torfaen in talking with Bethan Lewis.

On this edition we hear more about Age Cymru with Tara Henriques

Each county has a Lord-Lieutenant who is the local representative of Her Majesty The Queen in that county. In Gwent, this role is undertaken by Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE.

In this podcast you’ll learn more about the process and how to nominate someone for a Queen’s honour such as a CBE, MBE or OBE.