Chris Johnes
@chrisincardiff.bsky.social
Charity CEO; former rugby coach and (sadly) resting dog walker. My own views and musings
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🌍 Pan fydd amseroedd yn anodd, nid yw cymunedau'n aros - maen nhw'n gweithredu. Darganfyddwch sut mae grwpiau yng Nghymru yn ymateb i argyfwng costau byw gyda chreadigrwydd, tosturi ac urddas.
👉 Darllenwch y stori lawn yn ein blog astudiaeth achos newydd ar argyfwng costau byw: shorturl.at/Nrz07
👉 Darllenwch y stori lawn yn ein blog astudiaeth achos newydd ar argyfwng costau byw: shorturl.at/Nrz07
Community Responses to Cost of Living Crisis: Three Case Studies — BCT
When times are tough, it’s often communities that step up first. Across Wales, community groups have responded to the cost-of-living crisis with remarkable speed and imagination. Their initiatives ran...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🌍 Pan fydd amseroedd yn anodd, nid yw cymunedau'n aros - maen nhw'n gweithredu. Darganfyddwch sut mae grwpiau yng Nghymru yn ymateb i argyfwng costau byw gyda chreadigrwydd, tosturi ac urddas.
👉 Darllenwch y stori lawn yn ein blog astudiaeth achos newydd ar argyfwng costau byw: shorturl.at/Nrz07
👉 Darllenwch y stori lawn yn ein blog astudiaeth achos newydd ar argyfwng costau byw: shorturl.at/Nrz07
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Decades after the Heysel and Hillsborough disasters, can politicians please not second-guess expert safety assessments for football stadiums.
Thank you.
An Aston Villa fan.
Thank you.
An Aston Villa fan.
October 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Decades after the Heysel and Hillsborough disasters, can politicians please not second-guess expert safety assessments for football stadiums.
Thank you.
An Aston Villa fan.
Thank you.
An Aston Villa fan.
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We are the only nation on Earth who consider Norway to be a budget holiday destination.
September 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We are the only nation on Earth who consider Norway to be a budget holiday destination.
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The "cost of living crisis" might be yesterday's news to some, but for people on low incomes facing food insecurity, the rising price of basics is still a major issue
This is how much the price of food has risen in 5 years... 🤯
🥛Milk, eggs and cheese: +47%
🍖 Meat: +35%
🧈 Oil and butter: +60%
🍞 Cereal and bread: +34%
🍓 Fruit: +26%
🥦 Vegetables: +35%
🥛Milk, eggs and cheese: +47%
🍖 Meat: +35%
🧈 Oil and butter: +60%
🍞 Cereal and bread: +34%
🍓 Fruit: +26%
🥦 Vegetables: +35%
September 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The "cost of living crisis" might be yesterday's news to some, but for people on low incomes facing food insecurity, the rising price of basics is still a major issue
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I’m in a state of utter shock; unless something goes very normal in the next 8 minutes my Transport for Wales train to Ferryside will be on time; this sort of thing isn’t meant to happen.
September 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I’m in a state of utter shock; unless something goes very normal in the next 8 minutes my Transport for Wales train to Ferryside will be on time; this sort of thing isn’t meant to happen.
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Thanks to James for sharing.
Get responding, Welsh Rugby Bluesky!
Get responding, Welsh Rugby Bluesky!
Find out about the alternate Welsh rugby survey that fans have built to give people a chance to speak out and feedback on matters not addressed in the official WRU survey. theeastterrace.com/gwladrugby-o...
September 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Thanks to James for sharing.
Get responding, Welsh Rugby Bluesky!
Get responding, Welsh Rugby Bluesky!
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❓What does Brighter Futures mean to Ken? Yes it's somewhere you can go to get a hot meal or take part in an activity, but it's much more than that... it’s a place where loneliness is eased, friendships are made, and everyone belongs. But Ken says it best: “They’re my family.” 💜
August 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
❓What does Brighter Futures mean to Ken? Yes it's somewhere you can go to get a hot meal or take part in an activity, but it's much more than that... it’s a place where loneliness is eased, friendships are made, and everyone belongs. But Ken says it best: “They’re my family.” 💜
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Here is one example of how volunteers run community assets and sustain vital social infrastructure: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@bctwales.bsky.social has plenty of others.
Here's our community assets map🗺️ 🔗https://bit.ly/41TbkUn
and a series of case studies 🔗https://bit.ly/3HP2i3Q
@bctwales.bsky.social has plenty of others.
Here's our community assets map🗺️ 🔗https://bit.ly/41TbkUn
and a series of case studies 🔗https://bit.ly/3HP2i3Q
Llandrillo community comes together to look after beauty spot toilets
An 11-year-old's poem is helping get donations to keep the public loo running.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Here is one example of how volunteers run community assets and sustain vital social infrastructure: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@bctwales.bsky.social has plenty of others.
Here's our community assets map🗺️ 🔗https://bit.ly/41TbkUn
and a series of case studies 🔗https://bit.ly/3HP2i3Q
@bctwales.bsky.social has plenty of others.
Here's our community assets map🗺️ 🔗https://bit.ly/41TbkUn
and a series of case studies 🔗https://bit.ly/3HP2i3Q
Brilliant news for the community of Hubberston, great to have such an amazing green space in the heart of the estate
💚 Big news for Hubberston and Hakin! The Green is now officially owned by the public – bought for the community, by the community.
✨ Thanks to @heritagefunduk.bsky.social, the Green is being transformed into a space for everyone: a sensory garden, wildlife planting, community growing and more.
✨ Thanks to @heritagefunduk.bsky.social, the Green is being transformed into a space for everyone: a sensory garden, wildlife planting, community growing and more.
September 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Brilliant news for the community of Hubberston, great to have such an amazing green space in the heart of the estate
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💪Invest Local is about one simple idea: when communities have the power, amazing things happen.
🌱In Hubberston and Hakin, the Green is back in the hands of local people.
💚 The First Minister joined the celebrations and spoke about how volunteering fosters happiness and belonging.
🌱In Hubberston and Hakin, the Green is back in the hands of local people.
💚 The First Minister joined the celebrations and spoke about how volunteering fosters happiness and belonging.
August 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
💪Invest Local is about one simple idea: when communities have the power, amazing things happen.
🌱In Hubberston and Hakin, the Green is back in the hands of local people.
💚 The First Minister joined the celebrations and spoke about how volunteering fosters happiness and belonging.
🌱In Hubberston and Hakin, the Green is back in the hands of local people.
💚 The First Minister joined the celebrations and spoke about how volunteering fosters happiness and belonging.
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💪Mae Buddsoddi'n Lleol yn ymwneud ag un syniad syml: pan fydd gan gymunedau'r pŵer, mae pethau anhygoel yn digwydd.
🌱Yn Hubberston a Hakin, mae'r Green yn ôl yn nwylo pobl leol.
💚 Ymunodd y Prif Weinidog â'r dathliadau a siaradodd am sut mae gwirfoddoli yn meithrin hapusrwydd a pherthyn
🌱Yn Hubberston a Hakin, mae'r Green yn ôl yn nwylo pobl leol.
💚 Ymunodd y Prif Weinidog â'r dathliadau a siaradodd am sut mae gwirfoddoli yn meithrin hapusrwydd a pherthyn
August 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
💪Mae Buddsoddi'n Lleol yn ymwneud ag un syniad syml: pan fydd gan gymunedau'r pŵer, mae pethau anhygoel yn digwydd.
🌱Yn Hubberston a Hakin, mae'r Green yn ôl yn nwylo pobl leol.
💚 Ymunodd y Prif Weinidog â'r dathliadau a siaradodd am sut mae gwirfoddoli yn meithrin hapusrwydd a pherthyn
🌱Yn Hubberston a Hakin, mae'r Green yn ôl yn nwylo pobl leol.
💚 Ymunodd y Prif Weinidog â'r dathliadau a siaradodd am sut mae gwirfoddoli yn meithrin hapusrwydd a pherthyn
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⏱️Not just another survey – this puts the future in your hands and your views in front of decision-makers – help create a better future for the nation and tell us what you think. Only ten minutes out of your day!
➡️ shorturl.at/UVBVv #Senedd2026
➡️ shorturl.at/UVBVv #Senedd2026
September 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
⏱️Not just another survey – this puts the future in your hands and your views in front of decision-makers – help create a better future for the nation and tell us what you think. Only ten minutes out of your day!
➡️ shorturl.at/UVBVv #Senedd2026
➡️ shorturl.at/UVBVv #Senedd2026
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⏱️Nid dim ond arolwg arall - mae hwn yn rhoi'r dyfodol yn eich dwylo a'ch barn o flaen y rhai sy'n gwneud penderfyniadau - helpwch i greu dyfodol gwell i'r genedl a dywedwch wrthym beth yw eich barn. Dim ond deg munud allan o'ch diwrnod!
➡️https://shorturl.at/Ufjiz #Senedd2026
➡️https://shorturl.at/Ufjiz #Senedd2026
September 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
⏱️Nid dim ond arolwg arall - mae hwn yn rhoi'r dyfodol yn eich dwylo a'ch barn o flaen y rhai sy'n gwneud penderfyniadau - helpwch i greu dyfodol gwell i'r genedl a dywedwch wrthym beth yw eich barn. Dim ond deg munud allan o'ch diwrnod!
➡️https://shorturl.at/Ufjiz #Senedd2026
➡️https://shorturl.at/Ufjiz #Senedd2026
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Consistently getting it this absolutely and completely wrong for half a century, in myriad ways and with dozens of different people at the helm of the WRU really is pretty special.
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
WRU to announce plan for cut to two teams as seismic full details emerge
Welsh rugby is set for a radical change not seen since 2003 as details of the WRU's proposal become clear
www.walesonline.co.uk
August 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Consistently getting it this absolutely and completely wrong for half a century, in myriad ways and with dozens of different people at the helm of the WRU really is pretty special.
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
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Serious concerns have been raised about working conditions at a prominent Welsh adventure company set to receive over £6 million in government funding ✍️ @emilypricejourno.bsky.social
Concerns raised over use of zero hour contracts at Zip World
Emily Price Serious concerns have been raised about working conditions at a prominent Welsh adventure company set to receive over £6 million in government funding. A new public interest report on wag...
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August 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Serious concerns have been raised about working conditions at a prominent Welsh adventure company set to receive over £6 million in government funding ✍️ @emilypricejourno.bsky.social
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🎬 Mae David Newell yn ôl eto i ddweud wrthym am ail ran ei daith wirfoddoli - yr hyn y mae wedi'i ennill ers ymwneud ag Oriel VC a'i edmygedd o'r gwaith y mae'r sefydliad yn ei wneud. Mae'n edrych ymlaen yn galonogol iawn at ddiwedd yr wythnos... Dydd Gwener Hapus. 💙💛
August 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🎬 Mae David Newell yn ôl eto i ddweud wrthym am ail ran ei daith wirfoddoli - yr hyn y mae wedi'i ennill ers ymwneud ag Oriel VC a'i edmygedd o'r gwaith y mae'r sefydliad yn ei wneud. Mae'n edrych ymlaen yn galonogol iawn at ddiwedd yr wythnos... Dydd Gwener Hapus. 💙💛
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🎬 David Newell is back again to tell us about the second part of his volunteering journey - what he has gained since being involved with VC Gallery and his admiration for the work the organisation does. It's a very uplifting end to the week... Happy Friday. 💙💛
August 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🎬 David Newell is back again to tell us about the second part of his volunteering journey - what he has gained since being involved with VC Gallery and his admiration for the work the organisation does. It's a very uplifting end to the week... Happy Friday. 💙💛
@bctwales.bsky.social nol i Sied Dynion Caerau anhygoel ddoe; mae dylanwad nhw yn lledu o Gymru i ochr arall y byd efo trefniant gefeillio efo Sied gyntaf erioed yn Siapan
August 15, 2025 at 8:52 AM
@bctwales.bsky.social nol i Sied Dynion Caerau anhygoel ddoe; mae dylanwad nhw yn lledu o Gymru i ochr arall y byd efo trefniant gefeillio efo Sied gyntaf erioed yn Siapan
@bctwales.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk Back to the amazing Caerau Men's Shed yesterday whose influence is now going from south Wales to northern Japan as they marked twinning with Japan's first ever Men's Shed.
August 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM
@bctwales.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk Back to the amazing Caerau Men's Shed yesterday whose influence is now going from south Wales to northern Japan as they marked twinning with Japan's first ever Men's Shed.
Words fail……
The minimum qualifications for joining the MET need looking at…
August 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Words fail……
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🚀Dechreuodd Jay fel gwirfoddolwr ieuenctid.
🌱 Nawr mae'n tyfu mewn hyder, yn manteisio ar gyfleoedd newydd, ac yn mynd i leoedd.
🔆 Nid dim ond rhan o Brighter Futures Y Rhyl yw Jay - MAE ganddo ddyfodol disgleiriach oherwydd ei fod wedi dod o hyd i'w gilfach.
#CymunedYnEnnill
🌱 Nawr mae'n tyfu mewn hyder, yn manteisio ar gyfleoedd newydd, ac yn mynd i leoedd.
🔆 Nid dim ond rhan o Brighter Futures Y Rhyl yw Jay - MAE ganddo ddyfodol disgleiriach oherwydd ei fod wedi dod o hyd i'w gilfach.
#CymunedYnEnnill
July 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🚀Dechreuodd Jay fel gwirfoddolwr ieuenctid.
🌱 Nawr mae'n tyfu mewn hyder, yn manteisio ar gyfleoedd newydd, ac yn mynd i leoedd.
🔆 Nid dim ond rhan o Brighter Futures Y Rhyl yw Jay - MAE ganddo ddyfodol disgleiriach oherwydd ei fod wedi dod o hyd i'w gilfach.
#CymunedYnEnnill
🌱 Nawr mae'n tyfu mewn hyder, yn manteisio ar gyfleoedd newydd, ac yn mynd i leoedd.
🔆 Nid dim ond rhan o Brighter Futures Y Rhyl yw Jay - MAE ganddo ddyfodol disgleiriach oherwydd ei fod wedi dod o hyd i'w gilfach.
#CymunedYnEnnill
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🚀Jay started out as a youth volunteer. Now he is growing in confidence, grabbing new oportunities, and going places. Jay's not just part of Brighter Futures Rhyl - he HAS a brighter future because he's found his niche.
#CommunityWins #VolunteerPower #BrighterFutures
#CommunityWins #VolunteerPower #BrighterFutures
July 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
🚀Jay started out as a youth volunteer. Now he is growing in confidence, grabbing new oportunities, and going places. Jay's not just part of Brighter Futures Rhyl - he HAS a brighter future because he's found his niche.
#CommunityWins #VolunteerPower #BrighterFutures
#CommunityWins #VolunteerPower #BrighterFutures