If you’re in, Cardiff, Llanelli, Wrexham, Port Talbot or Colwyn Bay over the next two weeks, keep your eyes peeled for some new worlds of play that have popped up in bus shelters across Wales… Over the past 18 months, children – like the rest of us – have faced restrictions, isolation, and uncertainty. The … Continued

FOR Cardiff publishes its recovery manifesto calling for a stronger ‘city centre first’ approach, reduction in business rates, and a new cultural focus Today (10 February), FOR Cardiff has published ‘A Recovery Manifesto For Cities and High Streets’, calling on all political parties to supercharge the Welsh Government’s work to revitalise Wales’ city centres and high … Continued

Firstly, I would like to say that working at Cowshed has been an honour. The work we do here is phenomenal and the Cowshed family are one of a kind. When I was in my third year of University, I was eager to gain experience in the field of Marketing and PR so I could … Continued

Hi, I’m Zaynub and I’m a MA Graphic Communications graduate. After graduating in December 2019, finding a job in the creative industry proved to be very difficult and eventually, it almost came to a halt altogether due to the impact of Covid-19. However, I was very fortunate to have been selected as one of Cowshed’s … Continued

The people of Wales are taking a stand as two thirds of the population claim their mental health has worsened in response to the pandemic. Mind Cymru campaigners are calling this a mental health emergency and demand Members of the Senedd recognise the urgent need for improved support across Wales. Even before the Coronavirus pandemic, … Continued

Initial figures from the National Adoption Service indicate a 36% increase in adoption enquiries during April – June 2020 in comparison to the same period last year. The news comes alongside the announcement of the £2.3 million support fund from the Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, Julie Morgan. In March, the National Adoption … Continued

Schools are preparing to open their doors for pupils once again on Monday 29 June, taking small steps before the summer holidays to help plan and prepare for September. Cowshed is working with the Welsh Government on the Keep Education Safe campaign to reassure parents, pupils and the teaching workforce that returning to the classroom … Continued

Today, Education Minister Kirsty Williams announced the launch of the fourth annual Professional Teaching Awards Cymru, which celebrates the inspirational education professionals across Wales. The Education Minister met with last year’s Headteacher of the Year winner Rhian Morgan Ellis at her school, Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda in Porth, to launch the 2020 awards. The Professional … Continued

Today , FOR Cardiff has launched Cardiff’s Homeless Charter to unite people, businesses, schools and universities to tackle homelessness in Cardiff together. Co-created with homeless organisations, it will provide other alternative ways to give through time, employment, skills and services to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Pledges can be made through the … Continued