Vaughan Gething

I have enjoyed a very busy day of the last 6th Senedd hosting an event Beyond Labels conference organised by Chinese Autism highlighting the understanding of neurodiversity and inclusion.

I was delighted to host John and his wife Pat for tea and hear about John’s remarkable work for the Royal British Legion in Rumney, his work with Scouts and the Poppy Appeal. His dedication to continued service to the field is truly inspiring.

Finally thank you to Amanah Cymru for inviting me to attend their Community Cohesion event - Beyond the Echo Chamber. It was a real pleasure to meet so many future change makers.🌹

If you’re passionate about your community and want to better understand how Welsh democracy works, this could be a great opportunity.

Representing Wales: Empowering Community Leaders is a free Political Skills & Leadership Training programme designed to build confidence, knowledge and practical skills for those interested in leadership and public life.

The sessions are strictly non-party political and open to all.

The programme covers:
🔹 Understanding Welsh Democracy
🔹 Campaigning basics (without party politics)
🔹 What standing for election really involves
🔹 Leadership, confidence & representation
🔹 Public speaking for political spaces

You can attend one or two sessions to build skills, or follow the full journey for mentoring and shadowing opportunities.

Programmes like this are important in ensuring our public life reflects the communities it serves — encouraging people from all backgrounds to step forward and have their voices heard.

You can register your interest via the QR code on the poster or email: [email protected]

Including progress at Cardiff Parkway. A genuine good news story with major investment in Rail here in Wales. Often the most impactful
Work isn’t done with a media megaphone - it’s teamwork and conversation. That is exactly what Ken Skates has done here leading for the Welsh Government working with the UK Government.

New train stations part of £14bn UK government rail funding promise