WCRN Senedd Election Special

Barry Island, Volunteers Week, Aberthaw Power Station, Barry Pride & the Barry Island Food Festival

On the latest edition of the Vale this Week with Oliver Perry. Nathan speaks to Louis Ross from Barrybados [https://www.facebook.com/Barrybados?__cft__[0]=AZb4ayeHK6-w87W06J3sMCkXagBpDWnr3okc78hdnAGFG0wueST4IjHARdUpHZnecQHvFW6L1AXV9ZlHv0msFqnoaLhMXHyDo4aKIar7v7ogKoI4xWAu0Qda3SHl4lL7qXP-Ek9wU8t4u2O1zH6eeG0Od3oUejXAKDzIm9YoqEGdpABuvUbOSyyJTAbWs2llxH8&__tn__=-]K-R], who has raised concerns about safety on Barry Island following recent anti-social behaviour during the recent hot weather. Oliver will be joined by South Wales Police Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan [https://www.facebook.com/SWPCardiffVOG?__cft__[0]=AZb4ayeHK6-w87W06J3sMCkXagBpDWnr3okc78hdnAGFG0wueST4IjHARdUpHZnecQHvFW6L1AXV9ZlHv0msFqnoaLhMXHyDo4aKIar7v7ogKoI4xWAu0Qda3SHl4lL7qXP-Ek9wU8t4u2O1zH6eeG0Od3oUejXAKDzIm9YoqEGdpABuvUbOSyyJTAbWs2llxH8&__tn__=-]K-R] Inspector Huw Tyler, to talk about its work across the coastline, and their response to concerns raised by residents and visitors. This week is Volunteers Week, and we'll hear from Kris at GVolServices [https://www.facebook.com/GlamorganVoluntaryServices?__cft__[0]=AZb4ayeHK6-w87W06J3sMCkXagBpDWnr3okc78hdnAGFG0wueST4IjHARdUpHZnecQHvFW6L1AXV9ZlHv0msFqnoaLhMXHyDo4aKIar7v7ogKoI4xWAu0Qda3SHl4lL7qXP-Ek9wU8t4u2O1zH6eeG0Od3oUejXAKDzIm9YoqEGdpABuvUbOSyyJTAbWs2llxH8&__tn__=-]K-R] about the voluntary opportunities available at organisations across the county. CCR Energy, the company behind the transformation of Aberthaw Power Station into a hub for sustainable energy innovation and community development, is inviting members of the local community to be part of its Aberthaw History Campaign over a series of events which continue this weekend. With a busy weekend of events in Barry, we'll hear about what's going on at Barry Pride [https://www.facebook.com/BarryPrideWales?__cft__[0]=AZb4ayeHK6-w87W06J3sMCkXagBpDWnr3okc78hdnAGFG0wueST4IjHARdUpHZnecQHvFW6L1AXV9ZlHv0msFqnoaLhMXHyDo4aKIar7v7ogKoI4xWAu0Qda3SHl4lL7qXP-Ek9wU8t4u2O1zH6eeG0Od3oUejXAKDzIm9YoqEGdpABuvUbOSyyJTAbWs2llxH8&__tn__=-]K-R] in Central Park, and Barry Island Food Festival [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584372233399&__cft__[0]=AZb4ayeHK6-w87W06J3sMCkXagBpDWnr3okc78hdnAGFG0wueST4IjHARdUpHZnecQHvFW6L1AXV9ZlHv0msFqnoaLhMXHyDo4aKIar7v7ogKoI4xWAu0Qda3SHl4lL7qXP-Ek9wU8t4u2O1zH6eeG0Od3oUejXAKDzIm9YoqEGdpABuvUbOSyyJTAbWs2llxH8&__tn__=-]K-R] on the Promenade and Gardens. All that, plus a round-up of sport including two big departures from Barry Town United [https://www.facebook.com/BarryTownUnitedAFC?__cft__[0]=AZb4ayeHK6-w87W06J3sMCkXagBpDWnr3okc78hdnAGFG0wueST4IjHARdUpHZnecQHvFW6L1AXV9ZlHv0msFqnoaLhMXHyDo4aKIar7v7ogKoI4xWAu0Qda3SHl4lL7qXP-Ek9wU8t4u2O1zH6eeG0Od3oUejXAKDzIm9YoqEGdpABuvUbOSyyJTAbWs2llxH8&__tn__=-]K-R], a round-up of the week's top local news stories and what's going on in and around the Vale of Glamorgan

Transatlantic Flights, Senedd Recess, Warm Weather and RNLI advice

🛬We took a trip to Cardiff Airport, as the first-ever transatlantic flight in 20 years took off to Toronto last Saturday. We’ll hear from the chief executive of the Airport Jon Bridge, and Welsh Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy Adam Price, about what this new route means for the Welsh economy and the years to come.📣It feels like the election was yesterday, but the Senedd is on a break, just two weeks into its seventh term. We find out what the MSs do during the recess, and what it means for you.☀️Yesterday (Tuesday) was the hottest day recorded in May in Wales with temperatures reaching nearly 33 degrees in Cardiff. We find out how people here in the Vale enjoyed the beautiful sunshine...🚤And we speak to the charity that saves lives at the sea - the RNLI - to find out more about how to stay safe at the beach, especially during this week for Half Term

Sarah Rees MS, Surfers against Sewage, Beacons Cymru, Vale Food Trail and CAOS Musical Society.

On the latest edition of the Vale This week 🗳 The team will meet one of the newly elected MS’s for Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg - Sarah Rees, finding out about her time since being elected on May 8th and how she plans to engage with the local communities which she serves. 💩 Over 50 protests took place across the UK on Saturday, as part of the Surfers against Sewage campaign - calling on more to be done by Water companies and the government, to improve the quality of waterways. Rhiannon Williams headed to one of those protests on Barry Island. 🎸 With a growth in people making music locally, Beacons Cymru has launched an opportunity for local people to perform at the Belle Vue Music event in Penarth in July. Oliver Perry will chat to the organisers before 8pm. 🚜 The Vale Food Trail returns later this week, kicking off with the Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival - I’ll chat with organiser Louise Denham from Food Vale and Nia Mon, from Dirwest, one of the local businesses taking part, in an expanded two-week trail for 2026. 🎭 If you fancy a sprinkling of musicals, both new and old, CAOS is bringing its musicals and more events to St Athan, Cowbridge and Llantwit Major this weekend. Ceila Hamblin will sit down with the chair, Gill, to find out more.

Green Party Leader, PODS, Barry Island 10k, Gwyl Fach Y Fro and Barry Card and Collector Con

On the latest edition of the Vale This Week. Oliver Perry sits down with the newly elected MS for Caerdydd Penarth and Wales Green Party Leader Anthony Slaughter in the Senedd gallery,Following the party’s historic victory in last week’s election. Chris Birch talks to Paul Mellin about the latest productionby Penarth Operatic and Dramatic Society, as they present We Will Rock You at the Paget Rooms up to 16th May. Mike Fowler looks ahead to Sunday’s Barry Island 10k, whichwill now be followed by live music as Gwyl Fach Y Fro Music Festival takes place on Saturday and extends into two days. Nathan will hear from Aled about what’s on offer at the Welsh language festival. We’ll also hear from Glyn at Barry Card and Collector Con,which returns to the Memo Arts Centre on Saturday and Sunday. Listen tonight from 7 pm, or search Vale This Week, where youget your podcasts.

WCRN Senedd Election Special

The Wales Community Radio Network (WCRN) has produced and distributed a special election programme ahead of the 2026 Senedd Election, offering listeners across Wales an accessible and informative guide to the political landscape. The programme has been created by Bro Radio in the Vale of Glamorgan and is presented by WCRN Chair Nathan Spackman, bringing together voices from across the political spectrum in Wales. Two versions — a 60‑minute and a 90‑minute edition — have been produced to give stations flexibility in scheduling. Both versions feature contributions from leaders or senior representatives of the six main political parties, providing a platform for parties to outline their priorities for the next Senedd term.