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Captain Sir Tom Moore

Captain Sir Tom Moore
Captain Sir Tom Moore Captain Sir Tom Moore We are extremely saddened by the terrible news yesterday that Captain Sir Tom Moore has passed away.  Our thoughts are with his family at this time.  What a tremendously courageous and inspiring man he was, in a time when the nation neededRead more

Happy White Cane Safety Day

Happy White Cane Safety Day
Happy White Cane Safety Day October 15 was White Cane Safety Day around the world. It was first launched in the United States in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson.  The day is aimed at celebrating the achievements of blind or visually impaired people. For people who are visually impairedRead more

Empowering you Virtually

Empowering you Virtually
Empowering you Virtually! In line with current Coronavirus guidelines we are still not able to relaunch our Empower Disability Advice and Support Surgery in person at the Village Hall in Hirwaun. That being said we are able to bring you a virtual surgery tomorrow between 11am – 1pm. If youRead more

Coronavirus Update (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Update (COVID-19)
Coronavirus Update (COVID-19) Richard Jones, founder of Accessible News Hello all, “Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives” is the message we are all being told at the moment. That message isn’t lost on the Accessible News team and I! We’ve postponed our Empower Surgeries until further notice and suspendedRead more

Considerate Parking Campaign in Hirwaun

Considerate Parking Campaign in Hirwaun

Thursday 6th February Accessible News volunteers took part in a Considerate Parking Sweep with Cllr Karen Morgan (RCTCBC Cllr Hirwaun) and PCSO Carys Norman.

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