News review of the year

Not being able to go out trick or treating didn’t stop these communities from making the most of Halloween this year!

We’ve been taking part in lots of podcasts during the covid-19 – and so have the Invest Local communities. It’s been amazing to hear the stories of what communities have been doing in response to Covid-19. Have a listen and be inspired!

In Plas Madoc, Wrexham, the Invest Local group We Are Plas Madoc have a team of volunteers who are keeping people in the community connected, fed and entertained.

The evaluation of the first three years of the Invest Local has been launched at The Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay.

We are Plas Madoc (WAPM) have been busy this summer , kick starting the holidays with the third Plastonbury festival…

Here’s what the We Are Plas Madoc group have achieved so far with their Invest Local funding – from crafts and a cuppa, to football and fun, the activities have really made a difference to wellbeing on the estate.

Whilst most of us were winding down for a relaxing Christmas break over December, many volunteers involved with Invest Local were busy organising festive fun in their areas. Here’s how some of the Invest Local communities celebrated Christmas…

Over the summer, several Invest Local communities have taken part in The Big Lunch.

Invest Local in Plas Madoc has got off to a flying start, with many of the projects from the area’s first Driving Change plan already up and running.

We’re delighted to announce that two more communities have agreed to be part of Invest Local.