Leighton Andrews AM

Video: Tylorstown Communities First

Tylorstown Communities First partnership has produced a short film to demonstrate the role that sport in the community has played in tackling anti-social behaviour.

 

Footballers for literacy

Gareth Bale and Chris Gunter break off training to join Trelai Primary pupils in support of the Assembly Government's literacy programme. 

Breaching the Trade Descriptions Act?

 

Remember Ron Davies?

No, not that one.

The former Welsh footballer, described by Sir Matt Busby as the finest centre-forward in Europe.


The Observer yesterday ran a profile on how he is now living with his wife in New Mexico in a mobile home.

I never saw him play live, but I remember watching him on television in black and white when Wales played Scotland on 3 May 1969 in the Home Internationals - the forward line was Ron, John Toshack, and Wyn Davies. Ron scored two of our goals and Tosh the other one. But Scotland scored five.

Ron played for Southampton and Saints fans have set up a fund for him called Give it to Ron

The Glasgow result

Great victory yesterday.

Cardiff City 1, Glasgow Celtic 0.

What did you think I meant?

Honesty about 1968

I was ten getting on for eleven in 1968 and the big event for me in May of that year was Cardiff City playing SV Hamburg in the European Cup-Winners Cup semi-final. So it's good to read some sober and honest analysis of that year from Fred Halliday rather than the over-rated nostalgia on offer from many of the superannuated ultras.

Euro 2008

I drew Greece in the Assembly Labour Group sweepstake. They won in 2004, but they are in the same group as Spain who I think might do well this time.

Terry Venables

Terry regularly returns to Clydach Vale where his mother grew up to support the Cambrian Village Trust. There is some footage of his most recent visit here.

The Trust was formed in 2000 with the aim of promoting sport in the area for both children and adults. It was also a founding member of the Communities First Partnership in Cwmclydach.

Terry launched a CD on football training paid for by Arriva Trains. More than 100 primary schools throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf are to benefit from the educational CD.

Speaking on behalf of the Trust, Phil Williams (him with the moustache) said: “Our main objective in producing the CD is to help children at Key Stage 2 to develop skills in four areas of the national curriculum – maths, geography, history and grammar. We used football as the general theme, which will help the children learn in a fun and interactive way. It also has the benefit of being available in schools, youth clubs or at home”

I'm gutted but....

proud of the team

Roll on Saturday

Mike Morris reveals the City symbol now adorns Wembley.