Families across Caerphilly County Borough can look forward to a week packed full of fun, fitness and creativity this October Half Term, with a fantastic mix of activities from Leisure Lifestyle, Sport Caerphilly and Caerphilly Play. Leisure Lifestyle – Enjoy Family Fun at the Swimming Pool! Leisure centres across the county are the perfect place…
Over 270 girls from primary schools across Caerphilly County Borough took part in the Girls’ Primary Football Festival at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach on Thursday 16th October, marking the largest girls-only football events ever delivered by Sport Caerphilly. The festival saw 27 teams take to the pitches for a fun-filled day…
Over 1,200 primary school pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough took part in the annual Primary Schools Cross Country event on Thursday 2nd October, hosted by Sport Caerphilly at Blackwood Showfield. The event saw 23 schools compete in the morning and 21 schools in the afternoon, with races across Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 age groups…
Wattsville Community Group, a registered charity established by Wattsville FC, is proud to have completed a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) for the Wattsville Recreational Field and Pavilion. The transfer includes the pavilion clubhouse and recreation area, which features two football pitches. Wattsville Community Group, a registered charity established by Wattsville FC, is proud to have…
In celebration of Adult Learners’ Week, Caerphilly Adult Community Learning is inviting people to continue their learning journey by joining an Open Day on Saturday 20th September 2025 from 10am to 2pm at Oxford House Adult Education Centre, Risca, NP11 6GN. The event is free and open to all adults who live or work in…
Blackwood Miners’ Institute (BMI) is set to undergo a major programme of improvements after securing a £222,000 grant from the Arts Council of Wales, supported by Welsh Government. Blackwood Miners’ Institute (BMI) is set to undergo a major programme of improvements after securing a £222,000 grant from the Arts Council of Wales, supported by Welsh Government….
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Sport and Leisure Services has been named a finalist in the UKactive Awards 2025, one of the most prestigious accolades in the physical activity sector. The shortlisting, in the Organisational Innovation Award category, recognises the service’s pioneering rollout of Swimtag, making Caerphilly the first leisure provider in Wales to introduce the…
Persimmon Homes East Wales has secured full planning permission from Caerphilly Borough Council’s Planning Committee for its major new development at Virginia Park, paving the way for 174 much-needed, high-quality homes for local people. Furious residents claim new-build estate is STILL riddled with problems from drainage to uneven roads 10 years after they moved in…
A landmark project to transform homes and reduce residents’ energy bills in Bryn Carno, Rhymney, has now been successfully completed. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Caerphilly Homes team, in partnership with contractor Joyner Group, has delivered extensive improvement works to properties in the area. The scheme was initiated to address design issues with previous upgrades and…
Caerphilly County Borough Council is pleased to announce the official opening of new leisure facilities at the Centre for Skills and Learning in Pontllanfraith. The facilities, which opened today, represent a significant investment in both education and community provision across the county borough. The leisure development, part of the wider education project located on the…
