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Institute of Welsh Affairs @iwa-wales.bsky.social · 4d

🔈 NEW PODCAST 🔈

In our latest episode, IWA Co-Director Joe Rossiter is joined by ColegauCymru | CollegesWales and partners to discuss skills, education, training, net zero & the Welsh economy.

Listen on our website or all other major podcast streaming services ⤵️

https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/

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UNRWA @unrwa.org · 1d

“Nothing replaces a school. For children, school is beyond learning. It’s about making friends and developing social skills. All of that is being lost in #Gaza amid deep trauma of children,” our Juliette Touma tells @elpais.com.

english.elpais.com/internationa...

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Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 2d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay just a reminder that @mindcymru.bsky.social is here for you.

We also have a wide range of information materials on our website👇🏻

www.mind.org.uk/information-...

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 1d

Great weekend for @colegau.cymru at @plaidcymru.bsky.social Autumn Conference. We spent the weekend discussing our manifesto, and ambition for Wales. Ymlaen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Manifesto - www.colleges.wales/en/page/grow...

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 3d

Today is World Mental Health Day. Look after each other ❤️

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 3d

Grateful to @welsh-labour.bsky.social's John Griffiths MS for hosting. @colegau.cymru can’t wait for Wales to host the WorldSkills National Finals this Autumn - Ymlaen!

Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 3d

Great to join Inspiring Skills Excellence celebrating the success of Wales’ winners at EuroSkills Herning 2025. Yuliia Batrak of @llandrillomenai.bsky.social arrived in Wales 3 years ago, after fleeing Kyiv. At the competition in Denmark, Yuliia won 🏅for Restaurant Services. Llongyfarchiadau Yuliia!

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ColegauCymru | CollegesWales @colegau.cymru · 5d

Great to be at today’s @Senedd.Wales Cross-Party Group for FE and Skills meeting with passionate champions from across the sector.

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ColegauCymru | CollegesWales @colegau.cymru · 6d

#Furthereducation #colleges across Wales are uniting to tackle misogyny and promote respectful relationships. Working together with @taithwales.bsky.social, read more about the recent events we facilitated:

🔗 www.colleges.wales/en/blog/post...

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you! 🤘

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 7d

A busy Sunday reviewing the newspapers on BBC Wales, followed by running the Cardiff Half Marathon for @welshwomensaid.org.uk 💜 I’ve raised more than £1,000 - if you can support please donate at www.justgiving.com/page/rachel-... #RunningPunks

Radio microphone with BBC Radio Wales branding

Welsh Women’s Aid running vest with the free helpline phone number 08088010800

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 9d

Fantastic. Llongyfarchiadau Swansea 👏

Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 9d

Even though it’s a race I’ve done before, nerves are getting REAL! It’s a privilege to race for @welshwomensaid.org.uk and I am so grateful for all your support. So far we have raised more than £800! If you can give us a cheer on Sunday I’d be super grateful! 💜 www.justgiving.com/page/rachel-...

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 10d

Colleges in Wales are taking a stand against misogyny with two major events targeted at male learners taking place this October, intended to drive change across the Further Education sector

Colleges in Wales launch programme to tackle misogyny among male learners

Colleges in Wales are taking a stand against misogyny with two major events targeted at male learners this October, intended to drive change across the Further Education sector. Funded through the Tai...

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you for your support @taithwales.bsky.social 🙏

Taith @taithwales.bsky.social · 11d

Honoured to join @colegau.cymru as Welsh colleges lead on tackling misogyny. Incredible insight from She Is Not Your Rehab. Proud to support this global collaboration through Taith. #TaithWales

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 14d

Looking towards Ladywell - a Lewisham #sunset

A yellow sky with orange bursting through the grey clouds above

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 14d

Wow 🤩

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 14d

Be quick! Closes Tuesday!

ColegauCymru | CollegesWales @colegau.cymru · Sep 11

🚨 We're hiring!

ColegauCymru is looking for a Project & Office Administrator to support key projects and keep our office running smoothly.

📍 Combination of office (Cardiff) and home-based working
📅 Closing Date: 30 September 2025

🔗 www.colleges.wales/en/page/care...

Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 14d

Buy now wearandresist.com/products/rag...

Wear and resist necklace - with quote ‘Rage, rage against the lying of the Right’

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 15d

Big fan of the halloumi and chips there too!

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 15d

Cardiff 26/09/25.

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you SO much to everyone who’s donated! Super excited about getting my daps on with my new @welshwomensaid.org.uk laces next weekend! HUGE thanks to you all www.justgiving.com/page/rachel-... 💜

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 17d

Why we run 😍
#RunningPunks
@walescoastpath1.bsky.social

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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 19d

💥 Be quick! 💥 Last few tickets remaining! #Senedd2026

ColegauCymru | CollegesWales @colegau.cymru · 19d

📣 One month to go until ColegauCymru Annual Conference!

🎟️ Only a few tickets remaining!

📅 23 October 2025
📍 Cardiff City Stadium

🔗 Book now to avoid disappointment: www.colleges.wales/en/event/col...