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17/06/2026

Day 3 - How many texts are too many?

It's a question many of us have wondered about! In today's 'Ask Cupid' episode, we tackle texting etiquette, communication expectations and how to stay connected without overwhelming someone.

Watch today's episode for some thoughtful advice and a few laughs along the way.
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Diwrnod 3 - Faint o destunau sy'n ormod?

Mae'n gwestiwn y mae llawer ohonom wedi meddwl amdano! Yn y bennod 'Ask Cupid' heddiw, rydyn ni'n mynd i'r afael ag etiquette tecstio, disgwyliadau cyfathrebu a sut i gadw mewn cysylltiad heb orlethu rhywun.

Gwyliwch bennod heddiw am gyngor meddylgar ac ychydig o chwerthin ar hyd y ffordd.

Part 2 of Innovate Trust's Just ask Cupid series.A love and frien...

16/06/2026

Day 2 - What makes a healthy relationship?

In today's episode of Ask Cupid, we look at the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. From trust and communication, to respect and boundaries, there is practical accessible advice, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Everyone deserves relationships that make them feel valued, respected and safe. That's why conversations like these are so important.

Watch today's episode and let us know: what do you think makes a relationship healthy?
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Diwrnod 2 - Beth sy'n gwneud perthynas iach?

Ym mhennod heddiw o Ask Cupid, edrychwn ar y gwahaniaeth rhwng perthnasoedd iach ac afiach. O ymddiriedaeth a chyfathrebu, i barch a ffiniau, mae yna gyngor ymarferol hygyrch, a digon o chwerthin ar hyd y ffordd.
Mae pawb yn haeddu perthnasoedd sy'n gwneud iddynt deimlo eu bod yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi, eu parchu a'u diogel. Dyna pam mae sgyrsiau fel y rhain mor bwysig.

Gwyliwch y bennod heddiw a rhowch wybod i ni: beth ydych chi'n meddwl sy'n gwneud perthynas iach?

Part 1 of Innovate Trust's Just ask Cupid series.A love and frien...

15/06/2026

Today is the start of , and this year's theme 'Do you see me?' is all about making sure people with a learning disability are seen, heard, and valued.

Love, connection, and meaningful relationships are something we all value.

With that in mind, this week, we would love to share 'Ask Cupid' - a brilliant short relationship advice video series co-written, and starring talented people supported by Innovate Trust.

All episodes were filmed by Innovate Trust's Nico Burgui, inside the much loved and much missed, in Cardiff. The series celebrates people with learning disabilities having the same hopes, dreams, experiences, and desire for connection as everyone else.

With practical advice and plenty of humour, Ask Cupid explores topics that affect us all, including:

Healthy and unhealthy relationship habits�
How many texts are too many?�
Dealing with jealousy�
Overcoming first-date nerves

The idea grew from our monthly Relationship Group, a safe and welcoming space where adults with a learning disability can ask questions, share experiences and receive trusted advice without judgement.

As co-host Richie Horrigan says:

"We all want the same things."

This Learning Disability Week, we will be sharing a new Ask Cupid video every day this week, so keep an eye on our social media, watch, enjoy, and share!

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Heddiw yw dechrau , ac mae thema eleni 'Ydych chi'n fy ngweld i?' yn ymwneud â sicrhau bod pobl ag anabledd dysgu yn cael eu gweld, eu clywed, a'u gwerthfawrogi.

Mae cariad, cysylltiad a pherthnasoedd ystyrlon yn rhywbeth rydyn ni i gyd yn ei werthfawrogi. Gyda hynny mewn golwg, yr wythnos hon, byddem wrth ein bodd yn rhannu 'Ask Cupid', cyfres o fideos cyngor perthynas byr gwych wedi'i chyd-ysgrifennu, ac sy'n serennu pobl dalentog gyda chefnogaeth Innovate Trust.

Ffilmiwyd pob pennod gan Nico Burgui o Innovate Trust, y tu mewn i'r yng Nghaerdydd.

Mae'r gyfres yn dathlu'r ffaith bod gan bobl ag anabledd dysgu yr un gobeithion, breuddwydion, profiadau, ac awydd am gysylltiad â phawb arall.

Gyda chyngor ymarferol a digon o hiwmor, mae Ask Cupid yn archwilio pynciau sy'n effeithio ar bob un ohonom, gan gynnwys:

Arferion perthynas iach ac afiach�
Faint o destunau sy'n ormod?�
Delio â chenfigen�
Goresgyn nerfau dyddiad cyntaf

Tyfodd y syniad o'n Grŵp Perthynas misol, lle diogel a chroesawgar lle gall oedolion ag anabledd dysgu ofyn cwestiynau, rhannu profiadau a derbyn cyngor dibynadwy heb farn.

Fel y dywed y cyd-westeiwr Richie Horrigan:

"Rydyn ni i gyd eisiau'r un pethau."

Yr Wythnos Anabledd Dysgu hon, byddwn yn rhannu fideo Ask Cupid newydd bob dydd yr wythnos hon, felly cadwch lygad ar ein cyfryngau cymdeithasol, gwylio, mwynhau, a rhannu!

12/06/2026

Wishing everyone in Cardiff a wonderful this weekend! We have been proud to be part of the parade over the years, and again tomorrow. We hope you enjoy looking through some of our favourite moments, and if you see us tomorrow in the parade, or at our stall, please come and say Hello! Happy Pride everyone ♥️ 🧡 💙 💚 💛
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Dymunwn wych i bawb yng Nghaerdydd y penwythnos hwn! Rydym wedi bod yn falch o fod yn rhan o'r orymdaith dros y blynyddoedd, ac eto yfory. Gobeithio y byddwch chi'n mwynhau edrych trwy rai o'n hoff eiliadau, ac os ydych chi'n ein gweld yfory yn yr orymdaith, neu yn ein stondin, dewch i ddweud Helo! Balchder Hapus i bawb ❤️ 🧡 💙 💚 💛

10/06/2026

Rain, what rain? Our Big Lunch plans with FCHA / First Choice Housing Association , Mirus Wales and had to alter a little thanks to the weather, but once kindly opened their doors to us , there was no stopping us!

A huge thank you to everyone that came, and helped to organise, and an even bigger thank you to the wonderful for keeping us all entertained and singing! Fantastic work everyone!
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Glaw, pa law? Bu'n rhaid i'n cynlluniau Cinio Mawr gyda FCHA / First Choice Housing Association , Mirus Wales a newid ychydig diolch i'r tywydd, ond unwaith y agorodd eu drysau i ni, doedd dim ein stopio!

Diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb a ddaeth ac a helpodd i drefnu, a diolch hyd yn oed yn fwy i'r gwych am ein diddanu a'n canu ni i gyd! Gwaith gwych pawb!

05/06/2026

What a way to wrap up ! 🎉

We finished off the week with a fantastic celebration to say a massive thank you to all of our incredible volunteers. From helping to make our activities and projects run smoothly, and setting up unique opportunities that simply wouldn’t exist without their dedication.

Whether in person or behind a screen, our volunteer community is thriving. We are so lucky to have you all! We currently have 25 in-person volunteers and 26 online volunteers, known as our Peer-Led Team. Together, our amazing Peer-Led Team delivers over 2,000 hours a year! They are so committed, hosting so many social groups and activities online through our .

We are also thrilled to give a special shout-out to this year’s award winners:

Volunteer of the Year: Mark Richards
Runner-up: Annaliese Hart

Digital Volunteer of the Year: David Weir
Runner-up: Jac Hughes

Thank you so much to you all, you make a difference every single day!
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Am ffordd o lapio ! 🎉

Fe wnaethon ni orffen yr wythnos gyda dathliad gwych i ddweud diolch enfawr i ddweud diolch enfawr i'n holl wirfoddolwyr anhygoel. O helpu i wneud i'n gweithgareddau a'n prosiectau redeg yn esmwyth, a sefydlu cyfleoedd unigryw na fyddai'n bodoli heb eu hymroddiad.

Boed yn bersonol neu y tu ôl i sgrin, mae ein cymuned wirfoddolwyr yn ffynnu. Rydyn ni mor lwcus i'ch cael chi i gyd! Ar hyn o bryd mae gennym 25 o wirfoddolwyr personol a 26 o wirfoddolwyr ar-lein, a elwir yn ein Tîm dan Arweiniad Cymheiriaid. Gyda'i gilydd, mae ein Tîm anhygoel dan arweiniad cymheiriaid yn darparu dros 2,000 o oriau y flwyddyn! Maen nhw mor ymroddedig, gan gynnal cymaint o grwpiau cymdeithasol a gweithgareddau ar-lein ar

Rydym hefyd wrth ein bodd i roi gweiddi arbennig i enillwyr y gwobrau eleni:

Gwirfoddolwr y Flwyddyn: Mark Richards
Ail: Annaliese Hart

Gwirfoddolwr Digidol y Flwyddyn: David Weir
Ail: Jac Hughes

Diolch yn fawr i chi i gyd, rydych chi'n gwneud gwahaniaeth bob dydd!

02/06/2026

As we celebrate , we want to share a heartfelt thank you to our sister charity, Skills & Volunteering Cymru - SVC , and the dedicated volunteers on their Befriending project.

This project matches volunteers with adults we support across Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taf, and the Vale of Glamorgan based on shared hobbies and interests. Spending just a few hours a week together, plays a vital role in building confidence, fostering genuine connections, and reducing isolation.

To every volunteer who generously gives their time to bring companionship and support to our community: thank you. Your dedication makes a profound difference. 💙

Read more about the impact of the Befriending project in our latest article: https://bit.ly/3RLLMX6
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Wrth i ni ddathlu , rydym am rannu diolch o galon i'n chwaer elusen, Skills & Volunteering Cymru - SVC , a'r gwirfoddolwyr ymroddedig ar eu prosiect Cyfeillio.

Mae'r prosiect hwn yn paru gwirfoddolwyr ag oedolion rydyn ni'n eu cefnogi ledled Caerdydd, Rhondda Cynon Taf a'r Fro yn seiliedig ar hobïau a diddordebau a rennir. Mae treulio ychydig oriau yr wythnos gyda'i gilydd, yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth adeiladu hyder, meithrin cysylltiadau gwirioneddol, a lleihau ynysu.

I bob gwirfoddolwr sy'n rhoi eu hamser yn hael i ddod â chwmnïaeth a chefnogaeth i'n cymuned: diolch. Mae eich ymroddiad yn gwneud gwahaniaeth mawr. 💙

Darllenwch fwy am effaith y prosiect Befriending yn ein herthygl ddiweddaraf: https://bit.ly/3RLLMX6

26/05/2026

Moving out of the family home is a massive step at any age, especially when it’s a home you’ve known for 50 years.

This month we are sharing the story of Justyn’s positive transition into supported living in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

From belting out 80s and 90s karaoke classics in his room and snooker at the local pub. To joining fishing trips and fully embracing daytime disco and live music, Justyn has truly embraced his new chapter.

As Justyn puts it: "I absolutely love it here."

Read Justyn’s full story on our website: https://bit.ly/4eYcup7
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Mae symud allan o gartref y teulu yn gam enfawr ar unrhyw oedran, yn enwedig pan mae'n gartref rydych chi'n ei adnabod ers 50 mlynedd.

Y mis hwn rydym yn rhannu stori trawsnewidiad cadarnhaol Justyn i fyw â chymorth yn Rhondda Cynon Taf.

O greu clasuron karaoke o'r 80au a'r 90au yn ei ystafell a snwcer yn y dafarn leol. I ymuno â theithiau pysgota a chofleidio disgo a cherddoriaeth fyw yn ystod y dydd yn llawn, mae Justyn wedi cofleidio ei bennod newydd yn wirioneddol.

Fel y dywed Justyn: "Rwy'n ei garu yma."

Darllenwch stori lawn Justyn ar ein gwefan:https://bit.ly/4eYcup7

20/05/2026

We are delighted to have received funding from WCVA CGGC Volunteering Wales Main Grants scheme to support adults with learning disabilities to become heritage and environmental champions.

This funding ensures that our brilliant volunteers can continue their amazing work at the Secret Garden within Sain Ffagan: Amgueddfa Werin Cymru - St Fagans National Museum of History . We will also be heading out across the Vale of Glamorgan to launch new projects focused on wildlife conservation, plant care, and exploring our natural heritage.

Thank you, WCVA. Let the next chapter begin!
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Rydym yn falch iawn o fod wedi derbyn cyllid gan WCVA CGGC gynllun Prif Grantiau Gwirfoddoli Cymru i gefnogi oedolion ag anableddau dysgu i ddod yn hyrwyddwyr treftadaeth ac amgylcheddol.

Mae'r cyllid hwn yn sicrhau y gall ein gwirfoddolwyr gwych barhau â'u gwaith anhygoel yn yr Ardd Gyfrinachol o fewn Sain Ffagan: Amgueddfa Werin Cymru - St Fagans National Museum of History Byddwn hefyd yn mynd allan ar draws Bro Morgannwg i lansio prosiectau newydd sy'n canolbwyntio ar gadwraeth bywyd gwyllt, gofal planhigion, ac archwilio ein treftadaeth naturiol.

Diolch, WCVA. Gadewch i'r bennod nesaf ddechrau!

15/05/2026

We are thrilled to officially launch Closing The Gap, a new 12 month pilot project designed to empower adults with disabilities through accessible technology.

We know that 'one size fits all' doesn't work when it comes to digital skills. That’s why this project focuses on the person first, not just the technology and the devices. From personalised assessments to ongoing support, we are helping the people we support in Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, and Rhondda Cynon Taf build the confidence to stay safe and live more independently.

Closing The Gap is supported by the Welsh Government’s Digital Inclusion Wales Cynhwysiant Digidol Cymru Innovation Grant and delivered in partnership with FCHA / First Choice Housing Association .

The interest and support has been fantastic. All spots are now filled, and we can’t wait to share the journey with you!

You can read more about the project on our website, and by following this article link: https://bit.ly/4udvqVs

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Rydym wrth ein bodd i lansio Closing The Gap yn swyddogol, prosiect peilot 12 mis newydd sydd wedi'i gynllunio i rymuso oedolion ag anableddau trwy dechnoleg hygyrch.

Rydym yn gwybod nad yw 'un maint i bawb' yn gweithio o ran sgiliau digidol. Dyna pam mae'r prosiect hwn yn canolbwyntio ar y person yn gyntaf, nid dim ond y dechnoleg a'r dyfeisiau. O asesiadau wedi'u personoli i gymorth parhaus, rydym yn helpu'r bobl rydyn ni'n eu cefnogi yng Nghaerdydd, Bro Morgannwg a Rhondda Cynon Taf i adeiladu'r hyder i gadw'n ddiogel a byw'n fwy annibynnol.

Mae Closing The Gap yn cael ei gefnogi gan Grant Arloesedd Digital Inclusion Wales Cynhwysiant Digidol Cymru Llywodraeth Cymru ac fe'i cyflwynir mewn partneriaeth â FCHA / First Choice Housing Association

Mae'r diddordeb a'r gefnogaeth wedi bod yn wych. Mae'r holl leoedd bellach wedi'u llenwi, ac ni allwn aros i rannu'r daith gyda chi!

Gallwch ddarllen mwy am y prosiect ar ein gwefan, a thrwy ddilyn y ddolen erthygl hon: https://bit.ly/4wvVVa7