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03/06/2026

📚✨ Learning & Careers Fair – Adult Learners’ Week ✨📚

Looking to learn something new, gain qualifications, explore career opportunities, or access support and advice? Join us at the Learning & Careers Fair during Adult Learners’ Week!

📅 Wednesday 23rd September
⏰ 10am – 12:30pm 🤫 Quiet Hour: 10am – 11am
📍 Barry Library, King Square, Barry

Come along and meet a wide range of organisations and employers offering information and guidance on learning, training, skills, qualifications, health and wellbeing, and current job vacancies.

No booking required – just drop in and see what's on offer. We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

🌟 FREE Active Start Programme – starting this month! 🌟

Looking to take the next step towards a healthier, more confident you? Join us at The Pod on 8th June to find out all about our Active Start Programme. From free Pilates and dance classes to arts and crafts sessions and much more, you'll have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities designed to improve wellbeing, build confidence, and get you moving - all completely free of charge!

This is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Click the link to book your space: https://forms.office.com/e/uEgwq9ZZk4
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02/06/2026

Still time to book your place: https://forms.office.com/e/j0hPAYHHQu

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

We’re hiring! 👀 We’re looking to fill the following positions:

‣ Part-Time Front of House
‣ Kitchen Porter

For Front of House, experience of both bar and restaurant work will be required. For both positions, weekend availability is essential. Our pub is in a village with no direct public transport, so a driving licence is preferable. To apply, please email your CV to [email protected]

01/06/2026

☀️🦋🩵 All things June 🩵🌸✨

Check out all the amazing courses and events we have going on this June. Don’t miss out - book your space below!

👉 Career Preparation - https://forms.office.com/e/cYQS7a8ak5
👉 Dealing with Emotions - https://forms.office.com/e/pmbwBMaESQ
👉 Digital Employment Skills - https://forms.office.com/e/j0hPAYHHQu
👉 Paint & Sip - https://forms.office.com/e/17C66fndWa
👉 Active Start Programme - https://forms.office.com/e/uEgwq9ZZk4
👉 Essential Maths / English - email us on [email protected]
👉 Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Risk Assessment and First Aid - email us on [email protected]

For any information on other courses, please get in contact with us! 💌

31/05/2026

🍟 WE’RE HIRING COUNTER ASSISTANTS 🍟

Farnhams Fish & Chips, Barry Island is looking for Summer Workers to join our team for the busy season.

The role involves working as a counter assistant, serving customers, handling cash and card payments, taking orders, and helping to keep the shop clean and running smoothly during busy periods.

Requirements:
✅ Aged 16+
✅ GCSEs completed
✅ Friendly, hardworking and reliable
✅ Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Hours:
📅 Flexible shifts throughout the summer, including weekends and school holidays.

Experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

If you’ve applied previously but weren’t successful, please feel free to apply again as we’re currently recruiting for additional positions.

To apply, simply send us a Facebook message with your name, age and a brief summary about yourself.

Please share this post and tag anyone who may be interested.

🍟 Join one of Barry Island’s busiest fish & chip shops this summer!

31/05/2026

📍✨ Pop-Up Pod is heading to Penarth Library!! ✨📍

Every Tuesday, from 10am – 2pm, you’ll find us in the Makerspace area at Penarth Library 🙌

We’ll be there to offer support, advice, and guidance with whatever you may need — whether it’s employment support, courses, wellbeing opportunities, or just finding out more about what we do 💜
Penarth residents — come and see us!! 👋✨

30/05/2026

🚀 Career Preparation 5-Week Course is BACK! 🚀

Ready to get closer to the world of work? Join our employment support sessions designed to help you build confidence and stand out to employers 🙌

👉 Click the link to sign up: https://forms.office.com/e/cYQS7a8ak5

You’ll cover:
✨ CV building
✨ Interview preparation
✨ Understanding wages & the workplace
✨ Plus tailored support based on your individual needs

And it doesn’t stop there… you’ll also have access to FREE 1-2-1 support after the course to keep you on track if you want it! 💼