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Hello summer! Here’s an overview of everything to do in Barry this month and what to expect in every It’s Occurring newsletter. Lots of the events are ticketed and should be booked in advance. This is the one to save ⬇️
Newsletter comes out: Tuesday 2nd June at 8am
1st - 7th June Highlights
Voluntary People + Plants Wanted: Friends of Victoria Park are looking for perennials, money and time donations to transform the flower beds at the park on Wednesday 3rd at 11am
New Exhibition: The Turner House is opening Conversations with Ancient Landscapes on Friday 5th until the end of June
Fancy a sing song? The MemoPhonics Choir are looking for new members to join sessions every Monday at Barry Memo, 6.30pm, £5 a week
Learn Digital Skills: Digital Employment Essentials 5 week course starts on Wednesday 3rd at The Pod, Golau Caredig (the old Cinema)
Learn Training Skills: Palmerston Learning Community Centre are holding Fire Safety on Wednesday 2nd and Health & Safety on Thursday 4th. Email [email protected] to book
Barry Pride is on Saturday 6th at Central Park and Taylor’s Bar afterwards
Barry Island Food Festival on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th. Lots of street food, stalls and live music. After Party at Goodsheds
Women’s Football in Wales
There is currently no pathway from Cymru U19’s to the senior women squad.
Barry local, Soraya Kelly, is leading a campaign to solve this issue including establishing women’s U21 and U23 teams. The campaign will be formally launched this August in Parliament.
Look out for the BBC interview airing the first week of June!
#GemHiHefyd #HerGameToo
Newsletter comes out: Monday 8th June at 8am
8th - 14th June Highlights
Beach Yoga: Wednesdays and Sundays various yogees host beach session that are weather dependent. Keep an eye out for the weekly for updates
Reel Minds: June dates to be announced for fishing meet-ups
Festival of Transport: Barry Island hosting the annual classic car display, free heritage bus rides, depot open day and stalls on Sunday 14th
Paint n Sip Day: The Pod, Golau Caredig on Friday 12th, 10am and 1pm
Tai Chi Classes for 50+ at YMCA Barry by Motion Control Dance Monday-Thursday
Promote your business directly to our engaged Barry readers this summer. Email us at [email protected].
Foodie Spotlight
Each month we recommend a food spot in the area. Some are classics, some are brand new. All are delicious!
Greek Islands
Greek Islands is a family-run restaurant serving authentic Greek meals. The Alonnisos is a platter for two coming with a variety of meat, salad, chips, pitta bread and two dips. The portion is huge but it’s so good you won’t want to share with anyone else!
Open Everyday for tables and takeaway, 5pm-11pm
202 Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4HQ
Newsletter comes out: Monday 15th June at 8am
15th - 21st June Highlights
Penarth Pier is hosting Better Food Traders Annual Gathering on Wednesday 10th, 10am-5pm. Hear from the inspiring food sector in Wales. Limited tickets remaining. Learn more
Learn First Aid: Palmerston Learning Community Centre on Thursday 18th, 9.30am. Email [email protected] to book
Barry Island is the starting line for The King’s Baton Relay in Wales ahead of Glasgow 2026. Look out for Gwen the Mascot on the 19th!
Winners of Muddy Stilettos lifestyle business awards to be announced on 16th with lots of Vale nominees as listed in previous newsletter!
Beer Tasting Night: Craft Republic on Thursday 18th, £10 a ticket
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Newsletter comes out: Monday 22nd June at 8am
22nd - 28th June Highlights
Penarth Pier Pavillion cinema are celebrating Pride month with showings of Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Moonlight, Pride and Surprise Film
Make Holiday Jewellery: Resin Tipple Course at Vere Street on Friday 26th includes making holiday-inspired earrings, necklace and trinket dish while having a tipple and listening to Ibiza vibes. £50pp. Message @a_creative_fi to book. Spaces limited
Communal Dog Walks: Vale Dog Club are hosting a session at the dump on 26th
Food Festival: Llantwit Major are hosting a food festival for 27th and 28th including street food stalls and live music
Craft Republic are hosting a comedy night on Tuesday 23rd and a Charity Pub Quiz on Wednesday 24th
Tipsy Kahlo Paint & Sip: Seaside themed at Goodsheds on Thurs 25th at 9pm
It’s a Barry Thing
Just to end, there are four Greggs in Barry - do you think that everywhere else around the UK calls the one on Holton Road “second-hand Greggs” or is it a Barry thing? 😂😂
Well June looks crackin’ to be fair.
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We’ll see you tomorrow for the weekly!
- The It’s Occurring Team x