Gareth Walters FCTSI

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Head of Monmouthshire Trading Standards, protecting consumers & honest traders! Devoted husband, father & Christian. Fellow @CTSI_UK My own views!

[Wales Centre for Public Policy @WCfPP]

🎓 Doctoral internships at WCPP
📢 Not long left to apply for a @ESRC funded @WGSSSDTP internship with us.
3⃣ options to choose from – either building on WCPP research on university-policy engagement - or the student’s work on knowledge mobilisation to inform policy and practice.
🔗 More info and apply ⏩https://t.co/wIpCTA2XHy

[Mr Barnes @MrTBarnes27]

Year 8 football today at Risca. Great football on display from our boys followed by a deserved win. #Timheolddu

[Wales Centre for Public Policy @WCfPP]

Involving experts-by-experience in knowledge mobilisation can help to enhance impact on policy and practice, and support inclusiveness, but it also creates challenges that need to be addressed.
READ OUR SUMMARY NOTE AND REPORTS ⤵️
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[Wales Centre for Public Policy @WCfPP]

📢NEW! The benefits, risks and challenges of involving experts-by-experience in knowledge mobilisation ⤵️
💡Insights and learning from our @UKRI_News-funded Policy Fellowship
🗞️READ MORE https://t.co/k7iebWgveg
#ExpertsByExperience

[Gareth Walters FCTSI @GarethJWalters]

An awesome Summer and so much learnt across the board, so proud of how our two precious ones continue to rise to the challenges 😊.

[Victoria Walters @victoriawalters]

Summer 2025 over & out. Rough start with Josh’s operation but bounced back as always! Liverpool, Snowdon, Caernarfon, Saundersfoot, London, Essex & everything in between, we’ve certainly packed it in @GarethJWalters

[Heolddu Comprehensive School @HeoldduCS]

We’re updating our rugby kits for Upper and Lower School teams and looking for sponsors to support our players.

Interested? Get in touch! 📧

#TîmHeolddu #TeamHeolddu

[Victoria Walters @victoriawalters]

After a successful transition day today where she had a great day meeting her teachers & making new friends, Erin made her debut for the under 11s cricket team & won the semi-final of the Gwent Plate - finals let’s go!!!! 🏏🏏 🎉🙌 @HeoldduCS @MrTBarnes27 @blackwoodtowncc

[Nerys Davies @NerysDavies]

We are hiring!
@HeoldduCS
✅ Successful and supportive team 🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
✅ Happy school
✅Well-behaved pupils
✅Highly effective professional learning for all staff

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[Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy @MonmouthshireCC]

From 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply all single-use vapes. The ban includes all ‘disposable’ vapes which are not refillable and use a battery which cannot be recharged. This applies to sales online and in shops.
Visit https://t.co/6SZabfqsd0

[Dr Richard Irvine @CVOCymru]

It was a pleasure to visit Monmouthshire Livestock Centre.

As we approach the time of year when the risk of #Bluetongue rises, I would like to remind livestock keepers to always remain vigilant, source stock responsibly & practice the highest levels of hygiene and biosecurity.

[Craig George @george_craig]

Five a side football wearing odd socks to show our support for National Down Syndrome Day. @CaerphillyCBC

[Welsh Government Rural Affairs @WGRural]

In today's Responsible Dog Breeding & Ownership Summit @Huw4Ogmore thanked partners, including the police, local authorities & animal welfare organisations, for their important, multi-agency, collaborative work. 🤝

An update will be published in the coming weeks.

[Welsh Government Rural Affairs @WGRural]

One year ago we brought together a range of partners for the first Responsible Dog Breeding and Ownership summit.

Today, the Deputy First Minister reconvened the group to hear about the progress that has been achieved in improving responsible dog breeding and ownership.

[Hope Rescue @HopeRescue]

Discussing #animalwelfare challenges in Wales, a great turn out, thank you so much for your support @DoddsJane @FletcherPlaid @LlyrGruffydd @JGriffithsLab @Heledd_Plaid @AltafHussainSWW @CThomasMS @RSPCAcymru @WelshGreyhounds @Naturewatch_org

[Victoria Walters @victoriawalters]

Very proud mother this weekend 💙 @GarethJWalters @PengamYear6 @BlackwoodCC @scouts

[Welsh Government Rural Affairs @WGRural]

We have seen far too many reports of dog attacks in recent times.

Today, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths hosted a summit, bringing together a range of partners, to discuss what more can be done here in Wales, to promote and improve responsible dog ownership.

[Victoria Walters @victoriawalters]

JW & EW @PengamPrimary were so pleased to complete their #ReadySetRead summer reading challenge @BargoedLib today. Really helpful and friendly staff - thanks everyone 😊 @CaerphillyCBC

[Trading Standards South West @TradStandSW]

Students can become vulnerable to scammers when leaving home for the first time. Here, you’ll be able to find our guidance on how to avoid falling for a student scam - https://t.co/9pupTiBRZ9

If you believe you have been a victim of a scam, report it to Citizens Advice

[Animal Licensing Wales/Trwyddedu Anifeiliaid Cymru @WalesLicensing]

Please report unlicensed breeders to us confidentially via email: [email protected]

The more information you can provide us with, the more likely it will be that we are able to turn around the fortunes of dogs just like these!

Read More: https://t.co/3FLEAUX7cT