Gillian Wilde

Youth & Community consultant & advocate for lifelong learning

[Gillian Wilde @WildeGillian]

Please support my walk for #ymcaswansea #GoodVibes
I will be walking Hadrians Wall 84 miles over 7 days.

https://t.co/cr3DxFeTgr

[It's Your Wales @ItsYourWales]

Castell Dolbadarn. Dolbadarn Castle Llanberis. Beautiful in the snow. Courtesy @bleddyn123 #Wales #WelshPassion

[Gillian Wilde @WildeGillian]

https://t.co/NBsdUp6s7s

[James Melville 🚜 @JamesMelville]

Shetland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
The vikings have arrived!

The Shetland Fire Festival 'Up Helly Aa' has begun. It celebrates Shetland's Norse heritage. It’s absolutely glorious.

[Gwaith Ieuenctid Cymru | Youth Work In Wales @IeuenctidCymru]

Big news for youth work in Wales: 

A new national body + a statutory framework coming by April 2026, with a duty on local authorities to provide youth work. 

Full statement: https://t.co/VVaRc3N44s

[James Lucas @JamesLucasIT]

The Canadian Pacific Christmas Train is travelling across Canada

[James Tate @JamesTate121]

A 15-year-old student has drawn global attention after developing a device capable of detecting pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages. This matters because pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers largely due to late diagnosis.
The invention is a low-cost sensor designed to identify specific biological markers linked to early pancreatic tumors. Unlike traditional tests that can take days or weeks, this device delivers results in just minutes.
Medical experts reviewing the project noted that the technology could dramatically improve survival rates if deployed widely. Early detection allows treatment to begin sooner, when outcomes are far more favorable.
What surprised researchers most was the depth of understanding behind the invention. The teenager studied existing diagnostic limitations and engineered a solution that addresses both speed and affordability.
The breakthrough has earned international awards and scientific recognition, sparking discussion about how much potential remains untapped in young innovators. It highlights how curiosity, access to knowledge, and support can lead to life-changing discoveries.

[The Prince and Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal]

Thank you to all those who have contributed to the Ever After Garden, which raises vital funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Every flower, every light, is a memory held together, an illumination of shared love, remembrance, and hope.

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[Gerseygal @MandyGerseygal]

@RoyalFamily Wow..
This is a first..
Thank you, King Charles👑🇬🇧 for being brave..♥️🙏

[Alison @AlisonSmart31]

@RoyalFamily ❤️ Very brave to talk about something so personal in front of millions. All for a very good cause 👏🏼 So glad the U.K. has a gentle, honest Head of State like the King and not what other nations are dealing with. Thinking of all those living with cancer and their loved ones 🙏🏼

[Wici Cymru @WiciCymru]

Aneurin Bevan was born in Tredegar, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 on this day in 1897 (128 years ago).

The NHS was started by him.

Every school across Britain should today discuss Wales’ contribution to the world.

https://t.co/DVbQbSDwDi

📷 Howard Coster; PD.

[Taith @TaithWales]

We’re still on cloud nine after our celebration event!
Huge thanks to @Heledd_Plaid for sponsoring the event and for her inspiring words about Taith and international learning opportunities across Wales.
We’re grateful for the continued support in celebrating the impact of Taith

[NYA @natyouthagency]

Today the NYA has launched the Workforce Survey, building brighter futures through insight and action.

We know you are busy out there changing young lives, but when you do get a few minutes to spare take the survey, and the impact lasts years. If you work with young people, help us turn your lived experience into lasting change.

Take the survey: https://t.co/rk4fjtOdKM

[BGC Wales @BGCWales]

📢A quick reminder that entries for the Boys Football Trials close this Sunday, 16th November.

Trial submissions must be by affiliated clubs to these emails:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Don’t miss the deadline! ⚽️

[Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @Cymru]

Cymru'n Cofio. ♥️

[The Poverty Alliance @PovertyAlliance]

📰 Weekend reading!
The @scotgov has issued a call for evidence on its next Tackling
#ChildPoverty Delivery Plan. We've outlined the practical, concrete things that Ministers can do right now, to put us back on track to meet legal child poverty targets.
https://t.co/YWDGFUwu6U

[John Griffiths @JGriffithsLab]

Was great to meet the guys from Exiles Amateur Boxing Club on Friday and hear their plans to find a permanent premises in the city. I want to see our young people have the best facilities possible so they can live healthy and active lifestyle. #ActiveNewport

[The Telegraph @Telegraph]

🚨 The BBC faces a battle over the TV licence fee within weeks as ministers launch a “fundamental” review of the corporation after claims of bias.

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/IcSMxyCtGH

[Welsh Rugby Union 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @WelshRugbyUnion]

🏆 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣'𝙨 𝙋𝙊𝙏𝙔 - 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙢𝙨 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Llongyfarchiadau i Kate on winning the 2024/25 Liza Burgess award for Wales Women's Player of the Year at the Welsh Rugby Writers Association launch last night! 🙌👏

#CymruAmByth

[Chwarae Cymru @ChwaraeCymru]

Ydych chi'n weithiwr chwarae sy'n awyddus i wella eich cyfleoedd dysgu, ond ddim yn siŵr sut?

Dechreuwch yr #WythnosDysguOedolion hon gyda'n hawgrymiadau anhygoel ar gyfer Datblygiad Proffesiynol Parhaus.

🔗 https://t.co/qmgkp0SUJR

[Play Wales @PlayWales]

Are you a playworker looking to enhance your learning opportunities, but are not sure how?

Get started this #AdultLearnersWeek with our top tips for Continuing Professional Development.

🔗 https://t.co/YrRWxdsC0l

[Taith @TaithWales]

Drwy symudeddau Taith, mae @BGCWales wedi gweld drostynt eu hunain sut mae pobl ifanc yn tyfu mewn hyder a gwydnwch pan gânt y cyfle i brofi’r byd.
Yn Taith, rydyn ni'n falch o gefnogi sefydliadau megis @BGCWales i helpu pobl ifanc i ffynnu.
https://t.co/czzoKvgxFq