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20 May 2013

Culture Minister pledges support to Welsh broadcast industry

John Griffiths has this morning used meetings with the Director of BBC Cymru Wales and Director of Ofcom Wales to outline his ambition for a healthy broadcasting industry in Wales.

Ministers in Final Countdown

John and Lesley Griffiths don the scarves of their respective teams, as Newport County and Wrexham prepare to play each other this Sunday at Wembley Stadium for a place in the Football League.

Tags: Culture and sport | 02 May 2013 | Programme for Government - Culture and Heritage | North Wales | South East Wales

02 May 2013

Happy Birthday Wales Coast Path

To celebrate the first anniversary of the Wales Coast Path opening the Minister for Culture and Sport, John Griffiths, will join Ramblers Cymru in walking part of the path in Kidwelly.

Tags: Culture and sport | 02 May 2013 | Programme for Government - Culture and Heritage | South West Wales

25 April 2013

First Anniversary Celebrations for Wales Coast Path

Minister for Culture and Sport John Griffiths will mark the first anniversary of the official opening of the Wales Coast Path by walking part of the path next week.

18 April 2013

Minister raises the roof on Carew Castle renovations

A Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority-managed site that is steeped in history is now looking forward to a bright future, following the completion of a series of exciting renovations.

Tags: Culture and sport | 18 April 2013 | Programme for Government - Culture and Heritage | South West Wales

11 April 2013

Community radio stations share funding to the tune of £100,000

The Minister for Culture and Sport, John Griffiths today announced that nine community radio stations across Wales have been awarded grants totalling £100,000.

10 April 2013

Record 1.75 million visits to Wales’ National Museums

The number of people visiting Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales’ sites is continuing to rise, with figures reaching a record high of 1.75 million visits in 2012-13 (9% above target).

03 April 2013

Over £2 million investment for Welsh libraries, archives and museums

The Minister for Culture and Sport, John Griffiths today announced an investment of over £2.17 million to encourage more people to visit and use their local museums, archives and libraries services.

02 April 2013

Amlwch Copper Bins recognised in prestigious awards

The Copper Kingdom, which opened last year, has been shortlisted for the Guardian’s Heritage and Museum Awards 2013. It is one of five attractions to be shortlisted and is the only one from Wales.

Tags: Culture and sport | 02 April 2013 | Programme for Government - Culture and Heritage | North Wales

25 March 2013

Reappointments to the Arts Council of Wales

John Griffiths, the Minister for Culture and Sport, has today (Monday, 25 March) announced the reappointment of six members to the Arts Council of Wales.

22 March 2013

New Culture Minister hoping to build on links with China

John Griffiths met a senior cultural delegation from Guizhou province in China, in order to strengthen cultural links between our nations.

21 March 2013

Splash fund supports improved access to water

John Griffiths has visited Pontsticill reservoir in the Brecon Beacons to announce nearly half a million pounds to improve access to Water.

13 March 2013

Minister shown the ropes at bustling boxing club

Huw Lewis dropped by at a thriving boxing club in Rhydyfelin, which has received a £10,000 investment to help transform their neglected building into a space where young pugilists can thrive.

Tags: Culture and sport | 13 March 2013 | Healthier Wales | Programme for Government - Culture and Heritage | South East Wales

06 March 2013

Cardiff unveiled as Host Port for Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18

Cardiff will host a stopover in the 13th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2017-18 – a move that will see the world's premier round-the-world sailing race visit Wales for the first time.

Tags: Culture and sport | 06 March 2013 | Economy | Programme for Government - Growth | South East Wales

28 February 2013

Welsh Dragon roars in China as part of St.David’s Day celebrations

Welsh culture will take centre stage in China over St.David’s Day as the Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage, Huw Lewis starts a six day visit to the country.

26 February 2013

A million sporting chances

The Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage emphasised the Welsh Government’s commitment to providing more sporting opportunities for disabled people across Wales.

26 February 2013

Minister congratulates golden girl Becky

Huw Lewis has congratulated Becky James on her double-gold winning exploits over the weekend.

07 February 2013

Changing Cultures initiative aims to change lives

Changing Cultures aims to encourage young people and their families, particularly those from less well off backgrounds, to engage with museums, archives, libraries, historic places