All Wales People First

Board Meeting
2022-02-14 10:30 - 16:00, 2022-05-16 10:00 - 16:30, 2022-08-15 10:00 - 16:30, 2022-11-14 10:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-13 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)

National Council
2022-03-08 10:30 - 13:30
online via Zoom. Contact admin@allwalespeople1st.co.uk for details

Extraordinary General Meeting
2022-05-03 13:00 - 13:30 | Ramada Plaza Wrexham, Ellice Way, Wrexham, LL13 7YH
We are holding our EGM on Tuesday 3rd May from 1:00 – 1:30 pm. All members welcome in person or online.
Click here for Agenda and more information
Contact admin@allwalespeople1st.co.uk or ring Claire on 07399 059 631 to book your place.

National Council
2022-05-03 13:30 - 2022-05-04 15:30
Residential meeting at the Ramada Hotel, Wrexham and also via Zoom. Contact admin@allwalespeople1st.co.uk for more information

Adfest 2022
2022-06-21 10:30 - 2022-06-22 16:30 | Quay Hotel and Spa, Deganwy, Deganwy Quay, Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9DJ
Adfest 2022 is being held at the Quay Hotel and Spa, Deganwy. For those who cannot attend in person, there will be a Zoom link so you can join online.
Information on prices and how to book is contained in the Conference Brochure. Email admin@allwalespeople1st.co.uk if you have any queries
Booking form & Information

National Council
2022-09-06 10:30 - 16:30
National Council meeting will be held in South West Wales and also online. More information from admin@allwalespeople1st.co.uk

Through our Eyes Celebration Event
2022-11-24 14:00 - 16:00 | https://senedd.wales/
All Wales People First invites you to the celebrate the Through Our Eyes project and exhibition on:

24th November 2022 from 2-4pm, at the Senedd.

Sponsored by Jane Hutt MS

Keynote speaker: Mark Drakeford MS

Through Our Eyes shares the stories of people with learning disabilities in Wales through photographs and videos. Our exhibition challenges perceptions and stereotypes by highlighting the valued roles and activities of people with learning disabilities in our communities.

Images influence the way we think about people. This can affect the opportunities that people have in life. Members of All Wales People First set out to improve how they are represented in society by creating positive and empowering photos and videos. We celebrate our achievements in employment, volunteering, sport, education and other areas of life.

Find out more about the barriers to independent living and the work that our self-advocates do to create a more inclusive and accessible world for everyone. Learn about the things that matter to our community and the importance of treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Through Our Eyes represents people with learning disabilities in their own words and as they see themselves.

Join us in changing the picture.

Light refreshments will be available. Please let us know by 10th November if you are able to attend by emailing admin@allwalespeople1st.co.uk

The exhibition will run from November 16th 2022 to February 4th 2023.

Exhibition opening times:
Monday – Friday: 09.00 – 16.30
Saturdays and bank holidays: 10.30 – 16.30
Closed Sundays
Christmas opening hours may vary – check the Senedd website for more details! https://senedd.wales/

National Council
2022-12-06 10:30 - 16:30
Meeting to be held at St George’s Hotel, Llandudno and online. More information from admin@allwalespeople1st.co.uk

AGM 2022
2022-12-06 12:55 - 13:40
Join us in person at St George’s Hotel, Llandudno, or online for our Annual General Meeting.
This will be held at 12.55 pm on Tuesday 6th December 2022.
We encourage full members to attend.

Social Media Training
2022-12-07 10:30 - 12:30
The Through our Eyes Project and Promo Cymru are holding Social Media Safety Training.
Wednesday 7th December 10.30 – 12.30 on Zoom.
For more details contact Lucy@allwalespeople1st.co.uk or Sarah@allwalespeople1st.co.uk

Annual General Meeting 7th March 2023
2023-03-07 17:30 - 18:00 | Holiday Inn Newport, Coldra, Newport, NP18 2YG
All Wales People First will be holding an Annual General meeting on:
Tuesday 7th March
Time: 5.30pm-6pm
Place: The Holiday Inn, The Coldra, Newport, NP19 2YG
or on Zoom: Joining details on the poster
AGM 2022-2023 (2)

Agenda:

1 Welcome

2 Apologies for Absence

3 Minutes and Matters arising from the:

Annual General Meeting held on 5th October 2021 and
Extraordinary General Meeting held on 22nd June 2022

Members’ chance to discuss things from the minutes.

4 The 2021/2022 Annual Report (Highlights)
Joe Powell (Chief Executive).

5 Questions and Answers
Members chance to ask questions on the Annual Report.

6 The Finance Report
Victoria Sidwell-Brown (Business and Finance Manager, All Wales People First).

7 Questions and Answers
Members chance to ask questions on the Finance Report.

8 Adopting the Annual report
Members to adopt the report.

9 Retirements from the Board of Directors
John Thomas
Bob Rhodes

10 The National Council 2021/2022
James Tyler (Chair of the National Council).

11 Any Other Business

12 Thanks and Close
James Tyler (Chair of the National Council).

AGM pack 7th March 2023 English

AdFest 2023
2023-06-19 10:00 - 2023-06-20 16:00 | Marriott Hotel Cardiff
Did you attend #LDAdFest2023?
Want to let us know how it went?
http://www.awpf.online/adfest-feedback

This year AdFest will take place on Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th June in the Cardiff Marriott Hotel.
Bookings have now closed for #LDAdFest2023
If you’re joining us, we can’t wait to see you all there!
We will be live streaming some parts of the event through Facebook Live.
Wondering what’s going on and when? Here’s some more information and the agenda
Delegate pack for print 2023

MIRROR Award Sponsors
Link to the MIRROR awards event page https://allwalespeople1st.co.uk/events-and-training/mirror-awards-2023/

National Council Meeting
2023-09-05 10:00 - 16:00 | South West Wales
South West Wales. For more information email admin@allwalespeople1st.co.uk

AGM and Strategy Planning Day
2023-10-16 13:15 - 19:00
Our AGM is taking place 1.15pm – 1.45pm on 16th October.
You can join in person by attending the North Wales meeting at Llandudno Junction Community Club or the South Wales Venue at the Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Or you can join through Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88417938667
Meeting ID: 884 1793 8667
The AGM is open to anyone.
Are you an AWPF full member?
We’d love to know what you think about the future work of All Wales People First and self-advocacy. Stay on for our strategy planning event 1.45pm-5pm – There will be tea, coffee and biscuits
We have a limited number of free fish and chip meals for members who take part in the strategy event. You must book a place if you’d like fish and chips. They are available on a first to book basis.
You can round off a great day by joining in with Gerraint’s Halloween themed disco 6pm-7pm – it’s up to you!
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
The AWPF Team.
AGM Agenda 16 October 2023
Annual Report 2023 Final

National Council Meeting
2024-01-09 10:00 - 16:00
North West Wales, for more information contact admin@allwalespeople1st.co.uk

AGM 9th January 2024
2024-01-09 13:00 - 13:30 | Conwy Business Centre Llandudno, LL31 9XX
We will be holding our AGM at 1.00 pm on Tuesday 9th January. More details in the attachment. You can join in person or on Zoom.

Zoom details are: 814 5240 0059

Board Meeting
2024-02-12 10:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Venue to be confirmed

National Council Meeting
2024-03-05 10:00 - 2024-03-06 16:00
Residential in South East Wales. For more information email admin@allwalespeople1st.co.uk

National Council Meeting
2024-06-04 10:00 - 16:00
For more information contact admin@allwalespeople1st.co.uk

AdFest 2024
2024-06-19 10:00 - 2024-06-20 16:00 | Future Inn Cardiff
AdFest is being held at the Future Inn Cardiff Bay on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th June 2024.
You can find lots of information in the booking flyer here Booking flyer 2024 (1) (1)
This is the link for the Booking Form https://awpf.online/adfest-delegate2024
If you need any help with bookings, please contact claire@allwalespeople1st.co.uk
Organisations are welcome to book an exhibition stall for Thursday 20th June.
This is the link for the Exhibitors’ Booking Form: https://awpf.online/adfest-exhibitor

MIRROR AWARDS 2024
2024-06-19 19:00 - 20:00
The award ceremony
This year’s Mirror Awards Ceremony will take place during our AdFest event at the Future Inn Cardiff on 19th June
It will take place in the evening from 7.30pm
The Mirror Awards celebrate the great things self-advocates and groups have done over the last year.
Winners are announced during the award ceremony and they receive an engraved glass award and certificate.

Award nominations
You can put yourself forward for a MIRROR award or you can nominate someone else for an award.
You will need to let us know why you or the person deserve an award. You can write the reason down or you can do a video.
Email joe@allwalespeople1st.co.uk if you would like help with nominating
All nominations must be received by 5pm on Friday 26th April at 5.00 pm
Here is some Easy read information about nominating MIRROR Award nomination info 2024
MIRROR Award nomination info 2024
There are 6 MIRROR Awards.
Members – Linton Gower Memorial Award (Thanks to Mencap Cymru for sponsoring this award 2023-2027)
This award is for a member or members who have done something outstanding towards the running of their self-advocacy group.
Ideas
This award is for a member, or a group, who have worked with others on an idea. The idea should be something that improves the lives of people with learning disabilities in Wales.
Rights
This award will go to a member or group who has helped people know about or access their rights.
Reflect
This award will go to a member or group who can show they have learnt from their experiences and made a change.
Organisation
This award is for a group that has worked together to be a strong group and included everyone.
Review
This award is for a group or member who has achieved something special.

Sponsoring an award
Sponsoring a Mirror Award costs £150
Sponsoring a table at the MIRROR Award ceremony & dinner costs £150

You can learn more about sponsorship packages here
MIRROR Award sponsorship 2024

Please complete the online form here if you would like to sponsor a table or an award
http://www.awpf.online/mirror-sponsorship

Annual General Meeting
2024-06-20 10:45 - 11:00 | Future Inn Cardiff
We are holding our AGM as part of AdFest this year. It will be held on Thursday 20th June at 10.45

AGM pack AdFest2024
