AdFest 2023
2023-06-19 10:00 - 2023-06-20 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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/

Board Meeting
2023-08-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-13 10:00 - 15:00

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, 2024-08-05 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-11 10:00 - 15:30 | 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, 2024-09-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-03 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

SATV
2024-07-26 11:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83036588880?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join us for Elevenses with Gerraint online. There is always a serious topic along with a catch up, news from groups and some fun.
We hope to see you there

Meeting ID: 830 3658 8880
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Housing Survey (1)
2024-08-13 14:30 - 16:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83808197955?pwd=[REDACTED]
Housing Survey Meeting Easy Read (1)

At these meetings, we will support members to make a group response to a survey we were sent by Commissioning Care Wales, Learning Disability Wales and Cymorth Cymru.
The Survey is about the commissioning guidance for accommodation services issued in 2019, Commissioning accommodation and support for a good life for people with a learning disability.
At the meeting we will use an easy read document to talk through the guidance. We will ask attendees some questions and will feed back responses to Learning Disability Wales. If anyone attending would prefer to keep their response anonymous, we will ensure we do so.

Tuesday 13th August
Starting at 2:30pm
We will be finished by 4pm
If you want to join the meeting please use the information below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83808197955?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 838 0819 7955
Passcode: [REDACTED]

SATV
2024-08-16 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for Elevenses with Gerraint on the last Friday of the month. There will be a serious topic to discuss along with games and updates from local groups.
Meeting ID: 830 3658 8880
Passcode: [REDACTED]
We look forward to seeing you there.

Housing Survey (2)
2024-08-16 10:00 - 11:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89669279028?pwd=[REDACTED]
Housing Survey Meeting Easy Read (1)

At these meetings, we will support members to make a group response to a survey we were sent by Commissioning Care Wales, Learning Disability Wales and Cymorth Cymru.
The Survey is about the commissioning guidance for accommodation services issued in 2019, Commissioning accommodation and support for a good life for people with a learning disability.
At the meeting we will use an easy read document to talk through the guidance. We will ask attendees some questions and will feed back responses to Learning Disability Wales. If anyone attending would prefer to keep their response anonymous, we will ensure we do so.

Friday 16th August
Starting at 10am
We will be finished by 11:30am
If you want to join the meeting please use the information below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89669279028?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 896 6927 9028
Passcode: [REDACTED]

SATV
2024-08-30 11:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83036588880?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join us for Elevenses with Gerraint on the last Friday of each month. There will be a serious topic along with updates from groups and some fun.
We hope to see you there
Meeting ID: 830 3658 8880
Passcode: [REDACTED]

SATV
2024-09-27 11:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83036588880?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join us for Elevenses with Gerraint on the last Friday of each month. There will be a serious topic along with games and updates from groups. We’d love to see you

Meeting ID: 830 3658 8880
Passcode: [REDACTED]

SATV
2024-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83036588880?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join us for Elevenses with Gerraint on the last Friday of the month. There will be a more serious topic, updates from groups and games. We’d love to see you there

Meeting ID: 830 3658 8880
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Through Our Eyes On Tour
2024-11-19 10:00 - 2025-01-13 16:00 | Pontio, Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2TQ, United Kingdom
All Wales People First  proudly presents
Through Our Eyes on Tour , November 19th 2024 – January 13th 2025
Pontio, Bangor University  LL57 2TQ
The Through Our Eyes photography exhibition shares the stories of people with learning disabilities in Wales through photographs. Our exhibition challenges perceptions and stereotypes by highlighting the valued roles and activities of people with learning disabilities in our communities. We celebrate our achievements in employment, volunteering, sport, education and other areas of life.
https://allwalespeople1st.co.uk/project/through-our-eyes-project-2020-2021/
For opening times please check Pontio’s website:https://tickets.pontio.co.uk/Online/Default.asp?sessionlanguage=EN

Elevenses with Gerraint
2025-01-31 11:00 - 12:00
Join Gerraint and his guests for a topical discussion about important issues that matter to members. There’s generally time for updates from self advocacy groups and a quick quiz! Look forward to seeing you

Meeting ID: 830 3658 8880
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Board meeting
2025-02-10 10:30 - 16:00 | CATVOG, Maitland St, Cardiff, CF14 3JU

Gerraint's Nightclub
2025-02-11 20:30 - 23:00, 2025-02-25 20:30 - 23:00
Join Gerraint for great tunes and a catch up with your friends. You can join from 8.30 pm for a chat before the music starts at 9.00
Zoom code is : 822 3488 8818
Passcode: fun
