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Wales’ story is often told through our landscapes, townscapes and in the countless historic buildings and ancient monuments that are all around us.  According to major new research published today [Friday 9^th October], these historic places - known as the ‘historic environment’ - support nearly 18,000 jobs and contribute more than £738million to the nation’s economy every year.

Welsh Government announces extra £2million investment in sport facilities across the country.

From this month, pupils across years 4 and 5 in Welsh maintained primary schools will begin to receive a minimum of  20 hours of swimming and water safety lessons, as part of a commitment by the new Welsh Government.

Children and young people will be able to explore some of Wales' most iconic castles and historic sites for free this Sunday [13th September] as part of celebrations to mark Owain Glyndŵr Day.

The Welsh Government Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport, Heledd Fychan, will travel to New York and Washington D.C. this week on the first transatlantic visit by the new Welsh Government, using Wales’s cultural influence and creative strengths to build new opportunities for trade, investment and collaboration with the United States.

Volunteers needed as Tour de France Grand Départ comes to Wales in 2027 - deadline to apply is Tuesday 1st September

Grand Départ Trophy will visits the Caerphilly Cheese Festival on Saturday 29th August

Team Wales heroes were given a warm welcome home today (Thursday 6 August) during a special event to honour and celebrate the nation’s success at the Commonwealth Games.

• Call for Evidence to create new 10-year Culture and Sport Strategy
• Sport and Creative Industries to be included for first time
• The strategy aims to develop Wales into a culture and sport powerhouse

Primary school pupils in Wales will gain access to swimming and water safety lessons under a new national programme launching this autumn.

As Team Wales take to the international sporting stage at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the First Minister of Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth, and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport, Heledd Fychan, are wishing them ‘Pob Lwc!’

• Funding for 31 projects spanning the whole of Wales
• Cabinet Minister for Culture visits Newport Library ahead of major refurbishment
• “These are places where people connect with our culture and history.”

• Visitor numbers the highest for many years
• Conservation works ongoing, with trainee masons honing their craft
• £1 tickets for Universal Credit recipients to continue