Rhiannon McHugh, Community Development Worker for Invest Local group Penywaun Forward Together, looks back on the heart-warming Afternoon Tea project that took place during lockdown

Not being able to go out trick or treating didn’t stop these communities from making the most of Halloween this year!

In Llwynhendy, Llanelli, the Invest Local group has been looking after the wellbeing of residents during the Covid-19 lockdown.

We’ve been taking part in lots of podcasts during the covid-19 – and so have the Invest Local communities. It’s been amazing to hear the stories of what communities have been doing in response to Covid-19. Have a listen and be inspired!

Jess Mead Silvester, Community Development Worker for the Invest Local group MaesNi, writes about the community activity that’s been going on in response to the Coronovirus Crisis.

In Newport the Invest Local group Pill Unity have been working together with other local organisations to boost community spirit during lockdown.

In Ynysowen, the Invest Local group has been keeping the community connected and busy during lockdown by encouraging people to get creative with rock painting.

In Maesgeirchen, Bangor community groups, organisations and individual volunteers worked together quickly to efficiently respond to the Covid-19 crisis.

In Cardiff, community volunteers have organised a Veg Plant Giveaway in the local area to encourage gardening for mental and physical health during lockdown.

In Plas Madoc, Wrexham, the Invest Local group We Are Plas Madoc have a team of volunteers who are keeping people in the community connected, fed and entertained.