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Huw Irranca-Davies MS/AS

@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social

Welsh Labour & Co-op MS (& former MP) for Ogmore. Hubbie & dad, rambler, cyclist & sudokoholic. Deputy First Minister for Wales and WG Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs

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Thanks also to the folk here who encourage us, the ones who share their garden tips & photos & the reposters. @helyg.bsky.social @sallyrose.bsky.social @crikeys.bsky.social @suecowley.bsky.social @robbiehg.bsky.social @stubo37.bsky.social @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social @welshbigguy.bsky.social

29.07.2025 06:38 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Pink roses growing over an arch in garden

Pink roses growing over an arch in garden

Orange flowers with paths and garden in background

Orange flowers with paths and garden in background

Daisies growing in garden

Daisies growing in garden

We had a great day at our Open Garden on Sunday. Big thanks to Chris & Gayle of @workersgallery.bsky.social for the Art in a Box 'Outsiders' exhibition; Ruth, Annie & Angela managed Rock Bottom Tearooms & everyone enjoyed not just the cakes but the 1940s vibe. 70 visitors, Β£521 raised for charity.

29.07.2025 06:38 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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πŸŽ₯It was a pleasure to visit the #DragonStudiosWales in #Llanharan with the First Minister & meet apprentices gaining valuable experience
πŸ‘Our local film studios have grown to become Wales' largest film and TV complex – a source of pride for our community
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www.dragonstudioswales.com

20.01.2025 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I ran out out characters to tag local/potentially interested people in my post. No offence meant. @amandahoperogers.bsky.social @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social @stubo37.bsky.social @llangattockvillage.bsky.social@mythwelsh.bsky.social @robbiehg.bsky.social

10.07.2025 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dirprwy Brif Weinidog, Huw Irranca-Davies yn cyhoeddi fod Cymru’n rhagori ar ei tharged adfer mawndir, gan adfer dros 3,600ha o fawndir oedd wedi’i ddifrodi – sy’n cyfateb i fwy na 3,600 o gaeau rygbi – mewn dim ond pum mlynedd.
@natreswales.bsky.social @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social #SioeFawr

21.07.2025 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies announces Wales continues to exceed its national peatland restoration target, restoring over 3,600ha of damaged peatland – the equivalent of more than 3,600 rugby fields – in just five years.
@natreswales.bsky.social
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
#RWAS

21.07.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After regular Advice Surgeries in Bryncethin and Cefn Cribwr, out and about speaking to residents on the doorsteps. Suncream and getting my steps up! 🌞 πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ

25.07.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So looking forward to campaigning with Buffy and David, in the wonderful communities of the new Senedd Constituency of Afan Ogwr Rhondda.

(Photo taken on a pitstop in the excellent Brothers Cafe in Pricetown, Nantymoel by the way. Pop in for a cuppa and home-made cake!)

13.06.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Gwych ymweld ag eisteddfod yr Urdd ym Mharc Margam ddoe gyda'r Prif Weinidog.

Llongyfarchiadau i bawb a gymerodd ran. Dathliad aruthrol o Gymru a'r iaith Gymraeg a phobl ifanc, ac arddangosfa wych i Fargam a'r ardal leol

@prifweinidog.gov.wales
www.nptcgroup.ac.uk

05.06.2025 08:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ICYMI here's some pics from #Llanharan 's wonderful #VEDay80 celebrations πŸ₯³

πŸ‘To all those who organised community events and
services for #VE80 we thank you!

Well done to #LlanharanWelfareHall #LlanharanCommunityCouncil & all who contributed
to such a successful day
#CouncillorJanineTurner

05.06.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of Rachel Reeves, Ruth Jones MP and Huw Irranca-Davies MS infront of the Vishay sign. The Vishay sign reads "The DNA of tech".

Picture of Rachel Reeves, Ruth Jones MP and Huw Irranca-Davies MS infront of the Vishay sign. The Vishay sign reads "The DNA of tech".

It was great to visit Vishay in my Constituency earlier today with Rachel Reeves and @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social MS.

The announcement of a Β£250m investment into the UK’s largest semiconductor facility will lead to hundreds of highly-skilled jobs in Newport, making a real difference.

27.03.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘‡Listen to Deputy FIrst Minister, @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social inspiring message to peatland practitioners in Wales. 30 practitioners from 14 projects/ organisations spent two great days learning and collaborating.
@natreswales.bsky.social @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social @discoverelan.bsky.social

09.05.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘My thanks to Gemma Cooper for including me in her annual 'Eisteddfod Ukraine' which she organises to help school children in Odesa deal with the horrors of war through art, while honouring those affected.
🎨It was not easy choosing a winner
πŸ‘Well done to Gemma and all the talented children!

25.04.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🐣 Pasg Hapus Pawb 🐣
#ICYMI the annual #Llanharan OAP Association's Easter Bonnet Parade is a wonderful display of community spirit and a regular fixture in my diary🐣
πŸ‘Also congratulations to Mr Gareth Evans former Head of Dolau Primary School - awarded Freedom of the Community by #LlanharanCC

25.04.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎾 Big shout out to the fantastic community tennis courts we have on our doorstep at #OgmoreVale #MaestegWelfarePark #HeolyCyw & #GarwValley
🎾 Grab your rackets and enjoy a game at our newly refurbished courts
You can book your sessions here: πŸ‘‡
www.lta.org.uk/play/book-a-...

25.04.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧻As a big supporter of #WEPA by Llangynwyd for many years as MP and now MS.
#DidYouKnow they also make 100% recycled paper toilet/kitchen rolls for leading brands?
πŸ‘You might prefer yours white&bright but this environmentally-friendly alternative is also available. All produced here in the Llynfi!

25.04.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A very happy Easter to all, from somewhere gorgeous between Ogmore Vale and Gilfach Goch

20.04.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a great morning out on the doorstep with a big crowd of supporters campaigning for Heledd Owen in Ystalyfera today. Pob lwc Heledd!

29.03.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great visit to #HeronsbridgeSchool with @sarah4bridgend.bsky.social and the Cabinet Secretary for Education Lynne Neagle MS & to meet up with Headteacher Mr Evans!
Always so welcoming and positive it's clear how important the school is to our community. Fantastic to see the amazing work they do. πŸ‘

20.02.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We voted for extra funding in yesterday's Senedd budget vote.
What does some of the extra funding mean for you? Take a look πŸ‘‡
@welsh-labour.bsky.social

05.03.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Dydd Gšyl Dewi Hapus iawn i bawb ar draws Ogwr
Wishing everyone across #Ogmore a very Happy St David’s Day🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

01.03.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#EmployabilityBridgend do great work in our communities supporting people to access employment advice, training, volunteering and job opportunities.
I was delighted to meet with them recently in #Noddfa to hear about their successful outreach programmes.
Next session #MaestegTownHall 4th March

27.02.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Apprenticeships are vital for #Ogmore & it was great to see the Welsh Government apprenticeship programme making a real difference at places like the Persimmon Training Academy in Llanharan. Working with @bridgendcollege.bsky.social and local schools alongside #CITB #apprenticeships #Ogmore #Wales

20.02.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Great visit to #HeronsbridgeSchool with @sarah4bridgend.bsky.social and the Cabinet Secretary for Education Lynne Neagle MS & to meet up with Headteacher Mr Evans!
Always so welcoming and positive it's clear how important the school is to our community. Fantastic to see the amazing work they do. πŸ‘

20.02.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Apprenticeships are vital for #Ogmore & it was great to see the Welsh Government apprenticeship programme making a real difference at places like the Persimmon Training Academy in Llanharan. Working with @bridgendcollege.bsky.social and local schools alongside #CITB #apprenticeships #Ogmore #Wales

20.02.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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A morning of meetings in the Garw valley, finished off with a hearty all-day breakfast at the brilliant Garw Valley Cafe.

Great to see it packed out, and some classic British 'bikes coming by for a pit-stop too!

07.02.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pob Lwc to our excellent young candidate Igor Tutiu in the Briton Ferry by-election this Thursday. Great to join you and David Rees MS on the doorstep today in the February sunshine.

Have a great Sunday all!

02.02.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pob Lwc to our excellent young candidate Igor Tutiu in the Briton Ferry by-election this Thursday. Great to join you and David Rees MS on the doorstep today in the February sunshine.

Have a great Sunday all!

02.02.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lovely session in Hendreforgan and Gilfach Goch with the wonderful @buffywills @RhonddaBryant indefatigable Cllr Aurfron Roberts our community cllrs and @WelshLabour posse. Thanks to Gilfach Goch & Hendreforgan residents for great conversations on the doorstep.

01.02.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Following Steve Reed's address at #OFC25 yesterday, good to see ministers from the devolved nations, @andrewmuirni.bsky.social @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social, discuss the challenges together – a real step change in the opportunity & quality of inter-country dialogue...

10.01.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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