Paul Haley, Chairman of Pride In Barry: “ Pride In Barry is an association of voluntary organisations, local authorities and others who have combined together to strive to improve the local environment.The purpose of Pride In Barry is to increase civic awareness, promote environmental improvement and enhancement, and to generate a pride in the town. We believe that the Town of Barry is special: We want to keep it special for present and future generations."

Barry is proud to be the largest Town in Wales

 

Welcome,

This website has been designed to provide some information about ourselves, to share our ideas and schemes, and to encourage wider civic participation amongst those who were born and raised in, or who now live in, or who have an association with our wonderful Town of Barry - Barrians all!

Be part of what is happening, and let us know who you are and how you can help.

Don't forget to check out our sister website www.barrywales.co.uk and see updated local photo images of Barry today and in the past.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pride In Barry is delighted to announce the establishment of its' Blue Plaque Scheme.

Many men and women of distinction have either been born in Barry, or have spent a significant part of their lives here. We should be proud to acknowledge these people and it is our intention to affix Blue Plaques to houses associated with these people.

The public are invited to nominate worthy individuals of distinction who fit the criteria;

Nominations should be sent to Pride in Barry as follows; contact Gareth Howe on 01446 735125 of gareth.howe @ lineone.net

An independent judging will look at all suggestions and then make recommendations to Pride In Barry.

Please ensure nominations are made as soon as possible.

 

 

Paul Haley Presentation to the National Asembly on Proper Funding for Barry Regeneration on 9th October 2007

Andrew Dakin success

Pride In Barry Ambassador Andrew Dakin at Rail Launch

Barry Waterfront Land Opportunities

Be an Ambassador

Scafftag sponsors Youth Ambassador Award

Glamorgan Gem sponsors Business Ambassador Award

Newydd Housing Association sponsors Community Ambassador Award

Dilys Colbourne MBE is recognised as Pride In Barry Ambassador

Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Swimmer DAVID DAVIES becomes Barry's first-ever Ambassador Click here for pictures and full story

Do you promote the Town and might be eligible for an Award? Or, would you rather recognise and encourage others? Want to know more about opportunities to sponsor these prestigious Awards?

Full details of the Awards, and sponsorship opportunities are available on this website.

Want to know more, then please contact us.

Latest News.....
Scafftag Limited has agreed to sponsor the Youth Ambassador Award. This award is presented to those young people less than 25 years old in recognition of the contribution they are making in shaping the future of Barry within their chosen field eg business, sport, arts or culture.