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 are extremely proud to acknowledge 10 people and it is our intention to affix Blue Plaques to houses associated with these people.

The public have nominated worthy individuals of distinction who fit the criteria;

A Ceremony took place on Saturday 21st November 2009 to announce the first 10 commemorative Blue Plaques to invited guests which included relatives of those commemorated, as well as current homeowners.

For details, please click this link to visit the Blue Plaque Page

Pride In Barry would welcome further sponsorship towards installing further Blue Plaques in 2010.

 

Pride in Barry Strategy 2012

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.....
Pride In Barry announces the first 10 commemorative Blue Plaques on 21st November 2009 at a celebration evening. A booklet has been produced which outlines the achievements of the individuals. DVD's of the event are available for 10 Pounds, which will go towards further Blue Plaque