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Rob Brydon visits Merthyr!

On the Tuesday 13 March, Rob Brydon came to Wales to have a look at how Comic Relief spends some of the money you raise. Rob visited the Merthyr and the Valleys Mind, a mental health project in Merthyr Tydfil where Comic Relief money goes towards their advocacy project. A project which supports and empowers people who are experiencing mental or emotional distress, it also offers information, advice and practical help. Rob got stuck into a pottery class – part of the weekly events programme which provides opportunities for people to directly participate in social events through peer led support and shared experiences.

BBC weatherman Derek Brockway started a trend as he launched Red Nose Day in Wales from the Millenium Centre and turning it a dazzling red!

Cadw have agreed to light up 4 of the countries most glorious castles for RND ’07! Caerphilly, Chepstow, Conwy and Harlech Castles will all go red from 5-16 March.

Rallyoke hits Swansea

Chris Moyles and the Radio 1 breakfast team brought karaoke to Swansea on Sunday 11th March, along with a host of special guests. Kelly Jones and JK and Joel took to the stage, along with most of the population of Swansea for the loudest Rallyoke night so far! Taking their obsession with karaoke to a new scale, the infamous Breakfast team will spend a week touring the UK hosting rowdy karaoke nights to packed out venues filled with lucky Radio 1 winners. To find out more visit www.bbc.co.uk/radio1.

Welsh Rugby Squad lend their support

The Welsh Rugby squad were the latest to get behind Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day 2007 Campaign when they broke off from training for a few minutes to don the infamous BIG Red Nose in support of the charity. Wales captain Stephen Jones said, "When we were asked to be part of this campaign we were really happy to accept. The money that people have raised for Comic Relief across Wales really helps those people who need it most."

Big Difference

Since Red Nose Day Started £7.3 million pounds has been spent In Wales, supporting over 300 projects in the Nation.

Rekindle Home in Newtown is a project which helps support young people in rural areas who may be experiencing deterioration in their mental health. Comic Relief funds a part time post which not only expands the services already offered but ensures outreach support is offered to those people who may not be able to travel to the project.

Help the Aged, Wales has a Speaking up for our Age programme which supports older people's forums across the region. Forums which are designed to give older people the opportunities to get their voices head on the issues that matter to them most.