Victoria Waller

Delighted to announce that I have been nominated for the Gwynedd Volunteer Awards 2026!

This time last year, I was on crutches with another fractured left toe but I didn’t let this stop me from enjoying a music festival! About to go again in a few days - except now, said foot is healed!

Check out this fantastic news article about @GigBuddiesCymru and @FocusWales - and how we are making festivals accessible! I'm thrilled to have been quoted in this, along with a photo. godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2026/05/05/foc…

I am attending the North Wales Positive Behaviour Support CoP Conference in Llandudno Junction today. Come along to the @GigBuddiesCymru stall to find out more about us, what we do and why we do it if you are there! northwalestogether.org/north-wales-pb… @LdWales #GigBuddiesCymru #NoBedtimes

The Senedd election takes place next Thursday 7 May 2026. If you are still not sure who to vote for, there are some useful websites that can help like whocanivotefor.co.uk

Delighted to be at the Learning Disability Forum this morning in Llangefni, representing @RoaringMon Self Advocacy Group (of which I am a member). Jac Hughes and I will be doing the introduction and welcoming everyone!

Can’t wait for the @LdWales Team Day in Cardiff next week… it’ll be my first ever time joining everyone for this since becoming a member of staff in November last year - so excited!! See you all on Tuesday, #TeamLDW and Team @GigBuddiesCymru! I love you guys!

Our @WelshYouthParl member, Tammi, shares why the Senedd election and registering to vote is important for people with a learning disability and autistic people. The final date for registering to vote is Monday 20 April 2026. Register using this link: gov.uk/register-to-vo…

You need to be registered to vote in the forthcoming @SeneddWales elections on 7 May! Here is my colleague and friend @GerraintGriff with more information. #seneddelectionswales2026

Could you speak or host a workshop around digital inclusion for people with a learning disability at our 2026 Annual Conference in November? If so, please visit our website and apply by Friday 29 May at 4.30pm: ldw.org.uk/event/digital-…

Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn chwilio am wirfoddolwyr o bob cwr o Gymru i fod yn Ffrindiau Gigiau! Oes gennych chi ddiddordeb neu hoffech chi gael gwybod mwy? Gallwch ymweld â gigbuddies.cymru, anfon e-bost i gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk neu ffonio 029 2068 1160.

We are currently looking for Gig Buddy volunteers from across Wales! Interested or just want to find out more? Awesome! You can visit gigbuddies.cymru, e-mail gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk or phone 029 2068 1160.

A few photos from an incredible @GigBuddiesCymru North Wales Social yesterday evening, where we watched Hijinx Theatre's Meet Fred 10th Anniversary Tour at @PontioTweets. It was a pleasure to meet Owen Pugh after the show. #MF10

Kieran and Kara enjoyed the Steps “Here and Now” Musical and the House of Deviants show – both of which were held at @theCentre - and @queenztheshow at @New_Theatre in Cardiff.

I am delighted to be attending the @we_are_hynt Access Forum online meeting this afternoon. This will be my first time doing so, and it is part of my job as Ambassador for Gig Buddies North Wales. @GigBuddiesCymru @LdWales

Public Health Wales have released a report into loneliness, social isolation and social connection. Gig Buddies gets a mention in it too. You can read the report here - phw.nhs.wales/news/wales-lea…

Our first blog post of 2026 is live! It introduces our new website, explains what we do, and how we support better accessible information for everyone. Read it here: easyread.wales/welcome/

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

...a Rambling Buddy, a Quiz Buddy, a Roller Skating Buddy, a Surfing Buddy...the list is endless. A gig buddy can help someone with a learning disability and/or autism to go to gigs and other activities that they might fight difficult attending.

I am the @GigBuddiesCymru's Project Ambassador for Gig Buddies North Wales. Gig Buddies Cymru is part of @LdWales. I am looking for groups and organisations across North Wales who would be happy to invite me to give a presentation about us.