We are running an event on the 2nd March (2-3:30pm), which is a continuation of the learning sessions we began last year where we invited a group of people from the six communities we are working with to share their learning during the COVID response. Merthyr Tydfil is one of these communities.
VAMT News
Keeping Merthyr Tydfil fully informed of all the latest Third Sector news and developments.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
New! Event from Lloyds Bank Foundation
Thursday, 18 February 2021
Had experience of the Welsh Ambulance Service during the pandemic?
Do you have a story to tell?
Would you be interested in sharing your story/experience with the Welsh Ambulance Service Patient Experience and Community Involvement (PECI) Team of when you, or a family member, has used any of our services during the pandemic? Our services include 999, Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS), Volunteer Car Driver scheme, 111/0845 46 47 service or accessed the NHS 111 Wales website?
You can contact
us by visiting our ‘Have your say’ section at www.ambulance.nhs.uk, email: Peci.team@wales.nhs.uk, Twitter @WelshAmbPIH or call us
on 01792 311773.
A fyddai gennych ddiddordeb mewn rhannu eich stori /
profiad â Thîm Profiad y Claf a Chynnwys y Gymuned (PECI) Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans
Cymru pan fyddwch chi, neu aelod o'r teulu, wedi defnyddio unrhyw un o'n
gwasanaethau yn ystod y pandemig? Mae ein gwasanaethau'n cynnwys 999,
Gwasanaeth Cludiant Cleifion Di-argyfwng (NEPTS), cynllun Gyrwyr Ceir
Gwirfoddol, gwasanaeth 111/0845 46 47 neu wedi ymweld â gwefan GIG 111 Cymru?
Gallwch gysylltu â ni trwy ymweld â'n hadran ‘Dweud eich
dweud’ ar https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/default.aspx?lan=cy, e-bost:
Peci.team@wales.nhs.uk, Twitter
@WelshAmbPIH neu ein ffonio ar 01792 311773.
Free Webinar from WCVA - Volunteering and Safeguarding
Suitable for all those staff, volunteers and trustees who have responsibility for safeguarding in their organisations.
4 March 2021 - 10am-11am
Find out more and book a space
Have you joined the Knowledge Hub yet??
The new resource for the Third Sector in Wales, known as the Knowledge Hub is now available. New resources are being added all the time. If you're involved with volunteering, 4 new courses have recently been added:
- Involving young people in volunteering and social action
- Management and support for volunteering
- Recognising volunteers and measuring impact
- Understanding volunteering
Why not visit today??
https://thirdsectorsupport.wales/courses/
Calling all young people - have you used the Volunteering Wales website??? Want to win £20??
Aged 13-25? Any idea of what the Volunteering Wales website does?? Complete this short survey whether you've used the website before or have never heard of it and be entered into a prize drawn to win a £20 voucher
Survey link: https://forms.gle/uMMFdonHcCNndYi96
Support from Lloyds Banking Group staff
As you may be aware, VAMT have been working very closely with Lloyds Bank Foundation over the last 18 months, to develop relationships and systems change within Merthyr Tydfil. Merthyr Tydfil is the only area in Wales which has been selected for this work, so we are very fortunate.
More information and link to take part
Virtual Wellbeing day for unpaid carers
Carers Wales are delighted and excited to announce our dedicated virtual wellbeing day.
The day will look
like this:
• 10.00 -11.20 –
Self Care.
• 11.30 -12.50 -
Stress Management.
• 13.00 -14.20 -
Healthy Back Management.
• 14.30 - 15.50 -
Hand Massage.
• 16.00 -17.20 -
Dru Yoga.
• 17.30 – 18.50 –
What is counselling.
• 19.00 – 20.20 -
Dru Yoga.
To register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-wales-wellbeing-day-tickets-140248752795
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‘Me Time' is a
chance for unpaid carers to do something for their own enjoyment. These online
sessions, funded by the Welsh Government, are a place where carers can get
involved in a range of activities and explore new opportunities that they may
not be able to do normally. We will be doing all sorts of things ranging from
group viewings of the great wonders of the world, to arts, music, physical
exercise, relaxation and mindfulness and so much more.
Sunday, 14 February 2021
Zoom courses from Valleys Steps - Stress Management and Mindfulness
Having trouble coping at present?
If so, it’s not surprising.
We know that modern life can be challenging at the best of times…
…and finding ourselves in the middle of a global pandemic could not exactly be described as “the best of times”.
Local wellbeing charity Valleys Steps is therefore offering courses to help.
Stress Management aims to enable participants gain an understanding of stress, how it affects us, plus what we can do to help manage and overcome it.
It will take place via Zoom from 2.30pm – 3.30pm on Thursday 18th February.
Introduction to Mindfulness aims to teach ways to change, become more focussed and increase in wellbeing by deepening our appreciation of life.
It will take place via Zoom from 2.30pm – 3.00pm on Friday 19th February.
If you are interested in either or both of these courses, please contact Wellbeing Course Practitioner, Judith Parry, on Judith.Parry@valleyssteps.org to register or find out more.
Job Vacancy - Community Projects Officer for Merthyr Tydfil - Keep Wales Tidy
Please find further details via the link below:
https://www.keepwalestidy.cymru/Pages/FAQs/Category/vacancies
Thursday, 4 February 2021
Want to help improve your neighbourhood and community? Free Eden Project "Community Camp"
Eden Project Virtual Community Camp March 2021
The Eden Project are holding a
virtual 'community camp' this March. Thanks
to National Lottery players anybody who is supporting their community in their
own time, or wants to do more to help their local area could be eligible for
this fully funded opportunity!
Eden Project Communities are hosting a FREE Virtual Community Camp - an
immersive learning experience offering a mix of practical activities, workshop
sessions and networking opportunities for people from across the UK. It’s
designed for people who want to develop ideas, activities or projects to help
improve their neighbourhood and community.