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A request from Tydfil Training

A request from Tydfil Training

Tydfil Training Through to Next Round of Natwest Skills & Opportunity Fund

I know that most people are fed up of news about voting but could we ask you to vote for Tydfil Training in the Natwest “Skills & Opportunity fund”.  This will enable us to provide more help for unemployed people in our area to set up their own businesses.  If you could follow the link below, click on South West & Wales and select “Tydfil Training Consortium Ltd” we’d be really grateful.

http://skillsandopportunitiesfund.natwest.com/vote/

Thanks everyone – your vote will help us to create new businesses in the area and support the community.

Community Coordinators Impact Report

Cwm Taf Community Coordinators

The team continue to make a difference across the localities of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf - but don't take our word for it - take a look at this Impact Report which gives an indication of their achievements.

If you would like to refer someone (or yourself) for information/advice/support in connecting with third sector services and activities, or if you a third sector organisation or group delivering services within the localities of Cwm Taf then contact your local Community Coordinator as detailed in the poster below. 

For more information on the Project and how it is developing then contact Sharon Richards or Anne Morris

Job Vacancy with Merthyr Borough Credit Union

Merthyr Tydfil's Credit Union currently has a vacancy for a Marketing and Liaison Officer.  Closing date is 9 May - further details are available here  and  here

Calling all craft groups and individuals - opportunity for knitters

Women, men, girls, boys, grans and grandads SOS call up, we need you to come along for an informal chat, cup of Twinings tea and Jammie Dodgers.

If interested and for further information please contact Nicki Page via email by Friday 21st April 2017 using the email address below:
npage21@hotmail.com

Once you register your interest in taking part in this exciting venture a meeting will be arranged giving all the information and details.    All ages welcome.

Brake Beep Beep! Days - Road Safety for Early Years

#beepbeepday for early year’s educators to introduce children to road safety with free resources by @Brakecharity http://brake.org.uk/beepbeepday 
Sign up for a #beepbeepday for activities and resources from @brakecharity to teach little ones about road safety brake.org.uk/beepbeepday

 Beep Beep! Days are a great opportunity for early year’s educators to introduce children to road safety basics, with fun activities and resources provided by Brake.

Our second national date is on Wednesday 10 May and will coincide with UN Global Road Safety Week (8 - 14 May) by focusing on speed and the importance of drivers slowing down. Our resources will help children understand road safety from around the world, the importance of keeping safe when playing outside and why adults need to slow down and watch out for children.

You can register for your free e-pack or purchase a bumper pack for just £12.60 (per 50 children)! The pack includes colouring sheets, posters, laminated activity cards, road map and A2 activity poster, certificates, stickers, balloons and our new themed resources.

If you have previously purchased a bumper pack in February or 2016, you can get a replenishment pack for just £6.60. This includes more stickers, certificates and new, themed resources, to top up your existing bumper pack, so you can run an event again. If you would like to order one please get in touch.
For more information visit brake.org.uk/beepbeepday.

 Beep Beep! Days, from Brake, the road safety charity, are a great opportunity for early year’s educators to introduce children to road safety. The bumper pack contains stickers, certificates, posters, laminated activity cards, a hand print poster, a road map, activity poster with cut-out shapes, and balloons!

Calling all Craft Groups and Knitters . . . an opportunity to get paid for knitting what you love

Women, men, girls, boys, grans and grandads SOS call up, we need you to come along for an informal chat, cup of Twinings tea and Jammie Dodgers.

If interested and for further information please contact Nicki Page via email by Friday 21st April 2017 using the email address below:
npage21@hotmail.com

Once you register your interest in taking part in this exciting venture a meeting will be arranged giving all the information and details.    All ages welcome.

Hanfod Cymru - new source of funding for Wales

A new Welsh Lottery, Loteri Cymru, launches this week and a with it a new grant scheme for Wales. 

Currently open for small grant applications of less than £10k, the grant scheme will also offer Main Grants of £10k-£75k and Strategic grants of £75k - £200,000k later this year.  Further details including how to apply below:

http://www.hanfodcymru.wales/

Wales Volunteer of the Year award 2017 - Closing date is fast approaching . . .

Mae cannoedd o wirfoddolwyr yn ein cymunedau. Ydych chi’n adnabod unigolyn neu grwˆp ysbrydoledig sydd wedi gwneud gwahaniaeth mawr i’ch ardal neu i fywydau pobl eraill? Os felly, pam na wnewch chi eu henwebu ar gyfer Gwobr Gwirfoddolwr y  Flwyddyn Cymru? Dyma’ch cyfle  chi i gydnabod gwaith da ac i  ddathlu’r pobl hynod yma.

Dyddiad cau: 21 Ebrill 2017

 http://www.wcva.org.uk/volunteering/volunteering-latest/2017/04/voty-awards-2017?src=newsletter&seq.lang=cy-GB

There are hundreds of volunteers in our communities. Do you know of an inspirational individual or group that has made a real difference to their area or to the lives of others? If so, why not nominate them for a  Wales Volunteer of the Year Award?  It’s your chance to recognise achievements and celebrate these remarkable people.

 Closing date: 21 April 2017

 http://www.wcva.org.uk/volunteering/volunteering-latest/2017/04/voty-awards-2017?src=newsletter

Diary Marker - Green Spaces Networking and Learning Event

Are you interested in environmental, conservation and green space issues? Can you offer advice on environmental, conservation and green space issues?

On Wednesday 14th June there will be a networking/ learning event for individuals, community groups and organisations in the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough.

It will be held in the Voluntary Action Centre in Pontmorlais. It will run in the morning followed by a lunch.

More details will be announced in the near future

To express an interest email Ian Davy

Activities at Cyfarthfa Park this Easter

Vacancy of Community Coordinator in Health and Social Care