Our offices will close at 5pm on Wednesday 23rd December and
reopen on Monday 4th January 2021
Monday, 21 December 2020
Friday, 18 December 2020
Don't forget - Join with Lloyds Bank Foundation to look at Systems Change in Merthyr Tydfil
After much preparatory work and delays due to Covid, come and join the discussion! Open to third, statutory and private organisations. Links to Eventbrite are below.
Workshop
1 (9:30-12:30, 13th January)– is a session which looks at the
strengths and assets that already exist in Merthyr Tydfil, particularly through
the lens of COVID 19 and the response to that, and will include us showing a
film we made capturing some of the incredible work that’s taken place this
year. We will also be looking at what kinds of changes you would like to
see if this work is successful.
Workshop
2 – (9:30-12:30, 3rd February) Builds on workshop 1, and will
develop a collective decision around what would be a good starting point for
this work. This will be the foundation for the practical next steps in
the work.
Thursday, 17 December 2020
Paying for Fuel - Free Webinar from NEA for those advising people in or at risk of fuel poverty
The Paying for Fuel webinar will look at how we are charged for gas and electricity, the types of tariffs we use and how we can limit our expenditure.
It aims to help delegates understand the content of fuel statements and how we can use this information to switch tariff or supplier.
Webinars are delivered live by our expert tutors to small groups to ensure a good level of interaction and support for learners.
AUDIENCE
Free places are available to frontline staff and volunteers from non-commercial organisations that regularly encounter and provide advice to those in or at risk of fuel poverty – i.e. essentially those on a low income / in a vulnerable situation and who are struggling to manage their household bills
It aims to help delegates understand the content of fuel statements and how we can use this information to switch tariff or supplier.
Webinars are delivered live by our expert tutors to small groups to ensure a good level of interaction and support for learners.
AUDIENCE
Free places are available to frontline staff and volunteers from non-commercial organisations that regularly encounter and provide advice to those in or at risk of fuel poverty – i.e. essentially those on a low income / in a vulnerable situation and who are struggling to manage their household bills
A link to fully funded Webinars is here
Shelter Cymru e-Learning and resouces
Shelter Cymru's eLearning and resources are accessible online at any time from anywhere.
Wednesday, 9 December 2020
Nominate a Young Person for the Diana Award 2021
Nominations are now open, and we want to hear all about more incredible young people and the game-changing work they’re doing to transform people’s lives! If you know a young person that is changing the world around them, please let us know as we would love to champion them and their amazing work.
WHAT IS THE DIANA AWARD?
The Diana
Award is the most prestigious accolade a young person can receive for their
social action or humanitarian work. The Award is the longest running award for
young people that is given to individuals through a retrospective nomination
process only. We believe this is special. Young people do not work towards the
award, rather they demonstrate their suitability through their actions, without
any expectation of reward.
We are excited to invite you to shine a spotlight on an unsung
hero by nominating a young person from your organisation. The Award is open to
young people aged 9 - 25 who have been engaged in at least 12 months of
activities, who are selflessly transforming the lives of others, often in the
face of adversity. We know that there are many young people in your region who
fit this criteria and we believe that they deserve recognition on a global
platform.
Nominations must be made before the 12 March 2021 deadline at https://diana-award.org.uk/nomination-centre/ where further information about the nomination process and our programmes can also be found. Attached is a nomination guideline document for more details on the nomination application. We would also welcome your support in helping us spread the word even further, encouraging others to nominate for The Diana Award so that we can celebrate the amazing things that your young people are doing!
Help the MS Society design it's self management services
Join a Focus Group on 6 or 9 January to have your view heard
Helo Blod - Free Welsh translation and advice service/Gwasanaeth cyngor a chyfieithu am ddim
Using just a little bit of Cymraeg can make a big difference.
Helo Blod is your fast and friendly Welsh translation and advice service. And it’s free. Lauren Evans is the local Helo Blod Advisor (based in the Menter Iaith Merthyr Office at Theatr Soar, Merthyr) here to help with:
- get free translations into Welsh of up to 500 words a month
- check your
- own translations into Welsh of up to 1,000 words per year
- market and promote your business bilingually
- increase Welsh language customer services and recruit Welsh speakers and Welsh learners
- make the Welsh language more visible in your business, opening the door to new customers and conversations
- get you connected with businesses around you so you can build a network to use more Welsh
- help you and your team to learn a few Welsh words - or more
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Mae defnyddio ychydig o Gymraeg yn golygu
llawer mwy na geiriau.
Helo Blod yw’r lle i gael cyngor ar sut
mae defnyddio mwy o Gymraeg yn dy fusnes a chyfieithiadau hefyd. Ac mae’r cwbl
lot am ddim! Lauren Evans yw Ymgynghorydd Helo Blod Lleol ac yma i helpu.
Mae ein swyddogion Helo Blod yma i helpu. Gyda'ch gilydd bydd modd i chi weithio ar ddefnyddio mwy o'r Gymraeg yn dy fusnes. gyda
- cael cyfieithu am ddim o destunau hyd at 500 gair y mis – o’r Saesneg i’r Gymraeg
- gwirio testunau Cymraeg hyd at 1,000 gair y flwyddyn
- marchnata a hyrwyddo dy fusnes i’r gymuned Gymraeg
- cynyddu gwasanaethau Cymraeg i gwsmeriaid a recriwtio siaradwyr Cymraeg a dysgwyr Cymraeg
- gwneud y Gymraeg yn fwy gweledol yn dy fusnes ac agor y drws i sgyrsiau a chwsmeriaid newydd
- dy gyflwyno i rwydweithiau lleol sy'n gallu cefnogi dy fusnes
- dy gyfeirio di at fusnesau yn dy ardal fel bod modd i ti fod yn rhan o rwydwaith o bobl sy'n defnyddio'r Gymraeg mewn busnes
- helpu di a dy d̨m dysgu ychydig o eiriau Cymraeg Рneu fwy.
Galli di gysylltu â fi ar y ffôn neu drwy
e-bost a chawn ni sgwrs am sut allwn ni weithio gyda’n gilydd i gynyddu dy
ddefnydd o’r Gymraeg.
Ymgynghorydd Helo Blod Lleol / Helo Blod Local Adviser
Caerffili a Merthyr Tudful
Ffôn / Phone: 01443 820913 | 07885 812144
Twitter / Facebook : @HeloBlod
https://businesswales.gov.wales/heloblod/
New over 50s Alcohol Helpline
We Are With You and Barod
have launched an over 50s Alcohol Helpline providing support and advice to
individuals aged over 50 worried about their drinking, and their concerned
others. The helpline is also available for professionals supporting
peopled aged over 50.
- Monday
to Friday – 12pm – 8pm
- Saturday
& Sunday – 10am – 4pm
Tuesday, 8 December 2020
Volunteer Outdoors Now!
Opportunities coming up with Connecting People and Nature at Nantllwynog Park and Gellideg Fields
Mental Health Support for People in Employment
Able Futures can help you manage your mental health at work so you can enjoy more good days. We could give you nine months advice and guidance from a mental health specialist who can help you learn coping mechanisms, build resilience, access therapy or work with your employer to make adjustments to help your mental health at work.
Able Futures delivers the Access to Work Mental
Health Support Service on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
Children in Need - Funding Briefing Session 10 December 2:00pm-3:00pm
CIN opened up its Main and Small Grants programmes in November for applicants seeking CIN funding. We will be holding a funding briefing session on Thursday 10th December at 2-3pm for potential applicants to find out more about our funding. We are expecting this grant round to receive a high volume of applications so the session will be key for finding out the focus for the 2 programmes, and how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the strategic aims of our funding. We can also provide some insight into the key themes and areas that we would particularly welcome from projects and organisations in Wales. To find out more and to book your place on the session please contact cin.wales@bbc.co.uk.
Job Vacancy - Housing First
Housing First have a vacancy for a Maternity Cover Project Manager. The post is now on our website www.salvationarmy.org.uk - 'Jobs' where an online application can be made before the closing date on 13/12/2020.
Housing First Merthyr Tydfil offers a fresh approach to supporting entrenched
homeless individuals with complex needs. Working collaboratively with the
health, justice and the housing sectors we deliver long term sustainable
housing solutions. Housing First Merthyr Tydfil is a project that is motivated
by a passion for removing barriers for those looking for somewhere to call
home. We are an aspirational and positive project; keenly person centred and
psychologically informed, embraced by an organisation who promotes a culture of
constructive creativity.
Please see the advert and Job Description/Person Specification attached and head to www.salvationarmy.org.uk - 'Jobs' to apply online. If there are any questions regarding the role then please contact me on the details below and I will be happy to help.
Cara Forsey
Housing First Project Manager/ Rheolwr Prosiect Tai yn GyntafThe Salvation Army / Byddin yr Iachawdwriaeth
E-bost/Email: cara.forsey@salvationarmy.org.uk
Tel/Ffôn: 07884563210
Tuesday, 1 December 2020
Christmas - Welsh Government advice for people who were shielding
Please find below the links to the Welsh Government Christmas advice for people who were shielding:
https://gov.wales/christmas-advice-people-who-were-shielding
https://llyw.cymru/cyngor-y-nafolig-ar-gyfer-pobl-oedd-yn-gwarchod
Please circulate this widely and if possible use innovative ways to get this information to those that might not have access to the internet/social media as Welsh Governmentwould like this advice to reach as many people as possible.
Thank you.
Giving Tuesday - a helping hand for local groups from Merthyr Valleys Homes
Merthyr Valleys Homes are supporting “Giving Tuesday” which we have launched today with our teams and will roll out every Tuesday throughout December.
The idea is to provide colleagues with a list of ways they
can support our communities if and when they have a little time to do so.
That could be through donating food, clothes, gifts or their time. We
want to extend the offer to you to send us a list of things that our teams
could help you with.
Do you need any help with deliveries, collections, donations, befriending etc? Let us know what you could do with a little bit of help with and we’ll notify our teams.
We’re keen to get these ideas out to our colleagues as quickly as possible so I’d appreciate if you could come back to me as quickly as you can.
Please note, this is completely voluntary for our teams to get involved in so we cannot guarantee support for your requests. Please feel free to pass this on to any groups who might be interested in feeding back to us.
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