New Mindfulness course

 

NEW MINDFULNESS COURSE

VENUE - SOAR

STARTING - THURSDAY 6^TH OCTOBER – 6 WEEKS

6-8PM

 

Open to everyone – Come and learn the skills and techniques of Mindfulness.

 

For more info or to book on contact  Leane.saunders@adultlearning.wales

Out for an Hour Friendship Cafe

 

MVH Grants and Sponsorship Fund = Round 2 Open

 

Merthyr Valleys Homes Grants and Sponsorship Scheme 2022/23 

Merthyr Valleys Homes want to support members of our communities who provide opportunities, projects, and activities within Merthyr Tydfil. If you can deliver benefits to the community including that bring people together and help people to build on their skills, confidence, and wellbeing in an inclusive way, we would love to hear from you. Who can apply? You can apply if you are a group of volunteers, a community group, social enterprise, or charity undertaking a community project within Merthyr Tydfil. If you are a group, enterprise, or charity you will need to have a bank account and a governing document.

What funding is available to me? 

Small projects: Applications are welcomed from small informal groups of volunteers without a constitution. Funding will be considered up to £500. Monies are not sent directly to your group but MVH will pay a supplier direct from the invoices provided in the quotes. 

Community Groups/ Social Enterprises/ Charities: Applications are welcomed from organisations who are delivering projects and activities within Merthyr Tydfil. Funding will be considered up to £3,000 grant or up to £500 sponsorship. 

What can I apply for? 

Here are some examples of projects that have been funded:

• Equipment and materials that are needed to deliver the project or activity. 
• Venue hire to hold community events. 
• Tutor costs for taster sessions or training. 
• Projects that promote physical and mental health and well-being. 
• Environmental projects that improve the look of the areas and enhance skills within the community. 
• Combats social isolation and loneliness in an age group. 
• Strengthen community links and provide opportunity for new members of the community to build new friendships. 
• Costs to help new community groups form. 
• Community events

Any awarded monies must be spent by March 31st, 2023. 

Please contact grants@mvhomes.org.uk or further information on this scheme or call the Tenant Engagement Team on Tel: 07718 248 645

Adult Learning Wales - Introduction to Teaching and Learning

 

INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING AND LEARNING IN A CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT COURSE

LEVEL 2 AGORED OCN

WEDNESDAY 12^TH OCTOBER

9.30-3PM

4 WEEKS

VENUE – SOAR MERTHYR

For more info or to book a place contact me – Leane.saunders@adultlearning.wales – 07824566831

Citizens Advice Pension Credit sessions 5th October

 

Pension Credit Day of Action : Wed, 5 October 2022

Working with Citizens Advice, Gerald Jones MP is holding a Pension Credit Day of Action on Wed, 5 October. 

Drop-in events are available in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney between 10am and 4pm.

Details of Merthyr Drop-in HERE

Details of Rhymney Drop-in HERE

Coed Lleol is offering Six Weeks of Autumnal Wellbeing at Treharris Park

 

Please see poster for details

Adult Learning Wales - Customer Service Skills training this week

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATION

THURSDAY 6^TH OCTOBER

9.30-4PM

RED HOUSE MERTHYR

 

To book on or for more info contact Leane.saunders@adultlearning.wales – 07824566831.

 

How Digital Tools can Support people in the Cost-of-Living Crisis delivered by Digital Communities Wales in conjunction with VAMT

 

Training will take place @11am on Monday 10^th October 

in the VAMT offices

Please click on the link to register – spaces will be limitedhttps://forms.gle/f6xBjJmr489fFCEX6

Let's Talk Bereavement

 

Let’s Talk Bereavement

This session is for people who are grieving, it will be an informal session supported by VAMT and led by Jonathan Pearce (Hospice of the Valleys) for people in the MT area. Numbers will be limited so booking is essential.