Thursday 7 April 2011

Adult Learners Week Events - 22nd May

Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil
Learning Through the Outdoors
May 22, 11:00 AM - May 22, 4:00 PM

Come along and learn new skills with the Bridges
into Work Outdoor Tutors, They will be hosting
outdoor activities in canoeing, abseiling and
mobile climbing wall at the Global Village event.
Contact: Diane Jones 01685 727305
diane.jones2@merthyr.gov.uk

Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil
Global Village
May 22, 11:00 AM - May 22, 5:30 PM

A free event celebrating the diversity of Merthyr
Tydfil with dance, music, performance, workshps
and food from cultures across the globe.
For further info visit:
www.merthyrglobalvillage.co.uk
Contact: Karen Dusgate 01685 352800
kdusgate@mtha.org.uk
arts@merthyr.gov.uk
'Here are some activities supported by Global
Village as part of Adult Learners Week':
- Learning Through the Outdoors
- Gala-Fan Performance
- Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
- Talk Training Information Stand
- Woodland Wildlife Stand
- Youth Information Shop Display Stand
- Careers Advice

Adult Learners Event May 21st

Dowlais Library, Church Street, Dowlais,
Merthyr Tydfil
Get fit with local history
May 21, 10:30 AM - May 21, 1:30 PM

Join us for a walk starting and ending in Dowlais
Library to find out more about your local history.
There will be an exhibition to browse both before
and afterwards. Booking Required.
Contact: Sian Anthony 01685 723051
resources.librarian@merthyr.gov.uk

WEA Learning Centre, 5 Morlais Buildings,
Merthyr Tydfil
Computers for Complete Beginners
May 21, 12:00 PM - May 21, 2:00 PM

Based on the High Street the WEA learning centre
has been providing Computer, English and Maths
courses for over 6 years. The centre has 12
computers and has disabled access.
Contact: Simon Conlin 01685 373190
s.conlin@swales.wea.org.uk

Adult Learners Week Events - May 20th

Willows Centre, Troedyrhiw, Bridge Street,
Troedyrhiw - Computing
May 20, 1:00 PM - May 20, 3:00 PM
How to be safe on the internet. Booking Required.
Contact: Anne-Marie Foday / Lisa Dodd
01443 693231
anne-marie.foday@merthyr.gov.uk

Bedlinog Resource Centre, Commercial Street,
Bedlinog - Deal or No Deal
May 20, 1:00 PM - May 20, 2:00 PM

How to find the best deals on line - car/house
insurance or shopping for clothes.
Booking Required.
Contact: Paddy McNally 01443 710821
patrick.mcnally@merthyr.gov.uk

Bedlinog Resource Centre, Commercial Street,
Bedlinog
Your face or mine

May 20, 2:30 PM - May 20, 4:30 PM
Take a photo and print it on a t shirt or fridge
magnet. Booking Required.
Contact: Paddy McNally 01443 710821
patrick.mcnally@merthyr.gov.uk

Glamorgan Gates, 121 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil
BBC First Click - Internet for
Beginners!
May 20, 9:00 AM - May 20, 2011 1:00 PM

Get online for the first time! This session will help
beginners to access the internet, covering topics
such as setting up an e-mail account and shopping
online.
Contact: Lisa Derrick 01685 729940
ljderri1@glam.ac.uk

Glamorgan Gates & Wetherspoons, High Street,
Merthyr Tydfil
Digital Awareness Day
May 20, 1:30 PM - May 20, 6:00 PM

An drop in event where anyone from the
community can come and find out how to use the
internet, email, online banking, job search, use
mobile phones, digital cameras or upload and
download information. Booking Required.
Contact: Clair Houston 01685 353945
clair.houston@vamt.net

Treharris Library, Perrott Street, Treharris
Your First Click and Beyond
May 20, 10:00 AM - May 20, 12:00 PM

This will be a hands-on, friendly gentle way into
learning to use a computer. No need to be scared,
we can help you! Booking Required.
Contact: Vicky Mitchell 01443 410517
resources.librarian@merthyr.gov.uk

Treharris Library, Perrott Street, Treharris
Your First Click and Beyond - Drop In
May 20, 1:30 PM - May 20, 3:30 PM

This will be a hands-on, friendly gentle way into
learning to use a computer. No need to be scared,
we can help you! This is the drop in session - come
and ask us!
Contact: Vicky Mitchell 01443 410517
resources.librarian@merthyr.gov.uk

Adult Learners Week Events on 19th May

Bedlinog Community Centre, Garth Terrace,
Bedlinog - Breakaway training
May 19, 11:00 AM - May 19, 1:00 PM

Hands on training on how to remove yourself
safely from a volatile situation. Booking Required.
Contact: Paddy McNally 01443 710821
patrick.mcnally@merthyr.gov.uk

Trefechan OAP Hall, The Birchway, Trefechan,
Merthyr Tydfil Gentle Exercise for over 50s
May 19, 5:00 PM - May 19, 6:15 PM

Gentle Exercise aimed at over 50s wishing to take
part in low-impact exercise. Come along and learn
how to improve your health through low impact
exercise. Booking Required.
Contact: Sally Mcintyre 01685 383758
sally.mcintyre@vamt.net

Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Cyfarthfa Castle
Museum, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil
Egyptian Archaeology
May 19, 7:15 PM - May 19, 8:00 PM

A fascinating talk by Paul Nicholson from Cardiff
University exploring excavations in Ancient Egypt.
Booking Required.
Contact: Christopher Parry 01685 723112
christopher.parry@merthyr.gov.uk

Bedlinog Community Centre, Garth Terrace,
Bedlinog - Conflict Awareness
May 19, 9:00 AM - May 19, 11:00 AM

How to identify and deal with potential conflict.
Booking Required.
Contact: Paddy McNally 01443 710821
patrick.mcnally@merthyr.gov.uk

Glamorgan Gates, 121 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil
Back to Work Advice Day
May 19, 9:00 AM - May 19, 4:00 PM

Drop in or book an appointment for back to work
advice, whether you're interested in voluntary
work, in developing your CV or improving your
skills and qualifications.
Contact: Lisa Derrick 01685 729940
ljderri1@glam.ac.uk

Treharris Library, Perrott Street, Treharris
Book your Exercise!
May 19, 2:00 PM - May 19, 2:45 PM

Come and try out various exercises. Some are easy
and gentle, others are a little more strenuous. They
are all ones your GP says will do you good.
Booking Required.
Contact: Lynne Carlick 01443 410517
resources.librarian@merthyr.gov.uk

Busy Bee Family Centre, Honeysuckle Close,
Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil
3GS Family Learning Event
May 19, 11:00 AM - May 19, 2:00 PM

Computer Skills, Basic Cookery, Arts & Crafts,
Family History, Parenting Classes, Healthy Eating
- Come along to find out what learning
opportunities are available on your doorstep.
Contact: Michelle Llewellyn 01685 353426
michelle.llewellyn@3gs.org.uk

Treharris Library, Perrott Street, Treharris
Book your Exercise
May 19, 10:00 AM - May 19, 10:45 AM

Come and try out various exercises. Some are easy
and gentle, others are a little more strenuous. They
are all ones your GP says will do you good.
Booking Required.
Contact: Lynne Carlick 01443 410517
resources.librarian@merthyr.gov.uk

Treharris Library, Perrott street, Treharris
Book your Exercise!
May 19, 12:00 PM - May 19, 12:45 PM

Come and try out various exercises. Some are easy
and gentle, others are a little more strenuous. They
are all ones your GP says will do you good.
Booking Required.
Contact: Lynne Carlick 01443 410517
resources.librarian@merthyr.gov.uk

Glamorgan Gates, 121 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil
Blog Writing for Beginners
May 19, 1:00 PM - May 19, 4:00 PM

Would you like to create a blog to promote your
business, showcase your craft or just record your
thoughts and stories? Come along to this session
and leave with a brand new blog!
Booking Required.
Contact: Lisa Derrick 01685 729940
ljderri1@glam.ac.uk

Gellideg Foundation, Gellideg Estate, Merthyr Tydfil
Community Food and Nutrition
Skills Level 1
May 19, 9:30 AM - May 26, 1:00 PM

The training involves informal sessions including
group work, discussions, games, worksheets,
cookery and hands-on activities. The training
hours can be spread over days and times
Booking Required.
Contact: Emma Wilkins 01685 383929
emma@gellideg.net
Glamorgan Gates, 121 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil -
Time for Tai Chi
May 18, 2:00 PM - May 18, 4:00 PM
Get fit the gentle way with a session in this
ancient Chinese martial art. Booking Required.
Contact: Lisa Derrick 01685 729940
ljderri1@glam.ac.uk

Merthyr Tydfil College, Ynysfach, Merthyr Tydfil -
Welcome to Higher Education with
UHOVI
May 18, 4:00 PM - May 18, 7:00 PM
Discover how UHOVI courses at Merthyr Tydfil
College can help improve your skills and
employment opportunities. Look out for more
details in local press or at www.uhovi.ac.uk and
www.merthyr.ac.uk
Contact: Rachel Squire or Claire O'Neill
01495 357900
enquiries@uhovi.ac.uk

Rear of Rock Uk summit centre, The old drift mine,
Trelewis - Introduction to Otter Surveying and
Holt Building
May 18, 10:00 PM - May 18, 5:00 PM
An introduction to Otter survey techniques and
habitat improvements including building a holt
Booking Required.
Contact: Paul Kent 07875 662803
paul.kent@keepwalestidy.org

Ty Pontrhun, Wales & West Housing Association,
Troedyrhiw - Introducing Qigong
May 18, 10:30 AM - May 18, 12:00 PM
Older residents to take part in strengthening,
stretching and releasing movement exercises.
Booking Required.
Contact: Anne-Marie Foday / Lisa Dodd
01443 693231
anne-marie.foday@merthyr.gov.uk

Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Cyfarthfa Castle
Museum, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil
The Boxers of Merthyr Tydfil
May 18, 7:00 PM - May 18, 8:00 PM
A range of speakers share their knowledge and
memories of boxing in Merthyr Tydfil.
Booking Required.
Contact: Christopher Parry 01685 723112
museum@merthyr.gov.uk

Cyfarthfa Greenhouses, Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr
Tydfil
Grow it, Cook it, Eat it, Recycle it
May 18, 10:00 AM - May 18, 2:00 PM
The Grow it , Cook it, Eat it, Recycle it event at
Cyfarthfa Greenhouses is open to all community
members in the borough. It includes horticultural
advice, cookery demonstrations and recycling
advice.
Contact: Leanne Williams 01685 722340
leanne.williams@merthyr.gov.uk

Bedlinog Resource Centre, Commercial Street,
Bedlinog
On Yer Bike
May 18, 10:00 AM - May 18, 2:00 PM
A leisurely bike ride (mostly flat or slighty down
hill) from Pontsticill, Brecon to Quakers Yard
transport & bikes provided. Booking Required.
Contact: Paddy McNally 01443 710821
patrick.mcnally@merthyr.gov.uk

Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 17-20 Penydre
Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil
Learn a New Skill at Work
May 18, 9:00 AM - May 18, 5:00 PM
Bridges into Work Project are hosting a day where
all staff resident at the centre will have the
opportunity to learn new skills. Taster events will
be available in DIY, IT, Ceramics and lots more!
Booking Required.
Contact: Diane Jones 01685 727305
diane.jones2@merthyr.gov.uk

Merthyr Tydfil College, ynysafach,Merthyr Tydfil
Advice and Information Event
May 18, 2:00 PM - May 18, 7:00 PM
Information and guidance event. why not come
along and see what your local college has to offer
you. Staff will be on hand to answer your
questions and help you choose a suitable course.
Contact: student services 0800 1693825
enquires@merthyr.ac.uk

Dowlais Library, Church Street, Dowlais,
Merthyr Tydfil
Why the Bee?
May 18, 10:00 AM - May 18, 12:00 PM
Learn why bees are so important, and how you can
help. There will be a talk from a bee expert, time
for questions and discussion, displays and more.
Booking Required.
Contact: Sian Anthony 01685 723051
resources.librarian@merthyr.gov.uk

WEA Learning Centre, 5 Morlais Buildings,
Merthyr Tydfil
Creating a CV
May 18, 10:00 AM - May 18, 12:00 PM
Based on the High Street the WEA learning centre
has been providing Computer, English and Maths
courses for over 6 years. The centre has 12
computers and has disabled access.
Contact: Simon Conlin 01685 373190
s.conlin@swales.wea.org.uk

WEA Learning Centre, 5 Morlais Buildings,
Merthyr Tydfil
Computers for Complete Beginners
May 18, 2:00 PM - May 18, 4:00 PM
Based on the High Street the WEA learning centre
has been providing Computer, English and Maths
courses for over 6 years. The centre has 12
computers and has disabled access.
Contact: Simon Conlin 01685 373190
s.conlin@swales.wea.org.uk

Adult Learners Events on May 17th

Creating a CV May 17th 2pm to 4pm at WEA Learning Centre, 5 Morlais Buildings, Merthyr Tydfil. Please contact Simon Conlin on 01685 373190

Armchair Aerobics May 17th 2pm to 3.30pm at Georgetown Boys and Girls Club, Dynevor Street - introductory session into armchair aerobics lead by the local exercise referral team. Please contact Clair Houston on 01685 353945

Welsh Walk and Talk May 17th 10.30am to 12.30pm start point outside cefn Coed Community centre, Old Drill Hall Road, Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil. A guided walk with the opportunity to learn some basic welsh en route. Starting outside cefn coed community centre and finishing at Soar Theatre, with a tour of the chapel and new facilities. Please contact Sally Mcintyre at Communities First on 01685 383758

African Drumming May 17th 4pm to 6pm at Glamorgan Gates, 121 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Learn how to drum african style with this fun and noisy workshop. Booking required. Contact Lisa Derrick on 01685 729940

The Language of Flowers - A Victorian Evening May 17th 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Brecon road. Historian Sally Pointer explores the language of flowers, their myths, stories and medical applications. This event is part historical walk and part workshop. Booking required, please contact Christopher Parry on 01685 723112

Wok's Cooking? May 17th 1pm to 3pm at Bedlinog Resource Centre, Commercial Street, Bedlinog. How to cook popular chinese dishes. Booking required. Please contact Paddy Mcnally on 01443 710821

Painting on tour May 17th 10am to 4pm Trip from Glamorgan Gates. Join resident art tutors on a trip to the seaside to experience on location painting and sketching. Booking required. Please contact Lisa Derrick on 01685 729940

Adult learners Events on 16th May

Team Building May 16th 10am to 1pm at the Rock UK Summit centre, The Old Drift Mine, Trelewis. Working as a team to overcome climbing and caving obstacles. Booking required - please contact Paddy Mcnally on 01443 710821

Stay Young at Heart Information Day May 16th 12noon to 4pm at Trelewis Community Centre, Trelewis - The activity will involve demonstrations of the activities currently undertaken by the tutors associated with the Young at Heart Group - please contact Lowri Rees on 01685 724636

Shopping Online May 16th 2pm to 4pm at WEA Learning centre, 5 Morlais Buildings, Merthyr Tydfil - please contact Simon Conlin 01685 373190

Cokkery May 16th 1pm to 3pm at the Willows Centre Troedyrhiw, Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw. Cooking good meals on a budget - contact Anne-Marie Foday on 01443 693231

Minging to Blinging May 16th 9am to 11am at Glamorgan Gates, 121 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil - Transform your clothes and jewellery with the fashio recycling session. Booking required. Please contact Lisa Derrick on 01685 729940

Adult Learners Week Event - 15th May

Life in 19th Century Merthyr Tydfil, a historical guided walk. Meet outside the Tourist Information Centre, 14a Geleband Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Walk will give the history around life in Merthyr during the 19th Century, the rich the poor, sanitation, crime and more. Booking required, please contact Christopher Parry on 01685 723112

Adult Learners Week Event - 14th May

Information Shop Open Day May 14th 12pm to 4pm - Open day at the info shop for advice and information for young people aged 11-25yrs. Free Courses and workshops on issues affecting young people, free internet access. For more information, contact Lesley Jones 01685 727085

Monday 4 April 2011

Consultation from 21st March - 29th April

The council has been carrying out a review in order to fund out how effective have been in providing and improving both our Adult and Children's Social Services during 2010/2011. Following this period of review the Director of Social Services has produced a draft report that details
- how good you believe that the council are in meeting the needs of the community
- the council's key strengths and achievements
- progress against key priorities for improvements

The council wish to consult with residents, staff, partner organisations and other interested parties. To view the report and make comments please go to the council's website at www.merthyr.gov.uk

Brig Y Cwm Wales Energy from Waste Project

Covanta Energy Ltd have submitted an application for this major infrastructure project to the Infrastructure Planning Comission. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is a statutory consultee in the process and their view is made known to the planning comission by means of a Local Impact Report which will be submitted to the IPC at the time during the process. Whilst the council is not required to carry out it's own conculstation with the community they have decided to enable residents to express their views which will be forwarded to the IPC along with the local impact report.

The application is described on Covanta's website on
http://www.covantaenergy.co.uk/en/development-projects/wales.aspx

Comments can be made to the local authority on their website at www.merthyr.gov.uk