Headway Merthyr The Brain Injury Association - Self Help Group

Headway Merthyr would like to invite Survivors, Families, Carers Friends and
Professionals to join them at their fortnightly meetings at VAMT, 89-90 Pontmorlais, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UH on 26th March, 16th and 30th April, 14th and 28th May from 5 until 7 pm

For further information please contact a member of the team via email at
headwaymerthyr@hotmail.co.uk

Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Event 30th March

Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Event is being held on Friday 30th March at Merthyr Tydfil Rugby Club

There will be a range of Advice Workshops and workshops
‘Putting Your Affairs in Order’ - JNP Legal / Age Concern Morgannwg
‘Care in the Community’ - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Stroke Association
Safer Merthyr Tydfil
Nintendo Wii with Youth Forum
Cooking with Glamorgan Gates
Can You Taste The Difference?
Connect Digital Inclusion Project
Holistic Therapies

As well as a range of Various Information Stalls
 Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association  Wales & West Housing Association
 Merthyr Valleys Homes  Hafod Housing Association  Merthyr Care & Repair
 MIDEC (Social Services)  Carers / Evolve  Alzheimer’s Society
 Age Concern Morgannwg  Citizens Advice Bureau  Credit Union

Event starts at 10.30am (Registration & Refreshments at 10.00am)
FREE event for people 50+ (includes buffet lunch)
FREE transport available. For more details please contact Lowri Rees on Tel: 01685 724636

Healthy Cooking on a budget

As part of adult learners week, we will be running a Healthy Cooking on a budget workshop on Monday 14th May 1pm at Trefechan OAP Hall. Please note that places are limited. Please book a place with a member of the team on 01685 383758 as places are limited.

History Walk and Talk

Come and join us for a guided walk through Merthyr's Criminal underworld past.

Wednesday 16th May 10.30, meet outside Town and Park Communities First Office, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil

Walk will last for approx 1 hour and finish at Pontmorlais.

Beauty Therapy Training

Currently out of work, not in full time employment, claiming benefits and/or economically inactive?

If so, you may be interested that the Nail Training Academy/Foundation 14a are running a 12 week training course in beauty therapy in Merthyr Tydfil.

The course is open to people of any age who can spend 2 days per week during school hours (10am – 3pm) studying for a beauty therapy qualification.

The course is due to start week commencing
19th March 2012.

And the best news is that if you are eligible, the course is free (usual cost £2500 per student)!

For further details, please contact Gareth Hughes at the Nail Training Academy on 029 20 651 496

Digital Inclusion Drop Ins

Huw Lewis AM Coffee Morning and Advice Surgery

Huw Lewis is hold a drop in advice surgery and coffee morning on Friday 16th March at the Village Green Cafe, The Green, Trefechan between 10.30am and 11.30am. All are welcome - is there an issue you want to raise with him? or would simply like to meet your Assembly Member?

If you cannot attend the coffee morning but you need advice or assistance please do not hesitate to contact Huw Lewis on
telephone: 01443 693299 or 07939589996
email: huw.lewis@wales.gov.uk
you can also find him on facebook at facebook.com/HuwLewisLabour

Easter farmers Market

Event Date: 06.04.12

Merthyr Tydfil Farmers Market is held on the 1st Friday of every month, at High Street Merthyr Tydfil (between HSBC Bank and WH Smiths).

As usual you will find fresh quality products that are grown, reared or made within a 50 mile radius. By buying at the Farmers Market you will be supporting Welsh Farmers and helping do drive the local econmoy. Many of the foods you find at the market are True Taste of Wales award winners which recognises the best in welsh cuisine.

Attending this month are:
Andcrafted and The Bag Lady - Jewllery and handmade bags
Cig Mynydd Cymru - Lamb, beef, meat pies and hot food takeaway
Coity Bach - Premiumn pork products including flavoured sausages, burgers, ribs and
Cyfarthfa Enterprises - Vegetables, plants and shrubs all grown at Cyfarthfa Park.
Fairtrade Merthyr - Tea, Coffee, Chocolate and much more
Groundwork - Plants and woodcraft
Lee Price Art Gallery - Paintings, prints and cards
Love Heart Design - Handmade willow hearts and homeware.
Orgranics - Organic baked goods including cakes and savoury items.
Taste - Gateaux, Cream Cakes and savoury pastries
Trecastle Eggs - Eggs, cheese and butter
Two Birds Preserves - Homemade jams, chutneys and preserves

Digital Drop in Sessions

Free Digital drop in sessions 10am to 12 Mondays at Cefn Coed Community Centre. If you would like to learn about computers, mobile phones, digital cameras please call in.