Cefn Coed and Trefechan 50 plus dance and leisure group

Merthyr Valleys Homes helps Cefn Coed and Trefechan over 50s Dance and Leisure Group to go from strength to strength.

Merthyr Valleys Homes have awarded The Cefn Coed and Trefechan over 50’s Dance and Leisure Group with an annual sponsorship of £1596 for the next three years to hire a room and dance instructor for their weekly dance sessions.

The monies were given under the Merthyr Valleys Homes, tenant led, Grant and Sponsorship scheme. The purpose of the schemes are to assist local communities to develop and thrive, which will contribute towards improving the quality of residents’ lives. Fran Bevan, Chair of the Panel commented: “We are delighted to be able to secure the future of a group that gives so much to the community.”

Sandra Greenway, a member of the group said: ‘After being diagnosed with complex partial seizures (a mild form of epilepsy) I was looking for something to do and a family member who also had health concerns suggested that we both join the dance group. We receive a warm welcome and we can both forget our problems and enjoy the company of others. Now Thursdays are a day to look forward to. Since attending I have seen an improvement in health’

Recently members from the group have also had the opportunity to take their bronze level part 1 ballroom dance qualification and were awarded their certificates at a special awards evening at the Cefn Coed Social Club.
The Cefn Coed and Trefechan Dance and Leisure group welcomes new members and meet weekly on Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm at Cefn Coed Community Centre for dance sessions covering sequence dance, salsa, ballroom plus much more. Regular social dances are also held in the local community.
If your group needs a grant or sponsorship contact the Regeneration Team on 01685 727818 or log on to www.mvhomes.org.uk for an application pack.

Huw Lewis AM Advice Surgeries February 2011

Huw Lewis AM will be holding advice surgeries at the following venues in February. To make an appointment for advice surgery and details of the time please contact 01443 692299 or email huw.lewis@wales.gov.uk

Friday 4th February - Tredegar Arms, Dowlais Top
Friday 11th February - Social Club Phillipstown and Council Offices Castle Street
Thursday 17th February - Rugby and Football Club, Garth Terrace, Bedlinog

Grants and Funding Fair

Are you struggling to find funding?
Are you tired of looking in the wrong places?

Merthyr Tydfil CBC is holding a funding fair in Merthyr Tydfil leisure Centre on Thursday 24th March 2011 from 10am to 3pm. There will be a range of advisors from a range of funding organisations available to help you.

So if you are a voluntary sector/community group, social enterprise or small business then please come along and visit the funding fair. For more information please contact Suzanne Lewis on 01685 725309

History of Trefechan

Interested in the history of Trefechan and Surrounding Area?

Trefechan Communities First are looking for local residents to help
develop a local information board to promote our local history.

If you would like to get involved, please contact the team on 01685 383758 or call into the Communities First Office at The Green, Trefechan, Merthyr Tydfil for more information.

Wanted your views on the Children and Young People's Plan for Merthyr Tydfil

The Children and Young People's Partnership are currently consulting on their new strategy for children and Young People in the borough.

Volunaty Action Merthyr Tydfil will be holding a consultation session on Wednesday 16th Feb 2011 10am – 12pm at the Voluntary Action Centre, 89-90 High Street, Pontmorlais where you will be able to feed your views into a collective response.

For more information and copies of the plan and questionnaire, please go to

http://www.vamt.net/draft_cyp_plan2011to2014.html