Thursday, 19 June 2008

Are you over 60 and need advice on pensions?

Are you over 60 and need advice on pensions and pension credits?

The Pension Service can help with queries and give information on what you are entitled to.

The Communities First Team can help to arrange either a home visit or an appointment in another convenient location. If you would like to find out more please contact us at our office.

Friday, 13 June 2008

Advice Surgeries on benefits

The following free advice surgeries will be held at the Trefechan Community Centre for free advice and information for local residents:

Friday 27th June 12 to 1pm RNID - providing advice and information for deaf, hard of hearing people and for people suffering from tinnutus. The RNID will also be bringing along equipment for residents to view

Friday 11th July 12 to 1pm Bridges to work - providing advice and information for 16yrs olds to 18yrs who are looking for employment or training

Friday 18th July 12 to 1pm Prime Cymru - providing advice and information for residents over 50 who need employment advice or who are looking to set up their own business.

Monday, 9 June 2008

National Play Day - Bryn Bach Park

National Play Day is taking place at Bryn Bach Park on Wednesday 6th August 2008. Trefechan Communities First will be running a coach trip to this event. The coach will depart Trefechan Community Centre at 10.30am and return at 4pm. The trip is free to under 16s. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. A £1 contribution is required for all accompanying adults. Tickets available for the Communities First office. Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Wednesday, 4 June 2008

Credit Union

The Trefechan Communities Team are working with the credit union to establish a weekly collection point. We will keep you updated on developments.

Funding Advice

Are you looking for funding for your community group?

The Council will be holding a funding fair on Wednesday 11th June 2008 from 10.00am to 3.00pm at the Hills Plymouth Cricket Club in Merthyr Tydfil. There will be advisors from a range of funding organisations available to help you.

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust is also holding a funding advice Surgery on Tuesday 17th June 2008 at the Voluntary Action Centre in Merthyr Tydfil. To book a one to one session with the funder please contact either Samanthan Turner or Carol Evans on 01685 353933 or 01685 353984.

If you would like further assistance on developing your group e.g funding advice, marketing advice, training advice etc please contact Sally Mcintyre Communities First Development Officer at our office.