Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and its representatives welcome interested parties to express their views on which site the new Ysgol-y-Graig Primary School should be built, at a public consultation meeting which is taking place at Ysgol-y-Graig Primary School on Wednesday 23rd March 2011 at 4.00pm – 7.00pm.
The decision to rebuild Ysgol-y-Graig is a result of the Welsh Assembly Government identifying the need for educational investment under the 21st Century Schools programme. The Council has assessed their school surplus places, determined the asset management requirements based upon projected backlog maintenance, surveyed conditions of their educational establishments and developed strategies to improve educational outcomes.
On analysis of the assessments, the existing Ysgol-y-Graig Primary School has been identified as a school which is to be included in the first band of investment, with the earliest funding for construction being released by the Welsh Assembly Government in April 2012.
Various sites have been considered and they have been narrowed down to two possible locations. The aim of the public consultation is to capture and understand the views of all interested parties to aid the decision making process as to which of the two sites the new school will be built on. Representatives from the Council, Project Manager Mott MacDonald and Architectural Designer Austin-Smith:Lord will be on hand during the meeting to answer any questions that arise.
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Monday, 14 March 2011
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Garden Safe Event 10th March
The Trading Standards Service at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council would like to invite the public to this year's Garden Safe event at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on Thursday, 10th March. The event will take place from 10:00am until 3:00pm.
Guest speaker on the day will be Terry Walton, "The Allotmenteer" from the Radio 2 Jeremy Vine Show and Coal House fame. Due to high demand, we urge people to phone (01685) 725248 to obtain a seat at his presentation.
The Trading Standards Service has organised the event to encourage you to make best use of your garden/allotment in a safe and enjoyable way. There will also be advice on how to avoid scams and rogue traders.
Over 20 exhibition stalls will be there on the day to provide gardening advice, information on schemes and updates on initiatives around the County Borough.
Organisations attending include:
BTCV
Growing to Succeed
Cyfarthfa Museum
MTCBC Parks Department
Dowlais Chrysantheum Society
Allotment Association
Care & Repair...plus many more!
There will also be:
FREE pet microchipping (strictly by appointment only - phone (01685) 725022)
FREE pet advice and cat neutering vouchers
FREE competition with prizes
For further information, contact (01685) 725248
Guest speaker on the day will be Terry Walton, "The Allotmenteer" from the Radio 2 Jeremy Vine Show and Coal House fame. Due to high demand, we urge people to phone (01685) 725248 to obtain a seat at his presentation.
The Trading Standards Service has organised the event to encourage you to make best use of your garden/allotment in a safe and enjoyable way. There will also be advice on how to avoid scams and rogue traders.
Over 20 exhibition stalls will be there on the day to provide gardening advice, information on schemes and updates on initiatives around the County Borough.
Organisations attending include:
BTCV
Growing to Succeed
Cyfarthfa Museum
MTCBC Parks Department
Dowlais Chrysantheum Society
Allotment Association
Care & Repair...plus many more!
There will also be:
FREE pet microchipping (strictly by appointment only - phone (01685) 725022)
FREE pet advice and cat neutering vouchers
FREE competition with prizes
For further information, contact (01685) 725248
Friday, 18 February 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, 3 February 2011
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
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
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