Sept 2013 Issue 122

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The Royal Welsh will parade through Town on September 28th Support our Heroes! The countdown is on to to show their support and the Royal Welsh returning appreciation to the regiment.” to Caerphilly county Major Derek Adams, Assistant borough – and residents Regimental Secretary of the are being encouraged to Royal Welsh said, “It is always a turn out and show their huge honour and privilege for soldiers to be welcomed back to support for the regiment the Welsh villages, towns and cities when they march through that they hail from. These events Bargoed later this month. are perfect opportunities for us to The Royal Welsh will parade engage with the communities that through Bargoed town centre have showed us so much support.” on Saturday 28th September The regiment will march from before coming to a halt at the He continued, “When soldiers at 12 noon to mark the third St Gwladys car park, along High Capel pub junction. march through the streets and anniversary of the regiment Street and Hanbury Road to Cllr Harry Andrews, Leader of the they see the support from the receiving the Freedom of Hanbury Square in the centre of Council said, “We are honoured public, they are humbled and Caerphilly county borough. town, where an official ceremony to be welcoming the Royal Welsh very appreciative. We very much The event will also provide a will take place. The regiment back to our county borough – I look forward to this event.” fitting occasion to showcase some will then request permission to have no doubt that residents from of the Bargoed regeneration works continue to march through the across the county borough will For further information, to visitors to the town. town (along Street), turn out in their thousands please call 01443 863218

For more news visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/news Newsline September 2013 p.1 Cheer the cyclists! Pentwyn Pentwyn / Deri 2.33pm approx. Over 110 elite cyclists from across the world will speed through the Deri streets of Caerphilly county borough on Thursday 19th September when the Tour of Britain once again pays a visit to the area. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, The Tour of Britain takes place over eight days and is made up of eight different stages. The cyclists start off in Peebles in the Scottish Borders on Sunday 15th September and finish in the centre of London on Sunday 22nd September. Bargoed 2.45pm approx.

Stage five of the race will see the cyclists race down the length of Bargoed , from Machynlleth to Caerphilly on Thursday 19th September. They will enter the county borough at Pentwyn at approximately 2.30pm, before passing through Deri, Bargoed, Glan-y-Nant and Tir-y-Berth. The riders will then race past Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr and through , before heading into Caerphilly. They will then face two gruelling climbs of Caerphilly Mountain before coming back down into the town for the stage finale at Caerphilly Castle at approximately 3.30pm. Cllr Ken James said, “We would love to see thousands of people lining the route once again this year to cheer on the competitors. The race will this year take in an A472 extra 10 miles of our county borough and therefore enable even more people to A472 A472 Maesycwmmer show their support on the day – and help showcase Caerphilly county borough to the millions of people who will be following this major sporting event on TV.” A large number of road closures will need to be put in place on Thursday 19th approx. Ystrad Mynach 2.56pm A469 September to allow the event to proceed safely. The council is implementing numerous traffic orders that will affect many side roads as well as the main route. Residents affected by the route can visit the council’s website for a full list of A469 the road closures or timings at www.caerphilly.gov.uk For further information, residents can also call 02920 88 00 11 Llanbradach 2.59pm approx. Stage 5 - Thursday 19th September Llanbradach Abertridwr

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Your Newsline New school for 21st century “Newsline is produced by the council to bring you all the latest news and The council has announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art information from across the county borough. We are keen to hear secondary school as part of the authority’s ambitious 21st Century your views about the publication and we welcome any feedback. Please contact me if you have any queries about the Schools programme. information featured in Newsline and I will pass on your Under the proposals, the existing Oakdale and Comprehensive comments to the relevant department. Don’t forget – Audio and Schools would cease to operate, but pupils from the area would transfer either large print versions of Newsline are also available on request. ” to the new development or to Blackwood Comprehensive following a review of catchment areas. The proposals would help reduce the amount of surplus places Stephen Pugh - Editor e-mail: [email protected] in the area from 22.1% to 16.9%. A wider ranging consultation exercise will be Post: Communications Unit, Penallta House, undertaken to ensure all interested parties get the opportunity to have their say Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, CF82 7PG. during the 2013 Autumn term.

p.2 September 2013 Newsline For more news visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/news

New sporting hub drives forward Elite sporting stars will be making a base in Ystrad Mynach In addition, bulk earthworks are progressing well, with the slabs that next year as works to a state-of-the-art centre for sporting formed the former hospital buildings being removed to make way for the excellence are sprinting ahead! formation of the first class 3G (3rd generation) rugby and football pitches. The brand new development will see the former Ystrad Mynach hospital site transformed into a stunning hub for sports - with both professional and teams able to make use of the fantastic facility. Representatives from Caerphilly County Borough Council, the Welsh Rugby Union, Newport Dragons and Heron Bros Ltd the contractor responsible for the build visited the site recently and were impressed by the progress being made. Cllr Dave Poole commented, “This development is yet another example of how we are investing in our residents’ overall health and wellbeing by providing as many opportunities for them The to live healthy and active lives as possible.” sporting complex will be completed The programme of work which will transform the area is expected to be completed by the end of February 2014, with by February installation of the facility to follow this date. Currently works 2014 are ongoing to erect the main building and two grandstands that altogether will form an amazing sporting complex on the site.

Caerphilly’s oldest fridge? The Caerphilly RDP Sustainable Energy Team are on the hunt for the Keeping an eye on air quality The council is committed to improving the local oldest fridge/freezer in Caerphilly county borough… do you own it? environment, and part of this work involves Fridges and freezers are switched on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are continually checking air quality levels across the area. therefore among the highest energy consuming appliances in the home. On Regular monitoring is carried out across the county borough - average, a 15 year old fridge freezer is ‘E’ energy rated, and costs more than especially in key locations such as residential areas which immediately £110 per year to run. border heavily trafficked areas. Residents may think they are saving money by holding onto an old Recent reports have shown that air quality throughout the county appliance, but by simply upgrading to an A+ rated model, savings can be borough is generally good; however some monitoring locations have made of more than £75 a year! The winner of Caerphilly county borough’s shown that levels for nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant associated with hunt for the oldest fridge or freezer will win a top of the range, energy and vehicle exhaust emissions, are approaching higher than average levels. money saving Electrolux fridge freezer! When certain pollutants rise to an unacceptable level, the council is Residents who think their ancient fridge or freezer could be the oldest in the required to designate an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA). This county borough should call 01495 235 944 or email: [email protected]. then leads to the development of an action plan outlining a range of The closing date for the competition is steps that will help reduce the levels. Thursday 31st October. Proof of purchase Hafod-yr-ynys Road in Crumlin and Nantgarw Road, Pontygwindy is required, however if the manufacturer Road, Ton-y-Felin Road, Road and Cardiff Road in Caerphilly still exists, providing the product serial are areas currently showing increased levels due mainly to high traffic number should be sufficient to verify the flows along the roads. age of the item. The council will continue to monitor air quality levels across the Some top energy saving tips from Electrolux: area, but in the meantime we can all do our bit to help out, by: 4 Avoid keeping the fridge or freezer n Not making unnecessary vehicle journeys door open for long periods. n Using more public transport 4 Place the appliance in a cool spot to n Cycling and walking more ensure the fridge does not overwork. For further information on air quality, please visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk 4 Defrost regularly to enable the fridge to operate Win!!! A top of the more efficiently. range Fridge Freezer

For more news visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/news Newsline September 2013 p.3 A day in the life of… An ISS Worker As an Intensive Supervision and Surveillance Worker, Michael offers an alternative to custody or courts sentencing youth offenders. ISS Workers provide support for 365 days a year to the young person who will be placed on an electronic curfew and participate in reparation activities as well as education, training or employment opportunities. ISS workers also provide resettlement packages for young people being released from custody. Young people are released on licence and ISS workers help reintegrate them back into their communities, providing support, advice and guidance. Milestone for Memo! A landmark EU-backed project to restore links the Institute with Newbridge Memorial Hall and Institute to the Memo, and provides a their former glory reached a key milestone new main entrance to the complex, as well as a new recently at the official re-opening of the staff office, new WC’s and iconic Institute building. two passenger lifts. The official opening was led by Chair of the Caerphilly County Borough Council is proud to Memo and Institute trustees Howard Stone, and be working in partnership with the Memo and a dedication plaque, dedicating the building Institute trustees in their prestigious restoration back to the local mining community who project, which is part funded by the Welsh originally helped fund it was officially unveiled Government including the European Regional by Lord Don Touhig. Development Fund, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Both the ‘Memo’ – as it’s known locally – Big Lottery Fund, CADW and the Coalfields and the adjoining Institute are being lovingly Regeneration Trust, among others. This is how Michael supports a young restored and refurbished through a £5.6million Cllr Ken James said, “I have no doubt that building project. this beloved historic building will once again person on ISS on an average day: The revamped Institute building includes a become a hub of cultural, social and business state-of-the-art Information Resource Centre on activity for the local community, and again 9.30am - The young person has an interview today with the ground floor, which is now the new home of become one of Wales’ leading entertainment Careers Wales, I will accompany them to the interview and Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Newbridge venues, really helping to put Newbridge very offer support. We offer education and employment support to Library - twice the size of the former facility - and much back on the map.” all our young people especially as some have disengaged from Cash Office Service. On the first floor are multi- The next phase of this ambitious restoration mainstream education for a number of years and can sometimes purpose community rooms, including a function project will commence in the late summer, as room, meeting rooms and a Royal Air Force work to restore the culturally important Grade II* struggle with basic literacy and numeracy. Association office. A striking new glass extension Memo building also gets underway.

11.30am - I take the young person to carry out a reparation session- this time its litter picking at a designated site.

1.00pm - Next we head to a local library to carry out a School attendance is key The council’s Education Welfare Service Setting good attendance patterns from an planned session. I work with the young person to address his is keen to remind parents and guardians early age; from nursery classes right through offending behaviour through a number of specifically tailored their primary school education, will also help programmes of work. that absence from school can affect a your child later on in their school life. child’s chances of a successful future. Cllr Rhianon Passmore said, “Children only 4.30pm - Supervision for today is finished so I drop the ISS The Education Welfare Service monitors get one chance at school, and the chances young person back at his supported lodging and then head back school attendance and works with families and of a successful future may be affected by not out into the community to visit a young person recently released young people if a level of absence is giving attending school or alternative provision from custody as part of our resettlement programme. cause for concern. regularly. Nowadays, it is more important than An Education Welfare Officer will often visit ever to have a good education behind you if the home and talk with pupils and parents about you want more opportunities in adult life and In the evening if the young person requires support, the problem, and seek to resolve it amicably making good attendance routine in a child’s life someone is always available. will help set them up for the future.” and achieve a return to school. However, should there be no genuine reason for absence, the If you are having difficulty with your child’s council has the power to seek to prosecute the attendance at school, Education Welfare Officers parent or guardian. can offer support and advice to help. If children do not attend school regularly, they To get in touch with your school’s may not be able to keep up with schoolwork and Education Welfare Officer, either ask at the in a busy school day, it is difficult for schools to school or contact 01443 805588 or email: find the extra time to help a child catch up. [email protected] p.4 September 2013 Newsline For more news visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/news

Reconnecting To Care Reconnecting to Care is an important Grab a Grant winners change to the Children’s Act (1989), which means that young people Caerphilly county borough residents have decided between 21-25 years old who were the five community projects that will share in formerly looked after by the Local £25,000 worth of grants from the Big Lottery Fund. Authority can access support from A record 3,011 votes were received from the Grab a Grant Leaving Care Services. competition in partnership with Caerphilly County Borough Council. A young person ‘reconnecting’ to Caerphilly Ten projects from across the area were shortlisted, and following a County Borough Council has the right to an record 3,011 votes being cast for the Grab a Grant competition in partnership assessment to decide whether support would with Caerphilly County Borough Council, five winners were announced. be appropriate for them. If the assessment decides support is appropriate, the young person will have a Pathway Plan developed will spend £5,000 on The Stroke Association and access to a personal advisor. providing a series of creative workshops for stroke This support is designed to help young survivors in the Caerphilly county borough area. The people fulfil their potential in education, group, which currently has around 80 members, will training or in the workplace. run new activities that will help their beneficiaries in Caerphilly’s Leaving Care Team are currently their recovery and rehabilitation. Activities will include contacting young people who they know jewellery making, IT skills, art, cookery and gardening. about who have turned 21 in the last year, and may be eligible for support under the The Allotments Association new legislation. The council’s ‘Reconnecting will spend the £4,950 Grab a Grant money on to Care’ policy, developed in partnership with installing a disabled access composting toilet on Blaenau Gwent’s Leaving Care team, can be their allotment, helping to make the site more viewed at www.caerphilly.gov.uk accessible to a broader range of people including For further information, please contact Janine those with mobility issues. Edwards on 02920 849 819. Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall and Institute will spend £5,000 on improving facilities at the hall, including upgrading the stage lighting to Improvement Objectives provide a better experience for performers and audiences using the hall, as well as making it more Caerphilly County Borough Council has accessible to other groups. recently published details of its 6 key priority areas for action over the forthcoming year. Caerphilly Disadvantaged Children’s Project Known as ‘Improvement Objectives’, these will spend £2,052 in staging an event providing complement the council’s wider priority areas, sensory and physical activities for children with which all aim to focus the council’s efforts in making disabilities and their families. The event will feature a specific improvements to the services it provides mobile rainforest with hands-on sensory noise, sounds to residents. The Council, in consultation with the and smells, and a sensory tent. The group will also public, has agreed the following six areas as its key establish a new coffee club for parents and carers. Improvement Objectives for the year ahead: n Ensure children and young people who are looked after are supported to achieve their will spend their £3,960 Bargoed Yoga Group full potential. Grab a Grant money to develop an additional yoga n class for the increasing number of 60 to 80 year Improve job opportunities by implementing olds who want to participate. Through regular yoga the council’s PASSPORT scheme. n practice, members are becoming more flexible, have Develop an effective and accessible Youth more energy and have noticed that many of their Service that supports the personal and social ailments are disappearing. development of young people. n Improve awareness, access, variety and use of Cllr Keith Reynolds said, “Well done to all the winners and thanks to Caerphilly county borough leisure, community and sporting facilities. n residents for voting for their favourite projects. It is great to hear that National Lottery Invest in council homes to transform lives money will now support grassroots community projects in the local area.” and communities. Five n Improve the availability of private and public community The 5 runners up were St John Ambulance in Wales, Caerphilly County projects will share sector housing to reduce the number of Borough Branch – Parkinson’s UK – St Gwladys Parochial Church Council, residents who may become homeless. £25,000 worth Samye Foundation Wales and Bargoed and District YMCA. Further details of the council’s Improvement of grants Objectives for 2013/14 can be found at To find out what other funding is available from the Big www.caerphilly.gov.uk. Hard copies of the Lottery Fund, please visit Improvement Objectives report can also be found www.biglotteryfund.org.uk in libraries across Caerphilly county borough. For more news visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/news Newsline September 2013 p.5 coming year. The report highlights a people but also make investments For the coming year Social Services Director’s Report published number of key achievements over the in a new residential children’s home will continue to focus on improving the The council has recently past year, both in Adult Services, where in Caerphilly, education support for quality of services and engaging with published its fourth annual there has been marked improvement Looked after Children and developing service users and carers to make sure that in the waiting time for service users the Team Around the Family project. services continue to meet people’s needs. Directors Report on the to have their needs assessed, and in Cllr Robin Woodyatt said, “We are Effectiveness of Social Care Children’s Services, where over £19 AnnuAl Director’s report on the continuously demonstrating our effectiveness of social care services 2012-2013 Services in the county borough. million was spent on services across the commitment to delivering effective The purpose of the report is to outline Caerphilly county borough. social care services, but we will not be how well services have been delivered This has not only enabled the service to complacent and will continue to adapt, over the past year, and what the focus continue to safeguard and promote build and change our services as the and main priorities will be for the the welfare of children and young demands of the service change.” A greener place to live, work and visit Man gwyrddach i fyw, gweithio ac ymweld

A full copy of the Directors Annual Report can be found at www.caerphilly.gov.uk/socialservicesacrf Social Services Report 2012-2013.indd 1 03/07/2013 11:41

Choose well! If you become unwell or are injured you should…

n Vaccinations Local Minor Injury Services Choose to self care n Examinations and treatment For very minor illness and injuries the best choice is are located at: n Prescriptions for medicine to self care, for example hangovers, indigestion, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Mynach n Referrals to other health services grazes, bruises, minor cuts, sprains and strains. Ystrad Fawr Way, Ystrad Mynach, A well stocked medicine cabinet and plenty of rest n Referrals to social services Hengoed, CF82 7GP can often help in these situations. Your GP surgery should offer an appointment to you Tel: 01443 802248 within 2 days and many surgeries now have extended Open: 24 hours every day, including bank holidays. Pharmacist hours. If your GP surgery is closed, contact the GP Out of Hours Service on 0845 600 1231 for urgent Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan, Ebbw Vale Often many ailments and queries can be dealt medical problems or illnesses which cannot wait until The Works, Festival Drive, with by your local Pharmacist offering a quick usual surgery opening times. Ebbw Vale, NP23 8XE and easy remedy. Tel: 01495 363636 Some useful additions to your Open: 9am to 7pm Mon - Fri, closed bank hoilidays. medicine cabinet include: Choose Community n Paracetamol and aspirin, and equivalent Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny syrups (e.g. Calpol for children) Falls Service if . . . Brecon Road, Abergavenny NP7 7EG . . . you or an elderly member of your family have a n Mild laxatives to relieve constipation Tel: 01873 732732 fall, but have not broken any bones. Your GP Surgery n Pre-hydration mixtures for diarrhoea or NHS Direct Wales can arrange for one of your local Open: 24 hours every day, including bank holidays or vomiting community falls team staff to assess you in your (Service located within the A&E Department). n Indigestion remedy home, usually within 24 hours. n Tweezers and sharp scissors to remove Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport splinters or cut bandages Cardiff Road, Newport NP20 2UB n A thermometer to check for fever Choose the nearest Minor Tel: 01633 234234 n A range of bandages, plasters, non-absorbent Injury Service if . . . Open: 24 hours every day, including bank holidays cotton wool, elastic bandages and dressings (Service located within the A&E Department). . . . you or a member of your family suffers a minor for minor cuts, sprains and bruises injury, for instance:

n An injury to the hands, neck or face Choose NHS n A wound that might need stitching Direct Wales if . . . n A suspected broken bone n Any injury where there has been an . . . you are feeling unwell and are unsure about where altered state of consciousness to go, contact NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47 who can provide advice and direct you to the most You do not need an appointment, and if you are unsure appropriate health service in your local area. You whether you should attend a Minor Injuries Unit, then can also find advice and local service information on please call NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47. Helpful Numbers their website: www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr: 01443 802200 Choose A&E if . . . NHS Direct: 0845 46 47 Choose your General . . . you have symptoms of serious illness (for example chest pain, blacking out or blood loss), GP Out of Hours: 0845 600 131 Practitioner (GP) or are badly injured. Please remember to use emergency Your local GP provides a wide range services responsibly. Choosing well ensures you receive Dental Helpline: 01633 488389 of family health services including: the best possible treatment, leaving emergency n Advice on health problems services free to deal with those who need them most. Aneurin Bevan Health Board is the operational name of Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board p.6 September 2013 Newsline For more news visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/news Full steam ahead at Energlyn Station! Work is well underway on the development of a £5.2m brand new railway station at Energlyn and Churchill Park. Network Rail began working on the new station - located between Aber and Llanbradach – in early summer. When it opens at the end of 2013, passengers using the station will benefit from direct rail access to and from Cardiff, and -bound services. The scheme is progressing well, with the initial platform structure now largely complete on both sides of the track. Energlyn and Churchill Park Station will incorporate two 6-carriageway length stationNew located platforms and step-free access as well as car parking for 18 vehicles (with disabled between spaces included), CCTV, waiting shelters, Llanbradach ticket machines and a bicycle storage area. There will also be an improved & Aber Due for completion by 2015, the interchange with bus services on Lewis Drive. congestion busting scheme, with funding Funded by the European Regional Development of £17m from the Welsh Government, will Fund through the Welsh Government, the station is potentially provide hundreds of extra rush-hour being delivered by Network Rail and, upon opening, seats each day on rail services on the Cardiff and will be operated by Arriva Trains Wales. Valleys’ network. To provide extra capacity for services to Cardiff, additional platforms will also be constructed at a Residents who would like to find out more about number of stations across the Cardiff and Valleys’ the project are invited to join the site staff at the rail network, including at Cardiff Central & Queen next community ‘coffee morning’, at 10am on Street, Barry, Caerphilly, Pontypridd and Tirphil, as 24th September at Energlyn Station Compound, well as a brand new station at Energlyn. Llwyn–On Street, Caerphilly, CF83 2QR.

Mining Memorial unveiled One Beat! A striking bronze statue will be unveiled in next month to mark The invaluable work of volunteers across the 100th anniversary of Britain’s largest mining disaster. Caerphilly county borough will be celebrated at a The statue, depicting a ‘Miners Rescue’ has been chosen for special event next month. the Wales National Mining Memorial. Designed by sculptor Representatives from around Les Johnson, the statue is evocative not only of the mining 80 voluntary organisations who disasters at Senghenydd but also the hundreds of serve the community will come other mining disasters that have occurred together and showcase their work throughout Wales. at the annual One Beat event on The statue is representative of the rescue operation Saturday 19th October at Caerphilly that occurred immediately after the 1913 disaster, County Borough Council’s and depicts a rescue worker coming to the aid of a headquarters Penallta House. survivor, signifying emotion and brotherhood. The event, organised by Caerphilly County Borough Work on creating the statue, which will stand on Council and GAVO, is open to members of the public and a plinth made of local pennant stone is nearing will take place between 11am and 1pm. completion, as is work to create a memorial garden Cllr Harry Andrews said, “One Beat is in which the statue will be situated. one of our most established events and The statue and memorial will be unveiled at a provides a truly wonderful opportunity service on Monday 14th October at 11.30am, to celebrate the invaluable work of marking the 100th anniversary of the mining the voluntary organisations across disaster at the Universal Colliery in Senghenydd, the county borough who serve our where 440 men and boys lost their lives in a communities so tirelessly.” devastating explosion. For further information, or for voluntary For further information, please visit organisations wishing to exhibit their www.abervalleyheritage.co.uk work at One Beat, call 01443 864312.

For more news visit www.aneurinbevanlhb.wales.nhs.uk Newsline September 2013 p.7 UsefulNumbers RhifauDefnyddiol Protecting You Main Switchboard C hildren’s Social Services The council’s Public Protection team aims to ensure that the county Prif Switsfwrdd Gwasanaethau What’s ON / Digwyddiadau borough is a healthy, safe and fair place for people to live, work & visit. 01443 815588 Cymdeithasol i Blant One of the team’s key tasks is to expose and bring before the courts 0808 100 1727 those individuals and businesses we discover acting illegally. Minicom Minicom www.caerphilly.gov.uk/events • www.caerffili.gov.uk/digwyddiadau Below are examples of recent prosecutions: C onsumer Advice Sign up to receive regular information about local events by e-mailing: [email protected] • Cofrestrwch i dderbyn gwybodaeth reolaidd am ddigwyddiadau lleol drwy e-bostio: [email protected] 01443 873626 Cyngor i Ddefnyddwyr Emergency number 01495 235111 Caerphilly Adventure Electric Blanket testing • Spooky Lantern Workshop • for all services: Group Monthly Meeting • Eich diogelu chi Profi Blancedi Trydan Gweithdy Llusern Arswyd Nod tîm Diogelu’r Cyhoedd y cyngor yw sicrhau bod y fwrdeistref sirol Rhif argyfwng ar gyfer Council Tax Enquiries Cyfarfod Misol Gr ˆwp Ymholiadau Treth y Cyngor 03/10/2013 - 10am - 4pm 26/10/2013 - 10am yn lle iach, diogel a theg i bobl fyw a gweithio ynddo ac ymweld ag ef. pob gwasanaeth: Antur Caerffili Caerphilly Leisure Centre Forest Drive • Safle Coedwig Cwmcarn Un o brif dasgau’r tîm yw datgelu’r gwir am yr unigolion a’r busnesau 01443 863002 Every Wednesday - 7pm 04/10/2013 - 10am - 4pm Bring along a jam-jar and create your own spooky lantern hynny sy’n gweithredu’n anghyfreithlon, a’u dwyn gerbron y llys. 01443 875500 for Halloween! Decorate it in a ghoulish fashion and be the (Out of hours only • Allan o Oriau yn unig) Blackwood Miners’ Institute F urniture Recycling Starting 2nd October until 4th December envy of your friends when you go trick or treating! You can Isod ceir enghreifftiau o erlyniadau diweddar: Business and Technology Centre Llancaiach Fawr Manor • Maenordy Llancaiach Fawr A dults’ Social Services Ailgylchu Dodrefn even join us for a spooky story telling trail on the Sunday CAG provides outdoor activity opportunities for people of all As well as the free electric blanket testing there will also be Trading Standards prosecutions Gwasanaethau 01685 846830 evening! Suitable for Ages 5+. Booking essential. Erlyniadau’n ymwneud â safonau masnach ages and abilities. The monthly meeting is held to discover agencies that can provide assistance on fuel energy, home £3per child. Cymdeithasol i Oedolion what activities are on and plan future events. New members security, fire prevention and more. Blankets are able to be Housing & Council Tax Benefits Open Doors • Drysau Agored Dewch â jar jam er mwyn creu eich llusern arswyd Nos Defendant Offence Court Decision are welcome to attend and booking is not necessary. Guest submitted for testing and where blankets are defective they Galan Gaeaf! Addurnwch y jar mewn ffordd arswydus a 0808 100 2500 Budd-daliadau Tai/Treth y Cyngor 21/09/2013 - 10am Philip Michael 25 July 2013 at Caerphilly 24 months conditional discharge, speakers and members deliver short presentations on activities will be replaced on a like for like basis free of charge. bydd eich holl ffrindiau’n genfigennus pan ewch chi mas New Claims: Winding House • Y Tyˆ Weindio King of Sutton Magistrates Court. £15 victim surcharge and £291.38 StreetPride BalchderStryd Hawliau Newydd: 01443 866567 /trips they have undertaken. More information please ring. am Noson ‘Cast ynteu Ceiniog’! Gallech chi hefyd ymuno â Coldfield. costs to the local authority. See the historic winding engine in action and explore our new 03/10/2013 - 10am - 4pm As a Director of MP Global Existing Claimants: ni am eith llwybr straeon arswyd ar nos Sul! Yn addas ar Trading Limited, promoting a House to House Collections Bob dydd Mercher - 7pm Canolfan Hamdden Caerffili 01443 866566 Hawlwyr Presennol: 01443 864099 interpretation in the historic winding house - discover more house to house collection for Act 1939. yn cychwyn yr 2il o Hydref tan y 4ydd o Ragfyr gyfer 5+ oed. Mae archebu lle yn hanfodol. £3 y plentyn. about the history of coal mining in the County Borough. 04/10/2013 - 10am - 4pm a charitable purpose without 01495 272001 a licence having been obtained Gallwch weld yr injan hanesyddol yn symud ac archwiliwch ein Canolfan Busnes a Thechnoleg Sefydliad y Glowyr Coed Duon dehongliad newydd yn y tŷ weindio hanesyddol - darganfyddwch Mae GAC yn darparu cyfleoedd gweithgareddau awyr agored i from the local authority, by Yn ogystal â phrofi blancedi trydan am ddim bydd hefyd virtue of his neglect. fwy am hanes mwyngloddio yn y Fwrdeistref Sirol. bobl o bob oedran ac o bob gallu. Mae’r cyfarfod misol yn cael ei asiantaethau fydd yn gallu rhoi cyngor ar ynni tanwydd, Changes to Bus Services gynnal i ddarganfod pa weithgareddau sydd ymlaen a chynllunio Bonfire Night Walk • Taith MP Global 25 July 2013 at Caerphilly 24 months conditional discharge, 01443 822666 diogelwch y cartref, atal tanau a mwy. Wrth i blancedi gael Trading Ltd of Magistrates Court. £15 victim surcharge. Changes to some bus services across Caerphilly digwyddiadau’r dyfodol. Croesewir aelodau newydd i fynychu a Gerdded Noson Tân Gwyllt eu cyflwyno, os ydynt yn ddiffygiol, byddant yn cael eu Sutton Coldfield. county borough have recently come into effect. does dim rhaid cadw lle. Bydd siaradwyr gwadd ac aelodau yn rhoi Promoting a house to house cyfnewid am rai o’r un fath, yn rhad ac am ddim. 05/11/2013 - 6pm collection for a charitable Earlier this year, the council’s Cabinet agreed to review the cyflwyniadau ar weithgareddau/gwibdeithiau maent wedi gwneud. House to House Collections 01495 235291 Cwmcarn Forest Drive • Safle Coedwig Cwmcarn purpose without a licence Act 1939. network of local bus services the council supports across the 01495 221058 Join us for this popular Bonfire walk to the top of having been obtained from the local authority. county borough, as a result of a funding reduction of over 25% Twmbarlwm! Lead by the wardens of the Forest Drive, in the Local Transport Services Grant (LTSG) allocation from the we will make the strenuous journey to Twmbarlwm and Welsh Government, used to support local bus services. The Mining Memorial Concert • enjoy the firework displays around the county! On our Environmental Health prosecutions council itself has also been forced to reduce revenue support Cyngerdd Coffa Mwyngloddio return to the centre, we will enjoy a hot cuppa and soup or Erlyniadau’n ymwneud ag iechyd yr amgylchedd for local bus services as part of its Medium Term Financial Plan. 05/10/2013 - 7pm hot dog roll in the warm. Please bring a torch, warm clothing, A full list of the changes, and new bus timetables can be found Blackwood Miners Institute • Sefydliad y Glowyr Coed Duon a flask/drink for the walk and sturdy footwear. Payment Defendant Offence Court Decision must be made at time of booking. Suitable for ages 10+. at www.caerphilly.gov.uk. Alternatively, residents who would Blackwood Miners Institute are hosting a mining memorial Mr Paul Kent - Discarding Litter (cigarette He was issued with £110 fine, like a hard copy of details of the changes can call 01495 235 223. concert with Caerphilly Community Chorus, Caerphilly Half term horrible history!! • £5 per adult - £3per child. Elm Drive, end) on Risca High Street on £120 costs, £20 Victim surcharge. Children’s Choir, Boyd Clack and others. Tickets are £12 (£10 Hanes Ofnadwy Hanner Tymor!! Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer y daith gerdded tân gwyllt the 9th of April 2013. Traditional Trades & Creative for concessions) available from Blackwood Miners Institute poblogaidd i ben Twmbarlwm! Arweinir gan wardeniaid The case was heard at Environmental Protection Act and Senghenydd Community Centre. All proceeds going to 29/10/2013 - 01/11/2013 - 10am Rhodfa’r Goedwig, byddwn yn gwneud y daith egnïol i Caerphilly Magistrates court 1990 – Sections 87 + 88. Crafts • Masnachu Traddodiadol on 25th July 2013. He was the Welsh National Mining Memorial Fund. Winding House • Y Tyˆ Weindio Newidiadau i Wasanaethau Bysiau a Chrefftau Creadigol Dwmbarlwm a mwynhewch arddangosfeydd tân gwyllt found guilty in his absence as Mae Sefydliad y Glowyr Coed Duon yn cyflwyno cyngerdd Delve into the past this October half term and discover grisly o amgylch y sir! Ar ein ffordd nôl o’r ganolfan, byddwn yn he failed to attend court. Daeth newidiadau i rai gwasanaethau bysiau i rym 22/09/2013 - 10am coffa mwyngloddio gyda Chorws Cymunedol Caerffili, Côr crimes and punishments, ghastly goings-on, and spooky mwynhau paned o de poeth a chawl neu rolyn cig poeth Llancaiach Fawr Manor • Maenordy Llancaiach Fawr Terri Ambrossen Ambrossen was convicted for Fine of £110 plus victim surcharge yn ddiweddar ar draws bwrdeistref sirol Caerffili. Plant Caerffili, Boyd Clack ac eraill. Mae tocynnau’n £12 stories, in this week of family activities and crafts! mewn cynhesrwydd. Dewch a thorsh, dillad poeth, fflasg/ an offence of leaving litter. of £20. Legal cost of £120 were Yn gynharach eleni, cytunodd cabinet y Cyngor i adolygu rhwydwaith Age old skills in action in and around the Manor. (£10 ar gyfer consesiynau) ac maent ar gael o Sefydliad y Ymchwiliwch i mewn i’r gorffennol hanner tymor yr Hydref diod ar gyfer y daith gerdded ac esgidiau cryf. Mae rhai The case was heard at awarded. y gwasanaethau bysiau lleol y mae’r cyngor yn eu cynnal ar draws y Come and have a go. Glowyr Coed Duon a Chanolfan Gymunedol Senghenydd. a darganfod troseddau a chosbau erchyll, arswyd ar-led, rhannau serth a gall llwybrau fod yn fwdlyd ac anwastad. Caerphilly Magistrates fwrdeistref sirol, o ganlyniad i leihad yn y cyllid o dros 25% yn nyraniad Hen sgiliau yn gweithredu yn ac o amgylch y Maenordy. Bydd yr holl elw yn mynd at Gronfa Cofeb Genedlaethol a storïau ysbrydion yn yr wythnos hon o weithgareddau a Rhaid i daliadau gael eu gwneud ar adeg archebu. Yn Court on Thursday 25th July Environmental Protection Act y Grant Gwasanaethau Cludiant Lleol oddi wrth Lywodraeth Cymru, a Dewch i drio. Glowyr Cymru. chrefftau i’r teulu! addas ar gyfer plant 10+ oed. £5 yr oedolyn - £3 y plentyn. 2013 in her absence. 1990 Sections 87 + 88. ddefnyddir i gynnal gwasanaethau bysiau lleol. Mae’r cyngor ei hunan 01443 412248 01495 227206 01495 22720 01495 272001 wedi cael ei orfodi i leihau cynhaliaeth cyllid ar gyfer gwasanaethau To view the full list, visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/prosecutions Prosecution results are provided for a limited period to promote the openness of the council’s actions to bysiau lleol fel rhan o’i Gynllun Ariannol Tymor Canolig. local residents. Information provided must not be reused in any form without the agreement of CCBC. Gellir dod o hyd i restr lawn o newidiadau a’r amserlenni bws Gellir gweld y rhestr yn llawn ar www.caerffili.gov.uk/erlyniadau newydd ar . Hefyd, gall trigolion a hoffai Caiff canlyniadau erlyniadau eu dangos am gyfnod cyfyngedig i ddangos i drigolion lleol bod y www.caerffili.gov.uk llys yn gweithredu mewn modd agored. Ni ddylid ailddefnyddio gwybodaeth mewn unrhyw fodd gopi caled o fanylion y newidiadau ffonio 01495 235 223. heb ganiatâd Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Caerffili.

There is still time to submit a nomination for this Mae dal amser i gyflwyno enwebiad ar gyfer gwobrau year’s Pride in your Place awards! Balchder yn eich Bro eleni! Every year, thousands of people do their bit to improve the quality Bob blwyddyn, mae miloedd o bobl yn gwneud eu rhan i wella ansawdd yr Foster Appeal of the environment across the county borough. The Pride in your Place amgylchedd ar draws y fwrdeistref sirol. Mae gwobrau Balchder yn eich Bro yn Apêl Maethu The Council needs foster carers to care awards is an initiative that acknowledges the endeavour, innovation and fenter sy’n cydnabod ymdrech, arloesiad ac ymrwymiad y rhai sydd wedi helpu Mae’r Cyngor angen gofalyddion maeth i ofalu am for children over the age of 10. commitment of those who have helped to make the area cleaner, greener, gwneud yr ardal yn lanach, gwyrddach, yn fwy diogel a lle gwell i fyw a gweithio. blant dros 10 oed. Rydym yn cynnig cymorth helaeth, We offer extensive support, comprehensive safer and a better place to live and work. The award scheme is open to all Mae’r cynllun gwobrwyo yn agored i drigolion, ysgolion, busnesau a grwpiau cymunedol hyfforddiant cynhwysfawr a ffioedd deniadol. training and attractive fees. residents, schools, businesses and community groups within the county borough. i gyd o fewn y fwrdeistref sirol. Os oes gennych le yn eich cartref ac amser yn eich bywyd, pam na wnewch chi ffonio , anfon neges If you have room in your home and time in your life, To submit an application, please visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk or I gyflwyno cais, ewch i www.caerffili.gov.uk neu ffoniwch 01443 866 566. 0800 587 5664 why not call 0800 587 5664, text 78866 or visit destun 78866 neu ymweld â www.caerffili.gov.uk/maethu. www.caerphilly.gov.uk/fostering. Texts cost the standard network rate. call 01443 866 566. The closing date is 11th October 2013. Y dyddiadau cau yw 11eg o Hydref 2013. Bydd negeseuon testun yn costio pris safonol y rhwydwaith. p.8 September 2013 Newsline For more news visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/news • Am fwy o newyddion ymwelwch â www.caerffili.gov.uk/newyddion Newsline Medi 2013 t.8