Cylchlythyr Talysarn a Nantlle Hydref 2011_Cylchlythyr Talysarn a Nantlle 11/10/2011 10:45 Page 5 Talysarn & Nantlle Communities First Partnership Partnership News Autumn 2011 Give it a Go Day On one of the hottest days we had r this summer, we held a ‘Give it a go’ e day here in the Community Centre in t Talysarn. The purpose of the day was t to raise awareness of the different e types of training that’s available. l During the day there was an s opportunity to have a go at different w courses such as green woodworking, genealogy, flower arranging, sewing e and much more. There was also wide range of information on other courses N that are available by local training e l providers. In addition there were activities for l the children such as bouncy castle, games, t face painting, etc. n Several individuals have put their names down a for courses such as Green Woodworking and Genealogy. Arrangements are now being made N to start a Green Woodworking Course, Genealogy and Cooking courses. & n r a s If you’d like to put your name y down for any of the above l courses, or you’d like to do a something else, contact us here at the office. T Canolfan Talysarn, Ffordd yr Orsaf, Talysarn, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd LL54 6HL 01286 881103 [email protected] Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru communities first cymunedau yn gyntaf Welsh Assembly Government Cylchlythyr Talysarn a Nantlle Hydref 2011_Cylchlythyr Talysarn a Nantlle 11/10/2011 10:45 Page 6 Young People Sustainable Energy Project Bike Restoration Thanks to the Police we First there was the Energy Awareness Day when received 10 bikes so that the young people could numbers of people from the community saw complete a bike restoration course with Dewi, projects, watched films, listened to speakers and Cycle Wales, who’s based at one of the units in signed up for free energy-saving gadgets. Talysarn. The course ran for approximately 4 Next came the sunny trip to South Wales to visit weeks and finished with an exam about what renewable energy projects and talk to the they had learnt. Three young people passed the householders who are saving money and course and will be receiving a City & Guilds reaping the rewards of various energy efficiency certificate. measures. Mountain Bike Track At the moment the young Then the Talysarn & Nantlle Energy Report was people are looking at developing a mountain published. This has put the area firmly on the bike track behind the skatepark. To do this we map, brought us to the attention of relevant need local parents’ help – do you know of bodies and moved us up to the front of the anyone who’s willing to give a bit of their time or queue for any new initiative going. anything that we could use in order to fulfill this idea? Contact Wendy on 01286 882367. Skate Park The insurance for the skate park this year will cost £500 and Siop Siarad has agreed to help the Cruisers by raising money. If you have any ideas we will be more than welcome! Volunteers Around 40 young people are now members of Siop Siard in Talysarn. For Siop Siarad to continue we have to have more volunteers! If you have the time to spare, or know of anyone, please contact Wendy on 01286 882367. Dyffryn Nantlle Aikido Club Following this a The club has steadily grown over the last year small row of and has become better known in Gwynedd houses in following a successful “road show” and Coedmadog demonstrations at martial arts events in Road Talysarn Porthmadog and Tywyn. was chosen for a pilot scheme to We are now welcoming new students, so if you have an energy want to get fit for the winter have always fancied makeover. Have having a go at a martial art but felt that you were you seen them? too old or not fit enough, or maybe liked the idea The residents of tai chi but wanted something more dynamic, are full of praise. then why not have a go at aikido. It is suitable for everybody over the age of eighteen irrespective Now, two local, of present level of fitness, as training is geared part-time Energy Wardens’ to each individuals needs. posts are being created to follow up on the earlier house surveys, visit homes and offer If you want to find out more about the club or advice. The six-month jobs are for unemployed aikido then give David a ring on 01286 880661. people who will recieve training to recognised standards to help towards permanent employment. One way or another, quite a few local people have already benefitted from the project. Cylchlythyr Talysarn a Nantlle Hydref 2011_Cylchlythyr Talysarn a Nantlle 11/10/2011 10:45 Page 7 We are keen to keep the momentum going and to add to the improvement programme. There are a number of new, exciting opportunities arising, such as a large-scale photo- voltaic project which we’d like to pursue, but the Energy Group really needs more people. At the moment we are too few even to form a committee or hold a bank account, which limits possibilities. Could you play a part in helping to bring more beneficial projects to the community? We’re not looking for expertise, just At the end of the course an awards night was enthusiasm and commitment – and it won’t take held, with families attending to taste the food up too much time. If you’re interested, please prepared by the young people. I’m very sure that contact Nora on 01286 882027 or on a number of the youngsters will be cooking a lot [email protected] more at home now! There are not many things in life that can make On completing the course they are now being us more comfortable, save us money, improve supported by the Llwyddo’n Lleol Development our homes and even provide jobs. Officer and Menter a Busnes to write a business Oh, and help save the planet too! plan to run the café. They are receiving training See the Talysarn & Nantlle Energy Report on the on how to run a business – learning about every www.nantlle.com website (English version only element that needs to be considered when at the moment) or at the Partnership Office. running a business – experience that could be of advantage in the future. As well as this they have also received £300 from O2 to set up the café ‘Pukka Tucker’ in Talysarn & Nantlle and are also in the process of applying to Over the last few weeks 15 members of the Llwyddo’n Lleol for funding. Talysarn and Nantlle Siop Siarad, together with Look out for Talysarn and Nantlle’s own version Wendy Thomas-Ellis, Youth Project Worker, of Jamie’s that will be opening in the near future! have been very busy completing a cookery course, the Edexcel Level 1 Award in Home Cooking Skills, that’s been devised by none Police other than the celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, which As part of the 'Kids against crime' scheme at teaches young people basic cooking skills. Talysarn school Talysarn Communities First, The young people themselves decided that they North Wales Police and Gwynedd Council's Tidy wanted to do the course following a discussion Towns Officer have been working with pupils about opening a youth cafe in the Ganolfan who have designed a poster (I can't find a copy Talysarn which would, in turn, enable the cafe of the poster hoping Glenys had one!) about dog hours to be extended in the future. To enable fouling. This was in response to complaints from them to achieve this they would have to have a residents about dog owners not clearing up after food hygiene certificate. By working with Coleg their dogs. The poster designed by the children Menai and the Dyffryn Nantlle Food Project will soon be placed around Talysarn. PCSO Julie Officer, they have now received the above Holland would like to remind people that it is an qualification and each one will receive a offence not to clean up after your dog and fines certificate signed by Jamie Oliver himself! will be given out to offenders. By now they are old hands at cooking things like bacon sandwiches, soups and pizzas which includes making their own dough! .