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Natter that Matters Autumn 2016 Rhymney Pontlottyn Fochriw Abertysswg Tirphill New Tredegar Deri Brithdir Markham Bargoed Aberbargoed Argoed Gilfach Oakdale Crumlin Tir-y-Berth Pengam Cefn Fforest Blackwood Penmaen Newbridge Penybryn Cefn Hengoed Gelligaer Hengoed Argoed Pontllanfraith Ystrad Mynach Maesycwmmer Abercarn Senghenydd Llanbradach Machen Cwmfelinfach Wattsville Fochriw Crosskeys Abertridwr Bedwas Trethomas Ynysddu Risca Waterloo Rudry Rhymney Pontlottyn Fochriw Abertysswg New Tredegar Tirphill Deri Brithdir Caerphilly Machen Bargoed Blackwood Nelson Gilfach Oakdale Crosskeys Crumlin Tir-y-Berth Pengam Cefn Fforest Blackwood Penmaen Newbridge Nelson Gelligaer Hengoed Penybryn Cefn Hengoed Wylie Pontllanfraith Ystrad Mynach Maesycwmmer Abercarn Senghenydd Llanbradach Ynysddu Cwmfelinfach Wattsville Crosskeys Bedwas Abertridwr Trethomas Machen Risca Waterloo Caerphilly Rudry Rhymney Pontlottyn Fochriw Abertysswg Tirphill New Tredegar Deri Brithdir Argoed Markham Bargoed Aberbargoed Gilfach Oakdale Crumlin Tir-y-Berth Pengam Cefn Fforest Blackwood Penmaen Newbridge Nelson Gelligaer Penybryn Hengoed Pontllanfraith Cefn Hengoed Wylie Ystrad Mynach Maesycwmmer Abercarn Senghenydd Ynysddu Wattsville Llanbradach Cwmfelinfach Crosskeys Abertridwr Bedwas Trethomas Machen Waterloo Caerphilly Rudry Caerphilly Cwmcarn Rhymney Ystrad Mynach Blackwood Risca New Tredegar Newbridge Rhymney Pontlottyn Fochriw Abertysswg Tirphill New Tredegar Deri Brithdir Markham Bargoed Aberbargoed Argoed Gilfach Oakdale Crumlin Tir-y-Berth Pengam Cefn Fforest Blackwood Penmaen Newbridge Penybryn Cefn Hengoed Gelligaer Hengoed Argoed Pontllanfraith Ystrad Mynach Maesycwmmer Abercarn Senghenydd Llanbradach Machen Cwmfelinfach Wattsville Fochriw Crosskeys Abertridwr Bedwas Trethomas Ynysddu Risca Waterloo Rudry Rhymney Pontlottyn Fochriw Abertysswg New Tredegar Tirphill Deri Brithdir Caerphilly Machen Bargoed Blackwood Nelson Gilfach Oakdale Crosskeys Crumlin Tir-y-Berth Pengam Cefn Fforest Blackwood Penmaen Newbridge Nelson Gelligaer Hengoed Penybryn Cefn Hengoed Wylie Pontllanfraith Ystrad Mynach Maesycwmmer Abercarn Senghenydd Llanbradach Ynysddu Cwmfelinfach Wattsville Crosskeys Bedwas Abertridwr Trethomas Machen Risca Waterloo Caerphilly Rudry Rhymney Pontlottyn Fochriw Abertysswg Tirphill New Tredegar Deri Brithdir Argoed Markham Bargoed Aberbargoed Gilfach Oakdale Crumlin Tir-y-Berth Pengam Cefn Fforest Blackwood Penmaen Newbridge Nelson Gelligaer Penybryn Hengoed Pontllanfraith Cefn Hengoed Wylie Ystrad Mynach Maesycwmmer Abercarn Senghenydd Ynysddu Wattsville Llanbradach Cwmfelinfach Crosskeys Abertridwr Bedwas Trethomas Machen Waterloo Caerphilly Rudry Caerphilly Cwmcarn Rhymney Ystrad Mynach Blackwood Risca New Tredegar Newbridge www.caerphillyover50.co.uk/ Caerphilly Over 50 1 A note from our Chairman Well, here we are again. Welcome While we are doing our best to represent Bees your interests, we really need you to get to our Autumn 2016 edition of the involved! It can be as simple as sending us Caerphilly County Borough forum something to post on our Caerphilly Over 50 Educating 50+ Plus Forum Newsletter. Facebook page or our website; like sharing your favourite recipes or you could tell us Everyone! some of the things you do that prove Age is Members of the Steering Committee Just a number! Or maybe your festive top have been busy on your behalf:- Have you ever wanted to know more about tips and jokes, but keep them clean! bees or even fancy keeping Bees yourself n We have presented a comprehensive You name it we are sure there are other then this may well be for you! Sirhowy Valley ‘I’ll only get response to the Expert Committee people across the borough would like to Honeybee Company‘A has hat an is interactiveall I need bee the established by the Welsh Government about hear about it … go on give it a go; send us benefits of Creating an age friendly Wales hive house in the schoolto keep grounds warm of onYnysddu insulation in winter.’ “housing for an ageing population in Wales.” something to [email protected] Primary School. The hivea winter’s house is day.’ split into n We supported the Review of GP Practices two sections, an interactive working area carried out by the Commissioner for Older Aswhere well aspeople a hat, can wrapping work witha scarf the around bee hives your Insulation is a bit like a thermos – it keeps People by posting on our Facebook page; neckand aand viewing mouth area can helpwhere to peopleprotect canyour sit and warm things warm and cool things cool. So this added a signi cant number of health.watch withoutBreathing having in cold toair wearraises a the bee risk suit. of your home will stay warm in winter and cool in responses to their questionnaire. chest infections and increases blood pressure. summer. You’ll see the benefits all year round. A one hour workshop session for 6 people n One of our committee members sits on would cost approximately £10 per person. the Gwent citizen panel that reviews Bee workshop sessions will Workshops can only be run during March, progress of the introduction of The Social take about 1 hour, and include: April, May, June, July, August, September Services and Well-being (Wales) Act. He is ‘A warm ‘I don’t qualify for (For groups is of bad up to 6 people) andany October help with and my are weather dependant. now to become the panel Chairman. Remember your views count and if you had a bedroom little time on your hands the forum gets lots of for my health.’ heating costs.’ n Another of our committee members is consultations sent to us in fact you name it and Why bees are important . Everyone attending a workshop will need to helping to establish a revitalised COPA (Cymru we have probably been asked about it! I know bring and wear wellies - this is for safety reasons. Old People’s Alliance), getting charitable it is widely held view that “they never listen” No. 65°F (18°C)About is the pollination ideal temperature . 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Try to keep your main living room lowers body temperature and raises the risk Advice 08000 223 444 for at 70°F (21°C) and close any doors on rooms of chest infections, heart attacks and strokes. more information you’re not using. Are you one of the estimated 50% pensioners not claiming between £55 - £82 Attendance Allowance they are entitled to? Simon Says - Have you made the call? Attendance Allowance Are you one of the estimated 50% pensioners not claiming between £55 - £82 Attendance Allowance they are entitled to? You can claim this if you’re over 65 and need regular help with your personal care.