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News Bulletin February 2020 News Bulletin February 2020 Blaenavon Town Band Blaenavon Town Band are recruiting new Committee Members with an This month our bulletin includes news about: interest in music and youth development within the community who would be able to support the current team with running the administrative side of the band, e.g. general administration, event Our Children in Need Funding Surgery planning, fundraising, keeping records of our equipment and helping to Garnsychan Partnership look after our small bandhall. Torfaen Play applications open Mirus looking for volunteers If you would like to get involved or find out more contact Paul Miles on Age Connects Torfaen 07977 598375. CAB Torfaen, moving not leaving Pontypool Park Friends Fertility UK Library sessions in Torfaen Pink Ribbon Foundation grants available Torfaen Young Carers Safer Internet Day 2020 Charities receive share of £8.6million Mello D Settled Torfaen’s Tech Coach Ffrindimi SSAFA Gwent looking for volunteers Bron Afon Helping Families If you’d like your latest event, news or poster to be featured in the next bulletin, Infoengine Drop-ins happening soon St David’s Hospice 10K Run in Pontypool please email it to myself; [email protected] Night shelter to help the homeless in Torfaen WEN Wales reopens mentoring scheme Princes Trust Cymru Artregen Please note for the March Bulletin, articles need to be in by 21st February 2020. Wales Ambulance looking for volunteer drivers Patrick Downes Third Sector Development Officer IT Lead 01495 742476 +447713 367213 Mobile www.tvawales.org.uk [email protected] Charity Registration No. 1097079 Company No. 4603713 Garnsychan Partnership Garnsychan Partnership are pleased to announce the appointment of four new Trus- tees: Sheree Williams, Director of Creadau Training and Consultancy; Ria Gibbs; Bron Afon Community Development Officer; Carol Watkins; Secretary of the Llanerch Me- morial Fund and Bryan Davies; Successful businessman. The four new Trustees join as part of the charity’s plans to expand the reach of support to help more vulnerable members of the community. Each of the new Trustees brings with them a wealth of experience in a variety of fields and represent welcome additions to the current Board of Trustees. The new appoin- tees have an innate understanding of the needs of the community, as well as pos- . sessing unparalleled connections and a laudable commitment to supporting the Garnsychan Partnership. Garnsychan Partnership Chair Giles Davies commented: “I am delighted to welcome the new Trustees to the Board. They are all well-known and highly respected and bring with them hugely relevant experience which will be invaluable at this crucial time in our charity’s growth. I am certain that the Trustees alongside the team will work tire- lessly to make sure the needs of our community will be met”. TORFAEN PLAY APPLICATIONS OPEN Torfaen Play and Short Break Service is now recruiting new Play Volunteers and Play Helpers for the Summer 2020 Play schemes in Torfaen and Monmouthshire. By volunteering with the service you will be supported to achieve an accredited qualifica- tion as well as a Millennium Volunteers Award. Volunteers gain a vast amount of experience working with children, young people and professionals alike and this has proven to be a hugely rewarding and life changing experi- ence for some of its past volunteers. Some of which have gone on to be school teachers, police men and women, nurses, doc- tors, social workers and even a TV producers for the hugely popular show ‘Love Island’. The service engages with more than 10,000 children and young people each year with sessions vary from after school clubs and holiday play schemes, to projects linked to schools and specialist projects with vulnerable groups. In 2019, volunteers provided 48,150 hours of volunteering within community play settings, an achievement which was celebrat- ed at the recent annual Play Volunteer awards ceremony. Executive Member for Children, Families & Communities, Cllr Mandy Owen said, ‘This is an excellent opportunity for young people here in Torfaen. Volunteering opens doors for many professions and allows young people to gain an insight into shaping their future career paths.’ You can apply to become a Play Service volunteer via the Torfaen website or via the Torfaen App. Closing date for applications is Friday 3 April 2020. For more information about Torfaen Play Service please visit their pages on our website – www.torfaen.gov.uk or email [email protected] or call 01495 742951 Age Connects Torfaen 2020 marks Mrs Reed’s 30 years’ service with Age Connects Torfaen. She said: “Over the years, I have been very fortunate to have worked with ex- Age Connects Torfaen Chief Executive cellent board members, staff and volunteers who, together, have worked hard in Angela Reed is celebrating 30 years’ ser- delivering the organisations’ 30 years ongoing success by being ‘more than just vice. a charity’ and making our local community a better place to live. I have enjoyed the aspect of everyday challenges making a difference to the lives of older peo- Age Concern was introduced by a group of ple”. Older People led by Councillor Yvonne Warren. Through their efforts, they were With the ground breaking launch of the Dementia Centre of Excellence in Sep- able to employ a committed and inspira- tember 2019, the organisation is continuing to be a forward thinking leader by tional single employee; namely Angela developing the next generation of dementia services over the next 5/10 years. Reed in April, 1989. This passionate indi- vidual worked with the group to recognise the need of services for older people, their family and carers, living throughout Torfa- en. CITIZENS ADVICE TORFAEN – MOVING NOT LEAVING In 2004, Angela secured funding through the Big Lottery Fund to establish Widder- th From the 30 March Citizens Advice Torfaen will be moving prem- shins a unique Ageing Well Centre in Se- ises. The services you get from them will not change and they will bastopol. This provided the older people of Torfaen, with an opportunity to ac- cess companionship, lunch, activities and entertainment, enabling them to live always be available to help you find a way forward when you need life to the fullest. it. Their new premises with be: Through establishing the Widdershins Centre, we were able to deliver and de- velop recognised services for the older people of Torfaen. These services were Cwmbran Library and Portland Buildings, Commercial Street Pontypool, both just a few dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of older adults and to fostering inde- hundred yards from their existing offices. pendent living through the delivery of comprehensive and supportive services. See www.citizensadvicetorfaen.org.uk for up to date opening hours or just look for them 2013 bought about a fundamental and dynamic change to our organisation as on Google. we moved away from the established name of Age Concern and became part of the Age Connects Wales network. This was a forward movement enabling Remember, you can also get advice from www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wales or on one of the organisation to remain independent, local and have a stronger voice to our telephone lines speak on behalf of older people and get their views heard. Since 1989 Angela, together with her Board of Trustees, has led Age Connects Torfaen to continu- Universal Credit Help to Claim 0800 0241 220. ous success, and it is now regarded as one of the leading third sector organi- sations within Gwent. Consumer Help Line 03454 04 05 06 Pensionwise 0800 138 3944 PONTYPOOL PARK FRIENDS Pontypool Park Friends are looking for a new Chairperson and Secretary. They’re looking for people who care for the Park and its future. It’s not necessary to be involved in working physically with the group although they wel- come all-comers whatever their experience or ability. The roles involve: Arranging and attending bi-monthly meetings coordinating Task Days, the administration of our Facebook page general secretarial tasks They’re a small, friendly group seeking others whose enthusiasm and love of Pontypool Park will ensure that the work there continues. Contact them via their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Pontypool-Park- Friends-120129764756004/ Torfaen Library Sessions Torfaen Library Sessions Pink Ribbon Foundation Up to £5,000 is available to charities working in the field of breast cancer. The Pink Ribbon Foundation’s mission is to help breast cancer charities help their clients recover from their cancer and then live longer, healthier, happier lives. Through its grant making the Pink Ribbon Foundation funds practical projects and initiatives, which aim to help registered charities to deliver good physical and mental health to individuals with, and recovering from breast cancer. To be considered for a grant in 2020, please submit your grant application to the Foundation by 29th of May 2020. Grants are awarded annually in late July. Find out more at https://www.pinkribbonfoundation.org.uk/who-we-help/#grants Torfaen Young Carers Young Carers at Cro- esyceiliog and Llanyra- fon Community Council Grant Presentation evening collecting the cheque for £150 for Torfaen Young Carers Service. Julie-Anne is the chair of Torfaen’s Young Carers Forum and Eleece and Maisie both live in the Community Council area. The mon- ey will be used towards respite activities. SAFER INTERNET DAY CHARITIES RECEIVE SHARE OF £8.6M FROM DIGITAL FUND To support educators for Safer Internet Day 2020, the UK Safer Internet Centre - offi- The National Lottery Community cial coordinators of the day in the UK - have created a range of new educational re- Fund has awarded £8.6m to 20 charities sources focusing on a brand new theme. to fund digital improvements designed to increase their impact.
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