Carmarthenshire Menu - Number 1!

7/29/2019 Carmarthenshire Menu - Number 1!

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Carmarthenshire

Spring Summer2013

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Thank you very much forgiving your time to helpyour community

Welcome to the Carmarthenshire CHS TafMyrddin Time Credits Brochurein this booklet

you will be able to find out where to spend yourTime Credits.

For every hour of time youve given, you willhave received one Time Credit. You can nowstart spending any of yourTime Credits onselected activities at any of the Spices TimeCredit partners in Carmarthenshire.

Spice are working hard to ensure that there arelots of places where you can earn and spendyour Time Credits; if you have any ideas aboutwhere you would like to earn and spend thenplease get in touch with you local Time CreditsFacilitator.


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How to use the CarmarthenshireTime Credits menuEarning

Interested in earning Time Credits? Turn tothe following pages to find out more aboutearning in your local area. Interested increating opportunities for volunteers to earnTime Credits contact your local facilitatorRachel on 07453987648

SpendingIf you already have some Time Credits andyoud like to find out more about how tospend them, this menu will give you lots ofideas. You can spend with any of the partnerslisted in the menu, Carmarthenshire as wellas with a number of partners across the UKWide network. Also check out the activitieson your doorstep with groups andorganisations providing a number of eventsand activities in your local area.


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CarmarthenshireHousing Service Taf MyrddinTime CreditsTime Credits FacilitatorRachel Gegeshidzee: [email protected]: 07453987648

http://www.facebook.com/taf.myrddin

TM Time Credits

Im the Time Credits facilitator for CHS Taf Myrddin, Imexcited to be working with housing services to embedTime Credits into its way of working. By working with lo-cal groups and organisations I hope that we will be ableto re-build communities and ensure that everyone hasan opportunity to be participate in the area around them.

I have had a big welcome from local tenants and Im

looking forward to working with them to develop oppor-tunities to earn Time Credits to address issues that areimportant to them.

Im excited to have amazing local partners and lookforward to hearing stories from members enjoyingspending Time Credits to access them


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Key Spending OpportunitiesCarmarthenshire WideNational Botanical Gardens of

WalesLlanarthne, Carmarthenshire, Sa32 8HGt: 01558 667118W: www.gardenofwales,org.uk

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Other InformationNo access during Bank Holidays; see website for opening times.The gardens aim to inspire , educate and conserve an amazing collectionof over 8000 different plant varieties, spread across 560 acres of beautifulcountryside. There are always plenty of activities for families to do inschool holidays, and there is a diverse year round programme of eventsthat will appeal to a wide range of visitors.


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Theatres SirgarThe 3 beautiful Theatres Sirgar will be coming onto the Carmarthen-

shire menu from April 2013. Spend Time Credits to enjoy a range ofshows. Performances payable with Time Credits will be shown in theirbrochures as well as in the Carmarthenshire menu.Yf FfwrnesLlanelliDaring to be different, the Ffwrnes is a new creative and cultural cen-tre for the performing arts, media & community events. It comprises ofa state-of-the-art auditorium, specially designed to accommodate abroad range of performances, film screenings, conferences and caba-rets, live gigs, eisteddfodau or even a traditionalTwmpath Dawns orTea Dance!The LyriccarmarthenThe biggest of the venues, this historic building has recently beenbrought up-to-date with a major 1.5 million refurbishment includinga new fly tower with 21 single purchase and 11 double purchase coun-terweight sets, an orchestra pit for 64 players with hydraulic lift and abackstage extension for wardrobe and dressing rooms. Within theauditorium the existing circle was considered to be too high so asmaller dress circle, with 80 seats, was built in front of the filmprojection box, the old circle becoming the upper circle.The MinersAmmanfordOriginally a single-balconied hall with a gently curving ceiling, a nearly

flat floor has now been inserted, extending from front balcony level tothe original proscenium line, reducing the height of the proscenium. Adelightful theatrical asset, it is the most intimate of our venues, featur-ing original and restored Art Moderne-style decorative plaster work.The Miners is a hidden gem. Here youll find a lively programme ofevents that range from cosy and close-up shows with luminaries fromstage, screen and literary worlds in An Audience With, plus brilliantchildren's theatre, engaging dramas, fun-filled pantomime and muchmore

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ActifSirgarVisit Carmarthenshire Leisure Services with Time Credits.Time Credits will be accepted at the following LeisureCentres:Carmarthen Leisure CentreLlanelli Leisure CentreAmman Valley Leisure CentreNewcastle EmlynSt ClearsLlandovery Swimming Com-plex

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Sport

2TimeCredits=Other Information2 Time Credits = a gym induction: all new users must undertake a gyminduction. Time Bank users will call to pre book an induction. Time Bankusers will call to pre book an induction, advising that they will be paying incredits. Time credits will be accepted as payment on the payment desk ofthe Leisure Centre.Information about opening times and activities is available on the website.Where an activity does not correspond to an exact number of hours, this

will be rounded up to the nearest number of hours, e.g. 1.5 hours willbecome 2 Time Credits.

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Key Earning Opportunities in Taf MyrddinThere are lots of ways to earn Time Credits in your local area; hereare just some ways to get involved!

Carmarthenshire Housing Services Writing for the tenant to tenant newsletter

Setting up and running a neighbourhood watch scheme

Responsible tenant scheme - designated person

Running a fuel club and credit Union group

Participating in tenant and residents meetings or forums

Estate walkabouts and inspections Tenants voice - interview and report back from your community

Providing feedback on certain issues or services

Delivering Time Credit leaflets

Looking after paths and flower beds at your local sheltered housing scheme

Street Ambassadors - who will keep neighbours up to date on earn opportu-nities in their community

More information and training is available for the above, ask Rachel for more info!

Other groups and organisations in the area provide earnopportunities such as: Environmental projects

Litter picks Marketing and advertising

Youth forums

Running Coffee mornings, events and activities in the community

Food co-ops

Re-freshing notice boards

Painting and decorating projects

Looking after community parks

Planning meetings

There will be a number of new opportunities coming up throughoutthe year. You can keep up to date with these at our Facebook

page:http://www.facebook.com/taf.myrddin


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Community Spend OpportunitiesTaf Myrddin Time Credits are working with a number of groups andorganisations across Carmarthenshire that will provide a range ofactivities and events that you can spend your Time Credits on inyour local community. We are keen to hear from any groups or or-ganisations that would like to join the network and can provide train-ing and support as part of theprogramme.

Below are examples of activities being put on by local groups andorganisations in the Taf Myrddin area.

Community

Dr MzCarmarthen Youth ProjectThe ClubhouseFriars ParkCarmarthenSA31 3ANProviding a range of spend opportunities including,zumba, discos, pool table hire, trips and many more!

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Sheltered Housing SchemeTregunnorCarmarthenSA31 3ANProviding a range of spending opportunitiesincluding film nights, outings, rugby games andcawl, they will be adding to their menu over thecoming months

Ty Hapus Family CentrePark HallCarmarthenSA31 1JG

Spend Time Credits on coffee mornings, artand craft sessions, open days and BBQs,look out for new spending opportunities atTy Hapus!


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Community Spend OpportunitiesBelow are examples of activities being put on by local groups and

organisations in the Taf Myrddin area.

Community

Ty Ni Family Centre21 Chapel StreetWoods Row

CarmarthenSA31 1QEOpportunities such a trips and outings, coffeemornings and other events throughout the year.

Are you a group or organisation inCarmarthenshire looking to grow

you volunteer numbers...can you

put on some activities'? Yes?

Please get in touch!


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Parc Y ScarletsPemberton retail parkLlanelliSA14 9UZW: www.scarlets.co.uk

Sport

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Other InformationParc Y Scarlets is offering tickets to selected home games during the sea-son, available on a first come, first serve basis. To request tickets pleasecall Rachel Gegeshidze on 07453987648. To check out the home game

fixtures list visit www.scarlets.co.ukLlanelli is one of the most famous rugby towns in the world. It is the basefor passionately-supported professional team The Scarlets who competeat the highest level of European rugby.

The Scarlets were created from the original Llanelli RFC when Welsh eliterugby was restructured a few years ago. Llanelli continue to thrive as asemi-pro club in the top flight of Welsh rugby. Both teams played atStradey Park until October 2008. The following month they both moved tothe spectacular Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli.

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http://www.scarlets.co.uk/http://www.scarlets.co.uk/http://www.scarlets.co.uk/http://www.scarlets.co.uk/


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Ffos Las Race CourseTrimsaranCarmarthenshireSA174DEhttp://www.ffoslasracecourse.comt: 01554 811092 Sport

Other Information

Ffos Las is offering tickets to selected races, available on a first come first

serve basis. To request tickets please call Rachel Gegeshdize on

07453987648.

Ffos Las has brought back top class racing to West Wales for the first time since

1937. You can find us at the heart of Carmarthenshire between the towns Llanelli and

Carmarthen, and near the city of Swansea. The 60 acre setting is magnifi-

cent. Surrounded by rolling hills and countryside and have views down the Gwendra-

eth Valley to Carmarthen Bay. It is almost impossible to believe that Ffos Las was the

former site of the largest open cast coalmine in Europe.

One of the main focal points here at Ffos Las has to be our amazing sculpture. Situ-

ated in front of the Winners Enclosure, the Spirit of the Race sculpture provides the

perfect meeting place as well as a great photo opportunity for all racegoers.

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Date Fixtures First Race

23/04/13 Race Day 1.40pm

01/07/13 Race Day 6.25pm

23/07/13 Race Day 6.05pm

02/09/13 Race Day 2.20pm

29/10/13 Race Day 1.30pm

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Key Spending Opportunities UK WideMillennium Stadium ToursGate 4Westgate StreetCardiffCF101NSPhone Tour administrator 02920 822308 to book

Explore the magnificent Millennium Stadium one of the mostimpressive icons of modern Wales. Join any of our experienced tourguides and visit highlights such as the Press Conference Suite, and

an official VIP hospitality suite. Discover the 2012 Olympic footballdressing room and experience the atmosphere before a match inthe Dragons Lair, Wales rugby team dressing room. Hear the roarof 74,500 fans as you walk downthe players' tunnel towards thehallowed turf, and lift the trophy tothe skies like a sports star in thePresidents Box, an area normallyreserved for royalty.

Sport

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Availability RestrictionsUp to 10 community membersper tourPhone Tour administrator tobook -02920 822308

Valid between January andMarch and June and November(excluding bank holidays andhalf terms holidays)1 tour per year

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Key Spending Opportunities UK WideTower of LondonTower of London, London, EC3N4ABt: 08444827777W: www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon

Lifestyle

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Other InformationTime Credits can be used at the Tower of London from March 1st 2013any time during normal opening hours, excluding the following periods in2013 and 2014: Friday 19th March -Sunday 7th April 2013, Monday 27thJune - Sunday 2nd July , Monday 22 July - Sunday 1st September, Satur-day 26th October - Sunday 3rd November, Friday 27th December - Tues-day 31st December 2013 and Monday 17th February - Sunday 23rd Feb-ruary 2014.

Over 1,000 years old, Her Majestys Royal palace and Fortress, morecommonly known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the northbank of the river Thames in central London. Steeped in history, and homeof the crown jewels, its a marvellous day out for the whole family.

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With Special Thanks

To our fantastic

partners and funders

Please do be aware that all compa-nies and organisations who offer

their services and activities to thismenu do so as a gesture of goodwill,please show your appreciation whenspending Time Credits to ensure wekeep good partner relations. (All op-portunities on this menu are subject

to term and conditions and maybealtered without notice)

And to all of our fantastic members doing great work inthe community, and to all of the groups and

organisations in Taf Myrddin who provide a broad rangeof volunteering opportunities to enable all.


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Want to know more?

Taf Myrddin

Time CreditsContact Rachel on 07453987648 or [email protected]

New partners, activities, trips, courses and events will be added to the

menu regularly so please ensure you look out for updates.

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