newsletter swrcf summer 2010

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An awards ceremony

hosted byCommunities First saw

local people whocontribute to the

community rewarded

for their efforts.The following groupswon in the following

categories with manyothers being highly

commendedCommunity Group of

the year: Winner:South West Rhyl OverSouth West Rhyl OverSouth West Rhyl OverSouth West Rhyl Over

50's group50's group50's group50's group

Local partner agencyof the year: Winner:

Citizens Advice BureauCitizens Advice BureauCitizens Advice BureauCitizens Advice BureauEnvironmental Project

of the year: Winner:Community Payback/Community Payback/Community Payback/Community Payback/

Probation ServicesProbation ServicesProbation ServicesProbation Services

with an outstandingwith an outstandingwith an outstandingwith an outstandingcontribution going tocontribution going tocontribution going tocontribution going to

Marsh ResidentsMarsh ResidentsMarsh ResidentsMarsh Residents

Association.Association.Association.Association.

Outstanding

contribution from anindividual or group ofmembers aged over

50 years+Winner: Rita HewittRita HewittRita HewittRita Hewitt ----

Cosy ClubCosy ClubCosy ClubCosy ClubBest Project engaging

Children and young

people: Winner:RhylRhylRhylRhylFootball Club/StrikersFootball Club/StrikersFootball Club/StrikersFootball Club/Strikers

Volunteer of the yearover 25 & under 25:

Winners: Over 25 JaneOver 25 JaneOver 25 JaneOver 25 Jane

Allen, Vale ResidentsAllen, Vale ResidentsAllen, Vale ResidentsAllen, Vale ResidentsAssociation. Under 25Association. Under 25Association. Under 25Association. Under 25Sammy Jo BamberSammy Jo BamberSammy Jo BamberSammy Jo Bamber

Rhyl AdventureRhyl AdventureRhyl AdventureRhyl Adventure

PlaygroundPlaygroundPlaygroundPlaygroundGood neighbour of the

year: Winners: IreneIreneIreneIreneLayhe & Keith WhiteLayhe & Keith WhiteLayhe & Keith WhiteLayhe & Keith White ----

Residents of Plas CyrilResidents of Plas CyrilResidents of Plas CyrilResidents of Plas Cyril

Health Initiative of theyear: Winner: KeyringKeyringKeyringKeyringLocal Business of the

year: Winner: RhylRhylRhylRhylRugby ClubRugby ClubRugby ClubRugby Club

Crime Safety Initiativeof the year : Winners:

Community BeatCommunity BeatCommunity BeatCommunity BeatManagerManagerManagerManager ---- StephanieStephanieStephanieStephanie

Ball & PCSO PhillipBall & PCSO PhillipBall & PCSO PhillipBall & PCSO Phillip

RobertsRobertsRobertsRoberts

Communities First Rewards Local

Community Heroes!

Communities First puts on a jolly good show!

Over 180 residents

including families

attended a show

entitled "Star for aNight" at Rhyl Little

Theatre on July 15thorganised by

Communities FirstDevelopment Officer

Emma Osborne

Several local schools

including Ysgol Mair &Ysgol Emmanuel

showcased their

talents to a packed

house at the theatre.

Local dance groups

including InfernoDance Club, All Stars

Theatre Group, NorthWales Martial Arts also

gave their time free tomake the show a

success. Moniesraised from the night

will be used to hostactivities for local

children in the area in

the October half term

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South West Rhyl Communities First Newsletter

Energy saving tips 2

Family Challenge 2

Recycling news & tips 3

Energy saving sessions 4

Free offer for residents 5

Help to spruce up your

garden

6

Free training 9

Thursday lunch club 7

Free smoke alarms 10

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:


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Some tips to help youSome tips to help youSome tips to help youSome tips to help you

save energy from NEAsave energy from NEAsave energy from NEAsave energy from NEA

CymruCymruCymruCymru

* Use a timer on animmersion heater

dont leave it on all day!This is contrary to the

belief that some peoplethink it costs less if

immersions

are left on all

day

* Cut food

into smallerpieces beforecooking it will

take less time

to cook

*Only boil the amountof water you need in a

kettle

*Defrost your freezer

regularly*Use a microwave ovento cook small amounts

of foodits cheaper

* Use energy saving

light bulbs. Just onecan save you

100 overthe lifetime of

the bulband they last

up to 10times longer

than ordinarybulbs.

Did you know?Did you know?Did you know?Did you know?

You could save over

100 every year bydrying your washingoutside or in a well

ventilated room, ratherthan using your tumble

dryer.

In the UK, television set

top boxes left onstandby wastes 11

million of energy ayearthats enough

energy to run the

London Eye for 85

yearsGlastonbury festivaluses enough power to

make 12.6 million cups

of tea!

Interested?

Contact:

Debbie Holmes on

01745 332528 or text

07545210817

*An Opportunity

for your familyto learn and

pass on

energy savingtips to family,friends &

neighbours

* Free opportunityto join local

credit union

plus s

bonus aftersaving for 10

weeks

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Family Challenge

Energy Saving tips

Whats in it for you as aWhats in it for you as aWhats in it for you as aWhats in it for you as a

family?family?family?family?

*Free trip for you and

the family to the Centrefor Alternative

Technology in

Machynlleth

*Reduction in your

energy bills

*Tips on how to save

energy & money

*Free access to a

money makeover

* Free 15 reward

voucher of your

choice for

participating

Communities First in

partnership with Wales& West Housing

Association & NEACymru, are looking for

volunteer families totake part in a saving

household energychallenge pilot project

for 6 months.

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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1

Cash for old CDs &Cash for old CDs &Cash for old CDs &Cash for old CDs &

DVDs.DVDs.DVDs.DVDs.

If you have access

to the internet Thewebsite Music

Magpie* allows youto type in details of

your CDs & DVDs,

and itll give you

an instant cashprice, though you

need to trade in aminimum of 5 at a

time (and up to500!). To do it you

just type in thebarcode numbers

and follow the on-screen instructions.

The site also

buys

computergames, butfor the most

part you'll dobetter by

trading themin at High St.

game shops.

If you accept itsoffer, itll send

freepost stickersfor posting and

youll get cashupon receipt.

Someone withloads to get rid of

could speedilymake money this

way.

How much?How much?How much?How much? It

depends on the CDof course, mostCDs will get you

60p-70p thoughsome go for over

1. DVDs go up to3.

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How to reuse or recycle baby products

Recycling news & tips

Clothes Recycling facility @ South West Rhyl Communities First

shelter to see if they

need bottles for hand-

rearing animals.

Baby wipe containersBaby wipe containersBaby wipe containersBaby wipe containers

Once emptied of wipes,

the plastic box has anumber of handy uses

around the home:because its water

resistant and solid, it

would be perfect as a

home for a first aid kit

or a small emergencykit, or for storing

photographs orimportant documents

in.

Plastic baby bottlesPlastic baby bottlesPlastic baby bottlesPlastic baby bottles

Reusing them aroundthe home is pretty

easy :

Take advantage of the

non-spill teat-top anduse it as a oil bottle for

use on squeaky doors;or fill them with paint

for kids art.

Ask at your local animal

We are accepting

donations of unwantedclothes & textiles at our

new clothes bank. Please

see map for location

82 Marsh Road, Rhyl,opposite The Good News

Mission

Will you struggle to payWill you struggle to payWill you struggle to payWill you struggle to pay

your fuel bills come theyour fuel bills come theyour fuel bills come theyour fuel bills come the

winter?winter?winter?winter?

If youre struggling to pay

your fuel bill or worried howyoure going to stay warm,

the Home Heat Helplinewill make it easier for you

to find the answers.Anyone can phone for

FREE on 0800 33 66 990800 33 66 990800 33 66 990800 33 66 99and talk to the team of

friendly expert advisors.

They work alongside

dozens of welfareorganisations as well as all

six major energy suppliersso they know what services

and options there are forpeople who need help

from grants for free home

insulation and winterrebates to flexible payment

plans and benefit

entitlement checks. Some

suppliers also have trust

funds available to pay offfuel debt and to support

local community projects.

The disconnection safetydisconnection safetydisconnection safetydisconnection safety

netnetnetnet is also in place to makesure that no vulnerable

customer is knowingly cutoff, even if they are unable

to pay their bill.Depending on your needs

they will either help you

directly or put you straightthrough to the right person

at your energy provider.

It makes sense to find out

what youre entitled to.


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South West Rhyl Communities First

In partnership with

Did you struggle to heat your home last winter during the cold spells or just want to save money on your fuel bills?

We are holding drop in sessions for energy advice

On the following dates:-

October 21st 2010

November 9th 2010

December 16th 2010

Between 1pm -4.30pm

@

Communities First Offices

82 Marsh Road

Rhyl.

Sessions are based on a first come first served basis

[You will need to bring energy bills with you]

For more information Please contact:

Lisa Evans/ Debbie Holmes on

01745 332528

or email [email protected]

Example: One of our residents living in the ward came to see

the energy advisor. She was able to save him 20 a month

thats a total saving of 240.00 a year! Furthermore she was

able to offer advise to his landlord on energy

efficiency measures.


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Step Up ProjectStep Up ProjectStep Up ProjectStep Up ProjectMobile Information Bus

A project aimed at supporting workless households and households with

low incomes

Watch out for our timetables about when we are in your area.

The ever present issue of dog fouling!

Freepoop bags & holder that clips to your dogs leash!Free offer open to residents/dog walkers of South

West Rhyl

Limited availabilityWouldnt it be great if dogs cleared up after themselves? He cant

so remember:-

To obtain this free offer please call at:To obtain this free offer please call at:To obtain this free offer please call at:To obtain this free offer please call at:

82 Marsh Road82 Marsh Road82 Marsh Road82 Marsh Road MondayMondayMondayMonday Friday 9amFriday 9amFriday 9amFriday 9am---- 5pm [Evidence of5pm [Evidence of5pm [Evidence of5pm [Evidence of

residency in Rhyl will be required]residency in Rhyl will be required]residency in Rhyl will be required]residency in Rhyl will be required]

Clear up after your dog and keep your local community clean

Leave it behind and you could getLeave it behind and you could getLeave it behind and you could getLeave it behind and you could getfined!fined!fined!fined!

It is an offence to leave your dogs

mess behind. If you are caught not

scooping your dogs poop you couldbe prosecuted and fined up to

1000.


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Take away service onlyTake away service onlyTake away service onlyTake away service only

Caf open from 9amCaf open from 9amCaf open from 9amCaf open from 9am ---- 12.30pm12.30pm12.30pm12.30pm

Please come in at the back of the buildingPlease come in at the back of the buildingPlease come in at the back of the buildingPlease come in at the back of the building

To the caf entranceTo the caf entranceTo the caf entranceTo the caf entrance

Example menuExample menuExample menuExample menu

Small breakfast bap

(1 sausage, 1 bacon, 1 egg, mushrooms, beans or tomatoes) 1.60

Egg bap/ sandwich/ toast 80p

Sausage bap/ sandwich/ toast 1.40

Cheese on toast 1.00

Cheese and bacon bap/ sandwich/ toast 1.60

We are always looking for donations for the events wehold in particular raffle prizes. If you have anything youno longer require or have something thats been sat at

the back of a cupboard for years then we can certainly

use it.

Donations can be dropped of at our offices during

office hours MondayFriday 9am5pm

Alternatively if you have something you wish to donate

and live locally we may be able to pick it up.

Our offices are at 82 Marsh Road, Rhyl. We can be

contacted on 01745 332528 or you can email us:

[email protected]

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Need help sprucing up your garden?

Fill Ur Tum Caf82 Marsh Road

Donations wanted!

Elderly

People with

disabilities

If you would like to takeup this offer please

telephone:-

Will Morecombe on:-

07969989626.

Rhyl Adventure

Playground are offeringa new gardening

service to residents inthe South West Area of

Rhyl.

The offer is availableonly to the following

groups:-

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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 PAGE 7

AT THE OLD PALACE

BOXING CLUB

82 MARSH RDOPPOSITE GOOD NEWS MISSION

SANDWICHES

WITH SALAD, CRISPS AND A CHOICE OF

DRINK 2.50

JACKET POTATOES & CHOICE OF FILLING

WITH SALAD, CRISPS & DRINK 2.50

WITH CAKE 3.00

CHEESE & BACON

TOASTIE WITH SALAD &

DRINK 2.50


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CLUB FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WELSH SPEAKING/LEARNERS

OPENING NIGHTS MONDAYS Sept 6th & 20th

EVERY FORTNIGHT FROM Sept 20th

CookeryCookeryCookeryCookery

QuizQuizQuizQuiz

Make overMake overMake overMake over

LOTS LOTS MORE

AM RHAGOR O FANYLION FFONIWCH EMMA

07738135012


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ALL AT MARSH YOUTH CLUB

IN SOUTH WEST RHYL COMMUNITIESFIRST BUILDING ON 82 MARSH RD

(OLD PALACE BOXING CLUB) WODDEN

BUILDING WITH WHITE RAMP!


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Got a skill you could pass onto the younger generation & have aGot a skill you could pass onto the younger generation & have aGot a skill you could pass onto the younger generation & have aGot a skill you could pass onto the younger generation & have a

couple of hours a week to give?couple of hours a week to give?couple of hours a week to give?couple of hours a week to give?

We are particularly interested in recruiting people over 50 who have skills inthe following:-

Woodworking

Knitting

Sewing

Digital photography

Simple DIY

Cycle repairing

Painting/Drawing

Craftwork

Basic cookery

For more information

contact:

Lisa Evans/ Debbie

Holmes

Tel:- 01745 332528


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Communities First Training& Workshops

If you are interested in any of these courses please contact Lisa to register at Communities First, 82

Marsh Road, Rhyl or telephone 01745 332528

If there is any training that you think you would like and it fits in with our action plan like please do not

hesitate to contact us.

Most of the courses will be half day or full day here at Communities First unless otherwise stated upon

registration.

All courses are freeAll courses are freeAll courses are freeAll courses are free

CourseCourseCourseCourse DateDateDateDate VenueVenueVenueVenue

Care Course Date to be confirmed John Davies Building

Work Ethics 5th October John Davies Building

Confidence building 12th October John Davies Building

Cookery 13th October John Davies Building

Work Ethics 9th November John Davies Building

Assertiveness training 10th November John Davies Building

Money management 16th November John Davies Building

Updating/writing a CV 8th December John Davies Building


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What is Communities First?What is Communities First?What is Communities First?What is Communities First?

South West Rhyl Communities First is a Welsh Assembly Government

funded initiative, aimed at tackling poverty and improving community

involvement in the area. The initiative is for local people in our instance

residents of South West Rhyl. The community here plays a major part in

identifying the needs of their area and with support from the

Communities First team will work to bring about changes they want to

see take place. The Communities First programme targets taster

sessions, training, activities, projects and funds towards local needs,

which have been identified by the local Partnership Board. The

Partnership represents different groups in the community. They consult

with the community about all the issues, problems and opportunities in

the area alongside the team. A Community Action Plan is then put into

place of work to make improvements locally, which the team will

undertake within the community, this plan is also used to apply for

funding and to join up local services. The plan should cover the key

themes of: Job & Business, Education & Training, Health & Well Being,

Environment, Community Safety, Active Community and any other

priorities identified by the community

South West Rhyl Communities First

82 Marsh Road

Rhyl

Denbighshire

LL18 2AE

Summer 2010

Smoke AlarmsSmoke AlarmsSmoke AlarmsSmoke Alarms Free offerFree offerFree offerFree offer

If you do not already have smoke alarms athome you can call 0800 169 1234 and your local

Fire and RescueService will fit them for free.

For a freeFor a freeFor a freeFor a free home firehome firehome firehome fire safety checksafety checksafety checksafety check

PPPPlease calllease calllease calllease call

0800 169 12340800 169 12340800 169 12340800 169 1234www.fireflash.orgwww.fireflash.orgwww.fireflash.orgwww.fireflash.org

Fire Safety in the home

Phone: 01745 332528

Fax: 01745 360547Email: [email protected]

Were on the webWere on the webWere on the webWere on the web

www.swrcf.org.uk

Our blog

www.southwestrhylcommunitiesfirst.blogspot

You are more at risk from a fireYou are more at risk from a fireYou are more at risk from a fireYou are more at risk from a fire

when asleep. So its a good ideawhen asleep. So its a good ideawhen asleep. So its a good ideawhen asleep. So its a good ideato check your home before youto check your home before youto check your home before youto check your home before you

go to bed.go to bed.go to bed.go to bed.

Close inside doors at night to

stop a fire from spreading.

Turn off and unplug electrical

appliances unless they are designed to be left on

like your freezer.

Check your cooker is turned off.Dont leave the washing machine on.

Turn heaters off and put up fireguards.

Put candles and cigarettes out properly.

Make sure exits are kept clear.

Keep door and window keys where everyone can

find them

Contact the team: Staff can be contacted on 01745 332528Contact the team: Staff can be contacted on 01745 332528Contact the team: Staff can be contacted on 01745 332528Contact the team: Staff can be contacted on 01745 332528

Maria Mielczarski Co-ordinator Email: [email protected]

Emma Osborne Development Officer Email: [email protected]

Debbie Holmes Development Officer Email: [email protected]

Lisa Evans Administrator Email: [email protected]

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