AN AMBITIOUS South Wales woman has been outlining her plans to expand the range of services her church is providing for the community of Aberdare. Captain Paula Hubbard was appointed to run The Salvation Army’s church in the town in December 2018 and is already aiming to open an after-school club and a youth café….
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is once again hosting its incredibly successful and ever popular Jobs Fair. With a huge range of prospective employers on hand, and looking to hire, you could find the perfect job for you! Those looking for employment, wanting to take their career to the next level, or interested in furthering their…
The Welsh Books Council are staying on track with another exciting event in their successful @LlyfrDaFabBooks reading promotion scheme. The lucky youngsters taking part were Foundation Phase pupils from Ysgol Tal-y-bont, Ysgol Rhydypennau, Bow Street and Ysgol Craig yr Wylfa, Borth. The main focus of the day centred around Mam-gu a Fi, the first Welsh-language book…
Monday motivation has taken on a new meaning for residents in Ynysybwl, with a recently-launched walking group getting the week off to the best possible start. Local people and friends from surrounding communities are lacing up their boots and exploring new paths on their doorstep, thanks to a new ‘green’ prescribing initiative aimed at improving…
Dear Editor, Why being a great listener can make all the difference in Aberdare As a proud Scout Ambassador I’m always looking for ways to help young people in Aberdare develop the skills they need to succeed. One of the most essential of these is active listening. Today, according to new YouGov research,…
Coram Family and Childcare (formerly Family and Childcare Trust), have produced their annual survey of childcare costs. They found that costs in Wales rose 2%. This puts the average cost of a part time nursery place at £117 per week. This is lower than the British average of £127 per week, but the report found that…
Smaller bus and coach firms have launched a judicial review of the Department for Transport’s interpretation of rules concerning vehicle and driver licensing. The move has alarmed some councils with rural areas that have become largely dependent on community transport as commercial and subsidised bus services have reduced. Martin Allen, a spokesman for the Bus…
