NEWS - NEWYDDION 1
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Apprentiship Vacancy
Apprentice Youth Worker

Basement Youth Information Service and Caerffili Menter Iaith

£13,589 - £15,444

Full Time / Fixed Term

Closing Date : 10/02/2012

Post Ref : 2014ED

The National Apprenticeship scheme is a fully funded post, focused on providing opportunities to those not in education, employment or training with an added focus on school leavers, however anyone of any age can apply.

The funding is also targeted towards individuals that do not have qualifications above level 1 on the Qualifications framework as the post is tailored towards someone who can undertake a level 2/3 Apprenticeship Programme.

There are 2 vacancies currently available, the successful applicants will work alongside qualified youth workers in a variety of youth work settings and will be required to obtain basic qualifications in Youth Work, IT, Basic Skills and other areas.

Supporting other youth workers, successful applicants will engage with other young people to provide a broad variety of youth work opportunities.

The post is fixed term until March 2013. The hours of work are flexible and include evenings and weekends.

One of these posts will support the Welsh language youth work provision in the area and applicants from Welsh speaking individuals are welcomed.

This apprenticeship opportunity has been designed with the intention of providing peer support for other young people, by young people.

If having read the Job Description and Person Specification you wish to have an informal discussion please contact Paul O'Neill on 01443 863197.

This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Criminal Records Bureau.

To obtain an Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification go to Caerphilly County Borough Council website www.caerphilly.gov.uk


26/01/2012

Christmas lunch, 16 December
This year Menter Caerffili's Christmas dinner was held in The Pontygwindy Inn, Caerphilly just over a week before Christmas.

Derek had promised 10cm of snow, but luckily it didn't arrive, although it was cold.

Everyone enjoyed the Christmassy atmosphere, the friendly conversation and playing on an iPad.

You can see more of the photos that were taken here.

Menter Caerffili's staff and management committee would like to wish you all a Nadolig Llawen iawn a Blwyddyn Newydd dda.


19/12/2011
Free Training for over 50s who are unemployed
At present, St John Cymru Wales are offering free IT training and First Aid training to people over 50 who are out of work. To see if you're eligible to receive training, contact Maria Thomas on 07990 835 995 or email maria.thomas@stjohnwales.org.uk
20/01/2012

Cân i Gymru
Cân i Gymru are looking for talented songwriters who would like to take part in the competition in 2012. As well as winning the prestigious title, the winner will receive £7,500 and a chance to represent Wales at the Pan Celtic Festival. If you are a songwriter, or know someone who is, contact Avanti Media on 02920 838149 or e-mail canigymru@avantimedia.tv to be part of the competition. The closing date for entries is 9th January 2012.
12/12/2011
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Events

Sion a Siân Television Programme
18:30
Saturday 04/02/2012
Culverhouse Cross Television Studios, Cardiff
Sion a Siân, a new Welsh-language entertainment series on S4C, is being filmed on Saturday 4 February and Sunday 5 February (from 6.00pm) at the TV Studios, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff and we’re looking for audience members. To declare your interest, contact Mr Producer via email nia@mrproducer.co.uk or telephone 02920 916667. For larger groups of people, we’ll make a donation to a charity or organisation of your choice.

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:00yp
Tuesday 14/02/2012
Caerffili Library
Caerffili Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Caerffili reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Welsh For Adults Centre

Friday 17/02/2012
Urdd Centre - Llangrannog
Welsh For The Family Weekend in Llangrannog! A chance to practise speaking Welsh as a family with Welsh lessons and activities such as skiing, quad biking,horse riding and swimming - a fun packed weekend for adults and children. Suitable for beginners, Entry level, Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced and fluent speakers

Menter Caerffili
10:30yb-12:00yp
Tuesday 21/02/2012
Blackwood Library
Blackwood Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Blackwood reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday morning. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
10:00-12:00
Saturday 25/02/2012
The Graig Café, Bedwas
Saturday Coffee Morning. Come and have a cuppa on a Saturday morning and speak Welsh with other speakers and learners in an informal and welcoming atmosphere. All welcome - fluent speakers and learners!

Menter Caerffili, supported by Literature Wales and Caerphilly County Borough Council
19:30
Friday 02/03/2012
The De Winton Hotel, De Winton Terrace, Llanbradach, Caerphilly
"Pennill a Pheint" with Y Taeogion. A Welsh-language performance of the peotry of Ceri Wyn Jones, Emyr Davies and Tudur Dylan Jones. This event is held with support from Literature Wales. Tickets £5 (£4.50 for Literature Wales members) including a light buffet of Welsh cheeses.

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:00yp
Tuesday 13/03/2012
Caerffili Library
Caerffili Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Caerffili reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
10:30yb-12:00yp
Tuesday 20/03/2012
Blackwood Library
Blackwood Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Blackwood reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday morning. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
10:00-12:00
Saturday 31/03/2012
Wetherspoons, Blackwood
Saturday Coffee Morning. Come and have a cuppa on a Saturday morning and speak Welsh with other speakers and learners in an informal and welcoming atmosphere. All welcome - fluent speakers and learners!

Menter Caerffili
10:30yb-12:00yp
Tuesday 17/04/2012
Blackwood Library
Blackwood Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Blackwood reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday morning. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
10:00-12:00
Saturday 28/04/2012
Hapus Ice-Cream Parlour, Machen
Saturday Coffee Morning. Come and have a cuppa on a Saturday morning and speak Welsh with other speakers and learners in an informal and welcoming atmosphere. All welcome - fluent speakers and learners! A map can be found here

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:00yp
Tuesday 08/05/2012
Caerffili Library
Caerffili Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Caerffili reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
10:30yb-12:00yp
Tuesday 15/05/2012
Blackwood Library
Blackwood Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Blackwood reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday morning. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:00yp
Tuesday 12/06/2012
Caerffili Library
Caerffili Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Caerffili reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
10:30yb-12:00yp
Tuesday 19/06/2012
Blackwood Library
Blackwood Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Blackwood reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday morning. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
10:00-12:00
Saturday 23/06/2012
Siloh Centre, Oakfield St., Ystrad Mynach
Saturday Coffee Morning. Come and have a cuppa on a Saturday morning and speak Welsh with other speakers and learners in an informal and welcoming atmosphere. All welcome - fluent speakers and learners!

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:00yp
Tuesday 10/07/2012
Caerffili Library
Caerffili Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Caerffili reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
10:30yb-12:00yp
Tuesday 17/07/2012
Blackwood Library
Blackwood Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Blackwood reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday morning. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
10:00-12:00
Saturday 28/07/2012
The Twyn Centre, Caerphilly
Saturday Coffee Morning. Come and have a cuppa on a Saturday morning and speak Welsh with other speakers and learners in an informal and welcoming atmosphere. All welcome - fluent speakers and learners!

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:00yp
Tuesday 14/08/2012
Caerffili Library
Caerffili Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Caerffili reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
10:30yb-12:00yp
Tuesday 21/08/2012
Blackwood Library
Blackwood Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Blackwood reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday morning. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:00yp
Tuesday 11/09/2012
Caerffili Library
Caerffili Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Caerffili reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
10:30yb-12:00yp
Tuesday 18/09/2012
Blackwood Library
Blackwood Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Blackwood reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday morning. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
10:00-12:00
Saturday 29/09/2012
Oakdale Presbyterian Church, Penmaen Ave, Oakdale
Saturday Coffee Morning. Come and have a cuppa on a Saturday morning and speak Welsh with other speakers and learners in an informal and welcoming atmosphere. All welcome - fluent speakers and learners!

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:00yp
Tuesday 16/10/2012
Blackwood Library
Blackwood Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Blackwood reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday morning. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:00yp
Tuesday 13/11/2012
Caerffili Library
Caerffili Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Caerffili reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:00yp
Tuesday 20/11/2012
Blackwood Library
Blackwood Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Blackwood reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday morning. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:00yp
Tuesday 11/12/2012
Caerffili Library
Caerffili Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Caerffili reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:00yp
Tuesday 18/12/2012
Blackwood Library
Blackwood Reading Club. Do you enjoy reading and discussing in Welsh? What about joining one of our reading clubs, which give you the opportunity to read a variety of things in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Blackwood reading club meets once a month on a Tuesday morning. Contact us to receive a pack for the next club.

Bedwas Coffee Morning
10:30 - 11:30
Monday
The Rock Cafe, Bedwas
A group of Welsh learners and speakers meet every week in Bedwas to practice their Welsh, socialise and play Welsh scrabble in an informal and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone Welcome!



Thursday
Top Club, Beddllwynog (Bedlinog)
Cymdeithas Gymraeg Beddllwynog (Bedlinog) meet at 8.00pm every Thursday DURING THE SUMMER at the Top Club in Beddllwynog. Croeso cynnes i bawb/Everyone welcome

Welsh Practice
7:30yh
Monday
The White Hart Inn, Bedwas
Want to practise your Welsh over the summer? An informal group will be meeting over the summer every Monday evening. All levels welcome.

Menter Caerffili & Urdd Gobaith Cymru
6:30-8:30yh
Tuesday
Bargoed YMCA, Aeron Place, Gilfach.
Welsh Youth Club. Come along to enjoy a variety of activities: sports, art, trips, crafts, drama and more! For everyone in Welsh Medium Secondary Schools

Coffee Morning
10.30-11.30
Thursday
Wetherspoons, Blackwood
for Welsh Learners and fluent Welsh speakers

Siloh Centre
9:30
Monday

Informal Welsh lessons with a friendly group of local learners. Come along to work on your conversational Welsh skills. Level: Sylfaen Cost £15 for 10 weeks For more information contact Ffion Williams on 01443 813617 / ffionwilliams@btconnect.com

Côr Cwm Ni
19:00-20:00
Tuesday
Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn, Pengam
Do you enjoy singing, socialising and meeting new people in Welsh? How about joining Côr Cwm Ni every Tuesday night. Everyone welcome, learners and fluent speakers.

Coffee Morning
10:00-11:00
Tuesday
Cafe Costa, Caerphilly
A chance to meet other Welsh learners & speakers in an informal and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone welcome!

Menter Caerffili
1:30-3:30yp
Wednesday
Bargoed YMCA, Aeron Place, Gilfach, CF81 8JA
Computer club. Want to learn new skills without attending a class? Come along to our computer club on Wednesday afternoons. The club offers an opportunity for you to gain confidence as you learn computer skills at your own speed. If you want to use a computer for the first time, or want to try something new, Join us in our informal weekly session.

Siloh Christian Community Centre
1:15 - 2:45
Thursday
Siloh Centre, Oakfield Street, Ystrad Mynach
Great and Small. A bilingual group for parents, babies and young children. Join us between 3rd November and 15th December to hear the Christmas story, sing and play - lots of fun! 50p each week including tea/coffee, cake and fruit.

Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili
08:00-09:00

Clwb Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili, Clwb Ysgol Gymraeg y Castell, Clwb Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Bach, Clwb yr Enfys Ysgol Gymraeg Cilfach, Clwb Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn, Clwb Ysgol Gwmraeg Bro Sannan
Breakfast Schemes before school, children from Welsh medium schools aged 4-11 are welcome. Daily cost £2.50 per child.

Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili
15:30-17:30

Clwb Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili, Clwb Ysgol Gymraeg y Castell, Clwb Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Bach, Clwb Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta, Clwb Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn, Clwb Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon, Clwb Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen.
After school schemes, children from Welsh medium schools aged 4-11 are welcome. Daily cost £5 per child


Contact 01443 820913 for more information

Menter Caerffili
YMCA Bargod,
Aeron Place, Gilfach Fargod, Bargod CF81 8JA
Ffôn: 01443 820913
 
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