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• Aiming High is a two week programme of development & training opportunities delivered in the community. All courses are FREE and are offered on a first come first served basis to all community members aged 14+. Courses include Basic DIY, Introduction to Youth Work, Food Hygiene, Lets Cook and Managing Behaviour in children sessions.
  
  Booking is essential, so please contact Cymmer Communities First on 01443 682945, click on the link or visit our facebook page to obtain a booking form.

• Christmas Story Machine
  Professor Bumm and his assistant Doctor Whee need your help to create brand new Christmas stories and a completely unique pantomime that will never be performed again. Featuring all your usual festive favourites - Father Christmas, carol singing, glittering costumes and a bucket load of tinselly fun - this show is completely Christmas crackers! Fetch all the family to see this fantastic show at Trehafod Community Village Hall on Friday 10th December at 4pm. Tickets are available from the office - adults £3 and children/OAP £2

• Christmas Lantern Parades
  Cymmer Communities First and Local School children are busy getting ready for the 2010 Christmas Lantern Parades. This year you will be able to join us on these festive parades and services throughout the Cymmer ward:
  
  Wednesday 1st December the Cymmer Lantern Parade starts 4:45pm from Graig Wen Rd , Cymmer onto St Johns Church and hall for a festive service and refreshments
  
  Thursday 9th December is the Trebanog Lantern Parade which starts at The Waun Wen Community Centre at 5pm going onto Carmel Church, Trebanog for a festive service and refreshments
  
  Monday 13th December sees the Trehafod Lantern Parade starting at the Rhondda Heritage Park Museum , Trehafod going onto Trehafod Community Village hall for a Festive Service and refreshments

• Tea Dance at Porth County Community School
  Tuesday 14th December, 3:15pm to 5:15pm. Please contact the office if you require a lift

• Tea Dance at Ysgol Gyfyn Y Cymmer
  Thursday 18th November, Cymmer Welsh Comprehensive school, Graig Wen Rd, Cymmer, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

• Bridges Into Work
  Bridges into work is a European Funded project which helps to support local people to gain skills and confidence to help them move towards work. If you are not in full time education and are unemployed the team will help you to complete an individual Learning Action Plan which will lead you to a range of FREE course, which could include IT, Presentation Skills, Confidence Building, Vocational Training and also more Formal qualifications. For Further Information Please call the team on 01443 743 968

• Expert Patients
  Free Self Help courses
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• Debt Advisor
  Money troubles getting you down? Come & visit the Citizens Advice Bureau Specialist Debt Advisor at: Cymmer Ward Communities First Office, 70 High St, Cymmer, Porth. Every Thursday between 9:00am & 11:00am. Free, Private & Confidential. Please ring 01443 409284 to book an appointment

• Want 2 Work
  Support is available to all unemployed Cymmer ward residents who are either in receipt of incapacity benefit, employment support allowance, sever disablement allowance, income support or those who receive no benefits. If you want 2 work, want 2 train, want 2 volunteer or just want 2 gain new skills of confidence then call in to see your local advisors Alison & Lisa at: Porth One4All centre, Bronwydd House, Porth. Every Thursday 10:00am to 3:00pm or Freephone 0800 3286370

• Body Blast & Keep Fit
  Complete all over body workout sessions with a variety of exercises and fitness techniques. The sessions are for all levels and abilities and aim to promote healthy heart and lungs, provide muscle toning and encourage strength and endurance, decrease risk of developing type 2 diabetes, improve self esteem and feel more confident. It’s also good fun and a chance to meet new people. The sessions are £1.50 and are held at St. John’s Church Hall, Cymmer.
  
  Every Thursday’s 6.00pm – 7.00pm. For more details contact Cymmer Communities First 01443 682945

• Community Notice Board
  The new community notice board is conveniently placed in Cymmer between Glynfach Road and High Street, just at the start of the path running along the new section of road to Porth. The board is used to let everyone know about local community groups, meetings, courses etc. If you have any posters you would like to put on display then please contact the office.

• Heritage Cycle Hire
  Heritage Cycle Hire is based at the Rhondda Heritage Park museum in Trehafod and offers adult and children mountain bikes, helmets etc. for hire at reasonable prices. From Trehafod you can explore the Celtic Trail to Pontypridd and the Taff Trail, or go North and join the trail to Maerdy and discover more of the beauty in our local environment. There are trails suitable for all ages, all abilities, for the experienced and the novice. Hire is ONLY available for families and groups. Lead rides with qualifies male and female leaders are also available. For more information on how to book please contact the Cymmer ward Communities First Office

• Dragon Savers
  Every Monday between 9:30am and 10:30am Dragon Savers Credit Union is open at Cymmer ward Community First office, 70 High St, Cymmer. Its local convenient, easy to use and open to anyone.
  
  With a credit union you can:
  
  Save easily – adult members pay just £1 membership to join and at least £1 to open an account, then its up to you. Junior accounts have no membership fee or minimum savings amount
  
  Budget simply – save for everyday expenses, Christmas, birthdays, holidays or just a rainy day
  
  Borrow wisely – Credit Union loans have no set up fees or hidden charges with a low rate payable on the amount you still owe. Loan rates start from 9%
  
  Why not pop in and have a chat to see what its all about?

• PACT Meetings
  The next Cymmer Ward Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting will be on 2nd December 2010, 6:30pm at the Dai Davies Community Centre (behind the Thai Elephant restaurant). The purpose of these meetings is to create an environment where the Police, Public and other agencies come together to address issues in your community. Your assistance and enthusiasm is needed. The Cymmer ward PACT meeting's are held the first Thursday of every month, same time, same location.
  
  Your local PCSO is Dai Hughes and can be contacted on Mobile: 07805301089. N.B. Mobile phone numbers are provided so that you can speak to your local officers about local issues, not for reporting crimes and incidents.
  
  Please use crimes and incidents. Please continue to use 999 for all emergencies

• Dai Davies Art Club
  The ever popular Dai Davies Art Club has restarted in partnership with Cymmer Ward Communities First. If your a beginner or a Picasso then go along and enjoy an afternoon of painting and drawing. The group meets every Friday at the Dai Davies Community Centre, Cymmer from 1:30pm until 3:30pm. No previous experience is required and refreshments and some limited equipment are available free of charge.

• Walking Your Way To Health in Cymmer
  The walking to health scheme is being run to encourage people to start taking some regular exercise as part of a group with the support of a walk leader. The scheme is not just about exercise and its associated benefits but also a chance to meet new people and enjoy the beautiful environment in which we live.
  
  Cymmer Ward Communities First run the walking scheme, with the help from volunteers, every Friday, 10:30am from outside the Rhondda Heritage Park museum, Trehafod. We walk in rain or shine so please feel free to join in these very friendly and easy going walks.
  
  We continually need volunteer walk leaders. After attending a one day volunteer walk leader training session, you will receive full support and a certificate of accreditation. If you think you can help then please contact Louise McGovern on 01443 682945 for more details. If you don't think your ready to be a volunteer walk leader but would like to know more about the project then please feel free to give us a ring on the above number.

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70 High Street
Cymmer
Porth
CF39 9AR

T: 01443 682945  F: 01443 682945
E: info@cymmer-communitiesfirst.co.uk

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