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Cafe Assistant, Beach's Desserts (Haverfordwest)

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Garden and Grounds Team Member (Kiln Park)

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Garden & Grounds Team Member in Pembrokeshire

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Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Garden & – Grounds Team Member!As part of our Garden & Grounds Team, you will… - Work with the team – to ensure the park and grounds are of the highest quality and standard for our Guests - Provide

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Leaning Support Assistant L1 Milford Haven

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YO! Sushi Kiosk Team Member (Aberystwyth)

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Posted 01/02/2024

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name.

We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets.
About You
We are looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion for food to join us on our exciting journey Our people are at the heart of what we do:

You will be a role model, have an appetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results.

You will be ambitious and hungry to learn.

You will always strive to do your best.

You will be enthusiastic and have a positive disposition.

You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude.

You will want to be part of our success story.

What you'll be doing:

You will be assisting your manager in the daily running of our kiosk, preparing food and serving customers with a smile.

You will be highly attentive to detail and be capable of delivering consistent standards in a face paced environment.

You will be ensuring daily records of deliver, wastage and temperature checks are completely and recorded accurately.

You will support us to build customer loyalty by ensuring the highest possible quality in food and service standards.

You will interact confidently with our customers- have fantastic menu knowledge and will drive sales ensuring they always leave happy with both quality of our food and customer service.

We're proud to offer:

Fantastic hybrid working environment working Mon- Thurs on site and generally Fridays from home.

Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program

Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance

Discretionary Life Assurance

Discretionary Income Protection

Group Personal Pension

Private Medical Cash Plan

Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.

50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.

Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.

Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.

About us:
Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)

Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre

63 YO! restaurants

50 major retail partners

3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen

Our Values

Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together
Ready to Roll?
Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way

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Breakfast Club Catering Assistant, Cardigan Primary School

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Catering Assistant – Breakfast Club – Cardigan Primary School | Ceredigion County Council Careers

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About the role

We are looking for a motivated, friendly individual to work as part of a team that provides a great experience to everyone that visits our leisure facilities.

As a Receptionist, based at the Wellbeing Centre, Lampeter, you'll be responsible for all aspects of the reception role including dealing with customers, providing information, handling money and ensuring a first class front of house service.

As a council we are embarking on an exciting journey which will see a number of our Leisure Centres become Wellbeing Centres, with the Wellbeing Centre, Lampeter being the first to open its doors. These roles provide an excellent opportunity to be part of that journey as we contribute to the promotion of positive health and wellbeing of our citizens.

As Receptionist you will be required to assist the manager in the provision of an efficient and effective service and on a day to day basis will:

handle customers and respond to enquiries, complaints and questions

receive bookings and process facility hire enquires

handle money and process transactions using the LA's systems

provide administrative support to other staff members

responsible in ensuring all user information on the system is correct and up-to-date

lead on the marketing programme for the department

We are committed to providing a bilingual service to our customers so we require individuals with a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. Due to our opening hours you will be required to work evenings and weekends as part of a shift pattern.

We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits, competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide-range of employee benefits can be found here.
Job Description and Person Specification Get in touch
If you would like some further information about this role then please contact Rhidian Harries on rhidian.harries@ceredigion.gov.uk
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process

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Receptionist | Ceredigion County Council Careers

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About the role We are looking for a motivated, friendly individual to work as part of a team that provides a great experience to everyone that visits our leisure facilities. As a Receptionist, based at the Wellbeing Centre, Lampeter, you'll be responsible for all aspects of the reception role including dealing with customers, providing information, handling money and ensuring a first class front of house service.

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Welcome & Service Assistant x 5 National Trust (Llandeilo)

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Welcome & Service Assistant x 5 National Trust (Llandeilo)

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Pembrey Country Park is recruiting for two seasonal Campsite Attendants for the 2024 season. Based at Pembrey Campsite the role will be to ensure that all amenities and the campsite grounds are at a high standard for the guests to use and enjoy. The successful person will also be supporting the campsite wardens with the busy check in periods by meeting and greeting the customers.

We are looking for an outgoing person who thrives on customer care and has previous experience of cleaning facilities. There will be a requirement to work weekends and evening especially during the Summer period. This post is for 32 weeks from March 1st to October 31st 2024.

You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

For an informal discussion please contact Emma Thomas at emlthomas@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

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Description

Anyone appointed to a temporary post will be paid £23,261 Pro-rata (£12.05 per hour) inclusive of a 4% plussage to reflect term-time only working.

We are looking for someone to prepare and serve breakfast as well as undertake general kitchen and dining room duties, to include the setting up and clearing away of tables, washing dishes and other kitchen and cleaning duties.

For an informal discussion please contact Bethan Williams on 01267 246487 / 07812483745 / BNWilliams@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be requested for this post.

Please click on the link in the Downloads box below to view a copy of the Job Profile.

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Description Anyone appointed to a temporary post will be paid £23,261 Pro-rata (£12.05 per hour) inclusive of a 4% plussage to reflect term-time only working. We are looking for someone to prepare and serve breakfast as well as undertake general kitchen and dining room duties, to include the setting up and clearing away of tables, washing dishes and other kitchen and cleaning duties.

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Front of House Assistant, Randstad Delivery (LYRIC THEATRE, CARMARTHEN)

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Temporary position at £11.59ph.

Average 2 shifts a week, in charge of ticketing services and directing customers to their seats. Read more on the link above.

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Are you looking to work with the local council?

Do you live in or around Carmarthen?

If yes, please keep reading

We are looking for a Front of House Assistant to work with the Carmarthenshire County Council. This role is to act as a point of welcome to theaters and provide a friendly, welcoming, professional, efficient customer service to all customers.
Role: Front of House Assistant Location: Pay rate: 11.59 per hour Shift pattern: Average of two shifts a week but some weeks differ, for example in feb we have a week with nothing but the week after its four shifts. Responsibilities:

Welcoming patrons to the theater, checking tickets, and directing them to their seats.

Providing general information, handling queries and any enquiries from customers

Sitting in the auditorium during performances in order to monitor the customer experience and ensure the safety and comfort of audiences.

To operate kiosk and bar sales points and sell theater programmes, merchandise, sweets, ice cream, beverages and snacks; to abide by and enforce appropriate licensing regulations. To be knowledgeable of the products that the bar and kiosk serve.

To correctly operate the bar and kiosk's cash registers and PDQ machines; to be proactive in bar and kiosk sales to ensure maximum profitability. Securely handling cash and card payments, taking the appropriate care and accuracy for transactions through the tills during sales periods.

To be aware of the fire evacuation and Health & Safety requirements and report any problems to the Duty Manager. Being prepared for any incidents and emergencies, and in the case of an emergency undertaking an active role in evacuation duties.

Assist with the setting up, operating and clearing away of furniture, tableware, food and beverages for functions and events.

Knowledge and Experience:

Previous cash handling experience

Experience in a sales or customer service related environment

Experience of dealing with customers

Knowledge of Customer Care principles

A knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable requirements:

Experience of working in an arts venue

Experience of working in the bar or hospitality sector

Experience of using an EPOS system

Full Driving License

Benefits:

Competitive pay rates

Regular work

An experienced consultant to provide support

If you are interested in this position please apply now or give us a ring on (phone number removed) and ask for Meghana! NOTE: You can also refer any of your friends or family who you think might be suitable for this role. Lyric Theatre, 8 King St, Carmarthen SA31 1BD, United Kingdom
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If you pay for regular prescriptions

If you can't get help to pay for your prescriptions, you might be able to save money by buying a prepayment certificate.

You'll pay a fixed price for either 3 or 12 months. This will cover the cost of all the prescriptions you need during that time.

You can buy a prepayment certificate for unlimited prescriptions for:

You can buy a prepayment certificate on the NHS website.

If you've been prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

If you already have a prepayment certificate for other medicines, it covers the cost of your HRT.

If you only need a certificate for HRT, you might be able to save money. You can get an HRT prescription prepayment certificate - it costs £19.30 for 12 months.

The certificate only covers certain HRT medicines. Check if your HRT medicine is covered on the NHS website. If you have HRT medicines that aren't covered, you'll have to pay for them or buy a normal prepayment certificate.

You can buy an HRT prescription prepayment certificate on the NHS website.

Get help with your energy and water if you're disabled

If you're disabled, you might be able to get extra support with your energy and water. You can check how to get free advice about energy and water bills on the Scope website.

Get help if you have children or are pregnant

You might be able to get help if:

If your child is at school

If you're on a low income or claim certain benefits, you might be able to get help with the costs of sending your children to school.

For example, you could get:

Find out more about getting help with school costs.

If your child is in childcare

If you're on a low income or claim certain benefits, you might be able to get help with childcare costs. For example:

If you work, you might be able to claim Tax-Free Childcare. This is a government scheme that helps parents with childcare costs like holiday clubs, childminders and nurseries. You can get up to:

You won't be able to receive Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Universal Credit or childcare vouchers if you get Tax-Free Childcare. Work out which option is best for you before applying.

If you have a 3 or 4 year old, you can get up to 570 free hours of early education or childcare a year. If you work, you might be able to claim more.

Check what help you're eligible for on the UK government's Childcare Choices website.

If you're pregnant or have a baby

You could get a one-off payment of £500 to help towards the costs of having a baby. You usually qualify if you get certain benefits and are having your first baby - you have to claim before your baby is 6 months old. Find out how to apply for a Sure Start Maternity Grant on GOV.UK.

You might be able to get support from a local baby bank - these offer free essentials like nappies, toys, shoes and clothes.

Some food banks also provide nappies, baby wipes and baby food.

Search online to find your nearest baby bank or food bank - or speak to your midwife or health visitor.

Find out more about maternity pay and parental rights.

Get help with travel costs

Contact your local council to check if they offer free or discounted travel - for example, if you're:

You can find your local council on GOV.UK.

If you're over State Pension age, you can get free bus travel. Apply for an older person's bus pass on GOV.UK.

If you're 60 or over and live in London, you can get free travel on London's transport services. You can apply for a 60+ London Oyster photocard on the TFL website.

If you're disabled, you might be able to apply for a bus pass or railcard. You can check if you can get help with the cost of transport.

Get help with pets

If you're using a food bank, you might be able to ask for some things, like pet food. Check with your local food bank if they're able to help.

You can also check if there's a pet food bank in your area. Ask your local vet or pet shop, or search online for 'pet food bank' and your local town.

You might be able to find free pet food collection points at your local supermarket, pet store or animal charity.

Get help with vet care

You might be eligible for free or reduced vet care from Blue Cross if you:

Check if you can get free or reduced vet care on the Blue Cross website.

You also might be able to get free or reduced vet care from charities such as RSPCA and PDSA.

Check if you can get free or reduced vet care on the RSPCA website.

Check if you can get free or reduced vet care on the PDSA website.

Get help with vet bills

If you're struggling to pay your vet bills, talk to your vet about payment options - like reducing the bill or setting up a payment plan.

If you can't set up an affordable payment plan, you should get debt advice. Your vet might decide to stop treating your pet if you owe money.

Work out your budget

You should use a budgeting tool to help you understand:

You can use a budgeting tool.

Apply for a charitable grant

You might be able to get extra money from a charity to help with living costs. Some of these charitable grants are open to everyone. Others might be available based on your situation, for example:

if you have a disability or health condition

your age

your previous or current job

You can check what help you can get from local and national charities on the Turn2us website. You'll need to know your postcode.

If you're over 55 and have a personal pension

You might be able to take some money from your pension savings to help pay for essential costs or to pay off your debts.

You should think about whether taking money from your pension is the best financial decision for you. Taking money from your pension will mean you have less income when you retire. If you're getting benefits, taking money from your pension could affect your claim.

You can get free guidance on your pension options from Pension Wise. They'll explain the different options so you can decide which is best for you.

You should also get financial advice before taking any money from your pension savings - you'll have to pay.

You can check how to find a financial adviser - they can tell you which option is best for you.

If you're finding things difficult

Your mental health is as important as your physical health. You should talk to your GP if your money problems are affecting your mental health.

You can find other ways to get help with your mental health on the Mind website.

If you need to speak to someone

You can speak to a trained volunteer at organisations like Samaritans or Shout.

Samaritans

Helpline: 116 123 (Monday to Sunday at any time)

Welsh Language Line: 0808 164 0123 (Monday to Sunday 7pm to 11pm)

Calls to Samaritans are free.

You can find other ways to get in touch with Samaritans on their website.

Shout

You can also text 'SHOUT' to 85258 to start a conversation with a trained Shout volunteer. Texts are free, anonymous and confidential from anywhere in the UK.

If you think it's an emergency

If you think your life or someone else's is at risk, you should call 999 or go to A&E if you can.

You can also find a list of urgent mental health services on the Mind website.

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Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 Section 29
Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014

The audit of accounts for Aberystwyth Town Council for the years ended 31 March 2022-2023 has been concluded.

The annual return is available for inspection by any local government elector for the area of Aberystwyth Town Council on application to:

Gweneira Raw-Rees - Clerk & RFO

11 Baker Street, Aberystwyth SY23 2BJ

between 10 am and 4 pm on Mondays to Thursdays

(excluding public holidays), when any local government elector may make copies of the annual return.

A free copy will be provided to any local government elector on request. Payment of £1 for each additional copy of the annual return.

Gweneira Raw-Rees, Clerk & RFO, 11 Baker Street, Aberystwyth SY23 2BJ

Audit notice

Notice of appointment of the date for the exercise of electors' rights
Aberystwyth Town Council
Financial year ending 31 March 2023

Each year the annual accounts are audited by the Auditor General for Wales. Prior to this date, any interested person has the opportunity to inspect and make copies of the accounts and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers and receipts etc relating to them for 20 working days on reasonable notice. For the year ended 31 March 2023, these documents will be available on reasonable notice on application to:
Aberystwyth Town Council 11 Baker Street Aberystwyth SY23 2BJ
between the hours of 9am and 5pm on Monday to Friday
commencing on 3 July 2023 and ending on 28 July 2023

From 11 September 2023, until the audit has been completed, Local Government Electors and their representatives also have:

the right to question the Auditor General about the accounts.

the right to attend before the Auditor General and make objections to the accounts or any item in them. Written notice of an objection must first be given to the Auditor General. A copy of the written notice must also be given to the council.

The Auditor General can be contacted via: Community Council Audits, Audit Wales, 1 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street Cardiff CF10 4BZ or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Notice of appointment of the date for the exercise of electors' rights
Aberystwyth Town Council
Financial year ending 31 March 2022

Date of announcement 20.6.2022

Each year the annual accounts are audited by the Auditor General for Wales. Prior to this date, any interested person has the opportunity to inspect and make copies of the accounts and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers and receipts etc relating to them for 20 working days on reasonable notice. For the year ended 31 March 2021, these documents will be available on reasonable notice on application to:
Aberystwyth Town Council 11 Baker Street Aberystwyth SY23 2BJ
between the hours of 9am and 5pm on Monday to Friday

commencing on 4 July 2022

and ending on 29 July 2022

From 12 September 2022, until the audit has been completed, Local Government Electors and their representatives also have:

the right to question the Auditor General about the accounts.

the right to attend before the Auditor General and make objections to the accounts or any item in them. Written notice of an objection must first be given to the Auditor General. A copy of the written notice must also be given to the council.

The Auditor General can be contacted via: Community Council Audits, Audit Wales, 24 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9LJ or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
EVENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER
Grade/Salary: LC2 (SCP 21) £26,975 pro rata (subject to qualifications and experience)

Hours: 37 hours per week (or part time)

Based at: Town Council office, 11 Baker St, Aberystwyth SY23 2BJ
CLOSING DATE :
Welsh is essential for this post.
Aberystwyth Town Council is seeking to appoint an Events and Partnerships Officer who will be responsible for managing and implementing an events strategy for the Town Council. The role would be responsible for civic events, supporting and developing partnerships, and for developing new town events to support the regeneration of Aberystwyth as well as identifying funding streams for these events.
For further details of the post, the full job description and application form please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 01970 624761. CVs will not be accepted.
AUDIT NOTICE

(Financial year ending 31 March 2021)
Notice of appointment of the date for the exercise of electors' rights Aberystwyth Town Council
Date of announcement: 2 August 2021

Each year the annual accounts are audited by the Auditor General for Wales. Prior to this date, any interested person has the opportunity to inspect and make copies of the accounts and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers and receipts etc relating to them for 20 working days on reasonable notice. For the year ended 31 March 2021, these documents will be available on reasonable notice on application to:
Aberystwyth Town Council 11 Baker Street Aberystwyth SY23 2BJ
between the hours of: 10am and 4pm Monday to Thursday

commencing on: 16 August 2021

and ending on: 17 September 2021

From 20 September 2021, until the audit has been completed, Local Government Electors and their representatives also have:

the right to question the Auditor General about the accounts.

the right to attend before the Auditor General and make objections to the accounts or any item in them. Written notice of an objection must first be given to the Auditor General. A copy of the written notice must also be given to the council.

The Auditor General can be contacted via: Community Council Audits, Audit Wales, 24 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9LJ.

The audit is being conducted under the provisions of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004, the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 and the Auditor General for Wales' Code of Audit Practice.

Please see here for Ceredigion Council's page on the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Porth Cymorth Cynnar
Porth Cymorth Cynnar contact details:
The Porth Cymorth Cynnar service is keeping in touch with individuals and families who they are usually in regular contact with (and now a number of additional ones), over these difficult times. The service gives them a telephone call on a daily/weekly basis as required, to talk to them about welfare/health etc. and supports them where possible - some form of ' welfare check '.

If you have any concerns regarding anyone in your Ward / communities that would benefit from a telephone call from the service, please can you inform Porth Cymorth Cynnar, giving details of the following:

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Stay apart to play your part.
Clic - 01545 570881 or CAVO - 01570 423232
Please see here information about people who are wanting to volunteer.
Other resources available in your communities are on the Ceredigion Council website https://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/resident/coronavirus-covid-19/list-of-resources-in-ceredigion/

Volunteering
Please find below a stakeholder briefing form Welsh Government on recent Covid-related developments.
Online Events
The Welsh Government has today (24/4) announced changes to the Covid regulations, as well as publishing new guidance - this follows the first statutory 3-week review of the emergency regulations. Links to the revised rules:- https://gov.wales/revised-coronavirus-rules-for-wales-unveiled . https://llyw.cymru/datgelu-rheolau-coronafeirws-adolygedig-ar-gyfer-cymru?_ As part of these changes, guidance on exercise has been published which provides greater clarity over type and duration of acceptable forms of exercise, and gives further advice on the use of travelling by vehicle for exercising. The guidance also acknowledges that people with specific health conditions or disabilities may benefit from outdoor exercise more than once a day, and lifts the restrictions in these circumstances:- https://gov.wales/leaving-home-exercise-guidance https://llyw.cymru/gadael-y-cartref-i-wneud-ymarfer-corff-canllawiau?_

Goldies Cymru: weekly Goldies Mini Sing & Smile sessions every Thursday on their Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/goldiescymru). If you, or any groups find it difficult to stream Facebook, the videos are being saved and can be forwarded separately. To receive these, please get in touch with Goldies Cymru: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Pili Pala Arts Wales: daily updates of warm-ups, dances like cha cha cha and salsa as well as seated dances and exercises that people can do at home available on Beth Ryland's YouTube Channel.

Also today (24/4), First Minister Mark Drakeford has published a framework and seven key questions to help lead Wales out of the coronavirus pandemic. The framework will help to determine when the strict stay-at-home restrictions can begin to be relaxed in Wales and will help to find a way for people in Wales to live and work alongside coronavirus. It includes the development of a Wales-wide programme of surveillance, case identification, and contact tracing and highlights the importance of community testing to contain emerging coronavirus infections as and when restrictions are eased. The framework is based on three pillars:-
Review of regulations and new guidance
The Welsh Government has worked closely with the rest of the UK throughout the pandemic and has shared the development of the framework with the Scottish, Northern Irish and the UK governments.
Framework
Specific guidance on the Coronavirus Regulations in relation to rights of way and access land, along with a centralised list of links to individual Authority closures is now available on the Welsh Government website via the following links:- https://gov.wales/public-rights-way-and-access-land-closures https://llyw.cymru/cau-hawliau-tramwy-cyhoeddus-thir-mynediad?_

1. The measures and evidence by which the current infection level and transmission rates for coronavirus in Wales will be judged.

2. The principles by which proposed measures to ease the current restrictions will be evaluated, grounded in both scientific evidence and wider social and economic impacts.

3. How surveillance and response system will be enhanced to enable close tracking of the virus as restrictions are eased.

Following queries from stakeholders regarding the recent England-only publication from the National Police Chief's Council (NPCC) and the subsequent BBC news article that suggested it may be acceptable to drive farther afield for exercise, Welsh Government can confirm that the four police forces in Wales are not adopting this guidance.
Centralised list of closures
The Town Council is currently deciding on the budget for the next financial year and would like to hear from you what your priorities would be?
Police Guidance on exercise

Budget 1 April 2020 - 31 March 2021
Please send responses by 13 January 2020 to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For example, the Town Council's budget currently pays for:

Provision and maintenance of three playing fields: Penparcau, Plas Crug and the Castle

Provision and maintenance of the skate park, Parc Kronberg

Provision and maintenance of North Road Park

Provision and management of the allotments in Caeffynnon (but also currently negotiating with the University for growing plots on the former Plascrug bowling green)

Provision of summer flower tubs and borders

Tree planting

Daffodil bulb planting (15,000 in 2018 and another 15,000 in 2019)

Provision and maintenance of a proportion of bus shelters

Provision and maintenance of a proportion of benches

Maintenance of finger posts (recently adopted from the County Council)

Provision of £20,000 worth of grants to the community

Provision of Christmas lights, and Christmas trees in Glyndwr Square, Penparcau and Trefechan

Events such as: the summer entertainment programme in the Bandstand; contributions to partners to deliver events eg Menter Aberystwyth to organise the Christmas Switch On and Aber Firsts and the Royal British Legion to organise Remembrance Sunday; other key events such as the Eisteddfod and Cyclefest; civic ceremonies such as Mayor Making

Two members of staff - Clerk (full time) and Deputy Clerk (part time)

Aberystwyth has been shortlisted for Britain's Best Walking Neighbourhood 2019, the Ramblers' annual award celebrating those neighbourhoods which are designed to encourage walking.
Would you like to see Aberystwyth crowned the winner? Voting is open to the public until 30th June, so cast your vote today at www.ramblers.org.uk/vote.

Aberystwyth has been awarded "plastic-free" status. There is a Facebook page that you can follow.

We support the Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service. Contacts details are available on the Facebook page.

We support the Community Health Council, who work to improve clinical services. Please send them any feedback about your experiences of local health provision.

Far Old Line Festival - 21/07 - 5/08 : Between 21 July and 5 August, Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch presented a large scale community festival in Aberystwyth - FAR OLD LINE FESTIVAL....

Celebrating Diversity in Aberystwyth: The Council has released a statement following various events and Brexit ...

A Great Time for Twinning in Aberystwyth: Aberystwyth has recently agreed to sign a charter of friendship with ...
Notice of appointment of the date for the exercise of electors' rights
Advancing Aberystwyth ar y Blaen: Board established November 2016. Supports businesses in Aberystwyth.

Aberystwyth Welcomes Railway Lines Proposal: Aberystwyth Council hosted a meeting with about a hundred people in the Morlan, Aberystwyth, almost all in favour of reopening the Aberystwyth -Carmarthen train line. In association with Traws Link Cymru, the Council was eager to hear the views of members of the public in order to gauge ...

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Having help and support along the way is important. Our focus on Learner Support is in place to ensure all your needs are met and your questions are answered. You never have to feel alone or worried - we will support you every step of the way.

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Please visit: https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/.

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Visit: https://www.dewis.wales/

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