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Fundraising exploits need a pretty penny

A GOLDEN mile of pennies could soon stretch from Aberdare town centre to Trecynon.
That is the aim of the Aberdare branch of Soroptimist International - which has this week launched its new fundraising campaign - with members already overwhelmed with support from the public.
The lady members estimate they will need to collect 85,000 pennies to cover the distance, which will raise a total of £850 towards their funds to help cure infectious disease in West Africa.
Voluntary work organiser Shirley Davies said: "We have started the collections for Lassa fever, a disease which affects West Africa, particularly Uganda.
"If people there were educated in hygiene practices, then many more lives would be saved, and that's what we aim to do."
Soroptimist International is a charity run by women of all ages, cultures and religions to work for better human rights for women across the world.
The Aberdare branch of the organisation launched its fundraising appeal outside the New Horizons mental health resource centre in Cardiff Street. The branch runs various fundraising events throughout the year, with the next planned event a cheese and wine day in November.

Project generates £4.5m for the benefit of elderly in area

MAXIMISING the disposable income of older people has been listed as one of the priorities for Rhondda Cynon Taf council.

Council leader Russell Roberts said this can be the key to unlocking a range of options and opportunities for people to enjoy a better quality of life.

He added that the council’s strategy for older people outlines these aims.

Coun Roberts said: “In 2004 an older persons’ welfare rights project was established which offers a free Welfare Benefit advisory service to anyone in Rhondda Cynon Taff over the age of 50.

“Since its start this project has generated £4.5m of additional income to older people in the borough.

“The service operates home visits to ensure equal access for people who are housebound and has also been targeted at people such as blue badge holders, community first groups, and those known to community care and carers.

“In addition to this project the community care division of the council funds an age concern scheme that operates a similar welfare benefit advice scheme for people over the age of 60 and this scheme has also been successful in generating significant additional income for older people.”

Youngsters need foster support

IF YOU can help inspire wayward young people at a vulnerable time, the foster services would like to hear from you.

An urgent appeal is being made for carers to provide safe short-term placements for 10- to 17-year-olds who have committed an offence and are waiting to be dealt with by the courts.

It sounds daunting, but the role of Remand Foster Caring comes with full training and support, and gives you the chance to transform a young life.

Youth Offending Service chief Andrew Gwynn said: “The offer of a bed to a young person who is in trouble and, for a variety of reasons, cannot return to their own home, can be a turning point in a young person’s life.

“Being a remand foster carer is a way of making a real difference, providing a safe, positive family environment - often for the first time in a young person’s life.”

Councillor Annette Davies said: “Often, these young people have never known the foundation of family life that many of us take for granted, and find themselves at a crisis point when they commit and offence.

“It is at that point the foster carers can step in and change their future course.”

Remand Foster Care placements are short-term, and volunteers are paid a fortnightly allowance. To find out more about remand fostering and other specialist care schemes, call 01443 827300.

Some useful Links,

http://www.frixo.com
Frixo is a road / motorway traffic reporting site that gives users up to date information as the site gets updated every 3 minutes via feeds from various sources including the government's official Highways Agency site.

Have a Heart

Can you spare a few hours a week in 2007.
The British Heart Foundation charity shop in Commercial Street, Aberdare, is looking for volunteers. Please call in and see the Manageress if you are interested.

The Cynon Valley Breastfeeding Support Group meets every afternoon from 1 pm - 3 pm in the Parentcraft Room at the Aberdare Maternity Unit. Mothers are welcome to turn up for specific advice or just to talk to other mothers.

NHS Direct Wales is a 24 hour, nurse-led confidential helpline, providing advice and information on what to do if you're feeling ill, family health concerns, local health services and self-help and support organisations. There is also a confidential translation service for those who do not speak English or Welsh. Calls charged at local rate.
Tel 0845 46 47.

The hotline number for reporting fly-tipping and illegal dumping of rubbish is 0800 807060.

Contact the Elderly Wales is looking for volunteers to help organise local events. The charity provides social outings for elderly, housebound and lonely people. If you want to find out more, contact Michelle Fitzsimmons on 029 2051 4996.

Are you a disabled person needing help with planning a journey? If so, then perhaps Tripscope can help. Call 0845 7585641 for the price of a local call and get advice and assistance with all aspects of travelling. You can also email on tripscope@cableinet.co.uk

Homeless or threatened with homelessness? Contact Adref Ltd, 23 Cardiff Road, Aberdare, CF44 7DP, telephone 01685 878755.

The Information Surgery gives advice and help on most issues concerning older people. The surgery is at the Ynysboeth Health Clinic every Monday between 10 am and 12 noon. For details contact 01685 879959

Interested in helping people with learning difficulties cope with day to day decisions and offering support and advice? Then the Citizen's Advocacy is the group to join. Contact Nick Jenkins on 01443 485196.

Chequers, Canon Street, Aberdare, offers support and advice to young people in an informal, social atmosphere. Open from 10 am to 3 pm and 6.30 pm to 9 .30 pm or telephone 01685 872678.

Is alcohol a problem for you or a relative? Contact the local Alcoholics Anonymous on 01685 875070.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Housing Association is on 01443 485515.

Home Start Rhondda Cynon Taf needs volunteers to visit families in their homes, sharing parenting skills, building confidence, talking and listening. All expenses paid. The telephone number is 01443 406664 and Home Start's current address is Forge House, Morgan Street, Pontypridd. CF37 2DS.

The Autism/Aspergers Support Group can be contacted on 01685 881611.

The Cwmbach Diabetic Club meets at the OAP Hall at 7.30 pm on the second Wednesday of every month.

The telephone for the Minorities and Racial Incidents Unit is 029 20 527234.

Helping Hands is a pen-pal scheme run by recovering drug addicts. Details from Helping Hands, Narcotics Anon., c/o Suite 2, 1 North Parade, Aberystwyth SY23 2JH.



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	What's On Helpwise Fundraising exploits need a pretty penny A GOLDEN mile of pennies could soon stretch from Aberdare town centre to Trecynon. That is the aim of the Aberdare branch of Soroptimist International - which has this week launched its new fundraising campaign - with members already overwhelmed with support from the public. The lady members estimate they will need to collect 85,000 pennies to cover the distance, which will raise a total of £850 towards their funds to help cure infectious disease in West Africa. Voluntary work organiser Shirley Davies said: "We have started the collections for Lassa fever, a disease which affects West Africa, particularly Uganda. "If people there were educated in hygiene practices, then many more lives would be saved, and that's what we aim to do." Soroptimist International is a charity run by women of all ages, cultures and religions to work for better human rights for women across the world. The Aberdare branch of the organisation launched its fundraising appeal outside the New Horizons mental health resource centre in Cardiff Street. The branch runs various fundraising events throughout the year, with the next planned event a cheese and wine day in November. Project generates £4.5m for the benefit of elderly in area MAXIMISING the disposable income of older people has been listed as one of the priorities for Rhondda Cynon Taf council. Council leader Russell Roberts said this can be the key to unlocking a range of options and opportunities for people to enjoy a better quality of life. He added that the council’s strategy for older people outlines these aims. Coun Roberts said: “In 2004 an older persons’ welfare rights project was established which offers a free Welfare Benefit advisory service to anyone in Rhondda Cynon Taff over the age of 50. “Since its start this project has generated £4.5m of additional income to older people in the borough. “The service operates home visits to ensure equal access for people who are housebound and has also been targeted at people such as blue badge holders, community first groups, and those known to community care and carers. “In addition to this project the community care division of the council funds an age concern scheme that operates a similar welfare benefit advice scheme for people over the age of 60 and this scheme has also been successful in generating significant additional income for older people.” Youngsters need foster support IF YOU can help inspire wayward young people at a vulnerable time, the foster services would like to hear from you. An urgent appeal is being made for carers to provide safe short-term placements for 10- to 17-year-olds who have committed an offence and are waiting to be dealt with by the courts. It sounds daunting, but the role of Remand Foster Caring comes with full training and support, and gives you the chance to transform a young life. Youth Offending Service chief Andrew Gwynn said: “The offer of a bed to a young person who is in trouble and, for a variety of reasons, cannot return to their own home, can be a turning point in a young person’s life. “Being a remand foster carer is a way of making a real difference, providing a safe, positive family environment - often for the first time in a young person’s life.” Councillor Annette Davies said: “Often, these young people have never known the foundation of family life that many of us take for granted, and find themselves at a crisis point when they commit and offence. “It is at that point the foster carers can step in and change their future course.” Remand Foster Care placements are short-term, and volunteers are paid a fortnightly allowance. To find out more about remand fostering and other specialist care schemes, call 01443 827300. Some useful Links, http://www.frixo.com Frixo is a road / motorway traffic reporting site that gives users up to date information as the site gets updated every 3 minutes via feeds from various sources including the government's official Highways Agency site. Have a Heart Can you spare a few hours a week in 2007. The British Heart Foundation charity shop in Commercial Street, Aberdare, is looking for volunteers. Please call in and see the Manageress if you are interested. The Cynon Valley Breastfeeding Support Group meets every afternoon from 1 pm - 3 pm in the Parentcraft Room at the Aberdare Maternity Unit. Mothers are welcome to turn up for specific advice or just to talk to other mothers. NHS Direct Wales is a 24 hour, nurse-led confidential helpline, providing advice and information on what to do if you're feeling ill, family health concerns, local health services and self-help and support organisations. There is also a confidential translation service for those who do not speak English or Welsh. Calls charged at local rate. Tel 0845 46 47. The hotline number for reporting fly-tipping and illegal dumping of rubbish is 0800 807060. Contact the Elderly Wales is looking for volunteers to help organise local events. The charity provides social outings for elderly, housebound and lonely people. If you want to find out more, contact Michelle Fitzsimmons on 029 2051 4996. Are you a disabled person needing help with planning a journey? If so, then perhaps Tripscope can help. Call 0845 7585641 for the price of a local call and get advice and assistance with all aspects of travelling. You can also email on tripscope@cableinet.co.uk Homeless or threatened with homelessness? Contact Adref Ltd, 23 Cardiff Road, Aberdare, CF44 7DP, telephone 01685 878755. The Information Surgery gives advice and help on most issues concerning older people. The surgery is at the Ynysboeth Health Clinic every Monday between 10 am and 12 noon. For details contact 01685 879959 Interested in helping people with learning difficulties cope with day to day decisions and offering support and advice? Then the Citizen's Advocacy is the group to join. Contact Nick Jenkins on 01443 485196. Chequers, Canon Street, Aberdare, offers support and advice to young people in an informal, social atmosphere. Open from 10 am to 3 pm and 6.30 pm to 9 .30 pm or telephone 01685 872678. Is alcohol a problem for you or a relative? Contact the local Alcoholics Anonymous on 01685 875070. Rhondda Cynon Taf Housing Association is on 01443 485515. Home Start Rhondda Cynon Taf needs volunteers to visit families in their homes, sharing parenting skills, building confidence, talking and listening. All expenses paid. The telephone number is 01443 406664 and Home Start's current address is Forge House, Morgan Street, Pontypridd. CF37 2DS. The Autism/Aspergers Support Group can be contacted on 01685 881611. The Cwmbach Diabetic Club meets at the OAP Hall at 7.30 pm on the second Wednesday of every month. The telephone for the Minorities and Racial Incidents Unit is 029 20 527234. Helping Hands is a pen-pal scheme run by recovering drug addicts. Details from Helping Hands, Narcotics Anon., c/o Suite 2, 1 North Parade, Aberystwyth SY23 2JH.

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