National Survey for Wales

In 2012, six hundred local residents will be contacted by the Welsh Government by letter asking them to take part in the National Survey for Wales. This research will involve an interviewer coming to their home, and they will randomly select one person in the household to take part in a short interview. Residents will be asked a number of questions about their quality of life and their views on local public services like health, public transport and schools.

If the interviewer calls at a time that is not convenient, they will be happy to make an appointment for another time.

The survey interviews are being carried out by two specialist research companies: TNS-BMRB and Beaufort Research Ltd. All TNS-BMRB and Beaufort Research interviewers carry a Market Research Society Interviewer Identity Card. You should not let anyone into your home if they do not show you this card.

To find out more please view the Welsh Government's National Survey for Wales www.wales.gov.uk/nationalsurvey

To contact the Welsh Government team that runs the National Survey, email surveys@wales.gsi.gov.uk

The ACE Club

The ACE club is a community group that is run by and for younger people living with Alzheimer's or related conditions and their families and supporters. They are a self funding group that meets regularly, membership is open to anyone who has experience of having a diagnosis of a dementia pre the age of 65 (whatever their age now), their partners & families.

They also have Friends of ACE membership for anyone who feels they can support our work in the community.

The club has a just launched a new initiative in kind association with the RSWCRA - ACE in the PARK  (Botanical Gardens, Grange Road, Rhyl) - they are holding their first fundraising event at the Cafe on Saturday 18th Feb at 10.30am - 1pm.

They are also hosting the community cafe on Tuesday mornings from the 21st Feb until late March.

Partnership Project & Development Manager - Single Point of Access (Health and Social Care)

Salary: Grade 11 £34,549 -£38,961

Subject to Evaluation

Temporary secondment in to Adult Social Services for 12 months starting ASAP. The opportunity is open to health or social care professionals working within Denbighshire with appropriate qualifications knowledge and experience.

The successful post holder will manage and support the development of a new, effectively co-ordinated single point of access, single point of assessment and care co-ordination (SPA) for preventative and rehabilitation work for adults across Denbighshire. Denbighshire is to be an all Wales Demonstrator site for this project.

The successful applicant will be a Graduate, with experience of public, voluntary and community sectors and have experience of working in a health, social care or related setting with a proven record of managing partnership work, project management and leading initiatives.

Transformational leadership skills, creative thinking and having the ability to command professional credibility across partners and agencies at a senior level will be essential.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Cathy Curtis-Nelson on 01824 706501.

An application form and job description can be downloaded from our website www.denbighshire.gov.uk or alternatively a pack can be requested by contacting the Corporate Customer Service Centre on 01824 706101 or write to: Customer Service Centre, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, LL15 1YN or email customerservice@denbighshire.gov.uk

If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

West Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme

Martin Wright Associates are currently working on West Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme on behalf of Denbighshire County Council.

In addition to the construction element of the scheme (currently progressing well on site), a significant amount of public engagement has been undertaken to raise awareness of flooding and flood risk with the overall aim of leaving a legacy of improved resilience in the local community.

http://www.rhylcoast.co.uk/

It is envisaged that this website will remain live following the completion of the construction element of the works and will provide information such as flooding advice to the public should an event occur in the future.

Chat Away Coffee Club

Chat Away Coffee Club is based in Denbighshire, North Wales.  They were originally created by Cerys Greenall (Outreach Officer, C-Saw Autism Initiatives).

Their group aims to support carers of children living with Autism, ADHD or any behavioral problem whether diagnosed or going through the process of diagnoses. 

Sessions take place each week on a Friday at The Oak Tree Centre, Ffordd Las in Rhyl, from 12.30pm - 2.30pm, and as from 22 February 2012 each Wednesday from 9.30am - 12.00pm at Margaret Morris Centre, Denbigh. There will be various guest speakers who give advice to carers, which can range from benefits to cyber bullying. 

If you would like further information please contact:

Email: cacc@live.co.uk

Facebook: Chat Away Coffee Club.
Mobile number: 07747600271 or 07826545845.
Address: The Oak Tree Centre, Ffordd Las, Rhyl, Denbighshire.

Get Into Hospitality course

This will be run in conjunction with Clwyd Leisure – this is a brilliant opportunity, after the last course 8 young people were hired directly by them!

It is a two week employment programme for 16-25 year old living in the Denbighshire and Conwy areas. All transport is paid for and a meal will be provided each day.

Clients will gain a variety of qualifications and complete work experience in a variety of areas within the Nova centre.

The course will run on 20^th Feb, with the taster day being held on the 15^th Feb.

For more information or to book your place on the course, please contact:

Vicky Evans on 01745 366680 - Extension 2702, or 07769973600. Or by email on vicky.evans@princes-trust.org.uk

The Launch Programme

The Launch Programme is a 3 week pre-employment training programme to give young people a taster into the Catering and Hospitality Industry, starting on the 20th February 2012.

The Course will include:

• Employability Skills
• Soft Skills
• Taster sessions in Catering & Hospitality
• Qualifications in BTEC ‘Jamie’s Home Cooking Skills’
• BTEC in Work Skills & Food Hygiene Certificate

This is a 3 week programme Monday to Thursday from 12.30pm – 4.00pm. Referrals must be aged 16 - 24 years living in the Denbighshire area. They must show an interest to want to work in this industry and be committed to attend the whole 3 weeks. There will be allowance of £10 a day per young person to support with lunch and transport.

Upon completion of the course the group will be invited to an end of programme celebration meal at the Taste.academy. Each individual will be given an opportunity for an interview for a possible ILM placement with Taste.academy. Exit interviews will be conducted with each individual, with progression support for each participant to assist with helping to find employment or further training.

Everyone interested in the programme must attend a one 2 one information session on the 16^th February. This will include an overview of the programme with an informal interview for the course. There are 12 places for the course therefore there maybe a selection process. All successful candidates will need black trousers and non-slip steel cap boots or shoes to be able to take part in this course.

For more information please contact:

Sian Deal

Tel: 07587880835

E-mail: Sian.deal@rathboneuk.org

Rathbone Cymru,

The Hub,

69-75 Wellington Road,

Rhyl, LL18 1BE.

Get Connected

Would you like to know more about social networking?

Then come to our FREE introductory session at G2G Communities CIC Unit D2, Marsh Road, Rhyl

Monday 30 January 2012, 09.30am to 12.30pm.

Hurry, only six places available!

To book your place contact Moira on 01745 334482 or e-mail info@g2gcommunities.org

Getting artistic in the great outdoors

A free five week programme is on offer for women in Denbighshire interested in getting involved in environmental arts.

Participants will learn how to create willow sculptures for the garden, use natural resources to express their artistic side, help improve the look of the local environment and have their environmental work exhibited in the county.

This course is being run by BTCV Cymru, in association with Denbighshire Countryside Service.

For more information, please contact Alex ay BTCV on 01978 261538 or e-mail: a.fairclough@btcv.org.uk

Mae yna raglen pum wythnos am ddim i ferched sydd â diddordeb mewn celfyddydau amgylcheddol yn Sir Ddinbych.

Bydd y cyfranogwyr yn dysgu sut i greu cerfluniau helyg ar gyfer yr ardd, sut i ddefnyddio adnoddau naturiol i fynegi eu dawn artistig, yn helpu i wella edrychiad yr amgylchedd lleol ac yn cael arddangos eu gwaith amgylcheddol yn y sir.

BTCV Cymru sy’n cynnal y cwrs, mewn cydweithrediad â Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Sir Ddinbych.

I gael mwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch ag Alex yn y BTCV ar 01978 261538 neu e-bost: a.fairclough@btcv.org.uk

South West Rhyl Communities First - Woodlands day

Venue: Glan Morfa woodland (Car park outside marsh tracks).

Date/Time: Tuesday Feb 14^th, 11am to 3.30pm.

Lots of free activities including:

• Willow weaving.
• Build an insect house.
• Willow lanterns.
• Scavenger hunt.
• Elder beads.
• And help build a huge sculpture out of plastic that will live at Rhyl Adventure Playground.

This is a joint initiative between: -

• South West Rhyl Communities First
• Rhyl Adventure Playground
• Denbighshire Countryside Services
• Marsh Tracks

Free food includes hotdogs, burgers and a hog-roast.

Hot drinks will be available all day.

This activity will take place inside a huge heated marquee so even if its cold and wet please come along and join in the fun.

Energy Best Deal presentaions

Denbighshire Citizen’s Advice has recently been funded to deliver Energy Best Deal presentations.

They will be one hour PowerPoint workshops, with accompanying handouts and booklets.

The content of the presentation will be; how to compare different deals/tariffs, how to switch suppliers, how to reduce energy bills etc.

The presentations will all be FREE.

If you or your organisation would be interested please contact us for more details. Phone Maria on 01745 332528 or email Maria.Mielczarski@co-operative.coop.

Fed up with the cold?

Are you struggling to heat your home because of poor housing conditions or low income?

Check out the following contacts for free, friendly and effective advice.

North Wales Energy Advice Centre

Free energy advice line: 0800 954 0658

DCC Welfare Rights Team
Free phone advice line: 0800 169 6625  

Rhyl Benefits Advice Shop
Free Phone: 0800 074 333

Age Concern

Phone: 01745 816 947

Care and Repair

Phone: 01745 814484

Shelter for Housing Advice

Free phone: 0808 0800 444

Denbighshire Citizens Advice Bureau Rhyl

Phone: 01745 334 568

  

Nest, Welsh Government’s fuel poverty advice

Free phone: 0800 512012 (landlines) or on 0300 4562655 (mobiles)

Do you want to become a local councillor?

Find out more about representing your community. A series of information road shows for people thinking of becoming a councillor is being arranged by Denbighshire County Council next month.

Representatives of the Council will be at each of the venues to explain how the Council works and what is involved in being a councillor. The road shows have been arranged in different locations, but people are welcome to come along to any of them, regardless of where they live in the county.

The road shows will be held at the following locations:

• Monday, January 16, Llangollen Council Chamber  -6pm.
• Wednesday, January 18, Rhyl Town Hall (Conference Room) – 6pm.
• Monday, January 23 Eirianfa Community Centre,
  Factory Place
  , Denbigh – 6pm.

You can be a candidate if:

• You are over 18.
• You are on the electoral register for Denbighshire and your home (for at least the past 12 months) is in the county OR.
• You work in the county (and have done so for the past 12 months) OR.
• You own a property in the Denbighshire area (and have done so for the past 12 months).

The Council has also produced an information booklet: ‘Thinking of Becoming a Councillor?’  which is available on the Denbighshire website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/elections.
Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Communications Team on 01824 706222 for a copy.

Project Manager Vacancy - Community Resource Centre

Salary: £24,650 - £25,000.
Hours: 37 per week (Full time).
Location: Based in Rhyl.
Duration: Fixed term 3 years.

How to apply: Application forms are available from Bedford Street Community Company Office, 38 Bedford Street, Rhyl or by phoning 01745 339779 and quoting ref PM/1.

Closing date: 06/01/2012.

This post is funded by the Big Lottery.