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CARMARTHENSHIRE NEWS • EDITION 10 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2012


3 Play project hailed a success New research centre


PURPLE Routes - a BIG Lottery Funded Play Project – has been hailed as an example of good practice


by Children’s


Commissioner for Wales Keith Towler. Mr Towler has launched his first


Child Poverty Strategy, part of which highlighted examples of good practice around Wales. Following his visit to the Purple Project,


Routes run Voluntary Services, the


Commissioner said: “It was clear that the Purple Routes project is providing a valuable resource to children and young people and that this work sits within a wider commitment to the importance of play as evidenced in the Carmarthenshire Children and Young People’s Play Strategy.” For more information, contact Jo


by Carmarthenshire Association of Former music student returns


A former student and National Theatre sound engineer has visited creative industries students at Coleg Sir Gâr. Andy Evans returned to Llanelli to give students


studying music


technology, media, performing arts and technical theatre, an insight into the business.


national diploma


technology with us in 2006,” says course leader Cenfyn Evans.


“He


“Andy studied a in music


was then accepted to study at RADA where he made his first contact in the business.” As well as working at the National


Theatre, Andy’s worked on some of the top UK productions with prestigious companies such as Saddlers Wells and the Young Vic. “Andy was humbly disinclined to tell us which actors he’s been working with but they do include Judi Dench, Julie Walters and Johnny Depp,”


added Cenfyn Evans. “Creative


industries is a growing area so as well as supporting students to progress to university, we also encourage them to look for opportunities in the business, such as employment or traineeships with media companies, theatre and recording studios.” Andy is part of a team responsible


for sound design and production at the National Theatre in London.


Owen on 01267 245566 or email purpleroutes@cavs.org.uk


Pictured is Keith Towler on his visit to the Purple Routes project


POTENTIALLY life changing research will be taking place at a new centre within Hywel Dda Health Board. The Clinical Research Centre, at


Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, has two research laboratories, a patients’ waiting area, a clinical room where patients and research subjects can be seen in private and a clinical trials office. The centre will be the UK lead base


for a global trial on smoking cessation. Other trials include looking at respiratory illness, diabetes and cancer. Director


of Research and


Development, Dr Keir Lewis said: “The centre will be used for a mixture of research, some of which will involve patients. Having the research undertaken in a central area will enable


better communication


between trials, with people able to talk to each other and exchange ideas “The centre is integral to the Health


Board’s commitment to enhancing research and development and


additional research support positions are due to be appointed in early autumn 2012 and will also be based in the Centre. The positive impact that research


can have on patients will hopefully be seen very soon.” The centre will help increase the


number of externally-funded research projects undertaken within the Health Board and will help develop partnerships


with external


stakeholders. The centre was officially opened on


October 18 2012 and complements the health board’s plan to develop a Rural Health Research Centre in Ceredigion, in collaboration with Aberystwyth University.


Get ready for winter with Odeon opens its doors


SINCE its razzmatazz opening Llanelli’s new East Gate Odeon has been a little like the Biblical Jerusalem “no room at the inn.” It has been wall to wall patrons for


all five screens of the first new cinema build in Llanelli for 74 years. There has been great excitement and anticipation and Llanelli weekend and half term Cinema Club for children has been packing them in too. There has been nothing but praise


from young and old with James Bond and Madagascar exploding from the screens to full houses. The Odeon with Costa Coffee, Ben


and Jerry’s and confectionery lounges is setting the pace for other elements of


the £26million East Gate


development opening soon. Travel Lodge open later this month.


Nando’s should be opening pre Christmas with Jenkin’s Bakery. Hungry Horse restaurant and Scarlets open in the New Year.


Carmarthenshire County Council’s Property Services team


Keep your homes, schools, leisure and business


premises warm, cosy and incident-free this winter by following these simple tips:


DO


3 Insulate all unprotected pipework, tanks and cisterns and drain wate r from systems in empty homes and buildings to prevent pipes bursting in freezing weather


3 Locate and check stop taps – tell family members where to find them and what to do in an emergency


3 Keep buildings heated during cold spells, even if just on a low setting, to help keep things warm and dry


3 Check central heating systems and bleed radiators if necessary and draught-proof windows and doors to prevent heat loss


3 Clear gutters and drains of leaves and debris


DON’T 6 Block air vents – they help remove moisture in the air preventing black spots caused by condensation


6 Dry clothes indoors or cook or wash without using ventilation fans as this can also cause condensation


For further information and advice visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk


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