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CARMARTHENSHIRE NEWS • EDITION 11 JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2013


New art on display at fire HQ


NEW artwork is on display at Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service in Carmarthen as a result of the service’s collaboration with Coleg Sir Gâr’s


sculpture


department at their School of Creative Arts. The service called for an aesthetic


boost for their conference centre and following student pitches, the judges chose their winning design - a modern twist on the service’s corporate logo. Kat Cox, whose artwork will be


displayed at the HQ’s dining room, said: “The whole process has been a really nice experience and it was especially nice how after the panel had heard all the pitches, they decided to pick three artists instead of one as they were so impressed by what they’d seen.”


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Study performance and dance with Coleg Sir Gâr


DRAMA Studying an Extended Diploma in Performing Arts means students explore all aspects of


performance from


contemporary and classical acting, devising, movement, physical theatre and voice. Students are encouraged to study additional qualifications in dance and musical theatre. As part of the course students will


also have opportunities to work with professional companies including the BBC’s It’s My Shout, Made in Wales scheme. This gives students the opportunity to be part of a series of short films that are broadcast by


the BBC. This vocational course is highly practical and provides learners with a broad range of experiences. Dance: Coleg Sir Gâr is the only


local college that offers a full time vocational dance training course. Students are able to develop their technique in a range of dance genres for up to 22 hours a week exploring contemporary, ballet,


jazz and


commercial dance forms. Students are also encouraged to choreograph their own pieces and regularly attend workshops and performances led by industry professionals. The course is designed to prepare dancers for


Drive safely this winter


Practical support from CAVS


ENTERPRISING Communities is a project which provides practical support


to third


organisations to help them become more sustainable, generate new income and successfully bid to deliver


services. volunteer development sector Eich Marchnad Leol Calon eich tref Information


provided can include funding, organisational


management, and


financial sustainability. For information contact Matthew


Lawlor on 01267 245555 or matthew.lawlor@cavs.org.uk. This project is funded by the


European Structural Funds (ERDF) and managed by Wales Council for Voluntary Action.


Your Local Market The heart of your town


Find out all about your Indoor Market and what it has to offer at


www.discovercarmarthen.co.uk Café owner Annie Morris (left) and Karen Nugent


KAREN Nugent, from Carmarthen, has found permanent employment at Annie’s Café in St Clears with the support of South West Workways. Workways tackles the barriers that prevent individuals from finding


employment. The project provides support with job searching, CVs, applications forms, interview skills and access to training. Participants are also matched with local businesses, helping them gain the


vital experience needed to find long term employment. The project is backed with £12.6 million from the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government. Karen said: “Workways helped broaden my horizons about what I was


capable of doing. I wouldn’t have got a job without them.” Visit www.workways.co.uk or call 01554 744322.


MAWWFRS are offering the following three top tips for driving safely this winter: • Check your tyres regularly for winter driving conditions. We recommend a minimum of 3mm.


• Keep your windscreen clear and regularly top up your screen wash. Keep windows and mirrors thoroughly demisted and clear of ice and snow.


• Drive gently in icy conditions. Avoid harsh braking and acceleration or sharp steering and most importantly remember to reduce your speed.


higher education and training at a vocational standard. For further information please


contact 01554 748118 or enquiries@colegsirgar.ac.uk


Workways brews new job for Annie


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