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CARMARTHENSHIRE NEWS • EDITION 11 JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2013
College students’ film joy
PERFORMING arts students at Coleg Sir Gâr have performed in a BBC Wales short film which won Best Film and Best Director at a BBC premiere in Cardiff. Buddha Boy, produced by It’s My
Shout - a training scheme supporting aspiring talent in the creative industries, has launched the careers of writers, actors and directors. “This is a big professional production which is supported by well-known actors,” said performing arts lecturer, Michael Hackfort. “We take part in this scheme every year which we believe gives our students a broader learning experience than just stage acting. “The experience is extended to all
creative industries students, gets learners used to camera work and gives them a professional insight into producing TV programmes.”
www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk Why don’t you “Be a Good Neighbour”? to
MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Community Risk Reduction Department has launched a new campaign called “Be A Good Neighbour”. The campaign has been designed encourage
residents in
Carmarthenshire to look out for their elderly, vulnerable and disabled neighbours and family members. The Service is urging everyone to be a good neighbour and ensure they do their bit to keep themselves,
their family and
community safe from fire. Community Safety Manager for
Carmarthenshire, John Jones, said: “The people we want to target are the most vulnerable people in our communities such as the elderly, disabled and people living alone. These are people who are most likely to have a fire in the home, receive an injury or even die in a fire. As a member of the community you could assist us in identifying these people. All we ask is that you ask
anyone who you think would benefit from a home fire safety check to contact us, or to seek their permission to pass on their contact details to us.”
The process will involve a home
fire safety check, along with the supply and fitting of smoke alarms where required. This service is free to all - visit
www.mawwfire.gov.uk.
For more information on the campaign, contact Beverley Davies on 0370 60 60 699 or 2253 or email
bj.davies@mawwfire.gov.uk
A UNIQUE university qualification is launching in February. The Gateway to the Humanities Certificate in Higher Education will offer a
New ‘Gateway’ course Take a step back in time
new way to study a wide range of subjects and the opportunity to progress to the award of Diploma in Higher Education or a degree. Gateway to the Humanities is aimed at those who have been out of education for some time and may not have any prior qualifications, as well as those seeking employment and want to acquire new skills and a qualification. The course runs two days a week between 10am-3pm, with bite-sized units,
and assessment through assignments with no examinations. There are no up- front fees and £1,000 bursaries are available. For information go to
www.tsd.ac.uk
Help to ‘give up’
No Smoking Day on 13 March 2013 – but it’s more than just one day. If you want to live smoke-free in
2013 you can find out what support is available to help you prepare to quit by visiting
www.stopsmokingwales.com or calling freephone 0800 085 2219.
TAKE a step back in time at the Gwili Railway at Bronwydd and enjoy events throughout the year. They include Sunday lunch aboard a steam train, and celebrations on Mother’s and Father’s days. Evenings of Jazz and
Murder Mystery are popular and early booking is recommended. Afternoon cream teas, corporate/private hire, a 1940’s Day, Christmas Party Trains and the opportunity to drive a steam engine, are also available. Special events such as visits by Thomas the Tank Engine and the Santa Special run throughout the year. Visit
www.gwili.railway.co.uk
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