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CARMARTHENSHIRE NEWS • EDITION 12 MARCH - APRIL 2013 School skills competition


TWELVE secondary schools took part in a construction-related competition at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Ammanford campus which saw two pupils qualify to compete at a Skills Competition Wales regional final. Competitors from a range of throughout


schools


Carmarthenshire took part, where year 11 pupils used their skills in measurement, carpentry and tiling. The competition forms part of the


activities of an award-winning initiative called Constructing Carmarthenshire Together- a collaboration between Coleg Sir Gâr, Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthenshire Construction Training Association Ltd (CCTAL). Winning joint first-place position


were Elliott Roberts from Ysgol y Strade and Michael Blazejewski from St


John Lloyd


Comprehensive. Philip Jones from Ysgol Bro Myrddin won second place. Huw Jones, lecturer in carpentry,


said: “We wanted to give school pupils the opportunity of taking part in skills competitions as they are all studying a school link


Excellence in patient health care


SOME of the 10,000 staff that provide healthcare services in Hywel Dda Health Board area have been recognised for excellence in delivering patient care. The Best of Health Staff Awards


recognises and rewards staff who go the extra mile in their day-to-day work, as well as demonstrating innovation in improving practice. Chairman Chris Martin said: “Our


staff are our greatest asset and these awards recognises just a few of them and their contribution to delivering better healthcare services for our patients.” Special congratulations go to


Bryngofal Ward Team, Prince Philip Hospital, who won the Chief Executive’s Award for overall best entry. In addition the ward won Management and/or Leadership Award and Ward Secretary Susan Cann won in the Unsung Hero category. The inpatient mental health ward


has delivered a high level of professional commitment, including implementation of the Mental Health Wales Measure which has enhanced the care planning process and improved the way patients travel through the health system.


construction-related course with us and we know they have the ability to compete at a high level.


“Currently there are only two


positions available in the regional competition but we are hoping to


secure a third so our second place winner will also be able to compete.”


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News in brief


Sports massage


PUBLIC sessions in sports and remedial massage are being offered at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Llanelli campus on Thursday afternoons. Clients undergo a postural and


physical assessment and are then treated with a variety of deep tissue massage techniques. These include soft tissue release and muscle energy techniques which can help correct muscular and postural problems. This kind of massage can provide an effective treatment for sciatica, frozen shoulder and many other long term muscular problems. The cost is £10 for 60 minutes. To book an appointment phone 01554 748079 or to find out more, please contact the Gareth Davies on 01554 748516 or e-mail gareth.davies@colegsirgar.ac.uk


Carmarthenshire Citizens’ Panel


Let your voice be heard – join our Citizens’ Panel!


Do you have strong views about the service you receive from the Council, Police or Health Board? Do you want to share those views?


The Citizens' Panel gives residents the opportunity to have your say on local services and is currently looking for new members.


You’ll receive 3 surveys a year, along with a feedback newsletter on how your responses have been used, and what changes the results have made to improve service delivery in the county.


If you’re interested in becoming a member, please contact Zoë Thomas on: Tel: 01267 226639


Email: zoe.thomas@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk or


Web: www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/have-your-say/citizens- panels/carmarthenshire


Join CAVS


MEMBERSHIP of Carmarthenshire Association of Voluntary Services is open to all voluntary and community groups who are based or provide services in Carmarthenshire. For just £20 per year, members receive great benefits,


including


discounts on meeting room hire, photocopying, website development, and media production. CAVS is the County Voluntary Council providing support to the voluntary sector, promoting volunteering, and enabling representation. Contact CAVS on 01267 245555 or visit www.cavs.org.uk.


Help to quit smoking


DID you plan to quit smoking on No Smoking Day (March 13)? How is it going so far? Don’t forget, Stop Smoking Wales


are on hand to help you live smoke free. Visit www.stopsmokingwales.com


or call freephone 0800 085 2219 and stay on track.


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