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CARMARTHENSHIRE NEWS • EDITION 12 MARCH - APRIL 2013 Fair Trade launch Inspires


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THE University of Wales Trinity Saint David has


launched


Internships within its Institute of Sustainable Practice, Innovation and Resource Effectiveness (INSPIRE). Jane Davidson, Director of INSPIRE and former Environment &


Sustainability Minister, introduced the opportunities at the University’s Sustainability Exchange. Nine internships will focus on


three areas of activity- Green Impact, Fair Trade and the Sustainability Exchange - and are available to students at Trinity Saint


Quality buildings


TEN building projects ranging from one bed flats in a former Llanelli brewery office block to a clinical decision unit at West Wales General Hospital have been recognised at Carmarthenshire’s 2013 Local Authority Building Control Excellence Awards ceremony. Director of regeneration Dave Gilbert said: “We are achieving great quality of build


in new projects across the county that is the envy of many. and which have in recent years attracted national acclaim.”


This year’s award winners are: Extension and material alterations to 37 Penyfai Lane Llanelli,


Residential Conversion- The Warehouse, Old Station Rd, Carmarthen Residential- new housing, 2-10 dwellings, Llys Y Foryd, Station Road, Kidwelly. New housing more than 10 Units, 15 dwellings at Heathfields, Cwmgwili. Best Social Affordable Housing Project, Buckley’s Brewery, Thomas Street, Llanelli.


Best Community Healthcare Building, Clinical Decision Unit West Wales General Hospital, Carmarthen,


Best Education Building- Construction of the new small animals teaching block at Coleg Sir Gar, Pibwrlwyd Campus, Carmarthen Best Small Commercial Project (up to £5-million), and Best Sustainable Project: Construction of new offices, The Quay, Carmarthen.


Best Partnership, Works carried out at West Wales General Hospital and Prince Phillip, Llanelli: The new Clinical decisions Unit and Glangwili.


Thinking of returning to work or training but struggling to find childcare to meet your needs?


Information on current registered provision is only a phone call away… 01267 246555


www.fis.carmarthenshire.gov.uk


David and Swansea Metropolitan. The Interns will be involved in


proposing, developing, promoting and delivering sustainability-related projects and events, making a difference to both the University and wider community, whilst developing their own skills.


Tir Sir Gâr at County Museum


A NEW play – Tir Sir Gâr – is being performed by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru at the Carmarthenshire County Museum in Abergwili. The play by the Welsh language


national theatre company tells the story of a farming family forced to discuss the future of their farm when their father falls ill. It written by playwright Roger originally


Williams,


Carmarthen, and was inspired by a visit to the museum at Abergwili. Tir Sir Gâr: April 15-20 & 22 - 27 For tickets: 0845 226 3510 www.theatrausirgar.co.uk


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