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CARMARTHENSHIRE NEWS • EDITION 12 MARCH - APRIL 2013


On-call firefighters needed throughout Carmarthenshire


MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting on-call fire fighters throughout Carmarthenshire, particularly in Llandeilo. Vacancies are also available in


Pontyates, Ammanford, Llandysul, Llandovery, Kidwelly and Whitland. If you want to make a difference and help protect your local community then this is the perfect opportunity. By becoming an on call firefighter you will respond to emergencies in your area and work with the community to deliver safety advice. Head of Carmarthenshire County


Command Rob Quin said: "We are approaching members of


the


community to see if they would consider making themselves available to respond to emergencies, especially during the daytime and in Llandeilo. You'll get all the training and support you need to tackle road traffic collisions and fight


Five students sign up


FIVE European students are studying AS Levels at Coleg Sir Gâr. The 16 years-old students have travelled independently from Germany, Italy,


fires. We


welcome applications from all members of the community”. Anyone interested in becoming an on-call


firefighter, particularly


during the daytime, can call the recruitment team at MWWFRS on 01267 242636 for more information.


Part time college courses available


COLEG Sir Gâr has introduced new part-time degree programmes to its current higher education provision. In partnership with Trinity Saint


David, two new courses are being offered which are a BA in Counselling and a BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, which is subject to validation. This course provides the opportunity to broaden knowledge in the underlying scientific principles of animal ethology, behaviour and physiology and its application to welfare and conservation.


It is also a top-up


degree and offers direct access to level six modules for appropriate candidates. The counselling course is a flexible


programme which offers a range of modules including Working with Trauma,


Perspectives Neuropsychology


contact 01554 748179 or enquiries@colegsirgar.ac.uk


and Current


Trends in Counselling. For further information please


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Purple routes come to Carmarthenshire


CHILDREN can play to their heart’s content with Purple Routes, supported by Carmarthenshire Association of Voluntary Services. Playworkers tour the country with play equipment including skate ramps, sports equipment, junk modelling, circus, soft play and crafts. Purple Routes is available at:


• Burry Port Park every Monday


• Penyfan Park, Bigyn, and King George V Park, Newcastle Emlyn, alternate Tuesdays


• Maesglas Park, Llandovery, and Pantyffynon Road Park, Ammanford, alternate Wednesdays


• Russell Terrace Park, Carmarthen, every Thursday • Morfa Children’s Centre, Llanelli, every Friday For information visit www.purpleroutes.co.uk


Easter holidays police appeal to youngsters


WITH Easter holidays not far away, Dyfed Powys Police are asking youngsters to be mindful of how their actions can affect others, particularly older people. The nights will also get shorter as


the clocks go forward, and more children will be making the most of the daylight to play outside. Inspector Eric Evans said: “The downside of this is that their


behaviour can impact on elderly and vulnerable people. All I ask is to think about your neighbours and how your behaviour will affect others. “Neighbourhood policing teams


will be out and about in communities across the county during the two week holiday period, and if they come


across any behaviour officers will take action.” anti-social


Slovakia and Finland to gain a UK-recognised qualification and to improve their English. They also enrich the curriculum for college staff and local students. Vanessa Cashmore, curriculum area head for A levels and Access, said: “We're very proud that second year Italian student, Lucrezia Baldo, has been


offered a place at Cambridge to study modern foreign languages as a result of her A Level studies with us. “The college wishes all its overseas students every success.”


Shineawards


Would you like to nominate someone who works for


Carmarthenshire County Council to receive recognition in our annual Shine Awards?


NOMINATION FORM Name of person making the nomination ................................................................................. Contact telephone number


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Name of person(s) to be nominated ................................................................................. Contact details (if known)


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Reason why this person deserves an award ................................................................................. ................................................................................. .................................................................................


Please complete the form and return to the Communications Section,Carmarthenshire County Council, County Hall, Carmarthen, SA31 1JP


Closing date - Friday 15 April 2013


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Concern at funding cuts to bus services


THE Welsh Government is


introducing reform for the bus sector in Wales. Funding for bus services across Wales will reduce by around 25 per cent from April, 2013. Currently, local authorities are only able to subsidise services where the private or commercial sector will not. County executive board member for transport Cllr Colin Evans said: “This is going to be challenging as funding is being cut to both the revenue budget and the Local Transport Services grant


that authorities


previously used to invest in routes and services.” The fuel duty rebate currently paid to operators is also being cut and reformed. The Council, with other authorities across the region, is reviewing all services and would welcome views on what services should be prioritised. E-mail or write: Technical Services Department, Transport and Engineering Division, Parc Myrddin, Carmarthen. SA31 1HQ . publictransport@ carmarthenshire.gov.uk


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