Free computer lessons.

Back by popular demand, Martyn Lyons will be available to help with all your computer enquiries between 10am – 12 noon on Mondays.

Whatever your needs, whether it’s basic computer skills to surfing the net come along and ask Martyn.

Tuesday 27th October 2pm – 3.30pm Hirwaun Reading Group Meeting.

Our lively group meet on the last Tuesday of the month to discuss the month’s chosen book plus put the world to rights!

Don’t worry if you haven’t read this month’s book, come along for a coffee and listen to what the others thought of the book.

Thursday 29th October 2.30pm – 3.30pm Half Term Stories and Crafts.

Come along and listen to stories and make a skeleton puppet.

Children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by a parent/ carer.

The money has come following a number of successful pipe workshops funded by Communities First Town and Parc.

The workshops will run over a 1 year period with arch-piper Geraint ‘Jacob’ Roberts giving people the chance to play the pibgorn, tin whistle, bohdran and Welsh pipes.

If you are interested in learning to play traditional Welsh music, complete beginers or experienced musicians, contact the Menter now on 01685 722176

I am interested in family history and I have in my possession several sheets of family records showing many of the events took place in Hirwain, Aberdare. My question
is was Hirwaun ever written Hirwain and if so when was it changed or was/is Hirwain a district in Aberdare.

My second question is was there any sort of disaster in March 1876, perhaps in a local mine?

Needless to say I am not Welsh although I believe my grandmother and great-grand parents were.

Thank you to anyone who can help me.

To contact Dave via email use dave@bmwr8.fsnet.co.uk

Have you got a news story or enquiry about Hirwaun ?  Please get in touch today.  We will print all reasonable requests.

August 5th at 6.30pm

September 2nd at 6.30pm

October 7th at 6.30pm

November 4th at 6.30pm

December 2nd at 6.30pm

All welcome.

For an opportunity to find out how police and partners worked on these priorities, please attend the next meeting and also discuss new issues.

It’s your village, have your say on how it’s run.

The aim of the centre, which is to be called the Merthyr Learning Quarter, is to radically improve learning and employment opportunities for the whole population of Merthyr Tydfil and the wider Heads of the Valleys region.

The Merthyr Learning Quarter will provide improved opportunities for post-16 students to access a broad range of academic subjects, work-based training and vocational courses designed to improve the students’ learning experiences and better equip and prepare them for further or higher education and employment.

The proposed tertiary model is being taken forward by the University of Glamorgan in liaison with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.

Partnership working is imperative in making this proposal a success, as indicated by John O’Shea, Dean of Merthyr Tydfil College:

“The new MLQ will provide the very best facilities and highest quality opportunities for all learners – designed to give them every chance of succeeding as they move on to employment or university. We will work in close partnership with all of the town’s secondary schools, so that not only do learners achieve their ambitions at 18, but they also leave school at 16 with better skills and qualifications. We know from experience in many other areas that this is precisely what happens when this model is followed.

The MLQ will be a unique partnership between schools, the MLQ and universities that will bring the opportunity for Merthyr’s learners to study, in Merthyr, an exciting mix of academic and practical courses from age 16 up to degree.”

The number of study options presently available to sixth form students in the County Borough is likely to at least double through the implementation of the proposed curriculum for post-16 students educated at the MLQ. This expansion of learning opportunities will better enable young people to choose courses that are appropriately matched to their different learning styles and to prepare effectively for their futures.

Councillor Richard Thomas, Cabinet Member for Integrated Children’s Services and Chair of the Project Board said:
“Merthyr Tydfil remains committed to providing a high quality of service to our children. The proposal to move to a tertiary system of education Post 16, will allow us to continue to put children first and improve learning.

We want to create a learning environment that allows all of our young people an opportunity to gain the qualifications and skills they will need to move forward into a productive and fulfilled adulthood.
By increasing choice and ensuring parity of esteem for all learners we will encourage fairness and equality and give support at all levels of learning and achievement. A business case is being prepared to ensure that we are able to meet these objectives and secure effective, efficient and responsive service delivery.”

Chris Abbott, Director of Integrated Children’s Services for Merthyr Tydfil, who reinforced the notion that a tertiary based centre would improve life chances of those who attend, stated:
“We live in a world that demands a highly skilled workforce and recognise that the acquisition of skills and getting a job are two of the most powerful ways in which individuals from all backgrounds can transform their life chances. This means that our education and training system must cater for the needs of learners and the demands of employers if we are to equip and prepare people for employment. The proposed Merthyr Learning Quarter will help us to realise our ambition to improve the life chances of all the young people in Merthyr Tydfil.”

Monday mornings Computer Lessons, 10am until 12 noon.

Free classes in a relaxed atmosphere and learn at your own pace, Martyn our computer teacher is with until July 20th before finishing for the summer holidays.

Toy Library Visit Wednesday mornings 1st, 8th and 15th 10am until 12 noon.

Summer Reading Game… This summer, become a Quest Seeker and sign up for three special tasks – Firebird Rising, Mountain Mission and Dragon’s Lair.

All you have to do is read two books for each mission – it could be storybooks, fact books, picture books – the choice is yours. When you finish all three missions you receive a
medal and certificate and dragon model and you have completed the quest.

Please note that from August 17th until 17th September the library will be closed for refurbishment. A mobile service will be provided whilst the library is closed.

Held in Hirwaun St Lleurwgs Church Hall every thursday 1.00pm.

The Community Food Co-operative Programme in Wales is encouraged and supported by the Rural Regeneration Unit and funded by the Welsh Assembly Government .

The programme enables people to access fresh fruit, vegetables and salad on weekly basis at wholesale prices.

The average £2.50 bag of vegetables, £2.50 bag of fruit and £2.50 bag ofsalad can help a family achieve the recommended ‘5 A DAY’.

Free Computer Lessons, Had a new computer, or just need help learning to use the one you’ve already got?   Then come along on Monday mornings for free classes in a relaxed
atmosphere and learn at your own pace, 10am – 12 noon.

Talkabout Team, Surestart Mother and Toddler Stories and Craft Sessions, Wednesday mornings 10am – 12 noon, May 20th.

Bargains galore!! Children’s Book Sale 26th until 29th May, sale of ex library stock.

All Hirwaun resident past and present may give evidence that the space has been used for 20 years.

Please supply photographs if possible.

Tuesday 12th may- Friday 15th May, 2009 10-5pm

Evening Wednesday 7pm

Location – At Hirwaun Village Hall, High Street, Hirwaun, See Map here.

The Meeting is at 7.30pm on Wednesday 15th April 2009 at Hirwaun Rugby Club.

Come along to discuss the Development and Future of Hirwaun Village.

All Welcome.