Carmarthenshire

Spring Summer

2013

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Thank you very much for giving your time to help

your community!

Welcome to the Carmarthenshire CHS Taf Myrddin Time Credits Brochure—in this booklet you will be able to find out where to spend your Time Credits. For every hour of time you’ve given, you will have received one Time Credit. You can now start spending any of your Time Credits on selected activities at any of the Spice’s Time Credit partners in Carmarthen-shire. Spice are working hard to ensure that there are lots of places where you can earn and spend your Time Credits; if you have any ideas about where you would like to earn and spend then please get in touch with you local Time Credits Facilitator.

How to use the Carmarthenshire Time Credits menu

Earning Interested in earning Time Credits? Turn to the following pages to find out more about earning in your local area. Interested in creating opportunities for volunteers to earn Time Credits contact your local facilitator Rachel on 07453987648 Spending If you already have some Time Credits and you’d like to find out more about how to spend them, this menu will give you lots of ideas. You can spend with any of the partners listed in the menu, Carmarthenshire as well as with a number of partners across the UK Wide network. Also check out the activities on your doorstep with groups and organisations providing a number of events and activities in your local area.

Carmarthenshire Housing Service Taf Myrddin Time Credits

Time Credits Facilitator Rachel Gegeshidze e: Rachel@justaddspice.org

t: 07453987648 http://www.facebook.com/taf.myrddin TM Time Credits

“I’m the Time Credits facilitator for CHS Taf Myrddin, I’m excited to be working with housing services to embed Time Credits into its way of working. By working with local groups and organisations I hope that we will be able to re-build communities and ensure that everyone has an opportunity to get in-volved in activities in the area around them. I have had a big welcome from local tenants and I’m looking forward to working with them to develop opportunities to earn Time Credits to address issues that are important to them. I’m excited to have amazing local partners and look forward to hearing stories from members enjoying spending Time Credits to access them”

Key Spending Opportunities

Carmarthenshire Wide

National Botanical Gardens of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, Sa32 8HG t: 01558 667118 W: www.gardenofwales,org.uk

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Credits = 1 entry to the gardens

Cultural

Other Information No access during Bank Holidays; see website for opening times. The gardens aim to inspire , educate and conserve an amazing collection of over 8000 different plant varieties, spread across 560 acres of beautiful countryside. There are al-ways plenty of activities for families to do in school holidays, and there is a diverse year round programme of events that will appeal to a wide range of visitors.

Theatres Sirgar

The 3 beautiful Theatres Sirgar will be coming onto the Carmarthenshire menu from April 2013. Spend Time Credits to enjoy a range of shows. Performances payable with Time Credits will be shown in their brochures as well as in the Carmarthenshire menu.

Yf Ffwrnes—Llanelli Daring to be different, the Ffwrnes is a new creative and cultural centre for the performing arts, media & community events. It comprises of a state-of-the-art auditorium, specially designed to accommodate a broad range of performances, film screenings, conferences and cabarets, live gigs, “eisteddfodau” or even a traditional Twmpath Dawns or Tea Dance!

The Lyric—Carmarthen The biggest of the venues, this historic building has recently been brought up-to-date with a major £1.5 million refurbishment including a new fly tower with 21 single purchase and 11 double purchase counterweight sets, an orchestra pit for 64 players with hydraulic lift and a backstage extension for wardrobe and dressing rooms. Within the auditorium the existing circle was considered to be too high so a smaller dress circle, with 80 seats, was built in front of the film projection box, the old circle becoming the upper circle.

The Miners—Ammanford Originally a single-balconied hall with a gently curving ceiling, a nearly flat floor has now been inserted, extending from front balcony level to the original proscenium line, reducing the height of the proscenium. A delightful theatrical asset, it is the most intimate of our venues, featuring original and restored Art Moderne-style decorative plaster work. The Miners’ is a hidden gem. Here you’ll find a lively programme of events that range from cosy and close-up shows with luminaries from stage, screen and literary worlds in An Au-dience With, plus brilliant children's theatre, engaging dramas, fun-filled pantomime and much more…

Coming Soon to the menu!

Culture

ActifSirgar Visit Carmarthenshire Leisure Services with Time Credits. Time Credits will be accepted at the following Leisure Centres: Carmarthen Leisure Centre Llanelli Leisure Centre Amman Valley Leisure Centre Newcastle Emlyn St Clears Llandovery Swimming Complex

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Sport

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Other Information 2 Time Credits = a gym induction: all new users must undertake a gym induction. Time Bank users will call to pre book an induction. Time Bank users will call to pre book an in-duction, advising that they will be paying in credits. Time credits will be accepted as pay-ment on the payment desk of the Leisure Centre. Information about opening times and activities is available on the website. Where an activity does not correspond to an exact number of hours, this will be rounded up to the nearest number of hours, e.g. 1.5 hours will become 2 Time Credits.

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Key Earning Opportunities in Taf Myrddin There are lots of ways to earn Time Credits in your local area; here are just some ways to get involved!

Carmarthenshire Housing Services Writing for the tenant to tenant newsletter Setting up and running a neighbourhood watch

scheme Responsible tenant scheme - designated person Running a fuel club and credit Union group Participating in tenant and residents meetings or forums Estate walkabouts and inspections Tenants voice - interview and report back from your community Providing feedback on certain issues or services Delivering Time Credit leaflets, flyers and letters Looking after paths and flower beds at your local sheltered housing scheme Street Ambassadors - who will keep neighbours up to date on earn opportunities in

their community More information and training is available for the above, ask Rachel for more info!

Other groups and organisations in the area provide earn opportunities such as: Environmental projects Litter picks Marketing and advertising Youth forums Running Coffee mornings, events and activities in the community Food co-ops Re-freshing notice boards Painting and decorating projects Looking after community parks Planning meetings Becoming a community Play Champion Helping run after school and holiday clubs Planning and taking others on an organised walk around parts of Carmarthenshire Got an idea, please contact Rachel she will be able to help you develop it! There will be a number of new opportunities coming up throughout the year. You can

keep up to date with these at our Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/taf.myrddin

Community Spend Opportunities

Taf Myrddin Time Credits are working with a number of groups and organisations across Carmarthenshire that will provide a range of activities and events that you can spend your Time Credits on in your local community. We are keen to hear from any groups or organi-sations that would like to join the network and can provide training and support as part of the programme. Each menu will feature examples of different groups and organisations in the network. Would you like to see your group or organisation here? Contact Rachel for more information. Below are examples of activities being put on by local groups and organisations in the Taf Myrddin network, you can also earn Time Credits by giving your time to the featured groups.

Community

Dr Mz Carmarthen Youth Project The Clubhouse Friars Park Carmarthen SA31 3AN Providing a range of spend opportunities including, zumba, discos, pool table hire, trips and many more!

Yr Aelwyd - Sheltered Housing

Yr Aelwyd Sheltered Housing Scheme Tregunnor Carmarthen SA31 3AN Providing a range of spending opportunities includ-ing film nights, outings, rugby games and cawl, they will be adding to their menu over the coming months

Ty Hapus Family Centre Park Hall Carmarthen SA31 1JG Spend Time Credits on coffee mornings, art and craft sessions, open days and BBQs, look out for new spending opportu-nities at Ty Hapus!

Community Spend Opportunities

Community

Ty Ni Family Centre 21 Chapel Street Wood’s Row Carmarthen SA31 1QE Opportunities such a trips and outings, coffee mornings and other events throughout the year.

Are you a group or organisation in Carmarthenshire looking to grow you volunteer numbers...can you put on some activities'? Yes? Please get in touch!

Taf Myrddin Time Credits are working with Purple Routes to enable volunteers to earn Time Credits for giving their time to support the work of Purple Routes. Volunteer opportunities include: Helping out at open access play sessions, Morfa Family Centre, Penyfan Park ,

Russell Terrace Give your time to support a one off event or activity Resource maintenance - help keep equipment in working order, clean and safe to

use fortnightly volunteers needed for around 2 hours - this would earn you 2 Time Credits!

Fortnightly admin support needed Become a Play Champion in your community, ensure children have access to play

opportunities, plan play sessions, receive training and support - earn Time Credits for your time.

Contact Rosie 01267 245555 if you think you have the skills they need or want further info!

Earn with Purple Routes

Purple Routes have kindly offered the following opportunities to the Taf Myrddin Spend menu, all are subject to availability and Purple Routes condi-

tions. Purple Routes Play Party/Session- 1 hour of play activity with a qualified play worker

for a minimum of 10 children, maximum of 20 children priced at 1 Time Credit per head, minimum payment of 10 Time Credits per party/session

Hire a play resource box to promote play in your community, many to choose from see the pick and play website for more details - http://www.purpleroutes.co.uk/resources/pick-and-play/ Resource boxes 1 day hire = 7 Time Credits, hire for the weekend = 14 Time Credits. Some boxes may require additional materials, priced separately. Contact Rosie for further details - 01267 245555

* Delivery is available but is charged separately

Spend with Purple Routes

The ‘Purple Routes Play Project’ is a BIG Lottery funded project to provide free open access play for children and young people in both Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.

Parc Y Scarlets

Pemberton retail park Llanelli SA14 9UZ W: www.scarlets.co.uk

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Other Information Parc Y Scarlets is offering tickets to selected home games during the season, available on a first come, first serve basis. To request tickets please call Rachel Gegeshidze on 07453987648. To check out the home game fixtures list visit www.scarlets.co.uk Llanelli is one of the most famous rugby towns in the world. It is the base for passionately-supported professional team The Scarlets who compete at the highest level of European rugby. The Scarlets were created from the original Llanelli RFC when Welsh elite rugby was re-structured a few years ago. Llanelli continue to thrive as a semi-pro club in the top flight of Welsh rugby. Both teams played at Stradey Park until October 2008. The following month they both moved to the spectacular Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli.

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Ffos Las Race Course Trimsaran Carmarthenshire SA174DE http://www.ffoslasracecourse.com t: 01554 811092

Sport

Other Information

Ffos Las is kindly offering tickets to selected races, available on a first come first serve

basis. To request tickets please call Rachel Gegeshdize on 07453987648.

Ffos Las has brought back top class racing to West Wales for the first time since

1937. You can find us at the heart of Carmarthenshire between the towns Llanelli and

Carmarthen, and near the city of Swansea.

The 60 acre setting is magnificent. Surrounded by rolling hills and countryside and

have views down the Gwendraeth Valley to Carmarthen Bay. It is almost impossible to

believe that Ffos Las was the former site of the largest open cast coalmine in Europe.

One of the main focal points here at Ffos Las has to be our amazing sculpture. Situ-

ated in front of the Winners Enclosure, the “Spirit of the Race” sculpture provides the

perfect meeting place as well as a great photo opportunity for all racegoers.

1 Ticket to a Race Day event

Date Fixtures First Race

23/04/13 Race Day 1.40pm

01/07/13 Race Day 6.25pm

23/07/13 Race Day 6.05pm

02/09/13 Race Day 2.20pm

29/10/13 Race Day 1.30pm

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Key Spending Opportunities UK Wide Millennium Stadium Tours Gate 4 Westgate Street Cardiff CF101NS Phone Tour administrator 02920 822308 to book W: http://www.millenniumstadium.com/tours/

Explore the magnificent Millennium Stadium one of the most impressive icons of modern Wales. Join any of our experienced tour guides and visit highlights such as the Press Conference Suite, and an official VIP hospitality suite. Dis-cover the 2012 Olympic football dressing room and experience the atmosphere before a match in the Dragon’s Lair, Wales’ rugby team dressing room. Hear the roar of 74,500 fans as you walk down the players' tunnel towards the hallowed turf, and lift the trophy to the skies like a sports star in the President’s Box, an area normally reserved for royalty.

Sport

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Credits = 1 stadium tour for 1 person

Availability Restrictions

Up to 10 community members per tour Phone Tour administrator to book -02920 822308

Valid between January and March and June and November (excluding bank holidays and half terms holidays) 1 tour per year

Key Spending Opportunities UK Wide

Cardiff Campsite Pontcanna Street, Cardiff, CF11 9XR t: 02920398362 e: cardiffcaravanpark@cardiff.gov.uk

Lifestyle

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Other Information Ring to book, stating payment with Time Credits. Cardiff Caravan Park is situated in 300 acres of beautiful parkland in the heart of Cardiff City Centre. The site is an ideal base from which to explore the many attractions in and around the city including Bute Park, Cardiff Caste and the Millennium Stadium.

1 Night’s stay maxi-mum stay 7 nights

Key Spending Opportunities UK Wide

Tower of London

Tower of London, London, EC3N4AB t: 08444827777 W: www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon

Lifestyle

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Other Information Time Credits can be used at the Tower of London from March 1st 2013 any time during normal opening hours, excluding the following periods in 2013 and 2014: Friday 19th March -Sunday 7th April 2013, Monday 27th June - Sunday 2nd July , Monday 22 July - Sunday 1st September, Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November, Friday 27th De-cember - Tuesday 31st December 2013 and Monday 17th February - Sunday 23rd Feb-ruary 2014. Over 1,000 years old, Her Majesty’s Royal palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the river Thames in cen-tral London. Steeped in history, and home of the crown jewels, it’s a marvellous day out for the whole family.

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With Special Thanks To our fantastic

partners and funders

Please do be aware that all companies and

organisations who offer their services and activities

to this menu do so as a gesture of goodwill, please

show your appreciation when spending Time Credits

to ensure we keep good partner relations.

(All opportunities on this menu are subject to term

and conditions and maybe altered without notice)

And to all of our fantastic members doing great work in the community, and to all of the groups and organisations in Taf Myrddin who provide a broad range of volunteering op-portunities to enable all.

Want to know more?

Taf Myrddin Time Credits

Contact Rachel on 07453987648 or Rachel@justaddspice.org

New partners, activities, trips, courses and events will be added to the menu regularly so please ensure you look out for updates.