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WHAT’S INSIDE GRADUATE AND APPRENTICE OPPORTUNITIES APPLY NOW! www.tatasteeleurope.com/careers DO YOU KNOW THE NEXT BRIGHT SPARK? ISSUE 19 February 2015 TALKING TATA Llangatwg teens get an insight into our industry 2 AWARD WINNER Apprentice of the year in our midst 3 SPORTS MAGIC Wizards partnership benefits the community 6 WE’RE HIRING! Apply for an apprenticeship today 8 SA 13 Your community magazine DUSTING OFF OUR PLANS FOR 2015 The New Year is always a good time to review the progress we have made in the previous year, and what we need to do better in the coming year. Environmental performance is no exception. In 2013 you will remember we set up a task team to look at the quickest and most efficient ways to reduce dust emissions from the site. Results from dust gauges around the town tell us that work has produced improvements, but the level of complaints from residents, and feedback from our local councillors, also tell us that we still have much to do. The task team, you will be pleased to hear, is still in place and still working hard to improve performance. For the last 18 months we’ve had an activity plan which focuses on all the areas we think may cause dust. To kick off 2015, our aim is to review the plan, shelve those ideas which aren’t producing results and develop a new plan which will continue to deliver improvements. We aim to concentrate on areas where we can get the biggest results and we are looking to help the production units come up with ideas and solutions. Some of them will take time, and some of them will cost money, but we are committed to making things better. We will continue to review all the information we get from the gauges, we will continue to listen to feedback from residents and councillors, and we will pursue all opportunities to improve. MORE PICTURES ON PAGE 2 > An activity plan focuses on all the areas we think may cause dust Engineer doing portable dust monitoring

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WHAT’s INsIDE

GRADUATE AND APPRENTICE OPPORTUNITIESAPPLY NOW!

www.tatasteeleurope.com/careers

DO YOU KNOW THE NEXT BRIGHT SPARK?

ISSUE 19 February 2015

TAlkINg TATA Llangatwg teens get an insight into our industry

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AWArD WINNErApprentice of the year in our midst

3

sPOrTs MAgIC Wizards partnership benefits the community

6

WE’rE HIrINg!Apply for an apprenticeship today

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SA13Your community magazine

Dusting off our Plans for 2015The New Year is always a good time to review the progress we have made in the previous year, and what we need to do better in the coming year. Environmental performance is no exception. In 2013 you will remember we set up a task team to look at the quickest and most efficient ways to reduce dust emissions from the site. Results from dust gauges around the town tell us that work has produced improvements, but the level of complaints from residents, and feedback from our local councillors,

also tell us that we still have much to do.The task team, you will be pleased

to hear, is still in place and still working hard to improve performance. For the last 18 months we’ve had an activity plan which focuses on all the areas we think may cause dust.

To kick off 2015, our aim is to review the plan, shelve those ideas which aren’t producing results and develop a new plan which will continue to deliver improvements. We aim to concentrate on areas where we can get the biggest

results and we are looking to help the production units come up with ideas and solutions. Some of them will take time, and some of them will cost money, but we are committed to making things better.

We will continue to review all the information we get from the gauges, we will continue to listen to feedback from residents and councillors, and we will pursue all opportunities to improve.

MORE PICTURES ON PAGE 2 >

An activity plan focuses on all the areas we think may cause dust

Engineer doing portable dust monitoring

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DEAR NEIGHBOUR

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As we enter February many of us will have made, and possibly broken our New Year’s resolutions by now. You won’t be alone.

Our resolution is not new, however, and we remain committed to it despite a tough economic climate and challenging market conditions, and that resolution is to create a sustainable steel industry in Wales.

This has been our aim for a number of years, and we will continue along our path towards sustainability for many more to come.

For me it means achieving our annual plan target this year, forging ahead with the proposals for the power plant which will help make us more energy self-sufficient, working to improve our safety record, maintaining our zero harm culture – and of course being a good neighbour to the communities neighbouring our site.

In this edition you will read about the great work we did over Christmas to help bring some cheer to socially isolated older people in the Port Talbot community (see page five) and how our partnership with Aberavon RFC has helped more than 4,000 Port Talbot children to take up sport, get active and work as part of a team.

You can also read about how a recent safety exercise, Project Sentinel, in conjunction with Neath and Port Talbot Council and emergency services, put a spotlight on our successful multi-agency partnerships.

While an innovative carbon capture project, Accomplish, which uses algae to digest carbon dioxide, is also an exciting project I hope to hear more about in 2015 (see page four).

Wishing you a happy, healthy and successful 2015.

Pupils from Llangatwg Comprehensive were welcomed to Port Talbot for a special GCSE geography workshop on Tata as a global brand.

Held at our Training Academy, more than 70 pupils aged between 14 and 16 took part in the workshop. As part of the national GCSE geography curriculum pupils are asked to research the Tata group as an emerging global brand and its effect on the world market through its diverse market sector business portfolio.

“I was approached by teacher Rob Shaw, who wanted the pupils to learn first hand about Tata as a global brand via the Tata industry on their doorstep,” commented Nia Singleton, community liaison manager. “It was also an opportunity for the pupils to learn about

our industry. This is the second time we have hosted this workshop and we were more than happy to be able to help the pupils bring to life their learning from the classroom.”

During their full-day visit the pupils were also given the opportunity to have a site tour by bus, and Chris O’Brien, researcher in the Environment department, hosted a session on climate change followed by a Q&A session with Jamie-Ross Landeg, graduate in Technical and Georgina Brooks, environment engineer.

Rob Shaw, teacher at Llangatwg Comprehensive, said: “Thanks for the great welcome and experience. The pupils have been really positive about the visit.”

inDustry brought to life for local teens

Llangatwg pupils enjoying their day at the steelworks

Hridayeshwar JhaHub director Strip Products UK / Prif cyfarwyddwr Cynnyrch Strip

Nawr, yn mis Chewfror, bydd llawer ohonom wedi gwneud, ac o bosibl wedi torri ein penderfyniadau Bwlyddyn Calan.

Ni fyddwch yn eich pen eich hun . Nid yw ein penderfyniad yn newydd, fodd bynnag, ac yr

ydym yn parhau i fod yn ymrwymedig iddo er gwaetha’r hinsawdd economaidd anodd ac amodau’r farchnad heriol, ac mae hynny’n creu

diwydiant dur cynaliadwy yng Nghymru.Mae hyn wedi bod ein nod ers nifer o

flynyddoedd, a byddwn yn parhau ar hyd ein llwybr tuag at gynaliadwyedd ar gyfer llawer mwy i ddod .

I mi mae’n golygu , gyflawni ein nodau plan blynyddol, bwrw ymlaen â’r cynigion ar gyfer y planhigyn Pŵer a fydd yn helpu ein gwneud yn fwy hunangynhaliol o ynni, cynnal ein record diogelwch, a cynnal ein nod niwed sero , ac wrth gwrs fod yn gymydog da i’r cymunedau cyfagos ein safle .

Yn y rhifyn hwn, byddwch yn darllen am y gwaith gwych a wnaethom dros y Nadolig er mwyn helpu i ddod â rhywfaint o hwyl i bobl hŷn ynysig yn gymdeithasol yn y gymuned Port Talbot (gweler tudalen 5) a sut y mae ein partneriaeth gyda Chlwb Rygbi Aberafan wedi helpu mwy na 4,000 o blant Port Talbot i gymryd rhan mewn chwaraeon ac yn gweithio fel rhan o dîm .

Gallwch hefyd ddarllen am ymarfer

diogelwch diweddar , prosiect,sentinel, a rhoddid sylw ar ein partneriaethau aml-asiantaeth llwyddiannus. Tra mae prosiect dal carbon arloesol, ACCOMPLISH, sy’n defnyddio algâu i dreulio CO2 yn brosiect cyffrous yr wyf yn gobeithio i glywed mwy am yn 2015 (gweler tudalen 4).

Gan ddymuno i chi blwyddyn hapus , iach a llwyddiannus

Hriday

Dusting off our plans for 2015FROM PAGE 1 >

View of ore stockyards from control tower Sinter conveyor with steam rising from conveyor

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To mark the 175th anniversary of the birth of Jamsetji Tata, founder of the Tata group, a commemorative coin, issued by the Government of India, was unveiled at a special ceremony in New Delhi, with Cyrus P Mistry, chairman of Tata Sons, in attendance.

Two coins have been issued by the Indian Government Mint in Kolkata – a 100-rupee limited edition commemorative coin and a five-rupee coin to be used as currency.

Jamsetji Tata founded the Tata group in 1868. His vision was to build an India that would be an industrial power in its own right. Indian Prime Minister,

Narendra Modi, praised Jamsetji Tata for his vision of environment-friendly energy, and for his initiatives for the welfare of the people associated with the Tata group.

Speaking on the occasion, Cyrus P Mistry said: “Jamsetji’s focus was two-pronged, each equally important and interconnected.

“The first was the industrialisation of the country, the second was conducting business in a fashion that positively impacted the quality of lives of the people it touched.

“For Jamsetji Tata, the community was not just another stakeholder in

business, but in fact the very purpose of its existence.

“We feel privileged and honoured by this gesture of the Prime Minister and the Government of India to commemorate the 175th birth anniversary of our founder.”

Obverse face of the coinThis bears the state emblem of India, the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar, in the centre, with the motto “Satyameva Jayate” inscribed below in Hindi, which means “truth alone triumphs”.

It is flanked on the left edge with the word “Bharat” in Devnagri script

and flanked on the right with the word “India” in English. It also bears the rupee sign and the respective denomination value in international numerals below the Lion Capital.

Reverse face of the coinThis bears the image of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata in the centre, with the inscription “175th birth anniversary” in Devnagri script and English and “Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata” in Devnagri script and English.

The date “1839-2014” is also inscribed below the picture of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata.

Tata Steel has built a long-standing reputation for investing in people, and this was reinforced at this year’s flagship Tata Steel UK Apprentice of the Year Awards, with Matthew Hopkins, from Process Control at Port Talbot, scooping the coveted first place.

What’s more, an impressive six apprentices from Port Talbot and Llanwern joined him in reaching the national finals of the prestigious event, which was held in London recently.

Matthew, who has now been appointed to the Energy team at the Port Talbot site, walked away with the title and a cheque for £1,000, after impressing the judging panel with his technical knowledge and enthusiasm for his trade.

Mike Rose, apprentice training officer, commented: “After 37 years in the industry, I’m so impressed by the level of knowledge and breadth of subjects covered by our young

talent during their presentations and interviews. We should be very proud of all our applicants and recently appointed craftsmen.”

The business’s commitment to building a learning organisation was also highlighted during a recent event at Port Talbot’s Academy to celebrate the commitment of nearly 200 academic and professional achievers.

Ranging from BTEC to doctorates and chartered institute memberships, some 42 different qualifications were achieved by the “class of 2014,” focusing on the higher end of skills development in engineering, manufacturing, technical development, procurement and supply chain and business excellence.

Speaking at the event, First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones said: “It is the dedication of companies like Tata Steel to skills development, which is building a knowledge economy, competitive,

visionary and expert.” He added: “The company is teamed-

up with a strong higher education sector. Working together, industry,

academia and government are doing everything possible to build a strong future.”

The First Minister also congratulated

the Tata Steel achievers themselves, saying: “You are a credit to yourself, your family, the company and to the community.”

FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE

commemorative coins issueD for JamsetJi tata

As production records are achieved in our own hot strip mills following the Port Talbot mill upgrade, a lecture at Swansea University has revealed the courage, creativity and entrepreneurship that brought the technology to Wales.

Manufacturing was transformed by the development of wide hot strip mills after 1930 – it played as big a part in “Americanisation” in the UK, as Humphrey Bogart and Spencer Tracy, Greta Garbo and Hedy Lamarr. Just think of all those consumer goods that created

an insatiable demand for our product – particularly before plastics arrived! This was the message in “Ribbon of Fire” – a lecture given by Jonathan Aylen, economist, engineer and historian of technology from Manchester University.

Modifying American technology to the UK environment brought about a revolution. It wasn’t easy, with the onset of war. And there were a multitude of dimensions and requirements demanded by the UK strip market at the time, meaning strip steel needed

to be produced in small volumes by a laborious batch process.

But instant demand for modern products like steel cars drove innovation. The technical challenges to overcome were to maintain stiffness in large rolls as they passed through mill-stands, and to synchronise the speed of the rolls in a sequence of stands. The first problem was solved using large back-up rolls and roller-bearings. The second was a gearing solution that enabled rolls to turn faster as the strip was rolled

thinner. The first wide hot strip mill was established at the Columbia Steel Company in Butler, Pennsylvania. Its five stands looked so similar to ours at Port Talbot today.

It halved the cost of making steel sheet at the time – and it was better quality. This represented a wholesale change of approach to steelmaking, which would become massive in scale. The European Recovery Plan or “Marshall Plan” was a US government policy to create a bulwark against communism

and Marshall aid helped to finance four South Wales strip mills in 25 years at Port Talbot, Shotton, Orb and Ebbw Vale. Port Talbot had been planned by a consortium that became the Steel Company of Wales between 1943-5. The first boss there, Fred W Cartwright, is the subject of a current study at Swansea University.

The advice of these entrepreneurs and technologists for today’s steel industry leaders? “Be bold!” said Jonathan Aylen, “Have faith in your instincts!”

How Hollywood and the hot strip mill brought the ribbon of fire to Wales

Jamsetji Tata

Matthew Hopkins at his day job, an engineer for Process Control in Port Talbot

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Strip Products UK continues to be at the forefront of a cutting-edge research project which could lead to algae being used to reduce carbon emissions.

Accomplish (Algal Carbon Capture and biOMass Production LInked Supply cHain) which is a partnership with Swansea University’s Centre of Sustainable Aquatic Research, has been focused on developing a research facility to test the application of algae for capturing carbon from waste gases in an industrial setting.

Providing an update on the ground-breaking project, Fiona Abbott, lead

environmental engineer, said: “We’ve worked hard had to overcome some big challenges, including the design and fitting of bespoke equipment alongside building a research lab next to a 24/7 manufacturing unit.

“The results to date are positive, with the algae being tolerant and absorbing promising levels of carbon dioxide.

“ It’s exciting to see the main body of trials being initiated and our thanks must go to the team at Morfa Coke Ovens and the contractors who have helped support this project,” she added.

algae set to tackle carbon

Going green: Fiona Abbott observing the algae in the bespoke lab at our Port Talbot site

In the last edition of SA13 we informed you of our intention to test our emergency planning procedure, Sentinel, in conjunction with the local authorities’ joint resilience unit. The emergency exercise was undertaken in November and tested how the business would work with the emergency services to tackle an incident which threatens the local community.

Marion Davies, process safety manager for Tata Steel, says: “If an on-site incident is thought to create a hazard

which could affect the community outside the boundaries of the steelworks the so-called off-site plan is brought into action. This means the incident comes under control of the police, working with the company and the other emergency services.

“Thanks to the safeguards built into our systems, the likelihood of an incident like the one we have ‘role-played’ is very

small indeed. Nevertheless, a plan exists to tackle and minimise casualties in the community and to minimise disruption. Just a few weeks ago, working with the same external partners, we tested the off-site emergency alarms when an exercise incident was created which cascaded into an off-site incident.

“The off-site activity could not be exercised for real – so this took place

in a desk-top exercise. Involving more than 50 people from all key emergency services and agencies – for the first time, the exercise was formally observed by external stakeholders who might be affected by such an incident. Local council elected members and even schoolteachers from a nearby primary, offered their feedback as the incident unfolded.

“We – both the company and the emergency services – were reassured by the exercise. The validity of the off-site emergency plan will be measured by the local authority’s expert emergency planners who have a professional and dispassionate view. The exercise showed that we have a robust process and great working partnerships. But there were useful learning-points, too.”

sentinel shows we’re ready

Reptile and kidney vetch relocationTo support the development consent order (DCO) application for a new power plant at Port Talbot, an ecological survey has been conducted along the proposed route of the 66kV cable that will connect the new power plant to the Grange substation.

The ecological survey confirmed the presence of the kidney vetch plant and a population of common lizard and slow-worm.

The kidney vetch plant flowers during the summer months, it has round clusters of small yellow flowers, which can also be orange and red,

each flower has a hairy calyx giving the flower a woolly appearance.

The roots of the plant are also the habitat for the indigenous blue butterfly to lay larvae.

Before ground investigations along the cable route, and compliance with legal and policy requirements, the county ecologist requested the development of a translocation programme to ensure the plants were moved to an agreed area.

At the proposed 66kV cable route, just alongside the main works entrance, for approximately 900m,

a black plastic fence was erected; a reptile proof fence. Species of the common lizard, Lacerta vivipar and the slow-worm, Anguis fragilis were discovered.

To enable progress of the groundwork investigation the discovered species needed removal from the area.

To facilitate this, a trapping programme was established. Hundreds of one-metre-square felt mats were placed inside the fenced area. Ecological support contractors Aecom visited three times a day to check

each mat, then capture and record the confined reptiles. Once recorded, the reptiles were relocated.

As the rate of capture reduced, the grassland area was cut back, avoiding the felt mats, to encourage remaining reptiles to seek refuge under them. Eventually the grassland was cut back completely.

The process of checking the mats continued until there were five consecutive days where no reptiles were found.

Only on completion of all the necessary ecological work will the power plant project team continue with the vital ground investigation works required.

Kidney vetch plant and common lizard

Collaborative working was key to project sentinel with representatives from all key emergency services working with your own first responders

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While Christmas may feel like a distant memory, except for those extra “festive pounds” you’re still trying to shift, we joined forces with Age Cymru again to bring some festive cheer to older people in the local community this Christmas.

Across all of our sites in Wales we collected more than 300 gifts that were delivered to Age Cymru contact centres in Mold, Port Talbot, and Newport.

Age Cymru’s Michael Phillips said: “A lot of older people in the community have little or no family to support or look after them throughout the year, let alone at Christmas, so the festive season can be a particularly lonely time for them.

“Our job is to reach out to those older people in our community who experience social isolation by organising a series of social events throughout the year. At Christmas, we organise a huge Christmas party complete with a roast dinner, games, songs and general merriment, however our funds do not stretch to being able to purchase presents for each individual. Therefore, Tata Steel’s employee campaign to collect presents for the older people in our community is a fantastic idea and

certainly helped to bring some extra cheer to them over Christmas, as well as making them to feel valued and loved.”

Nia Singleton, Community Liaison Manager for Tata Steel, said: “We were overwhelmed yet again by the generosity shown by our employees for this appeal. Handing out the gifts, I saw first hand how much they were appreciated and did indeed help bring a little Christmas cheer to those in our community who feel alone and lonely at Christmas time.”

from tata steel With love – a big thank you!

Representatives from more than 15 charitable organisations and clubs came to our Training Academy on the Port Talbot site to celebrate the success of this year’s Richard Burton 10k road race and fun run.

With nearly 1,000 people taking part in both events, it was certainly the most successful race in its 32-year history!

Race organisers Shaun Tobin and Graham Roland, both of whom work

at Steel and Slab in Port Talbot, aimed to help the local community as much as possible through the race and were proud to be able to present more than £6,000 to the people and organisations at the presentation evening. Recipients included Cwmafan and Pontrhydyfen primary schools, Cwmafan RFC, TREAT, Port Talbot Scouts and Cubs, Captain Beany for the Marlie-Grace appeal, local Brownie troops and the Mathew Mizen foundation, to name a few.

Hub director Hridayeshwar Jha was at the event and commented: “It’s encouraging to see how the money raised by this race really does have a positive effect on the community, from boxing clubs for youngsters, to treatment centres for people overcoming life-changing injuries – the wide range of charities and organisations touched by this race was humbling to see. Graham and Shaun really do us proud.”

Round the reservoir runThe 2015 sporting calendar got off to a racing start with the Tata Steel Multisport-organised Round the Reservoir run.

With 238 runners taking part, 124 women and 204 men, the race got off to a flying start with the women taking a seven-minute lead on the men.

Swansea Harrier Lara Phillippart was the first to cross the line in an impressive time of 34 minutes and 21 seconds for the 5.4-mile race, consisting of two laps of the reservoir. Marc Hobbs, of Swansea Harriers, took the lead for the men crossing the line in 28:55.

Top Tata Steel woman was Claire Cleathero who placed fourth overall with Lynsey Christopher as first Tata Steel man over the line in 25th place.

Congratulations to all who entered! If you are interested in joining Tata Steel Multisport or would like more information on their upcoming events, listed below, please contact Huw Mathias by emailing [email protected] SUCCESS CONTiNUES

Race committee with Hub Director Hridayeshwar Jha, David Rees AM, prospective Aberavon MP Stephen Kinnock and Concast manager Nick Layland

This was not the only festive fun we had over Christmas. We were also proud to be able to assist local nurse Caroline Ashwood with a donation towards her local church’s annual Christmas dinner for the homeless. We also enabled the Forge Centre in Port Talbot to have a Christmas dinner to remember, with a donation towards the cost of the turkey and trimmings for clients of the centre who would otherwise be alone at Christmas.

More festive donations

Party-goers at the Age Cymru Day Centre in Port Talbot

Upcoming events

n Five-mile cross country run at Margam Park, Port Talbot, 11am startn Five-mile cross country run at Penllergaer Estate, 11am start (provisional)n Tata Steelman Triathlon (sprint and Olympic distance) on Sunday, 31 May, 8am start

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Tata Steel’s ongoing partnership with Aberavon Wizards RFC is going from strength to strength and through our work together we have been able to positively affect the lives of children in our community, assisting with rugby and netball coaching, interactive classroom sessions and workshops focusing on healthy lifestyles.

Over the last two years we have been able to work with more than 4,000 children in Port Talbot, with Aberavon RFC education liaison officer Chris Davies visiting every school in the Port Talbot area on a fortnightly basis.

This contact has enabled 14 schools to develop or even establish their own rugby and netball teams at the schools.

With rugby and netball festivals taking place each quarter the schools are able to compete with each other in a friendly, encouraging and supporting

forum, giving much needed confidence to many who take part.

“Working with Tata Steel has really enabled us to get out into the schools, inspiring the next generation of players like Ashley Beck and Justin Tipuric, who came through our ranks to play on the international stage.

“Through our frequent contact at schools we’re able not only to help get kids fit and active but helping them build confidence in other areas, such as teamwork.

“ I am proud of how this partnership has developed and look forward to working with our partner schools in 2015,” comments Chris.

Says Nia Singleton, community liaison manager at Tata Steel: “We’re really proud of our relationship with the Wizards and what we’ve been able to achieve together.

“The work that Chris and his team do in the local schools is only part of our ongoing commitment to working with and nurturing the future generations in our communities.

“Encouraging sports and fitness, alongside a healthy attitude to body image and health is a priority.

“And through our ongoing partnership with the Wizards we hope to be able to foster and develop this even further.”

We would love to see your pictures of you and your family out and about getting active and living a healthy lifestyle as promoted by our partnership with Aberavon Wizards.

Please tweet them to us at @tatasteelwales using the hashtag #HealthyFutures.

The best image will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

WizarDs PartnershiP

Pupils enjoying the festival of rugby at the Afan Lido ground

Lauren Paddison of Port Talbot was presented with the Tata Steel science and technology pupil of the year award at Sandfields comprehensive’s annual GCSE awards evening.

Tata Steel has supported this event for a number of years and Lauren is the latest recipient of the shield, presented by retired Manager of Design Services, Bob Emmett.

Awarded to the pupil who has the highest combined mark in science and technology in the year group, the £150 award from Tata Steel will be used towards Laura’s further education.

Michael Gibbon, the headteacher at Sandfields, spoke at the awards ceremony, commenting that the class of 2014 had been one of the highest-achieving year groups the school had seen for more than 15 years.

The evening is a celebration of all of the pupils achievements with other awards including best overall GCSE results and best GCSE art project.

Community liaison manager Nia Singleton commented: “Supporting award ceremonies like this that encourage not only academic excellence but rewards pupils’ commitment and attitude towards their education, is vital.

“We understand as a company that pupils local to our site could become the employees of the future, driving our industry forward.

“I’m proud to support them in any way possible. Well done Lauren, I wish you the every best of luck in the future.”

Lauren shows her mettle with science award

Lauren Paddison with her award presented by Tata Steel representative Bob Emmett

Do you volunteer at a local youth group, coach a sports team or assist at your church?

Working under the theme of “Future Generations” the Community Awards committee review all applications received on a quarterly basis and decide on each application following a set of guidelines.

Small financial donations of up to £250 can be given.

Preference is given to organisations and charities that have links with employees, are within close proximity of our operational sites in South Wales and that work with more than 50 people or can be proven to have a significant

positive effect on the local community.Examples of recent successful

applications include; South Wales Miners Museum, Aberavon schools rugby, Motor Neurone Disease Association and Port Talbot Town Cricket Club.

There are a few exceptions, however. The fund won’t support applications to help toward the cost of foreign travel, for cost of kit for sports teams, or to be put towards employment costs. If you would like to see if your community group or local charity is able to apply check out the online application form www.tatasteel.sponsor.com

A HElpiNg HAND iN THE COmmUNiTy

Jenna Llewellyn with nurses from Neath and Port Talbot children’s ward receiving their community award last year

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The editor would be pleased to receive your thoughts, opinions and comments on any articles you have read in this issue of SA13 community magazine. We would like to hear your ideas for news and general interest items, as well as registering your club or organisation’s interest as a feature.Correspondence: The editor, Tata SteelBusiness HeadquartersPO Box 42Port Talbot SA13 2NGEmail: [email protected] Fax: 01639 603179

COMMUnITy AwARd ApplICATIOnS for port Talbot (and surrounding district)Applications for community awards, community sponsorships, and community “assist” projects can be submitted via our new online request system: https://tatasteel.sponsor.com. Consideration for written requests will be given in cases where internet access is not available. These should be directed to the correspondence address.Correspondence: Manager, Community Relations Tata SteelBusiness HeadquartersPO Box 42Port Talbot SA13 2NGEmail: [email protected] Fax: 01639 603179

EnvIROnMEnTAl QUERIESPlease direct your queries to the new 24-hour community helpline number

0800 138 6560. Calls are free.Correspondence: Environment manager, Tata Steel Business HeadquartersPO Box 42Port Talbot SA13 2NG Fax: 01639 872159

CAREERS InFORMATIOn And vACAnCIESFor all inquiries about career opportunities and vacancies with Tata Steel, go to: www.tatasteelcareers.com, or write to us at: Recruitment, Human ResourcesTata Steel Business HeadquartersPO Box 42Port Talbot SA13 2NGEmail: [email protected]

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It was July 1951 and the Hot Mill in Port Talbot had a very special opening ceremony.

Opened by Hugh Gaitskill MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer at the time, it was a big event nationally with BBC news coverage and hundreds of guests catered for and entertained within the mill itself.

Did you attend this opening? Were any of your family at this inaugural event? We’d love to hear your stories about what it was like.

Tweet your pictures to @tatasteelwales using the hashtag #HotMill, email us at [email protected] what are your memories of Tata Steel in port Talbot. we’d love to feature your pictures and stories in the next edition of SA13.

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A team of chefs prepared a meal at the Hot Mill for the opening ceremony

Many hundreds of people were invited to celebrate

A brass band was brought in to entertain the invited guests