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Wales TUC CymruY Rhwydwaith Rhagoriaeth Network of Excellence

No.13 August 2014 Awst

Net NewsPlease do cut and paste relevant items for your own workplace newsletters. Diolch, thanks

to all who have contributed to this edition of Net News.

Wales TUC Essential Skills Seminars October 2014We know how hard it can be to find new and interesting ways of presenting essential skills so come along to this year’s seminars.

The agenda this year includes: All the latest updates Dyslexia Awareness and The new Welsh Government assessment tool. As always, the afternoon session is designed to inspire you with ideas for

activities in your workplace.

The date and venue for the North Wales Seminar is:

NORTH WALES – 15th October at Ramada Plaza, Wrexham LL13 7YH

Registration will be at 10.00 am for a 10.30 start and will finish by 4 pm. Places are limited so please book as soon as you can using this link

Register here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wales-tuc-cymru-essential-skills-seminar-north-wales-registration-12736791085

You can also book for a colleague who may not have access to emails but you will need to have certain details from them.

The closing date is Friday 3rd October and we look forward to seeing you there.

Please pass this on to a ULR who may not have access to emails. Thank you.Anne & AngelaAnne Jenkins & Angela Baugh Essential Skills Project workersWales TUC, 1 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9DSTel: 07827 321725 & 07717 307265

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September ULR Network MeetingsCome along and learn something new and interesting at the September ULR Network meetings.

Union Learning Reps, trade union reps, learning providers and others interested in union led workplace learning are invited to a Network of Excellence meeting in September.

Tuesday 9        The  Cambria, Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth SY23 2AZhttp://www.thecambria.co.uk/map.html Parking: Aberystwyth : St Michael's Church car park SY23 2AU £2 all day

Wednesday 10  YMCA Centre, Mendalgief Road, Newport NP20 2HFhttp://newport-ymca.org.uk/directions Parking: Newport: On site car park

Friday 12           Cedar Court, Milford Haven SA73 3LShttp://www.quaysideestates.co.uk/office-space/cedar-court-meeting-and-training-centre/ Parking: Milford Haven: On site car park or in Tesco car park opposite

Tuesday 16 Bont Elim Community Church, Alltiago Road, Pontarddulais Swansea SA4 8HUhttp://www.pontarddulaiselim.org.uk/index.php?option=com_gmapfp&view=gmapfplist&Itemid=129 Parking: The car park is to the rear of the building. The main door is on the corner of Alltiago Rd and Oakfield St.

Wednesday 17     Wrexham Museum, Regent St., Wrexham SA73 3LS http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/wrexham_museum.htm#directionsParking: Wrexham:         St Mark's NCP 3 - 6 hours £5

Contact Bernice to book your place. bwaugh@tuc.org.uk All meetings start at 10.30 am with tea and coffee from 10am.  The meetings will finish no later than 4pm. You are welcome to come for the morning, the afternoon or for an hour!

The morning consists of updates and short briefings and the afternoon workshops and short training sessions for ULRs and reps.  All venues are accessible, do please let me know if you have specific requirements.

Please bring lunch with you or use the local facilities.

Prepare to Teach in the Lifelong Learning SectorWEA Cymru Workplace Learning is running the PTLLS City & Guild level 3 teaching certificate course.

It covers: planning & delivering teaching sessions, teaching strategies, inclusive learning, assessing learning, giving feedback, teaching resources, class management.Start date: Weds 11th September 2014 (15 sessions) plus microteach sessions. Time: 6pm – 9pm Venue: WEA Cymru Cardiff Office Curran Rd. Coopers Yard, Cardiff CF10 5NB Fees for the course are £300.Contact: William.powell@weacymru.org.uk 01495 369869

If your workplace is covered by a Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) project there may be help available for you to cover course fees.

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National Numeracy ChallengeThis is a major new drive to end the UK’s low levels of adult numeracy, which research suggests could be costing the economy £20 billion a year. The National Numeracy Challenge aims to show millions of people that they can do something to improve their everyday maths skills – and give them the help they need to get there.

The Challenge is supporting an expanding network of Unions, employers, training providers, education and community organisations to create the most ambitious ever drive to improve everyday maths skills and unionlearn are already signed up to support us!

Find out more via these videos:http://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/unionlearn/index.html

ULRs, the National Numeracy Challenge, what you can do…Have a go and spread the word in your workplaces.

We have developed a range of materials to support you in helping engage your members with numeracy – please get in touch to receive any of the following:

A communications pack with suggested Tweets, digital banners, posters and more

Your own unique link so you can get an overview on take up in your workplace

Ideas for focusing on the Challenge as part of your Learning at Work Week or Adult Learners’ Week activities

A copy of our new module for Union Learning Representatives that explains how to become a Challenge Champion

Contact our Wales TUC Essential Skills workers – Anne and Angela

Anne Jenkins & Angela Baugh Essential Skills Project workersT: 07827 321725 & 07717 307265 E: Ajenkins@tuc.org.uk Abaugh@tuc.org.uk

Essential SkillsWho? Cardiff and Vale College What? Essential skills in maths, English and ICT courses.Where? At the Friary as well as in other centres across Cardiff. What Levels? Courses are available from Entry 1 to Level 2 and are

accredited with Essential Skills Wales. Courses are run in blocks of 60 hours run over 10 or 20 weeks.

How much? Each block costs £10When do they start? New courses start in September, January and April. Who do I contact? Catherine Walsh, Deputy Head of Preparation for Life and Work, CWalsh@cavc.ac.uk T: 029 20227472

Cardiff and Vale College have been awarded the WalesTUC Quality Award for their Essential Skills programme.

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Citizen Maths takes first steps - registration now openRegistration for the free open online maths course, Citizen Maths, is now open. Unionlearn is working in partnership with Citizen Maths to explore a different way of learning maths.

The course will be Level 2 (equivalent to GCSEs A*-C). It is mainly aimed for:

self-motivated individuals whose level of mathematical capability is at or above Level 1, but is not yet at Level 3, and who want to improve it;

trade unions their members (or employers who want to provide staff) with a practical and flexible learning and development opportunity in maths.

Learners will need to have use of (and know how to use) a desktop or laptop computer with a broadband internet connection.

Citizen Maths will involve interaction with a range of meaningful problems. These include: mixing recipes, creating pie charts, looking for best buys, figuring out how the pinch gesture works in an iPhone, and deciding how many workers to deploy at the supermarket checkouts.

The course includes a series of short instructional videos by two very experienced maths teachers, to give learners the feeling that they are in a one-to-one tutorial with a skilled teacher.

The learners are invited to take a quick pre-course self assessment to help them decide if Citizen Maths is right for them. The creators of the course are also keen to hear feedback from learners and others interested in workbased learning so that they can further develop the course experience. There will be also an opportunity to fill in an evaluation questionnaire in the end of the course.

Citizen Maths is an Open Online Course and it is available over the Internet without charge. It has been developed in collaboration between Calderdale College, CogBooks, the Institute of Education, and OCR, with funding from the Ufi Charitable Trust.

Register now for Citizen Maths course from the "Ready to Register?" page on the Citizen Maths website; the course starts and is due to go live on or around 12 September 2014.

More information about course is available on the Citizen Maths website; You can also follow Citizen Maths on Twitter – @citizenmaths.For more information on working with Citizen Maths, contact unionlearn e: unionlearn@tuc.org.uk.See more at: http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/news/2014/08/20/citizen-maths-takes-first-steps-registration-now-open#sthash.Pir3bd7P.dpuf

The Puzzle:What is unique about 8549176320 ?

Our solution is on page 14.

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Join the National Conversation on 'The Wales We Want'Be part of the biggest conversation taking place in Wales. This is your opportunity to share your views on the Wales you want for our future generations. You can join the conversation as an individual, group, community or network.To find out more, read our About section. 

Take our quick survey

Considering what Wales could look like in 2050 raises a number of important questions. Are we happy with how things will be? Which elements would we like to change and which would we like to maintain? What can we do now to ensure that our vision is achieved? Some countries have already undertaken work to explore their vision for the future, and several issues consistently emerge.

Whether you're passionate about culture, education, the economy, the environment, healthcare or about other issues that affect your local community, we want to hear from you. Tell us about the Wales you want to leave for future generations – your children, grandchildren, your community.

So to start our National Conversation we've created a quick survey to explore some of these topics. The survey should only take a few minutes, and there's space at the end for you to add your own comments. Take our quick survey

Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your views.__________________________________________________________________

_Free Introductory MHFA WorkshopsHave you and your members/colleagues got an hour to find out about Mental Health First Aid?

Sue Carlick is a Mind trainer and TUC tutor. Sue is available to do short, 1 hour workshop ‘tasters’, across Wales and she has some slots to fill in the next few months.

You can find out about the free workshops and the 2 day MHFA course from Sue.E: Suecarlick@hotmail.co.uk T: 0790 334 3997

USDAW resources Two USDAW resources about mental health. One is an electronic book: http://dtp.usdaw.co.uk/400/html5/index.html?page=1

And the other, a very good youtube clip/video:http://youtu.be/lDGeT-0OtOA Take a look – just 10 minutes

The Puzzle:What mathematical symbol can be put between 5 and 9, to get a number bigger than 5 and smaller than 9? (Caution: Trick) See page 14 for the solution.

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RCT Adult EducationAdult Education at Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council provides quality learning opportunities in your local community.

Our courses range from those that help you gain new skills, including computers and languages, to developing a hobby; for example jazz up your junk, i pad for beginners, painting with watercolours, creative writing, yoga, Zumba and more.

A wide range of courses and events are listed in this brochure: -http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/en/relateddocuments/publications/adulted/gartholwgbrochureautumn2014.pdf

Skill up! Summer and Autumn Schedule - out now!Subsidised courses from £25. The course on 7 November is free for NUJ members.

18-19 Sept:  Build Your Own Website, 2-day workshop, Wrexham1 Oct:           How to Run a Successful Social Media Campaign, Cardiff2 Oct:           Shoot and Edit High Quality Video on an iPhone/iPad, Cardiff21 Oct:         Law Refresher: the 'right to be forgotten'; the Defamation Act and more                        North Wales: venue TBC23 Oct:         Law Refresher: The 'right to be forgotten'; the Defamation Act and more                        Cardiff6 Nov:          Polish up your Skills for PR, Cardiff7 Nov:          Unleash your Writing Potential, Cardiff (free to NUJ members)Click on course for full details, trainer profile and booking information.

NB: If you're based in North Wales and are interested in the Law course, please email annawynn.roberts@nuj.org.uk with your location.

NUJ Training Wales is funded by the Welsh Government until March 31, 2016

Credit Unions Wales website. Here you can find out more about what we are, where we are, and how we put you at the front of the queue if you save, borrow or invest with us.

Click on our Front of the Queue TV Advert above to see what we’re all about, visit What are Credit Unions to find out more, and then visit your local credit union via our Find My Credit Union .

Alternatively, fill in your details on our Contact Us Form and we’ll get in touch. Or call our information line on 0845 872 3467 to find your local credit union.

Still looking for pre- retirement courses pleaseMany, many thanks, diolch yn fawr, to all who have already sent me information about their pre retirement courses. We have had a really good response and just want to make sure we don’t leave anyone out.

So, do you know of any pre-retirement courses? Does your union or your employer prepare employees who are about to retire? Are they face to face courses or online courses? I’m looking for information and experiences and for contacts. Could you let me know?

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Thank you, Bernice. E: Bwaugh@tuc.org.uk M: 07917 415601

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Cycle Training WalesThe RMT have been using Cycle Training Wales - Wales’s leading independent provider of cycle training services.

Cycle Training Wales are a not-for-profit social enterprise, established in 2008. Their aims are to promote well-being and the environmental benefits of cycling through education and skills training.

Since their formation, they have worked throughout all areas of Wales. They commit to providing a quality and dependable service to all their clients.

General enquiries Tel: 029 20616783 Email: info@cycletrainingwales.org.ukUnit 9 Gabalfa Workshops, Clos Menter, Cardiff CF14 3AY

From the Cycle Training Wales website:Doctor BikeOur Doctor Bike mobile mechanic service is the ideal way to promote cycling. All our mechanics have a recognized bike maintenance qualification, First Aid training, an enhanced CRB check, and travel with the equipment to fix a wide range of faults.For workplacesDoctor Bike is a great way to reward staff for cycling to work. Our mechanics can give staff bikes a thorough health check and carry out necessary repairs. Having Doctor Bike on your premises means that urgent faults are seen to there and then rather than the inconvenience of taking it to a bike shop.

For more information or to arrange a consultation with Doctor Bike, please call 029 20 397283 / 07971 706454 or email andrew@cycletrainingwales.org.uk

BursaryCycle Training Wales is keen to expand the pool of instructors who offer cycle training in a self-employed capacity. With this in mind, we are keen to invite applications from enthusiastic cyclists who might be interested in becoming freelance instructors. Successful applicants will be offered a fifty per cent reduction in the course fee for a National Standard Instructor Training course. That’s just £225 for the four-day course and assessment.

To apply, click here. For further information, please call Nick on 07971 719626 or email nick@cycletrainingwales.org.uk

Bike Maintenance courses in CardiffEssential Bike MaintenanceDate: 13 September 2014 Time: 0930–1600Venue: Unit 9, Gabalfa Workshops, Cardiff Price: £65This Level 1 bike maintenance course is part of our Fix it yourself suite.For more information on bicycle maintenance courses, please contact Nick Canham on nick@cycletrainingwales.org.uk or 07971 719626.

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For more courses and more dates: http://www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk/?page_id=363

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Clwb Mynydda Mon Clwb Mynydda Mon is a newly formed small outdoor club on Anglesey. The club developed from some taster sessions arranged by the Outdoor Partnership for Council staff members in 2012. The club was originally made up of Anglesey Council staff but now attracts members from all over Anglesey/Conwy and Gwynedd.

Welcoming over 18’s and all levels of experience the club is also affiliated to the British Mountaineering Council (BMC). The club is bilingual and aims to provide opportunities for people to take part in the activities through the medium of Welsh or develop their Welsh language skills in a relaxed environment.

Every winter the club runs a 6 week induction programme at the Indy climbing wall and meets every Monday night. If the weather is poor then they meet at the Indy or Beacon Climbing walls. When the weather is kinder they meet outdoors and have walking/mountaineering and climbing sessions.

Recently the club have been enjoying the good weather and have visited the following venues: Holyhead mountain climbing, Gwern Gof Isaf Climbing, Tryfan North Ridge Scrambling, Y Garn Walking, Bus stop Quarry climbing, Clogwyn Cyrau Climbing.

The club can provide opportunities for members to develop as volunteer leaders through support from the Outdoor Partnership coach education programme and currently have members undertaking the Climbing Wall Award, Single Pitch Award and Mountain Leader.

The club welcomes new members with previous experience at any time of the year. Novices should send an expression of interest e-mail to club secretary - Eifion Jones eifion@mail.com before the end of September.

Contact the Outdoor Partnership http://www.outdoorpartnership.co.uk/en/home/

Volunteering - northOn the Outdoor partnership website: over 20 opportunities for volunteering, from Balsalm Bashing to marshalling for the Snowdonia Half Marathon.

Have a look here:http://outdoorpartnership.co.uk/en/volunteering-1/volunteering-opportunities/

Housing or money worries? Let us help you to Work It Out!

Housing and money worries can affect anyone, no matter what your circumstances.If you are having problems or want to find out more about the options available to you, Shelter Cymru can help.

All our advice is free, independent and completely confidential.So, if you are worried about anything to do with housing or debt, please get in touch.

The earlier you seek advice, the more we will be able to do to help.Advice & support line: 0845 075 5005 www.sheltercymru.org.uk

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FutureLearnCourses just announced and starting soon; tips on innovation from Marks & Spencer; new-look replies; and your chance to win a FutureLearn flag.Courses just announcedStart Writing Fiction, The Open University, 27 OctoberCracking Mechanics: Further Maths for Engineers, Uni of Bristol, 10 NovemberOur Changing Climate: Past, Present and Future, Uni of Reading, 10 NovemberUnderstanding Language: Learning and Teaching, Uni of Southampton, 17 NovTeaching Computing: Part 2, University of East Anglia, 17 NovemberArt, Humanities & SocietyIrish Lives in War and Revolution: Exploring Ireland's History 1912-1923, Trinity College Dublin, 01 SeptemberHadrian's Wall: Life on the Roman Frontier, Newcastle University, 22 SeptemberIntroduction to Journalism, University of Strathclyde, 29 SeptemberShakespeare and his World, University of Warwick, 29 SeptemberExploring Play: the Importance of Play in Everyday Life, Uni of Sheffield, 29 SeptBusiness & ManagementDiscovering Business in Society, Uni of Exeter in association with ACCA, 08 SeptDecision Making in a Complex and Uncertain World, Uni of Groningen, 15 SeptInnovation: the Key to Business Success, Uni of Leeds & with Marks & Spencer, 15 SeptEducation & LanguagesExploring English: Language and Culture, British Council, 01 SeptemberDeveloping your Research Project, University of Southampton, 15 SeptemberTeaching Computing: Part 1, University of East Anglia, 22 SeptemberHealth & PsychologyThe Science of Medicines, Monash University, 01 SeptemberInside Cancer: How Genes Influence Cancer Development, Uni of Bath, 01 SeptPsychology and Mental Health: Beyond Nature and Nurture, Uni of Liverpool, 08 SeptHeart Health: a Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease, Uni of Reading, 08 SeptScience, Technology, Engineering & MathsGetting a Grip on Mathematical Symbolism, Loughborough University, 15 SeptemberElectrify: an Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Uni of Liverpool, 22 SeptBasic Science: Understanding Experiments, The Open University, 22 September

Marks & Spencer shares its tips on innovationMarks & Spencer, one of the UK’s best-loved high street retailers, will share its tips on innovation through the University of Leeds course ‘Innovation: the key to business success’, which starts on 15 September.

From the blog: new-look replies and your chance to win a FutureLearn flagIf you’ve logged in recently, you’ll have noticed some much-requested changes to replies - read our post about the redesigned feed and new email notifications for more.We also have 20 FutureLearn flags to give away to lucky FutureLearners around the world. Where they’ll wave next is up to you - find out how to win one.Happy learning, Lily and the FutureLearn team

P.S. Have you ever wondered how to extract DNA from a kiwi fruit?

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Net-Teach - an online schoolNet-Teach is an online school providing education via face-to-face conference classes. We deliver A levels, management qualifications, short courses, university modules and primary school classes. We are professional educators with a track record of high-quality online subject delivery, reinforced with stimulating and unique materials accessed through our Study Room.

We are unmatched for our creative delivery methods and economic pricing. The Net-Teach team prides itself on quality, flexibility and careful attention to each student’s needs.

Our programmes are developed for the individual and delivered by highly experienced, and enthusiastic DBS checked subject specialists.

We offer corporate training with courses developed and tailored to individual requirements. These can be delivered face-to-face and/or online.

Individuals and businesses have the chance to learn, regardless of country or post code. For businesses, bespoke training courses are designed to company requirements and delivered either online or on site.

Find out more from Karen Ardouin from Net Teach who will be at the Aberystwyth, Newport and Pontarddulais September Network meetings.

TUC Courses in North WalesSeptember 2014 – December 2014

Health and Safety Reps Stage112 Wednesdays from 24th September 2014

Next Steps for Safety Reps: TUC stage 2 course 12 Thursdays from 25th September 2014

Union Reps Stage 112 Mondays from 22nd September 2014

Certificate in Employment Law (Union Reps Stage 2) 12 Tuesdays from 23rd September 2014

MS Word for Union Reps2 Fridays from 26th September 2014

Equality Reps (in the devolved public sector Wales)6 Thursdays from 6th November 2014

Mental Health Awareness 3 Wednesdays from 24th September 2014

WEA CYMRU Caia Park Partnership Prince Charles RoadWrexham LL13 8THContact: Avril Wright T 01978 318866 E: avril.wright@weacymru.org.uk

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eNotesIt’s hard to keep up to date with the key issues facing your members in the workplace. That’s why TUC Education developed eNotes – they’re a great resource to help keep you up to speed with key workplace issues.

Each eNote is a self-contained module that comprises text, video and quizzes. In not much more time than it takes to have a cuppa, you will gain a good understanding of the subject.

ApprenticeshipsUnderstanding Universal CreditFacility TimeClimbing FrameBargaining for SkillsSupporting Learners

Equality LawVulnerable EmploymentAdditional Paternity LeaveThe Sick NoteEuropean Works Councils

You can also share thoughts and ideas with other users online. To use eNotes, you need to register on the TUC Education website. - See more at: http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/courses/online-learning/enotes#sthash.CVM0GKYn.dpuf

Start Up Loans Help Create Nearly 300 New Businesses Start Up Loans – which provide low interest finance for entrepreneurs – have helped nearly 300 business start ups since they were launched in Wales just ten months ago.

To date £2.2m has been drawn down by 291 new businesses across Wales - helping to create brand new businesses and supporting recently created enterprises. The loans, which were launched in Wales in October 2013, are available as part of the Welsh Labour Government’s Business Wales Start up Service. The availability of low interest rate loans for starts ups was one of the recommendations of the Welsh Government’s Access to Finance Review led by Professor Dylan Jones- Evans.

The loans are to be paid back within five years at a fixed rate of interest currently set at 6%. The maximum loan amount is £25,000, with the average in Wales standing at £7,658. Applications must be supported by robust business cases and further information and support can be obtained from Business Wales on 03000 6 03000.

Money Made Clear WalesA website that helps you manage your money better.This website:

Is free to use; Is easy to use; Is not selling you anything.

http://moneymadeclearwales.org/home.php?page_id=3

Finding it hard to manage your money? The Money Advice Service provides useful online tools and resources to make the most of what you have.

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DEHOV Digital Economy Heads of the ValleyCourses starting September 2014:

Project Management Software Combined Office Applications Spreadsheet Development Database Development Web DevelopmentGraphics & Desktop Publishing

Computerised Accounts (Sage) Social Media PC Hardware & Maintenance Maths for Business 3D Rendered Graphics Interactive Media

If you'd like further information about these courses or to have a look at the full list of our course provision, take a look at our Course Portfolio Booklet.

New public ownership calls as rail fares set to rise 25 per cent since 2010The TUC believes that passengers are being short-changed by wage-busting rail fare rises. Passenger Focus surveys show that only 45 per cent of rail passengers believe that the services they use provides value for money.

In 2012/13 train operating companies collectively received £1.3bn in direct subsidies through franchise receipts and a further £3.9bn in indirect subsidy through investment in Network Rail services. In return, train operating companies paid back just £1.2bn in franchise payments to the government, but they took £172m in profits and paid out £204m in dividends to shareholders.

By contrast, the East Coast Main Line has shown the benefits of a publicly-owned railway by returning over £1bn to the taxpayer in the last five years – all of which will be re-invested in the service, instead of going into the pockets of company shareholders. If all the train operators were publicly owned, more money could be retained for higher investment in safety and better trains, as well as lower ticket prices. But despite the evidence, the government is pressing ahead with re-privatising the East Coast Main Line, even though two private companies previously failed to deliver.

Public ownership of our railways has widespread public support. A YouGov Poll in November 2013 found that 66 per cent of those surveyed were in favour of returning the railways to public ownership.

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: “It’s grim news for commuters that they face yet another year of fare hikes above inflation, while their wages keep dragging behind inflation. The cost to passengers of the failed privatisation of our railways keeps growing year on year. We’ve ended up with slower trains and higher fares than countries who have kept their trains in public hands. It’s time to stop private companies profiteering from our railways and to make sure that passengers and taxpayers’ money is reinvested to improve our services. The only way to do this is to bring our railways back under public ownership.”

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The Photonics Academy of Wales at Bangor (PAWB) would like invite you interactive observation workshop on 3rd September 2014

Surprised By LightLooking at light in a different lightAn interactive observation workshop to see the innovation potential of light through the interaction of a laser beam light source with lens - mirror – diffraction - interference – polarization - optic fibre and optically active material.

Wednesday, 3rdSeptember 201408.00 am to 11.00 am or 12.00 noon to 03.00 pm

Venue: Oriel Country Hotel and Spa St Asaph LL17 0LW Tel: 01745 582 716

There will be two identical Workshops:Breakfast Taster Workshop – from 08.00 am until 11.00 amLunch Taster Workshop – from 12.00 noon until 3.00 pm

BOOK NOWPlease indicate either the morning or afternoon session workshopFurther Information is available from Laurel Hopkins l.hopkins@bangor.ac.uk or visit the PAWB website

This workshop will focus on the SURPRISING versatility of light. First, by seeing light interacting with optically challenging components, secondly, by seeing light stimulating the amazing versatility of imagination and ingenuity of everyone setting out to design INNOVATIVE new applications of light.

UNITE AGAINST FASCISM – WALES271 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1JB

Honorary President: Peter Hain M.P.Chair: Ali Ahmed – Vice-chair: Maggie Simpson

Treasurer: Amarjite Singh Secretary: Julian Gos Liaison Officer: Kris Hedges

Invitation to UAF Wales supporters:

7.30pm TUESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBERSuite 1, Unite Building, Cathedral Rd, Cardiff

Weyman Bennett[National joint secretary Unite Against Fascism ]

Weyman will be speaking on: The fight against fascism - where we are at in the UK and the rest of Europe. Standing up to UKIP and preparing for the general election.

Demonstrate against the UKIP conference in Doncaster - 27th September. Transport is being arranged.

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National demo – Britain Need a Pay RiseThe TUC is asking people to join them on the streets of London Saturday 18 October, in a march and rally calling for a raise in the nation’s pay packet, not just those at the top.

Please take a moment today to pledge to support the march - If you do, we'll keep you up to date with the event as it takes shape, and with what you can do to get involved.

Visit Britain Needs a Payrise Website

Our Solutions: What is unique about 8549176320? It is the digits 0 to 9 in alphabetical

order.

What mathematical symbol can be put between 5 and 9, to get a number bigger than 5 and smaller than 9? A decimal point. 5.9 works nicely.

Why join a Credit Union?Well, there are quite a few reasons!With us, you’re at the front of the queue. Unlike with the banks, there are no third-party shareholders demanding profits before customer benefits.

Our financial products are transparent and put the customer – not the profits – first. So, we only charge interest on the reducing balance of loans (not the whole initial amount), have no hidden costs like set-up fees, administrative charges or early repayment charges, and many of us offer free insurance on savings and loans up to £5,000.

Your money stays local, benefiting the wider community.

Our financial products, loan interest rates and dividends on savings can be very competitive and vary from credit union to credit union. It’s best to take a look at your local credit union – or fill in our Contact Us form and they'll get in touch.

Don’t forget to check to see if your own union has a credit union

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