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Voluntary Sector Partnership Council meeting 14 April 2008 The Voluntary Sector Partnership Council met for the first time this year in Nant y Ci Rural Business Centre in Carmarthen on the 13th March 2008.
Heritage Lottery funding available 23 February 2008 Merthyr Tydfil hasn't yet received its fair share of Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) funding. To try and address this imbalance, HLF is keen to hear from community groups throughout the borough who would like to discuss their ideas for heritage projects.
Deaf Association Boxing Course 14 February 2008 Deaf Association Wales is promoting an Deaf Boxing course for learners aged 18-30 plus .
Sustrans Connect2 Wins The Peoples £50 Million! 13 December 2007 £50 million won and we couldn't have done it without you!
Legacy Trust Grant Scheme 12 December 2007 A new £40 million fund that will use the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to promote the arts and sport to young people and communities has been launched.
New Wales Helpline 1 November 2007 The Equality & Human Rights Commission have launched a Wales wide helpline
Funky Dragon Newsletter 1 November 2007 Read the latest news from Funky Dragon
Sustrans' Connect2 in the Running for £50 million 30 October 2007 A major project to get millions of people walking and cycling in their local areas came a step closer today
Sport Relief Grant Scheme 24 October 2007 Using sport to tackle the exclusion and isolation experienced by some of the poorest and most disadvantaged communities
Health Services for Plymouth & Merthyr Vale Wards 19 October 2007 Seeking your Views
Active Merthyr Strategy is now Online 17 October 2007 A Four Year Active Living Strategy & Action Plan for Merthyr Tydfil 2007-2011
How Telecare can Assist People with Dementia. 17 October 2007 Telecare is the latest technology that can support service users who have Dementia, disabilities and mental health related problems
Merthyr Supporting People Operational Plan 08/09 17 October 2007 The plan is now available on Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's Website.
New Grass Roots Fund 10 October 2007 This is a new pilot small grants scheme for voluntary and community groups in Merthyr
FREE Security Service to Over 50's 21 August 2007 Safer Merthyr Tydfil would like to remind residents of Merthyr Tydfil that HOMESAFE provides a FREE security service to all those over the age of 50.
New Report on Health & Social Care Provision July 2008 Published in July 2008, this review on health & social care provision for the people of Merthyr Tydfil and surrounding areas was written by Professor Mansel Aylward CB and Professor Ceri Phillips.