Bigyn 4 News (we 5th December 2010)

Christmas fayre

Come along to a Christmas Fayre on Saturday the 11^th of December between 11 – 2 at Coedcae School Canteen, Trostre Road. The event which is organised by Pen-Llwyn Community Building group will have many stalls, including flower arrangements, teddy bear, brick a brac, design your own cake, guess how any sweet’s in a jar, face painting, tombola, card & craft, jewellery, books, design your own Christmas card, guess the teddy’s name. Come and meet Santa and have a photo taken with him. The event will be great chance for you to do some Christmas shopping.  

Advice

If you would like advice, or have questions related to benefits, then come and meet Christine and Bryony on Tuesday the 14^th of December between 10 – 12 at Communities First Bigyn 4 office. The officers will be able to check that you are receiving the correct benefit and can advise you on other benefits you may be entitled to receive.  

Coffee and Craft
Why not make your own Christmas wreath this year? Come along to a free Coffee and Craft session at Communities First Bigyn 4, Penyfan Park on Wednesday the 15^th of December between 10 – 12.  

Sign Language

The successful sign language course is still running, and the next class is on Thursday the 16^th of December between 1pm – 3pm at Communities First Bigyn 4 meeting room. The class is free and is open to everyone, at all levels. You don’t have to have any previous sign language experience.  

Health Visitor

The local health visitor will be at Communities First Bigyn 4 offices on Friday the 17^th of December between 10am – 11am, there is no need to book an appointment. If you have any questions feel free to come along.  

Donations

Communities First are asking for donations which can be donated to local charities. We are asking for food which can be donated to the Food Bank project at Myrtle House. The project donates food to families who may be in crisis or need assistance. All we ask is that the best before date is for next year.  We are also asking for new or used toys which are in very good conditions to be donated as gifts to children in  Women’s Aid refuge. If you would like to donate, please bring your items for the Food Bank or toy’s to the Cabin before Friday the 17^th of December. Any donations for the Food Bank after this date may be taken down to Myrtle House and placed in the Hamper basket in the dining room.