The Community Mag August 2019

August 2019

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Editor’s Foreword LOLIDAY TIME IS HERE! I think I’ve acquired a rapidly deteriorating case of caring fatigue, exacerbated by Brexit and the seemingly bottomless pit of bile that it unleashed. The car radio has been off for a few months now, lest some ‘news’ show sneak through the airwaves to my unwilling ears. A few minutes is the most I have managed to bear of Question Time since Christmas, and the straight out political interview shows have become a big no-no.

True, I still manage to consume some online political content, unfortunately, but the main occupant of my thoughts lately is the pondering of destinations to drag the family caravan to. It’s becoming a bit of an obsession!

I never thought I’d become a caravan owner, having been an avid camper for decades, but as I get older it’s all much easier than building our lodgings from scratch every time we go away (we never were the lightest travellers when it came to camping).

I’m blown away by how much we have on our doorstep – you really don’t need to go far to enjoy a short break! The truth is, once you’re on site, most of the time it really doesn’t matter where you are Your perspective of the area your in is normally a new one to you, and that alone is enough.

Penycae is the closest we’ve managed to holiday once a few years ago, but Llanelli, Brecon and Tycroes have both been recent additions to our menu of semi-regular destinations (and both excellent facilities in themselves). Sometimes we stay on site and chill, sometimes we use them as a base to explore from. There is certainly a pleasure in jumping in the car and being on holiday in less than an hour!

Before crowning myself king of the local holidays though, some friends of ours really kick our ambitions in to touch with their Grand Master level Lolidaying (my new term for taking local holidays!). They’ve lolidayed at Penycae, Ynyswen and even managed a city break in Ystradgynlais in a wooden lodge! Like us, they have discovered that a holiday is just as much a state of mind as it is the destination, in fact probably more so.

Of course the benefits of this are obvious… we’re owed a glut of brownie points for green credentials, and the money normally spent elsewhere is going into the local economy around us. The biggest benefit, though, is the chance to see the area we live with fresh eyes.

We truly have so much to offer in Wales, and it feels like we’re only just at the beginning of seriously looking at tourism as a major industry here. OK, so we may not always get the weather, but if laying in the sun is your thing then you’re probably going to be off to warmer climes anyway.

Lolidaying! If you haven’t tried it, give it a go and surprise yourselves.

Until next time...

Phil If you want to write to the magazine our address is: Community Mag, 8 Darren Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea SA9 2HP. You can also e-mail us at mail@communitymag.co.uk.

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Almost 7,000 households have signed up to Powys County Council’s garden waste collection service since it started earlier this year.

Now three months into the service, the council has begun reviewing the collection rounds and looking to make them more efficient.

Households that will see their collection day change will be informed by letter at least a week before their next fortnightly collection.

Cllr Phyl Davies, Cabinet Member for Recycling and Waste, said: “Nearly 7,000 households have signed up to take advantage of our new service since it was introduced in April.

“Now it has been running for a few months, we’re looking to improve the efficiency of the collection rounds for this service. This will take place over the next few weeks.

“This will mean that some households will see a change in their collection day, but we will write to any household to inform them of their new day.

“I want to thank those households who have signed up to our new convenient service, helping us to increase recycling and making a difference for our environment.”

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Neath Port Talbot Council is asking people for their views on proposed changes to its Adult Services Respite Allocation Policy.

The proposed policy has been developed to provide a fair and transparent approach to delivering respite services to unpaid carers of adults living in Neath Port Talbot with an assessed social care need.

Initially, assessments will be undertaken with all unpaid carers to identify whether they qualify for respite services. This will ensure everybody entitled receives their own individual carer’s assessment in line with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.

Following this, carers will be allocated with the required amount of respite support needed in proportion to their individual needs. This will mean the removal of the three current allocation bands (16, up to 36, or up to 56 nights per year) which unpaid carers are placed into.

Overnight accommodation based respite is proposed to be provided at Plas Bryn Rhosyn (for older people), Gnoll Nursing Home (for nursing respite), and Trem Y Mor (for people with complex needs including learning disabilities).

Under the proposed policy, carers will also be offered the opportunity to receive Direct Payments. This is to give carers more choice and control and over how they receive respite through being able to arrange and pay for their own care and support instead of the Council arranging services for them.

The support will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it still meets the identified eligible needs.

Councillor Peter Richards, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, said: “Neath Port Talbot Council is fully committed to supporting its most vulnerable residents and ensuring unpaid carers have time off and a life outside of caring.

“I would encourage anyone who may be affected by these proposals to have their say during the consultation period. It is important we understand people’s views so that we are fully informed before making any final decisions.”

Responses to the consultations can be made online through the Council’s consultation portal (www.npt.gov.uk/haveyoursay).

Those wanting to respond in writing should address letters to Respite Allocation Policy, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Common Commissioning Unit, Civic Centre, Neath SA11 3QZ, or email ccu@npt.gov.uk.

There are information display giving details of the proposal at Neath Civic Centre, Port Talbot Civic Centre and all complex needs day services together with suggestion box where questions, letters and completed feedback forms can be deposited.

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After some pleasant spells of weather during late June and throughout parts of July, August will afford a similar pattern with periods of dry, fine, and warm to very warm conditions. With the prospect of a favourably positioned jet stream, any high pressure should be able to bed down across Wales for a decent length of time, allowing temperatures to climb rather nicely, perhaps edging into the 80's from time to time, with any very warm and humid spell being brought to a close with thunderstorm activity. However, one of the key elements to providing long and sustained phases of warm weather during Summer is the ability for high pressure to build back in rather quickly, a trait that may well be displayed in August. A slightly drier and warmer month is expected.

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Clusters - working together There is nothing splendid about working in isolation when it comes to your health and wellbeing.

Fortunately, there’s been a shift in direction within the Swansea Bay area in how people access healthcare and advice, with a growing number of services now available in community settings.

Teamwork is at the heart of this transformation, with your GP practice working closely with neighbouring surgeries, community nurses, dentists, opticians, pharmacists, volunteers, local authorities and others.

These are known as “clusters” and they aim to provide care that is better co-ordinated, and which promotes the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Clusters bring together all local services involved in health and care across a geographical area, typically serving a population between 25,000 and 100,000. In Swansea Bay (Swansea and Neath Port Talbot) there are eight clusters.

Clusters work together to: • Prevent ill health, enabling people to keep themselves well and independent for as long as possible.

• Develop the range and quality of services that are provided in the community.

• Ensure services provided by a wide range of health and social care professionals in the community are better co-ordinated to local needs.

• Improve communication and information sharing between different health, social care and voluntary sector professionals.

• Help closer working between community based and hospital services, ensuring that patients receive a smooth and safe transition from hospital services to community based services and vice versa Working in clusters allows economies of scale and a more cost-effective method of hiring additional health care professionals. This means your GP practice can now offer extra services as part of a group, which they couldn’t have as individual surgeries.

You may have noticed that work has already started recruiting healthcare professionals like pharmacists, physiotherapists, social workers, paramedics, physicians’ associates, occupational therapists, mental health counsellors, dieticians, third sector workers and other local authority staff.

These extra staff can often provide you with appropriate alternatives to GPs, which can result in you having shorter waits to be seen. It also frees up GPs to see more of their sicker patients.

An excellent example of this is the Penderi Cluster where a new Primary Care Child and Family Wellbeing service resulted in more than 700 GP appointments being saved. And patients love it – 100% of families reported that they would use the service in future instead of their GP. Elsewhere, people are being spared a journey to Singleton Hospital after a new audiology clinic accessible without having to go through a GP - was set up in Cwmtawe Medical Centre in Clydach And a new Primary Care Hub in Neath, allows people to access services such as audiology, physiotherapy and mental health support, in their community as an alternative to seeing their GP. We would encourage you try out the evolving community services, as they won’t only offer you a more responsive way to manage your health and wellbeing, but they do offer a more effective way for services to run.

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They also help to relieve pressure on other parts of the healthcare system, like hospital emergency departments.

for a healthier you To help us make these changes, the Welsh Government has set aside a £100m Transformation Fund to support key actions from its long term plan for health and social care, A Healthier Wales.

Dr Iestyn Davies, the Cwmtawe Cluster lead, welcomed receiving a share of this funding saying: “The investment will really help us restructure and modernise the way we offer care to patients.

“We are delighted that Welsh Government recognises our vision for patient-focused primary care, which has a strong emphasis on supporting our communities and working with them to help keep people well – not only treating them when they are sick.

“This investment will allow us to expand our multi-disciplinary teams, giving patients better access to a wide range of healthcare professionals in their community, and bring some services traditionally accessed in hospitals closer to home.”

Which cluster do you belong in? Here are the details for the eight clusters in Swansea Bay: Bay Health –Gower Medical practice, Kings Road Surgery in Mumbles, Sketty and Killay Medical Centre, St Thomas and West Cross Surgeries, The Grove Medical Centre, University Health Centre, Uplands and Mumbles Surgery.

City Health - Brunswick Health Centre, Greenhill Medical Centre, Abertawe Medical Partnership, Kingsway Surgery, Mountain View Health Centre, Nicholl Street Medical Centre, SA1 Medical Centre, The Harbourside Health Centre.

Cwmtawe – Cwmtawe Medical Group (including Clydach, New Cross and Sway Road surgeries), Strawberry Place Surgery, Llansamlet Surgery.

Llwchwr – Estuary Group Practice (including Gowerton Medical Centre and Penybryn Surgery), Princess Street Surgery, Talybont Surgery, Ty’r Felin Surgery.

Penderi - Brynhyfryd Surgery, Cheriton Medical Centre, Cwmfelin Medical Centre, Fforestfach Medical Group (including Dr Bensusan surgery and Dr Powell Surgery) and Manselton Surgery.

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Afan - Afan Valley Group Practice, SBU HB Managed Practice (Cwmavon and Cymmer Health Centre), Fairfield Medical Centre, King’s Surgery, Mount Surgery, Riverside Surgery, Cwmavon Health Centre (Dr R Penney), Rosedale Medical Practice.

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Top 5 Tips For Keeping Your Pet Safe This Summer Summer is finally here and it feels like it’s going to be a hot one! While we hope that you’ll be having lots of fun this summer, don’t forget that your furry friends may not be as prepared for a scorcher as you are. With temperatures climbing higher every day, you should already be thinking about how to prepare for summer this year. So follow our top 5 tips to keep your pet safe this summer.

1) Keeping Cool at Home - Everyone knows it is important to keep cool in summer, and the same is true for pets. As well as reducing the chance of getting heatstroke (more on this later), ensuring your pets are cool will increase their general comfort in the stifling sun.

Water is essential, so ensure your pets’ water bowls are always topped up with fresh, cool water. Don’t forget to fill the water bottles of your small pets, like rabbits and hamsters too. Make sure there is plenty of shade if your pets lie out in the garden. If there isn’t any, provide some with a parasol or similar, or just restrict them going outside during the hotter parts of the day (usually a few hours either side of midday). Again remembering your small furries, keep their cages well away from strong sunlight, in a cooler part of the house. If you have a long-haired breed of pet, consider getting them groomed short (if the breed is suitable for this) to help cool them down. Some more outlandish, but definitely effective ways of keeping pets cool might be to freeze some kibble or chews in a little water, creating your own pet popsicles, which are both tasty and cooling! Paddling pools can also be great for hot dogs to cool off in when you’re out in the garden. And for cats who probably won’t appreciate the cold bath (or maybe yours will!), or for any other dogs, a towel soaked in cold water or straight from the fridge can be the perfect blanket to cool warm bodies.

2) Recognising Heatstroke - If you follow the tips above, you will make it much less likely for your pet to have heatstroke, as well as be much more comfy. However, even with the best of care, heatstroke can occur, and it is important you recognise what heatstroke is, and what you should do if you suspect your pet may have it. Heatstroke is where an animal’s (or person’s) body is unable to regulate its internal temperature, which gets dangerously high. The body can only tolerate minor increases in temperature, so a very hot animal’s cells will start to become damaged, leading to widespread problems. It is usually caused by a combination of high external temperatures (summer of course being the hottest) and excessive physical exercise. As a result, dogs running around on hot days are most at risk. Rabbits are also quite commonly heatstruck. However, all animals can be affected.

So what are the signs? Be on the lookout for heavy panting, darker than normal gums, tiredness, vomiting, and diarrhoea. These signs can progress to collapse and seizures. In extreme cases, heatstroke can unfortunately be fatal.

If you spot a combination of these signs, and suspect heatstroke, immediately take your animal indoors or into shade.

Give them room temperature water to drink, and gently cool them down by wetting their fur. You should also contact us immediately, so we can give guidance on what to do next.

3) Travel Tips - Now that you know a little more about keeping your animals cool, and making sure they do not get heatstroke, you’re ready to spend time in the glorious British summer. Perhaps you might want to take a trip to the beach, or even abroad with your pooch (or pussy cat!).

Before you hit the road, we’ve got some travel tips you might want to follow.

In the UK, all pets travelling in a car must be restrained properly. If they are in a carrier or cage, this must be secured so it cannot move; consider also padding the inside, to prevent the animal being thrown about. Larger dogs which don’t fit in cages still need securing - there are doggy seatbelts available which will do the job, for your safety and theirs.

While travelling, make sure to take regular breaks. If you need a rest-stop, your furry friend probably does too! Get out and stretch all four legs when you can. Ensure there is plenty of water to drink, and keep the air-conditioning on.

We hope by now owners are more aware of this problem, but to reiterate, never leave an animal alone in a parked car - while parked, cars act like greenhouses, and temperatures can get fatally high. Don’t take the chance and leave them.

It might also be a good idea to have a travel kit with you, including water bottles, food, poo bags, any medication, a lead, and treats, just in case you want to make a Opening Hours spontaneous trip together!

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For dogs, you can try and walk them only in the morning or evening. This will be much cooler and crucially, the pavements will not be as hot - pavements get very hot in summer, and your dog’s sensitive paws will suffer. As a general rule, if you cannot keep the back of your hand on the pavement for more than five seconds, it is too hot for your dog. If you absolutely have to go out during this time, consider some protective covers on their feet. And at all times in summer, try not to let them exert themselves too much, as this is a common cause of heatstroke. Finally, though it might not be the most effective way of keeping cool, a special doggy sunhat can help, not to mention make them look adorable!

Cats are trickier, as most will not take kindly to a lead! On the whole, cats are better at managing their temperature, and do not exert themselves as much as dogs. However, one risk to cats is sunburnt ears; white-haired breeds are especially vulnerable. You can buy special cat sun cream which will protect them - just pop a little on their ear tips for protection before they go out.

5) Summer Parasites - Summer is a time when lots of animals spend time in the sun, and this unfortunately extends to a number of horrible little critters too - many parasites are more common in summer, and it is important to be aware of them. Mainly applying to rabbit owners (though all pet owners should be aware), flies multiply like rabbits(!) in summer. While they themselves are only a minor nuisance, flies like to lay eggs on dirty, matted or damaged skin and fur - in rabbits, this is commonly their back ends. When the eggs hatch, the larvae start to eat the damaged skin, causing inflammation and pain. This condition is called flystrike. If you own rabbits, ensure they keep clean and be on the lookout for any maggots around their bottoms.

A parasite affecting all animals, ticks are little bloodsucking arachnids that hide in long grass and love to latch onto your pet’s skin. Usually only one or two will jump on, which is not a huge issue in itself - however, ticks will often spread diseases, like Lyme disease, when they drink the blood of different animals. If you spot a tick, remove it as soon as you can, or pop in so we can safely remove it. Don’t forget humans can catch them too, so be careful when walking through long grass with short baggy clothes on!

As a final note, we also would like to remind you not to forget your pet’s normal flea and worming treatment. With more flying insects around, this can be especially important, and the last thing you want is a nasty parasite infection ruining your holiday!

Final Thoughts: Summer can be great fun, and we’re sure you and your best friends are looking forward to it as much as we are. But as always, safety should come first, so make sure to remember our top 5 tips on summer safety so your pet doesn’t have to have an unplanned visit to us! Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy the summer sun!

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YSGOL YSTALYFERA CELEBRATES THE 50!

3/9/1969 - 3/9/2019

This September, Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its opening as Ysgol Gyfun Ddwyieithog Ystalyfera in 1969. One of the first pupils was Mrs Julie Jones, who was later appointed a teacher, and Head of Geography at the school, Mrs Jones said “It is hard to believe that 50 years have flown by, since I started as a nervous and very shy pupil here at Ystalyfera. What may be more difficult to appreciate is the fact that generations of pupils have studied and developed here, living their daily lives in the sound of our beautiful language.

I am delighted to have been a part of its history, and wish the school well as it heads to celebrate its centenary! “ In 1969, Ystalyfera was only the third Welsh-medium comprehensive school to be opened in Wales, preceded by Ysgol Glan Clwyd (1956) and Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen (1962).

There were only 330 pupils on the first day, pupils in Yr7&8 pupils (year 1 and 2 at that time!) and for the first few years they shared the building with pupils from the old grammar school which was gradually closing. Today, there are over 1300 in the school, with pupils from 3 years of age up to 18 studying on the same campus. The school has also opened a site in the south of the county, Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur, which opened in September 2017 with 225 pupils.

Since 1969, a number of schools have been opened within the original catchment of Ystalyfera, namely Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari (1974), the Ysgol Gyfun Y Strade (1977), Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr (1984), Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe (2003) and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd (2008). Headteacher, Matthew Evans, notes “It is a historic and important anniversary for the school and generations of children and young people from this area who have benefitted from the school’s unique character. The school motto, “Dysgu Gorau, Dysgu Byw”, goes to the heart of our vision of giving youngsters the best possible start, and strong values on which to succeed in all aspects of their lives as young Welsh people.”

The school invites the “Class of 1969 “ to the school on Tuesday 3rd of September 2019 at 10am, for a special birthday celebration, where a joint photo with pupils September 1969 and 2019 will be taken to remember the occasion-as well as a special birthday cake, of course!

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The cohort of 1969 are invited to contact DennardL@hwbcymru.net to register their interest and join the celebrations!

YSGOL YSTALYFERA YN DATHLU’R 50!

3 / 9 / 1969 – 3 / 9 / 2019

Mis Medi eleni bydd Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera yn dathlu 50 mlynedd ers ei hagor fel Ysgol Gyfun Ddwyieithog Ystalyfera yn 1969. Un o’r disgyblion cyntaf hynny oedd Mrs Julie Jones a ddaeth wedyn yn athrawes, a Phennaeth Daearyddiaeth yn yr ysgol, Dywedodd Julie “Mae’r hanner can mlynedd wedi hedfan heibio, ac mae’n rhyfeddol, a gwefreiddiol i feddwl fod cenedlaethau o blant a phobl ifanc wedi mynd drwy’r drysau rhain a pharhau i ddatblygu eu hiaith, a’u gweledigaeth yn yr iaith Gymraeg. Dymunaf pob llwyddiant i’r ysgol wrth iddi deithio tua’r canmlwyddiant!”

Nol yn 1969, Ystalyfera oedd y drydedd Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg i gael ei hagor yng Nghymru, gyda dim ond Ysgol Glan Clwyd (1956) a Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen (1962) wedi’i ragflaenu. Dim ond 330 o ddisgyblion oedd yno ar y diwrnod cyntaf, disgyblion Bl 7&8 yn unig (Blwyddyn 1 a 2 bryd hynny!) ac am y blynyddoedd cyntaf roedd yn rhannu’r adeilad gyda disgyblion o’r hen ysgol ramadeg oedd yn raddol gau. Erbyn heddiw, mae dros 1300 yn yr ysgol hon, gyda disgyblion o 3 mlwydd oed hyd at 18 yn astudio ar yr un safle. Mae’r ysgol wedi agor safle yn ogystal yn ne y sir, sef Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur, a agorwyd yn Medi 2017 gyda 225 o ddisgyblion.

plant a pobl ifanc yr ardal wedi elwa o addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg yr ysgol.

Ers 1969, agorwyd nifer o ysgolion o ddalygylch cyntaf Ystalyfera, sef Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari (1974), Ysgol Gyfun y Strade (1977), Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr (1984), Ysgol Gyfun Bryn Tawe (2003) ac Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd (2008). O ystyried y twf mewn addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg mae’r 330 gwreiddiol wedi tyfu i dros 5,000 o disgyblion yn yr ysgolion rheini gyda

Nododd Pennaeth yr ysgol, Mr Matthew Evans, “Mae’r hanner can mlynedd diwethaf wedi gweld chwyldro rhyfeddol o fewn addysg yng Nghymru, ac mae addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg wedi trawsnewid sefyllfa’r iaith a’r mynediad rhwydd sydd yn awr ar gael i holl blant a theuluoedd ar draws y wlad i fwynhau a rhannu yn ein iaith, diwylliant a’n treftadaeth ni ein hunain. Mae dathu cyfraniad Ystalyfera yn yr hanes rhyfeddol hwn yn fraint ac yn gyffro arbennig iawn” Mae’r ysgol yn dymuno gwahodd “Dosbarth 1969” yn ol i’r ysgol ar Ddydd Mawrth y 3ydd o Fedi 2019 am 10am, ar gyfer dathliad pen-blwydd arbennig, lle bydd llun ar y cyd gyda disgyblion Medi 1969 a 2019 yn cael ei gymryd i gofio’r achlysur - yn ogystal a theisen pen-blwydd, wrth gwrs!

Gwahoddir cyn-ddisgyblion 1969 i gysylltu a DennardL@hwbcymru.net i gofrestru ar gyfer y dathliad!

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Aries : You will be affected by a collection of influences that fall in a section of your chart that makes you creative and individualistic. You want to make a go of a project and now is a good time. The new moon at the end of the month which falls in your daily routines and work zone will be the ideal time to put your plans into practical action. You may experience surprizes in your money zone and find you have more spending money that you thought. Take career steps slowly but surely.

Taurus : All systems go for you this month with plenty to occupy your time. The full moon on the 15th falls in your career zone and this will spark your interest to try something different. You will want to make decisions for future plans. The home zone is highlighted for you with lots of activity. It is likely you will have guests or something will occur which takes you out of your general routine. Perhaps a new idea about living arrangements will get you making changes in this area of your life.

Gemini : A very active and sociable few weeks ahead for you, as you are full of ideas that you wish to share. Your enthusiasm is infectious and others are very willing to let you take the lead. The new moon on the 30th falls in your home zone and this may provoke new plans for you and your family. It may have to do with rearranging thing or converting a loft or building in the garden. You will wish for a change and want to add something new. Great support from partnerships adds to your positive state of mind.

Cancer : You look at finances in a different light and realize you have been holding yourself back. It is time to put your best foot forward and really make a commitment to long term changes. You feel much happier once you have done this. The new moon on the 1st of this month falls in this part of your chart and it w helps you begin afresh. You are actively seeking new connections and making your social life more interesting. This is a great time for you to do this.

Leo : This is your birthday month and the new moon in your own sign on the 1st will set the tune for you. Take initiative and be confident in all you do. A cluster of planets in your own sign makes you headstrong and fearless, so use this time wisely to further ambitions and strengthen connections.

There is a full moon on the 15th which falls in your zone of close partnerships, which makes it an ideal time to finalize contracts or verbal arrangements. In other words time to make commitments one way or the other.

Virgo : A real build up of energy will back up your every move and give you lots of motivation. You have been pushing yourself over the months leading up to summer and you need to recuperate at some point. There is a new moon in your own sign on the 30th which enables you to make a new beginning in some area of your life. You are able to achieve as much as you had hoped for and more. Mars in Virgo after the 18th will make you assertive and decisive. Libra : Your friendship zone is very active especially at the beginning until the middle of this month, with lots of invitations and new connections keeping you busy. The new moon in this part of your chart on the 1st will give you that added incentive to put yourself about and attend functions that you are invited to. This also gives you an outlet and an excuse to do what you enjoy doing most. You can sense an inner power and energy is building up by the end of the month.

Scorpio : Your friendship zone and social life are highlighted and you will be very active mixing business with pleasure. You feel dynamic and strong with a real sense of confidence. You discover new ways of handling money, keeping the books in check with a regular savings account. This gives you an added sense of security. Mercury the planet of good negotiations and communications enters you career zone after the 11th and will give you the push you need to start a plan you have kept on hold.

Sagittarius : The new moon in your career zone on the 30th means a new start or a different direction for you as far as work objectives go. It gives you a chance for promotion and recognition. This is a very lucrative time for you. You have a strong sense of identity and you feel very optimistic. Keeping a tight check on all your finances will help you keep one step ahead. The new moon on the 1st is in your travel zone and this sparks new interests for you to do with travel or learning new skills or both.

Capricorn : You usually put yourself under pressure because you like things done properly and you can get agitated if people fall short of your expectations. Try to ease off on your over critical side and focus on the positives. Give yourself space to relax and re-charge your batteries. During this month you will want to expand your network and broaden your horizons. Travel may be involved and this will perhaps be tied up to work responsibilities. You like the idea of combining both.

Aquarius : The new moon on the 1st of this month falls in your one to one relationship zone, so a good time for investing in partnerships and making new commitments. You may be excited about a new project or hobby which you have been thinking about doing. This will enable you to use more skills of self-development and also add a new dimension to your social life. A very positive time. A possibility of a windfall from joint finances or family will get you out of a tense worry you have over money.

Pisces : A fresh start for you this month both in your zone of daily routines and in your partnerships.

You will want to re-organize and adjust your time and your responsibilities to work better for you.

Perhaps you feel that a little more quality time should and could be spent for yourself and family.

This will enable you to free up your time and include leisure into your busy schedules. You tend to keep yourself over busy and neglect other areas of your life, so this month is great for getting a better balance. Make that change.

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At exactly 04.00 am on 23rd July 2019, the sun enters the sign of Leo and for all of you born with this sun sign, the following ingredients will colour your year ahead. Modifications and adjustments need to be made according to your own particular time, date and place of birth which are individual only to you!

PERSONALITY – A more gentle side of your nature becomes apparent to your friends and family. You will be enthusiastic and eager to take the lead but also sensitive and considerate to those who need help. People are eager to come to you for advice and support.

MONEY – The money zone of your chart is very active and your pursuit for success is rewarded by your efforts and drive. You will feel passionately about work and eager to work harder than usual.

LOVE – You have the ability to widen your circle of friends and find that all your relationships improve. The more you invest and open up to others, the better they will respond to you. You strengthen your bonds and find that you make many new friends.

GENERAL – The picture looks good, you are happy to work long hours, and make all your relationships better. You have a lot of drive and determination that pushes you towards a very successful year ahead.

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I do love a tagine! I love the palate of flavours, the long, slow cooking, but most of all I love how easy it is to prepare a mind-blowing dish without any skill whatsoever!

This is a perfect dish for the slow cooker, if you have one.

INGREDIENTS

8 Chicken Thighs (bone in) 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Large Onion, roughly chopped 20g Fresh Ginger, finely chopped 3 Large Tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 Large Cloves Garlic, crushed 2 tsp Ground Corander 2 tsp Ground Cumin 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1½ tsp Harissa Paste 1 Tbsp Runny Honey 75g Dried Prunes, quartered 75g Dried Apricots, quartered 1 Preserved Lemon, quartered & pipped 500ml Good Chicken Stock 4 Tbsp Fresh Coriander, rough chopped Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper

season and brown the chicken in small batches until golden all over. Set aside.

Lower the heat, then add the onion and ginger and stir-fry gently for 5 minutes until soft, scraping up all the tasty chickeny bits from the bottom of the pan as you go.

Add the ground spices and fry for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Stir in the tomatoes, then increase the heat back to medium. Add the honey, garlic and harissa, then add the stock, stir well and bring to the boil, stirring often.

Add the chicken back into the pan, and pour in any juices that have collected while they rested.

Add the fruits to the pan, removing any leftover pips in the lemon.

Push the chicken and fruits down into the liquid to submerge them.

Place the lid on the casserole and simmer over a low heat for 1hr.

If you don’t have an actual tagine, a large Serve right away, or to have it at it’s very best, casserole dish with lid will do the job just as refrigerate it overnight and reheat the next day well. to allow the flavours to fully mingle. Serve with Remove the skin from the chicken thighs and cous cous or taboulleh with flatbread.

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David A. Thomas (Tawe Uchaf )

01639 730033

Susan McNicholas (Ynyscedwyn)

01639 849912

Bishop Vaughan

01792 772006

Sarah Williams (Abercraf )

01639 730508

Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm

01639 846070

Glynog Davies (Cefnbrynbrain/Ystradowen) 01269 823240

Y Wern

01639 842242

Hugh Jones (Cwmllynfell/Rhiwfawr)

01639 831282

Ysgol Gymraeg Dyffryn Y Glowyr 01639 846060

Alun Llewelyn (Ystalyfera)

01639 849729

Ysgol Bro Tawe

01639 846000

Sandra Davies (Cwmtwrch)

01639 830835

Ysgol Y Cribarth

01639 731500

Rosalyn Davies (Godrergraig)

01792 862447

Caehopkin Primary

01639 730231

Sian Harris (Crynant)

07814 127555

Crynant

01639 750224

Blaendulais

01639 700342

Stephen Hunt (Seven Sisters)

01639 700063

Godre’rgraig

01639 843116

Dean Cawsey (Onllwyn)

07817 218556

Blaendulais

01639 700261

Cwmllynfell

01639 830630

ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES Lumin Accountancy 0330 133 0344 www.lumin-accountancy.co.uk AERIAL & SATELLITE TV Aerial & Satellite Services Mark Williams 01792 713998 07778 737161 AIRPORT TRAVEL & MINIBUS Dragon Travel (Swansea Valley) 07877 604841 07951 111448 BUILDING SERVICES Ceri Edwards & Dean Breeze Ceri 07421 360 093 Dean 07496 450 144 CARPETS Benjamin Poole 01269 824137 07768 061903 Glantawe Carpets 01639 842522 CHIMNEY SWEEP Tawe Sweep 01639 415019 07552354726 Thomas Chimney Sweeps Call Gerry 07974 001133

COUNSELLING Rebecca O’Dowd Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 07568 160084 www.rebeccaodowdcbt.co.uk

07754 083919

COMPUTER SERVICE Simon Panacz Dulais Valley Computers mail@dvcomputers.co.uk 07966 433 540 PC Doctor 01639 843765 pcdoctorwales@gmail.com

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01639 831499

DENTISTS Cwmdulais Dental Centre 01639 750260

PAINTING & DECORATING Andrew Best 07895 085056

cwmdulaisdental@outlook.com

PIANO TUITION Gina Earland B.Mus Hon. 01639 843096 07814 919765

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIR Robert Owen 07737 325605 01639 843214

PLASTERING Neil’s Plastering DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS Contact Neil Wood at: www.neilshomeservices.co.uk 07852 959451 www.neilwoodplastering.co.uk 07890 500670 ELECTRICIANS KDY Electrics 07971 861534 kdyelectrics@btinternet.com T.E. Hughes Electricals 01639 843826 07759 887395 GARDENING SERVICES 3 Steps Gardening & Maintenance 07866 901911 01639 841827 3steps4@gmail.com

HAIRDRESSERS Tom’s Chimney Sweep Service Joanne’s Mobile (formerly Salon 3 Ystradgynlais) Member Guild of Master Chimney 07510 233 866 Sweeps tomschimneysweepservice@hotmail.com

MUSIC TUITION Classical Guitar & Theory Tuition, Rob Lewis F.M.C.M

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Roy Cousins 07976 637 357 PLUMBING RAL Plumbing Call Anthony on 07813 822243 ra.llewelyn@gmail.com ROOFING Sunnyvale Roofing Sheets, Blue Barrels & Salvage Rhydyfro 01639 845 096 07891 723 942 VOLUNTEERS WANTED Brecknock Wildlife Trust 01639 844273

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Ystrad Recycling @ The Old Remploy, Glanrhyd, Ystradgynlais SA9 1AF

Ystrad Recycling brings together the Ystrad Wood Store, The Tool Store & Second-Hand Furniture Sales.

Recycled wood, wooden craft items, second-hand furniture, refurbished tools and tool repairs plus much, much more all under one roof!

Donations of furniture, wood & tools greatly appreciated Upholstered furniture must have relevant fire labels attached Open Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm

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SWANSEA VALLEY BUSINESS uPVC Windows & DoorsPARK Available Fitted orYSTALYFERA) Supply Only (NEXTFully TO ASDA, Call in and see us for your FREE quotation

All uPVC Repair work undertaken: Misted Units, Broken Locks/Hinges etc.

Factory Mis-Measures Available

Ideal for new extensions, sheds, garden buildings etc.

uPVC REPAIRS Misted Units, Locks, Hinges, Handles etc.

Repaired or replaced

Guttering, Fascias, Soffits and all plastics FREE LOCAL DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £50 Available Wednesday - Friday 9am - 5pm

We have a huge range of blanks for Yale and many other brands to suit doors, windows, caravans, padlocks, security boxes etc.

HARDWARE & FIXINGS Locks, Handles, Hinges etc.

Silicones, Fillers Tools

Waterproof Wall Panels

for bathrooms, showers etc.

Unit 7, Swansea Valley Business Park, Ystalyfera, SWANSEA, SA9 2EB

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