Communities-First-go-on-have-a-go-booklet

Communities First Aberystwyth and PenparcauCommunities First is a Welsh Assembly Government flagship programme to improve theliving conditions and prospects for people in the most disadvantaged communities acrossWales.

Communities First Aberystwyth and Penparcau supports local people to help their owncommunity. We work with the local Communities First Partnership to help bring aboutsustainable development and to tackle social disadvantage. Our services to individualsand local organisations include advice on funding, setting up and developing a communityor voluntary group, as well as signposting wider contacts and opportunities.

For more information contact 01970 633231 [email protected]

Communities First Aberystwyth and PenparcauCeredigion Business Centre11 Baker StreetAberystwythSY23 2BJ

Aberystwyth UniversityFull-time and part time study for HND, foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degreeschemes, as well as Welsh for adults courses and teaching secondary.

01970 623111 www.aber.ac.uk

School of Education & Lifelong LearningLifelong Learning Courses

Community based short courses for adults in Aberystwyth and beyond. A wide range oftopics are covered, including art and design, professional Welsh, the humanities,languages, science and social sciences.

Fee waivers for people who do not have a first degree and are on benefits or low incomes.Full time students and pensioners are entitled to concessionary fees.

Please contact for details. 01970 [email protected] www.aber.ac.uk/sell/courses/lllearn/index.html

Centre for Widening Participation and Social InclusionWidening access to Higher EducationFree courses, workshops and discussions01970 621890 [email protected] www.aber.ac.uk/wpsi

Provides talks and courses in the Communities First areas, free of charge to residentsand workers in the area. Offers advice and accompanied visits for mature students to theuniversity, help and advice on choosing the right course, study skills and financial matters.

Dysgu Bro / Ceredigion Community LearningLeisure courses e.g. Keep Fit, Flower Arranging, Needlework, Dance

Extensive IT provision and Open access

Learning Welsh in Ceredigion

01974 298009 www.dysgubro.org.uk

Ceredigion TrainingOffers a wide range of free courses, including Administration, Management,Equine, Early Years Care and Education, Motor Mechanics, Construction(Plumbing, Carpentry and Electrical), Hair and Beauty, Job search and CV.

Basic Skills – English and Maths, IT / CLAIT01970 625052 www.ceredigiontraining.co.uk

Coleg CeredigionCourses in art and design, catering, construction, business and management, engineering,furniture, independent living skills, general education, health and care, informationtechnology, performing arts and media, administrative and secretarial skills.

01970 639700 www.ceredigion.ac.uk

Welsh for AdultsWelsh courses for learners at all levels, from complete beginners to proficient learners.Intensive and daytime and evening courses in every part of Ceredigion.

0800 8766975 www.learnwelshinmidwales.org

Aberystwyth Arts CentreProvides in-house in the arts & crafts, dance, digital new media, drama & theatre,literature, music, photography, pottery. The Centre’s Digilab can be booked and hassome free sessions twice a week.

01970 622882 www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/misc/courses/

Open University in WalesOpen entry, distance learning courses, study from home. Faculties include Science,ICT Humanities, Health and Social Care, Arts, Business, Languages, Education.

Advice line: 029 2047 1170 www.open.ac.uk/study

WEA - Workers Education AssociationESOL, Workplace Learning and Community Development

01792 467791 www.swales.wea.org.uk

U3A - University of the 3rd AgeInformal training and self help for retired and semi-retired people

01970 612016

Working LinksIf you’re unemployed and looking for work, Working Links can help you find the job youwant. We’ll work with you on a one to one basis to match your needs and skills to jobs thatare available now. If you’d like to find out more about how we can help you, call us on01970 632 080. Or you can come and see us at Working Links, 16 Eastgate Street, TownCentre, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 2AR

University of Wales Trinity Saint DavidMany people think that higher education is beyond their capabilities.At the University of Wales Trinity Saint David we do all we can to encourage everyoneinterested in furthering their education.Our aim is to make studying as accessible andcourses as flexible as possible. Full time and part time courses, work-based anddistance learning.Faculties include Arts and Social Studies; Education and Training and Humanities.

Lampeter Campus 01570 422351 www.tsd.ac.uk

Ceredigion Youth ServiceOffers informal and formal learning opportunities throughout the county.Accredited programmes include accredited learning opportunities e.g. Babysitting Skills,Introduction to Youth Work, Junior Sports leadership, How to Develop a Youth Forum, Webforum as well as Youth Achievement Awards, Duke of Edinburgh Award and First Aid.

01545 572352

Ymlaen CeredigionSustainable living, information and education.Projects dealing with healthy living for young children.

01970 633395 www.ymlaenceredigion.org.uk

Want 2 WorkProject for people aged 16 or over living in Penparcau, Aberystwyth and certain areasin Ceredigion, who are employed for less than 16 hours a week and do not receiveJobseekers Allowance. The aim is to encourage customers to participate in return towork activities such as voluntary work and taster sessions. Financial help may be availablefor training, business start-up costs etc.

0800 328 6370

Careers Wales WestProvides a bilingual, all-age, advice and guidance service. We support those still inschool, further and higher education, seeking employment, employed, redundant,retraining or entering the world of work.

01970 636150 www.careerswales.com

Ceredigion Information ServiceInformation and advice on local childcare provision, including childminders, nurseries,parent/ toddler groups, pre-school playgroups, breakfast clubs, after school clubs andsummer and school holiday playschemes. Also offers other child-related advice andinformation on topics such as working in childcare, tax credits and support for parents.

01545 574187 www.cis.ceredigion.gov.uk

Ceredigion Volunteer CentreProvides information and advice on volunteering and a ‘job shop’ matching service to helppotential volunteers to find suitable placements, available online (see below), over thephone or face-to-face.

01570 423232 www.volunteering-wales.net 08003280940

Am fwy o wybodaeth �oniwch 01570 422927 neu e-bostiwch: [email protected] more information please phone 01570 422927 or e-mail:[email protected]

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yng Ngheredigion. Gallwn ddarparuhy�orddiant yn y �yrdd canlynol:

Dysgu sy’n Seiliedigar Waith:Gweinyddu

Gwasanaeth CwsmeriaidRheoli

Technoleg GwybodaethMecaneg Moduron a Weldio

Gofal Plant – Dysgu a DatblyguPlymio

TrydanolGwaith Coed a Gwaith Saer

Astudiaethau Ce�ylauTrin Gwallt a Harddwch

Adeiladu Sgiliau Ieuenctidac Adeiladu Sgiliau Oedolion

Hy�orddiant Ceredigion Training o�erlifelong learning opportunities, training

and skills which meet the needs ofthe local economy and businesses in

Ceredigion. We are able to delivertraining in the following routes:

Work BasedLearning Provision:

AdministrationCustomer Service

ManagementInformation Communication Technology

Motor Mechanics and WeldingChildcare Learning and Development

PlumbingElectrical

Carpentry & JoineryEquine

Hair and BeautySkillbuild Youth

and Skillbuild Adult

Nod Genesis Cymru Wales 2, a gefnogir ganGronfa Gymdeithasol Ewrop, yw ymgysylltuag unigolion sydd bellaf i ffwrdd oʼr farchnadwaith ac sydd o dan anfantais gymdeithasolac economaidd. Bydd y project yn eu cefnogii gymryd y camau cyntaf tuag at hyfforddiantac yn y pendraw, cyflogaeth. Gall gynorthwyoi ddileu rhwystrau megis costau gofal plant achludiant iʼr rheiny syʼn dymuno dychwelyd iʼrgwaith drwy hyfforddiant neu addysg ac syʼncwrdd â meini prawf y project. Am ragor owybodaeth, cysylltwch ag Anna ar01545 572721neu [email protected]

Genesis Cymru Wales 2, supported by theEuropean Social Fund, aims to engage withindividuals that are furthest away from thelabour market and who are socially andeconomically disadvantaged. The project willsupport them to take the first steps towardstraining and ultimate employment. As such itmay provide support to remove barriers suchas childcare and transport costs for those whowish to progress back into work by training oreducation for those who meet the projectcriteria. For further information please contactAnna on 01545 572721or [email protected]

www.aber.ac.uk/wpsi

CANOLFAN EHANGUMYNEDIAD A CHYNHWYSIANT

CYMDEITHASOL

Mae gan Brifysgol Aberystwyth draddodiado ymrwymiad i ehangu mynediad ar gyfergrwpiau o bobl sydd wedi’n draddodiadol caeleu tan-gynrychioli yn y sector Addysg Uwch.Mae cyrsiau a rhaglenni yn cefnogi pobl o boboedran o Ysgolion Cynradd i oedolion yn ygymuned.

Beth allwn ni ei gynnig:

Cyrsiau/gweithdai yn y gymuned

Trefnu ymweliadau i’r campws

Rhaglenni ar gyfer plant Ysgol Gynraddmewn ysgolion lleol Cymunedau yn Gyntaf

Gweithgareddau gwyddonol yn yr ysgol asesiynau gwyddoniaeth i oedolion

Cymorth gyda cheisiadau

Cyngor/cyfarwyddiaeth, a

Cysylltwch â Debra Croft:

Canolfan Ehangu Cyfranogiada Chynhwysiant Cymdeithasol

Prifysgol AberystwythYr Hen Goleg, Stryd y Brenin

Aberystwyth SY23 2AX

Ffôn: 01970 621890Ffacs: 01970 627410

Ebost: [email protected]

Mae’n bleser gennym allu cefnogiCymunedau’n Gyntaf a gweithio gyda

phawb sy’n byw yn yr ardal.

CENTRE FOR WIDENINGPARTICIPATION ANDSOCIAL INCLUSION

Aberystwyth University has a long standingcommitment to widening access to groupsof people who have traditionally beenunder-represented in Higher Education.Courses and programmes support peopleof all ages from primary school to adults inthe community.

Courses/workshops in the community

Arrange for visits to campus

Programmes for Primary School childrenin local Community First area schools

School science activities and science foradults sessions

Help with applications

Various advice/guidance sessions,

and talks on request

Contact Debra Croft:

Centre for Widening Participationand Social Inclusion

Aberystwyth UniversityOld College, King StreetAberystwyth SY23 2AX

Tel: 01970 621890Fax: 01970 627410

Email: [email protected]

We are pleased to be able to supportCommunities First and work with all

residents in the area.

Want to knowwhat theCeredigionInformationService canoffer?

Look at our web-sitehttp://cis.ceredigion.gov.ukfor more information.

We have a wide range of information onissues which are free and confidential,easy to find and understand.

You’ll find out about: • Local childcare provision• Working in childcare• Activities for children and young people• Information on Education and Health

... and much, much more

How to contact us:[email protected]

Neuadd Cyngor Ceredigion, Penmorfa, Aberaeron, SA46 0PA.

Eisiau gwybod beth gallGwasanaeth Gwybodaeth

Ceredigion ei gynnig?

Ewch i’n gwefanhttp://cis.ceredigion.gov.ukam fwy o wybodaeth.

Ceir ystod eang owybodaeth am bynciau,

yn rhad ac am ddim, yngyfrinachol ac yn hawdd i

ddod o hyd iddo.

Ceir gwybodaeth am:• Y ddarpariaeth leol o ran gofal plant• Gweithio ym maes gofal plant• Cyfleoedd hamdden i blant a phobl ifanc• Gwybodaeth addysg ac iechyd

... a llawer, llawer mwy

Sut i gysylltu â ni:[email protected]

Neuadd Cyngor Ceredigion, Penmorfa,Aberaeron, SA46 0PA.

Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth Ceredigioni blant, pobl ifanc a’u teuluoedd

Ceredigion Information Servicefor children, young people and their families

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01545 574187http://cis.ceredigion.gov.uk

Gyrfa CymruMae Gyrfa Cymru – Gorllewin yn darparu gwasanaeth cyngor a chyfarwyddyd dwyieithog,i bobl o bob oed. Rydym yn cefnogi’r rhai hynny sy’n dal yn yr ysgol, mewn addysg bellachac uwch, rhai sy’n chwilio am waith cyflogedig, yn gweithio, yn ddi-waith, yn ailhyfforddineu’n mynd i mewn i fyd gwaith.

01970 636150 gyrfacymru.com

Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth CeredigionGwybodaeth a chyngor ar y ddarpariaeth gofal plant yn lleol, gan gynnwys gwarchodwyrplant, meithrinfeydd, grwpiau rhiant a phlentyn, grwpiau meithrin, clybiau brecwast, clybiauar ôl ysgol a chynlluniau chwarae yn ystod yr haf a gwyliau ysgol. Hefyd cynigir cyngor arallsy’n gysylltiedig â phlant, a gwybodaeth ar bynciau megis gweithio ym maes gofal plant,credydau treth a chefnogaeth i rieni.

01545 574187 www.cis.ceredigion.gov.uk

Canolfan Gwirfoddolwyr CeredigionDarperir gwybodaeth a chyngor ar wirfoddoli a gwasanaeth paru ‘siop swyddi’ i helpu darparwirfoddolwyr i ddod o hyd i leoliadau gwaith addas, sydd ar gael ar-lein (gweler isod), dros yffôn neu wyneb yn wyneb.

01570 423232 www.volunteering-wales.net 08003280940

Am fwy o wybodaeth �oniwch 01570 422927 neu e-bostiwch: [email protected] more information please phone 01570 422927 or e-mail:[email protected]

Hy�orddiant Ceredigion Training

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yng Ngheredigion. Gallwn ddarparuhy�orddiant yn y �yrdd canlynol:

Dysgu sy’n Seiliedigar Waith:Gweinyddu

Gwasanaeth CwsmeriaidRheoli

Technoleg GwybodaethMecaneg Moduron a Weldio

Gofal Plant – Dysgu a DatblyguPlymio

TrydanolGwaith Coed a Gwaith Saer

Astudiaethau Ce�ylauTrin Gwallt a Harddwch

Adeiladu Sgiliau Ieuenctidac Adeiladu Sgiliau Oedolion

Hy�orddiant Ceredigion Training o�erlifelong learning opportunities, training

and skills which meet the needs ofthe local economy and businesses in

Ceredigion. We are able to delivertraining in the following routes:

Work BasedLearning Provision:

AdministrationCustomer Service

ManagementInformation Communication Technology

Motor Mechanics and WeldingChildcare Learning and Development

PlumbingElectrical

Carpentry & JoineryEquine

Hair and BeautySkillbuild Youth

and Skillbuild Adult

Working Links – Chwilio am WaithGallwn weithio gyda chi, un i un, i ganfod swydd sy’n addas i chiyn ôl eich sgiliau a’ch anghenion.Cysylltwch â Working Links drwy alw yn y Swyddfa16 Porth Bach, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2ARneu ffoniwch 01970 632080

Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi SantMae llawer o bobl yn credu bod addysg uwch tu hwnt i’w gallu.

Mae Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant yn gwneud pob dim posib i annog pawb sydd âdiddordeb i barhau a’u haddysg. Ein nod yw gwneud astudio mor hylaw â chyrsiau morhyblyg â phosib. Cyrsiau llawn amser a rhan amser, dysgu yn y gweithle ac o bell.Opsiynauastudio yn y Gymraeg. Cyfadrannau yn cynnwys y Celfyddydau ac Astudiaethau Cymdei-thasol; Addysg a Hyfforddiant a’r Dyniaethau.

Campws Llambed 01570 422351 www.ydds.ac.uk

Gwasanaeth Ieuenctid CeredigionCynigir cyfleoedd dysgu ffurfiol ac anffurfiol ar draws y sir.Mae rhaglenni achrededig yn cynnwys cymwysterau cyfleoedd dysgu achrededig amrywiole.e. Sgiliau Gwarchod Plant, Cyflwyniad i Waith Ieuenctid, Arweinyddiaeth Chwaraeon Iau,Sut i Ddatblygu Fforwm Ieuenctid, Fforwm We yn ogystal â Gwobrau Cyflawniad Ieuenctid,Gwobr Dug Caeredin a Chymorth Cyntaf.

Gwobr Dug Caeredin a Chymorth Cyntaf

01545 572352

Ymlaen CeredigionByw’n gynaliadwy, gwybodaeth ac addysg. Prosiectau yn ymwneud â chadw plant yn iach.

01970 633395 www.ymlaenceredigion.org.uk

Yn Awyddus i WeithioProsiect ar gyfer pobl 16 oed neu drosodd sy’n byw ym Mhenparcau, Aberystwyth acardaloedd arbennig yng Ngheredigion, sy’n cael eu cyflogi am lai nag 16 awr yr wythnos anad ydynt yn derbyn Lwfans Ceiswyr Gwaith. Y nod yw annog cwsmeriaid i gymryd rhanmewn gweithgareddau dychwelyd i’r gwaith megis gwaith gwirfoddol a sesiynau blasu. Gallfod cymorth ariannol ar gael ar gyfer costau hyfforddi, dechrau arni ayyb.

0800 328 6370

Dysgu Bro CeredigionCyrsiau hamdden e.e. Dawns, Cadw’n Heini, Trefnu Blodau, Gwnïo,

Darpariaeth TG eang a Mynediad Agored

Dysgu Cymraeg yng Ngheredigion

01974 298009 www.dysgubro.org.uk

Hyfforddiant Ceredigion TrainingCynigir amrywiaeth eang o gyrsiau rhad ac am ddim, gan gynnwys Gweinyddu, Rheoli,Ceffylau, Gofal ac Addysg Blynyddoedd Cynnar, Mecaneg Ceir, Adeiladu (Gwaith Plymwr,Gwaith Saer a Thrydanol), Gwallt a Harddwch, Chwilio am Swydd a CVau.

Sgiliau Sylfaenol – Saesneg a Mathemateg, TG / CLAIT

01970 625052 www.ceredigiontraining.co.uk

Coleg CeredigionCyrsiau mewn celf a dylunio, arlwyo, adeiladu, busnes a rheolaeth, peirianneg, dodrefn,sgiliau byw’n annibynnol, addysg gyffredinol, iechyd a gofal, technoleg gwybodaeth,y celfyddydau perfformio a’r cyfryngau, sgiliau gweinyddol ac ysgrifenyddol.

01970 639700 www.ceredigion.ac.uk

Cymraeg i OedolionCyrsiau Cymraeg i oedolion ar bob lefel, o ddechreuwyr llwyr i ddysgwyr hyfedr. Cyrsiaudwys yn ystod y dydd a min nos ymhob rhan o Geredigion.

0800 8766975 www.dysgucymraegynycanolbarth.org

Canolfan y Celfyddydau AberystwythYn darparu celf a chrefft, dawns, y cyfryngau newydd digidol, drama a theatr, llenyddiaeth,cerddoriaeth, ffotograffiaeth, crochenwaith. Gellir bwcio ‘Digilab’ y Ganolfan ac mae rhaisesiynau am ddim ar gael ddwywaith yr wythnos.

01970 622882 www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/misc/courses/

Prifysgol Agored yng NghymruMynediad agored, cyrsiau dysgu o bell, astudio o gartref. Mae’r Cyfadrannau’n cynnwysGwyddoniaeth, TGCh, y Dyniaethau, Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol, y Celfyddydau, Busnes,Ieithoedd, Addysg.

Llinell Gyngor: 029 2047 1170 www.open.ac.uk/study

WEA – Cymdeithas Addysg y GweithwyrSaesneg ar gyfer Siaradwyr Ieithoedd Eraill (ESOL)

01792 467791 www.swales.wea.org.uk

U3A – Prifysgol y Drydedd OesHyfforddiant anffurfiol a hunangymorth ar gyfer pobl sydd wedi ymddeol neu ymddeolyn rhannol

01970 612016

Cymunedau yn Gyntaf Aberystwyth a PhenparcauMae Cymunedau yn Gyntaf yn rhaglen flaenllaw gan Lywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru sy’nhelpu i wella amodau byw a rhagolygon pobl yn y cymunedau mwyaf difreintiedig ar drawsCymru.

Mae Cymunedau yn Gyntaf Aberystwyth a Phenparcau’n cynorthwyo pobl leol i helpu’ucymuned eu hunain. Rydym yn gweithio gyda’r Bartneriaeth Cymunedau yn Gyntaf leol ihelpu i sicrhau datblygiad cynaliadwy ac i daclo anfantais gymdeithasol. Mae eingwasanaethau ar gyfer unigolion a sefydliadau lleol yn cynnwys cyngor ar ariannu, sefydlua datblygu grŵp cymunedol neu wirfoddol, yn ogystal â darparu arwyddbyst at gysylltiadaua chyfleoedd ehangach.

Am fwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch â 01970 633231 [email protected]

Cymunedau yn Gyntaf Aberystwyth a PhenparcauCanolfan Fusnes Ceredigion11 Stryd y PoptyAberystwythSY23 2BJ

Prifysgol AberystwythAstudiaethau llawn amser a rhan amser ar gyfer cymwysterau HND, sylfaen, a graddauisraddedig ac ôl-raddedig, yn ogystal â chyrsiau Cymraeg i oedolion a chyrsiau dysguuwchradd

01970 623111 www.aber.ac.uk

Ysgol Addysg a Dysgu Gydol OesCyrsiau Dysgu Gydol Oes

Cyrsiau byr cymunedol ar gyfer oedolion yn Aberystwyth a thu hwnt. Darperir amrywiaetheang o bynciau, gan gynnwys celf a dylunio, Cymraeg proffesiynol, y dyniaethau, ieithoedd,gwyddoniaeth a gwyddorau cymdeithasol.

Gellir hepgor ffioedd ar gyfer pobl sydd heb radd gyntaf ac sydd ar fudd-daliadau neuincwm isel. Mae gan fyfyrwyr llawn amser a phensiynwyr yr hawl i dalu ffioedd rhatach.Cysylltwch am fanylion.

01970 621580 [email protected] www.aber.ac.uk/sell/courses/lllearn/index.html

Canolfan Ehangu Cyfranogiad a Chynhwysiad CymdeithasolEhangu mynediad i Addysg Uwch

Cyrsiau, gweithdai a thrafodaethau rhad ac am ddim

01970 621890 [email protected] www.aber.ac.uk/wpsi

Darperir sgyrsiau a chyrsiau o fewn ardaloedd Cymunedau yn Gyntaf, yn rhad ac am ddim idrigolion a gweithwyr yn yr ardal. Cynigir cyngor ac ymweliadau ar gyfer myfyrwyr aeddfedi’r brifysgol, cymorth a chyngor ar ddewis y cwrs iawn, sgiliau astudio a materion ariannol