COMMUNITY GRANTS

An open evening organised by the Rural Development will take place at Whitland Memorial Hall, Market Street, next Wednesday, September 26, 5 - 7 pm).

Grants of up to £20,000 from the Rural Community Inclusion Innovative Communities Project are available to registered charities, voluntary organisations, town or community councils and social enterprise not for profit organisations based in rural Carmarthenshire.

For further information, telephone 01267 242437. ALl welcome.

WORLD'S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING

Why not pop along to Whitland Memorial Hall next Friday, September 28, at 10 am, for Macmillan Cancer Support's biggest fundraising event. Cancer is the toughest fight most people will ever face and Macmillan is there to make sure no one has to go through it alone. Whatever is raised will be helping to improve the lives of people affected by cancer across the UK.

COMPUTER

CLASSES

A new term of the weekly computer classes has started on Thursdays at Whitland Memorial Hall.

There is a beginners class from 1 to 2 pm, followed by one from 2.15 to 3.45 pm for those who already have some knowledge, but 'Want to Know More'. A few places still available.

For more information and to book a place, please contact Diane Evans on 01994 240447 or leave a message on 01994 240127.

Job Club

If you are unemployed and looking for work stop by the Memorial Hall on Wednesdays between 2 and 4 pm. The Job Club is a voluntarily run group to try and help people in their quest for a job. Totally free and informal, it meets every Wednesday to give people, if nothing else, a chance to have a chat with others in similar position on their experiences and problems encountered.

New topics of interest for talks, workshops courses are now being planned to start in the near future. Please drop by to let us know of the topics you think you would benefit from or would like to see discussed. We will do our best to deliver!

There is always someone at hand to provide free help on how to look for work and the Job Club also gives free use of computers and internet access for job searches, with help at hand if needed to navigate through the system.

Every Wednesday, the latest job vacancies (no more than two days old) are posted on the Job Club notice board (reverse side of Memorial Hall notice board).

• Please note, there is no Job Club next week, September 26.

Yoga Class

A yoga class is held at the Memorial Hall every Tuesday evening from 7 - 8.30 pm (please use side entrance).

It is ideal exercise for health and relaxation, and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

No experience is necessary, but please wear comfortable clothes and bring a blanket (for the cooling off period) and a yoga mat if you have one (a few will be available).

For more information, please contact Debbie Sheppard on 01834 831184.

WHIST DRIVES

Regular whist drives are held at the Memorial Hall, Market Street, Whitland, on Wednesdays (1st, 2nd and 4th of the month) and the second Saturday.

TRUE RELAX

Are you stressed, tired, anxious or suffering from sleep problems? Do you want to learn simple, effective techniques to combat all of these? Lay back and unwind in the True Relax workshop at Whitland Memoiral Hall on Monday, October 8 (7.30 - 8.30 pm). Cost is £5 per person or £4 for OAPs, under 18s and unemployed. For more information, please contact Theresa Cadd on 07865 699446 or visit http://www.truerelax.co.uk">www.truerelax.co.uk

ADVICE SURGERY

Shelter Cymru's Cyngor 50+ Advice will next be in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, October 3, from 10 am to 1 pm.

RAINBOWS

Rainbows, the youngest members (five to seven-years-old) of the Girl Guides organisation, are coming to Whitland! They will be starting in October 10 in the Memorial Hall on Wednesdays at 5 pm.

For more information, contact Christine on 07989 552989 or Eleanor on 07854 967369.

PRODUCE MARKET

The next market at Whitland Memorial Hall will be held on Saturday, October 13, 9.30 am - 12.30 pm.

This will also include a table-top sale alongside the regular stallholders: Pam Gresty from Cwrtau Bach Farm, Christine James from Tavernspite Tea Rooms, Lucy and Wendy Bevan from The Comfort Zone, Barry Hathway from F.J . Hathway and Sons, Paul Oeppen from Hazelwell Organic Farm and Sarah Miller from Sarah Miller Cooks Your Homemade Preserves and Pickles.

The organisers are always looking to improve on the choice and the quality of the produce on offer. If you are a local producer or know someone whose produce you think would improve the market please let them know by leaving a message on 01994 240127 or email [email protected]">[email protected].

TABLE TOP SALE

By popular demand, an 'indoor car boot sale' will be held at Whitland Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 13, from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm.

It is all under cover, so weather is not an issue! Entry is free and refreshments will be available.

Why not have a good clearing out and have a table (£5)? To book your table, call 01994 240127 and leave a message or email [email protected]">[email protected]

GIFT AND CRAFT FAYRE

After the success of the fayre held at the beginning of September, another fayre will be held at Whitland Memorial Hall on Saturday, November 10. A variety of gifts will be available from local craftspeople. Entry is free and refreshments will be available.

To book a table (£5), please email [email protected]">[email protected] or call 01994 240127 and leave a message.

WORKWAYS

Workways officers will be in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, October 10, from 2 to 4 pm, to give advice and support to those unemployed and looking for work.

Workways provides Co-ordinated Employment Gateway - ensuring access to all available support; Effective Mentor Support - dedicated one to one advice and guidance; Job Focused Training - identifying specific courses and qualifications; Employer Liaison - supporting employers to employ local people; and Return to Work Support - all aspects of jobsearch techniques and work tasters.