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"We are here to identify the
needs and interests of children and young people, and to develop
a range of activities that will provide new experiences and
opportunities. We aim for young people to build their own
confidence and self-esteem, and to raise their aspirations
and expectations for themselves, and for the community of
Bryncynon."
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROVISION
The aim of the Children & Youth programme is to engage with
children and young people, to identify needs and interests and to
develop a range of activities that will provide new experiences
and opportunities. We aim to enable young people to gain in confidence
and self-esteem, raise aspirations and expectations. The programme
provides activities for children and young people aged 0-25yrs and
offers age specific activities to try and represent each age group.
So if your aged between 0-25yrs and want to expand your horizons
come and check us out!
The activities and provision take place in one of three buildings
(please see map for directions).
ACTIVITIES AT THE GROWING TOGETHER CENTRE
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
The Parent and Toddler group runs each morning Mondays to Fridays
for children aged 0-3yrs and their parents.
It provides quality play development opportunities for children
and an important social focus for local parents. Dedicated, qualified
play workers are constantly at hand to lead developmental play activities
and offer informal advice and guidance on parenting and a range
of related issues.
Staff working with the group are also strongly supported by the
Parents' Committee: a volunteer group of local parents who use the
service and are committed to ensuring its long term viability. The
Parent and Toddler group also arrange trips, social events and fun
days for the local community.
Cost: Free to all parents though a small contribution charge of
50p is requested to cover costs of materials, tea, coffee, toast
and butter.
For more information or to register please contact Ben Dineen on
01443 475120
TOY LIBRARY
Local people also have use of a toy library, and can access
cost price child safety equipment from the SafeStart scheme, both
of which run every Friday morning.
PLAYGROUP
The playgroup currently runs each afternoon Mondays to Fridays.
Focus on providing quality childcare and developing personal and
social skills of children aged 2½ - 3 years of age while
giving mum or dad a couple of hours of free time every day.
Costs: £2.50 per day or £10 weekly.
To register or to receive a playgroup information pack phone Jill
Bruford on 01443 740257.
BREAKFAST CLUB
Breakfast club currently runs from 7:00 - 9:00am Mondays to
Fridays.
It provides quality childcare; breakfast and school drop off for
the children of parents who start work before 9:00am.
Costs: £4.50 per session.
To register or to receive more information phone Nicola Northam
on 01443 740257
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
After School Club runs from 3:00 - 6:00pm Monday to Friday.
It provides quality play opportunities for children aged 3 - 11yrs
that aims to enhance their social, physical, intellectual, creative
and emotional development.
Costs: £4.50 per session.
To register or to receive more information phone Nicola Northam
on 01443 740257.
After School Club and Breakfast club are part funded by Awards
for All
GALLERY
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Bryncynon Growing Together Centre Is now fully equipped
for childrens parties, sunny playrooms and kitchen area included
in the price of £25,
Party catering, minibus transport and music available
from the Strategy..Telephone 01443 740257
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ACTIVITIES AT BRYNCYNON COMMUNITY CENTRE
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEMES
Playschemes run during the school holidays in the Bryncynon
Community centre for children aged 3-15yrs.
5-15 year olds 10am-4pm 60p per day
We also offer a wide range of activities from arts & crafts,
sport and trips. They are very successful and have limited places
available so book early. 3-7 years - afternoons only 12-3pm.
Costs: £2.50 per session.
During playscheme there is also Playcare for 3-5 year olds which
runs from 10-4pm.
Costs: £1.00 p/hr
To register or receive more information please contact Karen Owen
(5-15s) on 01443 475120, or Gillian Bruford (3-7s) on 01443 740257
DROP IN (11-25YRS OLD)
Drop in runs from 6:30 - 8:00pm Mondays to Thursdays in Bryncynon
Community Centre for young people aged 11-14yrs.
It aims to offer an informal environment for young people to socialise
or get involved with various activities. The drop-in is staffed
by 3 qualified youth workers who also plan off-site trips and activities,
issue based workshops that aim to empower and inspire young people.
The drop-in also has a café, pool table, playstations, table-tennis
etc.
Cost: free
For more information please phone Dean emson on 01443 475120
VISION JOB CLUB
Vision job club is an informal drop-in service that runs during
the Strategy opening hours Monday to Friday. It offers help with
letter/application form writing and on-line job searches.
For more information please contact Dean Emson on 01443 475120
SPECIAL ANNUAL EVENTS
There are a number of annual events, which are growing from strength
to strength offering the community and young people a special night
to celebrate their talents.
These include:
- Sant's Grotto and Christmas Fayre - held at Bryncynon Community
Centre for children and older residents, a taste of Christmas,
mince pies, sherry and music.
- Stars in the Valleys - held at the Avondale Social Club and
showcasing performances by young people of their favourite stars.
A culmination of months of practice with the after schoolclub.
- Blast from the Past - held at the Avondale Social Club and showcasing
performances of music from the 60's, 70's and 80's. A culmination
of months of practice with the after school club and the drop-in
11-14yrs.
- Greasemania - held at the Avondale Social Club and showcasing
performances of music and dance routines from the hit movie. A
culmination of months of practice with the after school club and
the drop-in 11-14yrs.
OFF SITE ACTIVITIES
The Early Years Team organize social events and trips for parents
and their children, visits include Theatre, farm and play trips.
The youth work team also plan and supervise residentials with children
and young people. The purpose of these vary but are universally
important in broadening horizons, hopes and dreams.
YOUTH FORUM
The Strategy is looking for new members to make up a youth forum.
Their role is to identify and address issues that affect young people
and through training and help from the youth team achieve the skills
to affect change. The forum can also play an important role in identifying
fund raising ideas and help plan and implement these.
If you are interested in joining or have any issues to raise please
contact the youth team on 01443 475120.
EXPOSE NEWSLETTER
Young people are involved with the production of a newsletter which
highlights issues affecting young people. If you're a budding journalist
or have something to say let us know.
If you are interested please contact Kristian on 01443 475120.
PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS
KEYSTART
The Strategy in partnership with Mountain Ash Comprehensive School
has employed a youth worker to work with young people on an alternative
curriculum. The youth worker supports, plans and implements the
day-to-day running of the scheme and is the liaison between the
Strategy and the school. This has been a very successful project
and is being extended in 2005 to accommodate more young people from
Bryncynon, and to engage them in local environmental regeneration
activities, and food growing projects, thereby further contributing
to the health and well-being of the area.
For more information please contact Chris Stone on 01443 475120.
The Bryncynon Strategy website has been funded by
Community University of the Valleys
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