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Caerphilly County Borough Council are pleased to announce that although the Caerphilly Big Cheese Festival cannot take place in its usual format this year, due to development works taking place in Caerphilly Castle, an alternative event will take place in 2022, the Caerphilly Little Cheese Festival!
On 3rd and 4th September, Caerphilly Little Cheese Festival will take place in Caerphilly town centre forming a music event with a number of music areas throughout Cardiff Road and Castle Court Shopping Centre, as well as a central stage in Twyn Car Park
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Unpaid carers in Caerphilly County Borough, who were in receipt of Carers Allowance on 31 March 2022, can now apply for a one-off £500 payment.
The Welsh Government payment is being made in recognition of the increased financial pressures many unpaid carers have experienced during the pandemic, and to help with some of the additional costs they have incurred.
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Risca Beach Party, a new event that was held in Tredegar Park on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May, saw an overwhelming number of visitors enjoy the glorious sunshine and 130 tonnes of sand that was laden with picnic blankets, deckchairs, buckets and spades.
Risca town centre footfall counter, located slightly away from the park by Risca Library, clocked nearly 1,500 visitors over the two day event, whilst the beach entrance recorded nearly 5,000 visitors passing the entranceway into the giant sand pit over the weekend.
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As they approach the first anniversary of the launch of Caerphilly Veterans Support Hub, the co-founders, Lisa Rawlings and Kelly Farr, reflect back over the last year.
On the opening session in June 2021, there were 4 veterans sat around a table. Fast forward to June 2022 and they regularly have 40+ veterans and their families at each session, sometimes many more! Veterans want to have opportunities to come together, to feel like they “belong” to something, like they did when they served
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The Autumn Leisure Lifestyle Choose to Lose weight loss challenge finished last week with amazing results being recorded across the county borough.
The eight week weight loss challenge ran from four locations spread across the County Borough with individuals receiving personalised training programmes and one-to-one support from staff.
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Proud Councils has been shortlisted for the Public Sector Equality award and this year’s PinkNews awards.
Proud Councils is a group of 8 South Wales local authorities committed to improving support offered to LGBT+ staff within local authorities in Wales and ensuring that local government across Wales is a visible leader in the field of LGBT+ rights, actively championing LGBT+ inclusion in our communities.
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They may be the tiniest teachers in Caerphilly County Borough schools’ system, but the impact they are making in young students’ lives is huge.
Babies and their mums are visiting primary schools in Caerphilly County Borough bringing the Roots of Empathy program to primary pupils with the idea that they, in turn, will become more empathic, caring people because of it.
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Nominations are now open for the prestigious awards ceremony which recognises the efforts of dedicated volunteers and community champions.
Organised in partnership with Caerphilly Council, the annual Caerphilly GAVO Volunteer Achievement Awards provide an opportunity to thank and recognise local people and groups who dedicate their time, energy and skills to helping others and making a positive impact in their community.
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The Welsh Government is consulting on changes to the Mental Capacity Act and how they will be applied.
The Act has been amended and will include changes to the way care or treatment is authorised for people who lack the capacity to consent, including those over 16 and patients in health or community settings, including hospitals, care homes, or their own homes.
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Calling all trainee/student electricians, plumbers, carpenters and plasterers!!
10 apprentice opportunities are being offered by our Caerphilly Homes, Housing Repair Operations and the Planned Asset Management Strategy teams.
- Electrician 2 positions Fixed Term until 01/09/2026
- Plumbers 2 positions Fixed Term until 01/09/2026
- Carpenter 4 positions Fixed Term until 01/09/2025
- Plasterer 2 positions Fixed Term until 01/09/2025
The vacancies are ideally suited to first and second year students who can demonstrate a commitment to their trade and now require practical experience.
The work involves repairs and refurbishment of the Council’s current 10,660 housing stock.
The closing date for these positions is 23/06/2022
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Thank you to every one of the 1.8m people in Wales who have had their booster.
If you haven't had yours yet, it's never too late. We're making it easier than ever to come forward, including walk-ins all over the country.
Click link below now to book a slot and protect yourself
https://gov.wales/get-your-covid-19-vaccination
Next week is National Blood Donor Week!
Did you know, one donation can save up to people's lives!
Help us by sharing this message and booking a lifesaving appointment today
Can you book today? https://wbs.wales/BoroughofCaerCounc
Welsh Blood Service aims to have at least 7 days of each blood type to help patients in need.
Don’t know your type? No problem, they'll do that bit for you when you donate.
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