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More than 700 children have taken part in a fun-filled week of play this half term with Torfaen Play Service.
Around 100 playworkers and volunteers delivered a range of play-based activities across multiple provisions, which saw children take part in arts and crafts, games, sports, swimming, talent shows and more.
Natalie Noltey, whose children Ella-Marie, Lylla-Grace and Alfie have been accessing the play service for several years, says she would be lost without it.
“Having a little one who needs that extra help, time and care, it’s reassuring to know that the service provided by Torfaen Play adapts to all my children’s needs, likes and capabilities. I’m never in doubt that each member of the Torfaen Play goes above and beyond.
“Full of fun and laughter, my children really thrive at the sessions, and they can’t wait to tell me what they have done at pick up time. My eldest two have been attending the mindfulness club and it’s amazing how much they enjoy it and have learnt new techniques.”
Children who attended the wellbeing camps at primary schools across the borough, received a free packed lunch and snacks throughout the day, all provided by Torfaen Catering.
Children are allocated a space at the wellbeing camps through their school or from parents expressing an interest via Torfaen Plays’ social media channels, all on a first come first served basis.
Specialist play and respite sessions were also delivered to more than 80 children with disabilities.
Natalie added: “As a parent, it’s the feeling you want most to know that your children are happy and cared for in a safe environment. With Torfaen Play, there is never a doubt in my mind and we thank you so much for all you do”.
Julian Davenne, Manager at Torfaen Play Service, said: “It’s been yet another fantastic week of play and it’s always amazing to see the engagement through our youth volunteering project.
“Working closely with our Torfaen Catering counterparts, we have ensured that the children have been fed and that they have accessed quality play opportunities up and down the borough”.
Torfaen Play Service are currently recruiting volunteers aged 16 and over, as well as
playworkers, play support workers and site supervisors to help run summer camps and open access playschemes.
A full week of training will be provided from Monday July 24, with clubs running between Monday 31 July to Thursday 25 August.
The deadline for applications is Friday 31 March.
To apply visit the Play Service page on Torfaen Council website, or for more information call 01495 742322 or email andrea.torfaen.gov.uk
Mae dros 700 o blant wedi cymryd rhan mewn wythnos llawn hwyl a chwarae'r hanner tymor yma gyda Gwasanaeth Chwarae Torfaen.
Darparodd tua 100 o weithwyr chwarae a gwirfoddolwyr amrywiaeth o weithgareddau chwarae mewn nifer o fannau, a welodd plant yn cymryd rhan mewn celf a chrefft, gemau, chwaraeon, nofio, sioeau talent a mwy.
Dywedodd Natalie Noltey, y mae ei phlant Ella-Marie, Lylla-Grace ac Alfie wedi bod yn defnyddio’r gwasanaeth chwarae ers nifer o flynyddoedd, y byddai hi ar goll hebddo.
“Gydag un bach sydd angen cymorth ychwanegol, amser a gofal, mae yna sicrwydd o gael gwybod bod y gwasanaeth sy’n cael ei ddarparu gan Chwarae Torfaen yn addasu i holl anghenion, hoffterau a galluoedd fy mhlant. Dydw i byth yn amau bod pob aelod o Chwarae Torfaen yn mynd yr ail filltir.
“Yn llawn hwyl a chwerthin, mae fy mhlant yn ffynnu yn y sesiynau, ac maen nhw ar dân i ddweud wrthyf i beth maen nhw wedi bod yn gwneud. Mae’r ddwy hynaf wedi bod yn mynychu’r clwb ymwybyddiaeth ofalgar ac mae’n anhygoel faint maen nhw’n mwyhau ac wedi dysgu technegau newydd.”
Derbyniodd plant a fynychodd y gwersylloedd lles mewn ysgolion cynradd yn y fwrdeistref becyn cinio am ddim a byrbrydau trwy gydol y dydd, y pob dim yn cael ei ddarparu gan Arlwyo Torfaen.
Mae plant yn cael lle yn y gwersylloedd lles trwy eu hysgolion neu trwy fod rhieni’n mynegi diddordeb trwy sianelau cyfryngau cymdeithasol Chwarae Torfaen, y cwbl ar sail y cyntaf i’r felin gaiff falu.
Cyflenwyd sesiynau chwarae a seibiant arbenigol hefyd i dros 80 o blant ag anableddau.
Ychwanegodd Natalie: “Fel rhiant, y teimlad yr ydych chi ei eisiau fwyaf yw bod eich plant yn hapus ac yn cael gofal mewn awyrgylch diogel. Gyda Chwarae Torfaen, does byth amheuaeth gen i ac felly rydym ni’n diolch cymaint i chi am bopeth yr ydych yn ei wneud”.
Dywedodd Julian Davenne, Rheolwr Gwasanaeth Chwarae Torfaen: “Mae hi wedi bod yn wythnos anhygoel arall o chwarae ac mae’n wych bob tro gweld yr ymgysylltiad trwy ein prosiect gwirfoddoli ieuenctid.
“Trwy weithio’n agos â’n cyfeillion yn Arlwyo Torfaen, rydym wedi sicrhau bod y plant wedi cael eu bwydo a’u bod wedi cael cyfleoedd chwarae o ansawdd hyd a lled y fwrdeistref”.
Mae Gwasanaeth Chwarae Torfaen yn recriwtio gwirfoddolwyr 16 oed a throsodd ar hyn o bryd, yn ogystal â gweithwyr chwarae, gweithwyr cymorth chwarae a goruchwylwyr safleoedd i helpu i redeg gwersylloedd dros yr haf a chynlluniau chwarae mynediad agored.
Rhoddir wythnos lawn o hyfforddiant o ddydd Llun, Gorffennaf 24 ymlaen, gyda chlybiau’n mynd o Ddydd Llun 31 Gorffennaf tan ddydd Iau 25 Awst.
Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw Dydd Gwener 31 Mawrth.
I wneud cais, ewch at wefan Cyngor Torfaen, neu am fwy o wybodaeth, e-bostiwch andrea.sysum@torfaen.gov.uk neu ffoniwch 01495 742322.
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