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|Ponthafren
Association are indebted for the support of the following Companies and
Organisations.
Please visit the individual web pages to see
activies that have been possible through this generosity.
| Allen Lane
Foundation Y Ffynon |
A self help group for adult (18 years and above) female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. A small group of survivors meet informally every fortnight (7-9pm in winter and 8-10pm during the summer). The meetings are completely confidential and provide mutual support, encourangement and can also provide information about other services available in the area. For further information contact Margaret. |
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| Award for All Wales | The Big Lottery Fund
is supporting the Creative Steps 2 Recovery project at Ponthafren. The
project is to fund challenging opportunities in art and craft for
people, who have experienced mental heath difficulties, those who are
socially isolated and or excluded. The Project has four strands; art classes, pottery workshops, innovative craft sessions using some recycled materials, as well as an exhibition of the work produced. Participants have been exploring a number of ways to express themselves through art, under the watchful eye of local artist Brian Jones. Many participants, who have never painted before, have now discovered a talent that they previously never knew existed. The impact that this has had on their confidence and self esteem has been absolutely amazing. The group now has two exhibitions booked for late 2010, so watch this space. |
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| Can do Communities | The library has been created in the centre with the help of this grant and with match funding by volunteers. It is now fully stocked with a large reference section of self help literature on all health related issues, fiction, autobiographies. There is also a laptop for research. This facility is a godsend for those who do not have the confidence or eans to access mainstream libraries. Members act as volunteer librarians and raise funds to add new stock. |  |
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| Ceniarth Foundation Machynlleth |
The foundation has kindly made a donation to Ponthafren, we thank them for their support. There are so many projects in the pipeline - but when we have decided which should receive this support we will report it here. | ||||
| Coleg Harlech WEA | A very successful initiative is underway with members undertaking film studies. This group meets every Thursday evening and hopes to produce a film about 'Life at Ponthafren'. Tutor Damien Archer has made the group aware of film genre and story boarding. If you have visitied Ponthafren recently you may have had a consent form and camera put in front of you. We are hoping this will result in a very successful end product ... watch this space OR attend the 2010 AGM. |  |
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| Co-operative Community Dividend Scheme | Members of Ponthafren and also members of the general public have enjoyed computer courses. These have included basic word processing, accessing the internet, e-mailing, PowerPoint, DesktopPublisher and Web Design. The real success of these has been the formation of a Public Relations Group which produces Newsletters, updates the website and visits outside groups to do presentations and hands on craft by the Arty Crafters. |  |
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| Environment Wales |
Environment Wales is a partnership in the voluntary sector, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. This organisation aims is to contribute to sustainable development by supporting and encouraging voluntary action to protect and improve the environment. Ponthafren's garden is registered under this initiative and volunteers have worked tirelessly to develop the sensory garden and organic fruit and vegetable growing. |
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| Film 15 | Film Animation is a recent addition to the program. The initial session with Jim Elliott was very well attended and hopes are high that we will have an animated film evening at a local venue to show the results of the course. Please see what Courses are on offer at Ponthafren. |  |
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| Heart Research Wales | Weight
Watchers, Healthy Heart, Nutrition and Healthy Cooking Workshops Please follow the link to get more details of these very successful workshops. Those taking part in Weight Watchers all lost weight. As an added bonus those who had their cholesterol levels tested, during the Healthy Heart sessions, showed a marked reduction. The Healthy Cooking and Nutrition workshops were designed to help members enjoy cooking and eating healthy. |
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| Lloyds TSB
Foundation for England and Wales |
This grant helped towards the salary of Ponthafren's centre
co-ordinator, which is vital post for the innovative work and smooth
running of the
charity. Nicky Morris is a dynamo who tirelessly works to advance the success of Ponthafren. She has a multitude of skills but the greatest are being able to get people involved with the project and having an empathy with all those with whom she is in contact. |
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| Sports Council for Wales Community Chest | Tai Chi is an activity
that will soon be on the program - all we need now is a tutor! |
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| Newtown Town Council | The display cupboard, Audio Books and bookcases for the Library were added to the new library space. The library is well supported by members who are able to join for an annual fee of 50p per adult and 25 p per child. This together with the sale of duplicate donated books goes towards the purchase of further stock. | |
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| Powys
Mental Health
Alliance - Start up Grants |
Ponthafren has received a number of Start-up grants to help
members to be involved with Social Enterprise activities. The
Public
Relations Group is an offshoot of the computer classes.
Members have designed leaflets, posters, PowerPoint presentations
etc. They, together with the Arty Crafters,
have put on various displays and presentations to groups,
followed by a hands-on craft session. Another group to benefit from this funding is the woodwork and woodturners who used the money to purchase a lathe. Wonderful wooden bowls, light pulls, animal feeders and boxes and mushrooms have been produced by members and are sold at table-top and Christmas Stalls. All monies produced are ploughed back into the centre to purchase new tools and equipment. Other grants have been used for the mosaic project and towards the repair of the pottery kiln. Classes will take place in the near future. |
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| Powys
Environmental Partnership Small Grants
Scheme PAVO |
1>1 Volunteer
expenses and travel Small grants to promote health and wellbeing has helped towards 1 to 1 volunteer expenses to support members with activities to promote independence. |
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| Sports Relief, an initiative of Comic Relief, registered charity 326568 administered by Community Foundation in Wales |
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| Scottish
Power Green
Trust Low Energy building program |
Dulas installed 1.3 kV Phtovolatic Panels with considrable support from Scottish Power Green Trust and The Low Carbon Building Program. Find out more about this project. |  |
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| Tir Coed | Tir Coed stands for improving the quality of life for rural communities in Wales through trees and woodlands in order to sustain and enhance their social, economic, ecological and cultural value for the future. The greenwood shelter in the garden is an ideal place to sit and enjoy the garden or to have a sing-along with AJ. |
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| Tudor Trust |
Thanks to the support of the Tudor
Trust, the work of Jane Powell our Development Officer, is able
to continue for a while longer. Jane was instrumental in
developing the Active Lifestyles initiative, which has now been rolled
out accross Powys in the form of DIY
Futures. As this funding is soon coming to an end we need to
secure a grant to cover this post so that the amazing achievements of
Ponthafren can continue. |
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| WCVA Local Mental Health Small Grants Scheme | Volunteer Support Worker training |  |
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| Welsh Assembly
Government Food and Fitness Grant Scheme |
Ponthafren runs a weekly fruit and veg co-operative which provides produce from local farms. Each week there is a different mix of ingredients at £3.00 per bag. This helps to encourage the healthy living style which is promoted by various workshops. Volunteer members run the scheme. Any surplus produce from our garden can be sold into the co-op if there is a glut of a particular item. |  |
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