Llandefalle Ward has a new Notice Board, Brynhaul Kiosk will be used as a Notice Board instead of Llandefalle Church, Please feel free to display your public and community notices.

The workshop is called ‘Digital Ninja’ and it is especially well suited for parents and/or grandparents who want to develop their digital skills, understand online risks and how to protect themselves and others online. There are sessions at Y Gaer are on Oct 10^th at 10am, 11am and 12pm, followed by a free drop in in the afternoon.

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Have you heard about the valuable work that Citizens Advice do on a daily basis?
Would you like to be involved at a strategic level to move us forward?

Citizens Advice Powys offers Free, Independent, Impartial and Confidential advice and support to those living in Powys, with any problem.
Our charitable status means we need a board of Trustees as part of our governance structure to operate, making this an essential role within the organisation.
Have you heard about the valuable work that Citizens Advice do on a daily basis?
Would you like to be involved at a strategic level to move us forward?
We are currently seeking independent, confident, knowledgeable and experienced people to join our Board.
The Trustees meet quarterly, normally virtually, to help guide us in our decision making. If you could spare us 3 hours per month to share your expertise, you would be contributing to a unique public service that often offers a lifeline to those most in need.
Sound interesting? – Why not contact our Chief Officer, Yasmin Bell for an informal chat about the role. T: 01686 617641 or email CEO@powyslca.org

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A BIG THANK YOU GOES TO THIS MAN, IAN ROWLANDS, FOR ALL THE HELP THAT HE GIVES THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL, FROM ERECTNG BIRD BOXES, LITTER PICKING, PLANTING TREES, EMPTYING BINS, AND MUCH MORE!

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Powys Dyslexia Support Group

Due to circumstances beyond our control, Powys Dyslexia Support Group will cease to operate from 21stMay 2022 and the Face Book Page will no longer be updated or monitored.

For information relating to Dyslexia the organisations listed below may be useful.

Tutors and Assessors

Bangor University Assessment Centre www.bangor.ac.uk/studentservices/disability/assessment_centre.php.en

British Dyslexia Association tutor List : https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

Dyslexia Guild Tutor List: https://dyslexiaguild.org.uk

Patoss Tutor List : https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org

Specific Learning Differences Standards Committee tutor list : https://www.sasc.org.uk

Exam Access Arrangements

Access Arrangements, Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations for exams and tests and applies to most of the awarding bodies (Reviewed Yearly)

www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AA_regs_21-22_FINAL.pdf

Exam Guidance for National Tests

AQA | Exams admin | Special consideration: https://www.aqa.org.uk

SEN Code of Practise for Wales:

https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2021-03/the-additional-learning-needs-code-for-wales-2021.pdf ( reviewed yearly)

Other Organizations

BDA www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

Dyslexia Action: https://dyslexiaaction.org.uk

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice): https://www.ipsea.org.uk

Made by Dyslexia: https://www.madebydyslexia.org

Patoss Tutor List : https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org

SASC: https://www.sasc.org.uk

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Good news for good causes

We know that fundraising is a constant effort for community groups throughout Powys. Loto Powys Lotto has been established to help local organisations and clubs raise much-needed funds. Working with Powys County Council, we have established this ethical lottery as an easy, fun and totally free way for good causes create sustainable, year-round income.

It would be amazing if you could tell the good causes in your area about this opportunity. If you have a parish newsletter, website, social media or other communication methods, Please spread the word about this funding for local groups. Examples of good causes:

Sports clubs
Charities
School PTAs
Village halls
Social enterprises

Lotto Powys Lotto can help groups raise over £500 a year with just 20 ticket sales a week. There’s no risk, no cost and no administration.

Let’s Get Started

How Do Groups Sign-Up?

Step 1: Go to https://www.powyslotto.com/good-causes/apply and register the organisation
Step 2: We’ll review and approve the organisation within 5 days
Step 3: The organisation can selling tickets via our website

For more info check out our factsheet containing some Frequently Asked Questions. Feel free to share this with local groups.

Happy To Help

If you have any questions call us on 01865 582828, email support@powyslotto.com
or go to: www.powyslotto.com

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Carers Allowance is the lowest benefit of its kind at £64.60 per week. It is the main benefit for people caring unpaid for family or friends. We want to see Carer’s Allowance significantly increased for all carers in the UK.

In Scotland, Carer’s Allowance is going up by £8.50 per week, to the same level as Jobseeker’s Allowance. In the short term we want Carer’s Allowance in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to be raised by at least £8.50, to match the changes being made in Scotland.

Carers UK is sending a letter on behalf of the 6.5 million carers in the UK to Secretary of State, Esther McVey, calling for Carer’s Allowance to be raised to the level of Jobseeker’s Allowance

Please add your signature to this petition, you do not have to be a carer, just to care and it only takes a few minutes.

Fairer for Carers

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Road Maintenance in Llandefalle, Llanfilo & Felinfach

If anyone has any problem with Road Maintenance near them, please contact PCC Highways Dept. 01874 620500 or contact Delyth
email felinfachcommunitycouncil18@outlook.com or ring 07971 160396

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SP Energy Networks are working with the Energy Networks Association on a new campaign around the dangers that overhead power lines present to people working in the agricultural sector. We would really value your support in disseminating information to your local community and general contacts.

On average, one farm worker dies each year as a result of contact with an overhead power line, and many people are simply unaware of the dangers. If machinery or equipment touches an overhead power line, electricity can pass through to reach the earth – leaving people at risk of serious injury or death. Electricity can also jump across gaps, so even getting too close to power lines can be dangerous.

We’re urging as many people as possible to be aware of, and to follow, some simple safety tips. A new film has been created to do just that, which you can view here http://www.energynetworks.org/electricity/she/safety/safety-advice/overhead-power-lines-safety-campaign.html

We’ve also prepared a stakeholder toolkit http://www.energynetworks.org/electricity/she/safety/safety-advice/overhead-power-lines-safety-campaign.html to help you share information simply and easily. You can get involved in a number of ways using the copy and images provided:

Share the new safety awareness film on your social media channels or internally with staff via email
Share general images and shorter video content on your social channels
Send safe working tips to anyone that they are relevant to

A spotlight on tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people

EnvisAGE is a discussion journal edited by Age Cymru. It aims to explore issues affecting older people, stimulate discussion and share good practice.

In editions of EnvisAGE, we shine a spotlight on tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people. We look at the reasons for loneliness, and explore a broad range of possible approaches to reducing it to improve well being and quality of life.