Newcastle Emlyn and Adpar / Castell Newydd Emlyn ac Adpar

The King George V Playing Fields Associated of Newcastle Emlyn has made the final shortlist for ITV’s People’s Millions – a TV show in which the public are called upon to vote (by phone and text) for community projects which need National Lottery funding.

Download the official “People’s Millions” Press Release (PDF)

The playground project is one of just 8 Welsh projects to have been short listed and, if they are one of the top five by numbers of public votes cast, they will receive the full £50,000 of funds applied for.

On Monday 24th November 2008, ITV Wales – on the evening news programme ‘Wales Tonight’ - two short films will be screened, the viewing public will be asked to choose between Newcastle Emlyn’s Playground and one other project from Wales. The one that receives the most votes will be declared the winner and offered a grant. For the remainder of the week, two further projects will go head to head each night and of the four unsuccessful projects, the one with the highest number of public votes will be ‘rescued’ – this means that five of the eight projects will get their desired funding.

Children and parents celebrate the news

Over the next two weeks, the King George V Playing Fields committee will be producing their TV promotion, and urging the local community – and everyone they know – to tune in and vote for the playground on the night this is transmitted.

“We would urge anyone and everyone to watch the broadcast and vote for the playground – by phone, text – they will accept 10 calls per phone line, so please make full use of this, and tell everyone you know, this is our big chance to finally get a fantastic park and secure the much needed funding to complete the next phase!”

urged Committee fund-raisers Fiona White and Sue Tabbitt.

Voting lines are open for a project from 9.00am on the morning of that project’s broadcast until midnight the same day. Callers will ring a national-rate number and for BT customers the cost of a call is less than 10p. This is NOT a premium rate call, and neither ITV or Big Lottery Fund will make any money from the calls. Any phone line can be used to vote up to 10 times. Votes will be accepted from anywhere in the UK.

If successful in securing the £50,000 applied for, the Committee will be able to roll out the next stage of the plans for the playground, which includes a fenced-off toddler area, a new zip-wire, basketball hoop and a new tyre-swing installation. However, to complete the project a further £35,000 is still required and additional grant applications have been made. Regular updates will be posted up on the new playground notice board.

The committee meets on the second Monday of each month at 7.30pm at the Council Chambers, in the clock tower, in Newcastle Emlyn. All are welcome.

Fiona White, Park Manager, KGV Playing Fields Association Committee: 07970 090343 Email: fionawhite1470@btinternet.com

Sue Tabbitt, Press Officer & Grants Application Manager, KGV Playing Fields Association Committee: Mobile: 07890 661459 Email: sue.tabbitt@gmail.com

An exciting new project is being planned for Newcastle Emlyn

The project has been designed jointly between older peoples, physical disabilities and learning disabilities sections of Carmarthenshire County Council’s Social Care, Health & Housing Department.

The land to be used is currently a sloped, lawn area at the back of the Teifi Valley Day Centre, Newcastle Emlyn covering approximately ¾ acre. The proposal is to develop six ‘allotment’ size plots (approx. 30×5 yds) for the use of growing fruit and vegetables. Each plot will be worked by a group/association. It is envisaged that these groups will be social care/health service users and all produce will be for their benefit and not for commercial sale. Some plots may be available for individuals. A management committee with representatives of each group will be formed to manage the site, establish terms of reference and form an ‘Allotment Society’ or be affiliated to a local society. Each plot will be rented on an annual basis (£25.00) and worked with agreed allotment rules and regulations.

The project would be entirely self funding, by the users committee, raising finance for equipment and groundwork and also be self sufficient by using rainwater and composting toilets. There is much evidence from government and health experts that ‘growing your own’ has benefits not only for nutrition but also in reducing ‘food miles’. In addition the practical and physical activity increases greater health and wellbeing.

It is hoped that individuals will benefit by growing produce for their needs, developing new skills and environmental practices, and that the local area will benefit by witnessing an exciting new project that will inspire others.

An inaugural meeting has been held with representatives from some interested groups and county council staff and it is hoped to widen interest, particularly from individuals with gardening, organisational and fundraising skills. The next meeting, to develop the project further will be held on Thursday January 8th 2009 at 7.00pm in the Day Centre (behind Holy Trinity Church) Anyone interested should contact:

Vivienne Kincaid, Direct Services Manager
vkincaid@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Len Saunders, Development Manager
lsaunders@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Date: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Location: Castle Grounds, Newcastle Emlyn SA38
Description: Gates open at 6.30pm
Fire lit at 6.45pm
Firework Display 7.00pm
Hot Refreshments Available
Entrance Fee: Adults £4, Children £2.50

All funds raised go towards the purchase of new equipment for the children’s playing field.

Tickets for the 5th November are available in advance this year as well as on the night and we aim to have a special gate to fast track through those who have already purchased tickets in advance to avoid the queues. Also each ticket automatically enters you into a prize drawer.

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Title: Allen Raine Concert
Location: Emlyn Secondary School Hall
Link out: Click here
Description: A webcast concert of music and dramatised readings from her works.
Start Time: 16:15
Date: 2008-10-18
End Time: 20:30

On Saturday, 18th. October, the Allen Raine Celebration Society present yet another exciting development in this year’s centenary Festival – a webcast concert of music and dramatised readings from her works. The concert will be broadcast from Emlyn Secondary School Hall and the weblink will be live from 6.15.p.m. to 8.30 p.m. – all you have to do is go to www.allenraine.com and then click on “liverainewebcast” to see the show.

The programme will feature local artistes Radwm, Marian O’Toole and The Attic Players. The production will be crewed by students of Emlyn Secondary School, trained by the University of Lampeter’s Widening Access programme in co-operation with the college’s Media Centre and Y Wennol Cyf.

The University of Wales Lampeter has successfully pioneered community webcasting with the YFC , Merched y Wawr , primary and secondary schools, with its unique Outside Broadcast Unit offering on-the-spot training. Using innovative satellite technology, they will be broadcasting live on the internet. This type of “broadcasting” can lead to a more inclusive and ambitious use of media technology to promote local activities and culture.

You are welcome to join us at Emlyn Secondary School Hall: doors open at 5.45 p.m. and the webcast starts at 6.30.p.m. Entrance fee is £5 for adults (Concessions children £2) to include a free raffle ticket for sumptuous hampers and other prizes. If you want to make it a “fancy” night out, dress in clothes of the period (1896 – 1910) or as a character from one of her books and you might win a prize! Whatever your choice, join us – on the web or in person.

For more information contact: Carol Byrne Jones at 01239 710360 atsg39@dsl.pipex.com