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Free community Jobs and Training Fayre on the 25th August 2010 -

On 25th August 2010, the Tredegar Park ward Communities First Partnership will run a Jobs and Training Fayre at Duffryn Community Centre.  There will be a plethora of companies and support agencies present, and we aim to make planning for the future fun for you. Please click here for more details.

Andrew Price, Regional Business Manager for Barclays Bank does it AGAIN!

Once more we have been blessed by Andrew's generosity to enable residents to attend another Young Venture Player's production.  This time members of the Duffryn community were invited to see Les Miserables at the Dolman Theatre... completely free of charge!  Thanks again to Andrew for being so generous... see the pictures here.

Companies in Wales celebrate their Responsible Business Practices - Director of Duffryn Community Link is awarded.

On the 1st July more than 300 Business Leaders heard both the First Minister Carwyn Jones AM and Paul Drechsler, Chairman and Chief Executive of Wates Construction at Business in the Community’s annual celebration of responsible business in Wales sponsored by Royal Mail and Wales and West Utilities. The Awards for Excellence are the UK’s most influential, independent, peer assessed corporate responsibility awards. ‘Big Tick’ accreditations are awarded to those companies who have shown innovation, creativity and a sustained commitment to corporate responsibility.

Individual awards were presented to Graeme Yorston, Chief Operating Officer of Principality, who becomes this year’s Prince’s Ambassador for Business in the Community in Wales and Helen Dearden, Director of Duffryn Community Link, who was presented with the Sieff Award, for her collaboration with business to benefit the local community.

Owen Evans, Director, Business in the Community Wales said: “I would like to congratulate all of the businesses who made the various shortlists or were re-accredited for their Big Ticks. As standards get increasingly higher, the amount of impact these businesses demonstrate is exceptional.”

First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones agreed :”I would also like to add my congratulations to the companies who have been recognised for their commitment to responsible business practice this evening.  This demonstrates that many businesses in Wales recognise corporate responsibility has an important role to play in business despite the recent, challenging economic conditions.”

Helen Dearden with Rupert Moon - the Scarlet's Director of Enterprise.

Bob Barry, Helen Dearden with Trustees: Christine Kemp-Philp, Roy Grant

As well as recognising those companies who have achieved the UK Big Tick accreditation the event celebrated an increasing number of companies operating or based in Wales who have had a positive impact within through 5 new Award categories.

Wales Environment Award:  For organisations successfully cutting their carbon emissions and internally managing their carbon footprint.
Winner: Bluestone Resorts Ltd
Highly Commended: Wates

Wales Cares Team of the Year:  For the team that has shown that together they can make a difference
Winner: Magnox North Wylfa
Highly Commended: Zurich Cardiff site

Wales Responsible Procurement Award:  For the company that can demonstrate innovation and impact across its supply chain
Winner: Costain
Highly Commended: RCT Homes

Wales People Development Award:  For the company that can demonstrate the business case for nurturing the talent and skills of its employees and/or community
Winner: Deeside Power Station
Highly Commended: Wates

Wales Company of the Year:  For the company which best demonstrates its commitment to responsible business practice, with positive impacts across the environment, community, marketplace and the workplace

Winner: Utility and Environmental Solutions (UES)
Highly Commended: Principality Building Society

Four businesses from Wales received 5 reaccredited Big Ticks in the Business in the Community Awards for Excellence for their ongoing commitment to responsible business practice. GE Healthcare, Cadbury, Rhondda Housing Association, and BHP Billiton were recognised for their positive impact on society at the event in Cardiff last night at the SWALEC Stadium.

The results reveal that despite the recession, businesses in Wales are still focused on the impact they have on people and the planet.

“Now, more than ever, businesses need to demonstrate that to be a leading company, is to be a responsible one.  The award winners in Wales are certainly flying the flag for responsible business here and I hope will prove valuable inspiration for others to follow in their footsteps.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED!

Have you got a few hours to spare to help out in your local community? Take satisfaction in helping others whilst gaining valuable work experience. Take your pick from one of the following opportunities...

BIKE CLUB – 3.30-5.00pm on Tuesdays (Easter to Autumn). Help maintain bikes and organise cycle rides for children and parents. Helpers also required to run cycling proficiency course in the Junior School during school time.

LUNCH CLUB – in the Community Centre. Volunteers required to help set up, serve and clear up for the lunch club, as well as join in conversation. Lunch club is held once a month on a Monday at the moment, but hoping to increase this to fortnightly. Approx 25 older people attend for a 2 course lunch. Food hygiene certificate desirable but not essential.

     

BELLYDANCING – Do you enjoy dressmaking? Volunteer wanted for approximately a couple of hours a month to undertake repairs and maintain costumes for the Belly Dancing group that meet weekly on Thursdays in the Community Centre.

SCRABBLE CLUB – Helper required in the Community Centre on Fridays 2.15 - 4.15pm to organise games and assist players.

 

COMPUTER COURSES – Volunteer required to provide basic instruction and assistance to support beginners in the Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays.