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Big Cheese

The Big Cheese festival was held at Caerphilly Castle between 23rd - 25th of July. The parent Network was there on Sunday 25th - thanks to all those people who visited our stand.

COMMUNITES FIRST INFORMATION

Communities First is a Welsh Assembly Government Initiative to improve life in the most deprived areas of Wales.

In Caerphilly County Borough, the Communities First areas are:

Rhymney, Abertysswg
Pontlottyn, Fochriw/Pentwyn
Deri/Groesfaen, New Tredegar
Cwmsyfiog, Phillipstown
Tirphil/Brithdir, Bargoed
Aberbargoed, Gilfach
Hengoed/Cefnhengoed, Argoed
Markham, Manmoel
Holybush, Abertridwr/Senghenydd
Trinant/Pentwyn, Glan-nant/Tiryberth
Gelligaer/Penybryn, Cefn Fforest
Graig yr Rhacca, Lansbury Park

Communities First focuses on what the community needs and this is discussed in local Community Partnerships made up from local residents and organisations.

It is important that there is sufficient local participation to ensure that local need, problems and opportunities are identified.

For further information on how to get involved in your local Communities First Partnership, contact: The Communities First Support Unit, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Nelson Road, Tredomen, Ystrad Mynach or telephone 01443864233/864295

If you have any information on what is going on in your Communities First areas then please contact us on info@parentnetwork.force9.co.uk

The Children's Information Service (CIS) was officially launched on May 5th at Caerphilly Castle. The launch was attended by the Children's Commissioner, Peter Clarke and children from local playgroups came along and participated in play activities relating to the medieval theme of the day. The launch of the CIS website also took place at the same time and more information can found on www.caerphilly.gov.uk/cis and information on childcare can also be obtained on the Children's Information Service (CIS) Helpline, 01443 863232.

Parent Representatives on planning groups

Tthe Parent Network has representatives on the following groups:

CYMORTH (funding group)
Children's' Partnership
Young Peoples Partnership
Expansion of Early Years
Access (Special Needs)
Communications
Grants and Quality
Basic Skills
Integrated Children's Centre (ICC)

If you have any issues you would like the representatives to take forward for you then contact Ann for further details of how you can do this.