Gorsedd y Dreigiau is a competition being run by Menter a Busnes in partnership with WAG.

If you have a buisness idea for a new buisness and would like to take part in a Welsh language Dragon's Den style competition with the chance of winning £5000 contact 01970 636280 for further information and entry forms.

Welsh confidence course and Saturday Course

First of all I would like to thank you for the support that you have already given the Soar Project. As you are aware, we have secured all of the funding needed to refurbish the Canolfan building and transform Soar Chapel into a Community Theatre and Heritage Centre. This funding amounts to a total of £1,381,378, comprising of:

 £527,000 Heritage Lottery Fund
 £360,000 Heads of the Valleys
 £71,949.00 Low Carbon Buildings Trust
 £422,429.00 CFAP (grant stages)

I am now in the process of preparing a bid for the Big Lottery Fund for an amount of £200,000. This will provide us with new fixtures and fittings and most importantly, a Community Arts Development Officer for a period of 3 years.

The Officer will work to establish creative partnerships with schools, youth services, continuing/adult education and the wider community. The project will offer new exciting opportunities for creative expression, empowerment, learning and development, and contribute to the overall regeneration of the community.

Although we have undertaken a significant amount of community consultation over the past two years, the bid requires some more ‘up to date’ comments.

I therefore need to ask you, one more time, to show your support for what we’re doing – together – by writing a letter of support for the bid.

If you feel you need more information please pick up the phone or e-mail me.

With many, many thanks,
Lisbeth McLean
Chief Officer

This level is for beginners, with the emphasis very much on conversational Welsh. Personal details and past events are among the topics covered. It is possible to take the Use of Welsh Entry exam towards the end of this level, but no exams are compulsory.

Leisurely Pace

This course meets once a week over a 2 year period.

Stage

Entry Part 2

Venue

Merthyr Welsh Centre (year 2), Merthyr , CF47 8UB .

Timings

Held on Wednesday at 19:00 - 21:00, (total 2 hours a week). Course starts 30 Sep 2009, for 30 weeks.

Price

£60.00 per year. Concessionary rates are available, please contact us for details.

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, or to apply for a place, please fill in the form below.