Cyle4Sanity Fun Bike Rides Held!

Cyle4Sanity riders set out at Aberdare

Cycle4Sanity held its fun bikes rides on Saturday 3rd October 2009. The cycle rides offered took place from Aberdare to Abercynon, Aberdare to Pontypridd or even Aberdare to Cardiff. The Event is used to raise awareness of Mental Health Issues and Promote the Benefits of Physical Activity. Despite the weather, cyclists braved the rain with all reaching their destinations. More cycling events will be held throughout the year as part of New Horizons calendar. Councilor Mike Forey, Cabinet member for Health and Adult Services said" It was great to see so many people turn out despite the weather in order to join the rides and show us all the benefits of physical exercise" I know Cycle4Sanity has lots more planned and I urge people to visit the website and find out more - maybe even get involved. The Cyle4Sanity website is http://www.cycle4sanity.co.uk/

New Job Opportunities

PENRHYS PARTNERSHIP

Job Title: Arts Outreach Coordinator

Salary Info: Fixed contract for one year (approx £9,000 per annum) 15 hours per week

Job Role: We are seeking a motivated individual who is experienced in working in a community setting with a range of partners. You will have knowledge of a range of arts based activities specifically designed to enhance the potential of young people. You will be based at Canolfan Rhys Arts and EducationCentre, Penrhys, and be responsible for developing artsbased programme in the local community and you will also support the interests of community organisations in the surrounding wider communities.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th November 2009

Closing date: 12 noon - Monday 26th October 2009

Application Notes: For further information and an application pack please contact.

Beverley Chick, Penrhys Partnership, Y Ffynnon Centre, Penrhys, Ferndale,Rhondda Cynon Taf CF43 3NS - 01443 755008 - bev@penrhyspartnership.co.uk

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New Item added to Ebay!

Eve Myles Original Signed Photo Card

A stunning 14.8cm x 10.5cm (A6) colour photo card which has been HAND SIGNED by Eve Myles who plays Gwen Cooper in British sci-fi TV programme Torchwood.
The Welsh actress has autographed the photo card bold and clear in black marker.
The card is in Excellent Condition and was donated to our charity.
See Photographs showing front and back of card.
Eve Myles history below (Not included on card)
Her television roles have included appearances in EastEnders, the television film Score, and the Doctor Who episode The Unquiet Dead.
However, she is currently best known for her roles as Gwen Cooper in the Dr Who spin-off Torchwood and as Ceri Lewis in the BBC Wales drama Belonging, a character that involves playing a mother, wife and business woman all at the same time.
In 2002 and 2003 Eve was nominated for Best Actress in the BAFTA Cymru Awards for her role as Ceri Lewis in the BBC Wales drama Belonging.
She also played Lavinia in the 2003 Royal Shakespeare Company production of Titus Andronicus. In 2005, she appeared opposite Michael Gambon in Henry IV.
Dr Who writer Russell T. Davies said that he is a great admirer of her work.
The part of Gwen cooper in Torchwood was written especially for Eve.
In 2008 Eve won best actress at the Bafta Cymru Awards for her role as former police officer Gwen in the murky Cardiff-based Torchwood.

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End Date: 01 Oct 2009 20:00:03 BST
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Reg Charity: 1066601
New Horizons
44-49 Cardiff Street
Aberdare
CF44 7DG

Job Opportunities

Planning Aid Wales

Planning Aid Wales is an independent, charitable organisation which helps people across Wales participate more effectively in the planning system.

Job Title: Training Officer

Salary: £23,000

Salary Info: Fixed-term six month contract initially

Area: Wales - Various Locations

Location: Cardiff, Penygroes nr Caernarfon or home

Status: Full-time

Closing date: 5-10-2009

Job Role: Planning Aid Wales is the registered charity working to increase public understanding of, and participation in the Welsh land use planning system. We are looking for a self-motivated and organised person who can work with others to initiate and develop training projects.

You will be co-ordinating and developing Planning Aid Wales’s training programmes for disadvantaged groups, community representatives and planning professionals. The post is offered initially as a fixed-term six month contract, but we aim to make the post permanent subject to funding. Applications from people wishing to job share will be considered.

Application Notes: Application packs are available to download from our website on www.planningaidwales.org.uk/about-us/recruitment or by telephoning 02920 464225. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is midday, Monday 5th October 2009. For an informal conversation about the post, please contact Elwyn Thomas on 01766 762244.

Additional Information: Planning Aid Wales strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

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PainKillers Drugs Get Addiction Warning

A Government Drugs Watchdog has recommended that stronger warnings should be put on over the counter painkillers containing codeine as to the dangers of becoming addicted. It is stated that there is little evidence to know how many are becoming addicted to painkillers but people can become addicted in three days. The information comes form a parliamentary report and warns of the dangers of these drugs. 27 million packs of codeine-containing painkillers are sold every year in the UK.

The tablets affected are

Co-codamol
Codis 500
Cuprofen Plus
Feminax
Migraleve Pink
Migraleve Yellow
Nurofen Plus
Panadol Ultra Paracodol Capsules and Tablets
Paramol Tablets and Soluble Tablets
Solpadeine Max
Solpadeine Migraine Ibuprofen & Codeine Tablets
Solpadeine Plus Capsules, Tablets and Soluble Tablets
Syndol
Veganin Tablets

Dr June Raine, MHRA director of vigilance and risk management, of Medicines said "that taken in the correct manner and for the right purposes, codeine and dihydrocodeine are very effective and acceptably safe medicines". However, these products can be addictive and we are taking action to tackle this risk," she said. "If you have any concerns you should speak to your doctor".

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World Mental Health Week

A World Mental Health Week Event
3rd October 2009

GET ON YOUR BIKE & CYCLE FOR SANITY

'Lets raise awareness of mental ill health and promote the benefits of physical activity'

Get Involved
Get Fit
and have a fun day out.....

A Choice of 3 rides

Ride 1: Aberdare to Abercynon

Ride 2: Aberdare to Pontypridd

Ride 3: Aberdare to Cardiff

Email: admin@mentalhealthsupport.co.uk for a registration form to be sent in the post
or call New Horizons on 01685 881113
or click here to download a form.
If you would like to advertise this ride please click here for a poster

If you would like to pay for your registration via Paypal please click here.

New Horizons, 44-49 Cardiff Street, Aberdare · CF44 7DG
Tel: 01685 881113 Fax: 01685 877253
Proceeds to New Horizons: 1066601
If you would like to sponsor or donate to New Horizons please go to the http://www.biggive.org.uk/ or go to donate now to see alternatively methods of payment.

Brecon Beast 2009

The Beast offers you a choice of two distances - either 60km or 100km - with the shorter route sharing the same course as the longer route for most of its duration. The choice is your's but either way, the event will put your biking skills and endurance to the test.

Date: Sunday September 13th 2009, 9.00am

Start / Finish: Penlan Running Track, Brecon

Entry Cost: £25/person

Cost Includes:

Free Camping (Saturday Night)
Pasta Party with entertainment (Saturday Night)
T-shirt
Spot Prizes
En-route refreshments
Distances: 71km (44 miles) & 109km (68 miles)
Riders

Riders representing New Horizons - Cycle 4 Sanity are:
Steve Meyrick
Gareth Armstrong

To read more about the Beast Ride go to http://www.breconbeast.co.uk/
If you would like to sponsor or donate to New Horizons please go to the http://www.biggive.org.uk/ or go to donate now to see alternatively methods of payment.