New Horizons Fundraising Event

Date: 27th March 2010 (7:30 PM - 12:00 PM)

Event Title: New Horizons Fundraising Event

Event Information: New Horizons are putting together a night of live music involving artists such as Graham Williams Gutarist from Racing Cars. Opening the night will be Jason Samuel with Instrumental music. Also there will be alan Auction to raise more funds New Horizons (Mental Health Charity). So please come along all welcome. (Tickets £3.00)

To download a poster of the Event Click Here

Venue: The Plough Inn, Aberaman

Contact: New Horizons, 44-49 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, CF44 7DG Tel: 01685 881113 Fax: 01685 87253

Websites: www.newhorizons-mentalhealth.co.uk,
www.mentalhealthsupport.co.uk

The Blues Band

With Paul Jones leading the Blues Band they are celebrating 30 years of playing together performing their extensive mix of rhythm and blues and roots music on 27th march come along and enjoy a great evening at Parc and Dare Theatre treorchy

The Plunge

Come along and enjoy The Plunge with two wonderful productions performed by some of the best young professional dancers in the world starts at 7.30pm at The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare see you there

Comedy In The Laughter Lounge Steve Williams

Join us once a month in the intimate setting of the Laughter Lounge for some top notch comedy with some of the biggest brightest rising comedians on the circuit. 11th March 8pm start at Park and Dare Treorchy

Phantom and the Musicals

Phantom And the Musicals from Andrew LLoyd Webber glitsy performance from west End and Broadway come and enjoy a great show on 6th march at the Muni Arts Centre Pontypridd enjoy a great show with plenty off laughs

Taffyfest2

If your Proud to be Welsh enjoy music from Martyn Joseph and Amy Wadge come and celebrate living in the land of song. Starts at 7.30pm 27th of Febuary at The Muni arts Centre Pontypridd have a great evening with lots of laughs

The Bohemians

Why not go out and enjoy a great evening listening to live music in the Coliseum theatre with some great entertainment including The Bohemians a excellent Band recreating the songs of Queen.
Endorsed by the official Queen fan club with a high energy performance hear them play on 20 March

For more information www.rct-arts.co.uk

New Hypnotherapy Directory

Millions, including Lilly Allen, have been able to lose weight with hypnosis and millions more have stopped smoking with it's help.

But there is a problem: the public are confused! Often when we think of a hypnotherapist we imagine a man standing on the stage making people dancing around the stage like chickens. However now this is changing and it is fast becoming a very popular alternative therapy.

Each hypnotherapist works in a different way, so people need more information as to what type of hypnotherapy is best for them. The fact that the hypnotherapy industry is unregulated is a real threat to the credibility of the profession.

There is a new website that offers a huge support network to help those in need find a suitable hypnotherapist – Hypnotherapy Directory (http://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk) It is a professional directory that provide information in a clear and un-daunting way.

To ensure professionalism each member is either a member of a professional body or has submitted a copy of their insurance and qualifications. The website provides a vast amount of information about different areas of distress, and also has lots of useful articles written by the hypnotherapists listed.

There is also information on each hypnotherapist profile about fees, type of training and the different services that are available.

For more information about hypnotherapy and how it can help you visit Hypnotherapy Directory (http://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk) today.

Self-harm Hospital Admission Figures Revealed

Children who self-harm have been admitted to hospital more than 7,000 times in the past decade, Scottish government figures have revealed. They also showed admissions among the over 16s had topped 160,000 since 1999. The statistics were branded "astonishing" by the Lib Dem health spokesman Ross Finnie, who obtained them through a parliamentary question. Public Health Minister Shona Robison said an extra £5.5m would be invested in mental health services by 2011-12. She said this would lead to an estimated 15-20% increase in specialist staff. Mr Finnie said mental health support had increasingly been provided in the community over the past 10 years but claimed that a report by auditors found that funding had not been shifting from hospital to community care. He said: "An Audit Scotland report published last year warned that there are long waits to access certain services, particularly services for younger and older people, and there is a lack of out-of-hours and crisis services in some areas. "This was backed up by a more recent report into child and adolescent mental health which warned about the prevalence of self-harm and the lack of systematic support. "The health secretary needs to act on these figures and address the concerns about mental health services outlined by Audit Scotland." The statistics - which cover 1999-2009 - showed that across all of Scotland's health board areas, there were 7,126 hospital admissions for self-harm among the under 16s.
The figures peaked in 2000-01 when they reached 776 but have levelled off in recent years, reaching a figure of 563 in 2008-09. Among the over 16s, there were 160,668 admissions in the same 10-year period.

'Tackling This'
Again, the figures peaked near the start of the decade, with 16,168 over 16s admitted in 2002-03. The latest figures, for 2008-09, showed there were 14,469 hospital admissions.
Cases can cover patients being transferred between hospitals, specialties or to the care of a consultant, so a single patient can trigger multiple episodes.
Ms Robison said: "We are aware of the extent of the issue of self-harming and are committed to tackling this. "We are committed to improving access to both community and in-patient mental health services and we see increasing the specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) workforce as key to this." She said she expected the additional £5.5m to lead to a 15-20% increase in CAMHS staff. "This increased workforce will help NHS boards deliver our new waiting time target for access to specialist CAMHS, meaning no-one will wait longer than 26 weeks by March 2013 at the latest," she added.

Active travel and adult obesity

Sustrans has recently published the Active Travel and Adult Obesity information sheet. A bilingual copy is available in Wales. This information sheet uses research on studies relating to the impact of obesity on health, and the potential for travel choices and the built environment to support healthy weights. For further information either email activetravelcymru@sustrans.org.uk or get a downloadable copy from the web at www.activetravelcymru.org.uk

New money for smoking prevention

New funding worth more than £650,000 has been announced for smoking prevention. The announcement comes as new figures show that the first full year of the smoking ban in Wales has heralded a steep decline in the number of heart attacks. A total of £155,000 over the next two years will go into the ASSIST programme, where health promotion experts train pupils to persuade their friends not to start smoking or to give up, and more than £500,000 will be allocated for wider smoking prevention activity.

Chief Medical Officer for Wales’s Annual Report 2008

The Chief Medical Office for Wales presented his third annual report on the state of the health of the people of Wales recently. The report can be downloaded from the Welsh Assembly Government website

'Higher Risk' of Lung Cancer From Smoking First Thing

Smokers who light up on waking display higher levels of nicotine than those who wait, regardless of the number of cigarettes smoked, US research shows. Scientists measured smokers' levels of cotinine, a by-product of nicotine which has been shown to reflect the risk of developing lung cancer.
Waiting until you had eaten breakfast reduced the amount of this chemical. The team from Penn State College says their study suggests the earlier smokers may need more help to give up. The reasons for the differing levels were unclear, but are thought likely to reflect a more intense way of smoking among those who light up first thing - as their need may be greater than those who can wait. More than 250 healthy people who smoked every day were included in the study, which was published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

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Car Parking in Aberdare - Competitive Rates - Car Parks

Car Parking in Aberdare - Great Rates

• Safe and Secure Car Parking Spaces Available
• For rent on a daily, weekly or monthly base
• Available 5 days a week
• Competitive Rates
• Call for prices

For more info visit www.newhorizons-mentalhealth.co.uk

Call Janet Whiteman on T: 01685 881113

Email: newhorizons2001@btconnect.com

Office Space available to Rent in Aberdare

Office Space Now Available in Aberdare to Rent

• Fully Furnished
• Aberdare Town Centre
• Onsite Parking
• Reception Services
• Secure Access
• Fully Accessible with Lift
• Excellent Rates

For more info Contact:
Jante Whiteman on T: 01685 881119
Email: newhorizons2001@btconnect.com

New Horizons, 44-49 Cardiff Street, Aberdare CF44 7DG
T: 01685 881113
F: 01685 877253

www.newhorizons-mentalhealth.co.uk
www.mentalhealthsupport.co.uk

Latest News

Shoppers Still Unaware Where Salt Is Hidden
Almost three quarters of people in Wales (71%) are not aware that bread and breakfast cereals are among the top salt-contributing foods in our diet, reveals a new Food Standards Agency survey.

To read more information about the survey please Click Here.

Stroke Saver Website Launch
A new symptom awareness website for stroke has been launched. The website, developed by the NPHS and Wales Centre for Health, aims to provide people with the necessary knowledge to recognise the signs of a stroke and become a ‘stroke saver’.

To visit the website please Click Here.

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Age Concern Launch a Big Lift For Older People’s Physical Activities in Wales

Older people across Wales will soon be able to benefit from a tailor made physical exercise programme called LIFT or Low Impact Functional Training. It offers older people the chance to take part in a series of low impact activities and games which they can do either standing or sitting. Over the next few months LIFT Leader training workshops will be held at different venues throughout Wales.

For more information contact Glenn Little on 029 2043 1546.

Email: Glenn.little@accymru.org.uk

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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