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Pubwatch Gets Ready to Tackle Six Nations Caerphilly Pubwatch is getting ready for one of its busiest times of years as the Six Nations rugby tournament starts. The aim of the scheme is to work together to make Caerphilly a safe place for people to come and enjoy in the evening. Since it started in 2013, the Pubwatch scheme in Caerphilly has seen a reduction of instances of violence both towards staff and customers. The scheme currently has 7 people who have been banned from licensed premises in Caerphilly for various incidents. The bans vary from 6 months to 5 years. Chair of Caerphilly Pubwatch Danni Stephens – Licensee of Weatherspoon’s ‘The Malcolm Uphill’ said: “The atmosphere in the towns pubs for the Six Nations match’s is always fantastic and at Pubwatch we are working together as licences to ensure that people enjoy this years tournament in a safe and friendly environment” Caerphilly Pubwatch is a partnership between Gwent Police, Caerphilly County Borough Council and involves six licensed premises in Caerphilly town centre – Wetherspoons, Courthouse, Caerphilly Social Club, Irish Tymes, Kings Arms and Municipal Club.
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Opportunities for Farmers and Producers   Are you involved in producing/manufacturing food and drink in Caerphilly? Yes 🙂 Then check out the following Opportunities for producers / manufacturers of food and drink in Caerphilly Food Business Workshop and networking Event The Rural Development team in Caerphilly CBC have been working with RDP teams from other Local Authorities, Farmers Union Wales and Cywain to offer a Food Business Workshop and networking event covering; Routes to market, Social Media, and a Local Produce success story If you are a farmer, small producer, market stall holder or someone starting on a food venture check out the Invitation – 23/24 Feb 2016 for more details, call Kevin Eadon-Davies on 01443 838632 or email localfood@menterabusnes.co.uk to book a place. To make it as flexible as possible, the same workshop will run over two days at different locations both from 9.30-2pm (there’s even a local food buffet included). Tuesday 23rd February, Margam Park, Port Talbot and Wednesday 24th February at Big Pit, Blaenafon. Cwm a Mynydd Food and Drink Network The Cwm a Mynydd Rural Development Programme host a Food and Drink Network that runs throughout the year and we are currently looking for your thoughts and views as farmers, producers and makers of food and drink. We’d be grateful if you could answer the few questions on this link – https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/928X3S8 Local Markets Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent are home to a growing number of local produce markets that are actively looking for food and drink makers to attend and sell their goods. If you are a small producer and would like to…
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How the 1950’s Changed the High Street The evolution of our modern day high street is being chartered in a new BBC2 series ‘Back in Time‘. The programmes feature a modern day family the Ashby Hawkins as they journey through the decades starting in 1950. In the first programme the family swap their gadget filled lifestyle for the austerity of the 1950’s. As they travel through the decade they witness the birth of modern day consumerism and the arrival of revolutionary household appliances: the washing machine, the fridge and the vacuum cleaner. These new products drastically changed not only people’s lives, but also how they shopped for home furnishings and heralded the introduction of higher purchase (HP). In the next programme to be shown on 9th February at 8pm, the family enter the 1960’s where they experience the cultural explosion of music, fashion and clothes which would again alter the face of our high street’s.  
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Not in Education, training or employment and aged between 16 to 24 years old GoConnect have collaborated with RecRock to deliver an innovative range of enterprise and employability programmes. The free programmes will consist of a variety of workshops and activities designed to improve young people’s confidence and give them an insight into career paths and opportunities that they may otherwise not be aware of. They will be held at our base over at The Welsh Innovation Centre (Welsh ICE) in Caerphilly so the young people will be at the heart of a thriving business community which itself will enhance the learning experience and enjoyment of the sessions. Each programme will last for two weeks – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (10 – 3) and will include the following: Confidence building, Music/Media projects, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship workshops, CV building, Interview skills as well as the chance to actually undertake a real job role working on a number of micro-businesses that we have created. Programme 1 Tuesday 23rd – Thursday 3rd March Programme 2 Tuesday 8th March – Thursday 17th March Programme 3 Tuesday 22nd March – Thursday 31st March     Contact : alun@goconnectwales.org.uk or phone on 02920 140041 for further information
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Traders – Apply now! For your pitch at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s events Traders – we would like to inform you about the possibility of having a pitch at some of our 2016 events.   Please note that the deadline for applications to be received into the event office is Friday 12th February 2016, however please be aware that the allocation of spaces will not wait until this date, they will be issued as indicated previously. Applications are still welcome after this date and will be added to the reserve list if all spaces are already filled.   Caerphilly County Borough businesses will be given priority, where possible, up until Friday 12th February only. After this date all applications are dealt with as and when they arrive into the office. Upon receipt of your application form, you will be notified of your success in being granted a stall in writing as soon as possible; verbal requests for stalls will not be considered.   Application Forms are only accepted via post – Emailed application forms will not be accepted. Please post to:- Events Team, Tredomen Business & Technology Centre, Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, CF82 7FN   We have a varied programme of events whereby pitches can be applied for as detailed below:   EVENT DATE & TIME LOCATION APPROX FOOTFALL EVENT OFFICER APPLICATION FORM Bargoed Spring Fair Saturday 9th April 10am – 4pm Hanbury Square, Bargoed, CF81 8QT (Town Centre) 2,000 Sarah Kate Ackerman 01443 866234 Download Caerphilly Food Festival Saturday 7th May 10am – 5pm Cardiff Road & Twyn Car Park, Caerphilly, CF83 1JL (Town Centre) 8,500 Stacy Francis 01443 866390 Download Caerphilly 10k Sunday 19th June…
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Welsh ICE launch Accelerator From The Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise (ICE), Gareth writes:   We’re excited to bring some news to you of our Accelerator programme, focused on supporting companies with high potential, and founders with big ambitions and even bigger dreams. The Accelerator is a work of collaboration between a number of key partners, Business Wales, the Excelerator Consortium, our incredible coaches, and our team and community here at ICE.     From Welsh ICE website: The programme is calling on Welsh businesses in development with high growth potential to apply for the scheme providing tailored support to help their business grow, boost exports and create new jobs. Welsh ICE will be delivering the 12-week business accelerator here in Caerphilly. The pre-start business accelerator programme is open to businesses that can outline an ambitious growth strategy with the aim of creating 10 jobs and turning over £2m in its first three years. Applicants will also be assisted in identifying opportunities in international market, with the aim of generating 30% of its revenue through export. The closing date for applications is February 7th and submissions will then be evaluated by a panel of judges, with businesses being notified by February 19th. Read more…  
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2016 Caerphilly Council will mark Holocaust Memorial Day with an exhibition of poignant artwork and poetry from local school pupils and artist David Garner, in the heart of Blackwood Town Centre opening on Monday 25 January. The owner of a vacant shop in The Market Place Blackwood, opposite Peacocks, has kindly loaned the premises to the council to be transformed into an art exhibition from 25 and 30 January. The exhibition will comprise of work from pupils from Cwmcarn High School, Blackwood Comprehensive School and Risca Community Comprehensive School, together with Garner’s artwork B for Defiance, an exact replica of the sign at Auschwitz. A special event will take place at 11am on Wednesday 27 January to officially mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the international day of remembrance for victims of the Holocaust and other genocides. The day will honour the survivors and remember those who have lost their lives. It will also provide an opportunity to reflect on the way we live our lives today. Artist David Garner said, “Sadly, one thing that we’ve learnt is that we seldom learn from history. But we won’t learn from history if we forget the Holocaust. It is not only important to remember, but to educate, create dialogue and be aware that fascist views and behaviour are ever present.” Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, Cllr. Keith Reynolds, said: “This is the second year we have hosted a community event to commemorate this important national day of remembrance. The pupils have been hard at work creating some moving pieces for the interactive exhibition under…
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FSW LTD Makes a Smart Move The new Smart Zone in Caerphilly has welcomed its first tenant FSW Ltd. Founded in Ireland over 50 years ago Fridge Spare Wholesale, (FSW) has grown over the last 5 decades to become one of the largest family owned independent wholesalers in the UK refrigeration and air conditioning industry. FSW have 24 Trade Counters in the UK and 3 in Ireland, offering a collection and delivery service anywhere in the UK. Including FSW there are 4 other businesses that form the FSW UK Group of companies, Beacon Design & Engineering Limited manufacture bespoke refrigeration and our conditioning equipment, ESP who supply spare parts for commercial refrigeration equipment, and then 2 other specialist divisions that support the supermarket refrigeration sector called NRWfm and Just one call. FSW has seen a massive growth over the last 20 years particularly in the Air Conditioning Sector, we are main agents for Mitsubishi Electric and Fujutsu Air Conditioning. Robin Green the Marketing & Product Manager said: “Our UK marketing department is delighted with it’s new home at the Tredomen Innovation & Technology Centre, and we look forward to the next 50 years.” Check the SmartZone page for more info.
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New Year – why not take on the Caerphilly 10k challenge? Residents looking for a New Year challenge should look no further than the Caerphilly 10k – with over 200 people already having signed up to take on the ever popular annual event. The Caerphilly 10k returns on Sunday 19th June – and entry prices are frozen until 31st January! The event, which is the third most popular 10k event in Wales, just behind Cardiff and Swansea, attracted close to 2,000 participants last year, and leads participants in and around Caerphilly town centre – passing local landmarks including the Tommy Cooper statue along the way and offering great views of the wonderful castle. Also returning is the Caerphilly 2k run, offering younger runners a chance to get involved in this timed event. Participants must be at least 8 on the day of the event in order to participate. Entry fees are £16.50 for unaffiliated entrants, £14.50 for affiliated/Welsh Athletics entrants, £14.50 for concessions (over 60’s and wheelchair users) and £6.50 for 2k runners. All fees include booking fee and transaction charges. Cllr Nigel George said, “The Caerphilly 10k continues to be one of our most popular events, and has grown substantially in popularity since the inaugural event in 2013. It is an event which attracts people from right across the country to participate and really helps to showcase all that Caerphilly has to offer to people from far and wide. It was wonderful to see so many people taking on the challenge last year, and whether participants have the aim of putting in a good time, raising money for good causes…
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