CHANGES to JOB CLUB

From October, the Job Club will only meet on the second Wednesday of the month, from 2 - 4 pm.

There will be Job Club on October 10 and then on Wednesday, November 14.

There will be no Job Club on October 17, 24 or 31.

The Job Club is a voluntarily run group to help people in their quest for a job. Totally free and informal, it provides free help on how to look for work and free use of computers and internet access for job searches, with help at hand if needed to navigate through the system.

Job vacancies in the area will still be posted weekly on the Job Club noticeboard (reverse side of Memorial Hall notice board).

WHIST DRIVES

A whist drive will be held in the Whitland Memorial Hall next Wednesday at 8 pm. Also on the first, second and fourth Wednesday of the month and on the second Saturday.

COMPUTER CLASSES

A new term of the weekly computer classes has started on Thursdays at Whitland Memorial Hall.

Every Thursday afternoon, there is a beginners class from 1 to 2 pm, followed by one from 2.15 to 3.45 pm for those who already have some knowledge, but 'Want to Know More'.

For more information and to book a place, please contact Diane Evans on 01994 240447 or leave a message on 01994 240127.

COUNSELLING

SERVICE

A new rural outreach domestic abuse crisis support and relationship counselling service will be coming to Whitland from Monday, October 8. For advice, drop-in at the Memorial Hall from 11 am to 12 noon or 1 to 3 pm.

TRUE RELAX

Are you stressed, tired, anxious or suffering from sleep problems? Do you want to learn simple, effective techniques to combat all of these? Lay back and unwind in the True Relax workshop at Whitland Memoiral Hall on Monday, October 8 (7.30 - 8.30 pm). Cost is £5 per person or £4 for OAPs, under 18s and unemployed. For more information, please contact Theresa Cadd on 07865 699446 or visit http://www.truerelax.co.uk">www.truerelax.co.uk

Yoga Class

A yoga class is held at the Memorial Hall every Tuesday evening from 7 - 8.30 pm (please use side entrance).

It is ideal exercise for health and relaxation, and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

No experience is necessary, but please wear comfortable clothes and bring a blanket (for the cooling off period) and a yoga mat if you have one (a few will be available).

For more information, please contact Debbie Sheppard on 01834 831184.

WORKWAYS

Workways officers will be in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, October 10, from 2 to 4 pm, to give advice and support to those unemployed and looking for work.

Workways provides Co-ordinated Employment Gateway - ensuring access to all available support; Effective Mentor Support - dedicated one to one advice and guidance; Job Focused Training - identifying specific courses and qualifications; Employer Liaison - supporting employers to employ local people; and Return to Work Support - all aspects of jobsearch techniques and work tasters.

RAINBOWS

Starting next Wednesday! Rainbows, the youngest members (five to seven-years-old) of the Girl Guides organisation, are coming to Whitland! They will be starting in October 10 in the Memorial Hall on Wednesdays at 5 pm.

For more information, contact Christine on 07989 552989 or Eleanor on 07854 967369.

PRODUCE MARKET

The next market at Whitland Memorial Hall will be held on Saturday, October 13, 9.30 am - 12.30 pm.

This will also include a table-top sale alongside the regular stallholders: Pam Gresty from Cwrtau Bach Farm, Christine James from Tavernspite Tea Rooms, Lucy and Wendy Bevan from The Comfort Zone, Barry Hathway from F.J . Hathway and Sons, Paul Oeppen from Hazelwell Organic Farm and Sarah Miller from Sarah Miller Cooks Your Homemade Preserves and Pickles.

The organisers are always looking to improve on the choice and the quality of the produce on offer. If you are a local producer or know someone whose produce you think would improve the market please let them know by leaving a message on 01994 240127 or email [email protected]">[email protected].

TABLE TOP SALE

By popular demand, an 'indoor car boot sale' will be held at Whitland Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 13, from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm.

It is all under cover, so weather is not an issue! Entry is free and refreshments will be available.

Why not have a good clearing out and have a table (£5)? To book your table, call 01994 240127 and leave a message or email [email protected]">[email protected]

GIFT AND

CRAFT FAYRE

After the success of the fayre held at the beginning of September another fayre will be held at Whitland Memorial Hall on Saturday, November 10. A variety of gifts will be available from local craftspeople. Entry is free and refreshments will be available.