Ammanford self-defence offer
Ammanford residents are being invited to take part in a crash course in self-defence.
The course is being organised by Pantyffynnon Communities First, a Welsh Assembly funded initiative being led by Carmarthenshire County Council.
The course will focus on avoidance, awareness and verbal skills in self-defence.
It is being held at Ammanford Pensioner’s Hall on Friday, October 30, from 10am to 12pm.
Places are free, but strictly limited and bookings will be taken on a first-come first-served basis.
Emma Martin-Jewell, Pantyffynnon Communities First development officer, said: “The course is for anybody – any age and any ability.
“People will be able to learn how to look after themselves better when they are out and about, and will not only learn tips on self-defence, but will learn how to be more self aware so that they more likely to avoid dangerous situations.
“It is an essential course for everyone, and we’d encourage people to take part.”
Pantyffynnon Communities First, based in New Road, Ammanford, is committed to promoting health and wellbeing as part of its aim in regenerating the area through improving living conditions and prospects for people in the ward.
Cllr Kevin Madge, deputy council leader and executive board member with responsibility for community wellbeing, said: “This is a really worthwhile course, and I commend Pantyffynnon Communities First for arranging something that will benefit the community so greatly.
“None of us want to be in a situation where we feel threatened or intimidated, and this course will not only advise on ways of avoiding such instances, but will also give important tips on ways of getting out of sticky situations safely.”
To book a place on the course, or for further information, call Pantyffynnon Communities First on 01269 590255.
The course is being organised by Pantyffynnon Communities First, a Welsh Assembly funded initiative being led by Carmarthenshire County Council.
The course will focus on avoidance, awareness and verbal skills in self-defence.
It is being held at Ammanford Pensioner’s Hall on Friday, October 30, from 10am to 12pm.
Places are free, but strictly limited and bookings will be taken on a first-come first-served basis.
Emma Martin-Jewell, Pantyffynnon Communities First development officer, said: “The course is for anybody – any age and any ability.
“People will be able to learn how to look after themselves better when they are out and about, and will not only learn tips on self-defence, but will learn how to be more self aware so that they more likely to avoid dangerous situations.
“It is an essential course for everyone, and we’d encourage people to take part.”
Pantyffynnon Communities First, based in New Road, Ammanford, is committed to promoting health and wellbeing as part of its aim in regenerating the area through improving living conditions and prospects for people in the ward.
Cllr Kevin Madge, deputy council leader and executive board member with responsibility for community wellbeing, said: “This is a really worthwhile course, and I commend Pantyffynnon Communities First for arranging something that will benefit the community so greatly.
“None of us want to be in a situation where we feel threatened or intimidated, and this course will not only advise on ways of avoiding such instances, but will also give important tips on ways of getting out of sticky situations safely.”
To book a place on the course, or for further information, call Pantyffynnon Communities First on 01269 590255.
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