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Volunteers are needed to help older people in Carmarthenshire go green. Carmarthenshire County Council has teamed up with Age Concern Sir Gâr and Menter Cwm Gwendraeth to assist older people with recycling. The aim is to support and encourage older people to separate their waste, educate them on what can and can’t go in the blue bag, and help them to recycle their glass. Age Concern Sir Gâr chief officer Ann Dymock said: “Those of us with transport or living near a bottle bank can find it easy to pop over and dispose of the odd bottle or jam jar, but for some people it can be more difficult, particularly for older people, and that can be very distressing when they want to recycle but are struggling to do so. We are hoping that people will come forward and recycle glass for others at the same time as their own, and also make a new friend at the same time.” Volunteers will be given full training and support and the council’s Street Scene division will also provide protective clothi...

Age Concern Sir Gâr, a charity providing information, advice and services for older people throughout Carmarthenshire, is looking to recruit trustees. They are looking for people with strategic business and management skills and experience and/or a human resources background, as well as people with experience and/or understanding of the issues facing older people. This is an opportunity to play an instrumental part in developing a robust and responsive organisation, and to make a real positive difference for older people living in Carmarthenshire. Travel expenses are reimbursed. For more information call Ann Dymock on 01554 784080 or e-mail chiefofficer@ageconcernsirgar.co.uk. If you are interested becoming a trustee write describing what you feel you can offer to the Charity, enclosing a copy of your CV. Please mark your correspondence 'confidential' and send it to Ann Dymock, Chief Officer, Age Concern Sir Gâr, 8 Murray Street, Llanelli SA15 1DZ or via e-mail as above.