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Young people on the Carmarthen SMART Project have been praised for their determination to succeed. A special event to recognise the young people’s efforts was held at the Gwenllian Court Hotel on Wednesday July 14. The group of 14-16 year olds were presented with certificates and commended for their efforts during the past year. Carmarthen SMART is run by Carmarthenshire Youth Service, with the aim of offering a wide range of qualifications and lifelong experiences to help re-engage young people 14-16 years who have been excluded from school or society. Emily Evans, Carmarthen SMART Coordinator said:“This has been a really successful year for all involved in Carmarthen SMART. The young people excelled all expectations and will be following various courses at college Sir Gar next term. “When the young people come to us they have many barriers to overcome and when they leave they leave the year long project they are ready to face a new chapter in their lives. “Special thanks must go to t...

Young people from the Carmarthen SMART Project, delivered by Carmarthenshire Youth Service, are on their way to becoming the next Gordon Ramsey. As part of their course they have been learning how to cook and how to make healthy meals from scratch. The young people have spent time at the Gwenllian Court Hotel with Executive Head Chef and Hotel Director Adrian Bartels, where they’ve developed key skills and confidence. Emily Evans, Carmarthen SMART Coordinator said:“This has been a real turning point for the young people; they are now confident enough to take on cooking challenges and have learnt that healthy eating can be very enjoyable. “The team is very proud of their achievements and some of the young people are even considering a career in the food industry.” Martin Harries, aged 15 added:“I’ve really enjoyed this experience and I’m amazed with what I’ve achieved. “We’ve all worked really well as a group and we would like to give special thanks to the Gwenllian Court Hotel for thei...