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Some 60 children from the Morfa area joined in a Halloween party at Carmarthenshire Council’s Morfa Integrated Children’s Centre enjoying dance sessions with numbers like Ghost Busters and Monster Mash. They were joined by Scooby Doo, and a snow machine added to the shivers for scary-faced painted children and plastic spiders abundant in the fun session. All the children received prizes for their fancy dress and party tricks. County executive board member for Carmarthenshire Council's Children Services, Cllr Gareth Jones, said :"The centre is extremely innovative putting a number of these fun events together at holiday times to engage with the children from the community."

Residents in the Carmarthenshire Communities First Cluster were given the opportunity to attend a childcare course. The Level 1 Diploma in Childcare was delivered at Morfa Integrated Children’s Centre . Fourteen people attended and successfully completed the course. A participant stated: “It was a really good course and I enjoyed it. I’m now looking for jobs in childcare.” To find out more about forthcoming events, contact the Communities First Team via email communitiesfirst@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or call 01554 784847.

There’ll be a right royal knees-up at Morfa Integrated Children’s Centre to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Staff have pulled out all the stops to put on a fantastic fun day for local families on Friday, June 1. As well as a baby and child bric-a-brac sale, children can have fun and get messy with crafts, games and kite-making activities. There will also be a cake sale and barbecue. Executive Board Member for Children’s Services, Cllr Keith Davies, said: “This will be a lovely event for families to attend to celebrate the Jubilee and find out more about all the good work that goes on at the centre.” Morfa Integrated Children’s Centre is based within Ysgol Maes Y Morfa. The open day takes place between 10am and 2pm. Call 01554 742402 for further information.