Robert Lloyd - a Sir Gar Blog of random news . . . and some Clecs!

This Healthy Wednesday people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire are being reminded to Choose Well over Easter. As well as getting the eggs and food for the holiday period also remember to ensure you have a first aid kit and some general medicines in the house. Evidence shows a significant number of people still go to hospital emergency departments or dial 999 when there are other services more convenient and suitable for them. The Choose Well campaign uses a colour coded thermometer to help people to link their symptoms with a NHS service. A bilingual Choose Well app is available for mobile phones that use Android or iPhone and iPad visit www.choosewellwales.org.uk The app includes contact information, opening hours, GPS location and digitally mapped directions to the following: Pharmacies  GPs  Optometrists  Dentists  Minor Injury Services  Emergency Departments  Clinical lead for unscheduled care, Consultant Jeremy Williams said: “...

Scientists from Aberystwyth University are part of a project which will measure how the expedition team of ‘The Coldest Journey’, the world’s first ever attempt to cross the Antarctic in winter, respond to months of complete darkness in temperatures reaching minus 70 degrees C.  Dr Arwyn Edwards, Dr Luis Mur and PhD student Simon Cameron from the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) join an international consortium of 20 institutions in the White Mars Project. The project is led by King’s College London and coordinated by the European Space Agency’s Dr Alex Kumar. The White Mars project will use the similarities that exist between the conditions humans encounter on a winter Antarctic expedition and those found in space. The expedition team will be isolated for a year, with long periods of complete darkness, extreme cold and altitude stress. Sir Ranulph Fiennes’s recent evacuation from the expedition illustrates the unforgiving nature of thi...

A summer season of beer tastings kicks off at the White Horse at Parsons Green (London SW6 4UL) in April. Each of these monthly 90 minute sessions is hosted by a Beer Academy Sommelier who will explore a different aspect of the fascinating world of beer. 23rd April St George’s Day Beers Peter Haydon 21st May Beer and Cheese Nigel Sadler with Nigel White from the British Cheese Board. 11th June Love London Beers Debbie Parker 6th August Hallelujah to Hops Debbie Parker 8th October Old World vs. New World Beers Steve Livens Beer Academy Director Simon Jackson said “The Beer Academy’s role is to enlighten, educate and enthuse people about beer. These short courses are all about the enthusing part. There is no exam; just a fun evening discovering more about one aspect of beer with a leading expert. And the chance to sample a range of magnificent beers. For most people it will just be a great night out. But for others, it can be the first step to more advanced courses and formal recog...

Paralympic swimming legend David Roberts CBE is embarking on a new mission to help charity. He's planning a special fund-raising evening called the Noah’s Ark Night of Champions at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff, on 1st May at 7pm. The Noah’s Ark Night of Champions is the official launch of Paralymic Gold Medalist David's ‘Extreme Triathlon’ in aid of the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity. Guests of David's include: Aled Davies MBE, Mark Colbourne MBE, John Harris and social entrepreneur and Secret Millionaire Kevin Green. The event includes a drinks reception, three-course meal, a speech by Kevin Green, auction and Question and Answer session with the Paralympians. Prices: · 7 tables: £45 per head or £420 per 10 people · 5 tables: VIP tables at £650 per table If you are interested in tickets, email David - david.roberts@conceptsportsmanagement.com Weblink - http://www.noahs-ark-appeal.org/

Experienced bar person Applicants must be 21+ & able to serve alcohol unsupervised. Previous experience of bar management/cellar work is essential. Must have plenty of experience, be confident and have good customer service skills. Duties include cash handling, serving drinks to bar and restaurant customers, restocking shelves, stock control, making sure all customers are happy, answering the phone, taking restaurant bookings and meeting and greeting customers. The position will mean the successful candidate will work a minimum 40-hour week inc weekends. Pay rate negotiable dependent on experience. Applications by Friday 5th April 2013. Huw Morgan, Golf club manager, Cliffe Terrace, Burry Port, SA16 0HN 01554832269 admin@ashgolf.co.uk Website - http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk/

Latest news from the 'Jazz in the Bar' team - April's jazz club features Ruth Bowen's Gardenia Swing and her wonderful jazz vocals and trio, this time with special guest on sax, Heinz Hunt. Don't forget to book up 'the incredible jazz clubs programme' at Guildhall at Brecon Jazz Festival 2013, Sunday 11 August, and lots and lots of other gigs, too. There is a link on our Jazz Club website below. JAZZ CLUB : JAZZ IN THE BAR @ THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, BRECON TUESDAY 16 APRIL 2013 8pm start, £6 on the door Ruth Bowen's Gardenia Swing featuring Heinz Hunt Top Jazz vocals, guitar, bass, drums, with special guest Heinz Hunt on sax & flute. Lineup:- Ruth Bowen, double bass/vocals Andrew Jones, guitar Richard Bowen, drums Featuring Heinz Hunt, sax and flute Ruth Bowen's Gardenia Swing will play a wide variety of jazz and swing numbers mainly from the thirties, forties and fifties - tunes made popular by artists such Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellin...

It was nice to have the company of human resources and business consultant Simon Goldsworthy at the St David's Day breakfast at The Vale resort hotel earlier this month. Simon has now brought me up to speed with the work of the Garnwen Trust in Maesteg. He's a trustee of the charity. Here's his description of what the charity does - The Garnwen Trust is a local charity set up by the parents, family and friends of Alex Collins and Bethan Jones, a young boyfriend and girlfriend, who were killed in the 2007 Thai aircrash. Their parents’ lost their only children instantly at age 22. Since their loss the family, friends and the wider community in Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley have set about creating a fitting and lasting legacy for Alex and Bethan. The initial target was to build and operate a facility in the picturesque Afan Agroed Forestry area, an area renowned for walking, cycling and other outdoor activities near the town of Maesteg. The facility will be for the us...