Archive for June, 2010

Official Opening of our new recycling premises

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Friday 9th July 12 – 4pm

The Official Opening of our new social enterprise in the Old Remloy factory, Glanrhyd, Ystradgynlais will take place throughout the afternoon of Friday 9th July.

Presentations, activities and stalls include the presence of the Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration in the Welsh Assembly; the official launch of Ystradgynlais Info; demonstrations by a chainsaw carver, a woodcarver, and a woodturner; and the chance to carry out your own Carbon Footprint check.

Recycling-based activities for children will be available,a nd there will be a limited number of free compost bins for visitors to take away. In addition, the usual Woodstore and Toolstore sales points for wooden craft items, refurbished tools, and reused furniture will be available for sale.

Everybody is welcome – just come along when you can, and enjoy the day!

Quiz and Official Opening

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Sunday 27th June – at The Ynyscedwyn Arms, the Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre will be hosting a fun fundraising quiz. Arrive at 7 for a 7:30 start, and bring your own team – £1 a person. Prizes and Raffle !!!

Friday 9th July – OFFICIAL OPENING of the Remploy premises. 12:30 start, for afternoon of fun, activities, talks, and stalls.

EVENTS June/July

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Saturday 12th June – Open Day for locals at the old Remploy premises, to look around, ask questions

Sunday 27th June – YVC QUIZ at The Ynyscedwyn Arms 7 for 7:30 pm

Friday 9th July (afternoon) – Official Opening of the recycling centre at the old Remploy premises, with stalls, activities, speakers and a warm welcome for all

Official Opening

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

The June 12th Open Day is for local residents to see what we are doing, and ask any questions they have

The Official Opening of the ex-Remploy site will take place on Friday 9th July, in the afternoon.

Watch this space for information on stalls, attendees, visitors, guests of honour and activities!


Open Day at Remploy Premises – Saturday 12th June

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Neighbours and locals welcome to come and look around, see what we are doing and learn all about the Wood and Tools operations, and our future plans for the site.