What a week! This week has been a busy one.
My beautiful daughter attended her prom last night at Ffos Las and she looked gorgeous! I'm a very proud mum right now.
I've finally booked my theory test so I'm hitting the books to study. Feels like I'm back at school......
Had a very productive meeting with Deborah Chapman from the Antioch Centre and we have some really exciting projects coming up.
Also had a very productive meeting this morning with various service providers and partners. Highlighted the very good positive work that has been and continues to be implemented within Glanymor and Tyisha. It's very easy to forget about this good work and focus only on the negative so a thumbs up for the agreed way forward!
And....finally got to see the Doctor. Why is it always easy for a Doctor to give you tablets and then send you on your way without actually getting to the root of the problem? Have spoken to my Holistic Therapist friend and we're going to try some holistic remedies first. :)
Friday, 29 June 2012
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Can I be a patient patient?
Today I needed to make an appointment with my GP. My appointment isn't an emergency yet I would like to be seen fairly soon. The date the receptionist gave me was for July 20th!!!! That's 4 weeks away!
Now, I know I'm not the only person to get frustrated with Doctor's waiting lists, in fact most people I speak to have the same gripe. But why is it that we have to wait so long to see our GP? Are we to guess when we might become unwell and book an appointment in advance?
What constitutes an emergency appointment? To me an emergency is just that, an emergency! When you're very unwell and need urgent medical assistance (not to be confused with semergencies requiring hospital treatment).
Having to wait 4 weeks may lead my ailment to become worse when eventually I will need an emergency appointment. This really is unacceptable and I know many of you will agree. Time to start lobbying I think!!!!
In answer to this post's heading, NO, I am not a patient patient!!
Now, I know I'm not the only person to get frustrated with Doctor's waiting lists, in fact most people I speak to have the same gripe. But why is it that we have to wait so long to see our GP? Are we to guess when we might become unwell and book an appointment in advance?
What constitutes an emergency appointment? To me an emergency is just that, an emergency! When you're very unwell and need urgent medical assistance (not to be confused with semergencies requiring hospital treatment).
Having to wait 4 weeks may lead my ailment to become worse when eventually I will need an emergency appointment. This really is unacceptable and I know many of you will agree. Time to start lobbying I think!!!!
In answer to this post's heading, NO, I am not a patient patient!!
Friday, 22 June 2012
The Wallich
The Wallich, what a wonderful project. The Wallich works with homeless and vulnerable people and yes, they've had one or two problems but hey, who doesn't?
This week they were featured on Secret Millionaire and what a very deserving charity to receive the financial gift. It was heartening today to hear that Phillip, the Secret Millionaire, has remained in contact with the project.
Paul, Mary and the team have my full support :)
This week they were featured on Secret Millionaire and what a very deserving charity to receive the financial gift. It was heartening today to hear that Phillip, the Secret Millionaire, has remained in contact with the project.
Paul, Mary and the team have my full support :)
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Passionate? You could say that!
Today, I'm not in a very good mood! I promised myself that I wouldn't use this blog to vent my anger or to criticise others and today I'm finding that really difficult!! Some people really don't deserve the accolades they receive. I am fed up of people taking credit for work other people do, I am fed of people constantly criticising others and I am fed up of rude, bad mannered, egotistical jerks!!!!!!!!!
Penymorfa project....
This week I received complaints for residents living in the Penymorfa area. The waste land which was transformed 2 years ago had overgrown so much it was up to hip heighth! I emailed a complaint in yesterday and I'm delighted to hear today that the grass will be cut tomorrow. :)
Saturday, 16 June 2012
Oh the weather oustide is frightful....
Oh my goodness! What has happened to the weather? It's simply horrendous!
Today I went to a fundraiser for the Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund and despite the weather, Lilian Rees (organiser) still managed to raise over £200 which is fantastic, so well done Lil!
This evening I'm off out with my friends, it's been a little while since we last went out so I'm really looking forward to it. I have my Pimms ready, just because it's raining doesn't mean I can 't enjoy a little summer ;)
My 2 girls have been busy baking a cake for Father's Day which reminds me that I have to make breakfast in bed for one fab dad!
Laters
Today I went to a fundraiser for the Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund and despite the weather, Lilian Rees (organiser) still managed to raise over £200 which is fantastic, so well done Lil!
This evening I'm off out with my friends, it's been a little while since we last went out so I'm really looking forward to it. I have my Pimms ready, just because it's raining doesn't mean I can 't enjoy a little summer ;)
My 2 girls have been busy baking a cake for Father's Day which reminds me that I have to make breakfast in bed for one fab dad!
Laters
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
This week, everyone's talking about.......
Well, I have never met such book hungry women before! We all know the reason and it's all down to the Fifty Shades trilogy. Thye discussions at the school gates are all about one Christian Grey. I have to admit, I do have all three books on my kindle and I am as much a fan as anyone. Read on ladies......
Adult Learner and Tutor Awards Speech
Hi there, below is the speech I made at the recent Adult Learner and Tutor Awards held at Parc Y Scarlets.
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen. May I take this opportunity to congratulate all of you, not just those who have received awards this evening, but each and every single one of you. Your bravery and determination is commendable. You took the first step, tutors and teachers may have opened the door for you, but it was your decision to enter.
Like you, I am currently an adult learner, I’m learning to drive! After having my provisional license for nearly 20 years, I’ve finally got behind the wheel, turned the key and started my journey. It’s terrifying, there’s so much to learn but I’ve not crashed the car or injured anyone yet so that’s a bonus!
Learning something new can be frightening, suddenly, your whole world revolves around it and you aim to be as enthusiastic and the best that you can be. I’m dyslexic so learning something new is always a scary prospect for me. I have to read and re-read everything to make sure I understand it correctly. Anything I write gets proof-read by my husband to ensure that it makes sense and that there are no spelling mistakes. Sometimes, a word will look correct to me when it’s not, but I’m learning, everyday!
Education empowers people, whether it’s learning a new language, learning to read, learning maths, learning to drive or simply learning how to ride a bike or decorate a cake. Education gives us confidence, it gives us the tools to progress in life. We don’t have to be heroes and try to learn everything overnight. Take it a step at time, enjoy it, relish it and respect it.
We all have the right to education. Adult education is just the same as a school educating children, where we develop our skills and broaden our knowledge. Education helps us to contribute more fully and effectively in society. But life itself is an education; we learn something new every day, just this week I learned that my two teenagers appear to be allergic to doing the dishes!!
Face down your challenges, embrace and welcome them! Education gives us the skills to steer ourselves towards any direction we choose, to experiment and explore and to dive headlong into the world. Your mind is a tool and you can choose to use it any way you want. You are the masters of your own minds, the captains of your own ships.
Louise Hay says – “Your thoughts and beliefs of the past have created this moment, and all the moments up to this moment. What you are now choosing to believe and think and say will create the next moment and the next day and the next month and the next year."
Thank you
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen. May I take this opportunity to congratulate all of you, not just those who have received awards this evening, but each and every single one of you. Your bravery and determination is commendable. You took the first step, tutors and teachers may have opened the door for you, but it was your decision to enter.
Like you, I am currently an adult learner, I’m learning to drive! After having my provisional license for nearly 20 years, I’ve finally got behind the wheel, turned the key and started my journey. It’s terrifying, there’s so much to learn but I’ve not crashed the car or injured anyone yet so that’s a bonus!
Learning something new can be frightening, suddenly, your whole world revolves around it and you aim to be as enthusiastic and the best that you can be. I’m dyslexic so learning something new is always a scary prospect for me. I have to read and re-read everything to make sure I understand it correctly. Anything I write gets proof-read by my husband to ensure that it makes sense and that there are no spelling mistakes. Sometimes, a word will look correct to me when it’s not, but I’m learning, everyday!
Education empowers people, whether it’s learning a new language, learning to read, learning maths, learning to drive or simply learning how to ride a bike or decorate a cake. Education gives us confidence, it gives us the tools to progress in life. We don’t have to be heroes and try to learn everything overnight. Take it a step at time, enjoy it, relish it and respect it.
We all have the right to education. Adult education is just the same as a school educating children, where we develop our skills and broaden our knowledge. Education helps us to contribute more fully and effectively in society. But life itself is an education; we learn something new every day, just this week I learned that my two teenagers appear to be allergic to doing the dishes!!
Face down your challenges, embrace and welcome them! Education gives us the skills to steer ourselves towards any direction we choose, to experiment and explore and to dive headlong into the world. Your mind is a tool and you can choose to use it any way you want. You are the masters of your own minds, the captains of your own ships.
Louise Hay says – “Your thoughts and beliefs of the past have created this moment, and all the moments up to this moment. What you are now choosing to believe and think and say will create the next moment and the next day and the next month and the next year."
Thank you
Cracks in the pavement
A lovely couple I met during the election campaign were telling me of their frustration regarding the paving in Druce St Seaside. They had reported the problem and had asked a local councillor to take up the issue for them but to no avail.
I reported the matter to CCC and this week I received an email stating; "I would like to confirm that regular inspections of the footpath are carried and any defects noted will be dealt with. After inspecting the footpath on your request I shall raise a job number for this footpath to be resurfaced i.e. slabs removed and tarmac laid instead."
The couple are delighted and I hope the work gets done soon!
I reported the matter to CCC and this week I received an email stating; "I would like to confirm that regular inspections of the footpath are carried and any defects noted will be dealt with. After inspecting the footpath on your request I shall raise a job number for this footpath to be resurfaced i.e. slabs removed and tarmac laid instead."
The couple are delighted and I hope the work gets done soon!
Friday, 8 June 2012
Adult Learner and Tutor Awards
Last night it was my very great pleasure to be a guest speaker at the Adult Learner and Tutor Awards held at Parc Y Scarlets. It was fantastic listening to the stories on why people deserved their awards and each and every one of them truly deserved the recognition.
My fellow guest speaker Kevin Green and I also got to present some awards which was lovely and I got presented with a beautiful boquet of flowers too!
I have to say, the buffet was lovely too although I couldn't really eat much due to this infected tooth :(
Well done everyone and thanks for inviting me along to share your evening.
My fellow guest speaker Kevin Green and I also got to present some awards which was lovely and I got presented with a beautiful boquet of flowers too!
I have to say, the buffet was lovely too although I couldn't really eat much due to this infected tooth :(
Well done everyone and thanks for inviting me along to share your evening.
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Seaside Jubilee Celebrations
Well, Monday's weather turned out to be ok and I'm sure it was only so that we could celebrate the Jubilee in Seaside as it rained Sunday and Tuesday!!
The day was brill with the community coming together and helping one another out. The tables and flags really gave it that regal theme and poor Richard Keenan volunteering to be the victim in the wet sponge throw was awesome.
Special thanks to everyone who came along and worked hard to make it a success - Maria, Danna, Geraldine and so many more. Seaside still has an excellent community spirit.
The day was brill with the community coming together and helping one another out. The tables and flags really gave it that regal theme and poor Richard Keenan volunteering to be the victim in the wet sponge throw was awesome.
Special thanks to everyone who came along and worked hard to make it a success - Maria, Danna, Geraldine and so many more. Seaside still has an excellent community spirit.
Sunday, 3 June 2012
Hmmm, it's been a little while since I last posted. My laptop went to join with all those other electronic things in the sky. Yes, it died and I think I quite literally cried!!
So, I have quite a bit to catch up on......
When I learned that the Cricket Club in Seaside was being given to someone else to run as a pub and not the association to run as a community facility, I was devastated. Despite the assurances that there will be community facilities provided (phase 2), I'm not thrilled with the prospect of having a pub on the park. Just my opinion.....
Other news - I was very proud to be a Turk on May 23rd when I was one of the 500 who headed to the Senedd to protest about the downgrading of our services at Prince Phillip Hospital. I was even prouder of Caitlin, who at 8yrs old decided it was important for her to attend and what a lovely protester she made :)
At the beginning of this week, Steve and I headed to London as I had been invited to the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace!! It was a lovely day and the gardens were beautiful. We were served finger sarnies and cakes. I have to say that Katherine was simply gorgeous and Steve didn't look to bad either! ;)
On Wednesday, Holly and I visited Swansea to pick out her shoes and bag for PROM and for her to have a fitting. She looked stunning and not a single cross word was uttered. Success!!!
On Thursday we held our annual Community Safety Awards and Presentation Evening and I am a very proud wife and mum as Steve won the Community Champion Award and Rhys won the Young Community Champion Award. Congratulations to all the other winners.
By Friday however I had a dreadful migraine and had to miss my health course :(
Saturday, well it's a bit of a blur.....
I'm looking forward to our Jubilee celebrations tomorrow and have been busy preparing today. Please stay dry????
So, I have quite a bit to catch up on......
When I learned that the Cricket Club in Seaside was being given to someone else to run as a pub and not the association to run as a community facility, I was devastated. Despite the assurances that there will be community facilities provided (phase 2), I'm not thrilled with the prospect of having a pub on the park. Just my opinion.....
Other news - I was very proud to be a Turk on May 23rd when I was one of the 500 who headed to the Senedd to protest about the downgrading of our services at Prince Phillip Hospital. I was even prouder of Caitlin, who at 8yrs old decided it was important for her to attend and what a lovely protester she made :)
At the beginning of this week, Steve and I headed to London as I had been invited to the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace!! It was a lovely day and the gardens were beautiful. We were served finger sarnies and cakes. I have to say that Katherine was simply gorgeous and Steve didn't look to bad either! ;)
On Wednesday, Holly and I visited Swansea to pick out her shoes and bag for PROM and for her to have a fitting. She looked stunning and not a single cross word was uttered. Success!!!
On Thursday we held our annual Community Safety Awards and Presentation Evening and I am a very proud wife and mum as Steve won the Community Champion Award and Rhys won the Young Community Champion Award. Congratulations to all the other winners.
By Friday however I had a dreadful migraine and had to miss my health course :(
Saturday, well it's a bit of a blur.....
I'm looking forward to our Jubilee celebrations tomorrow and have been busy preparing today. Please stay dry????
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