Andy Rimmer

So the first of our Everyday First Aid in the Home has happened, thanks to St Martins CFR's and the extremely keen and attentive students. There will be two more courses in the autumn, one in Weston Rhyn and one in Gobowen.

Fusion Arts and New Saints Community Foundation have worked with Three Parishes Big Local to plan a program of taster activities in all 3 villages over the summer. Each village will receive about 8 hours of activities a week over the school break, with sessions on Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat afternoons.

"Everyday First Aid at Home" Closing date for bookings is this Thursday, we've had a great response so if you would like to attend please get in touch as soon as you can. message us here, call: 01691 656882 and ask for Bridget or Andy or email: b.laraway@qube-oca.org.uk a.rimmer@qube-oca.org.uk

That's what we're hoping Maggie, however if anyone is struggling and would like to get to this one, get them to give me a shout. it would be a shame to miss out for the sake of coordinating a lift.

3 Parishes Big Local would like to invite to: Everyday First Aid at home Sundays 14th and 28th June 2015 2 – 4 pm St Martins Village Centre Effie Cadwallader and John Roberts, St Martins` village Community First Responders Under the umbrella of the Big Local: no connection with the ambulance service or any other organisation No exam, no certificate, no charge Open to everyone but only the first 12 registered will have the opportunity to practise CPR The course will be in two parts: Day 1 (14th June) will cover the illnesses, injuries and incidents you are most likely to meet every day, what to do in case of minor and major emergencies, advice on how to help yourself, how to make up a First Aid kit, when to call an ambulance (and when NOT to call an ambulance), and lots of other practical information. We will touch upon CPR and the treatment of things that need urgent action, but the emphasis will be on the more common occurrences. Day 2 will concentrate on those rare but major emergencies, i.e. choking, life support (CPR), and major bleeding which need fast action. Again, anyone can come along but only the first 12 registered will be guaranteed a chance to practise on our mannequins. We hope people will attend both days. Guests will leave with a handout of all we have covered each day to pin on the kitchen door for reference. To attend please contact Andy or Bridget from 3 Parishes Big Local on 01691 656882 or email a.rimmer@qube-oca.org.uk The closing date for registering for the courses is Thursday 11th June. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Hi, I'm the Youth and Community Worker for 3 Parishes Big Local. I'm looking at how we can deliver youth work in Weston Rhyn and I'd like to do some street based work-meeting young people and canvassing them for their ideas and opinions, but I could do with a hand ( no one wants a strange bloke walking up to young people- on his own and asking them what they'd like to do). I'm looking for some volunteers to help me get this going. Ideally you need to be over 18, enthusiastic and interested in the issues young people face. Liking being outdoors and having a sense of humour helps too. We can get you DBS checked and get any appropriate training you need, so if you are thinking of a career working with young people or children this is an ideal opportunity to dip your toe in the water and try it out. Anyone interested can contact me, either here, at info@big-local.org or by calling me on 01691 656882 during office hours. Thanks