Menter Iaith
Castell-nedd Port Talbot
Canolfan y Groes
1 Stryd Fawr
Pontardawe
SA8 4HU

Tel: 01792 864949

 

 

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Welsh Learners' Quiz

Welsh Learners' Quiz
A special quiz night for Welsh speakers and learners will be held on Friday 14 November at Dylan's, Cwmafan.
03/11/2008

Visits to Welsh for Adults classes within the county

Visits to Welsh for Adults classes within the county
During February, Alun Pugh and Iona Herbert, members of the menter's staff, visited several Welsh for Adults classes within the county of Neath Port Talbot. It wasn't possible to visit every one of the classes, but Iona went along to the Saturday sessions at Neath College and Cwrt Sart School. It was extremely gratifying to see so many people prepared to give of their time to attend a Welsh course on a Saturday.

The main reason for visiting the classes was to explain what a Menter Iaith is and to introduce ourselves to both the learners and their tutors. We also gave away calendars produced by the Welsh Language Board and everyone appeared delighted to receive one.

The menter intends keeping a data base of all Welsh learners within the county and each Welsh learner was given a form to complete. However, it is realised that not all Welsh learners have received this form. If you are one of these people, please contact the Menter's office at 01792 864949.

From the information collected, the menter intends organising events for learners in the near future.
Visits to Welsh for Adults classes within the county
21/02/2004

St David’s Day Lunch

St David’s Day Lunch
Menter Iaith Castell-nedd Port Talbot arranged a St David’s Day Lunch at the Dillwyn Arms Hotel, Pontardawe, on Tuesday, March 1st, when about 30 people came and enjoyed the excellent cawl followed by Welsh cakes with tea and coffee to follow.
People came from all over the county to enjoy the food, and it is hoped to organise occasional lunches in the future.
The Dillwyn Arms underwent a complete refurbishment last summer and now boasts tasteful décor accompanied by comfortable surroundings with all modern conveniences as standard. The Dillwyn Arms Hotel has a new 50 cover restaurant and decked area overlooking the river Cwm Du.
Conference facilities are available for up to 20 delegates and can provide facilities for OHP, fax, flip charts and stationery. Please telephone for further details.
The Cross, Herbert Street, Pontardawe SA8 4EB

Telephone: 01792 863310
Fax: 01792 864849

e-mail: thedillwynarms@aol.com
Website: www.thedillwynarms.co.uk


St David’s Day Lunch
13/05/2005

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Menter's Coffee Mornings

The coffee mornings are held at the Willow Grove Coffee Bar, opposite the Victoria Gardens, Neath. The Willow Grove is a non-smoking gold award cafe and the menter's coffee mornings are held every Wednesday morning between 10.30 and 11.30. A warm welcome is extended to all Welsh speakers, anyone who has learned to speak Welsh and all those brave people who are going through the process of learning to speak the "language of heaven". So, why not come along for a chat and a cuppa!

 

Welsh for Adults Programme
Thousands of adults in Wales are currently learning the language through the The Welsh for Adults Programme.
Here you'll find information on why people learn Welsh, how and where you can join them, plus a few useful bits of information to help you on your way. 

So why learn Welsh?
People learn Welsh for many reasons, some of the most popular are:
Career progression - Welsh language skills are becoming increasingly important in the workplace.
To speak Welsh with their children who are learning at school.
To take further part in activities in their local community.
Businesses too are realising that Welsh language skills can have a positive affect on their profits through:
Improving customer service.
Attracting new customers.
Gaining a competitive edge.

How and where can I learn?
There is a whole range of courses available for learners of all levels throughout Wales. Whether you're a complete beginner or already a welsh speaker and are looking to brush up on your skills, there'll be a course to suit your needs. Courses take place at your local colleges, community centres and place of work, and there's also the opportunity to undertake intensive residential courses.
To find the course that's best for you call the Welsh for Adults Learning Helpline
on 0871 230 0017



   Learners

For quite some time now a group of people, both learners and Welsh speakers, have been meeting every Saturday morning at the Neath Port Talbot College Centre, Queen Stree, Neath. All kinds of activities are held there, e.g. speakers, quizzes, but the main purpose of these meetings is that Welsh learners have an opportunity to meet with other learners and Welsh speakers. So, if you are going through the process of learning Welsh and would like to meet others in the same situation, why not pop along to Queen Street, Neath for a chat and a cuppa between 10.30 am and 12.15pm. The meetings are held in the meeting room behind the office. Just walk in and you will receive a warm welcome.

CYD

A branch of CYD - a learners' organisation - meets every Thursday evening at 8 pm at the Neath Rugby Club. They have organised a ramble through Gnoll Park next Thursday evening, April 17th commencing at 6 pm outside the Visitors Centre and hopefully ending up at the Rugby Club around 8 pm. For further information please ring the menter on 01792 864949.

 

 

 

  
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