Approval given for use of Pfizer mRNA bivalent vaccine in Covid autumn booster campaign.
ELUNED Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services has issued a statement following the latest advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the vaccine products for the autumn COVID-19 booster vaccination campaign. The Minister said:…
Robert Croft bowled over by treatment that “kept mum alive”
Former Glamorgan and England cricketer Robert Croft has paid tribute to the NHS’ team-work which he says kept his mother alive. Croft, who enjoyed an illustrious career in the sport, has spoken of his family’s appreciation for the rapid treatment…
A moat-ally spectacular art trail to take over Swansea in summer 2023
Over 40 giant Castle sculptures will be decorating the streets of Swansea in one of the largest mass-participant events ever to be held in the city. Wales Air Ambulance, Wales’ only dedicated air ambulance charity, has today announced that they…
Cyfraddau llog ar fenthyciadau myfyrwyr cael ei gapio am dri mis
MAE Jeremy Miles AS, Gweinidog y Gymraeg ac Addysg wedi cyhoeddi fod log a godir ar fenthyciadau myfyrwyr Cymru yn cael ei gapio ar 6.3% am dri mis. Meddai Mr Miles: “Mi wnes i ddatganiad ar 13 Mehefin 2022 i…
Welsh student loans capped at 6.3% for three months from 1 September
JEREMY Miles MS, Minister for Education and Welsh Language has announced that Welsh student loans have been capped for three months at 6.3%. In a statement the Minister said: “I made a statement on 13 June 2022 to confirm…
Hywel Dda yn gosod fferm solar ar safle Parc Dewi Sant
MAE fferm solar gyntaf Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda (BIP) wedi’i gosod yn Hafan Derwen, sydd wedi’i lleoli ar safle Parc Dewi Sant. Mae’r 1,098 o baneli wedi’u gosod ar ardal sy’n gorchuddio ychydig dros un erw. Nod y cynllun fferm solar 450 KW yw darparu trydan a gynhyrchir ar y safle yn uniongyrchol i safle Hafan Derwen, yr amcangyfrifir y bydd yn arwain at arbedion carbon blynyddol o 120.43tCo2e, ynghyd ag arbedion ariannol. Mae’r tir o amgylch yn cael ei ddatblygu i wella bioamrywiaeth gan ddarparu man i staff orffwys ac ymlacio wrth gael eu hamgylchynu gan fywyd gwyllt a fydd yn cael effaith gadarnhaol ar sut mae staff yn gweld eu gweithle ac yn cynnig seibiant o amgylchedd gwaith prysur. Dywedodd Paul Williams, Pennaeth Perfformiad Eiddo yn BIP Hywel Dda: “Rydym yn falch o gyhoeddi bod y gwaith gosod fferm solar ar fin cael ei gwblhau ar safle Hafan Derwen a disgwylir iddo fod yn weithredol yn ddiweddarach yr haf hwn. Mae’r prosiect solar yn un o’r mentrau sydd â’r nod o leihau ein hôl troed carbon. Bydd y prosiect yn cynhyrchu ynni adnewyddadwy ar y safle a hefyd yn creu man gwyrddach, cyfeillgar i’r amgylchedd ar gyfer staff gyda’r parc bio-amrywiaeth arfaethedig. “Dyma gam cadarnhaol arall eto i’r cyfeiriad o fanteisio ar ac archwilio datrysiadau ecogyfeillgar ac ynni-effeithlon ar draws safleoedd y Bwrdd Iechyd.” Mae’r prosiect fferm solar yn rhan o fenter datgarboneiddio’r bwrdd iechyd. Dyma un o’r camau niferus y mae’r bwrdd iechyd yn eu cymryd tuag at fynd i’r afael â’r Argyfwng Hinsawdd. Yn ystod yr ychydig flynyddoedd diwethaf, mae paneli ffotofoltäig ar y to wedi’u gosod ar naw safle ar draws Hywel Dda, gan gynnwys Ysbyty Dyffryn Aman, Bro Cerwyn, Ysbyty Bronglais, Ysbyty Llwynhelyg, Canolfan Iechyd Aberdaugleddau, Canolfan Iechyd Doc Penfro, Ysbyty De Sir Benfro, Llanymddyfri a Chanolfan Gofal Integredig Aberteifi. Amcangyfrifir y bydd y cynlluniau hyn yn arbed tua 622,763 Kwh o drydan i gyd. Disgwylir…
Lord Howard of Lympne is guest speaker at Grammar School Reunion Dinner
After a three year hiatus due to the pandemic, Llanelli Boys Grammar School and Graig Former Pupils Association, will once more be holding an annual dinner. This year it will be held at The Diplomat Hotel on Friday October 7th…
Cynheidre DMU Running Day with Pacer No. 142 006
One of the popular Pacer Railcars No. 142 006 will provide frequent shuttle services between 10am and 3pm on Saturday 10th September from our base at Cynheidre, just a short car or bus ride from Llanelli on the B4309 old…
Hywel Dda UHB installs its first solar farm
HYWEL Dda University Health Board’s (UHB) first solar farm has been installed at Hafan Derwen, located on the Parc Dewi Sant site. The 1,098 panels have been installed on an area covering just over one acre. The 450 KW solar farm scheme aims to deliver on-site generated electricity directly to the Hafan Derwen site, which is estimated to lead to an annual carbon savings of 120.43tCo2e, along with financial savings. The surrounding land is being developed to enhance biodiversity providing an area for staff to rest and relax while…
Volunteers needed to help change lives in Carmarthenshire
THE ROYAL Voluntary Service in Carmarthenshire is encouraging more people in the area to discover the joys of volunteering whilst keeping their local community healthy and happy. The leading national volunteering charity provides invaluable social and practical support to people in need across the UK, including Carmarthenshire. One-way local volunteers improve the lives of people in Carmarthenshire is by offering a community transport service. Volunteer drivers help by taking clients to a community club, a regular appointment, by responding to ad-hoc requests for transport or returning them home after a stay in hospital. The team at Carmarthenshire Country Cars now needs more friendly volunteers to help them continue providing this life-enhancing support to vulnerable and isolated people in the area. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to provide a pleasant journey, companionship and support to people going to and from their homes and destinations. Volunteer expenses are covered. However, it’s not just the people on the receiving end of the support that benefit from volunteering. As a result of donating their time, Royal Voluntary Service volunteers report better physical health, mental health, and wellbeing, with 81% of pandemic volunteers reporting an improvement in this*; new skills and work experience; and a sense of connection to others in their community….