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North Wales Chronicle
a day ago
- North Wales Chronicle
'Flying Start' scheme in Deiniolen is making a difference
More than 70 children in Deiniolen are now accessing support through the Flying Start programme, which provides free childcare and family services for two-year-olds and their families. Cyngor Gwynedd has invested nearly £600,000 of Welsh Government funding to improve facilities in the area and deliver the scheme. Thirteen children are already receiving care at the new Cylch Meithrin Deiniolen building, which was officially opened by Councillor Elfed Williams. Councillor Williams, the local member for Deiniolen, said: "It was great to have the opportunity to open the new site, chat with the families and to see which new resources and facilities that are now available to us locally in Deiniolen. "I'm delighted that Cyngor Gwynedd's Early Years Unit has worked successfully to expand the scheme – it's good news for the children and families of Deiniolen and also for one of the most deprived areas in the county." Councillor Elfed Williams cuts the ribbon at the new facility at Deiniolen (Image: Supplied) The Flying Start programme, funded by the Welsh Government, offers an enhanced health visitor service, family support, speech and language help, and 12.5 hours of free childcare for two-year-olds. The new site in Deiniolen includes offices for the Flying Start team, who are now based close to the Cylch Meithrin and available from Monday to Wednesday. Sue Layton, team leader for the Family, Children and Family Support Team, said: "We are pleased to bring our Family Support service to Deiniolen. "Our mission is to ensure support for individuals and families in the community. "We look forward to continuing to support the Deiniolen families." Leia Jones, treasurer of Cylch Meithrin Deiniolen, thanked the community for its support. Ms Jones said: "We especially want to thank those who volunteered their time to help set up the new Cylch – for helping to move everything from the old site, to paint the building and to plant flowers outside. "We are truly grateful. "We look forward to seeing the Cylch go from strength to strength over the coming months and are very excited about the future." Councillor Menna Trenholme, Cyngor Gwynedd's cabinet member for children and family support, said: "Having access to good childcare locally can make a world of difference to a child's development. "Schemes like this give children the best start and also address deprivation."
Evening Standard
6 days ago
- Evening Standard
First-look at Father Brown series 13 shows Dame Maureen Lipman in guest role
Williams, 65, said: 'My Dad was a surveyor and taught me how to look at buildings, not just their architecture but how they were used, and why they were where they are. So one of the constant pleasures of filming Father Brown for me is the places we film in, and I always have the relevant Pevsner's Buildings Of England book to hand.
Rhyl Journal
31-07-2025
- Rhyl Journal
Housing association to host Big Sleepout 2025 in Abergele
ClwydAlyn will hold the event, organised by Lynda Williams, supported living manager, on October 3. The event will be held at Silver Birch Golf Club in Betws-yn-Rhos, Abergele, with participants spending the night outdoors in solidarity with the homeless. Ms Williams said: "The aim is to shed light on the plight of the 13,000 homeless households across our country. "This includes people sleeping rough, those in unsuitable or temporary accommodation, people who are squatting, or living with family or friends because they have no home of their own. "Everyone deserves a safe, secure, warm home. "By taking part in our Big Sleepout, whether that's in person or virtually, you can show support, spark conversation and help to raise money for the frontline homeless services we provide." ClwydAlyn is also inviting people to take part virtually from their own homes, whether from a garden or living room floor. All funds raised will support ClwydAlyn's homelessness services, which help people take steps toward stable housing and independence. The Big Sleepout is designed to give participants a glimpse into the challenges faced by those without a home, while raising funds for support services. Cris McGuinness, chair of the board at ClwydAlyn, highlighted the scale of the issue in Wales. Mr McGuinness said: "In 2023/2024 over 13,500 households in Wales were assessed as homeless, the highest number since Welsh legislation began. "In the same time period almost 18,000 people were placed into temporary accommodation. "These figures reflect a very real and urgent requirement for support within our communities." ClwydAlyn supports individuals and families facing homelessness for a variety of reasons, including eviction, job loss, health issues, relationship breakdowns, and emergencies such as fires or flooding. The event aims to foster understanding and empathy within the community, while generating donations. To sign up for the Big Sleepout or request more information, email bigsleepout2025@ Donations can be made via the JustGiving page at More information about ClwydAlyn's support services can be found at
