YOUR AM WRITES: Newport West AM Rosemary Butler (From South Wales Argus)
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YOUR AM WRITES: Newport West AM Rosemary Butler
1:53pm Thursday 7th March 2013 in News
By Rosemary Butler, AM
YOU are never too old to learn a new skill or develop your knowledge.
At a recent St John Cymru Wales event in the National Assembly, I learned a range of first-aid skills including how to stop a nosebleed, save a baby from choking and how to put someone in the recovery position.
I have also witnessed first hand the positives that the Malpas Court Communities First programme is providing across my constituency as a result of Welsh Government funding.
Malpas Court offers a great range of courses and training, from grounds maintenance training to jobs club.
For more information on what’s on at Malpas Court visit their website at www.malpascourtcommunitiesfirst.com.
The Welsh Government is committed to assisting deprived communities, and has recently awarded £416,000 to Newport Communities First areas.
U3A Newport also offers a wide variety of exciting classes for people of all ages.
I recently took part in two French classes and saw the range of fantastic items that the craft group makes to donate to local charities.
For more information on U3A Newport visit their website at: www.u3anewport.org.uk
A variety of programmes and courses are available in Newport West through the Newport Community Learning Programme.
Computing classes, creative sessions and opportunities to learn Welsh are just some of the courses on offer.
To find out more about courses for young people, preparation for work and life skills visit the Newport City Council website or call 01633 656656.
I continue to hold regular street surgeries across the constituency.
If you have questions, queries or comments please do not hesitate to contact me.
You can keep up to date with developments in Newport West and my activities in the Assembly by visiting www.rosemarybutleram.com, or following me on Twitter at @RosemaryButler
If you would like to be added to my monthly newsletter list, please contact me by email or by calling 01633 222523.
Comments(5)
33daverave
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4:39pm Thu 7 Mar 13
She is a disgrace the way she behaved over CBC and should resign.
No one would miss her.
jaggededge
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7:04pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Howie'
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12:49pm Sat 9 Mar 13
Dai the Milk
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11:19pm Sat 9 Mar 13
Aquarius says...
2:40pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Last night for instance, my knowledge was expanded by learning how certain councillors and officers at Caerphilly Council tried to expand their salaries by unlawful means.
Then I learnt even more. That you, as Presiding Officer, had turned down a request for an urgent question on the matter to be put to the Assembly - thereby stifling public accountability and democracy.
I'm sure other people have had their knowledge expanded in the last 24 hours and will no doubt be using it to turf you out of office at the first opportunity.
Incidentally you're right to highlight the excellent work of the St John Ambulance and indeed the Malpas Court Communities First programme. After all, I'm sure someone wrote this piece for you before the Caerphilly Council scandal became public.
But at present you're probably the last person anyone wants to hear from. Unless you're going to do what the people who voted you in *expect* you to do.
Which is talk about the rot which is setting in at various local authorities.