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We have exciting opportunities to volunteer with our Companions Team.
If you can give a little of your time, you can make a real difference to someone.
We have 2 roles within the Team, as a Telephone Companion or a Loose Limbs Group Leader………………..very different roles that both have a huge impact on people’s lives.
We are recruiting Telephone Companions to join our Team. Our Companions are a lifeline for those feeling lonely and isolated or simply in need of someone to have a chat with. We are looking for empathetic, positive people with a good sense of humour to help brighten up someone’s day or just to be there when somebody needs someone to listen. We are growing and developing the Team so that we have Companions available 7 days a week and as a Telephone Companion, you can choose a time to suit you and work from wherever you are.
Our Loose Limbs groups are looking for volunteers to lead the sessions. These fun social groups mix music, movement and a natter over a cuppa. The seated exercise is suitable for all, and our relaxed and friendly attitude creates a positive and welcoming environment. We are recruiting Leaders for our existing groups but also looking to support new groups to start up. If you think your local community would benefit from Loose Limbs sessions, please get in touch with us.

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We are a Welsh Language preschool based in Ysgol y Bannau, Penlan, Brecon LD3 9SR and we have 2 rooms

Cylch Meithrin Room for 2-3 Year Olds &
Bobl Bach Room for 3-5 Year Olds
In the Cylch Meithrin Room, we follow “Planning in the Moment” which means we do not plan activities in advance – we allow the children the freedom and choice to decide what they are going to do and then we build upon their interests and choices to extend the play and add to their learning.
We set up invitations to play which are based upon the interests children have shown and which stimulate the children’s curiosity and which they are able to explore in any way they wish – there is no specific end goal.
The Cylch Meithrin Room has lots of different areas………………….
Within the Bobl Bach Room, “In the Moment Planning” is followed to allow the children to develop independence. We aim to give the children the choice of what their learning journey looks like and allow their voice to be heard.
The Bobl Bach Room also has lots of different areas…………………………
We also have use of the big field in the school which we go to as often as we can and the children have so much fun exploring!

We run a Holiday Club for children aged between 2 and 11 years old. Dates and times available depend on demand so please contact us if you would like your child to attend. Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Clwb-y-Bannau-1804726573175487

We also run Dwylo Bach – Singing and Signing in Welsh for pre-school children and their adults. The aim of the group is to introduce the Welsh language to families in an interesting and fun way. Contact us if you would like your child to attend.
Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/dwylobach
If you are interested in working for us, check out our Childcare Vacancies Page above
Is there any funding available to help me pay childcare fees?
Yes, you may be eligible for funding from one or both of the following – to find out more, contact us



Don’t forget you may also be able to save up to 20% by using the Government’s Tax Free Childcare Scheme
Use this link to check whether you are eligible and/or apply
Apply for Tax-Free Childcare – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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OPENING TIMES (Term time only) | |
Breakfast Club | 08:00am to 09:00am |
Morning Session | 09:00am to 11:30am |
Lunch Session | 11:30am to 01:00pm |
Afternoon Session | 01:00pm – 03:30pm |
If you would like to find out more about Cylch Meithrin Aberhonddu @ Cymryd Rhan, contact us:

Phone us on 07976 472842 or 01874 611110
