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My generation is retiring and wondering silently or aloud how to live in the next phase of life. Can living "greenly" shed some new light on retirement?
An example: the Rev. Thomas Larson in his farewell remarks to the delegates to the Oregon-Idaho annual conference of United Methodists in June, 2014, said: "I can look out [into this assembly] and see people who have been instrumental for me in every step of life's journey."
Without doubt, Larson's retirement will be blessed deeply by his memory of this event and the relationships he's enjoyed. But most likely he will never experience a similar sight again. He'll be pulling back from appearances on the main stage. He retired.
"Retire" in English builds on a French word: re-tirer, to pull back. To pull back from what? In current English it means to pull back from working for income, or from a sports position. The word puts the focus giving up and upon economics. "Retirement" is weighted toward the negative by definition and its negativity can spoil the rest of your life unless you can shift to a positive understanding of your next phase.
My main suggestion: shift to the positive. Restrict "retirement" to the event when you and your final employer part ways. Start thinking "green living" for the phase of life after your retirement event.
In brief, after your retirement live greenly. That's a major shift and culturally unconventional but it'll give you positive, powerful and tangible results. Next week I'll give six tips that are working right now for post-retirement "greenies."
Meantime, you may wish to enjoy Thomas Larson's and other retirees' wise words on video. Be prepared to hear the very first words on the video. You'll be inspired.
Right now, please consider clicking on one of the social network buttons below to forward an announcement of this post to your friends. You'll help them adjust their thinking about retirement and the next phase.
I thank you for visiting this site. Remember to come back next weekend for six tips on green living starting the day after your retirement event.
Photo: Servicemen escorting retiree to living quarters. (United States Navy, photo in public domain.)
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Thursday afternoon we were on our way to the airport, driving down Lynnwood Boulevard, when suddenly J said, "Oh, my God, it's a cat!" He did a quick U-turn and H and I saw what he was talking about.. It was a tiny kitten (probably 8-10 weeks old), curled up in the very middle of the street, looking like it was taking a nap in the sun. Cars were whizzing by in both directions, so we started beeping and yelling to try to keep them from just running right over the little thing. J stopped traffic and walked over to pick up the kitten to get it out of the way. It had raised its head and meowed, so we knew it was alive. But when he picked it up, we saw it was bleeding a little from its nose. I was in a little bit of shock...my husband HATES cats, so it was amazing that he had stopped. He took the kitten over to a yard and put it down very gently, and it just kind of fell over, so we realized it was injured. H volunteers at "Love at First Sight", an animal adoption center, which is right across from Murphy Road Veterinarians, so she asked if we could take it there. One look at her face, and J just crumbled. H held it in the backseat and we made the quick detour on our way to the airport. We thought at first maybe it was just slightly injured, but it couldn't stand up and it was gagging all the way to the vet, so we think it was bleeding internally and probably choking. The people at Murphy Road were very sweet, and careful about what they said to H because she was crying, but they said if they didn't think they could make it better, they'd stop treatment and euthanize it. We feel like that is better than it bleeding to death in the middle of the road, or worse, if another car didn't see it.
Then, last night on our way home from the dinner, we saw a black lab wandering down a very busy road. It had a collar on, so it obviously was someone's pet who had wandered away or gotten lost, so we tried to catch it to see if there was a phone number. He was very skittish and ran off, so we went on home, but J and H couldn't stand leaving, just knowing he was out there wandering on the road, so they grabbed some treats and went back out to try to find him. They could never get him to come to them, so we're hoping he lived in the area and made it home. It's funny, now I think we're going to see all the lost/injured animals that we probably never noticed before.
I started thinking about that, and the fact that when we took the kitten we needed a towel or something to wrap around it, and the fact that we're lucky it was little and H was there to hold it. I don't know what we would have done if it was a bigger animal who was injured more severely, or aggressive. We were also lucky the vet was only a little out of our way, and that they were kind enough to take it in. So I started doing some research.
The Humane Society of the United States has some good advice. If you know in your heart you are going to be a rescuer, there are some things you should have in your car at all times: Cell phone, phone numbers of local animal control, a shelter, and a 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic; cat carrier or cardboard box; collars and strong leashes for dogs; heavy blanket; water bowls and water; strong-smelling foods, such as canned tuna or dried liver (to lure the animal to you); and an animal first-aid kit.
I hate to admit that I have seen animals injured on the side of the road, and didn't stop, either because I was rushing somewhere or didn't know what to do. At the very least, from now on I'm going to keep a towel in the car, and program the numbers for animal control, the humane society, and the emergency pet clinic. From now on, I don't think I'm ever going to be able to just drive by.

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In a June 3rd oral session, Dr.
The metabolic response rate, as measured by the percentage of patients who had a reduction of their tumor signal on positron emission tomography (PET), was independently evaluated in the first 257 patients enrolled in centers that could perform PET scans. In addition, tumor response was also evaluated by measuring the decrease in levels of a key tumor marker called carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9).
For the 257 patients in the PET cohort, 63% of those treated with ABRAXANE plus gemcitabine had a metabolic response versus 38% of those treated with gemcitabine alone (p=0.000051). The median overall survival in the PET cohort was greater for ABRAXANE plus gemcitabine as compared to gemcitabine alone (median of 10.5 vs. 8.3 months, HR 0.71, p<0.0096).
The CA19-9 findings were presented in further detail by Dr.
More patients treated with ABRAXANE plus gemcitabine achieved at least a 20% reduction in CA19-9 (61%) compared with those treated with gemcitabine alone (44%) (p<0.0001). In a landmark analysis of survival in patients who achieved a 20% reduction in CA19-9 by week 8 of treatment, patients treated with ABRAXANE/gemcitabine with a CA19-9 response had significantly improved survival over patients treated with gemcitabine alone (13.2 months vs 9.4 months, respectively) (p<0.0001).
"As we evaluate potential new therapies for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, we also have the opportunity to learn more about the biology behind this deadly disease and to develop a greater understanding of the challenges in treating it," said Dr. Chiorean. "These new findings add to our understanding of what factors are important for investigators to use in designing future clinical trials in pancreatic cancer and help us understand better potential predictors of treatment outcome."
The analysis of the potential influence of prognostic factors on
predicting survival was also presented in more detail in a poster on
June 2nd (abstract 4059) by Dr.
After correcting for these factors, treatment with ABRAXANE plus gemcitabine was a significant independent predictor of improved overall survival (HR 0.72: p < 0.0001) and progression-free survival (HR 0.66; p < 0.0001) compared with treatment with gemcitabine alone, according to the analysis.
The most common grade 3 or 4 adverse events in
These results are from an investigational phase III clinical study.
ABRAXANE is not currently approved for the treatment of advanced
pancreatic cancer.
The results presented support Celgene's plans for developing a phase III study investigating the activity of ABRAXANE plus gemcitabine in the adjuvant pancreatic cancer setting.
About the MPACT Study
In the
About Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the eighth-leading cause of cancer-related death
worldwide and the fourth-leading cause of cancer-related death in the
US. The pancreas is composed of two main cell types: exocrine and
endocrine. Exocrine tumors are by far the most common type of pancreatic
cancer, with adenocarcinoma accounting for about 95% of cancers of the
pancreas. For all stages of pancreatic cancer combined, the 5-year
overall survival rate is about 6%, which is the lowest 5-year overall
survival rate of any cancer in the U.S. In
About ABRAXANE®
ABRAXANE is an albumin-bound form of paclitaxel that is manufactured using patented nab® technology. ABRAXANE is formulated with albumin, a human protein, and is free of solvents.
In October 2012, ABRAXANE was approved by the
ABRAXANE is currently in various stages of investigation for the potential treatment of the following cancers: melanoma, bladder, ovarian and expanded applications for breast, lung and pancreatic cancer.
U.S. Regulatory Information for ABRAXANE
ABRAXANE® for Injectable Suspension (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension) (albumin-bound) is indicated for the treatment of breast cancer after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy. Prior therapy should have included an anthracycline unless clinically contraindicated.
ABRAXANE is indicated for the first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, in combination with carboplatin, in patients who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation therapy.
Important Safety Information
Neutrophil Counts
Hematologic Effects
Nervous System
Hepatic Impairment
Albumin (Human)
Use in Pregnancy: Pregnancy Category D
Use in Men
Randomized Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Study
Non-Small Cell Lung (NSCLC) Cancer Study
Post-marketing Experience with ABRAXANE and Other Paclitaxel Formulations
Nursing Mothers
Renal Impairment
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS, please visit http://www.abraxane.com/docs/Abraxane_PrescribingInformation.pdf
Celgene International Sárl, located in Boudry,
For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.celgene.com.
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generally statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking
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"believes," "intends," "estimates," "plans," "will," "outlook" and
similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on
management's current plans, estimates, assumptions and projections, and
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Alkane Resources pours first gold bar at Tomingley Gold project in NSW
Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK)
has poured its first gold bar from the Tomingley Gold project following
the successful commissioning of the stripping and elution circuit of
the process plant in western New South Wales.
In a milestone, the first pour weighed 8.191kg and contained around 230 ounces of gold, which Alkane delivered the project on-time and on-budget.
With initial gold production to 30 June 2014 anticipated to be 22,000 – 27,000 ounces, it transforms Alkane into the gold producer ranks.
The Resource at Caloma Two is defined as 1.7 million tonnes grading 2.0g/t gold for 109,300 ounces, with total Project increased by 13.5% to 14.29 million tonnes grading 2.0g/t gold for 921,000 ounces.
Tomingley Gold Project (TGP)
The Tomingley Gold Operations Pty Ltd (TGO) 100% is based on three gold deposits (Wyoming One, Wyoming Three and Caloma) located 14 kilometres north of the company's inactive Peak Hill Gold Mine, and approximately 50 kilometres south west of Dubbo.
Strong project economics
Tomingley boasts a base case life of mine production of 7.5 years which is estimated to total 350,000 to 400,000 ounces at an average sustaining cash cost of around $1,000 per ounce.
This cost will vary on a quarterly basis depending upon the waste removal schedule. The base case does not include potential additional production from the Caloma Two deposit.
The first gold pour is a milestone for Alkane's managing director Ian Chalmers.
The base case project economics at Tomingley are strong with gold production –~400,000oz over base case life. Cash operating costs (C3) estimated and averaged over base case life –~A$1,000/oz with EBITDA –estimated $140M (spot A$1,350/oz). So the higher Australian gold price provides additional revenues and profits.
In addition, the base case does not include Caloma Two.
TGP provides near term cash flows, while Alkane continues developing the world class Dubbo Zirconia Project (DZP) feasibility completed; environmental assessment and financing in progress. TGP provides the platform with around $20 million in free cash flow per annum for development of DZP.
We maintain that based on Alkane's market cap. of circa $130 million its market valuation is undervalued and that the market has missed the worth of TGP and its cash flow as a means to open up funding for the DZP.
There are significant catalysts ahead for Alkane in 2014 and based on our analysis we estimate a share price target of $0.55-$0.64 within 12 months.
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Hey all! I've mentioned it in chat a few times, but I've started producing a video podcast for a local video game store. This is the third episode and finally at a point that I'm happy with its production level.
The hosts talk about video games and whatever else they tend to chat about; the idea is that it's the sort of thing a customer might hear them talking about and engage them on when entering the store, brought to a wider audience. This week, they had a guest on talking about an upcoming comic convention.
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DNS: Domain Name System (DNS) is the most recognized system for assigning addresses to Internet web servers (aka "Internet hosts"). The domain name system gives every Internet server a memorable and easy-to-spell address while simultaneously keeping the technical IP address invisible for most viewers.
Domain Hijacking: When a shady person registers domain names containing famous third party trademarks with the intent of profiting by selling the domain names back to trademark owners. Not to be confused with Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (see below).
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EMD: Exact Match Domain Names are just that–domain names that include an exact match of a keyword or keyword phrase.
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Geo-Domain: Domain names that are the same as those of geographic entities, such as cities and countries, for example LosAngeles.com or NewYork.com.
gTLD: Generic Top Level Domain
ICANN: Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers
IANA: Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
IP Address: This is a code made up of numbers separated by three dots that identifies a particular computer on the Internet. Every computer, whether it's a Web server or the computer you're using right now, requires an IP address to connect to the Internet. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will assign you either a static IP address (which is always the same) or a dynamic IP address, (which changes every time you log on).
Parking: When someone registers a domain name and does not place content on the domain. Also when someone "parks" the domain name with a company that provides a splash page for the domain with ad links, so that the person can make money or advertise the domain for sale.
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Regular Price 13 Tickets
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Show Synopsis:
Evan Goldman has it all – he's popular, has the 'perfect' family and lives in the greatest city in the world – New York. That is until his parents get divorced and he's forced to move - to a small town in Indiana. Uprooted from his old life, he has to make new friends and somehow maneuver the minefield of High School to become part of the 'in-crowd'.
Production Credits:
Jeremy Sams (Direction)
Christopher Gattelli (Choreography)
David Farley (Scenic and Costume Design)
Brian MacDevitt (Lighting Design)
Jon Weston (Sound Design)
Tom Kitt (Musical Direction)
Other Credits:
Jason Robert Brown (Music & Lyrics)
Dan Elish and Robert Horn (Book)


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Shaun Marsh described his century as "pretty special" as he put Australia firmly in control after two days of the second Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval.
Marsh struck an unbeaten 126 as Australia declared their first innings on 442/8 after tea before reducing the tourists to 29/1 before rain forced an early end to proceedings on the second day.
REPORT: Marsh ton puts England under the pump
It was a sweet century for Marsh as his inclusion in the Ashes squad was questioned by many after an inconsistent first 22 matches which saw him dropped seven times in his career already.
The left-hander though put all the selection controversy to one side as he helped his side to win the first Ashes Test with a vital fifty in Brisbane and now registering his fifth Test ton.
Marsh said: "Six months ago I wasn't sure whether I'd be back here, although I'd always dreamt of getting back in.
"There were a few emotions there, it was probably when I got to about 90 that I started to get a little bit nervous.
"I am extremely happy to get a hundred for my country, especially in the Ashes – it is pretty special. I haven't really thought about the external noise with my selection – I've just tried to be relaxed.
"I didn't read a thing. I just stayed away and focused on preparing well."


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After much anticipation Disney•Pixar's "The Good Dinosaur" is finally released to the public! I had the opportunity to view a sneak peek of the newest movie from Pixar Animation Studios with my four-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Pippy. She was beyond elated about the chance to see the movie, especially because her big brother wasn't invited this time. (Don't feel too sorry for him; he gets to view it on Saturday at his friend's birthday party.)
From the production notes,
Disney•Pixar's "The Good Dinosaur" asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend named Spot. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.
'From the moment Arlo is born, he's afraid of the world,' says first-time director Peter Sohn, a 15-year Pixar veteran and graduate of CalArts. 'He's fun-loving and determined; he's got a lot of fire when it comes to his desire to help his family. And his father is his biggest supporter. But Arlo is scared. His fear holds him back.
'Spot is the opposite of Arlo,' continues Sohn. 'He's tenacious, brave and an animal in every sense of the word. It's the story of a boy and his dog—only in our story, the boy is a dinosaur and the dog is a boy.'
And that's exactly what you need to get out of the movie: overcome your fear. There's a pivotal scene (pictured above) during the movie where a group of T-rexes (who act as cowboys herding longhorns and run like they're riding on galloping horses) are sharing stories around a campfire with Arlo and Spot. Butch, the leader and father of the Tyrannosaurus Rexes, shares with them how he acquired the nasty scar that's on his face. After hearing the story, Arlo remarks that he must have never been afraid during that moment. Butch remarks that of course he was scared and says, "If you ain't scared, you ain't alive!"
During the movie Pippy was scared. There are a few bad guys who, let's be honest because they're dinosaurs, are really bad and look really scary. I was in a crowded theater and it's safe to say that more than Pippy who were crying and hiding their faces from the screens. Pippy, who toward the end of the movie was in my lap, kept wailing how she wanted to go home. She did the same exact thing during "Frozen" so I knew she could make it through to the end. Heck we almost walked out of "Frozen" during the turning point when Anna risks her life for Elsa! Now "Frozen" is her favorite movie despite Elsa's snowy monster and Hans trying to kill both Anna and Elsa.
The cinematography is absolutely beautiful. The wide angle shots are lifelike in a very artistic way. The creators used the Wild West of yesteryear for inspiration and they nailed the look and feel of that. The dialogue is in typical witty Disney•Pixar form and the character of Spot is so lovable and admirable. Arlo, the dinosaur, is such a good character for kids to relate to – well, at least to my children who are more cautious and sensitive. And yes, you should bring your tissues. I found myself almost doing the ugly cry at the end of the movie.
So what's my suggestion on whether or not your child should see "The Good Dinosaur?" It all really depends on your child: what do they watch as far as movies go and how sensitive are they? Would I bring my two-and-a-half-year-old nephew to see it? Absolutely not; he wouldn't sit still in a theater anyway. Pippy, the bravest of my kids, was frightened during the movie, however, she told me that she did like it. When I asked her if she would watch it again she told me she wouldn't because it was scary. I have a sneaking suspicion that when it's released on DVD she'll watch it again. And my seven-year-old son, The Boy? I think he can handle it without any problems. He likes to know what's going to happen ahead of time so I've clued him in on the story and what to expect. He's very similar to me and with an overactive imagination some scenes during movies and TV shows can be too much. All that to say that the moral of the story is to overcome your fear, not get rid of it and never be afraid, but to overcome it. There are a lot of teaching moments that come from the movie.
If you're looking for a specific age-range I would say first graders and older will like the movie, maybe Kindergartners depending on the child, and the same certainly goes for preschoolers.
For more information on "The Good Dinosaur" visit these links:
Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
See your local movie theater for show times.
Bert Anderson is a blogger and social media manager mom of three living outside of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. She's the author behind the blog First Time Mom, where she honestly chronicles the peaks and valleys of parenting. Even though she has more than one child, Bert maintains that whether you have one child or 19, there's a first time for everything. She's a lover of coffee, conversations, pop culture, healthy living and fitness.


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Sandyford Cricket Club
Congratulations to Karol Smyth...
...who married Julie Doyle on January 01 2013.
Last Updated (Friday, 25 January 2013 09:29)
Happy New Year from Sandyford CC
Last Updated (Monday, 31 December 2012 15:55)
Old Belvedere withdraw from league competitions
At an EGM on December 20 in Belvedere College, it was decided unanimously that Old Belvedere Cricket Club will not be competing in any league or cup competitions next year.
There is however a flourishing youth section which will continue to compete at U15 level and below, but at this juncture we are not able to say where they will be playing, or indeed what they will be known as. Much discussion has to take place with the Leinster Cricket Union, Belvedere College and the management of the youth section to ensure that the hard work which has gone into these local cricket teams is not lost to Leinster cricket.
This decision, effectively ending the existence of Old Belvedere CC is deeply regretted, but it is something which has been on the horizon for many years. Despite being aware of the growing problems, and some sterling work from various members being expended in an effort to keep the Club going, the reality of the difficulties made it impossible to continue.
Happy Christmas and New Year to all our members
Last Updated (Saturday, 15 December 2012 11:32)
Christmas Drinks 2012
The Christmas festival is fast approaching and it is customary to have a club mid-winter 'get-together' to exchange seasonal greetings (and presents!!) so I invite all members and friends to meet for a few drinks in the venue and date shown below:
John Fennell, Sandyford Cricket Club President.


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Community Group Questions 12/4/11/
12/4/11 – The Luminary, Part 1: Illuminate Note: We are suspending the instructional videos since most groups are not meeting during the holidays. Please make sure you are having some type of social during the holidays to keep everybody connected. We will have information posted each week for those that are meeting.
Main Text: John 1:1-4, John 9:1-7
- Jesus is the Word. That means He is the embodied message from God to the human race. He is the revelation of God in human form.
- Jesus, the Son of God has been with God from the beginning. He is God. The trinity seems like a paradox. What the Bible teaches is that the Godhead - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit - are three equal persons, but one being. This passage points to that truth by saying that Jesus was with God and was God.
- Jesus is the light of the world. He shines in an otherwise dark world.
- Jesus claimed that He is the light of the life. To illustrate this He healed a blind man, who had been blind at birth. Just like with the blind man, Jesus illuminates our lives. Without Jesus we grope around in the darkness.
- In our dark circumstances, He says He is always with us.
- Because He has paid for all of our sin, we know that God has nothing but love remaining for us. So no matter what we go through, we know God will bring good out of it, because of His love.
- If we are struggling to forgive someone, and are in the darkness of bitterness, Jesus reminds us that we have been forgiven of much so we can forgive others.
- If we are struggling to forgive ourselves, Jesus reminds us that He has paid for our sin.
- It would be a terrible paradox if we celebrated with all our Christmas traditions and never actually accessed the Light Himself.
- The challenge is during this season, lets not just celebrate, but worship.
Key Questions:
- What are some of your favorite family Christmas traditions?
- When you read John 1:1-5, what do you think is the most startling claim about who Jesus is?
- In what ways is Jesus' life a light to the human race?
- He is a guiding light, when we follow Him, it leads us to God.
- He is a revealing light, when we look at His perfect life, we see how God intends for us to live.
- Read John 9:1-7. Put yourself in the blind man's experience. What would that encounter have been like?
- How are we like the blind man, before we encounter Jesus?
- There are seasons or aspects of our lives that we can be fumbling through as if we were walking in the dark; then Christ brings light to the situation. Can you share when that has happened in your life?
- In what ways can someone look to the Christmas festivities to try and distract them from a difficulty in life?
- Is there an area of your life to which Christ could bring even greater illumination?
- What is something specific that you can do personally to make sure that this Christmas season you "don't just celebrate, but you worship?"
- What is something specific you can do in your family to not just celebrate but worship ?
Don't forget to post your attendance after group.


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Market Engagement events for the Thrive into Work Individual Placement and Support Programme
The West Midlands Combined Authority is working with NHS England, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Department of Health (DH) to trial IPS services in primary and community care settings.
The aim is to test if this model can deliver a transformational improvement in employment, health, and wellbeing outcomes for people out of work with a self-defined long term health condition or disability.
The trial will deploy IPS employment specialists across primary and community NHS services focused on four geographic areas based around CCG geographies: Sandwell & West Birmingham, Birmingham South Central, Dudley and Wolverhampton.
It will run from October 2017 to March 2020, hosted by Wolverhampton CCG on behalf of the West Midlands Local Authority.
This event aims to engage with the market for the above services and to seek their opinions on how the service should be framed when it goes out to procurement at the end of June.
If you are interested in attending, please register via the Market Engagement Booking Link – Wolverhampton 12th June
Or Market Engagement Booking Link – Birmingham 13th June
Providers are advised to ensure that they have downloaded a copy of the draft service specification from the Contracts Finder website as commissioners will be seeking their feedback.
To view the contracts finder advert please follow the link here.


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I think I have finally found my holy grail skin product. After months and months of trying my hardest to find something that suits my skin. Something that beats the blemishes but doesn't turn my skin into a red, irritated crackled old pale thing… ladies and gentleman, let me introduce to you the Garnier Pure Active Sensitive Anti-Blemish Clarifying Tonic!
For quite some time now, I have always owned a toner (Simple's own) but never actually used a toner in my cleansing routine. It's usually been cleanser, then serum, then moisturiser. That's pretty much it. Maybe add some micellar water in there just for a bit of fun and to say I've actually used it.
Point is, I've never really seen the point of a toner. Asking around my colleagues, one says it makes her skin feel extra clean. Another actually uses it instead of a cleanser. I didn't really see the point if I was already using a cleanser and then going on straight to a serum.
Over the summer when my skin turned from normal/dry to oily/dry/sensitive/combination/all of the above, I suddenly had what used to be a simple skin routine, to an impossible one. If I used things specifically for spots or oily skin, I would crack up like an ice cream cone. If I used even a normal moisturiser, I'd wake up with a bout of acne. If I used nothing, then I'd just have a nice combination of both. It was a skincare nightmare (see what I did there).
Since the summer, I have invested in some good skincare products and have also been trying to change my lifestyle a bit to counteract some of these issues – which I am thinking of detailing in another blog as I have finally managed to get my skin under control again. However, I noticed this little beauty in Superdrug last week and was surprised to see something look so gentle, but target blemishes. It seemed too good to be true.
As I am currently using other serums and moisturisers (ones too expensive to swap for something new – I'm in too deep now!) I decided that perhaps I would try the toner and incorporate it into my skincare routine, as it was something I maybe needed anyway.
I used it after I had taken my make up off with micellar water and then had run an exfoliating pad over the top. The consistency is some way between watery and gel-like, which I didn't really know what to expect anyway, but it seemed thicker than my Simple toner.
There wasn't really any fragrance to it, but I wouldn't expect that from a product for sensitive skin anyway.
I've used it 3 times now and every time I have squirted too much out as I keep expecting it to come out like a moisturiser! So I have been using a little bit of an excess, but I have just run it over my face twice over and it seems to still absorb fine. It takes about 10 seconds to pretty much dry completely. Is that supposed to happen? I don't know.
On the website, this product claims to:
- Tones and visibly tightens the look of pores without drying out skin.
- Soothes skin with a moisturising effect.
- Hypoallergenic and ph neutral formula for optimal tolerance. Its caring, gel-like texture leaves sensitive skin feeling soothed and hydrated.
And it definitely did all three and more. Seriously though, this has absolutely worked like a dream. Within a very short space of using this product, my skin not only visibly cleared up, but it felt like a baby's bottom. I think someone has finally hit the nail on the head with these products for combination skin because finally there is something to hydrate and doesn't wreck your skin or burn the outer layer of it to get rid of spots.
I used this initially at night time before I put on my night serum (works a dream with Kiehl's Midnight Recovery) and then I began using it in my morning routine, too. It provides such a lovely and smooth base for everything else to go on top of, but doesn't feel like it's clogged your skin or that you've attacked it with too much product.
Honestly, so far this product has been an absolute life saver for me and something that I have been looking for for so long. My skin hasn't felt this fresh and lovely for a long time! If you have sensitive but combination type skin and just can't seem to get it right, please have a try of this I promise you won't regret it!
I haven't had a look yet but next time I am out and about I will definitely have a look at getting the moisturiser from the same range to see if I can even outdo the effects of the toner. If you've tried anything else from the range, please let me know what you think!
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It is very rare that I will spend a weekend doing nothing (unless I'm hungover, then I really can't function and get out of bed). I hate the thought of wasting my weekend in bed or being lazy - it really pisses me off. I think a lot of this has to do with the fact that I really am not enjoying my job and I spend the week dreading the next day because it means I have to do it all over again. There is nothing like that feeling on a Friday night of knowing there is no work tomorrow and you have 2 whole days off to fuck about doing whatever you want.
This weekend however, I have been nothing but lazy. Tom went fishing so I had the whole weekend to entertain myself. On Saturday I only got out of bed to make tea, food and have a wee (which I did more than once). I didn't even shower. It was bliss. I watched youtube videos, read blog posts and napped, a lot. That is it. I did brush my teeth so I was a little bit clean I suppose.
Sunday I managed to venture into the bath. This was nice. I used A French Kiss bubble bar from Lush which turned my water pink and gave me a few bubbles. My Mom had it for a while so I don't even know if it was ok to use, it certainly didn't look like the picture on the website (I'm alive so it must have been alright). I also continued to read #Girlboss. The book I think every blogger and their friend has read. It's really good actually, I'm enjoying it. Although it has made me feel like the total opposite of a #girlboss. I don't yet have my house (although we're making good progress), I hate my job which seems to be getting worse and not better and I'm not living 'my best life'. But I do have a Cineworld unlimited card #alittlebitgirlboss.
I think weekends like this are actually really important. Especially for me. I realise that I can enjoy my own company, that I haven't got to be busy at all times to forget about work and that I need to re-charge for the week ahead. Because by the time next weekend comes, I'll only feel like a beaten egg once again.
In case you didn't see, or could tell... These photos are from my Instastories, I'm getting a little into doing Instastories at the moment, follow me on Instagram to keep up with them.


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Minutes of a meeting held on 5th October, 2011.
Present: Councillor G.C. Kemp (Chairman); Councillor T.H. Jarvie (Vice-Chairman); Councillors Mrs. J.E. Charles, P. Church, G.A. Cox, A.M. Ernest, A.D. Hampton, H.J.W. James, R.L. Traherne and Mrs. D.M. Turner.
RESOLVED - T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 21st September, 2011 be approved as a correct record.
The following Members declared an interest in Agenda Item No. 11 - Christmas Grants 2011 in that they were also Members of Town/Community Councils:
· Councillor Mrs. J.E. Charles (Barry Town Council)
· Councillor G.A. Cox (Cowbridge with Llanblethian Town Council)
· Councillor A.M. Ernest (Penarth Town Council)
· Councillor A.D. Hampton (Barry Town Council).
Scrutiny Committee (Economy and Environment), on 6th September, 2011 considered the Improvement Plan 2011/12.
Supplementary information in respect of updates on Performance Indicators
(contained in the report) including the Welsh averages that were within the Scrutiny Committee's remit were also tabled for Members consideration.
In presenting the report the Operational Manager (Corporate Policy and Communications) advised that the Plan contained performance information (data and text) which provided a look back over 2010/11 together with targets and actions for 2011/12. Whilst the Plan was substantially complete it was accepted that further minor amendments would be required to be made with the final draft to be submitted to Cabinet in September 2011.
In considering the report, Members requested that copies of the minutes of the Retailers Forum be circulated to all Scrutiny Committee (Economy and Environment) Members. Discussion took place in relation to signage throughout the Vale particularly in view of the Eisteddfod 2012 taking place in the area and requested that various signs be cleaned, maintained etc. in order for visitors to be aware of the facilities available. Further discussion also took place in relation to 'Brown' signs for marketing purposes and that a review of such signage should be undertaken. In particular Members considered that reference should be made to why some signs detailed the names of premises and others only symbols. Members considered that the Council should be consistent in its approach.
Having considered the report it was
(1) T H A T the Improvement Plan 2011/12 as currently drafted and amended by the updated information contained in the tabled supplementary report be endorsed and Cabinet be informed of the Committee's comments.
Having considered the recommendation of the Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet
RESOLVED - T H A T the recommendations of Scrutiny Committee (Economy and Environment) be noted.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the decision of the Scrutiny Committee.
Scrutiny Committee (Lifelong Learning) on 12th September, 2011 considered the Improvement Plan for 2011/12.
The performance information provided a look back over 2010/11 and would be used by the Wales Audit Office to assess the Council's ability to improve. It was noted that whilst the Plan was substantially completed, further minor amendments would be required following last minute changes to performance information provided by the Local Government Data Unit and as a consequence of proof reading. That information would be included prior to the publication of the Plan by 31st October.
The Operational Manager (Corporate Policy and Communications) informed Members that the draft Plan had recently been updated to include information on the Welsh Averages.
Lengthy discussion took place on the contents of the Plan with specific issues being raised in regard to page 30 and matters relating to the number of cases of current exclusions (6 cases) and support arrangements to ensure that the pupils were accommodated in the appropriate school environment or appropriate arrangements were in place through the Education Welfare Team to support those individuals who refused to attend the Pupil Referral Unit. Attention then turned to page 32 of the document, in particular the identification of the eight schools in the Vale of Glamorgan who had 25% of their places unfilled with the figure which had risen during the past year. One school had been borderline in the previous academic year but had now fallen into the category due to the volatility of numbers. Clarification was then sought in regard to the wording of performance indicator LCL001 – "the number of people using public library services during the year per 1,000 population", with it being confirmed that that since the publication of the draft document this had been updated to reflect the correct indicator description. In regard to page 35 in respect of the paragraph relating to participation in the Books for You scheme and the responsibility for compilation of data associated with the inter – lending of books throughout south east Wales. The Director clarified that the National Library of Wales was responsible for collating the data from each local authority. In response to a query relating to Free School Meals (page 27) and as to why no target had been set for these actions the Operational Manager for Corporate Policy and Communications confirmed that in some instances targets had not been set and this was in the main due to changes to performance measure information, proposals to delete an indicator in the near future, or because setting targets in some circumstances would not be appropriate. Reference was then made to page 20 and performance indicator reference and description OA32 - the percentage of schools using the School Effectiveness Profile (SEP) whereupon the Operational Manager for Corporate Policy and Communications confirmed that this indicator had been included as a consequence of the Outcome Agreement. The Head of School Improvement touched upon the premise for this performance indicator which was to encourage headteachers as leaders to develop a shared leadership culture throughout their respective schools. This would be achieved by encouraging headteachers to use Key Question 3 of the Common Inspection Framework which provided a mechanism for headteachers to undertake an assessment of their individual leadership skills and wider school leadership within each respective school environment.
In regard to Children and Young People's Services, the Director indicated that the Childcare Sufficiency Audit would be submitted to the Scrutiny Committee for consideration in the near future. Discussion ensued in regard to the progress made to date in delivering the Penarth Learning Community with the Director indicating that discussions with Cardiff and Newport County Councils were being progressed with issues regarding the scaling of pupil numbers at an advanced stage. Options were available to both Councils to bring about cost benefits if they were to contribute towards the capital funding of the new facility at Ashgrove. The Director indicated however that in the event of a collaborative approach not being able to be undertaken, the Council would proceed on current known scaling data which may potentially exclude future needs of these authorities.
Discussion ensued in regard to page 33 (second paragraph) in particular, the likely impact on performance of the five cluster of schools who were participating in the WJEC run Key Stage 2 / 3 Pilot Moderations for core subjects. The Head of School Improvement indicated that the pilot would drive improvements by providing a standardisation for overseeing the delivery of teacher assessments. This was crucial for the delivery of consistency of application of standards throughout the five cluster groups. In acknowledging that it was difficult to devise constructive targets where teacher assessments were prepared, particularly where teacher assessments were overly conservative or overly optimistic, she indicated that there was sufficient evidence available to the Education service that where teacher assessments had been conservative or optimistic the school's Key Stage performance had been adversely affected with the needs of pupils not being met. It was anticipated that the process of developing a standardisation across the five cluster groups of schools would ensure more consistency of target setting by providing an opportunity to compare and contrast within the five cluster groups by identifying and developing best practice which was moderated and verified by an external body. It was noted that the Pilot was now completed and it was requested that the results / findings of the Pilot be subject to a further report to a future meeting of the Committee. Mr. Cox, in referring to this pilot, indicated that these were being run across Wales and didn't anticipate the results being made available in the near future. In particular, he referred to teacher assessments as being unreliable given the nature of the target descriptions being too broad within the assessments. Discussion ensued on a number of technical issues and benefits associated with teacher assessments. Mr. Cox suggested in his opinion that the introduction of standardisation by the WJEC or "levelling" was a waste of time. However, the Head of Service reminded Members that it was a requirement to articulate expectations for individual pupil (s) development via teacher assessments.
Having regard to the above and related issues and having considered the report, it was
(1) T H A T the Improvement Plan for 2011/12 as currently drafted be endorsed and that Cabinet be advised that the Scrutiny Committee would be further considering those matters set out in the below recommendations.
Cabinet, having considered the recommendation of the Scrutiny Committee
RESOLVED - T H A T the recommendation of Scrutiny Committee (Lifelong Learning) be noted.
Scrutiny Committee (Lifelong Learning) on 25th July, 2011 considered a report which sought to apprise the Committee of the Council's duties under Section 22 and 26 of the Childcare Act 2007 which required Local Authorities to shape and support the development of childcare provision in the local area in order to make it flexible, sustainable and responsive to the needs of the community.
An initial Assessment had been carried out in 2007/8 and took account of demography, make up of children and families, childcare demand and supply and economic development and employment within the Vale of Glamorgan. Following consultation with childcare providers, children and young people, employers and parents, a report was produced on its findings.
Scrutiny Committee noted that an annual review had been carried out in 2009 which set out how the Local Authority responded to the findings of the initial Assessment and how the sufficiency duty was being met.
In order to complete the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) for 2010/11, Cordis Bright had been commissioned to develop a "toolkit" which would provide essential information on preparing for a CSA, timescales and proposed consultation methods. Work had commenced on the Assessment during May 2010 and a draft Assessment had been completed for consultation in February 2011 and this had been made available for public consultation via the Council's StaffNet, the Council's Website, via posters in childcare centres, libraries and leisure centres. This consultation exercise ended in March 2011 and a report had been produced on the consultation findings.
The findings of the consultation exercise highlighted a number of gaps in relation to the following matters:
· affordability of childcare
· support for childcare providers who care for children with disabilities
· levels of training offered to meet the needs of childcare providers
· number of Welsh medium childcare places in the Vale to meet the needs of parents
· childcare needs for those parents working different shift patterns
· further promotion of Family Information Service to parents regarding information on tax credits, childcare information, information on children's and young people's services, etc.
The finalised CSA had been submitted to the Welsh Government during April 2011 with the Welsh Government acknowledging receipt of the findings, reaffirmed the findings of the CSA and highlighted strengths and weaknesses of the same.
To address the gaps highlighted within the CSA, Community Focused Schools childcare funding had been allocated to the Children and Young People's Partnership for 2011/12 and this funding would be utilised to support relevant existing childcare settings established by the Community Focused Schools during 2010/11. This funding would also seek to develop new childcare places / settings both for children with disabilities / additional needs and those wishing to enter into Welsh Medium education and to address the affordability issue regarding childcare provision. The Committee noted that Flying Start already provided good quality free, part time childcare for 2-3 year olds within their designated areas but did not cover other areas deemed to be "areas of deprivation". The funding would also be used to establish a part time Childcare Development Worker post (15 hours) to support existing and new childcare settings within the Vale.
Scrutiny Committee (Lifelong Learning) had
(3) T H A T the draft Action Plan as set out in Appendix A to the report be endorsed and submitted to Cabinet for consideration.
Cabinet, having considered the recommendations of the Scrutiny Committee
RESOLVED - T H A T the recommendations of Scrutiny Committee (Lifelong Learning) be endorsed.
The Council had resolved on 28th February 2011 to adopt Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 as amended by Section 27 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009 and that the Schedule 3 functions be delegated to the Licensing Committee and that officers develop a Sex Establishment Licensing Policy for consideration by the Licensing Committee. On 5th April 2011 the Licensing Committee approved the draft Sex Establishment Licensing Policy for consultation and on 1st June 2011 the Licensing Committee approved a suite of conditions and fees. The draft Sex Establishment Licensing Policy was subject to a 12 week consultation process which had been completed on Monday 4th July 2011. The comments and amendments were detailed at Appendix B to the report.
Having considered the report, Licensing Committee on 13th September, 2011
(1) …………..
(2) …………..
(3) T H A T the approved Sex Establishment Licensing Policy be referred to Cabinet for information.
Cabinet, having considered the decision of Licensing Committee
RESOLVED - T H A T the decision of the Licensing Committee be noted.
Having regard to the decision of the Committee.
Details pertaining to the financial progress on the Capital Programme as at 31st July, 2011 were considered by Scrutiny Committee (Corporate Resources) on 13th September, 2011. Further details were contained within the report as outlined below:
(i) Director of Social Services:
· Community Equipment Grant - the scheme, to establish and run a joint community equipment store based in Cardiff was administered by Cardiff Council. Cardiff would take the lead on progressing the works carried out with the vale reimbursing a share of the costs. Cabinet had approved the inclusion of £335,809 in the Capital Programme for 2011/12.
(ii) Director of Legal, Public Protection and Housing Services:
· Housing Improvement Programme - Cabinet had approved an increase of £2m. in the current year's Capital Programme in order to fund the significant improvements needed in the Council's housing stock.
(iii) Director of Environmental and Economic Regeneration:
· Visible Services Asset Renewal - Council was to be requested to transfer the sum of £150k. from the Highway Maintenance budget to the Visible Services Asset Renewal budget in order to proceed with refurbishment works at Harbour Road bridge.
· Barry Island Footbridge - the Council had in place £171k. of funding as matchfunding for a Department for Transport grant bid of £500k. Members noted that a decision as to the outcome of the grant bid was still awaited.
Concerns were expressed by Scrutiny Committee regarding the proposal to transfer £150k. from the Highway Maintenance budget given the scale of the maintenance works required in respect of highways within the Vale that remained. Attention was also drawn to the fact that the Budget Task and Finish Group had recommended that an additional "one-off" funding of £900,000 be made available for highways and the view expressed that there would likely be other budget heads within Visible Services from which the required funding could be transferred.
Details were also presented within the report of variances between the actual spend to date and profiled spend in respect of the following schemes:
· Welsh Medium School, Barry - expenditure slightly ahead of schedule at this stage
· Welsh Medium School, Llantwit Major - expenditure currently well ahead of the original profile
· Vehicle Replacement Programme - expenditure behind profile
· IT Equipment 2011/12 - budget ahead of profile.
Scrutiny Committee had
(3) T H A T Cabinet be notified that this Committee would not support the proposed transfer of £150k. from the Highway Maintenance budget unless assurances were received that all necessary works would be carried out.
Cabinet, having considered the recommendation of the Scrutiny Committee noted that this matter had been dealt with by Council on 28th September, 2011 when the Leader had clarified that the money was being transferred from the Highway Structures budget
RESOLVED - T H A T the recommendation of Scrutiny Committee (Corporate Resources) be noted.
Having regard to the recommendation of Scrutiny Committee, and the decision of Council.
RESOLVED - T H A T the exercise of the Chief Executive's Emergency Powers as indicated below be noted:
(a) To authorise the extended appointment of Acanthus Holden Architects in relation to the Pumphouse enveloping scheme.
(Scrutiny - Corporate Resources)
(b) To approve the nomination of Councillor A.D. Hampton as this Council's representative on the new Cardiff and Vale College Board.
(c) To authorise the inclusion of the Transport Grant funding in relation to the Safe Routes in Communities 2011/12 in the Council's Capital Programme.
(d) To approve the appointments of School Governors, as recommended by the Local Authority - Advisory Panel held on 10th May, prior to the Governing Body meeting on 16th May, 2011.
(Scrutiny - Lifelong Learning)
(e) Authority to replace Councillor Mrs. K.A. Kemp with Councillor R.P. Thomas on both the Scrutiny Committees (Economy and Environment) and (Housing and Public Protection) with immediate effect.
(f) Authority to include the £300k. allocation for Llantwit Major Comprehensive School in the 2011/12 Education Capital Programme in order to complete the project during the summer holiday.
(g) Authority for the Lifelong Learning Employment Training Service for Work Programme delivery in the Vale of Glamorgan area through a sub-contract with Rehab Jobfit.
(h) Authority to replace Councillor Mrs. A.J. Preston on the Scrutiny Committee (Economy and Environment) with Councillor J.F. Fraser until her return.
(i) Authority to include the sum of £21,790 additional grant funding in respect of final works on the Cardiff Road bus lane in the Capital Programme.
(j) Authority to transfer the land shown on the plan appended to the request to Highways from Education at Dinas Powys Infant School in order to create an additional footway.
(k) Authority to approve slippage of those budgets appended to the report into the 2011/12 Capital Programme.
(l) Authority to accept £20,682 grant funding to support the East Vale Community Transport Voluntary Group and to include the same in the Capital Programme 2011/12.
(m) Authority to accept grant funding in the sum of £25k. to enable the upgrade of bus stops on the A48 to Disability Discrimination Act standards and to include the same in the Capital Programme.
(Scrutiny - Economy and Environment).
To be aware of the exercise of Emergency Powers.
Details as to the financial progress on the Capital Programme for the period 1st April to 31st August, 2011 were appended to the report. The report itself contained further details of specific schemes as outlined below:
Director of Learning and Development
Foundation Phase Grant 2011/12 - the Authority had accepted the grant in the sum of £133,193 for re-modelling the early years classrooms at St. Brides Major Primary School with a view to increasing the classroom areas and improving the external learning area. The grant must be fully spent by the end of March 2012, and it was requested that this grant be included in the Capital Programme.
Director of Environmental and Economic Regeneration
Barry Island Addizone - Cabinet had approved the inclusion of a WG grant from the Barry Regeneration Area Funding of £160,316 for the establishment of an Addizone multi sports facility designed in the shape of the London 2012 Olympic logo and sponsored by Adidas on Barry Island. A vacant site adjacent to Paget Road had been identified as offering the best location for ease of access and proximity to existing leisure facilities. In addition to the WG grant funding, Council funding of £24,122 had been earmarked from the Barry Regeneration Area Fund, as well as an additional £55,356 from S106 funding received in respect of the development of residential units at Jacksons Quay, Barry Waterfront. The S106 income was not as yet reflective in the figures at Appendix 1 to the report, and it was requested that approval be granted for the inclusion of this funding in the Capital Programme in order to complete the budget. This would require Council approval.
Variance between Actual Spend to date and Profiled Spend -
The report also detailed those schemes with a variance between the actual spend to date and the profiled spend. Appendix 2 to the report provided non financial information on capital schemes with a budget of over £500,000.
(1) T H A T the following change to the Capital Programme be approved:
· Foundation Phase Grant 2011/12 - increase the Capital Programme by £133,193, funded from WG Grant.
(2) T H A T the Council be requested to approve the following change to the Capital Programme:
· Barry Island Addizone - increase the Capital Programme by £55,356, funded from S106 monies.
Reason for decisions
(1&2) To allow schemes to proceed this financial year.
Cabinet were advised of the progress on revenue expenditure for the period 1st April, 2011 to 31st August, 2011.
The projected outturn for the 2011/12 Revenue Budget was shown in comparison with the Revenue Budget at Appendix 1 to the report. The forecast was for a balanced Council Revenue Budget.
The forecast for the Housing Revenue Account was for an estimated balanced budget.
The gross overspends as shown in the previous Cabinet report still continued at the same level on the Education and Schools and Social Services Directorates. However, there was additional pressure on Children's Services as a result of the National Minimum Allowance for Foster Carers and Residents Orders as introduced by the Welsh Government. The impact was being quantified, and Members would be apprised accordingly at a future meeting.
For Other Services, expenditure was anticipated to be within budget.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
RESOLVED - T H A T the position with regard to the Authority's 2011/12 Revenue Budget be noted.
That the Members are aware of the projected revenue outturn for 2011/12.
Approval was sought on the award of further funding in respect of the Vale of Glamorgan Music Festival.
The organisation's current agreement with the Council, providing funding in the sum of £11,500 per annum was due to end on 31st March, 2012.
From 2012 the Music Festival was moving from September to early spring each year, around about the month of May. It was anticipated that this change would produce an increase in audience numbers and increased involvement with local schools. The duration of the music festival was also expanding to 10/11 days of events which had been funded by a substantial increase in grant from the Arts Council of Wales of £85,000 in 2012/13.
The organisation had requested that the Council continue its funding in the sum of £11,500 per annum, unchanged from that provided in the current agreement.
RESOLVED - T H A T grant funding to the Vale of Glamorgan Music Festival be approved in the sum of £11,500 per annum, payable annually in advance, for the three years commencing 1st April, 2012.
To provide core funding towards the continuation of the Festival.
The views of Cabinet were sought on the award of Christmas grants.
In previous years, Town/Community Councils had been requested to submit suitable 'Christmas feature' projects for CASH funding and pensioner and similar organisations had been invited to apply for financial assistance towards provision of a Christmas lunch for their members.
In respect of Christmas CASH, the sum made available to Town/Community Councils in each of the previous three years was £400 per Council. The total cost of this grant was £10,400 per annum.
In respect of pensioner and similar organisations Christmas Lunches the sum made available in each of the previous three years was £3.50 per capita. The total cost of this grant was approximately £8,000 per annum.
It was proposed that the grant to Town/Community Councils be increased to £450 and the grant to pensioners and similar organisations be increased to £4, both increases to reflect inflation over the period since the grants were last increased.
It was noted that the responsibility for approving the allocation of CASH grants had been delegated to the Director of Finance, ICT and Property in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.
(1) T H A T the sum to be made available to each Town/Community Council for Christmas CASH funding 2011 be increased to £450.
(2) T H A T the per capita sum to be made available to pensioner and similar organisations for Christmas lunches 2011 be increased to £4.00.
Reasons for decisions
(1&2) To award grants in accordance with the approved scheme.
Approval was sought for the Director of Legal, Public Protection and Housing Services to sign a Service Level Agreement with Cadwyn Clwyd to progress the delivery of the Pub is the Hub Co-operation Project in the Rural Vale. The project would run until December 2013.
Creative Rural Communities were currently delivering the second phase of Axes 3 and 4 projects funded under the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007 - 2013.
As part of the Pride in our Services project currently underway, a grant scheme had been approved to provide capital and revenue grant aid to support the conversion/diversification of existing service facilities to offer shared uses for the community based on the 'Pub is the Hub' model, but determined by the local community.
To support this, a co-operation project had been developed between eight Local Authority areas led by Cadwyn Clwyd, the Rural Development Agency for Denbighshire and Flintshire. Other partners in the project included Gwynedd Council, Anglesey (Menter Mon), Conwy Council, Bridgend Council and Ceredigion Council. It was noted that Cadwyn Clwyd and Menter Mon were enterprise agencies tasked with delivering elements of the Rural Development Plan in Denbighshire, Flintshire and Anglesey.
The aim of the project was to support the creation or retention of community services and facilities, promote tourism and to link in with existing local food initiatives, whilst at the same time, improving the viability of rural pubs.
This was to be achieved through the following objectives:
· To provide advice and guidance to rural communities to enable them to work collaboratively to maximise access to basic services. Advice would also be provided on community ownership schemes and community-led operations.
· To encourage new pub is the hub projects through the dissemination of good practice and promotion of pub is the hub case studies.
· To provide training for rural pubs to gain new skills to deliver community-based projects.
· To mark and communicate the pub is the hub co-operation project amongst potential beneficiaries and stakeholders.
· To transfer good practice and lessons learnt between all participating Local Authority areas and develop a blueprint for a pub is the hub Wales model post 2013.
The co-operation project was one of many underpinning the Rural Local Development Strategy, an integrated strategy for the regeneration of the rural Vale.
The co-operation project was identical in each area in terms of activity and budget with Cadwyn Clwyd signing up to the Welsh Government funding agreement as lead sponsor.
RESOLVED - T H A T the Council enter into an agreement with Cadwyn Clwyd (who will act as project sponsor) to receive support under the Pub is the Hub Wales Co-operation Project funded through the Rural Development Plan for Wales (2007 - 2013).
In order to allow Cadwyn Clwyd to accept the terms of the funding offer letter and for the project to commence.
RESOLVED - T H A T under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 4 of Schedule 12A (as amended) of the Act, the relevant paragraphs of the Schedule being referred to in brackets after the minute heading.
Cabinet received a report which:
· advised of proposed changes to the shift working arrangements for the motor vehicle workshops at the Alps
· sought approval to offer a financial reward to staff who agree to changes in their shift working arrangements, and to serve appropriate notice of a return to 'day time working', and the subsequent loss of any shift allowances, for those who do not.
(1) T H A T 8 No. motor vehicle fitters be offered a 'one off' lump sum of £1,000 (NET) for agreeing to changes in their shift working hours from October 2011 as follows:
Morning shift - Monday to Thursday 06:30 hours to 14:30 hours, Friday 06:30 hours to 14:00 hours.
Afternoon shift - Monday to Thursday 14:00 hours to 22:00 hours, Friday 14:00 hours to 21:30 hours.
(2) T H A T any employees who refuse this offer be given 12 weeks notice of a return to 'day time working' and the loss of their current 16% shift allowance.
(3) T H A T a further report be submitted to Cabinet in 12 months time reviewing the effectiveness of the changes.
(1) To improve the efficiency of the vehicle maintenance operation by increasing the number of hours available for vehicles to be maintained when not required for use.
(2) To ensure that appropriate notice is given of the hours or work and salary changes to ensure a continued payment differential between those staff on the new shift arrangements and those who have refused to change to the new working hours.
(3) To review the effectiveness of the changes.
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Constipation is such a common problem, one that I hear about all the time. I think the biggest issue lies in the fact that British people really can't talk about Poo! Do we know what's normal? Is normal the same for everyone? And what should we be doing to keep our bowels moving and healthy?
Let's face it being constipated can make you feel a bit s**t. Puns aside … and I do have plenty…. let me do the talking about our number twos and get it out in the open. We all need to know what normal bowel habits are and how to achieve them!
The aim of this game is to get passing soft (not runny) poo once a day without having to strain. It's not for everyone, some people can go every other day and some people can go twice a day too. The key is it should be regular, it shouldn't be painful or difficult to go and the poo itself shouldn't be too hard or too runny.
I can feel you wincing at all of this already but hey it's a natural process and it's good to get it right!
Let's just remind ourselves of how we know to go to the toilet, because once we understand that then the steps to getting better bowels will make more sense.
In a really simple, all you probably need to know version…The bowels are stretchy pipes. When poo makes its way to the end of the pipe, near our bottom, the stretching of the pipe tells our brains we want to go and off we go to the toilet. Once we empty the pipe, the walls collapse down and the messages to the brain stop.
Problems start when the bowel walls stop sending the correct messages to the brain. That can be for several reasons, some medications can cause it and some medical problems, but most commonly and most simply I think of it as over stretching.
So, if you don't have the right diet and a regular habit then the bowel walls get used to staying full. The walls start to think that this is normal, so it takes even more stretching of the walls to get a message sent to the brain. It becomes a bit of a vicious cycle. You would be surprised at just how stretchy these walls can be!
So what can you do if you're not quite 'normal' in the bowels department?
Well, diet and fluids are obvious ones but so easily avoided by us all.
Fibre is good at bulking up your motions, giving your bowel walls that bit of a stretch, to let them know food's on its way through. Processed foods tend not to bulk up the poo as much and so can sit around for longer, causing constipation in the long run.
Fluids are important too, we tend to think that water is just for our urine and kidneys but no its good for both number one and two. So plenty of water please!
Something that is good as an add in is Ispaghula or Psyllium husk. You can buy this from most food stores. It's known as a 'bulk forming laxative' and it's one of the first steps for prescription treatment of constipation. It works by bulking up the poo and therefore helping push it through the system.
It's tasteless and can be added to pretty much anything, such as water, smoothies, porridge or whatever you like. It won't give you the runs and tends to take about 2-3 days to work.
I know people who swear by a spoonful a day and so I thought it was definitely worth a mention. If you do try it, it's important to be drinking plenty and not to take it before bed.
There's lots of laxatives available over the counter like lactulose or senna. Go see your GP if you are really constipated because we have lots of options available too.
If you are very constipated, it is good to speak to your doctor because sometimes adding certain laxatives on top of severe constipation can do more harm than good.
If your bowel habits have changed suddenly for no obvious reason, if there is blood in your poo or if you are losing weight, see your doctor for advice.
Lastly, remember the aim of the game is to go once a day and for it to be soft and painless.
If it takes some work to get there then put that work in, because once you get regular for about four weeks… them bowel walls will start working properly again and keep you going nice and normally.


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A disciple is growing in love for God and others.
Classes and Workshops equip believers with the specific knowledge and skills they need to deal with the challenges they face as disciples of Jesus.
Regularly selecting and attending classes and workshops is one way I EQUIP myself for the journey.
Classes and Workshops are held throughout the year; venues and times vary. Check your bulletin for the latest schedules.
Alpha is for everyone who wants to explore life's big questions… like, "Who is Jesus?" or "Why and how do I pray?"
No question is out of bounds. There is no pressure, no follow up, and no charge! We share a meal and relaxed conversation for 11 weeks. In Alpha small groups, you can ask any question and discuss opinions.
Financial Peace University is a nine-week class on God's ways of handling money, taught by Dave Ramsey and his team.
Through videos, discussions and interactive small groups, you'll learn how to get your finances in order, dump debt, and plan for the future. There is a charge for materials.
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You decide when and how much you participate. A meal is followed by worship, some teaching, then targeted, gender-specific small groups.
New for November 2016:
"Welcome Home" is a brand new chance for our veterans to hang out with a few of their own. Join us for dinner and the opening session of Celebrate Recovery at 6:30 every Wednesday in the Community Room. Stick around for men's or women's small group discussion specifically for veterans. It doesn't matter if you are recently discharged or transitioned a long time ago, your Welcome Home begins Wednesday, November 16. Need more info? Contact email@example.com.
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Smart Steps will inspire and motivate you and answer numerous questions. It's an excellent course for pre-remaritals and couples living together with children from a previous relationship.


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We have survived another tax season! Phew! Every year, I'm filled with anxiety, sadness, anger, and lots of other emotions evolving taxes. Reason for it is that I do our taxes on my own. I tried paying for the service before but the professionally done "return" (yes, it drives me crazy when it's called a return and I have to pay) was the same as the one I did on my own. So, saving a lot of money, I continue to do it by myself.
One reason for me hating the tax season is the fact that I'm rarely very organized throughout the year. It's not that I have piles of paper all over the house, but God forbid they ask for some specific numbers, personal information, etc. I have to scramble to find proper info.
Hence, the decision was made to get organized with my paperwork. There are lots and lots of beautiful printables available for free. Pinterest is a great spot to find them. But I figured that if I build some on my own, they will be just what I needed. And why not share them? Maybe they'll help you stay organized, too!
I decided to start with budgeting. I'm really not good at tracking the various expenses we have at our house. If you ever asked me about how much money we spend monthly on, say, groceries I wouldn't know. So, here they are.
Modern – Yearly Bill Payment Tracker
Modern – Monthly Expenses Journal
Contemporary – Yearly Bill Tracker
Contemporary – Monthly Expenses Journal
You'll have a choice of two designs: one more on the modern side – with mid-century modern inspired colors and graphics. The other – more contemporary, with beachy, dreamy, and light theme.
I will use both those templates together. One will carry me through the year, the other will be printed monthly. You can carry the totals from the monthly expenses page onto the yearly tracker to see one "year at a glance" total expenses in a two-way table. One, by the month, the other, by the category. I left plenty of room for your own personal expenses, so that you can customize the templates.
I hope you'll enjoy them and find them useful. If you'd like, leave a comment. Did you like them? What would you change? What other printables would you want to request? I'm looking forward to hearing your feedback!