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Jig-So
Newsletter
Issue 3
2013
National
Community
Countryside
Support
Week
Jig-So celebrated National Countryside week with the help of
Clynfyw Care Farm and Turn2us (A benefits awareness charity)
Stop it Now! Wales Anniversary
Stop it Now! Wales, a charity that aims to prevent the sexual
abuse of children, celebrated their 4th Anniversary and
asked Jig-So to arrange the celebrations. The event was
held at Cardigan Leisure Centre and attended by Chief
Inspector Angela Reed, Rebecca Evans AM, Julie Morgan
AM, Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner Tim Burton, Cllrs
Catherine Hughes and Hag Harris of CCC, Bryony Davies
representing Mark Williams, Judith Evans and Rochelle Rich of
Ceredigion Social Services.
78 local families attended (141 children) and the winning
balloon travelled 114 miles. Congratulations Katie Grover.
Project Development Director.
Welcome Helen
The Jig-So team welcomes new Project Development Director,
Helen Jenkins
What’s been the best thing about working for Jig-So, so far?
Can I bend the rules and have two things? Thanks! I would
say the “staff” and also the potential I see for Jig-So in the
future.
At school, what were you good at?
Talking... oh and bending the rules! No, seriously, I guess
apart from languages which I was dreadful at, I was OK at
most things. I was best at the sciences which I went on to do
at university.
Who in history do you most admire?
A lady called Kate Hosali. She and her daughter, Nina
founded SPANA (Society for the Protection of Working Animals Abroad) in 1923 after they witnessed the dreadful suffering of animals on their travels in North Africa. If you want a
story about courage, dedication and determination then look no further than
Kate Hosali. Remarkable.
What’s your favourite fast food?
That’s quite a change of subject... pizza, definitely pizza.
What’s your coolest article of clothing?
A pair of brown Italian leather wincklepicker boots bought for me by my husband,
Matt on our honeymoon. I used to wear them all the time but I’m a bit too old for
them now!
What’s your favourite article of clothing?
A tatty old, fleece-lined dark grey cable-knit wool cardigan. I live in it at home in
the winter. It doesn’t look too good with the winklepicker boots though!
If you could go on a trip anywhere right now, where would you go?
To London, to see my daughter, Catrin.
What’s your favourite film?
Depends on my mood. I love “In the house” which is quite a deep, French subtitled film but then I also love a chick-flick like “My best friend’s wedding”.
What’s your favourite TV programme?
I hardly watch TV. It would probably be Match of the Day if Swansea City are featured.
What do you do for fun?
Cook, walk the dogs, garden, kayak, play badminton... badly.
Jig-So Out and About
Penrallt Garden Centre
Families enjoyed a variety of activities during a recent trip on
the Poppit Rocket to the Garden Centre. Thank you to Richards
Bros, Cardigan and Penrallt Garden Centre, Moylegrove for
their generosity.
Halloween!
Jig-So families enjoyed a spooky walk and story time with Beth
Guiver at Cilgerran Wildlife Centre followed by pumpkin carving
at the Centre
Training & Courses
Well Done Angela & Cheryl
Senior Family Support Worker, Cheryl
Jones and Senior Family Support
Outreach Worker, Angela Springett
recently completed an ILM Level 2 Team
Leader Qualification.
Baby Massage
Jig-So Adventures
Olivia Draper, Family Support Worker with the help of
Volunteer Susi Douglas and Ruby Whithouse, delivered a five
week adventure course throughout the summer.
Training & Courses Continued
Incredible Years
Jig-So recently ran a successful Incredible Years Babies
programme at our Centre in addition to currently delivering an
Incredible Years Babies programme at Theatr Mwldan. A
school Readiness programme is due to start on the 26th
November and due to high demand another Babies programme
is scheduled for the New Year.
‘I really enjoyed the programme, I especially liked going to the library
as I hadn’t put much thought into it, my child liked the interactive
books. We registered and now visit the library at least once a month.’
Childcare Students
Jig-So staff delivered ‘play’ training to 12 Coleg Ceredigion
level 2 and 3 Childcare students. The day was split into
indoor play and outdoor play.
Breastfeeding Support Group
The Jig-So/Cardigan Breastfeeding
Support Group have had a busy few
months—they held a ‘Meet and Greet’
and were visited by parents to be from
the antenatal classes. Dietician Kate
Shelley came to offer advice and support
regarding food and diet and Holistic
Therapist, Caron James showed the
group some relaxation techniques and
therapies.
Turn2us Ambassador
Family Support Outreach Worker and
Turn2us Ambassador Ruby Whithouse
along with Jig-So Chair of Trustees,
Linda Grace, received an invitation and
all expense paid trip to the Turn2us
AGM and lunch in London. Jig-So and
Turn2us, a benefit awareness charity,
have worked together on many
occasions to help raise benefit awareness and Jig-So’s Office Manager,
Kristie Gordon continues to
facilitate courses on behalf of Turn2us.
Pictured with Ruby
Whithouse is Pat Cripps of
Turn2us and Clare
Crookenden, the Prince’s
Countryside Trust Fund
Manager.
Coffee Morning
Jig-So held a successful
coffee morning at the
Guildhall in
October. Staff generously
donated their time and
raised over £200. Thank you
to everyone for their
support.
Your Comments
‘As a childminder we like to attend the story telling. The
venue is good and the children enjoy the sessions. The
staff are good at understanding that the children may not
just sit down. I am a Welsh speaker and am happy that
stories are told in Welsh, we always attend when they
have a guest’
‘I love these courses
that Jig-So lay on, they
involve the whole family
and not having to
travel far to go on the
course was brilliant.’
‘Every Monday I come into the
Centre to see what they are making for lunch. I don’t want my children to pick up my bad habits.
We now eat homemade soup
and potato bakes, I didn’t realise
that you could hide vegetables so
easily.’
Story Time
Jig-So continues its ‘Story Time’ sessions at Theatr Mwldan on
Tuesdays from 2pm until 3pm.
Tuesday 12th November
Tuesday 19th November
Tuesday 26th November
Tuesday 10th December
West Wales Credit Union
West Wales Credit
Union operates a
Christmas Savings
Club; why not get a
head start on
Christmas 2014?
Contact
Kristie Gordon - Office Manager
Jig-So | Old Britannia Stores | Pwllhai | Cardigan | SA43 1DB
[email protected] | 01239 615922 | www.jigso.co.uk