OTHER LOCAL NEWS
20th SEPTEMBER IS WORLD CLEANUP DAY
Many Neighbourhood Watch groups do regular litter picks. It’s a brilliant way to bring people together and make a tangible difference to your street. The mission at World Cleanup Day UK is to ‘Strive for 5’: to involve 5% of the population in September cleanups – so why not get involved!
Litter pickers are available from the Community Centre if you wish to get involved
THE UK'S TRADITIONAL LANDLINE NETWORK IS DUE
TO CLOSE IN JANUARY 2027
BT customers need to switch to Digital Voice well before that date to avoid any disruption to services. If you receive information from BT about your switch, please respond and confirm any appointments offered, don’t forget to provide any additional information requested. If you have not yet booked an appointment, do that as soon as possible.
Need help? BT customers can contact customer services teams on 0330 1234 150 or by calling 150 from their landline. If you have questions, but are not a BT customer, contact your phone provider directly for advice and support. You can find out more on the BT website.
LLANON COFFEE CLUB
(07/08/2025)
Dates for your diary
13th August - Trip to Dolgellau & Barmouth
4th September - Coffee Club
10th September - Trip to Rhug Chapel & Bala
2nd October - Coffee Club
15th October - Trip to St. Fagans
6th November - Coffee Club
19th November - Trip to Cardiff Christmas Shopping
4th December - Coffee Club
10th December - Charlies Country Store, Welshpool
January 2026 - TBC Pantomime at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
PROTECT FULL STROKE SERVICES AT BRONGLAIS HOSPITAL; PREVENT DOWNGRADE TO TREAT AND TRANSFER
(07/08/2025)
Hywel Dda University Health Board's consultation proposes removing Bronglais Hospital’s full stroke service, forcing patients from Ceredigion, Powys, and South Meirionnydd into risky, long-distance transfers to hospitals in Llanelli or Haverfordwest. We urge the Senedd and Welsh Government to intervene immediately, insisting HDdUHB fully assesses these impacts and commits to maintaining Bronglais as a stroke rehabilitation unit, protecting vital health services in Mid Wales.
The consultation proposes downgrading Bronglais’ stroke unit to 'Treat & Transfer' model forcing patients on unsafe 90 min to 2hr journeys to Llanelli or Haverfordwest.
*There is no evidence to address risks of these transfers given rural geography, ageing populations & poor transport.
*Family support, crucial for recovery, will be impossible due to distances, harming outcomes.
*Bronglais consistently scores higher in stroke audits than it’s HDdUHB counterparts.
*HDdUHB admits significant staffing shortfalls & uncertain funding, making these changes unsafe & unrealistic.
*Bronglais is the only District General Hospital in a 60–100 mile radius (on non-motorways) serving areas far beyond HDdUHB’s formal boundaries & into South Meirionnydd & Powys.
The plans in the consultation compromise principles of equitable access to healthcare, disproportionately disadvantaging Mid Wales residents.
We want the Senedd to ensure fair, equitable & local stroke services in Mid Wales.
If you have access to the internet please sign this petition
HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Clinical Services Plan Consultation
(07/08/2025)
Have you taken the opportunity to have your say? Have your say and try to make a difference
Between 29 May and 31st August, they are consulting about nine healthcare services in the greatest need of change. Services included are Critical Care, Emergency General Surgery, Stroke, Endoscopy, Radiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Urology.
Please share your views at one of the informal drop-in events. Come along at any time to find out more and have your say.
There will be an event 3.00pm to 6.00pm on 17th July, 2025, at Aberaeron Memorial Hall.
You can also join in online. To register for an online event or for more information.; -
Visit the website hduhb.nhs.wales/clinical-services-consultation; or
Call 0300-303-8322 (option 5)
WELSH WATER DWR CYMRU
(05/07/2025)
There is a ‘Developing Drought’ status for the area served by the Mid and South Ceredigion water network.
Developing Drought is the second stage of Welsh Water’s five stages of escalation noted in our statutory Drought Plan. This stage does not involve any restrictions on water use but asks customers to think about the way they use water and to cut down on waste.
If reservoir levels in the area do not recover following rainfall over the next few weeks, we may have to move to the third stage of the plan, which is ‘Drought’ Status, and introduce a Temporary Use Ban - often referred to as a hosepipe ban.
Why did we announce Developing Drought status?
The Mid and South Ceredigion water network covers 32,000 properties and businesses in the county as well as small parts of North Pembrokeshire and North Carmarthenshire.
Our records show that you receive your water supply from the Mid and South Ceredigion water network, but you can use our postcode checker to verify this.
The area’s water network is supplied by the Teifi Pools reservoirs on the western edge of the Cambrian Mountains and water abstracted from the River Teifi at Llechryd water treatment works.
Reservoir levels in the area are now around 31% lower than the same time last year and the Teifi Pools reservoirs have only seen 37% of the expected long-term average of rainfall between March and May. The peaty ground around these reservoirs retains water and is slower than other areas to release water back into the environment. Rainfall over the past two weeks has done little to improve the situation here.
If a Temporary Use Ban is imposed, we will write to all affected customers to explain what this means – with details of restrictions and exceptions.
For more information, or to report a leak, visit the leakage page on our website or contact 0800 052 0130 or general enquiries 0800 052 0145.
OLDER PEOPLE IN CEREDIGION
(08/06/2025)
The 2021 Census showed an increase in the number of older people living in Ceredigion.
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2011 Census - 21% of people in Ceredigion were aged 65+
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2021 Census - 26% of people in Ceredigion were aged 65+
98% of people aged 65+ are working.
Many people aged 65+ are providing unpaid Care for a friend or family member.
The National Survey for Wales, 2022-23 reported that 21% of pensioners said that they sometimes or always struggle to pay bills.
LEE’S ARCHITECTURAL ANTIQUES
TOP PRICES PAID
Stone Slabs - Slate Slabs – Quarry Tiles – Floor Boards – Roofing Slates – Fire Places – Old Doors – Antique Furniture – Etc..
All Kinds of Advertising Signs, Etc – Garden Ornaments – Statues – Troughs – Etc -
Gates & Railings – Shop Fittings – All Sorts of Vintage Tools – Vintage Toys & Games –
Vintage Bicycles & Motor Bikes – Church, Chapel & School Furniture – Also House, Garage and Shed Clearance
Will Travel All Over Wales
Anything Old and Interesting Considered
Call or text anytime
07791-497860
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HAHAV - Hospice At Home, Aberystwyth Volunteers
(30/01/2024)
💙 Do you want to do something new and different this year?
💙 Have you considered volunteering?
We are always happy to welcome new volunteers.
Whatever your skills and experience, there's a role to suit everyone with HAHAV - Hospice At Home Aberystwyth Volunteers
> Home Support Service
> Therapists
> Raising money
> The Shop and Furniture Warehouse
> IT and Administrative Support
> Gardening and Maintenance
> Front of House
> Dog Walking
> Companions in grief
> Health and Safety Support
The #HAHAV charity is specific to Ceredigion and we're keen to develop some of the services offered across the county. The Office and Living Well Centre is located in Plas Antaron on the outskirts of Aberystwyth, the shop is on Pier Street and the Furniture Warehouse is on the Glanyrafon Industrial Estate in Aberystwyth.
💙 Contact us for more information - 01970 611550 💙 We would love to hear from you.