Thanks to Tim Collins of JGR Training, Bridgend for giving us the heads up on this opportunity to access Welsh Assembly funded (100% free) training courses leading to NVQ qualifications.
Thanks to Roddy Spence who sent me this account of the time he spent in Preswylfa Cottage Homes.
It is a fantastic to read a first hand account and fond memories of time spent in the children's home.
I am looking for anecdotal evidence from anyone who lived in the children's home off Merthyr Mawr Road, Bridgend. I would love to pull this information together for posterity so look forward from hearing from former residents.
In a recent meeting with geneologist Cat Whiteaway Ruth Jones (of Gavin and Stacey fame)was given the low down on the sort of resources available in Bridgend and throughout Wales to the amateur geneologist.
Everyone should have a network of friends, family and neighbours who can collect medication or do a bit of shopping if we contract swine flu. Because the virus is spread through social contact, anyone with the virus should stay at home until they recover.
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