Caerphilly People First are helping the people who have been allocated flats in Newbridge with basic food and hygiene and cooking skills. This Monday Fran taught them how to cook spaghetti bolognese and the group finished off with a simple banana custard for dessert. The cookery class was enjoyed by all and everybody said they were confident enough to repeat this recipe when they move into their own homes.
Last Thursday (7th June 2018) we were honoured to receive a visit from New Zealand People First. Caerphilly People First members began by talking about our organisation and the work we do, and this was followed by members talking about their personal experiences with Caerphilly People First. We then presented the people from New Zealand People First with Welsh souvenirs (rugby balls, mugs, Welsh cakes).
Also at our office to welcome New Zealand People First was Councillor David Poole, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, who also presented the visitors with a gift. New Zealand People First then gave their own presentation about their history and current activities, and their presentation was outstanding. We were then presented with a New Zealand rugby shirt, which we will have framed, and will hang in the office to remind us of this special day.
Recently Caerphilly People First took part in a six week course on Food and Hygiene. Ffion, Kath, Nicole, Sharon, and Luke from Caerphilly People First took part and I am pleased to tell you that we all passed the exam. Thanks to Menna for being such a good teacher.
At the moment Ffion Bethell and Colin Hills are the Ambulance Community Champions for the Ambulance Service. They train members on when to ring 999 and when not to ring 999. If you want more information or would like to have this training please contact us on 01443834444 and ask for Ffion Bethell or Christy Taylor.
On March 26th 2018 Ffion Bethell and Christy Taylor travelled up to Wrexham, to meet members from other People First groups who make up the All Wales People First National Council. The National Council talked about the All Wales People First Annual Conference and where it will be held. Christy Taylor and Ffion Bethell had a really good time and are looking forward to the Annual Conference 🙂
Every Tuesday at Caerphilly People First we have a cookery class for people who would like to live independently. There are spaces available so if you are interested please contact us on 01443 834444 and ask for Ffion Bethell, Fran Hancock or Christy Taylor, and we will be able to give you more information 🙂
We had a County Meeting in March at Bargoed Y.M.C.A in Gilfach. The Guest Speaker was Jim Wright who discussed what the Gwent Charter Checkers do. He also talked about the Gwent Charter launch which will take place in Cwmbran Golf Club from 11-2 on Wednesday 25th April 2018.
Ffion Bethell
Chair Of Caerphilly People First 
Sharon and Ffion are proud to have become Charter Checkers, and enjoyed our first meeting with the group at Cwmbran Library. Charter Checkers are able to go around different community groups to see if they are doing the right work on what the Gwent Charter says.
Ffion Bethell
Chair Of Caerphilly People First
Recently Caerphilly People First was honored to be visited by Councillor David Poole, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council. Staff and members talked to Councillor Poole about the history of Caerphilly People First, the work we’re currently doing and plans for the future.
From November 2017 until January 2018, five members of Caerphilly People First – Ffion Bethell, Sharon Cochrane, Amy Jones,Michelle Manning and Kath Toms – attended a leadership course run by Katrina Kurowski.
Congratulations to everyone who took part.