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Step into the Future ....
Join us on the 10th of September,10:00am - 4:00pm at our 'Information and Guidance' day for all of your volunteering, training and employment needs.
Organisations such as the The Shaw Trust, Job Centre Plus, Want 2 Work, Carmarthenshire Training, Workways, Swansea University, Citizens Advice Bureau and Save Easy Credit Union will be on hand to assist with job search, debt and benefit advice, educational opportunities and more!!!
Carmarthenshire Housing Services will also be on hand with their mascott, Ches, to provide energy efficiency advice.
This event is not to be missed. Join us and enter our free prize draw or become a member of the Black Mountain Centre 100 Club!
For more information contact Ffion Davies on 01269 825987.
Let Paul Robeson Sing!
A day in the life of.....
It’s not big, it’s not famous and it’s only 10 years old, but the Black Mountain Centre
in Brynaman had the great honour of hosting and arranging a magnificent tribute by Susan Robeson to her grandfather Paul Robeson.
A truly magical day of music, dance and drama creating a showcase of the Welsh experiences, that much larger organisations would have been proud to have hosted.
The day's highlight was the long awaited‘ ‘Audience with Susan Robeson’ entitled ‘Tribute to an Artist ’. The large audience was mesmerised and many reduced to tears with a moving wealth of stories, anecdotes and recollections of her life with her grandfather that will live long in the memories of all involved. In the short life of the Black Mountain Centre this was most definitely the biggest and most spectacular event yet. A truly great day in the life of the Centre, Brynaman and of course Susan Robeson.
The impressive 'Let Paul Robseon Sing' exhibition is currently on display at the Centre.
The Community Celebrates the Black Mountain Centre 10th Year Anniversary!
Staff and volunteers joined the local community in celebrating the Black Mountain Centre's 10th year anniversary this June.
The team coordinated a number of events, allowing the local community to look back upon 10 successful years at the Centre and to celebrate this wonderful milestone. The activities drew to a close with a Community Fun Day and Art Unveiling that attracted a number of residents to the Centre.
We received funding from Health Challenge Wales which allowed us to hold a Family Fun Day on Friday 4th June. A total of 26 children took part in dance, arts and crafts workshops over one day. Children were given the opportunity to take part in mask and puppet making sessions. We were delighted with the positive response from local families.
The day would not have been possible without partner organisations Amman Valley School of Dance and Trysordy.
We would like to thank everyone, including the Centre volunteers, that supported us with the planning and delivery of each event.
Here's a snapshot of some of the activities held at our Community Fun Day and Family Fun Day in June.
The Black Mountain Art Club 'WOW' Spectators at the 'Magic and Enchantment' Art Unveiling!
Friends, family and local residents joined the Black Mountain Art Club on Friday18th June in unveiling their latest art project. A total of 19 paintings were displayed within the recently extended Black Mountain Gallery. Members of the art club proudly showcased their pieces at an extremely busy launch. MP Jonathan Edwards joined the group in launching the event.
Tutor, Sue Crossman-Jones supported the group in depicting scenes from the surrounding Black Mountain. A number of the members were challenged to work in a new medium and on a larger scale than usual. A collaborative effort, all 19 members produced breath taking pieces.
Greeting cards are currently on sale at the Centre for £2.00. Each painting has been captured on card, so that everyone can enjoy the work created by the Black Mountain Centre Art Group!
The art work will be on display for the remainder of the summer period. Visit us now!
For further information, contact the team on 01269 823400.