Recycle your sports kits and help others | Port Talbot Chat

"Every year youngsters grow out of their rugby kit and much of it simply goes to waste. SOS iRB Kit Aid estimates that over £1/4 million pounds worth of kit is thrown away in the UK every year. But, it needn't be waste, SOS iRB Kit Aid will collect outgrown kit and put...

Neath Port Talbot trading standards warn about dangers of BB guns | Port Talb...

"Neath Port Talbot Council Trading Standards Officers are reminding consumers of the dangers of misusing the popular "BB guns". These guns are not toys yet many people still treat them as such. They are generally distinguishable from "toy guns" by...

Neath Port Talbot alcohol and drug abusers can call Dan | Port Talbot Chat

"Drug and alcohol users in Neath and Port Talbot now have a free phone lifeline, thanks to the Assembly. Dan 24/7 is a free and bilingual telephone helpline allowing anyone in Wales to gain further information and advice on reducing drug and alcohol misuse. The helpline...

New council offices for Neath Port Talbot to start building soon | Port Talbo...

"Work is set to start this week on new Neath Port Talbot council buildings that will house hundreds of workers. The plush new offices, costing some £12.5 million, is expected to have its work started by the end of this month, with completion be October of next...

Neath Port Talbot traffic wardens to patrol day and night | Port Talbot Chat

"Traffic Wardens will soon be patrolling streets in Neath and Port Talbot at all hours of the day and night. Council chiefs are not to renew contracts with private company Vinci, which currently provides traffic enforcement in the county, in favor of bring the service in...

Local Port Talbot actors film failed to air in hometown. | Port Talbot Chat

" The Queen, a new film starring local Port Talbot actor Michael Sheen, has failed to air at his towns local cinema. The movie, being tipped for Oscar glory, sees Sheen playing PM Tony Blair, but failed to air at the Apollo Cinema in Port Talbot, instead being shown at the...

Neath Port Talbot annual tenants conference 2006 | Port Talbot Chat

"The Neath Port Talbot local authority Annual Tenants Conference for 2006 is to be held this October 4th at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. This gives tenants in the Neath Port Talbot area a voice through resident participation and is most valuable to both the...

Electoral register reminders being sent to Neath Port Talbot residents | Port...

Reminders are being sent out this week to Neath Port Talbot residents to complete and return their electoral registration forms to the council. The canvass for the register of electors is underway and is due to be published in December. Electoral Registration Officer, Ken...

Port Talbot film company to produce first full length film | Port Talbot Chat

Afan Films, based in Port Talbot, aims to produce some first class "indie" movies and are trying to raise cash for its first 100 minutes production, entitled Inferno. The film company was set up by successful writer Philip Palmer who has produced a string of...

Noddy day at Margam park was enjoyed by all | Port Talbot Chat

Margam Park saw the final leg of the Noddy Live Tour, which has taken in 10 venues around the country, appealing to toddlers and families across the region.. Big Ears, Noddy, Mr Plod, Martha Monkey, Mr Sparks, Bumpy Dog and naughty goblins Sly and Gobbo were all in...

Neath Port Talbot council help long term unemployed | Port Talbot Chat

Neath Port Talbot Council have released a new scheme that helps bring down barriers for people who find it difficult to find employment. The project, entitled Workways, focuses on helping long term unemployed people and sets to provide taster days instead of formal...

The charity walk for Joseph again hailed as a success | Port Talbot Chat

A charity walk for a young boy from Cwmavon who suffers from Cystic Fibrosi was again hailed a success this year. Around 100 people turned up to show their support, joining local charity celebrity Captain Beany to complete the walk along the Aberavon seafront, helping raise...

Youngsters leaving care in Neath Port Talbot to get better support | Port Tal...

Young people leaving care in Port Talbot will soon receive a new package of support both for financial, emotional and practical help. Studies have shown that foster and residential care leavers are more likely to end up unemployed, homeless or in prison, according to a South...

Pupils in Port Talbot get rewards for attendance | Port Talbot Chat

Twenty pupils in Neath and Port Talbot have been rewarded for greatly improving their attendance at school. Under a new scheme, the twenty, who have tackled major truancy problems, were singled out for their achievements. The children come from 10 participating schools...

Captain Beany has successful first sale | Port Talbot Chat

Local softy super hero Captain Beany has just got a little more softer, thanks to a very successful first sale of his soft plush beany toys. The captain celebrated 20 years of leaving planet Beanus by selling his miniature soft toys in the Aberafan Shopping Centre...