It was recently announced that there would be no extra train services provided after the
Wales Vs France Six Nations International.
There'll be extra shuttle coaches home after Friday's Rugby International.
First Cymru will be running an additional Shuttle100 coach service from Cardiff on Friday night. The service will depart from Cardiff, Fitzhamon Embankment at 10.15pm and will call at Bridgend Designer Outlet on its way to Swansea.
Details of Shuttle coach services can be found at www.firstgroup.com/shuttle100
For details on any bad weather and school closures during bad weather please click here
Porthcawl RNLI Volunteer Wins Photography Prize
Steve Jones was awarded an RNLI photography prize for his image of a wave crashing off Porthawl breakwater.
Steve said: ‘It was pretty rough that day and I spent half an hour trying to get pictures before moving a bit further away and putting on a telephoto lens. This shot was just lucky really and I didn’t expect to win anything with it, so it’s great to get a prize.
‘The breakwater had been roped off as people often go down to watch the sea in those conditions. The telephoto lens makes it look like they’re closer to the wave then they really were.’
Thousands of Bridgend county households entitled to home energy grants
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE
PREVENTING YOUTH SUICIDE ADVICE FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS Warning signs:
- Suicidal threats in the form of direct and indirect statements.
- Suicidal notes and plans
- Prior suicidal behaviour
- Making final arrangements (eg. Giving away possessions)
- Preoccupation with death
- Changes in appearance, thoughts or feelings.
What to do:
Young people who are suicidal are frequently unlikely to seek help directly. Parents, teachers and peers can recognise the warning signs and should take immediate action to keep them safe.The following actions should be taken:
- Remain calm
- Ask them if they are thinking about suicide
- Listen
- Focus on concern for their well-being
- Reassure then help is available
- Do not judge
- Provide supervision in a calm manner to avoid intensifying anxieties
- Remove means of self-harm
- Get help. Peers should not agree to keep suicidal thoughts a secret, and should tell a responsible adult. Parents should seek help from the school, GP, support service and help lines.
Key Contacts -SAMARITANS - 08457 90 90 90 (24 hours) www.samaritans.org
Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. If you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone. Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.PAPYRUS - www.papyrus-uk.org - 0870 170 4000
PAPYRUS is a voluntary UK organisation committed to the prevention of young suicide and the promotion of mental health and emotional wellbeing. They offer resources and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress – particularly teenagers and young adults.CHILDLINE - www.ChildLine.org.uk - 0800 11 11
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call 0800 1111 to talk about any problem – their counsellors are always there to help you sort it out.KIDSCAPE - www.kidscape.org.uk
FLOOD INFORMATION
Advice from Bridgend County Borough Council
DURING A FLOOD
· In the event of a flood, focus on the safety of you and your family.
· Put people before property.
· Cooperate with the emergency services if they tell you to evacuate during flooding.
· Be prepared to act quickly to get yourself to safety.
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
· Important! Flood water is dangerous
· Avoid walking or driving through it.
· Keep children and vulnerable people away from it.
· Wash your hands thoroughly if you touch it.
· Listen to and act on the advice of the emergency services. Follow these simple steps to stay safe.
· Gather essential items together either upstairs or in a high place.
· Fill jugs and saucepans with clean water.
· Move your family and pets upstairs, or to a high place with a means of escape.
· Turn off gas, electricity and water supplies when flood water is about to enter your home if safe to do so. DO NOT touch sources of electricity when standing in flood water.
· Keep listening to 106.3 Bridge FM for updates or call Floodline 0845 988 1188.
· Flood water can rise quickly, stay calm and reassure those around you. Call 999 if you are in danger.
· The local council may provide these during a flood, but depending on conditions their availability may be scarce. You can also fill pillowcases and plastic bags with earth as an alternative is necessary, but please be aware that following a flood, they will be contaminated by sewage in the water.
· If you have floodboards, fix them to frames around windows and doors. They can be washed, stored and used again. Always remove flood protection equipment once the flood water has gone. This will help your property dry out.
· Stay alert to localised flooding - also known as ‘surface water’ flooding. This usually happens where drainage systems are unable to cope with heavy spells of rainfall. Rainwater is unable to drain away and quickly builds up, causing flooding in unexpected places. We cannot warn you of this type of flooding.
YOUR FLOOD WARNING SERVICE
· Call Floodline on 0845 988 1188
· Other flood warnings
· Sirens – usually a wailing sound only activated when a flood is about to happen.
· Loud hailers – a vehicle will drive around repeating the flood warnings.
· Other places to get the latest flood update
· Teletext Page 159, Ceefax Page 419 and Digital Ceefax Page 405.
· Local weather, news and travel bulletins.
· Click here to find out more from the Environment Agency Wales.
PROTECT WHAT YOU CAN
· Move important items to safety and put flood protection equipment in place when there is a flood warning. Follow manufacturer instructions carefully to help stop the flood water.
· Take items upstairs or to a high point in your property
· Safely store important documents such as insurance papers.
· Move items of personal value such as photos, family videos or treasured mementos.
· Move lightweight household belongings you can pick up easily and quickly.
· Move items of furniture that are expensive or harder to repair before cheaper ones.
· If possible, move your outside belongings to higher ground
· If the flood water hasn’t reached you, move your car to higher ground and move outdoor pets to safety.
· Help stop water entering your home
· Put plugs in sinks and baths. Weigh them down with a sandbag, a pillowcase or plastic bag filled with garden soil, or a heavy object.
· If you do not have non-return valves fitted
· Plug water inlet pipes with towels or cloths.
· Disconnect any equipment that uses water (like washing machines and dishwashers).
BUT EVACUATE WHEN YOU ARE TOLD.
· Stay safe, always listen to the advice of the emergency services and evacuate when told to do so.
· Leave your home if the emergency services say so. Refusing to leave on their advice will put you, your family and those trying to help you at risk.
· When you are evacuated you will be taken to an evacuation centre run by your local council. Free food and bedding is provided. Bring spare clothing, essential medication and babycare items if you have an infant.
· Most evacuation centres will let you bring your pets. Take their food. Put cats and small animals in a pet carrier or secure box.
· People running the centres are trained to give you support and advice. They will help you through the stress of a flood and prepare you for what to do afterwards.
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