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Carmarthens leading theatre arts school is continuing with its successful Welsh language classes.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen launched new bilingual classes for early years pupils at the school on St Davids Day.
We wondered what the reaction would be, said Stagecoach Carmarthen principal Liane Davies.
But we have been delighted with the response. The classes are a big hit and we are continuing them this term (the new term started recently).
We have plenty of resources as I am a fluent Welsh speaker, along with two of my early stages staff.
We were keen to test the opinion of our students and their mums and dads. Everyone seems very keen on the idea, so we are continuing to have a bilingual class for one of the early years classes for four to six-year-olds.
I am a passionate supporter of the Welsh language and think that everyone deserves the best possible start in life by being bilingual.
Im very hopeful that Stagecoach, as a national organisation, will be considering whether it wants to roll out the idea across Wales eventually. For now, though, we are in the vanguard helping to increase the use of Welsh.
Dance, drama and singing is all very much based around self-confidence and many of the pupils that come to us at a young age have that confidence in the Welsh language from using it at home or at nursery schools.
The skills they will be taught at the school will be just the same, but for those who want it we will now be able to do so through the medium of Welsh. We will, of course, also be continuing to hold a specifically English language early years class.
Thinking long-term, there are great opportunities out there in the arts and the media in Wales. Helping our pupils get the opportunity to read a script in Welsh, to work in Welsh TV and theatre is one of our key aims.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen has its base at the Model Church in Wales School.
The school opened in May 2009 and became an instant success. The school now attracts students from the three counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
In recent years, Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen has staged the musicals Billy Elliot, Oliver and Annie.
Liane added: Our aim is always to nurture and develop four to 18-year-olds to fulfil their potential through dance, drama and singing.
Its not all about treading the boards on stage. Early stages classes focus on allowing the children to express themselves, while at the same time building up confidence, poise and self-esteem. Above all, we make sure the experience is fun! The children love it.
If you want to find out more about Stagecoach Carmarthen, contact Principal Liane Davies, phone: 0845 604 1422. Email - carmarthen@stagecoach.co.uk.
Website - http://www.stagecoach.co.uk/carmarthen

The Welsh costume image is of Sam Bolton, a student at Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen.

In total, the Jenkins Bakery has gifted items worth than 2000.
Among the recipients have been
Llanelli Squash Club; Felinfoel Cricket Club; SA15 Stage Company; Cor Meibion Llanelli; the Ty Golau Lighthouse project; Doodles Events; Llannon hanging baskets; Music and Jazz at The Diplomat Hotel; Bwlch sports; Latch charity; Llanelli Wanderers RFC and the Llanelli Library Jobs Fair.
The bakery has received thank-you certificates from National Doughnut Week and Cancer Research UK.
The firm raised 1600 for Cancer Research UK through various fund-raising events.
The bakery raised 500 for The Children's Trust through National Doughnut Week 2012. Thanks go to all customers who supported the fund-raising.

Nick Morgan has been promoted to a new role with Carmarthenshire-based construction firm Morganstone.
Nick, 37, has moved up the ladder to contracts supervisor from groundwork contracts manager after just seven months with the go-ahead firm.
Before joining Morganstone, Nick ran his own construction business, which provided him with a wealth of experience in the industry.
Nick said: "I am looking forward to my new role and playing a part in making sure Morganstone is in the vanguard when it comes to delivering quality construction projects."
Morganstone managing director Ian Morgan said: "We are delighted to see Nick progressing through the ranks with the team here at Morganstone. We are committed to ensuring our employees fulfil their potential as we continue to expand our business throughout South Wales."
You can contact Nick at Morganstone at nick.morgan@morganstone.co.uk The company address is: Morganstone House, Llys Aur, Llanelli Gate, Llanelli, SA14 8LQ. Tel No: 01554 779126. Email: mail@morganstone.co.uk

JAZZ this coming Tuesday (16 Oct) in Brecon....Bistro will be open...

The keynote feature of this event will be a discussion and performance of Tom Davoren's recently commissioned First Section National Finals music, Vivat!
Tom, a rising star of the brass band world, although still in his twenties, was commissioned to write this by the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain and also has his own strong links with Burry Port Town Band, as when he was growing up on the Gower Peninsular he joined the Burry Port Youth Band before progressing to the Senior Band on Tuba.
Now studying for his PhD at Bristol University under Professor John Pickard, Tom is delighted he can spend some time with the band and take part in this exciting new format to present the true reflection of what a modern brass band can be.
Graham Howe, the Band's Chairman added "that we're excited by this new format event, we hope it will be really fulfilling for the audience, who will have the opportunity to ask questions about the band, it's instruments, the music and its format and its great opportunity to showcase all of the instruments with some great music,. To be able to bring Tom's new work, Vivat! to our audience in Burry Port after a thrilling performance of it at the National Finals is something we're very keen to do. Tom is a fantastic musician, and really engages with the audience through his music."
Tickets are available from Burry Port Premier Stores, Elgan Jones Butchers, Edmond John on 01554 833749 or online fromtickets@burryporttownband.co.ukand are priced at 5.00 'Early Bird' prior to the concert or 7.50 on the door, with children welcome free of charge.
Gareth John the Band's Spokesman commented that "It's a fantastic opportunity for our supporters to hear some great music, especially the new work of Tom's, who is a great friend of the band, and it's fantastic to see him doing so well in his career having grown up through the ranks at Burry Port."

Tickets are going fast for a special concert to give a boost to the Royal British Legions Poppy Appeal in South West Wales.
The Royal British Legion Charity Gala Concert will be staged at The Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen on Saturday, October 27.
It will feature Cr Godrer Aran (above), the celebrated male voice choir from North Wales, and the renowned Richard Williams Singers from Tonyrefail.

The Blitz Charity Winter Ball is being held at the Orangery in Margam Park on December 8.

Pupils at Carmarthens leading theatre arts school have been celebrating their exam successes.
The end-of-term exams at Stagecoach Carmarthen saw an amazing 98 per cent pass rate.
All the students aged six and above sat exams, with each child being marked individually on dance, singing and drama.
Its a magnificent achievement by the Stagecoach pupils and parents and teachers are all very proud of their success, said Stagecoach Carmarthen principal Liane Davies.
Its been a busy year for Stagecoach pupils as we had a magnificent success with four performances of the musical Annie at The Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen in the summer.
The performances saw three different Annies take the stage and one dog! More than 1500 people saw the performances.
Then, we also had summer workshops featuring Beauty and the Beast and The Gruffalo. So, all in all, the children had great fun while learning plenty of new skills.
The exams were all held under the supervision of the Performance Arts Awards, PAA. The exam body runs musical theatre exams for both individuals and groups.
PAA offer the only fully-integrated musical theatre exams that individually grade each student, within a group examination.
They offer Grades 1 8 (Levels 1 3) for all ages. The qualifications are fully accredited by Ofqual and are part of the new QCF .

Students at Stagecoach Carmarthen are in for a treat this term when they get a taste of stage combat and stunt fighting.
Mark Ruddick will be arriving at the theatre arts group to give senior students an insight into his work as a professional stunt performer.
Mark has worked on number of feature films and has also help fight arranging for clients such as The Glyndebourne Opera, The Broadway Theatre London and Realm Pictures.
Its a big chance to see an expert at work, said Stagecoach Carmarthen theatre arts group principal Liane Davies.
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience what it is like to perform in a fight scene without anyone getting hurt and to learn about the skills involved.
Places on the stage combat tutorial will be limited.
Anyone who wants to join Stagecoach Carmarthen, should get in touch with Liane on 0845 604 1422 or email carmarthen@stagecoach.co.uk . Places on the tutorial are limited.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen has its base at the Model Church in Wales School.
The school opened in May 2009 and became an instant success. The school now attracts students from the three counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
In recent years, Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen has staged the musicals Billy Elliot, Oliver and Annie.
Principal Liane added: Our aim is always to nurture and develop four to 18-year-olds to fulfil their potential through dance, drama and singing.
If you want to find out more about Stagecoach Carmarthen, contact Principal Liane Davies, phone: 0845 604 1422. Email - carmarthen@stagecoach.co.uk.
Website - http://www.stagecoach.co.uk/carmarthen