A small, skilled team of Community Connectors, and Resource Officers who can offer information, advice and assistance to people of all ages and to other professionals, focusing on community based support and peoples well-being.
Anyone can refer to us, there is no criteria to accessing our services.
The Community Connectors work with individuals, groups and businesses in our communities all across the county aiming to:
- Map community assets
- Fill gaps where there is unmet need
- Connect people across Ceredigion to services and activities that they might enjoy and find useful
The service starts with your Community Connector working with you and talking about what matters to you. They can help you identify and connect with a wide range of services including:
- Help and support to remain living independently in your own home
- Finding childcare
- Financial help
- Socialising and joining groups in your community
- Help and support for Carers
Increased Choice
and Control
Support to Feel Empowered
Reduced Social Exclusion
Improved Well-Being
Promoting Independence
Reduced Social Isolation and Loneliness
Family Information Service
Within the service we also manage the Family Information Services
Making sure families have access to the right help at the right time
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Meet the Team
Cyra Shimell
I’m Cyra, I lead the Community Support and Development service in Ceredigion. I have lived in the South of Ceredigion for the last 22 years, although my family have been in Ceredigion a lot longer.
I’m married with a young family, we all love the coastline and living in such a beautiful part of the world. In our spare time we like to go fishing and spend time on our lovely beaches.
Jodie Dunseath
I work as a Resource and Performance Officer for Ceredigion County council. My main role is delivering Connect to Kindness presentations to the community. I am very fortunate to work with a very enthusiastic, knowledgeable team.
I'm a mum of three teenagers and a 4 year old who rules the roost. We live in a beautiful village in North Pembrokeshire with my husband Stu.
Gethin ap Phylip
I'm Geth, I'm a Resource and Performance Officer for Ceredigion County Council. A native of Lampeter, I still live in the area and run a fencing club named Barti Ddu in Lampeter Leisure Centre which is currently closed due to COVID-19.
Other hobbies include cycling, RC Cars and playing ukulele.
Sam Henly
Hello! I am a community connector in North Ceredigion I work with groups and individuals to improve overall wellbeing and help people connect with interests, hobbies and likeminded people.
I enjoy long walks with my two dogs a collie and a chocolate Labrador and I enjoy playing drums in a band and listening to music. I also have a little boy who is going to be 1 years old soon who keeps me very busy!
Diane Williams
Hello!
My name is Diane Williams and I work as a Community Connector for the Mid-County of Ceredigion. I am extremely lucky to have lived here my whole life, and so community connections have always been extremely important to me.
Philip Parsons
Hello! My name is Philip Parsons and I’m a Community Connector in Mid Ceredigion. I have lived in Ceredigion most my life and feel very blessed to be living in such a beautiful area.
I enjoy playing golf and a keen supporter of Aston Villa football club. Weekends is family time and love nothing more than exploring the surrounding countryside with my wife and Two beautiful boys.
Carys Owens
Hello! I am a community connector in South Ceredigion. I was born in a little village outside of Cardigan and I still live within the square mile of where i grew up! I am a mother to a 12 year old daughter. Celtic Longboat rowing is a big part of my life and what better way to see our magical coastline that in a boat!
I enjoy any aspect of history but especially Celtic life and medieval times. Often i take my daughter to see historical places much to her annoyance! Taking the dog for a walk whilst listening to an audiobook or music is something i very much enjoy. I enjoy trying new recipes in the kitchen whilst sometimes making my daughter happy with the food!
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