Sainsbury's Lampeter

The village of Penparcau is made up mainly of an ex council house large housing estate which was a former Communities First area. It is fair to say that the area has not enjoyed a good reputation over the years and the Forum are making inroads into changing that perception. We are a voluntary run organisation with seven Trustees, two part-time and one full-time staff based directly in the community (see Trustees and Staff details below). The Forum have also created a Youth Forum and consulted widely with the residents of Penparcau. The information gathered through the consultation process enabled us to create an area plan with priorities one of which, was the need for new, modern and accessible facilities for the community to utilise and especially for our young people to access. We are able to respond to the community's needs and organise events quite quickly and as a result we are seen to be the organisation who makes a difference for many people in our area. Specifically, we run a weekly Food Co-op & Food Bank, Youth events during the year like Easter Egg Hunts, Halloween Night, Santa Sleigh ride, Xmas Lights, Coffee Mornings, Youth activities in the Summer months working in partnership with other agencies around us to support our work. In addition, we are a voice for the community and have been involved on many committees that tend to be statutory led and make all the decisions that affect our community.  We have a new Community Cafe, Training Kitchen, Youth Zone, Training Room and Changing Facilities. All of which are aimed at upskilling our young people and creating a Community Centre that all our residents will be proud of. We also have a vibrant History & Heritage group and active Environmental group with numerous volunteers actively engaged in making a difference to their community. All of our community based activities and facilities are aimed at making Penparcau a better place for all to live, work and play in. The new Community Centre will certainly create a focus for our activities and enable our residents, young and old, to develop and grow together.

Llambed Development Trust is a community-focused organization that is dedicated to supporting and giving back to the local area. Through a range of initiatives and programs, the Trust aims to enhance the quality of life for residents and promote a sense of community pride and involvement. Some of the ways in which the Trust gives back to the community include funding community projects and events, providing support and resources to local organizations and businesses, and working closely with local organizations to ensure that the needs and interests of the community are met. Overall, Llambed Development Trust is committed to making a positive impact on the community and fostering a sense of togetherness and unity among its residents

The Community Food Project operates from Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, in Lampeter. Each Tuesday there is an open invitation for anybody to drop in for a hot meal and some company. Food parcels are distributed. We even distribute cat and dog food. Annually, we offer a totally free Xmas meal for 60 people. Turkey (or vegetarian option) with all the trimming, including Xmas pudding! Not to mention a great social event where people from all walks of life are free to just mingle and chat without judgment. All our offerings are completely free of charge and do not require any referral. Everything, from the use of the venue to the food and other goods, is either given to us or purchased from grants and donations. Our regular partners are: Victoria Hall, Watson & Pratts; Dellyth @ Tony's; Animals in Mind; Gwalia Bara; Sainsburys, Moore's Bargains and various individuals. Grants have been gratefully received from: Ceredigion Food Poverty Network CAVO Caring Communities Unite, the Trade Union