article: About 50 people have now been re-settled in Torfaen, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot and Caerphilly. More will be dispersed to other areas in the new year. David Cameron has confirmed the first 1,000 Syrian refugees are now in the UK under a resettlement scheme. The UK government has promised to accept 20,000 Syrians over five years, with about 1,000 coming to Wales. Eleven refugees arrived in Aberystwyth last week after being picked up from the airport by the British Red Cross. Ceredigion council's families first co-ordinator Catherine Morgan said they were being helped to settle into their new lives. "They're happy, they're relieved to be here. They're smiling," she said. "They're just settling in at the moment, they've been through a lot to get here. It's very early days but hopefully they'll settle in well and enjoy living in Ceredigion. "There were lots of smiles and I did apologise for the rain when they arrived because it was raining very hard and they said 'it's lovely' and 'thank you'. They're happy to be here." All those being helped have fled violent conflict in Syria and several are victims of torture. They were all in refugee camps in neighbouring countries in the Middle East where the UN High Commissioner for Refugees identified them as being vulnerable. The UK government is giving all refugees who are being brought here under the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement (VPR) programme five years' humanitarian protection status. This means they have the right to remain in Wales for five years with permission to work and access public funds. Many are families with young children. Alun Williams, head of policy support at Ceredigion council, said: "The Home Office has vetted them for extremist views and criminality. Only if they are successfully vetted do they get to be part of the scheme. They wouldn't be allowed into this country if they didn't pass those tests. "They are ordinary people who have been in very difficult circumstances and who have seen and suffered things that no one should ever have to see." The Welsh government has produced a welcome booklet which will be given to all refugees when they arrive. It gives an overview of the country, its government, police, currency, climate and language, including a guide on how to pronounce common Welsh words: "Bore da (Pronounced: Boh-reh dah): Good morning." It also gives advice on manners and customs in Wales, including guidance on how to greet people. "British people are generally reserved and well mannered," it says. "Neighbours greet each other politely, saying 'good morning or good afternoon' or 'bore da/prynhawn da' in Welsh, and often shake hands." It also says: "Do not throw litter on the floor but use a public bin. It is considered very bad manners to spit on the floor in public places. "If you need to sneeze or blow your nose, it is considered normal practice to use a tissue. "Do not urinate in a public place other than a public toilet." Practical help is also given, including how to pay bills, help with schools and
summary: The first refugees to arrive in Wales after fleeing war-torn Syria are "happy" and "relieved to be here", according to those helping to welcome them.