Llynfi Valley – Warm Hubs

Do you need a warm, safe space in the Llynfi Valley this Winter? This includes Maesteg, Caerau and Coytrahen. We have a number of warm hubs available in the area, open to all this winter.

See below for what’s available in each area:

Maesteg

Billy’s Gym & Wellness Centre

  • Address: Miners Institute, Nantyffyllon, Maesteg, CF34 0HU
  • When: Thursday, 11 AM – 2 PM
  • What to expect:
    • Gym & chat service
    • Enjoy a drink, snack, and free use of gym facilities
    • Wellbeing practitioners always available to speak with
  • Facebook: Billy’s Gym & Wellness Centre
  • Email: Billysgymwellness@outlook.co.uk

SEN-Sational Bonds

  • Address: Hartshorn House, 1st Floor, Health & Well Being Centre, Neath Road, CF34 9EE
  • When: Friday, 10 AM – 1 PM
  • What to expect:
    • Parent/carer coffee morning
    • Crafts, activities, teas, coffees, biscuits, cakes
    • Help and information available
  • Facebook: SEN-Sational Bonds
  • Email: sensationalbonds@gmail.com

Llynfi 11-25 Project

  • Address: 4 Station Street, Maesteg, CF34 9AL
  • When: TBD (please contact BAVO for more information)
  • What to expect:
    • For young people aged 11-25
    • Games, pool, music, kitchen, relaxation, food, and drinks
  • Contact: For more information, contact BAVO at 01656 810400

Caerau

Caerau Hall Craft Group

  • Address: St Cynfelyn’s Church Hall, Cymer Road, Caerau
  • When: Tuesdays, 11 AM – 3 PM
  • What to expect:
    • A warm, welcoming environment
    • Access to warm food, sandwiches, cakes, and biscuits
    • Board games, films, and craft opportunities available
  • Contact: For more information, call BAVO at 01656 810400

Caerau Men’s Shed

  • Address: Bangor Terrace, Nantyffyllon, Caerau, CF34 0HU
  • When:
    • Workshop open to the community: Monday & Wednesday, 10 AM – 1 PM
    • Open to members: Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 4 PM
  • What to expect:
    • Bacon & sausage rolls, breakfast, hot drinks
    • Woodworking activities, guest speakers, games
  • Website: Caerau Men’s Shed
  • Phone: 07521 906 796
  • Email: enquiries@caeraumensshed.co.uk

Caerau Development Trust

  • Address: Caerau Development Trust, Woodlands Terrace, Caerau, Maesteg
  • When: Thursday evenings, every week
  • What to expect:
    • Free meals & hot drinks
    • A chance to chat and connect with others
  • Facebook: Caerau Development Trust

Happy Crafters

  • Address: Noddfa Community Project, Caerau Road, Maesteg, CF34 0PB
  • When: Every Monday, 11:30 AM – 3 PM
  • What to expect:
    • Arts & crafts
    • Crocheting and knitting
    • Flower arranging
    • Refreshments available
  • Facebook: Happy Crafters
  • Phone: +44 7800 798595

Coytrahen

Coytrahen Community Centre

Housemartins

  • Address: The Barn, Pentwyn Farm, Coytrahen, Bridgend, CF32 0EE
  • When: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 12 PM
  • What to expect:
    • Socialising and playing games
    • Woodworking activities
    • Refreshments available
  • Facebook: Housemartins

Our mission statement
BAVO’s purpose is to support, encourage and promote the development of a sustainable and flourishing voluntary and community sector in Bridgend County Borough, that is effective and efficient, informed and influential and delivers positive outcomes for local people.
Our mission statement
BAVO’s purpose is to support, encourage and promote the development of a sustainable and flourishing voluntary and community sector in Bridgend County Borough, that is effective and efficient, informed and influential and delivers positive outcomes for local people.

 

Share your views… on the future model for Mental Health Dementia Services across Cwm Taf Morgannwg


Our older population is increasing and there will be a much greater demand for our mental health dementia services in the future. We want to ensure that people living with dementia, now and in the future, have access to the support they need, at the right time, and in the right place.

Currently, our service is provided in day care settings, but we are inviting our communities to share their views on a proposed ‘peripatetic community service’ in the future.

A 10-week engagement period is open, running from 9.00 a.m. on Monday, 2nd September 2024 until 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 11th November 2024.

There are many ways in which you can share your views. They are explained here, along with further information about the proposal. Attached are a briefing paper, Easy Read and surveys in pintable format. The electronic survey can be found here: Planning Future Mental Health Dementia Services for Older Adults (office.com) .

Planning Mental Health Dementia Services Briefing Paper 30082024 (eng)

Planning Mental Health Dementia Services Easy Read

Older Adult Mental Health Dementia Survey 200924 (english)

Arolwg Gwasanaethau Dementia Iechyd Cymuned 200924 (welsh)

Cynllunio Gwasanaethau Denmentia Iechyd Meddwl Dogfen Briffio 30082024 (cy)

Covid-19 vaccine – ‘Ask the Experts’ event

On 9 February 2021, a panel of experts answered questions on Covid-19 vaccination from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community and faith leaders from across Wales.

You can watch the first hour of the event here:

Sherlock in Homes: Murder on Ice

An interactive online Murder Mystery! Organised by Awen Cultural Trust from 5 – 6 March 2021.

Calling all budding detectives! Your crime-solving expertise is required at a remote exploration outpost deep in Antarctica, for there has been a murder so dastardly it will make your blood run cold.

Can you solve the mystery of famous explorer Albert Ross’s icy death? Prepare to travel to the barren landscape of Antarctica, where you play detective. You’ll interrogate the suspects and attempt to unmask a murder with your fellow audience members. Only you can solve this case, as you pit your wits against some of the UK’s most talented performers and improvisers.

This interactive event takes place on zoom, one ticket per device. A guide to using zoom and a welcome message will be sent to all participants. The link to the event will be sent the afternoon of the event.
If you’d like to form a team you can book together, or just let the detective know once the event begins.

Friday’s performace includes the option of audio captions.

You can book your tickets here.

Tempo Time Credits info session

Wednesday 3 March 2021 from 10 – 11.30am

Founded over 10 years ago in the Welsh Valleys, the  Tempos Time Credits’ model is tried and tested and works by members receiving Tempo Time Credits for the time they give to their community through local organisations.

Tempo Time Credits is funded by Welsh Government to roll out Tempo Time Credits Cymru. This exciting new programme will use Tempo Time Credits to tackle the impacts of poverty on communities and mobilise local social action through volunteering across Wales.

The online information session will show you the benefits of Tempo Time Credits, how to use them and introduce you to their new digital tool.

Register your place here.

Unite for Y Bont – online live music festival on Facebook!

Y Bont is holding its first ever online music festival on Friday 12 Feb at 8pm. They have 13 amazing local acts lined up to bring you over two hours of live music streaming from their Facebook page and kindly ask that, if you can, make a donation to their fundraising page which will be linked.

All money raised will come directly to Y Bont and be used to support local children with disabilities who attend their setting play and learn in a fun, safe, and stimulating environment.

Ewenny Village Shop are kindly supporting the event by donating 10% of their Pizza takings on the night to Y Bont (collection only) and The Coach Brewing Co. are offering 15% off a delivery of their freshly brewed beer! All information is available on their social media pages.

If you watch the event and would like to donate, you can do so via: www.peoplesfundraising.com/unite

Gamesys Foundation dedicated to making tangible contributions to the mental health field

The Gamesys Foundation is an independent charity organisation created and funded by Gamesys Group. The main focus of the Gamesys Foundation is to preserve and protect the wellbeing of individuals suffering from mental health issues.

They do that through providing grants and funding to organisations who care for these individuals directly, as well as those who focus on research in the mental health field.

You can find out more information here.


Looking for funding for your project or organisation?…. click on our funding search platform for the third sector in Wales!

Our funding website Funding Wales launched by Third Sector Support Wales, helps third sector organisations find funding.

To start searching for funding opportunities, visit funding.cymru 

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