Members in Connect Torfaen

Happily married mum of 3 grown up girls. I work full time and in my spare time I enjoy walking my dogs, DIY and travelling. 

Hi All I run a Yin Yoga class every Monday in Torfaen Business Centre. All abilities welcome, each pose is adapted to suit individuals range of movement. No experience neccessary. Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that involves holding posture ... Read more

Took early retirement due to family commitments but not free to contribute in the community.  I volunteer as a telephone friend with the RVS for two hours a week.  I take and collect my grandson to school a couple of days a week. He wears ... Read more

Pontnewydd Primary School is nestled between houses on Church Road and Bryn Celyn Road in Cwmbran. We have a Nursery, a Learning Resource Base for Junior aged children and mainstream classes from Reception - Year 6. You can find out more about our s ... Read more

Miss Katie Wilcock A unique, mature individual who has started to develop excellent skills, experience and values gained through a variety of volunteering opportunities and educational pursuits.  Deeply passionate about using life’s own e ... Read more

The Croesyceiliog Cluster, consisting of seven schools within the Torfaen area, has come together through the Connect Torfaen initiative to strengthen family and community engagement. This collaboration aims to build stronger connections between scho ... Read more

I currently work as an administer for a freight logistics company which is a new role for me. Previously, I have always worked within the care sector including coordinating, caring in both homes and supported living setting as well as volunteering a ... Read more

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Hi I'm Warren I'm suffering with PTSD mentally health 

I suffer with mental health but want to do more for the community and my own mental health.

Delivered by Careers Wales and funded by the Welsh Government, Working Wales provides free and impartial careers advice and guidance to anyone aged 16 and above. The support you can access includes: CV and application support.  Help to upsk ... Read more

We run a wide range of self management courses throughout the Aneurin Bevan area, both face-to-face and online via Zoom.  They are practical and interactive courses delivered by tutors who live with a long term condition themselves.  Anyone ... Read more

Torfaen Talks CIC is a not-for-profit organisation, that’s committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of the people of Torfaen. This includes three key strands - Mental health & wellbeing support, Community Podcast and Wellbeing ... Read more

My name is Alex and I'm the resilient pathways officer- working with the Building Resilient Communities team! I can help you with your wellbeing and help you achieve a more independent and active lifestyle. I currently work with the Torfaen Works wel ... Read more

The Gwent Carers Hub is situated in the heart of Pontypool town and offers unpaid carers a safe space to talk about you and your caring role. Together, we can identify how Gwent Carers Hub and other local services can help you to understand, achieve ... Read more

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first aid 

mental health first aid 

We are a small charity based in Greenmeadow Cwmbran, dedicated to supporting and developing our community. We offer a range of services geared towards people on a low budget and have a programme of activities throughout the week. Our activities incl ... Read more

Cwmbran Community Council was formed following the reorganisation of Local Government in 1974 and is one of the largest Community (town) Councils in Wales. Covering the main part of Cwmbran, the Council serves approximately 30,000 residents. As a de ... Read more

Invested in improving mental health within society, with a special interest in Neurodiversity and ALN. I acheived a distinction in my Clinical Psychology Msc (2021) and hold a level 4 counselling qualification (2013). I also have varied work experie ... Read more

I am looking to engage with my local community. I want to help in a multitude of areas. I am looking to meet new people.   I have experince in; customer service barrista carpentry painting ... Read more

Our community centre is one of the oldest in Cwmbran and has been part of the community for generations. We have been lovingly restoring and modernising the building and are proud to offer the space to our community. The hall is large and can comfo ... Read more

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I am claire I'm 46 and new to the cwmbran area, I have no family and just a few friends, I suffer from fibromyalgia as well as depression anxiety and severe ptsd and I do struggle with meeting new people and pushing myself to do things outside my hom ... Read more

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Victory Grocery store, where we offer a shop for £5, included in the £5 shop is 5 cupboard items, 5 Fruits & Vegetables, 2 dairy items such as eggs and milk, 1 frozen item and 1 personal care item. It costs £5 to join the member ... Read more

Enjoy crafts of all sorts and meeting people in the Torfaen area. 

A stay at home parent looking for opportunites in the community to help smalls buinsses and organsations grow their online presence.    I am a skilled problem solver, I have strong communcation skills and love to help others where I can.& ... Read more

Just trying to stay connected