Members in Connect Torfaen

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

We are one of 30 Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) across the UK and the second in Wales.   HDRC Torfaen is part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research, hosted by Torfaen Council.   The team wil ... 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

Torfaen Veteran's Support Hub is a welcoming group for veterans that meet every Wednesday morning for a breakfast roll, cuppa, chat and a camaraderie in a safe space. We work in partnership with support services who visit us at the hub to offer advic ... Read more

The Welcome Space is a community hub based at Cwmbran High School but for the use of the whole community. We have a variety of activities taking place and these are always expanding!  On a Wednesday afternoon from 2.40 to 6pm there is a Warm Hu ... Read more

We are a community group based in Penygarn Pontypool and we will be offering activities throughout the year to the local community and surrounding areas or anyone who wishes to attend. We will be holding coffee mornings, evening prize bingo events,  ... Read more

Born during lockdown, Coedwedd Community Hub was founded by Jon Clarke.   Sustained by the dedication of our volunteers, we nurture not just plants but also the potential within each individual.  From teaching the joy of cultivat ... Read more

We are wellbeing supporting the whole person and family. we provide food hampers for those who are struggling. There is fareshare available to all when we have it in. We provide a safe place to pop in and have a drink and chat. our priority service h ... Read more

The Ebenezer Community Centre, Hanbury Road, Cwmffrwdoer, Pontypool NP4 6QN The Centre is open to all the local community who want to drop in to see us and enjoy a cuppa at our Coffee Mornings on Wednesday 10.30am to 12noon. We would love to see you ... Read more

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

Where else do you see an asylum seeker, a teacher, an Elvis impersonator, a boxer, a single mother, a scientist, a bouncer, a baby, a chef, a traveller, a recovering alcoholic, a teenager and an OAP walk into a building for an hour to meet? Nowhere b ... Read more

We are a chapel based within the centre of Blaenavon. Providing support to the local community. The chapel hosts a variety of events, including charity coffee mornings and a lunch club. These events provide social opportunities for local residents a ... 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

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

The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and registered charity, which has been fighting against social inequality and transforming lives for over 150 years. Motivated by our Christian faith we offer practical support and services to  ... Read more

Churches Together Cwmbran is part of the larger national and international movement of ecumenicalism. In Cwmbran we gather reguarly, fellowship together and take part in ecumenical schemes and events for the wider community such as Open the Book in  ... Read more

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

Thornhill Community Centre sits at the heart of the area. we are a lively, welcoming, vibrant group of individuals all striving to improve, enhance and maximise the opportunities and outcomes of the local residents.

Griffithstown Baptist Church is a historic place of worship located in Griffithstown, Pontypool.  Griffithstown Baptist Church is known not just as a place of worship but also as a community hub, hosting various events, activiti ... Read more

CCYP is an open access, friendly, welcoming Training Facility and Drop-In Centre for young people. Our team passionately support young people through a wide range of services, training and activities to enable them to develop life skills, gain qualif ... Read more

Based in Pontypool, Mid-Wales, Duke's Gaming offers a place to play and buy hobby games and tools in warm and welcoming surroundings.

Blaenavon Town Council are the first and most local tier of governerment. Even though we don’t provide the majority of local services, we do have a vital role to play in representing and promoting the town, as well as supporting the work of dif ... Read more

Upper Trosnant Baptist Church seeks to work in the comminity in which it is set. As well as providing church services and meetings, we also ensure that there are opportunities for people to meet together for friendship and fellowship

The Garnsychan Partnership (winner of the best community support non profit organisation 2019) is dedicated to community based social, environmental and economic regeneration. We are active across a range of areas including opportunity and enter ... Read more

Hi my name is Rhys, I run my own gardening and maintenance business. My interests are being in the outdoors, walking, fishing, paddleboarding and nature. Also I enjoy motor sport or anything with an engine. I also enjoy traveling. I am a family man.& ... Read more

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

Torfaen Voluntary Alliance supports the Third Sector. That’s community based organisations, and social enterprise development in Torfaen and surrounding areas. We assist organisations to secure funding also by providing advice on, governance  ... Read more

Welcome to Victoria Village HallThis is for residents and visitors to discover what's happening at the hall and to encourage all residents to use the local facilities. Registered Charity Number: 524375 ... Read more

“The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.” We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency ... Read more