Members in Connect Torfaen

School of Hard knocks uses sport, interactive workshops and one to one mentoring to support people to realise their potential. Our programme is based in established psychological theory, and uses empathy and non-judgemental tailored support as a ... Read more

Blaen Bran Community Woodland, is located in Upper Cwmbran. The woodland is operated and maintained by a group of volunteers who usually meet once a week. 

Home start Cymru are a charity across Wales who help families. We make sure children's early years count, because childhood cannot wait! We offer remote, face to face, home support via trained volunteers as a means of helping, guiding and supportin ... Read more

BWHEG is a volunteer group undertaking environmental activities in the World Heritage Site.  We run wildlife events and surveys, practical tasks including trail maintenance, litter-picking and habitat management, archaeology activities, dry ston ... Read more

We offer indepedent advice to: Assess your full entitlement to services and benefits Help with completing forms Help build the evidence you need Attend appeals with you Put you in touch with other relevant support agencies  ... Read more

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. It's played on a court the same size as badminton with a net about the height of a tennis net and a plastic ball with holes like we used to use in school! While it can be a fast game there a ... Read more

Tasty not Wasty an amazing enterprise that helps to reduce food waste. Redistributing food that is surplus helps make an impact on our environment for the better. Tasty not Wasty’s volunteers help collect surplus good food from supermarkets th ... Read more

The Communities for Work and Communities for Work Plus projects in Torfaen are here to offer support for you.   We are able to offer a bespoke package to include:  Dedicated support from our experienced and friendly mentors  Acces ... Read more

The Neighbourhood learning centre is a large size cabin that is built on the woodlands field in Penygarn which is avaialble to hire to the public. We have a large hall with GEO thermal heating, rain water harvest, tripple glazed windows and shinglin ... Read more

Slimming world is the only community based group where we meet weekly to provide help, support and motivation for everyone who wants to live a healthy lifestyle whilst building new life skills alongside people who understand how difficult it can be t ... Read more

We are a registered charity in Pentwyn Pontypool, we run events for families, carboots yearly. we aim to serve the community and surrounding area with groups and classes and even sport. All the money raised pays the bills, new events and better fut ... Read more

Fairhill Methodist Church has strong links to the surrounding community. Over several years we have developed the Connxions Community Garden to the rear of the property and it is up and running. We do, however, need support from the community to fur ... Read more

We are Ponthir village hall 

Blaenavon's Heritage Railway runs through the Blaenavon World Heritage Site in Torfaen on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. The railway is open to passengers on Saturdays and Sundays from 1st April until the end of September each year.The railway is op ... Read more

Cwmbran parkrun takes place every Saturday morning at 9am and encourages participants of all abilities to come along and run, jog or walk the 5k course. In order for this to go ahead we need to attract a team of volunteers each week to act as marshal ... Read more

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Torfaen’s Youth Service provides a range of opportunities for young people aged 11-25 in their local community youth clubs, out on the streets with our detached team, within local schools and through our exciting youth activities and projects.  ... Read more

Providing disabled people with the opportunity to carriage drive at our base at Greenmeadow Community Farm, Cwmbran We are a registered Charitable Incorporated organisation  (charity No.1173383) and a member of the Riding for the Disabled Assoc ... Read more

The Champions Network: Fighting inequality in renting. Here at The Champions Network, we are all about tackling inequality and discrimination in private renting. We do this by working with tenants and landlords to educate, raise awareness and share  ... Read more

We have multiple activities going on at the hall everyday which are open to all residents within the borough of Torfaen. The hall is also available for hire for private functions. You can view more information on our Facebook and Instagram accounts.  ... Read more

Retired in 2023, I have over forty years of administrative experience, working in manufacturing, purchasing and sales.

I am interested in volunteering for Age Concern in anyway that I can be of help.

Mae Ysgol Feithrin Pontypwl wedi bod yn cynnig addysg cyn ysgol o safon ynghanol Pontypwl ers dros 40 mlynedd. Ein nod yw sicrhau ein bod yn cynnig cyfleuoedd chwarae a dysgu cyffroes i’r plant yn ein gofal gan ddilyn y Cwriciwlwm ar gyfer lleo ... Read more

Community Garden at Panteg House - set up during lockdown after the successful launch of a plant and produce swap and share Facebook page.  Gardening is proven to be great for mental health and many of us turned to it during this time. We have  ... Read more

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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

We are newly established community garden in Coresyceiliog. We aim to grow fruit and vegetables than be accessed by the community. People are welcome to use the site whenver they wish to do so.