Members in Connect Torfaen

I help people increase their wellbeing enabling them to live a fulfilled life. I offer a variety of services eg coaching, reiki and hypnotherapy to suit individual needs. My services are provided online and face-to-face. After 40 years working as an ... Read more

Hi my name is Lisa, I have taught children's drama, been activities organiser for elderly and ran my own businesses I am now doing angel and oracle tarot readings through my page which is named after snowdrop in welsh, I have done peer support and wo ... 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

I have extensive personal life experience and knowledge in various subjects including ACES (adverse childhood experiences) , Domestic abuse, stalking and harassment, sexual violence and rape, mental health issues, physical disability, homelessness, p ... Read more

We are a walking rugby team, and everyone is welcome. Training is held at Cwmbran Stadium on a Saturday morning from 10.00-11.00, whatever the weather!! No previous rugby knowledge or experience is necessary, training sessions are organised to s ... Read more

Community Capacity Builder West Cwmbran & Wellbeing Friend Torfaen 

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

Cor Afon Lwyd is a community choir based in Pontypool (although we've been on Zoom for 12 months). We sing mainly in Welsh and provide an opportunity for people to practice their Welsh or just sing in Welsh. The emphasis is on enjoying singing togeth ... Read more

We are a voluntary group of young people who come together to make a difference. Our youth ambassadors are young people are empowered to make a difference for other young people, their communities and the whole world! We work within the 33 World Her ... Read more

The Adult Community Learning service in Torfaen provides a range of high-quality courses to inspire adults from across the county in a friendly, encouraging and supportive environment. If you are thinking about applying for a job or would like to pr ... 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

Are you are someone you love suffereing from gambling harms? We are a charity and the National Gambling Treatment Provider for Wales and a trusted GamCare Partner.  We provide free support and counselling for both the person suffering from prob ... Read more

Hope for the Community is a project based at Sharon Church, Osborne Road, Pontypool. We provide community-led solutions to local needs. We currently offer: Fareshare food is accessible to all. Community cafe and warm space with free food/drink.  ... Read more

Croesy Foodshare Hwb is here to support any residents who are experiencing food poverty. Volunteers will take some details and provide you with a bag of food to supplement your own supplies.  To move on from your current situation, volunte ... Read more

The Young person's shared accommodation scheme (YPSAS) is part of the housing association POBL group. The service is a unique service from any other housing provider as it houses and supports young people from the ages of 18-25 across south east Wale ... Read more

Would you like to volunteer with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to support someone who is lonely or socially isolated? Ffrind i mi/Friend of Mine is a partnership approach to combatting loneliness and social isolation across our hospitals and ... Read more

We are a creative training provider based in South East Wales, which specialises in supporting young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) as well as school pupils not in mainstream secondary education. Sgiliau  ... Read more

Geek Retreat is a safe space for anyone and everyone to feel at home. We have everything geeky from Pokémon to Yu-Gi-Oh and Disney to Marvel. It's a cafe with free to read comics and free to play board games, with regular events for all thing ... Read more

Autism, or Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) is a complex developmental disorder that is normally diagnosed in early childhood. People with autism have difficulties communicating, forming relationships with others and find it hard to make sense of th ... Read more

A new community group linked with Blenheim Rd Primary School that offers a pay as you can shop to support lessening food waste, feeding our school families and community.  Gives the opportunity of learning about food, and growing food. Will be o ... 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

Able is a leading day opportunities provider based in Cwmbran, providing class leading person centred active support (PCAS). We deliver a range of life skills based activities.  • AQA Qualification scheme  •Radio - production an ... Read more

Help raise funds and awareness for local, national and international charities.

As Pastor of Upper Trosnant Baptist Church in Pontypool, I am very keen on making community links. As a church, we are here to serve those who are around us.

Torfaen Family Information Service (FIS) provides free impartial information and advice on services and facilities for children, young people and families, including parents-to-be, in Torfaen. This includes information on day nurseries, playgroups, c ... 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

We meet every Tuesday from midday until 1.30pm. We have a cup of tea or coffee on arrival, followed by a two course lunch (and a further cup of tea or coffee to finish). We occasionally have additional trips or activities and are looking for new mem ... Read more

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