Members in Connect Torfaen

Reuse is always better than reycling, which is why we have seven reuse shops around south east Wales. Our latest shop in Torfaen, 'The Steel House' is offering exciting volunteer placements.  As a volunteer shop asssitant you will be in a custo ... Read more

Cwmavon Village hall welcomes locals and non-locals for classes, events and private hire. ​Whether you are looking for crafting or exercise classes, our popular Quiz & Chips, table top sales, or to hire the hall for yourself (birthdays and othe ... 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

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

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

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

School's Out New Inn Club (SONIC) Breakfast Club and After School Club For children aged 3 to 12 years CIW Registration Number: W120000230   You will find us at The Old School, The Highway, New Inn, PONTYPOOL, NP4  ... 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

Griffithstown Community Hall is run on behalf of Torfaen County Borough Council, for the benefit of the community, by a voluntary management committee. It is available to hire by not for profit organisations as well as private individuals or gro ... Read more

Richmond Road Baptist Church is a warm and welcoming church in the heart of Pontnewydd. We run a variety of activities and services throughout the week and are keen to connect with and serve our local community.

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

From the famous 'Pooler' team at Pontypool RFC to the founders of Cwmbran, we're hear to tell the story of Torfaen's past characters. With changing displays, art exhibitions and events, there's always something to see. Also visit our shop and cafe fo ... 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

The choristers and music team of Côr Meibion Croesyceiliog / Croesyceiliog Male Choir (CMC) have performed , as a group for over 50 years. They have appeared at concerts throughout the UK and also have travelled to European countries . We can b ... 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

I am one of the Elected Members for Fairwater Ward and a Trustee of the Costar Partnership which covers the South West Area of Cwmbran. Costar supports the community with the Foodshare Cooperative. It also runs a repaint scheme which supplies good  ... Read more

Pontnewydd Male Choir has been in existence for nearly 120 years and has a proud tradition of being one of the oldest and significant choirs in the area. Recent times have been difficult for the choir with Covid have a major impact. Membership has r ... Read more

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

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

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

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'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

We are a local branch of the RSPCA. We were previously known as RSPCA Gwent and Brecknock Branch before merging with RSPCA Glamorgan North and East Branch and therefore becoming RSPCA Wyth Sir Branch. This new name translates to eight counties which  ... Read more

Our Sunday morning church meeting is 10.30am.  We hold weekly Bible Studies and Prayer Meetings.  On Monday Evenings we have a Community Choir 6.30pm - 8.00pm All Welcome to join Children 11yrs+ must be accompanied by an adult.  Our ... Read more

Torfaen Strength Academy (TSA) Mission Statement:  “To increase the popularity of weightlifting in all aspects for all ages and abilities”   Through -   Encompassing all grassroot weightlifting and sportspeo ... Read more

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