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

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have developed the Melo website with partners to look after the mental wellbeing of people living and working in Gwent. We have gathered the best available free, self-help resources and put them in one place. He ... 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

Meic is the information, advice and advocacy service for children and young people in Wales aged 0-25. Meic is a bilingual service that can be contacted, confidentially and free, by phone (08088023456), text (84001) or online ... 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

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 Ponthir village hall 

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

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

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

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

Cold barn farm is a registered charity within a council owned community building Cold Barn Farn in Trevethin, Pontypool. As a community based organisation we provide: Party hire rental including bouncy castle.  Community fun days and events.  ... 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

I'm 48 year old single mother of 5 I'm disabled and my kids are young carers and are involved with cwmbran young carers and won pride of award recently . 

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

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 a lcoal church based in Cwmbran that offer a wide range of services outside the Sunday service.  We have a cafe in the main foyer of the church offering cold & Hot drinks as well as a selection of food items, open Tuesday-Friday 09:4 ... 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