Members in Connect Torfaen

I'm Sue I live in Pontnewydd with husband Chris. Kids, grandkids and two cocker spaniels often here too. You'll see us on the canal path or in the parks most days. Proud to serve Pontnewydd as a Labour Community and County Borough Councillor.  ... Read more

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

The scheme provides a service for vulnerable adults with carers in their local community. Individuals using Shared Lives services have the opportunity to be supported in carers’ homes and local communities. We offer arrangements in the six loc ... 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

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

Hope for the Community is a new initiative based at Sharon Church, Pontypool. It is a community-led group growing grassroots responses to local needs. It operates as supplementary to, but separate from, the faith-work of the church.

I am, retired would like to get involved in local clubs/activities when the pandemic allows things to get back to a normal life 

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

Inspire to work aims to support young people, aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment or training. We do this by offering employability support such as, CV writing, application form support, interview preparation and support with travel a ... Read more

I am a UW partner which is a company that looks at helping people make money and save money by reducing people’s utility bills including gas, electric, landline and broadband, mobile SIM, boiler & emergency home cover and insurance by con ... Read more

Hello, I'm the Opening Doors Development Officer at Torfaen Voluntary Alliance (TVA). The aim of the project is to open doors to people in the local community to help prevent loneliness, isolation, and promote health & wellbeing. Are you a comm ... Read more

I am a retired Government Health & Safety Officer. Now disabled but with lots of time on my hands. Am looking for things I am able to do and new people to meet.

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

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

I am looking for suitable activities to alleviate isolation and help towards maintaining my health and wellbeing. this could be as either a participant or volunteer. I have past experience of working across the care sector in both statatory and thir ... Read more

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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

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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 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

Im karen aged 51 very recently split from my husband so looking to make new friends i live in blaenavon but dont drive 

I am 67 years old have worked all my life but have decided it's time to retire.

I enjoy walking, Arts and crafts, photography and being a dog owner.

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

I would like to find out about doing voluntary work with children?

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