AUGUST 2019

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR BULLETIN

CONTENTS

Page no Rhondda Valleys 2

Cynon Valley 3

Taff Ely 3

Merthyr Tydfil 5

Health 6

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Rhondda Valleys Contact: Lucy Foster Tel: 07580 865938 or email: [email protected] ​

Rhondda Historical Society JHASW - Jewish History Association of South Wales/Cymdeithas Iddewig De Cymru “Reminiscences of a South Wales Jew” A Talk by Stanley Soffa in collaboration with the Rhondda Historical Society. Library at 11am on 3rd August 2019. For more information contact Lisa powell - [email protected] ​

Wellbeing Group - Arts Factory, Ferndale. ​ Sunday 11th August - Summertime Seaside and Lunch at Barry Island. 9am - 5pm. Friday 16th August - Clothes Swap. 9am - 12pm. Monday 19th August - Tea dance. 1pm - 3pm. Summer Sensation with beachwear and fancy dress.

Craft of Hearts - First floor of Rhondda Heritage park, Porth. ​ Offering a range of sessions every day Monday - Saturday that includes card making, craft for wellbeing, knitting, crochet, jewellery making, fused glass designs and floral craft. Everyone welcome. For more information and to book ring Joanne Roe on 07917467103 or email [email protected] ​

Cwmparc Community Association - Walking group every Thursday Morning at ​ 10.30am. Starting from Parc Hall. All ages and abilities welcome. Join them for a well deserved refreshment afterwards. For more information ring 01443 772044.

Canolfan - Coping in the Community, a Mental Health support group, meet every ​ other Thursday at Canolfan Pentre. A Bereavement support group also meet on alternate Thursdays at the centre. Referral required to Lisa Waker via: [email protected] . ​

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Tel: 07580 869946

Ramoth Christian Centre,

Foodbank - Every Thursday 2pm - 4pm. Almond Tree - A place for seniors to lunch and chat. 11am - 2pm in Ramoth Lower Hall for an informal lunchtime service and a hot meal. Transport Available. For further information ring 01685 812719.

Hirwaun Garden Society Flower and Garden show - Held at Hirwaun village Hall at 1pm on Saturday 24th August. Everyone welcome. Any enquiries contact 07887363116.

Step Into Action - A weekly walk to run group. ​ Diabetes UK and Run Wales are working together with a new group that aims to support people with or at risk of Type 2 diabetes to get more active. They meet every Wednesday at 6.30pm, outside the Visitors Centre at Dare Valley Country Park, , CF44 7RG. Sessions are free and the group is open to all of any age or ability.

TAFF ELY Contact: Karen Powell Tel: 07580 869970 or email: [email protected]

Dementia Support Groups across Taff Ely supported by the Memory Team:

Chinwags - This group is for anyone living with Dementia and their carers/family ​ rd members. The group takes place every 3 ​ Friday of the month at Museum ​

3 from 10.30am until 12.30pm and the next date is August​ 23rd. ​

Llantrisant Support Group - This group is for those living with memory problems and ​ their carers. (carers are very welcome to attend on their own if they need some time out and have understanding friends to talk to.) The group meet from 11.00 am until 2.30 pm in Church Hall, Swan Street, Llantrisant on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the th month. The dates in August are 8 ​ and 21st. Refreshments are always available but if ​ you are staying for the whole session, you are welcome to bring a packed lunch.

Café 50 Support Group - this group is held in Community Centre for those ​ affected by memory loss. The group meets weekly on Mondays from 1.30pm until 3.30pm.

Carers Support Group - for family members and unpaid carers of those living with ​ dementia. Meeting at Library (Library Court, Poplar Rd, CF37 5LX) on the first Monday of each month from 10am until 1pm.

All groups will have the memory team available to help with any concerns, offer support or are there just for you to have a general chat. If you would like any more information on any of the groups, please contact either Donna, Support Worker, or Simon, Dementia Advisor on 01443 443001.

Soup Dragons Luncheon Club, Taffs Well - Sponsored by the Co-op Community Fund. ​ A monthly luncheon club for those who may be feeling isolated in their community. For £2.50 a nourishing meal is provided, alongside very good company where a catch up with old and new friends can take place. A warm welcome is extended. The lunches take place on the 2nd Monday of each month from 12pm-3pm at St Mary and James Church Hall, the next date is August 12th. For more information contact Helen on 07936 168267.

Coffee Morning - Bethel Baptist Church, Hawthorn every Thursday at the church hall from ​ 10.30am-12.30pm. All are very welcome to pop along for company and a chat. Contact Karen Powell, Community Coordinator for more information on [email protected] ​

Pontyclun Bosom Pals are hosting a community event in September at Y Pant School, ​ Pontyclun. A day with a packed agenda of events and activities which include Sugar Craft demonstrations, Cup Cake decorating, stalls to visit and all the emergency services in attendance. More details will follow but you contact Sue Hadlow for more information on [email protected]

The Aquatic Academy @SwimmingCardiff are working in partnership with @LidoPonty ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and Rhondda Swimming Development to offer learn to swim group lessons. Lessons are available daily for the month of August for anyone who is over the age of 18, cannot swim, and cannot afford to learn. Please contact Delyth - [email protected] to ​ ​ book your place.

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Merthyr Tydfil Contact: Claire Williams Tel: 07580 866547 or email: [email protected] ​

Due to the summer holidays, some activities that have previously been advertised may not be running until September. Please check with the provider before setting out on your journey.

50+ Social Evening at M&S, Cyfarthfa Retail Park on Tuesday 20th August from 5pm. ​ Come along, enjoy a cake, a coffee and a chance to meet new people completely free of charge.

Knit and Knatter Group - Treharris Library, every Tuesday from 2:30 - 3:30. ​ Why not come along to our open access group to meet new friends, catch up with old friends and spend the afternoon knitting and having a chat. All welcome.

Sing away the blues - Penydarren Social Club, Thursday 8th August from 2pm. Come ​ along for an afternoon of party songs and easy listening with Cath Jones. £2.00 entry

Strawberry Tea. Wellbeing Merthyr are hosting a tea and cake afternoon on Tuesday 6th ​ August from 12:30 - 2:30 at the Redhouse. All donations received will go to Breast Cancer Care. Please come along and support this great cause.

Crochet Club at Dowlais Library on Fridays from 2:00 - 4:00pm. Learn to crochet or knit ​ or bring your work in progress.

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Health Contact: Deanne Rebane Tel: 07580 869983 or email: [email protected] ​

Preparing for Flu Season 2019 - 20 Although August, it will soon be time for patients to start thinking about getting their annual flu vaccination. This year we will be supporting St John’s Medical Practice in Aberdare, talking to patients attending the surgery, and reminding them about having their jab. This will also give us the opportunity to “myth bust” with people who have declined to have their jab in the past, in the hope that they will reconsider their decision this year. We will also be working with our 3rd sector partners and networks to raise awareness of the availability of a free flu vaccine for carers.

Mingles with Shingles! Keir Hardie Health Park will be hosting a Mingles with Shingles event at 1pm on Thursday 22nd August. Practices 1,2 & 3 will be inviting patients to come along to have information about having the shingles vaccine. Information on local activities and support will be provided and light refreshments will be served. For further information please contact GPSO Sharon Lewis [email protected]

Articles for inclusion in the September bulletin to be received by 16th August Thank you

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