COMMUNITY COORDINATOR BULLETIN July 2017

CONTENTS

Rhondda Valleys Page no. 2 3 Taff Ely 4 5 Health 7 Cwm Taf general information 7

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Rhondda Valleys Contact: Meriel Gough Tel: 07580 865938 or email: [email protected] ​

Ystrad Stories On Wednesday July 12, Sharon Magill MA will be a Guest Speaker at the Welfare Hall to present and discuss forthcoming events regarding the Stories Project at 2pm.The Project will be displayed at Llanfair Uniting Church, from Wednesday, 19 July. Land of our Fathers link https://youtu.be/LoaGkv3Gfo4 ​ ​

Ystrad Story Trail Come along to the Ystrad Stories Trail event on Saturday 22nd July and join us as we walk the trail, have a picnic and enjoy a unique performance in the wonderful surroundings of the Rhondda valley. The Ystrad Stories Trail follows a route from through Ystrad Rhondda and ending at Penrhys. Starts 11am Partridge Square Llwynypia. Picnic and performance 1pm Penrhys Amphitheatre. Artist Trails Facebook page / Avant Cymru ​ ​ ​ /https://artisttrails.wordpress.com/ystrad-stories-trail/ ​ 0783 4402953

Drink Wise Age Well Diversionary Activities Monday: 1-3pm Llys Ben Bowen and West Housing Coffee afternoon Thursday: 12:30- 2:30pm every week Centre Village Hall CF37 2NF Friday:Alternative weeks 10AM – 12 noon Art Class at Teifi House CF43 4B Every week 1-3pm Activities at Ferndale House CF43 4NB 1-3PM Telephone 0800 161 5780 for further details.

Men's Sheds BBQ Open Day in aid of Thrive ​ ​ th 11am – 2pm Friday 14 ​ July 2017 ​ Event location: CF42 6EJ Admission: FREE everyone welcome!

2 Men's Sheds Treorchy will be opening their allotment up for the whole of the community to enjoy. The Open Day is on the allotment next to Treorchy Rugby Ground.

Flower arranging group in St John’s Church Hall Ton nd 2 ​ Wednesday of every month 1:30pm – 3:30pm ​ 6 Week courses and 4 week courses available - please note there is a charge to attend these courses. For more information contact: Leader Diane Jones – from Roots Florist – 01443 438561 / [email protected]

Valleys Steps

Mindfulness: helpful in managing stress, combating low mood and dealing with ​ anxiety

Wednesday 19th July 2.30pm-4pm and weekly for 6 weeks Library, Porth Plaza, Road, Porth, CF39 9PG

Stress Control: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy skills to manage stress, anxiety and ​ low mood. Tuesday 18th July 10am- 11.30am and weekly for 6 weeks On Track, East Road, Tylorstown, Ferndale, CF43 3DA ​ ​ The courses are 6 weeks long & free of charge. ​ ​ [email protected]. www.valleyssteps.org Telephone: 01443 803048 ​ ​ ​

Cynon Valley Contact: Nia Williams Tel: 07580 869946 or email: [email protected] ​

Caffi Cinio Lunch Club Based at the Parish of St Fagans, , every Thursday between 1 and 3pm. Join in and enjoy a 2 course lunch for £3.10, followed by a variety of fun activities such as Bingo, quizzes and sing alongs! Free tea and coffee will be available too. Advance booking is essential! Call the Parish office on 01685 877900 for further ​ ​ ​ information. Digital Fridays: These are free drop in sessions for anyone who needs support to ​ get online or help to use their own devices. Staff will be on hand to support you with

3 whatever you want to do. All sessions are held in libraries across Rhondda Cynon Taff. For further information please contact Library on 01685 872364 and ​ ​ Mountain Ash Library on 01443 476750 ​ ​

Bryncynon Strategy, The Feel Good Factory: There are many activities available ​ at the popular Feel Good Factory. They are as follows;

Tuesdays: Walking group 12noon - Free to join ​ Food Co-op (orders to be taken before 4.30pm) - £3 per bag Wednesdays: Health Clinic 9.15-11.45 Free to join ​ Food Coop (pick up orders) 1-4.30pm £3 per bag Citizens Advice Bureau 1-3pm Free Bingo 7-8pm 20p entry fee Thursdays: Church Service 6pm - Free ​ Fridays: Art and drawing Class 10-12 noon £2.00 joining fee ​ Walking group 11am, Free to join….. For further information, please contact The Feel Good Factory, Road, on 01443 475120 ​ Cornerstone Church : Come along and experience what Cornerstone ​ has to offer! Thursdays: 10-2pm Camera group ​ 12-2pm Craft Group For further information, please contact Ann Whitmore on 01685 883532 or email ​ [email protected]

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

Crafty Cuppas with the Artis Community will be taking place on Monday 3rd, 10th ​ and 17th July from 10am-12pm at the Old Courthouse, Courthouse Street, Graig, Pontypridd. A new craft activity each week with a chance to socialise and meet new friends. £2 which includes tea, coffee and the activities. Contact Hannah for details on 01443 490390 or [email protected] ​ Gwaun Ruperra Close Residential Complex, is holding a bar-be-que on ​ Wednesday 12th July. All are welcome to join but booking is essential. Please contact Scheme Manager Sharon Davies at [email protected] ​ 4

Taff Ely Public Health Forum - Thursday 13th July from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (1:15 ​ pm registration) at the Muni Arts Centre, Gelliwastad Road, Pontypridd. The main ​ ​ subject of discussion is the plans for developing a Health Park in Dewi Sant. Additional topics may be added over the coming weeks – please check the website http://www.cwmtafuhb.wales.nhs.uk/ or contact Sharon Jeynes on 01443 744839 for ​ further details.

The Carer Information and Support Programme (CrISP) (1) is for those who are ​ supporting or caring for someone with a dementia diagnosis (any type or form) at the early to moderate stage of dementia. It will run over two days with lunch and refreshments provided at Hawthorn Leisure Centre on Thursday 13th July and Friday 14th July from 9.30am-3.30pm. Spaces are limited so please contact Gareth Lewis at the Alzheimer’s Society on 01685 353919 or email [email protected]

A new fund raising craft group is setting up in where the crafts made ​ ​ ​ will be used as raised funds for the charities of the group’s choice. All kinds of crafts will take place such as decorative candles, knitting, book cutting/folding, crochet and lots more. They meet at Rhydyfelin library on Tuesdays 10am-12pm. To become a member or to find out more information, call Dawn on 01443 493353.

Oasis Coffee Lounge is open Monday to Friday from 9am-1pm at Elim Church, ​ . Everything is baked on the premises & costs are purely donation based and 50% of any profits going to charity. A warm welcome is extended to all. For more information contact Pastor Phil on [email protected] ​

Craft Class every week at Pontypridd Library including a guest speaker. Every ​ Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm, all welcome. For more information contact [email protected]

Merthyr Tydfil Contact: Elaine James Tel: 07580 866547 or email: [email protected] ​

NEW Ladies Only Yoga Class - at Dowlais Community Centre from Tuesday 11th ​ ​ ​ July 2017 from 1 - 2pm. Classes are FREE and all women are welcome. Registration forms and further information can be obtained from the Dowlais Community Centre Tel 01685 377688

5 Merthyr Tydfil Public Health Forum - Wednesday 12th July 2017 from,1:30 to 3:30 ​ pm (1:15 pm registration) at The Theatre, Canolfan Soar, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UB The main topics for discussion are Cancer Services: find out about some of the ​ ​ services in place for Cwm Taf residents and what the plans are going forward. Refurbishment of Prince Charles Hospital: find out about the plans for the ground ​ and first floor area, as well as developments for the Paediatric, Obstetric and Neonate Unit. Please contact Sharon Jeynes at Cwm Taf UHB on 01443 744839 if you require further details.

th Valleys Steps - Mindfulness Course starting on Tuesday 18 ​ July 6pm - 7.30pm ​ ​ and weekly for 6 weeks at the Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil, 89-90 High Street, ​ ​ Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UH The courses run for 6 weeks and are ​ designed to teach people ways of boosting their well-being free of charge. They are ​ ​ ​ quite informal: no-one has to give their name, nor will they be asked to speak, and there is no group discussion involved. Valleys Steps can be contacted by phone on ​ 01443 803048 or by email.Website www.valleyssteps.org ​ ​ ​ ​

Free Physical Activity and Nutrition Classes are being offered by the Mid Cluster ​ Communities First Team. Nutrition & Cooking sessions are led by a qualified Nutrition Officer, providing free guidance & advice.

Physical activity classes are run weekly including dancing, chair based activity, walking excursions and trips. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Emma on 01685 383929.

Actif Woods in Merthyr is now running a weekly walking and exercise group in ​ conjunction with the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) every Friday from the Bothy at Cyfarthfa Park starting at 10am. Everyone is welcome to join the group and a NERS referral isn’t necessary.

Venture Out 8 Week Accredited Activity Programme every Friday This programme is for people who are unemployed and is aimed at developing the skills necessary to gain employment and includes problem solving, planning, timekeeping, working with others, group management, Health & Safety and team building. Activities include; canoeing, hill walking, climbing/abseiling, camp craft/survival skills, archery, gorge walking and cycling. For further information contact Martyn Humphreys 01685 727099 or email ​

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

Screening for Life Campaign During July Community Coordinators will be supporting the Screening for Life campaign, and will be attending GP surgeries to connect with patients:

North Merthyr: Keir Hardie (x3 Practices) and Morlais Medical Practice ​ North Taf Ely: Eglwys Bach Surgery, Taf Vale Practice, Ashgrove Surgery, and ​ Ynysbwl Surgery.

If you are a group or organisation who would like to have additional information or a presentation around screening then please contact me, Deanne Rebane on 01685 353954 or via email: [email protected] ​

Venture Out (Merthyr Tydfil) This 12 week recovery programme aims to improve health & wellbeing and social integration for clients who are suffering or recovering from mental health issues. Referrals may be made by NHS - CMHT, Primary Care and other agencies e.g. Mind, Gofal, Hafal, Communities for Work.

Three activity days a week are provided and include climbing/abseiling, raft building, cycling, hill walking, map reading, camp craft/survival, visits to places of historical interest, museums,castles and country parks. There is also a gardening project whereby clients manage a community allotment and a Hydroponic project in Cyfarthfa Park and grow all their own fruit and vegetables. Transport can be provided ​ in order to ensure that everyone can access the activities and clients will also have the opportunity to develop their personal social and life skills. Accreditation is ​ awarded for most of the activities and all activities are suggested by the service users. For further information contact Martyn Humphreys 01685 727099 or email ​

Cwm Taf general information

WW1 in the Rhondda Valleys We want to celebrate the work of the people of the Rhondda and Pontypridd during WW1. Can you help us research the records? Second research day Wednesday 12th ​ July at Archives (Transport provided) Join us on September 1st at ​ 7 Pontypridd Museum, look at the collection, and help develop the story. Contact Avant: [email protected] /’ 0783 4402953

Veterans’ Gateway is a consortium of organisations and Armed Forces charities, set ​ up to support the Armed Forces community. They can provide help around finances, offer hardship payments, employability, personal relationships, housing and much more. The contact number for Veteran’s Gateway : 0808 802 1212 or email [email protected]

th As part of the 40 ​ Anniversary of Age Connects Morgannwg the following film has ​ been produced : Strong History, Bright Future ​ ​

For more information on how you can get involved with Age Connects Morgannwg and be part of their story, please visit www.acmorgannwg.org.uk ​ ​

To be included in the August issue, please send your entry by Wednesday 21st July ​

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