COMMUNITY COORDINATOR BULLETIN September 2017 CONTENTS

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1 COMMUNITY COORDINATOR BULLETIN September 2017 Rhondda Valleys CONTENTS Page no. 2 Cynon Valley 3 Taff Ely 4 Merthyr Tydfil 6 Health 8 Cwm Taf general information 10 1

2 Rhondda Valleys Contact: Meriel Gough Tel: or Nazareth House Day Centre, Brook Street, Williamstown A warm and very friendly welcome awaits you! Hearty two course lunch currently 3.55 served Monday to Friday 12:30pm 1:30pm. Mug of tea 55p. Everyone age 50+ welcome.this Day Centre has ample space for groups to meet or for you to meet people you are supporting: open 10am- 4pm Monday to Friday Contact The Day Services Development Manager for further information: The Fern Partnership and Partners Autumn Winter Programme For information on 'Generations Together' Project which aims to reduce isolation and ageist attitudes and raise respect, values and support for one another. Natalie.Roberts.fof@ferndalecs.com or call Any queries relating to the Autumn/Winter Programme contact: Louise Clement The Fern Partnership/Community Hub Maerdy, North Terrace, Maerdy, CF43 4DD Tel / / Louise,clement.fof@ferndalecs.com Valleys Steps Mindfulness Starts Wednesday 6 th September 6pm- 7.30pm and weekly for 6 weeks Coleg Y Cymoedd, Rhondda Campus, Llwynypia, CF40 2TQ Starts Wednesday 6 th September 10am-11.30am and weekly for 6 weeks Maerdy Community Hub, North Terrace, Maerdy, CF43 4DD Starts Wednesday 27 th September 2.30pm- 4pm and weekly for 6 weeks Porth Library, Porth Plaza, Pontypridd Road, Porth, CF39 9PG In our Mindfulness Course you can learn a way of being which is helpful in managing stress, combating low mood and dealing with anxiety Stress Control Starts Friday 8 th September 10am-11.30am and weekly for 6 weeks 2

3 Treorchy Library, Station Road, Treorchy, CF42 6NN Stress Control is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and teaches skills to manage stress, anxiety and low mood. / Welcome to Our Woods- Create Your Space - Health and Well-Being Upper Rhondda Launch Event Friday 1 st September 2017 The Penyrenglyn Project, Corbett Street, Treherbert from 1:30pm until 6:30pm. Join the Upper Rhondda at the start of its journey to become a cooperative community. Everyone Welcome! Get Porth Connected - Film and Friend Event Thursday 28 th September 2017 at 5pm The Harlequins Rugby Club, Porth, CF39 9TW. This is a social event with hot dogs, popcorn and Bar. Everyone interested in the Porth Community is very welcome to come along. To book telephone Kath on or Contact Maria Abson: mabson@interlinkrct.org.uk Strive & Thrive Reach for the Stars innovative healthy living and sports programme for residents living in the Mid Rhondda area. Encouraging self-help and group activity Taster sessions include opportunities to try: archery, accessible cycling, bush craft skills, canoeing, walking in the countryside, football, walking rugby, relaxation and mindfulness Contact Sally Fowler or Alison Evans / sally.villagetrust@yahoo.com Befrienders urgently needed in the Ton Pentre and Tonypandy areas Are you interested in visiting a lonely isolated person to chat and listen to them? Please contact Diane Matheson at Volunteering Matters for further information: Diane.Matheson@volunteeringmatters.org.uk / Cynon Valley Contact: Nia Williams Tel: or nwilliams@interlinkrct.org.uk There are a number of CISWO Social Groups which meet across the South Wales Coalfield area. CISWO Social Groups provide social activities and support for ex-miners and their spouses/partners. They are as follows; Upper Cynon Valley - The Upper Cynon Valley CISWO Group meet every other Tuesday at Trecynon Hall, Trecynon, Aberdare CF44 8PA between 3

4 10.30am pm Penrhiwceiber - The Penrhiwceiber CISWO Social Group meets every two weeks on a Wednesday between 2-4pm at Penrhiwceiber OAP Hall, Penrhiwceiber RCT, CF45 3SP Cwmaman - The Cwmaman CISWO Social group meets every two weeks on a Tuesday between noon at Cwrt Alun Lewis, Cwmaman, Aberdare CONTACT - Phil at CISWO for further information: Bryncynon Strategy - There are lots of groups and information sessions at the Feel Good factory open to all in the local community. Citizens Advice are at the Factory every Wednesday 1-3pm. Bryncynon Health Clinic meet at the Factory every Wednesday 9.30am am No appointment needed. Yoga Classes Mondays pm at the feel Good Factory - 5 per session, suitable for all abilities. Drink Wise Age Well are hosting Kurling at Mountain Ash Day Centre starting on Tuesday September 5th am. This will then run every other week. Please contact Phil Davies, Resilience Development Worker on Upper Cynon Communities First with Adult Learning Wales are hosting a beginners class in Sugar Craft and Cake Decorating starting on Friday 15th September noon, and continuing every Friday after this. The Course will be held at Abercwmboi Communities First, The Long Room, 108 John Street, Abercwmboi CF44 6BV, Contact Debbie on to book a place. Newydd Housing Association have organised a chair exercise class that will start on Thursday 7th September am in Mountain Ash Day Centre! It will take place at the same time each week. Free of charge to access and there will also be free tea and coffee for all! TAFF ELY Contact: Karen Powell Tel: or kpowell@interlinkrct.org.uk Friends of Taff's Well Park - Taff s Well and Nantgarw Community Development Association and the Little Friends in the Park Nursery are joining forces to hold a " Give to Pink in the Park Tea Party " on Saturday 2nd September at 2pm to 5pm. The event is to raise money for The Breast Care Unit at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Tickets are 5 each and are available from The Library Hub in Taff's Well and the Pavilion in the Park. For more information contact Helen Edmunds at thehub1@outlook.com 4

5 Feel Good Factory Wales is holding an Open Day on Saturday 9th September from 12pm-4pm at their Toning and Rehabilitation Centre in Llantrisant. The session will give you to opportunity to try the power assisted toning equipment, which comprises of 6 bed and 6 chairs that can be used by almost anybody, from those who haven t exercised in years, to even the most fit and healthy. There will also be a therapist on hand offering a taster treatment. To find out more contact Sally Anderson on , info@feelgoodwales.co.uk or visit their website A MacMillan Coffee Morning will be held at Swn Yr Afon Residential Complex, Gilfach Goch on Thursday 28th September at 10.30am-12pm Midday. Please show your support and pop along to enjoy a variety of cakes and goodies. There will be an auction and Mrs Carrie Walters has kindly volunteering to have her hair shaved off at the complex for the charity. All are welcome to support this cause. If you would like more information then please contact Mark, Scheme Manager on mark.hitchings@trivallis.co.uk Taff Ely Fifty Plus Forum is meeting on Thursday 28th August from 1.30pm-3.30pm at St David s Uniting Church, Gelliwastad Road, Pontypridd. Geoff Bell and Jan Davies will be talking about the Patient Experience Programme and Self Management Event, and Samantha Clark from Drink Wise Age Well will be discussing community workshops. If you would like to find out more or on how to join the Taff Ely Fifty Plus Forum, please contact Ann Davies on a.davies48@btinternet.com Cor Y Bryn would like to invite new members to the choir which meet every Thursday evening from 7pm-9pm at the Tynant Club, Croescade Road. Meet new people and enjoy singing with a very friendly group who will extend a warm welcome. No need to read music. For more information please contact Helen on Valleys Steps have Mindfulness and Stress Control Sessions beginning at various times and venues within the Taff Ely area during September. To find out if there is a session starting near you, contact Valleys Steps by phone on or by on info@valleyssteps.org. Their website, features up to date course timetable and other information including volunteering opportunities within their team. Time Off Group are a very friendly group of welcoming people who have been meeting for over 30 years at the Temple on the Graig, Tuesdays from 1.30pm-3pm. All are welcome to join for a natter, a talk by a guest speakers, a cuppa made to your liking and a biscuit or two. September Programme is as follows 12th September YMCA Memories - short talk by Alan Humphreys 5

6 Please come early as he will begin at 1:30pm. 19th September My Role at the Museum and Object Handling - Morwenna Lewis 26th September Drink Wise, Age Well - Sam Clark Top Up Cafe is starting back on Friday the 15th of September at Temple on the Graig between 2pm and 4pm. All are welcome to drop in for a cuppa and a cake at any time during those hours. We are hoping to have someone come and give armchair aerobics in the future. Anyone wishing to join either of these groups can ring or Staff from the Lewis Merthyr Day Unit at Ysbyty George Thomas would like to extend a huge thank you to the group who delivered a stack of twiddle muffs earlier this summer. Unfortunately they do not know the name of the group who made them, the only information they have is that they came from a knitting group in Pontypridd. If you are a member of that group or know which group it was, please pass on the thanks from the staff as they are very grateful for the items. Merthyr Tydfil Contact: Elaine James Tel: or elaine.james@vamt.net 50+ Forum - The Merthyr Tydfil 50+ Forum is in the process of being re-launched and are looking for new members. The Forum meet a few times throughout the year and provide older people with information and advice and is an opportunity to meet other people and to socialise. An event is planned for early October. If you would like to join the 50+ Forum, please contact Suzanne Lewis-Abbott, Older People and Supporting People Coordinator on or Parkinson s UK - Merthyr Tydfil Drop - In Café and taster sessions for people with Parkinson s are held at Georgetown Boys & Girls Club, Dynevor St, Merthyr Tydfil on the first Friday of every month from 2-4pm Join us for a cuppa and a chat.for more information please contact Rebecca Lydon, Volunteer Coordinator, on or rlydon@parkinsons.org.uk or Jeff Lawrence (volunteer support worker) on Visually Impaired Merthyr will be running a Finding Your Feet course which has been pioneered by Cardiff Institute for the Blind. The course will commence in late 6

7 September, and will repeat at a later date if it is oversubscribed. The course helps Visually Impaired people to access public transport, shopping, money management, media and entertainment and also I.T., telephones etc. The course will also teach relatives and friends how to lead Visually Impaired individuals. The course is free of charge and, if necessary, transport can be provided. The course will be held from to 3.30 on three days at fortnightly intervals. Lunch will be provided. For further information, please Morgan Evans or phone Valleys Steps - Courses coming soon in Merthyr Tydfil: Mindfulness, starts Monday 4 September, 10am am and weekly for 6 weeks at Dowlais Library, Church Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3HS. In our Mindfulness Course you can learn a way of being which is helpful in managing stress, combating low mood and dealing with anxiety. Stress Control, starts Tuesday 26 September, 10am am and weekly for 6 weeks at St Matthias Church Hall, Bargoed Terrace, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, CF46 6RB. Stress Control is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and teaches skills that can be useful to manage stress, anxiety and low mood. Drink Wise Age Well - Free Alcohol Awareness and Brief Intervention courses at the Orbit Business Centre, Rhydycar Business Park, Merthyr Tydfil on 29th September. This course is ideal for qualified health and social care practitioners, workers who are new to the sector, and volunteers alike. The courses are an all-day event, and free of charge. 16 places are available on each session and later dates are available. Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day. DWAW Diversionary Activities in September Mon 4 th & 18 th Coffee Group at 3G s Building Gurnos 1-3pm Tue 12 th & 26 th Merthyr Art Group at Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil 2-4pm Wed 6 th & 20 th Kurling & craft, Haven Close, Troedyrhiw 10am-12pm 6 th & 20 th, Kurling & craft, St Tydfil s Court, Caedraw pm 13 th Craft session, Quakers Yard Community Centre, Fir Tree Drive 2pm-4pm Thu 14 th & 28 th Kurling and craft, Horeb Close, Penydarren 10am - 12pm Fri 8 th & 22 nd Indoor Kurling, High St Baptist Church Hall am For further information on any of the above activities call or Phil Davies 7

8 Actif Woods - Birdwalk and Picnic. Early morning birdwalk and picnic - walk from Cyfarthfa park through Taf Fechan Nature Reserve on 1st September at 6.30am Meet at the bottom carpark near the lake at Cyfartha Park. All are welcome! The Actif Woods Project Merthyr aims to get people engaged with local woodlands to promote the benefits of green spaces on health and wellbeing. These activities are free, however, spaces are limited so please book. Anna Stickland or ring Adult Learning Wales Courses - The following courses are being held in the Galon Uchaf Residents Centre, 9th Avenue, Galon Uchaf during September and the following months: Food Hygiene Level 2 21st September 9.30am-4pm Counselling Skills 18th September pm for 8 weeks Essential Skills 20th September am Literacy pm Numeracy Beginners IT 22nd September am for 15 weeks Sugarcraft 15th September pm for 15 weeks For further information on any of the courses please contact Leane Saunders by or ring Health Contact: Deanne Rebane Tel: or deanne.rebane@vamt.net Community Coordinators supporting flu campaign Throughout September Deanne will be attending Morlais Medical Practice and running flu promo sessions during the weeks leading up to flu vaccination clinics, where she will be myth busting with patients who say that they do not intend to have their jab, in an effort to get them to reconsider. World Sepsis Day - 13th September 2017 Staff and volunteers from Sepsis UK are available to provide information and deliver 8

9 talks. Please contact Terence Canning at The Breast Test Wales mobile screening unit is returning to Mountain Ash. The mobile unit will be situated at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon from Sept to end Nov, Women aged between 50 and 70 this year, will receive postal invitations to attend for screening, if they are registered with the following surgeries: Rhos House Surgery, Penrhiwceiber Medical Centre, Cynon Vale Medical Practice, Hillcrest Medical Centre and Abercynon Medical Centre. Women aged over 70 can request an appointment by telephoning Breast Test Wales on Anyone concerned about a breast change should visit their GP without delay. For more information please contact your GP Practice or telephone Breast Test Wales on The Joint Care Programme is a 12 week community based programme targeted at people who are overweight and have chronic knee and/or hip pain. The programme helps support people to lose weight, increase activity levels and improve overall health and well being. The programme is currently available in Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre. The programme offers a two hour weekly session consisting of 1 hour of light exercise and 1 hour of nutrition advice, including some practical cookery sessions. This session is free of charge. To access the programme please speak to your GP/practice nurse/health professional about being referred. The Alzheimer s Society Cymru Programme Live Well with Dementia starts on Wednesday 6th September 2pm - 4pm at Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil. The programme is designed solely for people with a diagnosis of dementia and is a safe environment where they can express their feelings and discuss their condition, therefore carers and professionals will not be able to accompany the person with dementia on the course. The Programme is designed for people in the early stages of dementia with a formal diagnosis. If you know of someone who may be interested in attending the programme then please contact either Rhia Harris (rhia.harris@alzheimers.org.uk) or Emily McCarthy (Emily.Jenkins@alzheimers.org.uk), who will be facilitating the programme, on to discuss the referral process. Parkinson s UK Self-Management Programme Places are available for people with Parkinson s and/or current carers of people with the condition and it is free to attend. Delivered over three weeks (5 hours per week) the groups are led by trained volunteer facilitators. These facilitators are either people with Parkinson s and/or current carers of people with the condition. Our experience is that people really value the chance to meet others and talk through some of the bigger questions about life with Parkinson s. People tell us that as a result of attending the programme they feel: 9

10 armed with information and knowledge more confident, positive, in control and able to move forward less alone as a result of meeting others Participants also say they gain: greater self-awareness and insight a personal action plan for doing specific things such as exercise, hobbies and therapeutic activities improved speech as a result of talking in the group The Self-Management Group in Cardiff will meet on Wednesdays as follows:- 27 September, 4 October and 11 October, 10.30am pm at Cardiff & Vale College (City Centre Campus), Dumballs Road, Cardiff CF10 5BF If you have any questions or want to register your interest please selfmanagement@parkinsons.org.uk or cal Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service A support service for adults and children who have sight problems and for their relatives and carers. The service offers:- - someone to talk to about eye condition(s) and/or sight loss. - information about services available for people affected by poor vision. Sue covers Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda (at Llwynypia). Contact Sue on or susan.brooks@wales.nhs.uk Chris covers Prince Charles Hospital and the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Contact Chris at or Christopher.reddington2@rnib.org.uk Cwm Taf general information Hims and Arias Male Voice Choir present a free concert in The Terrace Suite of Miskin Manor Hotel on Thursday 14th September from 7.30pm.For further details or to reserve your ticket, click on the website or contact Geoff Bell on To be included in the October issue, please send your entry by Friday 22nd September 10