Age Connects Torfaen

Merry Moments Dementia Programme
2024-03-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-19 11:30 - 14:30, 2024-03-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-18 11:30 - 14:30, 2024-03-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-14 11:30 - 14:30, 2024-03-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-12 11:30 - 14:30 UTC and 2 more dates | Widdershins Centre, East Avenue, Sebastopol, Griffithstown, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP45AB, United Kingdom
Our Merry Moments programme focuses on improving the mental health and emotional well being of older people with memory issues.
Our programme activities include:

Creative workshops
Garden parties
Outdoor sports
Movies afternoon
Dementia dancing sessions
Life story work
Assistive technology

We get to know individuals by:

Meeting the families
Chatting about hobbies, finding out where you lived and went to school
Completing a personalised “Getting to know me” plan.

Ceramics Class
2024-03-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Widdershins Centre, East Avenue, Sebastopol, Griffithstown, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP45AB, United Kingdom
Join us every Wednesday for a relaxing ceramics class. This is a great way to explore ceramic decoration. We stock a wide variety of bisqueware, which is pottery that has already been fired — or ‘bisqued’ – and is primed for decoration with glazes and underglazes. This means that in order to complete an easy ceramic project, you simply select the item that you like and then paint it. We then dip the item in our kiln and it is ready for you to take home at your next class.
We have a range of bisque shapes available including; animal shapes, money boxes, vases, tiles, coaters, dinosaurs, cups, mugs and plates.

Love to Sing Dementia Choir
2024-03-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Widdershins Centre, East Avenue, Sebastopol, Griffithstown, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP45AB, United Kingdom
If you love singing……we’d love you to join us
Every Wednesday 1-2pm at the Widdershins Centre, Sebastopol NP4 5AB
You won’t be asked to audition or read music
All you need is a love of singing and a willingness to learn some new songs.
Have fun, meet new people and enjoy using that hidden voice of yours.
For further details, please contact Laura Rehman on
01495 769264
laura.rehman@ageconnectstorfaen.org

Young onset Dementia Service- Zest for Life
2024-03-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Widdershins Centre, East Avenue, Sebastopol, Griffithstown, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP45AB, United Kingdom
A supportive group for younger individuals. Suitable for those living with young onset dementia or cognitive impairment.
We welcome individuals and carers across Gwent.

Befriending Hub- Ponthir
2024-03-19 11:30 - 14:00, 2024-03-12 11:30 - 14:00 | Torfaen
Our befriending hubs are a great way of keeping older people active and involved in their local community.
We run weekly befriending hubs at Ponthir Village Hall, located at focal points of the local community. They have disabled access and transport can be arranged on request.
All befriending hubs are open from 11.30-2.00pm
A two course lunch club costs £7.00

Cake Decorating
2024-03-19 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Widdershins Centre, East Avenue, Sebastopol, Griffithstown, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP45AB, United Kingdom
Join us every Tuesday for fun, friendly and informative cake decorating classes with Val Landers. Val has over 50 years experience
We know that you may not always have time to prepare for our classes, so we have made sure that all you need to do is remember to turn up and we will provide everything you need, plus you will never leave empty handed!

Nail Cutting Surgery
2024-03-18 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Widdershins Centre, East Avenue, Sebastopol, Griffithstown, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP45AB, United Kingdom
Many of us will develop some foot problems as we age. Over time it can become a significant health issue and impact our ability to get out and about.
In partnership with Aneurin Bevan Health Board, we offer a professional nail cutting service to administer basic foot care services to older people.
Contact us to book an appointment at our Widdershins nail cutting surgery on 01495 769264

Fish & Chip Mondays
2024-03-18 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Widdershins Centre, East Avenue, Sebastopol, Griffithstown, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP45AB, United Kingdom
Join us in the Bistro every Monday for home made Fish & Chips.
Only £6.00

Befriending Hub- Pontnewynydd
2024-03-18 11:30 - 14:00 | Torfaen
Our befriending hubs are a great way of keeping older people active and involved in their local community.
We run weekly befriending hubs at Zion Hill Community Centre, Pontnewynydd, located at focal points of the local community. They have disabled access and transport can be arranged on request.
All befriending hubs are open from 11.30-2.00pm
A two course lunch club costs £7.00

Jewellery Making Class
2024-03-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Widdershins Centre, East Avenue, Sebastopol, Griffithstown, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP45AB, United Kingdom
If you want to learn all the skills you need to create your very own handmade jewellery to perfectly complement your style then this class is for you.
Our jewellery making courses are headed by an expert teacher who knows all the tips and tricks behind crafting amazing accessories to complete your look. They’ll guide you on every step of the crafting process, showing you some of the best techniques used by the professionals along with how to make earrings, necklaces and even braided bracelets. It doesn’t matter if this is your first attempt at making homemade jewellery, as this class is suitable for complete beginners and those with a little more experience.

Fish & Chip Friday's
2024-03-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Widdershins Centre, East Avenue, Sebastopol, Griffithstown, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP45AB, United Kingdom
Join us in the Bistro every Friday for home made Fish & Chips.
Only £6.00

Computer Class
2024-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Widdershins Centre, East Avenue, Sebastopol, Griffithstown, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP45AB, United Kingdom
The rate at which technology is progressing can make us feel as though we’re constantly being left behind.
Technology classes for older adults can be a fantastic way to keep up to date with the advances in a supportive learning environment.
Join us every Friday from 10-12 at our Widdershins Centre for a fun and friendly session.
Either bring along your own devices or you can borrow one of ours. Either way with have Digital Champions on hand, ready to deal with all your queries.

Befriending Hub- Croesyceiliog
2024-03-14 11:30 - 14:00 | Torfaen
Our befriending hubs are a great way of keeping older people active and involved in their local community.
We run weekly befriending hubs at St Mary’s Church Hall, Croesyceiliog located at focal points of the local community. They have disabled access and transport can be arranged on request.
All befriending hubs are open from 11.30-2.00pm
A two course lunch club costs £7.00
