Bargoed

Community Garden

We work with Taraggan, a community organic gardening project based in Bargoed. Taraggan brings people of all backgrounds together, helping them to learn allotment and gardening skills, grow great organic produce, and connect with nature. The produce grown is then sold to the local community at good prices, so the gardeners’ good work goes further.

Taraggan always welcomes donations of scrap wood, seeds and soil. If you would like to get involved with the project, or make a donation, please get in touch.

Contact: connect@platfform.org

Location: Gilfach Bargoed Community Centre/Taraggan Gardens, Heol Pencarreg, Bargoed CF81 8QD

Gwent

Walk and Talks

Our Gwent Out of Work Service team runs monthly ‘Walk and Talk’ social get togethers at locations in the Gwent area.

The walks are a great way to connect with others, improve your mental health and wellbeing, and enjoy a tea or coffee at the end. Everyone is encouraged to walk at their own pace and the routes are easy to navigate and accessible for all. The routes are also dog-friendly so please feel free to bring your four legged friend.

Every first Tuesday of the month, 12pm-2pm: join us for a walk around Bargoed Woodland Park, NP12 3SY setting off from the car park at 12pm and finishing at around 2pm for free tea and coffee.

Every last Wednesday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm: join us for a walk around Cwmtillery Lakes, meeting in Caffi Tyleri at 10.30am. In adverse weather, feel free to join us just for coffee/tea and a chat. Dog friendly walk (dogs allowed under café porch).

Every last Friday of the month, Tredegar House, Newport, 10am-12pm: join us for a relaxing walk around the stunning Tredegar House Park, Pencarn Way, Newport NP10 8YW. Dog friendly and accessible.

Contact: gwentoows@platfform.org

Bargoed

Warm Welcome & Perfect Fit

Our Platfform team, working alongside our brilliant volunteers, are based at the Bargoed Community Centre where they hold weekly Warm Welcome sessions every Thursday from 10am to 1pm. They offer free breakfast pastries, fresh fruit, tea and coffee plus complimentary toiletries or books to take away. You can also access our free Perfect Fit clothes rails to help you find the perfect outfit, whether that’s for a job interview, workwear or a special occasion. Advisors from Platfform’s housing and tenancy team are also on hand to help you with any support or advice you need in that area.

Find out more and join in: gwentoows@platfform.org

Location: Gilfach Bargoed Community Centre, Heol Pencarreg, Bargoed CF81 8QD