Christmas Opening 2019
We close for Christmas at 1pm on Friday 20th December and will reopen at 10am on Monday 6th January 2020
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News & Events
News: Cocker Avenue bringing the true spirit of Christmas
On Christmas day, Cocker Avenue Community Centre will again be opening its doors and providing a free Christmas dinner, cooked by our amazing chef!
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News: Bullies Out latest update
Last month, once again, the country came together to celebrate Anti-Bullying week. This year was theirbusiest yet and the team
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News: Thrify Torfaen event attended by over 500 people
On Friday 29th November, Torfaen Welfare Reform Action Group hosted its first ever Thrifty Christmas Fayre at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran. The event attracted well over 500 people and was a great way to kick-off the festive period.
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Garnsychan Partnership Christmas Hamper Scheme
Do you know somebody who has had a tough year (financially, physically or emotionally) and would benefit from knowing that a stranger is thinking of them?
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News: People’s Lottery raises half a billion since launch
Charity ambassadors have sent their thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery, following the news that they have now raised more than half a billion pounds for good causes since the lottery’s launch in 2005.
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News: Welsh Ambulance Service #BeWiseSaveLives campaign
999? I’ve stubbed my toe on the Christmas tree’ #BeWiseSaveLives
The Welsh Ambulance Service has published a list of inappropriate calls from the past year to signal the launch of its `Be Wise Save Lives’
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Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2020
Learning and Work Cymru have opened nominations for the Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2020 – be part of an inspirational celebration of lifelong learning. Closing date 31 January 2020
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Success for Volunteering Matters
Volunteering Matters project Activ8 was was nominated for an award at the GAVO awards held in Blackwood Miners Institute on October 10th.
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News: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Anti Violence against Women day was recognised by Soroptimists International Cwmbran and District, on Monday 25th November, at Pontypool Leisure Centre. The group held a fundraising event selling preloved jewellery and comfort teddies with all the money raised going to The Women’s Refuge
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