Pontypridd Men`s Shed Promotes good mental health practice & wellbeing for men of all ages. We do this by developing & implementing social therapeutic activities designed to benefit members. Most of our members have suffered from various life changing conditions whether it be caused by bereavement, Disability, Divorce, Impairment, Redundancy, Retirement etc. Our Activities are socially inclusive, combats loneliness & also helps prevent Suicide.
Winter Welcome Centre:
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Pontypridd Men`s Shed is fully supported by Pontypridd Town Council and have recently partnered with both them & RCT to provide our very own Winter Welcome Centre. A warm space offering shelter out of the cold every Monday at Taff Meadow Community Center Treforest that is open for everyone to enjoy the benefits of participation.
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We provide Free! hot drinks & Hot food. Plus Free! Wi-fi, Phone charging facilities & Digital inclusive activities & online courses.
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In order to provide this service the “Creative Writing Project” have teamed up with Stephanie Davies from Cwmpas & Digital Communities Wales. stephanie.davies@cwmpas.coop who have provided the “Creative Writing Project” with 9 pieces of digital equipment to offer Information technology. digital inclusive activities and online courses. Creating new Silver Surfers Digital Champions. The “Creative Writing Project” have recently launched our very own website which can be found at www.pontybothy.com
Men`s Shed was First developed some 20 years ago by the Australians. Men`s Shed is a pro-active form of prevention aimed at Men of all ages and experiences.
Men Who may or may not have suffered turmoil in later life either through bereavement, divorce, disability, redundancy etc,These men are then helped to accept & cope with these changes in lifestyle through the introduction of various forms of social therapeutic activities designed around the needs of individuals within the group.
The main Aim of Pontypridd Men`s Shed is to provide a safe haven for men of all ages to socialise & meet up. Promoting good Mental health practice & wellbeing for men & when required we provide a safe space to chat freely & in Confidence concerning various challenges, Concerns, Feelings, Issues, Problems or Thoughts etc. In the strictest confidence that `what is said in the group, stays within the group`.
Pontypridd Men`s Shed Promotes good mental health practice & wellbeing for men of all ages. We do this by developing & implementing social therapeutic activities designed to benefit members. Most of our members have suffered from various life changing conditions whether it be caused by bereavement, Disability, Divorce, Impairment, Redundancy, Retirement etc. Our Activities are socially inclusive, combats loneliness & also helps prevent Suicide.
Winter Welcome...