Calling all Primary Schools in Wales

We have launched our new inter-generational programme for all primary schools across Wales. It is based on the final months of WW1 and encourages primary schools to commemorate the Armistice in November 2018. As our charity reaches out to more older people across Wales through its daytime singing and activity sessions, the project encourages schools to open their doors to invite older people in their communities to take part in joint WW1 projects. Our dedicated website offers guidance and information on projects and also two WW1 Medley's for schools to sing as part of their special events. In addition, the unique new 30 minute production Armistice Cantata, written by the children of Thornhill Primary School, Cardiff. The website is:

www.ourmemories.org.uk

Contact Goldies Cymru founder, Grenville Jones for more details.

GOLDIES CYMRU PROJECT LEADER SET TO RUN CARDIFF

HALF MARATHON IN 2018

Goldies Cymru Project Leader is all signed up to run the Cardiff Half Marathon in 2018. Just a year to train! Goldies are all on board to support along the way and Cheryl Davies, Project Manager for Goldies Cymru is running too. Click HERE to read more.

We sing, we smile and we tweet!

@goldiescymru @GoldiesCharity

“It’s the best day of the week!”

Our ever increasing number of Goldies Cymru sessions across Wales includes the regular Thursday morning sing at the Rhydypenau Library led by Sue Thomas. Click HERE to see our lovely video for you to see and meet the people to whom Goldies makes such a difference.

READ ALL ABOUT THE SING & SMILE CHARITY IN WALES

Welcome to the website of Goldies Cymru. We are a small charity, which is making a big difference to the lives of hundreds of people across South Wales. Our charity was started in the West of England 9 years ago and Goldies Cymru was launched in 2011. Since that time we developed across South Wales and now have over 40 daytime activity and singing sessions where our 'Goldies' sing and smile to the hits of the 50s and onwards! If you would like to know more about our charity here are our contact details.

Session details can be found by clicking here – everyone is welcome and at the sessions you will meet our amazing session leaders. These take place in community rooms, church halls, libraries and many other venues. Our sessions in and around Cardiff are generously supported by the Moondance Foundation. The development of Goldies Cymru has also been supported for the last four years by Big Lottery Wales, and we are currently in the second year of a three year programme which specifically supports our development across Mid and West Wales, a People and Places Big Lottery Wales Project.

NEW SESSIONS - BE A GOLDIES VOLUNTEER

If you would like to know more about Goldies Cymru sessions – perhaps you would be interested in starting a new session in your area of Wales or becoming a Goldies VOLUNTEER our programme leader, Rachel Parry would love to hear from you. This is her direct email – rachel@goldiescymru.org.uk

From the many pictures on this website, you will see how we have come to be called the sing and smile charity, this could not have been achieved without the support of Wales Lottery and the Moondance Foundation.

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Goldies are pleased to be a part of Dementia Friendly Cardiff Bay.

This is what Goldies is all about! A heart-warming welcome and lots of friendly smiling faces.

Upcoming Sessions

Ammanford

This session is funded by the Big Lottery Wales People and Places Grant

When:

First Tuesday of each month from 11am - 12pm

Where:

Ty Dyffryn Rhodfa Frank, Ammanford, SA18 2QE

With:

Emyr Wynne Jones

Barry

When:

Every SECOND TUESDAY of each month from 10.30am - 11.30am

Where:

Golau Caredig, Broad Street, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 7AZ

With:

Maurice Lawrence

Beddau

When:

First Wednesday of each month from 12.30 - 1.30pm

Where:

Beddau and Tynant Community Library, Tynant Rd, Beddau, Pontypridd, CF38 2DA

With:

Geoff Ashford

Brackla

When:

BI-MONTHLY on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2.30 - 3.30pm

Where:

Brackla Community Centre, 1 Whitethorn Drive, Brackla, CF31 2PQ

With:

Tina Williams

Brecon

When:

1st Monday of the month 2pm - 3pm - please note the next session will take place on the first Monday in June due to the May bank holidays

Where:

Library Service Brecon, Brecon Library, Ship Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9AE

With:

Caerleon

When:

Starting 27th March and then on the last Tuesday of the month 10.30-11.30

Where:

Caerleon Library and Information Centre, Town Hall, Church Street, Caerleon NP18 1AW

With:

Rachel Parry

Caerphilly

When:

Second Monday of every month 11.00am-12.00pm

Where:

Vanguard Centre, United Reformed Church, Van Road, CF83 1JZ

With:

Carol Pegler

Canton Library

When:

3rd Tuesday in the month 2.30-3.30pm

Where:

Canton Library, Canton, Cardiff, Cf5 1QD

With:

Bethan Harris

Cardiff - Adamsdown

When:

First Wednesday of every month 10.30 - 11.30am

Where:

Adamsdown Day Centre, St German’s Church Hall, Star Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff, CF24 0JY

With:

Kate Haynes

Cardiff Central Library

When:

First Tuesday of the month - 12.30 - 1.30pm

Where:

Cardiff Central Library, The Hayes, Cardiff

With:

Kate Haynes

Cardiff - Institute for the Blind

When:

1st Tuesday in the month 2.30-3.30pm

Where:

Cardiff Institute for the Blind, Womanby Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BR

With:

Rachel Parry

Cardiff - Institute for the Blind 2nd Session

When:

Last Thursday of the month 11.30-12.30pm

Where:

Cardiff Institute for the Blind, Womanby Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BR

With:

Amy Hall

Cardiff - Penylan Library

When:

4th Tuesday of the month 11.30-12.30pm

Where:

Penylan Library, Penylan Rd, Cardiff CF23 5HW

With:

Kate Haynes

Cardiff - Radyr Library

When:

3rd Wednesday in the month 12.15-1.15pm

Where:

Radyr Library, Park Road, Cardiff CF15 8DF

With:

Kate Haynes

Cardiff - Rhydypennau Library

When:

EVERY Thursday from 10.30-11.30am

Where:

Rhydypennau Library, Llandennis Road, Cardiff, CF23 6EG

With:

Sue Thomas

Carmarthen

This session is funded by the Big Lottery Wales People and Places Grant

When:

2nd Friday of the month from 2.30-3.30

Where:

Cartref Cynnes, LLansteffan Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3NQ

With:

Emyr Wynne Jones

Cefn Glas

When:

Every 1st Monday - 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where:

Westward Community Centre, Llangewydd Road, CF31 4JR

With:

Tina Williams

Chapter Arts, Cardiff

In conjunction with Dementia Friendly Screening of films

When:

For more information contact the office

Where:

Chapter Arts, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE

With:

Kate Haynes

Ebbw Vale

When:

First Monday of each month at 1.30 – 2.30pm

Where:

Memory Clinic - Ysbyty Tri Chwm, College Road, Ebbw Vale NP23 6HA

With:

Carol Pegler

Gwaun Cae Gurwen

Transport provided - call 07860 944410

When:

Last Tuesday of the month - 11.00am-12.00pm

Where:

Y Lolfa Hub & Community Library, Gwaun-cae-gurwen Community Centre: Gwaun-cae-gurwen, Ammanford, SA18 1UN

With:

Hardeep Kaur

Gorseinon

When:

1st Wednesday of each month from 11:00am-12:00pm

Where:

Gorseinon Workingmen’s Club, 11 Brighton Road, Gorseinon. SA4 4BN

With:

Gwent

When:

Last Wednesday of Every Month 12.00 - 1.00pm

Where:

Ael Y Bryn sports and community centre, Aneurin Terrace, Rhymney, Tredegar, Gwent, NP22 5DR

With:

Carol Pegler

Lampeter

When:

TASTER SESSION on Tuesday 10th April; 10am-11am

Where:

The Mustard Seed, 17 College Street, LAMPETER, Ceredigion SA48 7DY

With:

Llanedeyrn Cardiff

When:

on the last Friday of every month 11.00-12.00

Where:

The Powerhouse, Roundwood, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9PN

With:

Kate Haynes

Llanelli

When:

2nd Wednesday of every month; 2pm-3pm

Where:

Ffwrnes Theatre, Park Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YE

With:

Emyr Wynne Jones

Llantwit Major

When:

Third Monday of every month 10.40 - 11.40am

Where:

Llantwit Major Rugby FC, off Boverton Rd, LLantwit Major, CF61 1TF

With:

Geoff Ashford

Newbridge

When:

FOR MORE DATES, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE

Where:

Newbridge Memorial Hall, Newbridge

With:

Carol Pegler

Maesteg

(In partnership with Strictly Cinema)

When:

Please contact office for more details

Where:

Maesteg Town Hall, Talbot Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DA

With:

Cheryl Davies

Maesteg TASTER

When:

TASTER SESSION on 20th April - 11am-12pm

Where:

Fairfield Centre, St Davids Place, Maesteg Park, Maesteg. CF34 9LR

With:

Morriston

When:

Third Tuesday of the month 10.00-11.00

Where:

Morriston Library, Treharne Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7AA

With:

Laura Martin

Pentwynmawr

When:

The first Tuesday of every month, 2.30-3.30pm

Where:

Maesteg sheltered housing scheme, Edmunds place, Pentwynmawr, NP11 4HH

With:

Carol Pegler

Pontardawe

When:

1st Thursday of every month, 11:00am-12:00pm.

Where:

Tabernacle Chapel, 14 Thomas St, Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 4HD

With:

Laura Martin

Pontllanfraith

Closed Session Service Users Only

When:

Second Thursday of every month 1.30 - 2.30pm

Where:

Springfield Community Resource Centre, Llanarth Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2LN

With:

Carol Pegler

Pontypool, Torfaen

When:

3rd Monday of every month from 1.30-2.30

Where:

Ty Nant Ddu Day Centre, Hospital Road, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 8LE

With:

Carol Pegler

Port Talbot

When:

1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month from 11.15am - 12.15pm

Where:

Riverside Centre, Riverside Walk, Port Talbot SA13 1PH

With:

Cheryl Davies / Rachel Parry

Rhiwbina, Cardiff

When:

3rd Wednesday in the month 10.30-11.30am

Where:

Rhiwbina Library, Pen-y-Dre, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6EH

With:

Kate Haynes

Rhymney

Closed Session Service Users Only

When:

Second Wednesday of every month 11.00 - 12.00pm

Where:

Min-y-Mynydd Day Centre - Eglwys Fan, Hill Street, Rhymney, Tredegar NP22 5JJ

With:

Carol Pegler

Risca

Closed Session Service Users Only

When:

2nd Wednesday of every month 1.45-2.45

Where:

Brooklands Day Centre, Brookland Road, Risca, Newport, Gwent NP11 6BH

With:

Jackie Court

Sketty

TASTER SESSION - OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY

When:

April 27th - 11am

Where:

Parkway Residential Home, 91 Parkway Road, Sketty Park, Swansea SA2 8JE

With:

Skewen

When:

3rd Thursday of the month 11am-12pm

Where:

Carnegie Hall, Evelyn Road, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6LH

With:

Tafarnaubach, Tredegar

This session is run through Blaenau Gwent Social Services.

When:

First Monday of each month 10.45am – 11.45am

Where:

Tredegar Tafarnaubach Centre for adults, Unit 1, Tafarnaubach Industrial Estate, Tafarnaubach, Tredegar NP22 3AA

With:

Carol Pegler

Tenby

When:

Last Monday of the month - 1:30pm-2:30pm (starting in April 2018)

Where:

Tenby day centre, The Tenby Cottage Hospital, Gas Lane, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, SA70 8AB

With:

Andy Evans

Tredegar, Gwent

When:

Every second Tuesday of month from 12 - 1pm

Where:

Tredegar Library, The Circle, Tredegar, Gwent, NP22 3PS

With:

Carol Pegler

Whitchurch Cardiff

When:

First MONDAY of Every Month from 2.00pm-3.00pm

Where:

Ararat Baptist Church, Plas Treoda, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1PT

With:

Geoff Ashford

Ystalyfera

When:

2nd Thursday of every month. 11:00am-12:00pm

Where:

Ystalyfera Development Trust, 22 Commercial Street, Ystalyfera, Swansea. SA9 2HR.

With:

Ystradgynlais

When:

Last Thursday of each month - 11:00am-12:00pm

Where:

The Welfare, Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais, SA9 1JJ

With:

Laura Martin

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