Tag Archives: Self advocacy

Human Rights & Relationships

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We’ve had another fantastic morning with our friends at Torfaen People First for Week 3 of Relationship Training! Today, Ffion covered an important topic: Human Rights in Relationships & LGBTQI+ Rights.

Human Rights in Relationships:

You have the right to choose who you want to be friends with or in a relationship with.
You deserve respect – no one should hurt, control, or pressure you.
You have the right to say yes or no – no one can force you to do things you don’t want to.
Everyone has the right to love who they want – safely & happily!

What Does LGBTQI+ Mean?

L – Lesbian (women who love women)
G – Gay (men who love men)
B – Bisexual (people who love both men & women)
T – Transgender (people whose gender is different from birth)
Q – Queer or Questioning (people exploring their identity)
I – Intersex (born with a mix of male & female traits) + – Includes non-binary, pansexual & more

LGBTQI+ Rights Matter!

Everyone has the right to be themselves & love who they want.
No one should be treated badly because of who they love or how they identify.
Love is love, and the law protects LGBTQI+ people from discrimination.
Let’s celebrate love, respect, and being our true selves! If you ever feel unsafe or treated unfairly, talk to someone you trust – you are never alone!

Another Amazing Morning at Reconnect Through Music!

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Yesterday’s morning session was a full house once again – new faces, incredible singing, and plenty of dancing! And, of course, we all enjoyed some delicious chip butties to keep us going!

A huge thank you to Belle – it’s been wonderful working with you over the past few weeks! Next week, our members will be running the karaoke session, so get ready for another morning of music, laughter, and friendship. We can’t wait to see you all there – same time, same place, more fun!

Crafty Creations & Bingo Fun!

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Yesterday, our members got creative, making wooden plaques for their bedroom doors and beautiful spring wreaths to brighten up their homes. We also had a blast playing bingo with the Multiply group at Bargoed YMCA — lots of laughs, friendly competition, and maybe even a few lucky winners!

That wraps up our craft sessions for now, but don’t worry, we’re back next week at 10:30am to chat about travel training on the train! If you fancy joining in, feel free to pop along. See you there!

Reconnect Through Cookery – 62 Strong!

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Wow, what a fantastic cookery session we had on Friday! We had 62 of our amazing members join us for a delicious feast of curry and chips with a side of garlic bread – all prepped by our wonderful members, who chopped up onions, peppers, and mushrooms like pros.

A massive THANK YOU to all our volunteers and support staff for running the bingo and quiz, for keeping the energy high, and making sure everything ran smoothly. And a special shoutout to Anthony and Delyth for clearing up – we appreciate you!

We also welcomed a new member, Dan, who had a brilliant time and can’t wait to come back next week. Next week, it’s chicken burgers, fries, and a fresh, healthy salad – all prepped by our amazing members.

Community groups like Reconnect Through Cookery are more than just about food – they help reduce isolation, build friendships, boost confidence, and create opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to learn new skills in a fun and supportive space. See you all next week!

Another Amazing Reconnect Through Music Session!

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What a fantastic day with RecRock Reconnect Through Music on Wednesday — another full house! We sang, danced, and enjoyed some delicious hotdogs while our members blasted out some incredible tunes! It was wonderful to see new faces joining in the fun and making connections.

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers for all your support, and well done to Belle for running such a brilliant session. We can’t wait for the next one!

Reflexology with Emma

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Big thanks to Emma for another amazing reflexology session on Wednesday! Our members absolutely love and benefit from these relaxing sessions. Also, a special shoutout to Emma and Gethin for bravely modelling for the body outlines – what a team effort! Who knew reflexology could involve a bit of art too? Thanks to everyone who joined in for the fun and relaxation!

Crafts with Multiply

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Write-up by Morgan Jones:

Whilst I was in Caerphilly People First on Tuesday, me, Ffion Poole, Gethin Chamberlain, Rees Powell & others had a session of making wind chimes with Multiply.

When we all turned up, the materials were already on the table, ready for us to start designing our own creative wind chimes. To start designing them, we had to use PVA/super glue to cover the piece of wood. After we’d done that we used the coloured buttons to create a pattern.

Once everyone had finished designing their own colourful pattern with the buttons, I started making my wind chime. Before I started making it, I had a choice between buttons and coloured beads, whichever one I wanted to use for my wind chime.

Ffion Leads Relationship Training with Torfaen People First

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Yesterday, Ffion spent the morning with Torfaen People First, delivering an engaging Relationship Training session. The group had fantastic discussions about:

What makes a good boyfriend or girlfriend?
What makes a good or bad friend?
How to handle arguments in a healthy way.

Everyone got involved in fun games, watched educational videos, and shared their thoughts — giving brilliant feedback and learning something new. Next week’s session is all about “Understanding Your Body & My Body” — we can’t wait to see you all again!

Hackathon: My Beautiful Day

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A huge thank you to Jenny from Cwm Taff People First for a fabulous day at the My Beautiful Day hackathon at the University of South Wales in Newport on Friday! It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to express themselves in different ways.

Drama Group: We explored My Home and discussed what makes us feel safe, independent, and comfortable. Some shared that living alone can feel scary, support staff don’t always listen, and managing bills can be difficult. Others spoke about their love for cooking and enjoying their home’s view.

Craft Sessions: Members got creative, using drawings to express their feelings and daily activities.

Music Workshop: Some members wrote a poem and played musical instruments, while others worked together to write a song about what’s important to them and the challenges they face.

It was an inspiring day full of creativity, discussion, and connection. Looking forward to more sessions like this!

Another Amazing Session at Reconnect Through Music!

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Yesterday, we had a special visit from the lovely Gerraint from All Wales People First, who came along to meet some of our new members – and he didn’t just stop there! He also signed up some of our members to All Wales People First, making sure their voices are heard. And if that wasn’t enough, he even blasted out a few tunes and absolutely smashed it! We also welcomed some new members again today!

It was also a bittersweet day as we said goodbye to our lovely Lexy at her final session. We’ll miss you so much, Lexy — thank you for everything! This group just keeps growing, and it’s so incredible to see so many people singing, dancing, and making new friends. Next week, Belle will be running the session, so get ready for more fun! See you all then!