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Reconnect Through Cookery

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Our members had an absolutely spook-tacular day celebrating Halloween at Friday’s Reconnect through Cookery session! The room looked amazing, decorated with chilling props (thanks, Amanda!), and the buffet was simply delicious. Big congrats to Anthony for winning Best Costume, and to Matilda for showing off her moves and winning Best Dancer! We loved seeing everyone dressed up – you all looked incredible.

Special thanks to Darren for keeping the dance floor alive with his DJ skills, and to everyone who helped make this day so memorable for our volunteers and members. We even enjoyed a Halloween quiz, singing, dancing, laughter, and treat bags! Huge shoutout to Pete for opening up early so we could decorate, and a big thank you to Zoe, Cheryl, and Gemma for all their hard work.

Thanks to everyone who donated towards making this event truly special. See you all next week for Corned Beef Pie and Seasonal Vegetables!

GAVO V-Fest Networking Event

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Caerphilly People First had a great day yesterday at the Caerphilly GAVO V-Fest third sector networking and promotion event. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the amazing organisations making a difference in our community, as well as a chance to pick up some free goodies! It was lovely to see everyone in their Halloween-themed costumes, and to take part in the fun activities and demonstrations. See you all next year!

TARAGGAN Gardens

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Our Caerphilly People First volunteers had a fantastic morning at TARAGGAN Educational Gardens & Nursery yesterday, enjoying the crisp air while harvesting radishes. We’re taking the larger ones home to enjoy, and the smaller radishes will be carefully planted in pots and stored in the polytunnel to keep them cosy during the colder months ahead.

Thank you to our volunteers for their hard work in the garden, and thank you, Kyle, for another great visit.

Halloween Yoga

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Yesterday our members and volunteers had a Halloween-themed yoga session that was full of thrills and chills! We each took turns pulling a Trick or Treat from the bag, challenging us to spooky poses like:

Spider, witch on her broom, bat, ghost, and crow.

We ended this spooktacular session with a calming focus on a flickering candle, paired with relaxing music. Not only did we get a good stretch and laugh, but we also found some zen. Thank you, Lisa, for such a fun session; can’t wait for next week!

Caerphilly Parent Network Trunk Or Treat

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Yesterday our fantastic volunteers, Ffion, Amy, and Gethin, joined in the fun at the Trunk or Treat event at Bargoed Morrison’s car park, hosted by the amazing team from The Parent Network. It’s always a pleasure for us to attend these community events, spreading the message of self-advocacy and sharing all the wonderful things our volunteers do, but this one was extra special!

The excitement was in the air as children explored the spooky Beetlejuice trail, played games, and showed off their fantastic costumes. Not only were the kids dressed to impress, but mums, dads, carers, and families made it a festive affair too. The props were incredible, and the joyful atmosphere was contagious — this year’s event was even bigger and better than last year. Seeing so many happy children enjoying themselves truly made our day. Thank you, The Parent Network, for an unforgettable day filled with joy, laughter, and community spirit!

Reconnect Through Cookery

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Caerphilly People First’s Reconnect through Cookery was packed on Friday as members prepared a delicious sausage dinner. Our team worked together to cook broccoli, cauliflower, and green beans, and we added a tasty twist by chopping onions for the gravy. The fun didn’t stop at the food — members joined in on a quiz, played bingo, and welcomed visitors Pauline and Emma from Cwm Taff People First, who gathered our thoughts on public transport for their consultation.

The meal was a hit, with zero waste, thanks to everyone’s hard work! A huge shoutout to our fantastic volunteers who cook, clean up, set up the hall, and organize the raffle and activities. You’re all amazing!

Next week, we’re gearing up for our Halloween Bash with a disco, fancy dress, and party food! Due to the high turnout, this is a ticket-only event – so please only attend if you have a ticket. See you next Friday for what’s sure to be a spooktacular event!

Welsh Ambulance Conference

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Last week our volunteers Amy, Natalie, and Ffion attended the Welsh Ambulance Conference at Newbridge Memo. We learned that it’s not always necessary to dial 999 when you’re ill. You can call 111 for medical advice instead. They even have a new service to help with mental health issues — just dial 111 and select option 2.

We also got an inside look at the 7 checks paramedics do, tried out some equipment, and toured an ambulance, and Ffion gave a brilliant performance acting out a 999 call. It was lovely catching up with our friends from Torfaen People First, Cwm Taff, and Blaenau Gwent. A delicious buffet lunch topped off the day, and we left with goodie bags. What a fantastic day!

Halloween Music Party

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What a spooktacular day at our Reconnect through Music Halloween Party today! We had a full house, and everyone brought their A-game with amazing costumes, singing some classic tunes along with some Halloween favourites! The atmosphere was electric, with lots of dancing and spooky fun.

We also enjoyed a fang-tastic buffet lunch and delicious Halloween cakes. Big thanks to Zoe and Gemma for helping out and making it a party to remember! No group next week as the lovely Zak and Lexy will be working on their youth project for half-term. A big shout-out to Libanus Lifestyle Chapel for hosting us; we had so much fun and can’t wait for the next one!

Yoga With Lisa

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We had a wonderful afternoon at our yoga session yesterday! We stretched, relaxed, and even used tennis balls to give our muscles a gentle massage! The benefits of yoga are endless — improved flexibility, stress relief, and a stronger mind-body connection! Big thank you to Lisa for guiding us through a fab session! We’re already excited to see you next week to try out some new poses. Can’t wait to stretch it out again!

Gardening Group

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What a fantastic morning we had at TARAGGAN Educational Gardens & Nursery yesterday. The weather held off just long enough for us to enjoy some outdoor time and plant garlic in pots! There’s something so refreshing about getting your hands dirty and breathing in that fresh air. Did you know? Gardening isn’t just about growing food—it’s great for your mind and body too! It helps reduce stress, boosts your mood, and is an excellent way to stay active. Thanks Kyle and Sam – we will see you next week.