Tag Archives: Learning Disability

Reconnect Through Music

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What a Session! Caerphilly People First Singing Group Hit All the Right Notes! Last week’s singing session at Libanus Lifestyle Chapel was an absolute blast with Zac and Lexy from RecRock! Voices were soaring, smiles were shining, and we had the best time making music together! After singing our hearts out, members enjoyed a light lunch and a dance — because who can resist a good boogie?

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in and brought their amazing energy — what a fantastic day! We can’t wait to see you all at the next session. Keep those voices and dance moves ready.

Reconnect Through Cookery

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On Friday our amazing group came together to cook a delicious cottage pie using 5% fat lean mince. Our members did a fantastic job preparing fresh ingredients, including onions, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms. While the food was cooking, everyone had a great time participating in the quiz and bingo.

Lunch was a hit, with 64 individuals attending and enjoying every bite! Next week, we’ll be making pasta bake with fresh salad and garlic bread — can’t wait! Our sessions are now full to capacity, but don’t worry, we have a reserve list available. A big thank you to all the volunteers who worked so hard in the kitchen, to Sarah for hosting the quiz, and to Nat for running the bingo. Your efforts make these sessions special!

University of South Wales Roleplay

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Amazing day at the University of South Wales on Friday! Caerphilly People First TRAC volunteers teamed up with third-year student nurses for a hands-on simulation session. Nat rocked her fake wound makeup, and Ffion’s acting as a patient with severe abdominal pain was spot on! The nurses handled the pressure like pros, showing just how valuable these real-life practice scenarios are. Huge thanks to everyone involved — what a fantastic learning experience!

Reconnect Through Music

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What an incredible turnout at our “Reconnect Through Music” session at the Little Chapel on the Hill! We had 35 amazing people — old friends and new faces—come together to sing their favourite songs, dance, and share a delicious lunch. Karaoke brought out everyone’s inner superstar, and the shared lunch created such a warm, welcoming vibe — it was all about connecting through music, laughter, and good food.

We enjoyed many other performances from our talented members, making the day even more special! A massive shoutout to Jason and Kylie, AKA Ffion and Karen, Ronan Keating AKA Morgan (our fantastic head gardener), and our Dancing Queen Paula on the mic! Huge thanks to Lexy and Zak from RecRock for running the group, and to the Libanus Lifestyle gang for funding the session through the Moon Dance Foundation. And let’s not forget the delicious cake that made the day even sweeter! Can’t wait for the next one!

National Council

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Yesterday our rep Ffion Poole attended the National Council at The Grand Hotel in Swansea, where members gave overwhelmingly positive feedback on Adfest, calling it the best one yet! Well done to everyone at All Wales People First for making it such a success!

The council also discussed important issues affecting our community, including the rising cost of living, benefit cuts, and staff shortages within social care. We also talked about the recent changes to purchasing rail tickets in Caerphilly. These changes will make it much harder for adults with learning disabilities to buy tickets independently, which is a major concern. Ensuring accessible transport options is vital for our community, and we’ll continue to advocate for better solutions. Let’s keep working together to make a difference.

Parent Network Pirate Party

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Ahoy, Mateys! What a Fantastic Pirate Party! Today, Caerphilly People First Volunteers had an amazing time at the Caerphilly Parent Network Pirate Party! It was wonderful to see all the children having a blast – from playing on the bouncy castle to making their own pirate bandanas and eye patches. And, of course, there was plenty of delicious ice cream for everyone to enjoy! The pirate costumes looked fantastic, and a big thank you to the Parent Network for inviting us!