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22/01/2026

Some days you just need a bit of movement, a bit of laughter, and good company 💙

Yesterdays Age Connects session was a lovely mix of boccia, a sports quiz, and seated football. We started gently, built things up as confidence grew, and before we knew it there was friendly competition, plenty of banter, and lots of smiles around the room.

The quiz sparked memories, debates, and a few “I knew that!” moments, and finishing with seated football brought out everyone’s playful side. It didn’t matter about ability - everyone joined in at their own pace, cheering each other on and having a laugh along the way.

If you’re looking for a group where you can move a little, think a little, laugh a lot, and feel genuinely welcome this is what we’re about. Come as you are. You’ll fit right in. 😊

Wednesdays 10:30 - 12:00 at Age Connects Café Holton Road

The National Lottery Community Fund
Age Connects Cardiff & the Vale
Activities @ Age Connects Barry Cafe (38 holton rd)

20/01/2026

🌧️ Wet, windy, cold… but still worth it 🌬️☕

The weather today was horrible!!! Rain, wind, and that kind of cold that makes you want to stay under a blanket. But despite that, people still came down to Youldon House to spend the afternoon with us making dream catchers 💫

It was one of those sessions that reminds you why getting out really matters. A lovely mix of creativity and mindfulness, keeping our hands busy and our minds gently active. Lots of chatting, laughs, and really good company.

And more importantly on a day like today - plenty of tea and coffee ☕
We even ended up getting up and having a little dance 💃🕺

Even when the weather is bad, going out and having good company can leave you feeling a bit lighter than when you arrived.

If you’ve been thinking “shall I go or shall I stay home?” this is your sign to come along next time ❤️

Vale Homes
The National Lottery Community Fund

20/01/2026

Exciting News – We’re Now Offering 1:1 Occupational Therapy-Led Support.

We are now offering 1:1 support sessions, designed to be fully person-centred and shaped around what matters most to the individual.

These sessions can include:

• Friendly social calls and companionship
• Support to go out and engage in activities the person enjoys
• Conversation and connection at home
• Support with everyday activities such as cooking, if this is something the person would like to work on
• Or simply sitting together and chatting in the home

There is no pressure to do anything specific, the support is guided by the individual’s wishes, interests, and energy levels. All 1:1 sessions are led by Occupational Therapists and delivered with core OT values at heart, including respect, choice, independence, and meaningful activity. Our specialist skills allow us to adapt support to the person’s abilities and provide the right level of input to help them feel confident, valued, and supported.

This service is ideal for those who may benefit from:
• Extra social connection
• Gentle encouragement to engage in meaningful activities
• Individualised support in a familiar environment

Please contact us for more information, we look forward to hearing from you!

19/01/2026

We had a wonderful time delivering a taster arts and crafts session at Shree Kutchi Leva Patel Samaj Community Centre. The group created beautiful deer collages using crepe paper, pens, pencils, gems and twigs for antlers and everyone got involved and participated so well.

We also came together as a team for a 1970s Bollywood quiz, which brought lots of great conversation. It was a truly joyful and welcoming session, and it was lovely to chat about ideas for future groups together.

A huge thank you to Shilla and all the volunteers for being so warm and welcoming and for inviting us into your community.

Thank you also for the delicious refreshments at the end, a perfect way to finish a lovely morning!

14/01/2026

✨ The Big Volunteering Fayre is back - and we’re excited to be part of it! ✨

Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale will be attending on Wednesday, 28th January, 10am–2pm at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry.

We’ll be there alongside 40+ amazing local charities and community organisations, sharing inspiring volunteering opportunities - including ways you can support older people in your community.

Whether you have a little time or a lot, your help can make a huge difference ❤️

✅ Free entry
💬 Friendly conversations
🤝 A chance to support, connect, and inspire

13/01/2026

⚽️ Seated Football – What a Session! ⚽️

What a brilliant afternoon! Our seated football session brought out serious competitive spirit 😄 Starting with a warm-up and stretches before diving straight into the action.

The skills on show were amazing ! Quick reactions, great flexibility, and some impressive footwork (all while seated!). There were plenty of laughs, friendly rivalry, and lots of cheering each other on.

We even squeezed in a mid-session quiz to catch our breath (and grab some extra points!), followed by a warm-down and a final quiz showdown to finish things off. It was close right to the end. Very competitive and very fun!

If you’re looking for an activity that’s active, social, and full of laughs, come and join us!

✨ Next week:
📍 Youldon House, Fairoaks, Dinas Powys
🕑 2–3pm
🎨 Dreamcatcher Making

Relaxed, creative, and a great chance to chat and unwind. We’d love to see you there!

Vale Homes
The National Lottery Community Fund

06/01/2026

What a lovely session today at Youldon House!

We were delighted to welcome Sophie from Rubicon Dance, who led a great seated dance and singalong session. The room was full of smiles, movement, and music as everyone joined in at their own pace.

It was a truly uplifting and engaging session, with fantastic participation from the whole group.

A big thank you to Rubicon Dance for such an energising visit – we can’t wait to do it again!

Rubicon Dance Vale Homes The National Lottery Community Fund

06/01/2026

Jewellery Making at Youldon House

We had a lovely session at Youldon House the other day getting creative with jewellery making

Everyone got involved in designing and making their own bracelets and earrings, working hard to create truly unique pieces. It was wonderful to see so much focus, creativity, and enjoyment throughout the session.

A big well done to everyone who took part, the finished jewellery looked fantastic!

Vale Homes The National Lottery Community Fund

06/01/2026

A Big Happy New Year to you all! We will be working alongside Age Connects to offer a Memory and Wellbeing Café every Wednesday. Myself and Savanna will be available at the café 9:00-15:00 offering Occupational Therapy advice and support. We will also be running an inclusive activity session 10:30-12:00.

To find out more click the link below. We look forward to seeing you!

https://www.ageconnectscardiff.org.uk/services/memory-wellbeing-cafe

The National Lottery Community Fund Age Connects Cardiff & the Vale

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Age Connects Cardiff & the Vale
Activities @ Age Connects Barry Cafe (38 holton rd)
The National Lottery Community Fund