Gig Buddies Cymru

Gig Buddies Cymru We match people with a learning disability with a volunteer who shares the same interests, so they can enjoy social activities together.

Anglesey, Cardiff, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Neath, Port Talbot, Swansea, Wrexham. Gig Buddies Cymru is a befriending scheme that matches people with a learning disability in Wales* with a volunteer who shares the same interests, so they can enjoy social activities together.

*In South Wales we cover Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Vale of Glamorgan. In North Wales we cover all six counties – Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, and Wrexham.

07/02/2026
04/02/2026

A throwback to our Gig Buddies night out in Swansea! Dorothys Showbar Swansea Popworld Swansea we had a blast! 💃 🕺 🍻 🍟

We're looking for volunteers in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot - want to know more? Drop us a message!

03/02/2026

New - www.easyread.wales - Easy Read Wales has grown to become one of the most respected and in-demand Easy Read services in the UK...

03/02/2026
Super amazing FREE music festival in Newport on 27th and 28th March! Lots of fantastic Welsh bands and singers, from sou...
02/02/2026

Super amazing FREE music festival in Newport on 27th and 28th March! Lots of fantastic Welsh bands and singers, from soul, R&B and pop, to indie, rock and punk.

28/01/2026

Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.

Conwy gig buddies Mark and Philip recently explored The British Ironwork Centre and Shropshire Metal Sculpture Park, whe...
27/01/2026

Conwy gig buddies Mark and Philip recently explored The British Ironwork Centre and Shropshire Metal Sculpture Park, where they encountered many familiar characters!

Gig Buddies activities are endless... You could be fitness buddies, theatre buddies, festival buddies, museum buddies, dancing buddies... the list goes on!

We are currently looking for gig buddy volunteers from across Wales! Interested or just want to find out more? Awesome! You can visit gigbuddies.cymru, email gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk or phone 029 2068 1160.

Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn chwilio am wirfoddolwyr o bob cwr o Gymru i fod yn Ffrindiau Gigiau! Oes gennych chi ddiddordeb neu hoffech chi gael gwybod mwy? Gallwch ymweld â gigbuddies.cymru, anfon e-bost i gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk neu ffonio 029 2068 1160.

27/01/2026

Heddiw ydy Diwrnod Cofio’r Holocost, cyfle i fyfyrio, dysgu a chofio’r holl bobl gafodd eu herlid a’u lladd yn ystod yr Holocost, dan erledigaeth y Natsïaid, ac mewn hil-laddiadau eraill. Mae 27 Ionawr 2026 yn nodi 80 mlynedd ers rhyddhau Auschwitz, y gwersyll garchar a difodi Natsïaidd lle ...

27/01/2026

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, an opportunity to reflect, learn, and remember all who were persecuted and killed during The Holocaust, under N**i persecution, and in subsequent genocides. 27 January 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the N**i concentration and extermin...

At 8pm on an average Friday night 69% of adults with a learning disability are either in bed or getting ready for bed. J...
23/01/2026

At 8pm on an average Friday night 69% of adults with a learning disability are either in bed or getting ready for bed.

Just 7% are out socialising with friends*.

Tonight we are changing that statistic.

Friday night, Wind St, Swansea - the night is starting at Dorothys Showbar Swansea 👠 and we are moving on to Popworld Swansea 💫

Who says that nights out need to end at 8pm? Ours is just starting!! 💥 See you on the dancefloor!

*Stay Up Late Big Bedtime Audit, 2017

We need new gig buddy volunteers in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot. Message us to find out more: gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk

Denbighshire gig buddies, Rhiannon and Laura went to see 'Beyond the Barricade' at William Aston Hall, Wrexham last nigh...
23/01/2026

Denbighshire gig buddies, Rhiannon and Laura went to see 'Beyond the Barricade' at William Aston Hall, Wrexham last night. Laura said "Amazing singers!"

'Beyond the Barricade' is the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour featuring songs from Broadway and the West End 🎭 🎶

Gig Buddies activities are endless... You could be fitness buddies, theatre buddies, festival buddies, museum buddies, dancing buddies... the list goes on!

We are currently looking for gig buddy volunteers from across Wales! Interested or just want to find out more? Awesome! You can visit gigbuddies.cymru, email gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk or phone 029 2068 1160.

Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn chwilio am wirfoddolwyr o bob cwr o Gymru i fod yn Ffrindiau Gigiau! Oes gennych chi ddiddordeb neu hoffech chi gael gwybod mwy? Gallwch ymweld â gigbuddies.cymru, anfon e-bost i gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk neu ffonio 029 2068 1160.

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41 Lambourne Crescent, Cardiff Business Park, Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145GG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+442920681160

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Gig Buddies is a befriending scheme that matches people with a learning disability and/or autism in Bridgend, Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taf and the Vale of Glamorgan, with volunteers who share the same interests, so they can go to gigs and events together.

Funded by First Choice Housing Association, and managed by Learning Disability Wales, we specifically focus on events that happen in the evenings, such as concerts, in order to break the many barriers that stop people with a learning disability going out at night and staying up late.

These barriers include lack of support, or inflexible support that forces people to leave events early. Other obstacles include transport, confidence, safety, and accessibility of venues and events. Most importantly, Gig Buddies are free to choose what their ‘gig’ is and when and where they want to go.

What kind of Gig Buddy do you want?