Health & Well Being

Cookery Classes at Galon Uchaf Residents Centre, every Friday 1pm-3pm. Cost £6 per 10 week term. For more information contact Gemma on 01685 385303.

Ty Gwaunfarren Luncheon Club
This club takes place every Monday 11.00am - 1.00pm at Ty Gwaunfarren Complex for senior Citizens. Members enjoy a chat with refreshments, followed by a game of bingo and a free rafffle. Lunch is two courses at a cost of just £2.00 per person. Why not come along and meet new friends!! contact Gemma or Cheryl on 01685 385303 for more info.

Athritis Support Group
If you are interested in becoming involved in our support group who meet once a month to discuss ways in which to improve and manage your condition contact Gemma on 01685 385303.

Gentle Exercise Class
Every Monday at Galon Uchaf Residents Centre 10:30am to 11:30am. First session is free, thereafter £1 per session.

Community members enjoying the Gentle Exercise Class.

Social Splash Society
Tuesdays
Pick up at Gurnos Shops and Penydarren Club
9.45am – 12.30pm
Open to ladies at £1.50 per session

The Social Splash Society raises funds to provide people aged over 50 - living in the 3Gs area (Gurnos, Galon Uchaf and Penydarren); with transport to Aberfan Community Centre in order to benefit from the free swim initiative that the Welsh Assembly Government currently has in operation for over 60’s. The ladies swim and take advantage of the aqua gym facilities and an aqua aerobics tutor for over an hour.

Following the activity, the group meet in the cafeteria area for an informal chat where they discuss their health improvements following the exercise and changes in their lifestyle and arrange social activities.

Kids Exercise Class
Mondays at Galon Uchaf Community Centre, Ninth Avenue, Galon Uchaf.
4.30pm – 5.30pm
Open to children aged 5 to 12 years at 50p per session

The aim of the project is to show young people that exercise is an important and fun part of everyday life.

Creative Cookery

This class takes place every Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am at the Busy Bee Family Centre. It gives people the opportunity to learn new cooking skills at a basic level and to have a better understanding of preparing healthier meals . Age range is 16 plus.

Far Eastern Cookery

This class takes place every Friday at Galon Uchaf Residents Centre. There are two classes. Morning - 9.45am - 11.45am. Afternoon - 12.30 - 2.30pm. The class runs for 10 weeks, people are taught how to prepare different themed meals that are healthy and not expensive to make.

Ingredients are free and all meals prepared are sampled by the class. If you would like to join one of our classes contact Gemma on 01685 385303.