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Splott Community Volunteers

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We're a community-based poverty alleviation charity that provides vital services and resources from our base at the STAR Centre in Splott, Cardiff, for those in food, fuel and social poverty. https://splottcommunityvolunteers.co.uk/

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Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · Sep 15

Tuesdays just got better! STAR After School Chill Club is back - free food, games, crafts, and a safe space to hang out. Ages 10-13, 4-5.30pm. #Splott #AfterSchoolClub

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 6h

Yarn and yarns! 🧶 Unwind with needles, hooks, and good conversation at our Knit & Natter group. A lovely, relaxed way to spend a Wednesday morning. Free tea and cake included! Every Wed, 10am-12noon. #KnitAndNatter #Craft #Community #Splott

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 9h

More than just a meal. For a £4 donation, enjoy a sit-down cooked breakfast and leave with a whole bag of groceries to see you through the week. A warm welcome awaits every Thursday morning. #SupportLocal #FoodBank #Cardiff

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 9h

TONIGHT! STAR After School Chill Club = food + fun + friends. Every Tuesday 4-5.30pm. Free for ages 10-13. #AfterSchool #Free #Splott

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 12h

Splott’s getting festive! 🎄 Join us for our annual Christmas Celebration: stalls, games, choir, a bouncy castle and a visit from Santa & Mrs Claus!

🎅 Free entry * £10 stalls * £5 grotto visits

Email [email protected] to book!

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 12h

Fancy trying something new? Boccia is a fun, inclusive precision ball sport (like bowls). No experience needed! All equipment provided, including ramps for wheelchair users. Every Tuesday, 12:30-14:30 at The STAR Centre. All welcome! #Boccia #Free #InclusiveSport #Splott

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 12h

Get creative! Join artist Nic Parsons for a block of FREE art sessions. Explore different mediums and styles in a supportive environment. Every Wednesday, 10am-12noon. Unleash your inner artist! #ArtClub #Creative #FreeEvent #Splott

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 13h

Big changes are coming to the Senedd: more Members, a new voting system, and reshaped constituencies.

Join us Tuesday 28th October, 6-7:30pm at SCV to learn what it all means from Members of the Senedd Commission’s staff. Refreshments available.

Come and join the conversation! #Democracy #Splott

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Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 2d

For parents, STAR After School Chill Club means peace of mind. For young people, it means free food, free fun and friends. Join us Tuesdays, 4-5.30pm at the STAR Centre for a safe space to chill and chat. #AfterSchoolClub #Splott

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Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 2d

Find your flow and calm your mind. Join Jeanette for a gentle hour of Tai Chi and low-impact functional training. Perfect for all fitness levels and especially suitable for those with low mobility. Every Monday, 1-2pm. #TaiChi #Wellbeing #Mindfulness #Splott

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 3d

What's on your mind, Splott? Our Monday Worry Club is here for you. Every week, 11am-12noon. Just a quiet hour for a cuppa, a chat, and a listening ear. We're all in this together. #CommunitySupport #DropIn #Cardiff

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 4d

TODAY'S THE DAY 👻 Don’t ghost us!
Come along to the Spooky Tea Party - Friday 17th October, 1-3pm.
Free for all aged 60+, with a buffet, live music and plenty of Halloween fun. 🕸️

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 5d

REMINDER: There's NO Digital skills This Friday 17th October!

But don’t worry, we’ll be back on Friday the 24th of October and every Friday from 10am-12pm

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 5d

TOMORROW! 🦇 Dust off your witch’s hat or your dancing shoes - or both!
Our Spooky Tea Party for over 60s is happening Friday 17th October, 1-3pm.
A free afternoon of live music, good food, and even better company. 🎶🎃

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 6d

🎃 The kettle’s on and the cauldron’s bubbling!

Join us for a Spooky Tea Party - Friday 17th October, 1-3pm. Free entry for all 60 and over.

Bewitching tunes, tasty bites and lots of laughs!

#SpookyTeaParty #Splott

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 6d

Please note: There's NO Digital skills This Friday 17th October!

But don’t worry, we’ll be back on Friday the 24th of October and every Friday from 10am-12pm

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 6d

Fuel for you and your fridge! 🍳 Our Thursday Breakfast Club offers incredible value: a hot meal, a cuppa, and a full bag of groceries for just £4. A helping hand and a full belly. Thursdays 8:30-10:30am. #Community #CostOfLiving #FoodPantry

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 7d

Time to create! 💙 Our free and themes Art Club sessions with Nic Parsons are amazing. Try your hand at painting, drawing, collage and more. A fantastic creative escape in the middle of your week. Every Wednesday, 10am-12noon. #CommunityArt #Wellbeing #Cardiff #Dementia

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 7d

Purl one, chat two! Join our friendly band of crafters for a cuppa, a slice of cake, and a good natter. It's more than a craft group - it's a community. Every Wednesday, 10am-12noon. #WednesdayVibes #CraftCircle #Free

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 10d

💫 Recharge your week with our inclusive Tai Chi class. A perfect blend of slow, mindful movement and low-impact exercise to boost your mood and mobility. Every Monday, 1-2pm with Jeanette. #MentalHealth #CommunityClass #Splott

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DTA Wales | CYD Cymru @dtawales.bsky.social · 11d

🔦 Hear from Splott Community Volunteers a grassroots charity tackling food, fuel & social poverty in Cardiff 🔦

Join us for honest stories from the frontline of volunteering & charity shops. Wins, challenges & real impact. 🌍💬

🎟️ Book now: dtawales.org.uk/events/dta-w...

#DTAWales #CommunityPower

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Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 11d

Sometimes kids just need a place to be themselves. That’s STAR After School Chill Club: safe, free, and fun. Tuesdays at STAR Centre. 4-5.30pm!

#AfterSchoolChillClub #Splott

Here’s what some of our attendees said about it…

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Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 11d

Worry Club will be taking a little break this Monday 13th October, but don’t worry, we’ll be back as usual on Monday 20th!

If you usually come along, you're still welcome for a cuppa and cake - and we have Tai Chi at 1pm!💙

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 11d

No tricks, just treats! 🎃

Free Spooky Tea Party for over 60s - Friday 17th Oct, 1-3pm at Splott Community Volunteers.
Tea, cake, and company that’ll lift your spirits (literally). 👻

#SpookyTeaParty #Splott

Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 13d

👻 Calling all ghouls and golden ghosts - it’s time for a frightfully fun afternoon!
Our Spooky Tea Party is happening 17th October, 1-3pm, and it’s completely free for over 60s.

Live music, buffet, and a dash of Halloween mischief await! 🎶🍰

#TeaParty #Splott #Spooky

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Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 13d

We have 6 spaces available on our next Shopping on a Budget course, taking place at the STAR Centre between 11am and 1pm on Monday the 13th August. Participants will receive a supermarket gift voucher. Email [email protected] or call 07707818093 to book. #Budget #Shopping #Splott