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30/03/2026

Spaces are available on our FREE adult cooking course!!

There are six weeks of classes where you can learn to cook healthy and nutritious meals in a fun and social environment.

Book now for our next classes starting after Easter at the Gellideg Foundation Group, ring 01685383929 or message us on Facebook.

27/03/2026

Join the Valleys Steps for a FREE 6-week Mindfulness for Everyday course at St Matthias Church, Treharris 🌿

Starting Friday 17th April 2026, these weekly sessions will run from 10:30am–11:45am and will explore helpful techniques around:
✨ Mindful meditations
✨ Managing thinking patterns
✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Self-awareness
✨ Reducing stress and anxiety
✨ Improving focus

There’s no need to register - just come along.

📍 St Matthias Church, Bargoed Terrace, Treharris, CF46 5RB
📧 [email protected]

📞 01443 803048

26/03/2026

Welcome to motherhood!

While you're busy caring for your little one, don't forget to care for yourself. getUBetter offers personalized support for common muscle and joint discomforts often experienced during and after pregnancy, empowering you on your recovery journey. You deserve to feel your best! 💖

Discover your personalised plan: https://tinyurl.com/ycxpnd4v

Croeso i famolaeth!

Tra byddwch chi'n brysur yn gofalu am eich un bach, peidiwch ag anghofio gofalu amdanoch chi'ch hun. Mae getUBetter yn cynnig cefnogaeth bersonol ar gyfer anghysuron cyhyrau a chymalau cyffredin a brofir yn aml yn ystod ac ar ôl beichiogrwydd, gan eich grymuso ar eich taith adferiad. Rydych chi'n haeddu teimlo ar eich gorau! 💖

Darganfyddwch eich cynllun personol: https://tinyurl.com/ycxpnd4v

25/03/2026

LIFE WARRIORS – Free Fitness and Wellbeing Sessions

These sessions are for ALN children aged 6-16 who need to build confidence, structure or routine 🌟

📆Starts Monday 13th April (first Monday after half term) at Dowlais Community Centre

Sessions will be led by Carl Beatty, the sessions focus on building confidence, strength, discipline and resilience through fun, structured physical activity.

🟡Sessions include:
• Age‑appropriate fitness drills
• Strength & conditioning
• Taekwondo‑inspired movement
• Balance, coordination & flexibility
• Team challenges & confidence‑building activities
• Positive mindset & wellbeing techniques

📅Every Monday
⏰3.30pm – 5.00pm
📍Dowlais Community Centre
💥FREE to attend!

🔗Booking via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985722385108...

Come join the Life Warriors community - let’s build strength, confidence and positivity together! 💪🔥

20/03/2026

World oral health day 🦷

Healthy teeth and gums help you eat, speak and smile with confidence, and looking after your mouth can improve your general health too.

Why oral health matters:
✅ Healthy teeth and gums support eating and digestion
✅ Good oral care can reduce the risk of infections and disease
✅ Smiling with confidence can boost your mood and self‑esteem

Simple ways to look after your mouth:
🦷 Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
📆 Replace your toothbrush every three months
🍎 Choose a balanced diet and cut down on sugary snacks and drinks
💧 Drink plenty of water to help rinse your mouth
🧵 Clean between your teeth daily with floss or interdental brushes

Find a local dentist practice here: https://www.taffelycluster.com/directory/

19/03/2026

Nutrition and hydration week 💧

Eating well and staying hydrated helps support your health, energy and mood. Small changes each day can make a big difference to how you feel.

Why it matters:
✅ Eating a balanced diet provides the vitamins, minerals and energy your body needs
✅ Drinking enough water helps digestion, brain function and physical performance
✅ Healthy eating and hydration support your immune system and improve your mood

Simple tips:
🥗 Include more fruit and vegetables in your meals
💦 Carry a water bottle and drink regularly throughout the day
🍞 Choose wholegrain foods for long-lasting energy
🍽️ Plan your meals and snacks to make healthy choices easier

06/03/2026

Pregnant and noticing pelvic pain or bladder changes? 💗

getUBetter is your free NHS-approved app with trusted advice, gentle exercises, and tips to help you stay active and comfortable. Download here https://tinyurl.com/ycxpnd4v

Beichiog ac yn sylwi ar boen pelfig neu newidiadau yn y bledren? 💗

getUBetter yw eich ap am ddim sydd wedi'i gymeradwyo gan y GIG gyda chyngor dibynadwy, ymarferion ysgafn, ac awgrymiadau i'ch helpu i aros yn egnïol ac yn gyfforddus. Lawrlwythwch yma https://tinyurl.com/ycxpnd4v

03/03/2026

Experiencing bladder, bowel, or pelvic floor symptoms? You’re not alone - help is available.

getUBetter is your free, local NHS-approved app designed to help you manage pelvic health concerns safely and confidently at home.

With getUBetter, you’ll have access to: Personalised self-management support Pelvic floor and core exercises Guidance on movement, lifestyle and wellbeing Trusted NHS-approved information and reassurance

Take control of your pelvic health, start your recovery journey today with getUBetter. Download here: https://tinyurl.com/ycxpnd4v

Ydych chi'n profi symptomau'r bledren, y coluddyn, neu lawr y pelfis? Dydych chi ddim ar eich pen eich hun - mae cymorth ar gael.

getUBetter yw eich ap lleol rhad ac am ddim a gymeradwywyd gan y GIG, wedi'i gynllunio i'ch helpu i reoli pryderon iechyd y pelfis yn ddiogel ac yn hyderus gartref.

Gyda getUBetter, bydd gennych fynediad at:
✨ Cymorth hunanreoli personol
💪 Ymarferion llawr y pelfis a'r llawr craidd
🧘‍♀️ Canllawiau ar symud, ffordd o fyw a lles
💬 Gwybodaeth a sicrwydd dibynadwy a gymeradwywyd gan y GIG

Cymerwch reolaeth dros eich iechyd pelfis, dechreuwch eich taith adferiad heddiw gyda getUBetter. Lawrlwythwch yma: https://tinyurl.com/ycxpnd4v

27/02/2026

Help me quit Wales 🚭

Help Me Quit Wales is the national NHS stop smoking service offering free support to help you quit for good. Quitting isn’t easy, but it can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.

What improves after quitting:
✅ Breathing becomes easier & coughs reduce
✅ Taste and smell become stronger
✅ Energy levels increase
✅ Blood pressure lowers & heart health improves
✅ Skin looks brighter and healing improves
✅ Money is saved every week

You don’t have to quit alone. Support is available to help you make positive, lasting changes.

Find more information here: https://www.healthymerthyr.co.uk/our-projects/help-me-quit-wales/

25/02/2026

NHS-funded eye tests are free for children, and regular examinations are important so that any eye health problems can be tackled sooner.

If you live in the Merthyr area, it’s quick and easy to book an eye test at your local optometry practice.

Visit www.gov.wales/HelpUsHelpYou to find out more about NHS-funded optometry services in Wales.

Mae profion llygaid sydd wedi’u hariannu gan y GIG am ddim i blant, ac mae’n bwysig cael gwiriadau rheolaidd fel y gellir canfod unrhyw broblemau iechyd llygaid yn gynt.

Os ydych yn byw yn ardal Merthyr, gallwch archebu prawf llygaid yn gyflym ac yn hawdd yn eich practis optometreg lleol.

Ewch i www.llyw.cymru/HelpuNiHelpuChi i ddysgu mwy am wasanaethau optometreg sydd wedi’u hariannu gan y GIG.

23/02/2026

⚠️ Trigger warning ⚠️

It's eating disorders awareness week!

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can affect anyone.

Why awareness matters
✅ Talking about them helps reduce stigma
✅ Support systems can help with recovery
✅ Eating disorders can affect anyone

If you or someone you know needs support, charities such as Beat provide helplines, chatrooms and online support groups for anyone affected by eating disorders, including friends and family.

Find more information here: https://edaw.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

20/02/2026

If you are experiencing problems with your eyes, like red or sore eyes, floaters or flashing lights, and you live in the Merthyr area, an optometrist can provide you with free advice and treatment without needing to see your GP.

Visit www.gov.wales/HelpUsHelpYou https://www.gov.wales/HelpUsHelpYou to find out more about NHS-funded optometry services in Wales.

Os ydych chi'n cael problemau gyda'ch llygaid, fel llygaid coch neu boenus, brychau neu fflachiadau, ac os ydych yn byw yn ardal Merthyr, gall optometrydd roi cyngor a thriniaeth am ddim i chi heb i chi orfod gweld eich meddyg teulu.

Ewch i www.llyw.cymru/HelpuNiHelpuChi i ddysgu mwy am wasanaethau optometreg sydd wedi’uhariannu gan y GIG.

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