Elements of Wellbeing

16/09/2026

14/09/2026

Palmistry Oracle for the week:
"My life line begins near the thumb and travels in an arc towards the wrist"

14/09/2026

Circle of Life Tarot for the Week:
XX - Judgement

An angel stands on top of the world. He blows a horn to bring those who can hear it back to him. A black cloud of souls swirl around the world.

The angel plays his horn, not knowing how many souls will heed his call. But he stands and does his job any way.
The souls swirl around, waiting to see how many break free from their path.
The Ankh around the angel's neck is a symbol of eternal life. It reminds us that nothing ever really dies, it just changes form.
Judgement asks us to release the fear and move forward in doing what we were meant to do.

Meanings: heed the call of the spirit; return to what you were meant to do; release; embrace the changes of time.

14/09/2026

Wild Spirit Oracle for the week:
"Hurdles and roadblocks are merely the Universe fast-tracking my spiritual evolution"

14/09/2026

It may be slightly wet outside today but that does not mean that it has to ruin our week ahead.
Let's make the start of the week a more Mindful one with the following positive and informative posts

14/09/2026

"Without My Dogs I Wouldn't Be Here": How Local Hero Andy Survived Emotional Third Degree Burns To Lead The Fight Against The Black Dog 💙🐶

Yesterday in the Ogmore Valley, a deeply moving scene unfolded as over 70 runners, walkers and canicrossers united for a cause close to so many hearts.

They gathered for the fifth annual Beat the Black Dog 12km trail run, marking World Su***de Prevention Day by raising crucial awareness and over £2000 for the Campaign Against Living Miserably.

Over the years, the community has also proudly fundraised for the Charlie Waller Trust and PAPYRUS.

The challenging trail route carries a profoundly emotional message. A runner taking on the role of the black dog of depression sets off ahead of the main group.

The rest of the pack then works relentlessly to chase them down, beautifully symbolising the human struggle and our collective power to overcome the darkest of days.

The heart behind this inspiring event is Nantymoel resident Andy Caress. Having been diagnosed with depression and borderline personality disorder, Andy once reached a devastatingly low point, describing his extreme mood swings as feeling like emotional third degree burns.

Fearing the stigma surrounding mental health, he suffered in silence until a friend finally persuaded him to seek medical help.

Andy now dedicates his life to helping others navigate their own mental health journeys.

Speaking about his dedication to supporting the community, Andy said, "I work at Zipworld as an instructor, and for Barnardo's as a children's rights advocate, as well as a mental health trainer for Charlie Waller Trust. Previously worked for PAPYRUS as a su***de prevention advisor on the helpline."

He credits his own survival to his dogs, Monty and Humphrey, and the Scandinavian sport of canicross. He openly admits that without his dogs, who act as his therapists, he would no longer be here.

Wanting to help others find that same light in the darkness, Andy launched the first event in 2019.

He is supported by his long-time friend Jon Fletcher, a military veteran from Canitrail UK who generously gives up his time to oversee the safe running of the event.

People travelled from all corners of the UK to stand shoulder to shoulder on the scenic trail yesterday.

Through their shared sweat and determination, they proved that there is a way through the darkness, serving as a beautiful reminder that no one has to face the black dog alone.

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10/09/2026

October

Merthyr Tydfil Autumn Continental Street Market – Your Autumn Food Festival Awaits

From 1–4 October 2026, Riverside Plaza transforms into a vibrant open-air Continental food festival packed with artisan flavours, sizzling street food, and the best tastes of the season. Wander through stalls bursting with freshly baked breads, rich cheeses, cured meats, sweet treats and autumn produce.

Most traders will be serving up a £5.00 meal deal, making it the perfect chance to sample festival favourites without stretching your budget.

Bring your appetite, your friends, and your love of great food — the autumn feast is waiting at Riverside Plaza.

Hydref

🍁 Marchnad Stryd Cyfandirol yr Hydref ym Merthyr Tudful – Gŵyl Fwyd yr Hydref yn aros amdanoch 🍁

O 1–4 Hydref 2026, mae Plaza Glan yr Afon yn trawsnewid yn ŵyl fwyd gyfandirol awyr agored fywiog sy'n llawn blasau crefft, bwyd stryd blasus a blasau gorau'r tymor. Crwydrwch y stondinau sy'n llawn bara ffres, cawsiau cyfoethog, cigoedd wedi'u halltu, danteithion melys a chynnyrch yr hydref.

Bydd y rhan fwyaf o fasnachwyr yn gweini bargen o £ 5.00 am bryd, gan ei wneud yn gyfle perffaith i flasu ffefrynnau yr ŵyl heb roi gormod o dolc yn eich poced.

Dewch â'ch archwaeth, eich ffrindiau a'ch cariad at fwyd gwych - mae gwledd yr hydref yn aros amdanoch yn Plaza Glan yr Afon.