In Your Area
Below you can find information and contact details for groups and organisations which are based in your area.
Many of them can offer support or can provide information on various events and local matters.
The Dementia Hwb is located in Swansea's Quadrant Shopping Centre and provides information and signposts to support for those affected by dementia.
Run by registered charity Dementia Friendly Swansea, there are now also mobile hwbs available in the community with dates and times available on the website.
There is a Facebook page set up for the community centre which provides updates and information on events and groups.
Versus Arthritis offers a wide range of activities across Wales, including peer support for adults, young people and families, information sharing and social activities.
You can find events and support groups in your area on its website.
Follow this link to the Versus Arthritis website where you can find what support is available.
FIT Jacks is a free 12-week health and wellbeing programme which combines information about healthier choices with free weekly fitness sessions which cater to your fitness levels.
If you are interested in joining future sessions, held in the Penderi area, you can email fitjacks@Swansfoundation.org.uk for more information.
Follow this link to the Swansea City website where you can find more information about FIT Jacks.
Your local area coordinator can help you find support and advice in your community.
They can help you to find out about your community and introduce you to friendly, helpful people within it.
They can help you explore and build on your strengths and can support you to share your skills and gifts with others. They can help you connect with formal services if that is what you feel you need.
The local area coordinators are:
Penlan, Treboeth and Gendros: Amanda Gallivan
Email: Amanda.gallivan@swansea.gov.uk
Landore and Cwmbwrla: Cerri Goodfellow
Email: Cerri.goodfellow@swansea.gov.uk
Blaenymaes, Portmead, Ravenhill and Fforestfach: Contact Claire McCarthy-Reed
Email: Claire.mccarthy-reed@swansea.gov.uk
The People's Library offers a number of creative projects, including Swansea Visions Art and Photography exhibitions and Swansea Voices.
There are several groups and clubs based at Christ Well United Reformed Church, including Musical Memories Choir, MS Society social and a children's club.
Penderi's audiology service is also based there on Wednesdays and Fridays, with appointments only made through the GP practice.
There is a community Facebook group set up for the Cwmbwrla, Manselton, Brynhyfryd and Gendros areas.
You can find information on local matters, events and can raise issues and start discussions.
Follow this link to the Cwmbwrla, Manselton, Brynhyfryd and Gendros community Facebook page here.
You can find information about the food bank based at South Penlan Community Centre on the Penderry Community Pantry Facebook page.
There is a Facebook page for the Penlan Methodist Church Garden where you can find updates about the garden and events at the church.
Penlan Leisure Centre has a gym and swimming pool and is open seven days a week.
Freedom Leisure manages the leisure centre in partnership with Swansea Council, and it aims to provide affordable, inclusive and sustainable facilities for the community.
Follow this link to the Penlan Leisure Centre website where you can find more information.
There is a Facebook page set up for Friends of Ravenhill Park where you can find updates and information on various events.
Follow this link to the Friends of Ravenhill Park Facebook page.
There are a number of food bank sites across Swansea, with a dedicated Facebook page set up to share updates.
Follow this link to the Swansea Foodbank Facebook page where you can find updates and information.
You can join a Slimming World Facebook group for the Manselton and Llangyfelach area.
The page shares updates and information about classes, as well as seeing updates from members too.
There is a Cae Rowland community group accessible on Facebook where you can find information about what is going on in the community and various support available.
Go here to access the Cae Rowland Community Group on Facebook.
Talk Club is an initiative for men which offers a space for talking, listening and seeking to improve the mental fitness of participants.
Sessions run every Monday between 7pm and 9pm at the Swansea.com Stadium's press room.
Follow this link to the Swansea City website where you can access more information about Talk Club.
BMHS is a not-for-profit organisation focused on education and advocacy to inspire a mentally healthy BAME community by providing mental health and wellbeing support.
Follow this link to the BAME mental health support website where you can find more information.
Swansea Community Farm is a community-led charity based in the city, with a range of farm animals, allotments, wildlife areas and beehives.
The farm aims to improve wellbeing and build skills, as well as produce local food and care for the environment.
Follow this link to the Swansea Community Farm website where you can find more information.
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