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Sunflower Café

When is it?

Every Wednesday | 11am - 1pm

How much is it?

£1 (includes refreshments)

Sunflower Café

A dementia-friendly, welcoming space for caregivers of all kinds, those they care for, and anyone looking for a bit of company. 

Whether you’re supporting a partner, parent, friend, neighbour, or just looking for some company – the Sunflower Café offers a safe, friendly place to relax and connect with others.

Enjoy gentle activities like Boccia, crafts, games and guest sessions – or simply drop in for a friendly chat. Professional support and advice are also available.

Only £1 per session – free refreshments included. All are welcome.

(Scroll down for upcoming program of activities & support this August!)

For more information ring 01495708022, send us a Facebook message, or pop in!

We’re always looking for volunteers to help us with our community projects. If you would like to give a hand at any of our community projects, we would really love to hear from you.

Delivered in partnership with Blaenau Gwent Carers Hub, Adferiad and Gwent Access to Advocacy.

 

Upcoming August 2026 Program of Activities & Support:

Sunflower Café (11am – 1pm) & Carer Wellbeing Pathways (12pm – 2pm) | Every Wednesday

Wednesday, 5th August

 – 11am – 2pm | Sunflower Café (All Welcome)

          – Boccia, board games, crafts, and puzzles.

         – Visiting Info Desk: Gwent Dementia Hub.

 – 11am – 1pm | Local History Special

          – Guest Session: Gwent Archives: Exploring Old Ebbw Vale.

 – 1pm – 2pm | Lunch & Connection (Carer Wellbeing Pathways)

          – Reminiscence corner & local history books.

          – Free light lunch, hot drinks, and informal chat & 1:1 Carer Info & Mentoring sessions.

Wednesday, 12th August

 – 11am – 2pm | Sunflower Café (All Welcome)

          – Boccia, board games, crafts, and puzzles.

          – Guest Session: Candle making & crafts with Adferiad.

          – Visiting Info Desks: GATA Support & Gwent Dementia Hub.

– 12pm – 1pm | Wellbeing Workshop (Carers Only)

          – Practical Mindfulness for Carers with Dr. Andrew Lewis. Find out more here.

 – 1pm – 2pm | Lunch & Connection (Carer Wellbeing Pathways)

          – Free light lunch, hot drinks, and informal chat, 1:1 Carer Info & Mentoring sessions.

Wednesday, 19th August

 – 11am – 2pm | Sunflower Café (All Welcome)

           – Boccia, board games, puzzles, and seasonal crafts (making early Christmas cards & gifts!).

          – Visiting Info Desk: Gwent Dementia Hub.

 – 12pm – 2pm | Creative Workshop (Carers Only Space Available)

           – Recycled Mosaic Craft Workshop with BG Arts.

 – 1pm – 2pm | Lunch & Connection (Carer Wellbeing Pathways)

            –  Free light lunch, hot drinks, and informal chat, & 1:1 Carer Info & Mentoring sessions.

Wednesday, 26th August

 – 11am – 2pm | Sunflower Café (All Welcome)

            –  Boccia, board games, crafts, and puzzles.

            – Visiting Info Desk: Gwent Dementia Hub.

 – 12pm – 1pm | Wellbeing Workshop (Carers Only)

            – Practical Mindfulness for Carers with Dr. Andrew Lewis. Find out more here.

 – 1pm – 2pm | Lunch & Connection (Carer Wellbeing Pathways)

            – Live Q&A chat with Dr. Andrew (Mindfulness) in the café.

            – Free light lunch, hot drinks, and informal chat, & 1:1 Carer Info & Mentoring sessions.


What’s on at EVI?

EVI Animation Summer Workshop

Tuesday 18th August | 9.30am to 12.15am

Free

Carer Wellbeing Pathways

Every Wednesday | 12pm to 2pm

Free

Sunflower Café

Every Wednesday | 11am - 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

Make It: Songwriting with BG Arts

Wednesdays | 10.30am to 12.30pm

Free!

FREE Quit Smoking Sessions

Fridays | 9.30am to 1pm

Free

EVI Repair Café

Monday 17th August | 2pm - 4pm

FREE

EQUANIMITY Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation

Mondays 10.30-11.30am & Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30pm

£5

Everyday Mindfulness for Carers

Wednesday 12th & 26th August | 12pm - 1pm

Free

ChiChi Fit with Nia

Tuesdays | 6.30 - 7.30pm

£6

Yoga with Amanda

Thursdays | 6-7pm

£8 drop in or £25 for 4

Qigong

ON HOLD, RETURNING 9th SEPTEMBER Wednesdays | 5.30 - 6.30pm

£10

EVI Pantry

Mondays | 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm

FULLY BOOKED Sewing for Beginners

Starting Thursday 2nd July for 5 weeks | 2 - 4pm

Free

[PAST EVENT] Animals Interactive Experience 2026

Tuesday 4th August | 10.30am to 11.45am

Free - tickets only

[PAST EVENT] Make It: Content Creation with BG Arts

Thursday 18th & 25th June | 10am to 4pm

Free!

[PAST EVENT] Celebrate Carers Week

Wednesday 10th June | 11am to 2pm

Free

[PAST EVENT] BG Arts Creative Cuppa

Thursday 21st May | 10.30am - 12pm

Free!

[PAST EVENT] Free Beginner Mindfulness Sessions

Tuesday 21st and Friday 24th April | 5:30 - 7:30pm and 10:30 - 12:30pm

Free (Includes Refreshments)

[PAST EVENT] Sewing Workshops

Starting Thursday 26th February | 2pm- 4pm

Free (bring your own fabrics)

[PAST EVENT] Astronauts and Aliens at EVI

Thursday 9th April | 11am, 1pm or 2.15pm

Free!

[PAST EVENT] Business Wales Drop-in Session

Tuesday 7th April | 10am to 12pm

Free

[PAST EVENT] Music & Movement at the Sunflower Café

February 25th and March 25th | 11am- 1pm

Free

[PAST EVENT] A Sound Journey: Sound Bath Experience

Thursday 19th March | 6- 7pm

£10 per session

[PAST EVENT] FREE Qigong Classes

Wednesday 21st January (for 6 Weeks) | 5.30- 6.30pm

Free! (Booking Required)

[PAST EVENT] Free Transformative Breath to Health Workshop

Wednesday 4th, 5th, 6th March | 9.30- 12.30pm

Free

Foundation Funders:

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Welsh Government Logo

Current Funders:

Lloyds Bank Foundation Logo
Landfills Tax Scheme Logo
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Blaenau Gwent County Council Logo
UK Gov Wales

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