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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 carers of all kinds, those they care for, and people living with dementia.

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

Enjoy gentle activities like Boccia, crafts, 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.

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 and Adferiad.

 


What’s on at EVI?

The Big, Good Wolf at EVI

Thursday 21st August | 11am, 1pm, or 2.15pm

£3 per child (including booking fee) or £2 cash if paying at EVI. Accompanying adult tickets are free.

Ebbw Vale Male Voice Choir

Friday 8th August | 7pm

£10 (all proceeds go to EVI Pantry)

EVI Creative Fun Hour

Thursday 14th August | 10.30am or 11.30am

Free

EQUANIMITY Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation

Mondays 10.30-11.30am & Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30pm

£5

ChiChi Fit with Nia

Tuesdays | 6.30 - 7.30pm

£6

Yoga with Amanda

Thursdays | 6-7pm

£8 drop in or £25 for 4

EVI Repair Café

Monday 18th August | 2pm - 4pm

FREE

Crochet Club

Every Tuesday, 2.30 - 4.30pm

£3 (all proceeds go to EVI Pantry)

Over 55’s Luncheon Club

Thursday 18th September | 12pm - 2pm

£6

Card Making & Craft Workshops

Every Wednesday | 2 - 4pm

£3 (all proceeds go to EVI Pantry)

Sunflower Café

Every Wednesday | 11am - 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

EVI Pantry

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

[PAST EVENT] Animals Interactive Experience

Thursday 7th August | 10.30am to 11.45am

Free - tickets only

[PAST EVENT] Laughter Yoga Club

Wednesday 28th May | 5.30 - 6.30pm

£6

PAST EVENT: Sewing Workshops

Starting Thursday 3rd July | 2pm - 4.30pm

Free (bring your own fabrics)

PAST EVENT: Superheroes at EVI

Thursday 31st July | 11am, 1pm, or 2.15pm

£3 each (including booking fee) or £2 if paying in cash at EVI reception

PAST EVENT: Encounter with Owls

Thursday 24th July | 10am - 3pm

Free

PAST EVENT: FREE Mind and Body Wellness Sessions

Thursday 15th May | 9.30am - 11am (and then every Thursday until 12th June)

Free

PAST EVENT: Dinosaur Explorers at EVI

Thursday 29th May | 11am, 1pm or 2.15pm

Free

PAST EVENT: EVI Pantry Spring Fayre 2025

Saturday 12th April | 11am - 3pm

FREE ENTRY

PAST EVENT: 3 Day Breath to Health Workshop

Wednesday 26th March - Friday 28th March | 9.30am - 12.30am

£50 for the full 3 days

PAST EVENT: Free Mind and Body Wellness Sessions

Thursday 20th February | 9.30am - 11am (and then every Thursday until 20th March)

Free

PAST EVENT: A Child’s Christmas with Lighthouse Theatre

Thursday 12th December | 7.30pm - 10pm

£10 (£8 concession)

PAST EVENT: Grandma’s Gingerbread Tale | Louby Lou Storytelling

Wednesday 26th February | 11am or 2.30pm

£7.50 - £8.50

Foundation Funders:

National Lottery Community Fund Logo
Welsh Government Logo

Current Funders:

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

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