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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.

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.

 


What’s on at EVI?

A Sound Journey: Sound Bath Experience

Thursday 19th March | 6- 7pm

£10 per session

Knitting & Wool Spinning for Beginners

Thursday 26th March | 2.30 - 4.30pm

Free

Sunflower Café

Every Wednesday | 11am - 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

EVI Repair Café

Monday 20th April | 2pm - 4pm

FREE

Astronauts and Aliens at EVI

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

Free!

Free Beginner Mindfulness Sessions

Tuesday 17th and Friday 20th March | 5:30- 7:30pm and 10:30- 12:30pm

Free (Includes Refreshments)

Music & Movement at the Sunflower Café

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

Free

Sewing Workshops

Starting Thursday 26th February | 2pm- 4pm

Free (bring your own fabrics)

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

Qigong

Wednesdays (from March 11th) | 5.30 - 6.30pm

£10

EVI Pantry

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

[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

[PAST EVENT] Growing Up Online: Talking to Young People About Mental Health

Wednesday 25th February | 10.30- 12.45pm

Free (Plus Buffet)

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Cafe: Reminiscence Day!

Wednesday 18th Feb | 11am - 1pm

Just £1!

[PAST EVENT] Growing Up Online: TikTok, Algorithms & Wellbeing

Monday 2nd February | 12- 2.30pm

Free (Plus Buffet)

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Café- Painting Groupwork

Wednesday 14th January | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

[PAST EVENT] Christmas Sing-Along at Sunflower Café

Wednesday 17th December | 11am- 1pm

Free! (Buffet Included)

PAST EVENT: Make It: Film Production

Friday 12th December | 12pm- 2pm

Free!

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Café- Natural Collages

Wednesday 10th December | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

[PAST EVENT] A Child’s Christmas with Lighthouse Theatre

Monday 8th December | 7pm- 9:30pm

£10 (£8 Concession)

[PAST EVENT] Christmas Crafts and Buffet

Thursday 4th December | 10am- 3pm

£5 per workshop or £10 for both! (Includes refreshments and a light Christmas buffet!)

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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