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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.

 

Upcoming October 2026 Program of Activities & Support:

7th October 11am - 1pm Boccia, games, crafts, puzzles, refreshments 11am - 1pm Gwent Archives - Old Ebbw Vale 11am - 1pm Professionals: Gwent Dementia Hub 14th October 11am - 1pm Boccia, games, crafts, puzzles, refreshments 11am - 1pm Craft workshop by Adferiad 11am - 1pm: Professionals: Gwent Dementia Hub 21st October 11am - 1pm: Boccia, games, crafts, puzzles, refreshments 11am - 1pm: Seasonal Crafts with Sue Professionals: Gwent Dementia Hub, Age Cymru - Danielle 28th October 11am - 1pm Boccia, games, crafts, puzzles Wreath Making with Adferiad


What’s on at EVI?

Transformative Breath to Health Workshop

Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd October | 10am - 3pm

Free

White Ribbon Community Banner Project

Friday 23rd October | 10am - 2pm

Free

Rewise Creative Electronics Workshop

Tuesday 3rd November | 10am - 3pm

Free

Rewise Photography Workshop (Two Days)

Tuesday 10th and 17th November | 10am - 3pm

Free

Carer Wellbeing Pathways

Every Wednesday | 12pm to 2pm

Free

Sunflower Café

Every Wednesday | 11am - 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

FREE Quit Smoking Sessions

Fridays | 9.30am to 1pm

Free

EVI Repair Café

Monday 19th October | 2pm - 4pm

FREE

EQUANIMITY Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation

Mondays 10.30-11.30am & Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30pm

£5

Everyday Mindfulness for Carers

Wednesday 30th September, 14th and 28th October | 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

Wednesdays | 5.30 - 6.30pm

£10 or £45.00 per six weeks

EVI Pantry

Mondays | 10am - 1pm

[PAST EVENT] Mind & Body Harmony Experience

Friday 2nd October | 10am - 12pm

Free

[PAST EVENT] Sewing for Beginners

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

Free

[PAST EVENT] GOLD TALK Selling Event

Thursday 3rd September | 10.30am to 3.30pm

[PAST EVENT] EVI Animation Summer Workshop

Tuesday 18th August | 9.30am to 12.15am

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!

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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