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Tynewydd Centre - Barry
The Tynewydd Centre is an open access mental health resource centre located in Barry supporting people with mental health problems.
Summary of aims & objectives:
Mind in the Vale's Mental Health Resource Centres aim to provide:
Services:
- In addition to providing information, advice and support in a friendly setting, the Tynewydd Centre also organises activities, courses and events using a variety of community venues and resources, and hosts a range of user-led self help and social groups.
- Other resources include a user computer with internet access, a therapeutic garden, access to musical instruments etc. Good value lunches are also provided.
- A range of courses aimed at creative and vocational development and achieving a sense of well-being.
- Volunteering opportunities and support to develop the skills, experience and confidence needed to find fulfilling occupations.
- Self-help support groups.
- Outreach service for information, advice and support.
- Signposting to other agencies and organisations to help you get the support you need.
WEA Courses (run in partnership with Mind in the Vale)
*NEW* WEA Accreditesd Course in REFLEXOLOGY*
10AM-3PM (for 3 weeks)
Wednesday 16th June, Wednesday 23rd, Wednesday 30th
at
unit 20 Palmerston Estate, Barry CF63 2YZ
with Judy
Contact: 01446 746.191
(pleaes let me know if a lift is requred)
Accredited Wellbeing Course, every Friday 10.00am - 12.00pm @ YMCA HUB, Barry.
Arts & Crafts Course, every Monday 1.00pm - 2.00pm @ New Jerusalem Church Hall, Barry.
The following User-Led Groups also meet within the centre:
- Guitar Workshop on Tuesday 5pm-7pm
- Water colours for beginners Monday 10- 12 & Friday 1-3 pm
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- Keep Wales Tidy – Thursday 11.30-12.30
- Quiz – Friday 1.45pm – 2.45pm
- Creative Writing - Friday 2pm – 3.30pm
- Drawing for Beginners Wednesday Eveninig 6- 9pm
Groups:
- Mens Group: Wednesday 10.30am - 1.30pm – User led group, activities and socialising. If you’re interested in joining contact Troy or Clive on 01446 746191
- Womens Afternoon:Wednesday afternonos 1.30 - 3.30 – activities and socialising. If you’re interested in joining please call us on 01446 746191.
- Meditation Group: User led group on Thursdays 1pm -2:30pm at Castleand Community Centre, Barry. For further information, please contact Ecid at Tynewydd Centre 01446 746191.
- Abandoned: User led rock/blues band who play benefits and run ‘jam’ workshops on Mondays in Market St, Barry, where you can find your inner rock star. If your interested contact Clive Harris via 01446 746191
- Gardening Group: This group of volunteers helps maintain the Tynewydd Centres acclaimed Therapeutic Garden. For information please contact: 01446 746191.
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Finding Us
We are located just up the hill from Barry Library on the left side of Tynewydd Road.
Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday 10.00 - 4.00
Wednesday (User Led Groups)
Thursday, Friday 10.00 - 4.00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Temporariliy Closed
By Bus:
Take any bus to Barry Town Centre and get off at King Square
By Train:
The closest rail station is the Barry Docks station (10 minute walk)
By Car:
Free Parking in Barry Town Centre.
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Albert's Garden
Drawing for Beginners at
Tynewydd Centre
The Drawing for Beginners class is held in the Tynewydd Centre Barry on Wednesday evenings. The course is open to anyone who wishes to improve their art ability, meet new people and gain confidence. If you are interested in joining the class or would like to find out more information, please contact 01446 746 191. Below you can see some of the art recently completed by members of the class.
“Art is a therapy in its own right, it can help us to understand ourselves and gives a warm, relaxing and rewarding purpose to one’s self.”
- Steven Miller (Course Tutor)
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