LATEST NEWS
16/12/2022
Join us or the final Friendly Friday of 2022 tonight at We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry!
A welcoming, warm space for anyone who needs it, come along for:
-
Games
-
Socialising
-
Work space
-
Food - pay what you can!
-
Cost of living advice and support
This is our new initiative, in collaboration with Caerphilly County Borough Council and St Vincent de Paul Church. We look forward to seeing you there!
19/12/2022
Important Announcement
Changes to food parcel requests
We can only accept food parcel requests made by phone on 01633 848899.
We can no longer accept requests by email, message, text, or via social media.
20/12/2022
Opening times for We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry over the Christmas period
-
24th - CLOSED
-
25th - Pre-booked Christmas dinner only
-
26th - CLOSED
-
27th - CLOSED
-
28th - 9am to 2pm
-
29th - 9am to 2pm
-
30th - 9am to 2pm
-
31st - CLOSED
-
1st - CLOSED
-
2nd - CLOSED
-
3rd - Usual opening times resume
Pantry is on this evening, 4pm - 6pm
There’s no breakfast club or coffee morning this week. Both will resume in the new year - breakfast club on Wednesday the 4th Jan and coffee morning on Friday 6th Jan.
22/12/2022
We've just wrapped up our Christmas Wish Appeal for 2022!
We wanted to share where all your donated gifts have gone and how we've spent some of the generous funding we've received from the National Grid UK Community Matters Fund. Take a look at our blog covering it here: http://ow.ly/KbVi50M8eSg
Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered and helped out with our Christmas Wish Appeal this year; it's been overwhelming to see the love and support in our community once again
Bonus thank you to Risca Tesco Extra for hosting our toy trolley donation point and our wonderful partners at Hasbro.
25/12/2022
Merry Christmas from everyone here at RCV UK
Thank you for all the support this year; it's been overwhelming to be surrounded by so much kindness in the community
15/12/2022
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who donated to Tin on a Wall this month
This was our last collection for 2022, and boy, was it a big one! Everything donated will be filling shelves and hearts over this festive period.
Big shout out to Helen and Steve from Tots play for their massive donation
Keep an eye out for details of the next collection in the new year. If you want to get involved in becoming a street champion, get in touch
22/11/2022
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry.
Come on out of the cold and join us for our delicious winter-warming menu!
As well as our usual paninis, jacket potatoes and breakfasts, we have a stunning, varied range of winter warmers available. From our traditional corned beef pie, festive favourite turkey and stuffing baguette, and some yummy vegan options, everyone can find their favourite this winter.
Open till 2pm today - come on out of the cold and treat yourself.
22/11/2022
Need an activity to entertain your little ones this Wednesday?
Why not come along to our toddler time sessions at St Davids Methodist Church? For just £1.50 per child.
Come and enjoy half conversations with other toddler parents!
25/11/2022
It's exactly one month till Christmas!
You might be dreading that little elf emerging from the depths of the cupboard to torture parents for the next month. We've got you! Read our latest blog filled with fun low-cost ideas for your elf, complete with a free printable PDF here.
28/11/2022
Will you be joining Santa for Breakfast this Saturday at We Connect?
Santa will be joining us for breakfast and lunch this Saturday. With prices from just £7 you can start your festivities with some delicious North Pole Pancakes.
29/11/2022
Tin on a Wall is back Saturday, 10th December, and we need your help!
Please help us make this our most generous collection yet and become a street champion! Food banks and local charities are experiencing unprecedented demand during this cost of living crisis.
Comment on Facebook or message us if you are interested in collecting in your street this December.
29/11/2022
Our brand new Winter Warmer Menu is now available. Full of homecooked warming classics guaranteed to hit the spot during these cold winter days, we have options from just £6.95!
What's your favourite?
-
Beef Stew
-
Corned Beef Pie
-
BBQ Chicken Wraps
-
Fish Finger Sandwiches
-
Turkey, Stuffing and Cranberry Baguette
-
Lasagne & Garlic Bread
-
Cheese Burger
-
Cheese and Onion Potato Pie
-
Leek & Potato Soup
-
Jackfruit Boubons
-
Carrot & Lentil Burger
Open Mon to Sat 9am till 2pm.
4/12/2022
Launching tomorrow night at We Connect - our first Death Cafe!
If you have opinions or thoughts about death, but are worried about bringing up this potentially emotional topic, this one is for you. Come along tomorrow night at We Connect from 6:30pm.
Want to learn more read our blog here http://ow.ly/ksjb50LUmpA
5/12/2022
We are proudly offering a blue light discount at We Connect
Available all day on our freshly brewed barista hot drinks, scrummy cakes, and our winter warming menu options.
8/12/2022
It's back! Christmas TIN ON A WALL is here. Our amazing street champions will be out in this glorious weather doing their bit for those who need it most. They're a chatty bunch so if you see someone in their high vis, give them a wave and say hi
Participating streets this month are - Risca:
-
Sycamore Crescent
-
Malvern Terrace
-
Station Road
-
Park Place
-
Elm Drive
-
Ty-Isaf Park Road
-
Ty-Isaf Park Avenue
Crosskeys, Bryanawel, Watts ville & Cwmfelin - please keep an eye out for a leaflet through your door.
If your street isn't listed or you don't get a leaflet but would like to donate, please contact us to arrange collection, or drop to We Connect Coffee Shop, Risca.
Thank you all
8/12/2022
Join us this Friday at We Connect for our Friendly Friday. Our new initiative, in collaboration with Caerphilly County Borough Council and St Vincent de Paul Church, offers a welcoming, warm space for anyone who needs it.
Come along from 5 pm tomorrow for a delicious home-cooked meal, advice and support and a chance to socialise with others.
Read more about it here http://ow.ly/Mvvl50LWMch
8/12/2022
Our last Sunday Sellers Market is taking place this Sunday.
Join us from 11am and your chance to get some beautiful, locally made gifts from:
-
Fox and Cub
-
Alice in Welshcake Land
-
Buttonmoon
-
Krazi Kakes
-
Michelle Conway
-
The Yarn Squirrel
-
Cozy Cuddles
-
Risca Yarn Bombers
We Connect will also be open serving delicious breakfast rolls and freshly brewed barista coffees.
9/12/2022
We're launching our Christmas Wish Appeal! We have worked with local charities to identify our community's children who need extra help this Christmas.
To help ensure no child in our community goes without a visit from Santa this Christmas, comment on our Facebook page the child you would like to buy for and bring your unwrapped gift to We Connect 3, Park Chambers, 60 Tredegar St, Risca, Newport NP11 6BW by Friday 16th December. Families remaining:
-
Family 9, Child 1, male, age 14
-
Family 10, Child 1, male, age 15
-
Family 13, Child 1, male, age 16
-
Family 13, Child 2, male, age 18
-
Family 18, Child 1, female, age 8
-
Family 18 - Child 2 wish granted
-
Family 20, Child 1, female, age 7
11/12/2022
Here's our amazing Christmas raffle at We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry £1.50 per strip, simply comment on our Facebook Page and pay via PayPal using info@rcvuk.org
All proceeds go to RCV UK fundraising for community projects.
Expect more than one prize per winner!
Prizes include
-
£15 Boobaloo Boutique voucher
-
Two House breakfasts and hot drinks from The Coffee Mill
-
Chiropractic consultation with collette
-
A 30 min reflexology voucher from Risca Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic
-
Two mighty breakfasts and drinks from We Connect Coffee Shop
-
Pamper hamper includes brand names such as clinique, bobbi brown, Alien.. RRP £100+
-
Men's pamper hamper worth £50
-
Baileys, wine, mulled wine
-
Gift hamper from Morrisons Rogerstone Community
-
Yankee candles
-
Toys
-
Books
-
Cuddly toys and much much more!!
A huge thank you to everyone who has gifted us the prizes, we're incredibly grateful
Please note many of these prizes are only suitable for 18+ so can only be claimed by an adult. Raffle drawn 7pm December 18th.
11/12/2022
Have you voted for RCV UK yet? This December, Benefact Group is drawing 10 charities per working day to receive £1,000 and with your vote it could be us!
Cast your vote here: http://ow.ly/JqlG50LYRs9
Thanks to everyone for your support, as always!
13/12/2022
We’re hosting a free Christmas Day Dinner at the We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry from 1-3 pm for anyone who doesn’t want to spend the day alone.
Contact our Facebook page or Tara for availability and to book your place.
Thank you to Tiny Rebel Brewing Co. for helping make this happen again this year!
7/11/2022
Spend Christmas with us at RCV UK!
A bit later than planned - we had a few rogue gremlins in the system this Monday morning! Here are our Christmas activities this year:
-
Friday November 19th - Wreath Making Workshop
-
Saturday December 3rd - Santa Breakfast
-
Saturday December 3rd - Santa Lunch
-
Wednesday December 14th - Cookie and Cake Decorating
-
Sunday December 18th - Christmas Disco
What event are you most looking forward to?
8/11/2022
We are enormously grateful to have received laptops from Willmott Dixon Construction to help with our digital programmes. Thank you so so much Ian Jones.
Construction expert Willmott Dixon has donated 10 laptops to support community groups in the Caerphilly county borough.
The contractor is currently working with Caerphilly County Borough Council to help deliver its ambitious house building programme.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3UtpoO8
12/11/2022
Our streeet champions will be out today from 12pm collecting in Risca, Crosskeys and Rogerstone.
Your generous donations help stock foodbanks, pantries and charities when they are experiencing unprecedented demand.
To read more about the increase in demand and what you can do to support check out our latest blog here.
Good luck to our champions!
14/11/2022
Thank You, you lovely fantastic community!!!
Tin on a Wall took place this Saturday. The collection has been shared with Pantside Foodbank and will really help cope with the unprecedented demand for emergency food parcels.
Our next collection will be on Saturday 10th December. If you're interested in being a street champion to make the festive collection one that will make Santa proud, message us today!
13/11/2022
Today is World Kindness Day!
Kindness is at the core of everything we do at RCV UK. We were founded on a random act of kindness.
Read our latest blog to learn five ways you can support us and make kindness in our community a priority http://ow.ly/CJvs50LBHwP
15/11/2022
In need of some winter comfort - allow us to offer some temptation.
Check out our new roasted vegetable pasta bake, garnished with goat's cheese and served with deliciously crunchy garlic bread! Yours for lunch this week for just £6.95!
If you don't have lunch plans today, why not come to We Connect and enjoy this scrumptious winter warmer?
15/11/2022
Are you a South Wales Argus reader? Then we need your help!
Vote for us for their biggest-ever charity giveaway! We will be rewarded a percentage of £16,000 depending on our share of the total votes. Votes close this Friday. Please bring your nomination forms to We Connect!
As always, thank you so much for your support
Read more about this initiative here.
16/11/2022
This Sunday at We Connect, we have just a few tickets left for our chocolate bingo.
Join the bingo fun and win enough chocolate to make you incredibly popular as we move towards the festive season.
19/11/2022
Today we want to take a moment to celebrate International Men's Day!
We are here to listen and make positive differences in the lives and well-being of men and boys in our community.
The main aim of today is to raise awareness of the high rates of male suicide worldwide. Share these numbers today and remind anyone who needs them that they are not alone: -
-
Samaritans – for everyone: Call 116 123
-
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight every day
-
Papyrus – for people under 35: Call 0800 068 41 41 – 9am to midnight every day; ttext 07860 039967
-
Childline – for children and young people under 19: Call 0800 1111
-
SOS Silence of Suicide – for everyone: Call 0300 1020 505 – 4pm to midnight every day
Avenir Light is a clean and stylish font favored by designers. It's easy on the eyes and a great go-to font for titles, paragraphs & more.
20/11/22
Last night we held our first ever wreath making workshop thanks to the Risca Horticultural Society! Thanks to everyone who came along and to Catherine for running a fantastic workshop!
It was a fab and festive evening - what do you think of our wreaths?
You can join the Risca Horticultural Society here Keep up to date with gardening tips, and get exclusive invites and discounts to RCV events!
If you’re interested in holding an event at We Connect - message us about our venue hire packages!
21/11/2022
Need Christmas inspiration?
We've got a collection of local crafters, artists and small businesses selling wonderfully handmade gifts perfect for that thoughtful gift this Christmas.
Open this Sunday from 11am till 2pm at We Connect Coffee Shop and Pantry - see you there!
21/11/2022
Our Meditation Mondays are launching tonight at We Connect Coffee Shop and Pantry at 6:30 pm.
Every Monday, except the first Monday of the month, you can find Risca Meditation Society offering a welcoming space for you to start or continue your journey of mindfulness.
You can read more about our new club and the benefits of meditation here.
30/10/2022
Need to lower your food bills We're here to help!
Offering you the biggest hand up this half term is our Pantry. Open at We Connect, 60 Tredegar Street every Monday and Tuesday between 4pm - 6pm; we've partnered with fareshare to allow you to purchase a basket of food for just £4.
We also have our community fridge at We Connect, with options available for free Wednesday - Saturday.
Finally, we offer free emergency food parcels. Message us today to find out more, get food bank referrals or just to talk about what support you can get.
Want to learn more? Read our blog here.
30/10/2022
The Variety Gala is at Risca Top Club on 11th November.
That's just 2 weeks away, with performances from:
-
Robb Dee as Sir Tom Jones
-
Nigel Clarke - Singer
-
Wayne The Weird - Comedy Magician
-
Vergara VanRaay - Drag Queen
-
& DJ Lewis Clarke
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
£10 from
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
Risca Top Club
or online here.
31/10/2022
We're looking for volunteers to help in our coffee shop.
We need help and are looking for people who would like to become trained baristas to help in our coffee shop. No experience necessary full training will be provided.
If you would like to help - message us on Facebook
1/11/2022
We have a brand new children's menu available now at We Connect.
With options from £2 for breakfast and £4 lunches, we have affordable half-term treats for the whole family.
Now available on our activity sheet to keep them entertained while you wait for your meal.
Submit your colouring sheets at the end of your meal, and we will draw one at random each week to win a free kids meal on their next visit.
1/11/2022
Tin on a Wall is back! And we need Street Champions!
We are looking for volunteers to help collect in Crosskeys, Risca and Rogerstone on Saturday 12th, November.
Want more inspiration on why you should help this fantastic cause that has collected over 70 tonnes for local charities, foodbanks and pantries? Read our latest blog here http://ow.ly/AXUH50LoOFn
Sign up to be a champion by messaging us here or on Facebook.
4/11/2022
Our events calendar for November is looking pretty full!
We're running lots of fundraisers this month and would really appreciate your support.
Prices of our fundraisers range from £1 - £25 and our Sunday Sellers market is free to attend.
5/11/2022
Did you know that you can support RCV UK every time you shop on Amazon?
Best still - it doesn't cost you a penny! Help ease the guilt of yet another Amazon delivery arriving by knowing you've supported us.
24/19/2022
Do you love gardening?
Then you should join our Risca Horticultural Society. Learn how to care for your garden this winter, prepare for spring and get exclusive discounts on our events.
Join here
or read more here.
25/10/2022
We've got an early festive treat for you! Our first-ever Wreath making workshop.
Come along on Saturday, 19th November and learn to make a wonderful wreath for your front door.
Book your ticket here.
Risca Horticultural Society members get an exclusive 10% off the ticket price.
All materials included with your ticket.
29/10/2022
We're hosting a Pamper party on 25th November at We Connect.
Come along for a night of relaxation, fun and pampering
Tickets are just £10 and include a glass of prosecco, a cupcake and a raffle ticket.
11/10/22022
Have you booked your Halloween activities yet?
We've got some spooky crafts and party planned which you can now book on our website:
-
Thursday 20th October - Pumpkin Carving at We Connect, £2.50 pp
-
Friday 21st October - Cookie and Cake Decorating at We Connect, £1.50 pp
-
Sunday 30th October - Halloween Disco at Channel View Community Hall, £2 per child, £1 per adult
Join us if you dare!!!
13/10/2022
Some of the more organised amongst us might be changing their wardrobe around from Summer to Winter.
Did you know we have a dragon bag donation point outside our hub at Channel View Community Hall. We have collections weekly and all the money raised goes into our community projects.
Why not drop a bag of unwanted clothing at our hub this week and help us fundraise for our winter activities?
16/10/2022
Check out the latest blog courtesy of Catherine from The Risca Horticultural Society.
These are the Top 10 Gardening Tips for October.
You can join our society from just £4 per year!
17/10/2022
Happy Monday from We Connect Coffee Shop!
We're offering you a post-school run sanctuary in our snug. Imagine a calm, welcoming environment to enjoy a catch-up with a friend. You could even have an uninterrupted conversation. Complete with barista made coffees and cakes!
Come and unwind - you deserve it.
18/10/2022
Parents of Toddlers - we are back!
Toddler time returns now with a new time of 9:15am - so you can come straight from the school run and wear those little toddler menaces out! Join us every Wednesday 9:15am - 11:15am.
.png)
23/10/2022
Our First Sunday Sellers Market takes place today! Join us and the following lovely local businesses:
-
Kirsty’s Boxes
-
K Jewelry
-
Body Shop
And local author Jenna Davies will be here selling copies of her book - Banana Moon
Open 11am - 2pm; come along and shop local!
21/10/2022
Did you know we have a weekly lottery to help raise funds for our community projects?
It costs just £1 per line and you can book your tickets here: http://ow.ly/ethK50LaVtT
Full T&Cs here: https://www.riscacv19volunteers.com/lotto-t-cs
Good Luck
22/10/2022
Today is get to know your customers day and we're holding a competition to celebrate you lovely lot.
The winner and a friend will get to try one of our new autumn/winter specials on us!
To be in with a chance of winning go to our Facebook page and:
-
Like our page
-
Like this status
-
Comment with one fun fact about yourself
-
Optional - tag your friend so they can double your chance of winning
We'll pick our favourite fun fact on Saturday and announce our winner then.
7/10/2022
Our Halloween Events are now live and ready to book on our website:
-
Oct 20th, 4.30pm - Pumpkin Carving
-
Oct 21st, 5pm - Halloween Cake & Cookie Decorating
-
Oct 30, 5.30pm - Halloween Disco
Come and join in the Spooky Season fun!
Space is limited, so don't miss out!
8/10/2022
A huge thanks to Rachel and Morrisons Rogerstone Community for the donation of pumpkins. We're so thankful for your continued support.
Now we're all set for our Halloween Events!
5/10/2022
Fancy a little post school treat?
Here's Maia enjoying her favourite deluxe strawberry milkshake, which she's called the Maiashake.
Smoo milkshakes, including the Maiashake, are available from just £2.20, or you can upgrade to the Deluxe version for just 50p!
What's your favourite milkshake flavour?
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
7/10/2022
Save the date - We're extending our hand-up ethos to local businesses in the community.
We want to show our support to local businesses in the community and will be running monthly Sunday Sellers markets. This is a difficult time for small independent sellers and we're here to help.
Our first will take place on 23rd October. We'll announce our first line-up soon - tag a friend and help spread the word of our wonderful new market.
3/10/2022
Autumn Competition
at We Connect.
This weekend we've updated the window front with full Autumn vibe and to celebrate we have a competition.
To win a Pumpkin Spice Latte and cake for you and a friend simply go to our Facebook Page and:
-
Like this status
-
Comment who you would share your latte
-
Share our this competition.
We'll announce our winner on Saturday.
Good Luck!
5/10/2022
It's been a tough week for the RCV UK admin team as we move on to a new chapter.
We'd like to take this opportunity to say goodbye and thank you to our trustees, Cathleen Magaw and Caroline Bennett, who have decided to step down and take some time for themselves.
28/08/2022
Yesterday was RCV's annual Fun on the Field and so many people gave their time and energy.
We would like to thank some very important people who arrived at 7am and put up all the marquees and gazebos and took them all down again at the end of the day.
They were the Tesco Regional Maintenance Team. We will be forever grateful for all your hard work.
We also want to thank all the local businesses who made wonderful donations of raffle prizes.
It's absolutely amazing when local businesses pull together to help the community.
So special thanks go to:
-
AD Thomas Butchers
-
Thoughts
-
Royal British Legion Riders
29/08/2022
Pantry is closed today but we're open tomorrow and look at these gorgeous offerings we have ready for you! 4-6pm Tuesday 31st August. We suggest you bring some sandwich bags!
£2 membership
£4 per basket of food.
All tinned goods are available too along with toiletries, personal hygiene products, baby items and pet foods
See you tomorrow
Thank you so much for your contributions.
Please support our local businesses, they are a truly wonderful addition to our local High Street.
BTW if you have a winning ticket we will phone you early this week to arrange for you to collect your prizes.
Please tag these businesses if you can, to make sure they see our thanks.
Thank you so much everyone xx
1/09/2022
Tin on a Wall is back on September 10th!
We're looking for Street Champions to help us make this the biggest collection yet! Our Tin on the Wall collections help restock foodbanks and pantry's that are seeing unprecedented demand during this cost of living crisis. Help us ensure no-one in our community is hungry!
We're looking for champions who can:
-
leaflet their street a few days before the collection
-
collect on Saturday 10th September from 12pm
-
then bring their collection to our hub for sorting by 2pm
Interested in taking part? Let us know on our Facebook page.
5/09/2022
Seriously concerned about the rising costs of bills and the food shop?
We can help. Our Pantry, open every Monday and Tuesday at We Connect has a wide selection of fresh, frozen, bakery and ambient items as well as toiletries and cleaning products.
Visit us today to sign up for membership and get a basket of food for just £4. We're committed to giving you a hand up - not a hand out.
6/09/2022
Volunteer Drivers Needed!
We have an exciting new scheme - Transport to Health launching soon (more information on this tomorrow) but we need your help. We need people who enjoy driving, aged over 30 who would like to drive our VIPs in our fully automated vehicles.
Message us today if you're interested in volunteering just a few hours a week to support our new initiative.
7/09/2022
Tin on a Wall is back!
This Saturday from 12pm our amazing street champions will be collecting from the below streets
All tinned or nonperishable food items will be gratefully received, as well as unopened cleaning products and toiletries. We are currently in desperate need of tinned meats, tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, pasta sauces and toiletries.
Your donations go towards supporting local food banks and charities in the fight against hunger, preventing empty shelves and providing hope to those in need.
Thank you for your continued support to our amazing initiative
9/09/2022
Queen Elizabeth II who proudly served our country for the last 70 years, sadly died yesterday aged 96
Today our coffee morning will go ahead as planned at Chanel View Community Centre as we give our VIPs the opportunity to be together and remember our great monarch. We Connect will also be open as usual.
We will be observing a silence together in Her Majesty's memory
13/09/2022
Our amazing supplier Toast have made a wonderful pledge to reduce food waste and created these pastry hearts from their scraps. They're available every day Wednesday - Sunday at just 50p! Toast have also agreed to donate all the proceeds from the sales to us for the month of September.
You'll find Toast in Mill Street in Cwmfelinfach where you'll get delicious freshly baked Vegan pastriesand bread, a warm welcome and the satisfaction of supporting a lovely local business with golden pastry hearts.
12/09/2022
Today our Pantry will be open from 4pm - 6pm.
Here is a beautiful selection of delicious fresh produce that was on offer at our Pantry a couple of weeks ago.
Roasting vegetables in batches gives you multiple options for low cost meals throughout the week. This one batch of roasted ratatouille gave three super tasty meal options:
Day 1 - a yummy and nutritious side to chicken for a main evening meal
Day 2 - Served on top of a jacket potato for a really filing lunch
Day 3 - Blitzed into a pasta sauce and topped with cheese for a family favourite pasta bake
How would you serve yours? Let us know in the Facebook comments
16/09/2022
Launching Next Wednesday! The RCV Community Fridge
Our commitment to giving everyone in the community a hand up and not a hand out we're launching a community fridge.
Donations of unopened, in date foods accepted daily. Come and help yourself, or swap your items. Available all week - no membership needed.
More information coming next week...
20/09/2022
This is what £4 can get you at We Connect Pantry!
Open today from 4pm we're here to give you a hand up in this cost of living crisis. Next week we'll be showing how this basket can make enough meals to last 7 days for two adults. Until then - why not join us today and see for yourself the addition you can make to your food cupboard and your wallet this week.
21/09/2022
Our Community Fridge will be open from today at We Connect. Our fridge will be open every day and is space to bring people together, learn new skills and reduce food waste.
To read more about our partnership with Hubbub read our blog here
22/09/2022
Launching Soon for the green fingered in our community...
We're excited to be bringing you our Risca Horticultural Society. We're offering annual memberships from just £4 that will include a monthly newsletter, discounts to our events, free entries into our annual show and much more.
We have more information coming next week on how you can sign up and a list of our first events - who's excited?
26/09/2022
This Saturday we will be attending Risca's Makers Market hosted by The Hive to celebrate the launch of Risca Horticultural Society.
We're passionate about making meaningful connections within the community and this society aims to bring together those with the common interest in gardening.
To meet the society founder Catherine and to read more about our society here.
26/09/2022
Where are our pumpkin spice lovers at?
As we are now officially in PSL season here's ours... This beautifully handcrafted coffee can be yours for just £2.70. Available in a range of Autumnal flavours including:
-
Pumpkin Spice
-
Pumpkin Caramel Scone
-
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll
-
Maple Donut
Available at We Connect Coffee Shop as our Barista specials till the end of October.
29/09/2022
Want to see what £4 can get you at our We Connect Pantry?
Our Pantry team are working hard to show how £4 could be enough to feed two people for a whole week. We're here to give those who need it a hand up! We're also happy to launch the Risca Community Kitchen and Cookbook! Recipe cards and meal planners are coming soon!
2/10/2022
If you're visiting the Risca Maker's Market hosting by The Hive at the Time Counselling and Wellbeing Centre make sure you say hello to Catherine the founder of Risca Horticultural Society. With memberships from just £4 - why not sign up for our exclusive offers and gardening tips?
2/10/2022
RCV UK presents our fundraising event:
The Variety Gala
11th Nov 2022 at Risca Top Club
Featuring
-
Robb Dee as Sir Tom Jones
-
Nigel Clarke - Singer
-
Wayne The Weird - Comedy Magician
-
Vergara VanRaay - Drag Queen
-
& DJ Lewis Clarke
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
£10 from
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
Risca Top Club
or online at https://www.riscacv19volunteers.com/events/the-variety-gala
Don't miss out, tickets are selling fast.
24/08/2022
Are you ready for Fun on the Field!?
Look at this amazing line up! With activities and special guests planned all day at this free event in the Spar field in Ty Sign!
Come along and see:
-
DJ Chris Alan Discos
-
Sian and Storm Murphy
-
Blessed Crow
-
Risca Tae Kwon-Do
-
Bev Parsons
-
Fusion Dance
-
Millie Bushell
-
Cabin Fever
-
ACT
-
Gareth Brown
See you on the field this Saturday from 11am!
Just 3 days to go..
23/08/2022
There are a couple of funds we could be nominated for if our lovely supporters wouldn't mind filling out a two minute form.
We're low on core funds so this would be very helpful if we were selected
Our details are
RCV UK
1191383
13 High Trees
Risca NP11 6HH
Thank you all for your continued support
https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/.../20668793.cash.../
23/08/2022
Our lunch time specials will hamburgle your heart!
Come and sample our burger stack this lunch time and you will not be disappointed!
Burgers this good should be illegal! Let us know below if our Chef Helen has humburgled your heart this summer.
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
7/08/2022
We're so very excited to announce that we have purchased a few copies of local author Jenna Davies first book. The beautifully illustrated and funny story of 'Banana Moon' will be donated to our local schools and copies will be on sale next week at We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
Congratulations Jenna, we're so incredibly proud of you xx
Also available to buy on Amazon
8/08/2022
Summer of Fun is in full swing!
Find our list of free activities to enjoy with your family locally here.
Our Facebook page will be updated through the Summer so stay tuned!
10/08/2022
Did you know we offer a children's picnic box for just £2.50?
The perfect low cost lunch option for your little ones if you're enjoying a park safari this week.
Includes choice of freshly made sandwich, Pombears, carton of juice, raisins and crayons to decorate your lunch box. Upgrade to a slush for £1
10/08/2022
Our Fun on the Field lineup will be announced next week!
We've been working hard to secure lots of fun acts and activities for you and your family to enjoy at Fun on the Field.
This is a totally free event to attend but is also a fundraiser to kick start the Autumn Winter campaigns we have planned. More to be revealed next week.
11/08/2022
From picnic lunch boxes, to slushy yard cups; from the best freshly made 100% double beef burger & bacon stack to toasted Belgian waffles and ice cream; from an array of Chef's specials to kids ice creams at the cheapest prices around! We've got you covered this weekend.
Stay safe in the heat everyone, it's going to be a hot one xx
12/08/2022
We need your help!
Looking to give back to your community? Help us continue to run our pantry and coffee shop by dedicating a few hours a week to us. We offer full training and you'd be doing something amazing for your community.
Message us today for more information or read more about our volunteer opportunities here.
13/08/2022
Tin on a wall is back today!
Our Street Champions will be collecting in Risca and Rogerstone from 12pm.
All our donations will go to local charities to ensure food banks are stocked and able to continue to help those in need.
Here's to another great collection!
15/08/2022
Are you booked in for our SummerofFun Sensory play session on a Tuesday morning?
You can book here: its a free activity!
Why not come along and get messy?
14/08/2022
Thank you for another amazing Tin On A Wall collection this month!
Our street champions proved their dedication this month by collecting tins in this heat! Thank you so much to them and to everyone who donated.
Your donations help local foodbanks and charities and help stock our We Connect Pantry.
15/08/2022
The cost of living is constantly on the rise yet good supermarket surplus foods are still ending up in landfill. Help us to fix this by helping yourself to a basket of food for £4 - including tinned, fresh, frozen, toiletries and baked goods.
We're committed to giving everyone a hand up not just a hand out.
Message us today to join our pantry. No need to show your income, we just ask for a proof of address.
Open today and tomorrow from 4pm.
20/08/2022
One Week till Fun on the Field!
Will you be coming? Make sure you check our latest blog for the full line up!
Message us if you would like to donate a tombola prize to help with our fundraiser! The money we raise will go towards funding our Autumn and Winter campaigns
22/08/2022
Time to start thinking back to school!
We know the cost of uniform can be daunting that's why we've got a recycling scheme with items available from just 50p.
We'll be open at our Channel View community hub this Friday morning from 9am!
21/08/2022
We have some exciting opportunities coming up with
We Connect Coffee Shop and Pantry.
Some are voluntary and some are salaried, if you're interested please send your 1-page CV and covering letter to info@rcvuk.org by Friday 26/08/22.
Any questions please let me know.
1 - SALARIED Cafe Manager
2 - VOLUNTEER Pantry Manager
3 - VOLUNTEER Coffee Shop Staff.
Thank you all so much.
Dawn
5/08/2022
Our first Teddy Bear's picnic was just beautiful.
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers who give up their time to organise, set up and deliver these events. Thank you to everyone who came along. Thank you to Caerphilly County Borough Council Summer of Fun funding and to Puddles Sensory Play for joining us.
If you have any photos of today, tag us, we'd love to see them
We'll be back next Friday. See you there Teddy bear!
3/08/2022
O hey you!
We need your help! We're looking for members of the RCV UK committee - (you're first job can be coming up with a better name)
Our Committee help with :
Planning our fundraisers
Planning our activities like Fun on the Field and half term fun
Helping out on event days
Message us today if you're interested in joining the team!
29/07/2022
Sorry salad but you are not a Friday vibe!
Our chef summer burger stack though - absolutely! Get yours for just £7.95
What do you think of our summer specials? Tried any yet? What's your favourite?
19/07/2022
Affogato - get them while it's hot!!!
Yes we're combining the two loves of our life for this week's heat wave special. Check out our Affogato. Cool refreshing ice cream, with a freshly made espresso - for just £2.90.
Why not create your own signature Affogato by adding a syrup for the ultimate indulgent treat - we'll even blend it for you.
Go on... enjoy the heatwave like the Italians
8/07/2022
Good Afternoon everyone! Hope you are all well. We are starting to fill our stalls for Fun on the Field on 27th August, but we do still have some stalls available at the Early Bird price of £15 for craft stalls and £25 for food stalls.
This offer ends next Friday though, so do hurry if you are interested in a stall or know someone who may be!
We are also looking for musical performers/singers/groups, so if you are one, or know someone who would like the exposure, please do let us know! Thank you!
8/07/2022
We'll be starting a Youth Club at our Coffee Shop and Pantry very soon.
But we need your input.
-
What day should we run it?
-
What should we include?
-
What age ranges should we include?
Post your thoughts on our Facebook page.
11/07/2022
Are you a small business owner or local crafter?
We're starting a small business fairs on Sundays at We Connect. Interested in booking a table? Tables are just £10 - Tag your favourite business on our Facebook page.
Interested in taking part? Message us here or on Facebook for more information.
12/07/2022
Tomorrow you can join our brand new breakfast club . Starting at We Connect from 9am -10am you can get a breakfast and a drink from just £1.
Straight after breakfast club you can join us for a leisurely stroll with our wellness walk . Guilt fee breakfast.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot here.
12/07/2022
According to the Trussell Trust more than 14 million people in the UK now live below the poverty line!
We're here to help!
For just £4 you can fill a basket at our pantry, helping relieve the pressure of rising weekly food bills! No family member should go hungry. Message us today about signing up for our pantry or donate a basket so we can support those most at need in our community:
14/07/2022
We Grow
Our Community allotment is in development. We're creating our own circular economy - growing food to supply our pantry at We Connect, reducing waste and our carbon emissions in the process.
We need more volunteers (particularly those not afraid to flex their muscles) to make our allotment flourish. Want to help us? Get in touch today to find out more.
14/07/2022
Whatever your craving - our burgers are the answer! We're running a competition to prove it.
To be in with a chance of winning a burger meal at We Connect for two:
-
Like/Follow We Connect Coffee Shop and Pantry
-
Love this status
-
Comment who you would bring along with you for the free burger stack
-
(optional) Show us some love by sharing this status
The winner will be announced on Friday!
Can't wait till then? Our burgers are available as the perfect cure to your lunch cravings from just £7.95 (psst- we've also got veggie and a vegan option).
18/07/2022
Sorry everyone - We Connect Coffee Shop is closed today for essential maintenance (but the Pantry is open as usual).
Yes we know it's convenient timing but it was pre-planned... Now it's just a bonus beach day.
Don't worry, we will be back open tomorrow with a delicious new Barista special - look out for it tomorrow morning. You're going to want this one while it's hot outside.
Hours tomorrow (Tuesday):
9am - 2pm - Coffee Shop
4pm - 6pm - Pantry
Psst - need some tips on how to stay cool in the heatwave? Read our blog here.
15/07/2022
If you missed it last year, where were you?
Here's another chance to join the fun.
Lots more details to follow shortly..... If you'd like to help out on the day please get in touch. Thank you
19/07/2022
No doubt we are definitely experiencing peak garden weather at the moment.
We're wondering - would you like to see tips from our green fingered volunteers on how to make your garden look amazing all year round? Comment on our Facebook page what you want to know and we'll get our volunteers to help.
Want to get involved with We Grow? Message us today to learn more
19/07/2022
Just to let you know our pantry will be open from 4pm today.
You can get all the food below for just £4!
Where else can you get all this food for just £4?
Message us now to get your membership sorted for this summer! Remove the stress of worrying about the rising food bill costs.
We Connect Pantry is here to give you a hand up - not a hand out
20/07/2022
Looking for an adventure this summer?
Consider volunteering with RCV UK. We have many opportunities available:
-
Volunteering at our Coffee Shop and Pantry,
-
Street champion for Tin on a Wall
-
Bike engineer at We Cycle
-
Helping at our We Grow allotment
-
Driving our VIPs for appointments
-
Kindness Callers
-
Helping at our toddler and parent groups
-
Admin and Marketing support
-
And many more...
Message us today to start your adventure with RCV UK
23/07/2022
More details coming soon but our Uniform recycling scheme will be back!
Get uniform from just a suggested donation of 50p per item.
Watch this space for more information soon.
22/07/2022
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
Parents... this is NOT A DRILL!!!!
The six weeks holidays are officially upon us and we know now more than ever you need coffee to get through the mornings. We've got you!
This is just a casual reminder that we are located directly opposite a park - get those morning wiggles out while sipping on one of the best coffees in town.
We're open all the way through the holidays, from 9am.
With Chef's specials to treat yourself and lots of affordable kids treats for your clingons we're ready to help make the next 6 weeks more bearable.
22/07/2022
School is out! Summer is officially here! Making your summer plans? Here's a date for your diary! Come and join the fun with local craft and food stalls, games, performances, bands and singers. Fun for all the family and for all ages!
If you are a local performer, we still have some space for you to come along and showcase your talents! Get in touch for more details.
See you on the Field!
25/07/2022
As Wales starts to recover from the social, emotional, and physical impact of the pandemic, the wellbeing of children and young people remains a top priority.
We're thrilled to announce that we will be taking part in Caerphilly County Borough Council's Summer of Fun!
This week we'll be announcing all the fun and free activities we have planned to support young people and families in our community combat the rising cost of living through the Summer holidays.
Stay tuned...
26/07/2022
Hello all. We just wanted to let you know that you may well be eligible for a payment of £150 from the Welsh Government. If your main residence is on Bands A-D, you don’t have any exemptions and you are responsible for paying the bills for that house, you should be eligible (see here: https://gov.wales/cost-living-support-scheme-guide-local...). You will have to fill out an application form (they never make it easy!) but if you need help with this let us know. Thinking of you all in this difficult time.
26/07/2022
Another special for your deliciousness...
Pulled pork, stuffing and apple sauce. Yum yum xx
Summer lunch plans sorted! Next up on our new menu is the delicious Greek salad served on a flatbread.
Bringing the Mediterranean to Risca for just £6.95!
4/07/2022
We are very sorry but due to illness there is no Activity Morning or Wellness Walk this week (Tue & Wed).
Also the Pantry will only be open on Tuesday afternoon this week. The Coffee Shop will remain open as usual.
But we will be back for Coffee in the Park on Friday and for some new activities next week.
Thank you for your continued support. Every purchase within the Coffee Shop helps towards sustaining the Pantry and future community projects
6/07/2022
What's that? Open until 4pm weds, Thurs and Friday? So the kids can have waffles n ice cream and oreo milkshakes after school while you sit n have a HOT cuppa n cake? What's not to love? See you there!
We defy you to find a better tasting milkshake anywhere else!!!
7/07/2022
Do you have a full clean driving licence? Have a few hours a week you could spare? Always wanted to help more in your community?
We need you!
We're looking for volunteers to help transport people to hospital and doctors appointments. You'll be driving Seren; our fully electric, automatic, wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Full training will be provided. The hours will be flexible and all you need is to be over 21 and have a full clean driving licence.
Message us today to find out how you can get involved.
13/06/2022
This is our #MondayMotivation today!
Two million tonnes of food wasted each year that could be made into 1.3 billion meals! We've partnered with Fareshare to ensure we redirect as much food from landfill as possible.
For just £4 you can fill a basket at our We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
Open today and tomorrow from 4pm to 6pm.
15/06/2022
t's been a couple of weeks but we're happy to report that we have two very satisified customers of We Cycle, our community bike hub.
Read about our
We're also glad to see the newest members of our community settling in and enjoying the beautiful scenery.
15/06/2022
Chef Helen has been creating some lovely specials. We love the Ploughmans salad board. We think it has the ratio of salad and nice additions just right
What would you like to see on the menu?
16/06/2022
Hey new parent - we see you!
Feeling totally overwhelmed yet? Don't worry we promise its a normal feeling once you're in the parenthood club.
Join us on Monday mornings where you can get advice from other parents or just have a chat with an adult human. Book here.
16/06/2022
16/06/2022
Everyone welcome 10-midday tomorrow in Risca Park opposite We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
Free tea and coffee xx
17/06/2022
Celebrate who you are with PRIDE
As we reach the midway point of June we just wanted to take a moment and join the celebration of all people in the LQBTQIA+ community.
20/06/2022
Big congratulations to RCV UK on their Morrisons Rogerstone Organisation Community Award!!! Thank you for everything you do in & around this great community of ours.
21/06/2022
We've always known we're special and now we have proof!
Absolutely delighted that we've been awarded 5 stars for We Nuture groups at The Centre at St Davids and our Coffee Mornings at our hub at Channel View Community Hall.
Extra peace of mind if you're planning to attend: -
-
Best Feeding on Mondays at St Davids 9:30 - 11:00am
-
Activity Mornings on Tuesday at Channel View Community Hall 10am - 12pm
-
Toddler Time on Wednesdays at St Davids 9:30 - 11:00am
-
Coffee Mornings on Fridays at Channel Vew Community Hall 10:00 - 12pm
23/06/2022
Coming this Sunday - get all the details on how you can sign up to our fundraising challenge this July.
Get ready to tell us why you'll be fundraising for RCV UK!
21/06/2022
Starting this Thursday - The RCV UK Breakfast Club between 9am - 10:30am.
We'll be setting up part of We Connect as a Breakfast club. Pop along from 9am and even if you're alone you wont be eating alone. Come along, meet someone new - you never know, just like the movie it could change your life forever.
22/06/2022
Our Chef specials are available daily (except Mondays)
Our specials so far have included :
-
The Avocado and Halloumi Stack
-
Pork and Stuffing Rolls
-
Burger Stack with onion chutney
-
Carrot and Lentil Burgers
What has been your favourite?
27/06/2022
Happy Monday!
It's official - our fundraiser is up and online. You can read all about why we do what we do and how you can take part here.
Will you be signing up for our fundraiser?
Later in the week we'll be telling you what you can get for taking part and of course our top fundraisers will win special prizes.
Let's make this July our best month for fundraising yet!!!
27/06/2022
We know we said we'd start eating healthy from today
But look how amazing these waffle stacks look
Get your sugar fix from us - available all this week
28/07/2022
Fighting loneliness in the community is one of our core values at RCV UK.
That's why we make over 170 calls a week in our community to help combat loneliness.
Can you spare just thirty minutes a week to help make someone's day? We're always looking for more kindness callers - the role can be done at times to suit you and from your own home.
Interested in becoming volunteer? Message us on Facebook or on this page for more information.
29/07/2022
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
Our lunch time specials - are just as delicious as they look.
Don't waste your time with that limp, lamp sandwich you planned for lunch - have the lunch you deserve.
Pssst - this is the lentil and carrot burger, not just for herbivores
4/06/2022
Wow, look at everything RCV are doing. Something on most days and all thanks to our wonderful volunteers.
Next time you speak to your VIP's or family friends who might be interested please let them know what we do and encourage them to come along!
And don't forget our activities are open to everyone, volunteers included.
We will also shortly be starting a breakfast club too. It's probably going to be Wednesday mornings from 9am, so that anyone who wants to can still take part in the Wellness Walk.
If you or someone you know might be interested please let us know?
Thank you to everyone who helps run and host these projects xx
6/06/2022
Time to swap your wardrobes over!
Summer is here! Banish the winter clothes to the back of the wardrobe where they belong and bring out those wonderful summer threads!
In the process you could donate your unwanted items to us! We're collecting clothes this Saturday at our hub at Channel View Community Hall!
Please donate your:
-
Good quality adult clothes
-
Good quality children clothes
-
Belts
-
Scarves
-
Good quality shoes (tied together)
Donate your items in bags at our hub this Saturday - or donate in our dragon bags bin located outside the hub whenever it suits you! All money we raise from the collection goes into funding community projects like We Grow and We Cycle.
6/06/2022
Wanna hear a Risca's best kept shopping secret?
You can get all this for just £4! Fill your basket with what you want and feed your family for just £4.
The pantry is open today and tomorrow from 4pm - 6pm. This is a secret we don't mind getting out there so tell your friends and we'll see you soon!
7/06/2022
We are looking forward to our Weekly Wellness Wander round Risca Park with you tomorrow.
We’re hoping it’s going to dry up in time for us to meander merrily, but should it be drizzly and dreary we can still promise a morning of coffee, cards and good cheer.
Meeting We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry at 945am to leave at 10.
8/06/2022
We liked our Afternoon Tea so much it's here to stay!
Yum!
Available now from just £10 per person! Message or call now to book Risca's newest Afternoon Tea spot!
**Small print - Bookings need to be made in advance, 24 hours notice required. Menu might change slightly from image shown here. Vegan and gluten free on request for an additional £2 per person.**
11/06/2022
Our Tin on a Wall champions are collecting today!
Everything you donate goes towards supporting local charities, foodbanks and pantrys working towards our mission that no-one in our community should be hungry.
Good luck to our champions warming up their muscles. You've got this!
12/06/2022
Thank you for your generous donations for another fantastic Tin on a Wall!
This collection marked our 2 year anniversary - and has seen 48 tonnes of food be collected over 24 months. This food has meant local charities, foodbanks and pantries have continued to be able to help people in need in our community.
Charities that are benefiting from your donations this month are Risca Foodbank, We Connect Pantry and Llamau.
20/05/2022
Oops... We did it again
Another community first initiative is in development! We Grow will be an accessible and sensory allotment based in Risca. More information coming next week.
Green fingered and keen to get involved? Message us on Facebook to register your interest.
23/05/2022
Exciting news at We Connect!
We have a new head chef!
Come and sample the wonderful feasts Chef Helen is cooking at We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
Formally from The Garden Kitchen by Pugh's, Helen has been a volunteer with us for some time and will now be cooking up a storm in our kitchen.
Welcome to the team, Helen!
24/05/2022
We're fighting food waste one basket at a time!
Open today from 4pm come and visit our Pantry.
Fill a basket for just £3; including tinned food, fresh food, frozen food and toiletries.
Read more about the Pantry here.
27/05/2022
If you, your family, friends or colleagues can knit, swim, walk, run, skip, climb mountains, crochet, sing, colour, paint or draw then maybe you could hold a sponsored event to raise money for RCV!
We'd love to hear your ideas...
28/05/2022
Today Risca Park will be transformed into a beach for this weekend only.
Coming along? Don't forget that We Connect Coffee Shop is conveniently located directly opposite the gates for Tredegar Park and the perfect location for snacks and coffee! We do Milkshakes too.
Psst - we do takeaway (in biodegradable cups) so you can enjoy one while the little ones enjoy sandy toes!
30/05/2022
Every time you buy at We Connect Coffee Shop you are helping RCVUK with their mission to help in the community.
When you buy a cup of coffee with us:
-
You're helping run our bike hub.
-
You're helping our VIPs get to their Coffee Mornings
-
You're helping to fund Kindness Calls to lonely people in the community
-
You're helping keep our pantry open - giving people the opportunity to buy a basket of food for just a few pounds.
-
You're helping develop our community sensory garden
-
You're funding Toddler and New parent sessions
-
You're sponsoring Tin on a Wall so food banks remain stocked
It's so much more than a cup of coffee - but you make a huge difference to your community when you get one from us.
31/05/2022
Tin on a Wall is BACK! Did you know it's our two year anniversary?
Two years since Tin on a Wall started and we're looking for street champions to help us continue with our mission to ensure no-one in our community is hungry. Food banks have been a huge topic of discussion this month with misguided comments coming from politicians totally out of touch with why there is a need for food banks.
Since starting Tin on a Wall we have collected close to 50 tonnes of food... That's the equivalent to :
-
An adult male humpback whale or
-
Two stones from Stonehenge or
-
Five Tyrannosaurus rex or
-
65 cows!
That food has been donated, collected and sorted by our community! Imagine how many people you can help contributing to Tin on Wall!
Want to be one of our street champions? Sign up on our Facebook page. All you need to do:
-
Leaflet in your street a couple of days before collection
-
Be available to collect from 12pm on Saturday 11th June
-
Deliver your collection to our hub on the same day from 2pm.
Help us make this collection our biggest yet!
2/06/2022
Will you be celebrating the Jubilee with us this weekend? We Connect window has had a makeover to mark the occasion.
How will you be spending yours?
3/06/2022
Happy National Bicycle Day!
Today we come together to celebrate the joy of cycling! At RCVUK we love bikes - all year round! We're supporting families and individuals get existing bikes fixed, and refurbishing old bikes no longer fit for use, diverting them from landfill.
Read all about We-Cycle on our new blog here.
Our community bike hub is working to ensure no-one is without a bicycle.
17/05/2022
Would you like to join us for a gentle walk tomorrow morning?
Meeting at 9.45am We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry( opposite Risca Park). Leaving at 10am for a short, flat, easy walk led by our experienced team.
Enjoy the beauty of our Risca scenery and the joyful sights, sounds and smells of spring or join with others in having a good natter and putting the world to rights.
Either way, there will be something for everyone and the chance for a brew at the start or the end - or both!
For further info contact cathleen@rcvuk.org
or 01633 848899 or message us on Facebook.
*A programme of walks will be announced following this initial one.
18/05/2022
We love our jacket potatoes at We Connect. You can get one every day on our lunch menu from just £3.90 (and we do take away)
But now it's time for the battle of the fillings. What do you think is the ultimate? React to our Facebook post to vote for your favourite:
-
Beans and Cheese
-
Tuna Mayo
-
Just Beans
-
Coleslaw
-
Chips
PS - Totally not trying to sway you with this picture!
19/05/2022
Please come and entertain us!
We're looking for local entertainers to take to our stage for our annual Fun On The Field event, on 27th August. We need:
-
Singers
-
Comedians
-
Musicians
-
Dancers
Want to take part? Message us today or email info@rcvuk.org
16/05/2022
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
"People only use food banks because..."
Last week we were incensed with the ignorance on display in Government about the use of food banks in this country. The out of touch comment totally ignored the cost of living crisis currently hitting everyone in their pockets and victim shamed those living in poverty.
We need to end the stigma of using food banks:
-
People don't use food banks because they fancy a free meal
-
People don't use food banks because they can't budget
-
People don't use food banks because they can't cook
-
People who use food banks don't need to be blamed by the Government elected to help them
People need to use food banks
-
because years of austerity and a global pandemic have hit the lower income homes the hardest
-
because the Government isn't doing enough
-
because they've budgeted and cut back and there is no other option
-
because they are going without food to heat and power their homes
Here at RCV and We Connect Pantry and Coffee Shop we'e seen first hand the struggles people face. The impact that the constant concern of not being able to afford food does to a single parent. The mental drain of living in poverty and having to ration what's left in your cupboards. The confusion caused by working full time and still not being able to pay your bills.
Luckily this community sees it too. That's why you've always got behind our initiatives to ensure no-one in our community goes hungry. Tin on a Wall and our Pantry continue to do so much for those in need. Thank you for everything you do to support it. It seems our mission continues...
Want to help? Contact us today to find out how you can help us by becoming a volunteer.
14/05/2022
Supporting Mental Health Awareness - Now and Always
Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. This year's theme was loneliness and the horrible implications that it could have for someone experiencing mental health issues. Through our social channels, we showed the ways in which, since the day we began we have worked tirelessly to combat loneliness.
Read more in our Blog here ...
.png)
14/05/2022
Competition Time!
The perfect start to your day, arriving at We Connect on Monday!
To celebrate we're running a competition this weekend where you and a friend could win a free breakfast at We Connect. To take part via Facebook:
-
Like this post on Facebook
-
Share this post to your timeline
-
Tag your breakfast buddy
Winners will be announced on Tuesday at 12pm.
13/05/2022
Our Coffee Mornings run every Tuesday and Friday and are a way for our VIPs to meet with each other and connect. Human connection is vital in the fight against loneliness. We welcome all ages and mobility to our coffee mornings. Why not pop along next week and make some new friends? You can book here.
Don't take our word for it. Here's what one of our VIPs has to say:
"When I came to RCV UK for help I was in a lot of trouble. I had left an abusive relationship and was in over £20k of debt. Tara and Dawn were welcoming, supportive and were totally non-judgemental. They stressed the importance of me meeting with people and mixing with people locally to help my mental health which at the time was awful. They've helped me find my community. I'm not alone anymore, my debt is manageable and my mental health has improved. I am so thankful for them."
12/05/2022
Communities for Work at We Connect Cafe every Mon between 4pm and 6pm. Just drop in, no appt needed.
--------------
Caerphilly Community Regeneration Employment Drop In
Are you looking for work or training?
Would you like support to help you reach your career goals?
Communities for work can help you!
01443864227 or come & see us to find out more.
No appointment needed!
11/05/2022
It's Day 3 of
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and we're going to bring the focus to parents.
The transition into parenting can be an incredibly lonely and isolating time. Being home all day with a newborn or young child can be an incredible strain on your mental health. To help support new parents and parents of toddlers we run two clubs:
Best Feeding - running every Monday morning is a safe place for parents of young children to come along and meet other parents in the area. We'll also be providing support with breast feeding and bottle feeding. Supporting parents with the feeding methods that work best for their family.
Toddler Time - running every Wednesday morning come and enjoy half a conversation with other parents as your little toddler terrors run riot.
Want to take part? Book online here.
10/05/2022
Our Community Pantry will be open today from 4pm - 6pm.
Working to redirect surplus food from landfill to your table - come down today and fill a basket for just £3! Best yet, you get to choose the items that will work best for you and your family. From fresh fruit and vegetables, tinned and dried goods, a selection of fresh chilled goods, frozen items and toiletries you could dramatically reduce the cost of your weekly shop.
Will you be paying us a visit today?
9/05/2022
Today is the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week.
When RCV UK launched in March 2020 we made a pledge to combat the loneliness the pandemic caused in our community. We wanted to ensure that no-one felt alone.
We Connect was born with the idea of connecting people. Loneliness can be a cause of and symptom of poor mental health that is why we are committed to:
Information and support throughout the coffee shop on how you can get help finding employment, debt management and socialising
Connecting people by having free wi-fi so you have a place to connect with friends online
Weekly Pantry helping to end food poverty in our community giving people a hand up and not a hand out
Providing a warm and welcoming environment for all of our customers
Space to rent for clubs and groups to help connect the community
Let's Connect - #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
6/05/2022
RCV UK Lotto - drawn weekly live on Facebook each Friday at 11.30am.
Choose 4 numbers between 1 and 28, match all 4 numbers for a win.
£1.00 per ticket, available online at
4/05/2022
Hey! We're looking for volunteers to join our marketing team . We're looking for fun, engaging people to help with our big plans!
If you are looking for some experience before starting your qualifications or career in marketing then this is for you. We have a proven track record of helping our volunteers get the experience, skills and confidence they need to get full-time marketing roles.
The roles are 100% flexible and can work around you and your interest and are suitable for anyone aged 16 or over. Message jenna@rcvuk.org if you would like more information. Feel free to tag someone on our Facebook page who would be interested.
3/05/2022
Post Bank Holiday Blues? Urgh - we feel ya! It seems like only yesterday we were enjoying a day off in mediocre weather...
Why not pop into We Connect today and treat yourself to a little Tuesday treat? With breakfast options from just £2 don't deny yourself a chance to chase away the post bank hol blues!
What's your dream breakfast from us? We love a pastry from Toast - delicious, vegan and one of our lovely local suppliers!
2/05/2022
This Bank Holiday Monday we're dreaming of Summer ...
Fun on the Field is in the planning stages and we need your help
Are you a local business or master baker who would be interested in taking part in our event? Whether you own a food truck or own a local crafty business - you could hire a stand at our event. Early bird prices from just £15 - message us to reserve your space.
We love celebrating local talent so we're also looking for local musical talent to play our marquee throughout the day.
We're making this year bigger - so save the date August 27th! Tag someone on Facebook who would love to take part.
24/04/2022
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
Is it a bap? A roll? A cob? A sarnie? A bun? A butty? Or a barm?
Whatever you call it, you can get yours from We Connect with any regular freshly ground coffee AND a hash brown for £5. (Including Vegan sausages)
Guilt-free brekkie when you know the money you're spending goes back into the community.
25/04/2022
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
First day having our parklet and outdoor tables in use today and it's fair to say they went down a storm.
Come and join us tomorrow and see all the fab changes, including a slight change to the opening times.
30/04/2022
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
Follow the link to see more of our delicious breakfast and lunch items available Monday - Saturday 9am-2pm
Inside and outside dining or take away. All of our take away cups, containers and cutlery are 100% compostable.
13/04/2022
NEW ClickSilver IT Support
We can help you online. Email or call us at RCV asap for the next programme which starts just after Easter.
6/04/2022
Tin on a Wall is back this Saturday from 12pm! Our street plan is below and we will be visiting your street this Saturday for your donations.
With the costs of living increasing local food banks and food pantries are running short on supplies.Your generosity ensures that they can keep serving those most in need in our community.
Good Luck to the street champions in Cwmfelinfach who will be out collecting tonight from 6pm.
Here's to another great collection!
7/04/2022
Did you know that as well as all of our other services (see Weekly Planner), we are also now able to make referrals to CAB and tenancy and benefits teams at CCBC and Platfform for face to face support in Risca regardless whether you're living in a council, private rented or owned property. If you're struggling with any tenancy issues, or need employment or benefits support including DLA/PIP applications, please get in touch.
11/04/2022
Tin On A Wall
Thank you!
We had another amazing collection this month and have been able to support Risca Foodbank, Pantside Foodbank and We Connect Pantry.
Your generous donations have ensured that those in the community in need won't have to go hungry.
Our next collection will take place on Saturday 14th May.
12/04/2022
Chocolate Bingo is Back! Feeling Lucky? See you Thursday April 14th, 5.30 to 7 pm at the The Centre @St David's.
Register for Chocolate Bingo here.
_edited_edited_edited_edited_edited.jpg)
5/04/2022
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry are now able to connect you with Platfform support workers for any housing related queries you may have.
Please just pop in between 4-6pm every Tuesday, or book a 1-1 from 3-6pm every Tuesday.
Support is available so please come along and find out how what help is available for you.
30/03/2022
Tin on a Wall is back!
We're looking for street champions to help with our next collection on Saturday 9th April.
We need champions who can:
-
Leaflet in their chosen street a couple of days before collection
-
Collect in their street from 12pm on Saturday 9th April
-
Deliver to Channel View Community Centre from 2pm on Saturday 9th April
Do you want to volunteer for a couple of hours and help restock food banks and charities in your local area?
If you are able to help, please comment on our Facebook page.
*Wattsville and Cwmfelinfach collections will take place on Wednesday 6th April from 6pm
31/03/2022
We Connect Cafe
We're sorry to say we'll be closed until Monday, due to unforeseen circumstances; but we're very happy to say we can't wait to see all of our wonderful customers when we reopen.
1/04/2022
We have an exciting announcement!
We've got a little creative over at our We Connect Coffee Shop and Pantry ...
This week we've had a delivery of surplus cabbage to the pantry. We are fighting food waste so we have created a special latte blend.
Are you brave enough to try the creation? Comment on our Facebook page!
23/03/2022
Do you want to do more online?
This project in partnership with @BiTC will give you the confidence to be online.
How to sign up? Either:
Complete the registration form on our Facebook page.
Call us to make an appointment and we'll do the registration for you
Or,
Call us for more information
01633 848899
Thanks
24/03/2022
Today we are having coffee and cake in memory of a gent who sadly passed away at 98 years young. Today we are thankful we had the opportunity to know him and to have spent many many hours listening to the incredible stories of his life.
RIP Lindsay Preece, we will miss listening to your stories but we won't forget them.
Below is a poem Lindsay liked and had on the wall in his home: How Old Are You?
28/03/2022
RCV UK presents the next course of Song & Sign with Karen Baxter.
These are online sessions every Thursday at 7.30pm.
It's for 6 weeks and costs just £12 for the whole course.
What we learn with fun, we never forget.... Alfred Mercier.
Book through our website here.
Have a look at some of our recordings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81uA2Z5f7Dc
19/03/2022
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
*SPRING OPENING HOURS*
As a new business and community project, we may need to tweak things from time to time to ensure we're getting things right. Because of this, our new opening hours are:
Pantry: Mondays & Tuesdays 4pm - 6pm
Coffee Shop: Monday - Saturday 8.30am -2pm
Thank you all for your patience, kind words and support.
18/03/2022
Happy Friday!
We wanted to take a moment to say thank you to an absolutely lovely local business run by two amazing people who have supported us from the very beginning. If you don't know Toast is a Vegan Micro Bakery in Cwmfelin that makes bread and pastries that taste like heaven.
Toast are one of our suppliers at We Connect and have given us their support in other ways. From joining our painting parties at We Connect to balancing running a bakery whilst taking care of our VIPs.
PS - try the almond croissant it's too good for words
18/03/2022
Our past few locally baked goodies available today. Mouth watering Vegan croissants and pain au chocolat from Toast and scrumptious chocolate chunk mini egg cake from The Coffee Mill.
16/03/2022
We at We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry want to hear your ideas. What would you like to see added to our menu?
Bearing in mind we dont have a massive kitchen and that we are a community organisation and all money raised in the cafe helps to run the Pantry and all our community projects.
There are a few ideas on our Facebook page.
What would you like to see at We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry?
15/03/22
We are blessed to work in such a generous community!
Tin on a Wall took place this Saturday and we were overwhelmed by the collection our amazing Street Champions brought in. The news in recent weeks has at times been unbearably hard and its times like this we have our faith in kindness restored.
Donations this month have gone to RCV Emergency Foodbank, Risca Foodbank, Cymru Creations, We Connect Pantry and Cwmfelinfach Primary Pantry.
Thank you!
11/03/2022
A huge thank you to
The Coffee Mill!
One of our wonderful suppliers over at We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry!
They have been supplying us with absolutely stunning cakes over the last few weeks. Have you tried one yet?
10/03/2022
Our first of many deliveries from Vegan bakery 'Toast' in Cwmfelin.
We have sourdough doughnuts with vanilla glaze, cinnamon whirls and croissants.
The wonderful team at Toast have supported us since day 1, they even painted the walls ready for us to open! How's that for supporting local?
Be quick, when they're gone, they're gone.
Call 01633 837133 to order for collection.
7/03/2022
We Connect Coffee Shop
Struggling for breakfast options this week?
Don't worry we've got you covered!
Bacon rolls just £2 and we've got a vegan version too! .
Available to sit in or take away.
What a great way to start your week!
7/03/2022
The Pantry is now open!
Keep an eye on our stories to see what we have on offer today.
Remember memberships are just £2 for 24 baskets and baskets are just £3.
Have you signed up yet?
Visit our Facebook page for all the latest updates.
3/03/2022
Happy #WorldBookDay!
To Celebrate we're holding a competition to win a Children's book bundle.
What are your favourite children's books? We absolutely love books here at RCV UK. You can read about our admin teams' favourites here in our latest Blog.
To be in with a chance of winning this lovely prize, visit our Facebook Page and:
Like this post
Share this post
Comment what is your favourite children's book
Bonus if you tell us which of our admin choices you like the best.
The winner will be picked at random and announced on Monday 7th March.
3/03/2022
Today is World Book Day and let's be honest - there's no better feeling than cwtching up with a blanket, a nice hot drink, and a good book. We certainly have fond memories of reading books as children and enjoying all the new and exciting adventures on every page.
Read more in our latest Blog here ...
1/03/2022
Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus from
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
We've got pancakes with various toppings available today, so pop in, take 5 for yourself and enjoy.
Coffee Shop is open until 1pm today ready for Pantry opening at 3pm
1/03/2022
Tin on a Wall is back on Saturday 12th March.
We're busy planning for our next collection but we need your help. Are you able to give up a little bit of your time this month to help collect in your street? We need champions who are able to leaflet in their street and collect from 12pm on Saturday 12th March and deliver to Channel View Community Centre by 2pm. Comment on our Facebook page if you want to take part.
To learn more about the amazing work Tin on a Wall is doing in our community click here.
23/02/2022
We Connect Cafe Special Offer
Did you know you can enjoy a Babycino for free with selected hot drinks on our menu? Otherwise it’s just £1 - complete with a dusting of chocolate and marshmallows.
(Don’t worry, it contains no caffeine, so the kiddies won’t be up all night!)
Join us today for a perfect half term date with your little one.
Visit our Facebook page for all the latest We Connect news.
23/02/2022
We Connect Cafe is open
Monday:
08:00 - 11:00 14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 11:00 14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 16:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 16:00
Friday:
08:00 - 16:00
Saturday & Sunday:
CLOSED
19/02/2022
We Connect opens on Monday!
Thank you to the South Wales Argus for this lovely piece on our shop.
You can visit us from 8am on Monday - will we see you there?
17/02/2022
We Connect opening has also been postponed from tomorrow until Monday due to the weather warnings.
Sorry about that everyone, but better safe than sorry
17/02/2022
Regretfully, in view of the extreme weather expected tomorrow, we have decided to CANCEL the Coffee Morning on Friday 18th Feb.
Hope to see everyone safe and sound next Friday.
17/02/2022
We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry
OPENING DAY SPECIAL
We're opening tomorrow (*insert happy dance here) and to celebrate we're opening with two specials.
The first of which, a Gingerbread Latte decided by you lovely festive throwback loving people. Tomorrow you can pick up this delicious treat for just £2 - that should be enough to earn us a spot on Santa's good list nice and early this year.
Of course it can be made Vegan too
This is a one day opening offer so join us tomorrow from £2 to pick up this naughty treat for a heavenly price. Each purchase earns you a stamp on our loyalty card.
See you from 8am!
15/02/2022
A little later than advertised but it's been a crazy couple of days.
Here are the winners our competition.
Gabriella Spindler Vasquez Walters, Tommy H Guy, Jody Marie Perkins, Joni O'brien, Neil Griffiths, Sadie Purves, Ron Hart, Louise Myers, Neil Griffiths, Janine Reed
Message us on Facebook to book your spot at one of our pre-launch events Wednesday and Thursday this week.
Thank you so much for everyone's support this week - We'll see you all at 3pm today for the Pantry and 8am Friday for the opening of our Coffee Shop.
_edited_edited.jpg)
16/02/2022
Following on from last weekend's Tin On A Wall collection, read our latest Blog.
Tin on a Wall; Bringing our Community Together Since 2020
Since its launch in June 2020 Tin on a Wall has been one of our most recognised and most loved projects.
14/02/2022
If you watched our Facebook Live last night then you'll know that our Pantry is opening TODAY at 3pm!
This is not a drill - from 3pm you can join our pantry membership at We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry at 60 Tregedar Street in Risca for just £2 and then get entire basket of food for just £3.
Re-watch our Live from last night - or this short summary for more information. Our Pantry is fighting food waste just one basket at a time.
Will you be joining us today?
10/02/2022
Ready to experience our little oasis of calm at We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry?
We’ll be opening Friday 18th February!!!
Spread the word… also to celebrate we’ll be launching a competition tomorrow where you can get an invite to our pre launch event next week! Like our We Connect Facebook page and comment on our post if you’re interested
What coffee are you looking forward to having with us once we’re open?
9/02/2022
Tin on a Wall is back this Saturday from 12pm! Our street plan is below and we will be visiting your street this Saturday for your donations.
This side of winter is particularly difficult for charities and food banks as supplies run short. Your generosity ensures that they can keep serving those most in need in our community.
Good Luck to the street champions in Wattsville and Cwmfelinfach who will be out collecting tonight from 6pm.
Here's to another great collection!
8/02/2022
Today is Internet Safety Day!
Being online in 2022 is absolutely essential but making sure you are safe and secure online can be a minefield. We're sharing some of our top tips for staying safe online and on social media. Check out our blog at www.rcvuk.org/blog for our post.
Feel free to share your tips on our Facebook page.
.png)
1/01/2022
We Need Your Help!
Tin on a Wall is back on Saturday 12th February and we need street champions.
We need our street champions to:
Leaflet in their area a few days before collection
Collect in their area from midday on Saturday 12th February
Bring your collection to Channel View Community Hall by 2pm on the same day
If you're able to commit to this collection please comment on our Facebook page..
*Collections in Wattsville and Cwmfelinfach will take place Wednesday 9th February and will be arranged locally
7/02/2022
We're starting our week off with a We Connect fact! By partnering with Fareshare and Tesco we will be redirecting 300kgs of food each week in our pantry. This would have otherwise ended up in landfill.
Pop over to our Facebook @WeConnectCoffeeShop page to find out just how many extra meals that can add to our community.
We hope to have a date for opening this week - hands up if you're as excited as we are?
31/01/2022
We Connect - For our Community and Not for Profit
If you’re keeping yourself up to date with the latest happenings on our Facebook page you will know that we have a brand new Coffee Shop opening in Risca very soon! ...
Read the full story in our blog here ...
.jpeg)
28/01/2022
Our #WeekendWisdom is a little different this week.
Did you know we run a Bestfeeding group every Monday at 9:30am in the Centre at St Davids?
We are passionate about ensuring parents of new babies are supported and get the advice they need. We offer a totally non-judgemental space for young parents to come, relax and get to know other parents.
You can book here: https://www.riscacv19volunteers.com/book-online
Know someone who would love to take part? Tag them on our Facebook page.
28/01/2022
Our Friday Thank you this week goes to Cambrian Connect.
They have been absolute heroes sorting our phone lines and internet over a busy festive period. We now have phone lines in Channel View Community Centre at We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry. Without them we would have no connection to our wonderful community.
Thank you!
24/01/2022
We might have mentioned we have a Coffee Shop and Pantry - We Connect opening soon. We're super excited - obviously but also need your help.
We're looking for existing or new volunteers who would like to help out in the pantry and / or the coffee shop for a couple of hours a week.
Full training and accredited courses will be available and you'll have the chance to offer support to our community.
If you'd like to know more please PM us on Facebook or email weconnect@rcvuk.org.
We look forward to hearing from you.
21/01/2022
Ladies and gentlemen, this is our first live draw of our weekly lotto. Prize money was £11.50. This week's numbers were 03, 04, 23 and 27.
No winners this week so it's a rollover.
Tickets can be purchased from the Community Centre Tuesday and Friday mornings and shortly from We Connect when we're open.
Thanks everyone for taking part.
21/01/2022
A massive Friday thank you to Moriah Print!
They put our We Connect sign up over the Christmas period as a festive surprise for us and we are so overwhelmed with gratitude to them.
Always there to help with our graphic and print needs! Thanks to the team at Moriah for always helping - usually at short notice too!
18/01/2022
Our activities are back up and running! We now have a full planner throughout the week.
Every Monday. 9.30-11am - Best Feeding group at the Centre @ St David's. Entry is Free.
Every Tuesday, 10am-12pm - Activity Morning at Channel View Community Centre. Boccia, Bingo and a Quiz for £2.50.
Every Wednesday, 9.30-11am - Toddler Time at St David's. Just £1.50 per child.
Every Thursday, 7.30-8.30pm - Song and Sign - Learn Makaton Sign Language for just £2 per session.
Every Friday, 10am-12pm - Coffee Morning at Channel View Community Centre. A cuppa and chance to connect.
Book online for our events here: https://www.riscacv19volunteers.com/book-online
17/01/2022
Do you want to stay up to date with our Coffee Shop We Connect? We have a Facebook Page where you can get all the latest inside scoop into how our Coffee Shop and Pantry is coming along... Maybe we'll be releasing our open date this week too!
We'll also be giving information on how your can secure your membership for our Pantry, details on all the yummy products we'll be selling and best of all competitions where you can win a few freebies!
Follow us now @weconnectcoffeeshop on Facebook.
13/01/2022
A little later than normal but we just wanted to say THANK YOU! For yet another amazing collection over the weekend!
Donations were made to RCV Emergency Foodbank, Risca Foodbank, Pantside Foodbank and the We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry.
A special moment of thanks to our amazing street champions who really battled the elements this weekend to bring your donations to us.
We’ll be back in February with another collection - stay tuned for our street champion request and how you can get involved!
11/01/2022
We Connect Cafe and Pantry directly opposite the park gates, next to Parkmans in Risca is RCV UK 's latest project.
In case you're wondering, it's a non-profit shop where we'll have free and low cost food for anyone who needs it, and this will be supported by a coffee shop in the back area and side room.
We'll also be able to continue to offer support for anyone in the area, the same way we have been doing over the last 2 years from Channel View Community Centre.
A few amazing volunteers have been working all hours refurbishing the whole premises and it's nearly there, we just need one final push and we're hoping you might be able to help?
We're having a paint party at the We Connect Coffee Shop & Pantry on Saturday from 10am.
If you're any good with a paint brush and can spare a couple of hours on Saturday, we'd be sooooo grateful for your help.
We have the paint, the brushes, rollers, frog tape, dust sheets, even aprons..... we just need some of you to supply the elbow grease, please?
If you can help please comment on our Facebook page, thanks so much xx
5/01/2022
Our Champions will be back this Saturday from 12pm collecting in Risca, Crosskeys and Rogerstone.
Stuck for ideas of what to donate?
Items we're in need of this month:
-
Tinned Meat
-
Tinned Vegetables
-
Tea & Coffee
-
Biscuits
-
Unopened Toiletries
-
Cleaning Products
As the weather has been pretty grim of late - if it is raining please put your donation inside a plastic bag so that it prevents the items from spoiling.
Here's to another amazing collection!
1/01/2022
Makaton Song & Sign classes start this week (6th Jan).
Learn something new to keep those January blues at bay!
All sessions online so we won't be cancelled by covid.
Bring a smile and a glass of wine, and we'll see you there.
Makaton is used in Schools and Colleges to help communicate with people with various learning difficulties.
Cost: £12 for a course of 6 sessions.
For more details and to book please visit our booking page (or click on the picture).
31/12/2021
RCV UK hope you've all had a great Christmas!
2021 was a busy year so here's a reminder for the next couple of weeks, as 2022 begins:
-
Makaton restarts on 6th Jan
-
Best Feeding Group restarts on 17th Jan
-
Activity morning restarts on 18th Jan
-
Toddler group restarts on 19th Jan
-
Coffee morning restarts on 21st Jan
Additionally, during the first 2 weeks of January RCV UK will remain closed to visitors outside of the above groups. This is to allow admin to focus on essential planning and preparation for our re-opening on 24th Jan.
In an emergency we can still be contacted on 01633 848899 or info@rcvuk.org
Thank you all so much and have a wonderfully Happy New Year!
PS. Watch our Facebook page for details of our brand new pantry and coffee shop (We Connect) opening very, very soon.
28/12/2021
Tin on a Wall will be back in January and we're looking for street champions to help collect throughout Risca and Rogerstone on Saturday 8th January.
We're now completing our plan for January and we need your help to collect as many donations as possible to assist local foodbanks and charities through the difficult winter months. Make volunteering your new year's resolution and commit to helping us for just a few hours a week.
We need our street champions to:
Leaflet in their area a few days before collection.
Collect in their area from midday on Saturday 8th January.
Bring your collection to Channel View Community Hall by 2pm on the same day.
If you're able to commit to this collection please comment on our Facebook page.
*No collections are taking place in Wattsville and Cwmfelinfach this month
