Community Events
Looking for fun things to do with the children over May half term, check these out
Check out this opportunity at Llanrumney Hall on a Monday afternoon.
Looking for something to do this weekend, check out St Mellons Nature Club on Saturday 20th April. This time we'll be pond-dipping and learning about habitat creation with Reg and Evelyn. We'll be meeting at The Beacon Centre at 10.30am and walking over to Reg and Evelyn's Garden (10 minute accessible walk on pavement). If you'd like to join us, get in touch! Full Nature Club programme in the comments 🌿🪱🦊🐾🌱🐸🌳🐞🦋🐛🦉 #StMellons #NatureLovers #Conservation #Wildlife #Biodiversity #PermacultureGarden
Easter Fun event at Hendre Lake on Saturday 30th March with the Park Ranger team, 10am -12pm. Guided walk with games and art activities along the way.
Cardiff Parenting are offering this wonderful course "Circle of Security" at the local Church of The Resurrection - see poster for more details.
Are you the parent or carer of a pre-school child aged 3-4? Are you working or studying, and looking for help with your childcare costs?
If you are you may be eligible for the Childcare Offer, which provides eligible parents with up to 30 hours of funded early education and childcare per week.
Parents in receipt of certain benefits such as carers allowance, or those relating to incapacity for work may also be eligible* Check if you're eligible for the Childcare Offer for Wales
Additional funding may also be available for children who require additional support to access their childcare setting**
For more information please contact the team on 03000 628 628 or at cardiffchildcareoffer@cardiff.gov.uk
To apply please visit the Childcare Offer for Wales website.
https://www.gov.wales/get-30-hours-childcare-3-and-4-year-olds
*terms and conditions apply
**subject to referral and eligibility assessment
We have some wonderful activities taking place in the community
The Beacon Centre are pleased to be working with a local artist to offer these free Cyanotype workshops. Join them next Monday or Tuesday afternoon at The Beacon Centre. Through the magic of science and sunlight, you will create incredible artworks with this 'sun photography' technique. There'll be plenty of opportunities to experiment and get creative. Each session has limited spaces but we still have a number left if you'd like to join us. Email info@hopestmellons.org to book your space.
Fantastic opportunities to keep the children busy over the Easter Holidays.
Check out the Free Basketball coaching at St Mellons Hub starting on the 18th March 2024
Struggling with Food Poverty, why not pop along to the St Mellons Pantry at The Beacon Centre.
Need a bit of financial support, check this out available over at The Beacon Centre. Mutual Aid Fund. #StMellons #MutualAid Fund has given £20,000 of small grants since May 2020. 95% of this has come from our local community. We wish help with basics like food, gas and electricity wasn't needed, but we're so proud to be part of a community of #solidarity and #genrosity. Join us?
More fabulous ideas for half term,
check out these cost free activities that you can do over half term or at any time
We are pleased to share with you, some fantastic opportunities for the children of St Mellons over the February Half Term.
Places where "Kids eat for less" this February half term
As part of Hope St Mellons Winter Wellness activities we've got a range of free taster sessions for movement and meditation classes. Scroll through to see all the options ➡️ These are free and available for anyone who lives or volunteers in CF3. You don't need to have done any movement or mediation practices before to take part. Spaces are limited so get in touch with us to book your space: info@hopestmellons.org Big thanks to C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council for supporting the programme through the Shared Prosperity Small Grant Fund 23/24 in partnership with Cardiff Council. #WinterWellness #Wellbeing #CommunityWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #StMellons #Meditation
Year 3-6 looking for opportunities for Football Development, check this out over at Eastern Leisure Centre. For more information email the details on the poster.
Fun activities over at The Beacon Centre every month
Hope St Mellons - #WinterWellness activities are underway. Big thanks to @c3sc for supporting the programme through Shared Prosperity Small Grant Fund 23/24 in partnership with @CardiffCouncil. #WinterWellness #Wellbeing #CommunityWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #StMellons
Places where kids eat free (or for £1) this Christmas 2023
Friends of Meadowlane would like to take the time to thank Ian at the Noah's Ark charity shop for their kind loan of their Christmas Sleigh
Lots of fun things on in our Community, check them out.
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Check out a great afternoon school club at The Beacon Centre.
Need something to do with your little ones, how about "Mess "n" Tots" over at The Beacon Centre. £1 per family.
The Beacon Centre are holding a table top sale this Saturday 12:30-3pm, why not pop along and see what bargains you can pick up and maybe start christmas shopping.
You asked we listened........During our Summer Fayre many parents wanted to speak to the Welfare/Finance Team in confidence. Sadly we could not accommodate this at the time. But we have arranged for the Welfare/Finance team to attend school on Thursday 14th September between 8:45-11:30 so that parents and carers can speak in confidence and openly to someone.
No appointment is needed so please pop into the main office for a chat with the team.
Welfare/Finance Liaison Team
Some exciting activities taking place in Llanrumney Hall during the Easter Holidays
Adult Learning Festival
Family Learning Signature - Thursday 12th May and Friday 13th May 2016
Communities First are looking for families to volunteer for their Family Learning Signature sessions this Thursday and Friday from 2pm - 4pm. This event will be taking part at the St Mellons Hub.
The Family Learning Signature is a great way to look at the strengths you have as a family as well as finding any areas for improvement and then being directed to help and support that can make a difference to your family.
If you feel this is something you would like to take part in, please contact Miss Price at the school, and your name will be added to the booking form.
You can collect your children from school early as this is something the whole family gets involved in!!
Communities First have also said they will provide taxi's from school to the Hub for you.
Please do take part - its a great way to spend time together as a family and find out more about yourselves!!
Miss Price.
Communities First and Foundation Phase WOW afternoon.
