Croesyceiliog and Llanyrafon Community Council

23/09/2026

🍂 Awesome Autumn Activities at Cwmbran Boating Lake! 🍂

Celebrate Get Outside Day with a morning of free family-friendly nature activities at Cwmbran Boating Lake on Tuesday 29 September, 9:30am to 12:00pm. Join the Healthy Planet, Healthy People team and get hands-on with autumn-themed fun including nature crafts, bug hunting, pooh sticks, tree rubbings, leafy lantern making, and even discovering the fascinating music that plants create through electrical signals.

📍 Meet by the café at Cwmbran Boating Lake and look out for the gazebo.

🆓 Free to attend

🍁 Some craft materials are limited, so arrive early if you'd like to make a leafy lantern.

🌧 Please bring wellies and waterproofs in case of wet weather.

Find out more here: https://connecttorfaen.org.uk/activity/awesome-autumn-celebrating-get-outside-day-with-style

This event is funded through the Healthy Planet, Healthy People project as part of Nature Towns and Cities, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Torfaen 🍂🌿

22/09/2026

16/09/2026

We have added additional dates for upcoming Gwent Police - Torfaen Officers surgeries on our website:

Please see below dates of upcoming police surgeries in Croesyceiliog and Llanyrafon:

16/09/2026

We're asking residents to tell us about life in Torfaen, including their local area, wellbeing, community involvement and experiences of council services.
The more people who take part, the better we can understand what matters to our communities.
Take the survey by 25/10/26: 👉 https://orlo.uk/j4O07

08/09/2026

We are happy to welcome you all back from tomorrow morning (Tuesday) and we will be going through the winter now with no breaks.

We are open 10-11.30am Tuesday to Saturday. There are no forms to do, no stories you have to say to the volunteers... Community Fridge is open to all. From people who need a little boost to those who like the ethos of not wasting food... you're all welcome.

There is no expectation of any donations but we would absolutely welcome them as we have had 2 weeks off with bills still going out.

Just a little note, as people were unsure as to what made a portion... we have made it easier and will be putting numbers on the boxes. We hope this means items can get shared out and people don't feel they have to wait in the cold and wet but can come whenever we are open.

So please follow volunteers directions, keep to the max numbers of items as shown and, do speak to the daily leader if you need anything further.

07/09/2026

06/09/2026

A polite reminder that if you haven’t yet submitted a grant application form, the deadline for submission is Friday 11th September 2026.

If you have any queries regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact us via messenger, via email [email protected] or leave us an answerphone message including your contact details and we will get back to you 01633 869933

03/09/2026

If you’re aged 60+ and don’t know where to turn to get help and support with a problem you’re having, please get in touch.

Our Advice and Assistance team can connect you with support and services across Wales and help ensure your rights are upheld.

https://olderpeople.wales/advice-and-assistance-team/

02/09/2026

This Sepsis Awareness Month, we're encouraging everyone to learn the signs and symptoms of sepsis. Recognising sepsis early and getting medical help quickly can save lives.

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires urgent treatment.

Symptoms include:

• Slurred speech or confusion
• Extreme shivering or muscle pain
• Passing no urine (in a day)
• Severe breathlessness
• It feels like you’re going to die
• Skin mottled or discoloured

Don't ignore the signs. Trust your instincts and seek urgent medical help if you think you or someone you know may have sepsis.

28/08/2026

Fancy giving back to your community? Got a bit of free time on a weekday morning? If you want to have a laugh, make new friends, all well helping people make the most of their lives, Think about volunteering for our Foodshare!! Details below!! Croesy Food Share Hwb