Torfaen Voluntary Alliance

16/10/2026

Have an idea that could make a difference in your community? Let’s explore it together. At TVA, we encourage and support these opportunities.

What would you like to see happening in your local community? Do you have an idea for a project, a community activity, a social enterprise or a new way of tackling a local challenge?

The upcoming Community Ideas events in Torfaen, delivered by Martin Downes of Prelude Solutions in partnership with Town Square, and working alongside Torfaen County Borough Council’s Foundational Economy team, are an opportunity to bring people together to share ideas, explore opportunities and work collaboratively to make good things happen.

Whether you’re a resident with an idea, part of a community or voluntary group, thinking about starting a social enterprise, or an organisation that can offer advice, support or funding, you’re invited to get involved.

These events are about connecting people, developing ideas and exploring what might be possible when communities, organisations and support services work together.

👉 Book your place:

📍 Blaenavon | Tuesday 3 November, 10am–1pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003336298798?aff=oddtdtcreator

📍 Pontypool | Wednesday 4 November, 12pm–2.20pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003336438215?aff=oddtdtcreator

📍 Pontypool | Wednesday 4 November, 5.30pm–8pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003337076123?aff=oddtdtcreator

And this is just the beginning. Following the events, a Community Enterprise Launchpad programme will offer support, mentoring and opportunities to develop sustainable enterprises, build networks and explore access to a start-up grant from Torfaen Council

You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need an idea, an interest in your community, or a willingness to help make something happen.

Please share this with residents, groups and anyone who might have an idea to explore or something to contribute.

Let’s bring people together, make connections and see what we can achieve, stronger together.
Torfaen Prelude Solutions

Work together and explore opportunities to make a positive difference in your community!

16/10/2026

🌿 Got green fingers?

Busy tidying up the garden for winter? Thinking ahead to spring planting? Or have a few gardening secrets you'd like to share?

Come and join our friendly monthly Gardening Club.

Connect with others who share your passion for gardening, all through a simple telephone call. 📞 🌷

The next group session will be on Thursday 19th November at 11am. Contact Alice on 01495 763 650 to sign up to join the club.

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Sight Cymru invites people with sight loss who enjoy gardening to join a friendly monthly telephone group. Members can chat and share gardening interests. The poster features colorful flowers, a watering can and gardening tools. Contact Alice Benham on 01495 763650.

16/10/2026

Just been to visit Street Creative Ltd and our Projects and Partnership Manager got to sit in the DJ's seat!

If you are looking to promote your group or services, why not get in touch with Street Creative and see how they can support you!

As the newest radio station in Torfaen why not have a listen - https://streetradio.co.uk/

16/10/2026

Have you heard about this new community group based in Pontypool?

Street Creative offer a safe space, a place to learn and even hear to their very radio show!

Get in touch with the team to find out more!

Street Creative Ltd

16/10/2026

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14/10/2026

Dont forget to book your space for our Autumn Funding Fair!

It will be a great day with some very exciting funders!

Book now, visit: https://www.tvawales.org.uk/event/tva-autumn-funding-fair-7/register

Torfaen
WCVA CGGC

14/10/2026

It was great for us to be invited in celebrationg Women Of Wisdom (WOW) receiving funding from The National Lottery Community Fund/ Cronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol.

the group had the funding to support its members and other members of the community to become more self confident and happy with who they are.

We are wroking closely with Torfaen's Community Capacity Officer to help this group grow and support the community.

Well done all on your grant, well deserved!

Torfaen

14/10/2026

Still a couple of spaces left for our table top sale come and have s clear out before santa comes or join us for a bargain to send to santa