New and Coming Up Soon
We run lots of different events and are adding more all the time, so check back here to see all the news! Please click on the posters to enlarge for more details on our upcoming special events. For all of our regular weekly and monthly events, see further down the page.
Our Regular Events at a glance - for more details on each session please see below
Mondays
Knit and Natter - 11am-12pm
Bring along your latest project and enjoy having a chat while you work. Free to attend, no booking necessary.
Soup and Social - 12:30-2pm
Join us for lunch and a chat with friends. Free to attend, please let us know in advance if you plan to attend.
Côr Y Galon - 3:45-4:30pm (open from 3:15pm for refreshments first)
Our brand new choir, open to all voice types, ages 16+. Open to new members, please contact us to join!
Wednesdays
Quizzing Fun - 1st Weds of the month, 2-4pm (from 2nd September)
Come and get those brains working on some friendly trivia with Stuart. Free to attend, no booking necessary.
Live Loud! Parkinson's Voice Support - 2nd Weds of the month, 1:45-2:30pm
Fun and sociable support for those with Parkinson's to help with the volume and clarity of the voice. Free to attend, no booking necessary.
Parkinson's Support Group - 2nd Weds of the month, 2:30-4pm
Our support group, in association with Parkinson's UK, for people living with Parkinson's Disease, and for their family and carers. £3 per person, no booking necessary.
Drop-in Afternoons - 3rd Weds of the month, 2-4:30pm
Pop in for some company, tea and coffee, craft activities, puzzles and board games! No cost and no booking necessary.
Wellbeing Wednesday - 4th Weds of the month, 2-4pm
Meditation, art, and optional massage. £3 per person for meditation and art, no booking necessary. Massage bookable separately, options and prices tbc.
Non-Religious Pastoral Support with Stuart
Stuart join us at our Wednesday drop-ins for you to come and talk, and if you'd like more support or would prefer to chat more privately he is also available to arrange one-to-one sessions.
Thursdays
Tai Chi - 11:15am-12:15pm
Available in six week blocks, £30 bookable in advance.
Singalong Social - 2:30-4pm (except 2nd and last Thursdays of the month)
Fun group singing to karaoke tracks. £6 a session, please contact us in advance to let us know you're coming.
Puzzles & Board Games - 2:30-4pm - 2nd Thurs of the month
A relaxed afternoon of board games, jigsaws, and a cuppa. Free to attend, no booking necessary.
External Events
Our space is available for hire! The following activities are some of those currently running at Y Galon by other organisations and individuals - please contact them directly for more information and booking. If you'd like to run your own event in our hall, please see our Room Hire page or contact ygalon@withmusicinmind.co.uk.
More Information
Knit and Natter - Mondays, 11am-12pm
Soup and Social - Mondays 12:30-2pm
Côr Y Galon - Mondays 3:45-4:30pm (open from 3:15pm for refreshments first)
Quizzing Fun - 1st Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm - from 2nd September
We know loads of you love a quiz, so come along on a Wednesday afternoon to test that old grey matter with your quizmaster Stu. Fun and friendly with no pressure to know all the answers!
Free to attend, no booking necessary.
Live Loud! Parkinson's Voice Support Programme - 2nd Wednesday of the month, 1:45-2:30pm
Live Loud! is a Parkinson's UK voice support programme for people with Parkinson's who want to practise speaking more loudly and clearly.
Sessions are fun and varied and include speaking tongue twisters, telling jokes, reading stories and poetry aloud, as well as breathing and facial exercises. We also have discussions, games and roleplays.
Free to attend, no booking necessary.
Parkinson's Support Group - 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2:30-4pm
Our support group for people living with Parkinson's Disease, and for their families and carers. Come along for friendship, peer support, and a warm welcome. £3 per person, no booking necessary. Running in association with Parkinson's UK.
Drop-in afternoon - 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2-4:30pm
We are open for anyone to drop in and see us! Pop in and see our staff and volunteers for a chat, cups of tea, a craft activity, puzzles and board games. We'll have the kettle on and a warm welcome waiting so drop in for some company, free to attend and no booking necessary.
For dates and details of our upcoming crafts, have a look here! Please let us know in advance if you would like to take part in the craft activity so we can prepare enough supplies.
Wellbeing Wednesday - 4th Wednesday of the month, 2-4:30pm
Guided meditation followed by a mindful art activity. £3 per person, no booking necessary.
Optional massage bookable separately - options and prices tbc.
Non-Religious Pastoral Support with Stuart
If there's anything you'd like to talk about with Stuart, pop along to our Wednesday afternoon drop-ins or get in touch to arrange a 1:1 session. You can reach him directly at 07350 741878. If you'd like more information on Non-Religious Pastoral Support, you can read more here.
Tai Chi - Thursdays 11:15am-12:15pm
Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise designed to help improve your mental health and physical wellbeing. Sessions are Thursdays 11:15-12:15 and are offered in six week blocks, for £30 per block payable in advance.
Booking is essential due to limited spaces so please call or email if you would like to come along!
Singalong Social - Thursdays 2:30-4pm (except 2nd and last Thurs of the month)
A mini version of our weekly WMIM singing groups! This group was founded by members of our former Llantwit Major group, who wanted to continue meeting up and singing together, but all are welcome! £6 per session, carers free.
As this is currently quite a small group, we decide each week whether the group will go ahead depending how many people are planning to attend. Therefore, if you'd like to join us, please get in touch ahead of time to be sure the group is running and avoid disappointment.
Puzzles & Board Games - 2nd Thurs of the month, 2:30-4pm
A relaxed, friendly session of jigsaw puzzles and board games, along with a chat and a cuppa. Free to attend, no booking necessary.
Friendship Club, last Thursday of the month, 2-4pm
Friendship Club meets at Y Galon once a month (except Aug, Sept, Dec) and costs £3 a session, with your first time free. Light refreshments included and transport can be provided if necessary. Please contact Kay on 01446 793936 or 07968 746616 for more information.
Unpaid Carer's Events
From time to time we run events for unpaid carers and when we're not out and about on trips, we hold some of these at Y Galon. More information on our Unpaid Carer's Events can be found here.