Below you’ll find information about the groups we host at Brecon and District Mind. Groups are great for meeting new people in a supportive and friendly environment. Some are held at our Brecon Wellbeing Centre, others are out in the wider community. You can also find details of these groups on the events calendar to the right.
See below for contact details for each group, or for further information email [email protected] or phone the office on 01874 611 529.
Drop in – Brecon
Have a cuppa, find out about our support and what’s on, peer support & chat. Available to people aged over 18.
Date and time: Monday-Friday, 1.00-4.00pm
Location: Ty Croeso, St David’s House, Free Street, Brecon LD3 7BN
Cost: Free
Contact: To find out more, call: 01874 611529 or email: [email protected]
Poetry in Mind
Phil Pashley introduces ways to explore using poetry together, suitable for beginners and people who love poetry.
Date and time: Fridays, 1.30-2.30pm
Location: Ty Croeso, St David’s House, Free Street, Brecon LD3 7BN
Cost: Free
Booking: No need to book – just turn up (may wish to call to check session is going ahead)
Contact: [email protected]
Introductory Welsh / Grwp Cymraeg
Basic Welsh lessons, all abilities welcome to learn and share.
Date and time: Thursdays, 1.00-3.00pm
Location: Ty Croeso, St David’s House, Free Street, Brecon LD3 7BN
Cost: Free
Booking: No need to book – just turn up (may wish to call to check session is going ahead)
Contact: [email protected]
Craft Afternoon
Crafternoon with Audrey. Card making, jewellery making and more! Materials supplied or bring your own.
Date and time: Mondays, 1.00-3.00pm
Location: Ty Croeso, St David’s House, Free Street, Brecon LD3 7BN
Cost: Free
Contact: For more information contact 07487 523 994 or 01874 611 529 or email: [email protected]
Art in Mind
Led by a local artist, Veronica. Choose from the suggested topic or something you’d like to try. Materials supplied or bring your own. Available to people aged over 18.
Date and time: Tuesdays, 1.00-3.00pm
Location: Ty Croeso, St David’s House, Free Street, Brecon LD3 7BN
Cost: Free
Contact: For more information contact 07487 523 994 or 01874 611 529 or email: [email protected]
Hay on Wye outreach group
Hay outreach group with Gail and Rach 10-1pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday at Hay Bowling Club, otherwise by the bench near St Mary’s Church in Hay for a walk followed by a coffee.
Date and time: Tuesdays fortnightly, 10.00am-1.00pm
Location: Hay-on-Wye Bowling Club, Brecon Rd, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5DY
Cost: Free
Contact: For more information contact 07487 523 994 or 01874 611 529 or email [email protected].
Mums Social Group
For mums, their babies and toddlers up to age 3 years. Term time only.
Date and time: Wednesdays, 11.15am-1.15pm (term time only)
Location: Subud Hall, Canal Rd, Brecon LD3 7HH
Cost: Free
Contact: For more information contact 07487 523 994 or 01874 611 529 or email [email protected].
Talgarth outreach group
Talgarth outreach group with Gail at the Community Hall.
Date and time: Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm
Location: Hay Rd, Talgarth, Brecon LD3 0BW
Cost: Free
Contact: For more information contact 07487 523 994 or 01874 611 529 or email [email protected].
Music Jam
Music Jam with Mary and Veronica. Informal music making. Bring your own instrument or choose from our selection.
Date and time: Fridays, 2.30-4.00pm
Location: Ty Croeso, St David’s House, Free Street, Brecon LD3 7BN
Cost: Free
Contact: For more information contact 07487 523 994 or 01874 611 529 or email [email protected].
Pottery
Pottery group with Martin, morning and afternoon sessions run from 9.30-4pm at Peak in Crickhowell. Timings are flexible. All materials provided. There is a £3 charge towards materials. 18+
Date and time: Fridays, 2.30-4.00pm
Location: The Old School, Brecon Rd, Crickhowell NP8 1DG
Cost: £3
Contact: Email [email protected]
Green Minds Community Gardening Group
We hold a weekly community gardening group for those local to the area to come and volunteer their time with our various organic gardening projects. Currently our gardening group are working on tending and developing a new communal food growing space and wildlife garden within the grounds of Brecon Cathedral on Tuesdays 10:00-12:30. It’s a drop-in group, so members can attend some, all or part of a session.
Date and time: Tuesdays, 10.00am-12.30pm
Location: Cathedral Close, Brecon LD3 9DP
Cost: Free
Contact: For more details, phone: 01874 611529 or 07949115724 or email [email protected].
Green Minds Allotment Group
The service is open to anyone aged over 18 wishing to connect more with nature. We wish to make sessions accessible for everyone, so please chat to Seren or Ceri if you have any additional requests or needs.
Date and time: Wednesdays, 10.00am-1.00pm
Location: The Watton Allotment Gardens, Brecon
Cost: Free
Contact: For more details, phone: 01874 611529 or 07949115724 or email Seren Berry [email protected] or Ceri Hayes: [email protected].
Bronllys Swimming, Walking and Talking Group
(18+) Thursday afternoons in partnership with Ty Illtyd, our local Community Mental Health Team. Swim and walking together in Bronllys, followed by coffee and a chat at the Honey Café on Thursday afternoons. A GP medical letter is needed to confirm suitability for activity. Referrals via Ty Illtyd or self referral and registration with a Wellbeing Practitioner.
Pre booking is required a week in advance to secure a place swimming.
Date and time: Thursday afternoons
Location: The Cobblers, Riverside Caravan Park, Bronllys, The Cobblers, Brecon LD3 0HL
Cost: Swimming: £6. Money to buy your own drinks and refreshments at the cafe.
Contact: For more information contact 07487 523 994 or 01874 611 529 or email [email protected].