The Mens’ Walk and Talk Group was created by Phillip Williams, from Pontlottyn, in early April, with members now walking across the Upper Rhymney Valley.
Tag: Mental health
Men’s Shed set to open next month as part of mental health initiative
A Men’s Shed is set to open at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall in June. It will be the third shed to open in Caerphilly County Borough.
Councillor raises £1,400 for Men’s Shed project after walking five marathons in month
Councillor Andrew Farina-Childs has raised more than £1,400 for the Blackwood Men’s Sheds project after walking five marathons in a month.
Mum-of-two hoping to reach £5k target as 12-month fundraising challenge nears end
Beth Ballam, from Risca, is set to complete her year-long fundraising challenge this month.
Afghanistan veteran builds hillside castle to escape PTSD
Mike Allen, who served with the 2nd Battalion the Royal Welsh regiment, started building the castle near Wattsville in 2019.
Stress and mental health illnesses increase amongst council workforce
Despite overall staff sickness being down, the amount of working days lost to stress, depression, anxiety, mental health and fatigue had increased.
Man lands first ever job after long-term mental illness battle
Sean Snaiham, 29, has secured his first ever job at the Oasis Coffee Shop in Abertridwr after battling long-term mental illness.
Mum-of-two’s 12-month fundraising campaign to raise £5k for mental health charity
In July 2011, Beth Ballam received news which “absolutely broke” her. Now, she has decided to raise money for mental health charity Mind to support others who are going through tough times.
PHS staff given mental health awareness training
Staff at Caerphilly-based PHS Group have been taking part in mental health awareness training sessions run by St John Ambulance.
Lack of indoor activities ‘affecting children’s mental health’
Children’s mental health is being affected by a lack of organised indoor activity classes, according to those who run them.