NEW HORIZONS IS MOVING........

New Horizons' is in the process of moving premises in Aberdare this week. Normal services will resume on Wednesday 6th June after the Bank Holiday weekend.


Please contact the office on 01685 881113 if you have an urgent query. 


Our new address is: 
New Horizons 
16a Dean Street 
Aberdare 
CF44 7BN 
Tel: 01685 881113 

Saturday 26th May The Olympic Torch Relay Swansea Plymouth Street, Swansea

Olympic fever is set to hit Britain in the summer of 2012 as the Olympic Flame makes its journey across the UK during the torch relay. Starting at Land's End on Saturday 19 May, the Olympic Flame will then visit locations across the UK including Swansea on Saturday 26 May before reaching its destination; London on Saturday 21 July. for more information contact 01792 635430 Liz Rees liz.rees2@swans​ea.gov.uk

Friday 25th May Hirwaun Outreach 13:00 – 16:00 St Lleurwg’s Church Hall

We offer Activities which include: Arts & Crafts Short Walks Please email Tracy or Natalie or contact them on T: 01685 881113 for more information about the Cynon projects

Merthyr Tydfil and RCT Mental Health Service User Involvement Project

Would you like to feedback on how mental health services are run in your local area?
GET YOUR VIEWS HEARD
At the Service User Recovery Forum
The next meeting will be held on:Tuesday 29th May 1pm – 3pm
Soar Chapel, 
Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UB (opposite VAMT).
Refreshments & a light buffet lunch will be provided.
If you would like to come, please give Helen or Rachel a ring on Tel: 01443 846200 or 
Email: rwyatt@interlinkrct.org.uk or hrees@interlinkrct.org.uk 

12th May Little Big Club - Now with Thomas the Tank Engine 14:00 – 16:30 Swansea Grand Theatre

The Little Big Club - Live in Concert is a fabulous stage show experience for the whole family packed with the songs the characters are famous for. If you want to see the world's most famous fire-fighter Fireman Sam, hear Barney sing 'I Love You', Bob the Builder, Wendy and Spud perform 'Is this the way to Sunflower Valley', or even see Angelina Ballerina and Alice dance especially for you then this is the show you must see and of course this year we welcome all the way from the Island of Sodor... Thomas!Tickets : Adults £14.00 & £12.00 Children £11.00 & £9.00 Family ticket (4) £46.00 For more information call 01792 475715 www.swansea.gov​.uk/index.cfm?a​rticleid=12612

Friday 11th May Hirwaun Outreach 13:00 – 16:00 St Lleurwg’s Church Hall

We offer Activities which include: Arts & Crafts Short Walks Please email Tracy or Natalie or contact them on T: 01685 881113 for more information about the Cynon projects

Together for Mental Health - A Cross-Government Strategy for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Wales

The Welsh Government are asking for comments on their strategy for the future of mental health services in Wales.
Start of consultation: 08/05/2012 End of consultation: 31/07/2012

‘Together for Mental Health’ is the new mental health strategy for Wales, covering people of all ages. It aims to address the needs of people with mental health problems or a mental illness, whilst also improving mental wellbeing.

The  strategy is intended to improve outcomes for service users, carers and their families.  To encourage the "recovery and reablement" approach, which aims to help people live independently and achieve their full potential.

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Health Minister Lesley Griffiths launches mental health strategy

A 12-week consultation is being launched on a Welsh government strategy to improve mental health services.

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths said the Together for Mental Health strategy aimed to "tackle stigma" and "ensure vulnerable groups have equal access to care and treatment".

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Saturday 5th May Medieval Living History Encampment 11:00 – 16:00 Chepstow Castle Town Centre, Chepstow, Monmouthshire

The living history group of King Edwards School return to Chepstow, complete with their travelling trebuchet For More Information Tel: 01291 624065 cadw@wales.gsi.​gov.uk  www.cadw.wales.​gov.uk

Friday 4th May 19:30 – 22:00 The World's Greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Concert The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare

This highly acclaimed, authentic tribute show aims to provide the closest experience to an original Michael Jackson concert that you're ever likely to see. The production features an incredibly talented cast fronted by BEN (the world's leading MJ tribute artist) along with his live band and dancers.Tickets £15.50 for more information contact The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare 08000 147 111 www.rct-arts.co​.uk