Cardiff meeting - 27th August

Today at the group they will be making Advent Wreaths. Bring along any supplies you think will be helpful. See Diane's post on the SWHEN list for ideas.

All welcome to join the fun.
The group meets from 12:30pm - 3pm £2 per family

Contact via the SWHEN list or the website for more information.

Monmouth meetings - 28th November and 17th December

The new hall was a success, and will be suitable for indoor activities over the winter months, but by special request, Roxy has arranged two more meetings at the old hall. This has access to a large sports field.

The meetings will be:

Wednesday 26th November 1pm - 3pm and
Wednesday 17th December 1 - 3pm.

For more information, see the SWHEN list, or contact us via the contact page.

Cardiff meeting - 20th November

This meeting has been cancelled, as it clashes with the Museum day, and many families will not be there.

There will be a meeting next week as normal.

Merthyr Tydfil group - beginnings

Rachel is setting up a new group in Merthyr Tydfil, hoping to have it running shortly on alternate Tuesdays from 12pm - 3pm.

She is intending the group to run on more structured lines, with planned activities for the children. The first meeting will be a planning meeting for everyone to contribute their ideas on the projects they would like to do.

The cost is dependent on the number of families taking part, but would hopefully be in the region of £2-£3.

To get involved in this new group, contact Rachel via the SWHEN list, or the contact page on the website.

Monmouth meeting - 14th November

CHANGE OF VENUE

Meeting at the new hall from 1pm to 3pm on Friday. The outdoor space is smaller, but the hall is larger, so this may be more suitable for the winter months, and until the old hall is free again.

Please bring toys and games to share.

For details and directions to the new hall, please contact Ceri via the SWHEN list, or the website.

Parkend, Forest of Dean meeting - 20th November

The Parkend meeting is held in the forest and a stream runs through the site, with plenty of space to play outside. All children remain the responsibility of their parents at all times.

Tea, coffee, milk provided, bring your own lunch.

The meeting runs from 12 - 3:30pm. All welcome. £3 per family.

Get in touch via the SWHEN list or the website for more information.

Cardiff meeting - 13th November

There are two birthdays to celebrate at the Cardiff group this week, so the plan is to make party hats, have some balloons, music and nibbles too.

All welcome to join the fun.

Thursday, 12:30pm - 3pm £2 per family

Contact via the SWHEN list or the website for more information.

Parkend, Forest of Dean meeting - 23rd October

The Parkend meeting is held in the forest and a stream runs through the site, with plenty of space to play outside. All children remain the responsibility of their parents at all times.

Tea, coffee, milk provided, bring your own lunch.

The meeting runs from 12 - 3:30pm. All welcome. £3 per family.

Get in touch via the SWHEN list or the website for more information.

Cardiff meeting - 23rd October

Heather will be taking things to make autumn window mobiles. She has enough to make the mobiles, but if you arrive before the group starts, you could get some more supplies from the park. e.g. small cones, sticks, acorns etc.

The group meets Thursday, 12:30 - 3pm, and costs £2 per family. Get in touch via the website or the SWHEN list for more information.

All Change- group reorganisation

There has been quite a lot of group re-shuffling over the summer. Must have been all the rain! Here is the final setup :

Cardiff group - Same place, but now every Thursday, from 12:30pm to 3pm

Caerphilly group - Closed, at least until the new year. Check back for further updates.

Newport group - Closed, but a new Newport group has opened instead. The Rhiwderin group meets every Monday from 1pm to 4pm.

For further information or directions, use the contact page or the SWHEN email list.

Cardiff meeting - 13th August

Heather has organised a t-shirt decorating session. Contact her via the SWHEN list as soon as possible if you need a t-shirt, otherwise bring your own.

The group meets on Wednesdays from 12pm - 2pm and it costs £2 per family. Get in touch via the website or the SWHEN list to find out more details.

Caerphilly group - get together 10th July

The Caerphilly group will be meeting at Cosmeston Lakes, Penarth on 10th July. Get there about 12 for a group picnic. For more information see the SWHEN list.

Cardiff group - changing times or day

Cardiff group are thinking of changing their times or possibly the day they meet. Get in touch via the SWHEN list, to find out more and to put in your preferences!

Treforest Meeting Cancelled - 4th July

The meeting on 4th July has been cancelled. If you wish to meet up elsewhere, get in touch through the SWHEN list.

Newport Meeting - 30th June

This Monday the Newport group are meeting at Tredegar Park, Newport, instead of the hall. There's a splash play area, so towels/change of clothes would be a good idea! Meet at the play area from about 12 o'clock.
If anyone needs directions or more information, please see the SWHEN list, or contact Hannah.

Monmouth Carnival - 27th July

The Monmouth group are planning to enter the Monmouth Carnival, with a Greek/Homeric theme. If you are interested in joining them, see the SWHEN list for more information, or go along to the next Monmouth meeting.

Monmouth meeting - 8th July

An extra meeting, by popular request. 1pm - 3pm, Monmouth Hall
For outdoor games: mixed-age rounders, hockey, football, dodgeball, bulldog
and play in the park, plus indoor games and crafts. Please do feel free to
bring any games/crafts you and your child would like to share.

Tea, fruit tea, coffee, squash and ordinary milk provided.

Cost £2.50.

Everyone welcome.

Please see SWHEN list for more details

Parkend, Forest of Dean meeting - 26th June

Meeting Thursday 24th June from 12pm - 4pm.
The meeting is held in a lodge in the forest, with plenty of space to play outside and a stream which runs through the site. Tea, coffee etc are provided, please bring your own lunch.
Please remember that all children are the responsibility of their parent at all times.

£3 per family, all welcome. See the SWHEN list for more information.

Museum on the Move bus - 18th July

Michelle has organised a visit from the Museum on the Move bus, part of Hereford museum, which aims to bring the museum exhibitions out to rural schools and groups. The bus is set up as an interactive multi-sensory exhibition that looks at climate change, with an emphasis on fun and hands-on interaction.
The bus will be outside the Monmouth hall from 9am to 3pm on Friday 18th July. Having the hall booked as well allows extra space for more museum activites, and somewhere for the little ones to play (and toilets!)
The final price is dependent on the number of families, but hopefully only a few pounds per family, or less.
Please let Michelle know if you are interested, via the SWHEN list.

Newport Meeting 16th June

As a number of people are away at the moment, there may be a meetup at Tradeger Park instead of at the hall. If you wish to meetup, could you please let Hannah know asap, for the numbers. Please see the SWHEN list for more upto date information.

UPDATE : This meeting is now cancelled due to insufficient numbers. Please see SWHEN list if you wish to organise an ad-hoc meeting.