Blaenau Gwent Volunteer Week

Join us for a week of volunteering in Blaenau Gwent as we team up with the Gwent Wildlife Trust!

What’s happening?

From Monday 19 October to Saturday 24 October, we’ll be running a series of litter picking and biodiversity activities across Blaenau Gwent – and we’d love for you to join us!

Here are the times, dates and meeting points for all events:

Monday 19 October – Aberbeeg RFC street and river clean-up
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
Meeting point: Glandwr St, Aberbeeg, Abertillery NP13 2AD ///checked.broom.marine

Tuesday 20 October – Ebbw Fach Aberbeeg
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
Meeting point: Ebbw Fach Aberbeeg Community Centre, Pant ddu Road, Aberbeeg, NP13 2BP ///hems.vivid.gratuity

Wednesday 21 October –  Llanhilleth street and river clean-up
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
Meeting point: Car park at Llanhilleth Miner’s Institute, Meadow Street, Llanhilleth, NP13 2JT ///foiled.fracture.afraid

Saturday 24 October – Brynithel
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
Meeting point: Brynithel Community Centre, Mount Pleasant Estate, Brynithel, NP13 2HD ///imperious.late.sniff

There’s no need to register or bring anything with you, just turn up on the day, wearing appropriate clothing and footwear.

Why get involved?

Blaenau Gwent Volunteer Week is your chance to:

• Help your community by keeping local spaces clean and tidy.
• Support wildlife and improve biodiversity in your area.
• Meet like-minded people and discover new friendships.
• Learn new skills and explore ongoing volunteering opportunities.

And there’s more! You can also earn Tempo Time Credits which you can exchange for a huge variety of rewards – from cinema tickets and days out to café treats and gym sessions. It’s our way of saying thank you for giving up your time to help care for Blaenau Gwent.

For more information, please contact Debbie Cox – debbie.cox@keepwalestidy.cymru, 07786 744882