Activities for Children and Families
Check out the Refugee Cardiff Facebook page for termly programmes and one-off activities.
@refcardiff
Aurora Trinity Collective
Trinity Centre, Four Elms Road, Piercefield Place, Cardiff. CF24 1LE
https://www.trinitycentre.wales/events/aurora-trinity-collective
Email: auroratrinitycollective@gmail.com
Fridays from 10:30am to 12:30pm in term time.
These are women only sessions. Activities include textiles, creative writing and movement classes. Childcare is provided in all Friday sessions so women are welcome to bring their children and relax knowing they are also enjoying themselves creatively.
DPIA (Displaced People in Action)
Hastings House, Fitzalan Court, Cardiff. CF24 0BL
Tel: 029 2078 9733
Email: maryna@dpia.org.uk
Office open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5:00pm.
The Children and Young Persons Project at DPIA delivers a programme of groups and activities for refugee and asylum seeking children and young people, under the age of 18 years. Weekly activities include family play sessions, after-school groups, baby and toddler groups, visits to local places, outings and day trips (during school holiday periods).
Grangetown Baptist Church - Parents & Toddlers
Grangetown Baptist Church, Cardiff. CF11 7HP
Tel: 07956 895818
Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:15am - TERM TIME ONLY
A chance to catch up with other mums and dads whilst the little ones play. Free of charge.
Growbaby
The Gate Arts Centre, Keppoch Street, Cardiff. CF24 3JW
Tel: 029 2048 3344
https://www.cardiffvineyard.org/restore
Email: growbaby@cardiffvineyard.org
Fridays from 10:00am to 11:45am - TERM TIME ONLY
Providing clothing and equipment for children aged 0 to 5 years. No referral needed. A 'stay and play' group is also ran at the same time giving you chance to meet other families, chat and relax with tea and toast!
Oasis
69B Splott Road, Splott, Cardiff. CF24 2BW
Tel: 029 2046 0424
Email: sahar@oasiscardiff.org
Mondays from 10:10am to 11:20am - Children's Creche
Thursday mornings - Parent & Child Journey
A range of family activities including day trips, arts and crafts and creche. Contact Sahar at Oasis for more information or to get involved.
Railway Gardens
Adeline Street/Railway Street, Splott, Cardiff. CF24 2BH
Tel: 07704 605197 / 07800 870095
https://greensquirrel.co.uk/projects/railwaygardens/
Email: hello@greensquirrel.co.uk
Wednesdays from 3:15pm to 4:15pm - Forces of Nature (after school nature club for nursery and primary age)
Alternate Saturdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm - Wild Things (drop-in family nature and gardening activities)
A range of free family activities, some in term time only. Contact or check the website for up-to-date information.
WRC Playgroup at the Trinity Centre
Trinity Centre, Four Elms Road, Piercefield Place, Cardiff. CF24 1LE
https://www.trinitycentre.wales/events/parent-and-toddler-group
Email: meryl@wrc.wales
Tuesday & Wednesday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Thursday from 10:30am to 12:30pm
Playgroup for parents with babies and toddlers. Contact Meryl for further information.