Groundwork Wales

Groundwork Wales Groundwork helps communities in Wales create better neighbourhoods, build skills and job prospects

🌿🌳 Happy International Day ofPlay! 🌳🌿Play is so much more than fun – it's a vital part ofchildhood development. Through ...
11/06/2026

🌿🌳 Happy International Day of
Play! 🌳🌿

Play is so much more than fun – it's a vital part of
childhood development. Through play, children build
confidence, develop social skills, strengthen their
physical health and learn how to solve problems
independently. 💚

Time spent in nature can support children's wellbeing,
encourage creativity and help them develop a lifelong
connection with the natural world. 🦋🐞

That's why we're passionate about creating
opportunities for children and families to explore, learn
and play together outdoors.

🌱 Our Wellies in the Woods programme for under 5s
gives little ones and their parents or carers the chance
to:

🦔 Discover wildlife
💚 Build confidence
🌱 Learn through play
🌳 Connect with nature
✨ Make lasting memories outdoors

From muddy puddles and woodland adventures to
discovering bugs and making new friends, every
session is packed with opportunities for learning,
exploration and fun. 👢🍂🌼

Interested in finding out more about Wellies in the
Woods? We'd love to hear from you!

Visit our website or contact us via email:
[email protected] or phone us at 01495
222605






A couple of weeks ago, volunteers from PwC joined us for their One Firm One Day event at Parc Gwledig Cwm Dâr / Dare Va...
10/06/2026

A couple of weeks ago, volunteers from PwC joined us for their One Firm One Day event at Parc Gwledig Cwm Dâr / Dare Valley Country Park

The volunteers got stuck in, moving oak sleepers as a team to create a bridge, improving access across a stream for visitors to the park 🥾

The volunteers also worked to thin out bramble and gorse in a patch of woodland, which will improve the biodiversity of ground flora 🌸

Thank you so much to the hard work of the volunteers! 🥳

If you're an organisation looking for a team building day that makes a difference in communities and the environment, please give us a call! 01495222605

This programme is part of the Naturally Connected Partnership; Groundwork UK has partnered with Royal London to support community-led nature recovery initiatives.

The last couple of weeks at Parc Gwledig Cwm Dâr / Dare Valley Country Park, our volunteers have been coppicing goat wil...
09/06/2026

The last couple of weeks at Parc Gwledig Cwm Dâr / Dare Valley Country Park, our volunteers have been coppicing goat willow and alder around the lake, vastly improving the view for visitors to the park and creating a wetland area🌳

We then used the cut branches to build woven fences along the water's edge, and placed waterbird nesting boxes within the protected areas 🦆

We had a great time and learnt new skills 🌿

Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers, the wildlife in the park is being protected! 🥳

Fancy making a difference for people and wildlife in your local green space? Everyone's welcome to join!

Sessions at Dare Valley Country Park take place every Wednesday, and run 10am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4pm.

Sign up on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/groundwork-wales-58869168643
For more information, email our project officer Flo:
[email protected]

This programme is part of the Naturally Connected Partnership; Groundwork UK has partnered with Royal London to support community-led nature recovery initiatives.

🌿💚 It's Great Big Green Week! 💚🌿Did you know that spending time outdoors can improve wellbeing, reduce stress and help p...
08/06/2026

🌿💚 It's Great Big Green Week! 💚🌿

Did you know that spending time outdoors can improve wellbeing, reduce stress and help people feel more connected to their communities? 🌳✨

If you're interested in supporting the Great Big Green Week, we have opportunities for you to come and volunteer! 💚

Volunteering is a great way to connect with nature, support your local community and make a positive impact on the environment. 🦋🤝

What's on:

📍 Balsam Bashing – Tuesday 9th June
📍 Volunteering at Dare Valley – Wednesday 10th June

Check out our recent posts for the details!
For more info and/or to sign up email us at: [email protected]

We'd love to see you there! 💚


A huge thank you to everyone who came along today to support The Big Help Out in Pontypool and mark the end of Volunteer...
06/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came along today to support The Big Help Out in Pontypool and mark the end of Volunteers’ Week!

We were proud to lead on on river work, through our Healthy Rivers programme, collaborating with over 60 volunteers and a wide range of partner organisations!

It was fantastic to work alongside Park Friends Community Taskforce Access Foumrum Artregen and of Pontypool

We offer grounds maintenance contract services with social value!Please contact us if you’re an organisation seeking gro...
05/06/2026

We offer grounds maintenance contract services with social value!

Please contact us if you’re an organisation seeking grounds maintenance, tree work, sustainable drainage systems maintenance or estate cleansing.

Unfortunately we don’t deliver direct to householders.

We have two sessions coming up through our Communities Prepared programme - all welcome!The programme supports communit...
05/06/2026

We have two sessions coming up through our Communities Prepared programme - all welcome!

The programme supports community members and groups to be more resilient and prepared for emergencies and disasters and this programme is focussing on flooding issues.

Watch this space for more sessions and courses.

The first is this evening in Ponthir Torfaen, and second on 11th June in Llanhilleth, at Llanhilleth Institute, in Blaenau Gwent.

We would love to see you come along and take part in the heart of your community, taking action for your community!

Llanhilleth Miners Institute Abertillery & Llanhilleth Community Council Torfaen GAVO - Blaenau Gwent Torfaen Voluntary Alliance Blaenau Gwent CBC Blaenau Gwent Online Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent

We have two sessions happening for Communities Prepared, a new programme for Groundwork Wales, which we are very excited...
05/06/2026

We have two sessions happening for Communities Prepared, a new programme for Groundwork Wales, which we are very excited about delivering in our local communities.
First one is this evening in Ponthir Torfaen, and second on 11th June in Llanhilleth, Blaenau-Gwent.
We would love to see you come along and take part in the heart of your community, taking action for your community!

Why volunteer? 💚 Volunteering can improve wellbeing by reducing stress and helping people feel more connected and valued...
04/06/2026

Why volunteer? 💚

Volunteering can improve wellbeing by reducing stress and helping people feel more connected and valued 😊🌿

It’s also a great way to build confidence, learn new skills, and gain experience that can support future opportunities 🚀📚

For many, volunteering is also about people – meeting others, building friendships, and feeling part of something meaningful 🤝💬

And of course, it creates real impact in our communities and environment, helping to improve the places we all live, work and enjoy ♻️🌍

Most importantly, volunteering gives a sense of purpose – knowing you’re contributing to something bigger and making a positive difference 💡💚

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re saying a huge thank you to everyone who gives their time to support communities across Wales 🙌💚

📢New Volunteering Opportunity 📢Join us for a series of volunteer sessions on alternating Thursdays in June to July, cl...
03/06/2026

📢New Volunteering Opportunity 📢
Join us for a series of volunteer sessions on alternating Thursdays in June to July, clearing Himalyan balsam and litter from the Parc Arael Griffin, beneath The Guardian of the Valley and alongside the River Ebbw 🌊

Just a couple of hours volunteering each week can make a huge difference to both yourself and to wildlife 🥰
Everyone is welcome! No past experience is needed: everything is provided.
By signing up as a volunteer, you can:
☺️Spend time outdoors, improving mental wellbeing
💛Make new friends in your community
🍃Get some fresh air, away from screens
💪Get physically active
⭐Learn new skills
🐞Learn more about nature
💫Gain a satisfying sense of achievement and purpose.
You CAN make a difference!
Session will run from 1-4pm with us meeting in the carpark📍
For more information and to sign up, contact Jack at [email protected] or call 07512 964523. That or just pop in!

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NP122BH

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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01495 222605

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