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- South Wales Guardian
Cwmaman Community Centre hosts Loneliness Awareness event
The event, 'With our hands, we connect communities', took place at Cwmaman Community Centre, Glanamman, on June 6.
It was organised by Cwmaman Town Council, Pobol, Community Fridays, and Connecting Carmarthenshire.
The gathering focused on bringing people together via creativity, conversation, and shared experiences, highlighting the positive impact of community engagement on reducing loneliness and improving well-being.
The day featured free refreshments and lunch, creative and well-being workshops, as well as information stalls providing support to all ages.
Bilingual talks and discussions, including contributions from Adferiad Recovery, Arts Care-Gofal Celf, and Military Veterans Club Cymru, explored how support connections can reduce loneliness.
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Cwmaman Mayor Gordon Jones started the event at 10am, with children from Ysgol Y Bedol performing songs.
This was followed by the Goldies singers.
A well-being walk also took place, offering participants views of the Amman Valley.
The event marked the beginning of Loneliness Awareness Week, which runs from June 9 to 15.
The initiative aims to draw attention to the importance of community connections in combating loneliness and fostering mental well-being.
