Maes y Coed Community Centre - Cardiff

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

National Best Friends Day 2026

A day to celebrate friendship and spend some time with your best friend, showing them how much you appreciate them being in your life.

We all know the old saying friends are the family we choose.

Take advantage of the day and make a date, pop along to MYC and grab some time with your bestie over a cup of coffee or an ice cream. Sit in the community garden and share the peace, put the world to rights or just take advantage of the chance to catch up.

We look forward to meeting you.

05/06/2026

World Environment Day is commemorated every year on June 5th. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the environment and how to protect our planet.

On this day, people are encouraged to do something beneficial for the Earth. They can do it alone or with friends; the important thing is to take action to make our planet a better place.

MYC'S Garden Group and volunteers plan meticulously throughout the year to ensure a wealth of flowers, plants, shrubs and trees are kept healthy and provide pollen, food, resting places and habitats for the local wildlife, supporting ecosystems and the planet.
Whilst we can't go paperless we do aim to use as little paper as possible, we use reusable and refillable cleaning materials as much as possible Our disposable cups and lids are recyclable and our wooden stirrers are biodegradable.

MYC is also very proud to be a Litter Picking Hub on behalf of Keep Wales Tidy. Litter picking is crucial because it protects wildlife from injury and ingestion, prevents toxic chemicals and microplastics from polluting soil and waterways, and fosters community pride. It improves public spaces, reduces the risk of disease and boosts mental health through outdoor activity.

If you would like to organise a litter pick of your local area either by yourself or with a group of friends or colleagues you can loan the equipment from us for free. Please email [email protected].
Litter picking not only

04/06/2026

YogaMo General Class Details for Monday 6.30pm in Maes-Y-Coed Community Centre

Gentle Hatha Yoga – Suitable for All Levels 

Looking for a calm, inclusive yoga class that supports your body and mind? My 75-minute Gentle Hatha Yoga class is perfect for anyone wishing to explore yoga regardless of experience or ability.

What to Expect:
✨ Welcoming & Friendly Atmosphere – A supportive environment
✨ Quiet Sitting & Breathwork – I begin with calming techniques to centre the mind and focus on deep breathing.
✨ Energy-Boosting Jatties – Gentle movements to warm up the body, enhance energy flow, and improve circulation.
✨ Asanas (Yoga Postures) – A sequence of postures designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance.
✨ Pranayama (Breathing Techniques) – Specific exercises to help calm the nervous system and deepen your practice.
✨ Focused Relaxation – Learn how to fully relax with mindful techniques that leave you feeling restored and at peace.

Whether you're new to yoga or looking for a gentle practice, this class offers something for everyone. Join me to relax, rejuvenate, and restore your body and mind in a space of peace and community.

律‍♀️ Reserve Your Spot Today – Limited Space Available! 律‍♂️

Instructions

I advise arriving 5 minutes before class to get a space and get settled. Please bring a mat, blanket and water to class. Mats are available should you need one.

It is usually safe for anyone to practice yoga, however I would encourage you to check with your doctor if you have any medical issues and are at all unsure. Please let me know if you need to discuss your health needs with me.

Payment Details

Classes are £12 individually or £10 if you pre-book the whole term. This term is 7/52 until 27th of July 2026. There is no class on the 22nd June or the 30th July.

03/06/2026

VOLUNTEER WEEK 2026
This year's theme is 'YOUR YEAR TO VOLUNTEER'
MYC is so proud of it's volunteer team. Not only a wealth of experience, skills and expertise but a great big pounding heart full of enthusiasm, compassion and energy.
Our volunteers fill a number of roles around the centre and throughout the week and simply put, if it wasn't for their dedication and hard work we wouldn't still be here.
Our volunteers host the wellbeing activities.
Our volunteers serve you in the cafe.
Our volunteers organise, clean, set up and clear away equipment and facilities
Our volunteers plot, plan, plant and create the wonderful community garden, allotment, orchard and wildlife meadow for both the community and the wildlife to enjoy
Our volunteers litter pick not just the centre grounds but also the neighbouring streets and roads.
Our volunteers meet and greet the community as they would old friends making every visitor feel welcome taking the time to have a chat and pass the time of day offering information not only about the centre but also from their own local knowledge.
Our volunteers build great relationships in the community helping us to raise funds.
Our volunteers maintain, paint and repair.
The list is endless.
THANK YOU TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!
You make the world a better place, YOU make MYC the beating heart of the community
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If you would like to join our volunteer team pop in for a chat or email [email protected] for an application form.

Volunteers must be 16 or over. Under 16s must be supervised by an appropriate adult.

01/06/2026

Book Group is 8!
From small beginnings in 2018, hosted by the Cardiff Library Service, Book Group has grown into two groups. Some of us are the founder members; some have recently joined. We’ve read together over 90 books – many of which we have enjoyed, some we have definitely not; but each one has given us a good deal to discuss in our meetings, and often a great deal of laughter!
The very first book chosen for us was ‘The Woman in Black’ by Susan Hill. During the Covid months we continued to meet on Zoom; and then outdoors, (with mandatory distancing!) choosing and purchasing the books ourselves as the library service was not operating. The one we all gave up on was ‘The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay’ by Michael Chabon: 643 pages!! Bringing us up-to-date are ‘Twelve Years a Slave’ by Solomon Northup and ‘A Passage to India’ by E M Forster.
Sharing our reactions to what we read brings different perspectives of the books. The books we read can act as guides, comfort-blankets, teachers, therapists, friends. Fiction offers a chance to escape our own worlds for a time. It sometimes challenges us, shocks us, or leaves lasting impressions.
Thank you to everyone who reads and joins us each month; to Kerrie and Amanda for plying us with coffee; and to Amanda for starting us off in the first place.
Happy birthday Book Group!

31/05/2026

This is it!

The last seven weeks of the school year.

We have spaces available on most classes.

We know a lot of children that started reception last September have now grown both physically and in confidence. Now is the perfect time to try new activities and environments so they can reflect over the summer and decide what hobbies, interests and activities they would like to pursue in the next school year.

For an application pack email [email protected]
For more information call 02920 626 973

30/05/2026

Just seven little weeks left until the summer break for TotFit.

TotFit sessions are a great introduction for under 5's to the learning world.

Encouraging, balance, strength, coordination, spatial awareness
Developing social skills, talking and listening skills
Nurturing kindness, self esteem and confidence through praise and positive language.

All sessions are full adult participation. we have a cafe and community library on site where you can grab a coffee, snack and have a little read to refuel and relax afterwards. Chat with other parents or have a sit in the community garden. A great way to meet new friends for both adults and children

email [email protected] for an application pack

27/05/2026

You can leave your donations in the box at reception. Thank you for your support.

Find out more about Cardiff Foodbank.
Including what to do if you need support, where you can get support from other agencies, how you can safely make a financial donation and other ways you can offer support.

https://cardiff.foodbank.org.uk/