The Canddo Project

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The Canddo Project Community Hub at Panteg House
☕ Free meals & café
🌱 Social garden
🔧 Skills, tools & volunteering
📍 Torfaen
Everyone welcome

A Little Christmas Magic at Canddo!From a lump of clay to a little Christmas wonderland!Our latest festive creations hav...
05/11/2026

A Little Christmas Magic at Canddo!

From a lump of clay to a little Christmas wonderland!

Our latest festive creations have been taking shape, with plenty of imagination, painting and creativity along the way.

Just look at these gorgeous handmade Christmas cottages, complete with snowy rooftops, colourful decorations and even a little house glowing with Christmas lights!

It's not about perfection, it's about having a go, learning something new and enjoying a bit of company along the way.

Made by hand, made with imagination, made at Canddo!

Good morning all, we are at Pontypool market today from 12 till 1.30 for arty crafty session, why not pop in and find ou...
05/11/2026

Good morning all, we are at Pontypool market today from 12 till 1.30 for arty crafty session, why not pop in and find out what we do

💚 Give Volunteering a Try with Canddo! 🌱Got half an hour to spare? Or perhaps a few hours a week?Why not put that time t...
02/11/2026

💚 Give Volunteering a Try with Canddo! 🌱

Got half an hour to spare? Or perhaps a few hours a week?

Why not put that time to good use, meet new people and help make a difference in your community?

The Canddo Project CIC is looking for volunteers to support our existing activities and help us develop exciting new opportunities.

We're looking for people interested in:

☕ Community Hubs – Helping at our Wednesday Warm Hub and supporting plans for a second community hub.

🤝 Community Outreach – Reaching people who may be isolated, building connections and helping us take Canddo into more communities.

🔧 Repair Skills – Sewing, mending, fixing everyday items, woodworking, DIY and upcycling. You don't need to know everything; sharing just one skill can make a difference!

🎨 Arts & Crafts – Helping with creative sessions, sharing ideas or simply supporting people to have a go.

🌻 Social Garden – Growing, planting, wildlife projects, caring for our rescue chickens or enjoying time outdoors.

💬 Chat & Companionship – Sometimes simply sitting with someone, listening and sharing a cuppa is the most valuable thing you can do.

🌟 What's in it for you?

Volunteering isn't just about giving. You can gain so much in return!

✅ Make new friends and feel part of a community.

✅ Improve your confidence and wellbeing.

✅ Learn new skills and share those you already have.

✅ Gain experience that could help with employment or training.

✅ Keep active, have fun and discover new interests.

✅ Enjoy a sense of purpose and achievement.

✅ Make a real difference to someone's day.

No experience needed, no huge commitment and no pressure.

Whether you have just 30 minutes or several hours a week, we'd love to hear from you.

Some of our planned activities, including the second hub and expanded repair sessions, will depend on securing funding and additional support. By volunteering, you could help us turn those plans into reality!

📍 The Canddo Project CIC
The Den @ Panteg House, Griffithstown, Pontypool

📧 [email protected]
💬 Message us here on Facebook.

💚 Connection Through Community 💚

Small amounts of time. Big differences to people's lives.

Why not give volunteering a try?

02/11/2026

Quick note, the free air clay pottery session today has been moved to this Thursday. And heres a chicken pumpkin vid to make you smile

Wishing you all a creepy Halloween
30/10/2026

Wishing you all a creepy Halloween

🎄🎁 CANDDO CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE 2026 🎁🎄❤️ Helping bring a little Christmas joy to children across Torfaen!The Canddo Proj...
28/10/2026

🎄🎁 CANDDO CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE 2026 🎁🎄

❤️ Helping bring a little Christmas joy to children across Torfaen!

The Canddo Project CIC is proud to support Giving Hope Torfaen and their annual Christmas gift appeal for local children and families experiencing hardship.

Last year, thanks to the generosity of local people, over 170 children received presents to open on Christmas morning.

This year, we'd love to help make that happen again! ❤️

🎁 CAN YOU DONATE A GIFT?

We're appealing for:
🎅 New or very nearly new toys and games
🎄 Gifts for children and teenagers aged 0–18
🧸 Puzzles, books and creative activity sets
🧣 Pyjamas and suitable gift sets
🎀 Wrapping paper and Sellotape

All donated items must be clean, complete and in excellent condition.

💚 LOCAL BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SCHOOLS

Could you organise a small collection, donate a few gifts or help spread the word?

Even one gift could make a real difference.

Canddo is working to support the appeal through our community activities and local networks. We'll confirm donation drop-off arrangements once agreed.

📩 To offer donations or help, message The Canddo Project or contact Giving Hope Torfaen directly.

Together, our community can help make Christmas brighter for local families.

The Canddo Project CIC
Connection Through Community

A Little Autumn Creativity, With Christmas on the Way! It's been another creative few days at The Canddo Project!We've b...
28/10/2026

A Little Autumn Creativity, With Christmas on the Way!

It's been another creative few days at The Canddo Project!

We've been getting into the festive spirit with our handmade rustic Christmas stars, using natural twigs, greenery, pinecones, twine and ribbon.

Meanwhile, our craft sessions have been full of imagination, with Halloween pumpkin creations and some wonderful handmade clay cottages taking shape, ready for Christmas!

What we love about these sessions is that everyone brings their own ideas, works at their own pace and creates something completely unique.

It's not just about what we make. It's about getting together, sharing skills, having a chat and enjoying a little time away from everyday worries.

Creativity, friendship and connection. That's what Canddo is all about.

📍 The Canddo Project CIC

Connection Through Community.

Mondays, come on down for a creative session
25/10/2026

Mondays, come on down for a creative session

Volunteer Support Needed – Pontypool Indoor Market 🦊
The Canddo Project CIC is looking for volunteers to help support our Monday community craft and wellbeing sessions at Pontypool Indoor Market.
📍 Location: Pontypool Indoor Market
🕛 When: Mondays, 12:00–1:30 pm
We're looking for a friendly helping hand with setting up, supporting participants with craft activities, making refreshments and packing away afterwards.
No specialist skills required, just a willingness to help and be part of a welcoming community project. Even occasional support would be appreciated!
Interested in helping? Please message us or email [email protected].
The Canddo Project CIC – Creating Brighter Tomorrows Together.

Volunteer Support Needed – Pontypool Indoor Market 🦊The Canddo Project CIC is looking for volunteers to help support our...
23/10/2026

Volunteer Support Needed – Pontypool Indoor Market 🦊
The Canddo Project CIC is looking for volunteers to help support our Monday community craft and wellbeing sessions at Pontypool Indoor Market.
📍 Location: Pontypool Indoor Market
🕛 When: Mondays, 12:00–1:30 pm
We're looking for a friendly helping hand with setting up, supporting participants with craft activities, making refreshments and packing away afterwards.
No specialist skills required, just a willingness to help and be part of a welcoming community project. Even occasional support would be appreciated!
Interested in helping? Please message us or email [email protected].
The Canddo Project CIC – Creating Brighter Tomorrows Together.

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Panteg House Employees Club Outbuildings And Garden
Griffithstown
NP45BE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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