The Canddo Project

18/06/2026

Busy Day in the Social Garden!
Our fantastic volunteers have been hard at work this week, helping to shape and improve the garden for everyone to enjoy.
Posts have been installed ready for future projects and improvements.
A new polytunnel is taking shape, helping us extend the growing season and produce more fruit, vegetables and plants for the community.

Volunteers have also been tending the garden, clearing areas, preparing growing spaces and helping keep the site looking welcoming and cared for.
Every post set, w**d cleared and panel assembled is another step towards creating a thriving community space where people can connect, learn new skills and enjoy being outdoors.
A huge thank you to everyone who gave their time, energy and enthusiasm today. Community projects are built one helping hand at a time.

This work has been made possible thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, helping us continue to develop welcoming community spaces, reduce isolation and create opportunities for people to connect through practical activities.
📍 The Canddo Project CIC
🦊 Connection Through Community
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17/06/2026

☕🎨 Another lovely Keeping the Warmth Hub at The Canddo Project today.

We kept things simple with easy sandwiches, plenty of tea, coffee and good conversation. Sometimes the simplest things bring people together best.

Our art therapy session took the form of creating and decorating paper lanterns for Race for Life, with everyone adding their own creativity and personal touch. It was wonderful to see people relaxing, chatting and expressing themselves through art.

Outside, the hens are looking happy and healthy, and the garden is thriving in the recent good weather. 🌱🐔

In Men's Craft, the team put the finishing touches to the tool caddy and storage box, completing another practical project built through teamwork, patience and shared skills. 🛠️

We were also pleased to welcome a few visitors who stopped by to see what we're all about. New faces are always welcome, whether it's for a chat, a brew, a project or simply some company.

Looking ahead, next Wednesday sees the launch of our Clay Tile Pottery Course, where participants will begin creating their own decorative pottery-style tiles. We're looking forward to getting our hands dirty and seeing what everyone creates!

As always, thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the hub such a warm, friendly and welcoming space.

15/06/2026

Another Busy Day at The Canddo Project!

The first of what we hope will be many bird boxes has been trialled for our upcoming after-school activities, kindly funded by Bron Afon. It's been fantastic seeing skills, creativity and nature come together in one project.
Alongside the bird box build, our Social Garden has been receiving plenty of attention, with volunteers helping to keep it looking great, and there was even time for a spot of painting and wood preservation too!

Tomorrow is Dig Day! If you'd like to get outdoors, meet new people and lend a hand in the garden, we'd love to see you.

Wednesday is our Keeping the Warmth Hub Pop along for a warm welcome, a hot drink, good company and community activities.
Every helping hand, conversation and cuppa helps strengthen connections through community.

The Canddo Project CIC Connection Through Community
See you soon!

12/06/2026

The Canddo Project Communi-Build team has been busy transforming an old overgrown planting area into two smart, durable raised beds ready for growing flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables for the community.

From a stack of boards to finished raised beds in the ground, this is what community action looks like.

Built by volunteers
Created for the community
Connection through community

A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make projects like this possible. Every board fixed, every screw driven and every hour volunteered helps create spaces where people can learn, grow and connect.
Sometimes the difference between "before" and "after" is simply people coming together and saying:
"Let's give it a go." 🦊
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11/06/2026

Why Volunteer With The Canddo Project?

Volunteering with The Canddo Project is an opportunity to make a real difference in your local community whilst developing your own skills and confidence.

Benefits include:

• Supporting children to learn, grow and connect with nature

• Helping reduce isolation and improve wellbeing within the community

• Gaining experience working with children and young people

• Learning practical skills including gardening, animal care, DIY and community project delivery

• Building confidence and meeting new people

• Enhancing your CV with community volunteering experience

• Access to volunteer training opportunities where available

• Being part of a friendly and supportive team

• Helping create safe, positive spaces where children can thrive

• Making a visible difference to your local area

Whether you can offer a few hours a month or regular support, your time can help children develop confidence, practical skills and a sense of belonging within their community.

11/06/2026

Sneak Peek...

A little glimpse of a new addition taking shape at The Canddo Projec Communi-build.

Built almost entirely from reclaimed materials, our Wind Phone is nearing completion. Inspired by the Japanese concept of the Kaze no Denwa (Wind Telephone), it offers a quiet place to sit, reflect, remember, or simply have a conversation with someone who is no longer with us.

The phone isn't connected to anything.....except memories, thoughts, hopes, and the things we sometimes need to say out loud.
We're adding the finishing touches and look forward to sharing the completed space very soon.

Thank you to everyone who supports our Communi-Build projects and helps turn salvaged materials into meaningful community spaces.

The Canddo Project CIC Connection Through Community

11/06/2026

Volunteer Opportunity - After School Club Support

The Canddo Project CIC is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support our developing After School Club based at The Den @ Panteg House.

Activities include:

• Gardening and growing food
• Chicken care and animal welfare
• Nature activities
• Bird box and bug hotel building
• Arts, crafts and practical projects
• Outdoor learning and wellbeing activities

Due to the needs of the group, we are looking for volunteers who can provide positive role modelling, clear boundaries and close supervision.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS (Children's Workforce) or willingness to obtain one
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Reliability and punctuality

Desirable:

• Experience working with children
• Gardening, DIY or craft skills
• First Aid qualification
• Experience supporting children with additional needs

Please note that some children may require additional support from a parent, carer or support worker to ensure a safe and positive experience for all participants.

To express an interest, please contact:

[email protected]

The Canddo Project CIC
Connection Through Community

10/06/2026

Sausage Casserole in June? Why not! 🌧️
The weather may have been damp, but a hearty sausage casserole was just the thing today. Every bowl was enjoyed, proving that comfort food doesn't need to wait for winter!
It's been wonderful to see our group continuing to grow, with a lovely mix of familiar faces and newcomers joining us each week. The conversations, laughter and friendships being built around the table are exactly what community is all about.
🎵 We even have talk of one of our attendees running a music quiz next week, which we're all looking forward to. It's fantastic to see people gaining confidence and bringing their own ideas into the sessions.
🛠️ Over at Men's Craft, the tool box project is nearly complete. The finished boxes are looking great and everyone involved should be proud of what they've created.
A huge thank you to everyone who came along today and helped make it another welcoming and enjoyable session.
Connection through community. ❤️
The Canddo Project CIC
Keeping the Warmth Hub @ The Den
Supported by TVA and The National Lottery Community Fund.

09/06/2026

Keeping the Warmth Hub | This Wednesday at The Den @ Panteg House ☕
Looking for a warm space, friendly faces and a hearty lunch?
This week we'll be serving our homemade Sausage, Bean & Onion Casserole with buttered bread. A simple, filling comfort-food favourite that's perfect for a catch-up over a cuppa.
🌭 Sausage, Bean & Onion Casserole
🍞 Buttered Bread
☕ Tea & Coffee
🎨 Art Table Available
💬 Friendly Conversation & Community
Whether you'd like a meal, a chat, somewhere warm to sit, or just fancy seeing what we're all about, you're very welcome to pop in.
📍 The Den @ Panteg House, Griffithstown
🕙 Wednesday 10am - 1pm
As always, there's no charge to attend. We're here to support our community and help people connect through community.
Supported by Torfaen Voluntary Alliance and The National Lottery Community Fund.
🦊 The Canddo Project
Connection through community 💚🧡

06/06/2026