Bridges Centre

Bridges Centre Bridges Centre is a county-wide charity supporting wellbeing, connection and independence across Monmouthshire. There are around 70 volunteers.

Our building may be temporarily closed, but our work continues — in homes, in communities and alongside our incredible volunteers. Bridges Centre was founded in 1984, when a small group of volunteers in Monmouth began a support group to help local people who were experiencing hardship or isolation. Bridges which began in a small church, found its new home to Grade II listed building, Drybridge Hou

se in 2003, which was renovated after years of hard work in fundraising. The organisation has 14 trustees and approximately 20 members of paid staff including the Centre Director, Deputy Director and Project Coordinators. Bridges is an independent charity operating from its base in Monmouth which:
- Is a hub for the community which provides services and activities for social, recreational, educational and support groups.
- Enables projects and enterprises to develop in a supportive environment.
- Preserves and maintains an important an important Grade II listed building which hosts community, corporate and wedding events. Bridges provides the following activities and services:
• Social meetings and learning, creativity and health-related recreation;
• Venue and room hire for events and weddings ;
• Stable and studio hire for business accommodation;
• Local complementary health practitioners from Monmouth Natural Health Centre. Bridges is based in a building full of character and continues to have a deep and wide reaching impact, on the people who volunteer here; those that use its facilities and organisations that also help the community they are based in.

Before the bank holiday slips away…We hope the weekend has held something good for you — time with family or friends, so...
31/08/2026

Before the bank holiday slips away…

We hope the weekend has held something good for you — time with family or friends, some fresh air, good food or simply a few quiet hours to yourself.

A special thank you to everyone who has spent it working, caring for someone, volunteering or keeping things moving. A bank holiday does not always mean a day off, and those contributions matter.

From all of us at Bridges, have a peaceful evening and a good week ahead. 💚

Happy Bank Holiday from BridgesHowever you are spending the long weekend — catching up with friends, getting outdoors, s...
29/08/2026

Happy Bank Holiday from Bridges

However you are spending the long weekend — catching up with friends, getting outdoors, sharing good food or simply putting your feet up — we hope you find a little time to pause and recharge.

Community is built in countless small ways: a shared meal, a friendly conversation, a helping hand or simply making time for one another. We see plenty of that across Monmouthshire, and it is always worth celebrating.

Have a lovely weekend, and take care of yourselves and each other. 💚

Going the extra mile – one trolley at a time 🛒Staff commitment takes many forms.Earlier this summer, Laura demonstrated ...
28/08/2026

Going the extra mile – one trolley at a time 🛒

Staff commitment takes many forms.

Earlier this summer, Laura demonstrated hers by taking a shopping trolley for a dignified spin around Monmouth, gathering essentials ahead of our Afro-Welsh Connection fundraising gig.

Was it glamorous? No. Was there even the faintest trace of shame? Also no.

It is often the unseen bits – the last-minute dashes, heavy lifting and willingness to look faintly ridiculous in public – that make community events happen.

The evening went on to raise more than £1,200 for Bridges. Thank you, Laura, and all our staff and volunteers who regularly go above and beyond. 💚

🌻 A little sunshine at the StablesApparently, nobody told this sunflower that this wasn’t the most promising place to gr...
26/08/2026

🌻 A little sunshine at the Stables

Apparently, nobody told this sunflower that this wasn’t the most promising place to grow.

It simply found a small patch of earth beside the old brickwork, took hold and reached for the sun — producing five beautiful flowers along the way.

After a year of disruption and change, it feels like a rather lovely reminder that new life can emerge in unexpected places. Sometimes, with a little light and determination, things find a way to flourish. 💛

Drybridge House flood updateWe know many people are asking what is happening at Drybridge House and why there has been s...
25/08/2026

Drybridge House flood update

We know many people are asking what is happening at Drybridge House and why there has been so little visible progress since the flood last November.

We have published an updated account of where things currently stand, the complexities affecting the recovery work and what happens next. It also explains how Bridges continues to support people across Monmouthshire while our home remains unavailable.

Read the full update here:

🌳 A timely reminder to keep an eye on your treesWe had a bit of a surprise at Drybridge House today when a large limb ca...
13/08/2026

🌳 A timely reminder to keep an eye on your trees

We had a bit of a surprise at Drybridge House today when a large limb came down from one of the mature trees in the park, unfortunately damaging a parked car in the process.

Thankfully nobody was hurt.

With the prolonged hot, dry weather, trees can be under considerable stress, so it’s a useful reminder for anyone with mature trees around their home, workplace or community space to keep an eye out for anything that looks unusual — particularly dead or damaged branches, cracks or changes in the tree.

If you have any concerns, keep clear of the area and consider asking a qualified tree professional to take a look.

We’ll be giving the trees and grounds at Drybridge House some extra attention too.

🌳☀️ Stay safe — and perhaps think carefully about where you park!

📖 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞Following the flood, we were delighted to find several boxes of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐲𝐛...
12/08/2026

📖 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞

Following the flood, we were delighted to find several boxes of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧-𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 safe and intact.

Previously sold for £10, copies are now available from the Bridges Community Shop on a 𝐩𝐚𝐲-𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭-𝐲𝐨𝐮-𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬.

Simply pick up a book and, if you’re able to, leave a donation in the shop. It’s a fascinating piece of local history—and every contribution will help support the work of Bridges. 💙

🌟 Wonderful news for Quest Busters! 🌟We’re thrilled to share that the project has received a fantastic grant of £90,000 ...
11/08/2026

🌟 Wonderful news for Quest Busters! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share that the project has received a fantastic grant of £90,000 from St. James’s Place, helping to secure its work for the next few years.

Quest Busters supports families across Monmouthshire who have a child aged 6–17 with additional needs, providing fun and meaningful activities in safe, supportive environments.

A huge thank you to Richard and Andrew Hill from Hill & Co Financial Advisers, whose help was instrumental in securing this incredible funding, and to St. James’s Place for investing in the children and families supported by the project.

This will make a real and lasting difference. 💚

Wonderful news for Bridges! 🎉The Wolfson Foundation has awarded us up to £44,200 to help create a safer, more accessible...
06/08/2026

Wonderful news for Bridges! 🎉

The Wolfson Foundation has awarded us up to £44,200 to help create a safer, more accessible and dementia-friendly space for our Social Circles service at Drybridge House.

The funding will allow us to go beyond replacing what was damaged by the flood and truly build back better for our community.

Read the full story here: https://bridgescentre.org.uk/44200-award-will-help-bridges-create-a-dementia-friendly-space/

05/08/2026

Da iawn, Tony! 👏

We’re delighted to share some good news from Bridges Centre. Our caretaker Tony has passed his Welsh-language exam — and we couldn’t let the achievement go uncelebrated!

To mark the occasion, Tony has recorded a short message in Welsh. As he says, we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Bridges Centre as soon as possible, and we remain very grateful for all your support.

Llongyfarchiadau, Tony — rydyn ni’n falch iawn ohonot ti!
Congratulations, Tony — we’re very proud of you! 🥳

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