Bridges Befriending Scheme

02/09/2026

We really need a few extra volunteers in our Bridges Community Shop - Monmouth.
Could you spare a few hours each week to make a real difference?
You could be on the till, chatting with customers and helping on the shop floor, or upstairs in our sorting room, sorting all our wonderful donations and getting them ready to sell!
Theres always plenty of tea, coffee, biscuits, laughter and you could make a huge difference to a local charity.

Fancy knowing a bit more with no pressure to sign up? Contact us on here or email [email protected]

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

Drop-in sessions starting back next week. Please do come and join us, while supporting the fabulous Mel at the Au-some Cafe
See you Monday

01/09/2026

Fancy volunteering at the incredible Abergavenny Food Festival 19/20 September? Free training provided and a weekend pass for 2 people !! Further details and sign up form can be found on their website
https://www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/

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. 💚

28/08/2026

It time to reveal another of this years "Hidden Heroes" from Monmouthshire. This is Steve and he is a remarkable Volunteer driver who has driven over 4,000 miles, helping people get out and about in Monmouthshire when they would otherwise struggle. Steve also rides our trishaw bike and has been particularly appreciated in his role as a volunteer buddy for a young person with additional needs. On top of all this, he also volunteers for multiple other local organisations!

Steve is wonderful at making people feel safe, valued and appreciated and we couldn't think of anyone better to receive a Hidden Hero award of a free weekend away from our partners, Room to Reward .

Steve is seen here, receiving his award from Vanessa Badderley-Potter, Mayor of Chepstow.

Centre Bridges Community Car Scheme

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

Could you spare a few hours a week to help your community?

Do you live in Blaenau Gwent and own your own car? If you have a little time to spare, we’d love you to join us as a Volunteer Driver! 💙

We’re looking for more volunteer drivers to help local people get to the places they need to go.

- Full training provided
- Travel expenses paid
- No weekly commitment – volunteer when you can!

If you’d like to give a little of your time and make a difference to people in your local community, we’d love to hear from you!

📞 01600 228787
📧 [email protected]

Could you be our next volunteer driver?

27/08/2026

✨Monnow Bridge Night Market is nearly here!🌙

When: 29 August 2026 - 6 pm - 10 pm
Where: Monnow Bridge & Cattle Market Car Park, Monmouth

Monmouth Town Council in collaboration with Monmouthshire Food Partnership are excited to host the first night market, now just over a week away!

🍴Delicious hot street food and drink
🎶6 pm - 8 pm live music in the Robin Hood Courtyard
🎧 8 pm - 10 pm live DJ https://www.instagram.com/lunnydj_/
💫 Great atmosphere
🙌🏻Fun for everyone!

Come along and enjoy a wonderful evening of local food, drink, shopping and entertainment. It promises to be a night to remember!

Khunmae_Thaikitchen Taste of Persia Miniyaki's - Japanese Soul Food Spirit of Wales Distillery Crumbs By Cornish The Dell Vineyard Em's Asian Delight Monnowlicious Cakes Kelsmor Dairy