Age Cymru Powys

04/11/2026

03/11/2026

This week, we're following the Comisiynydd Pobl Hŷn Cymru Older People's Commissioner for Wales and her team while they're undertaking a number of journeys in rural / semi-rural areas via public transport to gain insights into the barriers and challenges older people often face when travelling by bus or train.

They’re recreating the kinds of journeys that older people without access to a car are often required to make – e.g. to attend medical appointments, access local authority services, or manage their finances.

The journeys they’ll be completing this week are:

Llanidloes – Aberystwyth
Kilgetty – Haverfordwest
Dolwyddelan – Bangor
Llanwrtyd Wells – Brecon
Cerrigydrudion – Wrexham

During the journeys, the Commissioner and her team will be having informal conversations with older passengers, to find out more about their experiences of using public transport and any challenges they have faced.

We’ll be sharing updates sent by the Commissioner and her team during their public transport journeys, so be sure to check in throughout the week to see how they’re getting on.

You can also take a virtual journey on the website to explore some of the challenges older people often face when using public transport.

Can you make the right decisions? Can you get there on time?
https://olderpeople.wales/can-you-get-there-on-time/

03/11/2026

Yr wythnos hon, mae’r Comisiynydd Pobl Hŷn Cymru Older People's Commissioner for Wales a’i thîm yn gwneud nifer o deithiau ar drafnidiaeth gyhoeddus mewn ardaloedd gwledig a lled-wledig er mwyn cael gwell dealltwriaeth o’r rhwystrau a’r heriau y mae pobl hŷn yn aml yn eu hwynebu wrth deithio ar fws neu drên.
Rydym yn ail-greu’r mathau o deithiau y mae pobl hŷn sydd heb gar yn aml yn gorfod eu gwneud, er enghraifft i fynd i apwyntiadau meddygol, cael mynediad at wasanaethau awdurdodau lleol, neu reoli eu cyllid.

Dyma’r teithiau y byddwn yn eu gwneud yr wythnos hon:
Llanidloes – Aberystwyth
Cilgeti – Hwlffordd
Dolwyddelan – Bangor
Llanwrtyd – Aberhonddu
Cerrigydrudion – Wrecsam

Yn ystod y teithiau, bydd y Comisiynydd a’i thîm yn cael sgyrsiau anffurfiol â theithwyr hŷn er mwyn dysgu mwy am eu profiadau o ddefnyddio trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus ac unrhyw heriau y maent wedi’u hwynebu.

Byddwn yn rhannu diweddariadau gan y Comisiynydd a’i thîm yn ystod eu teithiau ar drafnidiaeth gyhoeddus, felly cofiwch edrych ar ein tudalennau drwy gydol yr wythnos i weld sut hwyl maen nhw’n ei chael arni.

Gallwch hefyd fynd ar daith rithwir ar ein gwefan i archwilio rhai o’r heriau y mae pobl hŷn yn aml yn eu hwynebu wrth ddefnyddio trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus.

Allwch chi wneud y penderfyniadau cywir? Allwch chi gyrraedd yno mewn pryd?

https://comisiynyddph.cymru/allwch-chi-gyrraedd-mewn-pryd/

01/11/2026

Roedden ni wrth ein bodd i lansio’r Her Wau eleni! Diolch i bawb sydd wedi mynd ati i gymryd rhan. 🧶

Mae pob het fach sy’n mynd ar dop potel ddiod Innocent yn codi 30c er mwyn helpu Age Cymru Powys i ddarparu gwasanaethau a chefnogaeth hanfodol ar gyfer pobl hŷn yng ym Mhowys.

Mae angen llawer o hetiau er mwyn gwneud gwahaniaeth go iawn – os ydych chi’n hoff o wau, os gwelwch yn dda ein helpu ni i godi a***n er mwyn helpu pobl hŷn ym Mhowys. 💙

31/10/2026

Powys libraries help residents to ‘winter well’ 💡 Powys residents can now borrow specially developed wellbeing resources from their local library as part of a new programme supporting people through the darker winter months.

Five Wintering Well loan boxes are available through Powys libraries. They are based at:

Y Lanfa / The Wharf: Powysland Museum & Welshpool Library

Llyfrgelloedd Y Drenewydd a Llanidloes / Newtown and Llanidloes Libraries.

Amgueddfa Sir Faesyfed & Llyfrgelloedd/Radnorshire Museum & Libraries

Brecon Library/Llyfrgell Aberhonddu

StoriPowys: Llyfrgell Ystradgynlais / Ystradgynlais Library

Residents can also order them through Powys County Council’s online library service and have them delivered to any library in Powys. Each box can be borrowed for two weeks.

Developed by researchers from the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, the boxes were created in consultation with people who experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, often known as SAD. The project follows successful trials in Scottish libraries.

Each box includes a therapeutic light lamp and a guidebook containing ideas for simple indoor and outdoor activities that can help people establish a healthy winter routine. Borrowers will also be able to access a free online course offering further support and information.

Powys libraries volunteer, Sammi Orme, who has trialled one of the boxes, said: “I would definitely use this again. I’ve found the light has been really beneficial. I’ve called it the ‘happy lamp’, instead of the ‘SAD lamp’. Over a longer period of time, the boxes can definitely give you some good ideas to boost your happiness during the darkness."

30/10/2026

📢 Friday Feedback: What do people say about our FREE Home Energy visit? 🏡🔥 Many people can’t believe it's totally free – with no sales or catch – but it really is 😊

This week, we are celebrating amazing feedback from local older Powys residents who’ve welcomed our Energy Officers into their homes – this is just a few from the huge number of happy customers for this service.

As the colder weather sets in, keeping your home warm and managing energy costs shouldn't feel like a struggle.

Our free Home Energy visits for Powys residents aged 65+ bring practical, hands-on support across Powys to help keep homes cosy, safe, and efficient.

How Can Our Home Energy Visit Help You?

One of our friendly Energy Officers will visit you at home to offer practical, tailored energy-saving solutions. During a free visit, we can help with:

🛠️ Practical Home Measures: Free installation of small draught-proofing measures, radiator foils, and energy-efficient LED bulbs to keep warmth inside.

💡 Energy-Saving Advice: Sharing simple techniques and tips to conserve energy and reduce your utility bills.

🔥 Welsh Language Support: Offering visits and advice in Welsh for those who prefer communicating in their first language.

Book Your Free Visit Today – Don't miss out on getting your home winter-ready!

If you or a loved one in Powys are aged 65+ and would benefit from a friendly, practical Home Energy visit, please reach out to our team today.

Talk to our friendly team to book your visit:
📞 01686 623707
📧 [email protected]

29/10/2026

***TOMORROW*** The Age Cymru Powys Powys team is delighted to be taking part alongside so many great local services. If you need free, confidential advice or support, come down to the Workman’s Club and say hello! 👇

Are you of state pension age, or an unpaid carer, and need advice or support in the Brecon area? Come and see us!

Brecon’s Big Advice Day brings lots of services and organisations together in one place, making it easier to get the help and information you need.

🗓️ Friday 30th October
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm
📍 The Workman’s Club, Watergate, Brecon
☕ Everyone welcome | Free tea and coffee | Children’s activities from Powys Flying Start

📣 BRECON’S BIG ADVICE DAY IS TOMORROW!

Need advice, information or a bit of support? Come along to Brecon Workman's Social Club tomorrow for our Big Advice Day.

📅 Friday 30th October
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm
📍 Brecon Workman's Social Club, Watergate, Brecon, LD3 9AN
☕ Free tea and coffee
🎨 Activities for children provided by Flying Start Community (BRECON)

We’re bringing together a brilliant range of organisations in one place, including support with benefits, housing, energy, water, caring, dementia, accessibility, Armed Forces, volunteering, food support and more.

No fuss. Just come along, have a chat and find out what help and support is available.

Please share and help us reach anyone in Brecon who might benefit.

28/10/2026

We're looking forward to this! Great initiative by Cllr Matthew Dorrance bringing local services together for Brecon’s Big Advice Day 🤝

The Age Cymru Powys Powys team is delighted to be taking part alongside so many great local services. If you need free, confidential advice or support, come down to the Workman’s Club and say hello! 👇

Need advice or support? Come and see us!

Brecon’s Big Advice Day brings lots of services and organisations together in one place, making it easier to get the help and information you need.

🗓️ Friday 30th October

⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm

📍 The Workman’s Club, Watergate, Brecon

☕ Everyone welcome | Free tea and coffee | Children’s activities from Powys Flying Start

Please share and help us spread the word!