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4Winds User Led
Association
The Zephyr Newsletter
March/April 2019
4Winds is an open-access, user-led
mental health resource
www.4winds.org.uk
Open 7 days a week
Please see inside for opening times (open for all Easter
Weekend)
4Winds is signed up to and works to
The Cardiff and Vale Mental Health Charter
4Winds Centre
65, Clare Road, Grangetown,
Cardiff CF11 6QP.
Tel (029) 20388144
Email: contact@4winds.org.uk
Website: www.4winds.org.uk
The 4Winds is a user-led, open-access mental health
resource. It is open 7 days a week helping people work
towards recovery
4Winds provides information and signposting,
opportunities for social contact, peer support, emotional
support and vocational support
Please ring or pop in during opening times for more
Information - All Welcome!
Centre Opening Times:
Monday 1 - 5 pm (5.30-7.30 pm Social support group
meets up at Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road,
Canton, CF5 1QE)
Tuesday 1 - 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 1 pm Women Only
Thursday 1 - 7 pm (see note below)
Friday 1 - 5 pm
Saturday 1 - 5 pm
Sunday 1 - 5 pm
Please note that the centre closes at 5pm on the first Thursday of the month for
the social activities and 5pm on Mondays for The Chapter Group
Dates for Your Diary
MARCH
Tues 5th 2pm Book Club
Thurs 7th 5pm Evening Social Activity. Walk in Bute Park
and coffee.
Tues 12th 3pm Members Meeting
Fri 15th 2.30-4pm Tablet/IT training
Wed 20th Trip to St Fagan's. (See inside for details) This trip is
for women and men)
Fri 22nd 2.30-4pm Tablet training/IT training
Mon 25th 3.15pm. Reading Group
Tues 26th Discussion/User Feedback Day. No evening meal.
Tues 26th 2.30pm Info session Advocacy Support Cymru
Thurs 28th 11am-1pm 4Winds Committee Meeting
Thurs 28th 2.30pm-4pm Shelter Debt Drop-in
APRIL
Tues 2nd 2pm Book Club
Tues 2nd 3pm Members Meeting
Thurs 4th 5pm Evening Social Activity Bowling at VUE
Tues 9th 9.30am Trip on VEST transport to Bristol Zoo
Cost £16 for zoo entrance and transport
(Please book in advance)
Tues 16th 2pm Info session. Recovery Cymru
Fri 19th Bank Holiday. Open 1-5pm.
Mon 22nd Bank Holiday. Open 1-5pm
Tues 23rd Bank Holiday Open 1-5pm No evening meal
Thurs 25th 2.30pm-4pm Shelter Debt Drop-in
Mon 29th 3.15pm Reading Group
Tues 30th 1pm Visit to Seashore Grill in Sully
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this
edition of the newsletter and to all those who
facilitated groups or information
sessions.
Champions Meeting
Dates TBC
Come along and find out what’s
happening in mental health
and how you can become
involved in influencing mental health
services.
4Winds Book Club
Meets on the first Tuesday of the month 2-3pm
March 5th and April 2nd
We also have selection of books which can be borrowed
4Winds Art & Card Making Group
Every Thursday at 2pm—4pm from 17th Jan
Come along and have fun with a range of materials
Including making greetings cards.
Many thanks to Steph, the tutor, and Adult Learning Wales for
providing this course.
Social Group at Chapter
Arts Centre
Market Road, Canton
Mon 5.30-7.30 pm
(Except for bank holidays)
This is an informal and friendly group which meets
in the café area at 5.30. We leave the centre at 5pm and make our
way by foot, car or public transport. The group is supported by a
4Winds worker till 7.30pm. All welcome.
Women-only Space
Every Wednesday 11am to 1.00 pm
This safe and welcoming space provides opportunities
for social contact, peer support, emotional support,
information and access to resources such as computers
and other facilities.
Jewellery Making Sessions with Eve
13th March, 3rd April and 10th April
The centre will be closed on Wed 20th
March for a trip To St Fagans (for women and men)
Visit Seashore Grill, Sully
Tues 30th April
We will be meeting at the centre at 1pm
and catching a bus to Sully. No need to
book, just turn up.
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL
WOMENS DAY
4Winds Members and Committee Meetings
Members meetings Tues 12th March and
Tues 2nd April at 3pm
Come along and share information about recent
developments in mental health and also 4Winds centre,
sharing news and feedback about the service.
4Winds Committee Meetings
Thurs 28th March 11-1pm
Date and time
TBC
BEAT is a group which supports, both, those
suffering from eating disorders and their carers. A
worker rom BEAT will explain how this support works and
how to access it
Recovery Cymru
Tuesday 16th April at 2pm
Tim from Recovery Cymru will talk about the support
they can offer to people in recovery from
substance dependency.
Advocacy Support Cymru Information
Session
Tuesday 26th March 2.30pm
Rachel from Advocacy support will explain how people with
mental health difficulties can access an independent
advocacy worker and explain what their
criteria is.
4Winds Day Trips
St Fagan's Museum: Wed 20th March
Meeting at 10am at Westgate Street, Bus Stop
KN to catch 32a bus to St Fagan's.
(We have booked the disability buggy
between 11-1pm, for those people with mobility
problems). This trip is for women and men
Bristol Zoo and Gardens: Tues 9th April
Leaving from 4Winds at 9.30am on VEST
transport.
Cost: £16 for zoo and transport.
(please pay and book in advance)
Reading Group –last Monday of every month
25th March and the 29th April 3.15-4.15pm
Come along and enjoy reading a short story followed by a
discussion. Ceri, Community Librarian, from Grangetown
Hub will facilitate this group
Debt Advice Drop-In
From 2.30-4pm monthly
Next drop in dates
Thurs 28th Mar and Thurs 25th April
Thanks to Ceri from Shelter Cymru for facilitating
these sessions.
Healthy Eating
Healthy Living
Tuesday Evening Meal
This is a weekly activity where we enjoy a healthy
meal together and learn some basic food
preparation.
Every Tuesday at 6pm Cost £2.50
Friday Cooking Group
Come along to this fun and informal
cooking group. Get involved in helping prepare a
tasty nutritious meal and enjoy eating with other
group members.
Every Friday 12.30pm. Cost £2.00
(This cost includes tea, coffee, squash)
Sunday Food Group
This is a weekly activity where we enjoy a hearty
meal with other group members.
Every Sunday 2.30pm. Cost £2.00
(The cost includes tea, coffee and squash)
We have food safety training opportunities
available. Please talk to a worker if you are
interested.
Tablet/IT Training
Fri 15th and 22nd March, 2.30-4pm
This group will initially run for two weeks and
will be extended if there is enough uptake.
With thanks To Adult Learning Wales
Creative Writing Course
Learn how self- expression can help your mental health
and wellbeing and relieve stress and anxiety.
This course will run every Monday 1-3pm over 2 terms.
Term 1: Monday 17th Sept until Monday 3rd Dec
Term 2: Monday 14th Jan until Monday 1st April 2019
Term 3: Monday 29th April until Monday 22nd July
To register phone 02920 872030 and quote ref
WFWGDM00
DICE An Introduction to Woodworking Skills
Learn creativity with wood under the supervision of a qualified
tutor and make your own handicrafts to take home.
This course will run every Thursday 11-1pm over 3 terms
Term One: 20th September until 6th December
Term Two: 17th January until 4th April
Term Three: 2nd May until 18th July
To register phone 02920 872030 and
quote
course ref WFWGDM007
With thanks to Adult Learning Wales and Disability Inclusion
In Community Education (DICE)
Thursday Social Activity Evening
On the first Thursday of every month.
7th March : Walk in Bute Park and coffee
4th April: Bowling at VUE
Please note that the centre will close at 5pm when an evening activity is
taking place
4Winds is working with Cardiff Food Bank /Trussell Trust
and can issue vouchers which can be exchanged for up to
five days worth of food which can be collected at many local
halls, churches and community centres.
Please contact us if you think you may be eligible
Discussion and Feedback Week -
Tues 26th March till Tues 2nd April
This year we will be conducting our work around service user
satisfaction during this week. Please come along and give
your feedback on the service and enjoy free tea and
coffee all week. We will also be providing free food and re-
freshments from 1.30pm on Tuesday 26th March (there will
be no evening meal this day)
During the week you will have the opportunity to give feedback on
the service. This will form part of our annual user satisfaction
work. It is really important that we know your views to inform the
future of the service. It also provides important information to our
funders. Your feedback/suggestions can be provided in a variety
of ways, please do come along and find out more. A discussion /
feedback meeting will be held at 3.30pm on Tues 26th; we really
hope you can make it. If not, please do pop in anytime
that week or contact us to give your feedback in
another way.Scales Memoir by Rachie Williams I always remember the day I saw the delightful set of weights I was in an old fashioned grocery store which might have been in St Fagans I felt enthralled by the weights and the cutest lowest weight was so weeny I could see each weight lined up with the next, like the Russian doll set I have I needed to buy something just to see the grocer use them, I ordered some cheese ‘How much my dear?’ he said I asked if could have 16 ounces of strong cheddar I noticed the grocer first touched the top of the scale structure I saw he tapped with his index finger, as if letting the scale know work will be starting now I could just about see the scale over the counter, sparkling like it was brand new I thought the central structure resembled a figure with two arms stretched out I could see the two balancing trays hanging like the children’s swing I saw the trays looking like two golden suns shining at sun rise I then saw the grocer take a sharp knife, lift out the strong cheddar and cut off a chunk I saw him place the cheddar on the right tray, as the left tray raised higher I noticed the grocer turned to the shelf and reached for a large weight as if anticipating the weight I could see him add this weight to the left tray, which lowered below the cheese I guess by repeating this method it becomes easier to predict the consistency of a mass I then saw the grocer grab a couple more weights off the shelf behind him I noticed he first swapped the largest weight for a slightly smaller weight I then saw him holding an even smaller weight in his hand which he added after I noticed the grocer always replaced the weight in its rightful place with the gentlest of care I forget to mention the weights were well-polished like gold money I could only see if I stood on my toes, the weights sitting in plush red velvet I received the cheese wrapped in a white grease proof paper I saw it was sealed with a label with a print of the shop front I said ‘Thank you’ He said ‘You’re welcome, goodbye’ (Inspired by a creative writing session based on the signs of the zodiac.)
We use fair
trade tea,
coffee and
sugar at the
centre. Greetings
St Davids Day, Christian. Strove
Tuesday, Christian. St Patricks Day,
Christian. Spring Equinox, Pagan.
Magha Puja Day, Buddhist. Burns
Night, Scotland. Holi, Hindu. Easter
Sunday Christian. First Day of
Passover, Jewish. Pesach, Jewish.
International Women’s Day.
Laylat al Miraj, Islam. St George’s
Day, Christian.
At the 4Winds we have a number of resources which
all are welcome to use. Amongst these are
information on a wide range of local services, a small
lending library, a fully equipped kitchen (including a
bread maker), art and craft materials and sewing
machines. We also have a resource/meeting room
which is available for use by groups or individuals.
Computers are available to use free of charge and
free Wi-Fi is available.
Please keep this newsletter and share it with friends and
colleagues or go to www.4winds.org.uk to download and print
further copies. Feedback and articles are welcome. Please email
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