Big Way Of Life

We are now in year 2 of the successful Fun, Food and Fitness Programme funded by the Big Lottery and established by the Gellideg Foundation Group as grant recipients.

Great fun and new learning experiences have been had by over 270 children at primary school level which include Coed Y Dderewn, Heolgerrig, Gwernllwyn, Pantyscallog, Edwardsville and Trelewis. Along with Gellideg and Trinity after school clubs, sampling the benefits of the Fun, Food & Fitness programme, with it's purpose being to promote health and well-being amongst the under 12's and equip the children with the knowledge, skills and patterns of behaviour which will set them up for a healthier life ahead.

Cyfarthfa is just one of 4 Communities First Wards to experience the delivery of fun activities which promote sustained healthy eating, physical exercise and to inspire of a love of gardening and horticulture.

Community food activities centre on the newly expanded and renovated Gellideg Workshops – the Catering Tutor with sessional support and dedicated Volunteers offer under 12's, youth and family fun cooking sessions, whilst promoting adult community learning.

Active lifestyle activities offer the community a chance to get fit and meet new friends in the Gellideg Community Gym, whilst learning the reasons behind exercising and the benefits on the body.

Grow it green eagerly await the opening and launch of the 54ft Gellideg Community Polytunnel and the launch of the wildlife garden at Heolgerrig School which will provide excellent fun, social, economic and learning opportunities for the whole ward with a chance to sow and grow your own freshly harvested food. This will be happening on Friday 15th April at 2pm.

Thanks to the Big Lottery and the Way of Life programme, a weekly food co-op is now available for the entire family, to access fresh fruit and vegetables on a non profit basis, which is a great support during such economic times!