DACW - Developing a Caring Wales

Providing a complete range of services for people affected by alcohol and drug misuse and mental health difficulties

Articles by: DACW

Recovering volunteers’ work to make Bangor more beautiful

VOLUNTEERS WITH experience of substance misuse and mental health issues are celebrating their recoveries by helping to make Bangor more beautiful this summer.  The team, from the EU-funded Cyfle Cymru project, have cleaned graffiti and unwanted posters from vacant shops in the High Street and begun to clear the city centre’s landmark Bible Gardens of leaves, litter and weeds. Backed by Bangor Business [.....]

Adult Learners’ Week successes marked with presentations

CYFLE CYMRU marked Adult Learners’ Week by celebrating the success of our volunteers and peer mentors. Certificates were presented to members of the North Wales team at a training day in Bodelwyddan, marking their progress through the Cyfle Cymru Peer Mentoring Academy. The academy scheme – which seeks to recognise the professional development of peer mentoring skills – rewards commitment to outreach, [.....]

Cyfle Cymru volunteers walk with the animals

VOLUNTEERS FROM a Wales-wide recovery and employability programme are picking up a fresh insight into the Secret Life of the Chester Zoo as part of a new tie-up with the major attraction. Keilie Wycherley is one of a group who are giving their own time to help thousands of daytrippers enjoy their visit, enhance the zoo’s conservation efforts, and develop their own skills. She is a participant in the Cyfle Cymru [.....]

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