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Team Time Out
The N-gage and GDAFS team took some much-needed time out for a wellbeing day at Barry Island Beach and engaged in beach yoga, games, walks, sea dips and a lunch of chips and ice-cream.
PRIDE month
Gwent N-gage and GDAFS have been showing their support for PRIDE month this June.
Mike Parry Art Award 2025 Entries
Young people and adults from N-gage and GDAFS have taken part in this year’s Mike Parry Art Award Competition, created in memory of Mike Parry — a support worker for Barod and artist who inspired many through his passion and creativity.
Easter Geocaching Adventure with Gwent N-gage and GDAFS
Over the Easter break, Gwent N-gage and GDAFS teamed up to host a fun-filled Geocaching activity for young people from both strands.
School Toolkit
Gwent N-gage and GDAFS are pleased to announce the School Toolkit, currently being piloted in several schools across Gwent in preparation for its full rollout in April 2025 to a wide range of educational establishments.
Wellbeing day out
The N-gage and GDAFS team recently enjoyed a wellbeing day out facilitated by Pachamama Wellbeing in Abergavenny.
The High Sheriff of Gwent Award
The Gwent N-gage Youth Ambassador Service (YAS) were thrilled to be awarded the High Sheriff of Gwent Award.
Gwent N-gage Summer Activities
During the summer the activities and well-being team have been busy delivering a range of group activities.
It’s a wrap! Gwent N-gage would like to say a huge thank you to all the professionals that attended our 5 service re-launch events across Gwent during June and July.
Recovery Walk 2024 - Many members of staff from GDAFS & Gwent N-Gage along with service users joined the wider Barod team for the annual Pen-Y-Fan recovery walk.
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