Ponthafren’s October 2026 Activity Calendar

Ponthafren has a range of groups and activities to help you protect your mental health, keep busy, learn new skills, make friends, or move forward in whatever direction you prefer.

Email admin@ponthafren.org.uk to request a copy of our Activities Sheet sent directly to your email each month!

Using our Activities Sheet (Click To Download), you can choose a course you think will support your mental health and wellbeing best according to the Five Ways to Well-being: Keep Learning, Be Active, Connect, Take Notice, Give & Create

Book your place today to avoid disappointment by calling 01686 621 586 / 01938 552 770 or by emailing admin@ponthafren.org.uk

Ponthafren Activities – October 2026

Discover everything happening across our Newtown and Welshpool centres this October, with a variety of wellbeing sessions, social groups and creative activities designed to help you stay connected, active and supported.

Monday

Community Mental Health Team Support Hub

🕒 11:30–14:00 — 12th, 19th & 26th October
📍 Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

Mindfulness

🕒 10:00–11:00 — 5th October
📍 Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

Woodland Visit

🕒 12:00–15:00 — 19th October
📍 Meeting at Coed Esgair

Transport is available from Ponthafren Newtown with limited spaces.

Booking Essential.

Emotional Life Skills Group

🕒 14:00–15:30 — Every Monday
📍 Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

A group for young adults to explore their emotions and learn how to manage them.

Booking Essential.

Service User Engagement – Have Your Say

🕒 11:00–12:00 — 12th October
📍 Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

Share your thoughts and ideas to help us improve and shape our services.

Tuesday

Self Discovery Group

🕒 14:00–15:00 — 6th October
📍 Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

Booking Essential.

Men’s Group

🕒 15:00–16:15 — 6th & 20th October
📍 Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

Singing for Fun!

🕒 11:00–12:30 — Every Tuesday
📍 Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

Powys Mental Health Forum

🕒 13:00–14:30 — 6th October
📍 Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

Join us via video link to share your ideas and help improve services.

Wednesday

Newtown Walk

🕒 11:00–12:00 — Every Wednesday
📍 Meet opposite the cinema by the bridge, Newtown

Newtown Walk & Litter Pick

🕒 11:00–13:00 — 21st October
📍 Meet opposite the cinema by the bridge, Newtown

Join us in support of Tidy Newtown Week. All equipment is provided.

Gardening Group

🕒 13:00–15:00 — Every Wednesday
📍 Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

Men’s Group

🕒 15:00–16:15 — Every Wednesday
📍 Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique

🕒 09:30–11:00 — 21st October
📍 Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

Booking Essential.

Cuppa with a Copper NEW!

🕒 11:30–12:30 — 14th October
📍 Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

Join us for a cup of tea or coffee with our local police.

Thursday

Arty Crafters – Peer-Led Craft Group

🕒 11:00–13:00 — Every Thursday
📍 Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

Powis Castle Garden

🕒 11:00–15:00 — Every Thursday
📍 Powis Castle Walled Garden, Welshpool

Contact For Further Details.

Walk & Talk Rugby Group

🕒 18:00–19:00 — Every Thursday
📍 Welshpool Rugby Club

Friday

Bacon Sandwich & Board Games

🕒 11:00–13:00 — Every Friday
📍 Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street
💷 £1.50 per sandwich

Women’s Group

🕒 12:00–13:30 — Every Friday
📍 Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

General Information

Drop-In Service

🕒 11:00–15:00, Monday to Friday
📍 Available at both centres