Barclays Bank open a new Community Banking Hub at Cynon Linc We are delighted to welcome Barclays Bank to Cynon Linc. On the 24th of April 2024 they opened a Barclays Local community hub to serve customers old and new. Barclays Local offers a wide range of non-cash services tailored to help you manage your finances effectively and securely. Whether you're seeking guidance on budgeting, tracking your spending, or exploring the functionalities of the Barclays app for seamless banking, the knowledgeable staff at Barclays Local are ready to assist you every step of the way. From setting up online payments and transfers to managing Direct Debits and standing orders, you can handle your transactions with ease and convenience. Moreover, Barclays Local provides invaluable resources to educate customers about fraud prevention and scams, empowering them to safeguard their financial assets. Additionally, for those navigating important life events, such as registering a power of attorney or notifying the bank about the passing of a loved one who was a Barclays customer, compassionate support and guidance are readily available. Furthermore, whether you're considering a mortgage or exploring borrowing options, Barclays Local offers personalized advice and solutions tailored to your unique financial circumstances, ensuring that you make informed decisions with confidence. Overall, Barclays Local is not just a banking branch but a trusted partner committed to helping you achieve your financial goals and navigate life's milestones with ease. Barclays Local at Cynon Linc will be operating on Tuesday and Thursday, to make an appointment visit https://events.uk.barclays/local/

Cynon Linc set to prosper with funding boost from Pen Y Cymoedd Cynon Linc is delighted to have received development funding of £188,664, spread over the next three years, from Pen Y Cymoedd. We are a vibrant community hub, available to all ages and abilities, set in the heart of Aberdare town centre. Cynon Linc provides a place to eat and socialise, as well as providing spaces for hire and a range of services and facilities available to the local community. It offers a variety of services to help support older people living in the local community and is available to public, third and private sector organisations for hire. The project to redevelop the former St Mair's Day Centre into an inclusive community hub was led by a partnership that included Age Connects Morgannwg, Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council, Cwm Taff University Health Board and partners from the third sector and the local community. We opened to the public on 4th October 2021. The original renovation project was supported by a number of funding bodies. These included The National Lottery Community Fund, Dunhill Medical Trust, Pen Y Cymoedd and The Welsh Government Integrated Care Fund. Cynon Linc is a busy place with plenty going on. Age Connects Morgannwg have their head office at Cynon Linc as well as popular 50+ Information and Advice Hub. The Hyb kitchen and coffee shop sits at the heart of the building and offers quality tea and coffee, healthy light bites and full meals. Also based at Cynon Linc are Maendy GP Surgery, Simply Nails, Llamau and a Barclays banking hub. The development funds from Pen Y Cymoedd will help us to develop the business and generate more income from room hire, sessional play, restaurant sales and events. Amongst the key improvements we will be able to make are adding a Little Lincs Play Co-ordinator, improving the outdoor area at Little Lincs, improving storage, and working space and adding a hospitality manager and receptionist. Our vision is for Cynon Linc to be an exemplar community hub that is self-sufficient and a place for everyone. Expectations of us are growing, and this means more staff and development is needed to provide excellent customer service, ensure that the facilities are of the best quality and that that our income potential is fully realised. Pen Y Cymoedd commented "We have been thrilled to see Cynon Linc succeed over the past couple of years despite the difficult circumstances, and it is obvious that it is a valued and significant hub for many different members of the community. This was a compelling proposal from an organisation structure and strategic business strategy in place.  The three jobs that would be generated by this project's completion will enable them to: Provide children with all levels of ability with a variety of accessible play activities. Repurpose Little Linc's outdoor area into a ‘garden/nature school’ for preschoolers. Boost bookings and events and increase visitor numbers due to new activities across the centre and we hope they continue to prosper.”