About Cynon Linc

Cynon Linc is a vibrant community hub, available to all ages and abilities, set in the heart of Aberdare town centre. It 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. 

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By Cynon Linc 22 Aug, 2022
GP practice opens a new branch at Cynon Linc On Monday, August 15th Maendy Surgery, a branch of Abercwmboi Medical Practice, officially took up residency at their new surgery in the Cynon Linc community hub in Aberdare. Cynon Linc is a modern community centre that forms part of an overall network of services to support wellbeing for the people of Cynon Valley and beyond. GP Doctor Indu Nair said: “Abercwmboi Medical Practice have been in discussion with the Cynon Linc project since 2018 regarding the relocation of our newly named Maendy Place GP Surgery within the new Cynon Linc hub. “The hub, operatad by Age Connect Morgannwg, is a fantastic centre; it offers an extensive range of third sector and public health activities to support the local community, as well as a training centre. “Once again, we’d like to thank everyone for their patience over this service development period.” Sarah Bradley, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB’s Assistant Director for Primary Care added: “Our Health Board is excited to be able to partner with Cynon Linc to secure this important development for the communities of South Cynon. “This new location, within Cynon Linc, will significantly enhance the primary care arrangements for the communities of Mountain Ash and Aberdare; bringing together our GPs and practitioners with other healthcare professionals to support the health and wellbeing of our patients. “We encourage people to let us know what they think of their new GP facility.”
By Cynon Linc 25 Jan, 2022
Community coffee mornings to launch at Cynon Linc We are delighted that Age Connects Morgannwg have chosen Cynon Linc to host their new Community Coffee Mornings. Starting on Monday 31 ST January, they will be running every week from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, until the end of March. Everyone is welcome to attend these free community events and there will be tea, coffee, and snacks available. Helen Davies is a Volunteer Manager at Age Connects Morgannwg and has been involved in planning the sessions. “It is an opportunity for people in need of company to get out of the house and attend a fun event in a safe place. Everyone coming to the coffee morning will be welcomed by friendly volunteers and staff and will have the opportunity to meet and interact with new people.” “We choose Cynon Linc because it is a thriving community space at the heart of the community, the perfect place to host a community coffee morning. Age Connects Morgannwg works towards changing attitudes around ageing and improving people’s lives, these coffee mornings will contribute towards achieving that vision.” Whilst planning the coffee mornings, the team at ACM consulted with many older people and volunteers to discover what services would help the community. The overwhelming consensus was a safe place where people could go and be a part of the community whilst engaging in meaningful discussions and activities. In addition to delivering this safe place for the community, the coffee mornings will also offer other benefits. These include alleviating isolation, reducing the likelihood of depression, and allowing people to raise concerns in a supportive environment. The first Community Coffee Morning will be held on Monday 31st January. During this first session, there will be a consultation and discussions about how to shape the group so that it meets the needs and wants of the attendees. If you want your views heard, ACM would love to see you at the event. Cynon Linc is a vibrant community hub, available to all ages and abilities, set in the heart of Aberdare town centre. It 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.
By Cynon Linc 22 Nov, 2021
Story continued as St Mair’s becomes Cynon Linc For more than 150 years, St Mair’s in Aberdare was a fixture of daily life in the town, first as a church and then a popular day centre for older people. All of us at Cynon Linc are proud to be continuing this tradition as we prepare for our official opening. St Mair’s Church opened its doors in November 1864, it was built for the Welsh speaking Anglican congregation of Aberdare and served the town for almost 100 years. When the church was demolished in 1963. the site was developed and rebuilt as the St Mair’s Centre, a day centre for older people in the area. Now, following a major refurbishment project led by Age Connects Morgannwg, the building will be officially opened on November 25th as Cynon Linc, a modern hub for the whole community to enjoy. The grand opening will be conducted by Julie James MS, Minister for Climate Change, who will unveil a commemorative plaque in the foyer. The event will be attended by many of the key stakeholders who helped make Cynon Linc a reality, the guests will enjoy a tour of the building and refreshments from the inhouse kitchen team. Plans to redevelop St Mair’s date back to August 2018, when older person’s charity Age Connects Morgannwg took over the running of the building. Construction work started in August 2020 and was completed exactly one year later. The Cynon Linc project was developed by a partnership that also included, Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council, Cwm Taff University Health Board, and partners from the third sector and local community.
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