Half Marathon for Pen Yr Enfys
Naomi Dhillon, Project Worker at Pen yr Enfys, is running the Cardiff Half Marathon in October 2011. Naomi says, “Through a number of different projects we provide accommodation, advice, support, counselling, and detoxification to enable people to make positive changes to their lives … I have been involved with Pen Yr Enfys since 2005, and [...]
‘Model’ Service Praised by Minister
A drop in service for people with alcohol or substance use problems has been re-launched in Cardiff by Jane Hutt AM, Minister for Finance and Mick Antoniw AM, thanks to capital grant funding from the Welsh Government. The refurbishment of the Fitzhamon Centre has made a big difference to the way Cardiff based Pen yr [...]
“Alcohol more harmful than heroin” says Prof David Nutt
This statement doesn’t shock us at Pen yr Enfys who have worked with problem alcohol and drug users for many years. Whilst we recognise that all excessive drug use is dangerous our experience is that alcohol has far reaching effects including physical, mental and social. We understand although millions of people do take drugs, including [...]
Welsh Cakes and tries…!
Clients and staff at Pen yr Enfys have been taking full advantage of the International Rugby season this year, raising funds for the Fitzhamon Centre. Over the last couple of weeks they have worked enthusiastically, enticing passing crowds with free Welsh Cakes, huge smiley faces and donation boxes! The Welsh Cakes, made by clients, staff [...]
…another successful Bistro night
Last Friday guests enjoyed an evening of fabulous food, excellent entertainment and wonderful company at the Fitzhamon Centre (Pen Yr Enfys). The fantastic idea of hosting monthly bistro evenings was initiated by Rob Petrie, Drop-In and Activities Co-ordinator. The benefit of the Bistro evenings are two fold. Firstly, clients with difficulties socialising are able to experience and ease [...]
Raising awareness of the homeless
On 4 December, 86 year old Alun Emlyn Jones OBE, spent the night sleeping rough in Cardiff to highlight the plight of homeless people. Alun, who is lifetime president of Pen yr Enfys, slept in freezing conditions to raise awareness and money for Cardiff homeless charity, The Huggard. He was joined by volunteers from a [...]
Peer mentoring to get people back into employment
A new employment initiative is about to be launched for people whose lives have been affected by problem alcohol and substance use. People who use the services of drug and alcohol support agencies across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, will be encouraged to take part in a peer mentoring scheme. The aim is to [...]
