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The Grow Rhondda Project
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So... what is Grow Rhondda?

Grow Rhondda is a community initiative dedicated to promoting sustainable gardening and local food production in the Rhondda area.

 

Its purpose is to empower residents by providing resources, support, and opportunities for community gardening.

 

The initiative aims to enhance food security, foster community connections, and encourage environmental sustainability through workshops, events, and collaborative projects that inspire people to grow their own food and engage with their local environment.

 

 

​Our workshops include;

 

Y Pot Bach: Our Coffee and Cake shop supports various initiatives addressing climate change and the cost of living, including City and Guilds programs, Youth Training, Tool Loan, Craft Guild, Repair Cafe, Library of Things, Community Fridge, and Community Growers Network.

Roots 2 Fruits: Launched on April 1, 2023, this project focuses on providing cost of living information and practical support, including recipes using vegetables grown by the community, in collaboration with RHA Wales and Public Health Wales.

Men Sheds Tynewydd/Treorchy: A project supporting isolated men through group activities, workshops, and community gardening, fostering social connections and well-being.

Care 2 Grow: Developed with volunteers, this health and social care initiative created memorial gardens at local hospitals and expanded heavily in 2023. It has engaged over 200 volunteers through a GP-supported referral system.

Home Grown: This popular at-home project, which thrived during COVID-19, continues to provide support and advice for the cost of living crisis. It has engaged over 400 participants and offers a free monthly newsletter with resources for those who are isolated.

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If you are looking for a warm welcome, hearty food, and unbeatable prices, look no further than Y Pot Bach in Tynewydd. This cosy community coffee shop serves up delicious, freshly made meals and sweet treats that won’t break the bank, all in a friendly, relaxed setting.

 

Whether you fancy a jacket potato with cheese, beans or tuna for just £1.50, or a comforting soup and a roll on a chilly day, Y Pot Bach offers honest, homemade food at prices that make you smile. Their drinks menu includes a classic tea for £1, coffee or hot chocolate for £1.50, and a selection of cakes that are simply irresistible.

 

But the real showstopper? Janice’s homemade cheesecake, a local favourite that regulars can’t stop talking about! Light, creamy, and made with love, it’s the perfect way to finish your meal (or start it — we won’t judge!).

 

Y Pot Bach is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:30am to 2:30pm, serving up great food, friendly conversation, and a real sense of community.

 

So pop in, pull up a chair, and taste what makes Y Pot Bach so special, where good food, good company, and good value always go hand in hand.

Community Shop

But Y Pot Bach is much more than just a coffee shop. Every Tuesday, we open our doors for our Community Shop, offering low-cost household essentials to help local families stretch their budgets further. It’s a simple way of supporting each other through sharing, kindness, and community spirit.

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