We want FAN Groups in villages and towns of every country so that any local person or newcomer to the area can find a FAN Group and be sure of meeting a friendly face...
We want FAN Groups in villages and towns of every country so that any local person or newcomer to the area can find a FAN Group and be sure of meeting a friendly face...
To find a group on a map look at the bottom of this page.
| Day | Place | Details | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | IKEA FAN, Grangetown | We are a friendly FAN group for men and women that meets in the IKEA restaurant, Ferry Rd, Grangetown, Cardiff CF11 0XR - look out for the FAN world map tablecloth. We usually meet in the seats near the window. Meet at 11am in order to have time to get a drink, meeting starts 11.15am For information about FAN phone Janina on 07512 638792. or Sarah on 07880 630553. | 11.00am to buy a coffee, meeting starts at 11.15am | 51.457740, -3.184740 |
| Monday | Whitchurch FAN | Our Whitchurch FAN for men and women meets on Mondays at Whitchurch library, Penlline Road CF14 7XA . For more information please contact Sarah on 07880630553 or ask at the library. FAN is a great way to make new friends locally and to practise English speaking skills. | 2.00pm | 51.50000, -3.20000 |
| Monday | Clare Road Women's FAN Group (Women Only) | A warm welcome awaits women of all religions (and no religion)! We meet a few doors down from the Clare Road Cultural Centre in Grangetown. Come and join us to make new friends and meet your neighbours! 27 Clare Rd, Cardiff CF11 6QP. NB We are currently taking a break, starting back on Monday 17th June. | 9.30am | 51.473640, -3.186980 |
| Tuesday | Riverside FAN Group, The City Church (Women Only) | Riverside Women's FAN Group meets in the City Church and is open to women of all religions (or no religion) There is no charge to participate and no need to book your place. Come at 10.30 for coffee and 11am for the meeting itself. Entry is through the glass doors on Lower Cathedral Road, CF11 9AD. Women of all ages, faiths and backgrounds will be warmly welcomed and if you are learning English, our FAN meeting can provide a friendly and supportive place to practice your English conversation skills. | 10:30am | 51.481174141754586, -3.1887474458198994 |
| Tuesday | FAN Plus - Wales Millennium Centre, NB Occasional meetings | FAN Plus is an occasional partnership project between FAN and the Wales Millennium Centre offering something a little bit different to a usual FAN meeting! Each session will start with a slightly shorter than usual FAN meeting, then there will be an additional activity based at the Millennium Centre. We are planning the following meetings, June – Freedom Season; July – Installation; August – Possibly Madagascar and Club Tropicana. Contact Gemma.Hicks@wmc.org.uk or Janina janina.atFAN@yahoo.com or 07512 638792 if you have any questions THE NEXT FAN Plus EVENT takes place on 25th June. Following a FAN meeting, the group will be taken on a guided tour of the Freedom Exhibition featuring international work from a wide range of acclaimed artists and filmmakers who are inspired and influenced by stories of resilience, identity, hope, liberation and displacement. For more information visit: https://wno.org.uk/freedom | 1.30pm | 51.587350,-2.988600 |
| Wednesday | Severn Road Centre, Canton | A FAN group for women at Severn Road Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Severn Rd, Canton CF11 9DZ (above Severn Primary School). For information, please call the Centre 029 2023 1652 or ring or text 07880 630553. Come and meet friendly women from around the corner and around the world. NB The group has now finished for the summer holidays and will start back on 11th September. | 12.00pm | 51.48285730045609, -3.1997120019514114 |
| Wednesday | Oasis FAN Group, Splott | FAN meeting for men and women in Oasis, 69B Splott Road, Splott, CF24 2BW. Call 07880 630553 for more information. Come and meet people from around the corner and around the world at Oasis centre for asylum seekers and refugees. We meet in the craft room inside the centre - ask at reception for FAN. You will be very welcome. | 1.00pm | 51.48328, -3.15079 |
| Wednesday | Canton Library | Canton Library, Library Street, CF5 1QD - Call (029) 2078 0999. We are a friendly group of men and women from around the corner and around the world. We meet in the glass fronted room to the left of the main entrance of the library. NB There will not be a meeting on Wednesday 29th May during the school holidays, but we will meet as usual the following week on 5th June , | 5:30pm | 51.48208, -3.20284 |
| Wednesday | Grangetown Hub FAN | NOTE NEW MEETING DAY - I.E. WEDNESDAYS. Our friendly FAN group meets at Grangetown Hub, Havelock Place, Grangetown, CF11 6PA on Wednesdays at 5pm. The group is for men and women from around the corner and around the world to meet together in friendship. If you are learning English coming to FAN can help you improve your speaking and listening skills. For more information ask Ceri, at the library 02920 780966 or Janina 07512 638792. NB There will not be a meeting on Wednesday 29th May during the school holidays, but we will meet as usual the following week on 5th June , | 5.00pm | 51.470450, -3.187320 |
| Thursday | M.A.D.E Cafe, Roath | Roath FAN Group at MADE a great Community Arts Cafe corner of Lochaber and Angus Street, Roath, CF24 3LS. Come down Angus Street, last road on left off Albany Road or come up Lochaber Street (off Ninian Road) We love new friends - it will make an interesting network. Anyone friendly welcome. Phone 07989041495 for more information. | 11:00am | 51.49566616240621, -3.167603765032254 |
| Thursday | Cathays Branch and Heritage Library FAN. MONTHLY Meetings | The group meets monthly at 2.05pm at the library, Fairoak Rd, Cathays CF24 4PW. The meetings will start with a short FAN meeting and be followed by Heritage FAN where we get to know our city by exploring materials from the Heritage Library. There will be a warm welcome for those who are learning English and also for those who speak English confidently! Future meetings: 04.07.19 The exhibition of 1896 01.08.19 Cardiff in the 1960”s | 2.05pm | 51.49738, -3.18214 |
| Thursday | Central Library HUB FAN | Our FAN group meets weekly at 5.30pm pm on Thursdays in the meeting room on the 4th floor of the Central Library Hub, The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1FL. A friendly way for local people and those from other European countries and the rest of the world to meet,talk and listen to each other for one hour. We talk about our daily lives, our ideas and experiences. If you are learning English, coming to a FAN group can help you improve your speaking and listening skills. | 5.30p.m. | 51.477522, -3.176014 |
| Thursday | Rhiwbina Library | We would love you to join us at our friendly FAN meetings at Rhiwbina Library, Pen-Y-Dre, Cardiff CF14 6EH. Everyone is welcome to join us make new friends and meet your neighbours! | 2pm | 51.521340, -3.218240 |
| Thursday | NEW! Stacey Road Primary School | A new FAN group taking place in Stacey Road Primary school, open to the local community. Meetings take place on Thursdays from 9am to 10.30am. Come and join our friendly group to share stories and experiences! | 9am | 51.490465, -3.154216 |
| Friday | Grangetown, Salvation Army (Women only) | Our FAN meeting for women in the Salvation Army, Corporation Road, Grangetown, CF11 7AY. Please come at 10.00am if you would like help with English, we follow our English session with FAN at 11am For more information, call (029) 2064 0714. We look forward to seeing you soon. Pre-school children welcome but please ring before the meeting to make sure there is space for your child. | 10:00am English Lesson 11.00am FAN meeting | 51.465754806488476, -3.1766646390315145 |
| Friday | Women Connect First FAN, Riverside | The group meets for three out of four weeks per month. If you are new to the group, please ring to check whether the group is meeting before you set out, Contact 029 2034 3154 and ask for Tari or Amal for more information. This is a warm and friendly FAN group for women, meeting at Women Connect First, 7 Neville St, Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6LP. All women welcome. Women Connect First's World Cafe takes place after FAN at 12 and is an opportunity to buy a delicious lunch cooked by WCF volunteers. | 11.00am | 51.480393, -3.190964 |
| Friday | Ebenezer Hall, Grangetown | NB The group is taking a break until August whilst renovations to the building are taking place. Look out for our re-opening date here and on Social Media! We are a friendly FAN group open to people of all religions (or no religion). Come and join us to meet your neighbours and make new friends. Everyone will be given a warm welcome and if you're learning English, our group will provide a supportive place for you to practice your skills. We look forward to seeing you at Ebenezer Church, 204a Corporation Rd, Cardiff CF11 7AY Please note that this venue is not currently fully accessible. Contact us if you have any specific access requirements. | 11.00am | 51.466820, -3.179170 |
| Saturday | United Reform Church (URC) Cardiff City Centre | A friendly FAN group open to people of all religions (or no religion). Our Saturday city centre FAN group meets at the United Reform Church, Windsor Place, CF10 3BZ at 11am. Meet from 10.30am in the downstairs cafe, run by volunteers then join our FAN group at 11am. People of all religions, ages and background will be warmly welcomed! For more information please phone 07880630553 or 07989041495 or look at our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/THEFANCHARITY. | 11:00am | 51.4808509, -3.173176300000023 |
The Big Lottery has awarded £59k to the FAN Charity to increase the geographic reach of FAN.
Award accepted on behalf of The FAN Charity and for all those who attend FAN Meetings.