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 | 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. | 12.00pm | 51.48285730045609, -3.1997120019514114 |
| Monday | IKEA FAN, Grangetown | We are a friendly FAN group for men and women that meets in the IKEA restaurant on the second floor, 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, the meeting starts 11.15am For information about FAN phone Janina on 07512 638792 or Sarah on 07880 630553. | 11.00am to get a coffee, meeting starts at 11.15am | 51.457740, -3.184740 |
| Monday | Whitchurch FAN new venue! | Our Whitchurch FAN for men and women meets on Mondays in a new venue, The Roundabout Cafe, Whitchurch Methodist Church, Penlline Road, CF14 1AA, just while the library in Whitchurch is being refurbished - it is a friendly venue and you can buy a cuppa. For more information please contact Sarah on 07880630553. FAN is a great way to make new friends locally and to practise English speaking skills. | 2.00pm | 51.50000, -3.20000 |
| Monday | FAN at Urban Crofters Roath | A NEW FAN group for Roath starting on 20th January 2020, in Urban Crofters, St Anne's Church, Crofts Street, Cardiff CF24 3RB, between Albany Road and Newport Road. We love new friends - it will make an interesting network. Anyone friendly welcome. If you are learning English come to our FAN group to practise your new skills and make local friends. Phone 07989041495 for more information. Come a little before 2pm if you want to buy a cup of tea or coffee! The group will meet as usual in the half term. | 2:00pm | 51.490010, -3.163150 |
| Tuesday | FAN Plus Wales Millennium Centre. MONTHLY meetings. | FAN Plus is a 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. Contact Gemma.Hicks@wmc.org.uk or Janina janina.atFAN@yahoo.com or 07512 638792 if you have any questions NEXT MEETING Tuesday 25th February. FAN meeting followed by a fascinating visit to Ty Cerdd (based in in the Millennium Centre) who promote and support music of Wales. www.tycerdd.org | 1.25pm | 51.587350,-2.988600 |
| 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. | 5:30pm | 51.48208, -3.20284 |
| Wednesday | Grangetown Hub FAN - NOTE NEW START TIME OF 4pm | New time for this group! Our friendly FAN group meets at Grangetown Hub, Havelock Place, Grangetown, CF11 6PA on Wednesdays at 4pm. Come along from 3.30pm if you would like to buy a coffee from the Hyb cafe. 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. | 3.30pm for Coffee, FAN starts at 4pm | 51.470450, -3.187320 |
| Thursday | 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 |
| Thursday | M.A.D.E Cafe, Roath | The group usually meets 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. Come a little before 11am if you want to buy a cup of tea or coffee! | 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: 5th March - Cool Cymru & Beyond; 2nd April - Welsh Poets:; 7th May - Cardiff in the 90's | 2.05pm | 51.49738, -3.18214 |
| Thursday | Central Library HUB FAN Note New start time of 5pm | Our FAN group meets weekly at 5pm 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. | 5.00p.m. | 51.477522, -3.176014 |
| Thursday | 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! | 9.00am | 51.490465, -3.154216 |
| Thursday | CCAWS FAN Group for women, meets fortnightly | A new time and day for CCAWS FAN group meeting at 1.30pm on Thursdays in CCAWS, Community Care and 16Wellbeing Service 62 Whitchurch Rd, Cardiff CF14 3LX , The group will meet fortnightly ; 16/1; 30/1; 13/2;5/3; 19/3. A friendly way for women from around the corner and around 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. For more information contact Janina on 07512 638792 or CCAWS on 02920 345294 or Mrs Roy at Cathays High School. | 01:30pm | 51.500396, -3.186527 |
| Thursday | NEW! South Riverside Community Development Centre (SRCDC) | Meeting room open from 1pm. South Riverside Community Development Centre, Brunel Street, Riverside, CF11 6ES. Tel 02920 220309 and ask for Sharon. A warm welcome awaits anyone who would like to join us to make new friends and get to know their neighbours! Meetings are free, you don't need to book and you're welcome to bring a packed lunch! A warm welcome awaits anyone who would like to join us to make new friends and get to know their neighbours! | 1.15pm | 51.477360,-3.191000 |
| Friday | Grangetown, Salvation Army (Women only) | A 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 | Welcome back to this warm and friendly FAN group for women, meeting in the basement of 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. Contact 029 2034 3154 and ask for Amal or Adrisa for more information. | 11.00am | 51.480393, -3.190964 |
| Friday | The Lighthouse, Ebenezer Hall, Grangetown | The Lighthouse, Ebenezer Hall, Grangetown 204a Corporation Road CF11 7AY 10.30 for Coffee. FAN starts at 11.15 We are a friendly FAN group open to men and women of all religions (or no religion). Come and join us to make new friends. Everyone will be given a warm welcome and if you are learning English our group will provide a supportive place for you to practise your skills. The Lighthouse is also open for just coffee company and friendship from 10 -12am every Tuesday and Thursday. Contact Bert on 07966766508 | 11.15am | 51.466820, -3.179170 |
| Friday | NEW! Maes Y Coed Community Centre - Starting 6th March | A friendly group open to all, meeting in the Community Centre Cafe. Come and join us to make new friends and meet your neighbours! Maes-y-Coed Community Centre, 1 Jubilee Gardens, Heath, CF14 4PP Tel: 029 2062 6973 | 10am | 51.519081,-3.197410 |
| 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 |
| Sunday | Sunday FAN at Wales Millennium Centre - MONTHLY | Sunday FAN meetings take place monthly in Wales Millennium Centre. Join us for a free cuppa and a chat in the Seligman Room on Level 2 between 2.30pm and 4pm. Further information: Janina: janina.atFAN@yahoo.com or 07512 638792 or ring Ian, the Facilitator for this Group, on 029-2022-0203. NEXT MEETINGS 15th March, & 19th April | 2.30pm | 51.465111, -3.164360 |
| Sunday | Sunday FAN at Virgin Money Lounge - MONTHLY | A friendly FAN Group get-together for an hour or so, with free tea and coffee on offer. Further information: Janina: janina.atFAN@yahoo.com or 07512 638792 or ring Ian, the Facilitator for this Group, on 029-2022-0203. in the Community Room, Virgin Money Lounge, Trinity Street CF10 1BH Starting at 2:15pm finishing at 3:45pm. FORTHCOMING MEETINGS: 29th March. | 2.15pm | 51.480230,-3.177800 |
You can now show your support for The FAN Charity by donating to us via the Charities Aid Foundation.
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.