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...
| 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. NB The group will be taking a break for the Christmas holidays. Last meeting will be on Dec 17th. There will be no meeting on 24th or 31st December . Starting back on Monday 7th January. | 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 | Grangetown Hub FAN | Our FAN group meets at Grangetown Hub, Havelock Place, Grangetown, CF11 6PA meeting on Mondays at 9.30am. 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, Rhian or Naima at the library 02920 780966 or Janina 07512 638792. | 9.30am | 51.470450, -3.187320 |
| Tuesday | Riverside FAN Group (Women Only) | Riverside Women's FAN Group meets in the City Church. There is no charge to participate and no need to book your place. Come at 10.15 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. NB The group will be taking a break for the Christmas holidays. Last meeting will be on Tuesday Dec 18th. There will be no meeting on 25th December, 1st January or 8th January. Starting back on Tuesday 15th January. | 10:30am | 51.481174141754586, -3.1887474458198994 |
| Tuesday | The Mentor Ring (TMR), Butetown NB Currently taking a break! | Please note that the group is now taking a break and will start back at the end of January, exact date tbc. Also, please note that from January this will become a mixed group rather than men only. For more information contact Sujartha 029 2132 1073 or janina.atFAN@yahoo.com. | 12.15pm | 51.4698893, -3.16962680000006 |
| Wednesday | The Gate Arts Centre - Closed | Please note that the FAN group at the Gate has closed for the foreseeable future. Check the website for details of the many other FAN groups in Cardiff who will be happy to give you a warm welcome! | 10.00am | 51.491428, -3.168478 |
| 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 will be taking a break for the Christmas holidays. Last meeting will be a joint party with the ESOL groups on Dec 12th. There will be no meeting on 19th or 26th December or on 2nd January. Starting back on Wednesday January 9th. | 11:15am | 51.48285730045609, -3.1997120019514114 |
| Wednesday | Oasis FAN Group | 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. | 5:30pm | 51.48208, -3.20284 |
| Thursday | M.A.D.E Cafe | 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. | NB Cathays FAN group will meet as usual on Thursday 20th December, then will take a break, starting back on 3rd January. From then on, the group will meet monthly on the first Thursday of each month at 2.05pm at the library, Fairoak Rd, Cathays CF24 4PW. There will be a warm welcome for those who are learning English and also for those who speak English confidently! The meetings will be Throwback FAN meetings, where we have a FAN meeting then we get to know our city by exploring materials from the Heritage Library. Future meetings: 3rd January - The Blue Plaques of Cardiff Part 1; 7th February - The Blue Plaques of Cardiff Part 2; 4th April - Secrets of Cathays Cemetery. | 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 |
| 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. NB The group will be taking a break for the Christmas holidays. Last meeting will be on Dec 14th. There will be no meeting on 21st, 28th December or 4th January. Starting back on Friday 11th January. | 10:00am English Lesson 11.00am FAN meeting | 51.465754806488476, -3.1766646390315145 |
| Friday | Women Connect First FAN | FAN group for women meeting on Fridays at 11am at Women Connect First, 7 Neville St, Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6LP. All women welcome. Contact 029 2034 3154 and ask for Yathreb or Amal for more information. 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 | STAR Hub | Our FAN group meets at the Star Hub on Muirton Road, Tremorfa CF24 2SJ . 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. Tel: 02920 788505. | 10.00am | 51.484213, -3.142634 |
| Saturday | United Reform Church (URC) Cardiff City Centre | 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!e. 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.