Ponthafren's December 2025 Activity Calendar

Ponthafren has a range of groups and activities to help you protect your mental health, keep busy, learn new skills, make friends, or move forward in whatever direction you prefer.

Go to the bottom of this page and sign up to receive a copy of our Activities Sheet directly to your email each month!

Using our Activities Sheet, you can choose a course you think will support your mental health and wellbeing best according to the Five Ways to Well-being: Keep Learning, Be active, Connect, Take notice, Give & Create

Book your place today to avoid disappointment by calling 01686 621 586 / 01938 552 770 or by emailing

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Ponthafren Activities - December 2025

Monday

Community Mental Health Team Support Hub
Time: 11:30 - 14:00
When: 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December
Where: Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

NEW: Flower Arranging
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
When: 1st, 8th and 15th December
Where: Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury
Booking Essential. Waiting list available. Email to book

NEW: Paper Chain and Snowflake Making
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
When: 8th December
Where: Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

NEW: Festive Fun Day
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
When: 22nd December
Where: Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

Gym inductions are available on a Monday at The
Armoury in Welshpool - Please call to book 01938 552 770

Tuesday

Socialise and Sing
Time: 11:00 - 13:00 (Singing 11:30-12:30)
When: 2nd, 9th and 16th December
Where: Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

NEW: Life Skills - Anxiety Management
Time: 11:00 – 13:30
When: 2nd December
Where: Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street
Booking Essential. Waiting list available. Email to book

NEW: Powis Castle Visit to the Christmas Displays
Time: 11:30 – 13:30
When: 16th December
Booking Essential. Waiting list available. Email to book

Decorating Cupcakes
Time: 11:30 – 12:30
When: 16th December
Where: Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

Christmas Quiz with Mince Pies
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
When: 23rd December
Where: Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

Christmas Lunch
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
When: 23rd December
Where: Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street
Booking Essential. Waiting list available. Email to book

Wednesday

NEW: Festive Card Making
Time: 11:00 – 13:00
When: 3rd December
Where: Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

NEW: Christmas Crafts
Time: 11:00 – 13:00
When: 10th December
Where: Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

NEW: Paper Chain and Snowflake Making
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
When: 10th December
Where: Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

Newtown Walk
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
When: 3rd, 10th and 17th December
Where: Newtown, meet opposite cinema by bridge

Gardening Group
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
When: 3rd, 10th and 17th December
Where: Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

Thursday

NEW: Flower Arranging
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
When: 4th, 11th and 18th December
Where: Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street
Booking Essential. Waiting list also available. Email to book

NEW: Life Skills - Anxiety Management
Time: 10:00 – 12:30
When: 4th December
Where: Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury
Booking Essential. Waiting list also available. Email to book

Arty Crafters - Peer Led Craft Group
Time: 11:00 – 13:00
When: 4th, 11th and 18th December
Where: Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

Friday

Bacon Sandwich & Board Games
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
When: 5th, 12th and 19th December
Where: Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street
Cost: £1.50 per sandwich

Festive Craft & Chat
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
When: 5th, 12th and 19th December
Where: Ponthafren Newtown, Longbridge Street

NEW: Christmas Movies
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
When: 5th December
Where: Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

NEW: Mindful Christmas Colouring
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
When: 19th December
Where: Ponthafren Welshpool, The Armoury

Christmas Opening

Our Newtown centre will close from the 24th December
and re-open on the 2nd of January.

Our Welshpool centre will close from the 24th December
and re-open on the 5th of January.

Download a pdf of the Ponthafren Activities Sheet

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Ponthafren's December 2025 Activity Calendar
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