Gig Buddies Cymru

Gig Buddies Cymru We match people with a learning disability with a volunteer who shares the same interests, so they can enjoy social activities together.

Anglesey, Cardiff, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Neath, Port Talbot, Swansea, Wrexham. Gig Buddies Cymru is a befriending scheme that matches people with a learning disability in Wales* with a volunteer who shares the same interests, so they can enjoy social activities together.

*In South Wales we cover Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Vale of Glamorgan. In No

rth Wales we cover all six counties – Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, and Wrexham.

23/07/2025

Cardiff buddies Richie and Mark appeared on ITV Wales' arts show Backstage last week talking about the great friendship they have formed through going to gigs.

The story is part of a special episode of Backstage exploring the importance of creating an accessible and inclusive arts industry in Wales.

Watch the whole episode here: https://www.itv.com/walesprogrammes/articles/backstage-series-5-episode-4

Isle of Anglesey/Ynys Môn Gig Buddies Tracy and Caren had a lovely afternoon in Beaumaris with lunch in the The Bulkeley...
23/07/2025

Isle of Anglesey/Ynys Môn Gig Buddies Tracy and Caren had a lovely afternoon in Beaumaris with lunch in the The Bulkeley Hotel and a visit to some shops, a craft market and artisan market. The weather stayed dry and they had a great catch up.

Gig Buddies activities are endless... You could be fitness buddies, theatre buddies, shopping buddies, museum buddies, dancing buddies... the list goes on!

We are currently looking for Gig Buddy volunteers from across Wales! Interested or just want to find out more? Awesome! You can visit www.gigbuddies.cymru, e-mail gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk or phone 029 2068 1160.

Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn chwilio am wirfoddolwyr o bob cwr o Gymru i fod yn Ffrindiau Gigiau! Oes gennych chi ddiddordeb neu hoffech chi gael gwybod mwy? Gallwch ymweld â www.gigbuddies.cymru, anfon e-bost i gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk neu ffonio 029 2068 1160.

Conwy Gig Buddies Mark and Philip enjoyed exploring our world from a very different perspective inside the Upside Down H...
22/07/2025

Conwy Gig Buddies Mark and Philip enjoyed exploring our world from a very different perspective inside the Upside Down House UK, part of Liverpool ONE Official, in Liverpool.

Gig Buddies activities are endless... You could be fitness buddies, theatre buddies, shopping buddies, museum buddies, dancing buddies... the list goes on!

We are currently looking for Gig Buddy volunteers from across Wales! Interested or just want to find out more? Awesome! You can visit www.gigbuddies.cymru, e-mail gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk or phone 029 2068 1160.

Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn chwilio am wirfoddolwyr o bob cwr o Gymru i fod yn Ffrindiau Gigiau! Oes gennych chi ddiddordeb neu hoffech chi gael gwybod mwy? Gallwch ymweld â www.gigbuddies.cymru, anfon e-bost i gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk neu ffonio 029 2068 1160.

Leanne and Fiona from NPT and Swansea were introduced to each other on Monday and by Saturday they were already out havi...
21/07/2025

Leanne and Fiona from NPT and Swansea were introduced to each other on Monday and by Saturday they were already out having a fab time!

They went to the Mirus Wales fete, popped into Port Talbot town for Retro fest, saw the Car from Back to the Future and had lunch at a café. They even managed to sneak in a couple of fake tattoos to remember the day! The smiles say it all 😊

Gig Buddies activities are endless... You could be fitness buddies, theatre buddies, shopping buddies, museum buddies, dancing buddies... the list goes on!

We are currently looking for Gig Buddy volunteers from across Wales! Interested or just want to find out more? Awesome! You can visit www.gigbuddies.cymru, e-mail gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk or phone 029 2068 1160.

Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn chwilio am wirfoddolwyr o bob cwr o Gymru i fod yn Ffrindiau Gigiau! Oes gennych chi ddiddordeb neu hoffech chi gael gwybod mwy? Gallwch ymweld â www.gigbuddies.cymru, anfon e-bost i gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk neu ffonio 029 2068 1160.

18/07/2025

Huge thanks to Adam Walton for the lovely words about RichieFest on his BBC Radio Wales show this week.

Adam presents 3 hours of Welsh music every Saturday evening on Radio Wales, from 10pm to 1am. It's a great way of discovering excellent news music from Wales.

There's only a few tickets left for RichieFest at The Sustainable Studio Community tomorrow, 19 July - with L E M F R E C K, Morn, Joyce, Why Horses? and Bryony Sier.

Get your tickets at https://www.seetickets.com/event/richiefest-lemfreck-morn-joyce-why-horses-/the-canopi/3435620

Watch Party! 📺 Watch tonight's episode of Backstage on ITV Wales for a story about gig buddies Richie and Mark. It's on ...
17/07/2025

Watch Party! 📺 Watch tonight's episode of Backstage on ITV Wales for a story about gig buddies Richie and Mark. It's on at 8.30pm on ITV Wales (right after Emmerdale).

The Sustainable Studio Community Clwb Ifor Bach

Gwynedd Gig Buddies Wendy and Robin enjoyed watching "Killer Rhapsody", a Queen Tribute Band at Galeri (Caernarfon). Wen...
15/07/2025

Gwynedd Gig Buddies Wendy and Robin enjoyed watching "Killer Rhapsody", a Queen Tribute Band at Galeri (Caernarfon). Wendy said, "There was a funny front man, great music, and they played Robins favourite Queen song as the final encore. Great night!"

Gig Buddies activities are endless... You could be fitness buddies, theatre buddies, shopping buddies, museum buddies, dancing buddies... the list goes on!

We are currently looking for Gig Buddy volunteers from across Wales! Interested or just want to find out more? Awesome! You can visit www.gigbuddies.cymru, e-mail gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk or phone 029 2068 1160.

Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn chwilio am wirfoddolwyr o bob cwr o Gymru i fod yn Ffrindiau Gigiau! Oes gennych chi ddiddordeb neu hoffech chi gael gwybod mwy? Gallwch ymweld â www.gigbuddies.cymru, anfon e-bost i gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk neu ffonio 029 2068 1160.

14/07/2025

Cardiff gig buddy Richie is putting on his own fundraising gig for Gig Buddies Cymru this Saturday 19 July at The Sustainable Studio Community in Cardiff! We're so grateful to Richie - and to promoters SLUSH CIC and 333 Presents: who are helping Richie - for organising this gig 🤩

Here's a short video from Richie with all the information about the gig. You can buy a ticket at https://www.seetickets.com/event/richiefest-fundraiser-for-gig-buddies-cymru/the-canopi/3435620

If you can't make the gig and want to donate to Gig Buddies Cymru you can do so at our LocalGiving page: https://localgiving.org/fundraising/gigbuddiescymru

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Gig Buddies is a befriending scheme that matches people with a learning disability and/or autism in Bridgend, Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taf and the Vale of Glamorgan, with volunteers who share the same interests, so they can go to gigs and events together.

Funded by First Choice Housing Association, and managed by Learning Disability Wales, we specifically focus on events that happen in the evenings, such as concerts, in order to break the many barriers that stop people with a learning disability going out at night and staying up late.

These barriers include lack of support, or inflexible support that forces people to leave events early. Other obstacles include transport, confidence, safety, and accessibility of venues and events. Most importantly, Gig Buddies are free to choose what their ‘gig’ is and when and where they want to go.

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