Silence Speaks

29/04/2026

During introductory sessions & early on in counselling or therapy, clients can sometimes find it difficult to find the words to articulate their thoughts, or calm themselves if certain emotions begin to intensify.

For this reason, we are pleased to offer Fidgetiers as part of our practice, to support clients during these early sessions with emotional regulation & calming the mind.

𝐅𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 create thoughtfully designed, eco-conscious fidgets for every kind of mind — supporting focus, calm, and creativity through tactile motion. Their fidgets are crafted to help alleviate stress and anxiety through engaging sensory play, allowing you to refocus your energy and find your calm. Fidgeting can be a great tool for boosting concentration, Whether you're managing anxiety, living with ADHD, or simply need something soothing to ground you.

We are a proud Authorised Partner of Fidgetiers meaning that you can now browse through the Fidgetier range in the 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 here 👉 https://www.silence-speaks.co.uk/shop

28/04/2026

We're really looking forward to being part of 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 this Friday in Pontypridd hosted by Interlink RCT 💛

📅 Friday 1 May
📍 YMa, Pontypridd
⏰ 12–4pm

Come along and say hello — there will be free refreshments, free wellbeing activities, local organisations and a welcoming space to connect and find support.

No booking needed, just pop in 💛

24/04/2026

🌼 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟔: Llantrisant Common Loop (Old Llantrisant)

𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 50–60 minutes
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭: Llantrisant Common Car Park (CF72 8DB)
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥: Low–moderate
𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧: Open common land, grass paths, gentle inclines

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆
🌄 Wide, open spaces create a sense of calm and emotional spaciousness
🚶‍➡️ Easy to adapt the route length depending on the client’s pace
🏘️ Beautiful views across the common and toward the old town

24/04/2026

🌼 Route 6: Llantrisant Common Loop (Old Llantrisant)

𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 50–60 minutes
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭: Llantrisant Common Car Park (CF72 8DB)
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥: Low–moderate
𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧: Open common land, grass paths, gentle inclines

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆
🌄 Wide, open spaces create a sense of calm and emotional spaciousness
🚶‍➡️ Easy to adapt the route length depending on the client’s pace
🏘️ Beautiful views across the common and toward the old town

𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞: Meet at the common entrance located (close to the cattle grid), before setting off in one of many directions for a 50-60 minute walk returning to the same spot.

20/04/2026

Congratulations to the Co-alc Alliance for arranging an almost sold out premiere of their documentary, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦.

The White Elephant in the Room is a documentary that after 6 years in the making, will premiere tomorrow evening at 6pm on National Co***ne Day at USW Cardiff. It is an independent documentary project led by the Co-Alc Alliance, drawing attention to the hidden and under-recognised risks of combining alcohol & co***ne (which metabolises into cocaethylene), increasing risks of suicidality & sudden death. The film aims to explore why this issue is overlooked in public health messaging and to share real stories from lived experience, bereaved families, and professionals. It highlights how people who appear socially healthy, from loving families, and with no known mental health history, can experience devastating mental and physical consequences after combining alcohol and powder co***ne.

The last few tickets are still available to book for tonight only, you can get yours through Eventbrite using the link in the post below.

This event offers a unique opportunity to experience the film at its inaugural screening and Q&A filmmakers & contributors.

17/04/2026

🦆 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟓: Llanerch Vineyard Woodland Walk (Pontyclun)

𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 55–60 minutes
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭: Llanerch Vineyard Car Park (CF72 8GG)
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥: Low
𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧: Gravelled paths, flat walk throughout with seating available

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆
🦋 Forest walk with rich colours & wildlife
🌳 Woods lead to a large pond, with seating available
🙏 A perfect blend of nature, wildlife, & privacy

𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞: Meet at the car park before setting off through the woods for a 10 minute walk leading to a large duck pond, with the option of making 1-2 loops around the pond or taking time to chat on one of the many benches, before returning through the woods to the car park.

15/04/2026

Taff-Ely Foodbank 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 & 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 💚

We're really grateful to have been invited along to today's Advice & Information day in Tonyrefail Leisure Centre, held by Taff-Ely Foodbank with support from Trussell.

Working alongside a room full of caring & compassionate services, we were able to offer visitors support with: Debt Advice, Budgeting Help, Physical Health Support, Mental Health Support, Family Support, Support for Individuals, & much more.

In-between chatting to visitors, I also visited some of the other stands to find out more about what they do (& to snap some photos) & I heard some wonderful stories that I wanted to share with you.

I learnt about a befriending service run for 50+ year olds that was recently set up by Age Connects Morgannwg, linking up volunteers to their service users, to help combat loneliness & isolation.

I learnt about The Community Sharing Shop that's run from the old Pop Factory in Porth, a space where they collect donations such as clothes, shoes, food, toys, books, kitchenware, household items etc, before sorting and displaying them for people to come and take what they need for free. Like a free charity shop!

I also got to hear about all of the incredible work that Interlink have been undertaking recently across RCT since bringing in some new members to their team of Taff Ely Wellbeing Coordinators to expand both their team & their community outreach.

Thank you to each of the services that attended today for making us feel very welcomed & for taking the time to share your wonderful work with us, it was truly inspiring to hear & we wish you all the best with each of your projects 💛

Elizabeth Jones Law
Interlink RCT
Hafod Housing
Citizens Advice
Platfform
Trivallis
Age Connects Morgannwg
Case-UK
The Community Sharing Project
Utility Warehouse
Cwm Taf Care & Repair
GGCA
Manage Money Wales

10/04/2026

🐝 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟒: Craig Yr Hesg Nature Reserve (Pontypridd)

𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 55–60 minutes
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭: Eglwysilan Road pull‑in (CF37 5LJ)
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥: Very low
𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧: Open hillside, grassy paths, gentle incline

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆

Quiet, tucked‑away reserve with a mix of woodland and open sections
Offers a sense of retreat without being remote
Good for clients who prefer nature but not steep climbs

𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞: Follow the main loop at a relaxed pace, returning in a full circle to the same spot that we set off from.

10/04/2026

🐝 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟒: Craig Yr Hesg Nature Reserve (Pontypridd)

𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 55–60 minutes
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭: Eglwysilan Road pull‑in (CF37 5LJ)
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥: Very low
𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧: Open hillside, grassy paths, gentle incline

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆

🌳 Quiet, tucked‑away reserve with a mix of woodland and open sections
🚶‍♂️‍➡️ Offers a sense of retreat without being remote
🚶‍♀️ Good for clients who prefer nature but not steep climbs

𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞: Follow the main loop at a relaxed pace, returning in a full circle to the same spot that we set off from.

08/04/2026

Taff-Ely Foodbank 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 & 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 💚

Taff-Ely Foodbank together with Trussell will be running a free to attend Advice & Information Day on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 from 𝟗.𝟑𝟎-𝟏𝟏.𝟑𝟎 at Tonyrefail Leisure Centre.

Debt Advice, Budgeting Help, Support with both Physical & Mental Health, & much more will be available on the day, with services from across RCT & beyond coming along to offer their support.

Elizabeth Jones Law
Interlink RCT
Hafod Housing
Citizens Advice
Platfform
Utility Warehouse
Cwm Taf Care & Repair
Case-UK
Trivallis
GGCA
Manage Money Wales
Age Connects Morgannwg

Free to attend & open to all 👋

03/04/2026

Route 3 - Eglwysilan Mountain – Lower Slope Path

03/04/2026

🌿 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟑: Eglwysilan Mountain – Lower Slope Path (Pontypridd)

𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 55–60 minutes
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭: Eglwysilan Road pull‑in (CF37 5LJ)
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥: Very low
𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧: Open hillside, grassy paths, gentle incline

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲

🏔️ Expansive views create emotional spaciousness
🤫 Very few people pass through this area
🌳 Ideal for clients who benefit from rich landscapes

𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞: Walk the lower contour path for ~30 minutes, then return. No need to climb — the lower slopes are quiet and beautiful.