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Finding a FAN Group! We meet Face to Face where we can and where we feel everyone can be safe. To find a FAN meeting you need to look in two places. Look at the listings for an area you can reach to find Face to Face Groups. Look in Virtual FAN for Zoom meetings which you can go to wherever you are in Wales or the world. You can attend as many Groups as you like.

FAN Groups meet weekly and are for men and women. Come and join us for an hour of friendly conversation. If you are learning English or are new to the area coming to FAN is a great way to meet local people and to make friends. FAN Groups are accessible and free.

FAN is a South Wales based charity, and the majority of its FAN Groups are found in the area between Cardiff and Swansea/Llanelli. However, The FAN Charity welcomes a desire to create FAN Groups outside its South Wales heartland. This can be in other parts of Wales and the other nations of the United Kingdom, and also in countries around the world. In that context, potential FAN Facilitators will be welcome to take part in the Facilitator Training offered via Zoom periodically. They will be encouraged to follow the FAN Model of Groups reading out the Opening and Closing lines and of listening without interruption when each attendee speaks in turn.Such Groups will be listed on the FAN website on this page. They will also have access to all FAN Charity Policy Documents as are publicly available on the FAN website. The FAN Manager should be the first point within the Charity for any communication purposes.

However, the FAN Charity will not be responsible for the activities or local marketing of these Groups.

Important! Some FAN meetings meet on Zoom but lots more are meeting Face to Face. Search Virtual FAN for all Zoom FAN Groups, search by area for Face to Face Groups. Any problems do use the contact us page.

There are currently 18 active Cardiff groups.

Type TitleDetails Location Day Time When Details
Grangetown Pavilion FAN
Cardiff
Cardiff Monday
10:00am
10:00am

Join or find out more:

  • Janina
  • janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512 638792
  • GRANGETOWN Pavilion CF11 7LJ 

 

Join or find out more:

  • Janina
  • janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512 638792
  • GRANGETOWN Pavilion CF11 7LJ 

FAN at Canton Library
Cardiff
Cardiff Monday
12:00pm
12:00pm

Join or find out more:

  • Janina
  • janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512 638792
  • Library St, CANTON, Cardiff CF5 1QD

 

Join or find out more:

  • Janina
  • janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512 638792
  • Library St, CANTON, Cardiff CF5 1QD

Cardiff Central Library Hub
Cardiff
Cardiff Monday
2:00pm
2:00pm

Join or find out more:

  • Ian
  • wirral71@gmail.com
  • The Hayes, CENTRAL CARDIFF, CF10 1FL

 

Join or find out more:

  • Ian
  • wirral71@gmail.com
  • The Hayes, CENTRAL CARDIFF, CF10 1FL

FAN at Urban Crofters Roath
Cardiff
Cardiff Monday
2:00pm
2:00pm

Come at 2pm if you want to buy a cup of tea or coffee! FAN meeting starts at 2.15pm.  

Join or find out more:

  • Will
  • 07807 384530
  • Urban Crofters Church
    Crofts Street
    ROATH, Cardiff
    CF24 3DZ

 

Come at 2pm if you want to buy a cup of tea or coffee! FAN meeting starts at 2.15pm.  

Join or find out more:

  • Will
  • 07807 384530
  • Urban Crofters Church
    Crofts Street
    ROATH, Cardiff
    CF24 3DZ

Whitchurch FAN
Cardiff
Cardiff Monday
2:00pm
2:00pm

Join or find out more:

  • Sarah
  • sarah.duncan-jones@thefancharity.org
  • 07880 630553
  • Whitchurch Hub, Park Road, WHITCHURCH, Cardiff, CF14 7XA

 

Join or find out more:

  • Sarah
  • sarah.duncan-jones@thefancharity.org
  • 07880 630553
  • Whitchurch Hub, Park Road, WHITCHURCH, Cardiff, CF14 7XA

Penylan Library
Cardiff
Cardiff Monday
5:00pm
5:00pm

Join or find out more:

  • Janina
  • janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512 638792
  • Penylan Library

    The Recreation Ground

    Penylan Road,

    PENYLAN,  CF23 5HW

 

Join or find out more:

  • Janina
  • janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512 638792
  • Penylan Library

    The Recreation Ground

    Penylan Road,

    PENYLAN,  CF23 5HW

 
NO MEETING ON :25.08.25
Welsh FAN, Cyfarfod Cymdogion a Ffrindiau (CAFf) Cymraeg
Cardiff
Cardiff Monday
(Monthly)
3:00pm
3:00pm

Yn dechrau yn 2025!  Mae gennym grŵp CAFf Cymraeg sy'n cyfarfod ar y pedwerydd dydd Llun o bob mis.

Mae’r grŵp yn addas i ddysgwyr a siaradwyr rhugl.

Starting in 2025! We have a Welsh FAN group meeting on the fourth Monday of the month at 3pm.

The group is suitable for learners and fluent speakers. 

Join or find out more:

  • Sarah
  • welcome_all@thefancharity.org
  • 07880 630553
  • Whitchurch Hub, Park Road, WHITCHURCH, Cardiff, CF14 7XA

 

Yn dechrau yn 2025!  Mae gennym grŵp CAFf Cymraeg sy'n cyfarfod ar y pedwerydd dydd Llun o bob mis.

Mae’r grŵp yn addas i ddysgwyr a siaradwyr rhugl.

Starting in 2025! We have a Welsh FAN group meeting on the fourth Monday of the month at 3pm.

The group is suitable for learners and fluent speakers. 

Join or find out more:

  • Sarah
  • welcome_all@thefancharity.org
  • 07880 630553
  • Whitchurch Hub, Park Road, WHITCHURCH, Cardiff, CF14 7XA

 
Next Meetings: 28,07.25, 09.09.25 GRŴP MISOL NEWYDD TRWY GYFRWNG Y GYMRAEG, NEW MONTHLY GROUP THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF WELSH,
Cardiff Central Library Hub on a break from 15.07.25 to 02.09.25
Cardiff
Cardiff Tuesday
11:00am
11:00am

Join or find out more:

  • Gill
  • janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512638792
  • The Hayes CARDIFF CENTRE, CF10 1FL

 

Join or find out more:

  • Gill
  • janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512638792
  • The Hayes CARDIFF CENTRE, CF10 1FL

 
The group will be taking a break from 15.07.25 to 02.09.25
Penylan Library on a break to 02.09.25
Cardiff
Cardiff Wednesday
11:00am
11:00am

Join or find out more:

  • Janina
  • Janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512638792
  • Penylan Library

    The Recreation Ground

    Penylan Road,

    PENYLAN,  CF23 5HW

 

Join or find out more:

  • Janina
  • Janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512638792
  • Penylan Library

    The Recreation Ground

    Penylan Road,

    PENYLAN,  CF23 5HW

 
The group is taking a break until 2nd September.
FAN Plus Walking - Monthly
Cardiff
Cardiff Wednesday
(Monthly)
1:30pm
1:30pm

N.B. Meeting at  13.30hrs in order to start the walk at 13.40.

Children welcome under the responsibiilty of their parent or gardian. 

Each month, the group will share a gentle walk and talk for about an hour. Please wear suitable shoes and clothing appropriate for the current weather.

Join or find out more:

  • Ruth
  • ruthhkenyon@gmail.com
  • 07512 638792
  • Meeting at  13.30hrs in order to start the walk at 13.40.

 

N.B. Meeting at  13.30hrs in order to start the walk at 13.40.

Children welcome under the responsibiilty of their parent or gardian. 

Each month, the group will share a gentle walk and talk for about an hour. Please wear suitable shoes and clothing appropriate for the current weather.

Join or find out more:

  • Ruth
  • ruthhkenyon@gmail.com
  • 07512 638792
  • Meeting at  13.30hrs in order to start the walk at 13.40.

 
Next walks: 30th July - Penarth (Meet at bus stop by Coffee One) 27th August Cardiff Bay Wetlands, (Meet at Techniquest). . 24.09.25 Meet at Pedel Power, Pontcanna Fields
FAN Plus Poetry
Cardiff
Cardiff Wednesday
(Monthly)
1:30pm
1:30pm
  • Join us once a month to meet friendly people, make new friends, and listen to and talk about poetry.
  • Share favourite poems in English and other languages.
  • Listen to others read poems and if you would like to, bring a favourite poem to share as well.

For more information click on this link FAN +Poetry

Join or find out more:

  • Ruth or Janina
  • ruthhkenyon@gmail.com
  • 07512 638792
  • Monmouth Building Society,

    33-35 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2AG

     

 
  • Join us once a month to meet friendly people, make new friends, and listen to and talk about poetry.
  • Share favourite poems in English and other languages.
  • Listen to others read poems and if you would like to, bring a favourite poem to share as well.

For more information click on this link FAN +Poetry

Join or find out more:

  • Ruth or Janina
  • ruthhkenyon@gmail.com
  • 07512 638792
  • Monmouth Building Society,

    33-35 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2AG

     

 
2nd Wednesday of the month. Next meetings 09.07.25, 10.09.25 No meeting in August
Oasis FAN Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff Thursday
10:15am
10:15am

Join this friendly meeting in the Oasis Centre.

Join or find out more:

  • Janina
  • janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512 638792
  • 69B Splott Road, SPLOTT, CF24 2BW

 

Join this friendly meeting in the Oasis Centre.

Join or find out more:

  • Janina
  • janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512 638792
  • 69B Splott Road, SPLOTT, CF24 2BW

FAN Pear Tree
Cardiff
Cardiff Thursday
11:15am
11:15am

Join or find out more:

  • 07989 041495
  • The Pear Tree,

    The Globe Centre, Wellfield Rd, Cardiff CF24 3PE

    (On the corner of Wellfield Road & Albany Rd)

 

Join or find out more:

  • 07989 041495
  • The Pear Tree,

    The Globe Centre, Wellfield Rd, Cardiff CF24 3PE

    (On the corner of Wellfield Road & Albany Rd)

FAN at Mack 61
Cardiff
Cardiff Thursday
1:30pm
1:30pm

Doors open from 12.00 for free tea/coffee and a warm welcome. FAN meeting at 1.30pm.

Join or find out more:

  • Janina
  • janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512 638792
  • Mackintosh Evangelical Church

    61 Mackintosh Place

    ROATH  CF24 4RL

 

Doors open from 12.00 for free tea/coffee and a warm welcome. FAN meeting at 1.30pm.

Join or find out more:

  • Janina
  • janina.kuczys@thefancharity.org
  • 07512 638792
  • Mackintosh Evangelical Church

    61 Mackintosh Place

    ROATH  CF24 4RL

Cathays Branch and Heritage Library FAN+ Heritage Monthly Group
Cardiff
Cardiff Thursday
(Monthly)
2:00pm
2:00pm

The group meets monthly. 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.  No need to book

Join or find out more:

  • Olivia
  • 02920 785580
  • Cathays Branch and Heritage Library
    Fairoak Rd
    CATHAYS
    CF24 4PW

 

The group meets monthly. 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.  No need to book

Join or find out more:

  • Olivia
  • 02920 785580
  • Cathays Branch and Heritage Library
    Fairoak Rd
    CATHAYS
    CF24 4PW

 
Next meetings: July 10th - Barry Butlins; 14.08.25 - Port Meirion , 11.09.25 - Dorothea Quarry
FAN @ Capel i Bawb
Cardiff
Cardiff Friday
1:00pm
1:00pm

Join or find out more:

 

Join or find out more:

 
The group meet in the chapel, to the left of Cardiff Royal Infirmary building (as you are facing it), on the corner of Newport Rd and Glossop Rd.
Ukraine Hub FAN
Cardiff
Cardiff Friday
1:30pm
1:30pm

Join or find out more:

  • Sarah Duncan-Jones
  • sarah.duncan-jones@thefancharity.org
  • 07880630553
  • Lower Ground Floor, St Andrew’s House.
    24 St Andrews Crescent. Cardiff Centre CF10 3DD

 

Join or find out more:

  • Sarah Duncan-Jones
  • sarah.duncan-jones@thefancharity.org
  • 07880630553
  • Lower Ground Floor, St Andrew’s House.
    24 St Andrews Crescent. Cardiff Centre CF10 3DD

United Reform Church (URC) Cardiff City Centre
Cardiff
Cardiff Saturday
11:00am
11:00am

Please use the Windsor Lane entrance. Tea, coffee available from 10.30am.

Join or find out more:

  • Ian
  • wirral71@gmail.com
  • 02920 220203
  • United Reform Church
    Windsor Place

    CARDIFF CENTRE CF10 3BZ

 

Please use the Windsor Lane entrance. Tea, coffee available from 10.30am.

Join or find out more:

  • Ian
  • wirral71@gmail.com
  • 02920 220203
  • United Reform Church
    Windsor Place

    CARDIFF CENTRE CF10 3BZ

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