The below are links to organisations that you may find useful. Please feel free to browse and let us know if there are any other links that you would like to see here.

www.faithworks.info - Faithworks is a movement of thousands of individuals, churches and organisations motivated by their Christian faith to serve the needs of their local communities and positively influence society as a whole.

www.micahchallenge.org - Micah Challenge is a global campaign to mobilise Christians against poverty.

www.justchurch.info - Just Church is designed to help churches embed a concern for poverty and social justice issues in the life of your community.

www.peopleandparticipation.net - The site provides practical information for those working to involve people.

www.stopthetraffik.org - Stop the Traffik is a growing global coalition of over 1000 member organisations from over 50 countries, working together to fight against people trafficking. Sign the Global Declaration online now.

www.lifecentre.uk.com - Confidential counselling services by telephone or face-to-face for all survivors of sexual violation, past or present and their supporters.

www.careforthefamily.org.uk - Care for the Family offers support and help for you in your relationships and family life.

SHADE - Self Help Against DEpression
Dan-y-Graig Church, Dan-y-Graig Road, off Tredegar Street, Risca.
Meeting times: Tuesdays 7-9pm & Thursdays 1-3pm
Please visit www.shade.co.uk or Contact Us

SHADE is a self help group for adults with depression, panic attacks, anxiety, and related conditions. A formal diagnosis is not necessary. We aim to be caring, non-judgmental, and listen with empathy. We support each other either in a group setting, or one-to-one chat, invite speakers from time to time, go out for the occasional meal, go tenpin bowling, play games, do creative writing and are always open to new ideas.

Eastern Valley Area Housing Office
Brookland Road, Risca, NP11 6BH
Telephone: (01633) 600950 – General Enquires
(01633) 600954 – Repairs
Fax: (01633) 600951
Email: eastvalleyaho@caerphilly.gov.uk

TLC Community Shop Ty-Sign and Local Community Partnership
76 Elm Drive, Risca, Newport, Gwent, NP11 6HJ
Tel: (01633) 601199
Fax: (01633) 601199

Local Councillors
Rhianon Passmore, Risca East

42 Sycamore Crescent, Ty Sign, Risca, NP11 6AF
Tel: 01633 619080, e-mail: rhianonpassmore@caerphilly.gov.uk

Betty Toomer, Risca East

24 Birch Grove, Ty Sign, Risca, NP11 6HP
Tel: 01633 614226, e-mail: bettytoomer@caerphilly.gov.uk

Stan Jenkins, Risca East

172 Manor Way, Ty Sign, Risca, NP11 6AD
Tel: 01633 614963, e-mail: stanjenkins@caerphilly.gov.uk

Parish Nurse

Linda Harris
Risca Surgery: St Mary’s Street, Risca, NP11 6YS, Tel: (01633) 613131

Wellspring Medical Centre: Park Road, Risca, NP11 6BJ, Tel: (01633) 612438

Risca Business Directory
www.touchlocal.com
Contact details of businesses in and around Risca.

TYTRA
Ty-Sign Tenants and residents association
Secretary: Marilyn Nicholls

Useful Council Numbers:

Risca Area Housing Office, Tel: (01633) 600950

Dog warden, Tel: (01495) 235340 / 235006

Abandoned vehicles, Tel: (01495) 235276 / 78

Noise complaints, Tel: (01495) 235340 / 235006

Refuse Collection, Tel: (01495) 873728 / 29 / 30

Highways customer care, Tel: (01495) 235323

Pest control, Tel: (01495) 235340 / 235006

Planning, Tel: (01495) 226622

Street lighting, Tel: (01495) 246004

Council tax, Tel: (01495) 863002

Rents, Tel: (01495) 863001

Housing benefits, Tel: (01495) 864025

Environmental services, Tel: (01495) 235340